Pan de sal now P3.50 each

April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

pandesal.jpgThree umbrella groups of bread makers have announced increases in the prices of flour by 5-10 percent effective Read more

Kenney assures RP of rice aid

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The United States is ready to supply rice to the Philippines anytime, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney said Read more

Ermita defends ‘rights’ record before UNHRC

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Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita April 11 said that he had been quizzed by some non-government Read more

Clinton praises veterans

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hclinton.jpgWASHINGTON D.C. – Sen. Hillary Clinton, Democratic presidential candidate, April 9 hailed “the men and women who bravely fought for the Read more

Philippine ex-justice chief charged with extortion

April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Former Philippine justice secretary Hernando Perez on Wednesday was charged over an extortion case involving 2 million U.S. dollars, local media reported. According to local television network GMA News, in a 24-page order, Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas N. Gutie… Read more

Philippine population grows 13.6 percent in 7 years: official

April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Philippine population rose about 13.6 percent over the past seven years to reach 88.57 million in 2007, a growth rate that the government says is just slightly above target, local media reported Thursday. Acting Director General Augusto Santos of the N… Read more

Unethical Philippine medics filming patients to be punished: health official

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Top Philippine health official on Thursday vowed to punish doctors and nurses who laughed at a patient who was under an operation to have a canister removed from his anus and the medical personnel who allegedly videoed the whole scene and posted it on the … Read more

Philippine Rice Crisis

April 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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2 Magdalo leaders get life sentences

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magdalo.jpgMANILA – The Makati Regional Trial Court April 7 meted life sentences on two ringleaders of the failed Oakwood mutiny and sentenced seven junior military officers of the Magdalo group to jail terms ranging from six to 12 years for taking part in a foiled coup attempt against President Arroyo in 2003.

Following the conviction and sentencing, the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it is seriously considering filing an appeal for pardon on their behalf, although Malaca±ang officials denied that there are any moves for a presidential pardon. Read more

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