PRESIDENT Aquino, assisted by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Emmanuel Joel Villanueva, distributes ballers to the participants of the 7th Puregold ‘Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Sari-Sari Store’ Convention during the tour and inspection of the booths at the World Trade Center at the corner of Gil Puyat Avenue Extension and Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City, yesterday. (Photo by: Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau)
AMERICAN contemporary ballet company Trey McIntyre Project performs at Central Philippine University in Iloilo City. Its 10-day Philippine tour is a joint program of the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. (Photo by Tara Yap)
CAGAYAN’s Junar Arce (center) finds himself sandwiched by Gio Ciriacruz and Kelly Nabong of Blackwater during PBA D-League action last night at The Arena in San Juan.
MIAMI Heat guard Dwyane Wade, foreground, regains control of the ball as he is guarded by Indiana Pacers guard Paul George, rear, during Game 2 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Miami.
VENDORS arrange bananas in a makeshift stall on Road 10 in Tondo, Manila, as they sell ‘lakatan’ at P30 per kilo yesterday morning. The Philippines’ fruit exports to China, particularly bananas, seem to have trouble getting cleared by Chinese Customs amid a tense standoff between the two countries over the disputed islands on the West Philippine Sea. Fruit shipments, especially bananas, were rotting in Chinese ports because pests were allegedly discovered in some produce, prompting stricter quarantine inspections. (Photo by Linus Escandor II)
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Viloria defends WBO flyweight title vs Romero in Pasig today By NICK GIONGCO Manila, Philippines – Brian Viloria had originally been offered to fight someone else other than Omar Nino Romero, the sneaky Mexican who faces him today and who had given him trouble on two occasions. But the Filipino-American fighter dismissed them and made it clear he had somebody in mind as his choice for an opponent. Incoming...
UNA’S 5
Manila, Philippines – The United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) announced yesterday the first five names on its senatorial slate Thursday, adding it is still screening names for a full 12-candidate ticket. Incoming search terms:senator enrile supports purchase of new military equipment Read More »
Dolphy brought to hospital again
Manila, Philippines – King of Comedy Dolphy Quizon has again been hospitalized. Singer Karylle, daughter of Dolphy’s long-time partner Zsa Zsa Padilla, admitted that the comedian was recently brought to a hospital. But she was quick to add that Dolphy, who was diagnosed with emphysema, did not stay long in the hospital and is now resting at home. Incoming search terms:Karylle PadillaDolphydolphy...
Prepare for war, says Enrile
Manila, Philippines – While most of the senators are calling for a peaceful resolution, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said the Philippines must be prepared for a possible war with China. “That is already an indication that China is grabbing the place from us. Nagiging grabber na ang China,” Enrile said, commenting on the rising number of Chinese vessels in the disputed Panatag Shoal....
Jessica, ‘Idol’s’ last woman standing
Manila, Philippines – Jessica Sanchez is this “American Idol” season’s last woman standing. The Filipino-Mexican belter moved to Top 3, sharing the thrilling limelight with Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips after Hollie Cavanagh was eliminated yesterday from the competition, which is down to two competing weeks. Incoming search terms:jessica sanchez 3rd standing ovationlast woman STANDINGAmerican...
RP says US to protect it in South China Sea
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines said Wednesday the United States had pledged to protect it from attacks in the West Philippine Sea (also known as South China Sea), a day after China issued a warning over a territorial row in the waters. Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said he had received the assurances during talks in Washington last week in which the Philippines’ increasingly tense...
Erap-Lim tiff all set
By RIO ROSE RIBAYA MANILA, Philippines – Former President Joseph E. Estrada officially announced yesterday that he will run against his friend and incumbent Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim in the May 2013 mid-term electons. Moving into his newly acquired P80-million old house in Santa Mesa, Manila, Estrada offered the last breaths of his life for the service of the poor, promising that he can bring...
Fire kills 17 in Butuan
By AARON B. RECUENCO Philippines – Seventeen people died while three others were injured in a two-hour blaze that destroyed a two-story commercial building in Butuan City yesterday. Chief Superitendent Reynaldo Rafal, Caraga police director, said 17 bodies were recovered as of 12 noon, eight hours after the fire that started on the ground floor of the building on Montilla Boulevard. Incoming...
LADY WITNESS
Ombudsman Morales agrees to testify Manila, Philippines – Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales agreed yesterday to take the witness stand in the impeachment trial at the Senate of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona. Incoming search terms:conchita carpio-moralesconchita carpio moralesfcd secrecy moralesharvey keh impeachmentrisa hontiveros impeachmentlist of alleged corruption cases during ombudsman...
