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2 legal experts predict CJ conviction
MANILA, Philippines – Two legal experts predicted on Saturday that senator-judges will hand down a guilty verdict in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona.
2 legal experts predict CJ conviction
PNoy picks career diplomat as new envoy to China
President Aquino has named a career diplomat as the country's new ambassador to China amid a festering territorial dispute over Scarborough Shoal. Palace spokesperson Abigail Valte said Aquino picked Sonia Brady as ambassador to Beijing, a post she also held under the previous government.
PNoy picks career diplomat as new envoy to China
US to welcome Philippine leader amid China tensions
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will welcome Philippine President Benigno Aquino next month, the White House said Friday, as the United States steps up support to the ally locked in disputes with China.
US to welcome Philippine leader amid China tensions
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Aquino prays for strength, unity
Katatagan at pagkaka-isa. Ito ang dalangin ni Pangulong Aquino sa kanyang pagdalo sa Global Day of Prayer. Nataon din ang kanyang apila sa sambayanan, ilang araw bago ang inaabangang hatol ng senado sa impeachment trial ni Chief Justice Renato Corona. Nagpa-Patrol, Jay Ruiz. TV Patrol, Mayo 26, 2012, Sabado
Posted 7 hours ago
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Oil firms to slash prices on Sunday
Several oil companies have announced that they will reduce petroleum prices on Sunday. Petron Corp., Shell Pilipinas and independent player SEAOIL said they will roll back prices of regular gasoline, diesel and kerosene, effective 12:01 a.m.
Posted 8 hours ago
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Jessica wants to visit PH, Mexico
Following her stint on "American Idol," Sanchez has gained an enormous following comprised of Filipinos and Mexicans around the world. Asked if she plans to visit the respective homeland of her parents, Sanchez said she hopes a stop in the Philippines and Mexico will be part of the upcoming "Idol" tour.
Posted 6 hours ago
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'Pacquiao gets $26M guarantee in Bradley fight'
MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank Inc. head honcho Bob Arum said boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao will receive a guaranteed amount of $26 million for his upcoming June 9 fight against Timothy Bradley.
Posted 6 hours ago
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Cop killed in SM Megamall shootout
MANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – A police officer allegedly involved in protecting pickpockets was killed in a shootout near the bus loading bay area of SM Megamall Building A Friday night, authorities said.
Posted 13 hours ago
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Dr. Jose Rizal statue to rise in Carson City
A bronze statue of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal will rise in Carson City. It will stand nearly 7 feet on top of a 6-foot tall granite base helped funded by the Jose P. Rizal Monument Movement. It is the first statue in the International Sculpture Garden, which broke ground last November.
Posted 14 hours ago
Weather Updates
Issued At: 5:00 p.m., 26 May 2012 Light to moderate southwesterly surface windflow prevailing over the western section of the country.
