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INQUIRER.net Breaking News » New Philippine eagle hatched
A new Philippine eagle was hatched Sunday at the breeding facility of the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) in Malagos in Calinan district. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Mapagu is new Army chief
Major General Reynaldo Mapagu is the new Army chief, officials from the Department of National Defense said Thursday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » UFC president to watch Pacquiao-Clottey bout
Look who’s coming to watch the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey title fight at the Cowboys Stadium on March 13. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Rights group said death of interpreter for US soldiers not suicide
Human rights group Karapatan on Thursday said there was a “conspiracy” in the death of interpreter for US soldiers Gregan Cardeño, adding his death was a “heinous crime” committed right at the barracks of US troops in Marawi City. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Rights body to pursue probe into arrest of ‘Morong 43’
Despite the dismissal by the Court of Appeals of a petition for the release of the "Morong 43," the Commission on Human Rights said Thursday that it was committed to pursuing the probe into alleged human rights violations committed against the health workers. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Cartoon Network inks video deal with Viva
Cartoon Network Enterprises has partnered with Viva Video in the animation firm’s expansion into the home video market. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Some hail calamity proclamation but militants are wary
Sarangani Governor Miguel Dominguez said the declaration of a state of calamity in Mindanao “will just reinforce the moves of the local government units to mitigate the impact of the El Niño.” [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Media need multiple platforms, revenue streams to thrive
NEW YORK – Multiple platforms and revenue streams are going to be key for media industry players hoping to survive and thrive in the fast-changing digital landscape, top media executives said here Wednesday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Palace roots for Pacquiao; urges him to block out politics
Manny Pacquiao may have junked the administration in favor of Manny Villar in the coming elections, but Malacañang is rooting for the boxing champion just the same in his title defense this Sunday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Ebarle lawyer no objection to transfer of Ivler to NBI jail
A lawyer of the Ebarle family on Thursday said he poses no objection to the plan to transfer road rage suspect Jason Ivler to the National Bureau of Investigation provided Ivler’s stay at the NBI is only temporary. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » DA mulls lower retail price for chicken
The Department of Agriculture is considering imposing a lower suggested retail price for chicken, considering the huge difference between farmgate prices and actual market prices of the commodity. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Ruffa on row with Kris: Time to bury hatchet
Controversial actress and TV host Ruffa Gutierrez, who reportedly walked out of gossip show “The Buzz” last week over a comment made by co-host Kris Aquino, said it's now time they bury the hatchet. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Jimenez brother cleared in Ruby Rose case
The Department of Justice has cleared the brother of Manuel Jimenez II, father-in-law of Ruby Rose Barrameda-Jimenez, of murder charges over Ruby Rose’ death, his counsel said on Thursday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Bishops to movie stars: Don’t endorse condoms
Catholic bishops on Wednesday implored movie stars not to endorse condoms, saying they must remain good examples and should safeguard “the morality of the people.” [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » No silver lining in these clouds
Though it has been cloudy in recent days, the weather bureau says there is very little chance of rain. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Clottey holds little fear of Pacquiao’s punching power
Joshua Clottey holds little fear of Manny Pacquiao’s punching power. Fact is, the Ghanaian is willing to take a few hits just to feel what’s in store for him when they collide on March 13 (March 14, Manila time) at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington City. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » Former SC justice, son file libel case vs PDEA agent
Taguig City Mayor Freddie Tinga and his father, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Dante Tinga, filed on Wednesday a libel case against an anti-narcotics agent who accused the two of influencing a court ruling on a drug case. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » 4 more Edsa sections to be closed Friday
At least four sections of Edsa will be closed to traffic Friday night for the weekly concrete re-blocking operation of the Department of Public Works and Highways, the Metro Manila Development Authority said Thursday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » DoH eyes nationwide vaccination against measles
The Department of Health (DoH) is planning to conduct a nationwide anti-measles vaccination of children from six months up to six years old, an official said Thursday. [Link]
INQUIRER.net Breaking News » More poll machines ready – Smartmatic
More poll machines have passed laboratory tests and are ready for use in the upcoming elections in May, the automation partner of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday. [Link]
