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Filipina ex-nanny sues Sharon Stone; star slams claim

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:45:01 +0800

A Filipina former nanny of Sharon Stone is suing the US film star for wrongful dismissal and harassment, including by allegedly making derogatory remarks about her ethnicity and religion.

Padaca faces arrest for graft charges

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:08:36 +0800

Former Isabela governor Grace Padaca, a founder of Kaya Natin, said she trusts the Supreme Court will treat her fairly in a petition she will file asking it to review a warrant issued for her arrest over alleged graft.

Bill seeks motorbike lanes on toll ways

Wed, 23 May 2012 18:36:19 +0800

Motorcyclists may soon have their own lanes on toll roads in and out of Metro Manila if a bill filed by Cagayan Representative Juan Ponce Enrile Jr. is passed into law.

San Miguel Corp. sees $20-billion revenues this year

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:40:33 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said it expects to hit its $20-billion revenue target for 2015 this year on increased contributions from new acquisitions.

Cop charged over Makati bus bombing

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:40:30 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - A member of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) was charged with murder yesterday after he was positively identified by witnesses as the one who allegedly planted the bomb that exploded inside a bus in Makati City that killed five passengers last year.

We Are The In Crowd: We stick to what we do

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:40:27 +0800

Here’s what Funfare has gathered from research about We Are The In Crowd:

Kings lord it over Express

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:40:23 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - Mark Caguioa marked his return from a two-month layoff with a flourish, providing Barangay Ginebra firepower and leadership as the Kings ripped the Air21 Express, 103-85, to start their campaign in the PBA Governors Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last night.

Sandigan issues arrest warrant for Padaca

Thu, 24 May 2012 02:40:20 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - The Sandiganbayan has issued a warrant of arrest for former Isabela governor Grace Padaca who is facing charges of malversation of public funds involving a P25-million contract for a hybrid rice program in 2006.

YouTube: 3 days' worth of video uploaded every minute

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:02:08 +0800

Seven years after it started as a video-sharing startup, YouTube has grown into a juggernaut where as many as three days' worth of videos are uploaded every minute.

Still no decision whether Corona will re-appear at trial

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:56:12 +0800

Just minutes after the start of the 41st day of his impeachment trial, the defense panel is still uncertain whether Chief Justice Renato Corona would re-appear and face senator-judges anew.

Corona in ICU for possible heart attack - SC spokesman

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:11:08 +0800

Chief Justice Renato Corona has been admitted to the intensive care unit of The Medical City "for a possible heart attack," Supreme Court spokesman Midas Marquez said early Wednesday. Corona was brought to the hospital Tuesday evening after complaining of dizziness during his impeachment trial earlier in the day. In a telephone interview aired over ANC, Marquez said he had visited Corona late Tuesday and talked to the magistrate about the possibility of returning to the Senate for the continuation of his testimony on Wednesday. He said he was at the hospital until 11 p.m. ...

PNoy reveals 4 sure LP senatorial bets for 2013

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:22:14 +0800

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday night revealed four sure senatorial bets of the ruling Liberal Party in the coming 2013 midterm elections.

FilOil: Alas-less Letran keep Perpetual Help winless

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:08:06 +0800

Letran's Mark Cruz (center) tries to slip past the defense of two Perpetual Help players. Photos by KC Cruz Colegio de San Juan de Letran rallied late in the game to beat University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, 71-67, in their FilOil Flying V Pre-season Cup game on Wednesday at the San Juan Arena. Jam Cortes held the fort in the absence of the Alas brothers—Kevin and Junjun—notching 15 points and 15 rebounds. Mark Cruz scored 16 despite going 2-of-12 from beyond the arc in 35 minutes of play. Jonathan Belorio added 10 markers. ...

Philippine Palace praises Jessica Sanchez

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:06 +0800

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The Philippine Palace on Thursday praised "American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez's "extraordinary gift of music and heart" that has been "recognized and appreciated the world over."

Island offers quiet getaway to tourists

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:05 +0800

Vinzons, south Luzon (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - In the flatland that lies parallel to the almost two-kilometer stretch of a privately owned white-sand beach called Halabang Baybay (Long Beach) in Barangay Mangcawayan on Calaguas, an island off the town of Vinzons in Camarines Norte, watermelons once thrived.

No-fear-of-calories dining guide

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:05 +0800

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - A modern Spanish restaurant that serves killer sangrias. Filipino food inspired by Filipino novel "Noli Me Tangere". Japanese food with special flair. Refreshing fruit smoothies. New York-style pizza. A cafe that offers healthy treats and mouth-watering desserts. A fusion resto that aims to please your senses.

Philippine chief justice on trial nears judgment day

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:04 +0800

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - With most of the senator-judges having purportedly "made up their minds," the fate of Chief Justice Renato Corona in his impeachment trial will be known by early next week.

Philippine-China brawl a 'wag the dog' diversion

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:50:04 +0800

Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - Could China be blowing up its territorial brawl with the Philippines over Scarborough Shoal to divert the Chinese people's attention from two major political scandals currently rocking Asia's largest economy?

Largest Cupcake Creation Marks SPLENDA Philippines Launch

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:59:08 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - Johnson & Johnson Philippines partnered with respected culinary and pastry expert Chef Heny Sison to mark the Company's official launch of no-calorie sugar alternative SPLENDA with an 10 x 12 foot creation of cupcakes made with the product. ...

Leave Shoal, PH Tells China

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:05:44 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines has demanded anew that Chinese vessels immediately pull out from Panatag (Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough) Shoal and the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It also asked China to refrain from taking further actions that exacerbate the situation in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

Google Completes $12.5-B Motorola Deal

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:05:40 +0800

SAN FRANCISCO (AP/AFP) - Google has completed its $12.5-billion purchase of device maker Motorola Mobility in a deal that poses new challenges for the Internet's most powerful company as it tries to shape the future of mobile computing.

CJ Statements False – Basa Kids

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:01:04 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - The children of the late Jose Basa Wednesday expressed disappointment over the statements of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona against their father.

Lady Gaga Rejects Homophobia, Hatred

Wed, 23 May 2012 21:00:51 +0800

MANILA, Philippines - Without protesters at bay during the second night of her concert at The Arena of the SM Mall of Asia on May 22, Lady Gaga gave a more spirited performance -- and squarely addressed the issues that have been raised against her.