Typhoon Haiyan deaths in Philippines top 6,000

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Romnick Abadines' heart pounded as a Philippine air force C-130 carried him above typhoon-wrecked Tacloban city. He had never been on a plane before, … FULL STORY

China eyes air defense zone in West PH Sea

MANILA—China has a sovereign right to establish a maritime air defense zone over another region as it did in the East China Sea, the Chinese envoy to the Philippines said. The … FULL STORY

PNoy designates former Sen. Lacson as ‘Yolanda’ rehabilitation czar

MANILA, Dec 3 -- President Benigno S. Aquino III designated former Senator Panfilo Lacson as the ‘rehabilitation czar’ or the man in charge to oversee the overall efforts … FULL STORY

UN set to appeal for more aid to Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United Nations said Friday it will seek more funds for a reconstruction of areas in the central Philippines that were devastated by a super … FULL STORY

PH economy grows by 7 percent in 3rd quarter

MANILA – The national economy brought a ray of light to typhoon-battered Philippines when it grew by 7.0 percent in July to September, the government said Thursday. “The … FULL STORY

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First Lady Michelle Obama inspires Fil-Am teen

Los Angeles nonprofit receives National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award First Lady Michelle Obama honored the 2013 winners of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities Youth Program … FULL STORY

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De Vera selected Hercules Mayor

Councilmember Myrna De Vera was selected by the city council to become Mayor of Hercules until December 2014, following a vote during the city council reorganization last December 10. This is … FULL STORY