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(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte made a courtesy call on Friday, December 14, on Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. This was President Duterte’s third visit to the INC leader. The first time that Duterte visited Brother Eduardo was in April 2016, a month before the May 2016 presidential elections. During his latest courtesy call on Friday afternoon, the President also personally greeted the INC Executive Minister […]
(Eagle News) — Nasa full alert status ang buong pwersa ng militar at pulisya sa Bicol Region makaraan ang serye ng pag-atake ng Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Kinansela rin PNP Region 5 director Arnel Escobal ang bakasyon ng lahat sa kanyang mga tauhan sa rehiyon dahil sa posibleng maulit muli ang mga pag-atake ng komunistang grupo. Nitong Martes, Disyembre 18 ay magkakasunod na sinalakay ng mga NPA members ang police station […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Pharmaceutical giants GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer on Wednesday announced a merger of their consumer healthcare units that produce over-the-counter medicines. GSK said it would have a 68-percent controlling equity interest in the joint venture that will have combined sales of about £9.8 billion ($12.7 billion, 10.9 billion euros). The deal paves the way for British group GSK to have two UK-listed companies, one specialised in the development of drugs and the […]
(Eagle News)—The Philippine Information Agency on Wednesday, Dec. 19, released a list of banned firecrackers, as provided by the police. Below is the list: Pillbox Bosa Goodbye Philippines Piccolo Super Lolo Atomic Triangle Large Judas Belt Large Bawang Bin Laden Mother Rocket Lolo Thunder Pla-pla Giant Whistle Bomb Kabasi Watusi Coke in Can The PIA reminded the public to exercise caution during the holidays. Those in possession of illegal firecrackers will be fined P20,000 to […]
(Eagle News)–Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno on Wednesday, Dec. 19, said some lawmakers were planning to use the road users’ tax which he has refused to release as their campaign kitty. “Marami nang lumapit sa ‘kin. I won’t name names, tinatanong (nila ang) status ng road users’ tax. Sabi ko, hindi ko re-release until that issue on the Road Board is settled,” Diokno said in a Palace briefing. Diokno was referring to the Road Board, which […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 19, said President Rodrigo Duterte would sign the rice tariffication bill into law soon. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the measure has been submitted to the Office of the President. If signed into law, the quantitative restrictions on imported rice will no longer apply. Private traders will also be able to choose from where to import the rice. President Duterte had certified the bill as urgent.
(Eagle News) — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray says “I am one with 25” in this video taken by Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) correspondent for Entertainment, MJ Racadio, during the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand. This was before Miss Philippines-Universe Gray was declared the winner in the prestigious pageant. The video was aired first on Facebook Live video of EBC’s Eagle News Live, https://business.facebook.com/EagleNewsLIVE/videos/372657606802604/ The EBC correspondent also interviewed Miss Universe host Steve […]
(Eagle News) – Newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catrional Gray is arriving back in Manila Wednesday afternoon, December 19. The 24-year old Fil-Australian beauty is now on board a private plane owned by former Ilocos Sur Governor Chavit Singson who had sponsored the Miss Universe 2016 pageant in the Philippines. Gray thanked all her supporters from the Philippines and credited them for giving her the “endurance” and the spirit throughout the competition. To the […]
By Melissa Potes EBC Florida Bureau ORLANDO, FL (Eagle News) –- Since 2015, the AutoNation Cure Bowl is played annually on the third Saturday of December at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium, raising $3.55 million for breast cancer research. This year’s title would be a battle between state rivals the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns and the Tulane Green Wave. This would be the 29th meeting of these two teams with Tulane leading 22-6 in the series. Their […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Most markets were mixed in Asia Wednesday as investors moved cautiously after the previous day’s sell-off, while focus is on a Federal Reserve policy decision with opinions split on whether or not it should hike interest rates again. Oil prices also edged up but were struggling to make a dent in the steep losses sustained Tuesday as traders fret over a global supply glut, higher production and the outlook for […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Tottenham have activated an option to extend defender Jan Vertonghen’s contract at the Premier League club until 2020. The Belgium defender, who is currently sidelined until January with a thigh injury, was due to see his deal expire at the end of the season. But Spurs have moved to tie the 31-year-old down for an additional year and are believed to be keen to agree a new long-term deal. A […]
(Eagle News)—The military on Wednesday, Dec. 19, said the wife and the daughters of a suspected Abu Sayyaf member were “rescued” from a crossfire in Patikul, Sulu. Manah Solaiman, 27; and daughters Raiza and Pirhana were hiding in the mangroves when they were found by authorities during an encounter between them and the suspected Abu Sayyaf members on Minis Island on December 13. Solaiman is the wife of suspected Abu Sayyaf member Jackie Solaiman alias Jackie Chan, […]
