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Ni Jun Cronico Eagle News Service JOLO, Sulu (Eagle News) – Umakyat na sa 57 ang mga miyembro ng Abu Sayyaf ang sumuko sa militar sa Sulu. Ito ay matapos ibinaba nina Sulu ASG member Kadra Arajun Sawadjaan, Alnajar Sawadjaan, at Sherul Arad ang kanilang mga matataas na kalibre ng armas sa mga tauhan ng marine troopers sa Brgy. Bunot, Indanan, Sulu. Sinabi ni Major General Cirilito Sobejana, Commander ng Joint Task Force Sulu, na […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump delivered his maiden State of the Union address on Tuesday, calling for national unity, strong borders and a powerful US military to repel threats to America. Here are some key points from the speech: Appeal to unity Trump — one of most divisive and controversial presidents in US history — sought to highlight things that Americans share, and appealed to the power of unity: “All of us, […]
(Eagle News) — The two policemen in the Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo de Guzman slays have pleaded not guilty to the cases filed against them. PO1 Jeffrey Perez and P01 Ricky Arquilita entered their plea during the arraignment on Tuesday at the Caloocan City Regional Trial Court Branch 122. Perez and Arquilita are facing cases for murder, torture, and planting of evidence in connection with the deaths of Arnaiz and De Guzman last year. The […]
by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump made a pitch for national unity and strong borders in his maiden State of the Union address Tuesday, calling for “one American family” after a year plagued by acrimony, division and scandal. Delivering his biggest speech of the year, this most polarizing of presidents sought to put the spotlight on a robust Trump economy, while pointedly calling on a packed joint […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Washington Wizards, who learned they have lost all-star guard John Wall for a significant period of time, snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s eight game win streak with a 102-96 win on Tuesday. The Wizards announced earlier Tuesday that Wall would undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Wall, picked for his fifth all-star game last week, is second on the Wizards in scoring, averaging 19.4 points, and is […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The newly appointed Philippine National Police spokesperson admitted on Wednesday said fake news now poses a “big challenge.” In a speech after assuming the helm of the national police force’s Public Information Office, Chief Supt. John Bulalacao said because of the advent of new technologies, people “can easily take pictures and send it to almost everybody.” “So kapag may mga ganitong situations, the chief PIO should be capable enough […]
LOS ANGELES , United States (AFP) — James Harden became the first player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple double as the Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic 114-107 on Tuesday night. The 60 points were also a franchise single game record as he surpassed Calvin Murphy who scored 57 points in 1978. Murphy was in attendance at the game as a member of the Rockets’ Root Sports television broadcasting crew. Harden scored […]
Department of Health officials on Wednesday denied there was a “mafia” in the agency and that there was a “missing” fund for Dengvaxia. “Your honor, as far as I am concerned — and given that I am only in the DOH the second time for the last three months — I see no documents nor evidence that would point out to the existence of a mafia in the DOH,” Duque said when asked by Senator […]
(Eagle News) — The Department of Justice has filed another criminal case against the nine people linked to the P6.4-billion shabu shipment mess. Charged for transportation and delivery of dangerous drugs under Section 5 of Republic Act 9165 were self-confessed Customs fixer Mark Ruben Taguba II, Philippine Hongfei Logistics Group of Companies Inc. chairman Chen Ju Long, also known as Richard Tan or Richard Chen, Li Guang Feng, also known as Manny Li, and businessman Dong Yi […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday reiterated his call for Maranaos to “avoid terrorism,” as he gave the assurance the government would continue to provide financial support for the rehabilitation of Marawi. “It is not a correct way to obey Islam. You do not kill and destroy,”the President said in his visit to Marawi on Tuesday, January 30. The President stressed that allowing terrorism will only cause massive destruction and loss […]
(Eagle News) — A lawyer for Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday slammed Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy after she accused the second highest-ranking official in the country of being a “purveyor of fake news” in a Senate hearing on Tuesday. “If this is the Lorraine Badoy who insisted that a high school class project was an ‘LP publication,’ and, when corrected, refused to accept her mistake and tried to bully Jillian Robredo and her high school […]
(Eagle News) — Kabilang ang Palawan sa listahan ng mga lugar na may “bluest water in the world” ng Travel + Leisure magazine. Inilarawan sa artikulo ang Palawan bilang islang binabalutan ng asul na tubig, coral reefs, lagoon coves at mga lihim na beach. Kabilang dito ang El Nido, Linapacan Island at Puerto Princesa Underground River. Kasama rin ang Palawan sa listahan ng “The 15 Best Beach Destinations to Visit in January” ng magazine dahil […]
