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RP scored for killings, state abuses in US gov"t report Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:54AMKillings of civilians and journalists amid an atmosphere of impunity and corruption, and abuses by state forces, gave a dark color to the human rights situation in the Philippines in 2009, according to a report of the State Department of the US government.
Gibo's wife: Let's not wash our dirty linen in public Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:47AMMANILA, Philippines - Tarlac Congresswoman Nikki Prieto-Teodoro, wife of Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro on Saturday urged members of the Cojuangco family not to wash their dirty linen in public.
Layers of subcontractors expose poll machines to risk Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:32AM(First of 2 parts) MANILA, Philippines—While concerns have been raised about some technical aspects of the first nationwide automation elections, the weakest link may be the logistics.
Bets are on for Pacquiao vs Clottey Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:17AMMANILA, Philippines - Many Filipinos believe it'll be Manny Pacquiao's hands which will be raised after he takes on challenger Joshua Clottey on Sunday in Dallas, Texas.
Filipinos fear TV black-out during Pacquiao fight Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:12AMMANILA (AFP) - Filipinos fear a television black-out as they gather to watch local hero Manny Pacquiao defend his world welterweight title on Sunday and the fraying national power grid feels the strain.
Pacquiao looks to defend WBO title Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:10AMMANILA, Philippines – The weigh-in for the fight between World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and challenger Joshua Clottey of Ghana was held Friday (Saturday in Manila) outside the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
Navotas bares Fire Prevention Month activities Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:06AMThe Navotas City government, headed by Mayor Toby Tiangco, with local Bureau of Fire Protection personnel, have joined hands to make residents understand the fatal effects of mishandling fire incidents.
Watch out for this type of ‘fresh’ fish Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:05AMThe Manila government on Saturday warned the public against buying fish allegedly dyed with artificial coloring to make it appear fresh.
New police station opens in Fairview Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:05AMThe Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has inaugurated a new home for its police station in Fairview.
Track record counts, says mayoral bet Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:05AMPitted against candidates young enough to be his grandchildren, former Quezon City Mayor Ismael Mathay is staging a comeback, and believes he has a fighting chance because of his years of experience.
Philippines capital hit by fresh power outages Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:31AMMANILA, March 12 (AFP) - An energy crisis in the Philippines triggered by a severe drought deepened on Friday as the nation's capital endured another round of rolling blackouts.
Teodoro buoyed by no. 2 rank in poll, vows to become no. 1 Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:30AMBuoyed by a recent survey result showing him at number two, the highest he has gotten so far in various surveys, administration candidate Gilbert Teodoro vowed to stay on and become number one up until election day.
Asian Stocks Rise, Head to Third Weekly Gain; Takeda Advances Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:23AMAsian stocks rose, sending the MSCI Asia Pacific to its third weekly advance, on speculation the Bank of Japan will add funds to the financial system and as drugmakers gained on the outlook for their U.S. earnings.
If Noynoy has Kris, I have Pacman - Villar Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:22AMMANILA, Philippines - Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. is ready to pit boxing champion Manny Pacquiao against showbiz personality Kris Aquino and her husband, basketball star James Yap.
Juday is pregnant—husband Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:15AM(UPDATE 2) Judy Ann Santos is pregnant, according to her jubilant husband Ryan Agoncillo who made the announcement Friday on GMA Network’s noontime show “Eat Bulaga.”
Clottey to take fight to Pacquiao Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 1:07AMDALLAS – Manny Pacquiao won’t need to run after Joshua Clottey. In fact, it’s the challenger from Ghana who might end up chasing the Filipino inside the ring on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) before an expected sellout, star-studded crowd at the Cowboys Stadium.
Kidnapped Indian businessman rescued in Philippines Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:58AMPolice officers rescued an Indian businessman a day after he was kidnapped by four unidentified gunmen in the Philippines, a provincial police chief said Friday.
Rogelio Pijuan, tinanggihan ang alok ng Pangulo na maging Undersecretary for Broadcast ng PIA Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:58AM(2:54PM) BINASURA ni Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Rogelio Pijuan ang alok sa kanya ng Pangulong Arroyo na maging Undersecretary for Broadcast ng Philippine Information Agency. Ito...
Biggest name in boxing in biggest US stadium Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:10AMARLINGTON, Texas - It'll be the biggest name in boxing, Manny Pacquiao, versus Joshua Clottey of Ghana, in America's biggest stadium on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Tenpin Open underway Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:51AMWILL Davao City players regain lost glory or will the 5th Datba Araw ng Dabaw Classic Tenpin Open be another affair for Manila bets? read more
Piute boys end season in second Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:46AMFive points was all that separated the Piute High School boys' basketball team from a state championship Saturday in a game against Bryce Valley.
Shangri-La holds 3-day summer sale Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:42AMWITH the success of last year’s Paradise Rush sale, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa brings back an irresistible sale of gift vouchers for rooms, food and beverage, CHI and other resort products read more
Alaska acquires defense expert for PBA Fiesta Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:40AMMANILA, Philippines – After a lopsided loss against Purefoods in the finals series of the recently concluded KFC-PBA Philippine Cup, the Alaska Aces has acquired the services of 22-year-old defensive specialist Diamon Simpson.
Under the sea adventure this Easter at Dusit Thani Manila Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:39AMTHIS Easter, Dusit Thani Manila signals a frolic holistic celebration starting off with an Easter Sunday Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., a fun-filled, action-packed Under the Sea Adventure at the Grand Ballroom from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the unbeatable buffet fare of the renowned Family Sunday Crossover Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cool ad, all-new Speedster bus and Watchpad search Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:38AMLast Saturday, PLDT myDSL celebrity crew and its head honcho Gary Dujali launched the brand’s newest campaign "Beyond Broadband" in elaborate and successive events.
UST players bag top awards in 72nd UAAP Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:37AMUNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas taekwondo fighter Marlon Avenido took center stage last night, bagging the UAAP Athlete of the Year award in the seniors division.
New property tax moots exemptions for Phuket Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:02AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
Bali Bomber Dulmatin Killed in Raid, Yudhoyono Says (Update1) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58PMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said wanted terrorist leader and suspected Bali bomber Dulmatin was among three people killed in a police raid yesterday near the capital, Jakarta.
New AFP chief assumes office Wednesday (1:44 p.m.) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:53PMMANILA—Retired General Victor Ibrado, former Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, has formally turned over Wednesday the position to his successor General Defin Bangit. read more
RP elected to UN body created by General Romulo Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:47PMThe Philippines was elected last week to chair the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization, it was learned Wednesday.
Science has never been this fun! Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:42PMPretend to fly in this anti-gravity mirror. Twenty years ago, Science and Math started to become fun! In a bid to change the mindset of most students about the subjects Science and Math being boring, then Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Dr. Ceferino Follosco, through the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST), built the Philippine Science Centrum (PSC), the ...
Tutoring the illiterate adult Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:42PMTen years ago, the United Nations estimated that there were over 860 million illiterate adults in the world. Over 570 million were believed to be women. The UN defines “illiteracy” as the ‘’inability to read and write a simple message in any language”.
Pacquiao to bank on speed to beat Clottey Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:40PMMANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao and his trainer, Freddie Roach, believe that the Filipino boxer's speed will compensate for his "lack of size" when he goes up against the bigger Joshua Clottey of Ghana on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
32 killed in series of road crashes in Philippines Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:33PMMANILA, Philippines (AP): Members of a wedding party, worshippers visiting Catholic churches and Korean workers were are among the dead from various fatal road crashes in the past six days in the Philippines, police said.
Ex-political detainee a nominee of Anakpawis partylist Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:32PMA former political detainee on Wednesday formally joined the race for a seat in the House of Representatives when he was listed as one of the top nominees of the partylist group Anakpawis.
Pinakamagaang sanggol sa Germany, himalang nabuhay Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:56PM(8:47 AM) ALAM niyo bang isang premature na sanggol na tumitimbang lamang ng mababa pa sa 9-oz ang himalang nabuhay sa Germany. Ayon sa mga doktor ng University of Goettingen...
Kilalanin ang mga nangibabaw na ganda sa Binibining Pilipinas Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:41PM(8:40 AM) KINILALA na ang mga bagong Filipina beauty na nangibabaw sa katatapos lamang na Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Grand Coronation Night. Itinanghal na Bb. Pilipinas Universe ang 21-anyos at tubong...
Bob Arum, kinontra ang prediksyon ni Roach kaugnay sa resulta ng Pacquaio-Clottey fight Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:41PM(8:35 AM) KINONTRA ni Top Rank Promotions Pres. Bob Arum ang bagong hula ni Coach Freddie Roach sa Pacquaio-Clottey fight. Ayon kay Arum masyado pang maaga para sabihing easy fight...
Aquino's campaign tack gets personal, calls Villar copycat Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:03PMThe tone of presidential candidate Benigno Aquino III has switched from a campaign promising hope to directly attacking his closest rival, with the Liberal Party standard-bearer now accusing Manuel Villar Jr. of the Nacionalista Party of copying his campaign strategy.
Palace keeps hands off over wage hike petitions Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:49PMAmid clamor for a wage hike, Malacañang maintained its hands-off stance, saying it is leaving the matter to the regional wage boards.
17 Pinoy seafarers released in Somalia due home on Sunday Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:49PMAfter nearly a year in captivity, 17 Filipino seafarers who were released by Somali pirates only last February will arrive home on Sunday.
Night Read (Ohio): Kendle to open center in India Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:35PMKendle International, the clinical research organization in Cincinnati, has received approval from Indian authorities to open an operations center in a Special Economic Zone in the Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Knowledge Corridor by mid-April.
Girl, 6, saves baby Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:30PMVirginia Rojo carried her four-month-old brother Joren out of their shack on the island of Negros on February 28, shielding the child with her own body as flames licked her face, reports said.
Celebs pay tribute to Francis M on first death anniversary Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:25AMCelebrities paid tribute to Filipino music icon Francis Magalona on Saturday in a mix of sorrow and celebration, exactly a year after the rapper-songwriter succumbed to leukemia.
Pacquiao to hand Clottey 1st KO loss says Roach Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:25AMIt may be wishful thinking, but the earlier Manny Pacquiao stops challenger Joshua Clottey in their March 13 welterweight title fight, the better.
11 soldiers killed in clash Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:19AMThe Philippine military says rebels have killed at least 11 soldiers and wounded seven others in a clash with an army patrol in a province south of Manila.
Sorsogon solon files additional bail to stay out of jail Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:18AMThe Sorsogon congressman whom the Sandiganbayan sentenced to up to 10 years in jail over a graft charge has paid additional bail to enjoy temporary freedom pending his appeal.
11 Filipino soldiers die in clash with communist rebels - Summary Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:17AMManila - At least 11 soldiers, including a junior officer, were killed Saturday in a clash with communist rebels in the Philippines, a regional army spokesman said. Seven other soldiers were wounded in the clash between patrolling troops and about 60...
Pulse Asia: Noynoy ahead anew as Villar ratings drop Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:13AM(Updated 12:22 p.m.) Less than three months before the May 10 elections, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has regained the top spot among presidential candidates in Pulse Asia's latest survey as the ratings of his closest rival, Senator Manuel Villar Jr., dropped by 6 percentage points.
Communist ambush kills 11 Philippine soldiers: military Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:08AMEleven Philippine soldiers were killed in an ambush by communist guerrillas on Saturday, a military spokesman said.