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Orcullo Dennis of Philippines readies to shoot during his game against Nasser al-Mujbel of Kuwait in a qualifying round of the World 8 Ball Pool Championship at Fujairah on February 13, 2012.
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We think that it's important for us and other ASEAN nations as well as the Philippines to emphasize that we will do whatever we need to do in order to protect the principle of freedom of navigation, particularly in the West Philippine Sea
On January 23, 2012, the Chinese nationals all over the world will celebrate Spring Festival, popularly known as the Chinese New Year, which is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese-Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well
Charly will represent the Indian team in the World Series of Boxing, but if he wins the gold, he qualifies to the London Olympics for the Philippines. That's the main incentive of his joining the WSBMore quotes »
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AP Exclusive: Bali bomb made using rice ladle
Mbai said."Terrorism doesn't automatically end with the capture and death of terror leaders," Mbai said, "It has metamorphosed into multiple new cell and tactics because it is motivated by radical ideology."__Gomez reported from Manila, Philippines. Read more »
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Philippines quake kills 13; 40 missing
MANILA -- Rescuers dug with picks and shovels, trying to reach dozens of people trapped under houses collapsed by a strong earthquake yesterday that shook a central Philippine island and set off landslides. Read more »
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'It's more fun' here, Philippines tells travelers
laggard.The country says: "It's more fun in the Philippines."Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez says, "What differentiates the Philippines from other offerings is the Filipino."The campaign introduced through social media and other outlets Friday aims to draw Read more »
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400 killed by flash floods in Philippines
MANILA -- Flash floods devastated a southern region unaccustomed to serious storms, killing more than 400 people while they slept, rousting hundreds of others to their rooftops and turning two coastal cities into muddy, debris-filled waterways that were st Read more »
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4 phone-hack arrests tied to terror group
people have been arrested in the Philippines for allegedly hacking into AT&T; customers' phones as part of a plan to funnel money to a Saudi-based terror group, according to police.The Philippine Criminal Investigation and Detection Group said it worked with Read more »
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Proposed SALN Meets Various Oppositions
Philippines — Administration and opposition lawmakers are seeking to overhaul the proposed Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) form, which they described as unconstitutional for requiring the declaration of tax payment and personal expenses, 6:25 AM from Manila Bulletin Read more »
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Pacquiao To Ruffle Mayweather's Feathers
Philippines — Manny Pacquiao gets the chance to ruffle Floyd Mayweather’s feathers on Friday (Saturday in Manila) in Las Vegas when he takes his deposition in connection with the defamation case he filed against the outspoken American boxer. A deposition is 6:18 AM from Manila Bulletin Read more »
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PAF Gets 4 New Choppers
Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday disclosed the arrival of four brand new Combat Utility Helicopters from the Augusta PZL Swidik of Italy and Poland on February 14, 2012. The PAF hierarchy said the brand new helicopters arrived at the 6:14 AM from Manila Bulletin Read more »
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A Month Into Corona Trial, Public Interest Waning
at the end of the impeachment trial,” said Lea Mañalac, a 29-year-old computer operator. Nina Jillian Tan, University of the Philippines student, said she is “neutral but the burden of proof of the trial is really on the prosecution rather than the defense 6:10 AM from Manila Bulletin Read more »
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Tobacco control groups push for Rep. Emilio Abaya excise tax biill on cigarettes
poor from smoking,” according to Dr. Maricar Limpin, executive director of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Alliance Philippines (FCAP). “For this, our lawmakers must reform our tobacco tax system at the soonest possible time,” Limpin added. The 6:09 AM from GMANews.tv Read more »
