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Inmates Alleged Koran Abuse in FBI Report

Newly released documents highlight detainee accounts of physical abuse and mistreatment of the Koran at Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba.

Love Cynics

LOS ANGELES They smooch and hug as cameras snap. Friends enthusiastically report: "It's true! They're smitten!" Their publicists confirm it is the real deal. But when celebrity magazines asked the public to weigh in on the latest high-octane Hollywood pairing - Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, the former star of "Dawson's Creek" - the cynics crushed the dewy-eyed. "Publicity stunt," said 62 percent of respondents to a People magazine's poll.

Bo's Fans Complain

Some Bo Bice fans are angry that Carrie Underwood seems to have gotten the better deal in her original song "Angels Brought Me Here."  In fact, Carrie's song wasn't an original at all, but "Angels Brought Me Here" was previously released by Australian Idol Guy Sebastian.  Carrie Underwood was essentially given a song that was a hit song in Australia for her original song, while Bo Bice was given a true original song that was completely untested. 

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Carrie vs. Bo

Country Girl Rules

NEW YORK  — America's "Idol" is ... Carrie Underwood!

It came down to the country girl vs. the rock star — and the country girl won.

Wednesday night, in a special two-hour finale live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced who had won America's hearts: Underwood, the fresh-faced 22-year-old crooner from Checotah, Okla., who beat runner-up Bo Bice, the long-haired 29-year-old rocker from Helena, Ala.

Upon hearing she'd won the competition, Underwood burst into tears, but got herself together to sing what's become one of her signature songs: "Inside Your Heaven."

"Thank you America!" Carrie shouted at the end of the song.

Wednesday night also had other treats in store. Bo sang with Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Carrie with country trio Rascal Flatts. Many former "Idols" also made appearances.

Carrie is the American Idol

Carrie Underwood named 'American Idol'
"Country" Carrie Underwood, 21, from Checotah, Okla., took the top prize Wednesday on Fox's American Idol— a recording contract and a shot at music stardom.

Miss Universe

National costume : Miss Trinidad & Tobago Universe 2005, Madgalene Walcott performs during the National costume competition in Bangkok. The 54th annual Miss Universe contest will take place in Bangkok on 31 May 2005. (AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

Fake Web

This computer screen shot shows a fake website from the British hacker group called the Lad Wrecking Crew. Angered by the growing number of Internet scams, online 'vigilantes' have started to take justice into their own hands by hacking into suspected fraudulent sites and defacing them.(AFP/OFF)

Run Against Cancer

Participants in the Race for the Cure, a run to raise money for breast cancer research, gather ahead of the race in Washington, DC. Women stricken with breast cancer can boost their chances of survival by 50 percent with some exercise, according to a study.(AFP/File/Neshan Naltchayan)

Bird Flu

It could infect 20 percent of the world's population, kill many millions and create an economic crisis but scientists say not enough is being done to combat a bird flu virus that could trigger a global pandemic. The Asian H5N1 virus that first surfaced in poultry in Hong Kong and China eight years ago has killed 37 people in Vietnam, 12 in Thailand and four in Cambodia. (Reuters Graphic)

Sun-Star

Coastal road to stay closed, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña announced yesterday. Above, work on the tunnel component of the road goes on near the Aduana and Malacañang sa Sugbo.

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Malaya

Pres. Arroyo is still optimistic about economic recovery despite bleak economic outlook.

Manila Times

Bishop Oscar Cruz clears President Arroyo and her husband of allegations that they receive payoffs from jueteng operators. In a meeting with Justice Secretary Raul M. Gonzalez, the prelate of Lingayen and Da­gupan said he believes the President when she said she did not receive any payoffs from jueteng.

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Phil. Star

BANTAY-PRESYO: President Arroyo talks to vendor Mary Reyes during a tour of Divisoria in Manila — the country's biggest wholesale and retail market — to monitor the prices of school supplies as the June 6 opening of classes approches. Behind them is Divisoria Vendors' Association president Freddie Reyes.

Tribune Story

Detained President Joseph Estrada's lawyers scored a major victory when they proved beyond reasonable doubt that the testimony of former Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson and his two witnesses who corroborated his claims of having delivered to Estrada in his Polk Street home the amount in cash of P130 million in tobacco excise tax money, in 1998 was a complete fabrication and that they perjured themselves.

This was proved by the defense lawyers led by former Sen. Rene Saguisag, following a hearing and an actual demonstration at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) along Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Frontal system affecting Northern and Central Luzon.

 
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 24 to 34°C (75 to 93°F).
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Makaayo ba ang pagbuakbuak sa Sugbo?

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Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) Mindanao. Frontal system affecting Northern Luzon.
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast and south, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 34°C (79 to 93°F).
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Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast and south, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 34°C (79 to 93°F).
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Too ka bang makapalambo sa ekonomiya ang VAT?

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BBC Strike

BBC staff go on strike
HUNDREDS of BBC journalists and production staff in Manchester are to go out on strike today in protest at planned job cuts.

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Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast and south, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 34°C (79 to 93°F).
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Wage Hike Soon

Bunye: Reg'l wage boards decision out this week
Presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye on Monday said workers in the private sector might soon get relief as some regional wage boards are due to release decision on the petition for wage increases within the week.
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PNP Revamp

Velasco retirement triggers PNP reshuffle
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reshuffled its top officials Monday after the retirement of Deputy Director General Reynaldo Velasco from the service.
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Productivity Dropped

•	Palace: No more extension of 4-day workweek

Malacañan on Monday said the four-day workweek implemented on select government offices will no longer be extended, DZMM reported.

 

Presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye said President Arroyo has decided not to extend the scheme due to reports that state workers' productivity has dropped.

Oil Smuggling

Smuggling charges filed vs 4 Davao Customs officials, businessman
The Bureau of Customs on Monday filed smuggling charges against four of its officials and a Davao businessman importing diesel fuel for duping the government in taxes and other import duties.
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Legalize Jueteng

Legal jueteng bid gains
President Arroyo may be steadfast in her opposition to legitimizing jueteng, but a growing number of her Cabinet members are open to the idea.

Jean & Eula

An Interview with the Former Kontrabidas Eto na ang pinakaaabangang pagbabalik sa teleserye ni Jean Garcia at Eula Valdez

Manny Talks

Manny Pacquiao: People's Champ Narito ang interview namin sa kampeon ng mga Pilipino.

Star Cinema

The many years of quality movie-making by Star Cinema are now online!

Jomari's Back

Jomari: Balik Kapamilya!

Juday To Pay

Tearful Juday vows to pay tax obligation
Actress Judy Ann Santos on Friday assured she will settle her P6.7 million tax deficiency with the Bureau of Internal Revenue even as she insisted she had no intention of running away from her obligations.
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Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Visayas and Mindanao.
Metro Cebu: Partly cloudy to cloudy with rainshowers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the east and southeast, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 36°C (79 to 97°F).
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MS Mobile

Bill Gates on new Windows Mobile software

Longest Quake

Tsunami-quake shook 'whole planet'

Dramatic new data from the earthquake that generated deadly tsunamis across the Indian Ocean show it created the longest fault rupture and was the longest-lasting quake ever observed, seismologists say.

Phuket Visit

'Wazzup, Wazzup' sails to Phuket!
Watching our local hard-line news with the familiar recipe of playing on angry politicians and resorting to plain old sensationalism leaves me distraught and at times with a bad migraine.

Curtis as Kuba

'Kampanerang Kuba' excites Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis is both excited and nervous to portray the lead role in Kampanerang Kuba.
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FAMAS Rights

ABS-CBN bags rights to air FAMAS
ABS-CBN secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 53rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night on June 26, the network giant announced today.
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Kuya

'Kuya' reality TV show debuts on Studio 23 August
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation is set to revolutionize reality-based television by debuting "Kuya" this August on Studio 23.
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Earthquake hits Davao, GenSan

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in Davao Oriental at 10:17 p.m. Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

The temblor was tectonic in origin and was recorded 69 kilometers southeast of Digos, Davao Oriental.

PHIVOLCS said an Intensity 3 earthquake was recorded in Davao City and an Intensity 2 tremor in Kidapawan while an Intensity 4 temblor was felt in General Santos City.

Rebels No More

AFP sets free 181 Oakwood mutineers
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday finally set free the 181 enlisted personnel implicated in the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny in Makati City.
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Jueteng Probe

Mike Arroyo flies to Singapore amid jueteng controversy
Presidential spouse Jose Miguel Arroyo left the country Friday morning for Singapore barely a day after his wife, President Arroyo, ordered a full investigation to identify and prosecute people protecting and benefiting from the illegal numbers game, DZMM reported.
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Wage Hike

Palace expects positive decision from wage boards
Malacañan on Friday said it is expecting a positive decision from regional wage boards on the salary increase of workers.
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Pistons Advance to NBA Semifinals

Pistons End Miller Time

The defending champion Pistons eliminated the Pacers 88-79 in Game 6 , advancing to the Eastern Conference finals and sending Reggie Miller into retirement.

• McCALLUM: League will miss classy Miller

•   The smoothest-running Piston

Idol Update

'American Idol' fans will miss Vonzell But Bo and Carrie each have many supporters Many "American Idol" fans were sad to see Vonzell Solomon go.

Rainy and Cloudy

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Visayas and Mindanao. Metro Cebu: Partly cloudy to cloudy with rainshowers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the east and southeast, Coaster waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 36°C (79 to 97°F). More Weather

Viva's 1st Babe

Viva's big boss to help Gloria bring luster back to RP films
It wasn't until the chocolates and liqueurs were served at the President's dinner with entertainment editors at Malacañang on Wednesday that the rationale for her latest appointment was finally revealed.

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Arroyos Involved?

GMA OK's jueteng probe
President Arroyo ordered an investigation to identify and prosecute the people protecting and benefiting from jueteng "no matter who gets hurt."

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Salig ka bang mobarato ang bayranan sa telepono tungod sa Internet Phones?

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Peso Down

Peso down at 54.665:$; stocks up
The peso ended lower Thursday at 54.665 against the US dollar, notches below than Wednesday's 54.59. At the stocks market, share prices closed 0.729 percent higher as the main index gained 13.70 points to 1,893.09.
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GSIS e-Card

GSIS defends 'e-Card' project, insists report has no COA chief's OK
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) denied Thursday a Commission on Audit report finding its e-Card project with the Union Bank of the Philippines illegal.
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PAL Crew Collared

PAL crew arrested in Japan for cocaine
A Philippine Airlines cabin crew member had been arrested in Japan for possession of cocaine, ANC reported.
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RP Surplus

RP posts rare budget surplus in April
The government collected more than it spent for the first time in four years in April, adding to optimism that an improved tax take and a set of revenue reforms were easing its serious fiscal problems.
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ABS-CBN Recovery

Lopez: 'We've had a rude awakening'

ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. looks forward to ending the year in the black despite the net loss it recorded in the first quarter, the network's chairman and CEO Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III said. "We hope to recover. We are now focusing on (reducing) our costs," Lopez III said following the annual stockholders meeting of the country's largest broadcasting network.