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Poor Pinoy kids off to ‘World Cup’


RP Futkaleros join Street Child World Cup
By Chiara Zambrano – He grew up inside a truck yard–a little boy dwarfed by 18-wheelers maneuvering non-stop to and from the gates. An almost-permanent cloud of dust is kicked about by the many turning wheels, or the occasional breeze wafting from the sea. There is nothing in this place but rubber, steel, grease, and dirt. But to 15-year-old Roberto Orlandez, this is home. [Continue reading...]


Mahal na Araw

By Ann Tatoy – The Philippines is a nation that greatly values religious traditions, and one of the most important Catholic festivals in the country is the Holy Week or ‘Mahal na Araw’. It is a week long period in which several practices are done in different parts of the country in remembrance of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. [Continue reading...]


Filipino makes it to ‘Biggest Loser Asia’ finale


By Ma. Rosanna Mina – A Filipino will battle it out with contenders from Indonesia, Malaysia and Hong Kong for the first-ever “The Biggest Loser Asia” title when the reality television series’ finale takes place on Tuesday. [Continue reading...]


For Philippine Rebels, Election Is a Cash Cow


By CARLOS H. CONDE
MANILA — Communist guerrillas are expected to extort more money from politicians before national elections scheduled for May 10, the Philippine military said Sunday. [Continue reading...]


Swiss cop quits job to help kids in Philippines


By by Brady Eviota – Thomas Oliver Kellenberger was an ordinary policeman here. But not to children working in the garbage dumps in Cagayan de Oro. [Continue reading...]


Bishops seek ban on condom ads in media, billboards


By Andreo C. Calonzo – The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called for a ban on condom advertisements in public places, in print, and broadcast media, saying these commercials “weaken the moral fiber” of the youth. [Continue reading...]


6.1 quake shakes GMA in Cagayan


By Genalyn Kabiling and Freddie G. Lazaro - Shaken but not stirred. President Arroyo endured Tuesday a powerful earthquake in Cagayan while visiting the El Niño-hit province on the second day of her North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle tour. [Continue reading...]


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