Nissan Motor Co. announced Wednesday it will launch global production of an all-electric van, the e-NV200, as early as next year in the Spanish city of Barcelona, creating 700 jobs. More »Nissan announces electric van production from 2013
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 reading More »PNoy takes wind out of planned sail to Scarborough
By Eimor Santos, VERA Files On a bright sunny day, a bespectacled man with long hair and a burly frame skillfully strokes his brush against a huge wall. Before the sun sets he is able to paint a fresco of … Continue reading More »Marine advocate paints to protect dolphins
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - For her honesty, airport janitor Mary Jennifer Doroga is reaping rewards. More »Honesty pays for Filipino airport cleaner
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 reading More »When serving God means serving the very poor
by NESTOR B. RAMIREZ, VERA Files CEBU CITY—Police in this city have been ordered to stop patronizing eateries that offer pawikan meat and instead do their job and catch people who violate the law banning the capture, slaughter and sale … Continue reading More »Stop eating ‘pawikan’ meat, Cebu cops told
Thailand's ailing king will travel outside of the capital Bangkok on Friday for the first time in more than two years to visit the ancient capital Ayutthaya, according to officials. More »Thai king to leave Bangkok for first time since 2009
Manny Pacquiao's devotion to religion and comments against gay marriage will not have an impact as a training distraction or in the ring as the Filipino icon prepares to fight unbeaten American Tim Bradley. More »Religion, gay row won't impact Pacquiao in ring
Russia staged Wednesday the first successful test-launch of a new intercontinental missile designed to pierce the defence system now being deployed by NATO despite Moscow's fierce complaints. More »Russia tests new missile after NATO summit
If you love your morning coffee, a new study finds that your daily habit could protect your health. In a study by researchers from the National Cancer Institute in the US, older adults who drank coffee -- caffeinated or decaffeinated -- had a lower risk of death overall than others who did not drink coffee. More »Study finds coffee lovers may live longer
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Japan is planning to provide maritime vessels, including 1,000-tonne patrol ships, to the Philippines to "support the island country in its territorial dispute against China," a Japanese newspaper reported in March, weeks before tensions erupted over the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. More »Japan eyes maritime aid for Philippine defense
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Tuesday revealed that he and his wife for 12 years have separated. More »Koko Pimentel, wife call it quits
Senator-judges have been urged to refrain from issuing “unnecessary” statements so as not to jeopardize the impeachment trial where Chief Justice Renato Corona is set to testify Tuesday. More »Corona to testify Tuesday; Could Senators grill him?
A crocodile for an ambassador? More »'Lolong' eyed as croc envoy
MANILA, Philippines - Bacolod City Rep. Anthony Golez Wednesday denied causing the break up of Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Jewel May Lobaton, who was Binibining Pilipinas-Universe in 1998. More »Golez Denies He Caused Break Up Of Koko-Jewel Marriage
Former Isabela governor Grace Padaca, a founder of Kaya Natin, said she trusts the Supreme Court will treat her fairly in a petition she will file asking it to review a warrant issued for her arrest over alleged graft. More »Padaca faces arrest for graft charges
Embattled Chief Justice Renato Corona has maintained he was falsely accused in his impeachment, as he lamented President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III's "hatred" against him. More »Corona suddenly leaves impeachment court
Motorcyclists may soon have their own lanes on toll roads in and out of Metro Manila if a bill filed by Cagayan Representative Juan Ponce Enrile Jr. is passed into law. More »Bill seeks motorbike lanes on toll ways
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jessica Sanchez, the teen with the big voice, chose power ballads while Phillip Phillips went with an indie vibe as the two diverse "American Idol" finalists sang on Tuesday for the hearts and votes of America. Sanchez, 16, bidding to become the youngest ever winner of America's most-watched TV show, was deemed ahead after performing songs made famous by Whitney Houston and Celine Dion. But it was acoustic guitar-playing Phillips who brought all three judges to their feet at the end of the performance finale. ... More »Power ballad Sanchez vs. "genius" Phillips on "Idol"
(Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc has been sued by an investor who claimed the exchange operator was negligent in handling orders for Facebook Inc shares following its initial public offering, causing losses for investors. Phillip Goldberg, a Maryland resident, is seeking class-action status on behalf of all investors who lost money because Nasdaq delayed or otherwise mishandled their buy, sell or cancellation orders for Facebook stock on May 18, the day the social networking giant went public. ... More »Investor sues Nasdaq, alleges Facebook IPO bungled
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