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(Eagle News) — Newly retired Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Eduardo Año may be back in government service in less than a year. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday offered Año the post as special assistant to the President and the post of Undersecretary, “whichever was legally tenable.” “General Año will head the (Department of the Interior and Local Government) but while he is prohibited from assuming the post for one year (under the […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines apologized Thursday and promised compensation for two Vietnamese fishermen killed by its naval personnel during an anti-poaching operation at sea. Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana made the apology in a meeting with Vietnam’s Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich as the two Southeast Asian neighbors discussed ways to improve cooperation, especially in naval matters. “Secretary Lorenzana also relayed President Rodrigo Duterte’s assurance that the families of the Vietnamese fishermen who […]
by Cecil Morella Agence France Presse MARAWI, Philippines (AFP) — The main battle zone in a southern Philippine city seized by Islamic State supporters resembles a tsunami-hit wasteland, with bullet-riddled mosques and a network of tunnels testifying to their hide-and-kill tactics. Two days after the military declared an end to the five-month conflict in which more than 1,100 people died, scrawny feral dogs and swallows flying above the ruins were among the few signs […]
(Eagle News) — Ginanap sa Philippine Arena ang Game 6 ng PBA Governor’s Cup finals kung saan naglaban ang Barangay Ginebra at Meralco Bolts. Ngunit bago ang laban ng Barangay Ginebra at Meralco Bolts, nagkaroon ng programa ang mga sundalong galing ng Marawi. Dito ay binigyan muna ng pagkilala at pagpupugay ang mga sundalo sa kanilang naging serbisyo sa bayan at pagtatanggol sa mamamayan.
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Francisco Duque III as health secretary. The appointment comes after Paulyn Ubial’s nomination as health secretary was rejected by the powerful Commission on Appointments. Duque served as health secretary under then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s term.
by Sally Mairs and Sippachai Kunnuwong Agence France-Presse BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — A sea of black-clad mourners massed across Bangkok’s historic heart Thursday as funeral rituals began for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a revered monarch whose passing after a seven-decade reign left Thailand bereft of its only unifying figure. As dawn broke an estimated 200,000 Thais had gathered around the Grand Palace to bid an emotional farewell to a monarch known as “father of the nation,” […]
by Kiki Siregar Agence France-Presse SORONG, Indonesia (AFP) — Deep in Indonesia’s easternmost province, a group of birdwatchers wait in earnest hoping to glimpse the renowned birds-of-paradise. Once plentiful in Papua’s jungles, rampant poaching and deforestation have devastated populations. The tourists are in luck, their patience is rewarded: Perched on the branch of a tall tree near the remote village of Malagufuk, a red king bird-of-paradise can be seen darting between the leaves. Agricultural plantations, […]
(Eagle News) — The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal of Iloilo Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog from government service. The anti-graft body, in a 13-page decision dated Aug. 29, dismissed Mabilog, who was named a narcopolitician by President Rodrigo Duterte, for serious dishonesty relative to his unlawful acquisition of wealth. This was after Mabilog failed to explain the almost P9-million increase in his wealth as shown in his 2012 and 2013 Statement of Assets, […]
(Young Voices Speak is eaglenews.ph’s blank space for the youth to share their opinions, views, and perspective on any topic, issue, or matter) By Precious Joshua Corpuz Young Voices contributor Ever heard of a standing break? Businesses tend to have a fast-paced environment. Employees have little time to take breaks, and when they do, they sometimes don’t get to enjoy it. This can be a hazardous practice. Employee breaks are important for various reasons. By now, many […]
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) – Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen said Thursday that the end of China’s landmark party congress signals an “opportunity for change,” as she called for dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Tsai was speaking publicly for the first time since Xi was handed a second term during the 19th Communist Party meeting that concluded this week, which cemented the Chinese president’s grip on power. Ties between Taiwan and China have become increasingly frosty […]
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) – A Pakistani court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif in two cases of corruption spiralling from the Panama Papers leak, his lawyers said. Sharif is currently in London with his wife Kalsum as she undergoes cancer treatment, and has not returned to Pakistan since he was indicted in the corruption allegations earlier this month, despite reports he would do so. “The accountability court issued bailable warrants […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) – The US on Wednesday announced anti-dumping measures on carbon and alloy steel wire rods from Italy, South Korea, South Africa, Spain, Turkey and the Ukraine and the United Kingdom imposing duties of up to 147.6 percent. Washington held that the countries sold their goods in the US at “less than fair value,” according to a statement. “The dumping of goods below market value in the United States is something […]
