Philippines fears for workers in Taiwan amid row

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine envoy to Taiwan on Friday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions run high on … FULL STORY

Coin toss breaks tie in Philippines mayoral race

MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- What do you do when two candidates running for mayor in the Philippines get exactly the same number of votes? You get them to toss a coin. Marvic … FULL STORY

Escudero, Poe top vote getters for Senate race in PCGSF tally

Reelectionist Francis “Chiz” Escudero led the top vote getters in the final tally of overseas absentee ballots counted by the Philippine Consulate General San Francisco (PCGSF)… FULL STORY

PH issues fresh apology for Taiwan death

TAIPEI—The Philippine president on May 15 apologized to Taiwan for the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard personnel, after Taiwan rejected an … FULL STORY

Philippine midterm vote ends with less violence

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Less violence than usual and expected glitches in voting machines marked Monday's congressional and local elections in the Philippines, which will … FULL STORY

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Obama urged to make economy a bigger, bolder topic

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five months into President Barack Obama's second term, allies and former top aides worry that his overarching goal of economic opportunity has been diminished, partly drowned out by … FULL STORY

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Small Fla. city wonders who hit historic $590.5M Powerball …

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million — the highest … FULL STORY