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by Ishara Kodikara in Colombo and Lakruwan Wanniarachchi in Batticaloa At least 290 are now known to have died in a series of bomb blasts that tore through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka, in the worst violence to hit the island since its devastating civil war ended a decade ago. Eight apparently co-ordinated explosions targeted Easter worshippers and high end hotels popular with international guests. The horrific death toll, which has risen dramatically […]
(Eagle News)—A 37-year-old architect died after he fell into an elevator shaft in a building in Cubao, Quezon City on Saturday, March 2. Authorities identified the man who fell down the elevator shaft in Cyberpark 1 as architect Michael Alfonso. In a statement, Cyberpark 1 said two men managed to open “an emergency service door of a high-zone elevator shaft.” Alfonso, according to media reports, stepped inside thinking it was a bathroom. According to the […]
At least 35 more workers have died in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, police said Sunday, taking the death toll from the latest mass alcohol poisoning beyond 130. The deaths in Assam state came less than two weeks after tainted liquor killed about 100 people in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In addition to the latest toll, at least 200 more people were still hospitalised across Assam. “The death toll has […]
(Eagle News) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines is still verifying reports Abu Sayyaf sub-commander Idang Susukan was killed in Jolo, Sulu. Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, made the statement after a report from The Star Malaysia said Susukan was injured in military offensives launched on Feb. 2 in the area. The offensives were launched following the twin blasts at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral on January 27. Five soldiers and three […]
(Eagle News)—Filipino rock icon Joey “Pepe” Smith has passed away. His death was confirmed by one of his daughters in a Facebook post. “Thank you for everything papa bear ko. Thank you for being the best dad in the world. I know youre in the best place now, no more pains papa.. i will see you in few days. I love you to the moon and back,” Daisy Smith-Owen said. Smith had suffered a stroke […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Jan. 19, extended its condolences to the family of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr., who recently passed away. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo lauded Sy, calling him a “visionary and a pillar of the Philippine economy who believed in the potentials and opportunities of the country, and pursued them with dedication, passion, and hard work till their fruition.” “Mr. Sy boldly took the business path which Filipino […]
(Eagle News)—SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr. has passed away. He was 94 years old. An SM Group statement sent to the media said Sy passed away peacefully in his sleep early Saturday morning. “There are no details available as of the moment,” it said. Sy was also the chairman emeritus of SM Prime Holdings Inc., BDO Unibank Inc. and SM Development Corporation, and Highlands Prime Inc. He was also honorary chair of China Banking Corporation.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Friday night the wake of Surigao del Sur Gov. Vicente Pimentel Jr. Rep. Johnny Pimentel, the governor’s brother, posted pictures of the President’s visit. The governor died on Tuesday, Dec. 25, a day after he checked out from the hospital. He was 71. His wake is at the Manila Memorial Park in Parañaque. His remains will be flown to Surigao del Sur on Saturday.
(Eagle News) — Surigao del Sur Gov. Vicente Pimentel Jr. has died. He was 71 years old. According to his family, Pimentel died in his sleep on Tuesday, Dec. 25, a day after he checked out from the hospital. Details about his wake have yet to be announced.
(Eagle News)–Metrobank founder George Ty has passed away. Metrobank made the announcement in a statement issued on Friday, Nov. 23. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved founder and group chairman Dr. George S.K. Ty. He was surrounded by family and loved ones at the time,” Metrobank said. Ty, 86, reportedly passed away after months of fighting pancreatic cancer. The wake will be at the Heritage Park in […]
(Eagle News)–Former Tanauan, Batangas Vice Mayor Julius Platon has died. Platon reportedly passed away after suffering a heart attack while driving along the South Luzon Expressway. The former vice mayor’s wake will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Heritage Memorial Chapel in Taguig.
Egie Asis Eagle News Service Madrid, España — Montserrat Caballé ha muerto a los 85 años. La soprano española estaba ingresada en el hospital de Sant Pau en Barcelona desde septiembre por un problema de vesícula antes de su muerte el sábado, el 6 de octubre. Durante el fin de semana, el velatorio de la artista se abrió en el tanatorio de Les Corts de Barcelona, donde también tuvo lugar el funeral. En el funeral se vieron a la Reina […]
