Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau TAMPA, Florida (Eagle News) — The season finale of NFC South division rivals Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers featured former Pro Bowl quarterbacks, Matt Ryan and Jameis Winston, putting on a show, with the Bucs losing 34-32 on a last possession field goal by the Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. In a high scoring affair, the Buccaneers started off hot, taking a 17-0 lead, which included a 70-yard […]
(Eagle News)—Ninety two percent of Filipinos are entering 2019 with hope, a Social Weather Stations survey said. According to the SWS, this is 4 points below the record-high 96% in 2017, and the same as the 92% in 2008, 2012, and 2015. The SWS said 8% will enter the New Year with fear, up by 4 points from 4% in 2017. According to the SWS, the 4-point decline in the overall New Year hope from […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights were cancelled on Monday, Dec. 31, due to the bad weather. Below is a list: Cebu Pacific 5J 504/505 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila 5J 506/507 Manila-Tuguegarao-Manila CebGo DG 6117/6118 Manila-Naga-Manila
(Eagle News)—At least two people were killed and 21 others were injured after a blast ripped through a mall in Cotabato on Monday, Dec. 31. Authorities said the cause of the explosion was an improvised explosive device that was inside a wrapped box. It was still unknown who the suspects are. Authorities said, however, that based on history, the Daulah Islamiyah have been conducting attacks in the area.
(Eagle News)—For Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, the new year signifies a “new beginning that we must fuse with a genuine effort for reformation and improvement.” “The year that was did test the Supreme Court’s resilience. We encountered truly daunting and consequential challenges. Let us take the time to take stock of these challenges, and discern our experiences, and learn from them guided by a renewed hope, fresh start and new vision,” Bersamin said. According to […]
(Eagle News)—Rains are expected in several parts of the country on New Year’s eve. In an advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric and Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said moderate to heavy rains with lightning and strong winds due to thunderstorms are expected over Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and nearby areas. PAGASA said the rains may persist within one to two hours. According to PAGASA, the same is now being experienced in Albay, Catanduanes and Sorsogon. […]
(Eagle News)–Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo urged the public to forgive and spread kindness as they bid goodbye to 2018. In her New Year’s message, Arroyo urged Filipinos to “greet the new year with gratitude to God for all His blessings and hope for a peaceful and prosperous Philippines.” “Let us not build fences but spread kindness and compassion. Let us not sow division but unity, not hate but forgiveness,” she said. She said she hoped the […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte did not attend Rizal Day rites in Davao on Sunday, Dec. 30, as announced by the Palace earlier. It was Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio who led the wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park instead. “It is my sincere hope that this year’s commemoration will inspire everyone to emulate Rizal’s patriotism in their own ways by supporting the government’s development agenda and our campaign against corruption, criminality, and illegal drugs,” the mayor said. […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Dec. 30, urged Filipinos to “embody” Jose Rizal’s patriotism in all their endeavors in order to build the society the national hero envisioned for the Filipino people. “Let this be an opportunity to honor Rizal for shaping our history as a nation,” Duterte said in his Rizal Day message. The President noted that “Rizal’s courageous life and inspiring works have been instrumental in awakening our collective consciousness to foster our […]
(Eagle News)–Almost 5000 people were affected by Tropical Depression “Usman” in Regions V and VIII, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said on Sunday, Dec. 30. According to the NDRRMC, the 4,906 persons translate to 1,274 families. Over 1000, or 1,169 families (2,567 persons) were also pre-emptively evacuated in 29 barangays in Region VIII, the NDRRMC said. Seventy-eight areas were also reported flooded in Regions V and VIII. The Philippine Coast Guard has […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Sunday, Dec. 30, urged Filipinos to “become modern-day heroes to sustain our fight for freedom from all the ills of society.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement on Rizal Day, which commemorates the martyrdom of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. “In these challenging and crucial times, we need equally courageous and principled Filipinos, stripped of apathy and selfishness..,” Panelo said. According to Panelo, “it is a useless life […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima is seeking a probe into what she said was a P10-billion loan agreement between the Department of the Interior and Local Government and a Chinese telecommunications firm for the installation of an initial 12,000 closed-circuit television cameras in public areas in Metro Manila and Davao City. In filing Senate Resolution No. 978, De Lima said the deal between the DILG and the China International Telecommunications and Construction Corp. (CITCC) could “compromise the rights […]
