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At least 9 killed in hostage crisis

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 7:46 in Breaking News, Headlines, Local, Nation | viewed 82 views times | 0 Comments

The hostage crisis in Manila ended in a bloody carnage Monday night, after a SWAT team assaulted a tourist bus full of mostly Chinese nationals, resulting in the death of hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza, a disgruntled former Manila police officer, and... (Continue reading)

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Pres. Aquino statement regarding hostage crisis

Written on 24 Aug, 2010 at 6:53 in Breaking News, Headlines, Local, Nation | viewed 218 views times | 0 Comments

With the rest of the Filipino people, I wish to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims whose lives were lost in the hostage situation at the Quirino Grandstand. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs has conveyed our... (Continue reading)

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Mutiny suspect Col. Querubin freed from military detention

Written on 28 Jul, 2010 at 21:08 in Breaking News, Headlines, Local, Nation, Politics | viewed 111 views times | 0 Comments

Former Marine Col. Ariel Querubin walked free from his detention cell Wednesday, more than four years after he was arrested in connection with a failed attempt to overthrow the administration of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Querubin was freed after Armed... (Continue reading)

Palace to declare water crisis in Metro?

Written on 20 Jul, 2010 at 18:55 in Breaking News, Headlines, Local, Nation | viewed 176 views times | 0 Comments

Malacañang is studying the possibility of declaring a water crisis in Metro Manila to deal with the current water shortage. However, Presidential Communications Group official Herminio Coloma hinted Tuesday this will only be a last resort as the Palace is... (Continue reading)

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‘Basyang’ topples billboards, snaps power lines in Metro

Written on 14 Jul, 2010 at 14:12 in Breaking News, Headlines, Local, Nation | viewed 1,860 views times | 0 Comments

Tropical cyclone “Basyang” (Conson) plunged the nation’s capital and nearby provinces into darkness as it cut off power to franchise areas of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco). Meralco, whose entire franchise area was affected, said owners were partly to blame... (Continue reading)

President Aquino’s speech during AFP change of command

Written on 2 Jul, 2010 at 6:14 in Breaking News, Headlines, Nation | viewed 161 views times | 0 Comments

The following is the full transcript of President Benigno Aquino III’s speech delivered during the Armed Forces of the Philippines change of command at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Installed as AFP chief was Lt. Gen. Ricardo David, who took... (Continue reading)

Aquino takes oath of office as 15th Philippine president

Written on 1 Jul, 2010 at 6:02 in Breaking News, Headlines, Politics | viewed 234 views times | 0 Comments

Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III on Wednesday took his oath of office as the country’s 15th president, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the country in more than a decade. A sea of yellow-clad supporters witnessed the inauguration of... (Continue reading)

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Death row inmate executed by firing squad

Written on 18 Jun, 2010 at 15:04 in Breaking News, Headlines, World | viewed 194 views times | 0 Comments

CNN – Convicted killer Ronnie Lee Gardner was executed by firing squad early Friday, the Utah Department of Corrections said. Gardner, 49, is only the third person to die by firing squad in the United States in 33 years.... (Continue reading)

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Strong quakes in Indonesia kill 3, collapse homes

Written on 16 Jun, 2010 at 16:49 in Breaking News, Headlines, World | viewed 224 views times | 0 Comments

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A series of powerful earthquakes rattled Indonesia on Wednesday, killing at least three people, triggering landslides and demolishing dozens of homes. A tsunami warning sent panicked residents fleeing buildings to high ground. The 7.0 magnitude quake was... (Continue reading)

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Classes on Taal Volcano Island suspended—DepEd

Written on 14 Jun, 2010 at 16:42 in Breaking News, Education, Headlines | viewed 476 views times | 0 Comments

BATANGAS CITY, Philippines—It’s an extended vacation for elementary students who live on Taal Volcano Island since the Department of Education (DepEd) suspended their classes for one week due to the volcano’s signs of acting up. Danilo Cabello, DepEd education program... (Continue reading)

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30,000 jobs up at DOLE job fair

Written on 12 Jun, 2010 at 8:23 in Breaking News, Business, Headlines | viewed 444 views times | 0 Comments

MANILA, Philippines – Up to 30,000 local and overseas jobs are up for grabs in the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)’s job fair today as part of the 112th Independence Day celebration. But the state weather bureau advised jobseekers... (Continue reading)

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‘I will just fade away’

Written on 12 Jun, 2010 at 8:17 in Breaking News, Headlines, Nation, Politics | viewed 228 views times | 0 Comments

MANILA, Philippines – President Arroyo bade farewell yesterday to the Armed Forces, saying she would “fade away as old soldiers and old commanders-in-chief do.” The Armed Forces honored her yesterday with a testimonial parade that included units of the Presidential... (Continue reading)

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New Cebu City subway expected to bring economic progress

Written on 11 Jun, 2010 at 8:06 in Breaking News, Business, Headlines, Nation, Transport | viewed 379 views times | 0 Comments

CEBU, Philippines – The tunnel section of the Cebu South Coastal Road Project was finally inaugurated though it will not be completely open to public yet until August. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo came here yesterday to inaugurate the subway that cost... (Continue reading)

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Gore to Pinoys: Take a stand on climate change

Written on 9 Jun, 2010 at 13:28 in Breaking News, Headlines, Health, Lifestyle, Local, Nation | viewed 229 views times | 0 Comments

MANILA, Philippines – Former US Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore yesterday urged Filipinos to address the effects of climate change felt around the world. Gore visited the country to give a talk on climate change at... (Continue reading)

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Canvassing is over; it’s Noynoy, Binay!

Written on 9 Jun, 2010 at 13:18 in Breaking News, Headlines, Local, Nation, Politics | viewed 342 views times | 0 Comments

MANILA, Philippines – The joint Senate-House canvassing committee finally finished its tally of votes for president and vice president yesterday, with Sen. Benigno Aquino III and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay emerging as winners. The two chambers will proclaim Aquino and... (Continue reading)

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Pacquiao says he is now open to do random blood tests

Written on 21 May, 2010 at 0:02 in Breaking News, Headlines, Sports | viewed 436 views times | 1 Comment

Manny Pacquiao is a man of the people after all. The newly elected Congressman of Saranggani province in the Philippines is now willing to bend to Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s demands to make the fight the world wants to watch happen.... (Continue reading)

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House to look into alleged poll fraud on Wednesday

Written on 18 May, 2010 at 9:42 in Breaking News, Headlines, Politics | viewed 231 views times | 0 Comments

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives will hold its own investigation of alleged irregularities that occurred during the county’s first nationwide automated polls last May 10. The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reform will hold a hearing on the... (Continue reading)

Proclaimed local candidates as of May 15

Written on 17 May, 2010 at 9:12 in Breaking News, Headlines, Politics | viewed 628 views times | 1 Comment

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION QUEZON CITY 1st Dist Rep: Bingbong Crisologo 2nd Dist Rep: Winnie Castelo 3rd Dist Rep: Bolet Banal 4th Dist Rep: Feliciano Belmonte MAKATI CITY Mayor: Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr. Vice Mayor: Romulo Piña 1st Dist Rep: Lagdameo... (Continue reading)

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Pacquiao headed for KO victory in Sarangani

Written on 11 May, 2010 at 14:04 in Breaking News, Headlines, Politics, Sports | viewed 364 views times | 1 Comment

The Fighting Congressman from Sarangani province, Philippines. This could be how renowned ring announcer Michael Buffer would introduce Manny Pacquiao in his next fight if ever he climbs the ring in November this year. The Filipino boxing icon is on... (Continue reading)

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Manny Villar admits defeat, congratulates Noynoy Aquino

Written on 11 May, 2010 at 13:47 in Breaking News, Headlines, Politics | viewed 230 views times | 0 Comments

As the partial results of the May 10 polls continued to trickle in, Senator Manuel Villar Jr. on Tuesday congratulated his rival, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, the Liberal Party’s standard bearer who is leading the presidential race by a... (Continue reading)