SEX-FOR-REPATRIATION? | Gov't orders probe into OFW's allegations vs PH labor execs in Kuwait
A female overseas Filipino worker who was awaiting deportation in Kuwait was allegedly offered free repatriation in exchange for a sexual favor. When Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz heard about this in Geneva, she immediately created a team that would investigate the allegation.
Government spent more on prisoners than on poor families in 2012--NSCB
The Aquino administration has spent more on prisoners' living expenses than on its support for poor families last year amid an increasing backlog of cases at the lower courts, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) said on Monday.
Defiant Snowden promises more leaks
Rogue US intelligence tech Edward Snowden issued a defiant rebuke to his critics in Washington on Monday and warned more leaks were on the way, declaring: "Truth is coming and it cannot be stopped."
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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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DOE gives nod to Philippines' biggest solar power project
The Department of Energy (DOE) has given the green light to the largest solar power project in the country to date.
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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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Remittances in April reach $2-B
The funds sent home by overseas Filipinos workers in April alone went up by 7 percent to $2 billion, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said today.
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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 rates to go up, Manila Water down in July due to forex volatilities
(UPDATED 5:56 p.m.) Water rates in areas served by Maynilad Water Services Inc will go up while those under Manila Water Co Inc will go down in July on account of the foreign currency exchange movements in the previous months.
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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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PHOTO | It's More Fun in the Philippines ad on New York City bus
On Monday, Khristine Gabriel spotted a Philippine tourism advertisement on a New York City bus.
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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.
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.
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.
BRACING FOR WORST | Amid talk of extension, amnesty for 'illegal' OFWs ends July 3
UPDATE 6:59PM-Amid media reports in Saudi Arabia that the Kingdom may extend by another three months its amnesty for illegal migrant workers, the Philippine government was urged nonetheless to prepare contingency measures should the Saudis decide against another 90-day grace period.
Singapore rejects conspiracy theory about US scientist found dead by Filipina girlfriend
SINGAPORE--The Singapore government on Monday rejected a conspiracy theory behind the death of an American scientist found hanged in the city-state last year, saying he killed himself after a bout of depression.
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.
Where did OFWs' remittances go in 2Q?
Of the 525 households polled by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), 95.4 percent said they used the remittances for foods, 67 percent for education, 54.9 percent for medical payments and 42.1 percent for debt payments.
MONDAY BLUES | Airport retrofit disrupts CebuPac computers; rains cancel 11 flights
Bad weather and a computer glitch traced to ongoing retrofitting at NAIA's Terminal 3 gave budget carrier Cebu Pacific the proverbial Monday blues.
Revilla defends 'long overdue' Sangley redevelopment into Cavite twin ports
Amid protests from fisher groups and nongovernment organizations, Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. on Monday defended the proposed redevelopment of Sangley Point in Cavite City into an international airport and seaport, calling it an overdue initiative.
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Echoes can reveal the shape of a room
A snap of a finger, a handful of scattered microphones and a computer algorithm are all it takes to create an accurate three-dimensional map of a room, Swiss and US researchers said Monday.
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US hospital starts world's first pediatric hand transplant program
A US hospital announced on Monday that it is recruiting kids for the world's first pediatric hand transplant program.
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Hontiveros completes list of Senate bets who filed election contributions, expenses report
Defeated Akbayan senatorial bet Risa Hontiveros completed the list of 33 candidates who filed their individual Statement of Election Contributions and Expenditures (SECE) before the Commission on Elections as required under Comelec Resolution 9476.
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Manila to become one of world's new aviation megacities by 2021--Airbus
Airbus is now considering the Philippines as one of the key markets in the Asia Pacific region as it is set to host one of the world's aviation mega-cities in eight years.
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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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101 of 363 cadets quit PNPA training 2 days after orientation
A total of 101 cadets quit the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) two days after attending their orientation, it was learned.
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US program marks birth of one millionth HIV-free baby
This month somewhere in sub-Saharan Africa the one millionth baby will be born without HIV to a mother who suffers from the disease, thanks in large part to a decade-old US aid program.
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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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PHOTO | Police release mugshots of cops allegedly involved in criminal activity
ÂThe Quezon City Police Department (QCPD) on Monday released mugshots of three police officers and a civilian cohort involved in criminal activity.
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Disturbing photos of celebrity chef Nigella Lawson getting choked by husband circulates on social media
Images of the celebrated chef being choked by her husband posted receives messages of anger on the incident.
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NASA announces eight new astronauts, half are women
The US space agency announced the appointment of eight new astronauts on Monday, and a record half of NASA's first astronaut class since 2009 are women.
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Britain's Prince Philip leaves hospital after surgery
Queen Elizabeth II's 92-year-old husband Prince Philip walked out of hospital on Monday "in good spirits", 10 days after undergoing exploratory abdominal surgery.
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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.
