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Philippine DOJ files terrorist “watchlist,” including UN human rights defender
May 22, 2018MANHATTAN, NY — Victoria Tauli Corpuz has been investigating and reporting human rights issues happening in different countries to the UN Human Rights council since 2014. But since this petition surfaced in March, her own rights, Corpuz... -
Lava flows into water, adding new safety concerns in Hawaii
May 21, 2018HAWAII — This lava flowing into the sea is creating new threats to residents here on the Big Island. Adding to several hazards already endangering everyone here. Warnings from officials began on Saturday, telling everyone to beware... -
Raising money to help Filipino priests in Rome
May 19, 2018MANHATTAN — The Archbishop of Manila, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, was in New York City for a special dinner earlier this month. The cardinal hosted a fundraising event held at the home of the permanent Observer of... -
Schools nationwide take extra measures to protect students from shooters
May 19, 2018That’s the O’Fallon, Missouri police department training for an active school shooting scenario. And these are teachers taking virtual training class to help them through possible similar cases. Those are just a few recent efforts various... -
Kilauea volcano erupts, leaving Hawaii residents worried
May 17, 2018HAWAII — It was Kilauea’s most explosive activity: an eruption, officials say, which sent a dusty plume of ash about 30,000 feet into the sky. It happened early May 17 on the Big Island when most residents... -
After primary races, Fil-Am voters see new era in Pennsylvania politics
May 15, 2018On Tuesday, four states held primary races: Nebraska, Oregon, Idaho and Pennsylvania. But the swing state, Pennsylvania, is the one being closely watched. Earlier this year, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled to change a congressional map drawn by... -
New volcano evacuations and safety concerns in Hawaii’s Big Island
May 10, 2018BIG ISLAND — New fissures that became active on Tuesday afternoon continues to release hazardous gases. When lava and toxic gas spread through another neighborhood, authorities put out an emergency alert. An immediate evacuation order for residents... -
Pinoy priest talks about fears and concerns in the Big Island
May 8, 2018HAWAII — Kilauea volcano is quiet for now, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Volcanic activity has paused at all twelve fissures. But hazardous fumes continue to be released, according to the Hawaii County civil defense agency.... -
Kīlauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
May 7, 2018HAWAII — Kīlauea volcano’s path of destruction is unpredictable, and officials warn that more outbreaks are likely to occur along the rift zone. “The prognosis is for this to continue. We see no slow down in activity,”... -
With mixed statements, Trump speaks at NRA convention
May 4, 2018President Donald Trump embraced the National Rifle Association in his speech at the organization’s convention, months after the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Trump urged the gun-rights advocates to support Republican candidates in the November congressional elections,...
