Tuesday 7th September, 2010
Hearing finds lack of coordination lead to collapse of Philippine hostage negotiations
Lack of coordination combined with the absence of a dedicated hostage negotiating unit led to the collapse of the negotiations for the release of hostages inside the hijacked tourist bus last August 2...
Computer, internet for public schools
ALL public high schools in the country will have computer laboratories and Internet connectivity before the end of 2010, the Department of Education (DepEd) said Monday. Mari Paul Soriano, DepEd Tech...
Hearing on justice bribe attempt starts
A BANK official took the witness stand before a Makati court as the trial on the alleged P10-million bribe offer to a Court of Appeals (CA) Justice started Monday. Evelyn Clabano testified at the sta...
Budget hearing turns hostage 'probe'
Sun Star DailyTHE 2011 budget hearing turned an extension of an on-going hostage probe as lawmakers took turn in grilling the leadership of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on the botched resc...
Palace confirms 'acting' Cabinet execs
Sun Star DailyMALACANANG confirmed Monday that three of the appointed Cabinet officials of President Benigno Aquino III were named in an “acting capacity”. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the three ...
Manila poll protest heats up
Sun Star DailyTHE ongoing battle between Alfredo Lim and Lito Atienza continues with the latter complaining that the ballots, which are supposed to be subjected to a recount, were drenched with water. In his motio...
Aquino told to lobby for Ramadan amnesty
Sun Star DailyA GROUP advocating the rights of Filipinos abroad called on President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to start seeking amnesty for the jailed Filipinos in the Middle East. In a statement, the Migrant...
MMDA brings drive vs dengue to Pasay
Sun Star DailyTHE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) anti-dengue drive will move to Pasay City this week following the conduct of extensive clean-up operation in Quezon City and Manila. MMDA Chairman...
Guv favors Laguna Lake dredging
Sun Star DailyRIZAL Governor Casimiro Ynares III supported the proposed dredging project in Laguna de Bay but appealed for the relocation of the thousands of informal settlers along its riverbanks. Ynares said the...
DOH issues leptospirosis warning
Sun Star DailyAS THE country wades through the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday warned the public over the possible rise in leptospirosis cases. In an interview, DOH–National Epidemiology C...
Labor official open to intervene PAL issue
Sun Star DailyLABOR Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz expressed readiness to intervene in the ongoing row between the Philippine Airlines (PAL) management and its flight crew. According to Baldoz, she will not hesitate t...
Glitz-and-glamour of Star Magic Night
Sun Star DailyTHE Rizal Ballroom of Shangri-la Hotel in Makati City glowed Sunday night not only because of its class but the stars and talents of Star Magic gathered to celebrate its fourth Star Magic Ball. This ...
All set for Billy's concert series
Sun Star DailyINTERNATIONAL RnB sensation Billy Crawford will heat up Music Museum via a concert in celebration of his 25th year in the entertainment industry. Dubbed as “25 B.C.”, the three-day concert is sla...
Derek mum on Claudine-Angelica issue
Sun Star DailyDEREK Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban attended the Fourth Star Magic Ball at Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City with the actor being silent on the rift between his girlfriend and actress Claudine Barretto...
Gerald denies Kim’s suicide attempt
Sun Star DailyKAPAMILYA actor Gerald Anderson dismissed rumors that her leading lady Kim Chiu attempted to end her life recently. Gerald said he knows Kim very well and she is not the type of person who will commi...
V-League: FEU bags last semis slot
Sun Star DailyFAR Eastern University (FEU) overpowered Ateneo de Manila Sunday night to complete the semifinal cast of the 7th Shakey’s V-League second conference at the Arena in San Juan City. After dropping th...
Perpetual, Arellano rule NCAA beach volley
Sun Star DailyARELLANO University stopped Perpetual Help’s bid to sweep the beach volleyball crowns in the 86th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) duel Sunday. The victory came after the duo of Chri...
Where does the road lead Melo?
Manila BulletinIt’s been taking so long before disgruntled Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony puts his signature above that dotted line. Maybe he really intends to suit up for another team when tip-off t...
HTC bringing the fight to Apple’s iPhone
Manila BulletinThe emergence of high-end smart phones today, bannered by none other than Apple Inc.’s iPhone, has made the tech wars more intense, and as such gadget makers try to outdo one another through mor...
For Roach, size does not matter
Manila BulletinWhen Manny Pacquiao stood face-to-face with Antonio Margarito during the second leg of the three-city promotional tour in New York hyping their November 13 fight, trainer Freddie Roach saw just how bi...
MRT fare may increase from P15 to P44
GMA NewsThe Final Score: USA, Iran still worlds apart in FIBA Championships Iran may be the defending FIBA Asia champion but they are still eons away in matching or even surpassing the basketball skills of Te...
House will not send observer to Singson's arraignment in HK
GMA NewsThe House of Representatives will not send an observer to the arraignment of Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson, who is facing drug-related charges in Hong Kong, scheduled on Tuesday. Marikina Rep. Fed...
Ex-Army soldier shot dead in front of wife, kids in Pangasinan
InquirerIt's a husband & wife team who provide photo and video coverage for various occasions. We are weekend freelancers who have been in the event service industry since 2002.Our style in photography is jou...
Philippine president vows "heads will roll" following botched hostage rescue attempt
People's DailyPhilippine President Benigno Aquino III will not spare anyone found responsible for the botched hostage rescue operation.Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said Monday Aquino had promised that &quo...
JRU rips Arellano; SSC scores
Manila BulletinGames Wednesday (The Arena, San Juan)10 a.m. — Arellano vs JRU (Jrs)12 noon — UPHD vs SSC-R (Jrs)2 p.m. — Arellano vs JRU (Srs)4 p.m. — UPHD vs SSC-R (Srs) Jose Rizal Universi...
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