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Cambodian King takes time out of retreat to meet Duterte in Royal Palace

  (Eagle News) — Despite a religious retreat, King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, took time out to receive Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh where he was given arrival honors. Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., said that Wednesday, December 14, was a Buddhist holiday in Cambodia, but King Norodom Sihamoni still decided to meet President Duterte at the Royal Palace. “We had earlier a bilateral meeting with His Royal […]

Whales in the wild: rare gem amid Thailand mass tourism

by Delphine THOUVENOT Agence France-Presse GULF OF THAILAND, Thailand (AFP) — Piercing the water’s surface with its almond-shaped mouth, a giant Bryde’s whale opens wide for one, two, three seconds, gulping in anchovies as a boatload of awed tourist look on in the Gulf of Thailand. It’s a rare glimpse of marine life in its natural habitat, in a kingdom overrun with mass tourist attractions such as aquariums and dolphin shows. Once a dream for scuba […]

News in photos: “Felix Manalo” bags awards in 64th FAMAS Awards

QUEZON City, Philippines – “Felix Manalo” proved to be one of the biggest winners at the recently held 64th FAMAS Awards. It bagged five awards: “Best Actor” for Dennis Trillo’s portrayal of the titular role; “Best Director” for Joel Lamangan; “Best Theme Song” for “Ang Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw” performed by Sarah Geronimo; “Best Screenplay” by Brother Bienvenido Santiago. “Felix Manalo” also won the night’s biggest award, “Best Film”. The prestigious awards […]

Buenos Aires Zoo accused of mistreatment of three elephants

ARGENTINA (AFP) — Asian elephants Pupi (R) and Kuki are pictured at Buenos Aires zoo on November 24, 2016. After the unprecedented case of Sandra the orangutan whose rights were recognized by a court, now three elephants from the Buenos Aires’ Zoo will have their own lawyers sponsored by an NGO for alleged ‘animal abuse’.

Philippine Eagle Foundation inanunsiyo ang successful birth ng 28th eaglet

DAVAO CITY (Eagle News) – Inanunsyo ng Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) ang successful birth ng kanilang ika-28 eaglet mula sa Philippine Eagle Foundation conservation breeding program sa Malagos, Baguio District, Davao. Ayon kay PEF Executive Director, Dennis Salvador, ang eaglet umano ay na hatched na may minimal assistance noong November 4, matapos ang 56 na araw na incubation. Sa kasalukuyan ay nasa 5 to 6 inches tall na aniya ito at tumitimbang ng 488.3 grams. Ang […]