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Binay: Estrada is very healthy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:17:53 +0800

FORMER President Joseph Estrada proved his detractors wrong about his health condition when he did a ceremonial run at the inauguration of the University of Makati (Umak) track and field oval Sunday morning.

Nothing final on Pacquiao's political plans

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:20:53 +0800

MALACAÑANG would respect the decision of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao to join the Nacionalista Party (NP) in pursuing his bid for Saranggani congressional seat if he decides to proceed with it.

20 persons file COCs at Comelec

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:20:06 +0800

THE Commission on Elections (COmelec) said it would take at least 30 days before they will come up with the official list of national candidates for the May 2010 polls.

Bayani Fernando to name running mate soon

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:19:15 +0800

METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Bayani Fernando on Sunday said he is talking with various prospective running mates for his presidential bid in the 2010 elections.

Arroyo reorganizes Opapp

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:17:04 +0800

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration Susanna Vargas to oversee the financial and administrative functions of the Office of the Presidenti

Greenpeace's plea over GM rice importation junked

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:16:17 +0800

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has granted a petition filed by the Department of Agriculture and its attached agency (DA), the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), to allow the importation and use by a private

Erap on politicians shifting parties

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:15:25 +0800

UNITED Opposition (UNO) standard bearer former President Joseph "Erap" Estrada welcomes the idea of administration members joining their party for the 2010 polls.

Comelec decision on Ladlad petition hit

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:14:25 +0800

WOMEN rights group EnGendeRights Inc. is calling on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to overturn its resolution denying the party-list accreditation of Ang Ladlad.

Group helps typhoon victims address trauma

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:13:35 +0800

MORE than 500 schoolchildren from the municipality of Tanay Rizal benefit from the psychosocial processing (PSP).

Pre-need firm gets dealer's license

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:12:45 +0800

BOUNCING back from dire prediction, the former Pacific Plans Incorporated (PPI) now Abundance Providers and Entrepreneurs Corporation (Apec) got the nod of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

New US envoy is Obama's choice

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:58:15 +0800

CHEERS and jeers met the appointment of a new United States ambassador to the Philippines.

Exec son's killer told: give up peacefully

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:57:33 +0800

EVEN as it remains outraged over the incident, Malacañang on Saturday urged the suspect in the fatal road-rage shooting of a Palace official's son to yield peacefully.

Arroyo studies term extension for Ibrado

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:56:31 +0800

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is now studying a call by senators to extend the term of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Victor Ibrado until June 30, 2010.

President convenes Cabinet in Boracay

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:55:18 +0800

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.

Palace reacts to Bayani Fernando's statement

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:54:34 +0800

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.

The last film of Johnny Delgado

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:53:42 +0800

VETERAN actor Johnny Delgado's interment will be on Tuesday, November 24, at the Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina.

Patriots snares 5th ABL victory

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:53:18 +0800

THE Philippine Patriots prevailed over the Satria Muda BritAma cagers of Indonesia in their duel at the Asean Basketball League (ABL) Saturday.

Hero's welcome for Pacman

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:06:22 +0800

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.

'Order of Sikatuna' given to Pacquiao

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:12 +0800

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.

Teachers told not to boycott election

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:01 +0800

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.

Teodoro won’t get solid Lakas support

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:50 +0800

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

Bayani bolts Lakas-Kampi

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:26 +0800

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

Filing of certificate of candidacy begins

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:14 +0800

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

Defense chief mum on Ibrado’s extension

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:48 +0800

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

Peace adviser denies ‘secret’ accord for MILF

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:04:09 +0800

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