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Aquino hits Villar in campaign speech

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:09:51 +0800

LIBERAL Party (LP) standard bearer Senator Noynoy Aquino criticized his closest rival Senator Manny Villar during the lunch press conference Tuesday, the start of the official campaign period.

Admin bets launch proclamation rally

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:09:54 +0800

LAKAS-Kampi-CMD launched its proclamation rally at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City, Tuesday.

Villar opens campaign with a bang

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:38:18 +0800

NACIONALISTA Party (NP) standard bearer Senator Manny Villar led the party's campaign kick-off rally at Banga Town Spot Plaza in Calamba, Laguna Tuesday.

Murder raps filed vs Ampatuan Sr., 196 others

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:20:58 +0800

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) recommended Tuesday the filing of 57 counts of murder against former Maguindanao governor Andal Ampatuan Sr.

Presidentiables start campaign trail

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:21:02 +0800

THE biggest affair in town unveils as the 90-day presidential campaign kicked off Tuesday.

‘Wanted’ posters of Lacson scatter in Manila

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:08:49 +0800

AN ANTI-crime group on Tuesday put up “wanted” posters of embattled Senator Panfilo Lacson, who is in hiding abroad after a Manila court issued a warrant for his arrest

Reminders for voters, candidates this campaign season

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:02:57 +0800

DEPUTY Presidential Spokesperson Gary Olivar said that as the campaign period starts, the administration wishes all the candidates good luck and God speed.

Luneta Park set to undergo repair works

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:02:53 +0800

THE historic Quirino Grandstand in Luneta Park, Manila will be closed to public until June to pave way for the needed repair works, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Tuesday.

Turnover of source code for safekeeping

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:01:01 +0800

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday turned over the source code to the Central Bank where it would be put in escrow.

Teachers march to Comelec office

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:59:48 +0800

A TEACHERS’ party-list group on Tuesday urged the Commission on Election (Comelec) to ensure that teachers are able to vote in the May 2010 elections as it aired concern about the possible disenfran

Government agency ordered to unseat Bulacan guv

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:59:45 +0800

COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has directed the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Provincial Election Supervisor of Bulacan to implement its earlier ruling declaring Roberto Pagda

Group calls for release of health workers

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:59:28 +0800

SEVERAL individuals belonging to a non-government group asked the High Court Tuesday to issue a writ of habeas corpus against a composite team of the Armed Forces and national police

Petron’s expansion program on second phase

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:53:58 +0800

PETRON Corporation, the country’s leading oil refiner, has completed the first phase of its expansion program for its retail network.

Jake Cuenca on doing Bench project

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:49:00 +0800

KAPAMILYA star Jake Cuenca is proud with his Be Bench underwear billboard in Edsa.

Coney Reyes back to acting via ‘Rubi’

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:52 +0800

VETERAN actress Coney Reyes will once again grace the primetime viewing in the ABS-CBN's upcoming soap “Rubi.”

Indonesia vs Philippines in ABL finals

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:48:02 +0800

SATRIA Muda BritAma of Indonesia will square off with the Philippine Patriots in the finals of the 1st Asean Basketball League after upsetting Singapore Slingers, 86-76, in Sunday’s rubber match of

Presidentiables gang up on Villar in debate

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:37:50 +0800

MANILA -- Nacionalista Party (NP) standard bearer Manny Villar found himself at the receiving end of verbal attacks from his political rivals during a presidential debate Monday.

14 teams join Duat village basketball tourney

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:16:20 +0800

BACOLOR - Fourteen teams comprising of young Bacoloreños have joined this year’s Barangay Duat Basketball Tournament held at the Bulaon Resettlement Center in the City of San Fernando.

Lawyer denies Arroyo holdover

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:59:17 +0800

ELECTION lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Monday dismissed fears of having a disrupted election due to brownouts that would pave the way for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to stay in power.

Judge in Lacson case seeks appellate court post

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:54:20 +0800

SUPREME Court (SC) spokesman Jose Midas Marquez defended the inclusion of Judge Myra Garcia-Fernandez in the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) shortlist for one of the three vacancies in the appellate court.

Estrada apologizes for skipping Inquirer event

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:55:04 +0800

FORMER President Joseph Estrada snubbed the first ever presidential debate organized by Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) due to prior commitments, his spokesperson said Monday.

High Court chief nominee faces complaint

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:47:17 +0800

A COMPLAINT for impropriety filed by a losing litigant in a “tele sabong” or online cockfight betting game against a Supreme Court (SC) justice has showcased a masked animosity between two rivals

Printing of Armm ballots starts

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:46:39 +0800

THE National Printing Office (NPO) has started the initial run of official ballots to be used for the May polls, Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal confirmed Monday.

Decision over Panlilio-Pineda dispute out soon

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:44:52 +0800

AFTER six months of waiting, the fight for the gubernatorial seat in Pampanga will now be settled.

Election battle in Palawan heats up

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:24:35 +0800

THE camp of Palawan Representative Abraham Kahlil Mitra has expressed concern to the poll body's first division over the alleged circulation of a draft on a decision denying Mitra's certificate of can