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Philippine treasures

Manila, Philippines – IT’S about time the world knows how rich the Philippines truly is. The Musée du quai Branly (MQB) in Paris, France will be featuring the Philippines’ pre-Hispanic collection of pottery and gold in an “exhibition of indigenous art and culture“ next year. This will be part of MQB’s mandate as a national museum to feature arts and civilizations... 

5.4-magnitude quake hits PHL Islands region

An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted Philippine Islands region at 05:54:47 GMT on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.  Read More »

7.9-magnitude quake hits Philippine Islands region

Philippines – An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale jolted Philippine Islands region at 12:47:34 GMT on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey, monitored here, said.  Read More »

‘Big brother’

Manila, Philippines – IN visioning for the national inter est and how the country is best served, “realpolitik“ must guide policy makers and not hollow pride, most particularly when all we can project are provocative slogans and or diplomatic interventions, with no big stick to wave to look credible, in the international arena.  Read More »

Bajo Scarburo

Manila, Philippines – THE nice thing about old maps is that they are incontestable. You can’t argue with old maps because they are official records of the past; a time that came and went long before we were born. Well-respected legislator and good friend Sen. Edgardo J. Angara is citing old maps to disprove the territorial claim of China on Panatag Shoal and its surrounding... 

Aquino declares Sept. 27 special non-working holiday in Malvar, Batangas

MANILA, Philippines (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Sept. 27, 2011 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Malvar, Batangas in celebration of the 146th birth anniversary of General Miguel Malvar. Proclamation No.240 was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on Aug. 18, 2011 to give the people of Malvar in Batangas an opportunity to celebrate...