MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Incoming and President Elect Rodrigo Duterte will be inaugurated as the 16th President of the Philippines on Thursday, June 30. Duterte is the first president hailing from Mindanao. In a radio interview in Radyo Agila, incoming Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) head Martin Andanar , said a dry run was conducted to ensure the smooth transition as well as the positioning of guests and visitors in the two-hour inauguration. […]
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Philippine President Aquino’s last salute to soldiers
(Eagle News) — President Aquino on Monday, bid farewell to the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, saying he was proud to leave behind a more modern and well-equipped military. Aquino also thanked the AFP for its dedication in ensuring the safety of Filipinos.
British PM David Cameron resigns
LONDON , United Kingdom (AFP) — Prime Minister David Cameron announced Friday he will resign after Britons voted to leave the European Union despite his campaign to keep it in the bloc. Cameron promised to try to “steady the ship” over the next months and did not give a precise timetable for his departure but said a new leader should be installed by early October. “I do not think it would be right for me […]
INC Missionary work in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Though hindrances and persecution admonish people around the world, through strong faith and will, the true gospel of the Church of Christ shall prevail among people oceans away. The world continues to progress, and though there be different time zones and great distances, we can communicate with brethren from all around the world through advanced technology. This was fulfilled with the brethren in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bro. Rodelio dela Torre, a minister of […]
MMDA’s 2nd Metro Shake Drill
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Rescuers carry a mock earthquake victim at a hospital vicinity during a simultaneous metro-wide earthquake drill in Manila on June 22, 2016. The drill is being implemented as part of the preparation for the so-called “big one”. NOEL CELIS / AFP
University of Perpetual Help System participates in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
Students and employees of the University of Perpetual Help System participated in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (Photo courtesy of Eagle News Correspondent Judy Boy Suson)
Students of Silay North Elementary School, Negros Occidental participate in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
Students in Silay North Elementary School, Negros Occidental gathered outside the school premises after hearing the siren that signals the start of the earthquake drill.
Preparation before the Metrowide Shake Drill in MOA, Pasay City
Preparation before the Metrowide Shake Drill in MOA, Pasay City (Photo courtesy of Jona Faith)
Students of Manuel Luis Quezon Elementary School participate in the Metro-wide Shake Drill
Students of Manuel Luis Quezon Elementary School in Malaria RD, Caloocan North participated in the Metro-wide Shake Drill (Photo courtesy of Earlo Bringas)
Students of Valenzuela City Math and Science High School participate in Metro Manila Shake Drill
Employees and students in the Valenzuela City Math and Science High School participated in the Metro Manila Development Authority’s 2nd Metro Shake Drill (Photo courtesy of EBC News Correspondent, Alejandro B. Soriano)
Employees of Valenzuela City Math and Science High School participate in the Metro-wide Shake Drill
Employees and students in the Valenzuela City Math and Science High School participated in the Metro Manila Development Authority’s 2nd Metro Shake Drill (Photo courtesy of EBC News Correspondent, Alejandro B. Soriano)
New Era University Elementary Department participates in the Metro-wide Shake Drill
New Era University Elementary Department participate in the National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (Photo courtesy of EBC News Correspondent, Alejandro B. Soriano)