- When serving God means serving the very … The Inbox - 48 minutes ago
By Yolanda L. Punsalan,VERA Files Susan V. Entong was 11 years old when her drunken father threw a kerosene lamp at her, burning her face and body. For three years, she … More »When serving God means serving the very …
By Yolanda L. Punsalan,VERA Files Susan V. Entong was 11 years old when her drunken father threw a kerosene lamp at her, burning her face and body. For three years, she suffered from festering wounds because hospitals in Bacolod City, … Continue …
- PH makes waves in world surfing map The Inbox - 14 hours ago
By Norman Sison, VERA Files With over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines is known for its postcard-lovely beaches. Of late, it has been making waves on the … More »PH makes waves in world surfing map
By Norman Sison, VERA Files With over 7,100 islands to choose from, the Philippines is known for its postcard-lovely beaches. Of late, it has been making waves on the world map of surfing. One Internet site, Wanna Surf (www.wannasurf.com), describes … Continue …
- Aquino’s fishing ban not-so-well thought … The Inbox - 15 hours ago
By Ellen Tordesillas It's good that former Marine Capt. Nick Faeldon didn't push through with his planned voyage Panatag shoal, also known as Scarborough shoal, where … More »Aquino’s fishing ban not-so-well thought …
By Ellen Tordesillas It's good that former Marine Capt. Nick Faeldon didn't push through with his planned voyage Panatag shoal, also known as Scarborough shoal, where an almost one- and- half-month long standoff between the Philippines and China is a … Continue …
- ‘Pawikan’ meat sold in Cebu baranga … The Inbox - Mon, May 21, 2012
By NESTOR B. RAMIREZ, VERA Files CEBU CITY—Business is brisk, judging from the throng of people and cars parked outside this makeshift eatery in Pasil, a shoreline barangay. … More »‘Pawikan’ meat sold in Cebu baranga …
By NESTOR B. RAMIREZ, VERA Files CEBU CITY—Business is brisk, judging from the throng of people and cars parked outside this makeshift eatery in Pasil, a shoreline barangay. The customers, some in long sleeves and tie, do not mind the … Continue …
- Giving a chance to persons with rare … The Inbox - Sat, May 19, 2012
By GIAN C. GERONIMO, VERA Files Fourteen-year-old identical twins John Paul and Peter John Parco and their younger brother Vincent, 13, share something rare. Standing … More »Giving a chance to persons with rare …
By GIAN C. GERONIMO, VERA Files Fourteen-year-old identical twins John Paul and Peter John Parco and their younger brother Vincent, 13, share something rare. Standing at less than 3 feet despite their ages, with slurred and hoarse speech, thick … Continue …
- PNoy takes wind out of planned sail … The Inbox - Fri, May 18, 2012
By Tessa Jamandre, VERA Files FORMER Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon was all set to sail on Friday to the disputed Scarborough Shoal to make a stand on Philippine sovereignty—until … More »PNoy takes wind out of planned sail …
By Tessa Jamandre, VERA Files FORMER Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon was all set to sail on Friday to the disputed Scarborough Shoal to make a stand on Philippine sovereignty—until the call from the President came. Former Marine Capt. Nicanor said … Continue …
- Children of the sea compete as PWD … The Inbox - Thu, May 17, 2012
By Marc Jayson Cayabyab, VERA Files When the pistol went off, three swimmers dived off the starting block and splashed into the water to best one another in the 50-meter … More »Children of the sea compete as PWD …
By Marc Jayson Cayabyab, VERA Files When the pistol went off, three swimmers dived off the starting block and splashed into the water to best one another in the 50-meter freestyle competition. The frontrunner was a teenage boy who swam … Continue …
- Road safety website launched The Inbox - Thu, May 17, 2012
By REYNARD MAGTOTO, VERA Files Photos and Video by VINCENT GO, VERA Files Road safety advocates launched on Sunday morning a website in commemoration of the first year … More »Road safety website launched
By REYNARD MAGTOTO, VERA Files Photos and Video by VINCENT GO, VERA Files Road safety advocates launched on Sunday morning a website in commemoration of the first year of the Decade of Action for Road Safety (DARS), which coincided with … Continue …
- The pros and cons of urban-grown v … The Inbox - Thu, May 17, 2012
By Eimor Santos, VERA Files While vegetables are packed with nutrients essential to the human body, not all are a hundred percent safe to eat. Environment group Bangon … More »The pros and cons of urban-grown v …
By Eimor Santos, VERA Files While vegetables are packed with nutrients essential to the human body, not all are a hundred percent safe to eat. Environment group Bangon Kalikasan warned that urban-grown vegetables may be contaminated with heavy metals which … Continue …
- Ex-rebel soldier to make ‘patriotic’ … The Inbox - Wed, May 16, 2012
By Tessa Jamandre, VERA Files A year after he swore allegiance to the flag after being granted amnesty for joining the Oakwood mutiny in 2003, former Marine Capt. Nicanor … More »Ex-rebel soldier to make ‘patriotic’ …
By Tessa Jamandre, VERA Files A year after he swore allegiance to the flag after being granted amnesty for joining the Oakwood mutiny in 2003, former Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon is back. On Friday, he will lead an armada of … Continue …
By NESTOR B. RAMIREZ, VERA Files CEBU CITY—Business is brisk, judging from the throng of people and cars parked outside this makeshift eatery in Pasil, a shoreline barangay. The customers, some in long sleeves and tie, do not mind the … Continue … More »‘Pawikan’ meat sold in Cebu barangay
