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FAO: Typhoon-hit Philippine farmers risk ‘double tragedy’

The devastation wrought by Super Typhoon Yolanda has drawn an outpouring of support from the German people—more than 176 million euros, or about P10.7 billion, for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the affected regions. AP FILE PHOTO

Farmers hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan face a “double tragedy” without urgent aid to clear land and irrigation channels and plant their crops, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned Wednesday.

Posted: November 28th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Features,Latest Global Nation Stories,Philippines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

Malaysian farmers praying for quick end to Sabah standoff

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In this photo taken on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, a policeman closes a gate of their base at a village of Sahabat 16, near Lahad Datu, Sabab, Malaysia. AP FILE PHOTO

Farmers and oil palm smallholders are praying for a quick end to the standoff that is entering its second week between Malaysian security forces and an armed group from Sulu.

Posted: February 19th, 2013 in Asia & Pacific,Features,Latest Global Nation Stories | Read More »

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  4. Philippines protests Ayungin Shoal incident
  5. Germans donate P10B typhoon aid
  6. ‘Livable cities’ forum opens
  7. Filipino’s Pinatubo photo named among greatest of all time
  8. Filipino arrested over Ohio bar shooting
  9. PDI reporter named Young Global Leader
  10. 2 PH ships driven out of Ayungin Shoal–China foreign ministry
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  2. Chinese boats harvest giant clams, corals
  3. Filipino’s Pinatubo photo named among greatest of all time
  4. Palace shrugs off Singaporean’s demand for separate bus for Filipino maids
  5. Amerasians in Leyte chase fading dreams
  6. Fil-Am news anchor quits on air over Russia’s actions in Crimea
  7. China to ‘defend every inch’ of territory—foreign minister
  8. 2 PH ships driven out of Ayungin Shoal–China foreign ministry
  9. PH has backing of Vietnam, Malaysia vs China’s sea claims
  10. PH military joins search for missing Malaysian jet
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  3. Chinese boats harvest giant clams, corals
  4. Chinese ships fire water cannon at PH fishers
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  6. Alien rigging ATM nabbed by Angeles City police
  7. Filipino’s Pinatubo photo named among greatest of all time
  8. Palace shrugs off Singaporean’s demand for separate bus for Filipino maids
  9. Amerasians in Leyte chase fading dreams
  10. PAF going back to supersonic age with South Korean jets

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  • British bomber details failed plot against Malaysian jet
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  • Estrada bares Tuason’s ‘Malampaya Mansion’
  • Bad decade: Malaysia Airlines has catalog of woes

    • Sports

  • Ateneo sends UAAP finals vs La Salle to do-or-die game 4
  • A triathlon to celebrate athleticism and Filipino culture
  • Schumacher’s family ‘confident he will pull through’
  • Pistorius trial: Toilet door set up in courtroom
  • Indian Wells: Li sets up quarter-final rematch with Cibulkova

    • Lifestyle

  • Slain fashion designer Kenneth Chua was a ‘good person’, parents tell police
  • Bruno Mars’ mom: ‘I knew he was special the moment he was born’
  • The ambassador’s wife is painting happier pictures –and leaving with good memories
  • Bringing first class to the people
  • Telling a story through your living room

    • Entertainment

  • Actor Chris Pine charged in New Zealand with DUI
  • K-pop group managed by Jackie Chan debuting album
  • ‘Suits’ star helps in typhoon relief
  • Splitsville anytime now for pretty pair
  • Davao blues festival

    • Business

  • BIR releases second ad on doctors evading taxes
  • Ramon Ang quits Alphaland, Philweb boards
  • Manila truck ban disastrous to foreign investments, say German firms
  • BIR sets tighter monitoring of cigarette firm
  • Oil prices ease in Asian trade

    • Technology

  • Sotto crushes candies; Enrile vanishes jewels
  • Bishop Cruz admits he needs more practice at ‘selfie’
  • Ateneo-La Salle rivalry carries over to Twitter
  • Missing plane: Don’t read too much into ringing phones—expert
  • Flappy Bird may rise again, creator says

    • Opinion

  • ‘Consistently silent’
  • From ‘epal’ to art
  • BIR as top human rights violator
  • The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth
  • Slaves and Greeks

    • Global Nation

  • China rejects PH protest over Ayungin shoal incident
  • 122 more deportees arrive in Tawi-Tawi from Malaysia
  • Expect China to drive away Filipinos again from West PH Sea as arbitration begins
  • Palace on Ayungin shoal: What’s ours is ours
  • POEA chief defends Filipino maids in Singapore over bus issue
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