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People just can't resist the taste of the native Lechon tail! Just recently, an owner of a lechon (roasted pig) that arrived at the Manila airport cargo terminal filed a complaint saying the tail of the pork delicacy was missing. Officials at the terminal reviewed the CCTV footage and saw an airline cargo loader broke the tail off from the lechon and pocketed the delectable piece. According to a Manila Bulletin article, "The lechon had been transported from the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental, near Cagayan de Oro City. A review of the closed circuit television footage (CCTV) showed that an airline cargo loader had taken interest in the pork delicacy, broke the tail off and then pocketed the delectable piece," Because of the incident, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is now seriously considering to prohibit "all airport employees from wearing pants or skirts with pockets or from taking with them gadgets, like cellular phones, ...

A re you in favor of the death penalty for the Philippines? Just recently, a serial robber cum rapist was apprehended by police authorities while he's about to attack another coffee shop in Quezon City. The suspect was responsible for the numerous cases of robbery in Metro Manila establishments, several of which were restaurants. Not only did he rob customers and employees, but he also raped them. This incident plus the rising number of criminalities such as rapes, riding-in-tandem killing sprees, and murderous carjackings have reached sky-high proportions that most Filipinos are already pushing for the return of the death penalty. But the Philippines is among many countries worldwide that oppose the death penalty. The Death Penalty is still enforced around the globe According to a news article from SkyNews , fifty-eight nations (58) enforce the death penalty, including three of the world's most powerful countries; the United States, China and Japan. Below ar...

P ope Francis, the most closely guarded religious man in the world, will remain under the watchful eye of an extensive, and intense, security detail of the Philippine National Police (PNP) during his first papal visit to the country. When he arrives on Friday, January 15, he will be secured by nearly 40,000 uniformed police and army personnel, and more than 20,000 civilian volunteers. The Vatican City also have a security contingency of their own. Its security detail is never officially confirmed, but security experts say his entourage is expected to include hundreds of elite and heavily armed security personnel. Meanwhile, to further boost security measures, the PNP has already listed down a number of items which civilians must not bring when they go and see Pope Francis. 1. No big bags or backpacks. 2. No umbrellas. 3. No bladed weapons or any deadly weapons. 4. No wearing of hats and caps. Security operations will include close-in security, route security including ...

W ith UNDAS and the feast of "All Saints Day" coming after the turn of the week on November 1, many home owners are planning on leaving home and heading out of town. But, whether one is spending the holidays in cemeteries or just plain backpacking, the annual event will surely send tens of thousands of Metro Manila residents to the provinces, leaving their homes unattended behind. The two lead government agencies that will be working 24/7 for the yearly event are the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Both said they are ready, dubbing the event as "OPLAN KALULUWA 2014." But are you ready for UNDAS? Here are some tips from HowStuffWorks.com to help you review your home safety checklist before you head on to your vacation. CONSIDER A HOUSE SITTER . The best way to make sure your house is safe while you're gone is to have someone you trust still living in it. He/She may be a close relative or a t...