By Jaina Pallasigui EBC Los Angeles Bureau LOS ANGELES (Eagle News) – Los Angeles officials announced a deal with the International Olympics Committee to host the 2028 Summer Olympics, paving the way for Paris to claim the 2024 bid. Having hosted previously in 1932 and 1984, this would be the third time Los Angeles would host the Olympics, where the city’s mayor, Eric Garcetti, wants to “reimagine the games for a new generation.” The agreement […]
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Duterte sends off team Ph to Rio Olympics, vows more support for athletes
photo from PCOO MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday led government officials in the send-off ceremony for the Philippine delegation to the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “Just try your best, and the conscious mind would always be in the direction of love of country,” the President told the members of Team Philippines, adding that “of the 100 million Filipinos plus, few are given the opportunity to be a part of a team or […]





