US EMBASSY. AP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines -- The government on Sunday scrambled to tighten security around the US Embassy in Manila and other potential targets for attacks following a global alert on Al Qaeda-linked jailbreaks in several countries. Following the Interpol alert that prompted the shutdown of US embassies in some countries, National Security Adviser Cesar Garcia ordered a ...
Philippines faces Japan in opener of Fiba Asia second round
MANILA, Philippines ? A clash with Japan kicks off Smart Gilas Pilipinas? second round campaign in 27th Fiba Asia men?s Championships starting on Monday. The Filipinos, who wound up second after the opening round, are set to face the Japanese at 8:30 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena as the tournament resumes after a one-day break. The Philippines, meanwhile, tangles with Qatar ...
Three dead in Philippine ambush
THREE village officials have been killed in an ambush in the northern Philippines in an attack that could be linked to local political ...
Two hurt in truck-motorcycle crash in Manila
MANILA ? Two people were wounded after a 10-wheeler truck collided with a motorcycle in Tondo, Manila early Sunday morning. Truck driver, Jestoni Berta, said he was caught off guard when the motorcycle with plate number TCU 945 suddenly counter-flowed. Berta also said he did not run over the victims. The truck driver insisted that he is not liable for any crime because the accident ...
Filipino Bishop Warns of Pandoras Box of Social and Spiritual Disasters
Bishop Gabriel Reyes Says Approval of Reproductive Health Law Will Lead To Other Anti-Life MeasuresMANILA, July 09, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Bishop Gabriel Reyes of Antipolo in the Philippines warned of a "Pandora's box of social and spiritual disasters" stemming from the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) Law in the Philippines. Oral arguments on the disputed law are set to begin ...
Japans Abe pledges to beef up Philippines maritime defences
JAPAN'S Prime Minister Shinzo Abe yesterday pledged to strengthen the Philippines' maritime defence capabilities. "For Japan, the Philippines is a strategic partner with whom we share fundamental values and many strategic interests," Abe told a joint news conference with Philippine president Benigno Aquino after their meeting in Manila. Abe said his visit was intended ...
Storm Nock-Ten claims over 400000 USD worth of Philippine crops
Tropical storm Nock-Ten (local name: Juaning) damaged 17.17 million pesos (about 407,664 U.S. dollars) worth of Philippine crops, according to initial report filed Thursday by the agriculture department.Nock-Ten, which triggered flash floods, destroyed 2,977 hectares of farmland planted with rice, damaging 10.83 million pesos (257,183 U.S. dollars) worth of unmilled rice.A total of 612 metric ...
Seven soldiers killed in southern Philippine clash
Seven government soldiers were killed in a clash between Philippine troops and the Al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group in the southern Philippine province of Sulu on Thursday.According to Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang, spokesman for the Armed Forces' Western Mindanao Command, the encounter between the 11th Marine Battalion Landing Team and Abu Sayyaf under Raidula Sahiron and Isnilon Hapilon, ...
One killed as light plane crashes in southern Philippines
One person was killed and another injured when a light plane used for spraying pesticide over plantations crashed in southern Philippines late on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.Bonifacio Cabansag, 42, a traffic control personnel for banana firm Dole Philippines died after being hit by the company's spray aircraft as it landed on an airstrip in Mapawa village, Maragusan town, in ...
Chinese Taipei beats Philippines 84-79 in Asia Basketball Championship
Chinese Taipei overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter with a furious rally to beat the Philippines 84-79 on Saturday night to remain unbeaten in the Asia Basketball Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.Lu Cheng-Ju led Chinese Taipei with 22 points and hit six three-pointers to lead their comeback in the final quarter by outscoring the Filipinos, 29-11, in the ...
Philippines falls to Chinese-Taipei in FIBA-Asia
Photo by NUKI SABIO/PBA IMAGE MANILA, Philippines ? Torched by the Taiwanese? hot shooting, Smart Gilas Pilipinas fell to Chinese Taipei, 79-84, Saturday for its first setback in the preliminaries of the 2013 Fiba Asia ...
Leather craftsmanship that is distinctly Filipino
MCJIM is an expert when it comes to accessories for men. If Jim Cham had his way, he would be singing all the way to the bank. That's because music has always been his passion. He spent a good part of his youth singing in combos, as they were known then. He gladly sang for a pittance just to be able to share his love for music with his audience. But family life, which started when he got ...
Bleachers King Toroman reflects on Iran and the Philippines
Rajko Toroman sat by the patron section of the Mall of Asia Arena watching Iran carve out an impressive 76-65 victory over tough Korea. After the match, the former Philippine national coach was being interviewed along the mixed zone area when Iran forward Mohammad Jamshidijafarabadi exited passed by. "Congratulations!" beamed the Serbian coach. "No, congratulations to ...
FEU Manila Makati campuses cancel classes too
MANILA, Philippines--The Far Eastern University in Manila and Makati campuses suspended their classes, citing "inclement weather and flooding in surrounding areas." The University of Santo Tomas has ...
Flooded areas in Metro Manila
Top view of flooded Araneta Avenue. MMDA Photo MANILA, Philippines--Following are flood updates in Metro Manila, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority: 3:30 p.m.--Quezon Avenue, Biak na Bato, 15 inches floodwater 3:27 p.m.--Talayan Creek in Maria Clara Araneta overflowing, not passable to all types of vehicles 3:04 p.m.--Espaa Boulevard-Maceda and Antipolo streets, 25 ...
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