Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
While tens of thousands of Filipinos overseas are raising funds for the victims of typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng, Ramil, etc. a 14-man Philippine congressional delegation led by Speaker Prospero Nograles arrived here from New York Nov. 2 and stayed at the posh Sofitel Hotel. The purpose of the visit was to reportedly meet with Speaker Nancy [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Thousands of people in Viet Nam and the Philippines have been affected by Typhoon Mirinae11 November 2009 The United Nations humanitarian wing said today that relief efforts following the recent storms that battered the Philippines are being hampered by funding shortages, noting that only $26…
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
MANILA - The Philippines, still recovering from the back-to-back typhoons that killed almost 900 people, is again appealing for international assistance to stem the outbreak of a flood-borne disease that has already killed more than 150 people.
In response to the appeal, a three-man team of World Health Organization (WHO) officials arrived in Manila this week [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
MANILA - As the United Nations started shipping tons of high energy foods for distribution to the victims of the floods in the Philippines, Malacañang assured the people that the aid would be used efficiently and distribution will be transparent.
Presidential economic spokesman Gary Olivar issued the statement as the first of the two largest high-energy [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Thousands of people in Viet Nam and the Philippines have been affected by Typhoon Mirinae4 November 2009 United Nations aid agencies are at work in the Philippines and Viet Nam after yet another typhoon pummelled the region, bringing heavy rains, causing power outages and communication problems and raising the threat of renewed floods. Typhoon Mirinae, also known as Santi, generated winds of around 185 kilometres per hour as it crossed the..
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
MANILA - A wave of original songs and compositions in honor of victims of storms ‘Ondoy’ and ‘Pepeng’ have cropped up on video sharing website YouTube in recent weeks.
All of the songs offer hope to those who were severely affected in the storms, and promote the spirit of helping those in need. One of the [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
By Jaileen F. Jimeno
PASIG CITY - What floats and can carry a load a hundred times its weight?
If you live in Pasig City, that would be anything that has buoyancy and can
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
FRONTLINE 11/01/2009 | More Poll body officials insist there will be no extensions made on the deadline of registration of voters this despite the fact that the Philippines at least the Luzon region, including Metro Manila, was visited by yet another typhoon on the eve of the last day of registration. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) can of course do as it pleases on election matters unless of course stopped by the high court. But it does make one wonder: Just what is it that the Comelec wants?
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
ENQUIRY 11/01/2009 | More “Loren sticks to the opposition. Nothing has made me more determined to give my support to the opposition than this online news as I count the end of my days in Bishkek. Loren Legarda has always been in the opposition, and she should carry that label with pride as the campaign progresses
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
MANILA, PhilippinesFifty domestic and international flights of flag carrier Philippine Airlines have been cancelled as Typhoon Santi (international name:…
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
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Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
FRONTLINE 10/23/2009 With the Erap magic still glowing, as shown by the crowd of thousands that went to Tondo to witness Erap Estradas official declaration to run for the presidency, there went the usual elite civil socialites, once again demonizing him, and even saying that Estrada has a poor track record and a bad Cabinet. One truly wonders where they get their facts, because official records show that Estrada certainly did a better job as President than their anointed has.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
WASHINGTON D.C. - A week after typhoon Ondoy killed 300 and rendered homeless almost half a million Filipinos, US President Barck Obama finally issued a statement Oct. 6 to “express my deep condolences for the loss of life and devastation caused by recent storms in the Philippines, particularly tropical storm Ketsana (Ondoy).
It also came several [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
WASHINGTON D.C. - Responding to the call of Ambassador Willy C. Gaa for Filipino Americans to extend relief assistance to the victims of Typhoon “Ondoy,” several groups in the Washington metropolitan area led by Feed the Hungry immediately launched their respective fund drives.
In a statement issued Sept. 28, Gaa “encouraged the Filipino community in the [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
By Rod Garcia
With the devastating flood that has hit Manila recently, the “Alay” concert set for Oct. 25 in Harmony Hall has taken on special meaning and purpose, now specifically focused on funding flood relief efforts. Gawad Kalinga and Feed The Hungry, with the help of The Philippine Foundation for Charities, will benefit from [...]