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JIBRIN, Syria (AFP) – by Maher Al-Mounes Fawwaz al-Ashaari stayed on in rebel-held east Aleppo through the loss of his eldest son and his home. But as fighting got closer, he joined a mass exodus to government territory. Some 20,000 civilians have made the same journey since Saturday as a government offensive on rebel-held areas has intensified. Another 30,000 have sought refuge in a Kurdish-controlled enclave between the city’s two sectors. “I can’t lose any […]
KHAZIR, Iraq (AFP) – by Rouba El Husseini Ihsan Ismail has spoken to his family just twice in a month. In the desperate flight from their village outside Mosul they were separated and are now confined to different camps for the displaced. More than 70,000 people have fled their homes since Iraqi forces launched their offensive on October 17 to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city, from the Islamic State group. As if living under IS rule […]
(Eagle News)– Government troops have driven away bandits of Maute Group in Butig, Lanao del Sur after seven days of military operation. Armed Forces spokesperson Restituto Padilla announced in a press conference that the town of Butig had been “100 percent cleared” and would be turned over to the local government. Padilla also announced that a total of 61 members of the Maute group were killed, while 12 Maute members were wounded during the government […]
(Eagle News) — China thanked Malaysia on Wednesday for sticking to the ‘one china’ policy after it deported Taiwanese suspects in a multi-million dollar telecoms fraud to the mainland.
(Eagle News) — The world of “pencak silat”, or Indonesia’s martial arts, is battling for greater global recognition and having secured a place in the Asian games, the government hopes for Olympic glory.
(Eagle News) — A World Economic Forum report released Wednesday said that ASEAN is a more open market for international trade than either the European Union or the United States. The w-e-f hailed the “increased integration into the global economy” of ASEAN members, which comprise Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. https://youtu.be/AqncQOQaQ30
(Eagle News) — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Thursday (December 1) revealed Senator Leila de Lima’s former driver-bodyguard Ronnie Dayan was back at the police headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Dela Rosa said he did not know when Dayan arrived in Camp Crame. “Andito, ewan ko kung kelan dumating. Gusto niya magpa-secure muna rito,” Dela Rosa said during a media briefing. “Andito lang sa loob na ng kampo. […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (November 30) visited the soldiers and members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) who were hurt during an explosion during preparations ahead of his visit in Marawi City. The 11 soldiers who were wounded were confined at the Polymedic Medical Plaza and Camp Evangelista Station Hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. “It’s terrible. Mga tao ko pala ang natamaan,” the Chief Executive told reporters in a chance interview. […]
(Eagle News)– Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said they will issue a policy on contractualization before the end of the year. “We will come up with a policy or guidelines that will be enforced by the Department before the year ends. We will decide whether we will amend, revise, or repeal Department Order No. 18-A,” he said. Department Order No. 18-A lays out the policy for the registration of contractors. […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Land Transportation Office (LTO) agreed to cooperate for a stronger implementation of the law against driving under influence of alcohol and dangerous drugs, or Republic Act 10586. https://youtu.be/nEoWDJit2sU
QUEZON City, Philippines – An estimated 300,000 customers will experience a cut-off of their water supply starting Monday, December 5 to Wednesday, December 7, according to Maynilad. This is for Maynilad to be able to replace defective water pipes. Maynilad said water supply will be cut from 8 p.m. Monday until 4 p.m. Wednesday in the following areas: Apolonio Samson Baesa Bahay Toro Bungad Damayan Del Monte Katipunan Mariblo Paltok Paraiso San Antonio Sangandaan Talipapa […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Hiniling ng mga kaanak ni Gat Andres Bonifacio kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ipagkaloob na ang State Funeral sa Supremo ng Katipunan. Ayon kay Paolo Bonifacio na apo sa tuhod ng bayani, panahon na upang ibigay ang nararapat na parangal sa kanilang lolo na lumaban para sa kalayaan ng bansa.
