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“I am very sorry. We have failed,” says Duterte to Germany as he vows to hunt down Abu Sayyaf
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday (February 28) expressed his apologies to the German government and to the whole German nation a day after the confimation on the beheading of one of its nationals, Jurgen Kantner, by the terrorist group, Abu Sayyaf. At the same time, he reiterated the Philippine government’s policy not to give in to the ransom demands of the terrorist group who claims to be linked to the Islamic […]
WATCH: ‘La La Land’ wins best director and best cinematography Oscars
Damien Chazelle became the youngest ever winner of a best directing Oscar on Sunday (February 26) after picking up the prize for his third feature film, musical “La La Land.” It was the first Academy Award for Chazelle, 32, who was the favorite going into Sunday’s ceremony after winning Directors Guild and Golden Globe awards earlier this year. “La La Land,” a contemporary original musical, is set in Los Angeles and stars Emma Stone and […]
Pacquiao knocks LP out of Senate committee chairmanships, president pro-tempore post
(Eagle News) — He made the Senate his own boxing ring, so to speak. Senator Manny Pacquiao on Monday knocked Liberal Party senators and their ally out of their committee chairmanships and the Senate Pro-Tempore post, paving the way for a new minority bloc in the Upper House. During the session, the senator who rose to international fame because of his strong punches and agility in the boxing ring, stood up and moved to first have the […]
More than 200,000 hold pro-Duterte vigil, as People Power monument rally gets over 1,000 supporters
(Eagle News) – At least 200,000 supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte showed up at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park as of late afternoon today and continued to grow as of evening, according to the police. Pro-Duterte rally organizers claim the number was even bigger at 400,000. The pro-Duterte supporters showed up wearing mostly red which was the campaign color of Duterte. In contrast, the peak crowd estimate at the People Power Monument along […]
Ika-31 anibersaryo ng EDSA People Power Revolution, simpleng ginunita
(Eagle News) — Binigyang-diin ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang kabuluhan at diwa ng EDSA People Power Revolution, 31 taon na ang nakakalipas. Sa kanyang mensahe na binasa ni Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, ang karanasan sa EDSA People Power ay patunay sa kapangyarihan ng mamamayan lalo na kung nagkakaisa para sa pangkalahatang kapakanan. Kasabay nito, iginiit din ni Pangulong Duterte ang kahalagahan ng repleksyon at pagninilay ngayong ika-31 anibersaryo ng EDSA kung nasaan na ang bansa […]
Watch: Meryl Streep wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds
A renewed wax figure of Meryl Streep is unveiled in Hollywood, a few days before the Oscars, marking her record-breaking 20 nominations. (Courtesy AFP video)
Watch: ‘Inosente po ako,’ says De Lima prior to arrest
Aguirre names ex-senator, solon who offered P100-M bribe to NBP inmates
(Eagle News) — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Friday named those who were behind the alleged P100-M offer to high-profile inmates so they would take back their statement against Senator Leila De Lima. Aguirre named former Senator Jamby Madrigal and Laguna Rep. Marlyn “Len” Alonte-Naguiat as the people who offered the bribe to the New Bilibid Prison inmates who had earlier pinned De Lima on the illegal drug trade at the national penitentiary. “Inalok […]
US Ambassador and directors of US-Phil Society pay courtesy call to President Duterte in Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday afternoon joined the board of directors of the US-Philippines Society during their courtesy call at the President’s Hall, Malacañang Palace. Included in the group was US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim. The US-Philippines Society is a private sector initiative organized “to broaden and expand interaction and understanding in areas of security, trade, investments, tourism, environment, history, education and culture” between the two countries.
President Duterte welcomes Deputy Chairman of Russian Federation, Sen. Klimov and H.E. Igor Khovaev in Malacañang
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, February 21 welcomed Senator Andrey Klimov who also serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Russian Federation. Joining Senator Klimov is the Ambassador of Russia to the Philippines, H.E. Igor Khovaev.
Watch: Agitated De Lima calls for ‘People Power’ against Duterte, wants him impeached
(Eagle News) — A very agitated Senator Leila De Lima called on the public to rise up against President Rodrigo Duterte as she held a press conference where she ranted against the Philippine leader whom she called a “sociopathic serial killer,” a dictator, and a “criminal.” She said the President was unfit to head the government and referred to the People Power that happened 31 years ago, which she said should be repeated today. The […]
