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Philippine Mayon volcano 'still a threat'

BBC News - Dec 17, 2009
A major eruption of a volatile Philippine volcano is still likely and could be just weeks away, scientists have warned. The Philippines' most active volcano ...[Video]

Death toll from Typhoon Mirinae climbs to 16

AFP - Nov 1, 2009
MANILA — Philippine authorities on Monday reported two more deaths from Typhoon Mirinae, which smashed into the storm-weary nation at the weekend, ...full article

Filipinos Reeling but Resilient after Storm

CBS News - Sep 30, 2009
Today, as international aid and donations from Filipinos all over the country started pouring in, massive relief operations are under way. ...full article

Death Toll Hits 240 in Philippine Flooding

New York Times - Sep 29, 2009‎
The tropical storm arrived in the Philippines over the weekend, releasing the largest amount of rainfall in nearly half a century and flooding 80 percent of Greater Manila before moving on to Vietnam...full article

Filipinos celebrate Penafrancia in London

ABS CBN News - Sep 23, 2009‎
Filipinos from all over England gathered along the River Thames in London to celebrate the anniversary of Our Lady of Penafrancia. The religious festival is centered around the Penafrancia Fluvial Parade, which took place on the 13th of September from Westminster Pier. ...full article

Pinay bags 'care award' in London

ABS CBN News - ‎Aug 20, 2009‎
Recently, a Filipina senior caregiver from Cagayan De Oro City bagged the special amazing care award in the 3rd Barchester Care Awards in London. ...full article

Pinoy kids bring home 27-medal haul from global math tilt

ABS CBN News - ‎Jul 13, 2009‎
Filipino high school students bagged 27 medals in the 10th Invitational World Youth Mathematics Inter-cities Competition (IWYMIC) held in Durban, South Africa from July 5 to 10. ...full article

US-Philippines partnership may be model for fighting terrorism

Los Angeles Times - ‎Jun 1, 2009‎
Pentagon chief Gates backs the strategy in the first trip to the Philippines by a Defense secretary in a decade. By Julian E. Barnes Reporting from Manila...full article

Rare deer found on Philippine island: scientists

AFP - ‎May 28, 2009‎
One of the world's rarest deer has been found in a tiny patch of Philippines forest that is being cut down by farmers and loggers, according to a British-Filipino scientific expedition. ...full article

Filipinos who aided Jews to be honored in Israel

AP - May 22, 2009
More than 1,000 Jews fleeing persecution in Nazi Germany found refuge in the faraway Philippines, thanks to the government's "open doors" policy that Israel plans to honor with a monument next month, officials said Friday. ...full article