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Military forces hunt top IS-linked militant in Marawi

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine security forces hunting one of the world’s most-wanted Islamist militants were battling gunmen in a southern city on Tuesday, authorities said. Isnilon Hapilon, a leader of the infamous Abu Sayyaf kidnapping-for-ransom gang who the Islamic State group has appointed its Philippine chief, was believed to be among those fighting police and soldiers in Marawi city, regional military spokeswoman Captain Jo-Ann Petinglay told AFP. “Right now we are conducting a surgical […]

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Deadly attacks in Europe since 2015

PARIS, France (AFP) – The deadly bombing at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester which killed 22 people including children was the latest attack against targets in Europe, most of them by radical Islamists. Police say they believe Monday night’s attack, just after US star Ariana Grande, a favourite among teens and pre-teens, had ended her performance, was committed by one man. No-one has yet claimed responsibility. Here are some of the major […]

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Marawi Mayor Gandamra: Military and armed rebels in ongoing firefight in Marawi

(Eagle News) — Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra confirmed on Tuesday that a firefight was ongoing between the military and armed rebels in the city. The mayor could not confirm reports however that the rebel group involved was the Maute group, and that the group had raised the Islamic State flag at a local hospital. “Meron pong mga area na mayroong presence of this group na di pa naaabot ng authorities dahil gumagawa sila ng action […]

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Baby bump: China eatery in Japan soars on pregnant panda hopes

TOKYO, Japan (AFP) – Swelling hopes for a baby panda in Tokyo have bumped up the stock price of a Chinese restaurant chain in the area, with locals setting their sights on a flurry of tourists. Eleven-year-old Shin Shin, who was brought to Ueno Zoo from China, has been showing signs of pregnancy since last week after mating with male Ri Ri in February, according to zoo officials. Giant pandas are notoriously clumsy at mating, […]

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President Duterte shows off Philippine watch in trip to Russia, asks gov’t employees to promote and wear local products

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged government workers to wear products that are locally made. He also showed off the watch he was wearing, which he said was Philippine-made. “I’m wearing a truly Filipino product. It’s called Ibarra,” he said. “It’s an elegant watch, very nice and I’m going to wear it proudly as a Philippine product.” The President said he will be wearing it even during his visit to Russia. […]

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Pampasaherong jeep, bumangga sa isang bus

  (Eagle News) — Halos mayupi at pumailalim ang harapang bahagi ng isang pampasaherong jeep sa  likurang bahagi ng bus sa westbound lane ng Commonwealth Ave, Quezon City. Wasak ang makina, basag ang windshield at hood ng jeep na may biyaheng Lagro-Cubao matapos  bumangga sa JFT liner bus na minamaneho ni Ruben Kempis. Ayon sa bus driver, nagsasakay siya ng pasahero nang bigla na lang silang salpukin ng jeep. Nagulat umano siya ng may kumalabog […]

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China hails new US ambassador’s ‘positive role’

BEIJING, China (AFP) – China welcomed on Tuesday the United States Senate’s confirmation of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as US ambassador to Beijing, praising his “positive role” in Sino-US relations. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed hope that Branstad will help the relationship “develop in a sound and steady way” after assuming his post. “For a long time, Mr. Branstad has been playing a positive role in promoting bilateral exchanges and friendship,” Hua said […]

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Trump condemns ‘evil losers’ behind Manchester attack

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned the “evil losers” behind a bomb attack at a pop concert in the British city of Manchester that killed at least 22 people. “So many young, beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers,” Trump said after meeting Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas in the occupied West Bank. “I won’t call them monsters because they would like that term. […]

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Magdalo not yet ready to file case against Duterte at ICC – Alejano

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Magdalo Party-list representative Gary Alejano has admitted that his group has not yet prepared any other complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte. Alejano said that the Magdalo party-list has yet to decide whether to push through with the filing of the complaint against the President with the International Criminal Court or not. After the House of Representatives dismissed Alejano’s impeachment complaint, Alejano said that he would file the complaint on the ground that the […]

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Mangrove planting, isinagawa ng mga miyembro ng Coast Guard, CENRO sa Bislig

  BISLIG, Surigao del Sur (Eagle News) — Nagsagawa ng mangrove planting sa bayan ng Hinatuan sa Surigao del Sur kamakailan. Isinagawa ng mga miyembro ng Coast Guard, Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) ng Bislig at ng mga barangay official ng Loyola ang aktibidad bilang pakikiisa sa pagdiriwang ngayong buwan ng Mayo bilang Month of the Ocean. Sinimulang ipinagdiwang ang buwan ng Mayo bilang Month of the Ocean sa Pilipinas noong 1999, sa bisa ng […]

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New MMDA Chairman vows to eliminate corruption in the agency

(Eagle News) — Newly appointed Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danny Lim promised that he will clean the agency under his leadership. Lim’s first step is to do an inventory of MMDA’s equipment, personnel and transactions to eliminate corruption in the agency. “I-inventory natin yung resources diyan, not to find fault pero gusto kong malaman kung saan ako nag-uumpisa,” Lim said in an interview. Meanwhile, MMDA general manager Tim Orbos, will retain his position. […]

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World leaders condemn Manchester attack

PARIS, France (AFP) – World leaders on Tuesday expressed shock and horror at the suicide bombing in Manchester which killed at least 22 people, including children. Here are some of the reactions: Britain Prime Minister Theresa May called it an “appalling terrorist attack” and suspended her campaign ahead of a general election on June 8 along with chief opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn. “All our thoughts are with the victims and the families of those who […]

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