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Political dynasties reign in the Philippines accdg. to study
Political dynasties continue to reign in the Philippine political landscape, especially in isolated and far-off provinces, despite anti-dynasty initiatives of civil society, a study by the Asian...
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PNoy Encourages Investors to Expand Businesses in the Philippines
President Benigno Aquino III urged Tuesday potential investors to consider expanding their respective businesses in the Philippines since the country is now in a better position to offer more and...
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PNoy’s website, hacked
A hackers’ group posted a statement on the official website of President Benigno Aquino III early on Thursday, slamming his “mishandling” of the crisis in Sabah. Presidential Communications Operations...
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6 more nations to join PH-US joint exercises
Australia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will take part in this year’s Balikatan joint military exercise to be held in the Philippines next month, apart from the host and the...
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Tejada suicide sparks soul-searching at UP
“The UP deprived my daughter of her only hope to help us,” said the father of Kristel Tejada, a freshman at the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila who took her life on March 15 at their home...
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UN concerned over Philippines tobacco fair
The United Nations has expressed concern that the Philippines could encourage smoking by hosting one of the world’s biggest tobacco trade shows, a health official said Tuesday. UN agencies in the...
View ArticlePhilippines could become gateway to ASEAN
The Philippines could become a gateway to Southeast Asia when the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pushes through with market integration in 2015, a Cabinet official last week said. “We...
View ArticleStill and all, ’twas peaceful
THE PNP yesterday said the overall situation during Holy Week was “generally peaceful” despite a number of untoward incidents and recorded crimes. PNP chief Alan Purisima said he allowed regional...
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DENR asks candidates for a garbage-free campaign
Trees may not be counted as voters, but they still deserve respect, especially from those seeking elective government positions. Environment Secretary Ramon Paje on Tuesday urged candidates to avoid...
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Pacquiao, sobber since 2011
Manny Pacquiao couldn’t exactly tell the last time he had a drink–or even a sip–of anything that had alcohol on it. Having drawn inspiration from his religious transformation, Pacquiao is proud to say...
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