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Trump would be ‘honored’ to meet N. Korea’s Kim, if conditions right

  by Andrew Beatty Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States President Donald Trump said he would be “honored” to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un under the right conditions, dialing back threats of military action against the regime Monday. As Pyongyang threatens to carry out a sixth nuclear test that would further enflame tensions on the Korean peninsula, Trump appeared to offer the prospect of a diplomatic off-ramp. “If it would be […]

Duterte hesitant on US visit; warm on China

DAVAO, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United States, as he welcomed three Chinese warships to his home town. Duterte, who has loosened the Philippines’ long alliance with the US while strengthening ties with China and Russia, said he could not commit to the American president because of a busy schedule that included a trip to Moscow. “I am tied up. I […]

N. Korea warns of nuclear test ‘at any time’

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea warned Monday that it will carry out a nuclear test “at any time and at any location” set by its leadership, in the latest rhetoric to fuel jitters in the region. Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been running high for weeks, with signs that the North might be preparing a long-range missile launch or a sixth nuclear test — and with Washington refusing to rule out a […]

President Duterte visits Chinese warships docked in Davao as Chinese naval fleet starts friendly visit

  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday visited Chinese warships docked in his home town, highlighting fast-warming relations despite competing claims in the South China Sea. The visit came a day after Duterte issued a chairman’s statement on behalf of the 10-nation ASEAN bloc. Duterte boarded the missile destroyer Chang Chun which arrived with two other vessels in Davao City on Mindanao island on Sunday for a three-day goodwill visit. “Goodwill games” of basketball and […]

Storms in US South and Midwest kill at least 14; Missouri governor declares state of emergency

  Deadly weekend storms have left at least 14 dead in the midwestern and southern United States, according to officials, as eastern regions faced potential damaging winds and isolated tornadoes into Monday. Missouri Governor Eric Greitens declared a state of emergency as early as Sunday (April 30) due to flooding that he described as “historic” for some parts of the state. Greitens said thousands of National Guard troops might be called upon to assist in […]

ASEAN releases Chairman’s statement, calls for respect for int’l laws, including UNCLOS on South China Sea

  (Eagle News) — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has issued the Chairman’s statement which contained the overview of what had been discussed and finalized during the 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila which ended on April 29, Saturday. This included the commitment to peacefully resolve disputes and respect for legal and diplomatic processes, even citing the respect for international laws such as the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea […]

Senador Drilon: De Lima nasa mabuting kalagayan sa Custodial Center

  Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Personal na binisita ng mga senador na miyembro ng oposisyon si Senador Leila de Lima sa Philippine National Police Custodial Center sa Camp Crame nitong Lunes. Alas onse singko kaninang umaga nang pumasok sa Custodial Center sina Senador Franklin Drilon, na lider din ng minorya; Francis Pangilinan; Antonio Trillanes IV; at Risa Hontiveros. Tumagal sila doon ng isang oras. Bago ang pagbisita, nagsagawa ng caucus ang minorya para […]

NBA Playoffs: Future Looks Cloudy for Clippers, Lose Game 7 to Jazz 104-91

EBC Sports International Los Angeles Bureau Written By: Kenneth Cruz Photos By: Jaina Pallasigui “Clips gonna Clips” has been a saying adopted by the LA Clippers as they’ve lost a playoff series after leading for the 5th straight year. Once again, the Clippers finished their season underachieving as they lost in Game 7 to the Utah Jazz 104-91. Chris Paul was dominant all series and entered Game 7 averaging 27.3 points and 10 assists per […]

Lacson counters PNP chief, says “secret jail” in Manila, a clear violation of the law

    (Eagle News) — Senator Panfilo Lacson criticized Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa for defending members of the Manila Police District who set up a “secret jail” inside MPD’s station 1. Lacson said these policemen violated police procedures and should not be tolerated by the PNP chief. The men and women were found packed into the tiny cell behind a wooden cabinet at a Manila police precinct on Thursday, sparking […]

President Duterte pays tribute to workers on Labor Day

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute to workers here and abroad as the world geared up to celebrate International Workers Day on Monday. In his May 1 statement, Duterte said workers “play a significant role in pushing for the rights to humane conditions at work, basic wages, and organized acts including collective bargaining and unionism.” “Everyone who contributes labor as part of his commitment to nation-building deserves nothing less than a share of […]

SWS latest poll shows jobless Filipinos this quarter less by 2 % compared to 4th quarter last year

    (Eagle News) — The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing adult joblessness at 22.9% in March 2017, which is 2.2% below the 25.1% last December 2016, is an affirmation of the significant strides of the Duterte administration in sustaining the country’s robust economic growth and making it inclusive. The government increased investments in infrastructure will usher in the Golden Age of Infrastructure through our Build-Build-Build campaign which is expected to employ millions […]

Bayan calls on President Duterte to implement “sweeping economic reforms”

(Eagle News Service) — The militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan called on President Rodrigo Duterte to implement “sweeping economic reforms” to address workers’ demands, as several groups held rallies in selected places to mark Labor Day. In a statement, Renato Reyes, Bayan secretary general, said “pump-priming through infrastructure spending or ‘Dutertenomics’ is,” after all, “not enough to develop the economy.” “This has been tried before by other regimes, all the way back to the Marcos […]