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by Saidu Bah Agence France Presse FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AFP) — Sierra Leone began a week of mourning Wednesday as it emerged that 105 children were among more than 300 people who perished in mudslides and torrential flooding, in one of the country’s worst natural disasters. With 600 people still missing in Freetown, President Ernest Bai Koroma described the humanitarian challenge ahead as “overwhelming.” He said flags would fly at half-mast. He called for urgent […]
(Eagle News) — Gilas’ Fiba Asia Cup journey came to an end on Wednesday after the South Korean team crushed the white shirts with their impressive three-point shooting and fast-paced game. The Philippine team lagged at a striking distance from the South Koreans by the end of the first quarter, with the blue shirts already making their shots from practically everywhere. There was a glimmer of hope in the second quarter though after Terrence […]
(Eagle News) — It was an inspiring scene. South Africans singing in joy as they planted pecan trees and olive trees, as well as various vegetables in a land transformed into an eco-farm by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) to help the people of Ladybrand and other nearby towns in South Africa. In South Africa, where there are many unemployed, this 508-hectare eco-farm, is now seen as the land of promise by […]
Nakuha ng pelikulang “Respeto” ni direk Treb Monteras II ang pinakamalaking award sa katatapos lamang na 13th Cinemalaya independent film festival na ginanap sa Cultural Center of the Philippines. Tinanghal na best film ang pelikula na pinagungunahan ng lead actor nito na si Abra. Hinakot din ng “Respeto” ang ilang mga award tulad ng “Best Sound,” “Best Editing,” “Best Cinematography,” “Audience Choice Awards,” at “Netpac Prize Winner.” Nanalo ring best supporting actor si Dido dela […]
ENIWA, Japan (AFP) — Some 300 Japanese and United States military personnel on Wednesday carried out live-fire artillery training in northern Japan, officials said, amid high regional tensions over North Korean missile threats. The drill, part of a 19-day exercise, came after a tense war of words between the US and North Korea over Pyongyang’s threats to fire missiles towards the Pacific island of Guam. Troops from Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) and US Marines fired live ammunition […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) formed a special team to investigate the tax liabilities of Commission of Elections (Comelec) Chairman Andres Bautista and his close relatives in connection with his alleged undeclared wealth. BIR Commissioner Caesar Dulay issued Revenue Special Order 706 – 2017, which appointed as coordinator of the investigating panel Regional Director Glenn Geraldino of Revenue Region VIII Makati City. He will be assisted by several […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — An opposition lawmaker said that the Duterte administration should review its campaign against illegal drugs following an admission of President Rodrigo Duterte that he cannot totally control the illegal drug problem in the country. Magdalo party-list Representative Gary Alejano advised the President to look into more effective steps in solving the root cause of the illegal drug problem. “Ano ba talaga ang ugat ng problema ng illegal na droga? […]
(Eagle News) — The death toll in overnight raids in Bulacan has risen to 32. In a press conference on Wednesday, Bulacan director Senior Supt. Romeo Caramat said of the 32 killed, 16 were on their drug watch list, two were surrenderees and 14 were new in the drug trade. He said all in all, the police conducted 66 operations from 12 a.m, August 15, to 12 midnight the same day. Of the 66, he said […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday threatened to suspend mayors who could not “control” the drug problem in their cities, saying they were supposed to protect their constituents. “I will not return police power to you (if you can’t control the problem). Wala akong pakialam sa inyo,” he said during the commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption in Malacanang. Duterte reiterated that the drug “apparatus” needed to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The price of pork and vegetables will remain stable despite the high demand for them due to the consumer avoidance of poultry products. Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ted Pascua said this, as he warned vendors not to capitalize on the situation because the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) was monitoring market prices. https://youtu.be/DchMzzRmPWQ
(Eagle News) — Seven government soldiers were injured following an improvised explosive device explosion in Marawi City, with two of the injured men most likely to undergo amputations because of the incident, an army official said. According to Western Mindanao Command Chief Lieutenant General Carlito Galvez, the seven soldiers were wounded while they were doing the clearing operations in the war-torn city. “We have seven wounded and I believe ‘yung dalawa most probably mapuputulan […]
LONDON, England (Reuters) — British actor Daniel Craig has confirmed he will reprise the role of James Bond one last time, ending months of speculation. Craig made the revelation during an appearance on the United States TV program “The Late Show” on Tuesday. Asked by host Stephen Colbert whether he would return as James Bond, Craig responded: “Yes,” to cheers from the audience. Craig has appeared four times as the spy with a taste for […]
