Militant fisherfolk declare RP JPEPA-free - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,By Abigail Kwok MANILA, Philippines -- Despite Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago's claim that 13 senators have signed the resolution seeking Senate
Pinoy chefs put RP in world culinary map - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,CULINARY ARTS MAY BE a budding industry in the Philippines compared to Europe and the United States, but for sure that will not be for long.
Main bulk of Team RP leaves for Beijing - 05 Aug 2008 ABS CBN News,The mail bulk of Team RP left Tuesday morning for Beijing to spearhead the country’s participation in the 2008 Olympics. The 11 athletes together with their
Illegal RP, Indon migrants in Borneo targets of deportation - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,KOTA KINABALU -- Migrants from the Philippines and Indonesia who have flooded into Malaysian Borneo are being targeted with a massive deportation program,
RP debt yields fall as inflation seen moderating - 05 Aug 2008 ABS CBN News,Philippine debt yields fell around 25 basis points in heavy trade on Tuesday despite inflation at near 17-year highs as investors focused on consumer price
More rains in Luzon as ‘Julian’ leaves RP - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,By Joel Guinto MANILA, Philippines -- Expect more rains in Luzon, as tropical storm “Julian� is expected to enhance the southwest monsoon even after leaving
Red-faced RP execs to explain SC ruling - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,By Christine Avendaño, Nikko Dizon KUALA LUMPUR—What had been planned as a historic diplomatic feat turned out to be a major political embarrassment.
RP chess: Splendid or sick? - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,Well, in the case of RP chess, there have been many glorious reports on the state of the game in the country. But what’s been kept behind a smoke-screen,
Malaysia reverses decision on RP pullout - 05 Aug 2008 ABS CBN News,KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia said Monday it had reversed its decision to withdraw troops from the southern Philippines, where they are monitoring a ceasefire
High RP inflation amid world crises expected - Palace - 05 Aug 2008 GMA news.tv,MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang said that the country's soaring inflation rate for the month of July was expected as the world continues to reel from the
10000 cellular phones smuggled to RP - 05 Aug 2008 Philippine Star,Intelligence agents of the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said that about10,000 pieces of mobile phones, worth hundreds of thousands of pesos, were smuggled into
Echo seminar-workshop on RP folk dances conducted in Tangub City - 05 Aug 2008 Philippine Information Agency,Cagayan de Oro City (5 August) -- AN echo seminar-workshop on Philippine folk dances was conducted in Tangub City, Misamis Occiental at Sinanduloy Cultural
The Guns of August: How history triggered RP's destiny - 05 Aug 2008 Asianjournal.com,...by Malou Liwanag-Aguilar/AJPress Only a few Filipinos think of the month of August as something significant. Besides, it is not as famous as December,
Bird Festival focuses on RP's unique species - 05 Aug 2008 Inquirer.net,Now that we've launched our INQUIRER.net VDO service, we'd like to get your feedback so that we could further improve it. How would you rate the loading
RP children eye Japanese nationality - 05 Aug 2008 ABS CBN News,Thousands of children living in the Philippines will be able to claim Japanese citizenship after Japan's Supreme Court ruled it was unconstitutional to base
Bank Mandiri in pole position for BI unit Indover - 05 Aug 2008 Jakarta Post,In the first semester, Mandiri booked a net profit of Rp 2.6 trillion (US$286.14 million), a 22 percent increase from Rp 2.1 trillion in the same period
With little imagination, creative teaching emerges - 05 Aug 2008 Jakarta Post,For his successful proposal he received a Rp 5 million (US$ 547) cash prize, while his school received Rp 10 million for program activities.
Ansgerius Takalapeta: Regent proves his green spirit - 05 Aug 2008 Jakarta Post,This is a heavy burden for him, with the region's average per capita income at Rp 1.2 million. Because of the region's limitations, Ansgerius knew he had
BPAP to update RP outsourcing directory - Aug 4, 2008 Inquirer.net,MANILA, Philippines--The Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPAP) has said it will release this month an updated directory of the country's
'No loss of RP territory in Moro homeland accord' - Aug 4, 2008 ABS CBN News,By ISAGANI DE CASTRO, JR. The Philippines will not lose any territory or sovereignty in the agreement on a new Moro homeland that will be signed August 5 in
RP shares close up 0.6 percent - Aug 3, 2008 ABS CBN News,The composite index rose 15.76 points to 2599.99 points. The all-share index gained 0.5 percent to 1632.89 points. There were 47 advancers compared to 36
Nearly 10000 RP nurses took NCLEX during first half - Aug 3, 2008 ABS CBN News,A total of 9837 Filipinos took the United States licensure examination for nurses for the first time from January to June 2008, indicating they wanted to
Bacolod lasses start RP World Series bid - Aug 3, 2008 Inquirer.net,By Cedelf P. Tupas MANILA, Philippines—The Senior League girls’ 14-16 softball squad from Bacolod City gets the Philippines’ campaign going in the 2008
RP stocks still attractive, broker says - Aug 3, 2008 Inquirer.net,By Elizabeth Sanchez-Lacson MANILA, Philippines--Online broker Citiseconline.com remains bullish on the stock market despite current volatility,
RP aviation exec witnesses 3rd Qantas foul-up - Aug 3, 2008 Inquirer.net,By Tarra Quismundo MANILA, Philippines--At the end of a mission to help investigate an explosion aboard a Qantas jet nine days ago, a Philippine aviation
Ang, Javier start RP Olympic campaign - Aug 2, 2008 Inquirer.net,Molina leads the way for the youthful RP swim team as he sees action in the men’s 200-meter freestyle at 2:30 pm at the National Aquatics Center.
'Devine' help: Oakland RP activated - Aug 2, 2008 SportingNews.comBy Matt Lutovsky Joey Devine has been on the shelf for Oakland since May 26 due to right elbow inflammation, but the righthanded reliever was activated on
Fringe benefits in RP - Aug 1, 2008 Manila Bulletin,...(Editor’s note: In RP "small things" like accepting gifts or borrowing from friends by public officials may not merit concern as noted by the author.
Balanga City newest RP bird-watching site - Aug 2, 2008 Inquirer.net,BALANGA CITY in Bataan is the latest bird watching site in the Philippines that will be promoted worldwide by the Department of Tourism.
Extend deadline for comments on RP: GBA - Aug 1, 2008 Times of India,They also asked that the deadline for comments from the people on the draft RP be extended to four months from the existing two months.
Chicosci is MTV Asia's Favorite Artist for RP - Aug 1, 2008 ABS CBN News,By RICARDO F. LO KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The eight-year-old five-member band Chicosci won over five other bands for the 2008 MTV Favorite Artist of the
DA vows to transform Mindanao as RP's orchard - Aug 3, 2008 Sun.Star,AGRICULTURE Secretary Arthur C. Yap revealed the agency's vision to transform Mindanao as the country's future "orchard" and agribusiness capital.
Prayers for RP Team to Beijing - Aug 1, 2008 ABS CBN News,By DENNIS GASGONIA When all is said and done, the Team Philippines' training and sheer determination alone will not be enough to arm members in their quest
RP's Iris Ranola topples defending US Open champ - Aug 1, 2008 ABS CBN News,The Philippines' Iris Ranola played big to beat defending champion Allison Fischer in their first round match at the tough US Open 9-Ball Championship at
Education lifts RP BPO industry over India, China--expert - Aug 1, 2008 Inquirer.net,MANILA, Philippines -- India and China have bigger economies but the Philippines has a higher "educational density" and thus in a better position to move
Jim Paredes sees more ‘trendy’ RP music - Aug 1, 2008 Inquirer.net,JIM Paredes of the Apo Hiking Society talks about the present state of the Filipino music industry and the the music he grew up in.
(UPDATE) RP shares close 0.3 percent higher - Jul 31, 2008 ABS CBN News,Philippine share prices closed 0.3 percent higher on Friday due to a fall in oil prices and buying in the banking sector, dealers said.
Australian gov’t issues sea travel warning in RP - Jul 31, 2008 Inquirer.net,MANILA—The Australian government yesterday advised its nationals to particularly avoid sea travel in the Philippines, citing the sinking of the MV Princess
Team RP gets GMA bonus in Palace call - Jul 31, 2008 ABS CBN News,The bulk of the RP delegation will fly to Beijing on Aug. 5. Before the Palace call, the athletes will meet with the country’s sports medicine experts
Mindanao tribal chiefs hit RP’s homeland deal with MILF - Jul 31, 2008 Inquirer.net,By Abigail Kwok MANILA, Philippines -- Leaders of various ethnic groups in Mindanao have called on the government to refrain from including their
Greenpeace warns of future dangers of e-waste in RP - Jul 31, 2008 Inquirer.net,By Alexander Villafania MANILA, Philippines –While electronic waste in the Philippines remains low, environmental group Greenpeace warns that the lack of
SMEs in RP least competitive in 12-nation survey - Jul 31, 2008 ABS CBN News,By DAVID DIZON Despite a burgeoning workforce and competitive products, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines are generally seen as the
BPOs, OFW demand for housing to drive RP growth -- NEDA - Jul 31, 2008 Inquirer.net,By Veronica Uy MANILA, Philippines -- The National Economic and Development Authority on Thursday said overseas Filipino workers' demand for housing and the
Better chance for RP tankers with new Olympic format - Jul 30, 2008 ABS CBN News,The RP’s swimming team is composed of a “powerhouse� cast led by Miguel Molina, who was named Best Male Athlete of the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in
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