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HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) — A former banking magnate and 50 others went on trial in Vietnam Monday over a multi-million dollar fraud at a major private bank, as the communist nation cracks down on corruption in the sector. Authorities have vowed to clean up an industry plagued by favoritism and dodgy loans — part of a broader drive against corruption in the country. In the latest trial the ex-chairman of Ocean Bank, Ha Van Tham, […]
(Eagle News) — President Duterte had a meeting with the parents of 17-year-old Kian delos Santos on Monday. In this photo courtesy of Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, Duterte is seen with Zaldy and Lorenza delos Santos in the Malacañan Golf Clubhouse. The 17-year-old was killed in what police said was an anti-drug operation in Caloocan on Aug.16. The police said the boy had fired at them as they approached him, prompting him […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday commended the Department of Agriculture for its “immediate response” to the bird flu outbreak. In his speech on National Heroes Day in Pampanga, Duterte also commended the “solidarity” of the province and of Nueva Ecija, where the bird flu outbreak was reported. “The efforts you do (are not in vain). They are part of the food chain,” he said. He said the “goal” was to help the […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has assigned Chief Insp. Jovie Espenido to Iloilo, a place he earlier tagged as the “bedrock” of illegal drugs in the Visayas. Duterte made the announcement in his speech on National Heroes’ Day. “Your next assignment is Iloilo,” he said. The President also awarded Espenido with the Magalong medal for his “extraordinary service..pursuant to an advocacy of the President” during the event in Taguig. Espenido led the raid that […]
(Eagle News) — Authorities have yet to determine the cause of death of Cayamora Maute, the father of the two brothers believed responsible for the Marawi siege. In a radio interview on Monday, Senior Insp. Xavier Solda, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology spokesperson, said this was according to the medical abstract signed by the doctor. “Unknown po yung cause ng death niya,” Solda said. He said as such, the doctor recommended that the 67-year-old […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 28) (Eagle News) – Did you know that Jose Rizal, known all over the world as the National Hero of the Philippines, has never been expressedly declared by our government as our official national hero? Just something to ponder on this National Heroes Day. Every last Monday of August has been declared National Heroes Day to commemorate the men and women who made great contributions to our country’s history. The lives […]
MADRID, Spain (AFP) — The number of people killed in twin vehicle attacks in Spain last week rose to 16 on Sunday, local authorities in Barcelona said. “This morning a 51-year-old German woman died after being treated in a critical condition in hospital,” said a statement from the region’s civil defense. The attacks on Las Ramblas boulevard in Barcelona and in the seaside resort of Cambrils left around 120 wounded. The woman who died on […]
(Eagle News) — The father of the Maute brothers believed responsible for the terrorist attack in Marawi that prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to declare martial law in Mindanao is dead. According to Senior Insp. Xavier Solda, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology spokesperson, Cayamora Maute passed away in the Taguig-Pateros hospital today. He said the Maute group patriarch, who was detained for criminal charges in Camp Bagong Diwa, had been rushed to the hospital past […]
HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) — The identity of the main suspect in the stabbing attack this month in the Finnish city of Turku has been confirmed, police said Sunday. Investigators have determined that Abderrahman Mechkah, an asylum seeker whose name had previously been released by police, is a Moroccan born in 1994. “The police have interviewed the main suspect, and he is willing to communicate with the interviewing police officer,” the National Bureau of Investigation said […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British police investigating Friday’s sword attack outside Buckingham Palace in London arrested a second man on Sunday, as authorities in Belgium, Finland and Spain probed their own terror attacks. “The man was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism at 10:15 hours (0915 GMT) today and he has been taken into custody,” a police statement said. It came hours after Islamic State jihadists […]
(Eagle News) — Uphold the law, protect the nation, and foster goodwill. This was the message of President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, as he enjoined Filipinos to commemorate the “life and works” of the country’s national heroes on the eve of National Heroes Day. President Duterte said their “courage, leadership and wisdom,” after all, “paved the way for us to enjoy the blessings of freedom, independence and democracy.” “They have dedicated their lives to ensure […]
LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) –Floyd Mayweather insisted he would head into a permanent retirement after sealing his place in boxing history with a 50th straight win against Conor McGregor on Saturday. The 40-year-old American star outclassed McGregor over 10 absorbing rounds at the T-Mobile Arena to defeat Irish mixed martial arts star McGregor by technical knockout. The win sees Mayweather, who had come out of a two-year retirement to face McGregor, surpass heavyweight legend […]
