New players reduce pump prices
Just in time for Christmas, new players Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc. and Seaoil Philippines Inc. slashed prices of gasoline by P1-P7 a liter and diesel by P1-P4 a liter.
Palace to DOE: Verify supply shortage
Malacañang on Wednesday directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to verify the statement of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers Association (LPGMA) that there will be a shortage in LPG supply during the holidays.
Oil dips below $37 due to eco woes
Falling U.S. crude inventories failed to lift oil prices Wednesday, as traders focused instead on another round of bad economic news.
New players reduce pump prices
Just in time for Christmas, new players Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc. and Seaoil Philippines Inc. slashed prices of gasoline by P1-P7 a liter and diesel by P1-P4 a liter.
Palace to DOE: Verify supply shortage
Malacañang on Wednesday directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to verify the statement of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers Association (LPGMA) that there will be a shortage in LPG supply during the holidays.
Oil dips below $37 due to eco woes
Falling U.S. crude inventories failed to lift oil prices Wednesday, as traders focused instead on another round of bad economic news.
Peso among Asia's worst performers
The peso was Asia's third worst performing currency this year, losing 13% from 2007's finish as fears of a deep global economic slump had investors running to the safety of the US dollar.
Shoppers told to check SRPs
CONSUMERS have been advised to take note of standard retail prices (SRP) published by the government to avoid falling prey to stores that overprice goods amid the holiday shopping rush, the Trade department (DTI) said in a statement Wednesday.
Enero 2 holiday
Idineklara ng Malaca ñang na special non-working holiday ang da rating na Enero 2, 2009.
January 2 holiday: 11-day break
Employees will be able to enjoy a longer yearend break as Malacañang yesterday declared Jan. 2, 2009 as a non-working holiday.
P50-B naibigay ng SSS sa members
Umaabot sa P50 Bil yon halaga ng pondo ang benefit disbursement na naipamahagi ng Social Security System (SSS) para sa mga miyembro nito sa loob ng siyam na buwan mula Enero hanggang Setyembre ng ta ong ito.
Arroyo's Xmas wish: Optimistic Pinoys
President Arroyo said her Christmas wish is for Filipinos to have an "unshakable hope and optimism" for the nation to be united in overcoming the challenges of the global economic crisis.
GMA's X'mas gift: Keeping RP afloat
If there was any gift President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo could give Filipinos, it would be her unrelenting efforts to keep the country afloat at the height of the global financial crisis.
Prelate: Want peace? Work for it
Amid its repeated wishes for peace this Christmas, the government must earn it and stop defrauding the people, Manila archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales said Wednesday.
RP hospitals on alert for pyro victims
The Department of Health has placed government hospitals on "Code White" alert Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1 to ensure prompt emergency services to revelers.
Palace urges vigilance vs terrorists
MALACAÃ'ANG on Wednesday called on the public to be vigilant during the holidays even as it assured that security forces are on alert and are capable of foiling terrorist attempts.
Kidnapped student freed in Basilan
Student Joed Anthony Pilangga was released by his kidnappers at 9:10 p.m. in Magkawa village, in Albarkah, Basilan, eve of Christmas, Basilan Vice Gov Al Rasheed Sakalahul has confirmed.
10 inmates bolt Basilan jail
Ten inmates, including 5 suspected Abu Sayyaf members, bolted the Basilan Provincial Reformatory Center at around 9 a.m. Wednesday.
6 civilians killed in attack--military
Six civilians were killed as suspected Moro rebels stormed a village in Senator Ninoy Aquino town in Sultan Kudarat on Tuesday.
I was treated well--cop freed by NPA
The New People's Army released one of its prisoners of war Wednesday afternoon, two days before the Communist Party of the Philippines marked its 40th anniversary.
Palace to MILF: Form panel for talks
Malacañang has urged the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to form its own panel so that the stalled talks could push through.
MILF asked to reject Reds alliance
The Armed Forces on Wednesday said the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front will likely reject the call of the Communist Party of the Philippines to jointly intensify their struggle against the government, taking into account a standing alliance agreement.
Canada maintains warning vs RP
Claiming an ongoing terrorist threat to westerners, the Canadian embassy maintained its warning to its nationals to be wary of attacks in the Philippines, and to avoid all travel to Mindanao.
4 naglalaban sa pagka-PAF Chief
Apat na contenders ang mahigpit na nag lalaban sa puwesto ka ugnay ng napipintong pagreretiro ni outgoing Philippine Air Force (PAF) Chief Lt. Gen. Pedrito Cadungog. Pinagpipilian ang dalawang mistah ni AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Alexander Yano sa PMA Class ' 76 na sina Major Gen. Hernanie Perez, Chief ng 3rd Air Division na nakabase sa Zamboanga City at Major Gen. Nathaniel Legaspi, hepe ng 2nd Air Division na nakabase sa Mactan, Cebu. Ang dalawa pang contender ay sina Major Gen. Rolando Capacia, nagtapos sa Flying School, hepe ng Air Education and Training Command at Major Gen. Oscar Rabena ng PMA Class 78, hepe naman ng J5 (AFP Mo dernization).
GMA urged not to sign CARP reso
Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman has recommended to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that she not sign a congressional joint resolution extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program and allow it to lapse into law.
Bolante visits family, allies in Capiz
Controversial former Agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn "Joc-joc" Bolante paid his relatives and allies in his hometown in Capiz province an early Christmas visit.
Walang Cabinet revamp
Iginiit ng Malacañang na walang ma ga ganap na revamp sa Gabi nete ni Pangulong Arroyo.
Leyte mayor suspended
Leyte Governor Jericho Petilla has suspended Mayor Gervacio Basbas of Matag-ob town for at least 90 days over the allegedly unlawful dismissal of several municipal employees.
Justice Ong to stay at Sandigan
The Supreme Court has allowed Sandiganbayan Justice Gregory Ong to keep his seat on the anti-graft court more than a year after it barred his appointment to the high court because of a question on the his citizenship.
OFWs 2.3-M MRPs released in '08
As many as 2.3 million machine-readable passports have been given to Filipinos in various parts of the globe in 2008.
New credit card scam bared
The National Bureau of Investigation has warned the public against a credit card syndicate.
10 patay kada araw sa cervical cancer
Isinusulong na sa Senado ang panuka lang batas na naglalayong la anan ng pondo ng gob yerno ang lumalalang problema ng cervical cancer kung saan 10 Pinay ang namamatay araw-araw.
Pinoy nurses, teachers jobs secure
Filipino nurses and teachers would remain in demand in North America and Europe despite the global economic crisis.
Singapore nabs, jails Filipino recruiter
Singapore authorities have arrested and jailed an alleged big-time Filipino illegal recruiter.
Pope says Midnight Mass in St Peter's
Pope Benedict XVI is gearing up for his Christmas celebrations with Midnight Mass in St. Peter's.
Militant rockets, mortars barrage Israel
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip bombarded southern Israel with dozens of mortars and rockets, sowing panic and despair there and burdening diplomatic efforts to revive an expired truce.
Guinea coup leader parades in capital
The leader of a coup in Guinea paraded through its capital yesterday followed by several thousand soldiers, hours after saying a presidential election would be held within two years.
Guinea coup leaders announce govt
Coup leaders announced a 32-member interim government for Guinea hours after they said were in control of the mineral-rich West African country following the death of its dictator.
New Somali PM resigns
A Somali official named prime minister last week resigned, saying his controversial appointment was preventing the feuding government from fighting a strengthening Islamic insurgency.
Medvedev for better ties with Obama
Russia's president said Wednesday he hopes his country will be able to develop better ties with the United states under Barack Obama's administration.
Obama aides met Blagojevich probers
President-elect Barack Obama and two of his top aides met last week with federal investigators building a corruption case against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, accused of trying to swap Obama's Senate seat for cash or a lucrative job.
Gas leak in China kills 17
A gas leak at a steel plant near Beijing killed 17 people.
Celtics set franchise record
The Boston Celtics added another chapter to their storied history by setting a franchise record with their 19th consecutive victory on Tuesday.
Kho admits suicide try, affair w/ Halili
Dr. Hayden Kho, ex-boyfriend of Dr. Vicki Belo, admitted on Wednesday that he tried to kill himself after Belo broke up with him.
Charice US debut album in January
Supporters following the career of young Filipino international singing star Charice Pempengco have something to look forward to next year. “Sa January po magsa-start na po akong mag-recording para sa debut album ko po sa States under Warner Brothers and produced by Mr. David Foster po,” Charice said during a dzMM interview Wednesday morning with Korina Sanchez on the program Tambalang Failon and Sanchez.
Pacquiao may do a movie next year
People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao will again be busy as a bee once the year 2009 begins.
Pacquiao for vice mayor ng Maynila
Posibleng tumakbo pagka vice-mayor ng May nila si Peoples Champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao.
It's a solemn Christmas for LT
Actress Lorna Tolentino said that she and her sons by the late action star Rudy "Daboy" Fernandez will have a solemn Christmas at the tomb of the action prince.
Pilar Pilapil likes role in 'Betty La Fea'
Inamin ng beteranang aktres na si Pilar Pilapil nitong Martes ng hapon na matiyaga siyang lumuwas sa Maynila mula Cebu upang gampanan ang kanyang papel sa Betty La Fea ng ABS-CBN.
Japanese porn actress found dead
Former Japanese porn actress Ai Iijima, who campaigned for AIDS awareness in a nation where it is still widely seen as a foreign disease, was found dead at her home Wednesday, police said.
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