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Mayon mobilization on
To ensure zero rate of casualty
Cimatu off to Lebanon to assess risk, prepare plan for Filipino OFWs
Upon President Arroyo’s order, Ambassador Roy Cimatu, chairman of the four-man Middle East Preparedness Team (MEPT), left last night for Beirut to ensure the safety of about 30,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in troubled Lebanon, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported.
GMA proceeds to Libya, bares her plan to obtain stable oil supply for RP
President Arroyo announced yesterday plans to obtain more stable oil supply at a "friendship price" from Tripoli during her historic two-day state visit to Libya.
Papal Nuncio airs concern about unsolved killings
Papal Nuncio Archbishop Fernando Filoni has expressed concern about the growing number of unresolved killings of journalists, militant activists, farmers, and religious people in the country.
More groups appeal to GMA to sign measure rationalizing NLRC duties
More groups joined yesterday the appeal to President Arroyo to sign into law a legislative measure rationalizing the composition and functions of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), saying it will speed up the resolution of labor disputes, improve the relations between labor and employers, and minimize strikes and lockouts .
Germany earmarks P512 M for 2 RP forest programs
The Federal Republic of Germany has earmarked a total of 8 million euros (roughly P512 million) to finance two development cooperation programs aimed at protecting Philippine forests and watersheds, particularly in the Visayan regions.
Cagayan de Oro archbishop says he, too, got money offer
Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Vice President Archbishop Antonio Ledesma said yesterday over the Church-run Radio Veritas that he, too, was offered by the government an envelope of money, but he refused.
Indonesia's bird flu death toll nears world's highest
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Culling poultry stocks in areas infected with bird flu is easier said than done, a top Indonesian Health Ministry official said Monday, as the sprawling nation moved closer to becoming the world's hardest hit by the virus.
Prime suspect in Subic rape case says he hopes 'lies will stop'
MANILA (AP) -- A 21-year-old U.S. Marine accused of raping a Filipino woman has said the case has ruined his life and career.
20 kidnapped Pinoy seamen in Somalia released after 2-1/2 months
MANILA (AP) -- About 20 Filipino seamen kidnapped by pirates in Somalia in March have been released and were on their way home, officials said Monday.
Foreigners flee Lebanon, evacuations planned
BEIRUT (Reuters) - France, the United States and a host of other nations scrambled to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon on Sunday as Israeli air strikes pounded the country for a fifth day.
China's death toll from tropical storm Bilis rises to 164
BEIJING (AP) -- China's death toll from tropical storm Bilis rose Monday to at least 164, with 138 people missing, as torrential rains swept away houses and set off mudslides, state television reported.
Asia-Pacific officials work on evacuation of citizens from Lebanon
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Officials across the Asia-Pacific region were working Monday to find an evacuation route for their citizens trapped in Lebanon by Israeli airstrikes.
500 Filipinos moved to safer place as fighting escalates in Lebanon
Manila (dpa) - Some 500 Filipino workers in Lebanon have been relocated to a safer place as fighting escalates in the strife-torn country, a foreign department spokesman said Monday.
More tremors recorded in restive Mayon
Manila (dpa) - More tremors were recorded Monday in restive Mayon volcano, indicating an imminent explosive and hazardous eruption, authorities said.
Business as usual as Mayon volcano acts up
LEGAZPI CITY (Reuters) - Benjamin Esquivel fixed his eyes on lava flowing slowly from Mount Mayon in the central Philippines on Monday as he harvested vegetables from his farm on the lower slopes of the volcano.
DFA orders Filipinos in Lebanon to seek shelter in Catholic churches
MANILA (AFP) - Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo on Monday urged Philippine nationals in Lebanon to seek refuge in churches or Christian areas as the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah militia worsened.
Blair, Annan say int'l troops needed in Mideast
St Petersburg (dpa) - British Prime Minister Tony Blair and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday called for the urgent deployment of international troops in southern Lebanon to end spiralling violence in the region.
RP lowers oil tariff to 2%
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines on Monday cut its import tariff on crude oil and petroleum products to two percent from three percent as world prices pushed towards record highs amid a worseniong conflict between Israel and Hizbollah guerrillas.
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