Cebu

LGUs' help urged in solving worsening Cebu traffic
Cebu CITY, Philippines %26ndash; Businessmen in Cebu are strongly urging local governments to adopt more concrete solutions in mitigating traffic density in Metro Cebu. Samuel Chioson, President of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) which is comprised of some 800 firms and individuals here, laments %26ldquo;the worsening traffic situation in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu.%26rdquo;

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Visayas

Western Visayas posts P7B drop in domestic trade
WESTERN Visayas posted a P6.82-billion domestic trade share in the third quarter of 2010, down by at least P7 billion from the P13.84 billion commodity flow in the same period last year. read more

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Coron

2 men face drug charges
BRUNSWICK %26mdash; Brunswick police said Monday that two local men will be called to court to face drug charges following separate incidents occurring in recent weeks in Brunswick and Topsham.

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Palawan

Angelika Panganiban and Derek Ramsay's revealing Palawan escapade photo leaked!
Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban is in El Nido, Palawan right now enjoying the holidays with families and friends. Angelica just shared in her twitter account this shirtless photo of Derek and her in sexy bikini somewhere in a cave in Palawan! Related posts: Angelica Panganiban is on the cover of Metro! Angelica Panganiban is on the cover of the latest issue... Shirtless Derek Ramsay covers ...

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Philippines

Philippines gets least amount of FDIs in SE Asia
The Philippines cornered the least amount of foreign direct investments among seven selected economies in Southeast Asia in 2009, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its first global survey on FDIs.

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Cebu

2010: Labing dakong tuig sa Cebu boxing
KON wala pa ang ALA Promotions, unsa kaha'y hitsura sa Cebu boxing sa tuig 2010? Wala'y nakaseguro kon unsa'y posibleng tubag niini apan ang segurado, ang ALA Promotions gyud maoy nag-agak sa Cebu boxing. Dili lang simpleng pag-agak ang gihimo sa ALA Promotions sa Cebu boxing, kon dili ilaha pa gyud kining gituboy ngadto sa international nga kalibre. Matod pa ni ALA Promotions president Michael ...

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Boracay

9 rescued after boat capsizes off Boracay
The Coast Guard rescued nine passengers of a motorboat, which capsized off Boracay Island on Sunday.

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Luzon

Luzon application for FMD-free status filed
THE PHILIPPINES applied with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) last Dec. 6 for foot and mouth disease (FMD)-free "without vaccination" certification for the remaining parts of Luzon that are still without this status, an Agriculture official told reporters yesterday.

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Philippines

Philippines pushes for peace with Marxist rebels
Promises by the Philippines' popular new president to tackle poverty and corruption could boost upcoming peace talks with rebels and make irrelevant the country's communist insurgency, which turned 42 on Sunday, the government's negotiator said.

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Coron

RUNNING: Locals Estrada, Hsia-Coron to compete at state meet
San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada will compete this Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada and Anzar senior Aaron Hsia-Coron will compete Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. It will be the fourth time Hsia-Coron has advanced to ...

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Palawan

Palawan, Manila win
DAGUPAN City - Roxas-Palawan and La Salle-Manila came through with similar smashing victories to share the lead in the 2010 National Inter-Cities and Municipalities rapid chess team championship at the People's Astrodome here Satruday.Bannered by IM Chito Garma and Ryan Dungca, Roxas-Palawan whipped Apocalypse-Manila, 3.5-.5, in the fifth round and Ricnor Farms-Palayan City, 2.5-1.5, in the ...

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Davao

Lovin' Davao the Marco Polo way
There are plenty of reasons why I keep on coming back to Davao, and the best thing of all is the place I call home amidst the bustling city. Yes, I call it home because comfort and luxury are what I consistently experience in Marco Polo Davao.

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Visayas

Visayas spot power market launch nears
CEBU CITY -- Final simulations are being staged by Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) in preparation for the opening of the region's power spot market on Sunday.

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Mindanao

The Mindanao Examiner
COTABATO CITY, Philippines (Mindanao Examiner / Dec. 24, 2010) %26ndash; Muslim have praised Saudi Arabia for joining an international group supporting the peace talks aimed at ending decades of bloody fighting in the Philippines.

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Coron

RUNNING: Locals Estrada, Hsia-Coron to compete at state meet
San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada will compete this Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada and Anzar senior Aaron Hsia-Coron will compete Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. It will be the fourth time Hsia-Coron has advanced to ...

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Boracay

Pacquiao in Boracay for exclusive family time
source: abs-cbnnews.com After a busy year in the ring and political arena, Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao took his family to Boracay for quality time with his children this Christmas. According to his wife, Jinkee, this will be her chance to spend quiet family time with her husband, who was preoccupied with his numerous engagements as a boxing celebrity and as Sarangani congressman ...

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Palawan

Bomb threat hits Palawan capitol
For a few moments Wednesday, tension gripped employees at the Palawan provincial capitol following a bomb threat sent there through text message.

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Cebu

Cebu players dominate Southern Junior golfest
Cebu-based players took all but one of the titles at stake in the 8th Southern Junior Classic, which ended yesterday at the Cebu Country Club.

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Visayas

Visayas utilities make last-ditch attempt to postpone WESM
ILOILO/CEBU -- Distribution utilities and electric cooperatives in Western Visayas have submitted a resolution to the Department of Energy and the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) seeking further deferment of the activation of the electricity spot market in the Visayas to March 2011, when power supply should be more stable.

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Mindanao

Davao's share in Mindanao's electricity demand increasing
DAVAO CITY -- The Davao Region's share in Mindanao's power demand will increase to 35.86% of Mindanao's 1,595-megawatt (MW) needs by 2012, according to projections of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

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Luzon

PAGASA: Landslides threaten Xmas festivities in southern Luzon
There may be no more cyclone coming until the end of 2010, but residents in southern Luzon areas should be wary of possible landslides caused by continuous rains.

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Philippines

Philippines defends error-filled peso notes
The Philippines on Monday defended its new peso notes, mocked by critics for featuring error-strewn maps of the country and apparently inventing a new species of parrot.

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Davao

Davao farmers want Quedancor debts written off
Davao CITY -- Farmers in a remote village in this city are demanding that Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corp. (Quedancor) write off roughly P7 million in loans granted to them for farm inputs claiming there was an element of deceit in the granting of the loan.

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Boracay

Boracay: Sun, sea, and need for sustainability
Some 30 years ago, you could go on a rough two-hour ride going to Boracay and expect to discover a pristine white-sand beach without too much modern amenities like electricity, much less hotel accommodations.

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Coron

RUNNING: Locals Estrada, Hsia-Coron to compete at state meet
San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada will compete this Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada and Anzar senior Aaron Hsia-Coron will compete Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. It will be the fourth time Hsia-Coron has advanced to ...

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Luzon

PAGASA: Landslides, floods loom over parts of southern Luzon
After several warm December mornings, Filipinos in Southern Luzon including Metro Manila can expect cool weather again due to the tail-end of a cold front.

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Visayas

Visayas utilities make last-ditch attempt to postpone WESM
ILOILO/CEBU -- Distribution utilities and electric cooperatives in Western Visayas have submitted a resolution to the Department of Energy and the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) seeking further deferment of the activation of the electricity spot market in the Visayas to March 2011, when power supply should be more stable.

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Cebu

Cebu Air Shares Plunge in Manila Amid Speculation of Erroneous Sell Order
Cebu Air Inc. , the Philippines's largest budget carrier, plunged as much as 25 percent in Manila trading amid speculation of an erroneous sell order, according to James Lago , head of research at PCCI Securities Brokers Corp.

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Palawan

Palawan coral reef threatened by illegal fishing
The world-famous coral reefs of Palawan are being threatened by the illegal trade of live fish, and dangerous fishing techniques like dynamite and cyanide fishing. read more...

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Philippines

Philippines, rebels move closer to talks
MANILA, Philippines, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Hopes for formal peace talks between the Philippines and rebel groups have improved thanks to the government releasing 43 alleged insurgents, the Communist Party said.

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Davao

Davao official insists on coal plant
Davao CITY Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has remained steadfast in his support for the construction of a coal-fired power plant in Davao City, saying it will address a looming power crisis in Davao Region. In his television program Sunday, Duterte insisted the city has no power source other than the coal power plants that could address the impending crisis. read more

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Mindanao

Sun Cell launches new Mindanao SIM
GOOD news to everyone in Mindanao. Sun has recently launched Sun Magic Zone Mindanao, a prepaid SIM that makes Mindanao more accessible for its locals by offering unlimited services within the area and wide coverage at the lowest, most affordable rates. read more

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Visayas

Visayas utilities make last-ditch attempt to postpone WESM
ILOILO/CEBU -- Distribution utilities and electric cooperatives in Western Visayas have submitted a resolution to the Department of Energy and the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) seeking further deferment of the activation of the electricity spot market in the Visayas to March 2011, when power supply should be more stable.

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Mindanao

'Biyahe Ta Mindanao' project seen to boost tourism sector
DAVAO CITY (PNA) %26ndash; %26ldquo;Biyahe Ta Mindanao%26rdquo; (Let's Travel Mindanao), a brainchild of the Mindanao Tourism Council (MinTC) and Davao Council of Travel and Tours and Allied Agencies (DCTTAA), heightened its promotion with government tourism officers, tour operators and travel agencies, and some members of the media by cruising Mindanao Island. MinTC president Araceli Ayuste said the group journeyed to ...

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Boracay

Tug-of-war over Boracay prime lots
Boracay ISLAND, PhilippinesNear a row of posh resorts along the main road in Barangay Balabag on Boracay Island stands a large billboard proudly declaring ownership of the one-hectare property. Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, however, knows that the sign does not guarantee her control and possession over it. In May last year, two of Jarantilla's workers were shot and wounded by security guards of a land ...

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Coron

RUNNING: Locals Estrada, Hsia-Coron to compete at state meet
San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada will compete this Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada and Anzar senior Aaron Hsia-Coron will compete Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. It will be the fourth time Hsia-Coron has advanced to ...

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Palawan

Palawan coral reef threatened by illegal fishing
The world-famous coral reefs of Palawan are being threatened by the illegal trade of live fish, and dangerous fishing techniques like dynamite and cyanide fishing. read more...

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Davao

Davao Norte hosts prov'l competition
PANABO CITY (PIA) %26ndash; This city and the 2nd District of Davao del Norte headed by Rep. Anton F. Lagdameo Jr. will once again hug the boxing spotlight as it started to host the 10th Tonyboy Cup and PLDT-ABAP Mindanao Area Amateur Boxing Championship which started December 10 up to 15, 2010. This early, ABAP Mindanao Area 2 executive director and Chief of Staff of the Office of Lagdameo, Gene-rose ...

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Philippines

Philippines skipped Nobel over China death verdict
President Benigno Aquino III said the Philippines did not send a representative to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring a jailed Chinese dissident because of his efforts to spare Filipinos on death row in China.

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Luzon

Southern Luzon Command ready to enforce 18-day ceasefire
The Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is ready to observe the 18-day ceasefire between government troops and the communist New People's Army, according to the Solcom spokesman.

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Cebu

Cebu City bans firecracker use except in South Road Properties
Cebu CITY, Philippines %26ndash; Residents of this city are now banned from using firecrackers outside their homes as a city ordinance specified that only the South Road Properties (SRP) is the only designated firecracker zone. The ordinance aims to prevent injuries as well as fire accidents especially in greeting the New Year, said Cebu City Mobile Patrol Group Chief Armando Radoc in a recent forum.

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Palawan

Palawan coral reef threatened by illegal fishing
The world-famous coral reefs of Palawan are being threatened by the illegal trade of live fish, and dangerous fishing techniques like dynamite and cyanide fishing. read more...

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Philippines

Anger as Philippines says will skip Nobel ceremony
The Philippines confirmed on Thursday it would skip the Nobel peace prize ceremony for Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo following pressure from China, triggering anger from human rights advocates.

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Coron

RUNNING: Locals Estrada, Hsia-Coron to compete at state meet
San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada will compete this Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada and Anzar senior Aaron Hsia-Coron will compete Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. It will be the fourth time Hsia-Coron has advanced to ...

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Visayas

Visayas WESM to finally open later this month
THE Visayas will finally have its own spot market for electricity this month despite concerns power prices could spike like in Luzon early this year.

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Davao

Smuggling in Davao port keeps 'dirty money' flowing%26ndash;trader
The level of corruption in the Bureau of Customs (BOC), particularly at the Davao Port in Sasa here, is so extensive that it could involve a number of the agency's top officials, a businessman said.

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Mindanao

MinDA welcomes P-Noy's challenge for an aggressive development of Mindanao
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chair Luwalhati Antonino Sunday welcomed President Benigno Aquino's comment on the formulation of the Mindanao 2020 Peace and Development Framework, saying it made MinDA more aggressive in pushing for development in southern Philippines

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Luzon

Alcala vows to probe entry of onions in Luzon
Luzon, Philippines %26ndash; Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala has assured that his office will investigate the reported importation of frozen livestock and the smuggling of onions in Central and Northern Luzon. Alcala said he will look closely into the matter and come up with possible solutions to contain the problem such as the implementation of laws and ordinances prohibiting the act.

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Cebu

Cebu's potentials for direct foreign investments cited
Cebu CITY, Philippines %26mdash; Business leaders here continue to express optimism about Cebu's becoming an emergent site for foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the Southeast Asian region in the next two years.

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Boracay

DMCI builds to complete the Boracay experience
�MANILA, Philippines %26ndash; Boracay is a place that should be experienced full-on. No cutting corners, and definitely no holding back. After all, Boracay is considered as one of the best beaches in the world. What it brings is more than just its white sands. It is the over-all experience, the dream vacation that relaxes and reinvigorates the spirit. �

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Cebu

Cebu official asked to prove vote-buying
Cebu CITY -- The man who wants to lead all 80 barangay captains in Cebu City needs to file a complaint if he can prove fellow captains received cash to vote for his rival, an official of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. read more

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Boracay

Tug-of-war over Boracay prime lots
Boracay ISLAND, PhilippinesNear a row of posh resorts along the main road in Barangay Balabag on Boracay Island stands a large billboard proudly declaring ownership of the one-hectare property. Ruth Tirol-Jarantilla, however, knows that the sign does not guarantee her control and possession over it.

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Mindanao

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Luzon

ERC lowers power rates for Luzon and Mindanao
ELECTRICITY consumers in Luzon and Mindanao can expect lower electricity bills for the next nine months as regulators have ordered National Power Corp. (Napocor) to refund excess charges related to foreign currency exchange movements.

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Coron

RUNNING: Locals Estrada, Hsia-Coron to compete at state meet
San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada will compete this Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. Photo by: Free Lance file photo HOLLISTER San Benito sophomore Vanessa Estrada and Anzar senior Aaron Hsia-Coron will compete Saturday in the CIF State Cross Country Championships at Fresno's Woodward Park. It will be the fourth time Hsia-Coron has advanced to ...

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Visayas

Cuts in Visayas state schools' budgets decried
�ILOILO CITY, Iloilo, Philippines %26mdash; A large mass of students in Iloilo City are decrying the looming cuts in the budgets of state colleges and universities in the 2011 national budget. � Students from the University of the Philippines-Visayas (UP Visayas), West Visayas State University (WVSU), and Western Visayas College of Science %26 Technology (WVCST) marched from their respective campuses to ...

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Palawan

MGB believes there is responsible mining in Palawan
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Nov. 27 (PNA) - Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-MIMAROPA Regional Director Rolando de Jesus believes responsible mining exists in Palawan with the mining operations for nickel laterites of Rio Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) in Rio Tuba, Bataraza, and Berong Nickel Corporation (BNC) in the municipality of Quezon.

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Davao

Davao sets 1st software exhibit
�Davao CITY, Philippines %26ndash; This city is set to hold on Sunday its first software exhibition that will gather local software developers and other stakeholders to talk on their successful experiences and practices in software development, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Thursday. � Government and industry experts will also participate in the Dec. 5 exhibition to be held at SM City ...

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Philippines

Stakes are high for Philippines in Cancun
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Philippines will push for climate change adaption financing at the Cancun, Mexico, meeting on climate change, yet it is not optimistic about the outcome of the talks, officials said.

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Philippines

Stakes are high for Philippines in Cancun
MANILA, Philippines, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The Philippines will push for climate change adaption financing at the Cancun, Mexico, meeting on climate change, yet it is not optimistic about the outcome of the talks, officials said.

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