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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Wear a smile, teachers told
Manila, Philippines – To start the school year in high spirits, the Department of Education (DepEd) urged all school personnel to be in a “positive disposition“ by “wearing a smile“ when they report for the opening of classes on June 4. Incoming search terms:deped wear a smile policy Read More »
Suspects in Mendiola’s murder charged
By AARON B. RECUENCO Manila, Philippines – Police have filed murder charges against the younger brother of the leaders of the notorious Dominguez carnapping syndicate and three others in connection with the death of star witness Alfred Mendiola and his two other companions. Incoming search terms:ryan dominguez carnapping syndicate Read More »
Showcase Martial Law mementos VP
Manila, Philippines – Citing the case of the famous United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Vice President Jejomar C. Binay expressed his belief that mementos about the martial law period could also attract tourists to the Philippines. Incoming search terms:Martial Law Philippinesvice president jejomar c binay jc bello ruiz Read More »
Cha-cha bill doomed at House
Manila, Philippines – The Charter-change (Cha-Cha) bill is “good as dead” in the 15th Congress. Incoming search terms:car accident metro manila may 13 paolo mallaripaolo mallari carpaolo mallari news accidentpaolo mallari dead in car accident Read More »
9 May lotto jackpot winners
Manila, Philippines – Online lottery games of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has already produced a total of nine new millionaires, the latest of them the two winners during Monday’s draw of Mega Lotto 6/45 with a P16,100,109 jackpot. Incoming search terms:philippine charity sweepstakes draw results todaylotto updatephilippine charity sweepstakes office lotto results Read More »
UNA is not the opposition – Binay
Manila, Philippines – Vice President Jejomar C. Binay does not want the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) to be labeled the “opposition” to the administration’s candidates in next year’s midterm election. Incoming search terms:binay may 2012Liberal Party in philippines Read More »
Comelec to stop GMA travel
Manila, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will be opposing the renewed attempt of detained former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to seek medical surgery abroad. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said they will contest Arroyo’s bid citing her previous history of “amplifying“ her medical condition. Incoming search terms:Brillantes Gloria macapagalnba shoes 2012 Read More »
ARMM voters’ list finally revoked
Manila, Philippines – The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms has approved a joint resolution nullifying the book of voters of the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and directing the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to conduct a new general registration of voters in the region. Incoming search terms:tempo armm electionsarmm voters registrationgunigundo may 2012HOUSE...
Clothing allowance tax exemptions up
Manila, Philippines – The tax exemption on clothing allowance received by officials and employees in the government and private sectors has been increased from P4,000 to P5,000. Incoming search terms:jun ramirez bureau of Internal revenuelatest news about government employees benefits in the philippinesManila Bulleting News on clothing allowance increase May 16 2012 Read More »
