NEWS
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Google strives to enlighten with new search tool
SAN FRANCISCO — Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.
The new feature debuting ...
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Ang Ladlad reminds Pacquiao: Be careful on gay remarks
MANILA, Philippines—For his alleged snide remarks about homosexuality, gay rights group Ang Ladlad on Thursday reminded Sarangani Representative Filipino boxing champion Manny ...
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Aquino: Philippines willing to share resources but not sovereignty
MANILA, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino wants the whole region to benefit from the huge natural gas deposits in the West Philippine Sea (South ...
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Greece to hold new elections after stalemate
Athens, Greece (CNN) -- Greece will hold new elections in response to a political stalemate that left the debt-wracked country unable to form ...
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5 dollar accounts not in Corona’s SALN
MANILA, Philippines—At least five dollar bank accounts allegedly in the name of Chief Justice Renato Corona–one had more than $700,000 deposit—were not ...
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South Korea president visits Burma bomb attack site
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has met Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Rangoon and visited a mausoleum where a ...
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Jessica tells Filipino fans: I love you all so much
SAN DIEGO—For “American Idol” finalist Jessica Sanchez, home is where the heart is—and that’s still her hometown Chula Vista, where she was ...
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Jeepney fares to go down Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines—Minimum jeepney fares will revert to P8 per passenger on Tuesday following the biggest rollback in fuel prices by oil companies ...
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Vengeful Viloria TKO’s Romero
Brian Viloria finally made Omar Niño Romero pay an overdue debt yesterday, stopping the game Mexican in the ninth round to retain ...
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Corona in-laws speak up
When some members of the family of the late Mario Basa discussed whether they should come out of the shadows and speak ...
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New election blow for Germany's Merkel - exit polls
Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives have suffered heavy losses in an election in Germany's most populous state, exit polls suggest.
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Greece: Why not let it sink?
(CNN) -- Greece may have given us the word democracy and many of the principles of civil society. But ...
May 14, 2012, 12:53 a.m. READ MORE >>
RECENT
May 19, 2012
Social Responsibility
Panasonic Aims to be No. 1 Green Innovation Company in Electronics Industry
Panasonic, one of the leading electronics manufacturers in the world, has taken leaps and bounds towards becoming the "No. 1 Green Innovation Company in the Electronics Industry." By integrating green innovations in all aspects of doing business, the company hopes to integrate contribution to the environment with business growth.
Modern Filipino Culture
House of Marley lands in the Philippines
March 15, 2012 marks the official launch of the House of Marley in the Philippines. Established by the late Bob Marley’s 6th son and professional football player Rohan Marley, The House of Marley aims to commemorate his father’s legacy and vision of a peaceful world united by one love.
May 18, 2012
Fun & Me-Time
Un Beau Désodre
You know how a book, or a poem, or a song takes on a whole new meaning at a particular moment or time of your life? Last April 26, that happened to me.
Perspectives
Ginés de Mafra, the sailor who held the key to decode the Mazaua geographical puzzle
Until I introduced his name and his account at the conference of The Society for the History of Discoveries on October 13, 2000 at the Library of Congress, Washington DC, U.S. of A., Ginés de Mafra was virtually unknown. (See http://firstcircumnavigator.tripod.com/Mazaua.htm and http://www.xeniaeditrice.it/mazaua.pdf) The most extensive use of his account was by Martin J. Noone, in his book which has ...
University
Thick Blue: Remembering Those High School Exams
As I was viewing the School Website, I just found out NOW (and yes, NOW) that Ateneo High is having their 1st Term exams (the High School runs on a Trimester Calendar). And so, I share my experiences from my days in the AHS during those exam days.
May 17, 2012
Modern Filipino Culture
Free Admission on May 18 in Celebration of International Museum Day
In celebration of the forthcoming International Museum Day, guests can come in again for free on May 18, 2012!
Green
H&M Gets Eco-conscious
One high street brand that has taken fashion to a whole new sustainable level is H&M, which recently launched its Conscious Collection for 2012, an assortment of pieces in lively prints and solids made with eco-friendly materials like recycled polyester and organic cotton.
Green
7 Reasons Why You Should Read The Label
1. 60% of what you apply ON your skin goes INTO your body.
2. Just because products are for sale at a supermarket, drugstore, or department store cosmetics counter doesn’t automatically mean that they’ve been tested for safety.
3. Think about this: How many personal care products do you use and how often and how long do you use them? Small exposures ...
Food
Brew-Kus and Breakfast
Getting to know Breakfast over a Brew-Kus meal...
May 16, 2012
RH Bill
Advocacy groups dismayed of Speaker Belmonte pronouncement on the RH Bill
Various groups are upset with the recent statement of House Speaker
Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. that the reproductive health (RH) bill won't
be passed before the State of the Nation Address of President Benigno
Aquino this year.
Modern Filipino Culture
Kinilaw, Raw and Vegan
Perfect as an appetizer or “pulutan” (beer pairing) Kinilaw or Kilawin is a delicacy often found at Filipino parties with drunk uncles and grandpas, or in this case, here on P3.
Politics & Business
POEA Files Case Against Syria
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has filed illegal recruitment cases against nine individuals and recruitment violation cases against twelve recruitment agencies for illegally deploying Filipino workers to Syria.
University
UP Manila Indayog Dance Varsity -- Open Workshops
The UP Manila Indayog will be having Open Workshops on May 19, 26, and June 2! Only 50 pesos per class! 2 classes per day! Experience Dance Workshops the Indayog way.
May 15, 2012
Perspectives
Climbing through collaborating
When I open a broadsheet or watch the news, it wouldn’t come as a surprise anymore if I’m greeted with the same scenes-- two presidents or politicians engaged in earnest conversation, businessmen shaking hands and athletes all smiles and sweat, holding up a trophy.
Travel
Thailand: A Photoblog, Part 1
Back in 2011, my good buddy Miguel and I, fresh from our own adventures in Europe, would go for inumans, share stories with each other of our lives abroad, and dream of our next big trip together. We promised ourselves to not be those people who would constantly plan but never, ever follow through. This trip, wherever it was that ...
