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The Highway Patrol Group of the Philippine National Police asked the public to avoid the vicinity near roads that will subject to lockdown and closure as more roads are subjected to said security measures as the Asia-Pacific Economic or APEC Summit continues. For the additional roads to be subjected to closure or lockdown, please watch the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) […]
The multi-agency group in charge with the security of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit created hotlines to handle security issues regarding said summit as well as complaints in connection with the same. For the hotline numbers, please see the accompanying video. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/IkagdO-XqDE
Although there is still no official confirmation from the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia, an accident involving a collision between a truck and a coaster killed 11 Filipino electricians as well as injuring others. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
MANILA – The French government has decided to re-establish internal border controls following the terrorist attacks that took place in Paris and its region last November 13, 2015. This decision does not affect the validity of visas previously issued by French consulates or Schengen missions across the world, which should continue to allow entry in France and/or free circulation within the Schengen area. To facilitate border entry, holders of Schengen visas are requested to have in […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a greater role of the Asia-Pacific region in the world economic growth in his keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit on Wednesday in Manila, Philippines. The president first reviewed the world economy, saying global growth continues to fall short of the expectations. In face of such a challenge, the Asia-Pacific area needs to find new growth areas with reform and innovation. “We must push ahead with the reform […]
After touring the Filipino frigate, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (formerly the US Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton) Tuesday, American President Barack Obama reiterated the US commitment to the region’s security. This took place at the Manila South Harbor where the Filipino warship was moored. The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is the first ever ship transferred to the Philippines during Obama’s term. It was commissioned by the Philippine Navy (PN) in December 2011. “The United States has […]
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Manila on Wednesday (November 18) for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting. A contingent of Filipino officials headed by Philippine public works minister Rogelio Singson welcomed Abe at Manila’s international airport. Japan and the Philippines are set to agree this week on a deal paving way for Tokyo to supply Manila with used military equipment, possibly including aircraft that could be deployed to patrol the disputed South […]
By Ernani Zapanta Eagle News Service correspondent (San Diego, California) — In the District of Southern California, people gathered at Lincoln High School in San Diego, California to attend the much anticipated religious debate between the Iglesia ni Cristo and the Casa De Oro Baptist Church. The venue was filled to capacity with members of the INC, congregants of Casa de Oro as well as seminary and theological students of neither religion. The topic of […]
U.S. lawmakers called on Tuesday (October 17) for even tighter scrutiny of Syrian refugees fleeing to the United States as last week’s deadly Paris attacks recast America’s debate over immigration and national security, prompting a sharp rebuke from President Barack Obama, who said attempts to block entry were “offensive and contrary to American values”. Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, worried about Islamist attacks following Friday’s killings of 129 people in France, threatened […]
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrived in Manila on Wednesday (November 18) for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. A group of delegates greeted him upon his arrival. Singapore is the Philippines’ fourth largest trading partner in 2014, with trade totalling $9 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. The APEC gathering on Wednesday and Thursday (November 19) comes on the heels of a G20 summit in Turkey, which was dominated by discussions about […]
The Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday signed a joint statement on the establishment of strategic partnership particularly on economic, agricultural, maritime and defense and security issues. Philippines’ Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh signed the agreement during the bilateral meeting between President Benigno Aquino III and Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang at the Malacanang Palace. ”I am truly pleased to say that […]
President Benigno S. Aquino III and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday held a bilateral meeting and discussed common concerns on combating illegal drug trade and drug abuse. ”The two leaders noted their countries’ common concerns on combating illegal drug trade and drug abuse,” Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. informed the Malacañang media. ”Like Colombia, the Philippines is taking steps to improve people’s quality of life by bringing social opportunities […]
