Canada to provide PhP 10 million to assist ‘Glenda’ victims

Canada is committing up to Cad$ 250,000 (approx PhP 10 million) in humanitarian assistance to help meet urgent needs of those affected by typhoon Glenda. “It is absolutely … FULL STORY

Philippines approves warning labels for cigs Country considered puffer's haven

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, a known smoker, has signed a law requiring tobacco companies to put graphic health warnings on cigarette packs in a country where tens of … FULL STORY

Top engineering graduates complete Globe network cadetship program

Top ten engineering graduates from premier universities in the Philippines recently completed a rigorous network cadetship program with Globe Telecom. A 15-month … FULL STORY

Globe Provides ICT solutions to Mercy Corps Cash Transfer Program

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom extends information and communications technology (ICT) support to Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian organization implementing a … FULL STORY

Typhoon kills 38 in Philippines, spares Manila

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A typhoon that barreled through the northern Philippines left at least 38 people dead and knocked out power in entire provinces and forced more than … FULL STORY

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Impeachment complaint filed against Philippine President Aquino

MANILA, Philippines >> Twenty-eight people, including activists and a retired Catholic bishop, filed an impeachment complaint Monday against Philippine President Benigno Aquino III for his implementation … FULL STORY

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Vargas' detention 'felt like a bomb,' says Bay Area relative

LOS ANGELES - For the relatives of undocumented Filipino journalist-turned-immigration-activist Jose Antonio Vargas, news of his detention in a border patrol station in Texas came 'like a bomb.' … FULL STORY