Breaking News, Latest Philippines Headlines, World, Entertainment, Politics, Weather & Video News
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Office of the President Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) announced that three of the five main issues were agreed upon by the peace panel of the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) in Oslo, Norway. The issues agreed upon by both sides were the following: the affirmation of previously signed agreements; reconstitution of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees list; and the accelerated […]
ROME, Italy (AFP) — At least 18 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday, according to local officials. Deaths were reported in three villages in a mountainous area straddling the regions of Lazio and Marche: Amatrice, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto. At least 10 people died in Pescara, a hamlet that is part of the bigger village of Arquata del Tronto, according to civil protection officers […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) denied the viral message saying that the number-coding scheme would be removed. Department of Transportation spokesperson Cherie Mercado said that the wrong information about the removal of the number coding scheme spread quickly in the social media prompting the MMDA to act quickly in denying the wrong information. The MMDA reiterated that all its official announcements are posted only in its official website.
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Former Undersecretary of the Department of Justice, Francisco Baraan III denied allegations of President Rodrigo Duterte about his involvement in illegal drugs. Baraan reiterated that he respects President Duterte and that he is ready to face any criminal charges against him and what he only asks for is a fair and just treatment as well as due process.
by Quentin TYBERGHIEN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The Olympic flag arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday as Japan’s capital gears up to host the 2020 Games, with officials promising smooth sailing after Rio’s sometimes shaky 2016 instalment. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike carried the flag during a ceremony at Haneda airport after stepping off a plane from the Brazilian host city, accompanied by a delegation who picked up a record 41 medals in Rio. “I feel the […]
These delicious churros in Barcelona are a special treat in this Spanish city, especially when dipped in hot chocolate. Definitely a must-try when you visit Barcelona. Yummy! (Eagle News Europe Bureau)
M6.2 earthquake strikes Italy Accumoli mayor Stefano Petrucci tells RAI a family of four had been buried when their house collapsed, adding that there was no indication they had survived. Amatrice mayor Sergio Pirozzi: “The aim now is to save as many lives as possible. There are voices under the rubble, we have to save the people there.” The earthquake caused damage to towns in three regions – Umbria, Lazio and Marche The […]
ROME, Italy (AFP) — At least 10 people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake struck central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday, according to officials cited by local media. The national civil protection agency said it could not give an official toll as rescue efforts were still under way. Deaths were reported in three villages in a mountainous area straddling the regions of Lazio and Marche: Amatrice, Accumoli and Arquata del Tronto. “The […]
(Eagle News)– National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Vice Chairman executive officer Rogelio Casurao confirmed the filing of formal charges against two ‘narco generals’. National Capital Region Police Officer chief Director Joel Pagdilao and former Quezon City Police District Office director Chief Superintendent Edgardo Tinio will face charges of serious neglect of duty, serious irregularities in the performance of duty, and conduct unbecoming of a police officer. According to Casurao, the documents submitted that would serve as […]
REAL, Quezon (Eagle News) – Sa layuning lalong maging matatag ang pagsasamahan ng bawat sambahayang Iglesia Ni Cristo at upang lalong mapaalab ang pag-iibigang magkakapatid, nagsagawa ng SCAN Seminar at Family Fun Day ang Distrito ng Quezon North. Pinangunahan ito ni Bro. Isaias Hipolito, District Supervising Minister ng Quezon North, katuwang ang mga opisyales ng Christian Family Organization na nasabing distrito. Masiglang nakipagkaisa sa nasabing aktibidad ang mga Ministro, ang kanilang pamilya, at mga kaanib kasama […]
By Sarah Nacman Eagle News Service Washington Bureau WASHINGTON DC, USA (Eagle News) — Donald Trump’s campaign chair, Paul Manafort, resigned Friday, adding to a list of recent changes made in key positions of the Republican Presidential Candidate’s campaign. Kellyanne Conway was promoted to campaign manager and Stephen K. Bannon, Breirbart News executive, was placed as the campaign’s CEO. In an interview with WABC’s Rita Cosby, Conway said Manafort’s exit was a mutual decision. […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence was named the world’s highest-paid actress for the second year running on Tuesday, with estimated pre-tax earnings of $46 million. The 26-year-old American raked in the lion’s share from a profit share in the final “Hunger Games” movie, which grossed $650 million, Forbes magazine said. An upfront fee for the forthcoming space thriller “Passengers” also helped the 26-year-old push her pay day above second-ranked Melissa McCarthy, who […]
