Govt investment fairs go to malls
The government's economic team is considering organizing regular investment fairs in malls to entice more investors to put money in the Philippines.
KMU warns military vs harassing labor
Militant labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) warned the military against harming or "arresting" a Mindanao labor leader soldiers recently linked to the New People's Army.
Blood donations for firecracker victims
The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) has made a last-minute appeal to the public for blood donations for potential firecracker victims during the New Year revelry.
Prelate to Palace: Reverse curses
Malacañang should pave the way for a better New Year for Filipinos by reversing "seven curses" into "seven blessings," a senior Catholic bishop said.
Prelate sees unrest post-2010 Arroyo
The specter of political unrest and political debacle looms as President Arroyo shows signs of planning to stay in power beyond 2010, a senior Catholic bishop said.
Presidential escort dies of heart attack
A member of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) died of a heart attack while escorting President Arroyo in La Union province, a radio report said late Tuesday.
Valley Golf vows firm, fair action
The Valley Golf and Country Club pledged firm and fair action on the case involving a fight between the families of Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman and Delfin de la Paz.
Angara denies cut in budget of SUCs
Administration senator Edgardo Angara on Tuesday denied reports that the Senate has cut the budget of some state universities and colleges (SUCs) when it passed its version of the 2009 proposed national budget.
Peso to weaken further in 2009
The peso, which has fallen 13 percent against the dollar this year, is widely expected to decline further in 2009 due to the impact a worsening global economic downturn will have on foreign investments, exports and overseas remittances.
Palestinian rocket hits Beersheba
Police say Gaza militants fired two rockets at the Israeli city of Beersheba - reaching deeper into Israel than ever before.
Israeli leaders meet on next move
Israel's prime minister, defense minister and foreign minister are meeting in Jerusalem to decide on Israel's next move in its offensive against Hamas.
Contingency plans for Pinoys in Gaza
Malacañang said Tuesday that the government has prepared contingency measures to protect Filipino migrant workers in Gaza Strip, which is being attacked by Israeli air forces.
Blagojevich defies Senate
Defying US Senate leaders and his own state's lawmakers, Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the US Senate.
Thai PM dodges protesters for speech
Thailand's new prime minister evaded thousands of protesters blocking Parliament on Tuesday and delivered his first key policy speech in the Foreign Ministry instead, promising to heal the turmoil that has ripped at the country and its tourism-based economy.
Olympics hopefuls start training
After the holidays, an elite cluster of athletes will be picked to start a four-year long training for the 2012 London Olympics.
W. C. Fields - "I never drink water; that is the stuff that rusts pipes."
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