Josefa Iloilo Revokes Fiji Constitution, Appoints Bainimarama PM

President Ratu Josefa Iloilo revoked Fiji's Constitution and fired all the judges April 10, after a court ruling determined that the 2006 military coup was illegal.  President Iloilo dissolved government and appointed himself the new head of state. President Iloilo will...

RP scientist named ‘hero of environment’

" ILOILO CITY - “It’s not for me. It’s for the mangroves.” As always, Jurgenne Primavera thought about her advocacy first before her achievements. The retired Iloilo-based scientist has been featured...

27,765 pass nursing board exam

" MANILA, Philippines -- A total of 27,765 or 43.07 percent of the 64,459 who took the nursing licensure exam last June 1 and 2 passed it, the Board of Nursing of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)...

Philippines - WBC lightweight champion "gatecrashes" wedding

Manny Pacquiao, who defeated David Diaz on June 28 to wrest the WBC lightweight title, crashes at a wedding ceremony at the Jaro Cathedral at Jaro District, Iloilo, Philippines. Pacquiao and wife Jinkee, with...

DEL MONTE REVEALS 10,000 TOXIC PESTICIDE LOADED to MV PRINCESS--PHILIPPINE SEA

PHILIPPINES -- Headline news today revealed the report of Del Monte Co. informing precautions and warnings to the Philippine Govt that the Vessel - MV PRINCESS of the STARS was carrying 10,000 kilos (10tons) toxoc...

UPDATE: FENGSHEN DEATH TOLLS ARISE to OVER 845 CASUALTIES PLUS 1 FISHING VESS...

As the storm passes by, it left more casualties increased to OVER 845 casualties from MV PRINCESS of the STARS owned by SULPICIO LINES. Based on its manifest book, the records shows that there are more 100...

RESCUE for MISSING FISHING VESSEL NEARBY MV PRINCESS STARS LOCATION

PHILIPPINES as of 11:25pm BREAKING NEWS! REPORTED early today that another set of rescue operations were deployed to aid one fishing vessel with alarming around a hundred crew members who are now are missing after their boat went missing in the same sea where M/V...

TROPICAL CYLCONE with SIGNAL NO. 3 IN PANGASINAN--CENTRAL LUZON as it CROSS O...

As of JUNE 22, SULPICIO LINES, the owner of MV PRINCESS of STARS reported an increase to 845 casualties are still missing based on the records shown after the reports in its ships manifest...

Typhoon Frank Lashes Iloilo, Philippines

Typhoon Frank hit Iloilo on Saturday, June 21, 2008. 34, 000 individuals are affected (and counting), and 73 were reported dead (and could rise further). For the record, this is the worst disaster in Iloilo. Our Home For the first time in history, the first floor of...

Parents board flight, forget toddler at airport

In a scene reminescent of the first installment of Macaulay Culkin film "Home Alone", a Filipino family leaves behind the youngest brood in haste to catch a flight at a Canadian airport." A family boarded a flight on Monday in westernmost Canada, and forgot their tot at the...

Honest Filipino cabbie inspires, even after death

When asked what I would do if I were to be placed in this situation, I would still weigh the pros and cons and not naturally side with what's morally right.  That's why individuals like these I admire so much.  And that's why people like Nestor...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Coup-less vs Clueless :: MAXINE

"An article in the Fijian news outlet Fiji Live ponders whither the overthrow Government formed through the latest coup headed by Commodore Frank Bainimarama will stand up to a legal challenge in the Fiji court...

The Real Survivor Fiji – Military Rule Slaps Hard :: MAXINE

"This can not be good for a tribal peoples just wanting to be able to pursue and share their lives with others in a modern world. In the last week, The Commodore dispatches the Council of Chiefs because they felt that they had the right to voice their opinion as to whom the...

Survivor Fiji - The Real World Outwit, Outplay, Outlast :: MAXINE

On the eve of the popular reality TV series “Survivor” (which has its premiere tonight on CBS, 8pm et/pt), this latest edition from Fiji may pale in comparison to the real life survivor saga – the coup in...

Military Coup Now OK! - Fiji chiefs change stance

Maybe it's in what they drink! "Wellington - Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs - traditional leaders of the indigenous Fijian population - did an about-turn on Wednesday and announced its support for the new...

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