| Asia Next for Catholic Sex-Abuse Disclosures? Roman Catholic leaders meeting at the Vatican are being advised to expect further disclosure of incidents of child abuse by priests in Asia.
The archbishop of Manila, Luis Antonio Tagle, is one of... | |
| Malaysia to help Philippines identify dead militants MANILA (AFP) - The Philippine military said Friday Malaysia would send forensics experts in an effort to obtain proof that Filipino forces had killed three of Southeast Asia's most-wanted terror... |
| Death toll in Philippine quake rises to 39 MANILA (AFP) - The death toll from a strong quake this week in the central Philippines rose to 39 on Friday, with dozens of missing feared dead, a disaster official said.Rescuers recovered five... |
| Mamat in control in Philippines A near flawless round from Singapore's Mardan Mamat has helped him take a three-shot lead at the midway point of the Philippines Open.In difficult conditions, Mamat fired a two-under 70 to take... |
| US OKs transfer of 2nd warship to Philippines Women protesters shouts slogans as they picket the U.S. Embassy in Manila Friday Feb. 10, 2012 in the Philippines to protest the alleged shift of focus in U.S. foreign policy from Iraq and... |
| Eu urges progress toward Philippines peace An EU delegation has urged the Philippine government and rebels to find a lasting solution to the armed conflict that has plagued the country's southern region for nearly 50 years. "The EU... |
| US OKs Transfer of 2nd Warship to Philippines The U.S. Congress has approved the transfer of a second Coast Guard ship to the Philippines, an official said Friday as Washington shifts its military ties with the Southeast Asian nation that has... |
| Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 35 MANILA (Reuters) - The death toll from landslides triggered by an earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 35 and scores of missing are feared dead as rains and aftershocks hamper rescue... |
| Exclusive: U.S. military seeks more access in Philippines The United States is seeking more access to Philippines ports and airfields to re-fuel and service its warships and planes, diplomatic and military sources said on Thursday, expanding its presence at... |
| Filipino archbishop warns: abuse scandal may hit Asia next Speaking at a Vatican-sponsored conference on sexual abuse, the Archbishop of Manila warned that Asian countries might soon see a spate of reports about clerical abuse. "Though the issue of the... |
| Death Toll Rises to 63 due to Quake in Philippines Manila, Feb 9 (Prensa Latina) Philippine authorities on Thursday confirmed 63 victims in the 6.7-magnitude earthquake on Richter's open scale that shook the island of Negros, in the central... |
| Filipino Cuisine Poised to Break Gastro Ceiling SAN FRANCISCO – The Year of the Dragon will be the Year of "Adobo" if some local foodies are predicting it right. Braised chicken or pork in soy sauce, vinegar and garlic, adobo is... |
| Tourist arrivals hit record high in Philippines Manila (dpa) - Tourist arrivals in the Philippines hit a record high last year, reaching nearly 4 million visitors, the government said Thursday. A total of 3.92 million tourists visited during... |
| Hopes Fade for Dozens Buried in Philippines Quake Philippine officials conceded Wednesday that there was little hope of finding any survivors among 71 people still buried in landslides set off by a powerful earthquake, as jittery residents stayed... |
| 'Pyramids' planted to revive Philippine corals Thousands of small "pyramids" are being planted off the Philippines' famous Boracay resort island in an effort to bring its nearly destroyed coral reefs back to life, an environment... |
| To be abducted in the Philippines By Joel D Adriano MANILA - Official efforts to promote the Philippines as a foreign investment and tourism destination have suffered from a series of foreign kidnappings, including two European... |
