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Langtang in Nepal is now little more than a graveyard. The once tranquil mountain village was obliterated last April when a massive earthquake shattered a glacier, raining tonnes of ice, snow and rock down into the valley below, where hundreds of bodies still lie buried. (Courtesy AFPTV)
Photo credits: Rueda Rey and SCAN International (Eagle News) – In response to the recent earthquakes that hit Japan, the Iglesia Ni Cristo has extended its assistance to the quake-affected regions, particularly in the island of Kysuhu. “Aid to Humanity” or “Lingap sa Mamamayan” activities were held in Kumamoto City in Kyushu where INC volunteers distributed emergency relief packages consisting of bottled water, canned goods, noodles, cookies, coffee, tea, toiletries and diapers. INC Executive Minister […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — US President Barack Obama has sharpened his warnings about Britain’s reduced global influence should it quit the EU, warning it could take 10 years to reach a UK-US trade deal. Obama said Britain would have “less influence globally” if it votes to leave the European Union in the June 23 referendum on membership of the 28-country bloc. The president was speaking in a BBC television interview broadcast on Sunday, the final […]
North Korea said on Sunday a submarine-launched ballistic missile test it conducted under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un had been a “great success” that provided “one more means for powerful nuclear attack”. The launch is the latest in a recent string of North Korean demonstrations of military might that began in January with its fourth nuclear test and included the launch of a long-range rocket the next month. The tests have increased tension […]
by MJ Racadio (Eagle News Entertainment) QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Tall, dark and handsome with great charisma. One Friday eve, I sat down with John Stevenson Tabangay, who recently gained fame for being the lead actor in the indie film, “Walang Take Two” directed by Carlo Jay Ortega Cuevas who won as best director for this film entry at the 2016 International Filmmaker Festival (IFF) of World Cinema in London. John Stevenson Tabangay was ecstatic with […]
by Jennie Matthew with Shaun Tandon in New York MINNEAPOLIS, United States (AFP) — Loved ones cremated pop icon Prince on Saturday with his final resting place to remain a secret, two days after his sudden death stunned the music world. The 57-year-old “Purple Rain” creator, one of the most acclaimed and unique artists of his generation, will eventually be honored with a concert whose details will be announced at a later date, his spokeswoman said. […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (April 24) – Other than providing a great backdrop for photos, what can these windmills in Pililla, Rizal, possibly be useful for? As it turns out, these windmills are actually very important. They are part of the Alternative Energy initiative of the government of the Philippines. The Philippines is no stranger to wind power. For years, the windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte reigned supreme and was a popular tourist spot. But aside from […]
Beijing, China (AFP)—A fire caused by an explosion at a facility storing chemicals and fuel that rocked the Chinese city of Jingjiang was finally put out on Saturday, 16 hours after it started, state media said. The initial blast, which took place Friday morning, recalled huge explosions caused by improper storage of chemicals in the northern city of Tianjin last August, when at least 165 people were killed and fears were raised of toxic contamination. […]
Istanbul, Turkey (AFP)— Angela Merkel and top European Union officials travel to Turkey on Saturday for a high-stakes visit which will see them walk a diplomatic tightrope between keeping Ankara sweet over a crucial migrant deal and taking a stand on European values. European Council head Donald Tusk, European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans and the German chancellor will visit a refugee camp at 1100 GMT in Gaziantep on the Turkish-Syrian border. They hope to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News ) — Bilang paggunita sa ika-apatnapu’t walong taong anibersaryo ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation o EBC ngayong taon na ito, nagkaroon ng iba’t-ibang aktibidad ang mga kawani at empleyado nito. Alas-nueve ng umaga ng araw ng Sabado (Abril 23) ay nagsagawa ng Special Worship Service at Oath Taking para sa mga bagong talagang mga kawani ng Eagle Broadcasting Corporation sa dako ng Iglesia Ni Cristo Central Temple. Nagkaroon din ng videoke […]
LONDON, ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) — Guy Hamilton, who directed four James Bond films, has died aged 93, according to media reports. Former 007 actor Roger Moore posted a tweet saying he was “incredibly, incredibly saddened to hear the wonderful director Guy Hamilton has gone to the great cutting room in the sky. 2016 is horrid”. Hamilton directed Moore in “Live and Let Die” and “The Man with the Golden Gun”. He also directed Scottish […]
In this episode of ASEAN in focus weekened aired on April 9, the program is honored to have interviewed no less than the ambassador of the kingdom of Thailand, his Excellency, Mr. Thanatip Upatising. Our resident ASEAN resource person, Dr. Carlos Tabunda Jr., of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), interviewed Ambassador Upatising at his residence where he gave his views about the ASEAN region and the relationship of Thailand to ASEAN and to the Philippines. […]
