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Philippine storm death toll rises to 712The death toll from two weeks of storms in the Philippines has risen to 712, according to government figures released on Wednesday.The number of people confirmed killed from tropical storm Parma, whic...
Philippines News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Estrada eyeing Philippines presidencyFormer Philippine leader Joseph Estrada, ousted in a popular uprising in 2001 and later convicted of graft, says he will run again for president in next year's elections."Yes, I will run," Estrada...
Philippines News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Comelec delists 26 party-list groupsTwenty-six party-list groups can no longer participate in the May 2010 elections after being delisted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In a en banc resolution issued Tuesday, the poll body...
Philippines News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Napocor official earns ire of senators, Pangasinan officialsAn official from the National Power Corporation on Wednesday received a mouthful from senators and Pangasinan local officials after failing to answer questions if they indeed warned local residents pr...
philippinetimes.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009Enrile, 'Jinggoy' Estrada top UNO senatorial line upMANILA, Philippines--Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile and Senate President Pro Tempore Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada lead the initial senatorial line up for the 2010 elections of United Opposition (UNO), c...
philippinetimes.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009Erap camp now has 11 prospective Senate betsThe camp of former President Joseph Estrada now has 11 prospective senatorial candidates for the 2010 elections, including his son who is running for re-election, the daughter of the late actor Fernan...
philippinetimes.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009Pregnant woman held with drug-soaked jacketKuala Lumpur, Oct 14 (DPA) Malaysian airport police detained a Philippine national who is seven months pregnant after she was allegedly caught carrying a cocaine-soaked jacket, news reports said Wednesday.
Philippines News Wednesday, October 14, 2009Chinese sailors rescued near PhilippinesAll 28 crew members aboard a sinking Chinese ship were rescued Saturday off the coast of the Philippines' Lubang Island, the coast guard said.
Topix.net Wednesday, October 14, 2009Comelec delists 25 party-list groupsTwenty-five party-list groups can no longer participate in the May 2010 elections after being delisted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). In a full-bench resolution issued Tuesday, the poll ...
philippinetimes.com Wednesday, October 14, 2009Aquino leading Philippine presidential race - pollMANILA (Reuters) - The son of revered former Philippine President Cory Aquino has taken a commanding lead among potential candidates for the 2010 presidential elections, an opinion poll said on Wednes...
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