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(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., greeted the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) on its 108th anniversary on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, as he recognized how the INC had been helpful to the government and the Filipino nation in fostering peace and goodwill. In his message, Marcos Jr., said that for more than a hundred years, the INC had showed the value of having a strong faith in God, and of following […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country was “ready to mobilize” its nuclear deterrent in any future military clash with the United States and South Korea, state media said Thursday. Washington and Seoul have repeatedly warned that Pyongyang is preparing to carry out its seventh nuclear test — a move that the United States has warned would provoke a “swift and forceful” response. In Kim’s latest speech to […]
by Shaun Tandon Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States has made a “substantial proposal” to Russia to free Americans including basketball star Brittney Griner, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday, as he announced he will speak to his Moscow counterpart for the first time since the Ukraine war. Blinken said he expected a telephone call “in the coming days” with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the offer to free former […]
by Mikhail Flores and Ron Lopez Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Anxious residents slept outside after hundreds of aftershocks rattled the earthquake-hit northern Philippines, locals said Thursday, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr flew to the region to inspect the damage. Five people were killed and more than 150 injured when a 7.0-magnitude quake struck the lightly populated province of Abra on Wednesday morning, authorities said. The powerful quake rippled across the mountainous region, toppling […]
(Eagle News) — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., is set to visit quake-hit Abra on Thursday, July 28. According to the Office of the Press Secretary, Marcos left for the province past 8 in the morning. The OPS said the President will inspect the damage in the area. He will also be given a briefing on ongoing rescue and relief operations. The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Tayum left at least four people dead and several […]
(Eagle News) — A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Abra early Thursday, July 28. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake, which hit at 4:02 a.m., is an aftershock of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit the area the day before. The 5.0-magnitude earthquake’s epicenter was 12 kilometers southwest of Tayum. The depth of focus was 17 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental were reported: Intensity: Intensity IV – Bangued, Abra Instrumental Intensities: Intensity […]
Metro Manila with 12,832 additional cases in last 14 days (Eagle News)–The Philippines logged over 2000 more COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, July 27. According to the Department of Health, the additional 2727 pushed the total COVID-19 cases to 3760488. Of these, 27754 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila registered the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 12832. It was followed by Calabarzon with 8217, Central Luzon with 3745, […]
(Eagle News) — Former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile took his oath as chief presidential legal counsel on Tuesday, July 26. The Office of the Press Secretary said Enrile was sworn in by President Bongbong Marcos. “Buo ang tiwala ko sa kakayahan at karanasan ni Enrile bilang lingkod-bayan kaya naman umaasa ako na lalong mapabubuti ang pagbibigay ng legal assistance patungkol sa mga magiging aksyon ng ating administrasyon,” the President said in a statement. Enrile, 98, […]
Metro Manila with 12,782 new COVID-19 cases in last 14 days (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged over 2,000 more COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, July 26. According to Department of Health data, the additional 2360 cases pushed the total cases to 3757762. Of these, 27643 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 12782. It was followed by Calabarzon with 8165, Central […]
(Eagle News) — Criminal charges have been filed against the suspect in the shooting in Ateneo that left three dead on Sunday, July 24, the Philippine National Police said. Charges of three counts of murder and frustrated murder have been filed against Chao Tiao Yumol, 38, a medical doctor from Basilan. The police said Yumol is also facing complaints for violation of the New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016 and malicious mischief. The shooting in front […]
(Eagle News) — President Bongbong Marcos’ first State of the Nation Address was “peaceful and orderly,” according to the Philippine National Police. In a statement, the PNP attributed this to “the cooperation, collaboration, coordination, and commitment of all agencies involved in the planning and implementation of the security plans..” As of 6 p.m., the PNP said no major untoward incidents related to the SONA have been reported. “Rest assured that the PNP will continue to […]
Metro Manila logs highest number of new COVID-19 cases in last 14 days with 12,440 (Eagle News) — The Philippines logged 2,778 more COVID-19 cases on Monday, July 25. According to the Department of Health, the additional cases pushed the total cases to 3,755,403. Of these, 27625 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila registered the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days with 12,440. Calabarzon followed suit, with 7876, followed […]
