STATE DINNER FOR INDIAN PRESIDENT.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo offers a toast to Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during the state dinner she hosted in honor of the visiting Indian leader at the Rizal Hall of Malacañang Saturday night. President Arroyo said Kalam’s visit highlighted the close ties between the Philippines and India. The two leaders agreed to expand and strengthen relations between the two countries on defense and security, tourism, agriculture, and the supply of low-priced quality medicines from India. The Indian President is scheduled to address a joint session of Congress at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City at 2 p.m. today. (Ramon I. Samson)
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441 out of 1,029 pass architect licensure exam
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced last night that 441 out of 1,029 passed the Architect Licensure Examination given by the Board of Architecture in Manila last month.
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42nd Death Anniversary of General Emilio F. Aguinaldo, First President of the Philippines
HE was 95 years old when he died on February 6, 1964, at the Veterans Memorial Hospital. Fate thus favored President Emilio F. Aguinaldo for he witnessed the nation he helped erect grow to maturity.
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Red Bull feeling unbeatable
Before settling their issues on the floor, Purefoods Chunkee and Red Bull raised their arguments before the scribes in a prelude of their best-of-seven championship series yesterday at the Barrio Fiesta Restaurant along UN Avenue. |
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ABS-CBN extends aid to victims
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday he was "deeply saddened" by the Philippine stampede disaster, adding in a message of condolence that he was praying for the victims.
The Pope’s message was contained in a telegram sent by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano to the...
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Spex, First Gas finalize 8-M settlement deal
Gas seller Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (Spex) has successfully concluded a 8-million settlement agreement with First Gas Power Corporation for the unconsumed gas supply contracted for its two gas-fired power facilities.
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Peso continues to gain, closes at fresh 3-year high
The peso closed at a fresh three-year high against the US dollar yesterday, driven by expectations that the local currency will strengthen further amid a slew of positive domestic news, traders said.
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Our sympathies and prayers to the unfortunate stampede victims at the PhilSport Arena formerly ULTRA in Pasig City on February 4, 2006
THEY came in droves, some in the wee hours of the morning, to watch the game shows’ first anniversary celebration and, hopefully, get to participate in some of the contests of the show. For the throng of viewers and expectant participants who trooped to the Ultra to watch the "Wowowee’’ game show, it offered a chance to improve their lives should they be fortunate enough to win some of the prizes in the raffle, contests, and other events that came with the anniversary celebration.
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Bulls dance
Somebody might have warned Red Bull of a possible stampede with more than 16,000 fans in attendance at the Araneta Coliseum last night. |
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