PH Education, Health Lag Behind Other ASEAN Nations

 In terms of primary education and health, the Philippines is the 3rd least competitive among 10 Southeast Asian countries, according to the 2013-2014 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness study, reports Rappler.com.

Aquino Seeks Rules on Blood Money for OFWs on Death Row

President Aquino has created a permanent committee to map out guidelines on overseas Filipino workers' execution-related issues, including the raising of blood money for victims' families, reports Interaksyon.com.

Fil-Am Singer Makes It to "American Idol" Top 30

Filipino-American singer Malaya Watson, the tuba player of Southfield High School in Michigan, is now a part of the Top 30 contenders on "American Idol Season 13," reports ABS-CBN News.

Aquino Baffled By Rising Unemployment in Strong Economy

Baffled by the high unemployment rate, President Aquino on Tuesday quizzed the Cabinet on its “action plan for poverty reduction” as the benefits of a strong economy were eluding the country’s middle class and poor, reports Inquirer.net.

Filipinos Warned of TPS Scams

Immigration specialists from the Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County warned Filipinos to beware of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) scams and to rely instead on licensed professionals for their visa problems, reports Inquirer.net. 

Filipino Canadian Skater to Compete in Winter Olympics

Gilmore Junio will have the distinction of representing not one, but two countries at Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, reports the Toronto Sun. Junio is a 23-year-old long-track speed skater who was born in Calgary but is proud of his Filipino heritage.

Colder Winds Continue in Northernmost Luzon

Extreme North Luzon will continue to experience colder winds as the northeast monsoon still lingers over the area, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), reports Inquirer.net.

OFWs Warned of Fake Job Prospects in So. America; Russia

Filipinos seeking jobs overseas were warned against falling for fake job prospects in Brazil, other parts of South America and Russia, reports GMA News. The Philippine Consulate General In Hong Kong  cited information from the Philippine embassies in Brazil and Russia about Filipinos being duped by the scams.