By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines – One of the most modern submarines in the United States Navy surfaced last Sunday in Subic Bay in Zambales where it is currently deployed to ensure freedom of navigation in the Western Pacific. The arrival of the Virginia-class fast attack Read more »
ABS-CBNnews.com – “Survivor” host Jeff Probst on Monday night (Tuesday morning in Manila) announced that Philippines will be the location of Season 25 of the hit US reality TV show. Probst made the announcement during the reunion show of “Survivor: One World,” after it was revealed that Read more »
By Carmela G. Lapeña and Amita Legaspi – Four days before his concert in Manila, former The Smiths frontman Morrissey sent a letter to President Benigno Aquino III, urging him to send Manila Zoo’s Asian elephant Mali to a sanctuary. “On behalf of PETA Asia, I ask that you send Read more »
Outmatched in a naval standoff with China, the Philippines sees the upside of a U.S. role in its defense. By Donald Kirk – online.wsj.com China’s Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying said Tuesday that Beijing is ready for “any escalation” in the tense naval standoff with the Philippines in the Read more »
By Jose Rodel Clapano – “I’m done with the presidency in Malacañang. Now, I will be moving to the city hall of Manila.” Former President Joseph Estrada confirmed yesterday he is running for mayor of Manila in next year’s elections, but only for one term. Estrada drove his famous Read more »
As teachers face return to Philippines, students share frustrations By Erica L. Green, The Baltimore Sun As the school year draws to a close, one group of Baltimore students isn’t making plans for summer. They deflect discussions about courseloads for next year, and shy away from questions about which colleges Read more »
