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Ceremony on Friday To Dedicate Line Native’s Silver Star Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:04AMWorld War II took men from every part of the United States to places all over the world, even a young man from Line, Arkansas. That young man’s Silver Star and the flag that draped his coffin will be dedicated in a ceremony at the Montrose City Hall planned for 10 a.m. this Friday.
A Primer on the Illegal Arrest, Detention and Torture of 43 Health Workers Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:58AMWho are the 43 health workers? The 43 health workers, also known as “Morong 43”, are health professionals and volunteer community health workers who were arrested in Rizal on February 6, following a raid by the combined forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP). The 43 were part of [...]
8 steps to credible RP polls, according to foreign observers Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:55AMElection observers from the United States, Ireland, and New Zeland on Saturday recommended 8 steps that the Philippine government can take to ensure the credibility of the first nationwide elections in May.
New NCR military chief another Arroyo classmate Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:55AMMANILA, Philippines—Many were skeptical when Gen. Delfin Bangit, upon his assumption as chief of staff of the Armed Forces, vowed to shield the military from being used in fraudulent acts in the elections.
Saturday's Last Word on Friday Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:54AMCity election - “Thank you to all five city residents running for City Council. For a tiny city at a crossroads, it is crucial to elect representatives who grasp the concern residents have for upholding city goals, and not letting the goals, rules and policies be rewritten every time a developer or individual quietly enlists the help of the staff to reshape the current rules. Residents who have ...
Boxer Manny Pacquiao: Rennaisance 'Pac Man' Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:34AMNot only is Manny Pacaquiao the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world; he's also a platinum recording artist, actor and politician.
Find flowers, food and fun at Kunia Orchid Show Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:34AMHONOLULU — When we moved up to Wahiawa in 1991, Dede Reiplinger Sutherland invited us to go to a fabulous and funky orchid show in Kunia. "We love the orchids but we go for the food," exclaimed Dede.
Party Pass Tickets Available for Pacquiao/Clottey World Championship Fight | BoxingInsider.com Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:25AMTop Rank Boxing and Cowboys Stadium announced Friday the release of Party Pass tickets to this Saturday’s welterweight championship fight between Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey. These general admission tickets offer an excellent view and will be priced at $35 each.
G.I. women gather to pray in unison with countries around the world Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:19AMMore than 30 women gathered at First United Methodist Church Friday morning to observe World Day of Prayer, an event that unites Christian women around the world in a day of prayer, song and Bible readings.
25 Filipino police charged with murder Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:57AMPhilippines prosecutors have filed murder charges against 25 policemen who allegedly fired on a van carrying a man and his daughter while chasing robbers.
Survey: More than a third of voters prefer bets who support RH bill Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:54AMMore Filipinos are likely to vote for candidates in the upcoming May elections who support the Reproductive Health Bill than those who oppose it, a survey by Social Weather Station (SWS) said.
Judy Ann Santos pregnant—husband Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:47AM(UPDATE) Judy Ann Santos is pregnant, according to a jubilant husband Ryan Agoncillo who made the announcement Friday on GMA Network’s noontime show “Eat Bulaga.”
Isabela governor appeals for food aid Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:32AMWith corn and rice farms across Isabela drying up due to El Niño, Gov. Grace Padaca is appealing for aid for the hundreds of thousands of residents who are at risk of going hungry.
SC junks disbarment cases against Santiago Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:32AMThe Supreme Court has dismissed a disbarment case filed against reelectionist Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, saying the complaint was based on hearsay and speculation.
Girl who saved brother from fire suffers infections Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:32AMThe six-year-old child from Sipalay City who saved her four-month-old brother from a fire has been transferred to the burn unit of the Teresita Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City because her wounds have developed infections.
Success of RP elections could herald automated polls in Asia Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:32AMAn international electoral watchdog is coming over to witness the country's first automated elections, and said the success of the polls could herald the coming of automated elections in other parts of Asia.
Declaration of state of calamity to help solve Mindanao power crisis Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:32AMEnergy Secretary Angelo T. Reyes said Wednesday the government was banking on the President's declaration of a state of calamity in Mindanao to help solve the worsening power situation in the island.
Border Security Questioned in Indonesia Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:28AMA fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said.
Palm oil price set for boost from El Nino Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:24AMKUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Malaysia palm oil futures are vulnerable to a further price rise this year as the return of El Nino drier weather will coincide with tighter stocks, top industry analysts said today. Palm oil prices have gained support from a drawdown in Malaysian palm oil stock, which dropped 10.9 per cent to a four month-low, beating market expectations of a just 5 per cent decline ...
China Mobile to Buy $5.8 Billion Stake in Pudong Bank (Correct) Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:17AM(Corrects to remove erroneous reference to Pudong Bank being China’s third-biggest by market value in sixth paragraph.) March 10 (Bloomberg) -- China Mobile Ltd.
Bishops asks actors not to push for condom use Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:17AMCatholic bishops implored movie stars on Wednesday not to endorse condoms, saying they must remain good examples and should safeguard "the morality of the people."
Call centre back in business Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:10AMMinacs is back in business in Chatham-Kent after a year's absence. And dozens of applicants turned out Monday for a job fair seeking 25 new employees for the call centre. The global company opened its doors in mid-January and has nearly 100 employees on staff.[...]
Hunt for tugboat Asta Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:36PMDate: Feb 6. Time: 5am. Ex-navyman Nicholas Teo, now a senior official with a regional
Guerrilla ambush kills 11 soldiers and injures seven in Philippines Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:11PMCOMMUNIST insurgents ambushed a Philippine army platoon south of Manila yesterday killing at least 11 soldiers and wounding seven others in one of the military's largest
Man spends £1.5million travelling to every country in the world Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:11PMWeb tycoon travels the globe to visit all 192 U.N. recognised countries, plus 814 of 873 of the rest
Davis Cup Results Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:03PMViktor Troicki, Serbia, def. John Isner , United States, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4. Novak Djokovic, Serbia, def. Sam Querrey , United States, 6-2, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3.
Teo plays an unlikely role Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:01PMFor someone whose name is now a box office guarantee, it is hard to believe that David Teo, the man behind successful movies like Adnan Sempit and Jangan Pandang Belakang, was not at all interested in movies 10 years ago.
War vet, 90, dies on his way to getting his just reward Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:48PMFor Fortunato Pacatang, a Filipino World War II veteran, his five-hour trip from Negros Oriental to Cebu City on February 24, 2009 to personally fill out forms needed for him to avail of his compensation under the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund was too much to bear.
Bishops want debate with Cabral on condoms Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:44PMAfter engaging her in a brief word war last month, Philippine Catholic bishops have challenged Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral to a debate on the effectiveness of condoms in bringing down human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases.
Proposals could limit migrant workers’ stay in Canada Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:35PMThey arrive on the promise of good jobs, fair wages and an opportunity to support their families back home.
Pepsi Fire and Ice TV commercial shot in China to target youth Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:23PMA 2006 video commercial of two Pepsi products – Pepsi Fire and Pepsi Ice – resurfaced these days as “Hot Searches” at Google trends. The TV commercial was shot in China and has Tata Young as Pepsi Fire and Vaness Wu, as Pepsi Ice. The way the video was made, with a lot of animation, is design to target youth in traditional and new markets for Pepsi (watch video below). Pepsi Fire and Pepsi Ice ...
'MASYADORS' IN VEGAS Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:17PMDreamline, So. Carolina — If you are a Masyador in Vegas right now, 100 to 15 (Diez-Punto Kinsea! Diez-Punto Kinsea! Diez-Punto Kinsea!) will ...
Former lady warrior creates ‘halal’ soap Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:40AMA former woman warrior of the country’s once largest rebel group has the answer to the needs of Muslim women who believe they are defying Allah’s teaching by using pork fat-laden skin care products: an Islamic “halal” soap.
RP tourism takes center stage at NY Times Travel Show Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39AMNEW YORK – The Philippines took center stage at the New York Times Travel Show last weekend, featuring its panoramic sights, white-sand beaches, culture and foods.
Homework Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:39AMHERE’S a lesson for students: Never take your homework for granted, because it might just win you an award – and a trip abroad as well.
Remains of ferry victims exhumed in April Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:34AMPersida Rueda-Acosta, chief of the Public Attorney's Office (PAO), yesterday said the remains to be exhumated were buried at the Carreta Cemetery in Cebu City in June 2009. The 38 cadavers were those not claimed by families or relatives.
Man with PNP ID shot dead by gunman in Quezon City Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:33AMA man carrying an identification card of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was gunned down on Friday night by an unidentified assailant at the Salam Compound in Barangay Culiat in Quezon City.
Navotas homes torn down for road project Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:33AMSome 243 families living in an old informal settlement along R-10 in Navotas City lost their homes to a demolition crew of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday to clear the way for a road-widening project in the area.
Troubled minors get warm welcome Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:33AMPaper cutouts of the phrase “Welcome to our home” and pastel walls greet guests at the small reception area, where they are met by an energetic house staff wearing wide smiles.
11 Soldiers Die in Philippines Clash Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMThe battle in Oriental Mindoro Province was the deadliest encounter the military has had with the Communist insurgency so far this year.
Buy trash bags, stop sex trafficking Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:30AMFundraiser continues today at Mazzio's. It was a beautiful day to be outside selling trash bags. At least, that's how Mona Ash and her daughter, Megan, spent their Friday.
Dr. Cruz and the Case of the Poisonous Snail Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:26AMBOXERS and singers aren’t the only Filipinos bringing honor and recognition for the country abroad.
RP's new consul in Canada vows to assist nationals, caregivers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:22AMTORONTO - The long wait is over. The new Philippine Consul General in Toronto has arrived.
Grim Milestone: 1,000th U.S. Casualty in War on Terror Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:21AMOperation Enduring Freedom – the American military's worldwide counterterrorism mission launched in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 – reached a tragic milestone today, with mor...
Arroyo supports DOE proposal on Mindanao power crisis Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:20AMPresident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will adopt the recommendation of Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes to declare an energy crisis in Mindanao so the government can take further steps to generate more electricity for the region, which has been experiencing rotating brownouts for several weeks now.
Indonesia Keeps Rate at Record Low to Support Growth (Update1) Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:19AMIndonesia’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a seventh straight month, taking advantage of slower-than-forecast inflation to spur lending and boost economic growth.
No Filipinos hurt in Taiwan quake—MECO Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:18AMThere are no reports of casualties among some 75,000 Filipinos in Taiwan after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake there Thursday morning, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office said.
Yuchengco-led firm bags $140.9-M Saudi Aramco deal Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:18AMA Yuchengco-led construction and infrastructure firm has bagged a new $140.9 million subcontract package to provide construction services for Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) in Manifa, Saudi Arabia.
Mining project in South Cotabato hit Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:18AMAn environmental group on Thursday condemned the mining project in Tampakan, South Cotabato and expressed fears that the project would create “environmental devastation” and “induce conflict” in the province.
2 milyones ang danyos sa sunog Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:10AMDUHA ka milyon ka pesos ang kinatibuk-ang danyos sa sunog nga nilamoy sa panimalay ni Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative (Dasureco) Board of Director (BOD) Wilfredo Granada. read more