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SKY (AND SEA) ADVENTURE IN CEBU!
by Nana Nadal
I have not had the chance to explore the country in awhile so I welcomed the Department of Tourism’s invitation to spend a few days in the Queen City of the South. My enthusiasm was shared by my colleagues. Everyone in the group was excited about slapping on some SPF50s and hopping on a streamlined, elegant, and efficient version of the traditional motorized banca courtesy of Islands Banca Cruises. Mind you, it was no ordinary boat, it boasted of comfortable seats and bean bags for some serious chillaxing, piped-in reggae music to get the passengers in the mood, WIFI connection for the workaholics who refuse to leave their jobs (or their Facebook accounts) even for a day and a toilet for people like me who panic when there’s no decent restroom in the vicinity. Best of all, it was operated by a lean and efficient crew who made us all kickback and relax to the max.
Bethlehem sees four-fold increase in Christmas tourists
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Dentist Licensure Examination Results (December 2008)
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Joma no longer in charge—Satur
By Christine F. Herrera
A LEFTIST lawmaker yesterday confirmed that the communists no longer take their orders from founding chairman Jose Ma. Sison, but dismissed reports of a power struggle led by party spokesman Gregorio Rosal.
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Wonder river. Puerto Princesa?s underground river is a top contender for the seven wonders of nature contest on the Internet. Sonny Espiritu |
Senate, House still divided over deep cuts in budget
By Fel V. Maragay
DEEP cuts in the 2009 national budget—including reductions in lump-sum appropriations for neglected and war-torn communities— have put the Senate on a collision course with the House of Representatives and Malacañang.
GMA: No politics, just the economy
Court backs ad agency in case filed by nutritionist
‘Maverick,’ other cliches make word-watchers ill
Bomb in tricycle kills its driver
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More banana exports pushed
By Othel V. Campos
The Philippines is finalizing an agreement that will encourage small banana farmers to export to Japan.
Pacifica lends P50m for Zamboanga mining work
By Jenniffer B. Austria
Listed Pacifica Inc. has extended a P50-million loan to Zam-Iron Mining Corp. for the exploration of potential gold, silver and iron deposits in Zamboanga Sibugay province.
Govt eyes two natural gas stations
By Alena Mae S. Flores
The Energy Department has invited investors to put up two compressed natural gas refilling stations in preparation for the start of the commercial phase of the alternative fuel program for public transport.
Less developed countries gaining from liberalized labor migration
The Asian Development Bank said less developed Asian economies are gaining from the liberalization of labor movement into developed Asia.
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Pacman lawyer likes Hatton deal
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
MANNY Pacquiao’s legal counsel Franklin “Jeng” Gacal said the offer presented by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum for a Pacquiao clash with Britain’s Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas on May 2 was a good offer.
Cardona leads best player race
A wild and wooly race for the Best Player of the Conference honors in the KFC-Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup looms.
SEA Games countdown starts
By Peter Atencio
THE countdown for the 2009 Southeast Asian Games in Laos has begun.
Boxing promoters’ summit slated
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
WORLD Boxing Council president Don Jose Sulaiman is calling for a boxing promoters’ summit in Chicago in the second or third week of April.
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What to expect this year
First I’d like to wish one and all a happy and blessed New Year.
But, I can’t say the same for those who have been warned about playing with deadly firecrackers and other forms of pyrotechnics, but insisted on doing it and thus landed in hospitals either seriously injured or maimed. All the worse for the victims of stray bullets.
Still, I don’t think 2009 will be as bad as doomsayers say it’ll be. How can things be bad if 9 out of 10 Filipinos have high hopes for this year? We as a people will overcome.
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Lawmaker fears tax shortfall
By Roy Pelovello
Fearing a shortfall in tax and duty collections as a result of the global financial crisis, Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo has proposed the deferment of a law that penalizes Customs and Internal Revenue officials for low revenue take.
Justice clarifies LGUs’ power to create schools
By Rey E. Requejo
The Commission on Higher Education has administrative jurisdiction and authority over local universities and colleges operating as higher education institutions, including those established by local government units through local ordinances, according to the Justice Department.
Local governments assured of wealth tax share
President Arroyo has asked the Senate for the immediate passage of a bill seeking the direct payment of national wealth tax shares to local governments.
De Venecia reaps scorn over martial law yarn
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Burn centers ake a scene
While admitting that only four hospitals had a burn section, he said other private and public medical facilities were equipped to deal with typical emergencies due to flames, scalding, electrical contact and chemical exposure.
Mayor bucks ‘Alabang Boys’ media hype
By Ferdinand Fabella
Muntinlupa City Mayor Aldrin San Pedro wants authorities and the media to drop “Alabang Boys” in describing three suspects arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in a bust operation.
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