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MILF expresses doubt regarding DOJ report

MANILA, Philippines, April 23 (Eagle News) — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) expressed doubt regarding the report of the Department of Justice (DOJ) on the Mamasapano incident. According to the DOJ report, the members of the MILF, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and other private armed groups shot the members of the Special Action Forces (SAF) despite said SAF members having surrendered. According to the MILF Vice-Chairman for Political Affairs, it is doubtful that […]

Chip Shot: The Intel® Compute Stick – A New Mini-Computing Paradigm, Available Now

The Intel® Compute Stick, a new pocket-sized computer based on a quad-core Intel® Atom™ processor running Windows* 8.1 with Bing, is available now through Intel Authorized Dealers for much of the world. The Intel Compute Stick can transform any HDMI display into an entry computer capable of working with productivity apps, playing local or streamed content, driving basic digital signage or enabling thin clients. It will support Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, a microSD card for expandable […]

Former Egyptian leader Morsi sentenced to 20 years in prison

AN Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced former president Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison for the torture and killing of opposition protesters in 2012 clashes. Morsi was on trial along with 12 other members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhoodgroup and the sentencing of one of Morsi’s several trials lasted just four minutes. “As a representative of the injured protesters, the verdict was satisfactory. However, it definitely wasn’t for the families of those killed in the […]

Anak TV’s Larolympics Relaunch to Mark its 18th Year

Anak TV will re-launch Larolympics on Saturday at 8 AM, April 25 at the Angono Lakeside Park to usher a season of street games to be held in different cities and municipalities. The friendly community derbies aim to promote good health among the youth and revive the dying games of our culture.                The incidence of obesity and poor nutrition among Filipino kids is rising. Parents and pediatricians blame the bombardment of fast food messages […]

Widodo, Mugabe stress need for stronger cooperation between Asia and Africa

(Eagle News, April 22) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe spoke of the need for a much stronger and more vital partnership between Asia and Africa during the 60th Asia-Africa summit in Jakarta where more than 30 heads of state from the two continents are attending. In their speeches, the two leaders who both chair the ongoing summit stressed the importance of strengthened cooperation between the two regions and the need […]

VP Binay goes to Indonesia

MANILA, Philippines, April 22 (Eagle News) — Vice President Jejomar “Jojo” Binay Sr. left the country to attend the Asian-African Summit in Bandung, Indonesia. Binay will also ask for clemency for Mary Jane Veloso, who is facing death row. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)