(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Saturday, June 26: MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights with their airlines before proceeding to the airport as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Metro Manila and Bulacan are under a general community quarantine but with some restrictions […]
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Rare giant barking deer spotted in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (AFP) — A critically endangered giant barking deer has been spotted in Cambodia for the first time, in a boost for the country’s wildlife preservation efforts, officials said Friday. The giant muntjac — known for its long antlers — was captured on a hidden camera in April in northeast Cambodia’s Virachey National Park in Ratanakiri province, environment ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra said. But the discovery was only made recently after Cambodian authorities […]
Israel resumes indoor mask requirement amid virus spike
TEL AVIV, Israel (AFP) — The Israeli health ministry reimposed a requirement Friday for masks to be worn in enclosed public places following a surge in Covid cases since it was dropped 10 days ago. The spike in new infections is a blow for a country which has prided itself on one of the world’s most successful vaccine rollouts. The head of Israel’s pandemic response taskforce, Nachman Ash, told public radio the requirement came […]
Pres. Duterte declares 10-day period of national mourning for ex-Pres. Aquino’s passing
Directs national flag to be be flown at half-mast in all gov’t buildings nationwide and abroad (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte declared “period of national mourning” for 10 days over the passing of former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, from June 24, the day of his death until July 3. In his Proclamation No. 1169 which he signed on June 24, President Duterte also directed that the Philippine national flag to “be […]
18 killed, 16 injured in fire at China martial arts school
by Laurie CHEN Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — At least 18 people were killed and 16 injured when a fire broke out at a martial arts school in central China in the early hours of Friday, according to the local government. Local media reported that most of the victims were boarding pupils aged between seven and 16. The fire had been extinguished and authorities were investigating the cause of the blaze, a […]
Canada shaken by discovery of 751 unmarked graves at indigenous school
by Eric THOMAS Agence France Presse MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — More than 750 unmarked graves have been found near a former Catholic boarding school for indigenous children in western Canada, a tribal leader said Thursday — the second such shock discovery in less than a month. The revelation once again cast a spotlight on a dark chapter in Canada’s history, and revived calls on the Pope and the Church to apologize for the abuse […]
Crews comb rubble of collapsed Florida condo, 99 unaccounted for
by Gianrigo MARLETTA Agence France Presse SURFSIDE, United States (AFP) — Rescue teams combed through the rubble of an oceanfront apartment block near Miami Beach that partially collapsed Thursday, killing at least one person and leaving another 99 unaccounted for amid fears of a much higher death toll. An unknown number of residents are feared to have been asleep in the 12-story building, in the town of Surfside, when the collapse in the wee […]
US Pres. Biden extends condolences to Filipinos on death of ex-Pres. Aquino
Biden notes Aquino’s “remarkable legacy that will endure for years to come” (Eagle News) – US President Joe Biden extended his “deepest condolences to the people of the Philippines on the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.” “He was a valued friend and partner to the United States, and he will long be remembered for serving his country with integrity and selfless dedication,” President Biden said in a statement. The US leader […]
PAGASA monitoring TS “Champi” outside PAR
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration is monitoring Tropical Storm “Champi” outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. According to the weather bureau, “Champi” is so far located 1840 kilometers east of extreme Northern Luzon. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 95 kph and a gustiness of up to 115 kph and moving north northwest at 10 kph. According to PAGASA, meanwhile, Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Bataan and Zambales […]
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Friday, June 25
(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Friday, June 25: MIAA advised passengers to confirm their flights with their airlines before proceeding to the airport. Flight schedules may be subject to changes. Metro Manila and Bulacan are under a general community quarantine but with some restrictions until June 30. Travelers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman, Bangladesh, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates are still banned from […]
Pres. Duterte extends his condolences to Aquino family, asks nation to unite to pay respects to PNoy
Hopes that Filipinos will be inspired by Aquino’s legacy (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday extended his “heartfelt condolences” to the family of former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III, joining the entire nation in mourning for his passing, and paying tribute to the Aquino family’s legacy of making sacrifices for democracy. “I express my deepest sympathies to his siblings Ballsy, Pinky, Viel and Kris, as well as to all his loved ones, […]
“MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Noy,” say Aquino sisters as they read statement on ex-President’s death
Aquino family says PNoy “died peacefully in his sleep”; thanks friends who stood by him, voters who trusted him (Eagle News) – The family of former President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III thanked all those who loved and trusted the late president, and spoke of how he had served the nation from the heart, without noise and fanfare. Noynoy’s sister, Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Aquino-Abelleda, read a statement to the media on Thursday, June 24, confirming […]





