Habitat for Humanity assists Storm Victims
Bangkok – Habitat for Humanity has launched an appeal to assist families affected by Typhoon Hagupit (called Ruby in the Philippines). The storm made first landfall on Samar, an island in the Visayas, Philippines, late in the evening of Saturday 6 … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity assists Storm Victims
Typhoon Hagupit takes aim at the Philippines
Manila – Super Typhoon Hagupit — on track to be the world’s most powerful storm this year — is forecast to hit or graze the Philippines by the weekend. Hagupit strengthened into a typhoon Tuesday and continued to strengthen Wednesday, … Continue reading Typhoon Hagupit takes aim at the Philippines
Philippines: APEC meeting moved from Legaspi to Manila
Manila – The Philippine government announced on Wednesday the transfer of the Informal Senior Officials Meeting (ISOM)of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this weekend from Legaspi City to Manila following the threats of super typhoon Habagat, locally known as Ruby. Executive … Continue reading Philippines: APEC meeting moved from Legaspi to Manila
2 German hostages freed in southern Philippines
Manila – Two German hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf Group were released in southern Philippines on Friday night, local media reported.The report said the Al Qaeda-linked militant group freed the German hostages after they got the 250 million pesos … Continue reading 2 German hostages freed in southern Philippines
Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy
Manila – The looming power shortage in the Philippines could affect the country’s economic growth and international conferences scheduled in Manila next year.Businessman Ramon del Rosario, chairman of the Makati Business Club (MBC), the country’s premier business group, told the local … Continue reading Looming power crisis to affect Philippine economy