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By Robert On Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
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Measles cases up 600% in Metro Manila

Department of Health National- Capital Region (DOH-NCR) issued a warning to the public today concerning the dramatic increases of measles in the Metro Manila area, according to the Philippine Information Agency. Measles More...

By Robert On Sunday, December 8th, 2013
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Alodia Gosiengfiao announces ‘secret project’: ‘The Right Side Up Movie’

The Philippines Cosplay queen made an announcement on her official Facebook page today concerning the “secret project” she’s been working on the past several months. Alodia Gosiengfiao posted the More...

By Robert On Sunday, December 8th, 2013
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Philippines: US Embassy Manila issues first fiancé visa to a same-sex couple

Just months after the Supreme Court of the United States decision, which struck down the portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that defined marriage as a union between one man and one woman, the U.S. More...

By Guest Author On Friday, December 6th, 2013
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Top 5 Alternative Cities in Asia for Outsourcing

Ever since the financial recession hit the US and the EU, Asia has emerged as the world’s most influential economic powerhouse, with China leading the way and India not too far behind. Southeast Asia is also supporting More...

By Robert On Wednesday, December 4th, 2013
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Miss Philippines Earth, Angelee delos Reyes, takes third place in Miss Photogenic voting

With the finals of the 13th edition of the  Miss Earth contest right around the corner, the results of the online voting for the Miss Photogenic portion of the contest are in and Miss Philippines Earth, Angelee More...

By Robert On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
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Chikungunya fever cases top 1,600 in the Philippines, nearly triple 2012 numbers

The number of cases of the mosquito borne viral disease, Chikungunya, has eclipsed 1,600 cases during the first eleven months of 2013, according to a Philippine News Agency report Tuesday. The number of cases, 1,609, More...

By Robert On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
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Ateneo De Manila University release statement concerning recent kidnapping

Nearly two weeks after the kidnapping of a yet unnamed victim occurred on the University premises, school officials released a statement on their website Monday. Image/Ramon Velasquez via Wikimedia commons The More...

By Robert On Monday, December 2nd, 2013
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Jessica Sanchez in the Philippines on medical mission

Fil-Mex singing sensation, Jessica Sanchez, arrived in the Philippines Saturday tweeting, “Mabuhay Philippines!!! Excited to be back and ready for@starkeycares @TaniAustin @ and their amazing team!!! Such More...

By Robert On Friday, November 8th, 2013
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Typhoon Yolanda makes it way through the Philippines, expected to leave PAR Saturday morning

The most powerful storm of the year made landfall Friday morning on the island of Samar with pounding rain and wind gusts up to 275 kph will soon be out of the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) and headed More...

By Robert On Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
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Rescue efforts difficult after Philippines earthquake, death toll up to 144

The latest numbers reported from the Central Philippines post- earthquake reveal that the death count has risen to 144 victims, with hundreds reportedly injured. Image/CIA Specifically, at least 134 people died More...

By Robert On Sunday, September 29th, 2013
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Miss World 2013, Megan Young, receives love from Filipino celebs, former Miss Universe contenders

Megan Lynne Young became the first Filipina to capture the crown in the 62 year history of the Miss World pageant and this victory clearly has brought a lot of excitement to the Southeast Asian archipelago. Megan More...

By Robert On Tuesday, September 24th, 2013
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Philippines: Charges filed against six in the murder of Kae Davantes

At least six suspects in the senseless slaying of a young Las Pinas advertising executive have been charged with several crimes including murder, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) today. Image/Justice More...

By Robert On Saturday, September 7th, 2013
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Manila reports spike in leptospirosis in the aftermath of August floods

The massive flooding spawned by Tropical Storm Trami (locally known as Maring) in late August left health officials going into high gear in leptospirosis prevention. Leptospira bacteria in liver impression smear. More...

By Robert On Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
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Philippines starts leptospirosis prevention in the wake of massive flooding from Typhoon Maring

Tropical Storm Trami (locally known as Maring) left the Philippines, Manila in particular,  in havoc with incessant rains that resulted in days of flooding and at least 17 deaths. Image/Anne Curtis Facebook Fan More...

By Robert On Sunday, July 21st, 2013
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Paul McCartney joins the call for the ‘Mali the Elephant’ tranfer from the Manila Zoo

Singer-songwriter, Sir Paul McCartney is the latest celebrity, Filipino or international, to make a public call for the transfer of Mali the Elephant from the Manila Zoo to Boon Lott’s Elephant Sanctuary More...

By Robert On Wednesday, July 17th, 2013
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Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes join PETA in calling for the transfer of ‘Mali’ the elephant from Manila Zoo

FHM’s sexiest, Marian Rivera and actor Dingdong Dantes have joined the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia’s campaign to transfer Mali, a solitary elephant constantly suffering in More...

By Robert On Saturday, June 29th, 2013
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Tropical Storm ‘Gorio’ hits Philippines, nearing Zambales

Tropical Storm “Gorio” (local name), or “Rumbia” (international name) has made landfall over the Philippine archipelago as of Saturday afternoon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, More...

By Robert On Monday, May 6th, 2013
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Aerosmith cancels Jakarta, Indonesia concert due to safety concerns, the band arrives in Manila for Wednesday show

The promoter for Aerosmith’s “The Global Warming Tour” , Ismaya Live announced Saturday the canellation of the band’s May 11 concert at JIEXPO Kemayoran Jakarta, Indonesia due to safety concerns.   Image/Video More...

By Robert On Monday, April 29th, 2013
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Environmental watchdog group, EcoWaste Coaliton, warns of lead-laden kiddie backpacks

The Quezon City, Philippines based environmental public interest group, EcoWaste Coaliton, is warning the public of poisonous kiddie back packs, according to a posting on their website yesterday. Image/EcoWaste More...

By Brandon Jones On Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
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Philippine police deny missing children or body of Mark Elgin Escarmosa, a dismembered 4-year-old, tied to organ harvesting ring

The Philippine National Police is attempting to deflect fears that the growing number of cases of missing children in the past few days may be tied to organ harvesting crimes or human trafficking. Philippines police More...

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