Two Filipinos are finalists in 1st International Manga competition

August 9th, 2007

Elmer Damaso and Jhomar Soriano were recognized by the Japanese embassy yesterday.

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Classes suspended in NCR, Luzon provinces

August 9th, 2007

Classes in the tertiary, secondary and elementary levels in Metro Manila and provinces in Luzon on Thursday (August 9) are suspended.

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Aria Clemente and Reymond Sajor win top awards in WCOPA

August 8th, 2007

Aria Clemente and Reymond Sajor have bested entries from over 40 countries, bringing honor to the country in the recently concluded 11th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

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Comelec ready for Oct. 29 SK and Barangay elections

August 6th, 2007

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is all set for the Sangguniang Kabataan and Barangay Elections that will be held on October 29, 2007.

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Marcoses question ownership of GMA 7 shares

July 28th, 2007

Former Ilocos Norte representative Imee R. Marcos on Friday filed a complaint at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming that her family owns 28.35 percent of GMA Network Inc. which is scheduled to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange via an initial public offering (IPO) on Monday.

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RP Government induces rain by cloud seeding

July 27th, 2007

The Philippine government through the Bureau of Water and Soils Management has been trying to induce rains to help increase the water supply at the Angat Hydroelectric Dam and to lower the atmosphere’s temperature amid the impending power shortage and water crisis.

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Pet Pit bull kills woman in Marikina City

July 22nd, 2007

A pit bull named Cain viciously attacked and killed a woman and hurt her 2-year-old granddaughter in Marikina City.

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Kidnapped Italian priest Giancarlo Bossi released

July 20th, 2007

The Rev. Giancarlo Bossi, 57, an Italian missionary priest kidnapped more than a month ago has been released by a renegade group of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members in Karamutan municipality around 9 p.m.

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DFA starts release of machine-readable passports

July 19th, 2007

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has started issuing machine-readable passports for senior citizens and Overseas Filipino workers.

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BFAD orders pullout of formalin-tainted Chinese products

July 17th, 2007

The Bureau of Food and Drug (BFAD) ordered the pullout of four Chinese products from the market after testing positive for formalin or formaldehyde.

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Migs Zubiri proclaimed as 12th senator

July 14th, 2007

The much-delayed proclamation of the 12th senator finally pushed through Saturday morning, exactly two months after the May 14 mid-term polls were conducted.

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NCLEX Exams Scheduling in the Philippines opens July 13, 2007

July 13th, 2007

Good news for Filipino nurses. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) will begin the National Council on Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) testing in Manila at the International Pearson Professional Center on Aug. 23, 2007.

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Tropical storm “Bebeng” expected to hit RP Wednesday

July 10th, 2007

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that tropical storm Bebeng is expected to enter the country Tuesday which will bring rains in the western region of the country.

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Electric Jeepneys make debut in Makati

July 5th, 2007

The first electric-powered jeepneys (e-Jeepney) rolled off Makati City in an initial test drive.

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DOJ opposes Antonio Trillanes’ motion to attend Senate sessions

July 3rd, 2007

State prosecutors blocked the request of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to allow him to attend Senate hearings, allow him to put up an office inside his detention and hire legislative staff, saying his upgraded status has not erased coup charges against him.

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12th senator-elect: Miguel Zubiri or Koko Pimentel?

June 28th, 2007

The ball is now in the hands of the Supreme Court, which will decide who will complete the 12 senators.

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WWE Wrestler Chris Benoit and family found dead

June 26th, 2007

Professional wrestler Chris Benoit was found dead along with his family this afternoon in his Atlanta home, according to published reports.

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CGFNS exam not required in Michigan for Filipino nurses

June 23rd, 2007

Michigan governor Jennifer Granholm signed into law House Bill 4207, which removes the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) qualifying examinations.

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