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(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Sept. 3, apologized to former US President Barack Obama, whom he lashed out against in previous speeches after he criticized the Philippines’ war against drugs. “I am sorry for uttering those words,” Duterte said. The President is on a four-day offivial visit in Israel. “We have learned our lessons. I have forgiven you,” he said. The President called Obama out, saying he had no right to interfere in Philippine […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Chinese e-commerce billionaire Liu Qiangdong — also known as Richard Liu — was briefly arrested in the midwestern US city of Minneapolis over allegations of criminal sexual conduct, authorities said. Records from Hennepin County Jail showed Liu, founder and CEO of Chinese online retail giant JD.com, was arrested over the misconduct allegations late Friday night and released Saturday afternoon. The Minneapolis Police Department said the investigation remained active and […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte met overseas Filipino workers in Israel and thanked the state of Israel for “being good to my countrymen.” The President told the Filipino community who warmly welcomed him at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem on September 2, that this was the first time that he cried in visiting a place and in seeing them. “Maybe because nandito ako sa Holy Land,” he said. “Hindi ko sinabing hindi ako […]
(Eagle News) — Typhoon “Maymay” is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It has slightly weakened with maximum sustained winds of 180 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 220 kph, down from its previous strength of 190 kph in maximum sustained winds and gusts of up to 230 kph. But PAGASA said that “Maymay” still continues to enhance the southwest monsoon. “The typhoon has no direct […]
Classes have been suspended in the following areas today, Monday, Sept. 3, because of the rains expected to be brought about by the southwest monsoon: In Metro Manila: • Caloocan City – all levels (public and private) • Malabon City – all levels (public and private) • City of Manila – all levels (public and private) • Marikina City – all levels (public and private) • Navotas City – all levels (public and private) […]
(Eagle News)–A second blast rocked Isulan in Sultan Kudarat on Sundy, Sept. 2, leaving at least one dead and several injured. Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde said the incident took place past 7 p.m., in Rrenz Internet Cafe at the corner of Valencia and Valdez Streets in Barangay Kalawag 2, based on a report to him. This was a short distance from where an improvised bomb under a motorcycle blew up on August 28, killing […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, Sept. 2, warned rice traders he would not hesitate to use his emergency powers if they resort to illegal practices such as rice hoarding. “I will not hesitate to exercise the powers of the President and I will ask the military and the police to raid your warehouses, bodegas. And I will just get your—subject of course to just compensation,” Duterte said in a speech prior to his departure […]
by Julien Girault Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — China’s massive and expanding “Belt and Road” trade infrastructure project is running into speed bumps as some countries begin to grumble about being buried under Chinese debt. First announced in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, the initiative also known as the “new Silk Road” envisions the construction of railways, roads and ports across the globe, with Beijing providing billions of dollars in loans to […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — The Saudi-led coalition fighting rebels in Yemen admitted Saturday that “mistakes” had been made in an August air strike that killed 40 children. The bombing on a crowded market in part of northern Yemen held by Huthi rebels killed a total of 51 people, according to the Red Cross. Fifty-six children were also among the 79 people wounded in the August 9 strike on Saada province, a stronghold of […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, Sept. 2, urged the passage of legislation that would allow the use of the P207-billion Malampaya fund. In making the call, Gatchalian noted that the ₱207-billion fund, initially intended to fund the exploration, development, and exploitation of energy resources, has remained largely unused since 2001. Gatchalian noted that under the Murang Kuryente Act which he is sponsoring he aims to “minimize, if not completely eliminate, the universal charges for […]
(Eagle News)–Senator Leila de Lima on Sunday, Sept. 2, called out President Rodrigo Duterte for what she said was his malevolent plan to unseat Vice President Leni Robredo and replace her with former Senator Bongbong Marcos. De Lima noted that Duterte has expressed preference for Marcos, Chiz Escudero and a military junta as his replacement should he decide to step down. “With the federal charter change campaign dead on the water, and a military junta having […]
(Eagle News)—Rains are expected in some parts of the country as Typhoon “Jebi” is forecast to enhance the southwest monsoon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said this was even if “Jebi” was not expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility anytime soon. As of 3 a.m., “Jebi” was located 1515 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes, and is expected to make landfall in Japan. Cloudy skies and scattered rains with isolated thunderstorms […]
