Coffee board says supply may fail demand in 2011

Coffee board says supply may fail demand in 2011 THE Philippine Coffee Board Inc. (PCBI) fears the supply of the industrial crop may fall short of what one of its executives said is a rising demand. Hence, government support is at a critical juncture, Pacita Juan said. In a statement sent by e-mail, Juan...

Dengue cases to increase, says Health Department

Dengue cases to increase, says Health Department THE Health Department is bracing for a surge in dengue cases until the end of this year, with the death toll expected to hit 800, Secretary Enrique Ona said Wednesday. Read more on Manila Standard Today Related Articles: UPDATE ON ILIGAN CITY AFTER TYPHOON...

Government violates children’s rights too, says rebels

Government violates children’s rights too, says rebels ILIGAN CITY – The rebel group Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has asked the United Nations (UN) to also put to task the government for violations against international read more Read more on Sun Star Related Articles: UPDATE ON ILIGAN CITY...

15 cops linked to massacre accounted for, says PNP

15 cops linked to massacre accounted for, says PNP Fifteen policemen remain in custody of the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here for the mass murder of 57 people in Ampatuan, Maguindanao, while 800 others who were relieved were being transferred to other regions. Read more on Philippine...

Andal Ampatuan Jr. carried out massacre, says witness

Andal Ampatuan Jr. carried out massacre, says witness Andal Ampatuan Jr. carried out the massacre of 57 people in Maguindanao province last November 23, having ordered victims to lie face down and later checking their faces one by one before they were brought to a nearby hill and gunned to death. Read more...