MANILA, Philippines–Faith makes all things possible.
But it does not come easy, especially for the multitudes who pushed, squeezed and jostled their way through the streets of Manila yesterday for a touch, a kiss or even just a glimpse of the miraculous Señor Nazareno of Quiapo.
Two male devotees died and more than 400 people were injured [...]
MANILA, Philippines – A member of a powerful political clan on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the Philippines’ worst election massacre of 57 people, including journalists and members of a rival’s family.
Andal Ampatuan Jr., a town mayor in southern Maguindanao province where his family ruled unopposed for years, has been initially charged [...]
With the 2010 election looming and the current 14th Congress about to close, the house of representative makes it final push for a bill seeking to convene a constitutional convention to amend the Constitution by next year.
With time not being on their side Speaker Prospero Nograles has shortlisted a Con-con bill that had been set [...]
GENERAL SANTOS CITY—Even in their detention cell, the Ampatuans appear to live like kings.
The suspects in the Nov. 23 massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao apparently have mobile phones, catered meals, even someone who comes daily to clean their cell in the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) compound at the Philippine National Police headquarters [...]
CANADA – Afghan President Hamid Karzai called Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Friday to give his condolences following the deaths of six Canadians in Afghanistan in the last few days.
Dimitri Soudas, a spokesman for the Prime Minister, said Karzai highlighted during the call that “Canada has been a good friend to the Afghan people.” [...]
A power cut off was enforced Thursday in the danger zone around restive Mayon Volcano as authorities warned that the rare blue moon
On New Year’s Day could trigger a massive eruption.
Local volcanologist Eduardo Laguerta said the volcano’s behavior indicates a major eruption in the offing, especially when the moon is full—a possible trigger mechanism for [...]