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A Filipino businesswoman was found dead inside her office in Paris, France, a report on GMA News' "24 Oras" said Saturday night. The body of Ellen Ortega-Apilado, 47, owner of a travel agency, was found with multiple stab wounds, including on her neck, the report said, quoting initial police investigation. The report further . . . → read more
For the first time on the East Coast, three FilAm funnymen will bring a mixed bag of ethnic and mainstream comedy to college campuses via the Pacific Punchlines Comedy Tour. The show to benefit Sendong Typhoon victims in the Philippines is being organized by FilAm student clubs from Harvard, MIT and Boston University and . . . → read more
VIENNA, Austria – Benevolent Filipino organizations in Austria have launched an appeal for the victims of the strong earthquake that hit the islands of Negros and Cebu. “In the midst of thousands of our brothers and sisters from Northern Mindanao and parts of the Visayas who are still reeling from the tremendous devastation caused by . . . → read more
A group of Filipinos in Australia will be launching a CD compilation of original songs inspired by the struggles of victims of tropical storm “Sendong” (international name: Washi) in the Philippines. The tragedy, which struck Visayas and Mindanao last December, gathered “a small group of friends” that now forms the Artists and Linked Friends . . . → read more
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has extended until February 15 the free shipment of donations, especially from abroad, for the victims of tropical storm "Sendong" (international name: Washi) in Cagayan de Oro and Dumaguete. PAL Foundation executive director Menchu Sarmiento on Monday said: “While others may have shifted their attention elsewhere, PAL remains committed . . . → read more
More than a month after tropical storm “Sendong (international name: Washi) swept over parts of Mindanao and Visayas, help continues to pour in for its victims, this time from Filipinos based in various parts of the world. In Israel and Brunei, Filipinos played friendly sports to raise donations for kababayans who were gravely affected . . . → read more
MANILA, Philippines – Thirteen sexually exploited women, including 2 minors, and 18 other victims of illegal recruitment were rescued in two separate operations in the provinces of Laguna and Tawi-tawi. “I thank all the member-agencies of the IACAT (Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking) for their unwavering vigilance in going after human traffickers, especially those who exploit . . . → read more
Philippine officials in Brunei assisted at least six Filipino families displaced by a fire in Kampong Kianggeh last month. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the fire destroyed a 10-unit housing complex In Kampong Kianggeh last January 10, affecting around 16 Filipinos who lost their belongings. "There were no Filipino . . . → read more
SAN DIEGO, California – A Filipina married to a member of the US Navy could be deported for allegedly pulling a knife out on her husband last month. According to court documents, Marivic Rodelas Dunn unlawfully "drew and exhibited a knife in a rude, angry and threatening manner at her husband Christopher." Dunn . . . → read more
Victims of tropical storm "Sendong" (international name: Washi) stand to get some P8 million in added aid from Japan, with another P543,000 on the way. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Japanese business giant Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation Asia Pte. Ltd. are donating another 10 million yen (P5.537 million) to the victims. . . . → read more |
     
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