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UNITED NATION, United States (AFP) — Britain’s membership on the UN Security Council has become more important for asserting London’s global power after the Brexit vote, the British ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday. “My job just got even bigger,” Ambassador Matthew Rycroft told reporters. “The Security Council, if anything, has become even more important for the UK as an even larger proportion of our total world outlook.” Britain is one of the five […]
Duterte gives his inaugural speech as the new President of the Philippines
(Eagle News) — Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, June 30, at exactly 12 noon, took his oath as the 16th President of the Philippines in Malacañang Palace. He took his oath before Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes. His youngest daughter held the Bible used during the oath-taking. Also present were other members of his family. At exactly 12:01 p.m., after he took his oath, President Duterte signs his oath of office.
(Eagle News) — The inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte start inside Rizal Hall in Malacanang at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, with the holding of an economical prayer, followed by a special song, “Duterte Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago” written and sung by Freddie Aguilar, and the reading of the Joint Resolution proclaming Rodrigo Duterte as President and Leni Robredo as the Vice-President based on the results of the May 9, 2016 […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — Beijing will reject any ruling by an international tribunal in a contentious case brought by the Philippines over the South China Sea, the foreign ministry said, as tensions mount over the disputed waters. The United Nations-backed Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) said Wednesday it will rule on July 12 in a closely watched case challenging China’s claims to much of the strategic waterway. Beijing has consistently rejected the tribunal’s right to […]
by Jerome CARTILLIER OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — US President Barack Obama warned Wednesday against isolationist tendencies in America and elsewhere, calling it “the wrong medicine” to fix legitimate concerns about globalization. While Obama did not mention Donald Trump by name, he took a clear swipe at the Republican presidential candidate’s heated anti-trade rhetoric during a “Three Amigos” summit with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts. “Even if we wanted to we can’t seal ourselves off from […]
(Eagle News) — Outgoing Philippine President Aquino was given his last military honors at the Palace grounds around 11 a.m. Thursday June 30, about an hour before incoming President Rodrigo Duterte takes his oath as the 16th president of the country. After the military and departure honors, Aquino left the grounds of Malacanang where he served as the country’s top leader in the last six years. He will now start his life as “Citizen Noy” […]
Leni Robredo on Thursday, June 30 takes her oath as the 14th Vice President of the Philippines at the Quezon City Recepotion House in Manila
Here are some fun facts about the new Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte: Infographics design by Dexter Magno, Research by EBC WDG Interns
Infographics design by Dexter Magno
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo gives a speech during her Inauguration ceremonies
MANILA, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte will be sworn into office on Thursday in a historic feat as the country’s first president hailing from Mindanao. Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes will administer the oath in English as the President’s children — Paolo, Sara and Sebastian — stand in witness. His youngest daughter Veronica will hold the Bible to be used for the ceremony that will take place at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan […]
