Tag: Strength

“Karding” maintains strength

(Eagle News)–“Karding”maintained its strength as it continued to move in an east, northeast direction, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said early Thursday. In its recent advisory, PAGASA said that as of 10 p.m., the center of the tropical storm was 1255 kilometers east of Basco, Batanes. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center, and gustiness of up to 80 kilometers per hour, as it moves […]

Prince Philip, the ‘strength’ behind Britain’s throne

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Britain’s Prince Philip, who turns 95 on Friday, has been Queen Elizabeth II’s constant companion for almost 70 years, offending and amusing in equal measure with his salty off-the-cuff comments and gaffes. Known formally as the Duke of Edinburgh, the prince is a supporter of numerous charities and has been a reassuring presence at Elizabeth’s side. A self-described “cantankerous old sod”, Philip’s unvarnished humour endears him to some but often […]