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Isabela villagers’ relocation sought

MANILA, Philippines – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has recommended the relocation of more than 2,000 Isabela residents who are living in a landslide-prone area. … Read more »

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Teditorial: Cloning human brain cells

Researchers have achieved a scientific breakthrough — cloning human brain cells that could help patients with brain diseases like Parkinson’s. Teddy Locsin Jr. tells us more. – The World Tonight, ANC, February 22, 2012 … Read more »

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Isko sees good fight vs Erap as Manila mayor

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno said former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada will present a “good fight” if he will run for Manila mayor in the 2013 elections. … Read more »

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Street artists join war on Manila smog

MANILA, Philippines – Their canvas is a stretch of dingy concrete wall along Manila’s main highway, where millions of vehicles stream past every day, belching exhaust that helps to create a noxious, unhealthy smog. … Read more »

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Pacman not retiring anytime soon

Tiniyak ni boxing champion Manny Pacquiao na hindi pa siya magreretiro. Sa press con ng laban niya kay Timothy Bradley, iginiit ni Pacquiao na pagkatapos ng kanilang bakbakan, ay saka pa lamang niya pag-iisipan kung tatalikuran na nga ang pagbo-boxing. Mula sa California, nagpa-Patrol si North America Bureau Chief Nadia Trinidad. TV Patrol, Pebrero 22, 2012, Miyerkules … Read more »

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49 dead, hundreds injured in Argentina train crash

BUENOS AIRES  - At least 49 people were killed and scores injured when a crowded passenger train slammed into the buffers at a railway station on Wednesday in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, officials said. … Read more »

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Indonesian forces open fire at Bali prison after second riot

DENPASAR  - Indonesian police and military forces opened fire at a prison on Bali island after a second night of riots on Wednesday, an AFP reporter said. … Read more »

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House minority abandons impeach try vs. Pres. Aquino

The House opposition bloc on Wednesday said it will no longer support an attempt to impeach President Benigno Aquino III for alleged tax fraud involving a government property in Baguio City. … Read more »

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Luxury suite, shopping money for Naguiat, wife, kids, nanny

PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Cristino L. Naguiat Jr. has been dragged into a major investigation in the Nevada court for allegedly being a beneficiary of special, extravagant favors from Kazuo Okada, a director of Wynn Resorts, Limited, and of Wynn Macau, Limited. … Read more »

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Gilas 2 manager to meet with Salud to plan PHL squad’s guidelines

A Smart Gilas-Pilipinas 2 official hopes to sit down with Chito Salud when the PBA commissioner returns from Dubai to begin outlining the guidelines needed to form the national team that will compete in next year’s FIBA-Asia Championship. … Read more »

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