Dec. 16, 7pm—Dec. 17, 7pm
ABS-CBN – Business
AIG’s Asian unit to list in $20-B IPO: report – HONG KONG – Bailed-out US insurance giant AIG is planning to list its Asian unit in Hong Kong by the second quarter of 2010 in a sale that could raise as much as $20
Bank of America names new CEO – WASHINGTON – Bank of America said Wednesday it had named a top manager, Brian Moynihan, as the new chief executive officer to take over from embattled Kenneth Lewis,
BOP deficit hits $93-M in Nov – MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines recorded a balance of payments (BOP) deficit of $93 million in November, the central bank reported on Thursday.
BSP keeps rates steady at record lows – MANILA, Philippines – As expected, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has decided to keep its interest rates steady, saying that the inflation outlook remained
Central bank slightly tweaks inflation forecasts – MANILA, Philippines – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) slightly tweaked its inflation forecasts for this year, saying the average increase in prices will be 3.3%.
Dollar gains in Asia on Fed outlook – TOKYO – The dollar rose to a three-month high against the euro in Asia Thursday after the Federal Reserve provided an upbeat outlook for the US economy and Greece was
Fed decision to boost emerging debt issues: BSP chief – MANILA, Philippines – The Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates low for an extended period should boost interest in debt issues from emerging markets,
KEPCo urges gov
‘t to auction just one contract for gas plant – MANILA, Philippines – The operator of the 1,200-megawatt (MW) Ilijan Natural Gas Combined Cycle plant in Batangas has expressed misgivings on a plan to split the plant
‘sManila Water to raise rates in January 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Company Inc. disclosed on Thursday that it will impose new water rates starting January 2, 2010.
Maynilad, Manila Water to raise rates in January 2010 – MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Company Inc. disclosed on Thursday that it will impose new water rates starting January 2, 2010.
New tax chief reorganizes BIR – Reshuffling to affect 57 top positions in the tax bureau MANILA, Philippines – Joel Tan-Torres, who was appointed as commissioner of Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Oil prices down in Asian trade – SINGAPORE – Oil prices were lower in Asian trade Thursday on profit-taking after an overnight rally, boosted by a report showing stronger US energy demand, analysts
PAL beefs up flights for the holiday season – MANILA, Philippines – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Thursday that it has added flight frequencies, new routes, and bigger aircraft to accommodate the
Philippine shares up 0.52% on blue chip gains – MANILA, Philippines – Philippine share prices closed 0.52% higher Thursday, lifted by gains in blue-chips, dealers said.
Philippine-Oman air talks result in 17 more flights – MANILA, Philippines – Air talks between Oman and the Philippines have yielded new entitlements for 17 direct flights between them.
Philippines on track to meet 0.9% growth in Q4—Neda official – MANILA, Philippines – A senior official expressed confidence that the Philippines will post a 0.9% growth in the last 3 months of the year, bringing the country’s
Phoenix Petroleum allots P500-M for 2010 capex – MANILA, Philippines – Publicly-listed Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. has earmarked P500 million for its capital expenditures next year as it plans to put up over 40
SMIC sees 14% growth in Q4, full-year profits – MANILA, Philippines – Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) expects its net income to grow by 14% in the fourth quarter and the full year, driven by strong
UK firm to spend $1-B for biomass projects – SAN LEONARDO, Nueva Ecija—UK-based renewable energy company Global Green Power Plc. is (GGPPC) looking at spending $1.035 billion to put up biomass power plants in 12
ABS-CBN – Metro Manila
Judge Cortez hit for lack of moral courage – MANILA, Philippines – A university president is asking Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Luisito Cortez to resign for not having “moral courage” to take the murder
QC fire guts homes of 150 families – MANILA, Philippines – More than 150 families lost their homes due to a fire which hit an area in Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on Thursday.
Reward for Jason Ivler arrest raised to P1M – MANILA, Philippines – Government authorities on Thursday raised to P1 million the reward for any information that would lead to the arrest of Jason Ivler, the main
Tight security ahead of Ampatuan massacre hearing – Todo-higpit na seguridad ang ikinasa para simula ng preliminary investigation sa kaso ng Maguindanao massacre. Magba-Bandila si Alvin Elchico! Bandila, Huwebes,
ABS-CBN – Nation
Akbayan files raps vs Arroyo’s 6 ‘stooges’ – MANILA, Philippines – Two party-list representatives on Thursday filed a case before the Office of the Ombudsman against members of the security cluster of President
Ampatuan case raffled to woman judge – MANILA, Philippines – The multiple murder case against Andal Ampatuan, Jr. was re-raffled off to Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes of Branch 221
Ampatuan massacre case goes to QC woman judge – Napunta na sa isang babaeng hukom ang hamon para hawakan ang kontrobersyal na kaso. Kung may huwes na takot humawak sa Maguindanao massacre case, tinanggap ito ni Judge
Body of teen ‘fighter’ of Ampatuans found – MANILA, Philippines – A body found Wednesday in a rice field in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao province has been identified as a teenager who was allegedly a member of the
Comelec allows security escorts for candidates – MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections has allowed policemen and soldiers to serve as security escorts to election candidates who are facing security threats.
Comelec backs early voting in ARMM – MANILA, Philippines – A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official on Thursday said he will ask the commission en banc to issue a resolution next Tuesday asking both
Comelec rejects gay party Ang Ladlad’s appeal – MANILA, Philippines – Commission on Elections Chairman Jose Melo’s tie-breaking vote ended the gay group Ang Ladlad’s bid to be included in the party-list elections in
Ex-child assassin: Andal Jr. abused even married women
‘If I were Judge Cortez, I would not have rejected Ampatuan case’ – Karapatan man ni QC RTC Judge Luisito Cortez na atrasan ang kasong murder laban sa mga Ampatuan kaugnay ng Maguindanao massacre, mas mainam pa rin kung hindi niya ito
It’s final, Comelec denies gay grouip’s party list bid – Gay community is not special, and therefore not marginalized, says poll chief The election chief broke the tie in the poll body’s vote on Thursday to deny with finality
It’s final, Comelec denies gay group’s party list bid – Gay community is not special, and therefore not marginalized, says poll chief The election chief broke the tie in the poll body’s vote on Thursday to deny with finality
Judge concedes from Maguindanao massacre case – Judge concedes from Maguindanao massacre case
Kenney wants to enjoy last Christmas in Philippines – MANILA, Philippines – Outgoing United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney said she wants to enjoy her last Christmas in the Philippines rather than dwell on the fact that
Lawmakers alarmed at poll automation problems – Naaalarma na ang mga mambabatas sa pagkabalam ng mga paghahanda para sa automated elections. Kaya naman payag sila kahit na mauwi sa mano-mano ang bilangan matiyak lang
Philippine journalists win AFP award – MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism has won Agence France-Presse’ s Kate Webb Award for its fearless work in the world’s deadliest
Real reason for poll counting machines delay bared – MANILA, Philippines – Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials on Thursday virtually acknowledged Smartmatic-TIM’s failure to deliver the agreed first batch of 42,000
Tight security for Ampatuan Jr. at DOJ on Friday – MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has assigned 25 agents to secure Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. at the Department of Justice (DOJ)
ABS-CBN – Regions
Across the regions: Giant parols, singing Christmas trees – Dalawampung higanteng parol, ipinarada sa Nueva Ecija; singing Christmas tree, dinarayo sa Laguna; at mga simbolo ng Pasko, idinisplay sa Misamis Occidental. ‘Yan ang
Albay in state of calamity due to restless Mayon – Mas tinututukan na ngayon ang Bulkang Mayon. Dahil sa nakaambang peligro, kanina, inilagay na ang lalawigan ng Albay sa state of calamity. At sa kabila ng paghahanda
Another Maguindanao mayor surrenders guns to Army – MANILA, Philippines – Another mayor of Maguindanao has surrendered firearms to the military on Thursday following a government drive to recover loose firearms in the
Dy given 5 days to answer Padaca MR – MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections failed Thursday to rule on former governor Benjamin Dy’s motion for execution allowing him to take over immediately as
Fire in Bacolod razes 19 houses – BACOLOD CITY – A mid-morning fire in Bacolod City on Thursday hit 19 houses and the illegal manufacture of firecrackers in the area is being eyed as one of the possible
Forced evacuations in Mayon danger zone set – Wala pa ring tigil sa pag-alboroto ang Bulkang Mayon. Ipinatutupad sa ngayon ang mandatory evacuation para sa lahat ng mga residenteng nakatira sa danger zone. Puwede pa
Hundreds more evacuate Mayon danger zone – MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds more have left their homes in at least 2 cities in Albay province as authorities continue the mandatory evacuation of people living around
Illegally-shipped firecrackers seized in Bacolod – MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard on Wednesday morning intercepted P1-million worth of illegally-shipped firecrackers at the Bacolod Real Estate
Major eruption of Mayon Volcano likely: gov’t – LEGASPI, Philippines – A major eruption of a volatile Philippine volcano could be just weeks away, scientists warned Thursday, as thousands of residents faced the
Mommy Dionisia readies for Manny’s birthday bash – Ngayon ang ika-31 kaarawan ni boxing champ Manny Pacquiao! Pinaghandaan nang husto ni Manny ang en grandeng pagdiriwang na ginaganap ngayong gabi sa KCC Convention
Romblon gov’t takes over counter-insurgency ops – MANILA, Philippines – The military on Thursday turned over to the province of Romblon and to the local police the handling of the counter-insurgency campaign, saying the
Simple birthday wish for world’s Number 1 boxer – Patuloy ang kasiyahan sa pagdiriwang ng ika-31 kaarawan ni boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao! Mula General Santos City, magba-Bandila si Jorge Cariño. Bandila,
Truck falls off ravine in Benguet; 3 killed – MANILA, Philippines – A delivery truck laden with vegetables fell off a 200-ft ravine in Tuba, Benguet Thursday, killing all 3 of its passengers.
GMA News.tv Breaking
17 dead in tourist bus crash in SKorea – A tourist bus crash in South Korea has killed 17 people and injured 14 others.
Ang Ladlad’s petition to join 2010 polls junked with finality – The Commission on Elections has denied with finality the petition of Ang Ladlad to be accredited as a party-list organization and join next year’s elections.
Arrested foreign poachers in Cagayan Valley fined $25,000 – BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The regional fisheries office of Cagayan Valley has scored one against foreign poachers – and earn for itself some $25,000.
Brazil toddler has 50 needles inside body – BRASILIA, Brazil – A 2-year-old Brazilian boy has as many as 50 metal sewing needles inside his body and a doctor treating the boy said Wednesday they were apparently
CBCP might tackle martial law issue in January meet – Amid differing opinions from some of its more vocal members on the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao, the national body of Catholic bishops in the country may
Comelec junks Dy’s plea to immediately sit as Isabela gov – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has rejected the petition of Benjamin Dy to immediately sit as Isabela governor following the decision of the poll body that it was
Comelec junks Dy’s plea to sit as Isabela governor – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has rejected the petition of Benjamin Dy to immediately sit as Isabela governor following the decision of the poll body that it was
Deadlock looming in climate change negotiations – COPENHAGEN – Negotiations to combat global warming entered a fraught 11th day Thursday with diplomatic deadlock looming and barely a day left before President Barack
Demand for OFWs dropped 14 percent this year – Demand for Filipino workers abroad dropped 14 percent to 80,000 this year because of the reeling effects of the global financial crisis, according to the Philippine
Demand for OFWs drops 14 percent this year – Demand for Filipino workers abroad dropped 14 percent to 80,000 this year because of the reeling effects of the global financial crisis, according to the Philippine
Demand for OFWs drops 14 percent this year, says POEA – Demand for Filipino workers abroad dropped 14 percent to 80,000 this year because of the lingering effects of the global financial crisis, according to the Philippine
Despite everything Woods is athlete of decade – As sports go, it wasn’t close: Tiger Woods was famous for his golf long before he became infamous for his personal life.
Despite the controversy, Woods is decade’s best athlete – As sports go, it wasn’t close: Tiger Woods was famous for his golf long before he became infamous for his personal life.
DFA belies report of beheading of OFW couple – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) belied today an earlier report that an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) couple in Saudi Arabia was scheduled to be beheaded on
Eddiva wins 2nd SEAG gold for RP wushu bets – Mark Eddiva beat Myanmar”s Tin Lin Aung 2-0, in the sanshou under-65 kg division final Thursday for wushu”s second gold medal contribution to Team Philippines in the
Eddiva wins second SEAG gold for RP wushu bets – Mark Eddiva beat Myanmar”s Tin Lin Aung 2-0, in the sanshou under-65 kg division final Thursday for wushu”s second gold medal contribution to Team Philippines in the
Female QC judge picked to handle massacre case – (Updated 4:48 p.m.) A female Quezon City judge will now handle the multiple murder case of Andal Ampatuan Jr. after it was rejected by Judge Luisito Cortez for safety
GMA Network eyes wider OFW reach in 2010 via Pinoy TV, Life TV – GMA Network, Inc. (GMA) wants to reach more Filipino households abroad in 2010 through its two international channels, GMA Pinoy TV and GMA Life TV, a network official
Health care sector urged to help reduce climate change effects – With climate change perceived as the biggest health threat of the 21st century, the World Health Organization urged anew the global health care sector to do its part in
Home study starts for Maguindanao pupils Thursday – The Department of Education (DepEd) will start on Thursday a home study program for pupils in Maguindanao province affected by events there since the massacre of 57
In Copenhagen, tensions overflow into the streets – As ministers and heads of state from all over the world pour into Copenhagen for the final stretch of the climate talks, tensions heat up between political activists,
Intel hit with more antitrust charges in FTC suit – The Federal Trade Commission piled on new antitrust charges against Intel Corp. on Wednesday, seeking to end what it described as a decade of illegal sales tactics that
Iran tests long-range missile, raises ire of West – TEHRAN, Iran – Iran on Wednesday test-fired an upgraded version of its most advanced missile, which is capable of hitting Israel and parts of Europe, in a new show of
Katrina Halili faces Marian Rivera anew in Darna – Mula sa soap na Mari Mar, muling nagkaharap sina Katrina Halili at Marian Rivera sa eksena ng nangunguhang fantaserye ng GMA 7 na Darna .
Metro security tightened as Misa de Gallo starts – Filipino faithful flocked to churches early dawn of Wednesday for the first of nine Simbang Gabi –literally “night mass” but actually held during dawn hours–amid
Military: Expect “fireworks” in Basilan – There will be “fireworks” in Basilan province in the coming days as government security forces go full force in rescuing a kidnap victim and pursuing terrorists who
OFW voters to reach more than half a million – The number of registered Filipino overseas absentee voters (OAV) is expected to surpass the half-million mark, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) revealed on
PCIJ wins award from int’l news agency – Agence France Press announced today it is awarding its prestigious Kate Webb Award to the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism for its fearless work in the
Pinoy activists in US join clamor to probe martial law imposition – Calls to investigate the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao have spread among overseas Filipinos even days after the edict was lifted.
Police stop man from reaching Berlusconi’s room – ROME – A young man with mental problems managed on Wednesday to reach the hospital floor where Premier Silvio Berlusconi was recovering from an attack, and police were
RP posts $93-B payment deficit in November – Foreign currencies paid out by the Philippines exceeded those that entered the country by $93 billion in November, following debt payments by the central bank and
Torres’ record-jump highlights RP gold haul – Marestella Torres” record-breaking jump bannered Team Philippines” seven-gold medal haul as the RP bets hope for a strong finish as the 25th Laos Southeast Asian Games
Woods voted top athlete of the decade – As sports go, it wasn’t close: Tiger Woods was famous for his golf long before he became infamous for his personal life.
GMA News.tv Business
BCDA names 12 bidders for Fort Bonifacio lot – The state-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Wednesday named the 12 firms that have expressed interest in developing a 34.5-hectare prime lot south
Benguet Corp. insists on Kingking deal with Minmetals International – Benguet Corp. insists it had signed a deal with Minmetals International (HK) Ltd. to fund the development of the Kingking copper and gold mine in Compostella Valley.
BIR seeks tax goal review due to storm deductions – The country’s tax chief on Wednesday called for a review of next year”s collection target, citing forgone revenues of around P6 billion alone from taxpayers claiming
BIR-LGU deal expected to boost revenues – Businesses will soon be required to register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) before they can renew their permits and secure other official documents from local
BSP keeps policy rates, cites moderate growth – The policy-making Monetary Board kept benchmark interest rates steady at its last rate-setting meeting for the year late Thursday, saying modest economic growth was
China Minmetals denies Kingking deal with Benguet Corp. – China Minmetals Corp. has denied signing a funding agreement with listed Benguet Corp. for the development and commercial operations of a gold and copper property in
GSIS finds white knight for thrift banking unit – The state pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has found a white knight that will fully acquire banking unit GSIS Family Bank (GFB).
House ratifies bill lowering premium tax on life insurance – The House of Representatives ratified on Tuesday night a measure that lowers the premium tax on life insurance policies. The bill, the House version of which originally
House ratifies bill sparing water districts from income tax – The House of Representatives ratified on Tuesday night a bill that exempts local water districts from income tax.
Philippine share prices flat, track Wall Street’s mixed close – Local share prices barely moved on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed close overnight after the Federal Reserve, which said market conditions were helping the
Philippine share prices flat, tracks Wall Stree’ts mixed close – Local share prices barely moved on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed close overnight after the Federal Reserve, which said market conditions were helping the
Phoenix Petroleum sets aside P500M for expansion – Listed Phoenix Petroleum Philippines Inc. will allot P500 million for its capital spending next year, as it expands its network and sets up oil warehouses, a top company
Pinoys expect Christmas to be no different from last year – About half of all Filipinos expect this Christmas to be the same as last year and an overwhelming majority are looking forward to 2010 with hope, notwithstanding this
PSBank eyes 23% income growth next year – Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) expects profits to rise by almost a quarter next year, on the back of higher consumer loans as the economy recovers from a slump.
Roxas haciendas under CARP – Supreme Court – Haciendas owned by sugar-based conglomerate Roxas and Co., Inc. are covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program, the Supreme Court has ruled.
RP-Oman air talks result in 17 more flights – Air talks between Oman and the Philippines have yielded 17 more direct flights between them.
SM Investments on track to hit profit target – Listed holding company SM Investments Corp. is on track to meet its net income target for the year on the strength of its mall and property units.
Stricter migrant worker policy seen under UK Conse – The British government may impose stricter migrant worker policies if the Conservative Party wins majority of the seats in the June elections, visiting British members
Stricter migrant worker policy seen under UK Conservative Party – The British government may impose stricter migrant worker policies if the Conservative Party wins majority of the seats in the June elections, visiting British members
Tax goal review urged due to typhoon deductions – The country’s tax chief on Wednesday called for a review of next year”s collection target, citing forgone revenues of around P6 billion alone from taxpayers claiming
US stocks stall as Fed prepares to remove aid – The stock market stalled after an early advance Wednesday as the Federal Reserve reminded investors that it would start to wean the economy from an array of emergency
WESM for Mindanao pushed – DAVAO CITY – Businesses in Mindanao want the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to start on the island by 2014, as part of efforts to develop a competitive power
GMA News.tv Nation
(Updated) Senate finishes report on Villar case – The Senate committee of the whole has already finished its report on the ethics complaint filed against Senator Manuel Villar and is now being routed for the signature
Arroyo vows to be media friendly next year – As part of her New Year”s resolution, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has vowed to be an “easier subject” for journalists covering her.
BFP goes on full alert vs fires during Christmas, New Year – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) went on full alert starting Thursday in anticipation of possible fires during the holidays.
Bicam OKs proposed 2010 budget “in principle” – The bicameral conference committee has approved “in principle” the P1.5 trillion proposed national budget for 2010 after it resolved the major differences in the two
Comelec issues reso vs guns, goons on 2010 polls – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued its resolution banning candidates and private individuals from carrying firearms and hiring bodyguards during the
Comelec to resume voter registration on Monday – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to resume voter registration on Monday after the Supreme Court ordered the extension of voters” list-up until January 9,
Cory’s death most significant this year – TIME magazine – Her death not only brought sorrow to a nation of ninety million, it also brought grief to the world. In TIME Magazine”s yearend round-up of people who mattered in 2009,
Cory’s passing is most significant death this year – TIME magazine – Her death not only brought sorrow to a nation of ninety million, it also brought grief to the world. In TIME Magazine”s yearend round-up of people who mattered in 2009,
Danny Lim protests rejection of senatorial bid – Detained former Scout Ranger commander Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim on Wednesday lashed out at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for rejecting his senatorial bid in next
Dealer says he sold Ampatuans weaponry worth P6 M in cash – The gun dealer that surfaced on Wednesday claimed that he sold high-powered firearms to members of the Ampatuan clan, in a cash transaction worth P6 million, even as he
Drilon, Osmeña defend their eligibility to run in 2010 polls – Despite “resting” for only three years since their last term, former Senators Franklin Drilon and Sergio Osmeña III said Wednesday that there is no Constitutional
Enrile securing senators’ signatures for C-5 road mess report – Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile is making the rounds to secure signatures of senators for a committee report on the outcome of the investigation into the C-5 road
‘Iwas PapuToxic’ campaign says no to firecrackers – A local ecological group urged the youth to say no to firecrackers through its yearly “Iwas PapuToxic” campaign.
NBI security tightened for massacre suspect’s preliminary hearing – Police in Manila have beefed security measures for this Friday’s preliminary hearing of murder charges against a Maguindanao mayor linked to the Nov. 23 massacre.
New judge to handle Ampatuan murder case – After Judge Luisito Cortez inhibited himself from handling the multiple murder case slapped against Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., the Quezon City
Palace justifies Maguindanao martial law anew – Malacañang on Wednesday justified anew the imposition of martial law in Maguindanao after Judge Luisito Cortez of Quezon City Regional Trial Court declined to
Police fails to arrest Jason Ivler anew – Law enforcers on Wednesday failed anew to arrest Jason Ivler, an American national who was the prime suspect in the killing of a Malacañang official’s son.
Prices of holiday food items up slightly a week before Christmas – Prices of locally-made holiday food items have gone up slightly – just a week before Christmas – but the increase remained within “acceptable” levels, a group of
SC allows inhibition of QC judge in massacre case – The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Quezon City judge Luisito Cortez to inhibit from the case of Andal Ampatuan Jr., the prime suspect in last month”s massacre of 57
Six Arroyo men face charges over martial law declaration – (UPDATED – 4:25 pm) Six members of the Arroyo administration’s Cabinet Cluster Committee were slapped with charges before the Office of the Ombudsman for their role in
Suspected Abu Sayyaf finance officer nabbed – NBI – An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf who is serving as its link to al-Qaeda is now in government custody following his arrest in Indonesia last month, a government
Suspected Abu Sayyaf financier falls – An alleged member of the Abu Sayyaf who is serving as its link to al-Qaeda is now in government custody following his arrest in Indonesia last month, a government
UST to launch 400-day countdown for Quadricentennial on Friday – Just how long is 400 years of excellence? Only University of Santo Tomas (UST) knows the answer. This Friday, history awaits Thomasians as UST heralds the coming of its
VACC to file charges vs judge who inhibited self from Ampatuan case – The Volunteer Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) will file a complaint against Judge Luisito Cortez who had decided to inhibit himself from the handling the multiple
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Albay gov issues ultimatum for Mayon evacuation – With an ultimatum from the governor, authorities in Albay province adopted Thursday a zero-tolerance policy on hardheaded residents who refuse to evacuate their homes
Albay issues ultimatum on Mayon residents’ evacuation – Local authorities in Albay province issued an ultimatum on Thursday imposing “zero tolerance” on residents who refuse to evacuate their homes in danger zones around
Comelec junks Dy’s plea to immediately seat as Isabela gov – The Commission on Elections has rejected the petition of Benjamin Dy to immediately seat as Isabela governor following the decision of the poll body that it was him, and
Forced evacuation set for residents near Mayon – Local authorities in Albay province issued an ultimatum on Thursday imposing “zero tolerance” on residents who refuse to evacuate their homes in danger zones around
Phivolcs braces for “hazardous” Mayon eruption – After observing a continued increase in volcanic activity, state volcanologists on Thursday warned of a possible hazardous eruption from Mayon Volcano in Bicol, but
Surrender leaflets dropped in Basilan for jail escapees – BASILAN – Two military choppers on Thursday dropped some 14,000 leaflets in this southern Philippine province urging citizens to help authorities recapture 28 Abu Sayyaf
Ultimatum given on Mayon residents’ evacuation – Local authorities in Albay province issued an ultimatum on Thursday imposing “zero tolerance” on residents who refuse to evacuate their homes in danger zones around
Ultimatum issued by Albay governor on Mayon evacuation – Local authorities in Albay province issued an ultimatum on Thursday imposing “zero tolerance” on residents who refuse to evacuate their homes in danger zones around
Inquirer (Metro)
Bulbs for fluorescent lamps project launched in malls – In this season of lights and rising electric costs, the Department of Energy (DOE) is giving Metro Manila residents a chance to lower their electricity consumption and
Did you know – IN 1895, a year before the Philippine revolted against Spain, there were about eight million people in the country, nearly seven million of whom were Catholics.
Gibo is top choice of UP students in mock polls – Despite his poor showing in surveys, administration candidate Gilberto Teodoro emerged as the top choice among students of the University of the Philippines in mock
Holiday treat for motorists on Skyway – Fees will not be collected from motorists who will use the Skyway System’s Magallanes-Alabang at-grade and Buendia-Bicutan elevated sections, and the South Luzon
Loan assistance ordinance stirs debate at Makati council session – Election fever is heating up at the Makati City council as councilors from the Binay and Mercado camps are divided over a draft ordinance giving financial assistance to
Manila bares new rates for Metro Manila consumers – New water rates will be imposed by Manila Water Company Inc. starting Jan. 2, 2010, with the approval of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS).
Police extend manhunt for Jason Ivler – Metro Manila police are now seeking help from their provincial counterparts in their manhunt for road rage suspect Jason Ivler, who may have fled to neighboring
Inquirer (Nation)
‘How come we’re still talking about deliveries?’ – How come we re still talking about the delivery of automated poll machines
‘Lola’ best in Dubai int’l filmfest – Two grandmas and a murder The curious combination produced yet another cinematic masterpiece by Filipino director Brillante Mendoza
Abu Sayyaf leader captured – An alleged founding member of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap gang has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and is set to be extradited to the United States
Ampatuans no-show in habeas corpus hearing – The Ampatuans, used to making their presence felt with their luxurious vehicles and heavily armed security escorts, were a no-show Wednesday at an habeas corpus hearing.
Ang Ladlad issue splits Comelec – A petition for party list accreditation from a gay rights group has become a divisive issue among the election commissioners forcing Commission on Elections Comelec
Arroyo vows to be nicer to reporters – It
‘s never too late to be nice. Celebrating what could be her last Christmas party with Malacañang reporters, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Tuesday night renewedBad news from Copenhagen: No deal yet – COPENHAGEN The hour of truth loomed on Thursday at the UN climate talks where countries had to draw a line under procedural squabbles to nail down a deal ahead of one of
Cuenco bypassed as envoy – Rep. Antonio Cuenco
‘s nomination as Philippine ambassador to Italy was bypassed by the Commission on Appointments Wednesday because of the objections of Sen. JinggoyDelegates near deal on tropical forests – COPENHAGEN Delegates were nearing a deal to protect tropical forests, although several substantive issues remained unresolved, including targets for reducing
DoJ, senators hit QC judge; SC orders new raffle – The secretary of Justice and at least three senators slammed the judge who refused to try the Ampatuans, the patriarch and his four sons, suspected brains behind the
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‘t give beggars alms; don ‘t say Merry Christmas – The government is singing its annual yearend songs. To the general public, it is again saying that giving alms to caroling street children is a no-no because theirMarcos Jr. for president? – Is the country ready for a president Ferdinand Marcos Jr.?
Palace vows to probe how gov’t arms, ammo landed in hands of Ampatuans – Malaca ang Thursday vowed a swift investigation to determine how government issued armaments landed in the hands of the powerful Ampatuan clan blamed for the election
Palace: Aquino can be overtaken – With still more than five months to go before the 2010 elections, Malacañang sees Sen. Benigno Aquino III
‘s lead over seven other presidential candidates in poll surveysPCIJ wins Kate Webb Award for fearless work in 20 years – The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism PCIJ has won the Kate Webb Award of Agence France Presse AFP for its fearless work in the world s deadliest country
Perlas, Lim protest poll disqualification – Independent presidential candidate Nicanor Perlas, who was disqualified by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from running in 2010, does not intend to go quietly.
Phivolcs warns: Mayon to blow its top in few weeks – Mayon Volcano which has blown its top nearly 40 times in 400 years Thursday menaced nearby residents with small eruptions of ash and lava as relief agencies moved more
RP killings make 2009 deadliest for journalists – NEW YORK The massacre last month of at least 30 media workers in the Philippines made 2009 the deadliest year ever for journalists according to the Committee to Protect
Tempers boil as delegates wait in freezing weather – COPENHAGEN Coffee or tea Police officers serving warm drinks to civilians is definitely not part of the job description of the Philippine National Police or police
Teodoro: Tracing source of guns, ammo easy – Speaking in a town-hall style meeting here yesterday, administration presidential candidate Gilberto
"Gibo" Teodoro said tracing the route of the firearms seized fromTime mag pays homage to ‘Saint of Democracy’ – Though she is gone the memory of a Filipino woman with a quiet demeanor still resonates around the world
Tough women of the bench – Women of the bench have stepped up to the plate and made their mark via controversial cases
US Marines play Santa to Smokey Mountain children – Christmas came eight days early to some 200 pre-school children at Manila
‘s infamous "Smokey Mountain" who were among the recipients of this year ‘s
"Operation Goodwill"Wife waited in Bacolod; husband killed in Taguig – She waited for her husband at the Bacolod Silay Airport on Tuesday afternoon He had been killed two hours earlier in Taguig City
World leaders leaving behind big, fat carbon footprints – COPENHAGEN—If they fail to reach a climate deal in Copenhagen, world leaders flying in their private jets and huddling in five-star hotels will have little to show for
Inquirer (Regions)
48 W. Visayas areas poll hot spots – Police have placed 48 areas, including 40 towns and eight cities in Western Visayas, on a watch list of election hot spots.
Critics say it’s candidate Arroyo in sorties – President Macapagal-Arroyo has become more of an active candidate than an active President after she filed her candidacy as representative of the second district in
DepEd plans ‘home study’ programs in Maguindanao – The Department of Education (DepEd) has designed home study programs for students too afraid to go to school in Maguindanao following the Nov. 23 mass murder and martial
Homeless find Laguna site better option than ‘estero’ – Luisa Ortiz, 45, busies herself making Christmas trees. Ortiz, who suffered a mild stroke recently, uses pieces of bamboo, paints them white and erects them at the
ID system gets council OK on its way to enforcement in Biñan – The town of Biñan in Laguna is on its way to implementing a Residence Identification System (RIS), which its proponent said would not violate residents’ privacy.
Soldiers find body of suspected Ampatuan militiaman – Government forces on Wednesday found the decomposing body of a suspected member of the Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO) who, along with about 10 others, clashed
Sudden rains bring floods, destruction in Misamis – Overnight rains on Tuesday have left six towns and two cities in Misamis Occidental flooded, destroying crops and washing away several houses along the coasts, said Gov.
W. Visayas workers press P50 pay hike – Labor representatives on the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) continued to press for a P50 wage increase in Western Visayas, saying the
Western Visayas election watch list – Category 1: (Towns) Anilao, Duenas, Estancia, Maasin, San Enrique (City) Passi
Manila Bulletin
Main News – ‘Bongbong’ explains presidential ambition – The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos announced Wednesday he was aiming to become president of the Southeast Asian nation and insisted his family had
Main News – ‘Simbang Gabi’ peaceful – NCRPO – The National Capital Region Police Office announced that the celebration of the first day of “Simbang Gabi” was peaceful as they had recorded zero crime rate all over
Main News – 10 vying for Quezon City mayoral race – The Comelec in Quezon City said that 10 candidates are vying for the city’s mayoral post while nine prospects are contesting the vice-mayor position in the May 2010
Main News – 251 pass licensure exam for dentists – The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Thursday announced that 251 out of 734 passed the Dentist Licensure Examination given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila
Main News – 8 ‘presidentiables’ seen as lacking agenda for OFWs – The 2010 presidential aspirants are not “exciting’’ and “lack substance’’ in terms of alleviating the plight of OFWs, the head of the Federated Association of Manpower
Main News – Ampatuan case gets new judge – The multiple murder case against the Ampatuans in connection with the Maguindanao massacre has been re-raffled off and given to Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes of Quezon City
Main News – Australia to give more storm aid – The Australian government has pegged an additional A$8-million or P320-million in response to the revised flash appeal of the United Nations to help typhoon victims in
Main News – Bautista urges LGU tactical bond with gov’t – Quezon City authorities underscored Thursday the need for a strong tactical bond between the local government units (LGUs) and the national government in averting
Main News – BI gets nod to create 6 more satellite offices – The Department of Justice (DoJ) has approved the recommendation of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) to create six additional immigration area offices (IAOs) throughout the
Main News – BoC eyes Filipino drug dealers in Davao cocaine find – Members of Customs “Task Force Coke” are looking into the alleged involvement of Filipino drug dealers who possibly had a hand on the illegal shipments of 16 kilos of
Main News – Business groups back House measure – Leading business groups in the country are finally supporting a joint congressional measure that would allow the top 150 corporations to advance tax payments and raise
Main News – Cayetano urges European nations to sign convention on migrant rights – Senator Pia Cayetano has urged members of the European parliaments to sign an international convention and pass legislation formally recognizing the rights of migrant
Main News – CoA orders special audit for ARMM – A special financial audit has been ordered by the Commission on Audit (CoA) for ARMM amid growing suspicions of massive fraud linked to the wealth of the Ampatuan clan
Main News – Comelec warned of dire consequences of ‘No Election’ – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said that the Comelec must ensure clean, honest, and credible elections in 2010 whether it is done manually or through computerized
Main News – Comply with sanitation laws, piggery owners urged – Mayor Rogelio Santos of Porac, Pampanga warned piggery farm operators in the town to comply with existing sanitation and health laws or face cancellation of their
Main News – DoH advises against overeating – The Department of Health (DoH) advised the public Thursday to be careful of the food they will eat this holiday season to avoid food and water-borne diseases.
Main News – DoH hit for ‘dragging feet’ on cheaper medicines law – Sen. Pia S. Cayetano has criticized the slow action and lack of political will of the Department of Health in bringing down drug prices and expanding the coverage of the
Main News – Don’t be afraid, Bro. Eddie tells members of judiciary – A judge’s decision to inhibit from handling the Ampatuan case is a proof that “the government has created its own monster that even members of the judiciary have now
Main News – Drug leader killed in Agusan buy-bust – The leader of a drug syndicate was killed while five of his subordinates were arrested by anti-narcotics agents during an anti-illegal drugs buy-bust operation in Agusan
Main News – DSWD launches drive vs child abuse – The DSWD launched the “Pamasko sa mga Batang Lansangan at Pamilyang Naninirahan sa Lansangan Project” to help prevent the exploitation of Filipino children.
Main News – Ermita confident of Gibo-Edu tandem – Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita on Wednesday said he remains confident that the Gilberto Teodoro-Edu Manzano tandem will succeed in the 2010 elections.
Main News – Explain martial law declaration, says Acosta – Former Bukidnon Rep. Neric Acosta joined the growing number of voices calling for full accountability for the declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao.
Main News – Fund lack derails voters’ education in Cordillera – The Cordillera office of the Comelec admitted that lack of funds is the primary cause for the delay in the massive information and education campaign for the
Main News – Kabataan party-list lawyer welcomes SC ruling – A lawyer for the Kabataan Party-list welcomed yesterday the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision extending the voter registration until January 9, 2010.
Main News – Life turns bleak for slain journalist’s daughter – For Maria Priscilla Reblando, life has become bleak even the Yuletide season since the brutal death of his journalist father in the massacre of 57 people in Ampatuan,
Main News – Major eruption for Mayon likely – A major eruption of the Mayon Volcano could be just weeks away, scientists warned Thursday.
Main News – MMDA bars use of force against vendors – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Oscar Inocentes has removed the authority of his men to confiscate the merchandise of the sidewalk vendors.
Main News – Muslims celebrate New Year – It’s a non-working holiday this Friday, December 18, for the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA) and in the ARMM to mark the advent of Amun Jadid, Islam’s New Year.
Main News – Napolcom wants local execs’ ‘police powers’ abolished – The National Police Commission (Napolcom) now wants to amend a provision in Republic Act (RA) 6975 that gives local executives the power to choose their police
Main News – NBI stops raids, probes during Christmas season – NBI Director Nestor M. Mantaring said the moratorium on all operations during the holidays except those involving heinous crimes, dangerous drugs, firearms and terrorist
Main News – NP warned vs alliance with party-list groups – A pro-administration partylist lawmaker advised Thursday the Nacionalista Party to be wary about its link up with a coalition of left-leaning partylist groups, saying it
Main News – NPA rebel slain in Davao – A communist-New People’s Army rebel was killed while several others were seriously wounded in a skirmish with government security forces in the village of Sibulan in
Main News – Pag-IBIG housing loans to hit P44.17-billion – Vice President Noli de Castro has expressed optimism that the Pag-IBIG Fund’s housing loans nationwide could still reach as high as P44.17 billion.
Main News – PCIJ wins AFP award – The Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism has won Agence France-Presse’s Kate Webb Award for its fearless work in the world’s deadliest country for reporters,
Main News – Qualified OFWs, seamen voters reach 589,830 – The Comelec said Thursday that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and seafarers qualified to vote in the May 10, 2010 polls have reached a total of 589,830.
Main News – Restive Mayon a tourist draw – Local and foreign tourists have started flocking to Albay to take a glimpse of the glowing lava flow from rumbling Mayon Volcano.
Main News – RP seeks establishment of more wind farms – The Philippines eyes to rely more on renewable energy to reduce the country’s carbon footprint, President Arroyo said.
Main News – SC junks plea of Korean – The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) which junked the petition of a Korean national who sought to redeem some $2.1 million worth
Main News – SC orders reraffle of Maguindanao case – Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno has ordered Quezon City Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Ofelia Marquez to reraffle the Ampatuan multiple murder case this Thursday.
Main News – US hikes aid to Manila – The US government has increased its grant assistance to the Philippines to $135.1 million for fiscal year 2010.
Main News – Valenzuela fire victims get cash aid – Some 312 families left homeless by two separate fires in Valenzuela City received financial assistance extended by the city government to enable them cope with the
Opinion – 153rd Birth Anniversary of Graciano Lopez Jaena – “Graciano Lopez Jaena,” wrote University of the Philippines President Dr. Rafael Palma, “was among the first to have in their conscience the suggestive crying of the
Opinion – 8.8.8. – Below the Line
Opinion – Goodbye 2009 – Chaff from the Grain
Opinion – International Migrants Day – International Migrants Day is celebrated on December 18 each year.
Opinion – Islamic New Year – Editorial
Opinion – Jesus in Christmas – Voice from the South
Opinion – Low expectations in Copenhagen – Analysis
Opinion – National Day of Niger – Tomorrow, Dec. 18, is the National Day of Niger.
Opinion – Reforms in the power sector – Page Eleven
Opinion – Situation normal, all fouled up – Merry-Go-Round
Opinion – The birth of Jesus – Reflections
Opinion – Tribute to Fritz R. Gemperle – Changing World
Opinion – Vietnam’s arms deal with Russia – Analysis
Regional – AFP turns over P35 million Negros Oriental infra projects – The 53rd Engineer Brigade of the Central Command is set to turn-over P35 million worth of infrastructure projects in Negros Oriental before this year ends.
Regional – Baguio inventors win top 3 prizes in national contest – Baguio City’s entries to the National Invention Contests and Exhibits (NICE) 2009 held recently at the Philippine Trade and Training Center in Pasay City won first,
Regional – CAFGUs deployed in 3 Ifugao towns to avert NPA build-up – Police and military authorities in Ifugao approved the deployment of para-military forces in three remote towns to neutralize the bid of the New People’s Army (NPA) to
Regional – Councilor, 2 aides survive slay try – A councilor and his two aides cheated death after the firearm used by two men, believed to be hired assassins, jammed in Bangued, Abra Thursday morning.
Regional – DDB urges abaca planting in Cebu – The Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) is asking the private sector to support the agency’s alternative livelihood program helping farmers in Balamban town and other parts of
Regional – Extension of voters’ listing hailed – A lawmaker welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) extending the registration of voters for the May 10, 2010 national and local elections.
Regional – Gov’t turns over P5.8 M for livelihood projects – The Department of Agriculture–Mindanao Rural Development Program (DA-MRDP) has turned over some P5.809 million worth of livelihood projects in the Caraga Region.
Regional – Major Caticlan reclamation project to start early next year – The multi-million peso reclamation project in Barangay Caticlan, Malay, Aklan is expected to commence January of next year, according to Niven Maquirang, Caticlan Jetty
Regional – P.N.P. sends cops to Maguindanao – The Philippine National Police in Davao sent off at 7 a.m. last Wednesday 65 police officers from Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte and Davao City Police Office who will
Regional – Retired cop slain in Ilocos ambush – A retired policeman was killed in a broad daylight ambush by motor riding unidentified suspects along the road in Barangay Ayusan Sur, Vigan City last Wednesday
Regional – Rewards set for escapees’ recapture – The Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) has placed big cash rewards for informants who could provide information leading to the recapture of the inmates who bolted from the
Regional – Water firm mulls supply of 100 cubic meters by 2010 – In an effort to address the looming water supply problem in Cebu and the rest of the country, a local water technology provider is determined to expand its existing
Regional – Zambo mayor seeks more troops, strict implementation of gun ban – City Mayor Celso Lobregat has asked Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Norberto Gonzales to provide additional troops and help facilitate the strict
Manila Standard
Metro – Councilor to look into sale of Binondo streets – A Manila councilor wants to know if certain streets in Binondo have been included in the sale of two of the city’s patrimonial properties. Three-term Councilor Arlene
Metro – Eight firms get green awards – Environment Secretary Joselito Atienza has named two firms in the metropolis and six others in neighboring provinces as models in the country’s campaign against
Metro – Road rage suspect plays cat and mouse – THE suspect in the killing of a Malacañang official’s son remains elusive after the Quezon City Police District came up empty handed in a raid on Wednesday afternoon in
Metro – Soliciting banned in Navotas – Navotas Mayor Toby Tiangco has ordered all city executives and employees to avoid any form of solicitation for Christmas parties. He also instructed department heads to
Nation – BIR eyes cockpits to boost collection – INTERNAL Revenue will intensify its campaign to tax small businessmen in the provinces by getting more information on their operations, an official said Wednesday. Less
Nation – Candidates asked to bare medical records – A PRIVATE think tank associated with former President Fidel Ramos is urging all presidential aspirants to make their medical records public amid reports that one of them
Nation – Chief justice, Palace add spine to ‘coward’ judges – THE government will provide close-in security to the judge who agrees to try Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. for murder, after a Quezon City judge assigned to the
Nation – Nacionalista recruiting stars to match Liberals – THE Nacionalista Party is trying to match the showbiz luster of the Liberal Party to draw bigger crowds to its rallies. So far, the party’s standard-bearer, Senator
Nation – Solid Group launches NinoyCory cell phones – LISTED firm Solid Group is launching today three NinoyCory variants of its “my|phone” cellular phones, a marketing strategy to push not only the homegrown brand but also
Nation – US immigration change backed – WASHINGTON—Hispanic, black, Asian and other House lawmakers backing immigration overhaul called Tuesday for legalizing illegal immigrants in the US, despite a weakened
Nation – Volcano menaces residents – MAYON volcano, which has blown its top nearly 40 times in 400 years, menaced nearby residents with small eruptions of ash and lava Wednesday as authorities moved more
Opinion – Christmas ham and Ragnarok – According to the news, the price of Christmas ham will probably go up by another 7 percent next week. The announcement was made by the president of the supermarket
Opinion – No country for frightened men – WE understand why anyone would fear a family accused of murdering 57 people one Monday morning in November. Certainly, with their obscene wealth, government connections
Opinion – Noynoy’s supposed integrity – Now that Bayani Fernando is no longer chairman of the Metro Manila Development Authority because he is running for vice president, his successor at the MMDA should rid
Opinion – The other Mindanao crisis – Today, an important meeting that could very well decide the fate of Mindanao will be held at Malacañang Palace. And no, it will have nothing to do with political
Manila Times – Business
Airline regulator expects uptick next year for foreign travel – The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said it expects international air travel to slightly recover next year on the back of airlines’ promotional offerings and the
Benguet insists MinMetals deal real – BENGUET Corp. told the Philippine Stock Exchange on Thursday that it is standing by its earlier disclosure of having signed an agreement with MinMetals International
BSP keeps key interest rates steady – By Maricel E. Burgonio Senior Reporter DURING its final policy meeting this year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) kept its key interest rates steady, citing a
Malaysian-Indonesian row looms over Manila’s tollway – EXCLUSIVE By Darwin G. Amojelar Senior Reporter MTD Capital Berhad of Malaysia may give the First Pacific group of Indonesia’s Salim family a run for its money, as both
Philippines incurs dollar deficit on minimal inflows – The country’s balance of payments (BOP) posted a deficit in November because of the minimal inflow of investments and loans, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
PPA seeks delay in dividend payment – STATE-RUN Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will ask the Department of Finance for permission to defer the remittance of dividends to the national government this year to
Smart reaches out to ‘Ondoy’ victims – BIZZ FIZZ By Rene Martel THE nation s leading telecom player Smart Communication s huge investments and continuing upgrade of its nationwide mobile phone network proved
SMIC sees retail, property units lifting profits – By Chino S. Leyco Reporter THE holding company of the SM group said it will achieve its full-year revenue and profit goals, citing the strength of its retail and
Status quo at SLEX – AFTER near scuffles with their workers, the joint partners operating the South Luzon Expressway’s (SLEX) have come to a modus vivendi at the Philippine capital’s gateway
Tax bureau to reshuffle officials anew – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said on Thursday it would reshuffle its officials after it collated the tax collection data showing who failed to meet their
Manila Times – Nation
ABS-CBN clears visa flap involving John Lloyd Cruz – Actor John Lloyd Cruz voluntarily is back in Manila after being questioned by Japan immigration during a recent trip to Japan over his apparently questionable visa, Star
Deployment of OFWs up by 11.7 percent in 2009 – BY BERNICE CAMILLE V. BAUZON REPORTER The total number of deployed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) increased 11.7 percent to 1.2 million this year, according to the
Deployment of OFWs up by 11.7% in 2009 – BY BERNICE CAMILLE V. BAUZON REPORTER The total number of deployed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) increased 11.7 percent to 1.2 million this year, according to the
Military drops thousands of surrender leaflets in Basilan – BASILAN: Two Philippine military choppers dropped some 14,000 leaflets on Thursday over a large area in Basilan province urging citizens to help authorities recapture 28
Wife wants her marriage to husband who lives like a bachelor annulled – BY PERSIDA ACOSTA Dear PAO, I just want to consult on how to file for an annulment. My husband and I got separated sometime in February 2007 because of personal
Manila Times – Opinion
High tide, low tide, Yuletide – BY MARYLAINE LOUISE VIERNES I almost didn’t make it to The Manila Times roundtable discussion with CNN’s Hero of the Year awardee, Mr. Efren Peñaflorida, because of
International Migrants Day – IF there is a particular group of Filipinos that deserve being called heroes it is the overseas Filipino workers and those who have become migrant-residents and
Mediocrity, ignorance and prejudice – BY MA. ISABEL ONGPIN The Comelec’s latest doings are bringing us close to the road to disaster, man-made disaster as is the wont in these parts. The insistence on full
Misconceptions about RFID tags clarified – BY DAN MARIANO Barring a court restraining order, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will start implementing soon its radio frequency identification (RFID) project.
Shakespeare, lawyers, etc. – T.G.I.F BY RENE SAGUISAG Three items appearing this week in another esteemed paper may need correction or clarification: 1. “The first thing we do, let’s kill all the
Strengthening teacher education – BY FELIZARDO Y. FRANCISCO The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the initiatives of Commissioner Nenalyn Defensor held a “Consultative Conference on
Vietnam aims to counter China with $2-billion Russian arms deal – BY IAN TIMBERLAKE AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE HANOI: Vietnam’s major arms deal with Russia, reported to involve the purchase of six submarines, aims to bolster claims against
Manila Times – Regions
Japan donates fertilizers to typhoon-stricken regions – SEVEN regions in the country seriously hit by tropical storm Ondoy and Typhoon Pepeng would receive 13,500 metric tons (MT) of fertilizers from the government of Japan,
Major eruption for Mayon likely – volcanologist – LEGAZPI City: A major eruption of a volatile Philippine volcano could be just weeks away, scientists warned Thursday, as thousands of residents faced the prospect of
Philippine Star – Headlines
2 siblings leading armed CVOs – Two siblings in the Ampatuan family have taken over leadership of the clan’s fully armed civilian supporters who took part in the Nov. 23 massacre of 57 civilians
3rd Basilan escapee captured – Government security forces recaptured another one of the 31 inmates freed by a group of armed men last Sunday in a violent jailbreak at the Basilan provincial jail that
Automated polls to push through – Sarmiento – The Commission on Elections is preparing for possible manual polls in 30 percent of the country.
Birthday boy Pacman pitches for Villar – More than a thousand came to celebrate Manny Pacquiao’s 31st birthday last night at the KCC Events and Convention Center here.
Comelec issues guidelines on ‘total’ gun ban – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday imposed a total gun ban by recalling the firearms permits of government security forces as well as private individuals
Curfew to be enforced in Mayon danger zones – The provincial government of Albay has ordered the military and police to impose a curfew starting today to keep residents out of harm s way in the face of the imminent
Enrile backs Debt for Climate Change Adaptation Swap – Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile supported yesterday the Debt for Climate Change Adaptation Swap, in which portions of the country’s payments for foreign debts
House to start probe of ARMM funds in January – The investigation into the alleged misuse of the annual P10-billion allocation to the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) will be conducted in January next year,
Lava flows from the crater of Mayon volcano as alert level 3 is raised within its vicinity. EDD GUMBAN – The provincial government of Albay has ordered the military and police to impose a curfew starting today to keep residents out of harm’s way in the face of the
Public told: Don’t pig out on unhealthy food, drinks – The Department of Health DOH yesterday warned the public against pigging out on unhealthy food and drinks this Yuletide season
Quezon City Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes (inset) will try the suspects in the Maguindanao massacre, including Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. – A female Quezon City judge will take on the task shunned by her colleague – to try the powerful Ampatuan clan for multiple murder.
Record number of journalists killed in 2009 – CPJ – The November massacre of 30 media workers in the Philippines made 2009 the deadliest year ever for journalists, according to a report to be released today.
Solis-Reyes well-trained in prosecution, defense – The woman judge on whose lap fell the controversial multiple murder cases against the powerful Ampatuan clan has been well trained in both defense and prosecution,
Water rates up by P1.30 – Starting January next year, households in eastern Metro Manila consuming 30 cubic meters of water monthly would be paying an additional P1.30 per day, Ayala-controlled
Woman judge gets Ampatuan case – A female Quezon City judge will take on the task shunned by her colleague to try the powerful Ampatuan clan for multiple murder
Philippine Star – Metro
3 government agencies forge ties to tighten RP borders – The government has tightened the country’s borders to stop smuggling and human trafficking and prevent the entry of diseases.
Bureau of Customs, Interpol seize ‘hot cars’ from Japan – The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the International Police seized two vehicles stolen from Japan when the shipment arrived at Port Irene in the Cagayan Economic Zone
Caloocan City Jail warden Superintendent Lyndon Torres talks to Linda Santiago (center), who was one of the 16 inmates ordered released by the Supreme Court yesterday. ERNIE PEÑAREDONDO – The Supreme Court’s Justice on Wheels yesterday ordered the release of at least 16 Caloocan City Jail inmates in time for Christmas after a two-hour special
Caloocan to clamp down on banned firecrackers – Caloocan City Mayor Enrico “Recom” Echiverri yesterday ordered the city’s public safety officials to strictly enforce Republic Act 7183, which bans
Cayetano to Comelec: Jamby not qualified for presidency – Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano said yesterday Sen. Jamby Madrigal was a nuisance candidate and must be disqualified by the Commission on Elections from the presidential race.
Marlene Aguilar Pollard talks to police officers looking for her son, Jason Ivler, at her house in Blue Ridge subdivision, Quezon City Wednesday night. Inset shows a recent sketch of Ivler and a photograph taken of him after he was arrested for figuring in a 2004 car crash that killed presidential adviser Nestor Ponce. BOY SANTOS – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said yesterday the reward for the capture of 27-year-old Jason Aguilar Ivler, tagged in the murder of a son of
MMDA: No new ‘coding’ exemptions for holidays – As part of its plan to ease the heavy flow of vehicular traffic in Metro Manila during the holidays, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said yesterday it will
Reward for Ivler’s arrest raised to P1 million – The National Bureau of Investigation NBI said yesterday the reward for the capture of 27 year old Jason Aguilar Ivler tagged in the murder of a son of Malaca ang
Supreme Court’s Justice on Wheels frees 16 Caloocan inmates – The Supreme Court s Justice on Wheels yesterday ordered the release of at least 16 Caloocan City Jail inmates in time for Christmas after a two hour special hearing at
‘Troublemaker’ dead, cop hurt in Parañaque – A Pasay policeman suffered several stab wounds and the man he was chasing for allegedly causing trouble was killed in an encounter in Barangay Sto Ni o Para aque City
Philippine Star – Nation
Batangas town mayor charged with graft – The Office of the Ombudsman filed graft charges before the Sandiganbayan against a municipal mayor of Batangas for procuring computers in 2004 in the amount of
Business exec slugs it out with Rommel Padilla – A businessman sitting as the top honcho in at least five companies is again plunging into politics from the corporate world to slug it out with a prominent movie actor
CAAP denies Caticlan airport dangerous to planes, passengers – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on Wednesday denied the allegations of a Marikina congressman that the Caticlan airport is a hazard to aircraft because
Leftist in NP senatorial lineup is hara-kiri! – I m glad that Pres Gloria Macapagal Arroyo GMA finally spoke her mind on why she declared martial law
Padaca holds ground as Dy fails to secure writ of execution – Governor Grace Padaca has a 15-day period to file another motion for reconsideration had the poll body again favored her rival’s motion to eventually make her
Teodoro comes to rescue of hydrocephalus baby – Ex-defense chief and Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential bet Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., literally came to the rescue of a one-year-old hydrocephalus-stricken
Truck falls into ravine; 3 killed – A truck loaded with fresh Benguet highland vegetables fell into a 200-foot ravine along Camp 3, barangay here minutes before noon yesterday killing all of its
Philippine Star – Opinion
2 officials still harassing septuagenarian-widow – There’s only one-way to settle the aerial spraying debate: by science. And since the protagonists already brought it to her, President Arroyo can now order state
Candid moments – Our second favorite presidential spokesperson (after AbCerge Remonde), Lore n Lei Fajardo, has been relegated to the freezer, according to Palace officials.
EDITORIAL – Best-efforts pledge – The Commission on Elections announced yesterday a nationwide gun ban that will be in effect during the election period starting Jan 10
Perception – The November 4-8 SWS survey shows that the Noynoy-Mar team’s lead in the polls is dwindling.
Unfair trade or unfair tirade – Mercury Drug Store is without doubt the country s biggest chain of drugstores in the Philippines
Wanted: Experienced bus driver – Choosing the right leader to lead and sit at the highest post in the land is like looking for an experienced bus driver who can take us — as the passengers —
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