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PACQUIAO-MARQUEZ TICKETS GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY, JULY 22 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:22AMWorld Welterweight Championship MANNY PACQUIAO vs. JUAN MANUEL MARQUEZ Saturday, November 12 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas LIVE on PAY-PER-VIEW ...
Billions for PR, millions unliquidated: PCSO mess gets messier Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:04AMBillions of pesos spent on public relations and advertisements, including a television program that Senator Jinggoy Estrada said hardly anyone watched, and millions more, given to lawmakers and to the Philippine National Police, that remains unaccounted for.
Eagle businessman gets prison for tax evasion Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:13AMBOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former businessman from Eagle has been ordered to spend 51 months in a federal prison and pay more than $300,000 in restitution for trying to evade paying federal income taxes.
Joe's boy rides a bike and tells stories Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:10AMJay Taruc. The name sounds familiar to most of us who have been observing mass media for many years now. Because his name somehow reminds us of the voice that dominated radio for many years and had been on TV for sometime, too. That’s his father Joe Taruc.
Abadia meted 366 days in jail; Ligots charged Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:05AMTHE anti-graft court has sentenced former Armed Forces chief Lisandro Abadia to 366 days in jail for lying in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth for 1992.
New member joins Houghton council Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:21AMHOUGHTON - The Houghton City Council has a new member. The council picked Daniel Salo from a field of four candidates Wednesday to fill the seat vacated by Lee Hauswirth, who moved out of the area.
Treñas seeks removal of onerous taxes on foreign airlines Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:21AMAN ILONGGO lawmaker is pushing for the removal of the common carriers tax (CCT) and gross Philippine billings tax (GPBT) imposed on international air carriers to boost tourism, trade, employment and economic integration. Iloilo City Rep. Jerry Treñas, in House Bill 4444, claimed “the grossly onerous tax imposed on foreign carriers is one of the main reasons why the number of airlines operating ...
Singapore government urged to give maids the day off Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:06PMMinister's suggestion of a mandatory rest day for all domestic workers reignites a long-running debate over workers' rights If you're a domestic maid in Singapore, there's no such thing as the weekend. Since employers are not legally bound to grant days off, the weeks never end. In the country that officially works the longest hours in the world, where one in six families has domestic help, the ...
House leader seeks scrapping of common carriers, gross Philippine billings taxes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:05PMMANILA, July 13 (PNA) -- A leader at the House of Representatives is seeking the removal of the Common Carriers Tax (CCT) and Gross Philippine Billings Tax (GPBT) imposed on international air carriers to boost the country’s tourism, trade, employment, and economic integration with the rest of the world.
News That Matters Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:25AMBy www.thetrader.se Ft.com Alcoa, the integrated aluminium producer, reported that its second-quarter earnings more than doubled and expressed confidence in its outlook despite recent weakness in metal prices, the FT reports. Kicking off the North American second-quarter reporting season, http://ftalphaville.ft.com/thecut/2011/07/12/619026/alcoa-sees ...
Press Releases Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:02PMA House leader is seeking the removal of the Common Carriers Tax (CCT) and Gross Philippine Billings Tax (GPBT) imposed on international air carriers to boost the country’s tourism, trade, employment, and economic integration with the rest of the world.
Agency to sell Mandaluyong, Baguio properties Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:07PMTWO prime properties surrendered by a known Marcos crony will be put up for sale, said the agency tasked to recover the ill-gotten wealth of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, his family members, and cronies. A property along Edsa, the Philippines' busiest thoroughfare, and another in Baguio City, which total P138.852 million all in all, will be sold through sealed public bidding, the ...
Palace: Arroyo's scrapping of JMSU emboldened China Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 8:02PMThe Arroyo administration had unwittingly declared Recto Bank (Reed Bank) to be disputed territory by allowing its inclusion in the 2005 Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) entered into by the Philippines with China and Vietnam, Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office head Ramon Carandang said.
Officials hit mayor anew for 'anomalies' Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 12:16PMread more
Ambush interview by Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Valte on July 5, 2011 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:10AMOn Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ statement on the new Monetary Board Members, the statement on the reopening of the Fertilizer Fund scam, the investigation in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, the President’s SALN, and other topics Press Working Room, 1/F New Executive Building, Malacañang, Manila July 5, 2011 Continue reading →
Animal crush videos soon to be outlawed Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 3:02AMThe sight of bikini-clad women crushing animals to death may give some perverts a real kick, but Congress isn't amused. Animal 'crush videos' will soon be a crime punishable with imprisonment under a bill filed by a member of the House of Representatives.
Government to name more groups involved in 'PCSO scam' Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:01AMand Jonathan de Santos read more
A school for all Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 5:50AMManila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - When you ponder the question, "What do you do?" - you'll be surprised where it can lead you to.
Sara Duterte: Davao City Mayor Punches Sheriff, DILG Investigates (Photo) Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:18AMSara Duterte Image Credit: www.davaocity.gov.ph Sara Duterte, Davao City Mayor, may either be suspended or dismissed from public service after punching court sheriff Abe Andres on Friday, July 1, 2011, according to reports by several local news sites. In an interview with ABS-CBN‘s ANC channel, Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo said ...
From Malacanang to Batasan Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 9:29PMJune 30, 2010 was the day when Noy became President Noy or Pnoy and PGMA became Congresswoman GMA or CGMA. Today, everybody had something to say about Pnoy’s performance as president in the past 12 months but only few people had taken an interest in reviewing Gloria’s legislative work. So how did she perform in [...]
Aurora eco-zone project to displace thousands of farmers, fisherfolk Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:47AMBy RONALYN V. OLEA “Development does not mean wiping out communities of farmers, fisherfolk and indigenous peoples.” – Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luson Sidebar: Aurora govt officials sow disunity, fear among indigenous peoples, settlers to grab their lands
In wake of Jo Ramos' death, DoH asked to step up anti-smoking drive Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:25PMA day after former presidential daughter Jo Ramos-Samartino succumbed to lung cancer, advocates called on Department of Health (DoH) Secretary Enrique Ona to step up the campaign against smoking.
The house that's home to 2,000 companies Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:37AMThe secretive business havens of Cyprus and the Cayman Islands face a potent rival: Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Reporter's Notebook: Historical society seeks WWII vets to share stories Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 7:12AMThe Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society is looking for Dillsburg-area World War II veterans willing to share their stories of military service as part of special tribute planned f
Arroyo facing third plunder charge Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:59AMA third plunder charge has been slapped on former president and current Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the supposed misuse of P1.7 billion public funds in 2010.
Pamela Anderson sued by former boyfriend for $22.5 million over Panorama Towers promotion Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 3:18AMPamela Anderson Image Credit: Getty Images Hollywood actress and model Pamela Anderson is being sued by her former boyfriend over the promotion of Panorama Towers in Las Vegas. According to TMZ on Monday, June 27, 2011, Laurence Hallier, Pamela Anderson’s former boyfriend, recently filed a $22.5-million countersuit against her for allegedly failing a business deal. [...]
GMA faces plunder rap for P2.3-B agri program Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 10:57PMFormer Solicitor General Francisco Chavez filed a second complaint for plunder against former president now Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo with the Department of Justice(DOJ), this time, for the disbursement of some P2.3-billion in public funds for the purchase of farm inputs, including fertilizers
Online: The Bachelorette 2011 Season 7 – Episode 6 Online Recap Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:43PMABC Radio stations initiated slowly but surely; having couple of struck indicates and also big-name celebrities, this needed to construct a strong viewers.
NEWS5 Debates to tackle Divorce in ‘Hamon sa Pagbabago’ this Sunday (June 26) Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:18PMIn a historic referendum last May, the people of Malta—a predominantly Catholic country like the Philippines—have voted to legalize divorce, leaving the Philippines the only country in the world that continues to ban it. Amidst parliamentary debates on the reproductive health bill and other polarizing issues that affect Filipino families in particular, a women’s sectoral [...]
Around Annapolis: Medical center hosts cultural diversity fest Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 12:12PMNia Wright came to work last week in a bright green ensemble with an exotic pattern trimmed in gold fabric. On her head, she wore a matching scarf. Called a boubou (pronounced "boo-boo"), it is the traditional female attire in many west African countries and was given to her as a thank-you gift from a former medical student from Ghana. While the eye-catching outfit normally makes her stand out ...
Night shift for women pushed Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:37AMHouse leaders have pressed the Aquino administration to enforce the recently enacted law easing the ban on night-shift work for women.
Cavite's Arbor Day rites set Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:55AMTRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite, Philippines — Officials in Cavite are commemorating Arbor Day on Saturday with simple planting activities in the area. Arbor Day (from the Latin arbor, meaning trees) is an annual ceremonial day when individuals and groups plant and care for trees for Mother Earth.
Much to do in Cebu Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 6:51PMManila too big and loud for you? In that case, the provincial and much more manageable Cebu City should be a perfect fit.
Jules H. Demyttenaere 1924-2011 Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 3:48PMCaptain Jules H. Demyttenaere (USN, Ret.) passed away peacefully at home in Winchester, VA on May 17 comforted by his daughters and close friends. Known as "Demy" by many, Jules was born October 3, 1924, in Weston, CT to Jules Alfons and Marie Fournier Demyttenaere.
Abilene Reporter-News: Morning state, national, international headlines, June 17 Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 8:11AMATHENS, Greece — Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou replaces his finance minister in a broad cabinet reshuffle to counter widespread anger over tough new austerity measures essential to prevent Greece from a disastrous default.
Highland Road United Church puts ‘faith into action’ with purchase of three homes for Habitat for Humanity Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:04PMHabitat for Humanity Waterloo Region will be building three houses thanks to Highland Road United Church.
Wider coverage of Price Act needed Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:20AMRENE MARTEL WHENEVER the Philippines is hit by natural calamities (with these so called “acts of God” getting alarmingly frequent) and after the initial shock of whatever devastation is wrought, the first after-effects are always felt by the hapless consumers in their pockets. Sky rocketing prices of basic commodities are routine in the wake of [...]
Abilene Reporter-News: Morning state, national, international headlines, June 16 Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 7:57AMCAIRO — Al-Qaida has selected its longtime No. 2 to succeed Osama bin Laden following last month’s U.S. commando raid that killed the terror leader, according to a statement posted on a website affiliated with the network. Ayman al-Zawahri, who will turn 60 next week, is believed to be operating from somewhere near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Real estate taxes and fees in the Philippines Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 4:25AMWhen buying and selling real estate properties in the Philippines, the final purchase price is not the only relevant amount. Other taxes and fees charged on the transaction must be considered by both the buyer and seller because these costs affect the total transaction price.
Wishful thinking Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 2:38AMAll the saber-rattling being done by Malacañang, in the light of the Spratlys issue, sounds comical what with the admission of no less than Armed Forces Chief of Staff Eduardo Oban that the Philippine Air Force does not have a single fighter jet in its fleet.
Several Counties Enact Burn and Fireworks Bans Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 9:17PMSeveral big country counties are being extremely cautious when it comes to fire prevention. Fisher County has enacted a burn ban and is also saying no to selling or shooting off aerial fireworks in their county this fourth of July. That means no skyrockets with sticks or missiles with fins.
Five Bend Police Chief Finalists Named Monday, June 13, 2011 @ 5:10PMThe city of Bend announced Monday the names of five finalists for the next police chief -- all from West Coast police agencies, but none from within the city force's ranks.
Undefeated Prospect Glen Tapia Returns To Action 6/25 in Philadelphia Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 5:22PMGlen Tapia. Passaic, NJ (June 12, 2011) - Unbeaten prospect Glen Tapia will face his most experienced opponent to date on June 25 when he meets Tar ...
House body OKs price controls on bottled water, staple foods, LPG during calamities Sunday, June 12, 2011 @ 3:13AMThe House committee on trade and industry has approved a bill which would subject potable water in containers, noodles, fruits, household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and kerosene to automatic price controls during severe shortages, calamities, and similar emergencies.
House panel includes bottled water in price-control list Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 10:43PMBottled water is among the basic items under automatic price control in emergencies, under a bill endorsed by the House Committee on Trade and Industry.
'LeT and China greatest threats to India, US' Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 1:44AMUnited States Senator and Texas Republican John Cornym, who is the founder and GOP co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, has lumped the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and China as the gravest security threats to India and the United States.
As Congress conducts probe, Globe hits PLDT for frequency monopoly Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 12:08AMDespite the earlier pronouncement of Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile that the legislative department has no business interfering into the acquisition of Digitel by PLDT, members of the House of Representatives have called for a congressional inquiry into the deal.
Early Hitler Letter: Four-Page Letter Signed By Hitler Unveiled By Simon Wiesenthal Center (Photo) Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 9:04PMAdolf Hitler Early Letter Image Credit: Mary Altaffer/AP Early Hitler letter for the annihilation of Jews reportedly unveiled on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in New York City by Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Los Angeles-based organization who acquired the four-page letter, according to several reports. The early letter of Adolf Hitler was purchased by the Los [...]
Christian Bautista aims to widen his career in Southeast Asia Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 7:46PMWith a lineup of projects that include an Indonesian movie, a TV series to be shot in Singapore, and another album in the works, Christian Bautista has definitely come a long way from being a runner-up in ABS-CBN's Star in a Million over eight years ago. Despite his growing success here and abroad, the 29 year-old said there is only friendly rivalry between him and peers in the industry, which ...
Fish in Taal Lake safe Wednesday, June 8, 2011 @ 6:55AMMANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers in the House of Representatives Wednesday feasted on fish dishes that were caught in Taal Lake to revive the fishing industry that has been affected by the fishkill that began in the boundaries of Batangas and Cavite. Cebu Rep. Benhur Salimbangon, chairman of the House committee on aquaculture and fisheries resources, invited congressmen representing party ...