Tubbataha grounding: SC assailed over 'inaction' on petition for writ of kalikasan
An environmental activist group on Tuesday criticized the Supreme Court for its alleged "inaction" on the petition for a writ of kalikasan in connection with the January 17, 2013 grounding of a U.S. Navy minesweeper on Tubbataha Reef.
WARNING | Possible rotating brownouts in Luzon today as power facilities shut down--DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Manila Electric Co (Meralco) said they are closely monitoring the Luzon grid's thinning reserves, which may lead to possible rotating brownouts today.
2 dead, scores missing as South Korea ferry with 477 onboard, mostly high school students, sinks
(UPDATE 7 - 3:03 p.m.) South Korean officials said as many as 295 people were still unaccounted for as a ferry carrying 477 passengers and crew capsized Wednesday.The government retracted an earlier announcement that 368 people were rescued and the coastguard confirmed only 180 were saved so far.-
'My journey in boxing will continue,' declares Manny Pacquiao after regaining world title
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Will Pacquiao-Mayweather ever happen? Manny says fight is on if Floyd wants it
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Ginebra seeks playoff spot versus Alaska; Barako Bull, GlobalPort in cellar-dwellers’ clash
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Amid recurrence of back injury, James Yap vows to play on Monday for San Mig Coffee
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'Mommy D' steals show in Manny Pacquiao's win over Timothy Bradley
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ADVISORY | SSS goes on maintenance shutdown this Holy Week
The Social Security System (SSS) announced that some of its services will be inaccessible starting 4 am on April 17, Maundy Thursday.
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GUESS | What's the top complaint of airline passengers in 1Q?
Delayed refunds topped air passenger complaints in the first quarter of this year, according to the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB).
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Manila Water assures customers of no service disruption in east zone during Holy Week
Manila Water Co Inc has assured customers that operations at the east zone concession of state-run Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) will remain normal despite a service disruption at the west zone during Holy Week.
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LTFRB issues 594 special bus permits for Holy Week trips
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has issued close to 600 special permits to ensure there are enough buses for travelers this Holy Week.
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ICTSI eyes June construction of Iraqi port
International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) expects to start construction of a new cargo terminal in Iraq by the middle of this year.
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PLDT says home wireless broadband service grew threefold in 2013
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co (PLDT) said its home wireless broadband service saw growth tripling last year.
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18 top SBMA execs, 2 others indicted for graft
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales on Monday ordered the dismissal from service and indictment of 18 top officials of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority for violation of Republic Act No. 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.
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Shrimp fishpond harvest drops from 1 ton per hectare to 200 kilos, lawmaker wants to know why
What is the White Spot Syndrome Virus? Why is it endangering the fishpond and crustacean industry? This is what the neophyte lawmaker from Zamboanga City wants to know.
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AboitizPower begins geothermal exploration in Mt. Apo
Aboitiz Power Corp has begun developing geothermal power resources in Mt. Apo.
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ABS-CBN telecom unit shifts landline subscribers to mobile service
The telecom unit of ABS-CBN Corp will terminate is wireless landline service effective middle of next month.
PAX ET LABORE | P350-million CBA averts UST strike
After three years of negotiations, the University of Santo Tomas and the UST Faculty Union representing the institution’s 1,243 teaching personnel finally forged a five-year collective bargaining agreement, National Conciliation and Mediation Board officials announced Wednesday.
Despite MERS, no travel restrictions to and from Middle East, only advice for precautions - DOH
Despite the death of another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) recently, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said there is no travel restriction to and from Middle East.
Basilan bishop urges Holy Week truce
In the wake of Friday's clash between government troops and the Abu Sayyaf that left at least 20 dead and 45 injured, Basilan Bishop Martin Jumoad has called for a ceasefire for the Holy Week.
LENTEN MESSAGE TO BIR | Collect taxes from rich, not only the poor, former priests, nuns say
Snaking lines at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Tuesday prove that ordinary working class citizens try to comply with their obligation to pay taxes on time while those with means can allegedly dodge the authorities so easily, a group of Catholic Church workers said.
Undersea drone hunt for Malaysian plane may take two months
A US Navy underwater drone sent to search for a missing Malaysian jetliner on the floor of the Indian Ocean could take up to two months to scour a 600 sq km area where the plane is believed to have sunk, US search authorities said on Tuesday.
DOJ sets preliminary hearing of tax evasion case vs Cedric Lee
The Department of Justice has scheduled the prelimary investigation on the tax evasion charges filed against businessman Cedric Lee for April 28.
Samar solon to US envoy: Give 300,000 TNTs in US reprieve due to Yolanda
A lawmaker asked the United States government to immediately grant the request of the Philippines for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 300,000 undocumented Filipinos in the US, citing humanitarian reasons in the Yolanda aftermath.
PNPA VS PMA? Police academy alumni planning moves to protest 'unfair' postings - sources
Alumni of the Philippine National Police Academy have been discussing how best to protest what they perceive to be discrimination in the system of promotions and assignments that tend to favor graduates of the Philippine Military Academy.
OTHER NEWS
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CAPIZTAHAN | Tulong Kapatid helps typhoon-affected Capiz folk celebrate their fiesta
The Tulong Kapatid ng MVP Group, the coordinating outreach program of the companies headed by Manuel V. Pangilinan, gave out bancas, solar lamps, flashlights, fishing gear, mobile phones and other badly needed items at the annual celebration of the Capiz province fiesta.
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PRE-DEPARTURE REMINDERS | How to ensure you have a home to return to after the Lenten break
Heading out for the Holy Week break? If you want a home to return to after the Lenten pause, then take heed of these tips from Meralco to make it a worry-free vacation.
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LENTEN SACRIFICE | Bye Internet,coffee, and negativity! Filipino netizens go through 'Digital Detox'
Resisting the urge to update and post on one's social media account top list of sacrifices Pinoy netizens are willing to do this Holy Week.
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Korean Internet addict played on as son starved to death - police
South Korean police said Tuesday they had arrested a man for allegedly allowing his infant son to starve to death while spending days playing online games at Internet cafes.
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Online petition seeks free medicine for leukemia-stricken Yolanda responder
An online petition on advocacy platform Change.org is asking pharmaceutical company Novartis Healthcare Philippines and Novartis AG to provide free medicine to fire fighter Dario Raagas, who was their former 'guinea pig' for clinical trials of the drug Glivec.
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What makes people attractive? New study shows novelty or being exotic does
Looking the odd one out may seem like a recipe for mating disaster, but it could make you more attractive to the opposite sex.
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FAITH | 'Let the small sacrifices we started during Lent be the start of our transformation'
Reflections on God's creative work in our lives during Holy Week.
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Walkway 2014: Interactive Stations of the Cross at Bonifacio High Street
In Taguig City, modern Way of the Cross becomes more personal as it encourages self-reflection and hands-on activities.
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5 online sites to help rekindle your spirituality this Holy Week
In this age of digital communication, spiritual education has become more accessible through social media sites encouraging discussions and counseling.
