Philippine Catholics march in Manila despite president's warning of possible ...
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 06:19:43 -0800

MANILA , Philippines More than 3 million Roman Catholic worshippers paraded with a charred Christ statue through the Philippine capital in an annual procession Monday despite a warning from the president that terrorists might target the gathering. ...

... another one falls
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:59:54 -0800

By Mark Dearn manila - The recent filing of kidnapping and illegal detention charges against prominent retired Philippine general Jovito Palparan has restored faith in President Benigno Aquino's promised reform agenda and given cheer to the country's ...

Should Microsoft buy Nokia's phones?
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:58:43 -0800

By jerry liao manila , Philippines Rumors are again circulating that Microsoft will buy Nokia's mobile division. For how much? USD $19 Billion. Russian editor-in-chief of Mobile-Review.com Mr. Eldar Murtazin tweeted that "Steve Balmer, Andy Lees and ...

Philippine Peso Drops a Third Day on Export Concern; Bonds Rise
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:35:51 -0800

The peso tracked the move in the euro and Asian currencies, said Lito Mercado, head of trading at Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. in Manila . A weaker euro signals concern about cooling global growth. The peso fell 0.4 percent to 44.315 per dollar as ...

Katy Perry Live in Manila on January 22
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:28:31 -0800

Katy Perry is coming back to Manila for her California Dreams Tour on January 22, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. The 27-year-old award winning pop-star and the singer behind the hits California Gurl, Teenage Dream, ET, The One That Got ...

New Year's Revelry Hurts Hundreds in Philippines
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:37:37 -0800

manila officials in the Philippines mounted one of the most extensive campaigns in the country's history to stem the annual tide of injuries caused by New Year's Eve celebrations. Grisly posters of mangled hands were displayed. ...

MMDA to implement new billboard guidelines January
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:06:25 -0800

The New Year means new rules for billboard operators, as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will implement new guidelines on billboards and outdoor advertising signs along major thoroughfares. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino said the new ...

Creating magic with art and technology
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:56:51 -0800

MANILA , Philippines - Realizing the importance and contribution of technology to art, seven international artists representing various art genres have gathered together in the historical walled fortress of Intramuros to create, interact, ...

Manila vows to punish guilty in landslide disaster
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:22:29 -0800

By Manolo B. Jara MANILA : Officials reported on Saturday that at least 28 bodies have been recovered from the landslide site in a gold rush town in Mindanao as they assured that those responsible would be charged in court and penalised for the ...

Manila Protests Chinese Ships Presence
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:45:33 -0800

Citing reports from the defence and military establishments, the foreign ministry said two Chinese vessels and a Chinese navy warship were seen around Sabina shoal in the Spratlys on December 11 and 12, respectively. These intrusions of the Chinese ...

Creating landmarks, making a statement
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:53:49 -0800

By pinky concha colmenares manila , Philippines Technology can now create landmarks, or define those that history has made. Think about the landmarks that put a city, a neighborhood, a shopping district, or even a country in your mind. ...

LTFRB orders fixed pay for bus drivers
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:29:30 -0800

Iway said the fixed and guaranteed wage stemmed from the study done by the LTRFB, Land Transportation Office, Metro Manila Development Authority, and Department of Labor and Employment on the poor working conditions and the purely commission basis of ...

Dingdong rings Best Actor bells
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:29:03 -0800

by Joseph Peter R. Conzalez Finally, Dingdong Dantes clinched his first acting award for a movie when he was named Best Actor by the Metro Manila Film Festival committee for his role in Segunda Mano. I always say that winning an award is just a bonus. ...

Arrest warrant issued for Abalos lawyer
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:19:57 -0800

MANILA (Updated 12:44 pm) -- The lawyer of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Benjamin Abalos is set to be served an arrest warrant for contempt of court over extortion allegations against a Pasay City court judge. Pasay City Regional Trial ...

Ricketts catches video pirates
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:28:32 -0800

OMB Chair Ronnie Ricketts and Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim were both awarded recognitions for their efforts to fight film and music piracy in the country. The two were honored at the Manila City Hall on July 12, 2011. Early this month, Mayor Lim and OMB ...

Lisa Tinio Bayot: Celebrating the Jose Rizal in us (First of two parts)
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:19:38 -0800

By vim nadera manila , Philippines It was Atty. Ramoncita Reyes who represented the Rizal descendants during the sneak preview of Mirana Miranda's video version of Ultimo Adios at Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago Intramuros, Manila last 29 December. ...

Arrest warrant issued for Abalos lawyer
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:19:57 -0800

MANILA (Updated 12:44 pm) -- The lawyer of former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Benjamin Abalos is set to be served an arrest warrant for contempt of court over extortion allegations against a Pasay City court judge. Pasay City Regional Trial ...

Philippine Bank Chief Sees Easing by End March
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:13:57 -0800

Given benign inflation conditions and a favorable inflation outlook, we have room to support domestic activity should the global economy deteriorate significantly, Governor Amando Tetangco said in an interview in Manila today, ahead of a policy ...

Thunder win 3 games in 3 nights
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:38:31 -0800

MANILA , Philippines -- The Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team in the NBA to win all three games of a dreaded back-to-back-to-back, defeating the San Antonio Spurs, 108-96, at home. The Thunder were coming off consecutive victories against the ...

Classes suspended; public warned of terror threats on Black Nazarene feast
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:20:04 -0800

MANILA (Updated 8 am) -- Classes in several schools in Metro Manila were suspended Monday to ensure the safety of pupils and students during the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Millions of devotees are expected to join the celebration of the Feast of the ...