Visayas

Visayas traders call for govt action
ASIDE from calling for government to address the power crisis in the region, delegates of the 19th Visayas Business Conference (VABC) also passed resolutions on competitiveness, infrastructure, educat read more

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Luzon

Luzon facing power crisis in 2011
MANILA, Philippines - The Aquino administration will be confronted next year by a power crisis in Luzon, a former energy official said on Tuesday.

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Philippines

Philippines' Aquino sets up 'truth commission'
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will set up a "truth commission" to investigate allegations of corruption, poll fraud and rights abuses of the outgoing administration, President-elect Benigno Aquino said on Tuesday.

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Cebu

Cebu party flexes muscle
Cebu CITY -- Cebu will welcome any help the incoming administration will offer, but Governor Gwendolyn Garcia assured Monday the province can "take care of our own, on our own." read more

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Palawan

Palawan closes testing center for teachers' licensure exams
Prospective teachers in Palawan province are in for a whammy after the Professional Regulation Commission closed down its testing center for teachers' licensure exams on the island.

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Davao

Sun.Star Davao bags awards
SUN.STAR Davao bagged awards in the 14th Philippine Press Institute-The Coca-Cola Export Corporation 2009 Civic Journalism Community Press Awards held at The Diamond Hotel in Manila on Thursday evenin read more

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Philippines

Philippines' kidney register to fight trafficking
The Philippines said Friday it is setting up a nationwide organ donor register in a bid to stop the practice of its poor selling their kidneys to make ends meet.

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Davao

Davao Norte launches vital projects
PANABO CITY, Davao del Norte The provincial government of Davao del Norte launched on Tuesday various pump-priming projects amounting to P32 million. No less than Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario spearheads the launching of the projects. It was learned that the projects are included under the No Barangay Left Behind or NOBLE program of the provincial government. Del Rosario said the ...

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Davao

Davao City pols poll spending reports unbelievable
Davao CITY (MindaNews) If the statements of election contributions and expenses for the May 10 elections submitted to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) are to be believed, the candidates here spent less than the limit prescribed by law.

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Mindanao

More trade exhibitors coming to Mindanao
THERE'S no stopping trade exhibitors from coming to Mindanao for business as they see the island's growing opportunities, particularly on broad-based manufacturing technologies, according to a top eve read more

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Philippines

Philippines' president-elect continues political dynasty
CNN was in the Philippines to cover the national elections on May 10. Although it would take three more weeks for the Philippine Congress to officially declare the winners, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was largely expected to become the country's 15th President.

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Palawan

Tindalo oil output restricted to 6,000
The Tindalo field off northwest Palawan has produced some 56,708 barrels of crude, two weeks after first oil flowed from the well, operator Nido Petroleum Ltd. of Australia said Tuesday.

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Luzon

South Luzon Expressway toll up by 250%
Regulators have flashed the green light for the South Luzon Tollways Corp. to raise its fee on South Luzon expressway by 250 percent effective June 30.

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Mindanao

Northern Mindanao palay output drops by a fifth in Q1
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Palay harvest in Northern Mindanao dropped by a fifth in the first quarter of the year due to the dry spell, faster than the nationwide drop in production of this crop, data from the regional Agriculture office showed.

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Visayas

E. Visayas govt schools to open Tuesday despite room shortages
Despite the shortage in classrooms, all public schools in Eastern Visayas are ready to welcome the one million students in the region who are expected to troop to their respective schools today.

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Cebu

Cebu offices warned of anti-piracy raids
Cebu CITY -- The Pilipinas Anti-Piracy Team (PAPT) has given Cebu-based businesses until June 28 to ensure that only licensed software is used in their operations.

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Philippines

Philippines bus crash toll up
Authorities in the Philippines are scouring a deep ravine as the toll from a deadly bus crash involving a group of Iranian students and tourists rose above 20.

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Davao

Davao City tops drug-related crimes' list
Davao CITY The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Davao Region cited this city as having the most number of reported drug-related offenses. read more

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Palawan

Supplier says Palawan power back on June 15
The main supplier of electricity in Palawan said it would finish repairs on one of three engines that conked out and caused brownouts in the province and expects power supply to return to normal by June 15.

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Boracay

Boracay posts P3.4-billion revenue in April, May
ILOILO CITY (PNA) The Department or Tourism (DoT) here has reported that Boracay Island has posted a whopping P3.4-billion worth of revenue this summer alone. The DoT said the tourism powerhouse has collected more than P3 billion for the summer months of April and May this year. In April, which is the height of the summer vacation, Boracay tourism collected some P1.8 billion, while it posted ...

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Cebu

Cebu Pac flies to Beijing
BUDGET CARRIER Cebu PACIFIC HAS announced plans to fly to Beijing from Manila this September, adding to the companys growing list of international routes within the region.

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Boracay

Boracay derby challenge set
The 1st Thunderbird Boracay Challenge 4-Cock All Star Derby fires off at the Boracay Cockpit Arena on Saturday.Hundreds are expected to join as organizers assured everyone that the facilities are all set with the arena newly-painted, the sound system fine-tuned, cockhouses refurbished and a new millisecond Thunderbird timer is installed.Among the participants are Sonny Lagon, Nene Abello, Boy ...

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Philippines

Aquino son wins power in Philippines
The son of revered former Philippines' president Corazon Aquino has become the country's new leader less than one year after his mother's death.

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Davao

Davao coaches pass international course
TWO Davao City coaches passed the FIVB-PVF Volleyball Cooperation Program International Coaching Course Level 1 held in Iloilo City recently. read more

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Palawan

2nd Palawan oil well tops forecast at 18,000 barrels
THE Tindalo-1 oil well in northwest Palawan is flowing at the rate of 18,689 barrels a day, surpassing pre-test expectations, the Australian firm Nido Petroleum said Tuesday.

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Visayas

Warm weather seen in Visayas; rain likely for rest of RP
The ridge of a high pressure area over the Visayas could bring warm weather there for the rest of the week, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Tuesday.

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Mindanao

New administration facing challenges in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY -- Mindanaos situation appears to be improving with recent developments providing respite to alarming issues that have emerged in recent months. Foremost of these are security and power supply deficiency.

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Davao

Mayor-elect bares plan for Davao City
Davao City Mayor-elect Sara Duterte presented Friday her economic development plan for the 2010-2013 term. read more

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Luzon

PAGASA: LPA nears north Luzon, may bring flashfloods
A low-pressure area (LPA) threatening to become a cyclone this weekend moved closer to extreme northern Luzon Friday, prompting state weather forecasters to warn residents in the area to brace for flashfloods and landslides.

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Mindanao

Central Mindanao gears up for rainy season
KORONADAL CITY -- Officials in Central Mindanao are still assessing the damage caused by the flooding in the region as preparations are being made with the onset of the rainy season, an official said read more

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Mindanao

Mindanao-based rural bank pushes expansion
ONE Network Bank continues to prove that it is the largest and leading rural bank of choice in Mindanao, especially in far-flung areas that have limited or no access to banking institutions. read more

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Davao

Davao booters earn finals slot
Davao del Norte and Davao FA-Columbia booters booked finals berths having grabbed the top two spots in the 2010 Mindanao Filipino Premier League Qualifying at the E-Park in Apokon, Tagum City Tuesday 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

Eastern Visayas PNP backs gun ban extension
Police in Eastern Visayas support calls to extend the election ban on carrying firearms outside residences, saying it helped lower the regions crime rate.

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