Panama disease, an infection that ravages banana plants, has been sweeping across Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. The impact has been devastating. In the Philippines alone, losses have totalled US$400m. And the disease threatens not only the livelihoods of everyone in this US$44 billion industry but also the 400m people in developing countries who depend on … [Full Story...] about The urgent quest to save the banana from extinction
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Eight people on way to health ritual in Kalinga die as truck falls into ravine
Eight people who were on their way to a thanksgiving event were killed when the dump truck they were riding on fell into a ravine in Tabuk City, Kalinga. At least … [Full Story...] about Eight people on way to health ritual in Kalinga die as truck falls into ravine
New child sex charges against teacher who smeared flutes with semen
The founder of an international music teaching scheme who allegedly tainted flutes with semen has been charged with lewd acts against girls. John … [Full Story...] about New child sex charges against teacher who smeared flutes with semen
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Green group ‘laments’ widespread littering by Easter pilgrims
Environmental group the EcoWaste Coalition has “lamented” widespread littering at popular pilgrimage sites this Easter. A team from the coalition, calling … [Full Story...] about Green group ‘laments’ widespread littering by Easter pilgrims
Nine ‘penitents’ volunteer to be nailed to crosses on Good Friday
Under a blistering sun, eight men and a woman were nailed to crosses today in a reenactment of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. A crowd of spectators … [Full Story...] about Nine ‘penitents’ volunteer to be nailed to crosses on Good Friday
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Scottish yachtsman rescued off Cebu after injuring himself at sea
A 64-year-old Scottish yachtsman has been rescued by the Coast Guard after injuring himself at sea off Catmon town in Cebu. Ronald Cruickshank made a distress call at 3.24pm today (Thursday, April 18) after sustaining injuries to his head and back aboard … [Full Story...] about Scottish yachtsman rescued off Cebu after injuring himself at sea
Dutchman and girlfriend arrested for marijuana after drug bust in Coron
A Dutchman and his Filipina girlfriend have been arrested in Coron, Palawan, on suspicion of possessing marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Noel Paulus Joseph Gossens, aged 46, and Cecile Villar Romasanta, 38, were arrested by officers from Coron Municipal … [Full Story...] about Dutchman and girlfriend arrested for marijuana after drug bust in Coron
Manila Gym Goers Enjoy Alternative Workouts Offered by Celebrity Fitness
The gym is the best place to do your workouts, because of the ultra-modern equipment you will find there. This equipment can help you achieve quality gains. Celebrity Fitness is one gym that has become a common sight in most countries. It is slowly making … [Full Story...] about Manila Gym Goers Enjoy Alternative Workouts Offered by Celebrity Fitness
Four wives of Abu Sayyaf terror leaders arrested in Zamboanga City
Police have arrested four women said to be wives of Abu Sayyaf leaders who allegedly took an active role in the terror group’s crimes. Police today (Tuesday, April 6) said the women took care of financial transactions, helped procure guns and bomb parts and … [Full Story...] about Four wives of Abu Sayyaf terror leaders arrested in Zamboanga City
Mandaue City mother offered to record sexual abuse of her daughters
Police arrested a 45-year-old mother in Mandaue City after she was caught offering to record herself sexually abusing her young daughters. The entrapment operation was carried out by the police’s Women and Children Protection Center-Visayas Field Unit, the … [Full Story...] about Mandaue City mother offered to record sexual abuse of her daughters
