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UN chief on Davao blast: Bring perpetrators to justice

Philippine Star - ‎2 hours ago‎
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks during a media briefing in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. AP/Eranga Jayawardena.
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Duterte considers hiring Gurkhas to help battle ASG

Manila Bulletin - ‎10 minutes ago‎
Soldiers await deployment to the war zone against the Abu Sayyaf Group at a military airstrip in Jolo, Sulu, last Thursday. (EPA).
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Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Agusan del Sur

The Manila Times - ‎11 hours ago‎
A STRONG earthquake struck the province of Agusan del Sur in Mindanao on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
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Saudi Arabian plane lands in Riyadh after three-day delay

Gulf Digital News - ‎16 hours ago‎
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian airline's plane landed in Riyadh after a three-day delay in Manila due to a technical snag. Flight 871 was scheduled to take off from Manila airport and head to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, a source told Arabic ...
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'Habagat' rain mostly in northern, central Luzon

Manila Bulletin - ‎1 hour ago‎
MANILA - Rain from the southwest monsoon or 'habagat' will likely persist this week, mostly affecting northern and central Luzon, despite looming exit of the low-pressure area (LPA) enhancing this weather system.
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168 Indonesians arrested for illegal use of PH passports sent home

Rappler - ‎20 hours ago‎
FREED. 168 out of the 177 Indonesian nationals captured for possessing illegally-issued Philippine passports have been released and allowed to go home.
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Sara Duterte wants new Davao City army, police chief

Philippine Star - ‎1 hour ago‎
Philippine police officers stand beside bodies of victims after an explosion at a night market that has left about 10 people dead and wounded several others in southern Davao city, Philippines late Friday Sept.
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Erap releases P200M to boost Manila security

GMA News - ‎20 hours ago‎
Following the deadly bombing in Davao City on Friday, Manila Mayor Joseph "Erap" Estrada over the weekend ordered the release of P200 million to finance the city's security over possible terror attacks.
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Bato: Justice for slain kids

Inquirer.net - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
YOUNG VICTIM A relative grieves beside the coffin of Danica May (inset), 5, who was felled by an assassin's bullet intended for her grandfather on Tuesday.
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SC disbars 'marrying' judge, lawyer

Inquirer.net - ‎11 hours ago‎
THE SUPREME Court has disbarred a former judge and a lawyer in a land case for separate cases of gross misconduct and dishonesty. The high court on Aug. 30 disbarred Cebu City Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) Judge Rosabella M. Tormis for ...
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FIT Malaysia programme in Negri Sembilan attracts 15000 participants

The Sun Daily - ‎16 hours ago‎
REMBAU: A total of 15,000 people participated in the state level FIT Malaysia (FM) programme in Dataran Rembau, here today. Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today's programme saw the highest number of participation among FM ...
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Obama's Last Asia Trip: What's on the Agenda in China and Laos?

The Diplomat - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
Apart from a range of engagements, the president will reinforce the significance of the rebalance. 7XRzjYON. By Prashanth Parameswaran for The Diplomat.
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner To Malaysia Assaulted At KLIA

malaysiandigest.com - ‎45 minutes ago‎
Pic: NSTPKUALA LUMPUR: Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ibrahim Sahib Ansar, was assaulted by a group of people at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport this evening (Sunday).
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Kit Siang cries double standards over IGP's inaction on MO1

Malaysiakini (subscription) - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang accused inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar of practising double standards for refusing to investigate Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak on his role as 'Malaysian Official 1' (MO1).
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Kolkata Testifies to the Grace of Mother Teresa, Its New Saint

New York Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
Nuns from the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India, watched a live broadcast of the canonization ceremony of Mother Teresa on Sunday.
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Nationalists overtake Merkel's party in German state vote

Philippine Star - ‎2 hours ago‎
Members and supporters of the AfD party react after first exit polls in Schwerin, Germany, Sunday Sept. 4, 2016 after the state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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Exec Secretary Medialdea is caretaker while Duterte is abroad

Rappler - ‎4 hours ago‎
CARETAKER. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea (center, in barong) has been assigned caretaker officer by President Duterte. Photo by Pia Ranada/Rappler.
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Traffic scheme changes implemented on EDSA

Inquirer.net - ‎2 hours ago‎
DRY RUN FOR 'PUTIN' LANES Traffic flow along Edsa comes to a crawl during a dry run for the Apec summit. Two lanes—dubbed “Putin lanes,” between Shaw Boulevard and Mall of Asia—are dedicated to vehicles of Apec delegates and staff.
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13 top business groups to help build rehab centers

Philippine Star - ‎11 hours ago‎
Based on the information provided by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB), 70,000 or 10 percent of the 700,000 total surrenderees shall be committed to the government-run rehabilitation centers.

SSS plans to bid anew Manila Bay property

Inquirer.net - ‎10 hours ago‎
STATE-RUN Social Security System (SSS) plans to again bid out the long-term lease of a prime property near Manila Bay's fast-rising gaming hub following a failed bidding last year.

Stocks to climb on lackluster US payrolls data

BusinessWorld Online Edition - ‎12 hours ago‎
LOCAL STOCKS may be on an uptrend this week after jobs data from the United States fell short of expectations and diminished prospects for a September rate hike, although security concerns in the country could partly drag investor sentiment, according ...

Nissan GT-R: has the Godzilla been tamed?

Stuff.co.nz - ‎4 hours ago‎
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Instagram allows users to zoom in on photos, videos

GMA News - ‎Sep 2, 2016‎
The photo-sharing network announced on Wednesday that their platform now allows users to zoom in photos and videos. This means users can cautiously prospect on the posts without accidentally double tapping on it - which makes it particularly useful if ...
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Acer's 32-inch 4K monitor with G-sync turns games into living works of art

VentureBeat - ‎3 hours ago‎
While $600 headsets like the Oculus Rift are trying to take gaming toward a VR future, 4K displays are looming on the horizon as the logical next step for high-end PC gaming.

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e for students

Manila Bulletin - ‎11 hours ago‎
We are now in an era, where technology features largely and as an essential aid to learning, in the academic environment. Devices such as laptops and tablets help students to cultivate needed skills, as well as enable teachers to run a fun and ...
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Ancajas joins list of Pinoy world champions

Sun.Star - ‎13 hours ago‎
THE Philippines got its fourth current world champion after Jerwin Ancajas dethroned McJoe Arroyo to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight crown last Friday night at the Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp in Fort ...
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PH women pull off upset at World Chess Olympiad

Rappler - ‎15 hours ago‎
Philippine women's captain Jayson Gonzales talks to Catherine Secopito after beating Salome Melia. Photo from chess.com. MANILA, Philippines - Close to midnight Saturday, September 3, Philippine chess fans got a big high when the ladies team faced ...
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Rookies anchor Falcons' flying start

Philippine Star - ‎11 hours ago‎
Members of the UP Ballroom Foundation team sweep the American Latin and Standard Ballroom events during the opening of UAAP 79 Saturday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
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Hot-shooting NLEX completes comeback from 21-points down against Rain or Shine

Sports Interactive Network Philippines - ‎16 hours ago‎
NLEX pounced on a complacent Rain or Shine, pulling off an impressive come-from-behind 111-99 victory on Sunday night at the Mall of Asia Arena to stay firmly alive in the playoff race of the PBA Governors' Cup.
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Sec. Teo says PH Travel Mart 2016 is preparation for next year's Miss Universe event

InterAksyon - ‎15 hours ago‎
Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo and PHILTOA President Cesar Cruz lead the ribbon cutting ceremonies at the opening of Philippine Travel Mart 2016 on September 2, 2016.
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F4's Jerry Yen makes surprise appearance at bandmate Ken Chu's wedding in Bali

AsiaOne - ‎1 hour ago‎
The last-minute appearance of bandmate Jerry Yen, however, added more appeal to Chu's nuptials with Chinese actress Han Wenwen, 34, held at the Mulia Resort in Nusa Dua.

Is Rocco among Lovi's 'souvenirs'

Tempo - ‎1 hour ago‎
RETURN To - Lovi Poe is back on primetime via the GMA soap “Someone to Watch Over Me,” which airs starting tonight. Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes, “Someone” focuses on a young man (Tom Rodriguez) with failing and fading memory and the two ...

Shopping and charity–because it's my birthday month

Inquirer.net - ‎Sep 3, 2016‎
September is traditionally the start of the holidays in the Philippines, with Christmas songs being played relentlessly in malls and on the radio.
An unusual palette for fall
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Business Day|SpaceX's Explosion Reverberates Across Space, Satellite and Telecom Industries

New York Times - ‎2 hours ago‎
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, due to launch on Saturday, exploded on a Cape Canaveral launchpad. Credit Reuters. The explosion of a SpaceX rocket last Thursday will have an impact across the space industry, far beyond the losses on the launchpad at Cape ...
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Caring for the environment marks world prayer day

Waikato Times - ‎5 hours ago‎
Students from St Patrick's Catholic School have joined the pope in spreading a global message. Pope Francis, directed September 1 as a sacred day of prayer for the Care of Creation.
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Giant pandas no longer 'endangered' in China – officials

Rappler - ‎39 minutes ago‎
WE'RE SAFE! Giant panda Mei Xiang(L) and her cub Bei Bei play in their enclosure August 24, 2016 at the National Zoo in Washington, DC.

Crosby promotes healthy lifestyle in Philippine fitness wellness expo

The Manila Times - ‎15 hours ago‎
Filipina champion bodybuilder Gemmalyn Crosby encourage fellow countrymen to live a healthy lifestyle during the Philippine Fitness and Wellness Expo on Saturday at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
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HIV treatment haven set up in Bataan

Manila Bulletin - ‎13 hours ago‎
To address human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the Bataan General Hospital (BGH) has set up what it calls an “HIV treatment haven,” where at least eight patients are tacitly undergoing treatment.
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Findings about protein expected to help create new antibiotics

Manila Bulletin - ‎50 minutes ago‎
SAN FRANCISCO - Researchers at US Oregon State University (OSU) hope to build on latest findings about a protein and to create a new class of antibiotics.
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Malaysia expects more Zika cases as virus spreads in Southeast Asia

GMA News - ‎4 hours ago‎
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is bracing for more Zika cases, officials said on Sunday, after detecting the first locally infected patient, which could further stretch a health system struggling with dengue, another mosquito-borne virus that can be fatal ...
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