Lawmaker calls for the prosecution of those responsible for extrajudicial killings
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Lawmaker calls for the prosecution of those responsible for extrajudicial killings
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 12, 2024 01:32 PM PHT
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In his opening speech at the House of Representatives as the Quad Comm continued its hearing on December 12, 2024, Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. reminds Filipinos that no single family has a monopoly on loving the Philippines.
The lawmaker said that action should not stop with the crafting of laws and recommended the prosecution of perpetrators of extrajudicial killings.
In his opening speech at the House of Representatives as the Quad Comm continued its hearing on December 12, 2024, Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. reminds Filipinos that no single family has a monopoly on loving the Philippines.
The lawmaker said that action should not stop with the crafting of laws and recommended the prosecution of perpetrators of extrajudicial killings.
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Records smashed as new heatwave bakes southwest France
Agence France-Presse
Published Aug 12, 2025 01:28 AM PHT
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PARIS, France -- Temperature records were broken at at least four weather stations in southern France on Monday as much of the country baked in a new summer heatwave and the government called for vigilance.
PARIS, France -- Temperature records were broken at at least four weather stations in southern France on Monday as much of the country baked in a new summer heatwave and the government called for vigilance.
In the southwestern city of Bordeaux, the mercury reached 41.6 degrees Celsius at around 4:00 pm (1400 GMT), compared with a previous record of 41.2C on July 23, 2019.
In the southwestern city of Bordeaux, the mercury reached 41.6 degrees Celsius at around 4:00 pm (1400 GMT), compared with a previous record of 41.2C on July 23, 2019.
All-time records were also broken at meteorological stations in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to the national weather service, Meteo France.
All-time records were also broken at meteorological stations in Bergerac, Cognac and Saint Girons, according to the national weather service, Meteo France.
"The maximum temperatures could rise further," Patrick Galois, a forecaster at Meteo France, told reporters.
"The maximum temperatures could rise further," Patrick Galois, a forecaster at Meteo France, told reporters.
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A temperature of 41C was recorded in the cities of Toulouse and Carcassonne.
A temperature of 41C was recorded in the cities of Toulouse and Carcassonne.
The heatwave, the country's second this summer, began on Friday and was forecast to last at least until the weekend.
The heatwave, the country's second this summer, began on Friday and was forecast to last at least until the weekend.
Galois said the heatwave could last until August 19 or 20.
Galois said the heatwave could last until August 19 or 20.
On Monday, 12 French departments were placed on red alert, the country's highest heat warning, and the national weather service said it was placing four more departments on red alert from midday Tuesday.
On Monday, 12 French departments were placed on red alert, the country's highest heat warning, and the national weather service said it was placing four more departments on red alert from midday Tuesday.
More than 60 departments including the Ile-de-France region that includes Paris will be placed on orange heatwave alert, the second-highest.
More than 60 departments including the Ile-de-France region that includes Paris will be placed on orange heatwave alert, the second-highest.
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"The high temperatures are moving towards the north-east and especially the center-east," the weather service said.
"The high temperatures are moving towards the north-east and especially the center-east," the weather service said.
The red alert corresponds to an "extreme heatwave, exceptional in its duration, intensity and geographical extent", with a significant impact on health and human activities.
The red alert corresponds to an "extreme heatwave, exceptional in its duration, intensity and geographical extent", with a significant impact on health and human activities.
The French public health agency called for vigilance, urging people to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol and coffee.
The French public health agency called for vigilance, urging people to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol and coffee.
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