WASHINGTON (AP) — With the recession throwing thousands of people out of work daily, more than 13 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage have fallen behind on their payments or are in foreclosure.

WASHINGTON (AP)- The job market is thawing at a snail’s pace, raising doubts about whether consumer spending will become vigorous enough to sustain an economic recovery anytime soon.

MANILA, Philippines – The Australian government donated yesterday P123 million to finance three new projects that aim to further strengthen the country’s capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

BEIJING: World Health Organization chief Margaret Chan on Friday urged governments to prepare for a likely second wave of swine flu cases, cautioning they will face tough decisions on how to dispense vaccines.

Human Rights commissioner says fighting in Mindanao has caused concern among United Nations experts A United Nations human rights treaty has urged the Philippines to protect indigenous peoples (IPs) from armed conflict, extrajudicial killings and discrimination, as the body examined the Philippines’ compliance with the international Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination(CERD) .

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Suspected communist rebels raided a budget hotel and restaurant in Bukidnon and seized weapons allegedly being used by hotel owners to threaten peasants.

Most small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive on a mean and lean organization. They do not want to have a bloated organization because they cannot afford that fixed manpower cost.

THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it shut the operations of 70 establishments, mostly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) nationwide, for failing to pay correct taxes.

The National Security Agency (NSA) on Friday reported that as much as P2.5 billion was needed to protect the poll automation computers from hackers and other would-be saboteurs of the 2010 elections.

MANILA, Philippines – Northpoint Wind Power Corp., a subsidiary of NorthWind Power Development Corp., is pushing through with its 40-megawatt wind power project in Aparri, Cagayan.

MANILA, Philippines – The residential sector is reportedly showing some signs of recovery after a sluggish first quarter, international property consultant Colliers International said.

If there’s any truth to one of the many screaming banners that can now be seen in most of the strategic corners of BF Homes (Paranaque), then the developer and former water supplier of this biggest residential subdivision in the Philippines and perhaps in the region should not be allowed to revive its water distribution…

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is expected to approve the proposed measures that would allow Congress to establish its own witness protection program and set up a reward system for whistleblowers against corrupt government officials.

MANILA, Philippines – A United Nations body has urged the Philippines to enact a law banning discrimination based on race and ethnicity.

MANILA, Philippines – The solution rate is higher than the unsolved cases of journalists’ murders, although some witnesses who fear for their lives are reluctant to cooperate, a special investigative task force said.

MANILA, Philippines – A women’s group yesterday warned Catholic school officials who will refuse to readmit students and teachers who became pregnant outside of marriage, saying this is a clear violation of the newly signed Magna Carta of Women.

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EnviroTech Remediation Services was fined $13,200 by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for improper removal of asbestos. The MPCA claimed that EnviroTech failed to inform them of a siding removal project and did not keep the material wet to prevent dust from forming when materials were broken.

Unions Protest Worker Mistreatment at Hotel Property TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Aug. 20, 2009) – Sun Life Financial – one of Canada’s largest companies – found itself the target of international protests today. Representatives of three labor federations descended on the company’s headquarters in Manila, the Philippines – a major market for Sun Life.

Experts say rooms should be ventilated when burning candles Candle-lit dinners may be romantic, but researchers are warning they could be harmful to health.

The Philippines received a strong rebuke from United Nations human rights experts for claiming that discrimination does not exist in the Philippines, particularly in the case of thousands of civilians displaced by the armed conflict in strife-torn Mindanao.

If you’re stuck in a cube 40 hours a week, you may need a few coping strategies to keep from going crazy. Jack Wallen offers some survival tips to help make your workdays more bearable – and maybe even enjoyable.

The Government Service Insurance System yesterday unwrapped a housing loan package with a fixed interest rate of 8 percent and an easy repayment period up to 30 years.

People who like to blast multinationals might want to take stock of their daily lives. Did you brush your teeth this morning? Colgate produced the first toothpaste in a tube. Did you (men only) shave? Gillette invented the safety razor. Did you get to work with reasonable facility? Benz invented the modern automobile.

SINGAPORE – Organizers of the annual gathering of carbon market players on Wednesday predicted an increase in participation and number of projects to be featured in the fourth edition of Carbon Forum Asia this coming October.

MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of porters, truck drivers and vendors stormed the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in South Harbor yesterday morning to protest the privatization of the North Harbor.

Almost three weeks ago, my beloved mother Marita suffered a “minor” heart attack. From day one I found myself dealing with situations, questions and experiences that changed a lot of how I see life.

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang said yesterday the state-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) is far from facing bankruptcy or any financial trouble in the next few years.

China’s much-vaunted stimulus package has exacerbated structural imbalances in the economy and may delay the country’s transition to a more sustainable growth model, according to some leading economists.

The Department of Agriculture on Thursday ordered the National Food Authority (NFA) to triple corn procurement as part of the government’s strategy to counter the effects of the looming price crash of the grain and to support Filipino farmers.