STUDENTS of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Santa Mesa, Manila attend the flag ceremony before the opening of classes yesterday. PUP is the biggest state university with 70,000 students in 22 branches and maintains tuition of P12 per unit. PUP Santa Mesa has 40,000 students. (Photo by Ali Vicoy)
Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro’s Geminoid takes the stage during the Global Future 2045 Congress at Lincoln Center in New York. Inset is the robot’s creator.
A CHILD siftas through charcoal for nail or any discarded metal to sell in junk shops at the makeshift charcoal factory in Vitas, Manila. Malacanang yesterday said it is doing its best to eliminate child labor through accessible education. (Photo by Ali Vicoy)
A WEEK after getting married, celebrity couple Maricar Reyes and Richard Poon recalled the moment when the singer met her parents.
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, from left, with forwards LeBron James, Udonis Haslem, and Mike Miller watch during the fourth quarter of Game 5 in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio on Sunday. The Spurs won 114-104, leading the best-of-seven series 3-2. (AP)
Justin Rose, left, of England, celebrates with his wife Kate after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (AP)
San Antonio Spurs’ Manu Ginobili (20), of Argentina, shoots as Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade defends during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio. The Spurs won 114-104. (AP)
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‘Balimbings’ rejected
Manila, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III said yesterday that the Liberal Party (LP) is not looking for “balimbing” (political turncoats) politicians. “Di tayo naghahanap ng kasamahan na nagpapalit ng chaleco. Itong araw, naka-puti, bukas naka-itim (We are not looking for political turncoats who wear white today and black tomorrow),” Aquino said during the inauguration...
NEA termination pay plan OK
Manila, Philippines – The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the validity of the termination pay plan adopted by the board of administrators of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) in implementing the reorganization of the agency in 2003. In a decision written by Justice Presbitero J. Velasco Jr., the SC ruled that the NEA board has the power to adopt a reorganization...
Budget hike for countryside electrification
A Visayan lawmaker backed yesterday the decision of the Department of Energy (DoE) to hike the budget allocation for electrification of barrios and sitios nationwide. Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone applauded and supported the move, saying this “will definitely hasten countryside development and generate jobs.“ DoE Secretary Jose Almendras earlier announced the increased budget allocation...
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