Share Forces attempting to establish Alassane Outtara as Ivory Coast’s democratically elected president charged the residence of incumbent Laurent Gbagbo early Friday, a spokesman for Outtara’s government said. Spokesman Patrick Archi told Reuters, "His house is under attack. That’s for sure. There is a resistance, but [Continue reading]

Share A gunfire was heard during a fresh protest march in the Syrian city of Deraa. Rallies were also reported in the capital, Damascus, where there were some arrests, and in the towns of Hama and Tall. Opposition activists cried for a nationwide demonstration after Friday prayers, following a week of unrest. President Bashar al-Assad [Continue reading]

Share A huge demonstration against Yemen’s government turned into a killing field Friday as sniper’s on rooftop fired down on protesters as police made a wall of fire with tires and gasoline, blocking a key escape route. At least 46 were killed, including some children, in an attack that marked a new level of brutality [Continue reading]

Share Whistle-blower George Rabusa on Friday filed  a supplemental affidavit to back-up  his application for a full coverage of the government’s witness protection. Together with his lawyer Noel Malaya, Rabusa met behind closed doors with state prosecutors and Martin Meñez, acting director of the Department of [Continue reading]

Share     "Enough is enough!" This was declared by the United Filipinos in Hong Kong (UNIFIL-MIGRANTE-HK) for the mandatory insurance scheme implemented by POEA.  This group of migrant workers seek Aquino’s government to act on their plea of exempting them from the said scheme. They claim that some applicants for [Continue reading]

Share President Aquino enumerated his achievements in his first 100 days in the office.   Among those he mentioned are stronger economy, earning foreign investors’ confidence back in the country, and an interactive government.   His government, he said, has started its efforts in tracking down corrupt individuals, including [Continue reading]

Share   The Catholic Bishops agreed to pause and keep from issuing further statements until they have a dialogue with President Aquino on the proposed reproductive health (RH) bill. The ceasefire however does not compromise the church’s stand against the bill, they said.   Palace spokesperson Edwin Lacierda confirmed that a [Continue reading]

Share A group of Filipino migrant workers in Middle East accused yesterday Aquino administration of neglecting OFWs particularly in Middle East.   Migrante International-Middle East regional coordinator John Leonard Monterona in a statement suggested to replace all inept consulate officials in the region as present officials do little to [Continue reading]

Share Aquino administration will focus on tougher measures to eradicate human trafficking.   During a one-on-one interview with GMA’s Sandra Aguinaldo with the President, Aquino said that the authorities are currently pursuing those who engage in human trafficking, GMA news report said. The Dept of Labor and Employment, Dept of Foreign [Continue reading]

Share   The US apologized over the inverted Philippine flag during the ASEAN-US leader’s meeting in New York.   "This was an honest mistake. The US treasures its close relationship and close partnership with the Philippines which were demonstrated this past week during President Aquino’s trip to the US, with the signing [Continue reading]