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(Eagle News)–In this picture released by Senator Bong Go, he and President Rodrigo Duterte share a burger meal while reading newspapers. It was unclear where and when this took place. “Time out muna! Gutom kami ni tatay Digong. Burger muna. – Kuya Bong Go,” the caption of the picture read.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte’s family has released a picture of the chief executive, following reports he had not been seen in public for a time. In the picture released by Honeylet Avanceña, Duterte was seen posing with her and his youngest daughter Kitty. The Palace earlier said the President was fine but was very busy, and had to catch up on some paperwork. It added the chief executive was not suffering from any medical condition. […]
(Eagle News)–Construction of Sangley Airport is now at 55 percent. The Department of Transportation said the structural works for the airport in Cavite so far include the Passenger Terminal Building, runway, apron, drainage system and a power supply. Also included is site development. The DOTr said these pictures taken from August 13 to August 14 show the accelerated pace of construction of the facility that will allow for the military air base to commence […]
by Elaine YU Agence France Presse HONG KONG, China (AFP) — One of the world’s busiest aviation hubs was in chaos early Tuesday after thousands of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters flooded the city’s airport to denounce police violence, forcing the cancellation of all flights. The abrupt shutdown came as the Chinese government signalled its rising anger at the protesters, denouncing some of the violent demonstrations as “terrorism”, and the United States urged “all sides” […]
(Eagle News) – The ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria visited the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Central Office in Quezon City for a courtesy call on INC Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, on Friday, August 9, 2019. The visit of Her Excellency Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Adekunbi Abibat Sonaike-Ayodeji to the INC Executive Minister was also the first visit of a representative of Nigeria to the INC Central Office. “The […]
(Eagle News) – At least 31 people died after three passenger boats capsized in rough seas between Iloilo and Guimaras, while at least 65 people were rescued on Saturday, August 3, 2019, authorities said. According to a report from the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), the latest count of 31 dead was updated after two more bodies were recovered in waters off Dumangas, Iloilo on Tuesday, August 6. The Iloilo City […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures provided by the Manila Public Information Office, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno is seen presenting a pilot project to turn Manila into a “green city.” The plan, the Manila PIO said, includes the expansion of Arroceros Park in Ermita. Moreno has vowed to return Manila to its “former glory.” He has been hailed on social media for his efforts to clean up Divisoria, Lagusnilad underpass, among others.
(Eagle News) — The historic Itbayat Catholic church in Batanes, or the Santa Maria de Mayan parish church, bore the brunt of the successive strong quakes early Saturday, July 27. The tremors with a magnitude of 5.4 and 5.9 struck the region within hours of each other. The Itbayat church’s belfry was severely damaged and fell down after the tremors. The construction of the church building was started in 1872 and completed in 1888. The […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures provided by the Palace, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen with local chief executives across the country. The President met with mayors and governors in the Palace on Tuesday night to discuss the illegal drugs problem. This was a day after he railed against the same and corruption in his fourth State of the Nation Address.
(Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo is seen wearing this black suit with a unique design — unidentified hooded individuals — when he arrived at the Batasan Pambansa for President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 22. When asked by reporters, he denied that this was inspired by the controversial hooded “Bikoy” who appeared in recent videos talking about alleged drug war connections.
TWENTY-FOUR years after first climbing into a professional boxing ring, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao attempted to defy the march of time and won on Saturday when he battled the formerly undefeated American Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight crown. The 40-year-old Filipino icon clashed with Thurman at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in what is arguably his most challenging assignment since losing to Floyd Mayweather in 2015’s money-spinning “Fight of the Century”. […]
