Statement of Pres. Obama on Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda

"Michelle and I are deeply saddened by the loss of life and extensive damage done by Super Typhoon Yolanda. But I know the incredible resiliency of the Philippine people, and I am confident that the spirit of Bayanihan will see you through this tragedy. The United States is already providing significant humanitarian assistance, and we stand ready to further assist the Government's relief and recovery efforts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the millions of people affected by this devastating storm."

Filipino Figure Skater Is Going to Winter Olympics

After a 22-year absence, the Philippines is going to the Winter Olympics, reports ABS-CBN News. After finishing 7th in the Neblehorn Trophy Tournament in Germany last September, figure skater  Michael Christian Martinez from Muntinlupa will represent the Philippines at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia in February. He lacks government support.

'Filipina Girl' Snares 1,000 Pedophiles Worldwide

Over 1,000 pedophiles around the world have been caught soliciting online sex with a "ten-year-old Filipina girl" that they did not know was the computer generated product of an anti-exploitation sting, reports RT.com

Super Typhoon Passes Over Into W. PH Sea

Super typhoon “Yolanda” (international name Haiyan) has passed over the last major landmass in the Philippines as it makes its way to the open waters of the West Philippine Sea, the state-run weather bureau said Friday night, reports Inquirer.net. 

World's Strongest Typhoon Ever Slams PH

Super Typhoon Haiyan -- perhaps the strongest storm ever -- plowed across the central Philippines on Friday with 235 kph winds, leaving widespread devastation, reports CNN.

Typhoon Yolanda Leaves at Least 100 Dead

One of the strongest storms on record killed more than 100 people whose bodies lay in the streets of Tacloban, Leyte, one of the hardest-hit cities, reports Inquirer.net. Nearly 750,000 people were forced to flee their homes and damage was believed to be extensive.

SC Rules Marriage of Convenience to American Is Valid

For love or convenience? Either way, the marriage would be “equally valid.” The Philippine Supreme Court has refused to nullify the marriage of a Filipino woman to an American, even if she claimed that she only wed him to acquire US citizenship, reports Inquirer.net. 

Pinoy Tennis Ace Wins Second ATP World Tour Title

Filipino Treat Huey and British Dominic Inglot won their second ATP World Tour title in their sixth team final Sunday at the Swiss Indoors Basel, reports ATPWorldTour.com. Huey and Inglot moved up to 11th position in the Emirates ATP Doubles Team Rankings, after recording a 6-3, 3-6, 10-4 victory over Julian Knowle and Oliver Marach in 65 minutes.