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MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Hidilyn Diaz sprung a major surprise in the Philippines by winning a weightlifting silver medal in Rio — the country’s first Olympic medal for 20 years, officials said Monday. Sports analysts in the Philippines had not expected the 1.54-metre (5ft 1/2in) tall Diaz to bag a medal at the 2016 Games after coming up empty in 2008 and 2012 games. “We had high hopes with other sports. So (Cruz’s medal) is […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday vowed to push through with the burial of deposed dictator Ferdinand Marcos at the national “Heroes’ Cemetery” despite threats of protests. Even though the Marcos years were marked by widespread corruption and rights abuses, Duterte said that as a former president and soldier, the late dictator was qualified to be buried in the special cemetery. “I will allow him to be buried there. He is […]
Author: Sourabh Gupta, ICAS (Courtesy East Asia Forum) — Almost 30 years to the day that a young, Harvard-trained American lawyer won a famous judgment at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the United States, Paul S Reichler pulled off another momentous victory at The Hague. This time the judgment was against China for having breached its international treaty obligations in the South China Sea. Washington refused to honour the 1986 award, citing […]
by Jerome Taylor Ju Apilaporn BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Thailand began voting on a junta-crafted constitution Sunday in a referendum where open debate has been banned, as opponents warned the document will perpetuate military power and deepen divisions. The poll offers Thais their first chance to vote since generals toppled the elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra in 2014. The kingdom is split after a decade of political turmoil that has dented growth, seen democracy […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte named over 160 politicians, judges, military and police officials allegedly involved in illegal drugs during his visit to the wake of fallen soldiers at the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao in Davao City on Sunday, August 7, 2016. According to the President, he had to reveal the names of these personalities as part of his responsibility and vow to cleanse the country of those allegedly involved in the […]
Spectators and delegates file out of Rio’s Maracana stadium after colorful fireworks closed down the Summer Olympics opening ceremony under the watchful eye of the military. (video courtesy AFP)
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)
