QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — After serving as the Senate President of the 16th Congress, Senator Franklin “Frank” M. Drilon was unanimously elected as the Senate President Pro-Tempore – the second highest-ranking Senator.
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South African Ambassador visits Iglesia Ni Cristo Central Office
NEW ERA, Quezon City (Eagle News)– The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa visited the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Central office on Wednesday. His Excellency, Martin Slabber, arrived at the INC Central office complex at around 8:45 in the morning and was welcomed by INC Executive Minister, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo. According to Bro. Joel V. San Pedro, INC minister, Slabber initiated the said visit. San Pedro adds that Slabber reached out to the […]
President Duterte and former President FVR at the San Beda alumni reception
At least 84 dead in ‘terrorist’ Nice truck attack
by Catherine Marciano with Fran Blandy in Paris NICE, France (AFP) — A gunman smashed a truck into a crowd of revellers celebrating Bastille Day in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 people in what President Francois Hollande on Friday declared a “terrorist” attack. Police shot the driver dead after he barrelled the truck two kilometres (1.3 miles) through a crowd that had been enjoying a fireworks display for France’s national […]
Yasay gives the “thumbs up” sign to the President before UN tribunal ruling
President Duterte administers the oath of office of VP Robredo as HUDCC chair
Robredo says INC’s housing projects an “inspiration” during courtesy call to Brother Eduardo
(Eagle News) – Vice-President Leni Robredo visited the Iglesia Ni Cristo Central Office in Quezon City to make a courtesy call to INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo and discussed her plans on how to reduce the housing backlog in the country. At the same time, Robredo expressed appreciation and admiration for the INC’s housing programs, saying she would want to visit one of the Church’s eco-farming and resettlement sites which would serve […]
4,000 drug users at pushers ang sumuko sa Tagum City
By Zen Tambioco Eagle News Service Davao TAGUM City, Davao Del Norte (Eagle News). Apat na libong drug users at pushers ang sumuko sa Tagum City dahil sa mas pinaigting na kampanya ng syudad laban sa droga na tinawag nilang “Seryosong Tagumenyo Ayaw ng Droga” o STAnD. Pinapangunahan ng alkalde ng Tagum City na si Mayor Allan L. Rellon ang nasabing kampanya. Suportada rin ni Davao North Provincial Governor Anthony G. Del Rosario ang […]
China does live-fire drills around Xisha Islands in South China Sea
THE Chinese PLA Navy has mobilized warships, supporting vessels and war planes from its South Sea Fleet, East Sea Fleet and North Sea Fleet for a live-fire war game, which has also drawn participation from land-to-surface missile forces. Friday’s round of the war game is conducted in the South China Sea between the Hainan Island and Xisha Islands in two opposing forces of the Red and Blue corners to test and enhance the battle readiness and capabilities of […]
President Duterte takes ordinary commercial flight to Davao
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte took an ordinary commercial flight to Davao on July 7, 2016, saying he did not want to bother much of the personnel of the country’s airport. Malacanang posted these photos of the President at the airport.
Tribute to Heroes
SYDNEY, Australia (Eagle News)–Crime and fire fighting is truly a noble yet dangerous and challenging work. Many police officers and firefighters risk their own lives to save others. These past few weeks, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in Australia and New Zealand paid tribute and honored the brave firefighters and police officers of the land. As part of the church’s INC Giving Program, a Heroes Appreciation Day for the Police and Firefighters […]
President Duterte appoints Robredo as housing czar
(Eagle News) Vice President Leni Robredo now heads the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC). President Rodrigo Duterte himself made the offer to the Vice-President whom he called “Ma’am Leni” when he made a phone call to her in the middle of a press briefing. This was after he was asked by a PTV-4 broadcaster about the possibility of him offering Robredo a cabinet post. “Ma’am Leni, good afternoon. Nandito ako sa opisina […]
