Globe Telecom wins in ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit and Awards 2014

Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom won the Integrated Communication Category in the ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit and Awards 2014 for having incorporated … FULL STORY

Safety ruling clears Philippines to add US flights

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — American aviation authorities clearedPhilippine airlines to increase flights to the United States after safety standards improved and the European … FULL STORY

2 Abu Sayyaf militants killed in Philippine raid

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Police commandos stormed a southern Philippine hideout of suspected Abu Sayyaf extremists blamed for kidnappings and extortion, triggering a firefight … FULL STORY

'Running priest' in Philippines campaigns for poor

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — As the band of protesters approached a red stoplight, a cry went up from the priest leading them: "Run! Run! Run!" The Rev. Robert Reyes jogged out … FULL STORY

Philippine court rules family planning law legal

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The Philippine Supreme Court has ruled that a family planning law opposed by the Roman Catholic Church is constitutional, clearing the way for its … FULL STORY

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Fil-Am elected as Bellflower mayor

LOS ANGELES - Another Filipino has been elected to a key city council position for a quaint suburban city in Southern California. 60-year-old Sonny R. Santa Ines, was recently elected by his fellow members … FULL STORY

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First Fil-Am elected to Sierra Madre City Council

LOS ANGELES - On April 8, Rachelle Arizmendi became the first non-white and first Filipino-American member of the Sierra Madre City Council. Arizmendi edged out re-electionist Gene Goss and … FULL STORY