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Why Gay-Rights Ang Ladlad Was Rejected As Congress Party-List

Posted by: JonathanAquino

Manila :: Philippines | updated Sat Nov 21 09:58:44 -0800 2009 | political-news

“I have such a hard time figuring out who is what and what is who. And why is who a what or why is what a who.” Abbot and Costello would have loved House Speaker Prospero Nograles’ text message to...

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ASEAN Create Database to Simplify Capturing Terrorists

Posted by: yuyun

Manila :: Philippines | updated Sat Nov 21 01:49:08 -0800 2009 | political-news

All ten ASEAN countries pledged to create a regional database in an effort to catch criminals and terrorists who crossed the border. It was announced at the end of the meeting immigration officials of ASEAN, which lasted for two days...

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Ebdane unveils wealth redistribution platform

Source: Inquirer.net

Manila :: Philippines | updated Sat Nov 21 03:27:53 -0800 2009 | political-news

Philippines�Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. said his presidential platform would center on improving the welfare of peasants, wage earners, and overseas Filipino workers. In a statement, Ebdane said he would seek the presidency under the Partido...

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Canteen owner found dead after apparent robbery

Source: Inquirer.net

Manila :: Philippines | updated Sat Nov 21 03:06:23 -0800 2009 | political-news

Philippines�A canteen owner was found dead from several gunshots inside his parked car, with his valuables missing, early Saturday morning in Balintawak, Quezon City. The victim, Dionisio Pascual, was discovered inside his black Nissan Frontier near the Edsan Market in...

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Villar woos Pacquiao to join Nacionalista Party

Source: Inquirer.net

Manila :: Philippines | updated Sat Nov 21 02:28:26 -0800 2009 | sports-news

Philippines�Aiming for a knockout punch against his rivals this early in the 2010 presidential race, Sen. Manuel "Manny" Villar Jr. has invited world boxing champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao to join his corner by running under the Nationalista Party. "He is...

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Erap forms legal panel to defend his 2010 poll bid vs ...

Source: GMA News

Manila :: Philippines | updated Fri Nov 20 14:58:06 -0800 2009 | political-news

TV�s "Examine!" on Friday, said he tapped the help of a retired Supreme Court justice, an election lawyer, and deans of several law schools �to assist" him in proving his eligibility for reelection before the Commission on Elections. Justice Magdangal...

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Suspect in road shooting has no diplomatic immunity—DFA

Source: Inquirer.net

Manila :: Philippines | updated Fri Nov 20 22:46:04 -0800 2009 | political-news

Jason Ivler, the American suspect in the killing of a son of a Malaca�ang official over a traffic altercation, is not covered by diplomatic immunity, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. DFA spokesman Ed Malaya said that Ivler...

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Obama designates Ambassador Kenney's would-be replacement

Source: Positive News Media

Manila :: Philippines | updated Fri Nov 20 19:50:29 -0800 2009 | political-news

Thomas Jr. has been designated by President Barack Obama as ambassador to the Philippines, and would replace incumbent Kristie Kenney once his nomination is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, the White House announced on November 19 (Washington time). Reacting to...

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Electricity grid operator seeks approval to charge repair costs

Source: GMA News

Manila :: Philippines | updated Thu Nov 19 23:20:50 -0800 2009 | business-news

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to pass on to its customers in Mindanao the costs it incurred to repair its sabotaged transmission towers on the island. Mindanao caused by the bombing and sabotage by lawless elements." The private operator of the...

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