Miriam Defensor-Santiago – a familiar name in the Philippine political arena. Today her Senate seat could easily lead her to being the second female president of the Philippines, after Cory Aquino. Known to …
You’ve got to give it to Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago for her tough stance on stupidity, cover-ups and shame in the very government she is leading. Though she has returned …
The New7Wonders status related to inclusions of the 7 Wonders of the World has given the Philippines two great additions recently. Puerto Princesa Underground River is already on the list …
Life can be tough for disabled people in the Philippines, but there are laws in place designed to protect them. Republic Act 7277, the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons defines …
For years, throughout all my years in the Philippines, I’ve heard expats and foreigners telling me the stories of having extra marital affairs… and the repercussions of doing so. Some openly admit they …
Two Filipino soldiers were commended yesterday for jumping into crocodile-infested waters in Darwin, Australia to save a Navy friend and comrade who fell overboard. In the early morning hours of August 31, Marine …
Canada is giving $500,000 Canadian dollars, about 20 million pesos, in humanitarian aid to assist those affected by conflict in Mindanao. The Canadian Ambassador to Manila, Neil Reeder said the funding …
John Sevilla said: “I’ve never seen anything like it,” commenting on a culture of bribery, extortion and stealing at the customs agents, docks and levels of government that collects revenue …
For numerous travellers, the window seat gives you the optimal pleasure of seeing the world far below. That experience could be a thing of the past as the future of aircraft …
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines has suspended flights in and out of Tacloban Airport – the main gateway to the island of Leyte – due to “pavement erosion”. …
Those who follow the legendary Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are gonna have a big smile on your face in 2015. Bob Arum says that the fight between the two …