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GMA News.tv » RP's devt partners hail program shielding poor from high prices
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines" development partners expressed appreciation for the government"s efforts in shielding the poor from surging commodity prices without compromising its macroeconomic goals. [Link]
BYAHILO » Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2009 Schedule
Get ready. Be prepared. The Dinagyang 2009 is set to unfold soon! Voted twice as the Philippines’’ top tourism event, the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City continues to draw thousands of tourists for a unique visual treat. The Dinagyang Festival 2009 promises to be bigger than the previous edition. Witness how the Ilonggo men paint themselves in dark brown dress … [Link]
BYAHILO » Cebu Sinulog Festival 2009 Schedule
Viva Señor Santo Niño! Viva Pit Señor! This is the usual chant that you get to hear during the annual Cebu Sinulog Festival. And this early the Cebu Sinulog organizers have already released the Official Schedule of the 2009 Sinulog Festival in Cebu. Expect thousands of dancers garbed in their most colorful costumes carrying the image of the SanCebu Sinulog … [Link]
BYAHILO » BYAHILO Visiting the Magellan’s Cross in Cebu
Probably one of the most famous tourist spots of Cebu City is the Magellan’s Cross. The Magellan’s Cross stands mightily inside a small chapel jut beside the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. It is said that on April 21, 1512 Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan ordered his men to plant a wooden cross, a sign of his mission to Christianize the … [Link]
BYAHILO » BYAHILO experiences the NAIA Terminal 3!
When news came out that the giant mothballed-project NAIA Terminal 3 will finally open, I was so ecstatic. I was so overjoyed, because finally, Manila will get a world-class airport to replace the old Manila Domestic Airport. According to new, the NAIA 3 terminal was supposed to be opened sometime last 2002 or 2003 but due to the legal challenges, … [Link]
BYAHILO » Abuhan Pochero: Cebu’s Finest Pochero Restaurant
Even before we left Manila for Cebu City, Nina and I are already craving for the Cebu Pochero. And where else to get it? Cebu’s best Pochero House: Abuhan. Pochero is a Filipino dish patterned after the Spanish food Cocido. Pochero version varies from one city or island to another. The Tagalog Pochero is made of pork, plantains, cabbage, potatoes, … [Link]
GMA News.tv » Toyota may raise prices in Japan for the first time in 30 years
TOKYO - The soaring cost of steel has Toyota considering raising prices in Japan without a model makeover for the first time in three decades, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. [Link]
GMA News.tv » UK airport operator may sell three of its seven air facilities
LONDON - Airport operator BAA, owner of London"s Heathrow, may have to sell three of its seven British airports, a competition watchdog said Wednesday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » ‘We are trying our best to restrain commanders’
MANILA, Philippines — The chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said they were “trying our best to restrain” rebel commanders involved in a recent wave of attacks in Central Mindanao as he expressed hope the peace process could be “saved.” [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » House probe on rising dengue cases sought
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution calling for a congressional inquiry into the rising dengue cases in the country has been filed at the House of Representatives. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Gov’t told to restore order in Mindanao before crushing MILF
MANILA, Philippines — The government should restore “law and order” in conflict areas “before taking a pro-active stand” to crush the military capabilities of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, members of the Senate minority bloc said in a joint statement Wednesday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Buyout group raises offer for Australia's Indophil
SYDNEY, Australia — A consortium bidding for Australian-listed prospector Indophil Resources, raised its offer on Wednesday, hoping to trump a rival offer by Xstrata Ltd. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » LRTA: Disruptions cause over P3M in lost revenues
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said it lost more than P3 million in revenues when it suspended operations six times from January to August this year because of fires that struck establishments located near its train stations. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » NCAA: Benilde stuns Mapua, 66-56
MANILA, Philippines — The College of St. Benilde surprised the Mapua Red Cardinals, winning 66-56, at the men’s basketball tournament of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » (UPDATE) Palace admits ‘flaws’ in MILF land deal
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday acknowledged "flaws" in the memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain ((MOA-AD) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and said it is willing to do a "thorough review" and seek “further negotiations” with the secessionist group on the controversial accord. [Link]
GMA News.tv » Oil rises in Asia as traders wait for US supply report
SINGAPORE - Oil prices were slightly higher in Asia on Wednesday as investors awaited a weekly crude inventory report for evidence an economic slowdown in the US is cutting consumer demand for oil products such as gasoline. [Link]
GMA News.tv » ABS-CBN signs loan facility to boost spending
MANILA, Philippines - Broadcast company ABS-CBN Broacasting Corp. has borrowed from local banks to boost its capital. [Link]
GMA News.tv » Budget carrier allots 35,000 seats for zero fare promo
MANILA, Philippines - A Philippine budget carrier will be allotting more than 35,000 seats for its zero fare promotion, helping encourage travel from Manila to a number of Asian destinations. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Medusa Mining confirms copper find at Lingig project
LONDON, United Kingdom — Medusa Mining Ltd. said the new drill holes LIN 1 and LIN 2 at Lingig project visually confirm copper mineralization similar to the 1974 discovery hole DDH 1. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Developer gives teaser of 1st Filipino online casual game
MANILA, Philippines — Over five years in development and with only about a dozen people to develop it, Bangu-Bang Mania has finally been shown to gaming journalists in a simple ceremony at GameFrog at Metrowalk, Ortigas Center. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Dwyka Resources reports progress in Daguma coal project
LONDON, United Kingdom — Dwyka Resources Ltd. said the pre-feasibility study on the Daguma coal project in the Philippines is progressing ahead of expectations. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Palace: Arroyo orders ‘unrelenting pursuit’ of Kato, Bravo
MANILA, Philippines — (UPDATE) President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered security forces to conduct a "full, vigorous, and unrelenting pursuit" of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters involved in recent attacks in Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato provinces, her spokesman said Wednesday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » ‘Karen’ grounds 4 local flights
MANILA, Philippines — Four local flights out of Manila were cancelled Wednesday noon on account of typhoon “Karen” (international codename: Nuri), the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » IPVG reports P1.7B in revenues for first half of 2008
MANILA, Philippines — Publicly listed firm IPVG Corp. reported P1.7 billion in total revenues for the first six months of the year, largely driven by its outsourcing business. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Asia gold premiums at year high, jewelers scramble to buy
SINGAPORE — Premiums for gold bars shot to their highest level this year on Wednesday, as consumers returned to the physical market in droves, encouraged by a sharp drop in bullion prices ahead of key religious festivals in Asia. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » LRTA: Fore disruptions cause over P3M in lost revenues
MANILA, Philippines — The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) said it lost more than P3 million in revenues when it suspended operations six times from January to August this year because of fires that struck establishments located near its train stations. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » LEDAC cancelled–Palace
MANILA, Philippines — The special legislative executive development advisory council (LEDAC) called by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to discuss the Mindanao conflict has been cancelled, her political adviser said Wednesday. [Link]
GMA News.tv » Directory intends to boost RP outsourcing businesses
MANILA, Philippines - Intent on grabbing 10 percent of the $130-billion global market for business process outsourcing (BPO), the umbrella organization of BPOs in the country last Friday launched a new marketing tool that will sell the Philippines to the rest of the world. [Link]
GMA News.tv » Inclement weather cuts miner's sales, leading to losses
MANILA, Philippines - Listed Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corp. reported losses for the first six months of the year owing to rains which affected operations and delivery schedules. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » DPWH closes roads in typhoon-hit regions
MANILA, Philippines — Some national roads were closed to light vehicles and motorists advised to take alternate routes, while landslides threatened other road networks as typhoon “Karen” (international codename: Nuri) swept through northern Luzon Wednesday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Arroyo to lead tribute for Kasilag
MANILA, Philippines—President Arroyo will lead a tribute and necrological service in honor of National Artist for Music Lucrecia Kasilag, who died on Saturday at the age of 90 due to a lingering illness. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » MILF’s Bravo denies Lanao raids, blames ‘mujahedin’
MANILA, Philippines — A Moro rebel commander being pursued by security forces for attacks on towns in Lanao del Norte earlier this week denied responsibility for the carnage but said he was ready for an "all out war" if the government insists on hunting him down. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Gov’t to renegotiate MILF land deal–reports
MANILA, Philippines — The government will renegotiate the memorandum of agreement (MOA) over ancestral domain with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, according to reports, quoting top government officials. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » (UPDATE) Shares close 0.4% lower
MANILA, Philippines — Shares closed 0.4 percent lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a rise in oil prices and the continued weakness of the US economy, dealers said. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Asian bond spreads widen; new debt sales eyed
HONG KONG — Asian bond spreads widened on Wednesday for a second session on the back of data showing rising inflationary pressures in the United States and continued concerns about the health of the global financial sector. [Link]
