2 more attacks on Taiwan OFWs being verified, MECO chief says
Two more cases of attacks on OFWs in Taiwan are still being verified, as the country's de facto envoy to the island expressed confidence in the guarantee of safety for OFWs given by Taipei authorities. He decried the haste with which Taiwan tagged the shooting of a fisherman as 'murder.'
Party list count to resume Monday
The count for the party list race will definitely resume on Monday, and Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. estimates it would take 10 days or less to finish the task.
175 COCs more to go, as Comelec adds 126; top rankings unchanged
Over half, or 175 more Certificates of Canvass (COCs) remain to be counted by the Commission on Elections after it finished tabulating 126 COCs early Saturday.-
Republika ni Abueva: Alaska’s Gatas Republik embraces star player other fans love to hate
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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho sent off as city rivals Atletico lift Spanish Cup
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Alaska downs Ginebra anew, moves one win away from sweeping Commissioner's Cup finals
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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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EXCLUSIVE | Zest Air suspends flights to Taiwan
A local budget carrier has suspended its chartered flights between Boracay and Taipei because of the political tensions between the Philippines and Taiwan.
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'It's OK for women to cry at work,' Facebook executive says
NEW DELHI—Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg said in an interview published Saturday says it's ok for women to cry at work, share emotions, and be honest about their femininity.
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After ATM heist, India's BPO sector again in unwelcome spotlight
A breach of security at two payment card processing companies in India that led to heists at cash machines around the world has reopened questions on the risks of outsourcing sensitive financial services to the Asian nation.
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Three new suicides at Foxconn China factory: report
Three Foxconn workers have committed suicide at a factory in China in the past three weeks, state media and a labor rights group said Saturday.
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2012 metallic mineral output drops on suspension of projects, lower BSP gold purchases
The country's metallic mineral production fell by nearly 20 percent in 2012 on the back of the suspension of a number of operating mines and the decline in the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) gold buying.
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Yahoo eyeing Tumblr?
Yahoo! has scheduled a news conference for Monday amid reports it was in talks with popular blogging platform Tumblr about an acquisition or strategic alliance.
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Bloomberry widens 1Q loss on Solaire's pre-operating expenses
The operator of Solaire Manila Resort and Casino started to generate revenues in the first quarter, mostly from gaming operations, but widened its net loss on higher expenses.
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DOTC again defers bidding for MRT3 maintenance contract
The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) has deferred for a second time the bidding for the one-year maintenance contract of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3).
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ICTSI shortlisted for new Melbourne port project bidding
International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) on Friday said it has been shortlisted in the bidding for the construction and operation of Melbourne's third international container terminal.
Villar, Ejercito, Honasan proclaimed as senators after more than half of votes have been counted
MANILA, PhilippinesâCynthia Villar, Juan Victor Ejercito, and Gregorio Honasan were proclaimed as the 10th, 11th, and 12th winning senators for the May 2013 polls after the votes from Lanao del Norte arrived in Manila.
Dump 'foreign' PCOS and go for local election tech in 2016, group urges Comelec
Poll watchdog Kontra Daya says that Smartmatic's untrustworthy PCOS technology must already be abandoned and not used during the 2016 Presidential Elections.
Netizens take sides after Jake Ejercito slams Georgina Wilson for anti-Erap tweet
For posting a rather nasty tweet against former President and now Manila mayor-elect Joseph Estrada, model and TV host Georgina Wilson gets a scolding from Estrada's young son and rising matinee idol Jake Ejercito.
Legendary actress Bella Flores passes away at 84
Bella Flores, the legendary character actress best known for kontrabida roles in films and on TV, passed away early Sunday morning at 1:27AM.
Polls results sent by fax, not PCOS, used as basis to check votes, proclaim winning senators
Election results sent by fax machines and not those transmitted by automated voting equipment were used by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to determine votes received by senatorial candidates and proclaim them as winners in the May 2013 polls.
SUNDAY FOOD FOR THOUGHT | Pope calls for ethical behavior in public life
Pope Francis on Saturday called for the respect of ethical values in public life and politics as their absence was 'hurting all of humanity.'
VIDEO | The Dos and Don'ts of Google Glass , the wearable computer
Since the Glass can record and share pictures, video and sound, some fear they'll be robbed of their privacy, especially in private places.
Bright red electric taxicabs hit the streets of Hong Kong
HONG KONGâHong Kong saw its first electric taxis hit the streets on Saturday in a step towards reducing the city's high levels of roadside pollution.
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David Bacharach confirms: Break-up with lyricist Hal David was my fault
Over the years, there has been much speculation over the break-up of the celebrated partnership of composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David. Bacharach, whose memoir 'Anyone Who Had a Heart' was launched recently, confirmed his culpability in the split of their creative collaboration.
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ASEAN governments urged to plug loopholes in tobacco promo curbs
Noting loopholes in measures curbing tobacco promotions across the region, the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) has called on all ASEAN governments to strictly ban all advertising, promotion, and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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'Mahal kow kayow!' Vin Diesel fuels thrilled fans at 'Fast and Furious 6' premiere
Overwhelmed by the reception at his movie's premiere in Manila, Vin Diesel expressed he might just shoot his next film here.
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HEALTH ALERT | Cute kiddie school stuff laden with lead, warns Ecowaste Coalition
Those cute school supplies that pupils may be so fascinated with could be laden with brain-poisoning lead, a health and environment advocacy group warned Sunday.
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IFEX 2013 | 8 local and Asian foods to include in your shopping list
Hop over to the SMEX Convention Center on the last day of IFEX 2013 and take your pick of food finds you can bring home.
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Sarah Jessica Parker opens SM Aura, donates to less fortunate in Taguig
By-invitation only SM Aura opening gets jam-packed as guests try to get a piece of the Hollywood fashion icon.
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VIDEO | Footage captures baby in stroller falling onto Philadelphia train tracks
A woman accidentally let her baby in a stroller roll onto the tracks at a train station in Philadelphia on Wednesday, May 15.
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VIN DIESEL, SWEET LOVER | 'Fast & Furious' star goes for a slow jeepney ride
A day after being spotted on Bonifacio High Street, actor Vin Diesel changed his Facebook cover photo to show him sitting inside a jeepney.
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FOR WOMEN 21 YEARS AND OLDER | Free cervical cancer screening in 58 DOH-accredited hospitals
A total of 58 DOH-accredited hospitals nationwide will be offering women 21 years old and above free cervical cancer screening for the whole month of May, according to the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday.
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Dancer says Michael Jackson sexually abused him for 7 years as a child
An Australian choreographer alleged Thursday that Michael Jackson sexually abused him for seven years as a child, a claim the late singer's estate described as "outrageous and sad."
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CHOW BUZZ I Baguio Kagat Guide: Eat your way through the City of Pines
Planning a trip to the Summer Capital of the Philippines? Spice up your next visit with a mini culinary adventureâadd some of Baguio City's chow-worthy stops to your short list.
