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12th April, 2013
Philippines warns against e-cigarette use
The Philippine health department warned against e-cigarettes, saying the tobacco substitute could turn youth into smokers.
The Philippine health department warned against e-cigarettes, saying the tobacco substitute could turn youth into smokers.
25th January, 2013
Documentary indicts Philippine justice system
The film is named after the phrase Larranaga repeats to himself, “give up tomorrow”, whenever he comes close to despair.
The film is named after the phrase Larranaga repeats to himself, “give up tomorrow”, whenever he comes close to despair.
26th December, 2012
Adding fire to New Year celebrations
A worker makes firecrackers at a makeshift factory in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila. Firecracker makers are in a rush to meet the…
A worker makes firecrackers at a makeshift factory in Bocaue town, Bulacan province, north of Manila. Firecracker makers are in a rush to meet the…
25th December, 2012
Seven dead, thousands homeless in Manila fires
At least seven people were killed and thousands left homeless as two fires struck the Philippine capital on Christmas Day.
At least seven people were killed and thousands left homeless as two fires struck the Philippine capital on Christmas Day.
13th September, 2012
Casinos to increase tourism in Asia
The casino projects are part of a casino building boom rolling across Asia, where governments are trying to develop their tourism markets to capture increasingly…
The casino projects are part of a casino building boom rolling across Asia, where governments are trying to develop their tourism markets to capture increasingly…
9th August, 2012
Manila ravaged by floods
Widespread flooding paralyzed the Philippine capital and many other areas on Wednesday as rescue efforts focused on the large number of distressed residents who are…
Widespread flooding paralyzed the Philippine capital and many other areas on Wednesday as rescue efforts focused on the large number of distressed residents who are…
2nd May, 2012
Philippines: Life on the bread line
Daily battle to make ends meet for families at the sharp end of the Philippines' income inequality divide.
Daily battle to make ends meet for families at the sharp end of the Philippines' income inequality divide.
15th March, 2012
The world in snapshots
A quick glance at what is happening around the globe this week in images. – Photos by Agencies …
A quick glance at what is happening around the globe this week in images. – Photos by Agencies …
12th March, 2012
Life a constant battle for Philippine squatters
Many of the 600 residents had lived in the shantytown in the centre of Metro Manila all of their lives.
Many of the 600 residents had lived in the shantytown in the centre of Metro Manila all of their lives.
4th October, 2011
Philippines beefs security after rebels raid mines
MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has ordered security for mining companies beefed up after a big raid by communist rebels shut down operations of…
MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has ordered security for mining companies beefed up after a big raid by communist rebels shut down operations of…
29th September, 2011
In the wake of Typhoon Nesat
Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging…
Massive flooding hit the Philippine capital on Tuesday as typhoon winds and rains isolated the historic old city where residents waded in waist-deep waters, dodging…
29th August, 2011
Typhoon leaves 13 dead in Philippines
Authorities in Taiwan have evacuated 8,000 people after super-typhoon Nanmadol wreaked havoc across the Philippines.
Authorities in Taiwan have evacuated 8,000 people after super-typhoon Nanmadol wreaked havoc across the Philippines.
5th August, 2011
Philippine leader, rebel chief push peace talks
MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino and the head of the country’s main Muslim rebel group agreed during a secret meeting in Japan to speed up…
MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino and the head of the country’s main Muslim rebel group agreed during a secret meeting in Japan to speed up…
19th July, 2011
It’s that time of the year!
Monsoon rains have lashed Asia and will continue to do so till September. This month may cause hindrance in everyday life, but it is considered…
Monsoon rains have lashed Asia and will continue to do so till September. This month may cause hindrance in everyday life, but it is considered…
25th May, 2011
Philippines outraged at coral reef plunder
MANILA: The Philippine government expressed outrage on Wednesday at the plunder of corals and turtles that may have destroyed thousands of hectares (acres) of precious…
MANILA: The Philippine government expressed outrage on Wednesday at the plunder of corals and turtles that may have destroyed thousands of hectares (acres) of precious…
22nd April, 2011
Philippine landslide leaves one dead, 40 missing
MANILA: A landslide loosened by a downpour buried bunkhouses and entryways to gold-mining tunnels before dawn Friday, leaving one miner dead and about 40 others…
MANILA: A landslide loosened by a downpour buried bunkhouses and entryways to gold-mining tunnels before dawn Friday, leaving one miner dead and about 40 others…
13th April, 2011
Philippine army arrests bomb suspect with terrorists’ links
MANILA: A suspected militant believed to be a liaison between Muslim rebels and a Southeast Asian terrorist network was arrested in the restive southern Philippines,…
MANILA: A suspected militant believed to be a liaison between Muslim rebels and a Southeast Asian terrorist network was arrested in the restive southern Philippines,…
8th February, 2011
Quezon City fire leaves 5,000 homeless
A night fire burnt around 500 houses at a slum area in Quezon City, Metro Manila on February 8, 2011. According to the Metro Manila…
A night fire burnt around 500 houses at a slum area in Quezon City, Metro Manila on February 8, 2011. According to the Metro Manila…
3rd February, 2011
A celebration for prosperity and wealth
The Lunar New Year is the most important annual celebration in China, when the nation largely shuts down as families gather together for reunions and…
The Lunar New Year is the most important annual celebration in China, when the nation largely shuts down as families gather together for reunions and…
24th January, 2011
China prepares to celebrate with rabbits and snow
The Chinese Lunar New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.…
The Chinese Lunar New Year begins on February 3 and marks the start of the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese zodiac.…
