Philippines: Metro Manila other major population centers on alert vs. Nokor rocket threat
Region: Philippines
Manila - "If there is a change of path or adjustment Manila itself is well within the area that may be affected by falling debris from the launch." Sec. Jesse Robredo of the Dept. of Interior and Local Government. Sec. Robredo speaking on radio says that. Warnings have been issued and people are instructed to not touch or apraoch any debris from the 2nd stage boster of the rocket. "If there is a change in direction of... more
Views: 857Palawan Bombing suspect profile: Commander Cobra Ex-rebel 'likely' suspect -MNLF
Region: PhilippinesPuerto Princesa - Police in Palawan have in custody, Hiya Hassan, who according to media reports is also known as Commander Cobra. Hassen in the late 1970's was active in Moro insurgent activities of the Moro National Liberation Front in Southern Palawan. The MNLF which has largly reintegraited into Philippine society in the 1990's after a peace agreement. Hassan is no longer a member of the group and may be part of ... more
Views: 1161Philippines: Palawan bomb attack "Extortion and Politics" angles seen with Arrest
Region: PhilippinesPalawan bombings: Extortion and Politics seen as behind Palawan Blasts - confirmed with Arrest Puerto Princesa City: Police on Palawan island have ruled out terrorism in a pair of holy week 'scare bombing' attacks. The weapons used be designed not to cause widespread injury but spread panic according to the Philippine local governments and interiror secretary Jesse Robredo. Police say they traced a phone number... more
Views: 2099Philippines: Palawan bomb attacks "Political, Extortion, or, Sabotage"
Region: PhilippinesPuerto Princesa City: In this City of three bays, tens of thousands of tourists fill the beaches, hotels, and, inn’s – scores more are in public places enjoying a planned events while locals try to observe Holy Week. I grew up in part here – this is my hometown if any place was in my eclectic years of being part of family that moved a lot across the globe. Palawan however for my fam... more
Views: 2331PHILIPPINES: 'Politics' seen in two IED blasts in Palawan Popular resort towns
Region: PhilippinesUPDATES earlier report: w/ bomb expert comments on type Manila - Officials at the Department of Local Government in the Philippine capitol reached via cell phone SMS confirmed two explosions in Palawan Island. One rocked the popular resort town of El Nido in Northern Palawan. While a second blast hit near a public market and gasoline station in the islands sole city of Puerto Princesa. Reports from Palawa... more
Views: 2225Water is the best therapy.
Region: PhilippinesWater is part of our daily living.It is our food each day because we can't live without Water to support us. Water is 75 percent needed in our body because it helps,to give us stregnth,healthy and to remove the toxic of food we eat . It is very important that we drink water,or else we may sick,dehydraated.Especially in this summer days,very hot and our body is hot because of the sunny,and our skin is easy... more
Views: 801Azamarah Quest: slow boat to Sandakan passengers start speaking on twitter & facebook
Region: Philippines
Passengers aboard the Azamarah Quest have begun posting updates and comments on the company run facebook page. The first was woman named Theresa Triplett "We are currently on the Quest and have finally started moving again, with internet finally up again" she wrote on the Azamarah cruises fan page on facebook. Ms. Triplet went on to say the conditions were alright but admited there are some minor problems for... more
Views: 1101Palawan: Balikatan 2012 to help 22,000 AFP seeks increased cooperation with ASEAN
Region: Philippines
Manila- Six Palawan communities with a total population of over 22 thousand will benefit from this year’s Philippines (PH) – Unites States (US) Balikatan Exercises through its Civil Military Operation (CMO) activities which started March 12. Military Engineers from the (Armed Forces of the Philippines) AFP and US Armed Forces (USAF) currently constructing five schools in Puerto Princesa City (PPC). A thr... more
Views: 2112AZAMARAH QUEST: Ship near Malaysian waters headed for Sandakan port
Region: Philippines
The Philippine Navy commander responsible for the area reports that all aboard the vessel are in high spirits per a security detail from a Philippine Naval escourt vessel. In a text message to MikeinManila - the commander of the philippine vessel says they slowly are nearing the sea border with Malaysia and that a Royal Malaysian Navy vessel will continue to escourt the Azamarah Quest which is moving at between 3 to 6... more
Views: 954AZAMARAH QUEST: Ship near Malaysian waters headed for Sandakan port
Region: Philippines
The Philippine Navy commander responsible for the area reports that all aboard the vessel are in high spirits per a security detail from a Philippine Naval escourt vessel. In a text message to MikeinManila - the commander of a Philippine vessel says they slowly are nearing the sea border with Malaysia and that a Royal Malaysian Navy vessel will continue to escort the Azamarah Quest which is moving at between 3 to 6 kn... more
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