SEA MISHAP SURVIVORS
Survivors of the MV Lady of Mount Carmel ferry embrace after arriving at the port of Masbate province on Friday. Two passengers died while 58 people were rescued when the the passenger ferry bound for Masbate sank. More »
AQUINO SPEECH
President Aquino speaks in front of the statue of Filipino revolutionary leader Andres Bonifacio during the 115th Philippine Independence Day rites at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on June 12. More »
PARADISE ISLAND
Summer is over, but there is nothing seasonal about the blue sky, blue sea and white sand of this paradise island in Leyte, which is gaining popularity among local and foreign tourists. More »
Peace pact with MILF still unclear
MANILA – Malacañang has been going over with due diligence certain provisions of the peace pact with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and it was unclear if the two sides can sign an
Stop delaying talks, MILF warns govt
MANILA — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Sunday warned the government against further delaying the consummation of the peace talks, stressing that delays only worsen the growing restlessness among the
Navy scours sea for ferry passengers
MANILA — Navy personnel continued their desperate search for the seven passengers of the MV Lady of Mount Carmel that sank off Burias Island in Masbate province on Friday. Lt. Commodore Gregory
PH, Taiwan vow to avoid use of force
MANILA– The Philippines and Taiwan have agreed to avoid the use of force or violence in the implementation of their respective fisheries laws and other relevant regulations, an official said Sunday. But
House bloc breaking up
MANILA — Seven leftist lawmakers stand to lose P490 million in pork barrel this year or a total of P1.47 billion in three years as members of the Makabayan bloc contemplate withdrawing
AFP might ranked 14th in Asia
MANILA — The Philippines is not in the Top 30 militaries of the world, but it was ranked 31st out of 68 countries rated in terms of potential conventional war-making capabilities. According to
Jobs on top of Sona agenda
MANILA — President Aquino will spell out his legislative agenda for the next three years in his State of the Nation Address (Sona) before Congress next month. “Can I just announce the
Unite now amid threats to PH – Aquino
MANILA —President Benigno Aquino III said that now was the time to unite and that the Philippines won’t shirk away from the challenge of defending its sovereignty as he called for unity
World population to reach 8.1 billion in 2025
UNITED NATIONS — A new U.N. report is forecasting that the world’s population will increase from 7.2 billion today to 8.1 billion in 2025 and 9.6 billion in 2050, and the Philippines
Global protest set at UN against China ‘expansionism’
NEW YORK–A U.S. group critical of China’s claim on islands off the Philippines will hold a protest rally at the United Nations headquarters here on July 24. The U.S. Pinoys for Good
