1,554 Cities and Towns of the Philippines participated in Earth Hour 2011

Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2011 had been a record-breaking activity participated by a total of 1,554 towns and cities throughout the Philippines as lights have been switched off for 60 minutes Saturday evening. This was announced by the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) in participation for the world’s campaign against climate change. WWF-Philippines reported today … Read more

40,000 people gathered in Rizal Park to oppose the RH bill

Rally Against Reproductive Health Bill

To show their opposing power to the controversial Reproductive Health Bill, 40,000 people gathered at Rizal Park last Friday. The protest which called the prayer for life rally was organized by the Roman Catholic Church. The crowd, coming form Metro Manila and different provinces in Luzon, started to gather their force as early as 2 … Read more

Ping Lacson Arrives but is not yet Prepared to Face the Media

ping lacson

Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson arrived in the Philippines via Cathay Pacific flight CX921 at exactly 11:42 am today but reports said that he is not yet ready to face the media until Monday. After his long silence, the senators came to welcomed him believing that his homecoming will be a big significance to the planned … Read more

Falcon Trader II Attacked by Pirates but Thwarted by U.S. Navy

Philippine Flag Vessel Rescued by US Navy

The Filipino-flagged vessel Falcon Trader II, a merchant ship from the Philippines was under attacked by pirates 300 miles off the coast of Oman. At around 10:30 A.M. local time Thursday, the hijacking occured when unidentified number of pirates have boarded the ship but all 20 Filipino crew members were locked safe in a citadel … Read more

Anchorwoman of DZME ‘Arangkada’ Marlina ‘Len’ Flores-Sumera Slain in Malabon City, Philippines

journalist killing

The 45-year-old radio journalist of Arangkada 153 in dzME named Marlina “Len” Flores-Sumera was reported to have been killed through a gunshot while on her way to work. Police authorities reported that an unidentified gunman clutched his firearms causing the bullet to hit right through the back of Sumera’s head. The incident happened in Malabon … Read more

Binay wants to return to China for 3 OFWs

Vice President Binay wants to return to China for the 3 Filipinos

The Vice President of the Philippines Jejomar Binay wants to return to China and as of today he said that he has already asked permission. This trip is to personally appeal once again to the government of China for the three OFWs who have been scheduled for execution this coming March 30. “The Philippine government … Read more

Nyiragongo: The World’s Most Dangerous Volcano

The best way to study volcano activity is from inside and out, according to to Tadesco. Tadesco and Sims hoped to gather much information and necessary data to help predict an eruption. Fearless photographer Carsten Peter was there for the purpose of capturing incredible shots of their journey. To obtain better information about the considered world’s … Read more

Death toll for Myanmar Earthquake increased to at least 75

myanmar earthquake victims

Myanmar officials reported that death toll was raised to at least 75 when a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar Thursday. Houses were toppled due to a strong impact of the 6.8 magnitude measured by the US Geological Survey (USGS). It was announced this Friday that the earthquake was noted to take away 74 lives along … Read more