Linus Escandor Photojournalist

USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108)

2012-01-30T18:14:00.000-08:00

Commander Leo Albea, Commanding Officer of USS Wayne Meyer (DDG 108), of the Destroyer USS Wayne Meyer in an interview with Manila Bulletin January 30, 2012 at Pier 15, South Harbor Manila. The USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy.

Cmdr. Leopoldo Albea, Jr., the Filipino-American commanding officer of USS Wayne E. Meyer, who admitted feeling emotional as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy finally pulled into Manila on Sunday for a four-day port visit.

Burning incense

2012-01-23T21:48:00.000-08:00

During the Lunar New Year Festival, The Chinese Temple in Binondo is crowded with worshippers burning incense and presenting offerings in prayer for fortune and happiness in the coming year.(Linus Escandor II)

Chinese ornamental fruits of prosperity and good health dangles along a narrow street in Binondo Manila during the Chinese New Year. The oldest and the most important festival in China is the Spring festival better known as Chinese New Year. A time of celebration for all Chinese all over th world.

WELCOME, YEAR OF THE WATER DRAGON!

2012-01-23T21:41:00.000-08:00

A fire breather shows his tricks to delight onlookers during the pre-Lunar Year celebration in a Chinese community on Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila, yesterday, Jan. 22, 2012. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)

US senators visit Manila

2012-01-17T15:26:00.000-08:00

Arizona Representative Sen. John McCain, speaks with other US Senators, from left, Connecticut Representative Joseph Lieberman and Rhode Island Representative Sheldon Whitehouse, during a brief press conference at the U.S. embassy Jan. 17, 2012 in Manila. They visited the Philippines to meet with government leaders to re-affirm the alliance and discuss cooperation.

Photo by: Linus Escandor II

STO. NIÑO KIDS

2012-01-16T16:50:00.000-08:00

A young devotee to the Holy Child Jesus holds the image of the Sto. Niño during January 15, 2012 fiesta parade in front of the Sto. Niño de Tondo Parish in Manila.

Devotees of the Child Jesus flock to various churches on Sunday to take part in the celebration of the Feast Day of the Sto. Niño, one of the country’s grandest and most anticipated annual religious events.

Manila streets closed for Bourne Legacy

2012-01-11T17:18:00.000-08:00

MANILA, Philippines – The first shooting day of Hollywood film “The Bourne Legacy” is now in full swing in Malate, with the level of security employed reportedly so high that members of the local media have been asked not to film inside the shooting area itself.

Religious fervor

2012-01-11T05:00:00.000-08:00

DEVOTEES try to reach the image of the Black Nazarene at the start of His 405th annual grand procession from the Quirino Grandstand to the Quiapo Church in Manila January 9.2012. (Photo by Linus Guardian Escandor II)

A sea of devotees fills Rizal Park and surrounding areas in Manila as they join the annual procession of the Black Nazarene from the park’s Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church. (Photo by: Linus Escandor II)

For the first time in 405 years, the procession of the Black Nazarene lasted for more than 22 hours from Quirino Grandstand to the Quiapo church.

Post-Christmas Day Fire

2011-12-26T06:38:00.000-08:00

Firemen battle a blaze that struck houses along Legarda Street in Sampaloc, Manila December 26, 2011, just a day after Christmas. Some 300 families were left homeless in the fire.

(Linus Escandor II)

Beaten up

2011-12-18T16:15:00.000-08:00

ROLDAN dela Cruz, 21, receives a blow from a bystander after he was arrested for hitting one Jun Eusebio in the head with a lead pipe in Talaba, Bacoor, Cavite. Eusebio was driving a passenger jeep en route to Binakayan when he was attacked by Roldan and three other companions. The victim was brought to a hospital for treatment of head injuries. (Photo by Linus Escandor II)

Philippines Protest

2011-12-07T14:19:00.000-08:00

Protesters clash with the Civil Disturbance Management Group of the Manila Police District as they attempt to occupy a historic bridge in Manila, Philippines Wednesday Dec. 7, 2011 to dramatize discontent over poverty and inequality. Several protesters were hurt as police charged with water cannon and batons to push them away from Mendiola Bridge in downtown Manila. It was the second attempt to hold a rally in two days and dispersed twice.

Police use water cannons to disperse protesters as they attempt to occupy a historic bridge in Manila, Philippines Wednesday Dec. 7, 2011 to dramatize discontent over poverty and inequality. Several protesters were hurt as police charged with water cannon and batons to push them away from Mendiola Bridge in downtown Manila.

L.A. Galaxy wins over Azkals, 6-1

2011-12-05T16:11:00.000-08:00

David Beckham of LA Galaxy breaks away from Chieffy Caligdong of Philippine Azkals during their friendly soccer match at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium Saturday Dec. 3, 2011 in Manila, Philippines. Beckham is here for the second leg of his team's 3-country-tour that included Indonesia and Australia. The Galaxy won 6-1 with Beckham scoring the Galaxy's first goal.

In front of an approximate crowd of 12,000, Beckham made a lasting impression with his superb passing skills while scoring an effortless opening goal in the 20th minute.

David Beckham in Manila

2011-12-02T14:52:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder and football icon David Beckham teaches a girl the basics as he conducts football clinic for Filipino children at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila, Philippines. Beckham is here to lead the LA Galaxy against the Philippine Azkals in Saturday’s friendly game dubbed the ‘Dream Cup.’

British soccer player David Beckham of the Los Angeles Galaxy shares his knowledge in football to children while conducting football clinic lat the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium Friday Dec. 2, 2011 in Manila, Philippines. Beckham is here for a friendly game against the Philippines' Azkals team, the second leg of his team's 3-country-tour that included Indonesia and Australia.

Bird Sanctuary

2011-11-27T15:15:00.000-08:00

Military Support

2011-11-16T16:21:00.000-08:00

Balikatan Exercises

2011-10-29T16:57:00.000-07:00

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

2011-10-26T16:14:00.000-07:00

Inside the cockpit of the USMC Lockheed C-130 Hercules enroute to Puerto Princesa Palawan October 26, 2011 for the 2 day RP-US Joint Amphibious landing exercise 2011. Selected members of the media took on board to cover the exercises. The Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. service members kicked off Exercise Balikatan 2011, an annual joint exercise between the U.S. and the Republic of the Philippines.

CREX

2011-10-20T20:33:00.000-07:00

Firefighters use a foam to extinguish the flames from a dummy passenger aircraft after a mock emergency landing during the crash and rescue exercise at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, Thursday. The exercise is a requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization for international airports to test their capabilities to respond to emergencies.

Bacoor Rural Bank Hostage taking

2011-10-13T06:33:00.000-07:00

Four suspects held hostage five employees, including a security guard, and three depositors when responding policemen surrounded the bank.

Police secure the area as people stay outside the police line as they watch the hostage taking drama unfolds.

The hostage takers gave up peacefully to the police after they held hostage eight people for more than three hours Thursday following a holdup attempt at a bank in this town.The bank hostage-taking incident stalled vehicles on Aguinaldo Highway, Coastal Road and Zapote areas for hours. The hostage-takers surrendered with their long and short firearms to the hostage crisis management committee

Remembering Jobs

2011-10-09T09:38:00.000-07:00

Tributes and messages of condolence to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs are posted on an Apple store in a mall in Makati City. Jobs, who has been hailed as a visionary for introducing groundbreaking products like the iPhone and iPad, died last Thursday. (Linus Guardian Escandor II)

Crying in the sun

2011-10-07T17:49:00.000-07:00

Water Dispersal

2011-10-01T08:27:00.000-07:00

A demolition team uses water cannon to disperse the residents who barricaded themselves to prevent the team from dismantling their houses Friday at Mangahan Kawayanan, Barangay Marcelo Green Village, Parañaque City. Several residents and a Parañaque policeman were injured.

Video Aired on ABS CBN NEWS taken with Canon EOS5D Mark II

A photo story on the demolition of houses in Manila. The Invisible Photographer Asia.

Evacuation

2011-09-28T16:56:00.000-07:00

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Residents living along the coastline are evacuated on a truck to escape Typhoon Nesat in a slum area of Baseco Compound and stay in an evacuation center in Pedro Guevarra Elementary School in Manila.

Typhoon Pedring (international codename: Nesat)

2011-09-27T12:47:00.000-07:00

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A volunteer battles rains and high winds as he checks the flood level on of Roxas Boulevard yesterday morning. Roxas Boulevard was rendered impassable due to heavy flooding. Typhoon ‘Pedring’ kills 7 as rains, fl oods, winds knock out power, paralyze gov’t & transport operations in Luzon.

©linus Escandor

Fighting for their Homes

2011-09-23T19:49:00.001-07:00

©linus Escandor

My documentary about the demolition of houses in Metro Manila was featured on the website of Invisible Photographers Asia.

Please click here to view the story.

Metro Manila braces for major transport strike

2011-09-19T07:21:00.000-07:00

©linus Escandor

Some 100 policemen were deployed by the Northern Police District (NPD) to ensure the orderly conduct of the scheduled transport strike by the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (PISTON).

Azkhals vs. Kuwait

2011-09-01T07:32:00.000-07:00

عيد الفطر ‘Īdu l-Fiṭr

2011-08-31T18:00:00.000-07:00

20,000 Filipino muslim gathers at the Luneta Grandstand in Manila August 31, 2011 to mark the end of Ramadhan (Eid’l Fitr 2011). Ramadhan 2011 starts on August 1, which will be a 30-day fasting and ends on August 30. The declaration of the Eid’l Fitr as national holiday is contained under Proclamation No. 26 signed by the President last year. (linus escandor)

Philippine Tattoo Expo - Dutdutan 2011

2011-08-26T07:20:00.000-07:00

The annual tattoo expo in the Philippines called Dutdutan 2011 grace this August 26 to 27 at the World Trade Center, Metro Manila. (linusescandor)

Manila Hostage taking remembered

2011-08-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

A Buddhist monk leads the rites to mark the first anniversary of last year's bus hos tage taking at the Rizal Park in Manila August 23, 2011.

World Humanitarian Day

2011-08-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

World Humanitarian Day honors people who help people.

Paris Hilton in Manila

2011-08-17T17:16:00.000-07:00

Filipinos are so warm.welcoming, genuine and sweet.

- Paris Hilton

Socialite and hotel heiress Paris Hilton got a taste of the famed Filipino hospitality as hundreds of fans and plain curious onlookers gave her a warm reception. Socialite Paris HIlton will all the more remember her first visit to the Philippines for two reasons, specifically two iPhones.

At the crack of dawn

2011-08-10T16:20:00.000-07:00

It was an early morning of bloodshed. A pre-dawn gun battle ensues between the Makati Special Weapons and Tactics operatives and a suspected carnapper fromthe notorious Onad Group, who was trapped inside a creek at the corner of Ayala Avenue extension and Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, August 10, 2011. Another suspect was able to escape. Scene of the Crime Operatives secure the Makati area after the gun battle.

In focus

2011-08-08T02:08:00.000-07:00

Monsoon rains

2011-08-03T16:16:00.000-07:00

Kids frolic at the flooded street in Manila August 2, 2011 where non-stop overnight rains forced Malacañang to suspend classes on all levels in Metro Manila and send government workers home.Government Authorities suspended classes on the college level after continous rains flooded many parts of Metro Manila brought about by Typhoon Muifa or “Kabayan” as it is known locally.

Philippine Azkals bow to Kuwait anew, 2-1

2011-08-02T01:31:00.000-07:00

Philippine Azkhals celebrate the goal against Kuwait, in the FIFA World Cup Qualifying match Thursday July 28, 2011 in Manila, Philippines. Kuwait beat the Philippines 2-1 in the second leg of their World Cup qualifier to win 5-1 overall and advance to the group stage third round. Photo by: LINUS GUARDIAN ESCANDOR II/Canon EF 400mm 2.8mm lens

Philippine's Angel Guirado (L) use his head on the ball against Kuwait's Musaed Neda (C) and Ahmed Al Rashidi (R) during their qualifying match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying football match between Kuwait and the Philippines at the Rizal Stadium in Manila on July 28, 2011. Kuwait won, 2-1.Photo by: LINUS GUARDIAN ESCANDOR II/Canon EF 400mm 2.8 lens

The Azkals came out with a more aggressive play paired with timely defense and saves led by Niel Etheridge. Stephan Schrock scored a goal with 47:59 in the first half to give the PH Azkals a 1-0 lead over Kuwait over at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Schrock together with skipper Ally Borromeo are back in harness after sitting out the first encounter with Kuwait.

The game was highly physical and coach Michael Weiss needs to push the Azkals some more to allow the Philippines to keep their World Cup dream alive.

Kuwait made two goals in the second half to win the match 2-1 and crush the dreams of the Philippines for the 2014 World Cup. Youseef Naseer and Waleed Jumah made the two goals for Kuwait.

Kuwait's Goalkeeper Nawaf Al Khaldi celebrates winning during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines at the Rizal football stadium in Manila July 28, 2011. Kuwait beat the Philippines 2-1. Photo by: Linus guardian Escandor II/Canon EF 400mm 2.8mm lens.

Kuwait's defender Amer Al Fadhel (L) and goalkeeper Nawaf Al Khaldi (R) celebrate during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification soccer match at the Rizal football stadium in Manila, Philippines, 28 July 2011. Kuwait won 5-1 on aggregate to advance to the third round. Photo by: Linus Escandor II (Canon EF 400mm 2.8 lens)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo files counter-affidavit on plunder charges

2011-07-23T20:11:00.000-07:00

Former President, now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sits comfortably moments before she files her affidavit to seek the dismissal of the P500 million plunder case at the Department of Justice (DoJ) and submitted her sworn af fidavit against allegations of misuse of funds of the Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) during her presidency in Manila, July 22, 2011.

Oath taking viideo taken using Canon 5D Mark 2: ABS CBN, GMA 7

Fil-American Friendship day protest

2011-07-06T18:05:00.000-07:00

MILITANT group members lob paints and stones to a fully-armed civil disturbance management unit of the Manila Police District as they try to shufﬂe their way to the US embassy grounds. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) again called on yesterday the Philippine government to end unequal relations with the United States on the occasion of the Filipino-American Friendship Day. (linus escandor)

Helpless

2011-07-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

Gripped by fear, two family members pour out their anguish hugging each other as a fire rages in their neighborhood on P. Florentino St., Sampaloc, Manila. The man’s son was trapped in their house. Firefighters later retrieved his body The boy whose body was found on the third floor died of suffocation during the fire. (linus escandor II)

DOLE Dispersal

2011-06-30T21:26:00.000-07:00

MEMBERS of the MPD Civil Disturbance Management group forcibly dispersed the rally of the militant group Kilusan Mayo Uno (KMU) after they sprayed paint on the wall of DOLE building with their slogan July 1, 2011 in Intramuros, Manila. (linus escandor)

Dacer Slay Case: Michael Ray Aquino Arrives at the NBI Office

2011-06-27T18:53:00.000-07:00

Michael Ray Aquino returned home to the brutal glare of news cameras and straight into a detention cell of the National Bureau of Investigation Headquarters June 27, 2011. Aquino, a former member of the now defunct Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (PAOCTF), was charged with conspiring with other individuals in the investigation on the killing of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver, Emmanuel Corbito. (linus escandor)

Spratly Islands protest

2011-06-09T03:55:00.000-07:00

Protesters rally and raise their fists at the Chinese Consulate Office in Manila on Wednesday to denounce what they described as Beijing’s military bullying on the Spratly Islands. (linus escandor)

Kids at play

2011-05-30T09:44:00.000-07:00

Crashing Waves

2011-05-11T04:24:00.000-07:00

Strong waves crash on the shore of Manila Bay on a windy Monday morning, May 9, 2011. Signal No. 1 of storm ‘Bebeng’was raised in Metro Manila the night before. Tropical storm “Bebeng” slightlyweakened as it moved north, leaving at least 10 people dead and and displacing 21,320 families in Bicol. (linus escandor)

Taal Volcano alert

2011-04-10T19:17:00.000-07:00

Coast guard rescue teams patrol the waters of Taal lake of residents and tourists present at the danger zone.(linusescandor)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised Alert Level 2 over Taal Volcano of another possibl eruption because of the rising of magma and increased seismic activity. Phivolcs advised the public that the main crater, Daang Kastila trail, and Mt. Tabaro eruption site are “strictly off-limits” because of sudden hazardous steam-driven explosions that may occur and high concentrations of toxic gases may accumulate.

Residents take refuge inside the classrooms Venancio Trinidad Sr. memorial school in Talisay Batangas April 9, 2011. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(Philvocs) raised Alert Level 2 over Taal volcano as it expressed fear of another eruption because of the rising magma and increased seismic activity. Two families remains in the evacuation center until Philvocs announce decampment. (linusescandor)

Bangsamoro

2011-03-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

The Bangsamoro Solidarity Movement (BANGSA) shouts protest slogans in front of the Blue mosque at the Maharlika Village in Taguig March 26, noon. (linus escandor II)

The BANGSA condemns the recent missile attack and strike by US, France and Britain on Libya. The aggression was done by virtue of a UN resolution, and is purported justification of preventing further loss of life in the fighting between Khadaffi's forces and forces who wants to oust him.

Shark Attack

2011-03-26T17:02:00.001-07:00

Philippine Army Celebrates 114th Anniversary

2011-03-24T07:51:00.000-07:00

Soldiers stand in formation during the Philippine Army 114th anniversary at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, Metro Manila March 22, 2011. The Philippine Army will celebrate its 114th Founding Anniversary on March 22, 2011 with the theme, "Hukbong Katihan at Sambayanan: Bayanihan para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran."

(linus escandor)

Established on March 22, 1897 at Tejeros, San Francisco de Malabon, Cavite, the Philippine Army continues to be of service to the country and the people, transcending from its traditional role of war fighting to agents of peace and development.

United States intervention

2011-03-23T16:22:00.000-07:00

Libya protest

2011-03-21T17:16:00.000-07:00

Confederation for Unity, Recognition and Advancement of Government employees (courage), held a protest rally in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay City March 21, 2011 to express their demands of the immediate repatriation of all overseas Filipino workers in Libya, while condemning the government labor export policy and the US military intervention in Libya.

(linus escandor)

World Water Day 2011

2011-03-20T17:42:00.000-07:00

International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.

Bananas for Japan

2011-03-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

A man arranges his bananas in a makeshift stall along North Harbor in Tondo Manila March 20, 2011. The Philippines intends to send food to Japan, starting with a shipment of bananas and plantains, to help feed the hundreds of thousands of victims of the massive March 11 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the northeastern part of the country.Department of Agriculture plans to start by sending bananas since this is one of the top commodities that the Philippines exports to Japan. A total of 95 percent of the bananas consumed in Japan come from the Philippines. (linusescandor)

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)

2011-03-17T17:29:00.001-07:00

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) attend to a simulated casualty during a mock earthquake and tsunami drill at the Manila bay March 17, 2011. The PCG on Thursday began their drills to be prepared against natural disasters similar to the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that recently hit Japan. (linus escandor)

Romance

2011-03-17T04:48:00.001-07:00

The French Football club vs Puzakals

2011-03-13T14:40:00.000-07:00

Members of the Bilibid Puzakals football team vie for possession with a French player during a friendly match at the New Bilibid Prisons yesterday. The French won the game, which is an outreach program aimed at boosting the morale of inmates through sports.(linus escandor)

The Puzakals composed of inmates from the medium-security prison battle with French football club for possession of the ball during their exhibition game at the open field in front of the New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa City yesterday, March 13, 2011. The French team won (4-2). (linus escandor)

Binibining Pilipinas 2011

2011-03-08T16:46:00.000-08:00

The 47th edition of Binibining PIlipinas 2011 Pageant officially kicks off with the press presentation of forty of the most gorgeous ladies in the land who are vying for the prestigious international titles of Ms. Universe and Ms. International. (linus escandor)

Somebody's Cat

2011-03-07T05:50:00.000-08:00

Walk the Pnoy Talk

2011-02-27T15:34:00.000-08:00

CATHOLIC nuns participate in a march with the theme ‘Walk the Pnoy Talk’ along Roxas Boulevard from the Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City to the Cory Aquino Shrine in front of the historic landmark Manila Hotel yesterday to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the EDSA People Power 1 February 25, 2011. (linus escandor)

Fidel Valdez Ramos

2011-02-26T18:24:00.001-08:00

FORMER President Ramos does 20 pushups during a photo exhibit in front of the National Press Club office in Intramuros, Manila. The exhibit, titled ‘EDSA People Power Revolution, 25 years of Press Freedom’, features pictures taken during the revolt that occurred 25 years ago.

(linus escandor)

Fidel "Eddie" Valdez Ramos (born March 18, 1928), popularly known as FVR, was the 12th President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998. During his six years in office, Ramos was widely credited and admired by many for revitalizing and renewing international confidence in the Philippine economy.

Jump

2011-02-18T07:15:00.001-08:00

League of Filipino Students (LFS)

2011-02-09T00:48:00.000-08:00

The youth groups, led by the League of Filipino Students (LFS) and Anakbayan, positioned themselves at gate 7 of the Malacañang Palace and shouted their protests over the jeepney minimum-fare hike that took effect last week, as well as the looming increases in Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) fares.

Chinese New Year

2011-02-02T23:33:00.001-08:00

Chinese New Year Celebration

2011-02-02T15:05:00.000-08:00

Round fruits (kiat kiat) with envelopes that dangle on a street in Chinatown, Manila, Feb 1, 2011. The kiat kiat which costs R40 is one of the attractions for the celebration of the Chinese New Year which officially begins tomorrow, Feb. 3, 2011. It is believed that the set of fruits will bring prosperity and invite good fortune.

11 perished in Navotas fire

2011-01-31T02:47:00.000-08:00

SAN ROQUE FIRE AFTERMATH. Eleven people, including a six-month-old baby, died Sunday when a four-hour fire razed a crowded neighborhood in Navotas City. About 100 houses were burned to the ground. The fire damaged a building of the San Roque Elementary School nearby.The city’s social welfare office said the fire victims are currently being housed inside the San Roque High School. (linus escandor)

ATV

2011-01-29T13:26:00.000-08:00

A driver tests his extreme sport all terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as quad bike into the mud pit at the off-road adventure track in Barangay Molino, Bacoor Cavite yesterday morning during the 2nd 4x4 Philippines Jamboree. 4x4 enthusiasts troop to the adventure track to test their driving skills in an offroad during the 2 day event, January 29-30. The four wheeler ATV, a street-legal vehicle in some countries, it is not street legal within most states and provinces of Australia, the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. In the UK, a recent variant class of ATV is now road-legal, but there are few models available in this class.

Makati Mourns

2011-01-27T06:47:00.000-08:00

Rescuers try to recover the bodies of workers hanging from a building under construction in Makati City — the financial district of Manila — on Thursday, January 27, 2011, after a gondola they were riding on snapped. Ten construction workers died after falling from the 28th floor of the Eton Residences in Legazpi Village, fire department authorities said.

Summary Execution

2011-01-25T23:40:00.001-08:00

A summary execution is a variety of execution in which a person is killed on the spot without trial or after a show trial. Summary executions are practiced by the police, military, andparamilitary organizations and are associated with guerrilla warfare, counter-insurgency, terrorism and criminality. (wikipedia)

Detonation

2011-01-12T01:14:00.000-08:00

Members of the Pasay City Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team conduct a controlled detonation on a box suspected to contain an explosive device near the Seafront, a United States (US) Embassy facility in Pasay City, after an unidentified caller informed embassy officials that a bomb would explode in front of the place at 1:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 2011.

Black Nazarene

2011-01-10T01:49:00.000-08:00

Good weather prevails in Albay

2011-01-01T03:30:00.000-08:00

BICOL FLOODS – Mist covers the flooded rice field in the town of Polangui in Albay, Bicol, yesterday, Dec.31, 2010. For the past four days, heavy rains drove more than 4,000 persons out of their homes which and flooded most parts of the province. Rains will move away from Bicol on New Year's Day but will batter Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao in ther next few days. (linus escandor)

Pacquiao gives away P1 million in a birthday bash

2010-12-27T01:35:00.001-08:00

Top Rank President Bob Arum draws the name of the lucky 1 million pesos winner during Manny Pacquiao's 32nd Birthday in General Santos City, December 18, 2010.

Batangas hit by oil spill

2010-12-14T16:24:00.000-08:00

Baby mangroves marred by oil spill at the shoreline of Barangay Talibayog in Calatagan Batangas July 6, 2010, where members of the Philippine Coastguard Marine Environment Protection and oil spill response team double up their operations to clean the area.The baby mangroves will die a few days from now unless the oil spill been removed. An area of 80 meters by 12 meters has been affected by bunker fuel oil scattered. (linus escandor).

Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity Oblation Run

2010-12-11T06:31:00.000-08:00

Members of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity in an oblation run 2010 along the UP manila campus in Padre Faura Manila, December 10, 2010. The oblation run initially started as a protest for the release of an APO produced play "hubad na Bayani" which was banned in UP diliman in 1977.

Usok

2010-12-09T16:18:00.000-08:00

Taguig demolition

2010-12-06T00:12:00.000-08:00

Angry residents pelted the advancing demolition team with stones. The demolition team was led by a task force from the city hall tasked to clean the 1.3-hectara area from professional squatters and land grabbers.

Families with children abandon their shanties as demolition teams begins dismantling their houses in Taguig City South of Manila, December 2, 2010.

Kuliglig

2010-12-01T15:55:00.000-08:00

Manila Police District policemen use a water hose to disperse “kuliglig” drivers who parked their three-wheel motorized pedicabs in the middle of the street

A policeman fires teargas towards the protesters. Several people were hurt during the clash as the kuliglig drivers and operators threw rocks and bottles at the police dispersal team who used water hoses from firetrucks and teargas. When the clash ended at 2 p.m., several kuliglig drivers and operators as well as policemen and a television cameraman were hurt.

Civil Disturbance Management group members restrain an unruly driver while conducting a protest action near the Manila City hall. The arrested drivers were taken to the Manila Police District Station 5 in Ermita and charges of illegal assembly are being prepared against them.The rally caused heavy traffic in the vicinity of the Manila City Hall and part of Taft Avenue and nearby streets.

Send Off Ceremony for 12 Marine Battalion

2010-12-01T03:43:00.000-08:00

The Philippine Navy (PN) sends off the members of 12th Marine Battalion aboard BRP Dagupan City (LC-551), a logistic support vessel on November 26, 2010 at eight o’clock in the morning at the Navy Headquarters in Roxas Blvd, Manila. The 12th Marine Battalion will augment military forces in Western Command’s Area of Responsibility and to sustain the Armed Forces of the Philippine’s operational thrust in Palawan.

Two grenades found near US Embassy compound in Manila

2010-11-18T01:47:00.000-08:00

A member of the police SWAT (Special Weapons And Tactics) recovers a 40mm round of M2O3 Grenade Launcher in front of the US Embassy Seafront Complex in Roxas Boulevard Pasay City.

President Aquino had earlier asked for basis of the travel advisories from several embassies, including the US, which issued the warning of possible terror plots in the Philippines, particularly Metro Manila.

Aside from the US, the President has already appealed to Britain, Australia, Canada, France, and New Zealand to lift their terror alerts for their citizens in the Philippines. (source)

Police bomb experts from Pasay City check on an M203 grenade launcher found in front of the US Embassy Seafront Complex on Roxas Blvd. They also recovered an MK2 fragmentation grenade nearby. Ongoing north-bound traffic was halted to allow the Pasay City police Explosive Ordnance Detection Group to neutralize the threat. Police officer Benjamin Umali said a street sweeper found the bag and immediately notified embassy security guards who called for police assistance. A police bomb squad defused the grenades. (linus escandor)

"We commend their prompt action. We are grateful that no one was injured in the incident," US embassy spokeswoman Rebecca Thompson said.

Eid al-Adha (عيد الأضحى‎ 'Īdu l-'Aḍḥā)

2010-11-16T15:18:00.000-08:00

Filipino muslim women in a solemn prayer, where the three day festival of Eid al-Adha begins around the world yesterday morning.Eid al-Adha or Feast of Sacrifice is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar. It concludes the Pilgrimmage to Mecca. Eid al-Adha lasts for three days and commemorates Ibraham's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son. (linus escandor)

Pacquiao beats Margarito

2010-11-15T03:23:00.000-08:00

The heavily beaten face of Mexican boxer Antonio Margarito is seen on a live telecast at the Tondo Sports Complex in Manila after boxing icon and Sarangani Lone District Rep. Emmanuel ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao unanimously won in their World Boxing Council super-weltherweight championship fight at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 13, 2010 (Nov. 14 in Manila). (Linus Escandor II)

Veteran's Day

2010-11-13T05:42:00.000-08:00

An American soldier salutes in honor of war veterans, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, during the commemoration of U.S. Veterans Day at the American Cemetery in suburban Makati, south of Manila, Philippines. Veterans Day is celebrated to pay tribute to men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. (linus escandor)

My website is up

2010-11-07T08:10:00.000-08:00

Fallen Heroes

2010-11-01T15:58:00.000-07:00

The burial places of fallen Filipino soldiers who defended the country during World War II are marked with white concrete crosses and adorned with Philippine flags in Section IV of the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, for the observance of All Saints’ Day today, Nov. 1, 2010, and All Souls’ Day tomorrow, Nov. 2, 2010. (Linus Guardian Escandor II)

Pacman plays ball

2010-10-12T00:57:00.000-07:00

Manny Pacquiao drives to the basket against Tea House during an exhibition match Friday in Baguio City. The team of Pacquiao lost, 102-97. (linus escandor)

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Maynilad

2010-09-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

LIGHT IN THE TUNNEL – A welder seals newly installed carbon steel pipes, 1,800 mm in diameter, in the Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MWSI) tunnel that runs under Macapagal

Avenue in Pasay City yesterday, September 26, 2010. (linus escandor)

Scene of the Crime Operatives

2010-08-31T05:03:00.000-07:00

CRIME scene investigators of the National Capital Region Police Office use threads to determine the trajectory of bullets coming in and out of the tourist bus during forensics investigation in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City yesterday morning. Eight foreigners and their hostage-taker, a dismissed police captain, were killed on the bus in a 12-hour hostage drama near the Luneta Park’s Quirino Grandstand in Manila last Monday. (linus escandor)

Crisis not over

2010-08-24T18:06:00.000-07:00

THE BODY of hostage-taker dismissed police captain Rolando Mendoza dangles at the door of the tourist bus as Manila policemen rush to get inside to rescue hostages on Monday night. The 12-hour hostage drama at the Quirino Grandstand ended after a sniper’s bullet hit Mendoza in the head. Eight of the 25 hostages, all tourists from Hong Kong, also died in the incident. (linus Escandor)

Gunman killed; gov't gains control of bus Manila hostage-taking over

2010-08-23T15:12:00.001-07:00

Rain pounded hard on the bus that was once filled with laughing tourists of Hong-Thai travel and tourist bus as members of the Manila Police District’s Special Weapons and Tactics Unit swooped down at the rear portion of the vehicle and sprayed multiple bullets of the police officer, who was standing near the vehicle’s door at around 8:00 p.m. (linus escandor)

Dismissed Police Captain Rolando Mendoza waves from the bus where he held hostage its passengers, composed mostly of tourists from Hong Kong and three Filipinos, Monday in front of the Quirino Grandstand. The hostage-taker of foreigner-packed tourist bus in Manila Monday is a bemedalled police officer who is just months away from his mandatory retirement from the police service, records from the Philippine National Police (PNP) revealed. (linus escandor)

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Asia Media Awards 2010

2010-08-05T23:01:00.001-07:00

Best in News Photography at the Asia Media Awards 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

August 4, 2010. (linus escandor)

WAN (World Association of Newspapers)- IFRA is the worlds leading organization of newspapers and media with more than 3,000 members. The annual media awards recognizes the excellence, creativity and innovation among newspapers in ASIA and the Middle east. (linus escandor)

Driftwood shore

2010-07-17T08:45:00.000-07:00

A woman scours the shoreline in San Luis, Aurora, littered with driftwood a day after typhoon ‘Basyang’ swept the province Tuesday night, July 14, 2010. (linus escandor)

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Night of the ascent

2010-07-09T19:17:00.000-07:00

Little girls play as gaily attired Muslim Filipino women join a solemn ceremony inside the Golden Mosque in Quiapo, Manila, to commemorate the Isla Wal Miraj, or Night of the Ascent of the Prophet Mohammad, July 9, 2010 noon. (linus escandor)

Simeon Benigno Aquino III inauguration

2010-07-05T00:52:00.001-07:00

BENIGNO Simeon ‘Noynoy’ C. Aquino III is sworn in as the 15th President of the Philippines by Supreme Court Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales at the inauguration ceremonies held at the Quirino Grandstand of the Luneta Park in Manila shortly before noon June 30, 2010. (linus escandor).

PRESIDENT BENIGNO SIMEON ‘NOYNOY’ AQUINO III DELIVERS INAUGURAL SPEECH

2010-07-01T21:35:00.000-07:00

President Benigno Simeon ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III delivers his inaugural speech after he was sworn in as the 15th President of the Philippines during ceremonies held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila yesterday afternoon, June 30, 2010. (linus escandor)

Charice Pempengco

2010-06-30T22:04:00.000-07:00

Filipina international singer Charice Pempengco singing the national anthem. The rendition was beautiful. Pempengco stuck to the official National Historical Institute (NHI) recommended tune, which was actually martial, true to the original beat and composition of Felipe. (linus escandor)

Memorial Day

2010-06-06T06:57:00.000-07:00

A trumpeter from the Philippine Army plays taps during the rites to commemorate US Memorial Day and celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the liberation of Manila during World War II at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. (linus escandor)

Hold-up

2010-05-21T01:45:00.000-07:00

The lifeless body of 20-year old hold up suspect Marvin Palayaban, alias Biboy, lies on Tomas Mapua St. Manila. (Linus Escandor II)

A journey to incredible India

2010-05-05T04:40:00.000-07:00

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Mendiola Dispersal

2010-04-26T17:20:00.000-07:00

Saksi: Violence mars rally along Mendiola - Video - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

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Fire Olympics 2010

2010-04-25T09:33:00.001-07:00

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Police Phalanx

2010-04-23T14:51:00.001-07:00

Members of the Civil Disturbance Management Group of the Manila Police District practice forming a phalanx at the Luneta grounds yesterday as part of preparations for possible need for crowd control during the May 1 Labor Day celebrations. (linus escandor)

Flagellants

2010-04-01T15:59:00.000-07:00

FLAGELLANTS wearing masks strike their backs with wooden whips in San Fernando, Pampanga, on Maundy Thursday. Many Catholics flagellate to atone for their sins. They wear masks to hide their identities. (linus Escandor)