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GMA pays tribute to Fil-Ams
HONOLULU (via PLDT) —- Calling them "trailblazers," a visibly elated President Arroyo on Saturday acknowledged the contributions of the first Filipino migrants in Hawaii and the unprecedented success of the succeeding generations who, by sheer talent and hardwork, have equalled even surpassed the achivements of ordinary Americans.
WB cites key role of youth in bid to reduce poverty
SUNTEC CITY, Singapore — Countries that invest in better education, healthcare and job training for the youth between the ages 12 and 24 could produce surging economic growth and sharply reduce poverty, a World Bank report said.
Cardinal Rosales leaves for US, Canada to meet Pinoys, celebrate masses
Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales leaves today for the United States and Canada to meet Filipinos there, celebrate masses, and promote his "Pondo ng Pinoy" project.
Conflict between Pichay, Jaraula groups may cause Cha-cha failure in House
Leaders of two key political groups in the majority coalition in the House of Representatives admitted yesterday that differences in personal and party stand may cause the failure of the Charter-change initiative in Congress.
Interim rules of NLRC okayed at en banc meet
The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) has approved the interim rules and regulations for the implementation of Republic Act 9347 which rationalizes the composition and functions of the commission, an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), solely for program and policy coordination.
Marvin Agustin, Zsa Zsa win top Film Academy awards
Young actor Marvin Agustin and singer Zsa Zsa Padilla won awards for best actor and actress, respectively, at the Film Academy of the Philippines’ (FAAP) 24th Luna Award rites Saturday night at the Casino Filipino in Parañaque City.
5-day detention fails to soften tough stance of PCGG head Sabio
Five days of detention failed to soften the resolve of Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chairman Camilo Sabio to remain quiet on corruption charges hounding his office.
AFP chief says communist rebels murdered 843 civilians
MANILA (AFP) - The Armed Forces chief of staff told a commission of inquiry Monday that communist guerrillas had murdered more than 1,200 people over the past five years, most of them civilians.
Australia pledges emergency aid for oil spill victims
MANILA (AP)--Australia is contributing A$ 196,000 (US$ 147,400) in emergency aid to the Philippines following a major oil spill that displaced thousands of residents and damaged pristine marine environments, the Australian Embassy said Monday.
Typhoon hits Japan; 9 killed, 270 injured
TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Typhoon Shanshan was off the west coast today, after cutting across the south of the country and killing nine people, injuring 270 and leaving one missing, officials said.
Police seize chemical explosives in Zamboanga ferry
Zamboanga City (dpa) - Philippine police and coast guard officials on Monday seized hundreds of kilograms of chemical explosives in a southern port, a police report said.
Sister of former US president JFK dies at 82
BOSTON (AP) -- Patricia Kennedy Lawford, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and wife of actor Peter Lawford, died at her New York home of complications of pneumonia, according to a spokeswoman for Senator Edward M. Kennedy. She was 82.
Angry demonstrators burn effigy of Pope Benedict XVI in Iraq
BASRA, Iraq (AFP) - Hundreds of angry Iraqis demonstrated in the southern port city of Basra against Pope Benedict XVI on Monday, burning an effigy of the pontiff and calling for an apology.
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