First death as Cyclone Kenneth smashes into Mozambique
by Greg Walton and Joaquim Nhamirre Agence France Presse MAPUTO, Mozambique (AFP) -- A powerful cyclone smashed into northern…
6 years ago
Duterte: Dev’t assistance should be “used as genuine tool to bring about positive change”; it should “never promote dependence”
(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, April 26, said development assistance should be "used as a genuine tool to bring…
6 years ago
3 Filipino women murdered in first recorded serial killing in Cyprus; killer confesses to 7 killings
Authorities in Cyprus on Thursday uncovered a body of a woman, the third Filipina murdered by a suspected serial killer…
6 years ago
Magnitude 5.5 quake shakes Surigao del Norte followed by strong aftershocks
(Eagle News) – A magnitude 5.5 quake rocked Surigao del Norte Friday afternoon, April 26, which was preceded and…
6 years ago
Parts of Edsa, C5 scheduled to undergo repair, reblocking starting today, April 26
(Eagle News)--The Department of Public Works and Highways has warned motorists of vehicular congestion in parts of Edsa and C5…
6 years ago
Sri Lanka police wrongly ID American Muslim over attacks
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) -- Sri Lankan police have been left red-faced after wrongly identifying a female American Muslim activist…
6 years ago
Torrential rain triggers flooding, evacuations in Indonesia’s capital
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Torrential rain triggered flooding in parts of the Indonesian capital Jakarta overnight, the disaster agency said…
6 years ago
Duterte orders formation of organizing committee for PHL participation in Expo 2020 Dubai
(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the creation of a Philippine Organizing Committee to ensure the smooth preparations for the…
6 years ago
Xi asks for ‘fair and friendly’ treatment for Chinese
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's President Xi Jinping on Friday called for a "fair and friendly" environment for Chinese companies…
6 years ago
China’s Belt and Road: Ports, trains and infrastructure
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China is trying to woo more nations to join a massive network of ports, railways, roads…
6 years ago