In the Philippines, the Marcos name is back in vogue. For two decades, the dictator Ferdinand Marcos pilfered billions from the country’s public coffers; his government reportedly tortured opponents by shocking them […]
Common Ground: Phil. NGO PeaceTech uses Internet and social media to build bridges of peace
While some terrorist organizations use the Internet and social media to spread fear, a Philippine NGO uses these tools to build bridges of peace among Christian and Muslim youth. Through the use of […]
Gines Serran-Pagan: My Life as Art
When you look at a painting by Spanish artist Gines Serran-Pagan, what you see is not just a work of art, but also the life of an artist. He says, “As an […]
Battle of Manila: That unforgettable day in 1945
MANILA, Philippines–While the Western world focused its attention last week on the end of World War II and the liberation of Jewish prisoners in Europe, it is now time for Asia, specifically […]
Up close to the Pope: Manila’s polite masses do the country proud
Manila (CNN)Manila on a normal day is not easy to manage. Throw in Pope Francis, a mass for six million people and some rain, and you can expect some disorder and confusion. […]
Pope Francis thrills Manila as estimated 6 million turn up for mass
An estimated six million people flocked to Manila’s Rizal park on Sunday to attend the final mass of Pope Francis’ five-day visit to the Philippines. The turnout breaks the record set by […]
‘A Pope who can make a child’s dream come true’
MANILA, Philippines–When Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle visited Pope Francis’ office at the Vatican last September, he bought with him a suitcase carrying a very special gift—the hope of 1,000 Filipino children who […]
Evacuation effort credited with minimizing typhoon casualties in Philippines
Government officials and aid workers on Tuesday credited a major evacuation effort for helping to avert more severe casualties as Typhoon Hagupit, now downgraded to a tropical storm, barreled through the Philippines, […]
Philippines typhoon downgraded, but death toll rises to at least 22
Typhoon Hagupit weakened into a tropical storm Monday as it continued its slow march across the Philippines, leaving at least 22 people dead in its wake, according to the Red Cross. The […]
Landslides feared as typhoon lashes Philippines
MANILA — Typhoon Hagupit weakened Sunday after slamming into the Philippines, killing at least two people and knocking out power, but causing far less damage than feared after last year’s devastation from […]
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