Jojo Binay in Prague's Old Time Square

By Norma Japitana | June 13, 2011 - 12:00am

Here we are at Charles Bridge and the whole of Prague is before us in breathtaking splendor.

Muslims on hajj in Saudi start ascent of holy site

November 15, 2010 - 3:25pm

Nearly 3 million Muslims gathered for the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia are making their way up a rocky desert hill, chanting they have come to answer God's call.

Clan war: Pamilya, 5 minasaker

By Joy Cantos | April 23, 2010 - 12:00am

Pinagbabaril hanggang sa mapatay ang limang miyembro ng pamilya habang tatlong iba pa ang malubhang nasugatan kaugnay sa tumitinding clan war sa bahagi ng Brgy. Baraas sa bayan ng Picong, Lanao del...

Saudi floods kill 77 while Muslims perform hajj

November 27, 2009 - 12:15am

Muslim pilgrims holding white umbrellas against the blazing sun clambered up a rocky desert hill for prayers Thursday during the annual hajj, a day after torrential rains that killed at least 77 people.

Time to strike a peace deal

November 23, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - There is a lot of sense and rationale in US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton piece of advice to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to now strike a peace accord with the government.

Letters to the Editor

Arab doctors to probe allegations Arafat poisoned

April 2, 2009 - 3:40pm

AMMAN (AP) – Nearly five years after Yasser Arafat died from what French doctors called a massive brain hemorrhage, Arab doctors will meet in Jordan to look into lingering suspicious the Palestinian leader...

American troops in Zamboanga commemorate 9/11

September 12, 2006 - 12:00am

ZAMBOANGA CITY — American forces stationed in this southern port city commemorated yesterday the Sept. 11 attacks by terrorists in their homeland five years ago. Western Mindanao Command chief Maj. Gen. Eugenio...

Senator Edgardo Angara and a government of unity

By FROM A DISTANCE | By Carmen N. Pedrosa | November 14, 2004 - 12:00am

It may have come as a surprise but it is one to be welcomed. In a telephone interview with Senator Angara, he confirmed to this column that there was indeed an offer to him from the Macapagal-Arroyo administration...

Senator Edgardo Angara and a government of unity

By FROM A DISTANCE | By Carmen N. Pedrosa | November 14, 2004 - 12:00am

It may have come as a surprise but it is one to be welcomed. In a telephone interview with Senator Angara, he confirmed to this column that there was indeed an offer to him from the Macapagal-Arroyo administration...

If Europeans could vote, Kerry would win hands down: But what will the US voters say on Tuesday?

By BY THE WAY | By Max V. Soliven | October 31, 2004 - 12:00am

PARIS, France – Travelling through Poland (yes, Poland), then arriving in Paris – and reading the other European dailies, or watching Euronews and local television – it’s not surprising, but amazing...