(REUTERS) Two attackers have taken 170 people hostage in a luxury hotel in the Malian capital Bamako on Friday, the group that runs the hotel said. “The Rezidor hotel group, which manages the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, understands that a hostage-taking is under way at the site today,” the group said in a statement quoted by the BBC. “According to our information, two people are holding 140 clients and 30 employees”.
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Transparency 4.0 — The Road to an Empowered Citizenry
Manila, Philippines — With the 2016 National Elections looming, it is critical to promote fair, clean, and transparent elections through citizen empowerment and engagement. According to a report issued by the Electoral Integrity Project, the Philippines ranked 91st among 127 countries in terms of Perceptions of Electoral Integrity. The report added that the biggest areas of concern are transparency in political finance and the voting process. To help address challenges to electoral integrity and […]
Brunei PM arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN meeting
Brunei’s Prime Minister Hassanal Bolkiah arrived in Malaysia on Friday (November 20) ahead of a two-day regional meeting. Hassanal Bolkiah and wife Pengiran Anak Saleha arrived in Subang Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and were met by Malaysian officials. Brunei is one of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Leaders of the 10-member state regional bloc will meet with their dialogue partners from United States, China, Japan, Australia, India, New Zealand, Russia […]
OTS releases report regarding “tanim-bala” scheme
The Office of Transportation Security released its report regarding said office’s investigation on the “tanim-bala” scheme, with 17 employees terminated due to discrepancies. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Veloso camp hopes for clemency
The lawyers of Mary Jane Veloso expressed their hopes regarding the permanent reprieve of their client after Indonesia declared a moratorium on the conduct of death penalty. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pWSm_dFSVkc
Philippines should garner benefits
Pasig representative Roman Romulo said that now that the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit has ended, the Philippines should have a return of its considerable investment on the said event, especially in the field of human capital development. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/pBNP-LBbIbc
Delegates say Philippines is best APEC host
The various delegates of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) were united in saying that the Philippines is the best APEC host and that recently-held APEC summit was the best APEC hosting that they have experienced. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Islamic State militants threaten to blow up White House
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria released a video wherein two militants issued threats, saying that the Islamic State will conduct suicide bombings and car blasts against the White House as well as threatening more attacks against France. On the other hand, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that there is still no credible threat against the United States. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded […]
Canadian Prime Minister leaves the Philippines
After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left the Philippines today. Although Trudeau failed to directly provide solution regarding the issue of Canadian garbage disposed in the Philippines, said prime minister made a statement regarding the formation of possible solutions by the Canadian government. He also added that he enjoyed his stay in the Philippines due to the warm welcome shown by the Filipinos. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay […]
President Aquino to attend ASEAN summit in Malaysia
President Benigno S. Aquino III will attend the Association of South East Asian Nation or ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the issue of territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea will be tackled. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
President Aquino, proud of Philippines’ success in APEC hosting
President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed his pride in the success garnered by the Philippines in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit. He added that the Philippines will benefit from the foundations laid for the expansion of trade as well as economic development. The Philippines was also able to garner recognition from the international community. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DepEd allows school to schedule make-up classes
The Department of Education (DepEd) has given the schools the discretion to set the schedule of make-up classes to complete the required 201 school days due to the four-day cancellation of classes during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/xUuJJ5CA-ks
