Google Alert - Philippines

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Court suspends Philippines tax
BBC News - UK
Philippines President Gloria Arroyo has suffered another setback after the Supreme Court froze an expanded sales tax, hours after it took effect. ...

PHILIPPINES BUSINESS BRIEFS: RFM To Cut Board Size To 11
Yahoo News - USA
... The dividend is payable Aug. 18. The Philippines' largest food and beverage group declared a similar cash dividend for the first quarter of this year.

Fuel prices rise in Philippines as new tax scheme takes effect
Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK
Manila - The politically sensitive prices of fuel products on Friday rose in the Philippines as an expanded value added tax (VAT) scheme took effect. ...

Philippines boosts anti-money laundering campaign
Monsters and Critics.com - Glasgow,UK
Manila - The Philippines' campaign against dirty money received a boost recently when the country's anti-money laundering agency was admitted into a global ...

The ‘Last Titan of 20th century Philippines' launches book
Manila Bulletin - Manila,Philippines
... Although offered a faculty position in Yale, Salonga opted to return to the Philippines to take part in reconstructing the post-war disaster that the country ...

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Arroyo plans 'punishing' changes in Philippines
Reuters - USA
By Stuart Grudgings. MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo plans major changes to her government to heal ...

Arroyo plans ‘punishing' changes in Philippines
Financial Express - Bombay,India
MANILA, JUNE 30: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo plans major CHANGES TO HER government to heal damage from election cheating and graft allegations ...

PHILIPPINES PRESS: Ayala Looking At Napocor Assets
Yahoo News - USA
MANILA (Dow Jones)--Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp. (AC.PH) is looking at some assets of state utility National Power Corp. ...

ADB calls for 'deep change' for Philippines to prosper
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
... the country's governance weaknesses. "Prosperity for the Philippines requires deep change," he said. "It requires approaches and ...

Lex live: The Philippines
Financial Times - London,England,UK
Last year, the Philippines stood on the verge of a fiscal crisis. ... Her own removal could send the Philippines back over the fiscal brink. ...

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Google Alert - Cebu

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Cebu lawyers ask Arroyo to resign
Philippine Star - Manila,Philippines
Saying she lost public confidence and the moral capability to govern the nation, the Cebu City chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines is calling for ...

Solve traffic jams; increase traffic fines
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
We wrote the other day about the continued growth and development of Cebu City from the Cebu Country Club (which is no longer in the country) all the way to ...

HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: Kalinga Cebu set for launching this month
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
Cebu will soon be a slum-free area, as indigent Cebuanos will soon have houses of their own through a movement that will be launched in Cebu this July. ...

Cebu youths brace for PBC bowlfest
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
by Sona Mae V. Povadora. Cebuano youth keglers are bracing themselves for the Philippine Bowling Congress-2nd Inter School Bowling ...

Mayor asks Arroyo for help in collecting port taxes
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- Amid all the challenges she has to face, President Arroyo is being asked to help collect local taxes too. Mayor Tomas ...

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Arroyo's Spouse Leaves The Philippines
Zaman Online - Istanbul,Turkey
By Anadolu News Agency (aa). The Philippines President Gloria Arroyo has said her husband, who has been accused of corruption, has left the country. ...

Philippines president's husband will stay out of country
CBC News - Canada
Philippines President Gloria Arroyo has announced that her husband has decided to stay overseas to dispel talks of his alleged influence on government ...

Philippines' Arroyo's husband to go abroad
Boston Globe - Boston,MA,USA
... MANILA, Philippines --President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Wednesday that her husband -- tainted by claims of corruption -- is leaving the Philippines to ...

Philippines arrests top Marxist guerrilla leader
Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
... Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome said a team of police and soldiers caught five suspected leaders of the Marxist-Leninist Party of the Philippines on Tuesday ...

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Google Alert - Cebu

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BMX in Olympics; Cebu may host event in Seag
Sun Star - Philippines
... If plans push through, the BMX event in the Seag may be held in Cebu, which will also host the mountainbike and roadbike events on Nov. 7 to Dec. 5. ...

Cebu City land use plan mired in zoning conflicts
Sun Star - Philippines
The absence of many details left members of the Cebu City Council and its guests "in limbo" yesterday, the start of a series of executive sessions on the ...

It's not true - Osmeña
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is not backing out from his commitment to support Cebu City's bid to co-host the coming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) on ...

"Who is Mr. Bert Emphasis?"
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
Few days ago, many of the leaders who call the shots in the shifting political sands of Cebu Province were assembled by the irresistible charm of the pied ...

Motion to dismiss averts mayor's show in court case
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- For another day, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña missed the chance to take the witness stand and explain why he closed the South Coastal Road. ...

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Gloria-Gate Updates

Jose Miguel Arroyo, husband of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and his alleged cronies were accused to have maintained over a dozen bank accounts to stash funds allegedly from corruption and money laundering. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, already under pressure over allegations that she rigged last year's election, said that her corruption-tainted husband will leave the country to protect her credibility.

 

A disqualified candidate from last years presidential elections, Ely Lao Pamatong, handcuffs himself to the gate of the Philippine Congress in Quezon City. Pamatong urged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to resign after a televised statement late on Monday where Arroyo said she spoke to an election official and was sorry, but denied she had tried to influence the election result.

Google Alert - Philippines

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President's husband flees Philippines
Age (subscription) - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo says her husband has volunteered to leave the Philippines to help reduce pressure on her administration from ...

10 killed in family feud in southern Philippines
People's Daily Online - Beijing,China
About 10 persons have been killed and 23 others wounded in a family feud-triggered massacre in southern Philippines, the military said Tuesday. ...

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Still and all, there was no cheating in Cebu
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
But we are less concerned with those other things right now than the one that alleges massive cheating in Cebu. We continue to insist ...

Arroyo allies in Cebu: No violation
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- Former Cebu governor Pablo Garcia and Cebu City Representative Antonio Cuenco (south district) both said President Arroyo did not violate any law ...

Cebu Pacific to charge more for fuel
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
CEBU Air Pacific, the country's second-largest carrier, said it had received the go-ahead from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to charge passengers flying ...

Cebu dancesport bets won 2 gold in Australia
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
The decorated Team Cebu City-DanceSports made the country proud anew after running away with two gold medals in the FATC National Capital DanceSport ...

Drivers not keen on fare increase
The Freeman - Cebu,Philippines
Amid the spate of oil price increases in the country, drivers in Cebu are not interested to implement the fare hike approved by the Land Transportation ...

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Philippines' Arroyo apologizes for election flap but says she won' ...
CBC News - Canada
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo denied rigging last year's ballot but apologized Monday for "a lapse in judgment" in telling an ...

Philippines buries democracy icon Cardinal Sin
Reuters.uk - UK
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines buried Cardinal Jaime Sin on Tuesday with full honours and warm memories for a man who spoke out against injustice and ...

15 killed in family feud in southern Philippines
Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
... Clan wars, known locally as "rido", are common in communities in the southern Philippines, and analysts say they pose a major threat to a fragile two-year ...

PHILIPPINES BUSINESS BRIEFS: PLDT To Pay Pfd Cash Divs
Yahoo News - USA
MANILA (Dow Jones)--The board of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PHI) has approved the payment of cash dividends to holders ...

Philippines' Meralco Jan-May Sales Down 0.2% On Year
Yahoo News - USA
MANILA (Dow Jones)--Manila Electric Co. (MERB.PH), or Meralco, the largest power distributor in the Philippines, suffered a 0.2% on-year contraction in sales ...

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Google Alert - Cebu

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27 - Cebu faces power shortage
Balita.org - Philippines
Cebu might have to suffer occasional power shortages for a few more years, according to an official of the National Transmission Corp. (TRANSCO). ...

Light rail transit study for Cebu soon ready
Sun Star - Philippines
Cebu may be a step closer to getting a 16-station light rail transit (LRT) system that will connect the southern and northern parts of the province. ...

Malilong: Good propaganda, nothing else
Sun Star - Philippines
Rep. Clavel Asas-Martinez (Cebu, 4th district) has been declared persona non grata in her own province because she said she was sorry that she campaigned for ...

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PHILIPPINES PRESS: Ayala Land Expects Strong 1H Growth
Yahoo News - USA
MANILA (Dow Jones)--Philippine property group Ayala Land Inc. (ALI.PH) expects to post double-digit growth in its net profit and ...

Local Entrepreneurs To Attend Business Congress In Philippines
Bru Direct - Brunei Darussalam
Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 20 foreign businessmen from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines will converge at Bongao in the Tawi-Tawi ...

Philippines to release killer of US army colonel
Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
... The Communist Party of the Philippines has demanded the release of political prisoners as among the conditions to return to the negotiating table. ...

PHILIPPINES BUSINESS BRIEFS: SM Devt Raises Stake In Unit
Yahoo News - USA
MANILA (Dow Jones)--SM Development Corp. (SMDC.PH), a Philippine property developer, has acquired an additional 36.25 million shares ...

Peso firmer vs US dollar ahead of president's address
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
Get INQ7 business breaking news on your Smart mobile phone in the Philippines. Send EXTRA BUSINESS to 386. THE PESO firmed against ...

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Cebu legislator risks party's disfavor
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- Declaring Representative Clavel Asas-Martinez persona non grata was just a "dramatic" move by her partymates to pressure her to stop making ...

TRANSCO: Cebu faces power shortage
ABS CBN News - Philippines
CEBU CITY - Cebu might have to suffer occasional power shortages for a few more years, according to an official of the National Transmission Corp. (TRANSCO). ...

House to invite legal experts on wiretaps
Philippine Star - Manila,Philippines
... of the recordings that Alan Paguia, a former lawyer of ousted President Joseph Estrada, turned over to them, as well as the CD to be submitted by Cebu Rep. ...

Palace to House: Stop wiretap probe
ABS CBN News - Philippines
... Rep. Antonio Cuenco of Cebu said instead of pushing through with the hearings, the committees involved should first seek the opinion of legal luminaries on the ...

Autopsy shows Nodalo gunman meant business
Sun Star - Philippines
Dr. Gil Macato, medico-legal officer of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) told Sun.Star Cebu that Nodalo, 29, died of six wounds--one in the left ...

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Traveling in the Philippines: So you're a vegetarian? Try this ...
Jakarta Post - Jakarta,Indonesia
"Are you a Filipina?" That was always the first question people asked me while traveling in the Philippines. Yes, Filipinos and ...

Indians world's most avid readers
Hindustan Times - Delhi,India
... The Americans spend 5.7 hours while the British 5.3 hours. The Thais come second reading 9.4 hours while those from Philippines are third - 7.6 hours per week. ...

4 oil firms hike prices anew
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
By Abigail L. Ho. A week after raising their pump prices, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., Caltex Philippines Inc., Total (Philippines) Corp. ...

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Party-list group defends Cebu legislator
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- She may be persona non grata in Cebu, but it appears she's not alone in her doubts. Bayan Muna-Cebu is behind Representative ...

Public works office eyes toll on coastal road's users
Sun Star - Philippines
By Gingging A. Campaña. CEBU CITY -- That coastal road will eventually be opened to motorists, but possibly not for free. Cebu City ...

City Hall can't give Dumpit a job: councilor
Sun Star - Philippines
SPO1 Adonis Dumpit can still appeal his one-year suspension and so he should not start serving it yet, a Cebu City councilor said. ...

Though mum's the word, Raul Gonzalez will testify
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
... Paguia, former Sen. Francisco Tatad, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye and, most recently, Cebu Rep. Clavel Martinez. "Our problem right ...

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Philippines rebuffed over hostage request
Boston Globe - Boston,MA,USA
... Hallums, 56, was seized Nov. 1 along with Robert Tarongoy of the Philippines, who was freed by Iraqi insurgents after almost eight months in captivity. ...

Amid political noise, JP Morgan expands in Philippines
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
AMERICAN banking giant JP Morgan Chase is grooming the Philippines to be a major global backroom support hub as its bullish prospects far outweigh the ...

Troops capture Abu Sayyaf suspect in southern Philippines? ...
China Post - Taipei,Taiwan
Troops captured an alleged Islamic militant in the southern Philippines on Saturday who has been accused of taking part in the kidnapping of some teachers and ...

Philippines' Jollibee plans more stores, eyes India
Reuters India - Mumbai,India
MANILA (Reuters) - Jollibee Foods Corp., the Philippines' answer to McDonalds, said on Friday it planned to open 80 to 100 more stores locally and overseas ...

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Google Alert - Cebu

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Northwest eyes Cebu flights
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
AMERICAN carrier Northwest Airlines is exploring the possibility of expanding its Philippine operations to include the city of Cebu in the Visayas region, said ...

Cebu leaders declare legislator 'persona non grata'
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- Angered by the attack against the credibility of last year's elections here, Cebuano leaders signed Friday a manifesto declaring Representative ...

Police chemist testifies on Cebu shabu lab case
Manila Bulletin - Manila,Philippines
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu -- Another prosecution witness in the case against the 11 suspected shabu laboratory operators testified that he is 100 percent sure that ...

Blueprint for RP's software industry for breakthrough growth in ...
Manila Bulletin - Manila,Philippines
CEBU CITY -- Major players of the Philippine information and communications technology (ICT) industry presented a five-year action plan for the local software ...

Alcano makes it 2 in row
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
CEBU CITY--Still fresh off his amazing victory in Manila last week, Ronnie Alcano outlasted Dennis Orcollo, 15-13, Thursday night to rule the 4th Sun Star ...

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Google Alert - Cebu

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Arroyo allies gang up on Cebu legislator
Sun Star - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- In raising doubts about President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's poll results in Cebu, Representative Clavel Asas-Martinez accomplished something two ...

Alcano leads seeds to Sun Star semifinals
INQ7 Interactive, Inc. - Philippines
CEBU CITY -- Grain was separated from chaff yesterday as the seeded favorites all barged into the semifinals of the 4th Sun Star Superbalita 9-Ball Challenge ...

Cebu's little Jamaica
Manila Times - Manila,Philippines
... Based in Cebu, Junior Kilat brings to Manila Visayan music that's closer to Jamaica. ... By way of Cebu, we are closer to Jamaica. ...

Sun.Star Cebu wins national journalism award (5:10 pm)
Sun Star - Philippines
SUN.Star Cebu has been voted Newspaper of the Year in the Rotary Club of Manila National Journalism Awards. Gina G. Atienza, Sun ...

Ping makes bid to unite Gloria's foes
ABS CBN News - Philippines
... on Elections had ordered 30,000 extra election returns from private printers, which he said had ended up in Arroyo bailiwicks like Cebu, Iloilo, Pampanga and ...

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Philippines military on standby for protests
ABC Online - Australia
The military in the Philippines is back on red alert in preparation for possible anti-government street protests. Tension has been ...

Philippines Jollibee Plans PHP1.5B Expansion, Eyes India
Yahoo News - USA
(JFC.PH), the leading fastfood operator in the Philippines, said Friday it plans ... He said between 50 and 70 stores will be opened in the Philippines this year. ...

Philippines names new military chief amid scandal
Reuters AlertNet - London,England,UK
By Manny Mogato. MANILA, June 24 (Reuters) - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo named Lieutenant-General Generoso Senga ...

PHILIPPINES BUSINESS BRIEFS: Solid Group Forms Ppty Unit
Yahoo News - USA
MANILA (Dow Jones)--The board of Solid Group Inc. (SGI.PH), a Philippine appliance manufacturer, has approved the setting up of ...

In the Philippines, text messaging is c%l
San Jose Mercury News - San Jose,CA,USA
MANILA, Philippines - Marsha Abenes, 20, pauses while talking to a visitor at the Glorietta Mall in downtown Manila to read an incoming text message on her ...

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Milking Tarongoy

Philippine's President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (front R) celebrates with Robert Tarongoy (front L) at the Malacanang Palace. Filipino accountant Robert Tarongoy, held hostage in Iraq since November, was released unharmed on Wednesday after months of negotiations with his militant captors, Philippine government officials said.

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Filipina bank teller reported kidnapped in Bahrain
A Filipina bank teller has been reported kidnapped in Bahrain as the country cheered the release of accountant Roberto Tarongoy from his Iraqi captors, it was learned Thursday.

 

Helen Nodalo told ABS-CBN News Thursday that her daughter Grace was abducted by a still unknown group outside her residence in Bahrain around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Grace, 39, is working as a bank teller for Bahrain Financing.

The elder Nodalo said Grace's co-workers sought the help of authorities after the Filipina failed to show up for work that day.

Initial reports indicated that Grace's blood-stained cellular phone and sandals were recovered outside her residence.

The victim's mother said she and her daughter last talked during the first week of May.

She said Grace came home for vacation in March and left for Bahrain on May 28. She did not elaborate.

Nodalo said she does not know of anyone wanting to see Grace dead.

She, however, said the victim had a spat with another Filipina.

The still unidentified Filipina reportedly blamed Grace after she was ordered transferred to the company's Manila office.

Nodalo appealed to the government to help find her daughter.

The foreign affairs department has yet to confirm the kidnapping of Grace.

The report of Grace's abduction was released Thursday just as Tarongoy arrived from Bahrain.

Tarongoy, 32, was kidnapped in Iraq November last year by an unidentified group of armed men. He worked for Saudi Arabia Trading and Construction Company.

Tarongoy, a native of Davao, slipped into Iraq despite the ban on deployment of Filipino workers imposed by the Department of Labor and Employment.

 

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