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Filipino children stay at a 'bahay kubo' or nipa hut while waiting for their parents to come home in Matina Biao, Tugbok District, Davao City, Philippines as seen on this January 9, 2009 file photo.
(photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Why most Pinoys are poor
Inquirer
| GUN-FOR-HIRE SYNDICATES, which have been operating with impunity, can only be stopped if the government forms a composite task force. | The task force could be composed of members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the various intelligence units of ...
Slum Area  -  Informal Settlers  -  Poverty  -  Philippines
(photo: WN / Trigedia)
More Filipinos poor, Arroyo adviser admits
Inquirer
| MANILA, Philippines—The rich have gotten richer, but the ranks of the poor have expanded amid the economic growth since 2001, an economic adviser of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Sunday. | 'My biggest frustration as a presidential adviser is that 34 quarters of uninterrupted expansion in ...
Manila RTC: Creation of PASG illegal and unconstitutional
The Daily Tribune
| By Benjamin B. Pulta and Aytch de la Cruz | 03/10/2010 | A Manila regional trial court (RTC) has ordered the abolition of Malacañang’s controversial ad hoc anti-smuggling body, the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG), after the court ruled the...
Manila Water's systems loss down to 15%
Inquirer
| AYALA-LED MANILA WATER CO. INC. SAID it had significantly lowered the systems loss in its east zone concession area to 15 percent as of the end of 2009, from a high of 63 percent when it started operations in 1997. | Systems loss refers to water lo...
Wewak boxer off to Manila
Papua New Guinea Post
| By LESLIE OMARO | WHEN Elwyn was a child running around in Kubalea settlement he was thinking what he would become when he grew up. | Life growing up among his 10 other siblings was really tough but Elwyn never gave up and saw boxing as a vehicle h...
local resident patronize a sidewalk vendor selling different kinds of deepfried delights - Philippines
WN / Arturo Ubaub
Lilia sells food in the streets but hasn't heard of microfinance
Inquirer
| MANILA, Philippines—Life could have been easier for Lilia Roseryo had she been a beneficiary of a microfinance program, a government blueprint to ease poverty. | But she hasn't e...
Meralco - Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company
WN / Arturo Ubaub
Meralco asks ERC to slash generation rate
Inquirer
| MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has petitioned government regulators for approval to lower the generation charge for March, claiming that the sudden increas...
The bodies of suspected militants killed in a raid are seen at the site where're they were shot in Pamulang in the outskirt of Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 9, 2010.
AP
Brain behind Bali blasts killed, says Indonesia
The Times Of India
JAKARTA: Indonesian counter-terrorism forces on Tuesday killed a man who was believed to have been one of the masterminds of the 2002 Bali bombings during a raid in the capital Jak...
Bob Arum blows horn on Mayweather's slight of Filipino media
The Examiner
| Arum promoting Saturday night Pacquiao fight  against Clottey (AP) Related Articles | Pacquiao - Clottey Examiner Coverage Pacquiao responds to GBP's LA Press Con Mayweather's zany antics carefully scripted The entire Mayweather family is raci...
Experience Thailand at Latitude of Traders Manila
The Daily Tribune
| 03/07/2010 | Food lovers were delighted to a themed dining experience recently at the opening night of Latitude restaurant’s “Amazing Thailand Food Festival.” A buffet of authentic Thai favorite dishes ranging from starters to desserts was prepared...
InterContinental Manila holds party for top accounts
The Daily Tribune
| 03/07/2010 | In appreciation of their continued support, InterContinental Manila’s IRewards members were honored with a post Valentine party at the hotel’s Legaspi Room. IRewards is an exclusive loyalty program for executive secretaries, administra...
Luzon
Philippines' Department of Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap showed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delegation headed by Agriculture Minister Dr. Fahad A. Bal Ghunaim the business opportunities in Mindanao particularly in agriculture, livestock and halal production on May 7, 2009 in Davao City, Philippines.
(photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Yap's nemesis questions validity of election bid
Malaya
| THE Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) yesterday asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify former Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap in his congressional bid for failing to meet the residency requirement. | "Respondent declared in his Certificate of Candidacy that he is a resident of Barangay Buenavista, ...
Visayas
A Cebu Pacific aircraft just landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as seen on this October 28, 2009 file photo.
(photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Gokongwei's Cebu Pacific to go public
Inquirer
| MANILA, Philippines—Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Monday announced plans to raise about P12 billion through the sale of new shares to the public. | Cebu Air Inc., the company that operates the Cebu Pacific airline, said it planned to list 125.25 million new common shares through an initial public offering (IPO). At the maximum offer price of P95 ea...
Mindanao
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures to stress a point as she delivers her speech during the awarding ceremonies of the Bagong Bayani and Galing Pook Awards Friday (December 4) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall.
(photo: OPS/NIB / Marcelino Pascua)
'Emperor' as AFP chief raises fears of poll fraud
Inquirer
| MANILA, Philippines—Members of both sides of the political spectrum are antsy over President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's appointment of the 'Emperor' as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff. | Retired Maj. Gen. Ramon Montaño Tuesday said ex-officers like himself who were 'in touch with the still idealistic elements' of the military were a...



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