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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday urged Americans to set aside political differences and unite to support the US athletes at the Summer Olympics under way in Rio de Janeiro. Obama, in his weekly Saturday morning radio and online address, praised Team USA’s diversity and urged Americans to appreciate “the peaceful competition and sportsmanship” of the event. “Team USA reminds the world why America always sets the gold standard: We’re a […]
Kuwait City, Kuwait—The United Nations special envoy for Yemen announced the end of peace talks Saturday without any major breakthrough, but also said a new round of negotiations would begin after one month. “We will be leaving Kuwait today but the Yemeni peace talks are continuing,” Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed told a press conference. He said he will be holding bilateral consultations with the two delegations in the coming few weeks to work out details […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – In an exclusive interview with Mata Ng Agila, Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa talks about the extent of the illegal drug problem in the Philippines as well as what the current government is doing to stop the illegal drug trade.
by Lorraine Velasquez Stockport, England (Eagle News) — On July 30, 2016, the members of the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo) hosted its first ever INCinema event in Europe at the Plaza in Stockport in the north of England. It was the Church’s first Awards giving ceremony in Excellence in Visual Media, also known as the EVM awards, outside of the Philippines. A total of four films were entered from the Districts of Northern Europe, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Just a few days after the launching of the 8888 government hotline, the Social Security System or SSS received the most number of complaints. Most of the complaints against SSS include the delayed release of ID cards as well as the processing of pensions. In second place is the Land Transportation Office regarding the delayed release of license plates. Civil Service Commission Chairman Alicia dela Rosa-Bala advised those using the 8888 […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Panfilo Lacson is positive that the Philippines will be illegal drug-free if the public as well as every sector will support President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs. But Lacson also expressed his misgivings regarding the increase in vigilante killings. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Business magnate Roberto Ongpin resigned as chairman and director of gaming firm Philweb Corporation after being identified by President Rodrigo Duterte as one of the oligarchs behind online gaming. After Duterte’s speech, Philweb’s shares fell down by 36.88% . Ongpin’s resignation is effective immediately. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista said that there will no longer be an extension for the registration of voters for the coming Sangguniang Kabataan and barangay elections as there is no longer sufficient time, with the schedule for printing of ballots falling on August 21. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Manila International Airport Authority or MIAA launched its new 24/7 hotline number 877-1111 for customer complaints regarding the terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA. Passengers can report personnel misbehavior as well as overcharging taxi cabs. Passengers can also use text messages to make their complaints known by using TXT NAIA: to the number 0917 – 839 – 6242. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video […]
QUEZON City,Philippines – The shoot-to-kill order issued by President Rodrigo Duterte against alleged narco-politicians is not against the law, according to the Malacañang. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella the order is lawful as it is connected with the issue of maintaining peace and order especially with the all-out war of the Duterte administration against illegal drugs. Abella also said that the order shows the commitment of the Duterte administration to end the country’s illegal drug problem. (Eagle […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Land Transportation Office Chief Edgar Galvante encouraged owners to redeem their impounded vehicles from their head office in Quezon City before the scheduled transfer of the vehicles to the LTO office in Tarlac City on August 8. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Phillippines – Former Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda started a fund-raising campaign in order to help Vice President Leni Robredo regarding her legal fees in connection with the electoral protest filed by former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
