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DBP to lead infra funding

by Roderick T. dela Cruz
State-owned Development Bank of the Philippines will raise funds for the government’s infrastructure development involving billions of dollars.

MetroPac seeking to raise stake in Skyway

by Jeremiah F. de Guzman
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. plans to increase further its stake in Skyway operator Citra Metro Manila Tollways Corp.

Globe Asiatique postpones P3.3-b public offering

by Jenniffer B. Austria
Globe Asiatique Realty Holdings Corp. deferred its planned P3.3-billion initial public offering slated this month due to “weak global market conditions.”

Isabela corn center opens next month

Foreign chambers want consistent mining policy

ADB set to issue clean energy bonds

Nature as inspiration

International buyers in the furniture and home decor sector are looking for new materials and designs, according to one of the country’s top exporters.

HK tourism chief wants longer travel ban to RP

by Jeremiah F. De Guzman
HONG KONG’S tourism chief has called for the indefinite continuation of the travel ban to the Philippines, Radio Television Hong Kong reported Wednesday.

Palace keeps 45% of budget hidden from House scrutiny

by Christine F. Herrera
ADMINISTRATION critics on Wednesday slammed Malacañang for deliberately hiding P711.5 billion or 45 percent of the 2011 national budget from congressional scrutiny.

Protest against Manila. Tens of thousands march through a downtown street in Hong Kong on Sunday in honor of the victims of a bus hijacking in Manila, and in lingering outrage over the bloodshed that devastated the Chinese territory that rarely sees violent crime. The Chinese words on the banner reads, “Deeply in sorrow to mourn the victims.” AP

Widow drove hostage-taker to Fort Santiago

Court fines Sandigan chief, warns 2 others

2 Public Works officials relieved over bid mess

Finance on track to 2011 deficit target

Dengue cases to increase, says Health Department

China requires ID to buy mobile phone numbers

Pacman: Antonio deserves 2nd chance

BEVERLY HILLS, California—Manny Pacquiao believes in forgiveness. He also isn’t forgetting why Antonio Margarito needs it.

Tigers willing to let go of Anthony for Kings’ Intal

by Jeric Lopez
POWERADE coach Bo Perasol said he’s willing to give up highly touted rookie Sean Anthony if he’ll get forward JC Intal from Barangay Ginebra in return.

Torres-Saban paces Davao pro-am

DAVAO CITY—Unfancied Dante Torres and his partner Alejandro Saban assembled the day’s lone sub-par round of one-under 71 yesterday for a one-stroke lead as the tournament big guns struggled in the opening round of the Davao National Pro-Am co-presented by Samsung and Emcor at the Apo Golf and Country Club here.

Archers, Bulldogs eye semis

WITH two of four Final Four spots accounted for, De La Salle University and National University engage in a fierce race for the remaining berths as they take on separate opponents today in the 73rd University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.

Cebu Niños take Game 1

Bloodletting

The Pontius Pilate syndrome

Common sense isn’t all that common

Revisiting the Ombudsman Law

Cooking with my BFF, Mama Sita

The Capital Towers: Redesigning the landscape

Looking for the right home is not an easy task. We have to find the ideal location and environment that will provide us safety, comfort and convenience. And since condominium living is highly preferred by most urban dwellers, we make sure that the project is “in good hands” - handled by experts whom we can trust in terms of management, design and development. The home that we aspire for eventually becomes an expression of who we are, our taste and personality.

Honoris Causa for consul Roberto Aboitiz

Your thrift guide to Calaguas

State firms told: Give up fat bonuses

by Fel Maragay and Christian Cardiente
The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging President Aquino to suspend the unwarranted salaries, allowances, bonuses and other perks being enjoyed by members of the boards of government corporations and financial institutions including the Social Security System and Government Service Insurance System.

Impeachment bid sufficient in form

by Christine Herrera
Thirty-nine congressmen on Wednesday found the impeachment complaint against Ombudsman Mercedita Gutierrez ”sufficient in form” but they failed to muster at least 90 signatures to be able to transmit the complaint to the Senate for trial.

Plunder case document bogus, says accused

P100m to bring home runaway workers, kids

Special envoys prohibited from using ambassador title

Aguinaldo’s privatization up to Aquino

Converting Camp Aguinaldo for commercial use and relocating the military headquarters will depend on President Benigno Aquino III, a top offical said.

Bus firms screened for violations

Agency upgrades Web site

Sacking of 2 officers in torture raps stayed

Are your idols original?

by Nickie Wang
You still probably remember Takipsilim, the serialized version of blockbuster flick Twilight that turned to be just a hoax.