PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — CONGRESSMEN allied with Speaker Jose De Venecia are unfazed by the growing number of contenders for the highest post in the House. At least five congressmen- elect had…
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Senate leadership fight on
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Opposition groups have been conducting meetings in a bid to forge a solid alliance and try to prevent the administration from taking control of the Senate, Senator Panfilo…
Beltran goes to Congress for sessions
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — AFTER more than 15 months in police custody on rebellion charges, Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran returned to the House of Representatives yesterday, claiming the day as his “privilege…
Ralph concedes defeat in Senate
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SENATOR Ralph Recto yesterday conceded defeat in his re-election bid and said goodbye to his fellow senators and Senate employees, saying he would continue to serve as a…
US college star may play for RP five
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — HIS name does ring a bell as he has made quite an impact in the US NCAA while playing for George Mason. But who is Gabe Norwood? Norwood,…
Let the World Know About Cambodian Touching Story
Touching Story already contains a number of stories that have been written by people who traveled with the help of Cambodia e-Visa. Each of them had very different experiences to share but…
Growth data push peso, stocks up
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — HIGHER growth numbers drove the peso past 46 against the dollar again yesterday to close at its strongest level in almost seven years. The local unit closed at…
Stand Out With Forex Yellow Pages
It almost goes without say that in today’s world of trade and commerce, an organization must do all it can do stand out and be noticed. Forex trading is no exception; and…
Palace hands off in House fight
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — MALACAÑANG is likely to remain neutral in the speakership race shaping up between Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and Cebu Rep. Pablo Garcia, a top Palace official said…
GMA gets $1.2b in investments from New Zealand
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has drummed up $1.22 billion in investments in mining, the environment and agriculture in her visit this week to New Zealand. Wrapping up her…
Australia gives RP 28 boats, $4-million grant
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Australia has pledged to donate at least 28 boats valued at $4 million for use by the Philippine Army and to provide an annual grant amounting to A$4…
Lopez Group readies bid for Meralco
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — The Lopez Group is looking at a combination of strategic partnerships, equity and loans to raise $500 million to bid for the government’s combined stake in Manila Electric…
Housing Loan Interest
I am a government employee and regular member/contributor of PAGIBIG Dev’t Fund two years ago when i filed and entered into a housing loan program, I want to know if my loan…
RP 5 beats Bahrain
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — San Miguel-RP Team finally found its groove and beat Bahrain’s Al Muharraq 99-80 Wednesday to make the quarterfinals of the 18th FIBA Asia Champions Cup at the Azadi…
Korean tourists to reach 650,000 this year
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Around 650,000 Korean tourists, many of them honeymooners and students, are expected to visit the different destinations in the Philippines this year, the Department of Tourism said. Maricon…