Fotos: Das Pfarrhaus, wo Dr. Jose Rizal die letzten Kapitel von Noli Me Tangere schrieb By Malou Francisco EBC Europe bureau/ Eagle News Service (Eagle News) – While in Wilhelmsfeld, Germany, Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal went to the University of Heidelberg to practice ophthalmology. He would walk through the Odenwald Hills for three hours covering 12 kilometers. (Während seines Aufenthalts in Wilhelmsfeld besuchte der philippinische Nationalheld Dr. Jose Rizal die Universität Heidelberg, […]
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In photos: Scenes at the EBC PopCon 2019
(Eagle News) — These are just some of the scenes during the first day of EBC PopCon 2019 held on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at the Eagle Broadcasting Corporation headquarters. The event brought together comics and pop culture afficionados, students, comics illustrators, artists and legends, as well as priceless collections of PopCon — from life-sized statues to rare collections of vintage comics and other PopCon art. The event continues on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at […]
#EBCphotography: Melbourne bursts in color as spring begins
By Patricia Madronio EBC Australia Bureau Eagle News and Features MELBOURNE, Australia — Melbourne is a city that is well known for its spasmodic and often extreme weather conditions. Any local will tell you that on a bad day, one can experience all four seasons! From a freezing morning to a hot afternoon with a side of alternating rain and shine, and a sprinkle of wild winds, Melbourne’s weather is certainly an interesting and unique […]
#EBCphotojournalism: Philippines sends garbage back to Canada
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (Eagle News) — The Philippines returned tons of garbage left in its ports years ago by Canada. The trash which caused tensions between the two countries entered the Deltaport container terminal in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada on the cargo ship Anna Maersk. According to Canadian officials, the trash will be incinerated by a local waste-to-energy facility putting an end to the controversial garbage that even incited Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte […]
#EBCphotojournalism: El Ateneo Grand Splendid named the world’s most beautiful bookstore
BUENOS AIRES (Eagle News) — In 2019, the El Ateneo Grand Splendid Bookshop in Buenos Aires was named the “world’s most beautiful bookstore” by the National Geographic. It was a former theatre that was converted into a bookstore when it was leased by Grupo Ilhisa in February 2000. (Nadine Duenas, Eagle News Service)
Look: Tierpark Berlin shows photo of unnamed female 11-week-old icebear cub during first veterinary examination
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — This handout picture released by the Tierpark Berlin shows the still unnamed female 11-week-old icebear cub during a first veterinary examination at the Tierpark zoo in Berlin, on February 14, 2019. /Steffen FREILING / TIERPARK BERLIN / AFP
2019 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show crowns King
NEW YORK, New York (Eagle News) — The Super Bowl of dog competitions crowned the Wire Fox Terrier named “King” Best in Show at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held February 12, 2019, at Madison Square Garden. (Eagle News Service)
#EBCphotography: Amazing views at a beach in Donsol, Sorsogon
#EBCphotojournalism: Fire destroys historic Enoch Sales House in Calgary
CALGARY, Canada (Eagle News) — The historic Enoch Sales house in Calgary’s Victoria Park was destroyed by an early morning fire on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Built in 1904 by merchant Enoch Samuel Sales, this Victorian Mansion is one of the last pre-WWI homes in the area and had significant heritage value. (Eagle News Service)
#EBCphotojournalism: Frozen waves on Newark Bay
#EBCPhotography: Morning of New Year in Edison, Alberta, Canada
Trump appears to slow Syria troop pullout plan
by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump appeared to backtrack Monday on shock plans for an immediate pullout of US troops from Syria, but said his drive to end American involvement in wars made him a “hero.” The shift came a day after a senior Republican senator said Trump had promised to stay in Syria to finish the job of defeating the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS. Trump […]