3 labor officials named in 'sex-for-repatriation' scandal in Middle East
(UPDATE, 12:20 p.m.) Three labor officials assigned in the Middle East were named in the scandal where they allegedly offer free repatriation to stranded or distressed female overseas Filipino workers in exchange for sexual favors.
Palawan town council nixes DMCI-proposed coal plant near cockatoo sanctuary
Palawan's municipal council of Narra has opposed the construction of a 15-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Barangay Panacan by DMCI Power Corporation, a subsidiary of the Consunji-led DMCI Holdings Inc.
De Lima orders probe on 5-year delay on case of drug suspect
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima Tuesday ordered an investigation on the five-year delay in the case of a drug suspect the Court of Appeals ordered released, calling the case an "ugly dent on the Department of Justice's integrity as an institution."
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Lithuania training 'very productive' but not enough, says Gilas coach Chot Reyes
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Continue Philippine national volleyball team program, urges manager
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Manny Pacquiao unveils plans for national boxing championship tournament
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Spurs shoot down Heat in Game Five, move one win away from NBA title
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Off the Upright: All hail Stallion, the new kings of Philippine football
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Oil price strikes nine-month peak
The price of New York's main oil benchmark hit a nine-month peak on Monday, as traders worried that the Syria crisis could hit supplies from the crude-rich Middle East, analysts said.
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Local oil firms hike pump prices anew
Local oil companies are poised to hike pump prices across the board today.
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Korean firm to build biggest resort complex in Subic for APEC 2015
South Korean developer Resom Resort Inc will build a P20-billion, 300-hectare resort complex at the Subic Bay Freeport ZoneâÃÂÃÂthe biggest and most expensive tourism project in the area, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) said.
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Cebu Pacific flight to Naga hit by bird strike
Turns out the computer disruptions caused by airport renovations and rain-caused cancellations of 11 flights were not the last of the problems of Cebu Pacific on Monday. Belated reports showed it also had to deal with another problem ---a bird strike in Naga.
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Local bourse sees first ETF issuance in 3Q
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) expects to have the first exchange traded fund (ETF) issuance early in the third quarter as issuers remain keen in the new investment vehicle despite the recent market volatility.
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Maynilad to replace old pipes in QC
Maynilad Water Services Inc is set to replace old, leaky pipes in various portions of Quezon City.
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COCKTALES | PCSO names PNoy campaign funder to arbitrate lotto case of Cojuangco in-law
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office has appointed one of President Aquino's biggest campaign contributors to arbitrate with a gaming concern chaired by a Cojuangco in-law, also a PNoy campaign contributor, over a disputed wireless lotto betting contract.
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Singapore, Malaysia choking on haze from Indonesia
Singapore urged Indonesia on Monday to take "urgent measures" to tackle its forest fires as severe air pollution blown from Sumatra island choked the densely populated city-state.
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Bad loans ratios of rural, co-op banks rise in 2012
The bad loans ratio of rural and cooperative banks has climbed in 2012 from the previous year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
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British spying claims outrage Russia, Turkey, South Africa
Russia, Turkey, and South Africa expressed outrage on Monday over revelations that Britain and the United States spied on foreign delegates at G20 meetings in London in 2009.
Comelec sets July 22 to 31 as voters' registration dates for barangay, SK polls
Amid calls to postpone local polls, the Commission on Elections announced that it would hold voters' registration for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan polls next month.
TAGAY PA | Filipinos are the world's largest consumers of gin, The Economist says
The Philippines is last year's biggest consumer of gin worldwide, according to The Economist, citing data from the International Wine & Spirit Research.
Mindanao floods displace more than 100,000 people
Floods brought about by the southwest monsoon and a low pressure area in Davao del Norte, Sarangani Province, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato and Maguindanao have thus far caused the forced evacuation of about 21,000 families, with almost 100,000 individuals.
60 feared dead as too-early monsoon spawns floods, slides in India
Torrential rains have triggered flash floods and landslides in northern India, leaving at least 60 people feared dead and thousands stranded after the monsoon covered the country ahead of schedule, officials said Tuesday.
Power crisis fears unnerve industry in booming Philippines
An electricity outage that blacked out large swathes of the Philippines' main island of Luzon for up to eight hours last month has highlighted worries about a potential power crisis that could undermine Asia's fastest-growing economy.
'Emong' intensifies into tropical storm, fishermen warned vs going out to sea
Emong has intensified into a tropical storm and has moved faster northward, the Philippine Geophysical, Atmospheric and Astronomical Administration (Pagasa) said in its 11 a.m. Tuesday report.
Can an animal be a 'surrogate' for a human organ? Japan experts mull rules on chimeric embryos
Japanese experts were Tuesday set to discuss rules for experiments with animal-human embryos, as scientists seek permission for tests that could see human organs produced inside the growing body of an animal.
SEX-FOR-REPATRIATION? | Gov't orders probe into OFW's allegations vs PH labor execs in Kuwait
UPDATE 5:14PM- A female OFW awaiting deportation in Kuwait was allegedly offered free repatriation in exchange for sex. DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz heard about this in Geneva, and created a team of probers. Palace officials encouraged alleged victims to surface and file complaints.
as of 19-Jun-2013 7:38 AM
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STAND UP FOR HEALTH | Sitting increases risk of early death from heart disease - study
A study has found that for desk-bound office workers, introducing interventions such as sit/stand workstations, can reduce sitting time by over an hour each working day, leading to better health.
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GUESS | What are the top 3 rice-producing regions in the Philippines?
According to the Department of Agriculture, what are the top three rice-producing regions in the Philippines?
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Rousseff praises Brazil protests, says committed to change
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff on Tuesday sought to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping the country, acknowledging the need for better public services and more responsive governance at all levels.
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Justin Bieber involved in LA traffic mishap
Los Angeles police said Tuesday they are investigating a West Hollywood traffic accident in which a paparazzo was hit by a sports car driven by teen idol Justin Bieber.
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GRAND CHALLENGE | NASA enlists public in hunt for major asteroids
NASA announced a Grand Challenge on Tuesday to enlist government agencies, industry, academics and citizen astronomers in the hunt for asteroids that could cause massive destruction.
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World's largest all-solar-powered boat shines in NYC
The world's largest fully solar-powered boat, "Turanor PlanetSolar," docked in New York on Tuesday during a mission to study the effects of climate change on the Gulf Stream current.
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2 workers injured in fall from SM Aura 2nd floor
Two construction workers at the newly built SM Aura Premier in Taguig were rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after figuring in an accident.
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PHOTO | Poster calling for safe return of abducted activist at Lao embassy in Makati
People from all over the world have joined Filipinos in remembering human rights defender and community development worker Sombath Somphone who has been abducted in Vientane on December 12, 2012.
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LIKED | Was Dan Brown right about Manila being the gates of hell?
To people stuck on the Philippines' busiest highway on Monday, the American writer probably was.
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PHOTO | Philippine foundation donates LEGO blocks to schoolkids in Tondo
Shown is Manuel V. Pangilinan (center), chairman of the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), playing with LEGO blocks while chatting with Rapa Lopa, PBSP executive director, and Mylene Abiva, CEO of FELTA Multi-media, Inc., the exclusive distributor of LEGO products in the Philippines.
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US study links pollution to autism risk
Pregnant women who were exposed to high levels of air pollution were twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in low pollution areas, a US study said on Tuesday.
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French sneakers Bensimon makes sprightly strides in the Philippines
Goodbye grunge-y sneakers, say bonjour to casual chic Bensimon tennis shoes.
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Iconic SM Store’s shoe brands step it up with celebrities KC, Luis, and Sam
After bringing in style icon Sarah Jessica Parker in Manila legendary SM Store adds a few more glam points to its name with local celebrities gracing its latest ad campaign.
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HOTEL OF THE WEEK | Two Seasons Coron Island Resort and Spa in Palawan
Breathtaking natural surroundings, luxurious service, spacious rooms, and eco-friendly facilities make this resort the perfect tropical haven on earth.
