PHL, Sri Lanka ink agreements on defense, agriculture, tourism
(Eagle News) -- The Philippines and Sri Lanka on Wednesday, Jan. 16, inked several agreements during Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena's…
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Duterte says dismissed Bacolod police chief a “protector” of the illegal drug trade “at the very least”
(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Jan. 16, stood by his dismissal of the Bacolod police chief, saying…
7 years ago
Japan sees record 31 million tourists in 2018
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan welcomed a record 31 million foreign visitors in 2018, official data showed Wednesday, as the…
7 years ago
DFA asks Indonesia for help in locating missing Filipina tourist
(Eagle News) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs has asked the assistance of Indonesian authorities after the family of a…
7 years ago
Razorback drummer dies in apparent suicide
(Eagle News) -- The drummer of Filipino rock band Razorback died in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, Jan. 16. Brian…
7 years ago
Sri Lankan President Sirisena in PHL for five-day state visit
(Eagle News) -- President Maithripala Sirisena of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka arrived in the country for his…
7 years ago
YouTube clarifies rules on pranks as risky memes rage
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- YouTube on Tuesday clarified rules against posting videos of dangerous pranks, as risky "challenges" prompt…
7 years ago
LPG prices increase
(Eagle News) -- The prices of cooking gas and auto liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) increased today, January 16. LPG supplier…
7 years ago
Pound stands firm after May loss, London stocks edge up
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- The pound held its ground Wednesday and London's FTSE opened higher after the record defeat…
7 years ago
Makabayan bloc asks SC to invalidate Congress’ approval of third extension of martial law in Mindanao
(Eagle News) -- Members of the leftist Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday,…
7 years ago