5 cities, 55 towns in Bicol at risk from floods, landslides: MGB
The advent of rainy days is placing at least five cities and 55 towns in Bicol under threat of floods and landslides, the regional office of the Bureau of Mines and Geosciences (MGB) said as it called for vigilance among local officials and residents.
Party-list solons could be swing votes in race for House minority leader
Party-list lawmakers could deliver the swing vote in the contest for the post of minority leader, a leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday.
PNP buying P2B worth of new vehicles; Roxas vows graft-free, transparent deal
At least 2,500 brand-new vehicles seen to boost crime-fighting capabilities of the National Police will be purchased soon in a deal that Interior Secretary Mar Roxas on Wednesday promised would be graft-free and transparent.
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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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Google asks US court: Allow us to release gov't data requests
Google said Tuesday it asked a special US court handling national security investigations for permission to publish the number of government requests for data to the Internet giant.
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Asian electronics sector pushes lower import duties on 'green' IT products
Semiconductor and electronics manufacturers in Asia are pushing for the expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) to promote “green” products.
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Winning Korean bidder seeks reduction in $440.88-million price tag for Angat power plant
The Korean company that won the bidding for the Angat hydropower plant wants to bring down the $440.88 million price tag on the facility, citing its deterioration as well as several changes the Philippine government has introduced in the agreements that both signed for the privatization deal.
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Tobacco enriches, corrupts northern Philippines
Tobacco enriches and corrupts in the dry, sun-drenched northern Philippines, where family fortunes as well as political empires are built on the golden leaf.
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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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PH embassy talking to US probers on PNoy workers in 7/11 job scandal
The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. and the Consulate General in New York are in touch with United States in the investigation of the reported exploitation of undocumented Filipino workers in various 7-11 convenience stores in the East Coast.
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IT'S MORE FUN WHERE? | Manila hosts another global conference
After the successful hosting of the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) 45th Annual Board of Governors Meeting last year, the bank again gathered global experts in Manila for the 14th Global Development Network's (GDN) Annual Conference this week.
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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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Global warming may keep millions trapped in poverty - WB
The World Bank warned a global temperature rise of two degrees Celsius in the next few decades could cause widespread food shortage, unprecedented heat waves and more intense cyclones in tropical regions, threatening to "trap millions of people in poverty."
PNoy touts CCT, vows inclusive growth at global devt experts forum
UPDATE 1:43PM- President Benigno Aquino III touted before global experts the reforms begun in his administration to empower the poor with direct service interventions and by boosting sectors that create jobs and livelihood opportunities.
IT'S PERSONAL | Foreign Affairs Chief to lead probe of 'sex-for-repatriation' scandal
(UPDATED 4:16 p.m.) The Philippines' Foreign Affairs Secretary said Wednesday that he will personally head an investigation into a scandal that offers Filipinos working abroad free repatriation in exchange for sex.
Philippines bags first Cannes Mobile Grand Prix for Smart TXTBKS campaign
Dubbed the Smart TXTBKS campaign, condensed textbooks and workbooks used by students into 160-character messages that were then inserted in Smart SIM cards and distributed to several public schools in the Philippines.
Philippines to remain robust despite flight of 'hot money', gov't officials say
Despite the bloodbath seen in the financial markets last week, the Philippine economy will remain robust since its growth is hinged on domestic consumption, government officials said today.
MVP, AFP chief sign pact to improve services of prime hospital for soldiers
Industrialist Manuel V. Pangilinan, Makati Medical Center Foundation chairman, and the AFP top brass signed an agreement to improve and expand the services of the country's prime hospital for soldiers, the AFP Medical Center in V. Luna.
Magnitude 4.4 quake jolts Polillo Island in Quezon; tremor felt in Metro Manila, QC, Antipolo
(UPDATED - 9 p.m.) A shallow magnitude 4.4 quake jolted Polillo, Quezon at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday.
Big mining lobby asks Supreme Court to dismiss fresh legal challenge to Mining Act
The country's big mining lobby has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions questioning the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 7942 or the Mining Act of 1995.
Labor exec named in 'sex-for-repatriation' denies accusation
Mario Antonio, one of the two labor officials, named in the "sex-for-repatriation" expose of Akbayan partylist Rep. Walden Bello, has denied the accusation.
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Russell Brand divorced Kate Perry via text message
British comic Russell Brand told Katy Perry he was divorcing her by text message, the US pop star said in a new magazine interview, adding that she hasn't heard from him since.
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NO LAUGHING MATTER | DOH warns vs misuse of Tawa-tawa herb vs dengue
As dengue cases are seen to spike even more this rainy season, the Department of Health on Wednesday cautioned the public against misusing the Tawa-tawa or Euphorbia hirta herbal plant as a cure for the deadly mosquito-borne disease.
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With Russian help, Europe prepares to search for life on Mars
The European Space Agency signed final contracts with Thales Alenia Space Italy for work on a pair of missions to assess if the planet Mars has or ever had life, officials said at the Paris Airshow this week.
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India, Nepal monsoon floods leave 160 dead
Military helicopters dropped emergency supplies Wednesday to thousands of people stranded by flash floods that tore through towns and temples in northern India and neighboring Nepal, killing more than 160, officials said.
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FASHION POLICED | Dolce and Gabbana sentenced to jail for tax dodge
An Italian court on Wednesday sentenced celebrated fashion house duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana to one year and eight months in prison for avoiding taxes totalling 200 million euros ($268 million).
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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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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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Sao Paulo, Rio roll back transport fare hikes
Bowing to mass protests, authorities of Brazil's two biggest cities -- Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro -- on Wednesday decided to roll back transport fare hikes that had triggered widespread unrest.
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Stranded by the rains? Stay productive and let the Sun Broadband shine in
Rainy days keeping you indoors? Work from home, connect with friends, and in Solenn’s case, get your favorite recipes online with the help of Sun Broadband.
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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.
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PAGCOR announces 48 grand finalists of its 1st National Photo Contest
Thousands of images poured in but 48 photographs depicting the tourism slogan, "It's more fun in the Philippines" stood out.
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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.
