WHO stops using 'swine flu' to protect pigs
The World Health Organization said confirmed swine flu cases rose to 257 worldwide and announced it will would stop using the term "swine flu" to avoid confusion over the danger posed by pigs.
WHO changes name to 'influenza A (H1N1)'
The World Health Organisation will begin referring to the swine flu virus as "influenza A (H1N1)," the United Nations health agency said on its website Thursday.
AP Investigation: Mexico's first flu death
Almost two weeks before tests confirmed she was the first person to die of swine flu, doctors in the southern colonial town of Oaxaca couldn't figure out what was wrong with a 39-year-old woman who arrived at their hospital gasping for air, her hands and feet blue from oxygen-starved blood.
GMA naglaan ng P2 bilyon sa swine flu
Naglaan kahapon ang Arroyo government ng P2 bilyong national calamity fund sakaling makapasok sa bansa ang killer na Swine Flu virus na nag mula sa Mexico.
Cops to aid DOH v spread of swine flu
To help prevent the possible outbreak of Mexican swine flu in the country, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Thursday it is ready assist the Department of Health (DOH) in quarantining suspected carriers of the virus.
ASEAN to address swine flu: Thai official
The health ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries will hold a meeting on May 7-8 in Thailand to prevent the swine flu outbreak in the region, a senior official of Thailand said today.
No pay raise in Labor Day celebration
THE ECONOMIC crisis has muted calls for a wage increase in today's celebration of Labor Day, with the government only offering non-wage benefits and job fairs.
On-the-spot hiring for 2,000 in Cebu
With militant and labor groups hitting the streets in line with the observance of Labor Day today, at least 2,000 will be hired on the spot in job fairs at the Cebu City Sports Center, SM City Cebu, and the Provincial Capitol.
More agencies suspended over Dubai case
Twelve recruitment agencies allegedly involved in the illegal recruitment of 137 Filipino drivers to Dubai have been suspended by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
100 recruitment firms face closure - POEA
About a hundred recruitment agencies face possible suspension or closure soon, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) reported.
Legacy owner says has throat cancer
Owner of bankrupt Legacy Group Celso de los Angeles is sick with throat cancer.
DOJ Puts Mary Ann Under Suspension
The Department of Justice has placed controversial prosecutor Mary Ann Castro under indefinite preventive suspension and ordered her recalled from the Bureau of Immigration.
Tomas tells CITOM to file raps against Joel
Cebu City Mayor on-leave Tomas Osmeña instructed the City Traffic Operations Management to speed up the filing of appropriate charges against those who allegedly intervened when illegally parked vehicles were about to be towed by private towing firms the CITOM has hired. He was referring to the cases of Tinago barangay councilman Joel Garganera and P02 Emem Cabilao who reportedly prevented the personnel of One Stop Towing Services from pulling out two illegally parked vehicles in barangays Capitol Site and Guadalupe last April 8.
Premne's wife triggers call for police help
THE wife of Mandaue City Police Office (MCPO) officer-in-charge Vicente Mersan Premne was accused of going wild inside a spa and confronting its owner Wednesday night. Rhea Premne, according to a radio dyAB report, deflated the tire of the spa owner's car, prompting the latter to call the police and the Special Weapons and Tactics (Swat).
Rhea allegedly suspected the owner of Calming Touch Spa on M. Sanchez St. in Barangay Ibabao-Estancio of having an affair with her husband. Premne said his wife got jealous but he explained to her that what happened was part of his job. He said his wife accepted his explanation and that everything was settled. He said no one is filing any charges. At the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7, Director Federico Terte said the responding Mandaue City police team may be held liable for failing to record the incident in the police blotter.
City defers action on laptops for judges
The Cebu City Council has deferred action on a resolution appropriating P1.9 million for the purchase of laptops to be distributed to judges in Cebu City due to a question that these may be overpriced.
Lozada nagpapa-martir - DOJ
Naniniwala si Justice Sec. Raul Gonzalez na gusto lang umanong magmukhang madrama at martir sa harap ng publiko ni NBN-ZTE star witness Jun Lozada kaya patuloy sa pagtanggi na magba yad ng piyansa para sa kanyang pansamantalang kalayaan.
Lozada family in Albay worried, angry
Even if they already knew that an arrest was going to happen, the family of Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada, the key witness to the alleged corruption in the scuttled National Broadband Network contract, could not keep themselves calm.
Drop victim act, ex-govt execs tell Mike D
Former senior government officials told former presidential chief of staff and defeated senatorial bet Michael Defensor to drop his "victim act" following the arrest of ZTE witness Jun Lozada.
KMU 'dedicates' Labor protest to Lozada
When they hold their Labor Day protests Friday, militant workers will "dedicate" their efforts to detained ZTE witness Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr. and his fight against corruption.
House arrest for "anemic" Lozada sought
A Roman Catholic bishop on Thursday appealed to authorities that Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada Jr., the star witness in an alleged anomalous transaction involving the government and a Chinese firm, be placed under house arrest.
SC junks graft case vs Kokoy
The Supreme Court has dismissed the graft case filed against Benjamin "Kokoy" Romualdez, the younger brother for former First Lady Imelda Marcos.
Villa-Ignacio seeks probe of prosecutors
Special Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio has asked Ombudsman Ma. Merceditas N. Gutierrez to order an investigation into suspected irregularities by some prosecutors in the handling of six graft and two estafa cases against former public works officials of the Marcos administration.
Failon's clothes negative for gunpowder
The clothes broadcaster Ted Failon was wearing when his wife was shot last April 15 were tested negative for gunpowder residue, government agents said Thursday.
Aquino to undergo surgery
Former president Corazon Aquino is to undergo a medical procedure to remove a portion of her colon afflicted with cancer cells, her social secretary Margie Juico said Thursday.
Arroyo to Egypt, Syria on Saturday
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will leave before dawn Saturday for a five-day foreign trip, including an official visit to Egypt and a state visit to Syria.
Nothing wrong with generals as envoys
Foreign Affairs spokesman Ed Malaya said on Thursday he found nothing wrong with appointing retired military generals to diplomatic posts as these appointments were in accordance with the law.
You don't say 'no' to the President
A retiring military general said his appointment to a diplomatic post was President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's prerogative and he could not say no to his commander-in-chief.
It's going to be a war, says Pacquiao
RICKY HATTON promised to "shock the world" when he meets Manny Pacquiao on Saturday night (Sunday morning in Manila) in a title fight that both boxers said would be a war.
'Hatton body shots will hurt Pacman'
It's no secret that Ricky Hatton is going for the body.
Oscar: Showdown won't go full route
Oscar dela Hoya's golden prediction is that Saturday's mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton is not going last the distance.
Experts go for Manny in Vegas title fight
A poll of 48 boxing experts has confirmed the validity of the 3-1 odds that bookmakers set in picking Manny Pacquiao to win over Ricky Hatton in their IBO lightwelterweight title fight in Las Vegas this weekend.
'Hit and not be hit' should be Pacman's way
For well-known boxing commentator Larry Merchant, Manny Pacquiao will have to repeat his tactics in his fight with Oscar de la Hoya to succeed against Ricky Hatton.
Dumars: Pistons bringing back Curry
Michael Curry is coming back as the Detroit Pistons' coach.
Actors Guild to elect officers on Labor Day
In time for the observance of Labor Day and a salute to the working class, the Katipunan ng mga Artista ng Pelikulang Pilipino at Telebisyon, is scheduled to hold its annual election of officers on May 1 at the Mowelfund Plaza in Balete Drive in Quezon City.
2 kawani sa Talisay 'sakpang' nag-sex
Duha ka job orders sa city hall sa dakbayan sa Talisay nga nadestino isip landscapers sa parke sa barangay Poblacion ang gipahunong una sa pagtambong sa ilang trabaho tungod sa gihimong imbestigasyon kabahin sa pasangil nga nasakpan silang naghilawas sulod sa multi-purpose building diha sa parke sa maong dakbayan.
Joyce Jimenez to fly to LA to give birth
Nakatakdang umalis patungong U.S. ang dating Pantasya ng Bayan na si Joyce Jimenez upang doon isilang ang panganay na anak nila ng mister na si Paul Ely Agbalic.
Farrah Fawcett's condition unchanged
A spokesman says Farrah Fawcett's condition is unchanged as the actress battles cancer. The 62-year-old "Charlie's Angels" star was treated at a hospital for internal bleeding that her physician said wasn't directly related to her anal and liver cancer.
Signal 1 as 'Crising' maintains strength
Five areas remained under storm signal no. 1 as tropical depression Crising remained stationary off southern Luzon Thursday afternoon. Areas under Storm Signal No. 1 include Palawan, Cuyo Island, Calamian Group of Islands, Occidental Mindoro, and Lubang Island.
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