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July 3rd, 2008

Southeast Asia: Alternative sources of energy

Mong Palatino · 04:58

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Due to skyrocketing oil prices, many Southeast Asian countries are intensifying efforts to tap alternative sources of energy. Lifestyles are changing since people are now more aware about the oil price crisis. 4 comments · »»

June 3rd, 2008

Southeast Asia: Series of unfortunate disasters

Mong Palatino · 15:33

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In the past month, natural disasters hit the Southeast Asian region claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and destroying billions of properties. Bloggers discuss the destructive cyclone in Myanmar, the China earthquake which was felt in Hanoi and Bangkok, two earthquakes in the Sumatra island and the strong typhoon in north Philippines. 1 comment · »»

May 21st, 2008

Southeast Asia: Coping with the rice and food crisis

Mong Palatino · 10:55

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Food prices continue to rise in the world market. Southeast Asian governments are now re-examining their food and agricultural policies in order to prevent consumer panic and social unrest. Bloggers are discussing the food crisis and its impact in the region. 1 comment · »»

Philippines in mourning over death of legendary labor leader

Tonyo Cruz · 10:26

The death of Filipino veteran labor leader, street parliamentarian and legislator Crispin “Ka Bel” Beltran at 11:48 am Tuesday due to massive head injuries saddened and shocked many Filipinos. He was 75. 9 comments · »»

May 2nd, 2008

Global: The price of food, the cost of despair

John Liebhardt · 22:09

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The crisis of skyrocketing food prices is affecting all economic groups in every corner of the world. Every day, it seems, high-priced food sends another country lurching through some crisis: demonstrations, riots, rumors of hoarding, falling governments, even deaths. Global Voices is well positioned to follow the nuances of this complex ... 13 comments · »»

April 28th, 2008

Southeast Asia: Rice and food price crisis

Mong Palatino · 16:14

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The Southeast Asian region, home to several emerging and developing economies, is also struggling to cope with the global food price crisis. Bloggers discuss the impact of the crisis in the region. 4 comments · »»

April 12th, 2008

Southeast Asia: Rising price of rice

Mong Palatino · 05:04

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Rice is the staple food in Southeast Asia and in many parts of the world. Many people in Southeast Asia are worried over reports that rice is getting more expensive and supplies are dwindling. Bloggers discuss the impact of the rice crisis in the region. 6 comments · »»

March 17th, 2008

Did the Philippine President Commit Treason?

Mong Palatino · 03:24

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo is accused by her critics of approving an anomalous transaction involving the Chinese firm ZTE. But there is a new allegation that the president is guilty of treason as well. 1 comment · »»

Links about Philippines

July 3rd, 2008

Lily Pad believes US President George Bush insulted Filipinos when he issued this remark to visiting Philippine President Gloria Arroyo at the White House: “First, I want to tell you how proud I am to be the President of a nation that — in which there's a lot of Philippine-Americans. And I reminded the President that I am reminded of the great talent of the — of our Philippine-Americans when I eat dinner at the White House. And the chef is a great person and a really good cook, by the way, Madam President.”

June 30th, 2008

Neo Filipino criticizes politicians, including the Philippine president, who visited the US despite the typhoon devastation and ferry tragedy which hit the country last week.

June 24th, 2008

Pinoys got talent uploads the list of passengers who are either missing or dead after a ship owned by Sulpicio Lines capsized last weekend.

June 23rd, 2008

More than 700 are dead or missing after a ship capsized in central Philippines. Talim ng Araw blames the ship owners and coastal guards. Some pictures of the tragedy were uploaded by Ang Umalohokan.

Ang Umalohokan lists the worst maritime disasters in the Philippines.

June 22nd, 2008

A strong typhoon hit the Philippines this weekend. Weather reports are not updated, according to the Dusk Chronicles.

June 16th, 2008

A TV reporter and her crew were abducted in Southern Philippines by armed bandits. Anito Kid blogs about the kidnapping. Molly Stories suggests ways on how to prevent future kidnapping of media personalities

June 8th, 2008

The governor in the home province of the Philippine president has set-up a blog to promote good governance in the country.