The latest news stories from the major news organizations in Cebu and Manila in the Philippines, the US and other countries.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

January 1, 2009 News Summary

A 74-year-old man died while his six-year-old grandchild went missing when a flashflood triggered by a heavy downpour swept their house in Clarin, Bohol on Wednesday morning.  The fatalities were identified as Ebaristo "Titing" Ramos, 74, and his grandson Harold Ramos.

Engine trouble hits SuperFerry 12

A passenger ferry from Cebu carrying 783 passengers and crew arrived safely at the Manila port at around noon Wednesday after experiencing engine trouble off Batangas.

Fast craft runs aground off Bohol

An Ocean Jet fast craft carrying 67 passengers and 11 crewmembers ran aground shortly after it departed from Tagbilaran City in Bohol for Cebu City Wednesday morning.

9 domestic flights sa NAIA kinansela


Iloilo fire kills boy, razes 22 houses


Danao has highest number of crimes


Teachers 'unpaid' for SK registration

HUNDREDS of public school teachers who served for at least four days during the 2007 Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) voters registration complained that they have not yet received their honoraria of P1,200

DOJ upholds USAID grant to DepEd

The Department of Justice has upheld the validity of an $86.7-million assistance deal entered into by the Department of Education with the US Agency for International Development.

RP fight vs malaria gets P144M aid 

In 2009, Philippine efforts to fight malaria will get a needed shot in the arm with a P144-million aid from the Australian government.

Filipino compassion, spirit to help RP 

Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales on Wednesday expressed confidence that the Filipino's compassion and spirit of sharing will help the country surpass the impending economic crisis which is being experienced by some countries.

Arroyo mum on 2010, wishes stability

President Arroyo on Wednesday refused to talk about her plans once her term expires in 2010 amid moves to amend the charter supposedly meant to extend her stay in power.

Militants see more protests vs Arroyo 

Leftist groups on Wednesday predicted that 2009, the Year of the Ox, would see heightened protests against the President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Pimentel's message to Arroyo: Resign

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. has one wish this coming year, and that is for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to have a graceful exit.

Search for alternatives for 2010 begins


RP's strong contender in 7Wonders 

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Palawan province has remained No.1 on the list of nominees worldwide that are vying to be included on the New7Wonders of Nature as the end of the first stage of voting approaches.  As of December 30, Tubbataha is on the No.3 spot; Chocolate Hills, No. 5; Mayon Volcano, No. 12; Hundred Islands, No. 22; Mount Pinatubo, No. 23; and Taal Volcano, No. 86.

Bitay sa 27 OFWs pipigilan ng DFA


Remittance firm's more fraud charges

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Wednesday said it has filed another case of syndicated estafa (fraud) against the officials of a remittance company that failed to remit the money of an overseas Filipino worker (OFWs) based in the United Kingdom (UK).

Taxi fare hikes over receipts unlikely 


Oil falls below $38 on New Year's Eve 

Resurgent economic jitters sent oil prices below $38 a barrel Wednesday, as investors focused on the global slowdown that has dragged crude markets down some 60 percent this year.

Israel rejects truce call, attacks Gaza

Israel rejected international pressure to suspend its air offensive against Palestinian militants whose rocket barrages are striking close to the Israeli heartland, sending warplanes Wednesday to demolish smuggling tunnels that are the lifeline of Gaza's Islamic Hamas rulers.

Israelis detail sorties over Gaza


Pacman gets same pot in Hatton fight

Manny Pacquiao stands to receive the same amount of purse he collected in his fight with Oscar De La Hoya when he faces Ricky Hatton next middle of 2009.

Pacman-Hatton May 2 bout final- Arum


Ann shares victory with Echo and Ipe

Actress Anne Curtis, Best Actress of the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival, said that it was her big-screen leading-man actor Jericho Rosales who really pushed her to give all her best in acting for their award-winning movie Baler.

"Queen Elizabeth" is crowning glory 

The birth of his fourth child with wife Jinkee capped what turned out to be a banner year for Manny Pacquiao.

RP's Jukebox Queen shines in Vegas

The country's Jukebox Queen singer Imelda Papin once again proved her singing prowess as she performed before a sold-out crowd at the Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas.

Barkley arrested on suspicion of DUI

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

December 31, 2008 Major Newscast



Govt investment fairs go to malls


Prelate to Palace: Reverse curses 


Valley Golf vows firm, fair action


W. C. Fields  - "I never drink water; that is the stuff that rusts pipes."

Monday, December 29, 2008

December 30, 2008 Major Newscast

The Labor department will conduct surveys and meetings with companies in export zones next month to gain a full picture of how the global credit squeeze affects them and to craft a plan to help their workers.

RP says export sector jobs at risk

Jobs in the Philippines' export sector will be at risk next year as the global financial crisis worsens, Labor Secretary Marianito Roque warned Monday.

Revise budget for debt servicing


Abducted seamen return to RP

The 18 seamen, all  crew members of the Greek owned cargo vessel MV Centauri, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport [NAIA] at about 2 p.m. today on board Malaysian Airlines flight MH-704 from Port of Mombasa, Kenya via Kuala Lumpur.

Firecracker injuries rise to 115

The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated today its call for the public to refrain from using firecrackers in welcoming 2009 as the number of firecracker-related injuries  rises to 115.

Red Cross boosts blood collection 

The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) has started working double time to collect more blood in preparation to the anticipated rise in firecracker-related injuries during the New Year celebration.

9 of 10 Filipinos see hope in New Year 

An overwhelming majority of Filipinos are still welcoming the New Year filled with hope, according to the results of a recent survey.

Arroyo to present acomplishments 

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will present on Tuesday her administration's "accomplishment report" for the last seven years

LTO offices closed for holidays

Drivers who wish to renew their licenses this week will have to wait until next year as the Land Transportation Office is closed for the remainder of the holidays, its chief Alberto Suansing said.

GMA mangunguna sa Araw ni Rizal


Rizal Day may be moved to June 19

Squeezed between Christmas and New Year holidays, the annual December 30 Rizal Day celebration does not get the spotlight that historians would want national hero Jose Rizal to have.

World's tallest Rizal statue in Vizcaya


40 years and counting: CPP 

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) spokesman said the insurgents are on the verge of entering a new stage of our revolutionary struggle and have fully recovered from our debacle in the mid-80s.

5 hurt in landmine blast in Masbate City 


2008 tragic for press freedom in RP 


Pangandaman: Stop defending sons

To avoid any suspicion of a whitewash, Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman should refrain from defending his sons accused of beating a businessman and his son at a golf club in Antipolo, Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said on Monday.

Senado makikialam sa murder


'Marijuana trade up by 242% in 2008'


Senate to review Anti-Hazing Law

The Senate is set to review the implementation of the 13-year-old Anti-Hazing Law as reports on fraternity-related violence in universities, colleges and academic institutions persist.

House eyes online translations of bills

In what it claimed to be a bid to encourage wider public discussions on pending bills, the House of Representatives plans to post online translations of bills nearing approval.

OFWs in HK dance vs Charter change

About 100 Filipino women staged a dance-protest in downtown Hong Kong Sunday afternoon to show their opposition to moves to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Senate to exempt Pag-Ibig from taxes


DOE to probe on LPG shortage

The Department of Energy (DOE) will inspect depots of the country's four largest suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to look into the alleged "hoarding" of cooking gas products.

Oil nears $40 on Middle East violence

Oil prices rose nearly 6% towards $40 a barrel after weekend violence between Israel and Hamas served as a reminder of political tensions that could threaten crude supplies from the Middle East.

Asian asks Israel to halt Gaza raids

Governments across Asia called for an immediate halt to Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that have killed nearly 300 Palestinians, with some accusing the country of crimes against humanity.

Israel hits Hamas in new airstrikes


10 dead after Indonesia boat capsizes

At least 10 people, including women and children, were killed in Indonesia on Monday after a strong wave capsized a boat in the Java Sea, a report said.

Roach, Fernandez perfect for Pacman


Yap makes peace with Banal 

Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio said star player James Yap and defensive coach Koy Banal has already patched things up following a throwing incident between the two at the sidelines in the midst of the TJ Giants" knockout game against the Air21 Express Sunday night during the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wildcard stage.

Guiao firm about leaving Red Bull 

Yeng Guiao doesn't see himself returning to coach Red Bull even if team officials have pleaded him to do so.

Gary V approves of Rachelle Ann

Total Performer Gary Valenciano is fully supportive of his son Gabriel's relationship with fellow singer Rachelle Ann Go.

Katrina finally admits Hayden 'romance' 


Arroyo goes spelunking in Sagada

Playing her role as tourist and tourism marketer to the hilt, President Arroyo, First Gentleman Mike Arroyo and the entire First Family, along with congressmen-friends, visited three caves in Sagada, Ifugao province, Monday morning.

Arroyo tours solons in Sagada


Stars, tech titans fund Obama's party

Stars of Hollywood including Halle Berry and Steven Spielberg and bosses of high-tech giants like Google and Microsoft are opening their wallets to help fund Barack Obama's inauguration party.

Oldest man in the US dies at 112


Samuel Goldwyn  - "Include me out."

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