Exec urges Pacquiao to course donation to DSWD, says Aklan hardest hit
MANILA, Philippines – A social welfare official said Monday that Aklan was the hardest-hit area by typhoon 'Frank' and urged newly-crowned lightweight champion Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquia…
Pimentel says slow response of govt bolsters argument for federalism
MANILA, Philippines – Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) on Monday said the very slow delivery of relief goods and other forms of emergency assistance from the national gover…
One-shot P500 power subsidy 80% complete – DSWD
MANILA, Philippines – The government's one-shot P500 power subsidy for "lifeline" users is now 80 percent complete in Metro Manila, according to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (D…
Philippine landslide kills 4, injures 26
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Officials say heavy rains have triggered a landslide that killed at least four people and injured 26 others in the central Philippines. Estrellita Escanan, the Offic…
Filipino convicted of killing American
U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney thanked all those who worked to solve Campbell's killing and said it was time to move on. The Peace Corps continues the local volunteer work "that meant so much to her,"…
Malabon cop caught "cannibalizing" stolen jeep
MANILA, Philippines – A policeman and his informant were arrested while another policeman remains at large after they were caught cannibalizing a stolen jeep in Malabon City, radio dzBB reported Monda…
Arroyo, McCain agree to strengthen RP-US ties
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Republican presidential candidate US Senator John McCain (Arizona) agreed to boost Philippines-United States ties during their meeting in Washington, a Palace sta…
Drinking water from faucet still possible in RP
SINGAPORE – In a country where rivers are being killed by pollution and fragmented policies are a threat, bottled drinking water has become a necessity for most Filipinos. The Philippines, however,…
Sulpicio denies PAO lawyers entry to Manila office – report
MANILA, Philippines – Barely two days after showing "sympathy" with victims of the MV Princess of the Stars tragedy, ship owner Sulpicio Lines found itself at the receiving end of curses by victims&#3…
Another truck accident snarls traffic in Makati City
(Updated 8:15 a.m.) MANILA, Philippines – A dump truck carrying sand crashed at the southbound portion of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) near Makati City before dawn Tuesday, stalling traffic in …
Refrigerated hand tools Only in the Philippines!
Hand tools imported from South Korea arrived at the Port of Manila on board reefer vans. Any ordinary person would have been suspicious of why hand tools had to be refrigerated, but people at th…
