Philippines, Muslim separatists make breakthrough in peace talks
July 16, 2008
Philippine government and Muslim separatist negotiators made a breakthrough in stalled peace talks, paving the way for formal negotiations to resume soon, officials said Wednesday. Government representatives and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF… Read more
Storm Kalmaegi close to northernmost Philippines
July 16, 2008
Tropical storm Kalmaegi (locally called “Helen”) maintained its strength as it moved closer to the Philippines’ northernmost province of Cagayan Tuesday night, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.In… Read more
Philippines uses oil tax revenues as subsidies for poor
July 16, 2008
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Tuesday that revenues collected with “tough” measures from the country’s tax on oil would go to the poor people to alleviate the impact of rising prices.The President said that four billion pesos (88.5 mill… Read more
Pacquiao to carry RP flag in Beijing Olympics
July 16, 2008
Boxing star Manny Pacquiao will carry the Philippine flag at the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games in Read more
Bajas accused of forced labor
July 16, 2008
NEW YORK - Former Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations Lauro Baja, Jr. has been accused by a Filipino woman Read more
FtH asks for aid for storm victims
July 16, 2008
Feed the Hungry is appealing to all organizations to help the thousands of victims of Typhoon Frank which hit the Philippines Read more
Rico’s legacy: the GK Agos Village in RP
July 16, 2008
(The Philippine Star newspaper in Manila paid tribute to Rico Ortanez, founder of the Agos Band Read more
Top poll bets join Fil-Am amity day
July 16, 2008
VIRGINIA BEACH - Top American politicians, led by former Democrtic Virginia Gov. Mark Warner who’s running for the Senate in November, Read more
Vol. XVII, No.17
July 16, 2008
Grr..r..r..r
July 16, 2008
Grr rrrr…During the reception sponsored by the Philippines for the RP-US friendship caucus on Capitol Hill June 24, only six members of the US Congress were able to make it. They were overwhelmed by the Read more


