Philippines: Typhoon Rammasun to hit archipelago Tuesday
Eight months after being pummeled by Super Typhoon Haiyan, the Philippines braces to be hit by yet another typhoon Tuesday. Tropical Storm Rammasun (Glenda) churning in the western Pacific Ocean is forecast to More...
Central Visayas show signs of recovery six months post- Typhoon Haiyan
PRESS RELEASE 7 May, 2014, Central Philippines – Tens of thousands of farmers are bringing in their first rice harvest just six months after one of the worst typhoons to ever hit the Philippines left their More...
Jessica Sanchez, Jennifer Hudson to headline ‘Pinoy Relief’ at the MSG
Former American Idols Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Hudson will be performing at the Pinoy Relief Benefit Concert at the Madison Square Garden in New York City tonight to aid the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), More...
Beijing detention center releases ten Christians, 3 still jailed
Ten Christians from the Beijing Holy Love Fellowship were released after their initial detention on Jan. 24 in China’s capital; however, three Christians are still held at the Beijing Municipal No. 1 Detention More...
Angels in the Sky: Hybrid Planes to Bring Disaster Relief in a Compact Package
The recent devastation in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan has highlighted the desperate need for aircraft that can deliver aid and supplies to disaster-hit areas that do not have easy access. Almost More...
Pope Francis says family life is top priority in ‘State of the World’ address, abortion is ‘frightful’ Transcript
In a January 13 address to the Vatican diplomatic corps, Pope Francis cited the words of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, saying that “the language of the family is a language of peace.” Pope Francis I March More...
Miss International Bea Rose Santiago delivers very touching speech
The Philippine nation is celebrating today because of the unexpected win of Ms. Bea Rose Santiago, the newly-crowned Miss International. The pageant was held at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Hall, Tokyo, Japan, yesterday, More...
Typhoon Yolanda death toll tops 6,000, Kris Aquino defends brother
Over a month after Super-Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) barreled into the Central Philippines, the official death toll in the archipelago has now topped 6,000 (6,009) . Kris Aquino in TaclobanImage/Video Screen Shot President More...
Typhoon Yolanda death toll nears 6,000, Justin Bieber visits Tacloban
The death toll from super typhoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan) rose to 5,936 (5,582 from the Eastern Visayas) while the affected persons have reached 12 million, according to the latest numbers from the National More...
A month post-Typhoon Yolanda, DOH warns of possible spikes in dengue fever
It’s been about one month since Super-Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) ripped through the Central Philippines causing massive devastation and loss of life. Photo/CDC-James Gathany Now Philippine health officials are More...
Philippines death toll due to Typhoon Yolanda now at 5,796, health officials check Leyte’s water systems after outbreak of diarrhea
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Saturday morning the new “partial official death toll” numbers due to Super-Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda). Leyte, PhilippinesImage/© More...
New Atheist billboards attack Bible, Prayer, Religion, blasting Pope Francis over Philippines support
The most recent billboard campaign from the American Atheists attacks Christianity and Pope Francis on responding to natural disasters, like the typhoon in the Philippines. Sending money is more important than prayer More...
Philippines: Typhoon Yolanda death toll now at 5,680, scores found dead under San Juanico bridge
The official death toll from Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the Philippines was updated to 5,680, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Tuesday. The NDRRMC also says the More...
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...
Manny Pacquiao dismantles Brandon Rios in Macau as Tacloban fans cheer
Has the Pride of the Philippines lost it? Not at all most boxing experts would say after the pounding Manny Pacquiao gave Brandon Rios last night in Macau, China, which has prompted more chatter about a future fight More...
Jessica Sanchez releases ‘Lead Me Home’ with proceeds going to Typhoon Haiyan relief
American Idol Season 11 runner-up, Jessica Sanchez, announced the release of the single, “Lead Me Home” Friday on iTunes with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross benefiting Typhoon Yolanda More...
Philippines: Mass vaccination campaign launched in Tacloban, Cebu
In an effort to prevent infectious disease outbreaks among the vulnerable in the hardest hit areas of the Philippines in the wake of Super-Typhoon Haitan (Yolanda), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Philippines More...
Samaritan’s Purse airlifts supplies and relief to assist Philippines typhoon vicitms
PRESS RELEASE: A team from North Carolina-based Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse is already on the ground in the Philippines, working with local partners to coordinate and deliver desperately needed More...
Philippines ‘Typhoon Yolanda’ death toll nears 4,000
The latest numbers from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reveals the number of confirmed dead in the wake of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) is closing in on the 4,000 mark. In an More...
Stephen Colbert promotes Convoy of Hope raising over $100K with ‘Colbert Bump’
The famous Comedy Central talk show host encouraged his fans to support Springfield’s Convoy of Hope, which is currently working to help victims of the massive typhoon in the Philippines. Stephen Colbert mocked More...
