Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
by Jean-Louis Doublet Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Donald Trump’s pick of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as secretary of state on Tuesday mirrors the case of Dick Cheney, another oil industry executive tapped for a top Republican administration post. When former president George W. Bush selected Cheney as his choice for running mate in 2000, the future vice president had spent five years as chairman and CEO of Halliburton, the world’s second-largest […]
by Sophie LAUBIE / Fiachra GIBBONS Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP ) – The waiting is almost over. Hundreds of thousands of fans will finally get to see the new Star Wars spin-off film Wednesday as it opens in cinemas across Europe. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” has already notched up the highest first day pre-sales ever in the US after last year’s “The Force Awakens”. The story, about a maverick Rebel force who […]
by Rim Haddad Agence France Presse ALEPPO, Syria (AFP) – Once renowned for its bustling souks, grand citadel and historic gates, Aleppo’s Old City has been rendered virtually unrecognisable by some of the worst violence of Syria’s war. For centuries, Aleppo was Syria’s economic and cultural powerhouse, attracting tourists from around the world to its celebrated heritage sites. But now, only gaunt stray cats roam the rubble-strewn alleyways of its Old City, a UNESCO World […]
by Eugenia LOGIURATTO Agence France Presse BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) – Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday approved a 20-year government spending freeze billed as the centerpiece of austerity reforms aimed at restoring economic health to the troubled Latin American giant. The upper house voted 53 to 16 to lock in the spending ceiling. Center-right President Michel Temer says tough measures are needed to get Brazil’s finances back under control, but his austerity policies have prompted violent protests […]
by Becca MILFELD Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped ExxonMobil chief Rex Tillerson as his nominee to be secretary of state, despite concerns on both sides of the political aisle about the oilman’s deep ties to Russia. The nomination was the one most awaited by observers at home and abroad as the 70-year-old Republican billionaire builds his cabinet before taking office on January 20 — and […]
by Aurélia END Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) – IMF boss Christine Lagarde faced a grilling Tuesday, the second day of her trial, over the “colossal” damages payout authorised for a tycoon while she was French finance minister. Presiding judge Martine Ract Madoux forced the head of the International Monetary Fund on the defensive as she questioned why 45 million euros ($48 million) had been paid to Bernard Tapie in compensation. These so-called “moral […]
(Eagle News) — The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday (December 13) approved the appointment of former Makati congressman Teodoro “Teddyboy” Locsin Jr., as the Philippines’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN). The CA also approved the interim appointments of three Cabinet secretaries, and 21 foreign service officers. The powerful CA also approved the appointment of Secretaries Ismael Sueno for Interior and Local Government, Arturo Tugade for Transportation, and Mark Villar for Public Works […]
(Eagle News)– The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday (December 13) revealed the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) still holds 18 foreign and five Filipino hostages. AFP spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said two of the foreign captives were Japanese treasure hunter Toshio Ito and Dutch national Ewold Horn. Ito was abducted from Pangutaran Island in Sulu on July 16, 2010. Horn, on the other hand, was abducted along with fellow European bird watcher […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo, who has openly criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs and the reimposition of the death penalty, announced that she is determined to lead a campaign to ‘make the president to listen.’ “I think it is very important that I will be very vocal in the issues that I feel so passionate about and talk to more people who feel the same,” she said. Robredo warned that Duterte’s war […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte warned the terrorist Maute group not to set conditions on the Philippine government after it demanded that the military stop its attacks. Duterte said on Monday (December 12) that the Maute Group has threatened to burn Marawi City if the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) would not stop its attacks on their forces. “Itong Maute… It was carried by a Moro ambassador, former, sabi niya na, ‘Maghinto sila basta […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Anumang araw ngayong linggo ay nakatakda na ang paglipat ni Kerwin Espinosa mula Kampo Crame patungong NBI sa Maynila. Ayon kay Attorney John Ungab, wala nang balakid sa paglipat ni Kerwin makaraang makapasok ito sa provisional coverage ng Witness Protection Program ng Department of Justice. Gayunman tumanggi ang abogado na tukuyin ang eksaktong araw na paglipat sa kanyang kliyente ngayong linggo dahil na rin sa usaping pangseguridad. Inihayag pa ni […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Maaaring umanong masibak sa puwesto si Senadora Leila De Lima sakaling madiin sa inihaing ethics complaint ng House of Representatives sa Senado. Ayon kay House Justice Committee Chairman Reynaldo Umali, mabigat na kasalanan ang “grave misconduct.” Binigyan diin pa ni Umali na maaaring naiwasan sana ang pagsasampa niya at iba pang lider ng kamara ng ethics complaint laban kay De Lima kung sumunod lamang ito sa patakaran ng Kongreso. Kaugnay […]
