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Unexplained Blue Spiral Light Seen in Skies Over Norway
December 10, 2009 – 9:31 am | No Comment
Unexplained Blue Spiral Light Seen in Skies Over Norway

A bizarre, blue spiral light which appeared in the skies over Norway on Wednesday morning that some theorize was a failed Russian missile but has of course has inspired all sorts of theories remains unexplained:
“The …

Ampatuan patriarch, ARMM gov face rebellion charges
December 7, 2009 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Ampatuan patriarch, ARMM gov face rebellion charges

The government will file on Tuesday rebellion charges against the patriarch of the powerful Ampatuan clan and one of his sons in connection with the ongoing turmoil in Maguindanao province.
Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said the …

Philippines bank earnings fall in third quarter as economy slows
December 7, 2009 – 9:32 pm | No Comment
Philippines bank earnings fall in third quarter as economy slows

The income of listed Philippine banks from lending operations in the third quarter tracked the slowdown in the economy despite low interest rates that should have encouraged credit activity.
Fourteen of the 17 banks listed on …

Maguindanao lawmaker asks SC to declare martial law unconstitutional
December 7, 2009 – 3:51 am | No Comment
Maguindanao lawmaker asks SC to declare martial law unconstitutional

The congressman of Maguindanao’s first district asked the Supreme Court on Monday to declare as unconstitutional the imposition of martial law in his province.
Representative Didagen Dilangalen is the first to bring the controversial matter to …

MRT stations become virtual stages in ‘Rock the Riles’
December 7, 2009 – 3:38 am | No Comment
MRT stations become virtual stages in ‘Rock the Riles’

MRT stations along EDSA virtually turned into stages Sunday afternoon as over 120 artists performed for this year’s “Rock the Riles.”
The organizer, Rock Ed Philippines, dedicated this year’s events to issues of poverty, global aid, …

Another cache of firearms found in alleged Ampatuan ranch
December 6, 2009 – 1:17 am | No Comment
Another cache of firearms found in alleged Ampatuan ranch

A tip from concerned citizens led government troops on Sunday to a another cache of firearms and ammunition buried at an area in a ranch believed owned by the patriarch of the Ampatuan clan in …

Arroyo declares martial law in Maguindanao province
December 5, 2009 – 9:29 am | One Comment
Arroyo declares martial law in Maguindanao province

In the wake of the massacre of 57 people in Ampatuan town, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo placed Maguindanao under a state of martial law, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita announced on

Armed supporters, massacre suspects prompted martial law
December 5, 2009 – 9:26 am | No Comment
Armed supporters, massacre suspects prompted martial law

The threat of suspects in the Maguindanao massacre joining armed supporters of the Ampatuan clan in resisting government forces was a key factor in prompting the declaration of martial law in the province, the Armed …

Photos Taken at the Massacre in Maguindanao
December 3, 2009 – 6:36 am | 3 Comments
Photos Taken at the Massacre in Maguindanao

It is very hard for me to look at the photos taken after the massacre in Maguindanao province.
I can’t help but worry and wonder how hard they have struggled with the arms of the people …

The Grand Opening Of Burj Dubai in UAE : The World’s Tallest Building!
December 3, 2009 – 5:03 am | No Comment
The Grand Opening Of Burj Dubai in UAE : The World’s Tallest Building!

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – When work began in 2004 to build the world’s tallest tower, Dubai‘s confidence also was sky high with a host of mega-projects on the drawing board or rising from the …

The Ampatuan Massacre: a Map and Timeline
December 1, 2009 – 3:44 am | No Comment
The Ampatuan Massacre: a Map and Timeline

It is called the Ampatuan Massacre here because the crime was committed in Ampatuan town. Elsewhere on this news site, it is still referred to as the Maguindanao Massacre, which is the more common reference, …

Angel Locsin is “very proud” that she was able to represent RP at the International Emmys
November 30, 2009 – 6:55 am | No Comment
Angel Locsin is “very proud” that she was able to represent RP at the International Emmys

Balik-bansa na si Angel Locsin matapos ang kanyang naiibang karanasan sa New York sa pagdalo niya sa 37th International Emmy Awards, kung saan na-nominate siya bilang Best Actress para sa Lobo, ang kauna-unahan niyang teleserye …