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QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “But we love with the love that was more than love.” A great line that I would never forget from one of my favorite poem, “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe. But maybe its not the poem that lingers with me. I also remember the day but the day I got to know Edgar Allan Poe. Like many young people, I used to hate the past. I hate studying history. During my […]
by Brian KNOWLTON WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The FBI said Sunday it was investigating a stabbing spree at a Minnesota mall as a “potential act of terrorism,” as local media identified the suspect as a 22-year-old Somali-American. Nine people were wounded Saturday in the attack in the city of St. Cloud before an off-duty policeman shot and killed the attacker. A news agency with ties to the Islamic State group said the rampage was […]
UPI, GAMU, Isabela, Sept 19 — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday reminded anew the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) of its Constitutional mandate to serve the people and secure the Republic. During the Commander-in-Chief’s time with the Star Troopers of the Philippine Army’s 5th Infantry Division at Camp Melchor F. De la Cruz here, the President strongly declared, “Do not allow our country to disintegrate,” referring to the problems on drugs, corruption, and criminality which affects the […]
INDANAN, Philippines (AFP) — A Norwegian former hostage on Sunday described his psychological torture as he heard his friends being beheaded by Islamic militants during a year-long captivity in the southern Philippines. A heavily bearded and gaunt Kjartan Sekkingstad, who was released on Saturday by the feared Abu Sayyaf group, also said he narrowly survived military attacks against his captors, with a bullet piercing his backpack. “Basically, I’ve been treated like a slave, carrying their stuff […]
KALIBO, Aklan, Sept. 19 (PIA6) – Is your community located near the transmission lines? The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines issued safety reminders to the public to avoid electrocution, accidents and power interruptions. In a recently held Power Forum with Presentation of Priority Projects conducted by the NGCP at Premier Business Hotel here, Engineer Reynaldo Bontogon discussed on transmission lines safety reminders. According to Bontogon, planting of trees, which could grow at least 4 […]
QUEZON City, Philippinies (September 19) – The American people still remembers the staggering 9/11 attack that occurred 15 years ago. The horror still haunts the hearts of the families of the victims – their names remembered in a memorial site near the rebuilt Twin Towers of New York. The infamous attack that sparked the international war against terror has made its mark in human history. The figures will always be etched in the pages of […]
by Jocelyne Zablit LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) —Hollywood’s A-list sparkled in the California sunlight on the red carpet Sunday for the Emmy Awards, television’s top honors. The following are briefs from the red carpet: top trends seen on the top actors and actresses in showbiz, a few pithy quotes and other Tinseltown tidbits. Ladies in red On the red carpet, red is always a standout — and a statement. Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra, a former […]
by Jennie MATTHEW NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Three separate attacks carried out in the United States on a single day — a New York bombing, a Minnesota mass stabbing and a New Jersey pipe bomb blast — were under investigation Sunday for potential terror links. Authorities say there is no evidence that any of the attacks were coordinated but the timing in less than 24 hours raises fears about security — already a hot button issue […]
INDANAN, Philippines (AFP) – A freed Norwegian hostage said he was “lucky to be alive” Sunday, after being kidnapped by Islamic militants and held in the southern Philippine jungle for more than a year. Kjartan Sekkingstad appeared gaunt and frail as he was handed over to a government envoy along with three Indonesian seamen who had been held captive with him. “I am so very happy and lucky to be alive,” Sekkingstad, heavily bearded […]
By Jelly F. Musico MANILA, Sept. 18 (PNA) — Veteran journalist and TV anchor Teddy Boy Locsin has accepted the post as ambassador to the United Nations, Presidential Communications Operations (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar confirmed on Sunday. Andanar said the former congressman has accepted the post after meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte at the Bahay Pangarap in Malacanang. ”Cong. Locsin said he accepted the position as UN ambassador,” Andanar said in a press statement. […]
