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Maguindanao under state of emergency now

Inquirer.net - Tj Burgonio - ‎59 minutes ago‎
MANILA, Philippines—As bodies from the worst political massacre in the nation's history were being uncovered from freshly dug mass graves, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the provinces of Maguindanao and ...

Ocampo, Maza running as independent senatorial bets

Philippine Star - Jess Diaz - ‎3 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo and Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela party-list yesterday announced that they are running as independent senatorial candidates in the ...

Chiz not seeking any elective post

Philippine Star - Aurea Calica - ‎4 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero yesterday announced that he is backing out of the presidential and vice presidential race in the May 2010 elections, ...

Urduja strands 1500 in the Visayas

Philippine Star - ‎3 hours ago‎
CEBU, Philippines - A large part of the Visayas including Cebu Province was placed under storm signal number one brought by the tropical depression Urduja leaving more than 1500 passengers stranded as the Philippine Coast Guard grounded 44 passenger ...

Comelec ready to place province under its control if violence continues

BusinessWorld Online - ‎6 hours ago‎
MAGUINDANAO MAY be placed under Commission on Elections (Comelec) control if violence in the Central Mindanao province remains unchecked, the poll body yesterday said.

Efren Peñaflorida: World-Class Hero Plus: Jay-R releases "Holiday of Love ...

Philippine Star - Ricky L. Calderon - ‎3 hours ago‎
The heavy downpour notwithstanding, R&B Prince Jay-R had a successful promo tour of his Christmas album titled “Holiday of Love” last Saturday at Eastwood City.
Rich man, poor man BusinessWorld Online

Samak's death drains a little 'colour' from Thai politics

Bangkok Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
Politicians from all parties have mourned the passing of former prime minister Samak Sundaravej who died of liver cancer yesterday.

6.8-magnitude quake rattles Tonga

The Associated Press - ‎4 hours ago‎
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga - A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific island nation of Tonga, sending panicked residents into the streets at night, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Red threat forces Abhisit to 're-think' Chiang Mai visit

Bangkok Post - ‎1 hour ago‎
How to enforce the Internal Security Act and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's plan to go to Chiang Mai dominated the cabinet meeting yesterday with ministers split into two camps.

Prisoner swap could win release of popular leader

The Associated Press - Ben Hubbard - ‎1 hour ago‎
RAMALLAH, West Bank - At the top of the list of Palestinian prisoners likely to be freed in a possible swap for an Israeli soldier is a firebrand politician many Palestinians believe is a likely future president who can pull them out of their current ...

Big powers draft resolution to press Iran at IAEA

Reuters South Africa - ‎2 hours ago‎
VIENNA (Reuters) - Six world powers have drafted a resolution at the UN nuclear watchdog urging Iran to clarify the purpose of its previously secret uranium enrichment site and confirm it has no more hidden atomic work, diplomats said.

EU welcomes US pledge to set emissions target

Reuters - ‎6 hours ago‎
STRASBOURG, France, Nov 24 (Reuters) - The European Union said on Tuesday a US pledge to propose an emissions target at UN climate change talks in Copenhagen in December could improve the chances of success at the meeting.

More shoppers, cautious spending seen for Black Friday

AFP - ‎26 minutes ago‎
WASHINGTON - Shoppers are expected to come out in force but cling a bit tighter to their wallets for the kickoff of the holiday gift-giving season this weekend, new surveys showed Tuesday.

BSP says no to capital controls

Philippine Star - Lawrence Agcaoili - ‎3 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reiterated yesterday that there are no plans to impose capital controls as more emerging markets continued to ...

Campos Group to launch 5 new residential projects

Philippine Star - Zinnia B. Dela Peña - ‎3 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - Campos-led Greenfield Development Corp. is shifting into high gear over the next 18 months with the launch of at least five new residential communities as it embarks on a new thrust of delivering projects that promote ...

One tough pick up - the Isuzu D-MAX

Philippine Star - ‎4 hours ago‎
The actual test drive of the Isuzu D-MAX started on the second day, Saturday, November 14 of our 4-day trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
Dura-Max indeed BusinessWorld Online

Nurture our scientists

Philippine Star - ‎3 hours ago‎
Every one is talking climate change. The movie 2012 and all those Bible study groups have probably made many people feel resigned to the inevitability of the end times in our near future.

Big things come in MINI packages

Philippine Star - ‎4 hours ago‎
By Dong Magsajo (The Philippine Star) Updated November 25, 2009 12:00 AM MANILA, Philippines - Indulge me, dear reader. I'm on a bit of a high.

Climate change quickens, seas feared up 2 meters

Reuters - Alister Doyle - ‎42 minutes ago‎
OSLO (Reuters) - Global warming is happening faster than expected and at worst could raise sea levels by up to 2 meters (6-1/2 ft) by 2100, a group of scientists said on Tuesday in a warning to next month's ...

Ginebra tries to get back on track

Inquirer.net - Musong R. Castillo - ‎1 hour ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - Barangay Ginebra and Talk 'N Text, powerhouses coming off defeats, clash Wednesday night and struggling sides Coca-Cola and Rain or Shine battle each other for the right to move out of the cellar in the ...

Alcano, Orcollo surprise RP pool bidders

Inquirer.net - ‎1 hour ago‎
By Cedelf P. Tupas IN THE CLEAREST INDICATION YET that disputes in local billiards are slowly but surely nearing resolution, a stronger Filipino contingent with big guns Ronnie Alcano and Dennis Orcollo at the helm will see action in the World Ten-Ball ...

So-Ivanchuk tiff fascinates; Laylo ousted

Inquirer.net - ‎1 hour ago‎
KHANTY-MANSIYSK, RUSSIA—FILIPINO Grandmaster Wesley So showed his rapid game prowess and advanced to the second round of the 2009 World Chess Cup at the Khanty-Mansiysk Festival of Arts.

ABC's `Good Morning America' cancels Lambert

The Associated Press - David Bauder - ‎1 hour ago‎
NEW YORK - ABC's "Good Morning America" is saying "no thanks" to Adam Lambert. The morning show canceled the glam rocker's scheduled performance on Wednesday's show because of Lambert's racy appearance on the "American Music Awards" on Sunday night.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart all a-Twitter over New Moon's triumph

Vancouver Sun - Kat Angus - ‎22 minutes ago‎
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson arrive at the afterparty for the premiere of Summit Entertainment's The Twilight Saga: New Moon on Nov. 16, in Los Angeles.

Hayden to appeal revocation of medical license

Philippine Star - Mayen Jaymalin - ‎3 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - The legal counsel of celebrity cosmetic doctor Hayden Kho Jr. described as “too harsh and unfair” the decision of the Professional Regulation Commission's ...

1 out of 4 Pinoy adults fat - survey

ABS CBN News - Kristine Servando - ‎6 hours ago‎
MANILA - The number of overweight Filipinos are increasing, according to a nationwide survey by the Food and Nutrition Research Foundation (FNRI).
It's not hidden at all Business Mirror

WHO: H1N1 still a global threat

Philippine Star - ‎3 hours ago‎
MANILA, Philippines - The World Health Organization (WHO) warned yesterday that the Avian Influenza or A-H5N1 remains a threat to humans, with newly confirmed cases reported in Egypt, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Patient devastated to get cancer from kidney transplant

BBC News - ‎3 hours ago‎
Dialysis patient 'Sally' had to have her donated kidney removed when it was found to have cancer. She is clear of the disease but is reluctant to have another transplant.

Swine flu vaccine effective despite mutations: experts

AFP - ‎Nov 21, 2009‎
PARIS - Swine flu vaccines are still effective despite reported cases of mutations in the A(H1N1) virus, health experts in Europe and North America said Saturday.
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