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Obama Administration Reverses Course, Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:20PMThe Obama administration approved the sale of American-made rifles to South Korea last year. But it reversed course and banned the sale in March -- a decision that went largely unnoticed at the time but that is now sparking opposition from gun rights advocates.
Obama Administration Reverses Course, Forbids Sale of 850,000 Antique Rifles Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:11PMThe South Korean government, in an effort to raise money for its military, wants to sell nearly a million antique M1 rifles that were used by U.S. soldiers in the Korean War to gun collectors in America.
Generosity of an heiress: 4 homes for the nurse Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:57AMHuguette Clark has been generous to those close to her, as indicated by large gifts to her social secretary, longtime nurse and attorney. Msnbc.com's Bill Dedman reports. Bill Dedman - Msnbc.com - United States - Huguette Clark - Law
Generosity of an heiress: 4 homes for the nurse Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:39AMHuguette Clark has been generous to those close to her, as indicated by large gifts to her social secretary, longtime nurse and attorney. Msnbc.com's Bill Dedman reports. Bill Dedman - Msnbc.com - United States - Huguette Clark - California
In a quandary: What is the government’s take on tobacco, cigarette consumption? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:53AM(First of three parts) TOBACCO farmers might have a reason to hope that any move pushing for the reduction of tobacco production in the country will not succeed. After all, the recent Philippine national elections put into power a new president who regularly puffs the very end product of their industry. Will P-Noy, preferred nickname of President Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III, a known ...
House unlikely to get DOF support on simplified tax system Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:14AMThe House of Representatives is not likely to get an ally in the Department of Finance (DoF) in its proposal to implement a simplified tax system that will reduce the tax rate from 12 percent to six percent, saying it will in fact make the end consumers pay more taxes.
DOF warns vs ‘simplified’ VAT Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:41AMMANILA, Philippines – The Department of Finance (DOF) on Tuesday warned against proposals for a simplified system that will reduce the current 12 percent value added tax (VAT) to six percent, saying consumers would end up paying more taxes.
Press Releases Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:37PMThe sale or distribution of "bocha" or hot meat of dead animals will soon be declared as a criminal offense punishable with a jail term of 12 years and a fine of not more than P200,000.
Obituaries for Friday, August 27, 2010 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:43AMGeorge H. Bebee
MEXICAN WARRIORS READY TO REPRESENT MEXICO Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:50PMMexican fighters Alejandro Barrera and Pipino Cuevas Jr yesterday announced they are "ready to represent Mexico" as they battle it out against two o ...
Canadians may have been killed on bus Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:01AMThe department of foreign affairs is looking into reports that as many as three Canadians were among those killed Monday when an ex-police officer took hostages on a tour bus in the Philippines.[...]
China Restricts Reporting On Philippines Tragedy Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:28AMThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned by an order issued by China’s Central Propaganda Department that Chinese media avoid any negative reporting of this week’s hostage crisis in the Philippines.
Philippines Massacre Trials To Start Soon Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:58PMNine months since the massacre in which 32 journalists and media workers were killed in Maguindanao in the southern Philippines, justice officials have announced a trial date for 17 suspects.
POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Monday, August 23, 2010 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:42AMThe CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Commander: U.S. could have military presence in Iraq after 2011 Less than two weeks before the scheduled end of U.S. combat operations in Iraq, the top U.S. [...]
Dream bed Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:53AMWHO SPENDS P280,000 to P600,000 on a bed frame and mattress? Someone who obviously values his sleep. The reasoning goes, if youre the kind of person willing to pay for the privileges of a first-class business ticket and a penthouse suite at a five-star hotel, why skimp on your bedroom at home? Take the Tempur Scandinavian Supreme Bed (a complete set -- pillows and cover included -- costs around ...
Foul odor leads to unlicensed ‘ukay-ukay’ Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:13AMComplaints against foul odor led police to seize several sacks of used clothes for sale in ukay-ukay stores in this city.
See the world on a shoestring Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 5:14PMSouth Canterbury’s first international festival will be held at Mountainview High School on Sunday September 26, South Canterbury Anniversary Weekend.
Funds are intact, says PSALM Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:42PMThe revenues from the sale of the assets of National Power Corp. (Napocor) are intact and are not missing, contrary to claims made by a lawmaker, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) said Wednesday.
New Toronto Film Festival Additions Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 5:00PMIn a couple of weeks cinefiles from all over will be flocking to Canadian for the all-star line-up at the 35th Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 9th to 19th in (you guessed it) Toronto. They have just announced a few extra midnight screenings and more. Check out the line-up and the latest additions [...]
Full Toronto Midnight Madness Lineup Announced; Hereafter, I’m Still Here and Many More Also Added Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:55PMLast night we got a brief preview of some of the films that will appear in the always-entertaining Midnight Madness lineup at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Now we've got the full nine, which in addition to the three announced last night (Super, Bunraku and The Butcher, The Chef and the Swordsman) include John Carpenter's The Ward, Brad Anderson's Vanishing on 7th Street and ...
Lawmaker: PSALM should withdraw power rate hike petitions Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:08AMA neophyte lawmaker on Tuesday asked the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) should withdraw its petitions to increase power rates by P1.4525 per kilowatt hour until it can explain what happened to the money from the privatization National Power Corp.
Crucell Reports Record Revenues in Second Quarter 2010 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:23AMLEIDEN, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - August 17, 2010) -
Crucell Reports Record Revenues in Second Quarter 2010 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:09AMLEIDEN, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwire - 08/17/10) - PRESS RELEASE Crucell Reports Record Revenues in Second Quarter 2010 Total revenues and other operating income of EUR128.6 million, a 63% growth compared to the same period in 2009 (EUR78.7 million). Strong sales of Quinvaxem drive record second quarter revenues. Operating profit of EUR13.1 million compared to EUR3.2 million in Q2 2009. Net profit ...
No honeymoon period Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 12:41AMSanta Banana, can you imagine what would happen to the Batasan complex if boxing icon Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao had his way?
THE NEWSLEADER OF NEGROS ORIENTAL Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:32AMGloria M. Arroyo, former Economics teacher of President Benigno Aquino III at the Ateneo, herself postulated during her term that the poor will only feel being lifted from poverty if the Philippine economy scores a 7% GDP growth rate for 7 consecutive years.
Woman raising funds for The World Race trip Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:05AMSoon, Ashley Auman will start packing for the biggest trip of her young life: visiting 11 countries in 11 months on a mission trip with Adventures in Missions.
Transparency in sale of govt TV stations—solon Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:31PMWhile agreeing to Malacanang’s plan to privatize television networks RPN-9 and IBC-13, a member of the House of Representatives said there should be transparency in the process to ensure that the government makes the most out of the sale.
Make sale of sequestered networks transparent – solon Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:11PMMANILA, Philippines – A lawmaker saw nothing wrong with Malacañang’s plan to privatize the television networks RPN-9 and IBC-13 but said the sale should be transparent to ensure the proceeds go to government and not to private pockets.
Under Aquino III: Promoting Ties of Dependency with the U.S.? Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 7:03PMBy the Policy Study, Publication, and Advocacy Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG) Posted by Bulatlat.com Those who are watching the first 100 days of the new administration can now start focusing their lens on President Benigno S. Aquino III’s coming visit to the United States in September – his first major official foreign [...]
Aquino promoting ties of dependency with U.S.? Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:32PMThose who are watching the first 100 days of the new administration can now start focusing their lens on President Benigno S. Aquino III’s coming visit to the United States in September - his first major official foreign trip.
Hybrid rice developer to raise P1B for debt payment expansion Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 9:35AMHybrid rice developer SL-Agritech is seeking to raise P1.04 billion through the stock market by offering about 26 percent of its outstanding stocks.
Why Rome scorns resignations, and a great week for wonks Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 10:58AMIt may be a measure of how somnambulant Rome becomes during the ferragosto vacation period that the big Vatican story this week was actually something that didn't happen.
SC stops VAT on tollways, increase in SLEx toll rates Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:16AMMANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court on Friday stopped the government from imposing Value Added Tax on toll rates as well as the implementation of the more than 250 percent toll increase in the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx).
[TV] ABS-CBN's profits grew to P2.27 billion during 1st half of 2010 - Posted on: 2010-08-10 20:33:28 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 1:39AMThis amount is 179% higher compared to the net income of the Kapamilya network in the same period last year.
Community Calendar Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 4:15AMDeadline for calendar items is two weeks in advance of the desired publication date. Send information to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
Outsource it Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 11:58AMTAKING A leaf from Jonathan Swift’s “modest proposal for preventing the children of poor people in Ireland from being a burden on their parents or country, and for making them beneficial to the publick,” and riding the global trend of taking work where it will be handled effectively and, most important, cheaply.
SC asked to stop Aug. 16 toll hikes Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 10:23AMA petition has been filed at the Supreme Court asking it to prevent the government from imposing a 12-percent value added tax (VAT) on tolls, which is part of the Aquino administration’s campaign to improve revenues, starting next week.
SC asked to stop imposition of VAT on toll fees Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 7:14AMA former trade and industry official and an ex-congressman who authored tax reform asked the Supreme Court to stop the imposition of value added tax on toll fees starting Monday.
SC asked to junk VAT in toll fees Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 4:41AMMANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court has been asked to prevent the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) from imposing a value-added tax (VAT) on toll fees collected from motorists starting August 16.
Press Releases Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 3:07AMA senior lawmaker today urged Congress to fast track the approval of a measure authorizing President Benigno C. Aquino III to identify military real estate that could be disposed to raise funds for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
ABS-CBN Consolidated Revenues Grow 44% in 1st Half of 2010 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:47AMABS-CBN’s consolidated revenues grow 44% in 1H 2010, pushing net profits to nearly triple to P2.27 billion. For the first six months of 2010, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation (“ABS-CBN” or the “Company”) (PSE: ABS, ABSP), the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, generated profits of P2.27 billion from strong growth in regular advertising revenues complemented by political ad [...]
Cutie pushes for incentives for barangay officials, tanods Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 11:01AMBarangay officials, including tanods and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa and other barangay personnel, will be enjoying incentives and benefits if the proposed bill filed by Cebu City north district Rep. Rachel Marguerite "Cutie" del Mar is approved.
House bill seeks add'l benefits, privileges for centenarians Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:38AMA bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking additional benefits and privileges for Filipinos who will reach the age of 100.
BEN column - N.J. Crime Victims Law Center; Eileen exposes a hoax; Loud music from Dutch Neck Village; VFW sells out Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 11:20PMGood morning! Thursday, we go back into the swelter tank.
Bonhams to auction five-pound 'Princess' pearl Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 9:27AMLos Angeles--Bonhams and Butterfields will auction off what is believed to be the world's second-largest documented pearl, a five-pound gem found off the coast of the Philippines that has been dubbed the "Palawan Princess."
Pops Fernandez not facing financial trouble, says son Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 6:32AMMANILA, Philippines - New MYX VJ Robert Martin “Robin” Nievera, son of Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez, on Monday denied reports that his singer mom was forced to sell their family house in Ayala Alabang due to financial trouble.
Furniture maker having its biggest warehouse sale Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 7:26PMNOW would be the best time to give your house a makeover, especially before the festive season, as Fella Design will be having its biggest warehouse sales from July 30 to Aug 8 at its headquarters in Bukit Subang, Shah Alam.
Related Articles... Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:23AMAT the “Diva” thanksgiving presscon, some writers continued to grill Rufa Mae Quinto about her mystery boyfriend.
New garden open to public Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 5:13AMGARDENING PELHAM House, in Seven Sisters Road at St Lawrence, is new to the National Gardens Scheme fold, and opens on Sunday. It runs to an acre, tucked away in the heart of the Undercliff, with stunning sea views and private access into Pelham Woods.
Press Releases Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:07PMIn line with recent reports that the US State Department pronounced the Philippines as remaining in Tier 2 watch list of countries whose governments have failed to improve efforts against human trafficking, Rep. Susan A. Yap (2nd District of Tarlac) filed House Bill 1705, which seeks the imposition of stiffer penalties for government officials involved in human trafficking.