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Cagayan de Oro struck by flash floods; travel and communications impaired

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Cagayan de Oro was affected by heavy flooding on Monday, January 16, because of two weather systems affecting the area – the tail end of a cold front and a low pressure area – that affected thousands of residents and leaving hundreds of people stranded. Photos sent to Eagle News Service showed the sudden flooding that submerged vehicles parked along the streets. But the weather bureau warned that flashfloods could […]

President Duterte shows Japanese Prime Minister Abe his ‘kulambo’

President Rodrigo Duterte toured Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe along with his Executive Assistant, Bong Go inside his simple home in Davao City, today. They went inside the President’s bedroom and showed the Prime Minister how he enjoys the comfort of his own bed with his old and favorite mosquito net. Afterward, they feasted on bean soup and rice cakes, Duterte’s favorite breakfast in Davao City during their private breakfast meeting a while ago. Photos are […]