Hot lumber Authorities examine assorted lumber believed to have been illegally cut at the forest of Sitio Matingaw, Barangay Tambilil, Kiamba, Sarangani. A forest ranger of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources guided policemen to the area. The "hot lumber" was later seized by the policemen.
Estrada asks for prayers for critically ill mother
Former President Joseph Estrada sought prayers yesterday, Oct. 8, 2007, from the faithful so that his 102- year-old critically ill mother, Doña Mary Ejercito, would continue to respond to medication in her battle against pneumonia that has kept her in a "stable but extremely guarded" condition.
Faced with another impeachment attempt at the House of Representatives, President Arroyo yesterday vowed to remain focused on the economy and ignore the political noise.
Addressing the "Go Negosyo Caravan" in San Fernando, Pampanga, the President said she will continue to pursue programs that would benefit entrepreneurs and create jobs for the people.
"No amount of political noise would stop us from implementing important initiatives to enhance businesses and...
Stocks soar to new peak as peso gains to 7-yr high
Local share prices climbed 2.6 percent higher yesterday closing at new record high amid an upbeat outlook for the domestic economy and expectations of strong corporate earnings for the third quarter, dealers said.
WBC champ in Pacquiao’s radar
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao has already set the timetable for 2008 and it will be kicked off by a fight in February possibly against World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champion David Diaz of the US.
The Babuyan islands and the Batanes group of islands will experience stormy weather and the coastal waters along these areas will be rough to very rough. The rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms.
