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Weather Bulletin

Issued At: 5:00 a.m., 28 November 2009

  Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Northeast monsoon affecting Northern and Eastern Luzon.

Metro Manila

Partly cloudy to at times cloudy with isolated rainshowers
24°C to 33°C
Moderate to Strong:
Northeast
Manila Bay:
Moderate to Rough

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Lotto Results 11/27/2009
Megalotto 6/45: 14 13 33 07 22 28
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Manila Local News

President convenes Cabinet in Boracay

A GATHERING at the paradise island of Boracay may serve as a virtual farewell for the remaining Cabinet members who will seek elective posts in the 2010 polls.


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Palace reacts to Bayani Fernando's statement

MALACAÑANG on Saturday dismissed as "tampo" (lover's quarrel) the claim of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) head Bayani Fernando that the administration party is dissolving.


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'Order of Sikatuna' given to Pacquiao

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has awarded People's Champ Manny Pacquiao the Order of Sikatuna honor Friday in his grand hero's welcome at the Quirino Grandstand.


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Hero's welcome for Pacman

SEVEN weight division title holder Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao had a full packed day as he was formally welcomed by Filipino fans after his fight with Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto.


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Filing of certificate of candidacy begins

FOURTEEN presidential wannabes and three senatoriables have filed their certificate of candidacies (COCs) at the start of the filing at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) central office in Manila F


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Bayani bolts Lakas-Kampi

METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Bayani Fernando “burned” his ties Friday with the administration party, Lakas-Kampi-CMD, as he rejected his inclusion in the ruling coalition’s s


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Teodoro won’t get solid Lakas support

LAKAS-Kampi-CMD presidential bet Gilberto Teodoro will not get full support from members of the administration party as people behind the original Lakas expressed support for Hermogenes Ebdane’s can


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Teachers told not to boycott election

A PARTY-LIST group appealed to teachers Friday not to boycott the 2010 elections as it has formed a team of lawyers that would provide and assure them of adequate and competent legal assistance.


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Defense chief mum on Ibrado’s extension

DEFENSE Secretary Norberto Gonzales remains tight-lipped on the manifesto by senators asking President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to extend the tour of duty of Armed Forces Chief (AFP) chief Victor Ibrado


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Peace adviser denies ‘secret’ accord for MILF

PRESIDENTIAL Adviser on the Peace Process Annabelle Abaya denied reports quoting North Cotabato Governor Emmanuel Pinol that the government is secretly drafting a peace accord to be presented to the M


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Automated voting education launched

BEING the Commission on Elections (Comelec) watchdog, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) is concentrating in educating voters especially since the elections next year is automa


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Gibo-Edu ready to catch up on surveys

AS THE tandem of Gilberto Teodoro and Edu Manzano was formalized at the Lakas-Kampi-CMD national convention Thursday, the two gentlemen vowed to pull off on surveys and stretch their time to campaign


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Comelec all set to accept COCs

CANDIDATES for the May 2010 elections are expected to flock the Commission on Elections (Comelec) offices on Friday, for the filing of their certificate of candidacies (COCs).


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New young leaders to head Lakas-Kampi-CMD

RULING party's standard bearer Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro has a brand new inner circle supporting him in the coming May 2010 elections.


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Ruling party's doors still open for Pacquiao

EXECUTIVE Secretary Eduardo Ermita said boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao is welcomed to join the party citing that he will be an asset in whatever elective position he would handle.


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