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6 Feb 2012 at 2:30pm
44 die in Philippine quake
At least 44 people were killed after an earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale jolted a central Philippines province Monday, Xinhua quoted a military official as saying.
13 killed, 40 injured in Philippines earthquake
At least 13 people have been killed and 40 are believed missing after an earthquake struck the moutain village of Planas in the Philippines on Monday. 6 Feb 2012 at 2:24pm
Kids among dead in Philippines quake
A three-storey building caved in and some seaside cottages were destroyed by waves in La Libertad, Negros Oriental, near the epicentre of the quake 5km off the shore of Tayasan town and at a depth ... 6 Feb 2012 at 2:24pm
Philippines Seeking U.S. Help Against China's Bullying
BANGKOK, Feb 6, 2012 (IPS) - The government of Philippines President Benigno Aquino may be wading into choppy diplomatic waters by turning to the United States to counter ... 6 Feb 2012 at 2:21pm
Still no winner of over P200M Grand Lotto pot
The more than P200 million Grand Lotto jackpot prize is still up for grabs as no one got the winning combination during Monday night's draw, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes ... 6 Feb 2012 at 2:21pm
2 SC justices asked to inhibit from pro-Corona petitions
A motion was filed with the Supreme Court on Monday asking Justices Antonio Carpio and Maria Lourdes Sereno to inhibit from participating in the six pending petitions seeking to stop the impeachment ...
Entertainment news.
Sweet Binibini memories
More than 100 wannabes met last week’s deadline for the submission of application forms to this year’s search for the three Bb. Pilipinas who will represent the country in the Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Tourism pageants.
Bibo Reyes: The real deal
Once in a while, a young theater actor makes a breakthrough performance in his first show, signaling the start of an exciting career as a professional actor.
Gani Oro at your service
DZBB radio anchor Gani Oro is doing exactly the same thing from Mondays to Fridays, for two straight hours.
Chronicle edges out Radcliffe's Woman
Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the world’s most famous teen wizard at the weekend box-office.
Clifford tours Luzon this month
After a successful promo tour of his album in Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, China, Thailand and Singapore, Clifford Allen Estrala is set to visit Manila on Feb. 13.
6 Feb 2012 at 4:00pmIggy Arroyo's life in Patrol ng Pilipino
ABS-CBN Europe Bureau correspondent Rose Eclarinal will get a close-up on the life of the late Rep. Ignacio “Iggy” Arroyo, the controversial younger brother of former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo tonight on ABS-CBN’s Patrol ng Pilipino after Bandil...
Business news.
6 Feb 2012 at 4:00pm
Gov't eyes P40B from retail T-bonds
The government is set to raise at least P40 billion from the sale of retail Treasury bonds (RTBs) to small local investors as well as institutional investors starting Feb. 21 to pay off maturing obligations.
BTr sells P7.9-B T-bills, aligns rates with secondary market
The Bureau of Treasury sold P7.9 billion worth of debt papers as investors swarmed yesterday’s Treasury bills (T-bills) auction.
6 Feb 2012 at 4:00pmP-Noy to issue EO on unified mining policy
Malacanang said yesterday it would come up by the end of this month with an executive order on a unified mining policy that address the concerns of local and international investors.
6 Feb 2012 at 4:00pmLandbank remits P5B to NG as profits reach P9B
Government-owned Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) remitted P5 billion in cash dividends to the government after it posted record earnings last year on the back of sustained growth in loan portfolio, deposits, and assets.
6 Feb 2012 at 4:00pmHouse starts hearings on higher 'sin' taxes
The House ways and means committee starts public hearings today on the Malacañang version of the “sin” tax reform bill, which seeks higher cigarette and liquor taxes.
6 Feb 2012 at 4:00pmManila Water wins Cebu bulk supply contract
Ayala-led Manila Water has won the contract to develop, operate and maintain the bulk water supply system of Cebu province.
