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According to Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, President Benigno S. Aquino III should be invited in the reopening of the Senate investigation of the Mamasapano incident, adding that President Aquino should be asked about his alleged actions and/or inaction’s that resulted in the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos. It was Senator Enrile who asked for the reopening of the Mamasapano incident investigation due to new information that he was able to obtain. (Eagle […]
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said that there are no longer government troops working for politicians, government officials and civilian personalities as security personnel. The AFP added that it already issued recall orders to gather said troops in order to prepare for the 2016 elections. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/thzoqt6Rl1M
The Iglesia Ni Cristo issued a statement warning the public about the solicitation activities being done by groups formed by excommunicated members like the Restore The Church Fund USA and Restore The Church Fund Asia group. According to INC spokesperson, Bro. Edwil Zabala, the Church is concerned with the activities of said groups and decided to issue a public warning against the misrepresentation conducted by said groups. (Eagle News Service) (Eagle News) — The […]
Davao City Congressman Carlo Nograles expressed his concern regarding the row between the Commission on Elections Chairman Andres Bautista and Commissioner Rowena Guanzon may affect the coming May elections. He added that said dispute should have remained internal so that the independence and neutrality of the COMELEC will not be affected. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Civilians in Madaya, a rebel-held town in Syria, finally saw the arrival of four trucks carrying relief aids on Monday. The inter-agency humanitarian aid is part of a deal concluded recently between the government and rebels to alleviate the suffering of thousands of starved people. Madaya, sitting in north of the capital Damascus, is among the three besieged towns where the trucks must simultaneously enter according to the deal. Madaya is held by rebels and […]
Legendary British rock star David Bowie, who framed hits such as “Ziggy Stardust” with daringly androgynous displays of sexuality and glittering costumes, has died aged 69 after a secret battle with cancer “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer,” read a statement on Bowie’s Facebook page dated Sunday (January 10). Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, confirmed the death. Mourners laid flowers and lit candles beside a memorial […]
Syrian United Nations Ambassador Bashar Ja’afari discussed the besieged towns of Syria on Monday (January 11) after reports emerged that tens of thousands of civilians have been trapped for months without supplies and are starving to death. Trucks carrying food and medical supplies reached Madaya near the Lebanese border and began to distribute aid as part of an agreement between warring sides, the United Nations and the Red Cross said on Monday. A U.N. spokesman […]
Asian share markets swept lower Monday (January 11) after Wall Street suffered its worst starting week in history and doubts over Beijing’s economic competence sent investors into the arms of the safe-haven yen and sovereign bonds. The absence of Tokyo for a holiday only made liquidity even harder to come by, heightening volatility. South Korean shares fell, led by concerns about China and caution ahead of earnings later this month. The Korea Composite Stock Price […]
An interview that Hollywood star Sean Penn conducted with Mexican Joaquin “Chapo” Guzman late last year helped Mexico’s government catch the world’s most wanted drug lord, sources said on Saturday (January 9). Guzman, the infamous boss of the Sinaloa drug cartel, was arrested in northwest Mexico on Friday (January 8) morning, and sent back to the prison he broke out of in July through a mile-long tunnel that led straight into his cell. Mexican authorities […]
Young Taiwan activists have occupied the parliament, scuffled with police, braved water canons, and staged mass sit-in protests in a wave of anti-China sentiment likely to turn the island’s politics on its head in the January 16 presidential election. Grievances range from a government-proposed agreement to open much of Taiwan’s service sector to mainland investment, to Taiwan’s entrance into the Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and most recently to President Ma Ying-jeo’s meeting with China’s […]
US-based arms manufacturer Remington delivered 12, 600 new M4 carbines for the Philippine Army, worth Php 1.9 billion. Said carbines will undergo technical examination before being issued to Army personnel. Said weapons are part of the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
A Filipino director Ronnie del Carmen won Best Animated Movie in the 73rd Golden Globes Award, together with his co-directors for the film “Inside Out”. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
