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New Era University inaugurates School of Management building as school strives towards educational excellence
(Eagle News) — The New Era University (NEU) inaugurated on Thursday, August 8, the School of Management building, the newest addition to the ever-growing university that aims to be a world class academic institution. The inauguration of the modern five-storey building along Central Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City was led by Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo who is supporting the school’s drive towards excellence. NEU President Dr. […]
UPDATED: At least 31 dead after 3 passenger boats capsize in rough seas between Iloilo City and Guimaras
(Eagle News) – At least 31 people died after three passenger boats capsized in rough seas between Iloilo and Guimaras, while at least 65 people were rescued on Saturday, August 3, 2019, authorities said. According to a report from the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), the latest count of 31 dead was updated after two more bodies were recovered in waters off Dumangas, Iloilo on Tuesday, August 6. The Iloilo City […]
Aquino criticizes President Duterte’s way of waging war against corruption
Says Duterte is giving “mixed signals” in placing officials he had removed from office to other higher gov’t posts (Eagle News) – Former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s actions of transferring government officials he had removed from office to other government posts, especially higher ones. Aquino was reacting to President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22, where the President stressed how the war against corruption is […]
“Uniquely Duterte”- President redefining SONA history, says analysts on Duterte’s 4th SONA
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte is redefining the State of the Nation Address (SONA) as Filipinos know it with the way he delivers his own SONA, according to analysts who studied the President’s fourth SONA on Monday, July 22. During Eagle Broadcasting Corporation’s (EBC) special coverage of the President’s SONA, historian and De La Salle university professor Van Ybiernas and Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Tonisito Umali explained how President Duterte had changed […]
Watch: West Sacramento mayor talks about his Filipino roots in exclusive EBC Hawaii Bureau interview
(Eagle News) — In this interview by EBC Hawaii correspondent Alfred Acenas, United States West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon talked about his Filipino roots and revealed how his great-great grandparents came from the Philippines through Hawaii. Cabaldon was one of the more than 220 mayors of the US who attended the 87th annual meeting of the US Conference of Mayors at the Hilton Hawaii Village in Honolulu. The event which ran from June 28 […]
No classes declared in Metro Manila, other Luzon provinces affected by storm “Falcon”
(Eagle News) – Classes were declared suspended in many areas affected by tropical storm “Falcon” today, Wednesday, July 17 because of the expected heavy rains as the storm further enhanced the effects of ther southwest monsoon. Classes in all levels are suspended in the following areas in Metro Manila: • Quezon City • Makati • Manila • Marikina • Pasig • Mandaluyong • Muntinlupa • Pasay • Caloocan • Taguig • Pateros • Valenzuela • […]
Shaking took about 2 minutes: Eagle News correspondent in California reports right after 6.4 magnitude quake
LANCASTER, Calif. (Eagle News) — Eagle News Correspondent Ivan Sanchez reports from Lancaster, California after experiencing a 6.4 earthquake. The quake was originally reported as a magnitude 6.6 earthquake but later the United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed it as a 6.4 . “The shaking was for about two minutes,” Sanchez said, reporting 10 minutes after the quake. Sanchez described the movement as a “side-to-side sway.” California is one of US states with a […]
Duterte thanks Japan for giving importance to Mindanao’s dev’t and for continued confidence in PHL
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Japan for its growing interest and confidence in the Philippines as a preferred trade and investment destination, as the country committed around 25 billion yen for the development of Mindanao. He also expressed his appreciation to Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo for his continued support for his administration’s “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure program. Duterte, who came back to the country from his four-day successful Japan trip on […]
27.2 million students, mostly from public schools, troop to classes today, June 3, for school opening
(Eagle News) — Some 27.2 million students, mostly from public schools, troop to their classes today for the school opening for the school year 2019-2020. Education Secretary Leonor Briones welcomed students nationwide for the school opening today which she said was made possible with the help of the “whole community” – from parents, teachers, local government units and national government agencies. “On behalf of the Department of Education (DepEd), I am honored and pleased to […]
Mahathir says escalating US-China trade war not good for the world
(Eagle News) – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said that the escalating US-China trade war is affecting other nations, as he urged more dialogue between the two superpowers. Mahathir was the keynote speaker in the opening of the 25th Future of Asia conference in Tokyo on Thursday, May 30, which is sponsored by Nikkei. The 93-year old Southeast Asian leader said that the US-China trade war is creating instability and uncertainty in the world. […]
President Duterte arrives in Japan for third visit meant to further cement PHL-Japan ties
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte and some 200 members of his delegation to Japan arrived at the Haneda International Airport on Tuesday night, May 28, the start of his four-day trip to Japan expected to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two Asian countries. President Rodrigo Duterte is set to deliver a keynote speech at the 25th International Conference on the Future of Asia on May 31, and is also set to hold […]
