Ebdane declares 2010 bid, seeks Ramos support

21 killed in Maguindanao

By: dustgeer

The first political mass murder of the election season was described as so gruesome and unparalleled in recent years that an aide of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said it required nothing less than the declaration of a state of emergency to avoid more bloodletting. At least 21 people, including 13 women, lay dead—some of them beheaded ...

14 days ago

The Ghost of FPJ: Beware the Liberal Party?

By: jesusa

The ghost of Fernando Poe Jr., or FPJ for short, was reportedly seen by his grave at the Manila North Cemetery on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The 'apparition' witness asks why FPJ chose to show himself to her. The incident seems to be the first time the man deprived of the 2004 presidential victory "Hello Garci" style made himself visible by ...

24 days ago

Romanian President, Chief Rival Face Run-Off Vote

By: DailyTimes

President Traian Basescu has about 33 percent of the vote to Mircea Geoana's 30 percent as ballot count is almost completed Vote tallies from Sunday's presidential election in Romania show centrist President Traian Basescu headed for a December 6 run-off against socialist Mircea Geoana With nearly all ballots counted, Mr. Basescu was carrying ...

14 days ago

Philippines: Clinton Should Press Arroyo on Killings

By: chnarendra

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should press President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines to prosecute military members responsible for politically motivated killings, Human Rights Watch said today. Clinton will visit Manila on November 12 and 13 and is expected to discuss disaster management following the devastating typhoons ...

27 days ago