A group of fishermen expressed frustration at plans announced by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to distribute 1,300 boats to fishermen, saying the number of fishermen who had lost their boats to Supertyphoon “Yolanda” could easily reach 100,000.
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When Supertyphoon “Yolanda” ravaged the Visayas on Nov. 8, cutting off communication lines for days and leaving communities to survive on their own, the Coca-Cola manufacturing plant in Tacloban City immediately began distributing drinks stored i …
Like many of Gloc-9’s previous creative efforts, his latest studio album, “Liham at Lihim” (Universal Records), is a collection not merely of songs, but of stories—tales inspired by personal experiences, of “termites that slowly chew away a …
Poverty remains a serious challenge despite the Philippine economy’s rapid pace of expansion in the past two years. …
American and British intelligence operations have been spying on gamers across the world, media outlets reported, saying that the world's most powerful espionage agencies sent undercover agents into virtual universes to monitor activity in online fan …
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to make his first visit to the Philippines since taking office to see first-hand the damage left by last month’s typhoon, and will also tour Vietnam where he fought during the war.
A three-month installment plan starting this month for the biggest ever rate increase of P4.15 per kilowatt-hour by Manila Electric Co. is still staggering for consumers clamoring for a reprieve amid recent price hikes in various commodities.
The mayor of Tacloban City on Monday unburdened himself before lawmakers over the alleged refusal of national officials to rescue thousands of his people in the immediate aftermath of Supertyphoon “Yolanda.”
US Secretary of State John Kerry is to make his first visit to the Philippines since taking office to see first-hand the damage left by last month's typhoon, and will also tour Vietnam where he fought during the war. Kerry's next trip from December 11 to 18 will start on Wednesday, his 70th birthday, when he flies to Israel and Ramallah.
A month after Supertyphoon “Yolanda” wrought havoc on central Philippines, this city is still counting the dead as workers continue to find bodies, raising the possibility of the death toll exceeding the original estimate of 10,000.
American and British intelligence operations have been spying on gamers across the world, media outlets reported, saying that the world's most powerful espionage agencies sent undercover agents into virtual universes to monitor activity in online fantasy games such as "World of Warcraft."
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised crisis alert level 3 in Yemen due to the continuing violence in its capital of Sana'a.
The United Nations is investigating reports that aid has yet to reach remote parts of the Philippines a month after a devastating typhoon, the U.N. humanitarian chief said on Monday.
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American and British intelligence operations have been spying on gamers across the world, media outlets reported,…
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