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US envoy's remark on men tourists raises a stormManila: United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. has data supplied by the justice department of the Philippines which served as the basis of his statement that 40 per cent of male foreign... DFA to shut down 12 foreign posts Inquirer.net Senators press for explanation on sex tourismPhilippine Star Arroyo son indicted in tax evasion caseGulf Today - 1 hour ago By Manolo B..Jara MANILA: A three-member panel of the Department of Justice reported it found “probable cause” to file in court a $1.3 million tax evasion case against a legislator-son of former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and his wife ... DOJ okays tax evasion raps vs Mikey, wife Philippine Star New tax evasion charges filed against congressman, wifeBusinessWorld Online Aquino to visit typhoon-hit areas Wednesday, says MalacañangPresident Benigno Aquino III will visit typhoon-affected areas in Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac on Wednesday, his spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Tuesday. Manila's Balancing Act The Diplomat Palace: No plan to declare national state of calamityPhilippine Star House body OKs bill exempting toll from VATInquirer.net - 4 hours ago Without encountering much of an opposition, the House of Representatives ways and means committee on Tuesday approved several bills seeking to exempt toll roads from the value-added tax. House panel OKs toll VAT exemption Philippine Star Ex-first couple face unbailable poll rapCONJUGAL FATE Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and husband Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo face a possible case of electoral sabotage. GMA, Mike A face life imprisonment over poll fraud - Comelec Philippine Star World pays tribute to teachersTempo - 53 minutes ago Manila, Philippines - Millions of students, parents, and advocates around the globe pay tribute to teachers today for the World Teachers' Day (WTD) celebration. Teachers seek dialogue with Noy Philippine Star DepEd celebrates teachers as heroes Manila Bulletin P3M released for emergency employmentABS CBN News - 5 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released emergency employment funds amounting to P3 million to 4 flood-ravaged towns in Bulacan, as aid for their recovery from typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel”. What Went Before: Judiciary cries foul over budget cutOn September 26, around 200 Supreme Court personnel and lawyers massed outside the Supreme Court to protest Malacañang's move to slash the judiciary's 2012 budget. Belmonte says MPBF overstepped boundaries ABS CBN News Ifugao, Mt. Province under state of calamityABS CBN News - 11 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - The provinces of Ifugao and Mountain Province have been placed under a state of calamity after typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel” battered northern and central Luzon last week. Ifugao gov issues guidelines on utilization of calamity fund Philippine Information Agency Ifugao placed under state of calamity Inquirer.net Accused turns witness vs Dominguez brothersA Quezon City court has approved Alfred Mendiola's petition to turn state witness against the Dominguez brothers in connection with the killing of car dealer Venson Evangelista in January. Evangelista slay suspect now a state witness GMANews.TV Suspect in Evangelista slay turns state witness ABS CBN News Weather: PAGASA tracks new potential cyclone off VisayasGMANews.TV - 12 hours ago State weather forecasters are now tracking a new potential cyclone - a low-pressure area - east of the Visayas. In its 5 pm bulletin, PAGASA said the LPA was embedded along the inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ). PAGASA declares: No storm, no LPA in Philippines today Philippine Star New weather disturbance threatens Philippines ABS CBN News Celebrity croc 'Lolong' finally eatsGMANews.TV - 1 hour ago After weeks of not eating, "Lolong," the 21-foot-long saltwater crocodile captured in Agusan del Sur last month, may have finally regained its appetite, a radio report said Tuesday. 'Lolong' eats finally Inquirer.net One-ton croc has its first meal Independent Online WORLD TEACHERS' DAYNigerian Tribune - 19 minutes ago TEACHERS deserve their day of recognition - October 5 - which has been marked annually since 1994. Teachers are very important and the march of civilisation will come to a halt and retreat without them. Schools for Tomorrow Are Here Today.... so Why Aren't We Doing More of What Works? Huffington Post (blog) In 1987-88, most common experience level of teachers was 15 years. Twenty ... Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) Slideshow: Calumpit and Hagonoy a week after 'Pedring'One week has passed since typhoon Pedring left the country, yet many parts of Calumpit and Hagonoy in the province of Bulacan are still submerged in floodwaters. PNoy visits Bulacan Journal Online Government still finding solution to maritime piracySun.Star - 4 hours ago NATIONAL Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) OIC-Executive Director Josephus Jimenez said the National Government continues to find solutions to maritime piracy that victimizes Filipino seafarers. Gov't taking steps against maritime piracy Philippine Information Agency New helicopters to beef up Coast Guard's security operations, rescue missionsQUEZON CITY, Oct 5 (PIA) -- Seven brand new helicopters will soon beef up Philippine Coast Guard's security operations and rescue missions. MISSING FISHERS Tempo Illegal drug raps filed vs Ambrosio Brothers, palTHE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Davao Region (PDEA-11) filed illegal drug charges on Tuesday before the City Prosecution Office against two "Ambrosio Brothers" and their cohort. More women involved in illegal drug trade in Phl Philippine Star More women involved in drug trafficking Inquirer.net MILF proposal seeks to break impasse in peace negotiationKORONADAL CITY -- The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has submitted a proposal to move the peace talks forward to Malaysia, the third party mediator in the southern peace process, rebel officials said. New Moro rebel peace scheme seen to break impasse in talksBusinessWorld Online Costly PW delays alarm CoATHE Commission on Audit has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways to expeditiously address the causes of delays in the implementation of foreign-funded public works projects that have bloated their costs to over P10 billion in the past ... DPWH plans stronger, thicker seawall Manila Bulletin Senate starts probe on P660-M behest loansJournal Online - 6 hours ago BUSINESSMAN Roberto V. Ongpin, along with the former officials of the state-owned Development Bank of the Philippines led by former DBP president Reynaldo David, have been asked to appear before a Senate hearing on Friday to shed light on the ... |
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Business
Opinion: 'Occupy Wall Street' may fade away. Its message won'tDemonstrators rally outside One Police Plaza during a march by protesters affiliated with the Occupy Wall Street movement last week in New York City. Rally set in Utah as anti-Wall Street protests growSalt Lake Tribune Osborne 'frustrated' after eurozone talksAFP - 51 minutes ago LONDON - Chancellor George Osborne said he was concerned by the ongoing failure to solve the eurozone crisis but that progress had been made at Tuesday's meeting of EU finance ministers in Luxembourg. Greece made to wait for bailout funds Sydney Morning Herald Communists in Philippines Raid Mining Facilities in SouthVoice of America - 1 hour ago Tuesday, 04 October 2011 Communists in Philippines Raid Mining Facilities in South Simone Orendain | Manilla, Philippines Communists have owned up to raiding three mining facilities in the southern island of Mindanao in the Philippines this week. Surigao mining attacks likened to Pearl HarborInquirer.net NLRC junks Palea suit vs PAL over CBA talksInquirer.net - 3 hours ago By Philip C. Tubeza The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) has junked the unfair labor practice case filed by the ground crew union of Philippine Airlines (PAL) against the airline's management for its alleged refusal to start negotiation for a ... 'Double-layered' seawall design good for tourism, environment, says MMDAPhilippine Star - 6 hours ago Trash and debris litter the damaged seawall along Roxas Boulevard. The government is eyeing a double-layered Manila Bay seawall to protect against waves during storms. Peso weakens to lowest level in 8 monthsAT ITS LOWEST The peso hit the 44:$1 territory on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, settling at 44.08, its lowest level in eight months, due to the prolonged eurozone debt crisis. Typhoon victims get Pag-Ibig breakInquirer.net - 2 hours ago By Jerry E. Esplanada The state-run Home Development Mutual Fund, or Pag-Ibig Fund has declared a three-month moratorium on housing loan payments for its members who were adversely affected by typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel. P3M released for emergency employmentABS CBN News - 5 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released emergency employment funds amounting to P3 million to 4 flood-ravaged towns in Bulacan, as aid for their recovery from typhoons “Pedring” and “Quiel”. Ongpin's Atok buys 26% of Forum Energy through HK companyMANILA, Philippines - Atok Big Wedge Co., Inc., a firm controlled by Roberto V. Ongpin, has acquired 100 percent of Tidemark Holdings Limited, a Hong Kong company which owns 25.92 percent of Forum Energy Plc. NY-based think-tank downgrades PHL growth forecastsGMANews.TV - 6 hours ago A New York-based think-tank has downgraded its 2011 and 2012 economic growth forecasts for the Philippines amid the perceived recession in the United States and the European sovereign debt crisis. Stock MarketBusinessWorld Online - 7 hours ago THE STOCK market fell further on Tuesday, dragged down by continued negative news from Europe and the United States as skittish investors sold issues on worries of a new global recession. GSIS to unload thrift bankMANILA, Philippines - Pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) expects to complete the sale of its estimated P1.8 billion thrift bank, GSIS Family Bank, by the end of this year as it reaches the close of deals with ... Belgian gov't says it will ensure Dexia's survivalA man walks by the Dexia logo at the corporate headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. Shares in troubled bank Dexia tanked by more than a fifth on Tuesday as investors grew increasingly ... Oil drops to new lows for 2011, againAP Many of the key factors that drove oil to three-year highs in May _ fears of growing Middle East tensions, rising Chinese demand, bullish views from investment banks and expectations of an aggressive US stimulus plan _ have been ... Palace-declared state of calamity proposed for several areasBusinessWorld Online - 6 hours ago THE PALACE is considering a recommendation from the Defense department to declare a state of calamity in areas affected by recent typhoons, even as the damage and death toll continue to rise amid improving weather. 10 Banks To Underwrite RTBsMANILA, Philippines - The national government has tapped 10 banks to help sell bonds targeted at individual investors this month, the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) said Tuesday. Volatility of peso hinges on peersThe usual gauge of the weakness or strength of a currency is its so-called fundamentals. This depends upon the supply of freely convertible currencies such as the American dollar in contrast to the size of foreign debts and their ... …Intends to increase market share in RPTOSHIBA Philippines Inc., (TPH) expect to boost its market shares across all business segments with the launch of its new digital products and home appliances intended for both mid- to high-end market. PRC: 1686 hurdle mechanical engineer board examsABS CBN News - 12 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - 1686 passed the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Mechanical Engineering, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Tuesday. Philippines to cut imports of ozone-depleting substances by 2013Sun.Star - 12 hours ago STARTING 2013, the Philippines will cut imports of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), a group of ozone-depleting substances, as part of its commitment to lessen the impact of climate change. |
Sports
Pirates take on 'angry' Stags
MANILA, Philippines - Newcomer Lyceum fights for dear life Wednesday when it battles league leader San Sebastian College Wednesday in the 87th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan.
'Not good enough'
Sun.Star - 4 hours ago
THE Philippine national team got its much needed win but didn't get the needed number of goals as it bowed out of the Long Teng Cup with a 2-0 win over Macau on Tuesday.
Mexican champ Garcia doesn't underrates Nietes
PhilBoxing.com - 2 hours ago
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. BACOLOD CITY - Defending World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight Champion Ramon "Principe" Garcia of Mexico yesterday said during the media and fans day at the SM City-Bacolod that he doesn't under estimates his...
McGrady to join Douthit in China?
Philippine Star - 6 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Smart Gilas center Marcus Douthit is all set to play for the Foshan Dralions in the Chinese league this season and his import partner could be 14-year NBA veteran Tracy McGrady.
Depleted Boosters face Cone-mentored Llamados
Philippine Star - 6 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Petron Blaze and B-Meg, among the pre-season favorites, open their campaigns in the 37th PBA season by taking on each other at the Cuneta Astrodome today.
Gymnastics pin hope on Fil-Am twins
MANILA, Philippines - Like many local sports associations, gymnastics have also turned to Fil-American campaigners to bring home medals from next month's Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta.
Barriga stuns Olympic medalist
Philippine Star - 6 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - Mark Anthony Barriga got back at Patrick Barnes of Ireland, scoring a 20-12 decision in the AIBA World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan Monday to move closer to a dream Olympic stint.
Orcollo advances
Tempo - 4 hours ago
Manila, Philippines - Dennis Orcollo and Carlo Biado, two of the favored bets in the 2011 BSCP National Pool Championships, walked the tightrope before pulling off hard-earned wins at the Star Billiards Center in Quezon City late Monday night.
One big four-peat
Dynasty Continued - The Ateneo Blue Eagles celebrates after clinching a historical four-peat feat in the 74th UAAP men's basketball tournament.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley Promises to be a Dud
After Manny Pacquiao knocks Juan Manuel Marquez out on November 12, a groundswell of candidates would ideally pop up for him to choose from.
Good start
They say that first impressions last. Then if that is the case, the Philippine Basketball Association is in for one good Season 37 after the type of opening day it had at the weekend that was full of excitement, ...
Olympic champion Zou into last eight at Baku
AFP - 3 hours ago
BAKU - Beijing Olympics champion and last year's Asian Games winner Shiming Zou entered amateur world championship's last eight with a confident 12-5 win over Mark Barriga of Philippines here Tuesday.
Beltre hits 3 HRs, Rays run out of comebacks
Atlanta Journal Constitution - 20 minutes ago
AP Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) hits his third home run of the game in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, during Game 4 of baseball's American League division series Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Powerade's Casio out with injury
JV Casio, the top overall pick in the PBA Rookie Draft, will have to sit out in Powerade's opening game against Shopinas.com to enable him recover fully from a stressed left knee he suffered while playing for the Smart Gilas Pilipinas ...
Last Pinoy in AIBA world tilt loses
ABS CBN News - 3 hours ago
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines lost its gold medal hopes in the AIBA World Boxing Championships after its last bet, flyweight boxer Rey Saludar, bowed to his American foe in the quarterfinals.
Besides Burnett, Yanks Go With Same Lineup
DETROIT - The lineups are in for Game 4 of the Yankees-Tigers American League division series Tuesday night, and Joe Girardi is going with the same lineup he used in the first three games.
Hank Williams Jr. Apologizes for 'Dumb Statement'
Hank Williams Jr. issued an apology Tuesday for comparing President Obama to Adolph Hitler during a TV interview. "I have always been very passionate about Politics and Sports and this time it got the Best and Worst of me," Williams, ...
Derek Fisher: Talks didn't bridge gap
ESPN - 19 minutes ago
The progress players and owners had been hoping for to save the 2011-12 NBA season did not materialize in collective bargaining talks on Tuesday, union president Derek Fisher said.
Premier League TV ruling is victory for lawyers not hard-pressed fans
The Guardian (blog) - 26 minutes ago
The EU views the issue of football on TV through the prism of free competition throughout Europe. Photograph: Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images A body bearing the name European court of justice might be expected to deliver wise judgments to make ...
Southeast Asia
WORLD TEACHERS' DAYNigerian Tribune - 19 minutes ago TEACHERS deserve their day of recognition - October 5 - which has been marked annually since 1994. Teachers are very important and the march of civilisation will come to a halt and retreat without them. US envoy's remark on men tourists raises a stormManila: United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. has data supplied by the justice department of the Philippines which served as the basis of his statement that 40 per cent of male foreign... Flood threat to Thai templesTODAYonline - 1 hour ago by Agencies BANGKOK - Flooding in the old Thai capital of Ayutthaya could threaten ancient Buddhist temples and residents have been told to be ready to evacuate as a storm approaches. RM220bil shadow budget focus on softening blow of rising costsThe Sun Daily - 52 minutes ago KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 4, 2011): The Pakatan Rakyat (PR) today unveiled its RM220 billion-shadow budget just two days before the Barisan Nasional reveals its 2012 Budget. Arroyo son indicted in tax evasion caseGulf Today - 1 hour ago By Manolo B..Jara MANILA: A three-member panel of the Department of Justice reported it found “probable cause” to file in court a $1.3 million tax evasion case against a legislator-son of former Philippine president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and his wife ... Aquino to visit typhoon-hit areas Wednesday, says MalacañangPresident Benigno Aquino III will visit typhoon-affected areas in Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac on Wednesday, his spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Tuesday. House body OKs bill exempting toll from VATInquirer.net - 4 hours ago Without encountering much of an opposition, the House of Representatives ways and means committee on Tuesday approved several bills seeking to exempt toll roads from the value-added tax. M'sia, S'pore to study feasibility of JB-Singapore rapid transit systemMalaysia and Singapore are seeking a consultant to undertake an engineering study for a rapid transit system linking Johor Baru and Singapore, Singapore's Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said here on Tuesday. Ex-first couple face unbailable poll rapCONJUGAL FATE Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and husband Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo face a possible case of electoral sabotage. All 18 Bodies Found in Indonesia Plane Crash(BAHOROK, Indonesia) - The bodies of all 18 people who were on board a plane that crashed into the jungle-covered mountains of western Indonesia were recovered from the wreckage Saturday, an official said. Human Rights Watch Calls on Tribunal Judges to ResignVoice of America - 5 hours ago Tuesday, 04 October 2011 Human Rights Watch Calls on Tribunal Judges to Resign Kong Sothanarith, VOA Khmer | Phnom Penh “It appears likely that both cases will be dropped without a serious investigation having taken place. KPK chairman attempts to call PKS lawmaker's bluffJakarta Post - 9 hours ago Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Busyro Muqoddas has challenged Prosperous Justice Party lawmaker Fahri Hamzah to carry through on his threat after the Commission III deputy chief implied that the KPK should be dismissed. Asia Brewery wins bottle case vs San Miguel Corp.Inquirer.net - 3 hours ago A Lucio Tan-owned beverage firm has won its 14-year-old damage suit against rival San Miguel Corp. (SMC). In a decision, the Court of Appeals directed SMC to pay Asia Brewery Inc. (ABI) over P68 million for illegally collecting and hoarding millions of ... Only 3 shark species protectedI REFER to the report "Cold Storage says 'no' to shark's fin" (Oct 2), which announced Cold Storage's commendable decision to join the World Wildlife Fund's Sustainable Seafood Group. OC Phang Refused To Consult Attorney-General, Says PKA Legal AdviserBernama - 8 hours ago KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- A Port Klang Authority (PKA) legal adviser told the High Court here Tuesday in the corruption trial of former transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik, that its former general manager OC Phang had refused to consult the ... Sabah Police Have Rescued 172 Victims From Human Trafficking Syndicates Since ...Bernama - 13 hours ago KOTA KINABALU, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Sabah police have since 2009 rescued 172 people from human trafficking syndicates after carrying out 23 raids in the state. Red-shirt leader Darunee surrendersThe Nation - 5 hours ago After escaping the long arm of the law for more than a year, red-shirt leader Darunee Kritboonyalai surrendered to police yesterday to face charges of violating the emergency decree in relation to last year's unrest and riots. Wichean gets new post as security chiefBangkok Post - 3 hours ago The cabinet yesterday approved the appointment of former national police chief Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree as secretary-general of the National Security Council, Prime Minister's Office Minister Surawit Khonsomboon said. Think-tank warns of tensions in Indonesia's MalukusMSN Malaysia News - 9 hours ago Tensions between Christians and Muslims on an Indonesian island group wracked by sectarian violence a decade ago are again reaching worrying levels, a think-tank warned Tuesday. Hunting the hackersBangkok Post - 3 hours ago The hacking of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's Twitter account has taught yet another lesson to public figures and ordinary citizens alike regarding information security, particularly their passwords. |
World
The Question Amanda Knox Left BehindThe party is over in Perugia. The courtroom, which, just yesterday, was jammed with more than 100 journalists, observers, and family members, is desolate. Suicide blast kills at least 70 in Somali capitalBBC News - 1 hour ago At least 70 people have been killed by a huge suicide blast near a government compound in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, say officials. Canada expands sanctions against SyriaCTV.ca - 14 minutes ago Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday October 4, 2011. Fleeing weeks of battle in Sirte, families from Gadhafi stronghold distrust ...SIRTE, LIBYA—Families flowed out of Moammar Gadhafi's besieged hometown Tuesday, exhausted and battered by weeks of hiding from shelling and gunbattles with no meat or vegetables or electricity - but unbowed in their deep distrust ... Russia capital flight reaches $US50 blnTax Time 2011Doing your tax doesn't need to be daunting! Check out ninemsn Finance's Tax Time for tips and advice on how to make your 2011/12 tax return work for you. Schumer Comes Back at Boehner For Opposing China Currency BillWASHINGTON (Dow Jones) -- US Senator Chuck Schumer (D., NY) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack against the top House Republican for coming out against legislation aimed at China's currency policy, ... India, Afghanistan pledge cooperationConcerns about Pakistan are central to the agenda during the visit by Afghanistan leader Karzai. Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, left, and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sign agreements during a meeting Oct. 4 in New Delhi. Gunmen attack bus carrying Shiite Muslims in southwestern Pakistan, killing 13Channel 6 News Online - 12 minutes ago QUETTA, PAKISTAN (BNO NEWS) -- Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a bus carrying Shiite Muslims workers in southwestern Pakistan, killing thirteen people and wounding seven others, police said. Hank Williams Jr. Apologizes for 'Dumb Statement'Hank Williams Jr. issued an apology Tuesday for comparing President Obama to Adolph Hitler during a TV interview. "I have always been very passionate about Politics and Sports and this time it got the Best and Worst of me," Williams, ... The difference between Arafat's pride, Abbas' humiliationYalla Peace: What I saw in the 2 speeches of Arafat and Abbas was a reflection in how the dynamics of the conflict has changed. I remember vividly the pride I experienced watching PLO chairman Yasser Arafat address the United Nations ... Defectors set plans with phone, radio / N. Koreans chose Japan after stormThe Daily Yomiuri - 3 hours ago Some of the nine defectors from North Korea who were rescued off Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Sept. 13 had used a short-wave radio and a cell phone to get information while preparing to defect, while evading the country's watch, it was learned ... Afghanistan-Pakistan ties frayed by assassinationAP KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan issued harsh words against neighboring Pakistan on Tuesday, accusing it of refusing to help investigate the assassination of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani and alleging that Pakistani ... The third wheelTODAYonline - 1 hour ago by S Shiva Gears of War 3 is one of the best games to grace the Xbox 360 and I am not saying that because I am a fan. It is just impressive how the final chapter in the hugely popular franchise takes game storytelling to a whole new level. Flood threat to Thai templesTODAYonline - 1 hour ago by Agencies BANGKOK - Flooding in the old Thai capital of Ayutthaya could threaten ancient Buddhist temples and residents have been told to be ready to evacuate as a storm approaches. Saudi police clash with protesters in Shiite eastCBS News - 1 hour ago (AP) RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi police clashed with protesters in the country's Shiite-dominated eastern region in a new ripple of unrest in the oil-rich kingdom, residents and security officials said Tuesday. Hunting the hackersBangkok Post - 3 hours ago The hacking of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's Twitter account has taught yet another lesson to public figures and ordinary citizens alike regarding information security, particularly their passwords. Residents face uncertain future as drought worsensPersonnel of the Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft offload water supplies and the two desalination units at the Funafuti International Airport in Tuvalu on Monday. As US marks war milestone, Afghans say Taliban is lying lowMacon Telegraph (blog) - 32 minutes ago KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - When the muezzins' calls summon the faithful of Afghanistan's second largest city to morning prayers, the senior cleric remains inside the crumbling walls of an old army base, sitting at the microphone of a low-power radio ... Asia Brewery wins bottle case vs San Miguel Corp.Inquirer.net - 3 hours ago A Lucio Tan-owned beverage firm has won its 14-year-old damage suit against rival San Miguel Corp. (SMC). In a decision, the Court of Appeals directed SMC to pay Asia Brewery Inc. (ABI) over P68 million for illegally collecting and hoarding millions of ... DILG urges local execs to enact laws on child laborSun.Star - 3 hours ago THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is calling on all provincial governors, city and municipal mayors, village chiefs and local council members to enact local laws that will address child labor concerns in their localities. |
Science
Nobel winner Ralph Steinman's quest to cure cancer - including his ownBBC News - 13 minutes ago The work that won the late Ralph Steinman his Nobel Prize was also part of an unorthodox experiment to save his life. Journalist Brett Norman, who observed his work, reflects. The planet's most complexInvestor's Business Daily - 7 minutes ago The planet's most complex ground-based observatory opened on a remote desert plateau in Chile, allowing scientists to probe the darkest, coldest, farthest reaches of the universe to date. NASA Taking Astronaut Applications: A Job With A Bright FutureTired of your dead-end job? Get into a profession that's guaranteed to be well-funded for the foreseeable future and beyond: manned space travel! Kyoto Protocol Should Be Extended, Says EUThirdAge - 5 hours ago The Kyoto Protocol, a protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change, should be extended the European Union said Tuesday. |
Technology
Apple unveils new iOS, iPhone with voice control(10-04) 15:05 PDT -- Apple unveiled the next version of its bestselling iPhone today, showing off upgrades that analysts said should continue to fuel the company's growth. Square Enix Sets Out A Plan For Deus ExAccording to Square Enix President Wada, the publisher clearly has a plan for the series, hinting that Deus Ex: Human Revolution will not be the last game in the series. Report: Amazon selling 2000 Kindle Fires every hourmsnbc.com - 1 hour ago Looks like Amazon.com has a hit on its hands, even before its new tablet computer is officially released to consumers. The Seattle company is selling pre-orders for its new Kindle Fire tablets at a rate of 2000 an hour, or more than 50000 per day, ... Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach Confirms, Mercedes-Benz USA September Sales Are Up ...WebWire (press release) - 2 hours ago October 4, 2011 - Signal Hill, Calif. - Mercedes-Benz of Long Beach is excited to confirm, Mercedes-Benz USA September sales are up 15.6 percent. DoE Backpedals On 15-Yr Extension For Malampaya Service ContractMANILA, Philippines - With lawmakers, particularly the Senate, already poring over its next move on the proposed 15-year extension of Service Contract (SC) 38 for the Malampaya deep water gas-to-power project, the Department of ... Run For Your Lives first ever zombie obstacle raceSee the promo for Run For Your Lives, a zombie-infested 5 kilometre obstacle course race and festival. Just one of the many zombies on the lookout for your brains. Facebook Timeline: My life's album!The words “Wow”, and “Awesome”, took turns taking residence in my head as I first browsed through 'Facebook Timeline', the upcoming Facebook user page revamp, scheduled to start rolling out in a few days. You know what? The HP TouchPad with webOS is actually pretty niceLiliputing - 2 hours ago The HP TouchPad tablet may have been discontinued, but developers continue to write apps for the platform. In fact, there are now 1000 apps for the TouchPad, which isn't bad since there are still fewer than 10000 apps for webOS smartphones. Microsoft jumps, Apple slumps following the iPhone 4S announcementThe Next Web (blog) - 22 minutes ago Everyone has their own take on Apple's event today, and its myriad product announcements, but the market seems to have a clear view of the news: Microsoft up, Apple down. Epic Announces Infinity Blade II for iPhone 4SHot on the heels of the announcement of the iPhone 4S comes word that one of the platform's most popular games is getting a sequel. Samsung Galaxy Note launches in UK Nov 17It may be a little large as a stocking stuffer, but theSamsung Galaxy Note is coming to the UK in time for the holidays. The 5.3-inch Android 2.3 Gingerbread handset is expected to launch at a range of UK carriers on November 17. Nokia Reportedly Set to Unveil New Windows-Based PhonesNokia (NOK) is reportedly set to unveil its first phone based on the Windows operating system this quarter as it struggles to compete against industry leaders Apple (AAPL) and Google (GOOG). HTC Says It's Fixing Flaw That Leaked User DataPhone maker HTC says it's working on a fix for a security hole that allows apps to access email addresses, location and texting data even if a user hasn't given them permission to do so. Microsoft kills Zune media player line after 5 yrsMicrosoft is discontinuing the Zune media player, which it launched five years ago in the hope of taking on the iPod. The player was well reviewed when it launched in 2006, and it grabbed as much as 10 percent of the market for media players. iPods get no revamp, only price cutsTimes of India - 5 minutes ago NEW DELHI: Along with the iPhone 4S launch, Apple also made another significant announcement which got buried in the hype and hoopla about what was new in the latest iPhone. How To Find Quake Inside RageEarlier today we posted our walk-through video showing how you to find a little bit of Wolfenstein 3D inside id Software's Rage. Hotmail receives 'one-click unsubscribe' button to counter graymailmyce.com - 16 minutes ago Microsoft is revamping its Hotmail service with new features, including clean-up tools, a revamped flagging system, custom categories and a one-click unsubscribe button - all aimed at countering graymail. Facebook fashions a social internetAccording to Facebook statistics, there are now over 800 million active users of its service- that's better than one in nine of the world's estimated 7 billion individuals. Adobe Takes HTML5 To The CloudCatching up to the software industry shift toward cloud, Adobe announces new services and tablet apps for creative pros. By Thomas Claburn InformationWeek In an effort to remain relevant as desktop computing gives ground to cloud computing, ... Nissan Juke-R: A crazy Juke that thinks it's a GT-R!ASEAN Automotive News - 1 hour ago Nissan is a Japanese brand that's doing relatively well in Europe, helped by niche creating models such as the Qashqai and Juke. |
Health
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Entertainment
Congress gives special recognition to ShamceyABS CBN News - 11 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - Members of Congress conferred a special recognition on Shamcey Supsup on Tuesday for winning third runner-up in this year's Miss Universe pageant. 4 gallons of propofol? Pharmacist takes the standCNN (blog) - 9 minutes ago The man who sold Dr. Conrad Murray more than four gallons of propofol took the stand Tuesday. Pharmacist Tim Lopez testified about the purchases, which were made through Lopez's company Applied Pharmacy Services in 2009. '80s music icons at the Big DomePhilippine Star - 6 hours ago Clockwise: The Human League, Belinda Carlisle and Howard Jones will have a Manila concert on Oct. 10. MANILA, Philippines - What makes '80s New Wave music unforgettable? Xian grateful for chance to work with Kim in 'My Binondo Girl'ABS CBN News - 7 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - Actor Xian Lim said working with Kim Chiu in ABS-CBN television series "My Binondo Girl" has greatly helped boost his career in show business. Andi Eigenmann: Pregnancy a gift not a punishmentABS CBN News - 10 hours ago MANILA, Philippines - Young actress Andi Eigenmann said that her pregnancy is a "gift and not a punishment." In an interview with Boy Abunda for Bandila on Monday night, Eigenmann said that she realized that her baby is a gift from God and she's ... Why Dolphin's Tale Deserves to Be Number 1 at the Box OfficeHuffington Post - 1 hour ago I can't help but think of the word "broken" these days, when I think of my beautiful adoptive country, our economy and the incessant sense of turmoil and discontent all around the world. NY and NJ Food Festivals attracted thousands of gourmets and wine loversExaminer.com - 52 minutes ago Celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, wine and spirits vendors reigned over New York's Meatpacking District last weekend for the fourth annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Food & Wine Magazine. Belgium's 'Mr. Penguin' dreams of eternal rest in icy watersManila Bulletin - 13 hours ago BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian pensioner Alfred David dreams one day he'll find eternal rest in the icy waters somewhere near Antarctica, dressed in his penguin suit and laid out in a coffin decorated with penguins. |
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Philippine Stock Exchange | PHILIPPINE MUTUAL FUNDS | |||||
Company Name | NAV per share (PhP) | One Year Return (%) | Three Year Return (%) | Four Year Return (%) | Year-to-date Return (%) |
| ATR KimEng Equity Opportunity Fund | 2.5101 | -6.56% | 14.14% | 8.71% | -9.99% |
| First Metro Save & Learn Equity Fund, Inc. | 3.3288 | 3.54% | 27.53% | 16.52% | -4.57% |
| Philam Strategic Growth Fund, Inc. | 343.5 | -4.36% | 19.78% | 12.75% | -9.18% |
| Philequity Fund, Inc. | 18.7387 | -3.15% | 23.12% | 14.04% | -7.23% |
| Philequity PSE Index Fund Inc. | 2.6186 | -0.24% | 17.81% | 16.2% | -3.19% |
| Philippine Stock Index Fund Corp. * | 422.16 | -5.66% | 14.66% | 9.24% | -7.93% |
| Sun Life Prosperity Phil. Equity Fund, Inc. * | 2.435 | -3.29% | 15.32% | 10.55% | -6.76% |
| United Fund, Inc. | 2.5674 | -7.09% | 8.86% | 7.28% | -10.2% |
| ATR KimEng Asia Plus Recovery Fund, Inc. ** | $0.8956 | -17.93% | n.a. | n.a. | -20.66% |
| ALFM Growth Fund, Inc * | 166.35 | -6.97% | n.a. | n.a. | -11.37% |
| Bahay Pari Solidaritas Fund, Inc.* | 1.3481 | 1.67% | n.a. | n.a. | -4.86% |
| First Metro Save & Learn Balanced Fund Inc. | 1.869 | 2.57% | 27.13% | n.a. | -6% |
| GSIS Mutual Fund, Inc. | 2.6181 | -5.72% | 16.25% | 12.6% | -10.45% |
| MFCP Kabuhayan Fund | 1.4806 | -5.28% | 10.7% | 7.39% | -7.76% |
| NCM Mutual Funds of the Phils., Inc. | 1.3363 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | -6.69% |
| Optima Balanced Fund, Inc. | 1.1855 | 1.1% | 11.13% | 4.54% | -2.14% |
| Philam Fund, Inc. | 11.5958 | -3.75% | 17.1% | 11.73% | -8.39% |
| Sun Life Prosperity Balanced Fund, Inc. * | 2.476 | -3.42% | 10.53% | 8.28% | -5.87% |
| Cocolife Dollar Fund Builder, Inc. | $0.0289 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | -1.03% |
| PAMI Asia Balanced Fund, Inc. | $0.8809 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | -12.89% |
| Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Advantage Fund, Inc. * | $2.5862 | -6.01% | 1.74% | 1.84% | -3.78% |
| ALFM Peso Bond Fund, Inc. * | 272.58 | 5.16% | 6.06% | 6.11% | 2.78% |
| Cocolife Fixed Income Fund, Inc. | 2.0114 | 12.97% | 11.14% | 9.23% | 6.09% |
| Ekklesia Mutual Fund Inc. * | 1.6386 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 4.88% | 4.59% |
| First Metro Save & Learn Fixed Income Fund, Inc. | 1.5472 | 9.69% | 7.6% | 6.41% | 4.77% |
| Grepalife Bond Fund Corp. | 1.1661 | 2.07% | n.a. | n.a. | 2.24% |
| Philam Bond Fund, Inc. | 3.2476 | 5.37% | 6.02% | 5.68% | 3.46% |
| Philequity Peso Bond Fund Inc. | 2.6791 | 5.58% | 6.92% | 8.4% | 3.44% |
| Prudentialife Fixed Income Fund Inc. | 1.5891 | 2.45% | 2.81% | 4.2% | 0.43% |
| Sun Life Prosperity Bond Fund, Inc. * | 2.2941 | 5.29% | 6.21% | 4.94% | 3.42% |
| Sun Life Prosperity GS Fund, Inc. * | 1.3402 | 4.96% | 8.25% | 5.78% | 1.58% |
| ALFM Dollar Bond Fund, Inc. * | $354.33 | 1.71% | 4.29% | 4.48% | 1.66% |
| ALFM Euro Bond Fund, Inc. * | €177.74 | -0.62% | 3.3% | 2.66% | -0.61% |
| ATR KimEng Total Return Bond Fund, Inc. ** | $1.0204 | 1.33% | n.a. | n.a. | 1.5% |
| Grepalife Dollar Bond Fund Corp. | $1.3923 | 0.23% | 7.02% | 5.58% | 1.14% |
| Grepalife Fixed Income Fund Corp. | P1.4363 | 2.72% | 5.9% | 4.74% | 2.49% |
| MAA Privilege Dollar Fixed Income Fund, Inc. | $1.32495 | -1.56% | 2.25% | 2.58% | 3.04% |
| MAA Privilege Euro Fixed Income Fund, Inc. | €0.02803 | n.a. | n.a. | n.a. | -3.68% |
| PAMI Global Bond Fund, Inc. | $1.225 | 0.74% | 5.38% | n.a. | 3.5% |
| Philam Dollar Bond Fund, Inc. | $1.8213 | -1.9% | 6.78% | 5.73% | 0.45% |
| Philequity Dollar Income Fund Inc. | $0.0462999 | -0.43% | 6.74% | 7.01% | 0.65% |
| Sun Life Prosperity Dollar Abundance Fund, Inc. * | $2.5806 | -1.28% | 7.19% | 4.89% | 2.04% |
| ALFM Money Market Fund, Inc. * | 105.44 | 3.56% | n.a. | n.a. | 2.35% |
| ATR KimEng Money Market Fund, Inc. | 1.108 | 0.96% | 0.97% | -0.93% | 0.54% |
| First Metro Save & Learn Money Market Fund, Inc. | 1.039 | 1.84% | n.a. | n.a. | 1.04% |
| Philam Managed Income Fund, Inc. | 1.1102 | 0.84% | 1.48% | n.a. | 0.43% |
| Sun Life Prosperity Money Market Fund, Inc. * | 1.1255 | 0.36% | 0.99% | 1.46% | 0.24% |
Source: Investment Company Association of the Philippines (ICAP); * - NAVPS as of the previous banking day ** - NAVPS as of 2 banking days ago | |||||
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| Lotto Game | Combinations | Draw Date | Jackpot | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superlotto 6/49 | 09-08-47-24-41-31 | 10/4/2011 | 80,185,910.40 | 0 |
| 6Digit | 0-4-2-8-3-2 | 10/4/2011 | 1,136,062.02 | 0 |
| Swertres Lotto 11AM | 0-1-8 | 10/4/2011 | 4,500.00 | 392 |
| Swertres Lotto 4PM | 4-7-4 | 10/4/2011 | 4,500.00 | 274 |
| Swertres Lotto 9PM | 2-0-4 | 10/4/2011 | 4,500.00 | 677 |
| EZ2 Lotto Luzon 9PM | 06-21 | 10/4/2011 | 4,000.00 | 519 |
| EZ2 Lotto Vismin 9PM | 06-21 | 10/4/2011 | 4,000.00 | 13 |
| Lotto 6/42 | 21-27-42-10-41-33 | 10/4/2011 | 5,245,216.20 | 0 |
| EZ2 Lotto 11AM | 13-25 | 10/4/2011 | 4,000.00 | 101 |
| EZ2 Lotto 4PM | 16-22 | 10/4/2011 | 4,000.00 | 180 |
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