2 killed, hundreds rescued from listing ferry in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — At least two people drowned and more than 800 terrified passengers were rescued early Sunday from a ferry that listed dangerously in the southern Philippines, officials said. Philippine president warns of surge in pirate attacks, offers training for Somali coast guardMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine president offered her country’s help in training the Somali coast guard, saying Tuesday she fears another surge in pirate attacks off Somalia that have targeted ships with hundreds of Filipino crew. Philippine police arrest suspected Muslim militant accused of kidnapping Americans, localsMANILA, Philippines — Police have captured a suspected al-Qaida-linked militant accused in the high-profile kidnappings of at least four Americans and dozens of Filipinos in the southern Philippines, officials said Tuesday. US denies allegations its troops are involved in combat against Filipino militantsMANILA, Philippines — U.S. officials on Friday denied American troops were violating Philippine laws by engaging in combat against Muslim militants, saying they were only training Filipino soldiers and their mission was temporary. Myanmar activist criticizes China, others for dealing with junta while ignoring corruptionMANILA, Philippines — China and other governments with lucrative business deals in Myanmar are ignoring massive corruption by its ruling military junta, a pro-democracy activist said Thursday. Philippine economy avoids recession in 2Q as mining, construction, gov’t spending spur growthMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine economy expanded 2.4 percent in the second quarter, skirting recession as construction and mining combined with government and private spending spurred growth, officials said Thursday. Philippine police say notorious terror group is crippled with leader’s captureMANILA, Philippines — The recent capture of a Filipino terror suspect long sought by American and Philippine security officials has crippled his violent al-Qaida-linked group believed to be responsible for one of Southeast Asia’s deadliest terror attacks, police said Tuesday. White House chef says picking garden vegetables just like preparing food in native PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — For the White House chef, serving homegrown vegetables straight from the garden is just like preparing food in her native Philippines — healthy and simple. Philippine police alleged leader of radical Islamist group with ties to al-Qaida alliesMANILA, Philippines — Philippine police on Friday arrested the alleged leader of a radical Islamist group believed to be responsible for one of Southeast Asia’s deadliest terror attacks. Philippine troops storm village, kill seven rebelsMANILA - Philippine troops Wednesday retook a village from rebels in the country’s western Palawan region after a gun battle in which seven militants were killed, officials said. Philippine troops clash with Muslim rebels occupying islet near tourist resortsMANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops clashed with about 30 Muslim gunmen who took over a remote islet near southwestern beach resorts popular with foreign tourists, killing at least seven and capturing two, officials said Wednesday. Philippine troops seize 2 militant camps in heavy fighting, leaving scores deadMANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops overran two jungle camps of al-Qaida-linked militants in their deadliest clash in years, with 23 soldiers and 31 guerrillas killed in what a top commander described Thursday as a “slugfest.” A look at major attacks in the Philippines by al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf groupA look at major attacks in the Philippines attributed to the violent al-Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf group: Philippine troops launch offensive against militants; scores of troops, guerrillas killedMANILA, Philippines — Philippine troops suffered some of their worst losses in an offensive against al-Qaida-linked militants on a southern island in which at least 23 soldiers and 20 guerrillas were killed, officials said Thursday. 23 soldiers, 20 Muslim extremists killed in fierce clashes in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — A Philippine general says 23 soldiers have been killed in fierce clashes that also left at least 20 al-Qaida-linked militants dead in the country’s restive south. Philippine troops kill 20 Muslim extremists, seize bombs in simultaneous assaultsMANILA, Philippines — Hundreds of soldiers launched an assault on two jungle encampments of al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines on Wednesday, killing at least 20 gunmen and seizing bombs that had been set to explode, military officials said. Philippine floods kill at least 12, including 3 Europeans; thousands displacedMANILA, Philippines — Heavy monsoon rains inundated wide areas of the northern Philippines, triggering flash floods and landslides that killed at least 12 people, including two French citizens and a Belgian who were touring Mount Pinatubo, officials said Friday. Philippine floods kill at least 12, including 3 French tourists; thousands displacedMANILA, Philippines — Three French tourists were among at least 12 people killed when heavy rains collapsed an earthen dike and fed landslides and floods that deluged towns and villages in the northern Philippines, officials said Friday. Philippine floods kill at least 10, including 2 French tourists; thousands displacedMANILA, Philippines — Two French tourists were among at least 10 people killed when heavy rains collapsed an earthen dike and fed landslides and floods that deluged towns and villages in the northern Philippines, officials said Friday. Philippine former President Aquino laid to rest as huge crowds pay tributeMANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Corazon “Cory” Aquino was laid to rest Wednesday next to her assassinated husband after a funeral procession joined by hundreds of thousands of supporters who hailed her as an exemplar of moral leadership. Philippines bids farewell to late President Aquino, hailed as example of moral leadershipMANILA, Philippines — Former President Corazon Aquino was buried in her family mausoleum Wednesday with hundreds of thousands of supporters wearing her signature yellow color and professing gratitude to the woman who restored democracy at high personal cost. Huge crowds honor Aquino’s cortege, conjuring memories of Philippines ‘people power’MANILA, Philippines — Huge crowds reminiscent of the 1986 “people power” demonstration took to Manila’s streets Monday to honor the passing of former President Corazon Aquino, who captured the hearts of Filipinos by ousting a brutal dictator and keeping democracy alive in the Philippines. Magsaysay Award for Indian social worker, Myanmar activist, Filipino environmentalistMANILA - An Indian social worker, a Myanmar activist and a Filipino environmentalist were among the six recipients of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards, Asia’s equivalent to the Nobel Prize, organisers announced Monday. Pressmart launches first electronic edition of Manila bulletin newspaperHYDERABAD/MANILA - The Manila Bulletin, one of the oldest running newspapers in the Philippines, announced the launch of electronic edition of its newspaper via a partnership with Pressmart Media Ltd. (www.pressmart.com). Massive turnout as Corazon Aquino’s cortege retraces 1986 ‘people power’ routeMANILA, Philippines — Masses of mourners chanted the name of former President Corazon Aquino as her body was escorted through the Philippine capital’s rain-soaked streets Monday. Filipinos pledge to carry on Corazon Aquino’s legacy at wake by safeguarding democracyMANILA, Philippines — Weeping mourners have been paying their respects at the wake of former President Corazon Aquino, with some pledging to carry on her legacy by protecting the democracy she helped install 23 years ago. Philippines, world leaders mourn democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, dead at 76MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos lined up for hours Sunday to see the body of former President Corazon Aquino — the beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and inspired nonviolent resistance to autocratic rule. Filipinos reunite in grief, set aside divisions to honor Corazon AquinoMANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos lined up in monsoon rains Saturday to pay their last respects to former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, putting aside deep divisions to honor the icon who ousted a dictator and sustained democracy against great odds. Cory Aquino dies, Philippines declares 10-day mourning (Second Lead)MANILA - Philippine democracy icon and former president Corazon Aquino, who led a “people power” revolt that toppled one of the world’s most corrupt dictators, died Saturday after battling colon cancer for more than a year, her family said. She was 76. Philippines mourns democracy icon, former President Corazon Aquino, dead at 76MANILA, Philippines — Military honor guards carried former President Corazon Aquino’s flag-draped casket to a school gym Saturday for public viewing, as Filipinos mourned the beloved democracy icon who swept away a dictator and fought off seven coup attempts. |
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