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Pacquiao fights, hikes in prices are 2008 most-followed news

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:41:03 +0000

T he fights of Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao and the spikes in the prices of rice and oil were the most-followed news events of 2008, the survey review of the Social Weather Stations showe…

DOJ chief rejects solon

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:15:43 +0000

MANILA, Philippines - Justice secretary Raul Gonzalez flatly rejected Tuesday calls by Parañaque Rep. Roilo Golez for his resignation over the "Alabang Boys" mess, saying the lawmaker's cal...

The resiliency of Filipinos

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:38:37 +0000

THE resiliency of Filipinos enables them to deal with adversities and difficulties in life in a positive way. The nation’s history is replete with evidence of how many Filipinos were able to turn se…

The road to acceptance is not paved

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:38:19 +0000

Yet, acceptance of this fact will never be easy. While some parents would come up with excuses to cover up their inability to accept, others totally rolled up their sleeves and began their journey to …

ICT analyst firm issues ten predictions for Asia Pacific

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:19:43 +0000

Although the Asia Pacific financial market is expected to encounter difficult times in 2009, an ICT research firm said that enterprise use of IT and offshoring will still be the catalysts in driving b…

P’que shootout worst blot

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:46:33 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Since taking over the helm of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Director General Jesus Verzosa has been besieged by several controversies, but he considers the December shoo…

2010 poll automation still uncertain

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:12:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Automating the 2010 elections remains uncertain because the Commission on Elections has not submitted a supplemental budget for this purpose, Senator Richard Gordon said on Mond…

9 of 10 Filipinos hopeful for new year

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:40:00 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — Despite the dim economic prospects, nine out of 10 Filipinos are entering the new year with hope, rather than with fear, according to results of an independent survey released M…

9 of 10 Pinoys welcome 2009 with hope – survey

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:56:40 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Nine out of ten Filipinos are welcoming 2009 with hope, a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed. For the third straight year, more than 91 percent of Fi…

What is the relevance of Christmas to celebrities during the global economic crisis

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:12:47 +0000

It’s that time of year again when people are in their best behaviors – they forget the past, enjoy the present, give and share, love, kiss and hug and forgive one another. It’s Christmas!