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Ravi Shankar Instrument | Sitar Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:50AMJazz - All About Jazz | Music, Clubs and Culture
Asia Roundup: Big markets lead the way up Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:49AMHONG KONG: Asian stock markets began the year with strong gains as investors sought to put a wretched 2008 behind them and followed a rally on Wall Street.
Peso, equities gain on 2009"s first trading day Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:40AMMANILA, Philippines - Share prices and the peso posted a strong start to the year Monday following a one and a half week-long holiday break.
BSP allows banks to outsource HR functions Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:40AMMANILA, Philippines - Banks may now outsource their human resource functions and significantly reduce costs.
Gov’t allots P22 M for Baguio airport upgrading Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:37AMBAGUIO CITY — The national government has earmarked P22 million for the upgrading of the Loakan airport here.
Band boys in focus Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:37AMMany rock personalities would rather want showcasing themselves as different from stereotypes or at least with the way they are generally perceived. Ipe, Anne look forward to more meaningful projects After their win in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival which ends on Jan. 7, Phillip Salvador (Best Festival Supporting Actor), and Anne Curtis (Best Festival Actress) both look forward to more ...
This day in history Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:29PMIn 1965, the New York Jets signed University of Alabama quarterback Joe Namath to a contract reportedly worth $427,000.
Peñafrancia image to go on world tour Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:29PMMANILA, Philippines - After being venerated in several areas in Bicol last year, the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia will go on a world tour to reach out to Bicolano and Filipino communities abroad.
Meralco on last stretch of P30-B refund Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:20PMPower distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is on the last stretch of its court-ordered P30-billion refund program, with only P8 billion left to give back to its large commercial and industrial customers, a company official said.
CBCP to discuss 2010 polls in January plenary Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:15PMMANILA, Philippines - Elections in 2010 and the environment will likely top the agenda of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) when it holds its plenary session later this month.
Boxing king is emperor of street booze? Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 3:13PMMANILA, Philippines—Honestly speaking, Nonoy Occena of Hulo, Mandaluyong, said it was a hopeless bout between a goat and a bull.
Peso seen to slip to P50:US$1 in 2009 - economist Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 2:55PMMANILA, Philippines - An economist predicted Friday that the peso may slip to P50 to US$1 in 2009, amid the scare created by the global financial crisis, a television report said.
Israel posts video of Gaza air strikes on YouTube Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 12:29AMThe Israeli military has launched its own channel on video-sharing website YouTube, posting footage of air strikes and other attacks on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.
DOH reports lesser New Year revelry-related injuries By Jelly F. Musico Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 11:45PMMANILA, Jan. 1 (PNA) – Due to rain showers and scare tactic campaign, the Department of Health (DOH) has reported that the New Year revelry-related injuries has significantly reduced with only 346 cases as of Thursday morning.
Parker scores 32 as Spurs beat Grizzlies in 2 overtimes Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:12PMSAN ANTONIO, Texas: Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the Spurs to a 106-103 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday (Sunday in Manila) in a double-overtime thriller in the National Basketball Association.
MetroBriefs Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:10PMAN ailing security guard died Saturday from a 12-story drop from the condominium where he worked.
Bocaue Metro folks’ firecrackers haunt Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:10PMBOCAUE, Bulacan—Despite the hard times and the government campaign against the use of firecrackers, stalls selling pyrotechnic products and firecrackers here and in Sta. Maria town have been enjoying brisk sales.
New Year revelry set in Taguig, Makati Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:10PMMANILA, Philippines—The skies over Taguig will be extra bright during the first 10 minutes of 2009.
Accidental bump turns fatal for helper Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:09PMMANILA, Philippines—Accidentally bumping into a man proved fatal for a teenage store helper in Tondo on Sunday morning.
2 trapped to death in Las Piñas fire Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:09PMMANILA, Philippines—Relatives of a woman and her 22-year-old niece will spend the New Year in mourning after the two died in a fire that struck their Las Piñas home Sunday.
A puzzling economy Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:02PMMANILA, Philippines – Ever notice how our economy has been behaving strangely lately?
DAR chief"s son, 5 bodyguards face charges for alleged mauling of 2 golfers Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 7:00AMMANILA, Philippines - The Antipolo police said Saturday that they would file physical injuries charges against the son of Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman Sr. and five bodyguards for beating up two golfers at the Valley Golf and Country Club in Antipolo on Friday afternoon.
Mendoza: Sorry, but DL Hoya prepared not to fight Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:59AMIF YOU still honestly believe that Manny Pacquiao beat Oscar De La Hoya, fine. Pacquiao did beat De La Hoya by TKO in the eighth. But if you should also honestly believe that De La Hoya came to fight Pacquiao on December 6 (December 7 in Manila), woe to you.
Hindi lahat ng mahirap na nakatatanda tatanggap ng P500 subsidiya -- DSWD Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:53AMMANILA – Inamin ng Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) nitong Sabado na hindi lahat ng lolo at lola ay mabibiyayaan ng P500 onetime cash-subsidy program ng pamahalaan.
Evangelista: Countdown to Centennial year Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:45AMBy Gerry Evangelista Sr. Centennial Updates IT IS exactly 246 days before the Baguio Centennial on September 1, 2009. The Baguio Centennial Commission is ushering the New Year with a huge fireworks display that shall herald the start of Centennial Year 2009 on December 31.
The sad fate of some OFWs Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:40AMMANILA, Philippines -- Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo has expressed deep concern over the big number of Filipino overseas workers still in the hands of Somali pirates as well as those facing the death penalty in various jails abroad as 2008 comes to an end.
PBA wild card: Win or go home for 4 teams Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:34AMMANILA, Philippines - The wild card stage of the KFC PBA Philippine Cup kicks off Sunday, and all four teams know exactly that there will be no tomorrow with a setback in a stage where only one ball club gets to advance into the quarterfinal round.
Hatton wants Pacman in "09, Mayweather next Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:34AMMANILA, Philippines - Reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) light welterweight champion Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton is itching to face current pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao in 2009.
Telcos not exempt from realty taxes Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 6:10AMMANILA, Philippines -- Telecommunications companies owe realty taxes for the buildings and all other real estate properties they use for their business operations all over the country, the Supreme Court has ruled.
JR. NBA reg’l camp starts today Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 5:55AMSOME 200 student athletes will be taking the first step towards a crack at making the Team Philippines of the Jr. National Basketball Association as the regional selection camp of the milestone grassroots basketball program makes it way back to Cebu today, at the Sacred Heart School-Jesuits basketball courts.
Vic Sotto happy about reunion movie of TVJ Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 5:47AMHindi kinakabahan ang ace comedian na si Vic Sotto kahit pa maraming comedy entries ngayong taon sa Metro Manila Film Festival.
MANNY PACQUIAO – THE GREATEST OF ALL-TIME Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:49PMTo appreciate the greatness of Manny Pacquiao one has to reach into his childhood days to realize where he came from and then proceed to evaluate – and be mesmerized – by what he has achieved not just for himself and his family but for his country and people.
Clashes with rebels leave nine dead Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:30PM MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A series of attacks by rebels in the Southern Philippines has left at least nine civilians dead, officials said.
Pimentel wants bank secrecy waived under deposit insurance bill Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:30PMMANILA, Philippines - Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Q. Pimentel Jr. (PDP-Laban) has proposed that the right to bank secrecy be waived for depositors who are availing themselves of the insurance money to be given by the Philippine Insurance Deposits Corporation (PDIC) in case of closure of their banks due to insolvency, banking malpractices and other reasons.
Slain man buried in Davenport cemetery 21 years after his death Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 9:12PMFor more than 21 years, Dennis Bourdeau of Davenport fought to bring his brother’s remains home.
Bacolod officials mull bike-friendly zones Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:29PMMANILA, Philippines - A move to establish bike-friendly zones took a key step to becoming an ordinance in Bacolod City, after the city council approved it on first reading.
CGA Mining eyes expansion of gold plant Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:20PMAustralian firm CGA Mining Ltd. said it was considering expanding its still unfinished plant in its gold project in Masbate province.
Party mood holds up passengers Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:07PMManila An aircraft had to stay circling a southern Philippines airport before landing because air traffic controllers still in a Christmas holiday mood arrived late for work.
Telcos face House probe Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:58PMMANILA, Philippines—The top officials of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and of giant mobile phone providers Smart Communications Inc. and Globe Telecom Inc. are facing a congressional inquiry for the purported suspension of call-and-text promo packages at the peak of the holiday season.
Ekwe beefs up Harbour five vs Slingers Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:55PMMANILA, Philippines—The country’s strongest amateur ballclub opens 2009 with its toughest test yet when it visits the Singapore Slingers in an exhibition game at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
RP to keep 3-pronged program vs child abuse Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:44PMManila, Philippines - The government will maintain its three-pronged efforts to protect Filipino children from abuse, social welfare secretary Esperanza Cabral has said.
Church moves for phase out of fertilizers, pesticides Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:44PMMANILA, Philippines - Catholic Church officials in Mindanao are moving to phase out commercial fertilizers and pesticides in favor of sustainable agriculture.
Barrios defers OK on Red Bull trade Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 2:10PMMANILA, Philippines—The transfer of Cyrus Baguio and Celino Cruz from Red Bull to Air21 hit a snag Friday with PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios deferring a decision pending the two ballclubs’ reply to a question he declined to reveal.
Tagaytay-RP chessers overwhelm Yemenis Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 1:55PMAL AIN, U.A.E.—The all-Grandmaster Team Tagaytay City-Philippines cruised to a 4-0 victory over Al Shuolaa of Yemen on Thursday to share the early lead in the 1st Asian Club Cup at the Al Ain Sports Center.
Interior department orders firecracker zones set up Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:54AMMANILA, Philippines - In a bid to at least minimize firecracker-related injuries during the New Year revelry, the Interior department has ordered local government units to set up firecracker zones in their respective turfs.
Baby boy hurt in Tondo fire Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:39AMMANILA, Philippines - A baby boy was injured in a late evening fire Friday that gutted a house in Tondo, Manila, radio DZBB reported.
2008 MMFF Parade of Stars runs smoothly amid excitement Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:35AMNot even the early downpour and light drizzle could hinder the 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars from pushing through last December 24.
Plane landing delayed by tardy tower workers Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:14AMMANILA, Philippines (AP) - An airplane was stuck circling a southern Philippine airport today -- because there were no air traffic controllers around to guide the plane in for a landing.
Coffee for Christmas Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:04AMI didn’t know that De La Salle made their own coffee until I received a nicely wrapped pack of Café De La Salle for Christmas from my friends Benjie and Bambi. I was informed that it is a blend of Arabica and Liberica coffee beans and specially roasted for them.
Christmas lessons my wife taught me Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:04AMShe does not buy luxuries when she has extra money because she believes money has a social responsibility. My wife Lynn has been busy preparing the small things that we would be bringing to Barangay Mapangpang, Lupao, Nueva Ecija where we will spend Christmas.