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Jose Yao Campos, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of United Laboratories, passes away at age 84
Jose Yao Campos, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of United Laboratories Inc., the Unilab Group of Companies, and Greenfield Group of Companies, died on May 1 at the age of 84.
Moratorium on tuition hike petitions sought
Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) congressmen yesterday asked the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to impose a moratorium on petitions for tuition hike, stressing this is a must if government wants to cushion the impact of rampaging oil price hikes on Filipinos.
Solon laments $ 4-B lost revenues from 3G
The Philippines is the only country in the world that has squandered a chance to earn an average of billion, approximately one-fifth of its R1-trillion annual budget, from the 3G (third generation) communications technology.
RP peaceful, still an ideal investment hub, healer assures
DAGUPAN CITY — The police and media cited yesterday world-renowned paranormal healer, Alex Orbito, for promoting the wholesome image of the Philippines abroad as "a peaceful and an ideal investment hub" in Asia.
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An officer of the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) assigned in Region 1 (Ilocos) was shot dead by two motorcycle-riding armed men in a gasoline station early yesterday morning in Quezon City.
Saudi man arrested for beheading mom of Pinay girlfriend
MANILA (AFP) - Police have arrested a Saudi Arabian man for allegedly beheading the mother of his Filipina live-in girlfriend, police said Monday.
11 prisoners wounded in jail riot
MANILA (AP) -- A riot between rival gang members in a jail left at least 11 inmates injured, including four members of the Muslim militant group Abu Sayyaf, jail and police officials said Monday.
Battle over verification of signatures deadlocked
The scorecard of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) shows one win and one loss for and against those who support Charter change in the battle in various courts over the verification of signatures of those who want to amend the Constitution through people’s initiative.
Technology for electronic wastes cited
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) yesterday cited the technology developed by a chemist of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) for its significant use in the treatment of toxic materials coming from electronic wastes.
2 soldiers, cop killed in NPA attacks
Two soldiers and a policeman were killed in separate attacks by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Leyte and Eastern Samar, a military spokesman said yesterday.
Solons propose ‘Magna Carta for Media’
Leaders of the House of Representatives yesterday proposed the formulation of a "Magna Carta for Media" to protect and further professionalize the industry.
RP marks World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day today
The nation joins the world in celebrating the annual commemoration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day today.
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Former RP ambassador to Vatican leads PPCRV
PUV drivers who stink face arrest
Warning to bus, jeepney and taxi drivers: Take a bath before driving or you may end up in jail.
QC disaster meet proposed
The Quezon City Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) has recommended to Mayor Feliciano Belmonte the reconvening of the Quezon City Disaster Coordinating Council (QCDCC) to enhance the city government’s capability to cope with any emergency and disasters.
P507 M okayed for Malabon city hall expansion
The Malabon City Council has approved the proposed R507.6-million budget to re-construct the entire city hall building in July.
More QC settlers get low-cost homes
Another group of 80 informal settlers from Quezon City became the proud owners of new low-cost condominium units in Barangay Escopa III.
Guard guns down man ‘taking breath of fresh air’
A 24-year-old bachelor was shot dead at 1:30 a.m. yesterday by a security guard for still unknown reason after he went out of a house on Jimenez Street, Barangay San Lorenzo Village, Makati City presumably “to get a breath of fresh air,” police said.
Dump truck kills security guard
A 24-year-old security guard died after he was hit by a speeding dump truck while cros-sing in Mandaluyong City last Friday night.
Parañaque sets more job fairs
The Parañaque city government has offered both local and overseas jobs to unemployed and underemployed residents over the weekend during a job fair held at the parking lot and city quadrangle of City Hall.
Group calls for boycott of oil firms
A transport group renewed its call yesterday for motorists to boycott all oil companies except Petron in a “long term goal of pulling down expensive oil prices.”
Group calls for boycott of oil firms
A transport group renewed its call yesterday for motorists to boycott all oil companies except Petron in a “long term goal of pulling down expensive oil prices.”
Grand parade today kicks off Makati’s month-long Foundation Day program
Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and other city government officials will lead the grand parade on Ayala Avenue today as part of the month-long celebration of the city’s 336th foundation day.
2 in credit card fraud held
Members of the Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crimes Division (AFCCD) of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested brothers Anthony and Rodolfo de Silva Cruz after they tried to make purchases at the Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall in Parañaque City using counterfeit credit cards.
300 kids to join culture, arts fest in Intramuros
Around 300 children from the rural provinces of Luzon and Visayas will take the lead in advocating the welfare and protection of the Filipino children through a three-day culture and arts festival at Clamshell Pavilion 2, Intramuros from May 30 to June 1.
QC holds lectures on AIDS
A series of lectures on sexually transmitted infections — HIV and AIDS — is being conducted by the Quezon City government for city hall employees.
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