Philippine News
Transcript of Mendoza’s Last Conversation with Rogas
Sep 7th
Radio Mo Nationwide (RMN) anchor Michael Rogas was the last person abductor Rolando Mendoza talked to before he was shot dead during the 11-hour hostage incident at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park.
Their conversation showed that Mendoza is prepared to die that day. He also said to Rogas how he More >
Mobile Phone Used in Farming
Sep 3rd
Philippines being called as the texting capital of the world is using the phone mania in the field of agriculture as suggested by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
The IIRI which is located in Los Ba?os, Laguna is employing the use of cutting edge technology in efficient rice production.
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PNoy is Now Serious on Facebook Photo
Aug 30th
There is no more smiling PNoy in Facebook. His profile picture is now a serious-looking photo uploaded after the president was chided because of his smile.
News from China showed some criticism on President Noynoy Aquino when he sat with the press for his official statement regarding the Manila Hostage Taking. More >
Manila Hostage Taking Animated Reenactment
Aug 30th
The Hong Kong Apple Daily released an anime reenactment of the hostage taking happened in Quirino Grandstand, Manila. It shows the summary of the hostage drama in almost 2 minutes.
It was 10:15 a.m. Monday in when Rolando Mendoza, 55 and married with three children, hijacked a bus with Chinese nationals More >
Hong Kong Journalists Association’s Anger and Concern
Aug 27th
Dear President Aquino,
The Hong Kong Journalists Association expresses its deepest condolences to the families of those who died in Manila’s hostage tragedy. We also want to express our appreciation and respect to those who acted bravely and astutely during the long standoff, thus allowing some of the hostages to survive. More >
Unknown Author Creates Flash Game of Manila Hostage Taking Incident
Aug 24th
A flash game of the 10-hour hostage taking incident at Quirino Grandstand in Manila was released by an unknown programmer.
The game was created by a certain author named “keybol” at the day of the hostage taking. It earned quick popularity among online gamers after it was published in Newgrounds.com More >
Hongkong Avoids Travel to the Philippines
Aug 24th
After the hostage taking drama on Monday, Security Bureau of Hong Kong advised its citizens to avoid all travel to the Philippines. As expected, the said hostage crisis would affect much the tourism in our country.
The warning was released by the Security Bureau one hour after the 10-hour hostage incident. More >
PNoy’s Statement on the Manila Hostage Drama
Aug 24th
Here is the official statement of Pres. Aquino on the hostage taking incident in Manila on Monday:
With the rest of the Filipino people, I wish to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims whose lives were lost in the hostage situation at the Quirino Grandstand. The Secretary More >
Social Media Accounts Seek Justice for Hazing Victim
Aug 20th
The social media specifically through Facebook and Twibbon has been a ground for seeking justice for hazing victim E.J. Karl Intia.
The victim, a fast-food worker taking a vocational course in University of Makati, was found dead near a ravine in Laguna province Sunday, a day after he went missing.
His More >
Cha-Cha is Not a Priority
Aug 17th
President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III would not prioritize the amendment of Charter Change even if would help the peace agreement with the 12,000-strong Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
While Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) chief negotiator Marvic Leonen believes that cha-cha is a lasting peace settlement with the More >