News in Photos
Look: Aftermath of supertyphoon ‘Lawin’ in Aurora, Isabela
The aftermath of supertyphoon ‘Lawin’ in Aurora,, Isabela.
PH braces for super typhoon
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Millions of people in the Philippines were ordered Wednesday to prepare for one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit the disaster-battered country, with authorities warning of giant storm surges and destructive winds. Super Typhoon Haima was forecast to hit remote communities in the far north of the country about 11:00 pm (1500 GMT) on Wednesday, bringing winds almost on a par with catastrophic Super Typhoon Haiyan that claimed more than […]
Philippine President Duterte and Brunei’s Sultan Bolkiah
News in photo: French president during tribute to victims of Bastille day attack
News in photo: Heavy flooding in Vietnam
Last respects for Thai King
News in photos: Bocaue fireworks blast
Photos of the powerful fireworks blast in Bocaue, Bulacan that occurred before noon on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Photos courtesy Eagle News Service correspondents Yitshak Hosea Barrios, Jonard de Guzman and Arnel Biag in Bulacan.
Five takeaways from the Clinton-Trump debate
by Michael Mathes St. Louis, United States (AFP) — Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump went toe to toe Sunday in their second presidential debate, clashing over crude remarks by the billionaire Republican — who vowed that if elected he would jail his opponent over her email use as a secretary of state. Here are five key highlights of the showdown: Trump dredges up Bill Clinton Donald Trump went there, big league. After holding his tongue […]
Harrowing reports emerge from Bahamas as storm smashes through
NASSAU, Bahamas (AFP) — Hurricane Matthew’s blast through the Bahamas brought harrowing reports of roofs blown off, windows shattering and water rising perilously, including a social-media post from one desperate resident who said, “I’m on a chest of drawers. Phone battery low.” But there were no reports of fatalities from the National Emergency Management Agency. After the storm passed and headed northwest towards Florida, residents emerged from their homes to assess the damage, […]
More than 300 dead in southern Haiti from hurricane: senator
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AFP) — Hurricane Matthew killed more than 300 people as it smashed through southern Haiti, a senator from the region said Thursday. Senator Herve Fourcand said that figure is still preliminary, as some areas hit by the powerful storm are still inaccessible. Haiti’s southern peninsula was the hardest hit by the storm. Fourcand disputed the official toll given by the government so far, which was 122. Earlier, Radio Television Caraibes put […]
Norala, “Rice Bowl” of South Cotabato
Panahon na ngayon ng tag-ani ng palay sa Bayan ng Norala, South Cotabato. Ang Norala ay tinaguriang “Rice Bowl” ng South Cotabato.
