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  1. Another Filipino sentenced to death for drugs in China


    Inquirer.net - Miko Morelos - Christine O. AvendaƱo - 1 hour ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Another Filipino has been convicted of violating drug laws in China and sentenced to death ...
    US envoy to meet with Aquino this week- Inquirer.net
    President to meet Thomas to 'touch base' with oldest ally- Manila Bulletin
    Philippine Azkals meet PNoy- ABS CBN News
    Philippine Star - Bangkok Post
    all 326 news articles »


  2. Adventurers are back home after 12600-km voyage


    Inquirer.net - Jaymee T. Gamil - 4 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—It reads like a modern epic: Thirty-nine adventurers braved a 15-month voyage across oceans, docked in foreign lands ...
    Phl Balangay Expedition arrives in Manila- Philippine Star
    It's 'back to the future' for Filipino voyagers- Manila Bulletin
    'Balangays' arrive after 14-month historic voyage- ABS CBN News
    AFP
    all 18 news articles »


  3. 7 of 10 Filipinos happy with Aquino performance, survey says


    Inquirer.net - 2 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—More than seven out of 10 Filipinos or 74 percent are satisfied with President Benigno Aquino III's performance, according to the latest ...
    P-Noy's satisfaction rating improves- Philippine Star
    PNoy net satisfaction rating improves: SWS- ABS CBN News
    SWS: Noy rating still 'very good'- Philippine Star
    Inquirer.net
    all 10 news articles »


  4. Manila hit by new alert days ahead of visit


    The Standard - Dennis Chong - 3 hours ago

    The Philippines will in the next few days send a delegation to the SAR to explain to the public the decisions taken over the Manila hostage crisis. ...
    Philippines 'surprised' by new Hong Kong travel warning- ABS CBN News
    Hong Kong issues black travel advisory on PHL over terrorism threats-GMANews.TV
    Hong Kong issues Philippines travel advisory, human rights group ...- Examiner.com
    Easy Destination Blog (blog)
    all 13 news articles »


  5. Wanted: Tall, athletic tourist cops


    Philippine Star - Cecille Suerte Felipe - 7 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Wanted: applicants who are at least 1.7 meters (5'8”) tall, with an athletic build, between 25 and 45 years old, and proficient in ...
    Government takes measures to protect tourists- Philippine Star
    More tourist cops to be deployed- Manila Bulletin
    PNP, DoT ink pact for creation of special tourist police units- Inquirer.net
    Philippine Star - ISRIA (registration)
    all 8 news articles »
  6. Lim cites cops scolded by CHR


    Inquirer.net - Jaymee T. Gamil - 4 hours ago

    MANILA, PhilippinesManila Mayor Alfredo Lim on Monday cited 13 members of the city's police force who were injured when they dispersed a ...
    Manila honors 13 cops for bravery, dedication to duty- Manila Bulletin
    Manila court upholds Lim on 'kuliglig' ban- Manila Bulletin
    Lim lauds injured policemen in 'kuliglig' protest- Inquirer.net
    all 4 news articles »
  7. Manila bourse head resigns on conflict of interest questions


    Reuters - Rosemarie Francisco - Muralikumar Anantharaman - 12 hours ago

    MANILA Dec 13 (Reuters) - The Philippine Stock Exchange said its president resigned on Monday after just five months in office over conflict of interest ...
    PSE president quits over conflict-of-interest issues- Inquirer.net
    Philippine Exchange Head Resigns- Wall Street Journal
    PSE president Val Suarez resigns- ABS CBN News
    ABS CBN News - ABS CBN News
    all 16 news articles »
  8. Senate passes Kasambahay bill on third and final reading


    Philippine Star - Marvin Sy - 12 hours ago

    By Marvin Sy (philstar.com) Updated December 13, 2010 05:32 PM Comments (3) MANILA, Philippines – The Senate has passed on third and final reading the ...
    Senate OKs higher wages for house helpers- Inquirer.net
    all 6 news articles »
  9. Manila takes Game 1 in baseball title series


    Philippine Star - 1 day ago

    MANNY MARCELO MANILA, PhilippinesManila showed its championship experience and poise as it blasted ersthwhile undefeated Batangas, 8-2, Saturday to take ...
    Sharks take Game 1 in short Baseball Philippines title series- GMANews.TV
    Manila IX takes opener- Manila Bulletin
    Bulls, Sharks begin title showdown- Journal Online
    all 7 news articles »
  10. Gov't drops charges against 'Morong 43'


    Inquirer.net - Nikko Dizon - Marlon Ramos - 4 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—The government Monday formally withdrew the criminal charges filed against 43 health workers who were ...
    DOJ asks courts to drop charges vs 'Morong 43'- Philippine Star
    Aquino: Military morale OK despite release of Morong 43- Inquirer.net
    DoJ withdraws raps against 'Morong 43'- Manila Bulletin
    Inquirer.net - ABS CBN News
    all 256 news articles »


  11. EU forces chasing ship with 24 hostaged Filipino crew


    Inquirer.net - 51 minutes ago

    By Jerry E. Esplanada MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is confident the European Union (EU)-led naval forces operating in the ...
  12. Senate ratifies 2011 budget, House to do likewise Tuesday


    Inquirer.net - Tj Burgonio - Gil C. Cabacungan Jr - 2 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—The Senate Monday night ratified the 2011 General Appropriations Act with the P1.645 trillion ...
    Truth body budget intact- Philippine Star
    Senate, House fast-track national budget bill- ABS CBN News
    Parliament blocks Philippines condom funding- AFP
    Inquirer.net - Inquirer.net
    all 26 news articles »


  13. Philippines to be hit by power cuts in 2011-Energy secy


    Reuters Africa - 15 hours ago

    MANILA Dec 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines' main island of Luzon could face power cuts next year, with supply possibly hitting critical levels before around ...
  14. Misdeclared sugar seized


    Manila Bulletin - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Only two days after loads of refined sugar from Thailand ... (Raymund F. Antonio) MANILA, PhilippinesManila Archbishop Gaudencio B. ...
  15. PCGG can handle job of truth body - Palace


    Philippine Star - Delon Porcalla - 7 hours ago

    By Delon Porcalla (The Philippine Star) Updated December 14, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (54) MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino has the power to ...
    PNoy urged to tap PCGG to probe GMA- ABS CBN News
    Straight line at every turn- Manila Bulletin
    Official proposes corruption cases in previous administration to ...- Philippine Star
    Manila Bulletin - Inquirer.net
    all 32 news articles »


  16. PNoy gov't hit for 'begging' diplomacy


    ABS CBN News - 6 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – A migrants' rights group on Monday called on Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alberto Romulo to resign over the alleged ...
    Migrante: Repatriate OFWs who finished jail term- Philippine Star
    Gov't failed to help OFW who cried rape in Saudi—Migrante- Inquirer.net
    DFA urged to help OFWs in Saudi jails- Manila Bulletin
    Inquirer.net - Inquirer.net
    all 14 news articles »
  17. Convergys Now Employs One-Third of Global Workforce in Philippines


    Billing World - 16 minutes ago

    ... relationship outsourcer Convergys Corp. has hit its 2010 goals for expansion throughout the Philippines, a company official told The Manila Times. ...
    Convergys opens new centers, plans to hire more employees as part ...-BusinessWorld Online
    all 2 news articles »


  18. Peace and Unity Swim unites 4000 Pinoys


    PhilBoxing.com - Robbie Pangilinan - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The atmosphere was festive and the mood victorious even as the Philippines failed to set a new Guinness World ...
    The great swim dud- Manila Times
    all 3 news articles »
  19. Trust and truth


    Manila Bulletin - Hector R.R. Villanueva - 8 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Trusting President Benigno Aquino may be the same as agreeing with what he is thinking, but not necessarily ...
    The Filipino child can dream again — Aquino- Manila Bulletin
    Palace bracing for more antics by 'enemies of reform'- Inquirer.net
    Aquino: Good economic performance to continue- Manila Bulletin
    Philippine Star - ABS CBN News
    all 13 news articles »


  20. Peaking at the right time


    Philippine Star - 7 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Ali Peek is seasoned enough to know when to crank up his game. And he just did in the matches Talk N Text needed to win, propping the ...
    TnT rips Air21, gets top seeding- Philippine Star
    Texters eye top spot vs Air21- Manila Bulletin
    Texters collar playoff bonus- Inquirer.net
    Philippine Star - Philippine Star
    all 25 news articles »


  21. UN prods Philippines on Millennium Development Goals


    Inquirer.net - Cynthia Balana - 8 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines— The Philippines' performance in meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) has remained “generally low” with ...
  22. Oil pump prices up by as much as P1.25 per liter


    Manila Bulletin - Ellson A. Quismorio - 9 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Local oil companies announced Monday night another round of price hikes reaching up to P1.25 a liter on pump ...
    Lawmaker assures enough supply of LPG for Christmas- Philippine Star
    all 2 news articles »
  23. PLDT 'reinvents' telephone with tablet computer


    Inquirer.net - 5 hours ago

    MANILA, PhilippinesPhilippine Long Distance Telephone Co. is “reinventing” the telephone with the launch of a new tablet computer to be bundled with ...
    PLDT reinvents its landline bundle offering- Manila Bulletin
    all 6 news articles »
  24. Dad dumps dead baby on QC road


    ABS CBN News - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - A father whose baby died after being born prematurely was arrested Monday for dumping the baby's corpse along a road in Quezon City. ...
    Infant's body left on road- Manila Bulletin
    Infant's body dumped on roadside- Philippine Star
    all 4 news articles »
  25. Naphtha cracker investments up to $600 M


    Manila Bulletin - Devon Alexander - 4 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The JG Summit Holdings of the Gokongwei Group has increased their investments of its naphtha cracker project to $600 million from $500 ...
    JG seen finally starting naphtha cracker project- Inquirer.net
    all 6 news articles »
  26. House okays amnesty proclamation for rebels


    Philippine Star - Jess Diaz - 7 hours ago

    By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star) Updated December 14, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives approved last night ...
    House concurs with amnesty proclamation- ABS CBN News
    House concurs with Aquino's amnesty grant- GMANews.TV
    all 8 news articles »
  27. Online tutor in Iloilo among America's Most Wanted


    ABS CBN News - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - A 39-year-old American teaching English in a Philippine online tutorial school turned out to be one of the most wanted men in America. ...
  28. Photojournalist who shot at cop freed


    Inquirer.net - Jaymee T. Gamil - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The photojournalist arrested for shooting a Manila cop on Saturday has sought the help of the National Bureau of ...
    Tabloid reporter, 4 cops exchange gunfire in Manila- ABS CBN News
    Philippine journalist shot, wounded policeman: authorities- AsiaOne
    all 13 news articles »
  29. Philippine Stocks: Ayala Corp., JG Summit, Metropolitan Bank


    Bloomberg - Francisco Alcuaz Jr - 19 hours ago

    The owner of the Philippines' largest developer and biggest lender by market ... gains,” said Erwin Balita, head of research at SB Equities Inc. in Manila. ...
    Philippines - Market factors to watch - Dec 13- Reuters
    all 5 news articles »
  30. Peso seen rising to 40 to $1 in 2011


    Inquirer.net - Doris Dumlao - Ronnel Domingo - 5 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—The peso, being “one of the more attractive currencies in emerging Asia,” is expected to strengthen ...
    Peso falls on news of improved retail sales in US, Euro debt problems- Inquirer.net
    all 4 news articles »
  31. CCTV helps capture Pasay robbers


    ABS CBN News - 6 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Police have arrested 2 of the 3 suspects tagged in the P7-million robbery of the Sanry's Money Changer at Metropoint Shooping Center ...
    2 in P7M robbery arrested- Inquirer.net
    all 3 news articles »
  32. Philippine Embassy looks for missing maid


    Arab News - Rodolfo Estimo Jr. - 2 hours ago

    POLO told recruitment agency Asmara International in Manila to contact ... Ytem had been separated from her husband when she left the Philippines to work in ...
  33. Gould to reinforce PHL team?


    Philippine Star - 7 hours ago

    Philippine Football Federation (PFF) president Jose Mari Martinez left Manila for Jakarta yesterday afternoon and will represent the country in negotiations ...
    Zubiri blasts failure to host football semis- Philippine Star
    RP XI to stay intact after stint in Asean- Philippine Star
    Zubiri blasts PFF over Suzuki Cup hosting row- ABS CBN News
    Manila Standard Today - ABS CBN News
    all 20 news articles »


  34. Call Center Employees in the Philippines Receive Low-End Jobs, Low ...


    Vox Bikol - Marya Salamat - 5 hours ago

    MANILA – The news that the Philippines has overtaken India in the number of new hires in the call center industry has prompted a labor education NGO ...
    Govt should protect BPO workers' rights—labor group- Inquirer.net
    all 2 news articles »
  35. Double-digit investment growth seen in 2011


    Manila Bulletin - Devon Alexander - 4 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – As investments now reaching over P457 billion and expected to exceed the 2010 growth targets, Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory L. ...
  36. Isip, Juntilla tapped to beef up B-Boys


    Philippine Star - Nelson Beltran - 7 hours ago

    By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated December 14, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) MANILA, Philippines - Meralco Bolts, determined to come up with a ...
    Meralco, Barako swap players- Manila Bulletin
    all 3 news articles »
  37. Ex-movie villain now wheelchair-bound


    Inquirer.net - Maila Ager - 10 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—He used to be a villain in the movies of the late Fernando Poe Jr. but at 78, Vic Barrion has been bound to his wheelchair, ...
  38. Mounting public holidays hurting Philippines: businesses


    AFP - Cecil Morella - 15 hours ago

    MANILA — Campaigns to declare national holidays in the Philippines that would honour pets and fishermen are fuelling business anger over the mounting number ...
  39. Eton Properties sees profits to reach P1-B mark in 2011


    Manila Bulletin - James A. Loyola - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Eton Properties Philippines Inc. expects earnings to jump 43 percent to hit the P1-billion mark next year from its ...
    Lucio Tan's Eton eyes foray into medical tourism- ABS CBN News
    Eton sees profits rising to P1B in 2011- Malaya
    all 4 news articles »
  40. Stradcom calls for suspension of LTO chief for 'illegal conspiracy'


    Inquirer.net - Paolo Montecillo - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Stradcom Corp. has accused Land Transportation Office head Virginia Torres of being involved in an “illegal ...
    DZIQ: Probe urged on LTO subcontracted operations- Inquirer.net
    Senator joins LTO deal squabble- Inquirer.net
    LTO toughens security after raid- Manila Bulletin
    Inquirer.net - Manila Bulletin
    all 10 news articles »
  41. Maoists raid mine in Philippines ahead of truce


    Reuters Africa - Manny Mogato - Alex Richardson - 12 hours ago

    MANILA Dec 13 (Reuters) - Maoist-led New People's Army (NPA) guerrillas raided and ... island in the Philippines ahead of a Christmas ceasefire this week, ...
  42. UAAP Volleyball: La Salle rips Ateneo, keeps clean record


    Manila Bulletin - Jonas Terrado - 13 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines — La Salle continued its hot start by beating Ateneo, 25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 25-13, on Sunday to stay unbeaten in the ...
    UE 4-peat champ in women's fencing- Philippine Star
    Tams shear Eagles, share volley lead- Philippine Star
    UE clinches 4th UAAP fencing title- Manila Bulletin
    all 7 news articles »
  43. Milo Marathon pledges shoes for 4000 kids


    ABS CBN News - 7 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines — A total of 4000 children will receive new running shoes this Christmas, courtesy of the 34th National MILO Marathon (NMM). ...
    Buenavista holds fort vs Kenyan invaders- Philippine Star
    Buenavista stuns Kenyans in Milo run- Manila Bulletin
    all 6 news articles »
  44. 'Diggings suspended until January 2'


    Inquirer.net - Tina Santos - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines—The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has ordered the suspension of all diggings and excavations on all roadways in the ...
    Swim relay world record attempt causes heavy traffic- ABS CBN News
    3 buses with no franchise, fake license plates impounded- Inquirer.net
    MMDA to suspend road works in Metro Manila for holidays- Philippine Star
    Manila Bulletin - Journal Online
    all 13 news articles »
  45. RPT-Philippines' Jan-Sept metals output up 40 pct by value


    Reuters Africa - Erik dela Cruz - Ramthan Hussain - 12 hours ago

    MANILA Dec 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines' metallic mineral production rose 40 percent by value in the first nine months of 2010 on higher output and global ...
  46. Smart's mobile banking creates virtual financial ecosystem


    Philippine Star - Ted P. Torres - 7 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - The mobile banking operations of Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) is forecasting a 30-percent increase in the volume of transactions ...
  47. Ampatuan turns to court to help indict witness


    Inquirer.net - Jaymee T. Gamil - 9 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Datu Andal Ampatuan Jr., prime suspect in the murders of 58 people in Maguindanao last year, has filed through his ...
    Ampatuan: Massacre witness should be made a respondent- ABS CBN News
    all 2 news articles »
  48. Provincial buses seek coding exemption


    Manila Bulletin - 12 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Operators of provincial bus companies have asked the Metro Manila... Development Authority (MMDA) to exempt their units from the number
    MMDA says traffic flow along EDSA smoother because of Christmas lanes- Philippine Star
    all 3 news articles »
  49. Manny against Jinkee's showbiz plans


    Manila Bulletin - Joy A. Sanchez - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao does not welcome the idea of his wife Jinkee Pacquiao entering the glitzy yet ...
  50. PHL shares slide Monday


    Manila Bulletin - Devon Alexander - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - Selling pressure continued on Monday, sending Philippine shares down by 0.49 percent lower. The bellwether Philippine Stock ...
  51. CA stops P14-B Meralco-NPC settlement deal


    Manila Bulletin - Edmer F. Panesa - 12 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a 60-day temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping a trial court from ...
  52. BIR seeks taxes from barangays


    Manila Bulletin - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expressed Monday its determination to collect withholding taxes from affluent barangays ...
    Congress keeps close tabs on BIR's excise tax-stamp project- ABS CBN News
    all 4 news articles »
  53. P30 tax hike per pack of cigarette backed


    Manila Bulletin - Rose Ribaya - 10 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Proposals imposing a P30 tax increase per pack of cigarette drew support from health and civil society group as the ...
  54. Pricier NFA rice affects Caritas feeding program


    ABS CBN News - Sheryll Mundo - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Caritas Manila is looking at the possibility of reducing the number of kids who could avail of their ...
  55. UP Law faculty throws support behind dean


    ABS CBN News - Ira Pedrasa - 12 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - The faculty of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law is standing behind Dean Marvic ...
  56. DILG chief to LGUs: Don't use IRA for bonuses, X-mas gifts


    Philippine Star - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo today enjoined provincial governors, city and municipal mayors to refrain from ...
    Don't use IRA for employees' gifts, bonuses, local execs told- Inquirer.net
    IRA not for bonuses – DILG- Manila Bulletin
    all 5 news articles »
  57. 'New witness' in Dacer-Corbito case submits affidavit


    ABS CBN News - Ina Reformina - 17 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Former police officer Cezar Mancao, a co-accused in the Dacer-Corbito twin killings in November 2000, ...
    New witness vs Lacson goes to DoJ- Inquirer.net
    Ex-cop surfaces to testify vs Lacson- Inquirer.net
    all 6 news articles »
  58. ABS-CBN wants judge to inhibit in Revillame case


    ABS CBN News - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The camp of ABS-CBN on Monday filed an urgent motion with the Regional Trial Court in Quezon City seeking an early resolution of its ...
    TV network wants quick response to Revillame case- Inquirer.net
    all 3 news articles »
  59. PRC releases mining engineering licensure exam results


    ABS CBN News - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Monday that 7 out of 9 passed the Mining Engineer Licensure Examination given ...
  60. Philippines to widen role in nuclear energy


    ABS CBN News - Estrella Torres - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines plans to strengthen its international engagement in arresting nuclear ...
    PH seeks IAEA aid in possible rehabilitation of nuclear power plant- Manila Bulletin
    IAEA ready to assist Phl in nuke power generation- Philippine Star
    IAEA willing to assist Philippines in nuclear power generation ...- Philippine Star
    ISRIA (registration)
    all 28 news articles »


  61. Priests back DSWD drive vs. street caroling


    Inquirer.net - Jocelyn R. Uy - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Caroling on Metro Manila's busiest and dangerous streets is not the way to spark the true Christmas spirit, ...
    CBCP lauds DSWD for keeping kids off streets- Philippine Star
    all 3 news articles »
  62. Port of Manila hits revenue target


    Manila Bulletin - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Strong performances in the first half of the year allowed the Port of Manila... to hit its revenue target a month before the fiscal year,
    Port of Manila exceeds 2010 target- Journal Online
    all 2 news articles »
  63. Standard Chartered: Philippines to trim deficit to P256-B in 2011


    ABS CBN News - Lawrence Agcaoili - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines - UK-based Standard Chartered Bank said it sees the Philippines trimming its budget deficit to ...
    Asia seen facing major financial challenges in '11- Inquirer.net
    all 2 news articles »
  64. Metrobank sets rights offer at P50 per share


    Inquirer.net - Doris Dumlao - 17 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co. is offering to sell new shares to existing shareholders for P50 per share, thus raising ...
  65. Panels begin hearings on SB 2615


    Manila Bulletin - 12 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The Senate starts Tuesday formal hearings on a measure that proposes to correct the injustice and human rights violations committed ...
  66. Pro-am kicks off Open; MiƱoza among favorites


    Manila Bulletin - 13 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines — Frankie MiƱoza and the rest of the top favorites get their final chance to test the tough Valley Golf Club layout in the Philippine ...
  67. Pacquiao win is Pinoy netizens' proudest moment in 2010


    ABS CBN News - 19 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - This year, Internet-using Filipinos beamed with pride as some of their fellowmen were internationally recognized in their respective ...
    Mabuhay Manny!: Fried lumpia and cold San Miguel in Queens, New York- Examiner.com
    Manny Pacquiao: What He Means To His Country- Now Boxing (blog)
    all 3 news articles »
  68. Police ready to protect 'Simbang Gabi' churchgoers


    Manila Bulletin - Willie Catapat - 13 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines — The entire police force in the Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) area is now fully geared to ...
  69. Camella builds ideal communities for families of OFW seafarers


    Manila Bulletin - 6 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – For many Filipino families, the sea has become a wall that separates loved ones. With many modern-day seafarers engaging in work ...
  70. All roads lead to Manila


    e-Travel Blackboard (press release) - 22 hours ago

    The first thing you may notice upon arrival in the Philippines' capital, Manila, is its traffic. Adding to its charm, its roads are quite often lane-less, ...
  71. The making of Fili


    Manila Standard Today - Linda V. Jimeno - 14 hours ago

    ... of the long-suffering people he has left behind in the Philippines. ... he must pay half the rent, even though his allowance from Manila is late. ...
  72. DZIQ: TRB to settle issue over toll rate adjustment


    Inquirer.net - Katherine Evangelista - 15 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The Toll Regulatory Board on Monday said that they would come up with a decision regarding the pending toll ...
  73. Dimakiling grabs solo lead in Penang chess


    ABS CBN News - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines — Filipino International Master (IM) Oliver Dimakiling beat Fide Master (FM) Julius Joseph de Ramos in the 8th round to grab the solo ...
    Ranola shares lead with 2 Pinoys in Penang chess- ABS CBN News
    Pinoys show way in Penang int'l chess tourney- Cebu Daily News
    all 3 news articles »
  74. Passports delay a huge inconvenience to OFWs—recruiters


    Inquirer.net - 18 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Prospective overseas Filipino workers are having a hard time getting their passports appointments, a recruitment industry leader said in ...
    Recruiters protest delay in processing of passports for OFWs- ABS CBN News
    all 2 news articles »
  75. Vic still mum on the current status of his relationship with Pia


    Manila Bulletin - Neil Ramos - 14 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Actor Vic Sotto is not keen discussing the supposed dissolution of his relationship with TV host Pia Guanio, ...
  76. 2 Chinese nationals, 1 other arrested in buy-bust


    Inquirer.net - Abigail Kwok - 17 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Police on Monday announced the arrest of three persons, including two Chinese nationals, and the seizure of 100 grams of ...
  77. 2 low-pressure areas bring rains in Luzon, Visayas


    Inquirer.net - Katherine Evangelista - 21 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Luzon and Visayas will experience rains as two low-pressure areas affect the regions, the Philippine ...
    Afternoon rains, cold nights ahead- Manila Bulletin
    Low-pressure area spotted near E.Samar- ABS CBN News
    all 5 news articles »
  78. DZIQ: Peace talks with communist groups to start in Feb. in Oslo


    Inquirer.net - 20 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Formal peace talks with the communist groups will start in February in Oslo, Norway, lawyer Alex Padilla, head of the Philippine ...
  79. Traders see PPPs fueling 2011 drive


    ABS CBN News - Max V. de Leon - 18 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Filipino businessmen expect the economy in 2011 to maintain its 2010 pace, with the public-private ...
  80. Maroon 5 returns to Manila in 2011


    Manila Bulletin - Annie S. Alejo - 18 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Three years after they first visited Manila and wowed their fans here with their hotly anticipated first-ever ...
  81. Budget carriers push others to shape up


    ABS CBN News - Lenie Lectura - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Airlines are facing increasing pressure to further improve their services as budget carriers ...
    PAL warns against entry of foreign airlines- Inquirer.net
    PAL seen to surpass 10-M passenger count by end-2010- ABS CBN News
    all 9 news articles »
  82. P/$ rate stands at P43.66 to $1


    Manila Bulletin - Devon Alexander - 4 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The peso exchange rate stands at P43.66 to the US dollar, the closing rate last Friday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. ...
  83. Pacquiao, 'jejemon' top Filipino searches on Google in 2010


    Philippine Star - 1 day ago

    By Eden Estopace (The Philippine Star) Updated December 13, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) MANILA, Philippines - World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and pop ...
    GOOG
  84. Fil-foreign netters invade PCA Open


    Manila Bulletin - Kristel Satumbaga - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Fil-foreigners Desirae Krawczyk and Marc Sieber stamped their class to win the women's and men's singles titles ...
    Patrimonio sisters miss Sister Act in PCA final- Philippine Star
    Fil-Am lass stuns Patrimonio in semis- Manila Bulletin
    all 8 news articles »
  85. 26.4% hike in October exports highest in Asean


    ABS CBN News - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Total exports earnings growth of 26.4% in October may have been the country's slowest pace since December 2009, but compared to the ...
  86. Palace announces holiday schedule during Christmas season


    Inquirer.net - Christine AvendaƱo - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines -- MalacaƱang announced on Sunday the holidays to be observed in the Yuletide Season. Secretary Herminio Coloma of the Presidential ...
    4-day Xmas weekend set- Manila Bulletin
    all 9 news articles »
  87. Train severs man's foot in Manila


    ABS CBN News - 22 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - A man lost his right foot after being sideswiped by a train in Sampaloc, Manila Sunday night. Initial reports said victim Manuelito ...
  88. BSP, labor tackle outsourcing issue


    Philippine Star - 7 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) are in the process of crafting new guidelines ...
  89. Finally free: 19 Filipino seamen released by Somali pirates


    ABS CBN News - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - Nineteen Filipino crew members of a hijacked vessel have been confirmed released on Saturday. In a statement on Sunday, ...
    19 abducted Filipino sailors released by Somali pirates- Xinhua
    Somali pirates free ship with 19 Filipinos- Inquirer.net
    all 408 news articles »


  90. 2 foreign carriers threaten to close shop over tax rules


    Manila Standard Today - Eric B. Apolonio - 14 hours ago

    AT least two foreign airlines are threatening to shut down their Manila operations and head home if the Philippine government continues ...
  91. PH stocks continue slide


    Inquirer.net - Doris Dumlao - 3 days ago

    MANILA, Philippines – Local stocks tumbled on Friday as investors pocketed gains in the absence of fresh incentives to load up equities. ...
    Sluggish trading on PH Stock Market- Inquirer.net
    ABS-CBN, Filinvest, Universal: Philippine Stocks Preview- Bloomberg
    Alliance, Banco de Oro, Semirara: Philippine Stocks Preview- Bloomberg
    all 13 news articles »
  92. Firm owes gov't P7B but execs get P57M in bonuses


    Inquirer.net - Leila B. Salaverria - 3 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Another government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC) has been found to have granted its officers and ...
  93. CDC placing raises £40.7m; starts trading on AIM


    Stock Market Wire - 13 hours ago

    ... asset is its 92.5% interest in the Sipalay-Hinoba-an Copper project on the island of Negros in the Philippines, approximately 700km south of Manila. ...
    AIM admission: Copper Development Corporation- Mineweb
    all 12 news articles »


  94. Resorts World Manila: The place to play


    The Borneo Post - Ting Chiong Ping - 19 hours ago

    In line with the grand opening of RWM, Grand Fiesta Manila 2010 was created to showcase Philippine art, cuisine, music, festivals and world-class ...


  95. PDI launches iPhone app


    Inquirer.net - Jv Rufino - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines—On its 25th anniversary, the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) went live on the Apple iTunes store with the first iPhone ...
  96. PNP chief admits lack of firearms


    Philippine Star - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Raul Bacalzo has admitted that the 132000-strong police force is still ...
    PNP urges amendment to law creating ARMM- Inquirer.net
    48 policemen fired for rights violations- Manila Bulletin
    Bacalzo wants to clip ARMM governor's power- Manila Bulletin
    Inquirer.net - Philippine Star
    all 15 news articles »
  97. Bright forecast, more revenues


    Manila Bulletin - Fred M. Lobo - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the Philippine economy will favorably attain an expected growth of ...
    IMF lifts Manila's 2011 GDP forecast- Manila Times
    Philippines may need to raise interest rates soon - IMF- ABS CBN News
    IMF upgrades PH growth projection for 2011- Inquirer.net
    Reuters
    all 33 news articles »


  98. Visa payment volumes hit $800B


    Philippine Star - 7 hours ago

    MANILA, Philippines - Visa Inc. has confirmed payments volume generated on all its cards across Asia Pacific reached $800 billion, an increase of 12 percent ...
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  99. 20% limit to private role in Bataan nuke rehab urged


    ABS CBN News - Donnabelle L. Gatdula - 1 day ago

    MANILA, Philippines - If the National Government will use Public Private Partnership program for the ...
  100. Couple bares online attack by cult they sued for fraud


    Inquirer.net - Emmie G. Velarde - 33 minutes ago

    MANILA, Philippines—Spouses Enrique and Victoria Sumbillo, who sued the pastor of a Christian cult for swindling them of P24.5 million, ...

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