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local resident patronize a sidewalk vendor selling different kinds of deepfried delights - Philippines
Microfinance   Philippines   Photos   Poverty   Program  
 Inquirer 
Lilia sells food in the streets but hasn't heard of microfinance
| MANILA, Philippines—Life could have been easier for Lilia Roseryo had she been a beneficiary of a microfinance program, a government blueprint to ease poverty. | But she hasn't even heard of it. And... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
Meralco - Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company
Consumers   Electricity   Meralco   Philippines   Photos  
 Inquirer 
Meralco asks ERC to slash generation rate
| MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has petitioned government regulators for approval to lower the generation charge for March, claiming that the sudden increase in the generation ... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
Journalists interview Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, left, as Irish Cardinal Sean Brady, center, looks on, in front of St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Friday, Dec. 11, 2009.  The Star 
FACTBOX - Sex abuse scandals in the Catholic church
| REUTERS - The Roman Catholic Church is under increasing scrutiny as allegations of child sexual abuses by priests have emerged in several European countries. | Following are details of some of the m... (photo: AP / Alessandra Tarantino)
Abuse   Europe   Photos   Religion   Vatican  
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures to stress a point as she delivers her speech during the awarding ceremonies of the Bagong Bayani and Galing Pook Awards Friday (December 4) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall.  Inquirer 
'Emperor' as AFP chief raises fears of poll fraud
| MANILA, Philippines—Members of both sides of the political spectrum are antsy over President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's appointment of the 'Emperor' as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff.... (photo: OPS/NIB / Marcelino Pascua)
Arroyo   Fears   Fraud   Manila   Photos  
Top Stories
Toyota Supra MKIV from the en:2 Fast 2 Furious movie. The Daily Tribune
The Toyota myth is shattered
| ZOOMING IN | 03/10/2010 | With the quickening pace of technological advance and the globalization-induced intensification of international competitiveness during the 20... (photo: Creative Commons / Simon Davison)
Automaker   Business   Japan   Photos   US  
A scene of an ordinary day in Las Pias City, one of the cities of Metro Manila, Philippines The Daily Tribune
RP 4th most corrupt on Asia-Pacific list
| By Michaela P. del Callar | 03/10/2010 | It is no surprise that the Philippines under President Arroyo is again still in the bottom list of corrupt economies. | The Phi... (photo: WN / Trigedia)
Asia   Corruption   Philippines   Photos   Survey  
Philippine Presidential candidates, from left, Senator Richard Gordon, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, former defense chief Gilbert Teodoro and ousted Philippine President Joseph Estrada mingle before the start of a presidentiables forum at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines on Wednesday Dec. 2, 2009. About 17,000 positions are up for grabs, from village chief to president in next year's elections. There are about 45 milllion eligible voters in the country. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) The Daily Tribune
SWS: Aquino, Villar slide; Erap gains
| By Gerry Baldo | 03/10/2010 | A downtrend in the support for Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Nacionalista Party (NP) top bet Manuel V... (photo: AP / Aaron Favila)
Candidates   Elections   Philippines   Photos   Survey  
Road Construction  -  Rehabilitation  -  Concreting  -  Construction  Workers  -  Laborers  -  Philippines The Daily Tribune
Neda board rushes P6-B infra plan before ban
| 03/10/2010 | A few days before a 45-day ban before and after elections on infrastructure spending takes effect, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) b... (photo: WN / Trigedia)
Funding   Infrastructure   Philippines   Photos   Projects  
The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enters Yokosuka, Japan The New York Times
Japan Drops Denial of Cold War 'Treaties'
| TOKYO — Japan ended decades of denials on Tuesday by confirming the existence of secret cold-war-era agreements with Washington that, among other things, had allo... (photo: U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kyle D. Gahlau )
Defence   Japan   Nuclear   Photos   US  
Kangaroo in Motion taken in South West Rocks in Australia in February 2007, Nina May The Daily Telegraph Australia
Mystery kangaroo in Japanese mountains
| PEOPLE in a Japanese mountain region reported a number of kangaroo sightings, leading journalists to attempt to stalk the marsupials, AFP reports. | The descriptions gi... (photo: Creative Commons / Nina98097024)
Animal   Environment   Japan   Photos   Wildlife  
Politics Environment
- Schools of Peace: Antidote to culture of war, violence Relax
- RICHARD GORDON --> Bangit: 'Trust me, I'll keep AFP
- Yap's nemesis questions validity of election bid
- Local govt elections can be distracting, says Najib
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures to stress a point as she delivers her speech during the awarding ceremonies of the Bagong Bayani and Galing Pook Awards Friday (December 4) at Malacanang's Rizal Hall.
'Emperor' as AFP chief raises fears of poll fraud
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- Where Australia's sharks go to stay looking sharp
- Korea unveils the 'future of transport' - the Online
- EU faces court challenge over biofuels reports
- Maldives Ban Fishing of Sharks
A cane cutter works in Batatais, Brazil, in this Aug. 28, 2007 file photo. Booming Brazil is in overdrive with test drilling at a potentially mammoth offshore oil field, trucks jamming ports to offload soy shipments for China, biofuel production galore and plenty of cash for mega-infrastructure projects ranging from bridges to dams
EU faces court challenge over biofuels reports
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Business & Economy Energy & Industry
- Japan's Kan: wary on idea of policy accord with BOJ
- Japan's Nikkei dips 0.1 percent; Toyota slips
- L.A. River Runs Through It
- JG Summit eyes P12B IPO for CEB
Meralco - Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company
Meralco asks ERC to slash generation rate
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- MANUEL VILLAR --> Career woman named new DOTC secretary
- Soon - a shoe college to train local designers
- Encourage restaurant owners with tax breaks, says MTUC
- Norway finds Malaysia a good place to invest in
Meralco - Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company
Meralco asks ERC to slash generation rate
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Health Society & Culture
- PRE CAMPAIGN CLUTER OR SPIN CENTRAL?--> CBCP to Cabral: We&#
- Faster promotion for health service professionals
- Diabetes and blindness
- Better deal
The aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) enters Yokosuka, Japan
Japan Drops Denial of Cold War 'Treaties'
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- L.A. River Runs Through It
- Schools of Peace: Antidote to culture of war, violence Relax
- MANUEL VILLAR --> Career woman named new DOTC secretary
- Soon - a shoe college to train local designers
Whale shark
Maldives Ban Fishing of Sharks
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Science & InfoTech Sports
- 11 get NRCP Distinguished Scientists award
- EU faces court challenge over biofuels reports
- South Korea unveils recharging road for eco-friendly buses
- Food Notes: March 10
A cane cutter works in Batatais, Brazil, in this Aug. 28, 2007 file photo. Booming Brazil is in overdrive with test drilling at a potentially mammoth offshore oil field, trucks jamming ports to offload soy shipments for China, biofuel production galore and plenty of cash for mega-infrastructure projects ranging from bridges to dams
EU faces court challenge over biofuels reports
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- Pakistan opposes New Zealand's neutral venue request
- Haddin ton hands Australia series lead
- Roach believes Pacquiao can create ‘Super Bowl impact’
- Japan cadets champ; RP wins bronze
 Former Formula One World champion Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher will fail - Mark Webber
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