British health secretary says doctors should be advocates
Source: United Press International
Upi :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 21:26:40 -0700 | health-news
Britain's health secretary says every primary care physician should be an advocate for their patients, instead of being the gateway to the healthcare system. Jeremy Hunt , in a speech to the King's Fund, a think tank, said the concept...
Some senators seek more cuts in U.S. farm subsidieis
Source: United Press International
Upi :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 16:23:25 -0700 | political-news
Some U.S. senators hope to cut even more from the $955 billion farm bill before it comes up for a floor vote. The Senate approved an amendment Thursday that cut farm subsidies for people with incomes of $750,000 a year...
Chinese diplomat's sister busted for shoplifting
Source: United Press International
Upi :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 13:48:01 -0700 | political-news
The sister of a Chinese diplomat was caught shoplifting at Macy's in New York, the New York Post reports. Citing police sources it did not name, the newspaper said Saturday Guo Wang, 37, was arrested Thursday at the Herald Square...
How Tiffany Keeps Its Stock Shining Bright
Source: The Motley Fool
Asia :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 12:42:00 -0700 | business-news
In recent months, Tiffany has had analysts downgrade its earnings prospects, although they've focused on short-term cuts. For the April quarter, analysts have cut estimates by 20%, but for the full fiscal-year, a $0.03 reduction in expectations amounts to less...
SPC receives technology award
Source: Fiji Times
Nabua :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 16:10:49 -0700 | technology-news
According to the SPC, the images enhanced using this technique will assist Pacific island nations in climate change adaptation measures, food security programs and improve forestry and land management analysis. SPC also said the image enhancement took the special conditions...
No decision on Modi as PM: BJP...
Source: Qatar English Daily
Goa :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 21:26:39 -0700 | political-news
BJP leader Sunday, 26 May 2013 Panaji: A decision on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate will only be taken by the party's parliamentary board when it is appropriate and not when the national executive...
2 motorcycle-riding robbery suspects gunned down in Quezon City encounter
Source: GMA News
Manila :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 14:54:36 -0700 | political-news
Two motorcycle-riding robbers were shot dead in an encounter with police in a predawn encounter Sunday, moments after they pulled off their last heist. Police said the two tried to shoot it out with police personnel manning a checkpoint...
PNP beefs up patrols near transport terminals as school opening nears
Source: GMA News
Manila :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 14:54:36 -0700 | sports-news
Expecting students to start flocking to Metro Manila and other major cities after the summer vacation, the Philippine National Police is beefing up patrols around bus terminals in Metro Manila. PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima ordered regional offices,...
Emano changes mind, files protest
Source: Inquirer.net
Cagayan de Oro :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 17:16:53 -0700 | political-news
Vicente Emano has asked his lawyers to file an election protest against the proclamation of Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar Moreno as the new city mayor. Emano and Moreno's faceoff in the post-Sendong mayoralty race was touted to be the most...
May fluvial parade is for women devotees of ‘Ina'
Source: Inquirer.net
Naga :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 17:16:52 -0700 | political-news
PhilippinesAs a tribute to the role of women in the family and society, the Archdiocese of Caceres has organized an annual fluvial procession as one of the major activities of the Penafrancia de Mayo, a month-long festival that showcases the...
Sky lanterns light up Iloilo sky, set world record
Source: Inquirer.net
Iloilo :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 12:32:49 -0700 | political-news
Thousands of youths release sky lanterns15,185 of themwithin 10 minutes at the University of the Philippines Visayas campus in Miag-ao in Iloilo City to call for world peace through inner peace. This breaks the Guinness World Record of 12,749 sky...
Warship from US here next month
Source: Inquirer.net
Manila :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 10:15:00 -0700 | disasters-news
PhilippinesAmid aggressive external threats to its sovereignty, the Philippines' defense capabilities will get a boost with the arrival next month of its latest naval asset acquired from the United States. The BRP Ramon Alcaraz, a decommissioned US Coast Guard cutter...
Why can't you see?
Posted by: mariajo1210
Iloilo :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-25 20:01:52 -0700 | entertainment-news
Right know I am having a hard time trying to accept that you'll never be mine Why is life so unfair? I love you but you but it seems you don't care Why cant you see it clearly? How much...
Bluffs plan OK'd; but residents furious
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune
Solana :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-23 13:17:38 -0700 | allnews
Solana Beach is moving ahead with plans to change rules governing everything from sea walls at the city's eroding bluffs to home remodels along the coastline. The City Council on Wednesday night gave its blessings to a land use plan...
Peso sheds 50 cents to close at its weakest this year
Source: GMA News
Manila :: Philippines | updated 2013-05-23 04:00:30 -0700 | business-news
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said an early end to the US' bond-buying program dubbed quantitative easing (QE) will result in a more moderate flow of speculative capital into emerging markets like the Philippines weakening the peso....
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