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MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the abolition of all anti-illegal drugs units of the Philippine National Police (PNP) after the killing incident of the Korean businessman, Jee-Ick-Joo inside the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame. President Duterte said he felt humiliated because of the police involvement in the abduction and killing of the Korean national. “You put the name of the PNP and other policemen in shambles,” Duterte said, as he also warned […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Philippine National Police to start an intense “internal cleansing” of its ranks, and to stop indiscriminate raids based on search warrants that are being done by cops at this time as he reorganizes the national police. In a late night press conference on Sunday (January 29) until the wee hours of Monday (January 30), the President also rejected the offer of PNP chief Director General Ronald […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said he would wage the illegal drugs war until his last day because of the complexity of the illegal drugs operations, and how widespread and deeply entrenched the problem is. In a late night press conference at the Malacanang Palace on January 29, the President explained the need to prolong the government’s war on drugs until the end of his six-year term. As part of Duterte’s presidential campaign, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The much-awaited moment has come! When Pia Wurtzbach, the 64th Miss Universe made her final walk, she advised the next Miss Universe to fasten her seatbelt and embrace the growth especially in her confidence, maturity, and faith as she will encounter new challenges as the reigning Miss Universe. On the stage were the top 3, Andrea Tovar of Colombia, Iris Mittenaere of France and Raquel Pelissier of Haiti. Standing with […]
(Eagle News) — Miss France Iris Mittenaere is crowned the 2016 Miss Universe. The other finalists were Miss Haiti, Raquel Pelissier, who was declared first runner-up, and Miss Colombia, Andrea Tovar, who was the second runner-up. The 65th Miss Universe pageant held in the Philippine capital of Manila — the home town of the 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach — was hosted by the controversial comedian Steve Harvey, who made sure that he read the right […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The most awaited part of the Miss Universe has come and gone. From six lucky ladies, the judges have whittled it down to the Top 3! Steve Harvey, announced the three contestants who made it to the final three. Top 1- Andrea Tovar, Miss Colombia Top #2- Iris Mittenaere, Miss France Top #3- Raquel Pelissier, Miss Haiti Photos are courtesy of the Miss Universe Facebook page (written and researched by Jodi Bustos, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The audience can’t contain its excitment as Steve Harvey, the pageant host announced the eight contestants who made it to the Top 9. It was a breath-taking moment when Steve finally called on the Philippine bet Maxine Medina to take the last spot! And now, here are the gorgeous ladies who made it to Top 9 of the 2016 Miss Universe as they walk the world with their national costumes during […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — These are the Top 13 beauties of the universe! Steve Harvey, the pageant host just revealed the Final 13 beauties who will conquer the next round of the 65th Miss Universe live at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines. Top #1- Mary Esther Were Top #2- Kezia Warouw Top #3- Deshauna Barber Top #4- Kristal Silva Top #5- Valeria Piazza Top #6- Keity Drennan Top #7- Andrea Tovar Top #8- Maxine Medina Top #9- Siera Bearchell […]
(Eagle News) — Miss Philippines’ bet Maxine Medina made it to the top six of the Miss Universe candidates, along with the bets from France, Kenya, Colombia, Thailand, and Haiti. The top six then advanced to the crucial question and answer question. It was also Maxine who was the first to be called for the question and answer portion. Although she had an interpreter with her, Maxine chose to answer in English. Her question […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May does “not agree” with the restrictions on immigration imposed by US President Donald Trump and will intervene if they affect UK nationals, Downing Street said Sunday. “Immigration policy in the United States is a matter for the government of the United States, just the same as immigration policy for this country should be set by our government,” a spokesman said. “But we do not […]
by Catherine Triomphe Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — US airports braced for fresh protests Sunday against Donald Trump’s temporary immigration ban, which a federal judge partially blocked by ordering authorities not to deport refugees and other travelers detained at US borders. The ruling coincided with a wave of anger and concern abroad, including among US allies, and rallies at major airports across the United States. “Victory!!!!!!” the American Civil Liberties […]
ADEN, Yemen | AFP | Sunday 1/29/2017 – 18:03 UTC+8 | 462 words A US raid in Yemen killed 30 suspected Al-Qaeda militants and 10 civilians on Sunday, an official said, in what would be America’s first military action in the country under President Donald Trump. Seven women and three children were among those killed in the dawn raid on Yakla district, in the central province of Baida, said the provincial official, who did not […]
