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INQUIRER.net » Philippine-China tensions likely to have modest effects on economy
Tension between the Philippines and China over Scarborough Shoal might have "modest effects" only on the Philippine economy, new Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said in a briefing on Thursday.Keep on reading: Philippine-China tensions likely to have modest effects on economy [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Suspect in slay of son of Cebu mayor nabbed in Bohol
The suspect in the killing of Carl Vinson Apura, son of Mayor Nicepuro Apura of Carcar City in Cebu, was arrested Thursday afternoon in Catigbian, Bohol.Keep on reading: Suspect in slay of son of Cebu mayor nabbed in Bohol [Link]
Cebu | Sun.Star Network Online » Suspect in killing of Carcar City mayor’s son nabbed
CEBU CITY (Updated 5:36 p.m.) — Police authorities arrested in Bohol province the suspect in the killing of the youngest son of Carcar City Mayor Nicepuro Apura, radio and television reports said Thursday. The suspect identified as Jimboy Lauron was nabbed Thursday afternoon in Barangay Union, Catigbian, Bohol. He will be brought to Cebu this evening and a press conference … [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Albay gov renews call for boycott of China products
Albay Governor Joey Salceda renewed his call for a boycott of made-in-China products to send a strong signal that Filipinos are united when the country's sovereign territory and national dignity are faced with a foreign threat.Keep on reading: Albay gov renews call for boycott of China products [Link]
INQUIRER.net » 2013 polls may hinder filing of new impeach rap vs Corona
Although a second impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Renato Corona was possible after the one year ban, House deputy speaker Lorenzo Tañada III, a spokesman for the prosecution team, said there were many things to be considered in deciding to file a new case.Keep on reading: 2013 polls may hinder filing of new impeach rap vs Corona [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Bureau of Customs files smuggling raps vs fireworks importer
The Bureau of Customs on Thursday filed smuggling complaint against a trader for importing fireworks worth P40 million.Keep on reading: Bureau of Customs files smuggling raps vs fireworks importer [Link]
INQUIRER.net » NDRRMC issues flood warnings to 11 regions
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Thursday issued flood warnings to eleven regions due to continuous rains brought about by the existing tail-end of cold front affecting parts of the country.Keep on reading: NDRRMC issues flood warnings to 11 regions [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Big Chill overwhelms Erase, closes in on outright semis
Mac Montilla sparked a second-quarter surge by Big Chill to go on and dismantle Erase Plantcenta, 106-69, Thursday to bolster their outright semifinals bid in the PBA D-League Foundation Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.Keep on reading: Big Chill overwhelms Erase, closes in on outright semis [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Pacquiao is world’s 33rd most powerful celebrity—Forbes
Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is 33rd on the list of Forbes magazine's 100 most powerful celebrities in the world.Keep on reading: Pacquiao is world’s 33rd most powerful celebrity—Forbes [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Univ. of St. La Salle overwhelms FEU in Shakey’s V-League
University of St. La Salle breezed past a listless Far Eastern University, 25-11, 25-22, 25-15, in the quarterfinals of the 9th Shakey's V-League first conference Thursday at the Arena in San Juan.Keep on reading: Univ. of St. La Salle overwhelms FEU in Shakey’s V-League [Link]
INQUIRER.net » PSEi bounces back to 5,000 level
Local stocks bounced sharply on Thursday, bringing the main index back to the 5,000 level, as risk appetite was boosted by indications that the US Federal Reserve would continue to favor a low-interest rate regime while the recent decline in local share prices attracted fresh buying.Keep on reading: PSEi bounces back to 5,000 level [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Solon says Ombudsman should look into sources of Corona’s ‘wealth’
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales should look into the sources of Chief Justice Renato Corona's alleged unexplained wealth, a lawmaker said on Thursday.Keep on reading: Solon says Ombudsman should look into sources of Corona’s ‘wealth’ [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Padaca defends scolded Harvey Keh
Former Isabela Governor and Kaya Natin founding member Grace Padaca defended Harvey Keh in an interview with Radyo Inquirer 990AM Thursday after he was scolded by senator-judges during Wednesday’s impeachment trial.Keep on reading: Padaca defends scolded Harvey Keh [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Corona bullish he’ll stay on as Chief Justice
“See you next year,” Chief Justice Renato Corona told farmers from Hacienda Luisita as he greeted them after the Thanksgiving Mass at the Supreme Court on Thursday to celebrate his second year as Chief Justice. Corona was joined by the farmers, who hailed Corona as their “defender.”Keep on reading: Corona bullish he’ll stay on as Chief Justice [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Prosecution chooses Bautista, Lim to conduct cross exam on Corona
Two of the prosecution team's private lawyers have been chosen to conduct the cross examination on embattled Chief Justice Renato Corona, who is set to appear before the Senate, acting as an impeachment court, on Tuesday.Keep on reading: Prosecution chooses Bautista, Lim to conduct cross exam on Corona [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Chinese told to obey Singapore laws after fatal crash
China urged its citizens Thursday to respect Singapore's laws after footage of a deadly car crash caused by a Chinese expatriate driving a Ferrari drew more than one million hits on YouTube.Keep on reading: Chinese told to obey Singapore laws after fatal crash [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Ang Ladlad reminds Pacquiao: Be careful on gay remarks
For his alleged snide remarks about homosexuality, gay rights group Ang Ladlad on Thursday reminded Sarangani Representative Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao of his responsibility as a lawmaker.Keep on reading: Ang Ladlad reminds Pacquiao: Be careful on gay remarks [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Philippines eyes export of Basmati rice
In line with President Aquino's plan to make the country a rice exporter after 2013, the Department of Agriculture said it is developing areas for the planting of Basmati rice as a flagship export product.Keep on reading: Philippines eyes export of Basmati rice [Link]
INQUIRER.net » As Facebook grows, millions say, ‘no, thanks’
Don't try to friend MaLi Arwood on Facebook. You won't find her there. You won't find Thomas Chin, either. Or Kariann Goldschmitt. Or Jake Edelstein. More than 900 million people worldwide check their Facebook accounts at least once a month, but millions more are Facebook holdouts.Keep on reading: As Facebook grows, millions say, ‘no, thanks’ [Link]
INQUIRER.net » 2 dead, 18 injured in Camarines Sur bus collision
Three persons were killed and 18 others were injured after the buses they were riding collided with each other in Camarines Sur Wednesday night, police said Thursday.Keep on reading: 2 dead, 18 injured in Camarines Sur bus collision [Link]
INQUIRER.net » DFA to close 10 embassies, consulates
The Department of Foreign Affairs will push through with the closure of 10 of its 90-plus embassies and consulates abroad, said Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario as he stressed the need for a "smarter, meaner and leaner" foreign office.Keep on reading: DFA to close 10 embassies, consulates [Link]
INQUIRER.net » One more barangay exec caught peddling drugs
Are more and more barangay councilmen moonlighting as drug pushers? The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said on Thursday it arrested a third barangay councilman this year trying to sell a sachet of “shabu,” or methamphetamine hydrochloride, to an undercover agent.Keep on reading: One more barangay exec caught peddling drugs [Link]
Pinoy Tech Blog – The Philippines' Longest-running Technology Blog » Nokia Lumia 800 Review
Nokia has been churning out WP7 phones for the Lumia series and has earned quite a success from the consumers mainly for the affordable price and the stylish Metro UI of the WP7 OS. Since then, many more consumers are getting hooked with the WP7 phones thanks to the power of the Nokia brand in the … [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Lawyer, cop shot dead in Bulacan
A lawyer and a policeman who had just attended a court hearing here were shot and killed by two unidentified men along the MacArthur Highway on Thursday, authorities said.Keep on reading: Lawyer, cop shot dead in Bulacan [Link]
INQUIRER.net » NBI rescues 19 minors from Parañaque prostitution den
Sixty women, 19 of them minors, were rescued from prostitution by the National Bureau of Investigation in a raid on a Parañaque club at the start of the month.Keep on reading: NBI rescues 19 minors from Parañaque prostitution den [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Man rapes 13-year-old granddaughter in Bulacan
A 61-year-old man was arrested after allegedly raping his own granddaughter in Bulacan, police said Thursday.Keep on reading: Man rapes 13-year-old granddaughter in Bulacan [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Fugitive Reyes brothers may have left PH—police
The Philippine National Police on Thursday raised the possibility that former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother Coron Mayor Mario Reyes Jr., who are wanted for their alleged involvement in the slay of broadcast journalist and environmental activist Gerardo “Doc Gerry” Ortega in January 2011, have left the country. said Thursday.Keep on reading: Fugitive Reyes brothers may have left … [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Joey De Venecia sues NTC, telcos
Jose "Joey" de Venecia III is asking a Quezon City court to stop the National Telecommunications Commission and several telecommunications companies from charging more than 80 centavos for text messages.Keep on reading: Joey De Venecia sues NTC, telcos [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Tañada announces Senate run
Liberal Party spokesman Quezon Representative Lorenzo "Erin" Tañada III on Thursday announced his plan to run for senator in the upcoming midterm 2013 elections.Keep on reading: Tañada announces Senate run [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Aquino: Philippines willing to share resources but not sovereignty
President Benigno Aquino wants the whole region to benefit from the huge natural gas deposits in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) but won't allow other countries to claim areas that are rightfully the Philippines'.Keep on reading: Aquino: Philippines willing to share resources but not sovereignty [Link]
INQUIRER.net » DFA execs grilled on immunity of Panamanian rape suspect
Officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) received a dressing down from senators on Thursday for issuing “immediate' certification of diplomatic immunity to a Panamanian, who has been accused of raping a 19-year-old Filipina. Keep on reading: DFA execs grilled on immunity of Panamanian rape suspect [Link]
INQUIRER.net » Luisita farmers hear Mass for Corona
Farmers from the vast sugar estate of President Benigno Aquino’s family heard Thursday’s Thanksgiving Mass at the Supreme Court.Keep on reading: Luisita farmers hear Mass for Corona [Link]
INQUIRER.net » DENR probes involvement of local execs in illegal logging
The regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Southern Mindanao is investigating the alleged involvement of local government officials in illegal logging activities in Davao Oriental and neighboring provinces.Keep on reading: DENR probes involvement of local execs in illegal logging [Link]
INQUIRER.net » More road repairs set this weekend–DPWH
MANILA, Philippines – More road repairs are scheduled along major roads in Metro Manila this coming weekend, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Thursday. DPWH advised motorists in a statement that, from Friday 10 p.m. up to Monday 4 a.m., there will be an expected traffic slowdown in the following areas due to the road repair works: … [Link]
INQUIRER.net » World markets waver over Greece vote, US data
World stocks laid low by a call for new elections in Greece and prolonged agony in the eurozone wavered in nervous trade on Wednesday as fears of a Greek exit from the euro lingered.Keep on reading: World markets waver over Greece vote, US data [Link]