TENSION IN TAIPEI | Pinoy attacked, hospitalized in Taiwan; OFWs told to stay out of sight
The Philippines' de facto envoy to Taiwan on Friday warned compatriots living on the island to avoid public places after a Filipino man was attacked and hospitalized by a gang of youths amid simmering tensions.
Philippines rejects Taiwan accusations of 'murder'
UPDATE 3:08PM- The Philippines on Saturday rejected Taiwan's allegations that its coastguards had intentionally murdered a Taiwanese fisherman whose death has triggered a major diplomatic spat.
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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MINDANAO PEACE DIVIDEND | Thai palm oil factory to rise in North Cotabato
The peace talks between the Aquino administration and Muslim rebels in Mindanao have opened the door wider for foreign investors into this region, with Thailand's leading palm oil producer set to build a mill in Northern Cotabato.
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BIG WINNERS IN 2013 ELECTIONS | Networks GMA, ABS-CBN report advertising windfall
The Philippines' top two TV networks on Wednesday reported hefty profits in the first three months of the year on the back of huge windfall from the mid-term elections.
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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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Immigration stops Camp John Hay's Sobrepena from leaving for US
The Bureau of Immigration has stopped the chief executive of Camp John Hay's private operator from leaving the country amid malversation charges filed by the Department of Justice (DOJ), state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said on Wednesday.
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Seaoil to build 100 gasoline stations by yearend
Seaoil Philippines Inc plans to put up over a hundred new gasoline stations across the country before the year ends.
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7 groups prequalify for Mactan airport project bidding
Seven groups have prequalified for the bidding of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) project, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said on Wednesday.
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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.
1 soldier, 2 NPAs killed in Surigao del Norte clashes
A soldier and two suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) were killed after two successive days of encounter in the hinterlands of Claver town in Surigao del Norte.
Comelec draws flak for partial proclamation, but Brillantes defends move
Comelec chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. on Friday warded off blame as the poll body drew flak for proceeding with the partial proclamation of the Top 6 winners in the Senate race despite getting only a quarter of the certificates of canvass for the May 13 elections.
France legalizes same-sex marriage
France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage Saturday after President Francois Hollande signed it into law following months of bitter political debate.
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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Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover
A man was arrested at the Cannes film festival on Friday after firing a starting pistol during a live TV broadcast on the palm-lined waterfront, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil running for cover.
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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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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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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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VIDEO | Grace Poe gives Good Morning Club glimpse of her agenda, but won't dance
In a sit-down interview with Good Morning Club host Cheryl Cosim early Friday, top-ranked Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares laid down her priority legislation, which includes education and also her family's reaction to her surprising lead finish.
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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 Kagat Guide: Eat your way through Baguio
Planning a trip to the Summer Capital of the Philippines? Spice up your next visit with a mini culinary adventure—add some of Baguio City's chow-worthy stops to your short list.
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US creates first global topographic map of earth-like Saturn moon Titan
WASHINGTON DC - United States researchers on Wednesday said they have created the first global topographic map of Saturn's largest moon Titan, one of the most Earth-like in the solar system.
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Sun unleashes four potent solar flares
The Sun has unleashed four potent solar flares this week, marking the most intense activity yet this year and causing limited interruptions to high-frequency radio communications.
