MANILA, Philippines --- The government is winning its war against illegal drugs. This was the declaration of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Oscar Albayalde on Monday or three years after the showpiece anti-criminality campaign of the Duterte administration was launched. "Palaging tinatanong kung (They always ask if) we are winning the war against illegal drugs. Definitely, we are," Albayalde said in a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City. According to Albayalde, improvement of peace and order in the country best manifests the government's victory in the drug war. He admitted, however, that there is sti...
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Knicks ‘upbeat’ despite disappointment over missing out on Durant
The Knicks say they are "upbeat" despite free agency opening with disappointing news. Kevin Durant announced he would sign with the Brooklyn Nets, taking away one of the best players available and limiting the type of splash the Knicks would be able to make. They came into free agency with about $70 million, most in the league and enough to sign two maximum contract players. Knicks President Steve Mills says the team understands that some Knicks fans would be disappointed, but says the team continues to be "upbeat and confident in our plans to rebuild the Knicks to compete for championships in the future, through the draft, targeted free agents and continuing to build around...
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World Cup: India's defeat dims Pakistan's hopes
The race to the semis remain complicated after England's 31-run win against India on Sunday, which kept the hosts alive in the tournament. Though India's chances for the semi-finals stay bright despite the loss, however, it dimmed Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the last-four stage of the tournament and knocked Sri Lanka out of the equation.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2KPqeVH
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After Durant signing, Nets add DeAndre Jordan to their frontcourt
The Brooklyn Nets have added another Olympian to their frontcourt, agreeing to a deal with center DeAndre Jordan. Agent Jeff Schwartz confirmed that Jordan was changing New York teams after ESPN reported he would get a $40 million, four-year deal. Jordan began last season in Dallas but was sent to the Knicks in the trade for Kristaps Porzingis. He averaged 11 points and 13.1 rebounds for the season, exceeding his career averages in both categories. His agreement came hours after the Nets agreed to a deal with Kevin Durant, Jordan's teammate on the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. ...
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Jimmy Butler headed to Miami Heat in 4-year deal
Jimmy Butler has agreed to a $142 million, four-year contract and will be traded to the Miami Heat by the Philadelphia 76ers. Miami and Philadelphia were still working out some aspects of the swap, such as the addition of Dallas as the third team, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been finalized. The Heat will be sending Josh Richardson to Philadelphia and were in talks to trade Goran Dragic to Dallas as part of the move. Butler met with the Heat right when free agency began at 6 p.m. Sunday and made clear that he wanted to be in Miami....
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Damian Lillard gets Supermax, and NBA spending spree begins
Damian Lillard wasn't a top-five pick. Tobias Harris wasn't a lottery pick. Khris Middleton wasn't even a first-rounder. Their bank balances won't know the difference soon. Free agency opened Sunday with more than $2 billion in deals getting struck in the opening hours --- and that's even without Kyrie Irving officially joining Brooklyn, as has been expected, or any word from Kawhi Leonard about his future plans to either stay with NBA champion Toronto or move elsewhere. Lillard agreed to a $196 million, four-year extension with Portland that will kick in for the 2021-22 season. Harris is staying in Philadelphia for $180 million over the next five years and Middleton gave ...
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Taylor Swift pens scathing post about Scooter Braun
Taylor Swift is not staying silent over the sale of her masters to Scooter Braun. In a scathingTumblr postSunday, the pop superstar writes she is sad and grossed out that her music catalog now belongs to Braun, whom she accuses of subjecting her to years of incessant and manipulative bullying, referencing clashes with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. "This is my worst case scenario," Swift writes. Braun's Ithaca Holdings announced Sunday that it is acquiring Big Machine Label Group, which released all of Swift's studio albums and owns her masters. Swift says she learned of the sale Sunday. Swift left Big Machine and signed with Universal Music Group in November because she ...
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10 killed when small plane crashes on takeoff in Texas
DALLAS, Texas --- Ten people were killed when a small airplane crashed into a hangar as it was taking off from a Dallas-area airport Sunday morning, a spokeswoman for the town of Addison, Texas, said. Mary Rosenbleeth said no one aboard the twin-engine plane survived the crash at the Addison Municipal Airport, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) north of Dallas. The Beechcraft BE-350 King Air hit an unoccupied hangar soon after 9 a.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said that the blaze destroyed the plane. Video showed black smoke billowing from the building and a gaping hole in the hangar. Officials ...
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IOC, OCA to send observers to attend POC general assembly
The International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia have entered the picture to put order in the leadership of the Philippine Olympic Committee. In a letter to the POC executive board, James Macleod, IOC director of Olympic solidarity and NOC relations, said both the IOC and OCA will send their observers to attend the extraordinary general assembly where the vacant positions within the POC will be filled up through an election. As things stand, only former POC president Ricky Vargas has officially tendered his resignation as well as POC board members Clint Aranas of archery and Cynthia Carrion of gymnastics. The IOC-OCA directive, which was also signed by OCA dir...
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Early 18th Congress bills: Lower age of criminal liability, anti-fake news and terrorism
MANILA, Philippines -- Senate bills seeking to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility, combating fake news and terrorism were among the first to be filed in the 18th Congress on Monday. Senate President Vicente Sotto III filed Senate Bill No. 5 which seeks to lower the MACR from 15 years old to 12 years old, amending the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006. He also filed the Anti-False Content bill and the Prevention of Terrorism bill. The Anti-False Content bill is aimed at prohibiting the publication and proliferation of false content on the Internet, providing measures to counteract its effects, and prescribing appropriate penaltie...
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Japan resumes commercial whaling, seen as face-saving end
TOKYO --- Japan has resumed commercial whaling after 31 years, meeting a long-cherished goal of traditionalists that's seen as a largely lost cause. Whaling boats embarked Monday on their first commercial hunts since 1988, when Japan switched to so-called research whaling, but will stay within the country's exclusive economic waters. Japan's six-month notice to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) took effect Sunday. The Fisheries Agency said the catch quota through the end of this year is set at 227 whales, fewer than the 333 Japan hunted in the Antarctic in recent years. The quota for this season's catch, planned for...
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ICC World Cup 2019: India give up fight to hand England a lifeline
Facing a must-win situation, hosts England put up a spirited effort to win by 31 runs, but India's listless effort in the death overs of their run-chase of 337 surprised fans and experts alike.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2XbtRHd
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Dhoni, Kedar draw flak for 'lack of intent' during run-chase vs England
MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were at the receiving end of fan fury after India suffered their first defeat of the 2019 World Cup at the hands of hosts England in Birmingham on Sunday.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2KOELBa
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Fiba U19 World Cup: Gilas Youth still winless after bowing to Argentina
MANILA, Philippines---Gilas Pilipinas Youth fell short in its comeback bid and bowed to Argentina, 77-72, late Sunday to stay winless in the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup at Heraklion University Sports Hall in Heraklion, Greece. Minus injured star big man AJ Edu, the Filipinos kept fighting as they rallied from 15 points down late in the fourth quarter to give the Argentinians a scare. Dave Ildefonso led the fightback, scoring 11 of his game-high 22 points in the final frame. He made two free throws to make it a four-point game with 22 seconds left. Argentina, however, kept its poise down the stretch. A pair of freebies by Lucas Reyes sealed the game, 77-71, with 12 ticks to go. ...
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PNP: Filipino suicide bombers possible culprits in Sulu military camp blasts
MANILA, Philippines --- The Philippine National Police (PNP) believes that Filipino suicide bombers are responsible for the twin explosion in a military camp in Sulu that killed eight people, including the perpetrators, and wounded at least a dozen others. "[Ang] alam lang natin, even the Armed Forces of the Philippines, ay alam ang [identity ng] mga ito, and they are not foreign nationals. 'Yun ang alam natin. Hindi ito mga foreign nationals," PNP chief General Oscar Albayalde said in a press briefing at Camp Crame on Monday. "As the AFP has already said, [sila] ay talagang suicide bombers," he added. Albayalde said it will be the first time that Filipinos were us...
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De Lima to re-file bills on human rights, social justice in 18th Congress
MANILA, Philippines ---Senator Leila de Lima is set to re-file some of her priority bills on Monday, as she vows to continue her advocacy on human rights and social justice. Among these are the Human Rights Defenders Bill and the Prison Reform Bill. "Despite the challenges and roadblocks, we will continue our mission of beefing up human rights and social justice in the country in the 18th Congress," De Lima said in a statement on Monday. De Lima maintained that the passage of the said measures is "crucial" as the Filipino people need the "utmost and ample protection from the excesses" of the Duterte administration. The Hum...
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Imee Marcos admits reluctance in Senate bid
MANILA, Philippines - On her first day in the Senate on Monday, neophyte Senator Imee Marcos admitted that she was not to keen on becoming a senator. Marcos, during the Senate's flag raising ceremony, narrated how she avoided being senator for years. "Sa pagkahaba haba ng panahon e napunta na din ako sa Senado ngayong umaga (After a long while I eventually ended up in the Senate this morning)," she said. "Ang totoo, higit na sa isang dekada o dalawang dekada na naghahanap ako ng dahilan, iniiwasan, pinagtataguan itong araw na ito sapagkat sa isipan ko, ayaw kong maging senador (The truth is, I avoided the Senate for decades, I looked for r...
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Palace: Duterte ‘courting dangers’ if Constitution’s EEZ provision is enforced
MANILA, Philippines --- Pushing President Rodrigo Duterte to enforce the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) provision in the Constitution is like "courting dangers" in the midst of tension over disputed areas in the South China Sea, Malacaang said Monday. Article XII Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution states that "the State shall protect the nation's marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea, and exclusive economic zone, and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens." But, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in an interview over ABS-CBNNews Channel: "That provision, if you enforce that, literally, then you're co...
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Kids uncover vintage bomb in Tondo
MANILA, Philippines - A vintage bomb was discovered by a group of children in a waterway in Balut, Tondo, Manila. The Manila Police District (MPD) said the children were collecting recyclables when they spotted the explosive Sunday afternoon. The children later found out that the item was a vintage bomb when they tried to sell it to a junkshop owner, police said. The explosive was brought to the covered court in the area, which was cordoned off by personnel of the MPD's Raxabago station. /gsg...
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Palace: Threat to jail impeachment proponents an expression of disgust
MANILA, Philippines - President Rodrigo Duterte's threat to jail individuals moving for his impeachment was just an "expression of disgust," Malacaang said Monday, downplaying another outburst from the chief executive. "That was an expression of righteous indignation," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in an interview over ABS-CBN News Channel. "That's just an expression. In other words, expression of disgust, disappointment," Panelo pointed out. Speaking to reporters last week, Duterte threatened to jail anyone who would file an impeachment case against him over his alleged failure to protect the country's territory. READ:...
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DRAFT ALERT – Durant Offered 175 Million and It’s Not The NETS
Kyrie Irving has been playing a major role in influencing Kevin Durant to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, It's surprising how a close friendship is able to influence someone's decision in such a manner that is taking Kevin away from Golden State, Steph Curry comment earlier today that he will be happy for any decision that Kevin Durant makes, he would love to continue to play with him in the future and bring one more championship home. Curry: "of course he will be hard to lose such a great peer friend and inspiration. I consider KD one of the best players on the NBA, definitely a future Hall of Fame holder, I feel blessed I was able to play with him KD for such a long time, we will a...
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Duterte going the extra mile to protect Filipinos in EEZ issue – Panelo
MANILA, Philippines - President Rodrigo Duterte is "going beyond" the constitutional provision pertaining to the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) "to serve and protect the people," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Monday morning. "He is precisely going beyond that provision using Article 2 Section 4 of the Constitution which says that the prime duty of the government---which he (Duterte) heads---is to protect and to serve the people. Eh mas matindi nga yung ginagawa niya, he's thinking about the 110 million Filipinos," Panelo said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel. Panelo was reacting to criticisms over Duterte's supposed disregard o...
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Piñol belies report that Duterte has lost trust in him
DAVAO CITY - Department of Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piol on Monday belied the Inquirer Mindanao report which said that President Duterte has lost trust in him. Piol, in a statement posted on social media, demanded an apology for the report from Inquirer Mindanao which erroneously attributed to him the statement that he submitted to the President a letter asking for his relief because the Chief Executive no longer has confidence in him. He said the story was "actually in complete contrast to my recorded extemporaneous speech during the inauguration of North Cotabato Gov. Nancy Catamco where I shared with her my thoughts on how to confront issu...
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England gear up for 'away' match at own World Cup
England need all the help they can get as they try to get their World Cup campaign back on track against India. But is this really a "home" tournament for Eoin Morgan's side?from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2XIbHkI
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WC: Williamson urges NZ to 'move on' after Aus defeat
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson urged his side to move on after an 86-run defeat by champions Australia at Lord's on Saturday condemned the Black Caps to their second straight loss of the World Cup.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/300SCYr
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LOOK: Andi Eigenmann prepares for last trimester of pregnancy
The final trimester of pregnancy can be a restless time for expectant mothers. It is no surprise therefore that Andi Eigenmann is making all the necessary preparations as she gets closer to giving birth. According to Eigenmann, she is maintaining her health to give birth via vaginal birth after c-section (VBAC), as stated on her Instagram account yesterday, June 29. https://ift.tt/2XDfos2 "Weeks 35, 33 and 28 respectively. Feeling rounder and heavier by the day," Eigenmann said. "Getting nervous as I come closer to my due date! I am trying for VBAC, you see." "And (if you haven't read every other pregnancy update post of mine ...
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5.0 quake jolts parts of S. Leyte, Cebu, Bohol
TACLOBAN CITY - A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of Southern Leyte early Sunday morning. The earthquake, whose epicenter was traced in Limasawa, Southern Leyte, was likewise felt in Cebu, Bohol, Ormoc City, and Palo, Leyte. It was likewise felt in San Francisco, Pintuyan and San Ricardo towns in Southern Leyte, the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs) said. No damage was reported by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office so far. (Editor: Gilbert S. Gaviola) ...
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Millennial Vico Sotto takes oath as Pasig City mayor
https://twitter.com/NAMercadoINQ/status/1145183786306457600?s=19 MANILA, Philippines -- Ending the decades-old reign of the Eusebios in Pasig City, 29-year-old Vico Sotto took his oath of office on Sunday as he officially began his term as the mayor of one of the biggest cities in the country. Sotto took his oath before Commission on Audit (COA) chairperson Michael Aguinaldo at the Pasig City Sports Center, which was filled with Sotto's family, allies, and supporters. His running mate, Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo, also took his oath of office. Neophyte mayor Sotto ended the Eusebio clan's 27-year hold of the mayoral post in Pasig City when he be...
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Tribu Maglalara of Basey tops 11th Sangyaw Festival Parade of Lights
TACLOBAN CITY -- Tribu Maglalara of Basey ruled the 11th edition of the annual Sangyaw Festival Parade of Lights here Saturday night. The inclement weekend weather did not stop thousands of residents and visitors from filling the streets to witness the city government - sponsored spectacle which saw the participation of 11 schools and barangays from Leyte and Samar. The Sangyaw Festival Parade of Lights is a cultural event held every June 29 to pay homage to the city's patron, Senior Santo Nio de Tacloban. The city's annual fiesta is celebrated every June 30. The parade started at around 4 p.m. and ende...
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WC: Naib defends decision to bowl against Pakistan
Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib defended his disastrous decision to bring himself on to bowl towards the end of a gripping match against Pakistan on Saturday - a move that cost 18 runs in a single over.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/323Mvo7
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Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard talk about becoming NBA teammates
Two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Players Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard are talking about becoming teammates, according to multiple reports on the eve of the start of free agency. ESPN and The Athletic websites each cited unnamed sources in reporting Durant and Leonard have discussed the possibility of each signing with the New York Knicks or Los Angeles Clippers. Those clubs figure to have the money under NBA salary cap rules to afford the superstar duo, although other players and potential deals could scuttle the powerhouse combination. Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to this year's NBA crown, beating Durant's Golden State Warriors in the championship series. Leonard was ...
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‘I know how to play’: Serena Williams says she’s ready for Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England --- It's hard to know exactly what Serena Williams will be able to do over the next two weeks at the All England Club. On the one hand, due at least in part to an injured left knee, Williams is short on matches and training time this season, factors she cited after her third-round exit June 1 at the French Open, her most recent tournament. She has only 12 tour-level matches so far in 2019. Just four of the other 127 women in the Wimbledon field have fewer; 105 have at least twice as many. Even Saturday --- when she declared she's "feeling better" and her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, said the 37-year-old American "doesn't have pain anymore" --- Williams le...
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Kemba Walker tells Hornets he’s joining Celtics
The last time Kemba Walker was playing for a team in New England, he delivered a championship. Boston fans can only hope that repeats itself. A person with knowledge of the situation said Saturday that Walker has told the Charlotte Hornets of his intention to sign with the Boston Celtics once the NBA's offseason moratorium on player movement ends July 6. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither Walker nor the Hornets publicly revealed any details. The Charlotte Observer first reported that Walker had informed the Hornets of his decision. Walker, who led UConn to an NCAA title eight years ago, can meet with the Celtics on Sunday aft...
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Awaited NBA free agency finally starts
Kawhi Leonard is planning meetings in Los Angeles. Kevin Durant will do the same in New York. Those are the cities where they'll begin free agency. Where they will end it will finally start to get clearer soon. NBA teams will start opening their checkbooks Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT, when the negotiating window for one of the most hotly anticipated free-agent periods begins and with more than 200 players --- including two dozen with at least one All-Star appearance --- eligible to change teams in the coming weeks. "Some people could say, 'Oh my God, look at all that player movement,'" NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said during this past season. "On the other hand, that player mov...
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Youth bowling star Merwin Tan cops another international title
MANILA, Philippines--Bowling youth standout Merwin Tan bagged his third international title this year after winning the boys' masters youth championships of the 51st Singapore International Open over the weekend. The 19-year-old from Marikina City rolled 1,687 pinfalls in eight games to beat Malaysian Megan Zaqrul Haiqal by five pins in the finals. Japanese Keita Tokushia placed third with 1,657 during the tourney held at the Singapore Bowling Tamasek Club. Bea Hernandez followed Tan to the podium after placing second in the girls' youth masters. Hernandez was seven pins short (1,667) against champion Yuen Hui Shan Natalene of Singapore (1,674). Tan, the current Asian youth ...
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As their teams fight it out, Pak and Afghanistan fans come to blows
Fans from Afghanistan and Pakistan clashed during the World Cup match between the two sides after pro-Balochistan banners flew above the Headingley ground Sunday, prompting the ICC to promise an investigation into the matter in collaboration with West Yorkshire police.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2KKBIdb
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Not much that needs to be tinkered with, says Virat Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli said he relishes the intense pressure at the World Cup as he targets a win against England on Sunday that would seal a place in the semi-finals. He did not read much into Mahendra Singh Dhoni's slow strike-rate in the previous couple of games and Kohli once again reiterated that the former skipper "knows what he's doing".from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2KKADC9
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Trump on possible Kim encounter: ‘He very much wants to’
SEOUL, South Korea --- US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Kim Jong Un "very much wants" to meet him, a day after inviting the North Korean leader to "say hello" in the Demilitarized Zone that divides the peninsula. "We'll see. He very much wants to. We are trying to work it out," Trump told reporters about a possible third face-to-face meeting between the pair after summits in Singapore and Hanoi. "It will be very short but that's OK. A handshake means a lot," he added, with the encounter expected to last only a matter of minutes if Kim accepts the invitation. South Korean President Moon Jae-in would accompany him to the DMZ, he told business leaders. Trump tweete...
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Venezuela sources: Talks to break deadlock set to resume
BOGOTA, Colombia - Negotiations aimed at breaking Venezuela's political standoff will resume next week, likely on the Caribbean island of Barbados, according to three people familiar with the talks between representatives of President Nicolas Maduro and the U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaid. The sources, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side has yet publicly confirmed its participation, said the location for the talks will be decided by the government of Norway, which is leading the mediation effort and hosted two previous rounds of exploratory talks in May. While Barbados is for...
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World Cup: India seek to maintain winning run against England
A ruthless India will be eyeing pole position with a solid knockout punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. Virat Kohli's men are unbeaten after their first six matches of the round-robin competition and need just one win from their remaining three games to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2LoILYF
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Magnitude 4 tremor hits Moro gulf
COTABATO CITY -- A magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday hit Moro Gulf that affected Zamboanga del Sur, Lanao del Sur, and Maguindanao, the state volcanology and seismology office said. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the quake, which was tectonic in origin, struck at 9:10 a.m. It was traced 65 kilometers east of Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur and had a depth of 12 kilometers. In its bulletin, the Phivolcs said Intensity II was felt in Cotabato City and Intensity I in Kiamba, Sarangani. No casualties or damages to properties were reported. (Editor: Julie Espinosa)...
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‘Road rage’ leaves 2 motorists dead in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Two motorists were killed by a still unidentified assailant in an incident that authorities have said was due to "road rage" in Candelaria town in Quezon province Saturday night. Candelaria police reported that two vehicles -- a Hyundai EON and a Toyota Fortuner -- got involved an accidental side collision along the Candelaria bypass road in Barangay (village) Masin Sur around 6:50 p.m. While the drivers of both vehicles were trying to settle the matter, the unidentified driver of the Toyota Fortuner got irked and reportedly repeatedly shot Marvin Domenden, 35, the driver of Hyundai EON; and Domingo Dialino, the registered owner of the said vehicle. The gunman esc...
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Trump administration agrees to delay health care rule
SAN FRANCISCO - The Trump administration has agreed to postpone implementing a rule allowing medical workers to decline performing abortions or other treatments on moral or religious grounds while the so-called "conscience" rule is challenged in a California court. The rule was supposed to take effect on July 22 but the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and its opponents in a California lawsuit mutually agreed Friday to delay a final ruling on the matter until Nov. 22. The agency called it the "most efficient way to adjudicate" the rule. A federal judge in San Francisco permitted the change on Saturday. ...
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Pagasa: “Egay” to bring rains, not expected to make landfall
MANILA, Philippines - Tropical Depression Egay is not expected to make landfall in any part of the country but will enhance the southwest monsoon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Sunday. "Egay" was spotted early Sunday morning 810 kilometers east of Daet, Camarines Norte. As of 3 a.m., Egay has a maximum sustained wind speed of 55 kilometers per hour (kph) near the center and gustiness up to 65 kph. It was moving west northwest at15 kph. Egay is forecast to exit the Philippine area of responsibility by Tuesday, Pagasa said. Aside from "Egay", Pagasa is also m...
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15 hurt in truck-jeepney collision in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- At least 15 were injured in a cargo truck-passenger jeepney collision along the Maharlika Highway in Pagbilao town in Quezon province Saturday afternoon. A report from Pagbilao police said the Lucena-bound cargo truck being driven by Edward Garay occupied the opposite lane when he overtook a vehicle ahead but accidentally collided with an incoming passenger jeepney being driven by Fernando Arevalo. The accident happened at one section of the Maharlika Highway in Barangay (village) Silangang Malicboy around 2 p.m. Both drivers and 13 jeepney passengers sustained injuries and were taken to MMG Hospital, Saint Anne Hospital and Quezon Medical Center, all in Lucena City....
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Cease-fire in US-China trade war doesn’t bridge differences
WASHINGTON --- Once again, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have hit the reset button in trade talks between the world's two biggest economies, at least delaying an escalation in tension between the U.S. and China that had financial markets on edge and cast a cloud over the global economy. But when U.S. and Chinese negotiators sit down to work out details, the same difficult task remains: getting China to convince the United States that it will curb its aggressive push to challenge American technological dominance --- and then to live up to its promises. At the Group of 20 meeting in Osaka, Japan, Trump and Xi agreed to a cease-fire in the trade conflict . Trump said Saturday...
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World Cup: Busy bees interrupt SA and Sl, again
A swarm of bees forced the players of South Africa and Sri Lanka to dive onto the ground during their Cricket World Cup clash at the Riverside Stadium on Friday - but for many on the pitch there was a sense of deja vu.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2ZUkbTo
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Obstacles galore await Wimbledon favourite Barty
The angle of Ash Barty's climb to the top of women's tennis has been so steep, the rise so fast, that the sight of her name perched on top of the Wimbledon draw as top seed and favourite still requires a second glance.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2XDpTeX
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Police arrest man suspected of killing Utah college student
SALT LAKE CITY --- A Utah college student missing 11 days was abducted and killed and her remains burned in the yard of a man now facing aggravated murder and other charges, authorities said Friday. Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown, who became emotional at times during a morning press conference, said Ayoola A. Ajayi will be charged with aggravated murder, kidnapping, obstruction of justice and desecration of a body in the death of 23-year-old Mackenzie Lueck. He was arrested without incident Friday morning by a SWAT team. Ajayi, 31, is an information technology worker who attended college on and off but never earned a degree and was briefly in the ...
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Brazil jaguar cubs introduced to world
RIO DE JANEIRO --- The public is getting its first look at two Jaguar cubs born in a wildlife reserve in Brazil. Caretakers presented the healthy brother and sister cubs to media Thursday, saying that the public will be asked to name them. The female cub was born completely black like her mother Nina. The male takes after the father, who is spotted. Brazil is home to as much as 20% of the world's biological diversity, but in recent years encroachment by humans has had a dramatic impact on the country's natural fauna. The Itaipu reserve was created 35 years ago to save species living in the area flooded by a large hydroelectric dam. The jaguar breeding program started i...
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The credit for my revival goes to me alone, says Mohammed Shami
Mohammad Shami is not a sob story. He has made life difficult for batsmen with his pace and craft. He has also made it difficult for the team management to drop him after picking up eight wickets in two games. Having endured a tough two years on the personal and professional fronts, he said that the credit for his resurgence is his alone as he never doubted his skills.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2FFijWW
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France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
PARIS --- Thousands of schools were closed, outdoor events canceled and volunteers were visiting the elderly at home as France and other nations battle a record-setting heat wave baking much of Europe. Several people have died around the continent in incidents that authorities are linking to the weather. A major wildfire raged Friday in Spain, sparked when a pile of chicken dung spontaneously combusted in the heat. Several countries have reported record temperatures this week, and France hit its all-time heat record Friday: 45.9 C (114.6 F) in the small southern town of Gallargues-le-Montueux, according to French media. The French national weather service activated its highe...
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Ex-prosecutor locked up after guilty verdict in Hawaii
HONOLULU --- Two U.S. marshals led a former Honolulu prosecutor out of a courtroom Friday when a U.S. judge ordered her detention after a jury found her guilty of conspiracy and he expressed concern that she could try to obstruct justice before being sentenced. Katherine Kealoha left her purse with her defense attorney as the marshals approached to take her into custody after the bail hearing. She "lies as easily as she draws breath" and will do anything to avoid consequences, prosecutors said in court documents seeking her detention. "This defendant is a walking crime-spree," Michael Wheat, a special federal prosecutor, told the judge in court, saying sh...
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NASA: Intense work under way on rocket for future moonshots
NEW ORLEANS --- Crews are working around the clock at a NASA rocket factory, intent on meeting a new fall 2020 deadline to test launch a mega-rocket designed to propel astronauts to the moon and beyond, a space agency official said Friday. "I came out here in the middle of the night ... talking to people who were working on the engine section, working hard through the night," NASA Deputy Administrator James Morhard said on a press tour at New Orleans' Michoud Assembly Center . He said the core rocket assembly __ or Space Launch System __ is 80 percent complete, with one of five sections still under assembly. If all goes well, the often...
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Lego strikes deal to buy Legoland, Madame Tussauds
COPENHAGEN, Denmark --- The owners of toy maker Lego are teaming up with a group of investors to buy Merlin Entertainment, a British company that operates theme parks like Legoland and the Madame Tussauds wax museums. Kirkbi Invest said Friday it is joining forces with private equity firm Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to offer 455 pence (60 cents) per share for Merlin, valuing it at 4.77 billion pounds ($6 billion). Merlin runs eight Legoland parks and 20 Legoland Discovery Centers, as well as other sites like Madame Tussauds museums across the world. It estimates that about 67 million people visit its sites every year. Merlin said it accepted the d...
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De Lima supports welfare, rights of LGBTQ community on Pride Month
MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Leila de Lima has vowed to support the rights and welfare of the LGTBQ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) in celebration of Pride Month this June. "Kaisa tayo ng LGBTQ community sa pagdiriwang ng Pride Month na siyang sumisimbulo sa kanilang karapatan at kalayaang makapamuhay nang maayos at malayo sa anumang banta," De Lima on Saturday said in a dispatch from Camp Crame where she is being detained. De Lima also lauded the importance of the LGBTQ community and their contributions to the society. "Mahalaga ang papel na ginagampanan ng sektor ng LGBTQ at hindi matatawaran ang kan...
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Isabela farmer slays mother with ax
CORDON, Isabela ---- A 67-year-old housekeeper was killed with an ax by her 42-year-old son at 12:15 a.m. on Saturday (June 29), police said. Juanita Innit was attacked by Tony, a farmer, who was drunk when he confronted her about a family problem in Barangay Wigan, said Police Captain Frances Littaua, Isabela police spokesperson. Innit was declared dead on arrival at the Javonillo Hospital. Police said Tony may have been angry over a property dispute. Police detained Tony. He will be charged for parricide. Villamor Visaya Jr. (Editor: Leti Boniol)...
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Shay Mitchell pregnant with first child
Shay Mitchell is expecting her first child with Canadian TV host and reporter Matte Babel. The Filipino-Canadian actress made the announcement on Friday, June 28 (Saturday in Manila), with a topless picture showing her pregnant belly on Instagram. https://ift.tt/2FDRRwY She also released a video called "Guess Who's Preggers" in her YouTube channel, which gives a rundown of how she broke the news to people close to her, her "lonely" emotions on pregnancy and the photo shoot she had with her growing tummy. The "Pretty Little Liars" star wrote in the caption of the video: "Everyone waits for the right time to make the announcement and for me it wasn't until I couldn'...
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Fatal lion attack nets 3 ‘serious’ violations for center
RALEIGH, North Carolina --- North Carolina labor officials have cited an animal sanctuary for safety violations after a lion fatally mauled a 22-year old intern last December. The state Occupational Safety and Health Division issued a citation for three "serious" violations to the Conservator's Center. Because Alexandra Black was an unpaid intern, the division could not issue a direct citation for her death. Officials issued a citation Thursday after determining that other employees were exposed to hazards. In aninvestigation following Black's death,the division found that the center had ineffective procedures to secure dangerous animals and did not do adequate inspections a...
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Review: ‘Spider-Man’ swings again with a successful sequel
Peter Parker might be forgiven for craving a vacation as "Spider-Man: Far From Home" begins. After an emotional and strenuous last few movies with the Avengers, a break sounds nice. "I didn't think I had to save the world this summer," he complains. But, you know the drill: With great power comes great responsibility. So it's just a matter of time before Parker's European school trip is interrupted by mayhem that requires a webslinger. We're just glad the filmmakers didn't also take a vacation as well. In this ambitious and ultimately successful sequel to "Spider-Man: Homecoming," Parker trades New York's Coney Island and the Staten Island ferry for such iconic cities as Venice...
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Fugitive ‘attack squirrel’ owner arrested in Alabama chase
KILLEN, Alabama --- An Alabama man who denied feeding methamphetamine to a so-called "attack squirrel" he considered a pet has been arrested on new charges. The Limestone County Sheriff's Office tweeted that 35-year-old Mickey Paulk was caught Thursday night following a chase in which he rammed an investigator's vehicle. Authorities had been seeking Paulk on multiple felony warrants unrelated to the squirrel he named "Deeznutz," which was made infamous after police said they were warned about a meth-fueled squirrel that had been trained to attack. Paulk told The Associated Press last week that he was working on a plan for turning himself in to authorities. The sheriff's offi...
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Southwest monsoon to bring heavy rain over Luzon, Visayas, parts of Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines -- Flashfloods and heavy rain are expected on Saturday due to the effects of the southwest monsoon, the state weather bureau said. In its public weather forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Metro Manila, Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), Western Visayas, Zambales, Bataan, Batangas and Cavite will experience scattered light to heavy rainfall. The rest of Luzon, Visayas and Zamboanga Peninsula meanwhile will experience possible flash floods, landslides during severe thunderstorms, Pagasa said. The rest of Mindanao will also experience heavy rain due to localized thunderst...
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Song Hye-kyo suffered distress from marital problems–report
A source close to Song Hye-kyo has disclosed that she has suffered from both mental distress and physical weight loss due to marital problems, according to a local media report. Newsen on Thursday cited a source allegedly close to Song as saying that she cried while talking about her marital problems and had lost around 5 kilograms from related distress. "(Song) is usually quiet and doesn't normally talk about her feelings, but she cried as she talked about her marital problems," the source said. According to the source, Song's weight loss also made her fingers thinner, making it hard for her to wear her wedding ring as it slipped loose easily. Earlier this year, Song ord...
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DLSU’s beloved cat Archer passes away
MANILA, Philippines -- It's a sad morning for La Sallians and netizens as Archer, the orange-and-white tabby and resident of the De La Salle University Taft campus who took the internet by storm when he had his honorary "graduation ceremony," died on Saturday morning, June 29. https://ift.tt/2XcJSBC "Archer earned his wings and crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. He will be missed," wrote Carmel Puertollano in a Facebook post. Yesterday, Puertollano also gave updates in her same post that Archer, after being checked by The team at The Pet Project, suffered ...
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EU, South American bloc strike long-sought free trade deal
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina --- South America's Mercosur bloc and the European Union struck a free-trade deal Friday after two decades of negotiations that concluded amid global trade tensions and rising protectionism. The agreement announced by both sides came as trade talks between the EU and the United States have stalled with the Trump administration threatening to impose tariffs on all autos, a major European export to the U.S. "In the midst of international trade tensions, we are sending today a strong signal with our Mercosur partners that we stand for rules-based trade," European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said following the clinching of the deal in the Belgia...
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Report: Apple to shift assembly of Mac Pro from US to China
SAN FRANCISCO --- Apple will manufacture its new Mac Pro computer in China, shifting away from a U.S. assembly line it had been using for that product in recent years, according to a report published Friday. The company intends to assemble the new Mac Pro in a factory near Shanghai, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cited unidentified people familiar with the plan. Apple issued a statement saying the new Mac Pro will be designed and engineered in California, but wouldn't say where it will be assembled. "We're proud to support manufacturing facilities in 30 U.S. states and last year we spent $60 billion with over 9,000 suppliers across the U.S.," Apple said. Even...
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Robredo: It is a ‘good sign’ that demolition work has started in Marawi City
MARAWI CITY--- Vice President Leni Robredo said it is a good sign that the demolition of damaged structures here has finally started although residents had wished that the rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts could have been done much faster. "Kung ang tatanungin kasi iyong mga tao dito, the quicker it is, the better for them, 'di ba? Mas mabilis, mas gusto nila (If you ask people here, the quicker it is, the better for them, right? They want it faster," Robredo said during her visit here on Friday, June 28, to lead the turn-over of school buildings from the private partners of Angat Buhay Foundation. Marawi City was devastated by clashes in 2017, when government troops ...
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Facebook’s digital currency may flourish where banks don’t
NEW YORK --- Europeans and Americans have their Visa and Mastercards. For everyone else, here comes ... Libra? Facebook's new Libra digital currency is aimed at a huge potential market for financial services --- the entire developing world, with billions of people in areas such as India and Sub-Saharan Africa, where financial services are often less sophisticated and many people don't use traditional banking accounts. Whether or not these billions will want to make the switch is anyone's guess. The U.S., Europe and most developed economies already have large, efficient payment systems. These allow people to buy and sell goods in real time and send money person-to-p...
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Libya’s Haftar orders forces to attack Turkish ships, interests
BENGHAZI, Libya -- Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar has ordered his forces to attack Turkish ships and interests in the country, his spokesman said on Friday, accusing Turkey of backing his rivals in Libya's conflict. "Orders have been given to the air force to target Turkish ships and boats in Libyan territorial waters," said General Ahmad al-Mesmari, adding that "Turkish strategic sites, companies and projects belonging to the Turkish state (in Libya) are considered legitimate targets by the armed forces". Haftar's self-styled Libyan National Army, which holds eastern Libya and much of the country's south, launched an offensive to take the capital...
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Angelica Panganiban turns down fan’s photo request: ‘I wasn’t working that time’
MANILA, Philippines --- Actress Angelica Panganiban apologized after turning down a fan's request to take a photo with her, explaining she was not working at the time. A certain @ijo_rudin commented on Panganiban's Instagram post on Thursday and expressed dismay after she turned down his photo request at the airport. "Sana ate angge pinagbigyan mo 'ko magpapic sa airport @iamangelicap," the netizen wrote. Panganiban was quick to apologize to the fan and asked for understanding since she was not working during that time. "Sorry, I wasn't working that time. I hope you understand and respect my privacy. I love hugs tho," the actr...
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ICC World Cup: After crushing Windies, India a point away from semis
Newly crowned ODI world No. 1 India's unbeaten run continued on Thursday as Virat & Co hammered West Indies by 125 runs to take the team's tally of points to 11, leaving them to earn just one more point from the remaining three games for a place in the semi-finals.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/2RGDmx8
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Brazil ‘bullet’ artist enjoys fame in pro-gun Bolsonaro era
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- "I don't know much about arms, I know art," says Rodrigo Camacho as he wields a replica AK-47 assault rifle that he made out of bullet casings in his Rio de Janeiro garage. A fervent admirer of the police, military and President Jair Bolsonaro, the heavily tattooed Brazilian artist creates pictures and sculptures out of ammunition casings discarded by police during training or by sport shooters. "My intention is to show that each one of these pieces passed through the hands of a police officer, a soldier, a sergeant, people who train to defend us," Camacho, 40, tells AFP. In his workshop -- a brightly-lit garage next to his two-story house...
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Pangilinan: Impeachment not a crime; Recto says it’s doomed to fail
MANILA, Philippines ---"Impeaching a President is not a crime," opposition Senator Francis"Kiko" Pangilinansaid Friday. The senator was responding to President Rodrigo Duterte's threat to jail those who would file an impeachmentcase against him over his alleged failure to protect the country's territory. "I-impeach ako? Kulungin ko silang lahat. Subukan niyo. Try to take it, do it, and I will do it," Duterte said Thursday. READ:Duterte on impeachment proponents: I'll jail them all But Senate PresidentPro Tempore Ralph Rectosaidhe is not takingthe President's threat seriously. "The reality is the President has a super majority at the House of Representatives. Any impeachment complain...
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Serbia’s ultra-expensive donkey cheese
ZASAVICA, Serbia -- White, dense and rich in flavor, Serbia's one-of-a-kind donkey cheese is not only tasty but good for your health, says maker Slobodan Simic. There's only one catch -- at 1,000 euros ($1,130) a kilo, it may well be the most expensive cheese in the world. Since 2012, Simic and his team of farmers have been milking a herd of more than 200 donkeys who live on a nature reserve northern Serbia called Zasavica. Their milk has similar properties to breastmilk and is touted by Simic as a cure for a range of ailments, including asthma and bronchitis. "A human baby can take this milk from the first day, without having it diluted," he says, calling it a ...
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Cop hailed for returning P20k he found on Agusan del Norte highway
MANILA, Philippines --- A rookie cop showed that indeed, "Honesty is the best policy," as he returned the P20,000-cash he found on Buenavista National Highway in Agusan del Norte. Agusan del Norte Police Provincial Office Patrolman Ferdinand Rambo Aparecio was on his way home when he found the bundles of cash on the road last Tuesday. "After exhausting my best efforts to identify the rightful owner, I opted to turn-over the cash to the headquarters of Police Regional Office (PRO) 13," Aparecio reportedly said. Philippine National Police Caraga Region Director General Gilberto Cruz commended Aparecio for his act. In a text message to INQUIRER.net, PNP Caraga Region Spokesperson Chri...
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2 suspected rebels slain in Camarines Sur clash
LEGAZPI CITY ---- Two suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebels were killed early Friday morning in a clash with government soldiers in a remote village of Caramoan town in Camarines Sur province, an Army report said. Major Ricky Aguilar, Army 9th Infantry Division public affairs chief, said Army troops on patrol encountered a 20-man rebel group at 5:15 a.m. in Sitio Mauban, Barangay Mampirao. The firefight between the Army soldiers and the rebels led to the death of two NPA rebels who are yet to be identified as of this posting. Government troops recovered five high powered firearms after the clash, Aguilar said. ...
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New York may require feminine hygiene products to list ingredients
ALBANY, N.Y. --- New York state could soon become the first state to require ingredient labels on feminine hygiene products under legislation awaiting action by the state's governor. The measure, which passed the Legislature last week, aims to inform consumers about allergens, fragrances, synthetic materials, and potentially hazardous chemicals in a product used by millions of New York women every day. Supporters said they hope other states follow New York, or that manufacturers choose to alter their packaging nationwide rather than create specific packaging for products sold in New York in order to comply. "No one should have to worry that their period products will cause harm to the...
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Sting performs Oct. 2 in Manila
British singer-songwriter Sting will perform Oct. 2 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, concert promoter Renen de Guia of Ovation Productions confirmed to the Inquirer. The Manila date is part of Sting's current tour in support of a newly released album, "My Songs." The album is a 15-track collection of new versions of songs he had written and recorded with his former band, The Police, and also from his solo albums. On his social media pages, Sting described "My Songs" as "reconstructed, refitted and reframed, all of them with a contemporary focus." The 15 songs, which are expected to be played at his Manila show, include "Brand New Day," "Desert Rose," "If You Love Somebody, Set ...
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Lanao del Norte drug bust: P6.5M ‘shabu’ seized, suspect arrested
MANILA, Philippines --- Authorities seized some P6.5 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested a drug suspect during a sting in Lanao del Norte. According to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 10 Director Wilkins Villanueva, Jalil Akil Linog was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted at a gas station in Balo-I town on Thursday afternoon. The anti-illegal drugs operation was jointly conducted by members of PDEA Region 10, Balo-I Police Station, and military's 4th Mechanized Battalion. Authorities also seized a Honda motorcycle, two pieces of P1,000 buy-bust money, and a cellphone from the suspect.(Editor: Katherine G. Adraneda)...
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PouchNATION closes Series B round to conquer the entertainment and attractions business in Asia
Emerging as a leader in digitizing mass participation events and venues through the use of NFC technology, PouchNATION (pouchnation.com) has secured a Series B investment round from Traveloka and SPH Ventures. PouchNATION's evolution and expansion have come with the success of its innovative cashless wristbands utilized in some of the biggest events in Asia: Zoukout, BeerFestAsia (Singapore), Good Vibes (Malaysia), Sensation (Thailand), etc. "We are excited to be part of the PouchNATION success story and to support the founders' vision for the business," said Sylvia Gunawan, Vice President of Revenue & Growth, Traveloka Xperience. "We were impressed with the progress they have...
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Matteo Guidicelli says scout ranger course his ‘best experience’ in life
MANILA, Philippines --- For actor-model Matteo Guidicelli, undergoing the scout ranger training is the "best experience" of his life. "Ranger G - Lessons, experiences, struggles, challenges, emotions. Difficult to explain. But what I can say is that it has been the best experience of my life," Guidicelli said Friday in an Instagram post. https://ift.tt/2YqFtYF The 29-year-old actor completed his month-long Leadership Development and Scout Ranger Orientation Course at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Thursday. He received commendation for his participation in clean-up drives in schools and a special award for topping his class with a 95.2 percent gra...
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Isabelle Daza gives advice on staying motivated
Isabelle Daza recently guested on Bianca Gonzalez's "Paano ba 'To" vlog series to share advice to their fans who ask for tips on how to stay motivated. As per Gonzalez, how to stay motivated is a question she constantly gets from fans, so she decided to invite Daza, who she calls a driven woman, on the June 24 episode of "Paano ba 'To." While many people believe they have to be motivated to do something, Daza shared that sometimes, one does not need motivation to reach their goals. "I heard this when I was bit younger and I don't know if it's applicable to everyone, but they told me sometimes you don't need motivation, you just need to get it done," said Daza. "That really stuck wit...
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‘People will make her run,’ Panelo says of Inday Sara’s 2022 presidential bid
MANILA, Philippines --- Will Inday Sara be like her father -- a seemingly reluctant mayor who ultimately joined the fray? While President Rodrigo Duterte has repeatedly warned his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, against running for president in 2022, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the younger Duterte "might rise to the challenge." "The father doesn't want but if the people want her to run, she might rise to the challenge," Panelo told reporters in Malacaang on Thursday night. Duterte has cautioned his daughter that running for the country's top position would only giver her "sacrifices" and "insults." READ:https://ift.tt/2NktniB...
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Drowned father, daughter left humble origins in El Salvador
SAN MARTIN, EL Salvador --- Julia Prez makes a living selling pupusas, traditional Salvadoran stuffed pastries, to residents of the Altavista neighborhood who rise before dawn and rush to buses bound for their jobs in the capital about 12 miles (20 kilometers) away. One of her regulars was scar Alberto Martnez Ramrez, who would arrive on his motorcycle with his toddler daughter, Valeria, to grab a quick bite or pick up the savory treats to go. That is until they drowned this week in each other's arms while trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas, a tragedy captured in a heartbreaking photograph that has prompted an outpouring of grief from around the globe. "It shocked me....
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‘Meteor Garden’ actor Dylan Wang coming to Manila
MANILA, Philippines --- Chinese actor and model Dylan Wang from the 2018 remake of "Meteor Garden" is finally coming to Manila. "Dylan Wang is coming!" local clothing brand Bench announced Thursday night via its official Twitter account. https://twitter.com/benchtm/status/1144189772908441601 But the date and venue of his visit to Filipino fans have yet to be announced. It was in November last year when fans speculated Wang's visit in Manila after the local clothing brand gave a glimpse of its new endorser. READ:Dylan Wang of 'Meteor Garden' to visit Manila? Wang will be the third lead actor of the series "Meteor Garden" to visit Manila after Jerry Yan and Lee Min-ho, wh...
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Suarez says term-sharing in House speakership ‘counterproductive’
MANILA, Philippines --- House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said Friday that sharing terms between candidates for House speakership will be counterproductive. "If the President will give his order and sabihin, tatlo kayo, term share kayo, that won't be good for the House. Kailangan 'yung trabaho, walang stalling," he said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel. Suarez said if candidates for House Speaker will share terms, there would be a need to change committee chairs every time a new Speaker assumes the post. "It will be counterproductive," the Quezon 3rd District representative said. As the race for the next leader of the House of Representatives heats up, Suarez s...
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Lacson: Duterte may face bigger problems with jail threat vs impeachment backers
MANILA, Philippines --- What ifcongressmen feel more challengedthanafraid of President Rodrigo Duterte's threat? And whatif senators are convinced by the evidence presented against the Chief Executive should an impeachment bid reach the Senate? Senator Panfilo Lacson raised all these scenarios a day after the President threatened to jail those who would file an impeachment case against him over his alleged failure to protect the country's territory. "I-impeach ako? Kulungin ko silang lahat. Subukan niyo. Try to take it, do it, and I will do it," Duterte said in an interview in Malacaang Thursday. READ:Duterte on impeachment proponents: I'll jail them all Lacson, however,expressed ...
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US Embassy to be closed to public on Thursday, July 4
MANILA, Philippines --- The Embassy of the United States and affiliated offices in the Philippines will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 4. An advisory from the Embassy on Friday, June 28, said the office will be closed in observance of the 243rd Anniversary of US Independence. The Embassy and affiliated offices will resume its services on Friday, July 5.(Editor: Katherine G. Adraneda)...
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Jony Ive, the designer behind the iPhone, is leaving Apple
SAN FRANCISCO --- The man behind the iconic designs of the iPhone, iMac and iPad is leaving Apple. Chief Design Officer Jony Ive is departing after more than two decades at Apple to start his own design firm, the company said Thursday. But he's not completely severing ties with the company he has worked at for nearly 30 years. Apple said it will be one of Ive's clients at his new firm. The Cupertino, California, company did not give an exact date for his departure. Ive has been a fixture on Apple's design team since the early 1990s and is known for shaping Apple's signature rounded, stylish designs. He is often pointed to as the visionary behind what set Apple apart fr...
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Janno Gibbs bumps into Willie Revillame while shopping, gets a jacket
Singer-actor Janno Gibbs had his own "bigyan ng jacket!" moment when he bumped into TV host and businessman Willie Revillame while out shopping. Revillame is known for giving free jackets to contestants and audience members of his variety game show "Wowowin" and has been the subject of memes online for the act, but it is apparent his jacket-giving goes beyond the show and also extends to celebrity friends. Gibbs narrated the funny encounter via Instagram on Thursday, June 27, and shared photos of the two of them inside a store. The meeting apparently took place in Zara at the Power Plant Mall in Makati City, as confirmed by Gibbs in the comment section. "'Bigyan ng jacket yan!' Naka...
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Trump’s tough talk on Iran prompts Senate vote on war powers
WASHINGTON --- Political unease over the White House's tough talk against Iran is reviving questions about President Donald Trump's ability to order military strikes without approval from Congress. The Senate is heading toward a vote Friday on an amendment to a sweeping Defense bill that would require congressional support before Trump acts. It's not expected to pass. But lawmakers say Trump cannot continue relying on the nearly two-decade old war authorizations Congress approved in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Democratic Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico, an author of the measure, says he's not alone in raising concern about Trump's "ping-pong diplomacy" and "go it ...
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NASA will fly a drone to Titan to search for life
WASHINGTON --- For its next mission in our solar system, NASA plans to fly a drone copter to Saturn's largest moon Titan in search of the building blocks of life, the space agency said Thursday. The Dragonfly mission, which will launch in 2026 and land in 2034, will send a rotorcraft to fly to dozens of locations across the icy moon, which has a substantial atmosphere and is viewed by scientists as an equivalent of very early-era Earth. It is the only celestial body besides our planet known to have liquid rivers, lakes and seas on its surface, though these contain hydrocarbons like methane and ethane, not water. "Visiting this mysterious ocean world could revolutionize what we know ...
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Lacson: It’s just ‘proper’ to call on US, allies to check on China in WPS
MANILA, Philippines --- Calling on the United States and other western allies to help check on China in the West Philippine Sea would be "proper" and would not result to war, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Thursday. President Rodrigo Duterte earlier dared the US, UK, and France to "assemble" in the WPS in light of criticisms against his statement that he is allowing China to fish in the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). READ:Duterte: China can fish in Philippines' EEZ "... (C)alling on the United States and other western allies to help check China in the WPS is proper given the prevailing circumstances, contrary to some narrow-minded crit...
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Analysis: For Durant and Leonard, the move is to stay put
Toronto's Kawhi Leonard and Golden State's Kevin Durant are both very difficult to figure out. They seem to enjoy giving cryptic answers, a minimum of clues, and clearly relish having enigmatic status. It makes free agency tough to forecast. Luckily for Toronto and Golden State, the math should be very simple. Leonard and Durant are the biggest dominoes that will fall sometime after the free-agent window opens Sunday evening --- unless, of course, neither ends up falling elsewhere and decide to stay put for now. And that is what the math says both of them would be wisest to do. Durant will be offered a $221 million, five-year contract from Golden State. That's one year an...
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PNP confirms cocaine worth P5.6M found in Camarines Sur waters
LEGAZPI CITY ---- The police crime laboratory confirmed on Thursday that the kilogram of suspected crystalline substance recovered on Tuesday afternoon in the coastal waters off San Jose town in Camarines Sur province was indeed cocaine. Maj. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol spokesperson, said the laboratory test result indicates that the substance was a kilo of cocaine worth P5.6 million. Villagers found the cocaine in Barangay Boclod around 2 p.m. Tuesday and this was turned over to the San Jose police station. Calubaquib said the find brings to a total of 51 kilos (worth P286 million) the accumulated cocaine fished out of Bicol coastal waters sin...
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Marc Gasol stays with Raptors, exercises player option
TORONTO --- Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol accepted a one-year player option Wednesday for next season. The value is approximately $25.6 million, marking the final year of a five-year contract Gasol signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015. Had the 34-year-old Spaniard not accepted prior to the Thursday, he would have become a free agent on Sunday. Raptors star Kawhi Leonard also has a one-year player option on his deal with a deadline for a decision Saturday, but he is expected to turn it down and become a free agent Sunday after leading Toronto to its first NBA title. Guard Danny Green is the other Raptors regular slated to become a free agent. The Raptors acquired Ga...
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CIDG seizes P23M cash from Agusan ‘investment scam’ firm
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police - Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) confiscated P23 million cash from the office of a firm supposedly involved in an investment scam in Nasipit, Agusan del Sur. The CIDG on Thursday reported that an operation was launched after receiving information that FRX Rice Trading Investment is engaged in an investment scam. Operatives from the CIDG - Agusan del Norte Provincial Field Unit and CIDG Regional Field Unit in Caraga, Nasipit police and 23rd Infantry Battalion - 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, proceeded to Nasipit to verify the report. htt...
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Capiz driver wants cops to apologize for arrest, wrong tag as ex-rebel
ILOILO CITY ---- A truck driver in Capiz wants the police to apologize for arresting him and wrongly tagging him as a former rebel leader. Baltazar Saldo, 54, in an interview with dyOW Bombo Radyo in Roxas City in Capiz, said no amount of money could compensate for the shame and the harm on their family's reputation resulting from what he said was a mistaken arrest. He said he was terrified by his arrest and his presentation before a press conference at the regional police headquarters in Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City. Friends and acquaintances of Saldo have posted on social media sites of radio stations in Capiz belying the allegations against Saldo and condemning his ...
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Sotto: Impeach bid vs Duterte over China a ‘very good test case’
MANILA, Philippines--- An impeachment case against President Rodrigo Duterte would be a "very good test case" if he indeed violated the Constitution by allowing China to fish in the exclusive economic zone (EZZ) of the Philippines. "I suggest that they file an impeachment and let's see if they are right," Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said in an interview aired over ABS CBN News Channel on Thursday. "It's very difficult to say that there's exclusivity when its under water," he pointed out. "The fish could be coming from China, and the fish from the Philippines could be going to China if we want to be technical about it and rela...
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Del Rosario says Duterte can be impeached for not defending territory
MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte can be impeached for breaching the Constitution that mandates him to defend the country's territory, Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said on Thursday. According to Del Rosario, the Constitution states that the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is part of the territory that Duterte must protect. "The Constitution states that the president and the military must secure the national territory, and the national territory includes the exclusive economic zone," Del Rosario said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel. "To violate that is really a basis for impeachment, he can...
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Duterte ‘prejudiced’ outcome of Recto Bank probe – ex-DFA chief
MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has already "prejudiced" the outcome of the investigation into the Recto (Reed) Bank incident when he called it "a little maritime accident." The incident left 22 Filipino fishermen abandoned at sea for hours after a Chinese vessel rammed their fishing boat. Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said this when asked if he thinks the Philippine government has done enough to protest the ramming incident in the West Philippine Sea. "It's difficult to say whether the Philippine government has done enough in terms of probing this in an independent objective way because there's ...
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Song Hye-kyo’s agency cites ‘differences in personality’ as reason for divorce from Song Joong-ki
K-drama fans woke up to bad news. This after news of Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo filing for divorce broke this morning. The Korea Herald reports that the two filed the divorce through Seoul Family Court on Wednesday. Joong-ki first released a statement in which he apologizes to his fans. See related article. READ: K-drama heartbreak: Song Joong-ki files for divorce from Song Hye-kyo Hye-kyo responds through her agency,Artists Agency (UAA). "Hello, this is Song Hye-kyo's agency UAA. Firstly, we apologize to greet everyone with bad news. Our actress, Song Hye-kyo, is currently divorcing her husband after careful consideration between them. The reason was because of their di...
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An island free from time? Norway sets record straight
Having made headlines around the world with a claim that a small island wanted to free itself from the tyranny of time, Norway is now setting the record straight: The whole campaign was a PR stunt with metronome precision. Located north of the Arctic circle, Sommaroy basks in the midnight sun in the summer months, and the star doesn't set on the horizon for 69 days of the year. The long period of constant sunlight plays havoc with circadian rhythms and the some 320 inhabitants allegedly launched a campaign to become the first "timeless" zone in the world, at least in summer. Freed from the chains of Chronos, the initiative would have meant...
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K-drama heartbreak: Song Joong-ki files for divorce from Song Hye-kyo
MANILA, Philippines - Korean actor Song Joong-ki has officially filed for divorce from Song Hye-kyo, his legal counsel announced Thursday. "I have begun the process of filing for divorce from Song Hye Kyo," Joong-ki said, as quoted by his legal counsel Park Jae-hyun. "Rather than denouncing one another and arguing over who is to blame, I hope that the divorce process can be wrapped up amicably," he added. Joong-ki also apologized to fans for the unfortunate news and asked for understanding. He also assured fans he will recover soon and give them better shows as an actor. "I'd like to apologize for delivering this unfortuna...
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New York’s huge Gay Pride fest launches with star-studded concert
New York's highly anticipated World Pride festivities officially opened Wednesday with a benefit concert hosted by performer Whoopi Goldberg and featuring headliner Cyndi Lauper. The event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center arena launches days of celebrations including more concerts, exhibitions, movie screenings, theatre shows and workshops as the city pays homage to those who took part in the 1969 Stonewall riots, a week-long protest against police harassment of the New York gay community at the time. Ticket proceeds from Wednesday's concert will go to three New York-based organizations supporting LGBTQ rights in the city. Also set to perform...
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New software glitch found in Boeing’s troubled 737 Max jet
A new software problem has been found in the troubled Boeing 737 Max that could push the plane's nose down automatically, and fixing the flaw is almost certain to further delay the plane's return to flying after two deadly crashes. Boeing said Wednesday that the FAA "identified an additional requirement" for software changes that the aircraft manufacturer has been working on for eight months, since shortly after the first crash. "Boeing agrees with the FAA's decision and request, and is working on the required software to address the FAA's request," Boeing said in a statement. Government test pilots trying out Boeing's update...
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Cop killed in C-5 road crash
MANILA, Philippines - A police officer died after figuring in vehicular accident at the C-5 Bagong Ilog flyover area Thursday morning, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. The MMDA Metrobase said the fatality was in a police officer's uniform when the cement mixer struck his motorcycle. Another motorcycle was likewise hit by the wayward truck, injuring its rider. Earlier, MMDA reported heavy traffic along C-5 (north-bound) due to the accident. /gsg READ: 2 motorbikes, cement mixer figure in C-5 mishap; Expect heavy traffic ...
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Baron Geisler recalls painful battle with depression, drug use, alcoholism
Actor Baron Geisler did not hold back when it came to answering questions about his battle with depression, drug use and alcoholism in the past. Geisler was the first actor in the cast of ABS-CBN drama series "Tabing Ilog" to be given a television series of his own --- an opportunity that many people would not throw away. At the time, however, Geisler treated work as just a hobby and would bring his drinking habits to the set as if it were a party. "Ano lang po, parang party, kasi syempre nanggaling naman kami sa okay na pamilya, well-to-do naman, so nung nagtatrabaho ako, pakiramdam ko na hindi siya trabaho, para siyang hobby lang," Geisler shared on "Magandang Buhay" on Tuesday, Ju...
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Customs: More cocaine seized on ship than estimated
PHILADELPHIA - Customs authorities say even more cocaine was seized in a ship in Philadelphia last week than was originally estimated. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials said Wednesday that the final weight of the 15,000-plus bricks of cocaine seized from the Swiss-owned MSC Gayane was more than 39,500 pounds, or almost 18,000 kilograms, with a street value estimated at nearly $1.3 billion. Officials originally estimated the weight of the drugs as over 35,000 pounds, or more than 15,800 kilograms, with an estimated value of $1.1 billion. The Gayane, a cargo ship owned by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co., was saili...
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Big plastic user Japan fights waste ahead of G-20 summit
TOKYO - Japan has a plastic problem. In a country where cleanliness and neat packaging have long been considered good service, almost everything, from single bananas to individual pieces of vegetables, pastries, pens and cosmetics is sold plastic-wrapped. But as world leaders descend on Osaka for the two-day G-20 summit that starts Friday, Japan will attempt to become a leader in environmental policy at the same time it plays catch-up with countries that already have well-defined goals in place. In the months leading up to the G-20 summit, Japanese officials have delivered full-throated endorsements of future bans on single-u...
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