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OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — The Abu Sayyaf was on Monday accused of murdering a Canadian hostage abducted nearly nine months ago, the latest in a long line of atrocities by the Islamic militant group based in the southern Philippines. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he had “compelling reasons to believe” that Robert Hall had been murdered. Hall would be the second Canadian killed this year by the Abu Sayyaf, which has terrorised the region […]
OTTAWA, Canada (AFP) — The Canadian government said Monday it was investigating reports that one of its nationals kidnapped by Islamic militants in the southern Philippines nearly nine months ago had been killed. “The Government of Canada is aware of reports that a Canadian citizen has been executed,” the Canadian foreign affairs ministry said in a statement. “We are pursuing all appropriate channels to seek further information and are in close contact with Philippines authorities.” […]
Filipino protesters said on June 13, 2016 China’s coast guard blocked and sprayed them with water as their small group sailed to a Chinese-controlled South China Sea shoal to mark Philippine independence day.
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine honor guards stand in formation during the 118th Independence Day celebration in Manila on June 12, 2016. Aquino called on his countrymen on June 12 to fight attempts to take away their freedoms as he prepared to hand over power to president-elect Rodrigo Duterte, who has vowed to kill tens of thousands of criminals. (NOEL CELIS / AFP)
ROME, Italy (AFP) — In ancient Rome, they would have been pitted against gladiators or served up at banquets. Now a caiman, a python and a troop of monkeys that have been confiscated from mobsters, drug dealers or collectors find safe haven at a rescue center in the Eternal City. Inside the majestic Appia Antica park near the historic city center, a veterinary clinic called “Our Animal Kingdom” is now home to exotic turtles, deer, […]
The island nation of Comoros is hoping geothermal power from steaming volcanoes could help plug the gap in its energy supply, as power cuts continue hitting the economy. (AFP Video) https://youtu.be/CBsibdvUg7k
A look of exasperation can be seen in CHR investigator Jun Nalangan’s face after a woman from inside 36 Tandang Sora refused to let him inside the INC property to investigate an alleged complaint from the occupants of the property. (Eagle News) — For the sixth time, representatives of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) were again denied entry by complainants, expelled Iglesia Ni Cristo members, who are illegally staying in the INC property. […]
ILIGAN City, Lanao, Philippines — Isa sa mga adhikain ng Iglesia ni Cristo ay makatulong upang mapangalagaan ang ating kalikasan. Kaya naman buong-pusong nakipagkaisa ang mga kaanib ng INC sa Lungsod ng Iligan, Lalawigan ng Lanao del Norte at Lanao del Sur sa isinagawang sama-samang tree planting noong Biyernes, Hunyo 10, 2016 sa Barangay Rogongon, Iligan City. Maaga pa lang ay nagtipon-tipon na ang mga kaanib ng INC na sumama sa nasabing aktibidad sa kapilya ng Iglesia […]
DAVAO Oriental, Philippines — Nagsagawa ng Palarong Pandistrito ang mga kaanib ng Iglesia Ni Cristo sa lalawigan ng Davao Oriental noong Biyernes, Hunyo 10, 2016. Dinaluhan ito ng daan – daang miyembro na mula pa sa iba’t-ibang mga lugar ng nasabing lalawigan. Ayon kay Bro. Genito Uriarte, District Supervising Minister ng Davao Oriental, isinasagawa nila ang ganitong katibidad taun- taon upang lalong mapaglapit ang loob ng bawat kaanib sa isa’t isa at mapaigting pa ang pag-iibigang magkakapatid. Naging matagumpay […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Outgoing Education Secretary Armin Luistro and Incoming Education Secretary Leonor Briones made the rounds of public schools on Monday, June 13, when school year 2016-2017 started. They also assured the public that everything is running smoothly for the start of the new school year, including the implementation of the K-12 program. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Department of Education formed action centers to provide public assistance as the new school year starts. In this school year, the first batch of Grade 11 students will start trooping to schools as the senior high school program under K-12 is implemented. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/rw90nO7Lg1s
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III needs to sign the proposed Centenarian Act so it could be turned into law before he leaves office. The proposed act was endorsed to President Aquino after Congress approved their respective versions.Under the act, every Filipino, whether inside or outside the Philippines, who has reached the age of 100, will be honored by no less than the President and will receive a gift worth Php 100, […]
