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UP vs. UST entrance exams: netizens weigh in
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 16 hours agoThe fallout from a status update on Facebook continues to rage online as an administrator of a fan page of the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) posted a negative comment about the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET). More »UP vs. UST entrance exams: netizens weigh in
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In Pictures: Devotees flood “Black Nazarene” procession
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – Mon, Jan 9, 2012Filipino Catholic devotees attend the annual procession of the Black Nazarene. More »In Pictures: Devotees flood “Black Nazarene” procession
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China warns U.S. to be “careful” in military refocus
Reuters – Mon, Jan 9, 2012BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Defence warned the United States on Monday to be “careful in its words and actions” after announcing a defence rethink that stresses responding to China’s rise by shoring up U.S. alliances and bases across Asia. The statement from the ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng was Beijing’s fullest reaction so far to the new U.S. strategy unveiled last week. It echoed the mix of wariness and outward restraint that has marked China’s response to the Obama administration’s “pivot” to Asia since late last year. … More »China warns U.S. to be “careful” in military refocus
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Gay marriage a threat to humanity’s future – Pope
Reuters – Tue, Jan 10, 2012VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Benedict said on Monday that gay marriage was one of several threats to the traditional family that undermined “the future of humanity itself”. The pope made some of his strongest comments against gay marriage in a new year address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Vatican in which he touched on some economic and social issues facing the world today. He told diplomats from nearly 180 countries that the education of children needed proper “settings” and that “pride of place goes to the family, based on the marriage of a man and a woman. … More »Gay marriage a threat to humanity’s future – Pope
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Corona camp asks Senate to punish prosecution for presenting evidence to public
GMA News Online – 18 hours agoThe camp of Chief Justice Renato Corona is asking the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, to punish the House prosecution team for disclosing to the public evidence supposed to be presented during the impeachment trial. “CJ Corona strongly manifests his objection to the prosecution’s unbridled dissemination of information or documents, which may not even be admissible in evidence ro relevant to the case,” lawyer Jose Roy said in a six-page manifestation submitted to the Senate late Monday. … More »Corona camp asks Senate to punish prosecution for presenting evidence to public
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Vietnamese man ‘stable’ after giant tumour removed
AFP News – Fri, Jan 6, 2012A Vietnamese man was in a stable condition in hospital Friday after doctors removed a giant tumour from his right leg that weighed more than the rest of his body, hospital officials said. More »Vietnamese man ‘stable’ after giant tumour removed
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Mayweather to Pacquiao: Step Up, Punk
AFP News – 4 hours agoUnbeaten US star Floyd Mayweather threw down another provocative gauntlet to boxing rival Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, daring the Filipino icon to “Step Up Punk” in a posting on his Twitter webpage. More »Mayweather to Pacquiao: Step Up, Punk
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Congress approves anti-bullying bill
loQal – 18 hours agoBy Alexander VillafaniaQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA – A bill that seeks to require education institutions to create an anti-bullying policy was recently approved by the House of Representatives.House Bill 5496, co-authored by Representative Christopher Co (AKO BICOL party-list) and called the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2012”, requires elementary and secondary schools to set guidelines on bullying.A handbook on bullying prevention and measures will be distributed to students, teachers, parents and guardians.The Anti-Bullying Law would also require all new schools to include policies prior to operation. … More »Congress approves anti-bullying bill
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Kuwait firm to invest add’l $500 M in Phl
Philstar – Tue, Jan 10, 2012MANILA, Philippines – Global logistics group Kuwait and Gulf Link Holding Co. (KGL) has committed to invest an additional $500 million in the Philippines, its top officials said yesterday. More »Kuwait firm to invest add’l $500 M in Phl
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Acer unveils world’s thinnest laptop
AFP News – Mon, Jan 9, 2012Acer unveiled the world’s thinnest laptop computer as an array of “ultrabook” rivals prepared to debut this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. More »Acer unveils world’s thinnest laptop
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Impeachment court sends notice to prosecution, defense
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 17 hours agoSenate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who acts as presiding officer of the impeachment court, has directed members of the prosecution panel of the House of Representatives and the defense panel of Chief Justice Renato Corona to appear on Jan. 16, Monday at 2 o’clock in the afternoon for the trial of the Supreme Court head. More »Impeachment court sends notice to prosecution, defense
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C. Mindanao on alert over bomb plot
Philstar – Tue, Jan 10, 2012ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Central Mindanao has been placed on high alert amid reports of a bomb plot by militant groups. More »C. Mindanao on alert over bomb plot
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Iran judge condemns American to death for spying
AFP News – Mon, Jan 9, 2012A judge in Iran has sentenced a US-Iranian man to death for spying for the CIA, media reports said on Monday, exacerbating Tehran-Washington tensions already high in the face of Western sanctions on the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme. More »Iran judge condemns American to death for spying
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Sex matters for elderly wellbeing
Asia News Network – Mon, Jan 9, 2012Seoul (The Korea Herald/ANN) – A man in his 70s recently called up the hotline for the elderly in need of sex consultation at the Planned Population Federation of Korea. He was frustrated with his inability to make love to his wife. More »Sex matters for elderly wellbeing
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Immigration intensifies drive against corruption
GMA News Online – 19 hours agoThe Bureau of Immigration (BI) is intensifying its drive against graft and corruption by adhering to programs on honest and excellent public service. Immigration commissioner Ricardo David Jr. said Tuesday the bureau will stick to provisions of the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 (Republic Act No. 9485), especially in processing visa applications and other Immigration documents. The Immigration chief warned BI employees that irregularities will not be tolerated and that those who defy his order will be punished. … More »Immigration intensifies drive against corruption
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LRT records highest single day ridership
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 19 hours agoThe Light Rail Transit (LRT) has recorded its all-time high in ridership for a single day, a spokesman said Tuesday. More »LRT records highest single day ridership
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The Senate rules on impeachment
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 17 hours agoThe impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona is scheduled to begin on Jan. 16, Monday at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Senate plenary hall. More »The Senate rules on impeachment
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National Artist Abueva needs blood donations
Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 15 hours agoRenowned sculptor Napoleon Abueva is in dire need of blood donations after suffering from bladder rupture, her daughter said Tuesday. More »National Artist Abueva needs blood donations
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Phl accuses China of maritime intrusions
Philstar – Mon, Jan 9, 2012The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that the government had expressed “serious concerns” to the People’s Republic of China (PROC) over recent intrusions of Chinese vessels, including a ship of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). More »Phl accuses China of maritime intrusions
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Cabagnot hits another big shot for Petron
Sportsaholic – 19 hours agoThere seems to be a developing theme here with the two ongoing PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series: whatever you can do, I can do better. Barely 24 hours after the Powerade Tigers pulled off a come-from-behind overtime win over the … Continue reading → More »
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