Westcom: No plan yet to augment military presence in West Philippines Sea
The AFP Western Command (Westcom) is not moving to augment its current military force in the contested region of the West Philippines Sea despite the admission by the military leadership that numerous Chinese vessels have been spotted near Ayungin Shoal.
VIDEO | From 'Basurera' to Ballerina, an inspiring true fairy tale
Jessa Balote, 15, was used to a hard hand-to-mouth existence. She had been scavenging for recyclable trash in the streets of Tondo since she was 7, helping to feed a brood of six. Today Jessa is a professional ballerina, dancing to lift an entire family out of poverty. Watch her journey here.
Sulu police on alert as clashes with Abu Sayyaf leave up to 12 killed
(UPDATE - 3:15 p.m.) Police in Sulu have been placed on heightened alert following a clash Saturday morning between government forces and the Abu Sayyaf group. At least a dozen government troops and Islamists are believed to have been killed when firefighting erupted in the hinterlands of Patikul.-
'Wala pa ring tatalo': Alaska sweeps Ginebra to win Commissioner's Cup
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho sent off as city rivals Atletico lift Spanish Cup
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Republika ni Abueva: Alaska’s Gatas Republik embraces star player other fans love to hate
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Rain or Shine looking at Arizona Reid, not Jamelle Cornley for Governors' Cup defense
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Crisanto Pitpitunge makes defense of bantamweight belt against Michinori Tanaka in PXC 37
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Reduce tax rate on BSP purchase of gold to curb smuggling -- Senate think-tank
To curb the smuggling of gold out of the country, the government should consider reducing the tax rate on the sale of the precious metal to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), a Senate think tank said.
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Bernanke touts benefits of Fed easing, no hint of pullback
The Federal Reserve's monetary stimulus is helping the U.S. economy recover, and the central bank needs to see further signs of traction before taking its foot off the gas, central bank chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday.
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Land Bank lending up 13 pct in Jan-Mar
Land Bank of the Philippines today said its lent out 13 percent more money in the first quarter.
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COCKTALES | Ayala, SM rivalry leads to roadblock, regulatory capture
The Fort transmogrified into a gridlocked Makati on Friday and over into the weekend as the rivalry between developers SM and Ayala-government combine spilled over to a road blockade that marred the rushed opening of the SM Aura mall within the former military base.
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US food retailer mulls import of Philippine coconut water
US food retailer Sysco wants to import coconut and other fruit products from the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Wednesday.
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NEW APP | MMDA Traffic Mirror gives live video feed of traffic on strategic roads
The bad news: traffic in Metro Manila's roads wonât be dramatically improving any time soon. But the good news is, yet another mobile application will allow motorists to plan their trips and avoid time-consuming, gas-draining jams.
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VIDEO | Making sense of Yahoo's Tumblr deal
Yahoo's deal to buy Tumblr for $1.1 billion is getting a lot of attention- both for the bold move - and for the even bolder price tag. And the deal is about a lot more than dollars and cents, according to Ross Rubin of Reticle Research.
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Solar plane aims for new world distance record
Solar Impulse, the first aircraft that can fly day and night fueled entirely by energy from the sun, embarked Wednesday on the second leg of its historic journey across the American continent.
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Despite Philippine-Taiwan row, Cebu Pacific to proceed with maiden flight to Taipei in July
The operator of Cebu Pacific on Monday said it will push through with its new Cebu-Taipei flight in July despite the political tensionw between the Philippines and Taiwan.
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DOF rejects plea for retention of income-tax holiday in top 4 tourist destinations
The Department of Finance (DOF) today thumbed down a plea for the retention of tax perks for hotel operators in the country's top tourist destinations, saying other Southeast Asian governments similarly provide no such incentives.
Fighter jets scrambled to escort PIA flight; two British nationals questioned in London
Two men arrested on a Pakistan International Airlines plane after fighter jets were scrambled to escort it to a London airport remained in custody Saturday for questioning by the police.
After U.S., China ship groundings, UN body wants Tubbataha declared a ‘sensitive sea area’
Unesco is proposing to make waters surrounding the Tubbataha Reef Natural Park a “particularly sensitive sea area" to prevent future ship groundings.
Obama bares rules for US drone strikes
President Barack Obama said Thursday he had approved strict rules for when the United States can carry out drone strikes against terror suspects abroad, saying lethal force could be used when no other alternatives exist.
Pacman remains richest congressman
Manny Pacquiao may have lost his boxing crown but the Sarangani representative remains king in the House of Representatives, remaining the wealthiest of the chambers' 278 members according to the summary report of filed Statements of Assets Liabilities and Net worth for 2012.
Philippine, Taiwanese fishery officials meet in June to thresh out agreement
Philippine and Taiwanese agriculture officials will meet next month to thresh out a fisheries agreement that would lay down a protocol in contested waters.
PH to China: 'Respect what is ours'
UPDATE 7:34PM-Manila has reminded Beijing to respect Philippine territory after the latter sent a warship near Kalayaan Island Group's Ayungin Reef. There is no move, though, to amplify the WESCOM force in the West Philippines Sea despite the sightings of Chinese military boats there.
Greenpeace lauds CA ruling stopping field trials of 'Frankenstein talong'
Environmental groups on Friday scored victory over the use of genetically modified organisms after the Court of Appeals stopped the field trials of Bt eggplant.
Warring MILF, MNLF commanders agree to end 'rido'
Leaders of two warring Moro rebel groups in Matalam, North Cotabato have agreed to end their 'rido' or blood feud to allow the safe return of some 6,900 evacuees who fled the fighting.
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GALLERY | Nora Aunor celebrates 60th birthday with career retrospective
For Nora Aunor’s 60th birthday celebration, the entire Meralco Multi-Purpose Hall was transformed into a virtual museum as posters of her classic films adorned the lobby and the hallway leading to the ballroom.
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PAF rescues injured Russian who climbs Mayon without permission
The Philippine Air Force in Bicol on Thursday rescued a Russian national who injured himself after he fell down Mayon's gully as he climbed the volcano Sunday morning without permission.
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2ND HEIST | Diamond necklace worth 2-M euros stolen in Cannes hotel
Thieves have made off with a diamond necklace worth 2 million euros ($2.6 million) made by Switzerland's De Grisogono in the second jewelry theft at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the company said on Thursday.
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Linkin Park coming to Manila for concert in August
Linkin Park first performed in Manila in 2004 during its 'Meteora World Tour'.
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Butuan's Balanghai Festival: A celebration both on water and on land
In this celebration where ancient boats are the focus, the people of Butuan are truly anchored on their past while letting their rich heritage flow through the present and future.
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SAGADA | 7 quaint cafés, comfort foods to taste in this Mountain Province village
From healthy yoghurt, freshly brewed mountain coffee, filling veggies, to pinikpikan, Sagada delivers simple but fresh fare for the body and spirit.
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5,000 cave paintings found in Mexico
Archeologists have found nearly 5,000 cave paintings made by hunter-gatherers in a northeastern Mexico mountain range where pre-Hispanic groups were not known to have existed.
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2013 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest and Cosplay Mini-Contest extended to June 21 - embassy
The deadline for the submission of entries to the 2013 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest and Cosplay Mini-Contest has been extended until June 21, 2013 (Friday), the Japanese embassy here said in a news release.
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CHOW BUZZ I Korea Garden, still a solid and reliable choice for good Korean food
Almost 40 years later, the country's pioneer Korean restaurant continues to share the authentic cuisine and home recipes of its passionate owner's homeland.
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PFW HOLIDAY 2013 | Jeffrey Rogador: Jean-ius
Award-winning fashion designer Jeffrey Rogador is most comfortable creating jeans and other exquisite denim wear.
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Fashion guru Nina Garcia arrives in Manila to conduct fashion forum
The fashion icon is in town for the first time and for a good cause.
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VIDEO | Cezar Mancao taunts DOJ, NBI with selfies...in front of DOJ, NBI
In a series of photos sent to News5, the runaway former police officer tagged in the Dacer-Corbito double murder case could be seen posing just outside his former detention compound at the NBI on Sunday.
