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(Reuters) — Survivors continued to face enormous challenges to rebuild their lives nearly six months after super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms to make landfall anywhere, reduced almost everything in its path to rubble when it swept ashore in the Central Philippines on November 8. A report by the national disaster agency place the numbers of deaths at 6,300 people. Haiyan left four million either homeless or with damaged homes. The Southeast Asian country, estimated […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Commission on Audit disallowing the unauthorized extraordinary and miscellaneous expenses received by the officials of the Local Water Authority in 2006.
Former senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has officially joined President Aquino’s cabinet as Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization. President Aquino administered the oath of office to Pangilinan in Malacanang Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Secretary Pangilinan is tasked to handle all concerns related to food and agriculture. He is expected to head the following former agencies of the Department of Agriculture: National Food Authority (NFA), National Irrigation Authority (NIA), Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), and […]
A wildfire results in a casualty in Oklahoma as high winds fan it to destroy several homes, forcing residents to evacuate as firefighters continue to fight it.
The South Korean ferry disaster turns to the worse as a rescue driver died during a search operation for the missing passengers. Not including the diver, the death toll has reached 263 with 39 people still unaccounted for.
Chinese foreign ministry officials expressed hope that the joint military exercises conducted by the United States and the Philippines should aim to promote peace in the region
Bahrain fishermen have long seen their businesses thrive, but many now say overfishing is becoming an increasing problem in the country’s waters, resulting in dwindling fish supplies. Cliff Orjaliza reports from Bahrain
According to the PAGASA, the easterlies will affect the country, resulting in fair and humid weather. As we enter the month of May, rain showers during the afternoon will become more frequent.
Opposition rally in Bahrain demands for democracy – Clem Orjaliza reports
France’s Alstom will review a binding offer from General Electric for its energy business. But as Angela Odulio reports it has left the door open for a competing bid from Germany’s Siemens.
The registration of new voters for the 2016 elections officially starts today with the Commission on Elections simultaneously starting its “Walkah-walkah” education campaign. The registration period will last until October 31, 2015.
According to the Angat Dam management, the said dam may reduce or totally stop providing water for irrigation purposes as water levels continue to go down. However, the dam will continue to provide water for residential purposes.
