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Attack on election convoy kills 21 Filipinos

AP - Tuesday, November 24

MANILA, Philippines - Dozens of gunmen hijacked a convoy carrying journalists, and family and supporters of a candidate for provincial governor, killing at least 21 of the travelers Monday in the southern Philippines' worst political violence in years. More »

  • Chiz to announce plans for 2010 on Tuesday

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, November 24

    After hemming and hawing, Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero will finally reveal on Tuesday morning his political plans for 2010.

  • Maguindanao massacre claims at least 36 lives

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, November 24

    (Updated 10:56 p.m.) They belonged to the rival Mangudadatu clan, but since they were women accompanied by a media delegation, they believed they were safe, protected by the Koranic prescription to spare women.

  • 21 dead in Philippine hostage crisis: military

    21 dead in Philippine hostage crisis: military

    AFP - Tuesday, November 24

    MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - - Twenty-one people who were among a group of local politicians and journalists abducted in the southern Philippines on Monday have been found dead, the region's military chief said.

  • Next RP president should have a ‘green mind’ - FVR

    GMANews.TV - Tuesday, November 24

    He has yet to name his preferred candidate in the 2010 candidates, but former President Fidel Ramos said the next Philippine leader should have a "green mind," or one who has a solid environment platform.

  • Hayden's license revoked due to sex scandal

    GMANews.TV - Monday, November 23

    (Updated 11:46 p.m.) The government has revoked the license of celebrity doctor Hayden Kho Jr. following the immorality complaints filed against him by his ex-lover, actress Katrina Halili.

  • Most Filipinos distrust, dissatisfied with Arroyo - survey

    GMANews.TV - Monday, November 23

    Seven months to go before President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo bows out of office, majority of Filipinos still disapprove of her performance and even distrust her, a public opinion pollster said Monday.

  • CHR asked to prove feasibility of polling precincts in jails

    GMANews.TV - Monday, November 23

    The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to prove the feasibility of setting up special polling precincts for detainees in jails all over the country.

  • Philippines changes tenor of Dec 1 bond auction

    Reuters - Monday, November 23

    MANILA, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The Philippines will sell a 25-year local bond at its auction on Dec 1 instead of the previously scheduled 10-year bond, National Treasurer Roberto Tan said on Monday.

  • Johnny Delgado's composition played at his wake

    Johnny Delgado's composition played at his wake

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA - Actor Johnny Delgado was loved until his death. As early as his first night at the Mt. Carmel in New Manila, friends, colleagues, kin and fans paid their last respects to him.

  • Angel gears for International Emmy awards night

    Angel gears for International Emmy awards night

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA – For being a nominee at the 37th International Emmy Awards, Angel Locsin has been given a gold medal, along with ABS-CBN production manager Lourdes Tanwangco, ahead of Tuesday’s (Manila time) gala night in New York.

  • Parol craze boosts Davao businesses

    Parol craze boosts Davao businesses

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    DAVAO - There is no greater symbol of the Christmas season than a beautifully-lit "parol" or lantern.

  • Weather disturbance turns into ALPA, threatens Visayas, Mindanao

    GMANews.TV - Monday, November 23

    A low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao has intensified into an active low-pressure area (ALPA), threatening Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao if it becomes a cyclone.

  • Flying V to hike fuel prices by P1.50/L

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA - Independent oil player Flying V announced it will hike fuel prices on Tuesday, its second increase since the government-imposed ceiling on oil prices was lifted.

  • RP to hold another rice tender

    RP to hold another rice tender

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA - The Philippines' state grain agency will hold another tender for 600,000 metric tons (MT) of rice on December 15 as the country boosts supplies for 2010.

  • UFC 106: Griffin gets even with Ortiz

    UFC 106: Griffin gets even with Ortiz

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA – Forrest Griffin struck back at Tito Ortiz, eking out a victory over his fellow former UFC light heavyweight champion in the main event of UFC 106.

  • Mayol claims WBC title, Sonsona draws

    Mayol claims WBC title, Sonsona draws

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA – After failing in four attempts to become a world champion, Rodel Batang Mandaue Mayol finally clinched the World Boxing Council (WBC) junior flyweight belt after beating defending champion Edgar Sosa.

  • Brazil's bet is Miss Earth 2009

    Brazil's bet is Miss Earth 2009

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA - Brazil's Larissa Ramos was crowned 2009 Miss Earth during the coronation night at The Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center on Boracay Island Sunday night, besting 79 other beauties from around the world.

  • Filinvest Land bond offer oversubscribed

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA - Filinvest Land Inc. has successfully raised P5 billion from a recent bond offering, which received warm response from investors.

  • Bernard 'Palos' Bonnin dies of stroke

    Bernard 'Palos' Bonnin dies of stroke

    ABS-CBN - Monday, November 23

    MANILA - Veteran actor Bernard Bonnin died on Saturday after suffering a stroke. He was 70.

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