PCs looking better with Windows 7 Oct 22, 2009
For years, Apple has been making computers for people willing to pay a premium for design: sleek, metal-encased laptops with brilliant screens; swanlike iMacs that stash the workings of the computer behind an enormous flat monitor, perched atop a minimalist base; the MacBook Air notebook, thin enough to fit in a manila envelope. Meanwhile, the most notable shifts in PCs have been from beige plastic to black, or from chunky square notebooks to ones with slightly rounded edges. (India Times)
Philippine emergency teams prepare as typhoon nears Oct 19, 2009
MANILA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The Philippines deployed emergency teams across flooded and landslide-hit areas in northern regions of the main Luzon island on Monday as a powerful typhoon moved closer, weeks after two storms killed more than 850 people ... Vehicles travel along the damaged Halsema Highway after landslides triggered by typhoon Parma in Benguet province, north of Manila October 18, 2009. (AlertNet)
Philippines Brace For Another Typhoon Oct 19, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 18, 2009)--Philippine disaster-response agencies were getting various forms of aid ready to go Sunday as another typhoon threatened the country, which has already been pounded by back-to-back storms that killed more than 750 ... Forecasters say Typhoon Lupit, which is roaring over the Pacific Ocean with sustained winds of 108 mph and gusts of 130 mph will likely spare hard-hit Manila, but the storm could slam into the northern part of the country in about three days.... (KWTX.com, TX)
Hawaiian Air teams with CebuPacific Oct 18, 2009
A partnership between Hawaiian Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air will allow passengers flying between Honolulu and Manila to continue on to Laoag City in the Ilocos Norte province ... As part of its service launch, Hawaiian is offering an introductory fare of $35 each way for the connecting flight between Manila and Laoag. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Looming storm prompts Philippines evacuation call Oct 16, 2009
Officials had earlier listed four people as being killed in the typhoon, which cut a destructive path across the northern Philippines but spared the capital, Manila ... MANILA, Philippines -- Officials told residents still reeling from mudslides that recently buried hundreds in the northern Philippine mountains to be ready to abandon their homes again if a storm approaching Friday becomes the third typhoon in a month to hit the country ... The warning came after back-to-back storms since Sept.... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
UN Will Appeal For New Aid For Storm-Stricken Philippines Oct 14, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 13, 2009)--The UNs humanitarian chief says the UN will ask for more aid to the Philippines in the wake of massive destruction from back-to-back storms, in addition to $44 million already pledged for the Southeast Asian nation. A typhoon on the heels of last month's storm triggered landslides and the worst flooding in 40 years in the northern Philippines. (KWTX.com, TX)
Kidnapped Irish priest sighted in Philippines Oct 13, 2009
MANILA, Philippines Philippine troops and navy gunboats tried to encircle suspected Muslim militants to pressure them to release an ailing Irish priest whom they kidnapped, a military general said Tuesday ... Zamboanga del Sur lies about 490 miles (780 kilometers) southeast of Manila. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Hands On founders battled 'greed is good' philosophy Oct 13, 2009
Kent Alexander, one of the founders, said, I never expected to see Hands On Singapore or Tokyo or Hands On Manila. We just wanted to do a lot for Atlanta and thought there was a pent-up demand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Click to read:Toll From Philippine Typhoons Tops 600 Oct 11, 2009
00004000 MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 10, 2009 ... CBS News' Barnaby Lo reporting from Manila says that the total death toll from two deadly storms in as many weeks has topped 600, with more than 300,000 people seeking refuse in evacuation centers throughout northern Philippines ... Travel to the affected areas has not been easy, and with Manila still reeling from the aftermath of the devastating Typhoon Ketsana (which hit the capital two weeks ago), rescue and relief efforts have proven a huge... (CBS News)
Six Survivors Pulled From Under Mudslide Oct 11, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 10, 2009)--Rescuers have dug out six survivors and have found more bodies buried under landslides in the northern Philippines. Authorities now say at least 225 people have died in the latest natural disaster to hit the Philippines, which has been pounded by back-to-back storms. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Philippines Awash in Parma's Relentless Rain Oct 10, 2009
Already, these partners have provided emergency food to more than 30,000 people in the greater Manila area and are now distributing kits of household necessities to 5,000 of the most-affected families. Any views expressed in this article are those of the writer and not of Reuters. (AlertNet)
Deluge in rain-soaked Philippines buries 160 Oct 10, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Driving rain on the heels of back-to-back storms triggered dozens of landslides across the northern Philippines on Friday, burying more than 160 people, washing away villages and leaving almost an entire province under water ... More than 160 people were killed in landslides in Benguet and Mountain Province along the Cordillera mountain range, about 125 miles north of Manila, officials said ... Tropical Storm Ketsana, which struck Sept. 26, left 337 people dead, most of... (MSNBC -- International)
Area physicians recognized for excellence in rural health care Oct 10, 2009
He came to the United States in 1973 to complete a rotating internship and residency in general surgery and family practice after attending medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. With the encouragement of a local physician, Climaco set up a practice in Arcola in January of 1979. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mudslides Kill Scores In The Philippines Oct 10, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 9, 2009)--Rescuers have retrieved more than 160 bodies after dozens of landslides buried villages and cut off towns in the rain-soaked northern Philippines, officials said ... Officials in the two worst-hit provinces say more than 160 people have died in Benguet and Mountain Province along the Cordillera mountain range, about 125 miles north of Manila. (KWTX.com, TX)
Emerging markets will surpass previous highs: Mark Mobius Oct 9, 2009
MANILA: Investor Mark Mobius said he expects emerging markets to surpass previous records, predicting a continued rally with corrections along the way ... If the money supply keeps on growing, we will continue to see a bull market, Mobius, who o 00004000 versees about $25 billion as Templeton Asset Managements Singapore-based executive chairman, said in an interview in Manila ... We will see a pretty fast pickup in earnings and thats what markets are anticipating, said Mobius, who... (India Times)
No tsunami generated by Philippines earthquake Oct 5, 2009
MANILA -- An official says a magnitude 6 ... MANILA -- An official says a magnitude 6. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Deadly Typhoon Bears Down On Taiwan Oct 5, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 4, 2009)--Typhoon Parma was headed for Taiwan Sunday after cutting a destructive path across the northern Philippines, the second storm there in eight days ... But Saturdays storm did drop more rain on Manila, slowing the cleanup and making conditions there more miserable. (KWTX.com, TX)
2nd Storm Slams Philippines, 4 Dead Oct 4, 2009
MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2009 ... A mother floats her daughter through floodwaters in Taytay township, Rizal province, east of Manila on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 ... Parma made landfall packing sustained winds of 108 mph, though they weakened as the storm passed overland, leading the Weather Bureau to report Parma will continue to pummel the Northeast Philippines until Monday morning, said CBS News' Barnaby Lo in Manila. (CBS News)
Mexico, U.S. May Reach Accord on Medicare For Health Tourists Within Year Oct 3, 2009
Robinsons Land Corp., the third- largest Philippine developer, rose to a 16-month high in Manila yesterday after the company said it may venture into medical tourism. The new rules would boost Mexicos , since easier access to health care makes Americans more inclined to buy homes in the country, Ferrari said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Militiants Release First Video of Captive Israeli Soldier Oct 3, 2009
In northern Israel, reporters and cameramen thronged the Schalit home as an army general walked in with a manila envelope containing the video. Policemen stood guard outside the house. (Fox News)
Evacuations Begin As Second Typhoon Nears Philippines Oct 3, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 2, 2009)--Disaster officials in the Philippines are evacuating areas in the likely path of another typhoon. Typhoon Parma is due to hit Saturday unless it changes course and officials fear it will cause a second disaster in the northern Philippines. (KWTX.com, TX)
Recycling with Sandy: Calhoun County recycling facility (2) Oct 3, 2009
They include: #1 plastic all soda, ketchup, dressing and water bottles; #2 natural plastic milk jugs, some water bottles and juice jugs; #2 mixed plastics all soap containers, Clorox, shampoo, conditioner and colored bottles; newspaper and inserts; magazines and catalogues and phone books; white copy paper, notebook and tying paper; mixed paper colored paper, construction paper, junk mail, all envelopes; phone books, manila folders, shoe boxes, cereal boxes and food boxes; corrugated cardboard... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Volunteer efforts step up in the Philippines Oct 2, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - I'm not the volunteering type ... My travel companions and I happened to be far enough from Manila that we were able to keep ourselves updated the whole time ... Volunteering around ManilaWhen I returned to Manila, I spent most of my day volunteering to compensate for not being in town when I was needed the most. (MSNBC -- International)
Asia Braces For Next Storm Oct 2, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (October 1, 2009)--Asia is getting little respite from an already brutal storm season and forecasters are warning the next tempest is now en route to the Philippines. The news comes as three nations count their dead from the previous typhoon, with the toll reaching nearly 400. (KWTX.com, TX)
Typhoon Extends Deadly Path Across Southeast Asia Oct 1, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (September 30, 2009)Typhoon Ketsana, one of the most destructive storms in years, is extending its deadly path across Southeast Asia ... Forecasters said if it stays on its current path, it could bring winds more powerful than Ketsana's and driving rain back to the Manila area Saturday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Clams ‘Cal Pep’ style Sep 30, 2009
Contigo uses tiny, sweet manila clams raised by Hog Island in Point Reyes, Calif ... pounds manila clams (the smaller the better). (Boston Globe)
Flooding Death Toll Climbs In The Philippines Sep 30, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (September 29, 2009)--The death toll from the massive flooding in the Philippine capital and surrounding areas has climbed to 240 people and 37 others are missing, officials say. The National Disaster Coordinating Council said Tuesday the homes of nearly 1. (KWTX.com, TX)
Doctor to honor wife with free flu shot clinic Sep 14, 2009
Canizares, 68, and his wife met as classmates at medical school at Far Eastern University in Manila. They came to the United States in 1968 and married the next year in Baltimore. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Marathon travel should be less taxing than the race Sep 13, 2009
For John Mansoor, an elite US distance runner, the 1985 Manila International Marathon promised adventure ... (In Manila, Mansoor and his fellow Americans dropped out at 20 miles, headed straight to the airport, and narrowly escaped the clutches of an angry race director backed by armed troops. (Boston Globe)
Rams, Lions battle to 8-8 standoff Sep 12, 2009
Paragould and Manila fought to an 8-8 tie in the Junior Rams home opener ... Published: Friday, September 11, 2009 12:12 PM CDT The Paragould Junior Rams were looking to make their first mark in the win column Thursday night when they hosted the Manila Junior Lions ... On the games opening possession, the Junior Ram defense almost looked to be too much for the Junior Lions as it was able to force a third-and-20 situation deep in Manila territory. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Sep 11, 2009
-- Roger Dulay, Manila, Philippines. A little weird to have an active player make the presentation. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Airline bombings were just days away: UK police Sep 8, 2009
A Japanese passenger was killed during a test run when Yousef placed a bomb under his seat on a Philippine Airlines flight from Manila in December 1994. But the plot was uncovered when a fire broke out at a Manila apartment where Yousef was mixing chemicals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Crack Could Keep Bay Bridge Closed 1 More Workday Sep 7, 2009
MANILA, Philippines -- Passengers leapt into the dark sea and parents dropped children into life rafts from a stricken ferry carrying nearly 1,000 people after it capsized in the middle of the night in the southern Philippines. From Mrs. Krabappel on "The Simpsons" to Mr. Kotter from "Welcome Back Kotter," check out some of the most memorable TV teachers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Crew rescued after second ship sinks in Philippines Sep 7, 2009
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Survivor found after Philippines ferry sinks Sep 7, 2009
MANILA (AFP) - The crew of a cargo ship that sank in Philippines waters was pulled to safety Monday, as rescue efforts continued for survivors of a ferry tragedy that left nine people dead, officials said. In the second maritime incident in as many days, the Panamanian-registered MV Hera, carrying four South Korean and 15 Filipino sailors, went down in the central Philippines as it was making its way to China, the coast guard said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Cargo ship crew rescued Sep 7, 2009
Philippine Coast Guard shows Superferry 9 in Manila Bay. Nine people were confirmed dead and dozens remained missing after the Superferry 9 sank in darkness off the southern Philippines. (iAfrica.com)
Online travel agency eyes RM60mil sales Sep 3, 2009
Call centres have been set up in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai and Manila. Chin said with the latest portal and a wider array of products combined with good partnerships, the company was targeting to grow its customer membership from the current 35,000 to 100,000 by March next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Qantas jet diverted again after midair mishap Sep 3, 2009
The jet safely landed in Manila without injury to passengers or crew. Completely unrelated issueThe plane was repaired but damaged again when it collided with another 747 on a Melbourne airport tarmac while airline staff were moving the aircraft last November. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Fuel leak forces Qantas jumbo down Sep 3, 2009
QF32, a Boeing 747-400 carrying 290 passengers, is the same aircraft that was diverted from Hong Kong to Manila in July last year after an oxygen cylinder blew holes in the fuselage and floor mid-flight. A Qantas spokeswoman said there "was absolutely no link" between the two incidents and there was no danger to passengers in the latest incident. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Urban sprawl, bad sanitation spread dengue fever Sep 1, 2009
MANILA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The rapid growth of crowded cities has helped spread and increase the transmission of dengue around the world, health experts said on Tuesday, warning up to 3 billion people were already at risk ... "Climate change has very little effect on the disease," Duane Gubler, director of Asia Pacific Institute of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Hawaii, told Reuters on the sidelines of a three-day dengue symposium in Manila ... In the 1950s, when... (AlertNet)
Remittances a boon for Philippines, but at what cost? Aug 27, 2009
But with millions of the poor living atop garbage dumps and under bridges in Manila, they know their nation s capital is not the solution. And so they go abroad: One in 10 of Santa Barbara s 80,000 residents work in places such as Italy, Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States. (Boston Globe)
Switzerland has world's best wages; Mumbai has lowest Aug 27, 2009
The world's cheapest places to live were Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur, Manila in the Philippines, and Delhi and Mumbai. But the average employee in many of these cities, as well as Jakarta and Nairobi, gets paid some of the world's lowest salaries which have between 11 percent and 15 percent of the purchasing power of a salary in Zurich. (India Times)
Bowling takes a back seat as Li Jane prepares for her SPM Aug 23, 2009
The flu outbreak also put paid to her plans to compete in the Bevida-Storm International tournament in Manila in July and the just-concluded Indonesian Open. Unlike others in the national squad, she hasnt taken part in a tournament since the Philippines Open in May. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Indians earn less Aug 21, 2009
"Swiss workers earn the most. Zurich and Geneva top the rankings in our international comparison of wages. By contrast, the average employee in Delhi, Manila, Jakarta and Mumbai earns less than one-fifteenth of that amount," the report stated. Workers in the US also earn at the higher end of bracket with people in New York earning an average salary of $19 per hour, while those in Los Angeles get $13. (India Times)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
But while you can always visit for bespoke leather brogues or inexpensive PVC pumps, this U-shaped compound, nestled in Manila's sprawling Cubao district, offers more than just footwear ... Despite all the comings and goings, Cubao X stands as a stronghold of hip, culture-savvy, creative Manila most conspicuously on Friday and Saturday nights, when avant-garde DJ sets, indie-rock gigs, poetry readings, independent-movie screenings and art-show openings spring up as if spontaneously. (Time.com)
Perfect Timing Aug 13, 2009
-- Roger Dulay, Manila, Philippines. Agree. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
1 Million Evacuated As Typhoon Hits China Aug 10, 2009
Associated Press writers Annie Huang in Taipei and Jim Gomez in Manila contributed to this report. 2009 Associated Press. (Newsmax)
The UMCOR Hotline for August 4, 2009 Aug 5, 2009
Security guards remove a flag from the casket of former Philippines President Corazon Aquino during her wake in Manila August 1, 2009. Aquino, whose ouster of one of the 20th Century's. (AlertNet)
Ex-Philippine leader dies Aug 2, 2009
"Our mother peacefully passed away at 3.18am, August 1, 2009 of cardio-respiratory arrest," Senator Benigno Aquino Jr, said in a statement outside the Makati Medical Centre in Manila, where his mother had been hospitalised ... In Manila's Makati financial district, huge posters of Aquino were displayed while neighbours left flowers at the family home. (iAfrica.com)
The heroine who freed a nation Aug 2, 2009
Mrs Aquino, who was diagnosed with colon cancer last year, died of cardiac arrest at a hospital in Manila early yesterday, said her son, Benigno III, a member of the Philippine Senate ... She led the forces that toppled a dictatorship, said Rey Trillana, a consultant at the Manila-based Philippine Centre for Civic Education and Democracy ... Corazon Cojuangco was born in Manila in 1933. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Philippines Icon Corazon Aquino Has Cancer Aug 1, 2009
MANILA, Philippines, March 24, 2008 ... A former housewife and political neophyte, Aquino reluctantly took over as Marcos' main challenger after her husband, opposition leader Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., was gunned down at Manila's airport upon returning from exile in 1983. (CBS News -- World)
Ex-Philippine president Corazon Aquino dies Aug 1, 2009
" Aquino's family announced her death early Saturday. "Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 am, August 1, 2009 of cardio-respiratory arrest," Senator Benigno Aquino Jr, said in a statement outside the Makati Medical Centre in Manila, where his mother had been hospitalised. "She would have wanted us to thank each and every one of you for all the prayers and the continuous love and support," he said. "It was her wish for all of us to pray for one another and for the country," Aquino said.... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Former Philippine leader Aquino dies Aug 1, 2009
MANILA: Former President Corazon Aquino, whose "people power" revolution swept dictator Ferdinand Marcos from power in the Philippines, died on Saturday after a 16-month battle against colon cancer, her family said ... "Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18am (1918 GMT Friday) of cardio-respiratory arrest," her son, Senator Benigno Aquino Jr., told reporters in Manila ... She shed the housewife's apron only after her politician husband, opposition leader Benigno, was assassinated at Manila's... (India Times, India)
Hinduja to add 1000 people Jul 31, 2009
Partha De Sarkar, CEO, HGSL, said they would be opening its second centre in Manila, Phillipines with a 1,000 seater capacity and an investment of $2 ... The companys existing centre in Manila has a staff of 1,928 ... On the reasons for setting up a second centre in Manila, Mr Sarkar said that there is distinct preference by some of its US customers for having voice related work being done out of that country. (India Times)
Feds search property of Jackson's personal doctor Jul 29, 2009
On Tuesday, Los Angeles police and federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents carried away five or six plastic storage containers and several thick manila envelopes after a three hour-search of Murray's sprawling home in a gated Las Vegas community. Across town, authorities searched his medical offices, Global Cardiovascular Associates Inc., for nine hours seeking documents. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Philippines' Arroyo to defend legacy amid protests Jul 27, 2009
MANILA: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was expected to defend her spotty achievements during her final state of the nation address on Monday against a backdrop of widespread protests that have dogged her turbulent 8 1/2-year rule in the Phil 00004000 ippines. The 62-year-old US-trained economist, who has survived four coup attempts and four impeachment bids since 2001, has been accused by opposition politicians of maneuvering to extend her term, which ends next year. (India Times, India)
Philippines Says 10 Filipinos Died In Afghan Crash Jul 21, 2009
MANILA, Philippines, Jul ... Last week, Manila airport authorities intercepted 13 workers bound for Afghanistan. (CBS News -- World)
Molokai faces water shortage Jul 20, 2009
"It is an urgent public notice for areas from MCC (Maui Community College) to Manila Camp," she said ... "It is an urgent public notice for areas from MCC (Maui Community College) to Manila Camp," she said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Deadly Tropical Storm Hits The Philippines Jul 19, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2009)--At least three people are dead after a tropical storm hit the Philippines Friday, officials said. Two other people were missing after heavy rains fell over the northern and central part of the country. (KWTX.com, TX)
Philippines rejects World Bank call Jul 15, 2009
MANILA: The Philippines on Wednesday brushed off a World Bank suggestion that it raise oil taxes to shore up revenues, saying it did not wish to hit people in the pocket amid a slowing economy that has already crimped consumer spending ... It urged Manila to "consider further desirable revenue measures, such as raising gasoline excises.". (India Times)
Campaign 2010: Baker answers GOP bell, will run for governor Jul 11, 2009
By Jim OSullivan/State House News Service. Thu Jul 09, 2009, 08:58 AM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Nurse recounts swine flu triage Jul 11, 2009
Natacha Pisarenko/Associated Press, a student nurse, right, uses a thermal scanner as she checks the temperature of a foreign student for possible swine flu infection before entering the school compound on June 11 in Manila, Philippines. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III pointed out that the World Health Organization is expected to declare a pandemic "anytime soon" but has recommended no border closure or travel restriction and for focus to be put on providing health care instead of stopping... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Volcano Rumbles In The Philippines Jul 11, 2009
MANILA, Philippines (July 10, 2009)--Scientists say the Philippines' most active volcano is rumbling again while emitting steam and a strong glow at the summit crater that can be seen with the naked eye. State volcanologists say the frequency of volcanic earthquakes has increased on Mayon signifying the possible movement of magma below the surface that could lead to ash explosions and eventually eruption. (KWTX.com, TX)
Li Jane not one for sulking despite failing to make world meet bowling team Jul 5, 2009
The back-up bowlers can look forward playing in the PBAP Bevida-Storm International Classic in Manila and the Indonesian Open next month. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Click to read:Crackdown Drains Iranian Dissidents Jun 28, 2009
Crackdown Drains Iranian Dissidents - CBS News. We've updated CBSNews. (CBS News)
