Powerful propaganda officials stressed the importance of 'correct guidance of public opinion' and ordered a strengthening of political consciousness among journalists

Why do the babies starve when there's enough food to feed the world? - Tracy ChapmanChina and the Philippines Agricultural ComparisonChina hosts roughly ¼ of the world's population. It is said that a few decades ago, the Chinese were clearing

Press Release: Region 9 brings "Zambo Peninsula Regional Expo 2008 to ManilaHere's another reason for Zamboanga Peninsula people to be proud of as joint effort of concerned agencies, region 9 local governments, and business sector, bring "Zambo Peninsula Regional Expo

Inflation in prices, and you don't have to go much further than the local grocery store to know that it is already with us, generally follows inflation in the money supply. And given the rate at which that is climbing,

Monsanto, BASF and other developers of genetically modified crops are looking to patent changes in plants that help them survive better in the world's changing climate. But the crop developments may lead to higher bills for farmers as they become

Nepal, long dependant on India for its links with the rest of the world, will soon be tied into the Chinese rail network. The gains to the small landlocked state are clear, while the route will bring Indian ports and

Sitting on a belt of volcanic activity has its upside for Indonesia, which after a decade-long lull looks set to develop the archipelago's potential for producing power from subsurface heat. That will help the fast-growing country keep its skies clear.

Former British premier Tony Blair, who recently converted to Catholicism, apparently believes his or other Christian faiths should underpin the West in meeting the challenges from the East. But people such as Blair should start taking the "East" more seriously,

President George W Bush, on tour in the Middle East, has pledged continued United States support for the Lebanese government following its clashes with the Shi'ite Hezbollah militia. Bush makes no secret of his belief that Iran is behind the

South Korea got an up-close view of China's new-found nationalism when Chinese protesters came out en masse for the Seoul leg of the Olympic torch relay. South Korea had its own patriotic upsurge ahead of the 1988 Games, but the

In a significant change of policy, Turkey has held high-level talks with the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq in an attempt to isolate Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq. Both Ankara and the regional government recognize the benefits - especially

She may be the two-term senator from New York, but United States Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton just doesn't get one of the key rules of being a real New Yorker. - Muhammad Cohen (May 14, '08)

The Myanmar junta is attempting to keep the death and devastation caused by Cyclone Nagris from the public and give the impression, locally and internationally, it has relief efforts under control - no foreigners and no cameras in the affected

The string of eight bomb blasts in the Indian tourist city of Jaipur on Tuesday, in which 80 people were killed, was preceded by a cross-border flareup with Pakistan after years of relative calm. The two incidents are believed to

Here are the relevant stats of the two warriors who will battle for the World Boxing Council's Lightweight Crown on June 28,2008 at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. A round per round report will be posted

UPDATE: An unofficial list of new civil engineers may be found in this link. The website claims that the names come from the PRCIn today's news roundup, the country has 1,094 new civil engineers. The complete list will be made

As the military underwent a turnover of command, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved the pardon for 9 military officers convicted of leading a 2003 coup attempt known as the Oakwood Mutiny. On top of that, she also ordered a

Those who will visit the City of Makati are advised that Ayala Avenue, from the corner of Makati Avenue up to the intersection of Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 11AM as the city holds