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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Boston forward Jaylen Brown says he’ll use an “embarrassing” performance in the Celtics’ 30-point NBA playoff loss at Cleveland as fuel to rebound on Monday against the Cavaliers. “I thought it was embarrassing,” the 21-year-old said Sunday as the Celtics practiced in preparation for game four on Monday. “The way I played, the way I performed, how not aggressive I was in the first half, I look at that […]
(Eagle News)—-The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday, May 21, said it was “taking the appropriate diplomatic action necessary to protect our claims and will continue to do so in the future.” The DFA issued the statement following reports of China’s aggressive militarization in the South China Sea, with the recent deployment of bombers allegedly on Woody Island, which is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. “While appropriate language, whether expressions of condemnation or concern, […]
by Alexandre Grosbois and Moises Avila Agence France Presse HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba observed a weekend of national mourning for victims of its worst crash in nearly three decades that killed 110 passengers and crew. An investigation has been launched into Friday’s crash of the nearly 40-year-old Boeing 737-200 leased to the national carrier Cubana de Aviacion by a Mexican company. Three women pulled alive from the mangled wreckage and in hospital in critical […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — A guitar that played a key role in Bob Dylan’s artistic evolution from folk music to rock fetched a half million at auction on Saturday. The guitar, a 1965 Fender Telecaster that belonged to Robbie Robertson, Dylan’s guitarist, was used by Dylan, Eric Clapton and George Harrison, Julien’s Auctions said Saturday. It had been expected to fetch between $400,000 and $600,000. The guitar marked the singer’s path from folk […]
PEKAN, Malaysia (AFP) — Malaysia’s scandal-tainted former leader Sunday denied he stole public funds and complained of the way he has been treated since he unexpectedly lost power in a stunning election defeat. Striking a defiant tone in the face of a deepening corruption investigation, Najib Razak urged his political party to “fight on” after it was toppled in the May 9 vote by a political coalition that had focused on the allegations against him. […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed Sunday that Washington and Beijing have agreed to back off from imposing tariffs on each other, a day after reaching an accord on slashing the American trade deficit with China. “We have made very meaningful progress and we agreed on a framework,” Mnuchin told Fox News Sunday. “So right now we have agreed to put the tariffs on hold while we try to execute […]
BREBES, Indonesia (AFP) — At least 11 people died in Indonesia when a truck carrying sugar smashed into several motorcycles and houses on Sunday, an official said. The truck was heading downhill in the district of Brebes in Central Java province on its way to the capital Jakarta when it failed to break, according to the local disaster agency. It tried to stop by swerving left but instead hit a car, 13 motorbikes, and seven […]
By Anna Cui EBC Las Vegas Bureau LAS VEGAS (Eagle News) — An emotional Sarah Geronimo at the middle part of her “THIS 15 ME” concert in Las Vegas held at the Cannery Hotel and Casino apologized to the audience for crying as she reflected on her journey of 15 years in the industry remembering the struggles and heartaches that come along with achieving fame. After rendering a couple of opening songs Geronimo started to […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, May 19, said he might just sack the chief of the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel. He was apparently referring to Rudolf Philip Jurado, whom he appointed as government corporate counsel in April last year. Duterte did not elaborate. He said however that some individuals have entered government only so they could get enrich themselves. Since he became President, Duterte has been consistent in firing government officials over alleged corruption. […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, May 20, said a portion of Boracay would be allotted for businesses after the 6-month rehabilitation. He said however that the rest of the area “will be declared a land reform area.” “I’ll leave it to Congress to decide a clear-cut parameter of how much would be given back to business,” he said. Boracay was closed down on April 26 to give way to what Duterte said was a […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, May 19, said he would fire five other government officials. While he did not say who these were, he said one of them had asked the help of the presidential sister for a project. “Sabi ko, ‘tanggalin mo.’ Sabi ko, ‘fire him out.’ His violation? He violated my order na pagka ako ang minention or talking to my relatives, even on a conversation about a project only, t***, sisipain […]
(Eagle News)—Senate President Koko Pimentel on Sunday, May 20, said he had “no issue at all” with a change of leadership in the Senate. Pimentel made the comment following reports he would be replaced by Senate Majority Leader Tito Sotto with a majority vote of senators in a caucus on Monday, May 21. “Change will happen with my happy blessings. Change is coming soon,” he said. Last week, 14, senators signed a resolution “expressing the […]
