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(Eagle News) — Naging katuwang ng Manila Police District at Metropolitan Manila Development Authority ang mga miyembro ng kapisanang SCAN International sa pagpapatupad ng peace and order sa isinasagawang aktibidad na #lingaplabansakahirapan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa Quirino Grandstand, Rizal, Luneta, Manila. (Jerold Tagbo)
Specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry have volunteered their services for free during the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Lingap Laban sa Kahirapan (Aid to Fight Poverty) on Sunday, July 15, at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. These specialists volunteered their services as they heeded the call of the INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo to help Filipinos in need of medical services which cost a fortune which cannot be afforded by the […]
by Ayee Macaraig Agence France Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Millions of boxing fans across the Philippines erupted in cheers and tears of joy on Sunday after national icon Manny Pacquiao beat Argentine Lucas Matthysse in a world title bout. In the run-up to the fight 39-year-old Pacquiao was trailed by whispers that he was past his prime and doubts he would be able to best the big-punching Matthysse, who is four years his junior. […]
(Eagle News) — Mahigit isang libong medical personnel ang katuwang sa isinagawang medical at dental mission ng Iglesia Ni Cristo para sa Lingap Laban sa Kahirapan na idinadaos sa Quirino Grandstand sa Rizal Park, Luneta, Manila.
(Eagle News)– Manny Pacquiao on Sunday, July 15, thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for his support after his win against Argentina’s Lucas Matthysse on Sunday, July 15. “Thank you to my president, Rodrigo Roa Duterte who is watching this fight,” Pacquiao, an ally of Duterte in the Senate, said after his win via technical knockout in the seventh round. The President flew to Malaysia to watch the highly-anticipated bout, and to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister […]
(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) started the distribution of goody bags after the Bible exposition, which is the highlight of the whole day event #lingaplabansakahirapan on Sunday, July 15 in Manila. Aside from the distribution of goody bags, the Iglesia Ni Cristo earlier conducted a massive dental and medical mission at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Luneta in Manila were thousands of people –members and non-Iglesia Ni Cristo members alike […]
(Eagle News)–A former vice mayor of a Batangas town was injured after an unidentified gunman shot him on Saturday, July 14. A police report said Ferdinand Malolos Ramos, who served in the town of Sto. Tomas, was on his way home when he was fired at in Barangay Poblacion 2 at 7:25 p.m. The bullet hit the left part of his face. He was rushed to Saint Cabrini Hospital for treatment. The suspect fled on […]
CHIANG RAI, Thailand (AFP) — The 12 boys and their coach rescued from a Thai cave mourned the death of an ex-Navy SEAL who died while taking part in the mission, the health ministry said Sunday. The “Wild Boars” football team are recovering in hospital following 18 days spent inside the Tham Luang cave after entering on June 23 and getting trapped by monsoon floodwaters. Doctors say they are in good health following a successful […]
(Eagle News) – The landmark and historic summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be good for the stability of Asia, according to Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez. Noting that the summit happened on June 12, the same day as the Philippines was commemorating its 120th Philippine Independence Day, Romualdez said that this meeting between the two leaders would “lead to […]
by Ben Sheppard JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) — Celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth have focused attention on South Africa’s progress since the euphoric 1994 elections that marked the end of apartheid. The country’s the emergence from decades of the white-minority rule was greeted with optimism around the world, but over the last 24 years South Africa has struggled to live up to Mandela’s vision. Race and inequality A World Bank report […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — US President Donald Trump has seemingly breached royal protocol by discussing his private conversation with Queen Elizabeth II who he says thinks Brexit is a “very complex problem”, according to an interview with British media. The convention-shredding president, who had already attracted ire ahead of his four-day visit to Britain by rebuking Prime Minister Theresa May as she struggles over Brexit, met the Queen on Friday at Windsor Castle. He […]
The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) conducted a massive Aid to Fight Poverty where it gave 50,000 parcels of free food to families and residents of Malawi and Kenya during visits of the Felix Y. Manalo (FYM) Foundation, the charitable institution of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC or Church Of Christ), last June. The recent activities were held in fulfillment of the Church’s commitment to help those in need and to help alleviate poverty, […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States on Friday formally lifted a crippling ban on exports to China’s ZTE, rescuing the smartphone maker from the brink of collapse after it was denied key components. The US Commerce Department said it would continue to monitor the company to prevent further violations of US sanctions on Iran and North Korea. “While we lifted the ban on ZTE, the Department will remain vigilant as we closely monitor […]
by Ivan Couronne Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The two companies leading the pack in the pursuit of space tourism say they are just months away from their first out-of-this-world passenger flights — though neither has set a firm date. Virgin Galactic, founded by British billionaire Richard Branson, and Blue Origin, by Amazon creator Jeff Bezos, are racing to be the first to finish their tests — with both companies using radically different […]
France’s power saw it take home the win over Croatia in Sunday’s World Cup final at Moscow. With a score of 4-2, the European nation took home its second World Cup title, with goals that included Kylian Mbappe’s in the 65th minute. Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba also scored for France, while Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic scored for Croatia. AFP
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Most Asian markets rose again on Friday following a record close on Wall Street as trade war fears are tempered by hopes China and the US will eventually reach a compromise, while attention turns to the start of earnings season. Equities have had a rollercoaster week, with strong US jobs figures providing initial support before Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese imports sent investors running […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was Thursday ordered to pay out $4.69 billion in damages in a lawsuit representing 22 women and their families who alleged a talc sold by the company contained asbestos and caused them to suffer cancer. It is the latest twist in a matter that has seen several thousand lawsuits filed against J&J. According to the victims’ lawyer, Mark Lanier, a jury composed of six […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Tokyo stocks opened higher on Thursday, partly supported by a cheaper yen against the dollar. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index advanced 0.40 percent, or 88,54 points, to 22,020.75 in early trade, while the broader Topix index was up 0.32 percent, or 5.46 points, at 1,707.34. The dollar fetched 112.06 yen in early Asian trade, against 112.03 yen in New York and 111.05 yen in Tokyo on Wednesday. “Japanese shares are seen […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Aged just 20 and the youngest member of the extended reality-TV Kardashian clan, Kylie Jenner is on track to become America’s youngest “self-made” billionaire, Forbes revealed Wednesday. The young mother, who gave birth to daughter Stormi in February, set up Kylie Cosmetics two years ago and the company has already sold more than $630 million worth of makeup, the magazine said. Forbes conservatively valued her company at $800 million […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The mission to rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a Thai cave is to get the Hollywood treatment in a movie announced by faith-based production house Pure Flix. Managing partner Michael Scott, who lives in Thailand and was at the rescue site in Chiang Rai as the boys were being pulled to safety, made the announcement late Tuesday on Twitter. “I couldn’t be more excited. This story […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Warner Bros. has announced plans for a $100 million cable car to take tourists from its studio lot to the iconic Hollywood sign, an area increasingly choked by tourist traffic. The company, one of Tinseltown’s “Big Six” film distributors, told city officials on Monday it would put up the entire funding for the “Hollywood Skyway.” The six-minute ride would extend more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) from Warner’s base […]
(Eagle News) — United Kingdom witnessed a united Worldwide Walk against Poverty conducted by members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) coming from various places such as Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Flintshire, Manchester and London to name a few. All were excitedly determined to be part of the global charity walk in which UK was one of the more than 300 sites that participated. INC members and guests in the United Kingdom started […]
(Eagle News) — Hundreds of Iglesia Ni Cristo members in Brazil joined the Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty on May 6, Sunday (Manila time). To coincide with the start of the global charity walk in the Philippines at 6 a.m. of May 6, Brazil started its walk at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 (Brazil time). Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Marichu Mauro was also there to witness the occasion. The Brazil venue of the […]
(Eagle News) — Amid strong rains, more than 800 Iglesia Ni Cristo members in South Korea joined the May 6 Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty in a park in Seoul, South Korea. Krishna Patnala, the independent witness assigned to monitor the walk site in Seoul, said he was surprised to find so many people participating in the vent. “To my surprise, I saw so many people here,” he said. More than 800 participants came, […]
(Eagle News) — Citizens of various countries participated in the Bangkok, Thailand venue of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty on Sunday, May 6. Even guests from African countries joined the walk and expressed appreciation that the Church is doing this for their continent. “Being an African, and the walk is all about (helping to) eliminate poverty in Africa, it’s going to be amazing […]
#INCwalktofightpoverty According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report, an estimated 63 percent of the population in Northern Bahr al Ghazal, South Sudan is experiencing severe food scarcity. The situation is particularly bad in Aweil West and Aweil South counties, where the exhaustion of household food stocks and growing dependence on financially inaccessible markets have left the population facing Emergency levels of food insecurity. Albert Gonzalez Farran / AFP © Agence France-Presse
#INCwalktofightpoverty A Congolese woman looks on, while people wait for their ration of food to be handed out at a food distribution on October 25, 2017, in Kasala, in the restive region of Kasai, central Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflict in the Kasai Provinces between the local militia, Kamwina Nsapu, and Government troops have displaced 1.4 million people since August 2016. As three crop cycles have been missed and displacement continues, severe malnutrition is becoming […]
