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Aquino bids farewell to veterans, thanks Filipinos for giving him opportunity to serve them for 6 years

  (PILAR, Bataan) President Aquino bid farewell to the veterans on Saturday thanking the Filipino people for giving him the opportunity to serve them in six years. “Bago po ako magtapos, sa pagpasok ko po rito, may isang aleng bumati sa akin, ang sabi, ‘Salamat sa anim na taon,’” the President said in a speech during the 74th commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan here. “Ang dapat po sanang tugon ko dito, ‘Salamat sa inyo […]

Aquino highlights importance of maintaining peace during commemoration of the 74th ‘Araw Ng Kagitingan’

  (PILAR, Bataan) President Aquino highlighted the importance of maintaining regional peace during the 74th commemoration of Araw Ng Kagitingan here noting that a conflict in one country affects global stability. In his speech during the event, the President said World War II caused so much devastation and misery in the Philippines and other countries affected by it. “Napakalaki nga po ng pinsalang hatid ng Ikalawang Digmaang Pandaigdig, na nangyari wala pang isang henerasyon ang […]

Belgium identifies ‘man in hat’ at Brussels airport bombing

  by Lachlan Carmichael BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) —  Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini was charged Saturday with “terrorist murders” and confessed he was the man in the hat seen with the suicide bombers at Brussels airport, Belgian prosecutors said. Another man was also charged with “terrorist murders” over the Brussels subway bombing as investigators linked more clearly than ever the jihadists involved in both France and Belgium’s worst ever terror outrages, claimed by the Islamic […]

Freed Italian hostage leaves Philippines hospital

  ZAMBOANGA, Philippines (AFP) — A retired Italian priest held hostage for six months by suspected Islamic militants left a Philippine hospital Saturday a day after his ordeal ended, looking frail though officials said he was in good health. His face partly hidden by a red baseball cap, Rolando Del Torchio stroked his grey beard and waved briefly before getting into an ambulance that the military said delivered him to a chartered flight. The authorities found […]

Viva Films releases trailer for “Unlucky Plaza”

MANILA, Philippines – Viva Films released the trailer for “Unlucky Plaza”, an independent Singaporean film wherein Filipino actor Epy Quizon was casted in the lead role. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Pacman’s former conditioning coach now in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Alex Ariza, former conditioning coach of the People’s Champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao is now in the Philippines and answers several questions regarding his career. Watch the accompanying video for the exclusive interview by Eagle News reporter Ben Bernaldez. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin)

Malacañang welcomes Senate probe on El Niño funds

MANILA, Philippines – According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Malacañang welcomes the Senate hearing regarding the implementation made by various governmental agencies regarding the El Niño mitigating funds in the wake of the violent dispersal made by local authorities against farmers protesting in Kidapawan. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/0HDwShZkhM8

Exoskeleton lets you feel how elderly feel

UNITED States of America – Scientists in the United States of America invented an exoskeleton suit that allows an individual to experience the physical limitations of the elderly. The inventors aim to raise emphatic awareness among the youth regarding the daily experiences of the elderly. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/mW4g0PD5eKw

Ilang ahensya ng gobyerno, nasermunan kaugnay ng pondo para sa mga apektado ng El Niño

(Eagle News) — Nasermunan sa pagdinig ng senado ang ilang mga opisyal ng gobyerno matapos matuklasang hindi ginamit ng naturang mga ahensya ang pondo para sa mga programang tutulong sa mga apektado ng El Niño. Sa consultation meeting ng Senate Committee on Finance, inamin ng Department of Agriculture (DA) na sa halos isang taon nang pananalasa ng El Niño, P30 million pa lang ang nailalabas para tulungan ang mga apektadong magsasaka. “Bakit kailangan matamaan ng […]

2016, possibly the hottest year

QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the PAGASA, the year 2016 can possibly considered as the hottest year in history, with an average temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by Lovely Ann Cruz) https://youtu.be/UO9S6RGIkYU

Lighthouse in Subi Reef, a threat to peace-DFA

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs consider as a security threat the lighthouse constructed by China in the artificial island in Subi Reef. The DFA added that said act is a violation of China in the declaration that it made with the Association of South East Asian Nations regarding the conduct of parties in said disputed territories. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by Lovely […]

COMELEC allows mail voting

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections gave consideration to Filipinos that want to participate in the overseas Filipino voting even if they are in countries that are in a state of turmoil. COMELEC will give said voters the opportunity to vote using personal manual voting that will be sent through registered mail. Said type of voting will be conducted in 26 diplomatic posts including Iran, Iraq and Syria. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]