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Arroyo ready to face suits, says spokesmanInquirer.net - - 1 hour ago MANILA, Philippines—Even as an ordinary lawmaker, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be prepared to face any lawsuit and any inquiry to be mounted under the incoming Aquino administration, Malacañang said Saturday. 'Midnight appointments stifle next admin' ABS CBN News Abu Sayyaf gunmen kill 3 hostages in BasilanGMA news.tv - 25 minutes ago Abu Sayyaf bandits fatally shot three abducted rubber plantation workers in Sumisip municipality on Basilan island Friday, after their families failed to pay a ransom, a military task force commander said Saturday. Bandits execute 3 hostages Business Mirror 3 kidnap victims killed in Basilan Inquirer.net Noynoy ally to refile FOI billBusiness Mirror - - 2 hours ago AN ally of presidential front-runner Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III said on Saturday that he would refile the controversial Freedom of Information Bill when the 15th Congress convenes next month and will hasten its immediate passage. Future of information law depends on Aquino now Inquirer.net |
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Gov't to help distressed OFWs in Jeddah
Manila Bulletin - 1 hour ago
By SHIANEE MAMANGLU The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said on Saturday the government is ready to help distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
OFWs to be given tribute Business Mirror
CBCP to Gay OFWs banned in Saudi: Go to other countries Philippine Star
Arlegui to be sold for P1-B if Aquino rejects it
ABS CBN News - Jun 4, 2010
MANILA, Philippines (1st UPDATE) - The owners of the Arlegui Mansion will put the property up for sale for a P1 billion if president-apparent Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III decides not to live in it.
A virtual makeover for Noynoy GMA news.tv
Jinggoy: Let's unite, rally behind President Noynoy Philippine Star
Nominees for 15th justice eyed
Manila Standard Today - 2 hours ago
The Judicial and Bar Council will soon convene to go over the qualifications of the nominees for the position of the 15th associate justice of the Supreme Court that Chief Justice Renato Corona left vacant following his appointment as chief Justice ...
Corona to speed up JBC selection process Manila Bulletin
Corona to convene JBC soon Inquirer.net
Obama vs. Oil; Chaos vs. Control
New York Times - - 16 hours ago
President Obama in an update meeting on the oil spill in Kenner, La., on Friday. By MATT BAI PRESIDENT Obama is that rare politician who is also a gifted writer, and he understands the power of a good metaphor.
Gulf Oil Spill Major Political Challenge For Obama Voice of America
The End of Brand Thailand
Newsweek - 13 hours ago
For years Thailand was synonymous with images of paradise: it was a thriving democracy with a 1997 Constitution that enshrined protections for human rights.
Thai PM to shuffle ministers to shore up coalition The Associated Press
SCENARIOS - Is Thailand headed for peace or protests? Reuters India
Graffiti accused 'could be caned'
The Press Association - 4 hours ago
A Swiss man faces possible caning in Singapore for allegedly spray-painting a subway car, a case that will test the city-state's reputation for severe punishment for vandalism.
Swiss national charged with vandalising SMRT train Channel News Asia
Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza
Times Online - - 1 hour ago
Israeli naval forces boarded an Irish-owned ship bound for Gaza today, just five days after killing nine passengers in a bloody raid on a previous aid convoy.
Israeli forces board Gaza aid ship the Rachel Corrie Telegraph.co.uk
Israel seizes seventh ship bound for Gaza Financial Times
Divided loyalties
BBC News - - 2 hours ago
The Israeli commando raid on a Turkish ship carrying aid to Gaza has seen Turkey in the role of mouthpiece for the fury of the Muslim world.
Israel against the world - yet again Jerusalem Post
Japan's new PM vows to 'rebuild the nation'
Telegraph.co.uk - 18 hours ago
Japan's new prime minister, Naoto Kan, has promised to "rebuild the nation" after becoming the country's sixth premier in four years.
Naoto Kan is Japanese Premier The Hindu
Stock market consolidates
BusinessWorld Online - 22 hours ago
The country's main stock index ended flat in the ast trading day of the week. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) went up by 0.05% or 1.82 points to 3357.05 at the end of Friday's session.
Growing optimism lifts stocks to 2-year high Inquirer.net
Local shares up slightly, investors remain optimistic Philippine Star
Inflation rate slowed down to 4.3% in May
Manila Standard Today - - 2 hours ago
INFLATION slowed to 4.3 percent in May from 4.4 percent a month earlier following a drop in electricity and fuel prices, the National Statistics Office said Friday.
Inflation rate slows to 4.3% in May Philippine Star
Inflation slips to 4.3% in May BusinessWorld Online
G-20 Seeks To End Uncertainty With New Pledge On Bank Reforms
Wall Street Journal - - 16 minutes ago
BUSAN, South Korea (Dow Jones)--The world's biggest economies sought Saturday to end market uncertainty over repairing battered banking systems, by sticking with targets for new capital rules but signaling ...
G20 shifts from stimulus to austerity Times Online
New Apple iPhone on tap but may fail to dazzle
Reuters - 15 hours ago
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles at the end of the iPhone OS4 special event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California April 8, 2010.
Latest iPhone to be unveiled in San Francisco Times Online
Nokia search on for most popular RSS app
Philippine Star - 21 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Today's mobile phone apps are like yesterday's wallpapers and ringing tones when once upon a time, people couldn't get enough of them.
Nokia's Ovi Store offers direct carrier billing Financial Post
What's the plan for Nokia's Ovi app wizard? SDTimes.com
New Lexus Sports Car, the Lexus LFA Released
World Buzz Now! - Jun 3, 2010
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Lexus LFA For Sale Product Reviews (blog)
Lexus supercar versus a Champagne flute CNET (blog)
Lakers team work coolly plotted out by "Zen Master" Jackson
Reuters Canada - - 1 hour ago
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Professorial in demeanor and as laidback as a Californian surfer in his approach, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson has always instilled a great sense of calmness and confidence in his teams.
Celtics hope to find scoring touch in game two Inquirer.net
Lakers expect more aggressiveness from Celtics in Game 2 Los Angeles Times
Aces get back at Barako 5
Manila Standard Today - - 2 hours ago
After a stunning upset defeat to Barako Coffee in their first-round encounter, Alaska exacted revenge on the Coffee Masters, 104-96, in the 2010 Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium Friday in ...
Aces get back at Barakos Manila Bulletin
Alaska holds off pesky Barako 5 Philippine Star
Pacquiao named fighter of the decade
Reuters - - 2 hours ago
Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines hits Ghana's Joshua Clottey (L) during the tenth round of their WBO welterweight championship fight at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, March 13, 2010.
Floyd dodging Manny? Mayweather eyes 2-yr break ABS CBN News
Pacquiao again honored as Fighter of the Year The Associated Press
"Twilight"s Kristen Stewart Likens Her Fame to Rape
ABC News - - Jun 2, 2010
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Kristen Stewart, facing another media onslaught with the release later this month of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse", says life on the red carpet almost feels like being raped.
Twilight stars snub UK premiere The Press Association
Cyrus defends TV performance
NewsChannel 9 WSYR - 9 minutes ago
Actress Miley Cyrus arrives at the afterparty for the premiere of Touchstone Pictures' 'The Last Song' at The W Hotel on March 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Miley Cyrus: 'I never had a normal life' Digital Spy
Gossip Girl star arrested
Hindustan Times - 34 minutes ago
24-year-old Chace Crawford, who shot to fame with his role of a Manhattan rich kid Nate Archibald in the hit show, Gossip Girl was booked for possessing less than two ounces of marijuana.
Gossip Girl star busted for pot possession Vancouver Sun
Crawford held on marijuana charge The Press Association
Authorities stumped by diarrhea outbreak in North Cotabato town
Inquirer.net - 5 hours ago
By Williamor Magbanua PRESIDENT ROXAS, North Cotabato, Philippines—Diarrhea has downed up to 314 people in the center of this town as of Saturday, making officials wonder if the ailment was indeed caused by contamination at the source of the town's ...
Diarrhea downs 314 people in NCotabato GMA news.tv
A Year After Its Emergence, H1N1 Swine Flu Lingers
BusinessWeek - - 32 minutes ago
FRIDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) -- A year ago, global alarm over the emergence of an unpredictable new strain of H1N1 pandemic flu was in full swing.
Hong Kong scientists identify cancer stem cells
AFP - 3 hours ago
HONG KONG - Hong Kong scientists say they have identified the cancer stem cells responsible for the spread of colorectal cancer to other organs and believe the find will revolutionise treatment.
The need for more cancer research Denver Post
Stem cells turn into seek-and-destroy cancer missiles New Scientist
DOH stands firm vs misleading ads on supplements
GMA news.tv - 12 hours ago
Despite a legal challenge from manufacturers, the Health Department is standing pat on its drive against misleading ads about food supplements.
Heavy Metals Hit Tipping Point Pharmaceutical Technology Magazine (blog)