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INQUIRER.net Breaking News » No sensitive questions at Aquino press con
Certain questions considered “sensitive” by the Liberal Party camp were banned at Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s press conference in Northern Samar on Wednesday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Jeep ni Erap back on the road, eyes 15M votes
With former president Joseph Estrada still lagging behind two presidential candidates, the group that helped him win in 1998 has vowed to give Estrada an extra push that will translate to a bigger winning margin in his comeback bid. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Teodoro, Manzano, Senate bets in rare group sortie
Administration standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro, his running mate Edu Manzano, and senatorial candidates Silvestre Bello III and Raul Lambino Friday appeared together in a rare group sortie in Valenzuela City. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » New Polanksi appeal cites improper court dealings
LOS ANGELES–Filmmaker Roman Polanski has launched a fresh appeal to drop child sex charges from the 1970s, offering details of what his lawyers called improper dealings by prosecutors and the judge, court documents showed Friday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Greece was 'one step' away from loan paralysis—PM
ATHENS—Greece is enacting tough reforms after coming "one step from being unable to borrow", Prime Minister George Papandreou said Friday as his debt-hit government pressed for EU political support. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Obama sends beer to Canadian PM
OTTAWA—A US envoy delivered two cases of beers Friday to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to settle a bet US President Barack Obama lost when Canada beat the United States for Olympic ice hockey gold. [Link]
Last Leaf » …. And then realize that you forgot to bring your charger. high five!
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Last Leaf » who needs a gym membership when you can get lost in the city with your laptop just to get 31 pesos off your coffee.
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JessicarulestheUniverse » Barbie-Q
Some of our favorite Barbies from the auction for Ballet Philippines last Wednesday: Contravida Barbies by James Reyes. Look at that detail: she has tights under her gown. This brilliant piece is by Joey Samson; I call it Scarlett O’Horror. Barbie as Dulcinea from Don Quixote, dangling by a lance from a windmill, by Joji Lloren who collaborated […] [Link]
kwentong tambay » Nakaupo sa trono, naglalaro ng…
Nakaupo sa trono, naglalaro ng doodlejump. How fucked up is that in a geeky kind of way? [Link]
GMA News.tv » Megaworld secures deal to help develop JUSMAG
Megaworld Corp. was chosen as the government"s joint venture partner to develop the Joint United States Military Advisory Group (JUSMAG) property in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, the company said on Thursday. [Link]
Adventures of the Coconuter » Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Perhaps the most famous of all the theme parks at Disney World is the Magic Kingdom, with its iconic Cinderella Castle as its centerpiece. When people think of Disney, that castle is usually what… … [Link]
Last Leaf » Building Community Sites with WordPress: 15 Plugins to Get Started - Noupe
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Adventures of the Coconuter » Disney World's Hollywood Studios
The Hollywood Studios theme park in Disney World is represented by the iconic Mickey Mouse magician or sorcerer's hat. Its theme is show business, with most of its rides and entertainment gathering… … [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » American dies in fall from Pasay condo
An American national died when he fell from the 10th floor of an upscale condominium in Pasay City Thursday night. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Don’t believe in promises, Church tells voters
Don’t believe the hype. Learn from the past. The president of the influential Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines on Friday told voters not to believe the promises of candidates and to be more discerning in choosing the country’s next leaders. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Italian firm to supply PAF with new training planes
The government has decided to proceed with a $13.1-million Italian contract that would supply the Armed Forces of the Philippines with 18 new training planes by yearend. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » SC ruling has little or no effect on troops–AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday said the Supreme Court decision allowing President Macapagal-Arroyo to appoint the next Chief Justice has too little effect on its soldiers to compel them into another military adventurism. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » ATRKE sells out of US bank holding firm
Financial conglomerate ATR KimEng Financial Corp. (ATRKE Financial) has sold its remaining minority stake in a Nasdaq-listed holding company that owns Mission National Bank of San Francisco, California. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » TV host son dies in fall from condo balcony
(UPDATE) The son of television host Toi Rose Gayda died on Friday after he reportedly fell from the 4th floor of the family’s condominium unit in Mandaluyong City, police said. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » American Idol finalist in RP to sell album
(UPDATE) Jason Castro, “American Idol” Season 7 finalist, is in the country to serenade fans with music from his upcoming debut album and songs he performed on the reality talent show. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Estrada says he’d take oath from any chief justice
Joseph Estrada said on Friday he’s willing to take his oath before any chief justice, even one appointed by President Macapagal-Arroyo, during a period that many believe is covered by a ban on presidential "midnight appointments." [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » American held in Cebu for trying to break plane window
Airport authorities in Cebu detained an 80-year-old American who created a commotion while on board a Philippine Airlines flight bound for Mactan from Manila early Friday. [Link]
thirdworldgamer » Sony Playstation 3 Philippine Launch Details!
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GMA News.tv » Philippine stocks slip due to lack of fresh leads
Philippine stocks slipped in lethargic end-of-week trade with the absence market-moving news in the weeks leading to the Holy Week. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Majority of private business leaders in RP stressed out–study
Majority of private business leaders in the Philippines reported higher stress levels over the last year but they were a bit better off than most of overseas peers as the local stress barometer fell below global average for the first time in four years, based on the Grant Thornton International Business Report 2010. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » SEC approves IPO plan by Cebu Pac worth P25-B
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an initial public offering planned by budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air worth as much as P25.7 billion. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Tax court orders arrest of singer Claire dela Fuente
The Court of Tax Appeals has ordered the arrest of singer Claire dela Fuente for her bus company's failure to pay some P417.8 million in taxes from 1997 to 2004. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » RP stocks down slightly as index nears year’s high
(UPDATE) Local stocks trimmed their early week's gains Friday as investors turned cautious with the market now nearing the year's highs. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Next Chief Justice faces impeachment—Aquino
The next Chief Justice could be impeached by the next Congress if it would be proven that the appointment was illegal, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III said on Friday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Naming new chief justice should be left to next president - Teodoro
Even administration standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro thinks President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should let her successor name the new chief justice to avoid undermining the Supreme Court's credibility. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » TV host son dies in fall from condo balcony — report
The son of television host Toni Rose Gayda died on Friday after he accidentally fell from the balcony of the family condominium unit in Mandaluyong, a report from radio dzMM said. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Candidates told to take down giant outdoor ads
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked presidential and other national candidates to remove their campaign billboards as soon as possible if they exceed the size limits imposed by the poll body [Link]
