Inquirer cartoonist launches graphic novel
C artoonist Manuel "Manix" Abrera, of "Kiko Machine" fame, is taking his art to the next level with a new graphic novel called "12" or "Dose." "12&q…
14 mayors included in drug watch list – DDB
At least 14 mayors in the Philippines are included in a government watch list of persons suspected to be involved in drug-related activities, the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) revealed Friday. DDB Ch…
Philippines offers cash reward for info on abducted Irish priest
Manila – Philippine authorities on Friday offered a cash reward for information on the whereabouts of an abducted Irish Catholic priest amid unconfirmed reports that the hostage had died. Father Micha…
HK govt alerts nationals on travel to RP
Recent violent incidents in the Philippines have prompted Hong Kong to issue an "amber" travel alert, advising its nationals to exercise caution while in Philippine territory. The Hong Kong Securit…
Typhoons present "greatest humanitarian challenge in recent history"
Pummelled by back-to-back typhoons and facing another, the Philippines is experiencing its toughest humanitarian challenge in recent history, Josette Sheeran, Executive Director of the UN World Food P…
DILG chief Puno gives up VP ambitions
Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno, the sole administration party member to have publicly expressed his intention to run for vice president in 2010, announced on Friday that he will not push through with…
Palace prays that kidnapped Irish priest is still alive
Malacañang on Friday said it is verifying reports that Irish priest Michael Sinnott has died in the hands of his captors, who are reportedly renegade members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Fron…
Ramil to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday
Typhoon Ramil (Lupit) is to make landfall over Northern Luzon late Friday or early Saturday, and will likely stay over Northern Luzon during the weekend, state weather forecasters said Friday. Phil…
Erratic typhoon keeps Philippines on edge
MANILA Living up to its name, Typhoon Lupit — meaning cruel in Filipino — zigzagged around the rain-soaked northern Philippines on Friday, keeping weary residents on edge and foreca…
Erratic typhoon keeps Philippines on edge
Living up to its name, Typhoon Lupit – meaning cruel in Filipino – zigzagged around the rain-soaked northern Philippines on Friday, keeping weary residents on edge and forecasters guessing about its n…
Erratic typhoon keeps Philippines on edge
By HRVOJE HRANJSKIAssociated Press Writer MANILA, Philippines (AP) – Living up to its name, Typhoon Lupit – meaning cruel in Filipino – zigzagged around the rain-soaked northern Philippines on Friday…
Thailand's demand for RP to cut rice tariffs amid calamity insensitive
R esearch group IBON called insensitive the Thai government’s demand to cut import tariffs on rice, especially since the country is still reeling from the recent typhoon disasters and its food s…
