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BEIJING, May 20, 2024 (AFP) – Chinese social media Weibo on Monday blocked hashtags referencing the inauguration of Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te, preventing them from trending as the self-ruled island swore in a new leader. A hashtag saying “Taiwan 520 new authorities take office”, referring to Monday’s date, was removed, with a notice saying that “according to relevant laws, regulations, and policies, the content of this topic has not been displayed.” Another that reported […]
By Dene-Hern Chen and Amber Wang TAIPEI, May 20, 2024 (AFP) – New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the arrival of a “glorious era” for the island’s democracy, as he called on China to cease political and military intimidation. In an inauguration speech, Lai also directly addressed the threat of war following years of growing pressure from China’s to bring Taiwan under mainland rule. Lai said a “glorious era of Taiwan’s democracy has […]
KINMEN, Taiwan, May 19, 2024 (AFP) – Taipei’s coast guard ramped up patrols over the weekend around its outlying islands that have seen increased presence of Chinese vessels, the agency said Sunday, the eve of Lai Ching-te’s inauguration as Taiwan’s new president. China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, maintaining a near-daily military presence with frequent appearances of fighter jets, drones and naval ships around the island. It has also in recent months […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Sri Lanka’s six-time prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in Thursday as president of the crisis-hit South Asian nation, as officials said he was looking to form a unity government to manage the turmoil. The 73-year-old veteran politician, who was overwhelmingly elected as head of state in a parliamentary vote Wednesday, took his oath of office before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, his office said. Live coverage of the swearing-in at […]
“We are here to repair a house divided,” says President Marcos Jr during inauguration speech as he promises to make the Philippines a “land of plenty” (Eagle News) — President Ferdinand Romualdez “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., took his oath on Thursday, June 30, as the 17th president of the country, promising to deliver on his promises of a better Philippines amid the uncertainty of a continuing conflict in Ukraine and the throes of the still […]
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Departure honors given to PHL’s outgoing President Duterte as he leaves Malacanang Palace (Eagle News) – President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., was welcomed to the Malacanang Palace, the Philippines’ seat of power, by no less than outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022. Marcos Jr., stepped into Malacanang as the incoming president of the country, at around 10:30 a.m., just before his inauguration as the 17th President of the Philippines. Marcos, […]
(Eagle News)– The Philippine National Police will set up security control points on roads leading to the National Museum, the venue of the inauguration of President-elect Bongbong Marcos. According to the PNP, all vehicles approaching the immediate museum vicinity will be subject to a thorough inspection. PNP Officer-in-Charge Police Lt. Gen. Vicente D Danao Jr. said only persons on the guest list with confirmed attendance will be allowed access to the premises. Guests including the […]
(Eagle News) – The Supreme Court dismissed the various petitions questioning the presidential candidacy of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., on Tuesday, June 28, saying he was qualified to run for public office. The decision was issued two days before Marcos Jr’s inauguration as the 17th Philippine president on June 30. The high court also affirmed the previous resolutions issued by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that had also dismissed for lack of merit […]
(Eagle News) – Manila mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has declared, June 30, Thursday, a special non-working holiday in Manila in line with the scheduled inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the 17th president of the Philippines to be held at the National Museum. Domagoso also directed “the Manila Police District and all law enforcement officers, including barangay officials, to strictly adopt and implement security measures in said date.” “To ensure the safety, […]
(Eagle News) — The inauguration of development projects in Kalibo International Airport scheduled today, June 3, has been postponed. The Department of Transportation said this was due to the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm “Dante.” The DOTr said the postponement was upon the advice of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. “After thorough considerations, and despite preparations already laid out ahead of the anticipated event, the DOTr has decided to reschedule the […]
(Eagle News) — The inauguration of the Light Rail Transit-2 East Extension will take place on June 23. The Department of Transportation said the date of the inauguration was moved from April 26 following recent developments in the country’s COVID-19 situation. Transportation Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan said the date was reset to protect the health and safety of rail workers and the riding public. Instead of a formal inauguration, an operational trial run will be […]
