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Bus Hostage Situation in the Philippines

Published on August 23, 2010 By Tim Troutman

This is a breaking news story.  *Update* – at least 4 dead. MANILA, Philippines – Philippine police have entered a bus after shots were heard from the hostage-taker of 15 Chinese tourists, and at least four of the hostages crawled out of the back door. There was no immediate confirmation of any casualties in the [...]

Philippine Elections – Most Peaceful Since 2007 but 18 Dead

Published on May 10, 2010 By admin

Monday 5/10/10 was election day in the Philippines.  The Inquirer reports that the poll related violence was the lowest in three years but unfortunately, 18 were killed in election violence. MANILA, Philippines—Even the dawn of new technology could not silence the guns and bombs in Philippine elections. Shootings and explosions on the eve of and [...]

Muslim Terrorists Bomb Cathedral in the Philippines

Published on April 15, 2010 By admin

Several are dead after a bomb was detonated in the Cathedral of St. Isabel. Please pray for an end to this violence in the Philippines. Manila, Philippines, Apr 15, 2010 / 03:01 am (CNA).- Abu Sayyaf militants conducted a bombing assault on Isabela City in the Philippines on Tuesday morning, killing several people and severely [...]

11 Killed in Basilan Violence

Published on February 27, 2010 By admin

Violence continues to plague the southern islands of the Philippines.  Although Basilan is a relatively prosperous province, it has seen a fair share of violence from Islamic insurgents. At least 11 people, including a one-year-old baby, were killed and several others were hurt when an armed group believed to be composed of members of the [...]

Soldiers Killed in Agusan del Sur Ambush

Published on February 25, 2010 By admin

Anti-government violence continues to plague the province of Mindanao and worsens the poverty in the Philippines. Four soldiers were recently killed in Agusan del Sur by communist rebels. DAVAO CITY – (UPDATE 3) At least four soldiers, including a junior officer, were killed when communist rebels set off a landmine in Veruela, Agusan del Sur, [...]

America’s Aggressive Anti-Life Policies Threaten the Philippines

Published on January 21, 2010 By admin

International pro-life leaders will come to Washington D.C. tomorrow to protest the Obama administration’s aggressive anti-life policies.  These policies harm Americans of course, but they also affect poor nations like the Philippines: FRONT ROYAL— International Pro-Life leaders from Africa, Europe, South America, Asia and Oceania have come to the nation’s capitol to stand in solidarity [...]