Filipino Labor Party Stalwarts Soldier On
Despite adverse poll survey results against their national leaders, Filipino supporters of besieged Labor Party soldier on and showed their support to Prime Minister Julia Gillard during her five day stay in NSW Labor Party’s heartland [...]
Sabah Standoff Ends in Violence
The standoff in Sabah, Malaysia between Malaysian authorities and followers of the Sultan of Sulu ended in violence this Friday leaving 14 people killed. According to reports, 12 died from the Royal Army of Sulu and two among the Malaysian [...]
PH President Aquino Signs Human Rights Victim Reparations Law
President Benigno S. Aquino signs into law the Human Rights Victims and Recognition Act of 2013 during the commemorative activities of the 27th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Venue for the signing was at the People Power Monument [...]
Filipino Broadcasters to bring back “Hamon Sa Kampeon”
Filipino community radio broadcasters are contemplating to stage an Australian version of onetime popular amateur talent quest in Manila called “Hamon sa Kampeon” late this year with the preliminary elimination rounds to be held in [...]
Local Politics in Manila Heat up Ahead of Mid-Term Polls
Manila – The brewing political rivalry of former President Joseph Estrada and incumbent Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim for Manila’s mayoralty race is expected to escalate further ahead of the May 13 mid-term polls. This was after Estrada’s [...]
Filipina Wins 1st Runner up in Asia’s Next top Model
Manila - Filipino Stephanie Retuya emerged as first runner up to Jessica Amornkuldilok of Thailand, who was adjudged as the first ever “Asia’s Next Top Model. The competition’s finale was aired on Sunday and was held in Singapore. Asia’s [...]
PH Born Joy Balazo Wins Peace Award
PH Born Joy Balazo Wins Peace Award previously won by Jimmy Carter, Anwar Sadat, Nelson Mandela, Mikhael Gorbachev and Kofi Anan. Mindanao-born peace builder Ms Joy Balazo was awarded the World Methodist Peace Award whose previous winners [...]
Barbs Between Two Philippine Senators Turn Ugly
Manila – What seemed to be a tussle of legitimate issues turned uglier between Philippine Senators Panfilo Lacson and Miriam Defensor-Santiago as they continue to trade barbs even outside on what should have been the august hall of the Philippine [...]
Suspected Philippine Militants Holed up in Sabah
Manila and Kuala Lumpur – Around 80 to 100 armed men, believed to be of Filipino nationalities, have been surrounded by Malaysian security forces in the state of Sabah, Borneo. A report from the Malaysian news portal The Star [...]
Miriam Calls for Senate Probe of Enrile’s Book
Manila, Feb. 11 – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, a former RTC judge, said that when Congress begins session this July, she will file a resolution for the Senate to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on what she called “brazen [...]
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