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Philippines Fury Over FeastOUR little scoop about the $20,000 dinner Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo enjoyed last month at Le Cirque has blown up into a political firestorm in her homeland, where memories of Imelda Marcos ' shoe collection are still fresh.
Topix.net Saturday, August 15, 2009Heavy fighting claims 53 in the PhilippinesMANILA: A battle pitting Philippine troops against guerrillas on a remote southern island killed at least 53 people, the military said yesterday, but analysts said the clash is unlikely to have sideli...
Philippines News Saturday, August 15, 2009Palace insists Basilan clash won't derail peace talks with MILFDespite a looming protest from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) over a bloody clash in Basilan last Wednesday, Malacañang insisted Saturday that the peace efforts will not be derailed. ...
philippinetimes.com Saturday, August 15, 2009Abu Sayyaf recruiting female warriorsAbu Sayyaf bandits now appear to be recruiting female warriors, many of whom took part in the bloody clash in Basilan province last Wednesday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Saturday. ...
philippinetimes.com Saturday, August 15, 200950% price cuts on essential drugs take effect; erring outlets warnedAt least two major drug stores face investigation for defying a government order to slash by half the prices of five essential medicines, the Department of Health said Saturday. Health Secretary Fr...
philippinetimes.com Saturday, August 15, 20096th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Call For SubmissionsCHICAGO, IL, August 15, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival is now accepting submissions for Feature Length Films, Short Films, as well as Documentaries and Music Vi...
philippinetimes.com Saturday, August 15, 2009Arroyo vows again to finish Abu Sayyaf after Basilan clashPresident Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Saturday ordered government forces to continue their efforts in "immediately putting an end to terrorism" in southern Philippines. She made the announcement fol...
Philippines News Saturday, August 15, 20092 firms face probe for failing to cut drug pricesAt least two major drug stores face investigation for defying a government order to slash by half the prices of five essential medicines, the Department of Health said Saturday. Health Secretary Fr...
Philippines News Saturday, August 15, 2009Raeanne’s 7th Birthday Party’s wish was granted on her 7th birthday - she became a princess for the day. Parents Joan and Raymond DeLeon made sure their daughter looked the part, adorable in a pink dress and matching gli...
Philippines News Saturday, August 15, 2009Dapitanon USA Inc.’s Monticello Weekend GetawayDapitanon USA organized this year’s weekend getaway to the SyGaco’s lakefront property in Monticello, Indiana on Agust 1st. This annual out-of-town event is the group’s way of celebr...
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