 PHILIPPINES: 'Politics' seen in two IED blasts in Palawan Popular resort towns
Manila - Officials at the Department of Local Government in the Philippine capitol reached via cell phone SMS confirmed two explosions rocked the popular resort... (photo: Creative Commons / Hector Garcia) GroundReport
Palawan Philippines Photos Politics Wikipedia: Politics of the Philippines |
 4 dead in militant ambush in southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Officials say al-Qaida-linked militants have killed three government militiamen and wounded seven others in an ambush on southern Basilan... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) Austin American Statesman
Manila Philippines Photos Qaida Troops Wikipedia: Philippines |
 Bank guard killed, 6 hurt in Manila mall robbery
MANILA, Philippines — Police in the Philippines say two robbers opened fire and threw a grenade inside a mall in downtown Manila, killing a security guard and... (photo: AP / Pat Roque) Austin American Statesman
Bank Mall Manila Photos Wikipedia: Robbery |
 Modesty in Manila
The Islamic Fashion Festival gave Filipinos its first glimpse of Islamic couture. IN the urban area of Makati, Manila's central business district and shopping haven, some... (photo: WN / Emico Silalahi) The Star
Festival Islamic Manila Photos Shopping Wikipedia: Manila |
 Tsismis: Latest gossip from the Pinoy world
Tackling piracy Ogie Alcasid wears many hats — he is a singer, songwriter and an actor; but he is also the president of the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo) Gulf News
Photos Celebrity Arts Star Wikipedia: Ogie Alcasid |
 Quake jolts southern Philippines, 23 injured
Manila - A magnitude-5.9 earthquake jolted the southern Philippines on Friday, injuring 23 people, mostly from a stampede in a shopping mall, officials said. The tremor... (photo: WN / RTayco) m&c
Injured Manila Philippines Photos Quake Wikipedia: Manila |
 Communist Party of the Philippines belies report Sison is in the Philippines
Manila: The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) denied reports that its founding chair Jose Ma. Sison is in the country. In a statement, Sison, who holds the... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez) Gulf News
Communist Manila Photos Sison Wikipedia: Jose Maria Sison |
 Hopes fade for dozens buried in Philippines quake
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine rescue officials say they are losing hope of finding survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by a powerful... (photo: AP / Choy Gallarde) Austin American Statesman
Disasters Earthquake Philippines Photos Wikipedia: 2012 Visayas earthquake |
 Central Philippines’ Boracay rejoin best beaches list
Manila: Boracay Island in Central Philippines’ Aklan has been listed as one of the world’s best beaches by a reputable website for international travellers.... (photo: WN / RTayco) Gulf News
Hotels Island Philippines Photos Tourism Wikipedia: Boracay |
 Landslide kills 25, buries more in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines-A landslide tore through a small-scale gold mining site in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing at least 25 people and burying dozens more,... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) The Boston Globe
Landslide Manila Philippines Photos Wikipedia: Pantukan, Compostela Valley |
 Philippines floods death toll climbs to over 650
Philippines floods aftermath: residents return to their homes in Iligan after Typhoon Washi swept through the city. Photograph: Bullit Marquez/AP Rescuers are searching... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez) The Observer
Disaster Floods Philippines Photos Wikipedia: 2011 Pacific typhoon season |
 Tropical storm kills scores in Philippines
Manila: The death toll from tropical storm Washi rose to 119 on Saturday as it raked across the southern Philippines, causing widespread flash floods and leaving many... (photo: AP / Froilan Gallardo) Gulf News
Disaster Philippines Photos Storm Wikipedia: 2011 Pacific typhoon season |
 Philippines offers to fly in docs to check Arroyo
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president Wednesday offered to fly in foreign doctors for his predecessor but refused to lift a travel ban against her,... (photo: AP / Bradley Kanaris, POOL) Austin American Statesman
Doctors Manila Philippine Photos Wikipedia :Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
 Katy Perry to visit Manila in January
MANILA -- American singer/songwriter Katy Perry is set to visit Manila next year for a one-night concert. The event is scheduled on January 22 at the SM Mall of Asia... (photo: Creative Commons / Tm) Sun Star
Celebrity Photos Singer Star Wikipedia: Katy Perry |
 'Glee' Singer Charice's Dad Killed In Philippines: Ricky Pempengco Stabbed To Death
MANILA, Philippines — The estranged father of singer Charice Pempengco of the hit TV show "Glee" was stabbed to death in her hometown in the Philippines, leading... (photo: WN / Aruna Gilbert) Huffington Post
Dad Death Philippines Photos Wikipedia :Charice Pempengco |
 Filipino cuisine will bring memories of Lola's cooking
In a seven-hour plane ride from Denver to Honolulu, hop onto a taxi and head straight to Chinatown. Mabuhay Café and Restaurant, located at the heart of Chinatown,... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) The Examiner
Cuisine Culinary Food Photos Wikipedia: Philippine cuisine |
 US, Filipino marines hold drill near disputed area
SAN ANTONIO, Philippines — More than 200 U.S. and Filipino marines staged an amphibious assault on a beach in a combat drill Sunday near a South China Sea shoal... (photo: US Navy / Eva-Marie Ramsaran) Austin American Statesman
China Disasters Marine Philippines Photos Wikipedia: South China Sea |
 Philippines won't retaliate after rebels kill 19
MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III said Thursday he would not resort to ordering an army offensive against Muslim guerrillas who killed 19 army soldiers... (photo: AP / Pat Roque) Seattle Times
Moro Philippines Photos Rebels Wikipedia: Moro Islamic Liberation Front |
 Philippines beefs security after rebels raid mines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino III ordered security for mining companies beefed up Tuesday after raids by communist rebels shut down... (photo: AP / Roel Catoto) Buffalo News
Attack Philippines Photos Rebels Wikipedia: Surigao del Norte |
 Filipinos still trapped on roofs; typhoons kill 59
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers scrambled Sunday to deliver food and water to hundreds of villagers stuck on rooftops for days because of flooding in the... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez) The Washington Times
Disaster Philippines Photos Typhoon Wikipedia: Typhoon Nalgae (2011) |
