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Philippine National Police Chief Jesus Verzosa, center, talks to the media after paying a visit to wounded police officers confined at the Paranaque Medical Center at suburban Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008....Full Story

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Now, it's Madrigal's turn: Villar offered me P1B
| MANILA, Philippines—'P1 billion.' | Such a staggering 'bribe offer' may be enough to make any presidential candidate sing: Nakaligo ka na ba sa dagat ng pera? (Have you taken a dip in a sea of cash?) | That's how much Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manny...Full Story
Legarda says Roxas asked her to withdraw
| MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda said Wednesday that her rival, Sen. Manuel 'Mar' Roxas II, had tried to arrange a deal with her to withdraw from the vice presidential race. | 'Back when I had yet to find my running mate, Mar tried to make an arrangement with me...Full Story
PNP chief: I won't support Bangit if ...
| MANILA, Philippines—Philippine National Police Director General Jesus Verzosa will not back the newly designated military chief, Lt. Gen. Delfin Bangit, should he attempt to install President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as holdover president in the event of a failure of t...Full Story
MILF peace pact with GMA gov’t unlikely
| By Michaela P. del Callar | 03/11/2010 | The Philippine government and separatist Muslim rebels are not likely to sign a final peace agreement before President Arroyo steps down in June due to time constraints and unresolved differences between the negotiating parties...Full Story
GMA gov’t made gains against corruption — Malacañang
| By Aytch S. de la Cruz | 03/11/2010 | Refusing to let negative perceptions destroy the already ruined image of the Arroyo administration, Malacañang yesterday tried putting a clear spin on its recent ranking as the fourth most corrupt-stricken economies in all Asia-Pa...Full Story
Noynoy, Villar out of Quiboloy’s choices — PMP
| By Gerry Baldo and Angie M. Rosales | 03/11/2010 | NAGA CITY — The recent fiasco in Davao City concerning the non-appearance of Senators Benigno “Nonoy” Aquino and Manuel “Manny” Villar, presidential candidates of the Liberal and Nacionalista parties, respectively, at...Full Story
Michael Ray files habeas suit to stop extradition
| 03/11/2010 | Outgoing Justice Under-secretary Ricardo Blancaflor said lawyers of former police Senior Supt. Michael Ray Aquino are seeking a writ of habeas corpus from a United States court following a US court’s decision to grant the extradition of Aquino last week t...Full Story
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Traveling in style
The Daily Tribune | By Stephanie Maureen F. Asi,Staff Writer | 03/11/2010 | Unless you’re a road-trip junkie, a 12-hour drive doesn’t sound too exciting, especially if you’re the designated driver. Just imagine being behind the wheel for exactly half a day, from sunup...
Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security
The New York Times | JAKARTA, Indonesia — The fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, police officals said on Wednesday, an admission that raised concerns about the coun...
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Death of top terror suspect in Indonesia highlights battle against resurgent extremists
Star Tribune | BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - The death of a senior terror suspect in a gunfight with police has been both a trophy for Indonesia and an unsettling reminder ahead of President Barack Obama's visit that the country's battle against resurgent extremists is...
Bishops asks actors not to push for condom use
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—Catholic bishops implored movie stars on Wednesday not to endorse condoms, saying they must remain good examples and should safeguard "the morality of the people." | Iloilo Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, former President of the Cath...
Ayala Land pursues diversification plan
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines--Ayala Land Inc. is expected to move more aggressively into the lower-margin segments of the residential property market as it diversifies its high end-focused strategy built over several decades. | In particular, the country's ...
January exports surge 42.5% to $3.58B
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines--Export earnings surged 42.5 percent to $3.58 billion in January as electronics shipments increased by more than half, the National Statistics Office reported Wednesday. | Economic Planning Secretary Augusto B. Santos said the g...
Lakas senate bets grumble over fund lack
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—Some senatorial candidates of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD are grumbling over the administration party's apparent lack funds, two months before the May 10 national elections. | Cabinet Secretary Silvestre Bello III and lawyer Raul Lambin...
PNP chief vows to thwart attempts to derail polls
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – Lieutenant General Delfin Bangit will not get any support from the head of the Philippine National Police should the newly designated military chief help ensure President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's hold on power. | 'According t...
Meralco told to limit generation charge
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – The Energy Regulatory Commission directed the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Wednesday to limit the increase in the generation charge for March to 91.14 centavos per kilowatt-hour, lower than the P1.3852-per-kWh increase pro...
Asian markets lower despite China exports data
Inquirer | HONG KONG – Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday despite strong Chinese exports figures as dealers took profits on earlier gains while awaiting the release of further key data from Beijing. | China said exports in February rose at their fastes...
Meralco seeks to spread hike in generation charge GMA nixes DoF veto recommendation -->
Malaya BY JOHN POQUIZ | The Manila Electric Co. yesterday asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to allow it to cut its additional generation charge of P1.8298 by 44.46 centavos to spare consumers from a sharp spike in their March billings. | Meralco also a...
ADAPTS TO CLIMATE CHANGE --> Eton to launch 8 projects in 2010
Malaya BY DWIGHT SARGA | Listed Eton Properties Philippines Inc. (Eton) will launch eight projects this year due to the expected growth in the real estate industry on the back of economic recovery, rise in overseas remittances and the national elections. | ...
JDV lawyer against Lakas-Kampi union now on its Senate slate
Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—How did former Speaker Jose de Venecia's personal lawyer end up running for senator in the slate of the administration party? | De Venecia himself was baffled, said lawyer Raul Lambino, when the latter decided to run for senator...
Agrarian reform: Long on promises, short on performance
Inquirer | (Seventh of a series) | CONCEPCION, TARLAC—It was a scene from Marlboro country come alive. | The brothers Rocky and Joel Lopa, in full cowboy gear, came galloping on horseback at Hacienda Luisita as a security helicopter hovered overhead. | Guards...
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