3.6 mn Filipino children stunted due to malnutrition
Manila, Sep 3 (IANS) Some 3.6 million children are stunted in the Philippines due to malnutrition, a report released by the non-governmental organisation…Read more
Whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi conferred Magsaysay award
Manila, Aug 31 (IANS) Indian whistle-blower bureaucrat Sanjiv Chaturvedi, who was on Monday conferred with the Ramon Magsaysay award by the Philippines…Read more
2015 Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Whistle-blower still believes India can be corruption-free
MANILA, Philippines - What do you get for being a man of courage and conviction?
Twelve transfers in five years, an illegal suspension order,…Read more
Philippine typhoon toll rises to 14
Manila, Aug 23 (IANS) The death toll in Philippine typhoon Goni has risen to 14, the state disaster management agency said on Sunday.
At least…Read more
10 dead in Philippines typhoon
Manila, Aug 23 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and seven injured after typhoon Goni hit the Philippines, the state disaster management agency…Read more
Two hostages freed by Philippine military
Manila, Aug 20 (IANS) Two officials of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) were freed during a military offensive in the country's southern region, an…Read more
Indian held with drugs in the Philiippines
Manila, Aug 18 (IANS) An Indian has been arrested for possession of illegal drugs in an operation set-up by undercover group in the Philippines, a…Read more
Over 62,000 affected in Philippines flood
Manila, Aug 9 (IANS) More than 62,000 people have been affected in the Philippines due to flooding and heavy rainfall since last week, authorities…Read more
Hundreds stranded as Philippines airport closed briefly
Manila, Aug 5 (IANS) Hundreds of passengers were stranded at an airport in Philippine's Tacloban city when it was temporarily closed on Wednesday,…Read more
Aquino chooses administration candidate for 2016 polls
Manila, July 31 (IANS) Philippine president Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday endorsed Manuel Roxas II, secretary of the department of the interior…Read more