Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. HOUSE Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. of Quezon City (Metro Manila) on Friday kept silent about the release of the Priority Development Assistance Fund, or “pork barrel,” of Rep. Ignacio Read more
This March 2005 file photo shows members of the US Marines Echo Company of the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Division participating in an assault exercise conducted at Aurora province’s Dingalan Bay. FILE PHOTO The Philippines would accept increased US military presence on its territory to help defend its interests and ensure peace in the region, amid rising tensions with China. Read more
ICRC delegation chief Jean-Daniel Tauxe PHOTO BY JESSIE LAURETA The International Committee of the Red Cross reminded authorities to give special attention to the lot of the “sandwich population.” Read more
Manny Pacquiao FORMER world champion Roy Jones Jr. offered himself to be a mediator between world pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. to try to salvage their super mega bout this year. Read more
Prosecution set to present dozens of other witnessesTHIRTEEN justices of the Supreme Court will be asked to testify against their own boss, Chief Justice Renato Corona, among nearly 100 others who were listed as witnesses by the prosecution panel in the ongoing Senate i...
HOUSE Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. of Quezon City (Metro Manila) on Friday kept silent about the release of the Priority Development Assistance Fund, or “pork barrel,” of Rep. Ignacio
This March 2005 file photo shows members of the US Marines Echo Company of the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Division participating in an assault exercise conducted at Aurora province’s Dingalan Bay. FILE PHOTO The Philippines would accept i...
THE tourist passengers of the boat that sank off Boracay Island have been saved, but the boat’s captain remains missing according to a report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) at 9 a.m. on Friday.
LEGAZPI CITY: Albay governor Joey Salceda demanded Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala to totally ban or prohibit the cutting of coconut trees in Bicol specifically in Albay to bring back the glory of coconut industry in the countryside.
CAMP BADO DANGWA, Benguet: The General Headquarters of the Philippine National Police is ready to support the Benguet Mounted Police, according to Sr. Supt. Benjamin Lusad in an interview over the week.
Rafael Nadal MELBOURNE: Roger Federer barely broke sweat in reaching the Australian Open semifinals, producing some of his finest tennis at the age of 30. Then he ran into Rafael ...
UNBEATEN Milan Melindo will put his untarnished record on the line and his World Boxing Organization (WBO) intercontinental flyweight belt, when he fights Mexican challenger Juan Esquer on Saturday at...
AirAsia Philippine Patriots will try to bounce back whey they face the Indonesia Warriors Saturday in the 3rd AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League at the San Juan gym.
US congressional leaders put anti-online piracy legislation on hold Friday following a wave of protests led by Google and Wikipedia denouncing the bills as a threat to Internet freedom.
F5 Networks strengthens its regional presence with new Philippine office and the appointment of Oscar Visaya as new country manager. F5 Networks, Inc., an enterprise Application Delivery Networking (ADN) solutions provider, announced recently the...
Subscribers of Globe Telecom are in for a better experience with more customer service channels that would immediately respond to customer needs and queries.
Toughened veterans take Dakar Rally crownA PAIR of Frenchmen emerged as the toughest when they overcame tough opposition at the world’s toughest off-road race—the legendary Dakar Rally. Stephane Peterhansel won an unprecedented 10th title by ruling the cars divisio...
Toyota Motor Phils. strengthens its planet-friendly lineup by bringing in the new Toyota Prius CNO doubt Toyota Motor Phils. (TMP) is further strengthening its position as the country’s top carmaker—a title the company has held for 10 years straight now—as it launched o...
Asian Carmakers Corp. President Maricar Parco BMW in the Philippines posted 2011 sales figures that are 19-percent higher over its total in 2010 as the brand continues to lead the country’s premium luxury car segment. According to Philippine BMW imp...
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Dear PAO,Can I ask for financial support from the father of my minor daughter even if she was not recognized by her father?
Dear PAO,My father gave me a Special Power of Attorney to manage his apartments. He also authorized me to file cases against his tenants if necessary. Can I file a case for ejectment against the tenants even if
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Friday that January inflation may fall within the upper end of the...
Philippine share prices on Friday staged a “technical relief rally” as investors picked up bargains following the market’s three-day decline.
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) launched on Friday its web-based business registration system, the Philippine Business Registry (PBR),...
The Office of Sen. Francis Pangilinan and the Department of Agriculture (DA) along with key stakeholders in the farming sector...
The Asian Development Bank (ABD) on Friday said it is selling its second Water Bond to Japanese investors so it...
State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has allocated bulk of the agency’s budget for the year for rural electrification projects across...
VIENNA: Greece’s creditor countries should “waive a portion of the Greek debt,” Jean-Claude Juncker, head of the Eurogroup of eurozone...
The country’s microinsurance industry is seen to grow by more than half this year because of the increasing awareness among...
Australian miner Indophil Resources NL on Friday expressed optimism to start production of the $5.9-million Tampakan copper-gold project by 2016,...
Supermarket chain operator Rustan’s Supercenter Inc. has obtained a regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to hike...
Razon-led Prime Metroline Transit Corp. (PMTC) said that it has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Active Alliance...
THE manufacturer of San Marino Corned Tuna on Friday said it expects to gain more market share this year mostly...
The liquor unit of San Miguel Corp. on Friday said it has acquired a bottling firm which is seen to...
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) wants to further bring down its revenue collection burden for 2012 despite the earlier downward...
THE Joint Foreign Congress (JFC) said on Thursday that they see a high potential for domestic and foreign direct investment...
THE policy-making Monetary Board (MB) approved the revised guidelines to strengthen the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) governance standards for...
PHILIPPINE share prices on Thursday extended its losses for the third consecutive session on lingering uncertainties from Europe, overshadowing the...
THE National Statistical Coordination Board on Thursday announced that a new section called “Sexy Statistics” will be added to its...
THE Department of Energy (DOE) is set to meet the sector nominees of the independent review committee (IRC) on Monday...
THE world faces the urgent challenge of creating 600 million productive jobs over the next decade in order to generate...
AUS-BASED investment adviser has raised its stake in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT).In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
STATE-OWNED Land Bank of the Philippines would issue P10.5 billion worth of peso-denominated tier 2 notes offering today.
I-Remit Inc. plans to expand in Saudi Arabia as it sees continued growth in its remittance volume this year.
SECURITY Bank Corp. (SBC) on Thursday said it has secured an approval from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to...
Armed Chinese soldiers patrol a street in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China’s Sichuan province, on Friday. CHENGDU, China: Protests in China’s Tibetan-inhabited regions a...
PARIS: A clinical trial in the United States has shown that a new gene-based test for patients with lung cancer beats standard methods in predicting survival, researchers reported on Friday.
MILITARY MUTINY IN PNG DEFENDEDPORT MORESBY: Ousted Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has defended
Yes, it is to our definite advantage to be exploring how to maximize our treaty alliance with the United States in ways that would be mutually acceptable and beneficial.
A recent UN Environment Program (UNEP) report reminded us about the vast wealth of this country that is either wasted or ignored. The UN report, which was released in Manila, noted that green investme...
Like most people, we cannot wait to see the boxing match between Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.
Thai soldiers march in a parade as part of celebrations of the Royal Thai Army national day at a Navy base in Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat on January 18. AFP PHOTO ...
Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah (L), during a meeting with Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad Hosseini in Beirut on January 18, 2012. The Iranian minister was ...
Atris Hussein (center) a Swedish- Lebanese man suspected of planning an attack in Bangkok, is escorted by Thai policemen as he arrives at Criminal Court in Bangkok on January 17. AFP PHOTO ...
Haitian schoolchildren can see their way clear to a better education thanks to help from a group dedicated to restoring quality eye care to that nation. (NAPSI)—Two years ...
A brutally spectacular collision of music, emotions and kinetic aerial imageryWhen a set design involves a 45-foot clear-bottom tilting pool; a 6-foot-high treadmill; a 20-foot flying Mylar curta...
THE Malasimbo Music and Arts Festival 2012—the first and only festival of its kind in the country that combines music, the arts, nature and indigenous culture—is slated March 2 to 4.
AFTER her acting debut in Cesar Montano’s Hitman, Sam Pinto will be launched in a sexy movie.
THE year 2012 is shaping to be a very challenging one for Sarah Geronimo as she prepares to host her very own weekly show while trying to help manage her family’s new business venture.
TV5 Action Princes Oyo Sotto and JC de Vera take on the classical roles of Theo Braganza and Gardo Valiente in the Kapatid network’s remake of the classic drama series Valiente.
Madame Prime Minister Khun Yingluck Shinawatra. Photo By Rene Dylan Lovely, inspiring Thai leader vows to support businessmen who invest in the PhilippinesWITHIN a six-hour per...
Paul Cabana with History’s Marketing Director Hazel Yap and A&E Television Networks Senior Director for Corporate Communcations Kerri Tarmey. FILIPINOS all love a good stor...
UST Dean Nilo Divina UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law Dean Nilo T. Divina presented his paper, Adopting an integrated law curriculum to facilitate cross-border law p...
