A Catholic priest blesses dogs during the celebration of the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi Sunday at a church in Manila. Animal lovers brought their pets to celebrate the annual celebration of the patron saint of animals and the environment. (AP Photo)
MANILA (Updated 2 p.m.) -- The scandal-tainted Philippine elections chief announced his resignation Monday amid allegations he tried to bribe a Cabinet official and a businessman to approve a broadband contract with a Chinese company.
With his resignation Benjamin Abalos, head of the Commission on Elections, avoided possible impeachment in the House of Representatives.
MANILA -- Nine people, including three young girls, died while another remained missing due to tropical depression Hanna, a top disaster official reported Sunday.
