MANILA, Philippines--Devotees flock to Quiapo Church to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy on Jan. 9, 2007.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--Skydivers from the Philippine National Police pay tribute to the University of the Philippines as part of the UP Centennial celebration activities. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Alex Villafania on Jan. 8, 2008.
MANILA, Philippines--Forty-seven-year-old Juanito Dumpaas overcomes the discomfort and inconvenience of his crutches as he continues with his vow to attend the Black Nazarene procession every year. He does not have any special wishes -- only his faith in the suffering Christ. His children accompany him to fulfill his annual vow. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy on Jan. 9, 2008.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--Famed composer and University of the Philippines alumnus Ryan Cayabyab talks about the song he composed as a tribute to UP, "Salamat Sa Iyo UP." The lyrics were written by Romeo Candazo. The song was performed during the kickoff of the UP centennial celebration on Jan. 8. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Alex Villafania on Jan. 8, 2008.
PASAY CITY, Philippines--Black smoke rises from behind the buildings in Pasay City. Commuters along Roxas Boulevard could see the thick smoke, which was coming from the fire at the Galleria Shopping Mall in Baclaran. The 10-hour fire started at around 6 a.m. and was put under control around 3: 35 p.m Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Erwin Oliva along Roxas Boulevard on Jan. 3, 2008.
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Authorities say RDX residue at Glorietta 2 blast site 'irrelevant'
MANILA, Philippines--Chief Superintendent Luizo Ticman, chief of the Multi-Agency Investigation Task Force, explains why finding RDX residue at the Glorietta 2 blast site is irrelevant. The reported RDX residue caused authorities to initially speculate the mall blast might have been caused by a bomb, but the official investigation has concluded that it was the result of an accidental gas explosion. The mall owners are disputing these findings. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Thea Alberto.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--Filipino bloggers sample cuisine from over 30 restaurants at the Ayala-owned TriNoma mall in Quezon City during the food bloggers tour. Nearly 100 bloggers took part in the tour, which the mall held in partnership with Yehey! to promote TriNoma as a food lover's haven. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Alex Villafania on Jan. 9, 2008.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--University of the Philippines president Emerlinda Roman talks about the multi-campus activities that will be held to celebrate the centennial of the University of the Philippines. The activities started on Jan. 8 and will end during the annual UP Lantern Parade held in December at UP Diliman. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Alex Villafania on Jan. 8, 2008.
PASAY CITY, Philippines--That Malacañang needed to call for an energy summit shows that Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes has no idea on how to ease the effects of skyrocketing oil prices on Filipinos, says Senator Francis Escudero. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy after the Kapihan sa Senado on Jan. 10, 2008.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--TriNoma marketing supervisor Mench Dizon talks about the food bloggers tour that the mall organized in partnership with Yehey! Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Alex Villafania on Jan. 9, 2008.
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