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.
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.
DFA chief leads probe of 'sex-for-repatriation' mess, tells execs to fly home
Describing the alleged exploitation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East by embassy officials as disconcerting, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said Wednesday that he would personally head the investigation of the scandal.
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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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DTI to build processing plant for cream dory
The government is building a fish processing plant to improve margins of cream dory growers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said today.
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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, Indonesia tussle over haze problem
Singapore on Tuesday stepped up the pressure on Indonesia to fight forest fires as smog from Sumatra island continued to shroud 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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PHOTO | Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg seen with a Samsung Galaxy S4
On Tuesday, Jaehwan Cho, a reporter based in South Korea, posted a picture of Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg holding a Samsung Galaxy S4.
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.
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.
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.
64 dead as early monsoon hammers northern India
Torrential rains have washed away hundreds of homes and roads, leaving at least 64 people dead and thousands stranded, after the annual monsoon hit northern India earlier than expected, 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.
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.
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."
Southeast Asian journo groups unite, vow to work for press freedom, safety, welfare
Journalists’ unions from five Southeast Asian countries have banded together and pledged to work together to ensure better welfare and working conditions, and fight for an end to attacks on press freedom and journalists in the region.
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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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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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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.
