Philippines

Philippines Bill Auction Fails on 3-Month High Yields (Update1)
May 31 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippines failed to sell 91- and 364-day bills at a weekly auction as investors demanded the highest interest rates in three months on speculation the central bank is moving closer to raising borrowing costs.

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Palawan

SC asked to affirm disqualification of Palawan gov Mitra
A Palawan-based group has asked the Supreme Court to uphold the disqualification of newly elected provincial governor Abraham Kahlil Mitra by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

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Davao

Davao priest's wife seeks annulment
Davao CITY -- A sister of a councilor here has asked the Regional Trial Court to annul her marriage with a Catholic priest based in this city. read more

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Mindanao

Taiwan holds promise for Mindanao products
DRIED and processed fruit and other food produced by Mindanao firms can find a niche in the increasingly affluent Taiwan market, particularly if they adopt its packaging, labeling, and certification s read more

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Coron

Isang lalaki, dead on arrival sa Coron District Hospital matapos saksakin sa tiyan
(5:28PM RMN-Palawan) DEAD on arrival sa Coron District Hospital ang biktimang si Mark Cristian Lara 21-anyos residente ng Brgy. Poblacion 1 sa bayan ng Coron matapos na saksakin sa tiyan...

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Visayas

CEB offers best buy with P999 seat sale from the Visayas to Manila
One of Asias fastest growing airlines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) gives even more opportunities for every Juan to fly with a P999 seat sale from the Visayas to Manila and vice versa from May 26-28, 2010.

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Palawan

Aussie group to drill 5 oil wells in offshore Palawan
Australian firm Nido Petroleum Ltd. is pursuing an ambitious five-well exploration drilling program over the next 18 to 24 months, aimed at unlocking the potential of the Northwest Palawan basin.

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Mindanao

Mindanao food products can find niche in Taiwan market
DRIED and processed fruit and other foods produced by Mindanao firms can find a niche in the increasingly affluent Taiwan market if they adopt its packaging, labeling and certification standards. read more

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Luzon

ComVal hails fresh troops from Luzon
Compostela Valley (ComVal) Gov. Arturo Uy has welcomed the arrival of fresh troops from Luzon in an effort to augment existing forces in the area.

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Boracay

Boracay Garden Resort undergoes P80M renovation
Boracay Regency Group has earmarked about P80 million for the renovation and beautification of a 201-room resort in Boracay. "We have allotted P60 to P80 million for the renovations of the Boracay Garden Resort.

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Palawan

Secret garden of Palawans healing man
OUT FROM CITY LIFE VISIT Palawan, are drawn back and settle there for many reasons, among them a relaxed but productive lifestyle, the promise of a forest in ones backyard, or a beach right at the doorstep: A quality life on a shoestring budget and conveniences to boot.

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Davao

Davao netters fall in Baguio
NOT one from the Davao Region snatched a title at the close of the 11th leg Smart presents Head Junior Tennis Tour Satellite Circuit 2010 that came to a close at the Baguio Tennis Club Athletic Bowl B read more

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Davao

Village exec, partner girlfriend shot dead in Davao Norte
A village chairman of Carmen, Davao del Norte and his live-in-partner were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday, police said Friday.

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Philippines

Philippines Posts Budget Surplus Amid Spending Freeze (Update1)
May 20 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippines reported a budget surplus last month as a ban on projects before the May presidential election limited government spending.

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Palawan

Secret garden of Palawans healing man
OUT FROM CITY LIFE VISIT Palawan, are drawn back and settle there for many reasons, among them a relaxed but productive lifestyle, the promise of a forest in ones backyard, or a beach right at the doorstep: A quality life on a shoestring budget and conveniences to boot.

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Luzon

Boxer from a sporting family shines in ABAP Luzon slugfest
SUBIC Fernando Tacuyan, a boxer from a sporting family, led opening day winners in the ABAP Luzon Area Boxing Tournament late Sunday by shutting down Tayabas City As Jerson Magliquian, 3-0, at the Subic gym.

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Boracay

Caticlan expansion disastrous
Environment groups are seeking a stop to the plan to expand the Caticlan airport in Aklan, fearing that the project will destroy the environs including the world-famous Boracay.

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Coron

Khadija Sharife: REDD: Seeing the Forest for the Trees
All carbon is not created equal: One ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) generated in New York from several McDonalds burgers, for instance, clocking in at...

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Boracay

Saving Boracay
Lets take a break from politics and revisit Boracay Island, the Philippines perennial top entry in any list of the worlds best beaches.

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Cebu

Cebu Pacific offers P799 seat sale to south destinations
Cebu Pacific (CEB) is promoting off-peak travel to Mindanao with a special Southern Philippines seat sale as low as P799 from May 14 to 16, 2010, for travel on July 1 to September 30, 2010. CEB is offering a Go Lite seat sale of P799 for passengers from Cebu to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Siargao, Surigao and Zamboanga, and vice versa. The same ...

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Palawan

PNOC-EC board faces ouster over Palawan sale
THE board of PNOC Exploration Corp. regards as illegal and disadvantageous the governments plan to dispose of the companys stake in the Malampaya natural gas project via a negotiated sale this month, acting PNOC-EC chairman Crismel Verano said Thursday.

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Mindanao

World Bank cites Mindanaos anti-poverty program
DAVAO CITY The World Bank (WB) has rated the anti-poverty program in Mindanao satisfactory. This came after the WB team reported recently here the result of its month-long assessment of the Department of Agricultures Mindanao Rural Development Program (DA-MRDP). DA-MRDP is a long-term poverty alleviation program that covers 225 of the 420 towns across Mindanao jointly funded by WB, national ...

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Philippines

Philippines' network giant Q1 profits up by 500%
Profits of Philippines' network giant ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. jumped by more than 500 percent from January to March because of higher revenues brought by election campaign-related advertisements. As of end-March, the company's income reached 1.09 billion (24. 2 million U.S. dollars) or 5.7 times higher than year ago levels, while consolidated revenues surged by almost half to 7.75 billion ...

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Visayas

Many Arroyo allies winning local races in Visayas
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's allies have won or are heading for victory in several congressional races in the Visayas.

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Davao

Japan, Canada lifts travel ban to Davao
Davao City is no longer included in the travel advisories issued by at least two embassies on its citizens planning to travel to Mindanao. read more

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Coron

Isang lalaki, dead on arrival sa Coron District Hospital matapos saksakin sa tiyan
(5:28PM RMN-Palawan) DEAD on arrival sa Coron District Hospital ang biktimang si Mark Cristian Lara 21-anyos residente ng Brgy. Poblacion 1 sa bayan ng Coron matapos na saksakin sa tiyan...

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Coron

Isang lalaki, dead on arrival sa Coron District Hospital matapos saksakin sa tiyan
(5:28PM RMN-Palawan) DEAD on arrival sa Coron District Hospital ang biktimang si Mark Cristian Lara 21-anyos residente ng Brgy. Poblacion 1 sa bayan ng Coron matapos na saksakin sa tiyan...

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Cebu

Cebu town makes history as latest to end automated voting
A town in Cebu province made history Tuesday, as among the last - if not the last - to finish in the country's first nationwide automated elections.

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Davao

Rains fail to beat Davao polls (1:50 p.m.)
RAINS in Davao Region marred the conduct of the first-ever automated elections in the country, but these failed to beat the excitement and curiosity of voters who trooped to polling centers early to c read more

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Visayas

Comelec declare Visayas ready for automated polls
Elections officials across the Visayas declared themselves ready for Mondays elections with most of the counting machines successfully tested and sealed.

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Boracay

Boracay gets hydrated with Lightwater
THE sun, sand, and sea gather the most active, most energetic bodies and where else can you find them but in the happening island of Boracay. Lightwater, the better water, made sure that they were hydrated all day long so they can keep up with the various beach activities.

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Palawan

Isang lalaki, sugatan matapos saksakin sa tiyan ng di pa nakikilalang suspek sa Palawan
(4:58PM RMN-Palawan) SUGATAN ang biktimang si Bryan Alazar 20 anyos residente ng New Cuyo sa bayan ng Roxas Palawan matapos na saksakin sa tiyan ng di nakilalang suspek. Base sa...

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Philippines

Candidates host carnival-like rallies ahead of Philippines election
Campaigning for the Philippines presidential election on May 10 is nearing its climax in a carnival atmosphere with more emphasis on colorful streamers and personal stories than on pressing issues such as corruption.

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Visayas

Slaughter sinaligan na sa RP-Gilas team
MAPASIGARBUHON kaayo ang University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers nga nisaka gyud ang kalibre sa duwa ni 7-footer Greg Slaughter ug usa na kini karon sa mga sinaligan sa Smart-RP Gilas national te read more

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Davao

ICT Davao inks pact with Indian IT body
Davao City's information communication technology (ICT) organization, ICT Davao, on Monday announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an international trade body and the chamber read more

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Mindanao

Mindanao power supply tight from May 9 to 11energy chief
As if the last minute glitches hounding the elections are not enough, the Department of Energy has admitted that power supply in Mindanao will be tight from May 9 to 11, according to Energy Secretary Jose C. Ibazeta.

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Philippines

Philippines to hold vote Monday, despite glitch
Presidential elections will proceed next week as scheduled and a voting machine supplier has promised to correct defects that had sparked fears of chaotic failure in the Philippines' first automated vote, officials said Wednesday.

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Boracay

Charter flights increase tourist arrivals in Boracay, Cebu
Charter flights from China helped spur growth of Chinese tourists in the countrys favorite destinations Boracay and Cebu. Five charter flights were mounted from Chengdu and Hangzhou in China to Kalibo for the Chinese New Year in February.

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Palawan

Mining firm denies getting permit for Palawan operations
A local mining company has denied that it obtained a government permit illegally to operate in Narra, Palawan.

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Philippines

Blood and dirt on trail to elections in the Philippines
BACOLOD: The Philippines military is on alert before elections next week amid sporadic ambushes and assassinations, as politicians trade accusations of ''black propaganda'' tactics.

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Davao

Nikki Erica Yngayo Davao's chess sensation
FOR over 300 athletes who represented the Davao Region in the just-concluded 2010 Palarong Pambansa in Tarlac, only a few did shine. read more

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