Philippines

U.S. Won't Turn Over Marine
U.S. Won't Turn Over Marine
U.S. Won't Turn Over Marine
The U.S. will not let the Philippines take custody of a Marine charged with murder. Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton is being held at an American jail at the main U.S. military base near Manila. Pemberton, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, is charged with strangling a transgender Filipino two months ago...
Marine Charged In Phillipines
Marine Charged In Phillipines
Marine Charged In Phillipines
A Philippine government prosecutor says a detained U.S. Marine has been charged with murder in the killing of a Filipino transgender. Prosecutor Emily de los Santos said Monday there was "probable cause" that Marine Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton killed Jennifer Laude, whose former name was Jeffrey, in a motel room, where the victim's body was found in October in Olongapo city, northwest of
Marine Transferred
Marine Transferred
Marine Transferred
A Marine from New Bedford accused of murdering a transgendered Filipino is being transferred to a Philippine military base. Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton was being held at an American military base. As part of the United States' treaty with the Philippines, Pemberton will be guarded by American and Filipino soldiers...
New Bedford Holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
New Bedford Holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
New Bedford Holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
Religious leaders, public officials and residents came together Sunday night to remember the more than six million victims of the Holocaust. This year's ceremony, however, also honored the willingness of the Philippines to take in escaped European Jews at a time when many countries were shutting their doors to refugees from Nazi Germany...
Philippine Typhoon Update
Philippine Typhoon Update
Philippine Typhoon Update
The U.S.S. George Washington aircraft carrier has arrived in the Philippine Sea near the Gulf of Leyte, to assist in the relief effort following last week's deadly typhoon. It will set up a position off the coast to assess the damage and provide medical and water supplies...
Fall River Diocese To Hold Collections To Aid Typhoon Survivors
Fall River Diocese To Hold Collections To Aid Typhoon Survivors
Fall River Diocese To Hold Collections To Aid Typhoon Survivors
  Bishop George Coleman of the Fall River Diocese has authorized pastors to hold a special collection, at their discretion, to support relief efforts in the Philippines. A super typhoon struck that part of the world last week. Proceeds from the collections will go to the Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services, which are already responding to the emergency, with water, food and
Death Toll May Climb in Philippines, U.S. Organizing Aid
Death Toll May Climb in Philippines, U.S. Organizing Aid
Death Toll May Climb in Philippines, U.S. Organizing Aid
Ten-thousand people are feared dead and entire towns are wiped out after Super Typhoon Haiyan swamped the Philippines. The U.N. says more than 600-thousand people have been displaced. The once-thriving port city of Tacloban has been reduced to waterlogged rubble. ...