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MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – -The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday, September 5 announced the operation of text 2286 or BATO — an SMS hotline that would enable the public to report incidents directly to PNP Chief Dir. Gen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. “It will increase public awareness and hopefully this will discourage potential bombers to do it again. Baka matakot sila na baka mapansin sila na may suspicious na tao dito na may […]
(Eagle News)– Classes at Don Alejandro Roces Science Technology High School in Quezon City were disturbed on Tuesday (September 6) due to a bomb threat that circulated on Facebook. The said threat was posted on Monday night. The bomb threat–made by a certain Kreggo– said that a blast will go around 2 pm inside the school premises. Policemen checked the school’s premises for bombs as early as 6 am. The search turned negative, and authorities […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte signed on Monday (September 5) a proclamation putting the country under a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence. The President signed the proclamation before leaving for Laos for the 28th and 29th Asean summits. The Presidential Communications Office said the proclamation “technically took effect today and remains in force until lifted by the President.” It was early Saturday (September 3) that Duterte declared a state […]
QUEZON CITY, Sept. 6 – The Philippine civil service celebrates its 116th anniversary this September, coinciding with the Civil Service Month. This year’s theme is “Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit para sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan”. As the lead agency of the month-long celebration, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) promises treats and discounts for government employees nationwide. The SM Store and SM Appliance Center offer 10% and 5% discounts respectively on regular-priced items for a minimum purchase […]
The Philippine community in Laos welcomed President Duterte upon his arrival in Vientiane to attend the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summit The President will be accepting the chairmanship of ASEAN’s 50th Anniversary during the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits in Lao PDR. The Philippines is scheduled to host the ASEAN Summit next year when the ASEAN will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. In the ASEAN 2017, 11 cities in the Philippines will host more […]
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) –The number of cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in Singapore reached 258 Monday, with health authorities warning it is no longer contained in one part of the city-state and likely to spread further. In a joint statement, the Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency confirmed 16 new cases, four of which were not linked to existing cluster areas. “Over time, we expect Zika cases to emerge in more […]
By Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Barack Obama has cancelled a planned meeting with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte, the White House said Monday, after his Asian ally launched a foul-mouthed tirade against him. Duterte called Obama a “son of a whore” hours earlier, vowing he would not allow the American leader to lecture him on human rights. “President Obama will not be holding a bilateral meeting with President Duterte of […]
DAMASCUS, Syria (AFP) – by Rim Haddad Bombings claimed by the Islamic State group killed dozens in mainly government-controlled areas of Syria on Monday, as Washington and Moscow failed to agree a deal to stem the violence. The blasts killed at least 48 people and wounded dozens a day after IS lost the last stretch of the Syria-Turkey border under its control. In China, where world powers were gathered for the G20 meeting, US President […]
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) – by Usman SHARIFI A third massive explosion shook central Kabul late Monday, hours after a Taliban double bombing killed at least 24 people and left 91 others wounded, in another day of carnage in the Afghan capital. Authorities said they were trying to pin down the location of the third blast and there was no immediate claim of responsibility from any militant group. It jolted the capital just hours after high-level […]
CALAIS, France (AFP) – by David COURBET Benjamin MASSOT Angry French truckers and farmers blocked the main routes in and out of the port of Calais on Monday to call for the closure of the sprawling “Jungle” migrant camp. Around 70 trucks mounted a “go-slow” on the A16 motorway — the main artery for freight and passengers heading for Britain either via the Channel Tunnel or on board ferries from the port. Dozens of farmers […]
(Eagle News) — Haharangin ng oposisyon sa Kamara ang anumang hakbang para ma-abolish ang Barangay Council at Sangguniang Kabataan (SK). Ito ang tiniyak ni Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, kasabay ng inaasahang pagtalakay bukas sa panukalang pagpapaliban sa barangay at SK elections ngayong Oktubre. Apela ni Lagman sa mga kapwa mambabatas, hayaan munang maipatupad ang SK Reform Act na ipinasa nila bago magdesisyong i-abolish ang SK at kung sa implementasyon nito ay may mga makita pa […]
SYDNEY, Australia (Eagle News) — Members of the Buklod Organization from Metro Sydney Locales of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in the District of Australia East gathered to celebrate a special night for the married couples. Dubbed as the “Buklod Night”, the event was held at the Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney Olympic Park. Attendees arrived at the red carpet wearing their finest formal wear. The opening prayer was led by Brother Sidney Santos, Assistant District Supervising […]
