The Dragon’s Lair
This is a Year of the Dragon, long-held as a very auspicious and compelling period for many. According to the Chinese astrological calendar, the black water dragon is a much more liberal counterpart of its more vicious reptilian cousins, bringing …
Sifting through the Quiapo terror plot
There was no fun in the Philippines after listening to President Noynoy Aquino deliver an announcement last Sunday on an alleged terror plot against one event in one city. The President’s short speech plus the statements of Defense Secretary Voltaire …
School security issues to consider for parents
Children are the school’s most precious charge and bad things can happen to them when the premises are not secured. Belongings can get lost or stolen, accidents can happen, or worse, children may get abducted. It is for this reason …
MILF to gov’t: Freeze gas, oil explorations in Moro areas
MANILA — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has urged anew the Aquino administration to freeze all gas and oil bidding contracts in areas claimed by the Moros as part of their ancestral domain until the parties in the negotiating …
Fifteen fishermen killed off Basilan
MANILA – Fifteen crewmembers of three fishing boats were killed in a gunfire attack in a fish shelter off the Basilan coast, reports said. The attack took place Monday (January 23) near Sibago Island in Mohammad Ajul in Basilan. Military …
PNP pursues riding-in-tandem criminals
MANILA – The Philippine National Police has announced that it is stepping up its already heightened efforts against motorcycle riding-in-tandem criminals. PNP Chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome noted that the PNP is already conducting strict implementation of the Police Integrated …
U.S. warns against terrorism
MANILA – The US State Department has issued a Worldwide Caution, reminding all U.S. citizens to remain vigilant against the threat of terrorism and violence. In a January 24 (Wednesday in Manila) advisory, the State Department remains concerned about the …
Four dead in Taguig bomb blast
Two members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police and two civilians were killed after a vintage mortar bomb was improperly defused inside a welding shop in Taguig City Wednesday (January 25) afternoon. Reports said the bomb …
Explosion shakes Makati City
An explosion occurred in a vacant lot in in Makati City Monday afternoon (January 23), breaking some glass panels in a nearby building and damaging a parked car. Reports said the incident took place along Dela Costa Street in Barangay …
Another vessel lost off Antique coast
A cargo vessel carrying 35,000 bags of cement sank off the coast of Antique early Sunday morning (January 22). Various reports said the M/V Sea Ford sank 200 meters off Barangay San Pedro in San Jose at 2 a.m. Sunday. …
Cargo ship sinks off Catanduanes
A Panamanian cargo vessel sank off the coast of Catanduanes Saturday (January 21) afternoon. All fourteen members of the crew have been rescued. Several reports quoted the Philippine Coast Guard as saying that the M/V Sun Spirit listed at about …
School security issues to consider for parents
Children are the school’s most precious charge and bad things can happen to them when the premises are not secured. Belongings can get lost or stolen, accidents can happen, or worse, children may get abducted. It is for this reason …
Gov’t wants peace talks with MILF to move faster
MANILA – The Philippine government wants the peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to move faster as the 24th formal exploratory talks in Kuala Lumpur recently ended. The peace negotiations between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation …
U.S. Senators call for more joint military exercises with PH
MANILA — The United States wants to have more joint military exercises with the Philippines and other Asian countries. U.S. Senate Armed Forces Committee Ranking Member Sen. John McCain (Arizona) conveyed this message to Philippine officials lead by President Benigno …
Prosecution gropes at impeachment trial in Senate
The impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona has started last Monday (January 16) and is expected to go on for months. But this early, it looks like the prosecution is fumbling with its request for postponements and presentation of …