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DILG to oversee PNP efforts to free SinnottGMA news.tv - 3 hours ago The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun efforts to "rescue" abducted Irish priest Michael Sinnott, with Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno personally supervising the arrangements, a Malacañang official indicated Saturday. Gov't to press peace talks with MILF Inquirer.net Obama praises army base heroismBBC News - 1 hour ago US President Barack Obama has praised the heroism of soldiers and civilians in their response to the deadly attack at a US army base in Texas. Retracing steps of suspected Fort Hood shooter, Nidal Malik Hasan Los Angeles Times Another attack leaves US Muslims fearing backlash The Associated Press Arroyo resignation as Lakas head not due to 'kiss of death' tag - PalaceGMA news.tv - 2 hours ago President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's reported plan to resign as head of the administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD is more of “passing the torch" than an admission of her political kiss of death, Malacañang insisted Saturday. 'GMA quitting Lakas for Gibo' Philippine Star Bong Revilla urged to be Gibo's VP ABS CBN News |
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Arroyo critics ridicule VP talks
Inquirer.net - - 14 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Suggestions that President Macapagal-Arroyo can run for vice president in 2010 were received with skepticism and even ridiculed by a wary Senate.
Arroyo's plan for 2010 still unknown Sun.Star
Bodies of Alvin Flores, companion claimed by kin
Inquirer.net - - 5 hours ago
CEBU CITY, Philippines - The bodies of the alleged leader of the Greenbelt Rolex heist and another suspect slain with him in what the National Bureau of Investigation described as a shootout with the authorities on October 29 have ...
Kin confirms gang leader's identity Cebu Online News (blog)
18000 posts up for grabs in 2010 polls—Comelec
Inquirer.net - 20 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines—There will be about 17943 national and local positions to be filled in the 2010 polls, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Friday.
Showbiz bets can still do shows after filing COCs ABS CBN News
Disclosure of party-list nominees to be required, says Comelec chief BusinessWorld Online
Mindanao peace, storm rehab to figure in talks with Clinton
Inquirer.net - - 58 minutes ago
MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) US assistance in the resolution of conflicts in Mindanao and the rehabilitation of storm-ravaged are among the topics for discussion between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US State Secretary Hillary Clinton next week ...
Hillary Clinton to represent US at Berlin Wall The Associated Press
ASEAN urges 'maximum restraint' in Thai-Cambodia row
AFP - 53 minutes ago
BANGKOK - The head of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations urged Thailand and Cambodia to show "maximum restraint" amid tensions over Phnom Penh's job offer to a fugitive former Thai premier.
ASEAN secretariat holds workshop on climate change Sin Chew Jit Poh
ASEAN urges Thailand, Cambodia to resolve feud Malaysia Star
Business as usual for Thai firms in Cambodia
AsiaOne - 7 hours ago
The government is being urged to support Thai businesses that have a presence in Cambodia even though the latest tensions between the two countries have not yet affected them.
Hun Sen a strong leader Straits Times
When did saving the planet get so dull?
Telegraph.co.uk - - 1 hour ago
A first hand account of what it is like to cover the UN climate change negotiations. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent Time was when saving the planet meant overcoming a dastardly villain or just wearing a tight pair of pants over your trousers ...
Summit power to determine Copenhagen outcome ABS CBN News
China plays extremely constructive role in APEC: APEC official
Xinhua - - 3 hours ago
SINGAPORE, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China has been an extremely constructive player and a great contributor in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), a senior APEC official has said.
Does APEC matter anymore? CNN International
Apec agenda: Climate, crisis Business Mirror
Vietnamese storm deaths rise to 99
The Press Association - Nov 4, 2009
The death toll in Vietnam from Tropical Storm Mirinae has risen to 99 as authorities estimated damage from the storm at 1 trillion dong (£33 million).
Vietnam storm and flood toll rises to 107 Press Trust of India
Major storm slams Vietnam; thousands evacuate The Associated Press
Gov't to keep tabs on oil prices
Inquirer.net - - 16 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - The government concedes that it can't stop oil companies from jacking up fuel prices once the freeze order on fuel prices is lifted, but warns it would keep tabs on their increases.
TRO on fuel price freeze sought Philippine Star
No partial lifting of oil price caps – Palace GMA news.tv
Meralco to raise electricity rates this month
Inquirer.net - - 11 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Customers of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country's biggest power distributor, will have to pay an additional 25 centavos per kilowatt-hour for their electricity bills this month due to the higher cost of ...
Meralco hikes power rates Manila Times
Meralco rates up by 25¢ Philippine Star
NFA awards Korean, Vietnamese firms contract to supply rice
BusinessWorld Online - 18 hours ago
THE NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) on Friday awarded two international traders the contract to supply 250000 metric tons (MT) of rice, in a move to secure supplies for next year.
(UPDATE) RP imports 250000 metric tons rice Philippine Star
Philippines to buy rice from Vietnam, SKorea BusinessWeek
Verizon Droid buzz muted in Boston
San Francisco Chronicle - - 5 hours ago
The around-the-block lines we're used to seeing during major smartphone launches were absent from the Boylston Street Verizon Wireless store in Boston Friday morning, as only around 20 people were standing outside waiting to get a first glimpse of ...
Google Pushes Droid With Rare Ad On Homepage Washington Post
Motorola, Carriers Have High Hopes for Droid's Launch Top Tech News
PLDT sells satellite unit
Inquirer.net - 13 hours ago
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE Corp. is selling its communications satellite subsidiary Mabuhay Satellite Corp. (MSC) to Bermuda-based regional satellite operator Asia Broadcast Holdings Ltd.
Confab to tackle action plan on climate change
BusinessWorld Online - 18 hours ago
URBAN DEVELOPMENT and climate change experts will meet next week to chart an action plan on sustainable urban development amid shifting weather patterns.
International Hamilton Student Attends Second Governors' Global Climate Summit Hamilton College The Spectator
Beatles catalog is temporarily banned from music website BlueBeat
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
Capitol Records this week filed a suit against BlueBeat, which says that songs produced by digital regeneration are akin to songs performed by cover bands and do not run afoul of copyright law.
Court order over Beatles tracks Financial Times
Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs The Associated Press
Pacquiao makes it to the cover of TIME magazine
GMA news.tv - 2 hours ago
Championships in six different weight divisions, check. Beat the “Golden Boy" Oscar De La Hoya, check. Appear on two nationally televised US talk shows, check.
Time hails Pinoy icon boxing's latest savior Philippine Star
Happy Manny ready to make history Inquirer.net
Aces sustain big roll
Inquirer.net - - 15 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Alaska rolled to its sixth straight win last night, blasting Burger King, 87-73, at the Cuneta Astrodome to move three full games ahead of its closest pursuers in the KFC Philippine Cup.
PBA: Alaska blasts BK, for 6th win ABS CBN News
Teamwork keeps Alaska unbeaten in Philippine Cup GMA news.tv
Angping remains firm to support 153 RP athletes in Laos SEAG
GMA news.tv - 15 hours ago
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) remained firm that they will only fund 153 athletes and 47 officials bound for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Laos.
It's final: No cash for extra Games bets Inquirer.net
PSC thumbs down POC appeal for more funds Philippine Star
'New Moon' Star Robert Pattinson Laughs Off Pregnancy Rumors
MTV.com - - 7 hours ago
BEVERLY HILLS, California - Rob and Kristen are engaged. They're going to name their first child a combination of their mothers' names, just like in the "Twilight" books.
Twilight's Robert Pattinson: Undead sexy Toronto Star
Dancing inmates tackle Queen in Philippines prison
WA today - - 8 hours ago
If you are going to commit a crime for which you could be sentenced to prison, Cebu is the place to do it. Because the gentleman charged with running the prison in Cebu, the Philippines, has an unusual take on crime and punishment.
'Thriller' inmates dance to Queen Entertainment Weekly
A Christmas Carol
Times Online - - 11 hours ago
You thought the most nauseating thing about Dickens's classic cautionary tale was Tiny Tim's sickly saint shtick? Think again.
A Christmas Carol Washington Post
CDC says H1N1 still widespread in 48 states
Dallas Morning News - - 35 minutes ago
The 2009 H1N1 flu is still widespread in 48 states, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Vaccine is still generally in short supply, though about 11 million more doses were available than a week earlier, said Dr.
Official Endorses Workplace Clinics for Vaccine Distribution New York Times
More than 38 million vaccine doses available against swine flu Los Angeles Times
Medical tourism prospects bright
Inquirer.net - 20 hours ago
The prospects of promoting Cebu as a medical tourism destination showed much promise in yesterday's “Medical & Dental/Health & Wellness Forum”which highlighted the city's has advances in medical care.
125 RP pilgrims in Saudi ask Palace to lift travel ban vs 5 hajj leaders
Tempo - 45 minutes ago
At least 125 Filipino pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have sought the intercession of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for the lifting of the travel ban imposed by the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) on their five hajj leaders (sheikhs).
FDA warns against erectile dysfunction supplement
Los Angeles Times - 11 hours ago
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that Stiff Nights, a "dietary supplement" used to promote erections, contains an illegal drug and is potentially dangerous.