Prince William visited the tsunami hit city of Ishinomaki of Sunday (March 1) in the last leg of his Japan visit as he paid his respects to those lost in 2011 earthquake and tsunami. More than 3,700 people died in the city of Ishinomaki, the most of any city in the disaster that left over 16,000 dead, and it still has large swaths where buildings are missing and where the wave swept through. William headed […]
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Russian opposition leader Nemtsov shot dead in shadow of Kremlin
Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition politician and former deputy prime minister who was an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot dead meters from the Kremlin in central Moscow late on Friday. Nemtsov, 55, was shot four times in the back, the Interior Ministry said. A police spokeswoman on the scene said he had been walking on a bridge over the Moskva River with a Ukrainian woman. Putin condemned the killing and took the […]
Leonard Nimoy, Spock of ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 83
Leonard Nimoy has died. The actor was famed for his portrayal of Mr. Spock on the “Star Trek” science fiction TV series and movies. He died Friday (February 27) morning after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Last year, Nimoy disclosed on Twitter that he had been diagnosed with the progressive lung disease. He was 83. Nimoy had other roles during a long career in TV, film and theater, and directed successful movies, wrote books, composed […]
Tea: with or without milk?
In today’s generation, tea has turned into a favorite liquid drink all over the world. Drinking tea is not only good for one’s well-being, it tastes heavenly and is animating as well! Today, we can see many stalls offering milk tea. Why is it popular to youngsters? Many young people today have an exceptional craving for sweet drinks. Milk tea is a refreshment that most high schoolers and yuppies appreciate. Since milk tea is a […]
Puerto Princesa airport, isinasaayos
Sa kagustuhang lalo pang maisaayos ang paliparan ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan upang makaagapay sa paglawak ng tourism industry sa nasabing probinsya, ang nasabing paliparan ay isasailalim sa isang development project.
PIA, nagsagawa ng forum sa La Union
Sa pagdiriwang ng ika-165 na anibersaryo ng lalawigan ng La Union, isang forum ang isinagawa ng Philippine Information Agency sa naturang lalawigan upang maisaayos ang mga aktibidad para sa nasabing anibersayo.
GSIS sa Mindoro, nagsagawa ng re orientation para sa mga kawani nito
Nagsagawa ang GSIS ng isang re-orientation para sa mga kawani nito sa Oriental Mindoro para makasiguro na maghahatid ng maayos na serbisyo ang mga ito sa kanilang mga customers.
Maguindanao Governor believes Usman still in the province
The governor of Maguindanao, Esmael Mangudadatu strongly believes that the terrorist Basit Usman is still in Maguindanao, further adding that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) should offer assistance to the government as they have intimate knowledge of the terrain.
Earth Hour Philippines to Give the Gift of Light
Organizers ask for help in deploying solar lamps Solar lamps to light up off-grid island communities will help children study better at night, says Earth Hour organizers in the Philippines. Around 15 million Filipinos lack regular access to electricity, relying instead on flammable and expensive kerosene lamps to illuminate their homes. “I must earn an additional PHP150 (USD3.5) each month to buy half-a-gallon of kerosene,” says Joys Dominguez, a 35-year old fisherman from the island […]
No update yet regarding Sen Enrile’s health condition
After being admitted in the Makati Medical Center due to pneumonia, said hospital still had not issued any medical bulletin on Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s condition.
More troops sent to Maguindanao
As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), more troops were sent to Maguindanao.
MILF advises troop to avoid confrontations against the government
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanded its fighters to avoid fighting government troops, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
