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Manila

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Politics

Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing ban - Manila

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the reported fishing ban imposed by China on parts of the West Philippine Sea, including the disputed...

by Sherbien Dacalanio in Philippines on 14/05/2012

Society

May 7 is Justice Day for health workers

May 7 is declared as Health Workers' Day in the Philippines where workers from different hospitals, clinics, agencies and institutions in major...

by Sherbien Dacalanio in Philippines on 07/05/2012

Our World

'Supermoon' rises over Manila

The moon orbited closest to the Earth, as seen in Manila, in a spectacular phenomenon known as 'supermoon' wherein the moon appeared 14...

by Ezra Acayan in Philippines on 05/05/2012

14/05/2012 - Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing ban - Manila - Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs said...
12/05/2012 - Activists fly paper airplanes to end human trafficking - Manila - Philippines - Activist leaders and online campaigners...
07/05/2012 - May 7 is Justice Day for health workers - Philippines - May 7 is declared as Health Workers...
05/05/2012 - 'Supermoon' rises over Manila - Philippines - The moon orbited closest to the Earth,...
03/05/2012 - Baywalk repairs completed in time for ADB meet - Manila - Philippines - Repairs along the 1.4-kilometer stretch...
01/05/2012 - Workers demand end to private contracts designed to avoid benefits - Philippines - Workers from various parts of Luzon...
01/05/2012 - Joint union and group labour day protests - Manila - Philippines - Thousands of working class citizens...
01/05/2012 - Temperatures continue to soar over Metro Manila - Philippines - Temperatures continue to soar over...
01/05/2012 - Filipino workers demand just wages during Labor Day protests - Philippines - Thousands of Filipino workers call for...
28/04/2012 - Youngest Philippine fashion designer launches career - Philippines - Ammiel Avena, 17 years old, is one of...

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Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing ban - Manila

Politics

Filipino government doesn't recognize Chinese fishing b...

The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the reported fishing ban imposed by China on parts of the West Philippine Sea, including the disputed Scarborough Shoal, is an "encroach...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of May 2012
Activists fly paper airplanes to end human trafficking - Manila

Society

Activists fly paper airplanes to end human trafficking ...

Activist leaders and online campaigners, flew paper planes to express support for the struggle to curtail and end modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
by rummelp, on 12th of May 2012
May 7 is Justice Day for health workers

Society

May 7 is Justice Day for health workers

May 7 is declared as Health Workers' Day in the Philippines where workers from different hospitals, clinics, agencies and institutions in major cities go out to cry out for justice...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 7th of May 2012
'Supermoon' rises over Manila

Our World

'Supermoon' rises over Manila

The moon orbited closest to the Earth, as seen in Manila, in a spectacular phenomenon known as 'supermoon' wherein the moon appeared 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter ...
by Ezra Acayan, on 5th of May 2012
Baywalk repairs completed in time for ADB meet - Manila

Business

Baywalk repairs completed in time for ADB meet - Manila

Repairs along the 1.4-kilometer stretch of the Baywalk area in Manila bay have been completed in-time for the Asian Development Bank forum which is currently being held in the country. ...
by Ezra Acayan, on 3rd of May 2012
Filipino workers demand just wages during Labor Day protests

Politics

Filipino workers demand just wages during Labor Day pro...

Thousands of Filipino workers call for just wages on Labor Day, criticizing President Benigno Aquino III's outright rejection of the decade-old daily wage increase call of P 125.
by Tine Sabillo, on 1st of May 2012
Workers demand end to private contracts designed to avoid benefits

Politics

Workers demand end to private contracts designed to avo...

Workers from various parts of Luzon gathered in Manila demanding an end to short term worker contracts. A policy among some businesses in the country is to hire workers on a private con...
by rummelp, on 1st of May 2012
Joint union and group labour day protests - Manila

Our World

Joint union and group labour day protests - Manila

Thousands of working class citizens spilled onto the streets to mark Labour day. Among their demands, they want increased pay and the reduction of labour contracts.
by Ezra Acayan, on 1st of May 2012
Temperatures continue to soar over Metro Manila

Environment

Temperatures continue to soar over Metro Manila

Temperatures continue to soar over Metro Manila during the summer season. The capital has been experiencing record-high temperatures in the past couple of days and it is expected to con...
by Ezra Acayan, on 1st of May 2012
Launching of the first RF ID tags in the Philippines

Our World

Launching of the first RF ID tags in the Philippines

The Manila Ocean Park launched another first in the Philippines; Radio Frequency Identification tags able to track an individuals location within the park and automatically update socia...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 28th of April 2012
Pool party for Radio Frequency Identification tag Launch

Arts & Entertainment

Pool party for Radio Frequency Identification tag Launc...

Members of the media and bloggers were invited to bring their swim wear during the launch of the Radio Frequency Identification (RF ID) tags at the Manila Ocean Park.
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 28th of April 2012
Musical Fountain Show at Manila Ocean Park

Arts & Entertainment

Musical Fountain Show at Manila Ocean Park

The musical fountain show at Manila Ocean Park lets you experience a multi-sensory spectacle of fantasy and reality of music, synchronized fountains and a colorful light show.
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 28th of April 2012
Youngest Philippine fashion designer launches career

Arts & Entertainment

Youngest Philippine fashion designer launches career

Ammiel Avena, 17 years old, is one of the youngest fashion designerss in the Philippines. Her debut collection was launched during the Manila Ocean Park's launching of U Like RF ID...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 28th of April 2012
Earth Day Festival in the Philippines

Environment

Earth Day Festival in the Philippines

Water, air, pollution on land and water, and climate change, a result of overpopulation, deforestation, and erratic changes in the weather were all major environmental issues addressed ...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 22nd of April 2012
Manila Central Post Office to be converted into 5-star hotel

Our World

Manila Central Post Office to be converted into 5-star ...

The 86-year-old neoclassical post office building in the capital will soon be converted into a 5-star hotel. Gemma Cruz-Araneta of Manila’s Historical and Heritage Commission, said that...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 23rd of April 2012
Eco-friendly Art at Cultural Center of the Philippines

Arts & Entertainment

Eco-friendly Art at Cultural Center of the Philippines

A display of Eco-friendly art work was displayed at the lobby of the Cultural Center of the Philippines during Earth Day Celebrations.
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 22nd of April 2012
Groups protest presence of US troops - Manila

Politics

Groups protest presence of US troops - Manila

Several groups protest the continued presence of US troops in the country. Thousands of US troops have been sent to the Philippines to train with Filipino forces during the annual Balik...
by Ezra Acayan, on 16th of April 2012
Aquino admits his government is inefficient

Politics

Aquino admits his government is inefficient

During the Energy Summit held in Davao, President Aquino admitted that the government is inefficient in addressing the energy problem.
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 9th of April 2012
Muslim and Christians celebrate the Aliwan Fiesta 2012

Arts & Entertainment

Muslim and Christians celebrate the Aliwan Fiesta 2012

Aliwan Fiesta is the mother of all fiestas in the Philippines that gathers different cultural festivals in the country (Muslim and Christian themed fiestas) wherein contingents compete ...
by Sherbien Dacalanio, on 14th of April 2012
20 flights over Philippines on N. Korean rocket path rerouted

Our World

20 flights over Philippines on N. Korean rocket path re...

At least seven airlines will reroute flights over the Philippines to avoid a rocket North Korea is expected to launch, between April 12 to April 16, the Civil Aviation Authority of the ...
by Ezra Acayan, on 11th of April 2012

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