LOOK: Jinri Park’s fiance welcomed into family with ‘Korean wedding’

"Pinoy Big Brother" alum Jinri Park celebrated the latest relationship milestone with her non-showbiz partner: a "Korean wedding" with her family. The South Korean model posted pictures from the intimate ceremony on Monday, Dec. 30, with John and her parents. She wore a purple and pink hanbok, while John wore a gray suit with a maroon necktie. https://ift.tt/2SHoEbG "Welcome to our family John. Love you forever!" she said. She explained that this was not her "official wedding" yet and was a ceremony for her family in Korea. "Real official wedding is in March 2020," she announced. Although it was not her "real" wedding, Park looked every part a glowing bri...

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To have zero injuries, DOH wants a total fireworks ban

MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Health (DOH) wants a total ban on fireworks to have zero injuries in the future. Health Secretary Francisco Duque stressed that all firecrackers and fireworks, including legal ones, can cause injuries. "'Legal o ilegal man, sa paputok, may disgrasya, ito and ebidensya.' That is a tagline that we thought of introducing today and in mind that we will achieve zero casualty. But what is the instrument of achieving that? It's banning it just like all other countries have banned the use of fireworks," Duque said Wednesday in a press conference. Duque also noted that more injuries were caused by legal fireworks than prohibited ones. ...

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BREAKING: Duterte bans another US Senator

MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has banned another United States lawmaker from entering the Philippines. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed Wednesday that Duterte banned Senator Edward Markey of Massachusetts for calling for the release of Sen. Leila de Lima, and for supporting the entry ban to the US of Filipino officials believed to have had a hand in her detention. "Yes, same reason for banning Durbin and Leahy. Truth to tell we do not have to state any ground to ban a foreign national entry in the Philippines. That is an exercise of sovereign right," Panelo told INQUIRER.net in a text message. Duterte has earlier ordered the Bureau of Immig...

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Trump says does not expect war with Iran

    PALM BEACH, United States -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he does not foresee a war with Tehran after pro-Iranian demonstrators stormed the U.S. embassy in Iraq. "I don't see that happening," Trump said at his holiday retreat in Florida when a reporter asked about the possibility of war with the Islamic republic. "I like peace," the president said before heading into New Year's celebrations. The president spoke after Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that around 750 troops from a rapid response unit of the 82nd Airborne Division are prepared to deploy over the next several days to the Middle East. The U.S. had already flown a rapid respo...

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Record zero death through holiday season — PNP

MANILA, Philippines -- There has been no reported death amid the 324 firecracker and stray bullet incidents recordedin the lead-up to the celebration of Christmas and New Year, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said as of Wednesday, January 1. According to PNP Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac, the zero-fatality record was based on the police tally that started on December 16. At least 81 of the incidents were recorded on from New Year's Eve up to the first day of 2020. "As of the first working hour of New Year's Day, the PNP recorded only 81 firecracker-related injuries, mostly self-injuries by violators of the firecracker ban," Banac said in a statement. "Although there...

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My journey has been a little different to other players: Mayank Agarwal

A veteran on the domestic scene, Test opener Mayank Agarwal talks about his hard-earned first year as an international cricketer and how he will continue his international run in New Zealand where, he says, the focus and the goal will remain the same, to contribute to the team's success.

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New tennis era kicks off with ATP Cup

Tennis' innovative new team championship kicks off the men's 2020 season on Friday, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic among those looking for a winning start ahead of the first Grand Slam of the year.

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Guardiola says Man City was team of the decade

City played 381 league games in the past 10 years, collecting 818 points -- 71 points more than their closest challenger Manchester United (747 points from 380 games). They scored 845 goals, 130 more than Chelsea and Liverpool.

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Injuries from fireworks down by 35% this year, DOH says

MANILA, Philippines -- The number of injuries due to fireworks has decreased 35 percent to 164 cases nationwide, the Department of Health said Wednesday. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the number recorded from December 21, 2019 to January 1, 2020 is 87 cases lower than the 251 cases reported last year. The number of cases this year is also 71 percent lower than the five-year average of 403 cases, the DOH said. Of the 164 cases, most were reported from the National Capital Region (NCR) with 84, followed by CALABARZON with 14, Ilocos Region with 12, Central Luzon with 11, Cagayan Valley and Western Visayas with 10 each. In the NCR, Manila has the highest numb...

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Fresh diplomatic outreach planned on rights abuses in occupied Kashmir

ISLAMABAD -- The Pakistani government is planning to launch a fresh diplomatic outreach and an accompanying media campaign to nudge the world to end its silence on the Indian government's human rights abuses. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday chaired meetings of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs and an inter-ministerial committee to discuss the worsening humanitarian crisis in occupied Kashmir, intensified ceasefire violations by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC), and raging protests against contentious citizenship law in India. These meetings followed last Friday's consultative session with former foreign secretaries on the developing situation ...

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Pakistan journo sent behind bars for 5 years in religious hatred case

KARACHI -- An antiterrorism court has awarded five-year imprisonment to journalist Nasrullah Chaudhry in a case pertaining to possessing literature against the state and spreading religious hatred. Mr Chaudhry, a journalist associated with Urdu-language daily Nai Baat, was found guilty of committing offenses punishable under Section 11-F (i) of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997 (a person is guilty of an offense if he belongs, or professes to belong, to a proscribed organization), Section 11-W(i) (printing, publishing or disseminating any material to incite hatred or giving projection to any person convicted for a terrorist act or any proscribed organization or an organization placed ...

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Young people turn backs on driving taxis in Japan

TOKYO -- In Japan, the average age of taxi drivers was 59.9 years old in 2018, the highest among a survey of 129 types of occupation, while the average age of male taxi drivers topped 60 for the first time. These figures are partly due to a lack of young people who want to become taxi drivers, as a result of the low wages involved. According to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry's Basic Survey on Wage Structure, the average age of male taxi drivers was 60.1 in 2018, greatly surpassing the average age of all occupation types at 43.6. Watchmen had the second highest average age at 59.6, followed by college and university professors at 57.3. Including female drivers, who ac...

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New rail line in China gives boost to winter sports

BEIJING -- The new high-speed rail line linking Beijing and Hebei's Zhangjiakou, a popular skiing destination, will further boost the region's ice and snow tourism, industry insiders said. The new high-speed rail line linking Beijing and Hebei's Zhangjiakou, a popular skiing destination, will further boost the region's ice and snow tourism, industry insiders said. The 174-kilometer railway, a major project for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, has a maximum designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, cutting the travel time between the two cities from more than three hours to less than an hour. Along with the route, a 53-kilometer branch line directly connecting t...

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Disruption ahead in Singapore’s financial sector as digital-only banks loom

SINGAPORE --Moves to set up digital-only banks are underway in Singapore as the regulator rounds up applications this month. Up for grabs are a maximum of two full bank licences and three wholesale bank licences. Full banks can take deposits from retail customers while wholesale banks serve small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other non-retail segments. Digital full bank licensees here should have only one physical place of business. The virtual banks will be allowed to offer cashback services through electronic funds transfer at point-of-sale terminals at retail merchants but will not have access to automated teller machines. Applicants need not have an established ...

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2 injured, 600 families affected in New Year’s Day fire in Manila

MANILA, Philippines --- Around 600 families were affected when fire broke out at a residential area in Sta. Ana, Manila only hours after residents ushered in the new year. An on-scene spot report from the city fire department showed that the fire started at around 3:50 a.m. The fire was raised to Task Force Bravo at around 5:20 a.m and was declared under control at 6:45 a.m. https://twitter.com/manilapio/status/1212145240670269440?s=21 The report said at least two were injured from the fire. The Manila Fire Department estimated the cost of damage at around P2.5 million, according to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO)....

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LOOK: Luane Dy pregnant with first child

Luane Dy and Carlo Gonzalez are entering 2020 as a growing family. The "Unang Hirit" TV host is pregnant with their first child. Gonzalez made the announcement yesterday, Dec. 31, via Instagram. He posted a picture of him and Dy at the beach as he cupped her belly. "I start a new year with a pregnant wife carrying the boy of my dreams, a half-done home and a wedding we have yet to prepare for," he said. https://ift.tt/2F8C8Fg "This will be the most exciting and challenging role I am going to take. Now, as a husband and very soon as a father. This next chapter is the culmination of how well I drove down this path that I have chosen and I am elevated!" ...

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Samsung chairman retains top spot as wealthiest businessman in S. Korea

SEOUL -- Ailing Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee retained the top spot as the wealthiest South Korean businessman with his stock assets rising by 4 trillion won ($3.4 billion) in 2019, to reach 17.6 trillion won, according to a corporate tracker Tuesday. According to CEO Score, Lee's stock assets rose the most in the nation in 2019 and he is the only individual whose share value exceeds 10 trillion won here. The huge increase comes mainly from his holdings in Samsung Electronics, which soared in value from 9.6 trillion won in early 2019 to 13.9 trillion won in December. He also holds 20.76 percent stake in Samsung Life Insurance, 4.18 percent in Samsung Electronics, 2.86 p...

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Police fire tear gas as Hong Kong rings in New Year

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong police fired tear gas a few minutes into 2020 as pro-democracy protesters marked the New Year with midnight countdown rallies and a massive march planned for January 1. The city has been battered by more than six months of unrest with marches attended by millions, as well as confrontations in which police have fired tear gas and rubber bullets -- and protesters have responded with petrol bombs. Before midnight on Tuesday, thousands of protesters gathered across the financial hub, including along the waterfront of Victoria Harbour and at nightlife hotspot Lan Kwai Fong. Protesters at the harbourfront counted down chanting "Ten! Nine! Liberate Hong Kong,...

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Rainy New Year’s Day in Northern Luzon due to ‘amihan’

MANILA, Philippines --- The northeast monsoon or "amihan" will bring rains in Northern Luzon on New Year's Day, the state weather bureau said Wednesday. In its weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Cagayan Valley Region, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, and northern Quezon will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. This is caused by the northeast monsoon and the tail-end of a cold front, Pagasa said. Ilocos Region and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains also brought by the...

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Australia scrambles to reach thousands stranded by bushfires

SYDNEY -- Fire-ravaged Australia has launched a major operation to reach thousands of people stranded in seaside towns after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist areas on New Year's Eve. Navy ships and military aircraft were deployed alongside emergency crews Wednesday to provide humanitarian relief and assess the damage from one of the worst days yet in Australia's months-long bushfire crisis. Three people died in just 24 hours and five others remain missing after the country's southeast was devastated by out-of-control blazes, which destroyed dozens of homes and left some small towns in ruins. Information was trickling out of coastal communities where thousands ...

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Pentagon to send 750 troops to Mideast after embassy attack in Iraq

WASHINGTON -- The United States is sending around 750 more troops to the Middle East immediately, following an attack by pro-Iranian demonstrators on the US embassy in Baghdad, the Pentagon said Tuesday. More troops from a rapid response unit of the 82nd Airborne Division are prepared to deploy over the next several days, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in a statement. "This deployment is an appropriate and precautionary action taken in response to increased threat levels against US personnel and facilities, such as we witnessed in Baghdad today," he said. "The United States will protect our people and interests anywhere they are found around the world."...

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US sends hundreds of new troops to Kuwait after Baghdad unrest: US official

BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The US has deployed hundreds of troops to Kuwait after an attack on the American embassy in Baghdad, an American official said Wednesday, telling AFP they would likely be sent to neighbouring Iraq. "At least 500 members of the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division have left Fort Bragg in the US, and up to 4,000 may ultimately be deployed," the official said....

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Baguio taxi driver faces raps for attacking cop on New Year’s Eve

  BAGUIO CITY, Philippines --- The Baguio City Police Office is preparing possible assault charges against a taxi driver who was caught on video trying to hit and run over a police officer in a bid to dodge a traffic violation ticket on New Year's Eve.   Video footage shows the taxi moving forward several times to chase Patrolman Julius Walang, who blocked its way along Abanao Street that leads up to the BCPO and Baguio City Hall.   Walang could be seen gripping tightly on the taxi's hood as it briefly accelerated.   Police said taxi driver has been identified and had failed a breathalyzer test suggesting he may have been intoxicated during the in...

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Boy accidentally sets yard on fire with magnifying glass he got as gift for Christmas

A married couple got an unpleasant surprise on Christmas Day when they found their front yard ablaze caused by their 12-year-old son. The Parson family had given the boy a magnifying glass for the holidays, thinking he would use it for reading. Nissa-Lynn Parson, Cayden's mother, said her son was an avid reader as per her Facebook post last Thursday, Dec. 26. The mother from Texas, USA, also described her child as "very curious" and "interested in science," thus encouraging her and her husband to buy Caydence the gift. "Christmas Day was memorable to say the least (fire emoji)," Nissa-Lynn said with humor. The interior decorator found out that Cayden, instead of using the magnifyin...

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Men planning to steal bricks from Great Wall of China get trapped on snowy cliff

Two men, aged 20 and 26, planned to steal bricks from the Great Wall of China, but ended up getting stuck on a cliff edge and calling for help. The men, who came from Langfang City in Heibei, apparently thought the bricks would bring good luck to their homes and planned to steal some, as per Beijing Evening News via The South China Morning Post on Dec. 30. But in an unfortunate turn of events, the pair got lost while trying to cross a snowy mountain near the wall's Mutianyu section in the Huairou District of Beijing. The two were found shivering by rescuer Chen Funing on a cliff edge that was over 50 meters high on Dec. 26, as per the report. They had been calling for help for about ...

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Huawei says ‘survival’ top priority as sales fall short

BEIJING -- Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei said Tuesday that "survival" was its top priority after announcing 2019 sales were expected to fall short of projections as a result of US sanctions. The global leader in telecom networking equipment has been effectively banned by the United States from working with American firms on the grounds that it poses a national security threat --- an accusation the Chinese company has consistently denied. Chairman Eric Xu said Huawei's sales revenue for 2019 was likely to reach 850 billion yuan (US$121 billion) -- up roughly 18 percent from the previous year. Though he said "business remains solid", the figure was lower than a previ...

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Gamboa wants upgraded PNP database of gun owners

MANILA, Philippines --- Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa is calling for an upgraded database of the country's police force to improve slug matching procedure and track the stray bullet of irresponsible gun owners. In an interview with dzMM, Gamboa explained that information on "slug matching" is not updated despite PNP's existing ballistic information system. "Problema sa database, matagal na kasing nagkaroon ng ballistic information system ang PNP pero hindi pa ito na-u-update, yung slug (matching)," Gamboa said when asked about issues in tracking the source of slugs. (The problem with the database, the PNP already has a ballistic inform...

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Maria Sharapova to return next month as Brisbane wildcard

Former world number one Maria Sharapova will return to tournament action at the Brisbane International next month after being awarded a wildcard to play in the Australian Open warm-up.

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Grown from necessity: vertical farming takes off in ageing Japan

KYOTO -- The nondescript building on an industrial site near Kyoto gives little hint to the productivity inside: 30,000 heads of lettuce grow here daily, under artificial light and with barely any human intervention. This "vegetable factory", using the latest vertical farming techniques, is part of a trend born out of necessity in Japan, where traditional farming faces a double threat from the ageing population and migration towards the cities. With the average age of a farmer in Japan at 67 and few candidates to replace those dying out, the country has been forced to become a pioneer in so-called vertical farming. Globally renowned firms such as Panasonic, Toshiba and Fujit...

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WATCH: Sharon Cuneta dances with Kiko Pangilinan as ‘break sa mga kalungkutan’

Image: Instagram/@kiko.pangilinan It seems that megastar Sharon Cuneta is about to end the decade a little merrier, as the singer-actress spent some of her free time just dancing around with her husband, Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. The megastar gave fans a short clip of the dance even though she was admittedly slightly embarrassed, she said on Instagram yesterday, Dec. 30. "Eto para sa inyong lahat kahit medyo may hiya factor," she said. "Pampasaya ng konti nang may break sa mga kalungkutan!" (This is for all of you, even though it is slightly embarrassing. Just some little fun to escape loneliness!) https://ift.tt/36dBbr8 Inside what appears...

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Lawsuit: Famed Jesuit abused boy 1,000 times around the world

    CHICAGO --- A globe-trotting Jesuit priest with ties to Mother Teresa sexually abused an American boy who served as his valet "more than 1,000 times, in multiple states and countries," a lawsuit filed Monday in California state court in San Francisco alleges.   In the lawsuit and in interviews with The Associated Press, Robert J. Goldberg, now 61, describes years of psychological control and sexual abuse he suffered from age 11 into adulthood while working for the late Rev. Donald J. McGuire.   McGuire died in federal prison in 2017 while serving a 25-year sentence for molesting other boys who came under his sway.   Goldberg says h...

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Anne Curtis looks back at meeting her favorite Korean stars

MANILA, Philippines --- Prior to becoming a soon-to-be mom, Actress Anne Curtis reached her "ultimate high" as a fangirl after meeting several of her favorite Korean actors and singers. https://ift.tt/2MJ9IG7 "Was scrolling through my highlights of this year... and my fangirling reached an ultimate high as I made friends and got to meet some of the people I admire when it comes to the same field of work I love," Curtis wrote Tuesday in an Instagram post. Among the artists Curtis met was Korean Actor Gong Yoo, best known for his drama series "Goblin." The "It's Showtime" host got the chance to meet him during a Louis Vuitton event in Seoul. Curtis also met...

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Alleged drug pusher falls in Lucena buy-bust

LUCENA CITY ---- An alleged notorious shabu (crystal meth) peddler was arrested in a buy-bust operation here shortly before midnight Monday. Anti-illegal drugs operatives and members of the 403rd Maritime police detachment collared Marco Pielago, 23, after he sold shabu to an undercover police officer in Barangay Cotta around 11:45 p.m., Lt. Colonel Romulo Albacea, Lucena police chief, said in a report. The suspect yielded 5.16 grams of shabu in two plastic sachets worth P28,638 in the street market at P5,550 per gram. The suspect did not resist arrest. Police tagged Pielago as a notorious drug pusher in the village and included in the drugs watch list.   Edited by L...

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Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera ‘remain solid’ on their 5th wedding anniversary

Actors Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes celebrated their fifth year of marriage surrounded by their family on the beach. The couple reaffirmed their love for each other as they promised to conquer any obstacle together. The Dantes family jetted off to a resort in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte, to also celebrate the last few days of the year. Dantes told his wife that as long as their foundation remains intact, they can weather any storm. He then joked that one of their commitments is their love for clich poses, as posted on his Instagram account Monday, Dec. 30. In his post, the actor is shown lifting Rivera off the ground as he holds on to her in a tight embrace near the ocean...

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Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican

EXETER, N.H. (AP) --- Former US Vice President Joe Biden entertained the idea of choosing a Republican as a 2020 running mate as he campaigned Monday --- though he conceded he didn't have anyone specific in mind. A voter told Biden during an event Monday afternoon in Exeter, New Hampshire, that her son had wondered if the Democratic presidential contender would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate. "The answer is, I would, but I can't think of one now," Biden said as the crowd laughed. Biden went on to say there are "some really decent Republicans that are out there still," before adding that "they've got to step up." At the start of Monday's event, Biden remind...

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Black Nazarene procession quicker due to new security plan

MANILA, Philippines --- National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday said the duration of Black Nazarene Thanksgiving Procession in Manila was shortened this year, conducted for less than two hours, due to the implementation of a new security plan. In a statement, NCRPO acting director Brig. Gen. Debold Sinas said the Catholic tradition lasted for one hour and 45 minutes which is quicker than last year's 10 hours and 22 minutes. Police said the thanksgiving procession, which starts the nine-day novena to the Black Nazarene, began at 11:45 p.m. of December 30 and ended at 1:30 a.m. Sinas previously explained that the new security scheme increases police escorts ...

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Durbin: Duterte admin’s threat of visa restrictions a ‘strong-arm tactic’

  MANILA, Philippines --- The Duterte administration's "strong-arm tactic" of imposing visa restrictions is an "insult to the Filipino-American community," a U.S. senator said Tuesday.   "The Duterte regime should stop threatening the travel of these Filipino Americans and so many others who travel between our nations, and instead release Senator de Lima or assure a quick and credible trial," U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Illinois) said in a statement.   https://twitter.com/SenatorDurbin/status/1211725557894909952   "This strong-arm tactic is an insult to the Filipino American co...

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LOOK: Kim Chiu, Xian Lim spend last days of 2019 in Europe

Kim Chiu and Xian Lim spent the last days of 2019 traveling around Europe, first making a stop in Italy, then the Czech Republic before landing in Switzerland. Chiu, who is a devotee of Padre Pio, made it a point to first visit the saint's shrine in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy. She was accompanied by road manager Mo Nuevo for the visit. "As a devotee of St. Pio it is a dream come true for me to visit San Giovanni Rotondo where his body is still preserved," Chiu said via Instagram on Dec. 26. "What a surreal experience!" https://ift.tt/2ZEH6Du https://ift.tt/2QcPk2c After visiting the Shrine of Padre Pio, Chiu took to Prague in the Czech Republ...

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Another OFW killed in Kuwait; outraged DFA summons Kuwaiti ambassador

    MANILA, Philippines --- Another Filipino domestic worker in Kuwait has been killed allegedly by her employer's wife, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said, adding that it has summoned the Kuwaiti ambassador to Manila to express its outrage.   "The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait is coordinating closely with Kuwaiti authorities to ensure that justice will be served," the DFA, who strongly condemned the killing, said in a statement late Monday.   "The DFA has summoned the Kuwaiti Ambassador in Manila to express the government's outrage over the seeming lack of protection of our domestic workers at the hands of their employ...

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Firearms instructor took out gunman at Texas church service

WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas --- Alarms went off in Jack Wilson's head the moment a man wearing a fake beard, a wig, a hat and a long coat walked into a Texas church for Sunday services. By the time the man approached a communion server and pulled out a shotgun, Wilson and another security volunteer were already reaching for their own guns. The attacker shot the other volunteer, Richard White, and then the server, Anton "Tony" Wallace, sending congregants scrambling for cover. The gunman was heading toward the front of the sanctuary as Wilson searched for a clear line of fire. "I didn't have a clear window," he said, referring to church members who "were jumping, going chaotic," ...

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Thatcher approved Corazon Aquino asylum request–archives

    LONDON -- British prime minister Margaret Thatcher granted Corazon Aquino's request for asylum at the height of the uprising that swept her to power in the Philippines, according to newly declassified files released on Tuesday. Aquino headed the four-day 1986 People Power Revolution that ended the 21-year rule of totalitarian president Ferdinand Marcos. He had declared victory in a snap election tainted by fraud allegations. During the turmoil, Aquino sought sanctuary in the British embassy or the ambassador's residence in Manila, files released by Britain's National Archives indicated. But Britain's protection was ultimately not needed as Marcos stepp...

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Amihan to bring rains over Northern Luzon; rest of PH to have fair weather

        MANILA, Philippines --- The northeast monsoon or "amihan" will bring rains over extreme Northern Luzon while Metro Manila and the rest of the country will experience fair weather, the state weather bureau said.   In its 5 a.m. weather update on Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said cloudy skies with light rains due to the northeast monsoon will prevail over the Cagayan Valley Region, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Ifugao.   Meanwhile, the Ilocos Region and the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Regi...

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N. Carolina diocese publishes list of credibly accused clergy

RALEIGH, N.C. --- A Catholic diocese in North Carolina on Monday published a list of 14 clergy who it says have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse in the nearly 50 years since the diocese was established. The Diocese of Charlotte also listed six clergy members who served the area before the diocese was formed in 1972, and 23 clergy members from the diocese who were accused of misconduct while working for the church in other places. "To all who have been victimized by Catholic clergy, I apologize on behalf of the diocese and express to you personally my heartfelt sorrow for the physical, emotional and spiritual pain you have suffered," the Rev. Peter Jugis wrote on the dioc...

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Facebook fined $1.65 million by Brazil

BRASILIA --- Brazil on Monday fined Facebook $1.65 million for improperly sharing users' data in a case linked to the global Cambridge Analytica scandal. Facebook engaged in an "abusive practice" by allowing data from 443,000 users in Brazil to be unduly available to developers of the application "This is Your Digital Life," according to the Ministry of Justice. That application -- a psychological survey -- collected personal data from millions of Facebook users worldwide, which were then transferred to British consultancy Cambridge Analytica and used without consent in political campaigns, such as the one that gave Brexit a victory in Britain and Donald Trump a win in the 2016 US ...

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Ready egg whites, ice as first-aid for ‘cracker injuries, doctor says

  MANILA, Philippines --- Home remedies such as egg whites and ice, as well as other first-aid materials should be readied for firecracker-related accidents that may happen during the New Year's Eve revelry.   Chief resident orthopedic department of Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center Dr. Bernard Adajar has advised using first-aid remedies first such as ice and eggs before rushing a patient injured by firecrackers, to the nearest hospital.   Egg whites must be administered immediately to a patient in case of firecracker ingestion, Adajar said.   "Actually para siyang (egg white) antidote, para lang hindi muna maabsorb ng katawan yung l...

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Thousands trapped on Australia beach encircled by fire

      SYDNEY -- Thousands of holidaymakers and locals were trapped on a beach in fire-ravaged southeast Australia Tuesday, as blazes ringed a popular tourist area leaving no escape by land. As many as four thousand people are trapped on the foreshore of the encircled seaside town of Mallacoota, as smoke turned day to night and the authorities said nearby fires were causing extreme thunderstorms and "ember attacks". "We've got a fire that looks like it's about to impact on Mallacoota," Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp told public broadcaster ABC, adding that firefighters have been deployed to protect the group. Authorities had ...

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Chess Mess: AICF revokes clean chit given to Atanu Lahiri

The All India Chess Federation has decided to file an FIR against Lahiri in alleged misappropriation of funds case during the national sub-junior meet held in Bengal last year.

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LOOK: Anne Curtis rocks bikini with baby bump; Marian Rivera, Beauty Gonzalez flaunt hot mom curves

Actress and soon-to-be mother Anne Curtis appears to be making the best out of her Christmas holiday and the last few weeks her of pregnancy by visiting the beach. Curtis flaunted her curves and baby bump while sporting a striped two-piece bikini. The Filipino-Australian actress also announced that she just reached the 30th week of her pregnancy, via her Instagram account yesterday, Dec. 29. "Sun's out bellybutton is out," Curtis said. "Just 10 more weeks or so till we get to meet our little bub." https://ift.tt/2F0Wh0b The actress had a picnic by the beach with her husband, chef and vlogger, Erwan Heussaff. Heussaff prepared some healthy snacks for him ...

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DA: 11,768 farmers in Eastern Visayas affected by Ursula

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines - More than 11,000 farmers from the Eastern Visayas have been affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula that dumped rain, destroying crops. Based on the partial report of the Department of Agriculture in Eastern Visayas (DA-8), the 11,768 farmers were from the provinces of Leyte, Biliran, Samar and Eastern Samar -- which had been placed under a state of calamity due to Ursula. Francis Rosaroso, DA-8 information officer, said that damage to crops, fisheries and livestock products reached P171.80 million. He said that they expected the amount to go up since more reports were still coming in. The majority of these 11,768 farmers were from Eastern Sam...

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‘Ursula’ kills 13 in E. Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY -- At least 13 persons died due to Typhoon Ursula in Eastern Visayas, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Eastern Visayas (OCD-8) reported. Of the 13 fatalities, five each came from Leyte and Eastern Samar, and one each from the provinces of Biliran, Southern Leyte, and Samar. The causes of deaths were either through drowning, electrocution, or after being hit by falling debris. In Leyte, the fatalities were identified as Arwin Jomoc, 5, a resident of Baybay City; Ramil, 37, and Rix Jhun Rosal, 18, both from Kananga; Bernard Escoto, 60, from Tacloban City; and Placido Arpon, 59, from Barugo. The fatalities from Eastern Samar were identified as Carlos Yu, 70, an...

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Yeng Constantino calls Siargao incident ‘lowest point’ in career

Yeng Constantino looked back on husband Yan Asuncion's traumatic cliff diving accident while they were in Siargao last July, calling it the "lowest point" in the 13 years of her career. Constantino made the revelation during her guesting on "Tonight with Boy Abunda", a clip of which was uploaded on YouTube, Dec. 26, where she also admitted to TV host Boy Abunda that her husband did not agree about her vlogging their experience. At the time, Constantino faced public criticism for doctor-shaming when she named a doctor on her vlog for "kakulangan ng malasakit" (lack of compassion). She eventually took down her vlog and apologized to the doctor. "I think that was the lowest point na na...

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DFA to bring home 2 Filipinas killed in Singapore road crash; 2 others still in ICU

      MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is coordinating with authorities for the repatriation of the remains of the two Filipino women killed in a road accident in Singapore.   In a statement on Monday, the DFA said two Filipino women are still undergoing intensive treatment while two others are in stable condition, as reported to them by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore.   The two women were killed when a car lost control and crashed into the six victims at the Lucky Plaza mall in Singapore Sunday afternoon. It left the four other women injured.   "The DFA stands...

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Slow traffic on NLEx’s Balintawak southbound lane on Rizal Day morning

  MANILA, Philippines -- Motorists heading south on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) should brace for heavy traffic upon reaching the southbound area of Balintawak, going through EDSA.   According to the NLEx's live monitoring system, vehicles at the said location have been slow-moving as of 10:45 a.m. of Monday, Rizal Day. This is partly due to the construction of the Skyway connector ramp, leaving only three lanes available and causing a bottleneck.   But traffic flow for the rest of the NLEX's entry and exit points, including the northbound Balintawak Toll Plaza, the Mindanao Avenue exit, the Karuhatan exit in Valenzuela City, and the Bocaue Toll...

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Jasmine Curtis-Smith echoes Janine Gutierrez on Bong’s TV comeback

MANILA, Philippines --- Jasmine Curtis-Smith has echoed the sentiment of fellow actress Janine Gutierrez on the upcoming television comeback of Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. "Let's prioritize the stories we want to tell the people, (and who) we want to put up on the stage and showcase," Curtis-Smith was quoted as saying in a report by entertainment site PUSH. "Because ang mga taong nilalagay natin sa mga entabladong 'yan, hindi lang sila entertainment, but also they are source of inspiration, so I think when it comes to choosing a cast, or stories to tell, we should be a bit more sensitive nowadays," Curtis-Smith told PUSH in a recent interview during the Metro Manila Film Festi...

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Football in 2019: Rise of the Reds

Liverpool’s Champions League triumph and Brazil’s Copa America victory were the bright spots in a year where racism and regressive banners played spoilsport in most arenas across the planet.

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Unite vs drugs, corruption, criminality — Duterte

MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged Filipinos to emulate national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and protect the country from illegal drugs, corruption, and criminality. In his Rizal Day message, Duterte honored Rizal "whose life and legacy have inspired countless others to dedicate their lives to serve the nation." "Rizal's ardent love of country and unfettered desire to cultivate not only his intellect but also the intelligence of his countrymen have led to a reawakening of the Filipinos' patriotism and sense of responsibility," he said. The President urged Filipinos to follow the "shining example" of Rizal, and emulate him by thinking "of the greater go...

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PNP: 18 arrested, 7 hurt due to indiscriminate gun firing

  MANILA, Philippines --- Police have arrested 18 civilians while seven people were injured due to indiscriminate firing ahead of the New Year's Eve revelry, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday. PNP spokesman Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) arrested three civilians. This is the most number of arrested civilians nabbed for indiscriminate firing, police said. Police said there were one each who were nabbed in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, and in Caraga Region.   Meanwhile, police arrested two each in the Bicol Region, Da...

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Liza Soberano, James Reid, other Filipino stars on 2019’s most beautiful, handsome faces list

Actress-model Liza Soberano is included once again in the Top 100 Most Beautiful Faces list, just a year after being inducted to the list's prestigious Hall of Fame. Soberano claimed the 10th spot for 2019, slipping down just a few ranks from 2018's 4th spot. She topped the list back in 2017. This is Soberano's fifth appearance on the annual list, and is joined by fellow actress Jessy Mendiola, who claimed the 93rd spot, as shown on a YouTube video posted by TC Candler last Friday, Dec. 27. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMbAh1Y2ReM Singer-actor James Reid meanwhile grabbed the 42nd spot for this year's Top 100 Most Handsome Faces, his third appearance on the list, as sh...

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LOOK: Jake Cuenca, Kylie Verzosa mark 1st anniversary on his birthday

Actor Jake Cuenca could add another thing he is grateful for on his 32nd birthday. Aside from celebrating the day of his birth, Cuenca also marked the first year of his relationship with beauty queen Kylie Verzosa. The lovely couple jetted off to Singapore after Christmas to enjoy some quality time together. Cuenca and Verzosa went to an Italian restaurant for a romantic dinner. The actor thanked Verzosa for making his day extra special on his Instagram account today, Dec. 30. Cuenca got a multi-layered chocolate cake slice while he sat beside his girlfriend. "32 years old and happy 1 year to us," Cuenca said. "We will make [our] dreams come true together." https://www.insta...

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Tourists among 11 dead in southern Mexico road accident

SAN CRISTBAL DE LAS CASAS, MEXICO -- At least 11 people died and seven were injured on Sunday when a car and a van carrying tourists crashed on a highway in Mexico's southern Chiapas state, local prosecutors said. "Eleven people were killed and seven more were injured," the prosecutor's office said in a statement, adding an investigation had been opened into the accident's cause. According to reports from local authorities, the victims included tourists traveling in the van to San Cristobal de las Casas, one of the most visited cities in Chiapas state. During the Christmas and New Year's holiday season, traffic is heavier on Mexico's roads and accidents occur more frequently....

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Tourists at risk as heatwave fuels Australia bushfires

SYDNEY -- Thousands of tourists risked being stranded in Australia's south east Monday, as a new heatwave left firefighters across the country bracing for another round of potentially catastrophic bushfire. Hundreds of blazesare burning across Australia, which is experiencing a devastating summer bushfire season fuelled by a prolonged drought and climate change. More than 30,000 people were told to evacuateVictoria state's popular East Gippsland region Sunday amid fears soaring temperatures and gusting winds would stoke three large blazes, cutting off the last major road still open. Victoria Emergency Management Commissioner Andrew Crisp said residents and holidaymakers stil...

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Robredo: progress cant be attained thru ‘shortcuts, brutal solutions’

MANILA, Philippines -- Vice President Leni Robredo has urged Filipinos to emulate Dr. Jose Rizal's vision where the country's problems are solved without resorting to brutal, violent, and illegal means. Robredo said on Monday, Rizal Day, that people should use the occasion to internalize and remember how the revered hero would have pushed for reforms that would promote equality among people. "Sa panahong ito kung kailan sinusubok tayo bilang isang sambayanan ng napakaraming hamon, alalahanin at isabuhay natin ang sigasig ni Rizal sa pagsulong ng mga reporma sa ating bansa at ng pagkakapantay-pantay ng bawat Pilipino," the vice president said in a statement. "Ang mabisang pagtugo...

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Mild quakes rock Isabela

    CAUAYAN CITY, Philippines -- Mild earthquakes rocked the Isabela towns of Cabatuan and Dinapigue on Monday morning (Dec. 30), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The town of Dinapigue was rocked by a 3.4-magnitude quake at past 3 a.m., Later at 5:01 a.m., a 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck 5 kilometers southwest of Cabatuan. The tremor was tectonic in origin. No reported damage and aftershocks were reported said Phivolcs.   Edited by MUF...

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Duterte leads Rizal Day rites in Davao City

  MANILA, Philippines --- Despite the earlier announcement by Malacaang that he would again skip year's commemoration, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday morning led the 123rd Rizal Day rites in Davao City.   READ: Duterte to skip Rizal Day rites for 2nd straight year   Duterte, who rarely has events in the morning, led the wreath-laying at the Rizal Park in his hometown city.   Presidential daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III accompanied the President.   Duterte did not have a speech and immediately left the venue after laying wreath at Rizal's monument. ...

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Commuters get free MRT rides on Rizal Day

MANILA, Philippines --- The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will be giving commuters free rides on certain hours on Monday, December 30, as the country commemorates the 123rd martyrdom of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. In a Twitter post, the MRT-3 management announced that free rides could be availed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. https://twitter.com/dotrmrt3/status/1211442146718339074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1211442146718339074&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsinfo.inquirer.net%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1207278%26action%3Dedit Malacaang has declared December 30 as a regular holiday to mark the anniversary of Rizal's execution at ...

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Slippery salvation: Could seaweed as cow feed help climate?

    FREEPORT, Maine --- Coastal Maine has a lot of seaweed and a fair number of cows. A group of scientists and farmers think that pairing the two could help unlock a way to cope with a warming world.   The researchers --- from a marine science lab, an agriculture center and universities in northern New England --- are working on a plan to feed seaweed to cows to gauge whether that can help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.   About a quarter of the methane in the country comes from cattle, which produce the gas when they belch or flatulate.   The concept of feeding seaweed to cows has gained tractio...

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Fair weather on New Year’s Eve says Pagasa

  MANILA, Philippines -- Filipinos can expect fair weather when they celebrate New Year's Eve with the prevailing easterlies or the warm winds from the Pacific Ocean, the state weather bureau said on Monday.   According to the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the easterlies will bring warm weather to the whole country.   "Sa kasalukuyan wala po tayong nakikitang anumang mga kaulapan na posibleng maka-apekto at magdala ng mga pag-ulan dito sa ating kapuluan kaya't sa ngayon wala naman tayong inaasahang mga malalakas na pag-ulan," weather specialist Meno Mendoza said. ...

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2 nabbed in Albay drug sting

DARAGA, ALBAY, Philippines --- A suspected drug dealer and her male companion were arrested on Sunday night by police anti-illegal drug operatives for possession of suspected "shabu" (crystal meth) worth P54,000 during a buy-bust in Daraga town in Albay province, a police report said Monday.   Arrested were Haydeliza Gonzales, 45, resident of Barangay (village) Cullat, and Rudyard Abache, 42, resident of Barangay 8 in Legazpi City, said Police Capt. Dexter Panganiban, Albay police spokesperson.   The suspects were caught selling shabu to an undercover police agent during the drug buy-bust at around 10 p.m. at the residence of Gonzales. The police seized four sachets...

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Gamboa to PNP: Be inspired by Rizal’s sacrifice for nation’s freedom

    MANILA, Philippines --- The national police force should be inspired by Dr. Jose Rizal's sacrifice for the country's freedom as the country, Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa said Monday as the country marked the 123rd anniversary of the national hero's death.   "Rizal took the opportunity to die a meaningful death and awaken the nation to rise from bondage," Gamboa said.   "The men and women of the PNP derive inspiration from Rizal's supreme sacrifice that we too shall be honored to offer our's," he added.   Gamboa said police officers should embody Rizal's sacrifice in ensuring the ...

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Assam ready for Khelo India games

Sarbananda Sonowal's dream of making Guwahati the 'sports capital of India' could take wings during the forthcoming Khelo India games to be held here at Assam's most populous city, from January 10.

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Palace warns foreigners: Stop meddling in PH affairs or get banned

  MANILA, Philippines --- Malacaang on Sunday warned foreigners not to meddle in the domestic affairs of the Philippines or risk getting banned.   Panelo issued the warning after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Bureau of immigration to ban two United States senators who pushed for the entry ban to the US of Filipino officials who are allegedly behind the detention of Sen. Leila de Lima.   U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Patrick Leahy have been urging Duterte to release De Lima, who is been detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City over alleged drug charges.   Would the government also ban foreign of...

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Gretchen Ho chosen as one of torchbearers in Tokyo 2020 Olympics

MANILA, Philippines --- Television host and volleyball player Gretchen Ho has been selected as one of the torchbearers in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Ho took to Twitter to announce her successful application to be among the torchbearers in the awaited sports event. "GREAT NEWS TO END 2019. Guess who's going to be a torchbearer at the @Tokyo2020 Olympics??? This is every athlete's dream!!! I. Just. Can't. Wait. For the new year to begiiiin! #tokyo2020," Ho wrote in a tweet Saturday. https://twitter.com/gretchenho/status/1210850802383720448 The television host also shared a screenshot of an e-mail by the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torchbearers Office congratulating her for being selected ...

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Ursula death toll now 41; 12 still missing — NDRRMC

MANILA, Philippines --- The number of fatalities caused by the onslaught of Typhoon Ursula has climbed to 41, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) said Sunday. In its situation report, NDRRMC said at least 12 people remain missing, eight of which came from Region VI, and two each came from MIMAROPA and Region VIII. Typhoon Ursula's damage in terms of infrastructure and agriculture in parts of Luzon and Visayas has already reached P1.074 billion, NDRRMC said. NDRRMC said 399,242 families or over 1.6 million people were affected in Regions MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, VIII and CARAGA. Of the number, a total of 24,378 families or over 97,000 individuals are ...

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Panelo: Controversial photo of rebel returnees not ‘manipulated’

MANILA, Philippines ---Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Sunday said the photo of supposed communist rebels in Masbate who surrendered to the government recently was not manipulated. Instead, Panelo explained, there were two photos that were combined in a collage. "I was just talking to (Defense) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. The explanation to him was, there were two pictures combined. Hindi naman minanipulate. Kinollage, pinagsama yung dalawang picture. (It was collaged, the two [photos] were both authentic and combined)," he said in an interview over Radyo Inquirer 990 AM. "The two (photos) were combined. That's not manipulation," Panelo insisted. The military was...

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Medals, mirth and melancholy: Talking points in sports in 2019

Indian grapplers, boxers and shooters led from the front in the year 2019, achieving several firsts during the year. Ace shuttler PV Sindhu also had her date with history at the World Championships in Basel. TOI takes a look at the talking points of 2019.

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Leicester beat West Ham, United win to reach No. 5

A much-changed Leicester inflicted the final blow of Manuel Pellegrini's time in charge of West Ham with a 2-1 win on Saturday as Manchester United closed on the Premier League's top four with a 2-0 victory at Burnley.

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Australia's Peter Siddle retires from international cricket

Siddle broke the news to his teammates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from Australia's squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

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All Blacks star Barrett ejected from Boxing Day Test

New Zealand's struggles at the Boxing Day Test have extended to the terraces at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with All Blacks star Jordie Barrett ejected from the ground for a "behaviour" issue, according to New Zealand media reports.

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Durian garden seeks to become Batam Indonesia’s new tourism icon

BATAM, Indonesia --Tourists seeking to visit the city of Batam in Riau Islands now have a new destination to explore. Fans of durian will especially enjoy going to the 18-hectare Citra Kebun Wisata (Citra Tourist Garden), which hosts more than 1,000 durian trees of various varieties, including musang king, ang he, jantung and kampung. Other than durian, the garden is also home to guava, watermelon and cucumber trees. After paying the entrance fee of Rp 15,000 (US$1.07) per adult and Rp 10,000 per child, tourists are allowed to freely explore the area. However those wanting to eat the fruits must pay extra depending on the type of fruit and amount. The musang king durian, for...

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Fire hits residential area in Tondo, Manila

    MANILA, Philippines --- Fire struck a residential area in Tondo, Manila on Sunday morning, the Manila Fire Department has reported.   In a phone interview with INQUIRER.net, the city fire department said the fire swept through several houses along Gate 10 of the Parola Compound in Tondo at 10:45 a.m.   The fire is currently at the fourth alarm.   As of posting, firefighters are still trying to contain the blaze.     Edited by MUF    ...

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Rugby World Cup brought 30% more tourists to Japan from participating countries

  TOKYO -- The number of tourists to Japan from countries that participated in the 2019 Rugby World Cup increased by 29.4% in September and October compared with the same period last year, the Japan National Tourism Organisation announced recently. According to the organization, there were 764,100 visitors from all participating countries during the two months, up by about 170,000 from the same period last year. Also, the number of tourists from each of the countries increased from last year. But at the same time, the total number of all foreign tourists declined by 0.6% in the two months due to a sharp fall in South Korean tourists amid that country's deteriorated ties wi...

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Vietnam, China hold negotiations on sea-related issues

HANOI -- Vietnam and China held their 12th round of negotiations regardingthe seasbeyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and their 9th round of talks for consultation on cooperation for mutual development at sea in Beijing last Wednesday and Thursday. The Vietnamese delegation was led by Phung The Long, vice chairman of the National Boundary Commission under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Chinese side was led by Hong Liang, director of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs under the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In a friendly, straightforward and constructive atmosphere, the two sides exchanged opinions about the two working groups' activities. They affirmed...

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MPD releases traffic plan for Black Nazarene Thanksgiving Procession

  MANILA, Philippines --- The Manila Police District's Traffic Enforcement Unit (MPD-TEU) has announced the closure of some roads in Manil and the implementation of a traffic rerouting plan for the Black Nazarene Thanksgiving Procession on Monday (Dec. 30).   The following roads will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. to give way for the Black Nazarene Thanksgiving procession:   Southbound lane of Quezon Boulevard in Quiapo from A. Mendoza/Fugoso to Plaza Miranda Espaa/P. Campa Lerma Eastbound lane of C.M. Recto from Rizal Avenue to SH Loyola Street   Motorists are advised to take these alternate routes instead:   Vehic...

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BREAKING: Palace says entry ban of PH officials in US is ‘true’

MANILA, Philippines --- Malacanang has confirmed the entry ban in the United States of Philippine officials believed to have had a hand in the detention of Opposition Senator Leila de Lima, presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Sunday. In an interview over Radyo Inquirer 990 AM, Panelo said it was confirmed by Philippine Ambassador to the US, Jose Manuel "Babe"Romualdez, therefore validating earlier reports that such provision was in effect after US President Donald Trump signed their country's 2020 budget. "I was talking to US Ambassador Babe Romualdez. Sinasabi yang chineck daw nila 'yong batas, meron nga raw. Totoo 'yong ban (He is saying that they have checked the law,...

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Mary Kom wins ill-tempered bout against Nikhat Zareen

MC Mary Kom on Saturday sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers with a 9-1 verdict against flyweight (51kg) Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial for the race to Tokyo. Refusing to shake hands with Nikhat after the bout, she said, "Why should I? If she wants others to respect her, she should first respect others..." Nikhat reacted saying, "I expect seniors to respect us too. I felt hurt but that's okay..."

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Expressway traffic remains light 2 days ahead of New Year’s Eve

  MANILA, Philippines -- Traffic flow on the country's major expressways have remained light to moderate as of Sunday, December 29, or two days ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations.   According to the live monitoring feed from the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), traffic at the major entry and exit points of the expressway remains light to moderate including at the Balintawak toll plaza, the Mindanao Avenue exit and at the Karuhatan exit all the way to the Smart Connect Interchange, and at the Bocaue toll plaza.   The traffic situation at the various expressways adjacent to the NLEX, like the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-...

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Belmonte assigns fireworks zones, urges public to comply

MANILA, Philippines --- The Quezon City government has designated firecracker zones to ensure the safety of its citizens as they welcome the New Year. "We urge the public to use fireworks only within the permitted zones in the city. We hope everyone will cooperate with the city government in promoting safe and responsible celebration during the holidays," Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a statement on Sunday. Police stations under the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) are ordered to guard the fireworks zones. Belmonte said each zone will be composed of barangay officials, Barangay Security, and Development Officers, and volunteers. Major Alexander Barredo of the QCPD ...

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Christmas tradition: Duterte plays Santa to cancer patients in Davao City

MANILA, Philippines --- As part of his yearly tradition, President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday visited pediatric cancer patients at the Southern Philippines Medical Center's Cancer Institute Children's Unit in Davao City. Duterte was seen giving gifts, blessing and kissing the cancer patients in photos sent by Malacaang. Visiting the cancer patients in his hometown is Duterte's regular activity even when he was still a mayor. In his Christmas message, the President urged Filipinos to help the less fortunate. "As we remember the true meaning of this solemn festivity, may we emulate Christ's empathy and kindness by opening our hearts and extending` our hands to everyone esp...

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Carpenter finds hand grenade while repairing QC house

      Photo from Quezon City Police District   MANILA, Philippines --- A carpenter discovered a hand grenade while repairing a house in Quezon City on Saturday afternoon.   A report from the Fairview police station said Jay Villafuerte, 30, was renovating a house along Barangay Pasong Putik when he discovered the grenade hidden inside an old cabinet.   Villafuerte immediately informed the owner of the house and immediately asked for police assistance.   Lt. Rosendo Magsipoc of Quezon City police-community precinct-2 responded to the area. The explosive was then turned over to Quezon City Police District Explosive...

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2 weak tremors hit Sarangani, Davao del Sur

    BANSALAN, DAVAO DEL SUR, Philippines --Two mild tremors struck Sarangani and Davao del Sur early Sunday, December 29.   According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the magnitude 3.3 quake hit 19 kilometers northwest of Malungon, Sarangani at 3 a.m.   The quake which was tectonic in origin had a depth of 30 kilometers. It was also recorded at instrumental intensity 1 in Tupi, South Cotabato, and Malungon, Sarangani.   Phivolcs also recorded another magnitude 3 quake that struck 12 kilometers southeast of Matanao, Davao del Sur at around 4:36 a.m.   Phivolcs said the tremor had a depth o...

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Rain showers, thunderstorms over Batanes, Babuyan islands – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines --- Extreme northern Luzon will be experiencing scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms caused by the tail-end of a cold front, the state weather bureau said Sunday. In its weather bulletin, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Batanes and Babuyan Group of Islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), the rest of Cagayan Valley, Aurora and Quezon will also experience cloudy skies with rain showers and isolated thunderstorms caused by easterlies or wind from the east. Meanwhile, Metro Manila and the rest of the countr...

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North Korea’s Kim holds top party meeting ahead of US deadline

    SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has convened a key meeting of top ruling party officials, state media said Sunday, ahead of a year-end deadline for Washington to shift its stance on stalled nuclear talks. The plenary session, which opened on Saturday, follows widespread speculation that Pyongyang is preparing to test an intercontinental ballistic missile -- as a threatened "Christmas gift" for Washington. Kim presided over the meeting which discussed a new "transparent, anti-imperialist independent stand", the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported. The ruling Workers' Party of Korea will also "discuss important matters ...

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Thai SEAL dies of blood infection a year after cave rescue

BANGKOK --- A Thai navy SEAL who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation, the Royal Thai Navy said. Petty Officer 1st Class Bayroot Pakbara was receiving treatment but his condition worsened after the infection spread into his blood, according to an announcement on the Thai navy SEAL's Facebook page. He is the second navy diver who lost his life in the high-profile operation that saw the boys and the coach extracted from deep inside the northern cave complex, where they were trapped for two weeks in June-July last year. Lt. Cmdr. Saman Gunan died while resupplyin...

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UN ups 2020 budget, includes funds for war crimes probes

UNITED NATIONS, New York --The United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a $3.07 billion operating budget which for the first time includes funding for the investigation of war crimes in Syria and Myanmar. The budget represents a slight increase from 2019's figure of $2.9 billion. The increase is due to additional missions assigned to the UN Secretariat, inflation and exchange rate adjustments, according to diplomats. These include the observer mission in Yemen, a political mission established in Haiti, the investigation of crimes committed in Syria since the outbreak of civil war in 2011, and in Myanmar after the 2017 crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. For th...

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2 suspected ‘shabu’ traffickers fall in Lucena

LUCENA CITY ---- Police arrested two suspected peddlers of "shabu" (crystal meth) and seized P242,000 worth of illegal drugs in a buy-bust operation here on Friday. Anti-illegal drugs operatives collared Marites Evangelista, 43, and her associate, Orland Barrientos, 48, after they sold shabu to an undercover police officer in a transaction in Barangay Silangang Mayao around 2 p.m., Lt. Colonel Romulo Albacea, Lucena police chief, said in a report. The suspects yielded nine plastic sachets of shabu weighing 43.72 grams worth P242,646 in the street market at the prevailing price of P5,550 per gram. The operatives also confiscated a loaded caliber .38 gun from Barrientos.  ...

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WATCH: ‘Estafa!’ Gamboa finds fake giant firecracker during inspection

BULACAN, Philippines --- Authorities led by Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa laughed at a drenched and huge "atomic triangle" that later turned out to be just a small firecracker wrapped in layers of paper to make it appear big. Gamboa, including other police authorities, trooped to a tent where confiscated firecrackers were kept to show the proper disposal of firecrackers.   Gamboa first dunked the "atomic triangle" in a huge container filled with water. To ensure that the firecracker was fully drenched in water, Gamboa slowly peeled the illegal firecracker to discover the tiny firecracker inside. &nbsp...

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No Filipinos reported on board crashed Kazakhstan plane – DFA

      MANILA, Philippines --- No Filipinos were on board a Kazakhstan plane that crashed early Friday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.   In a statement, the DFA said the Philippine Embassy in Russia, which has jurisdiction over Kazakhstan, reported that there were no Filipinos onboard the aircraft.   The DFA, meanwhile, extended its condolences to the family and friends of those who perished in the crash of the Fokker 100 aircraft with flight number Z92100 operated by the Kazakhstan-based carrier Bek Air.   At least 14 people were killed as the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, the Ass...

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The biggest sports controversies in 2019

Be it Russia getting banned from participating at the Olympics and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, to US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe having a go at President Donald Trump, there were several occasions when things kept coming to a boil in the year 2019. Racist chants reared their heads from time to time, not sparing the best of international athletes, mostly footballers.

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Eng's WC-winning cricketers named in New Year Honours list

Four England cricketers who helped the side win their first ever 50-over World Cup title in July have been recognised in the annual New Year Honours list, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Friday.

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Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan on six-month deal

AC Milan have signed Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer until the end of the season with an option for a further year, the Serie A club announced on Friday.

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BREAK: Fire razes houses in Pandacan, Manila

MANILA, Philippines -- Fire broke out at residential area at Pandacan, Manila on Saturday morning, city fire department reported.   In a phone interview with INQUIRER.net, Manila Fire Department said the fire along Balagtas Street, Barangay 833 in Pandacan began at 9:59 a.m.   After almost 30 minutes, it was raised to fifth alarm.   In a tweet, the Manila Public Information Office showed firefighters still putting out the blaze.     https://twitter.com/ManilaPIO/status/1210750278451884033     Edited by MUF...

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DOH most trusted gov’t agency, Pulse Asia survey shows

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Health (DOH) is the most trusted government agency, the latest Pulse Asia survey released Saturday showed. The Pulse Asia survey, conducted from December 3 to 8, revealed that the DOH got an 80 percent trust rating. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) came in second with a 75 percent trust rating followed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) with 72 percent trust rating. Health chief Secretary Francisco Duque III also earned the top spot for performance with a 74 percent approval rating. Duque was followed by Education Secretary Leonor Briones with 67 percent approval rating and Social Welfare and Development Secretary Ro...

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‘My heart is tired’: Sharon Cuneta mourns her fan’s death

Sharon Cuneta paid tribute to a fan who passed away recently, remembering how she had become a friend of hers. The Megastar wanted to talk about her fan-turned-friend, a certain Christina Banluta-Suba, earlier, but chose not to since it was almost Christmas, she said in her Instagram post today, Dec. 28. She also cited the death of another close friend, Tina Isorena, as a reason behind her decision to only speak about Banluta-Suba's passing today. https://ift.tt/352jh9t Isorena was the sister of Cuneta's fellow celebrity Agot Isidro, and was one of the singer's backup vocalists for more than a decade. Cuneta honored Isorena with a sepa...

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UN condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya

          UNITED NATIONS --- The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Friday strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention. The 193-member world body voted 134-9 with 28 abstentions in favor of the resolution which also calls on Myanmar's government to take urgent measures to combat incitement of hatred against the Rohingya and other minorities in Rakhine, Kachin and Shan states. General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding but they do reflect world opinion. Buddhist-majority Myanmar has long considered t...

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Another ‘lambanog’ drinker dies, 1 hospitalized in Quezon

LUCENA CITY ---- Another drinker of toxic "lambanog" died, while another was hospitalized in Pagbilao town in Quezon province. A police report early Saturday identified the latest fatality as Berlito Agudo, 63, a resident of Barangay Bukal. Citing information from the victim's relatives, the report said Agudo drank lambanog on the afternoon of Dec. 23, and consequently suffered headache, vomiting, breathing difficulty, and loss of vision. Agudo died around 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 while being taken to the Quezon Medical Center (QMC) in Lucena City. His death was reported to the police station only on Dec. 27. Medical records show that the victim died due to "acute respiratory failur...

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Ursula exits PAR — Pagasa

    MANILA, Philippines --- Tropical Storm "Ursula" (international name: Phanfone) has exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR), the state weather bureau said.   The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Ursula exited PAR at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday.   https://twitter.com/dost_pagasa/status/1210741246672568322?s=21   Ursula entered PAR two days before Christmas Day and has forced out 12,139 families of 45,757 persons out of their homes in 340 villages in Mimaropa, Bicol, Western Visayas, Cent...

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FDA listed as inspection service for Asean medicine manufacturing practices

  MANILA, Philippines --- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially been included in the list of inspection services under a mutual arrangement between Southeast Asian nations on good manufacturing practices for medicine.   In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Health (DOH) said the FDA was officially listed under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Medicinal Products during the regional bloc's 28th Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality Pharmaceutical Product Working Group Meeting held in Indonesia last week.   ...

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Wolves put Man City's title bid in tatters

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City's faint hopes of retaining the Premier League title were in tatters as they blew a two-goal lead and had Ederson sent in a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday.

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After split with Jessie J, Channing Tatum found on dating app — report

    MANILA, Philippines --- It appears that actor Channing Tatum is finding someone new to date.   Following his split with singer Jessie J, Tatum was reportedly found in Raya, a dating application.   In an exclusive report by Us Weekly Friday, Tatum's profile was said to read: "And yes, I used to be a stripper. Sorry" along with a shrug emoji.   Raya, according to its application description, is "a private, membership-based network where members can connect for dating, networking or to find new friends."   The news came on the heels of his break up with the singer-songwriter whom he reportedly started dating in ...

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P192K shabu seized from 2 construction workers in Navotas

MANILA, Philippines --- Two construction workers were arrested after they were caught in possession of over P192,000 worth of shabu following a surveillance conducted by Navotas Police Saturday morning. Arrested were Robin Felix, 25, and Chofilo Capilo, 47, who were subject of the Navotas City Police Station's "covert validation" for some time for illegal drug activities. Police confiscated from them some28.3 grams of shabu worth P192,440; a caliber .38 pistol with six pieces of live ammunition; a coin purse, and money worth P300.  ...

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Iran, China, Russia start joint naval drills

    TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran, China, and Russia started four days of joint naval drills in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman on Friday, the commander of Iran's flotilla announced. The exercise comes at a time of heightened tensions since the United States withdrew from a landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran in May last year. "The message of this exercise is peace, friendship and lasting security through cooperation and unity... and its effect will be to show that Iran cannot be isolated," Rear Admiral Gholamreza Tahani said on state television. Tahani added that the drills included rescuing ships on fire or vessels under attack by pirates and shooting exercis...

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