Kite surfing in Asia

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For today’s Geo Quiz we’re tracking kite surfing tour Asia. Some of the best kite surfers in the world recently converged on an island in the Philippines. We’re looking for the name of this island that’s home to Bulabog Beach…where the wind and the waves make for perfect kite surfing conditions. Download MP3

Manny Pacquiao boxing and running for office

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Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is defending his title on Friday. And he’s also running for Congress back home. Just part of the Philippines tradition of choosing heroes for elected officials. Sunshine de Leon reports from Manila. Download MP3 (Photo source Wikipedia: Bret Newton)

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Philippine volcano ‘may erupt within days’

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Scientists in the Philippines have raised the alert level for the volatile volcano Mount Mayon, amid fears of an imminent eruption. The cone-shaped volcano has already been emitting lava and ash for days. About 40,000 people who live near Mount Mayon have been moved to temporary shelters. Marco Werman gets the latest from reporter Sunshine DeLeon in Manilla. Download MP3

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Philippines massacre

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Host Marco Werman has an update on the massacre of more than 50 people in the southern Philippines earlier this week. A man has been charged. It’s the local Mayor.

Entire program – October 2, 2009

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Today on The World: The Philippines face a SECOND major typhoon in less than a week, Germany’s efforts to protect jobs and the jobless, and a conversation with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright about her famous brooches and their role in international diplomacy.

Philippines brace for second typhoon

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Residents of the Philippines are scrambling to prepare for the arrival of Typhoon Parma. This storm is expected to hit just days after another storm, Typhoon Ketsana, killed more than 200 people. President Gloria Arroyo today declared a national “state of calamity.” Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Glen Marboloc of Oxfam in Manila.