Philippine farming policies faulted
Misguided farming policies, including land reform, are keeping millions in the Philippines poor, according to a report released by the World Bank this week.
U.S., Britain protest anniversary of Lockerbie bomber Megrahi’s release
As the British government warned Libya against celebrating the anniversary of the release of a plotter in the Lockerbie bombing, the Obama administration called Friday for Scottish authorities to return the man to prison. Lockerbie – Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi – Libya – Britain – Terrorism
Filipino Nurses File Discrimination Suit
The California Nurses Association is suing a San Francisco hospital claiming discrimination because managers refused to hire Filipino nurses.
Calif hospital Filipino nurse discrimination suit
The California Nurses Association is suing a San Francisco hospital claiming discrimination because managers refused to hire Filipino nurses. The suit was filed Thursday against Sacramento-based Sutter Health and the company’s California Pacific Medical… San Francisco – California – Sacramento California – Sutter Health – United States
Manila discovers P2.8-billion secret reclaimed area
The Manila city government is now mulling the filing of a lawsuit against the International Container Terminal Service, Inc. (ICTSI) following the discovery of a P2.8-billion reclamation area that was built by the port company without permit from the local government.
Fort Hood shooting revealed multiple military security lapses
WASHINGTON The November 2009 shootings of more than 40 people by an Army psychiatrist at Fort Hood, Texas, revealed a wide range of security lapses at U.S. military bases, including a failure to consider the possibility that a threat might come from an “insider,” according to a Pentagon report released Friday.
Suspected Russian arms dealer Bout to be extradited to U.S., Thai court rules
The forthcoming extradition of a major reputed arms dealer to the United States could yield the Obama administration a treasure trove of intelligence about the networks that move weapons and drugs around the world and about the governments that secretly facilitate the traffic. Arms industry – United States – Viktor Bout – Thailand – Russia
Adobo, Filipino music will be served up at Sacramento festival
Adobo, the signature dish of the Philippines, will be celebrated along with Filipino music Saturday and Sunday at the Adobo Festival in Sacramento’s William Land Park.
Americans still associate Islam with violence
The furor over plans to build a Muslim cultural center near the World Trade Center site shows nine years of efforts to separate Islam from association with terrorism have largely failed, experts say.
Philippine House May Sanction Member in Hong Kong Cocaine Case
Philippine lawmakers may sanction a colleague who s facing trial in Hong Kong for drug possession, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte said today.
Is this where Philippine journalism is headed?
This is important! Post from: Daily Contributor Is this where Philippine journalism is headed?
Bodies of pilots in chopper crash flown to Manila
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – The bodies of 2 pilots of a Bulkow helicopeter which crashed on Tuesday in Zamboanga City were flown to Manila on Friday for burial ceremonies.
