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Palace on Hillary’s upcoming visit

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:03:01 +0800

MALACAÑANG welcomed Saturday a prospective lightning visit of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the Philippines, saying it is further proof of robust relations between the Philippines and the

Puno leads efforts to rescue Sinnott

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:04:50 +0800

THE Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun efforts to recover abducted Irish priest Michael Sinnott, with Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno supervising the arrangements.

Government welcomes Shell’s legal move

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:06:06 +0800

MALACAÑANG remained unfazed Saturday over a legal challenge from a major oil firm against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Executive Order 839, which imposed a price ceiling on fuel prices in Lu

Teodoro to resign on November 15

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:06:43 +0800

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Saturday that his last day of work for the Arroyo administration will be next Sunday, November 15.

Probe on LPG hikes in Visayas, Mindanao

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:02:18 +0800

MALACAÑANG ordered Saturday an investigation into the hike in prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Visayas and Mindanao, amid complaints the price hikes stemmed from a price ceiling on fuel

‘Divisoria of the North’ nears completion

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:04 +0800

THE 12-year effort for social development in Bulacan finally reached its peak with the construction of the North Food Exchange in Balagtas.

Forging tie-ups to solve housing problem

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:50:46 +0800

MAKATI Mayor and United Opposition (UNO) President Jejomar C. Binay on Saturday called for stronger partnerships between government and the private sector to address the country’s housing problem.

Shaun open for showbiz

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:40:01 +0800

SHAUN Rodriguez, the hot dad from Zambales, is not closing his doors for showbiz offers.

No more Amanda-Mika alliance

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:39:25 +0800

THE Friday episode of Survivor Philippines Palau (SPP) ended the almost season long alliance of Amanda Colley Van Cool and Mika Batchelor.

RP Patriots upsets Singapore

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:32:51 +0800

THE Philippine Patriots took a 70-53 sweet revenge from the Singapore Slingers in the Asean Basketball League Sunday.

Arrested ex-mayor now in Muntinlupa

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:01:53 +0800

FORMER Compostela mayor Gilbert Wagas who convicted of malversation of public funds has been transferred to the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa Friday.

Shell petitions court to lift EO 839

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:01:12 +0800

PILIPINAS Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) has asked the Makati Regional Trial Court to lift Executive Order 839, which put a cap on prices of petroleum products as a result

No more leptospirosis outbreaks recorded

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:12 +0800

CASES of leptospirosis in the country are expected to further drop this month, according to a health official Friday.

Palace denies endorsing Jalosjos’s application

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:59:35 +0800

PRESS Secretary Cerge Remonde assured that convicted rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte congressman Romeo Jalosjos would not be given special treatment and instead undergo normal procedures in his seeking absolute pardon

Military is prepared to rescue Sinnott

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:59:01 +0800

ARMED Forces chief Victor Ibrado on Friday said government forces will mount a rescue operation to secure the freedom of kidnapped priest Michael Sinnott when there is no longer a hope for his safe re

Embassy Bar turns ‘wholesome bar’

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:58:44 +0800

PARENTS can now heave a sigh of relief when their children go to the controversial Embassy Bar located at The Fort, Taguig City as it was transformed into a “wholesome bar” with a new name.

14 Pinoy seafarers held hostage

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:58:16 +0800

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo instructed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure the welfare and immediate release of some 14 Filipino seafarers who were abducted Thursday by suspected p

1 killed, 3 hurt in Cotabato ambush

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:57:49 +0800

A MINOR died and three others were injured following an ambush at a remote village in Pikit town in North Cotabato on Thursday night, a police official reported Friday.

Meralco to hike generation rate

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:57:10 +0800

POWER retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is increasing its generation charge by P0.327 kilowatt hour increase this month as a result of hike in power supplied by its own independent power prod

Anne's daily routine changes for Showtime

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:49 +0800

THE energy of Kapamilya Star Anne Curtis is very fit for the newest talent show in the morning, Showtime.

Pacman guests in US late night show

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:21 +0800

THE boxing champ, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao graced the Jimmy Kimmel show while staying in the United States for his Miguel Cotto fight.

NCRCom has new commanding general

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:55:48 +0800

A SCOUT Ranger officer had been designated as commanding general of the National Capital Region Command (NCRCom), the anti-coup force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Metro Manila.

MMDA marks 34th year

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:55:26 +0800

AFTER more than three decades, former officials of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) still see the agency as relevant as it was when they established it during the Martial Law days.

Halloween

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:37:22 +0800

SOMETIME in the past I received an e-mail from a colleague during my teaching days in the Philippines.

Patriots coach expects locals to step up

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:35:49 +0800

COACH Louie Alas of the Philippine Patriots will aim for a win over the Singapore Slingers in their second meeting at the Asean Basketball League (ABL).