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Israeli tanks invade Gaza
By Sakher Abu El Oun
Agence France-Presse
GAZA CITY?Israeli troops pushed deep into Gaza on Sunday with thousands of soldiers and scores of tanks battling Hamas fighters and moving toward the capital on a mission to end militant rocket attacks.
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Another year, another war. Smoke rises during an Israeli army operation in the Gaza Strip as seen from the Israeli side of the border. AP |
RP joins neighbors in pump-prime mode
By Joyce Pangco Pa?ares
THE government will take the lead in pump-priming the economy this year amid expectations the private sector will cut back on spending as a result of the credit crunch, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said yesterday.
De Lima?s pro-squatter move gets Bayani?s goat
Biggest wind farm to rise in Cagayan
Richest man finds nowhere safe to hide
Japan set to admit caregivers
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Investments exceed target
By Elaine Ramos Alanguilan
Committed investments registered with the Board of Investments last year exceeded government targets.
Wachovia shuts down representative office in Cebu
By Eileen A. Mencias
American bank Wachovia is closing its representative office in Cebu, Bangko Sentral sources said.
BSP sees remittances growing to $18b
The Bangko Sentral expects remittances this year to grow around 6 percent to $17.9 billion despite the slowdown in the global economy.
Finance: Public sector to post deficit in ?09
By Lawrence Agcaoili
The Finance Department sees the country?s public sector incurring a deficit this year instead of a surplus due to a wider budget shortfall.
At least four rural banks seeking emergency loans
At least four rural banks have gone to the central bank to seek emergency loans after depositors got spooked with the series of closures in December.
Inquirer goes on radio
 THE long-held dream of the Philippine Daily Inquirer to expand into radio may finally see fruition this year.
According to the grapevine, the owners of the country?s leading broadsheet tabloid have already purchased a property in Malabon for the transmitter tower while quietly lobbying key congressmen?a no-no among the Inquirer?s politically correct, anti-administration editors?for the crucial franchise approval.
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Hatton a tougher foe than Oscar
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
ALEX Ariza, Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao?s conditioning guru, predicted that the world?s top pound-for-pound boxer will face a more physical fight with Ricky ?The Hitman? Hatton than he did with Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand last Dec. 6.
Life goes on for Giants; Chandler back in harness
By Rey Joble
PUREFOODS has a rich winning tradition in the Philippine Basketball Association?s All-Filipino tournament. And it?s surprising to see the Giants limp to one of their worst finishes in a tournament that highlights local talent.
Coke Tigers not after Guiao
COCA-COLA Philippine Basketball Association governor JB Baylon said the Tigers are not considering resigned Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao as a replacement for Kenneth Duremdes, who took over in an acting capacity from Binky Favis some months ago.
Banner year for ICTSI golfers
THE International Container Terminal Services Inc. fortified its status as the leading amateur golf team in the country as it achieved 59 individual honors and four team championships, which surpassed by three its target of 60 for 2008.
Antonio captures 8th US crown
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