Sick Giant Turtle Rescued by the People of Vietnam

vietnam turtle mission

For the people of Vietnam, just a glimpse of the giant turtle will bring them good luck for it is said that a symbol of their country’s century-old independence struggle. With that, hundreds of Vietnamese gathered to Hoan Kiem Lake of Hanoi Tuesday as rescuers made their efforts to save the sick turtle known as … Read more

Japan Nuclear Power Plants Secured After Massive Earthquake and Tsunami

Nuclear Power Plants secured by Japan after earthquake and tsunami

Japan nuclear power plants was shut down after the massive earthquake and tsunami that have hit recently in Japan. Nuclear power plants were the primary sources of energy in the tsunami hit region. Japanese people were worried about the aftermaths of the earthquake and tsunami for it will affect their sources of energy.  After the … Read more

4 Meters Tsunami Hits Japanese Capital

Japan Earthquake, Tsunami Next

An estimated 4 Meters Tsunami have hit Japan after the m(–foul word(s) removed–)ive earthquake measuring 8.8 magnitude in Richter Scale. Television footage have been seen nationwide as cars and boats was washed away by the tsunami. The earthquake have hit Japan at exactly 0546 GMT, having its epicenter at 250 miles from Tokyo with a … Read more

Tsunami Warning in the Philippine East Coast

Japan Earthquake March 9, 2011

After Japan was struck by a 13-foot (4-meter) tsunami because of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center now issued a warning to the entire east coast of the Philippines to be on alert this Friday for the possibility of tsunamis. The said earthquake has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that … Read more

China Earthquake 19 Dead, 174 Injured

China Earthquake 5.4 magnitude

Earthquake of 5.4 magnitudes struck southwest in the remote area of China on Thursday March 10, 2011 near the border of Myanmar that killed 19 people and 174 others injured in tragedy. Supermarket and hotel had caved-in, some people buried in the debris, said the witness who told the news agency. The earthquake struck at … Read more

Ombudsman Impeachment: Recommended by Senate committee

Senate Blue committee has recommended an impeachment trial against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez with regards to the alleged bungling of the plunder case against former comptroller Carlos Garcia. A request to eliminate the four other state prosecutors is also proposed by the committee. In the partial report presented by the Chairman of committee, Senator Teofisto Guingona … Read more

Safety and Security Alert for Expat in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Protests March 11, 2011: OFW's Stay at Home

In an e-mail circulated by a group of Filipino organizations here in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. All OFW’s are advised to stay at home or accommodation for the scheduled m(–foul word(s) removed–) protests by Shia here in the Eastern Province tomorrow, March 11, 2011. The e-mail contained strong recommendations to follow strict rules in the … Read more

4 people killed in Sorsogon Road Accident

4 people killed in Sorsogon Road Accident

Four people died and 32 others were injured when two buses collide Thursday in Matnog, Sorsogon. The casualties includes an eight-month old baby named as Richie Libuon, a p(–foul word(s) removed–)enger from the Eaglestar bus. Meanwhile, three others were not yet named since they got no identification materials. They were proclaimed dead on arrival at … Read more