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Philippines ranks 2nd among Asian nations worst-hit by disasters–UN report

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The Philippines was among Asian countries worst-hit by disasters in 2012, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) said.

Posted: December 26th, 2012 in Latest News Stories,Nation | Read More »

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  6. PNG girl beheads father after he rapes her— report
  7. Catholic Church has no problem with marriage between gay man, lesbian
  8. Lourdes closed, 200 evacuated after flash floods
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  2. Biazon ‘shocked’ by political backers at BOC
  3. Retired general ordered to pay gov’t P11.2M
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  6. Senate run made Nancy Binay P8M richer
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