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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with Japanese Emperor Akihito in his three-day working visit to Japan. “It’s a kind of a homage to see the emperor before he abdicates,” Duterte told reporters prior to his departure to Tokyo. According to the President, he would “bring the warm greetings of the Filipino nation, a grateful nation to Japan.” “I suppose that I have to limit my mouth there..,” Duterte said. Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said several countries could “reach out” to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and assure him that “nobody was after (him).” In a press conference in Davao prior to his departure for his three-day working visit in Japan, President Duterte said in particular, “it would be good if America, Japan, (South) Korea and Mr. Kim Jong Un talk to convince him to sit down on a roundtable. He […]
These photos taken by Eagle News reporter Gerald Rañez depict scenes from the Worldwide Lingap sa Mamamayan in Pinugay, Rizal, on Oct. 29, 2017.
These photos taken by Eagle News correspondent Jommel Carlos show scenes at the Worldwide Lingap sa Mamamayan being held in Virac, Catanduanes today, Oct. 29, 2017.
These photos taken by Eagle News reporter Meanne Corvera show the Worldwide Lingap sa Mamamayan in Tumana, Marikina. The first photo shows a first-aid tent set up for the event, and the second shows residents lining up to avail of the services being offered.
(Eagle News) — Former Senator Jinggoy Estrada has asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to accompany his father, who will undergo a medical exam and possible procedure in Singapore in November. In a four-page motion submitted to the fifth division, where he is facing a complaint over the alleged pork barrel scam, Estrada said that Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada’s appointment with Dr. Premkumar Pillay from the Singapore Brain-Pine Nerves Center at Mount Elizabeth Hospital is […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has designated Kabayan Partylist Rep. Harry Roque as presidential spokesperson. Roque himself confirmed in a dzmm radio interview early Saturday that he had accepted the offer, but that he would assume the post on Nov. 6. “Ako po ay manunungkulan pagka-landing po namin sa Japan dahil kasama po ako sa delegasyon ni Presidente papuntang Japan,” Roque said. The President is slated to be on a 3-day working visit to […]
(Eagle News) — Isko Moreno has resigned as chief executive officer of the North Luzon Railways Corp. In his resignation letter dated Oct. 27 and submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte, Moreno, whose real name is Francisco Domagoso, said he was resigning as member of the Board of Directors and as chairman of the NLRC for personal reasons. Moreno said his resignation was “effective immediately.” “I am truly honored and deeply grateful for the opportunity to […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has designated Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as caretaker of the government while he is on a three-day working visit to Japan. President Duterte, through special order No. 977, said Medialdea shall “act as (officer in charge) to take care of the day-to-day operations in the Office of the President,” and “oversee the general administration of the executive department” from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31. “He shall, if necessary, act […]
(Eagle News) — A day after his official retirement as Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, Lt. General Eduardo Año was appointed Department of the Interior and Local Government undersecretary. President Rodrigo Duterte himself made the appointment in an Oct. 26 memorandum sent to the DILG. Earlier, Duterte said Año, who retired after reaching the mandatory age of retirement for military officers, could serve as special assistant to the president or DILG undersecretary, whichever was […]
Last October 23, 2017, the Division of Vascular Medicine, of the Philippine Medical Center conducted a media and lay forum entitled “Ugat ng Buhay” The forum aims to spread awareness and information regarding aortic diseases. Also known as “vascular emergencies”, 3% out of 100, 000 persons die because of aortic diseases. About 1% of deaths related to cardiovascular disorders is because of these vascular emergencies. It is the number one cause of death in the […]
