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Aquino to woo US firms

by Julito G. Rada and Elaine R. Alanguilan
The Philippines plans to ask American investors to finance big-ticket infrastructure projects during President Benigno Aquino’s visit to the United States this month, a Trade Department official told reporters Tuesday.

Nido Petroleum shuts down Tindalo oil for rehab

by Alena Mae S. Flores
Nido Petroleum Ltd. has started rehabilitation work on the Tindalo oil well off northwest Palawan in a bid to minimize the water output affecting the field’s production.

Reserves near record $50b — BSP

by Roderick T. dela Cruz
Higher foreign exchange inflows and increased prices of gold in the international market pushed the Philippines’ gross international reserves near a record mark of $50 billion at the end of August.

No yellow, this Maria

TO detractors of ABS-CBN claiming that the Lopez network is a P.Noy propaganda machine, Maria Ressa can now wave the Wall Street Journal right at their jeering faces.

Rice inventory up 28% in August to 3.18m MT

Bank loans jumped 11.7% in July; robust economic growth seen

Filinvest eyes 2 Boni properties

The beginnings of trust law

Aquino allies force two impeachment cases vs Gutierrez

by Karl Allan Barlaan and Christine F. Herrera
THE congressional allies of President Benigno Aquino III voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to allow two impeachment complaints against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez to move forward, finding them sufficient in substance.

Robredo under probation, says President

by Joyce Pangco Pañares
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday their differences in style and core philosophy prompted him to appoint Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo in an acting capacity only.

Held in Hong Kong. Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson leaves a court with his daughter Samantha in Hong Kong Tuesday, after being given more time to consider his plea on drug trafficking charges. AP

Inflation creeps up to 4%; still manageable, says Tetangco

RP, Malaysian bourses on brink of golden era

Ex-Arroyo chief of staff named PNR head

Deal on crisis management

Singson has no plea on drug charges

Money buys happiness—up to a point

Asiad cast swells to 160 athletes

by Peter Atencio
EIGHT young athletes belonging to the developmental pool have made it to the national contingent set to see action in the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.

Russia, Indonesia turn back pool rivals

by Jeric Lopez
THE 2010 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool 9-Ball Championships started rolling yesterday with Russia, Indonesia and China advancing to the second round after dispatching their opponents at Robinson’s Place in Manila.

Teener shatters RP shoot record

TEENAGER Jayson Valdez continued his climb to Philippine shooting stardom last Sunday by establishing a new national record in the men’s 10-meter air rifle competition at the PSC/Marines range in Fort Bonifacio.

Balangays reach Kota Kinabalu

THE 38-member fleet of three balangay boats trying to complete a voyage around Southeast Asia is now anchored off the waters of Serasa Yacht Club in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

P1m, 3 cars at stake in poker meet

Celebrities, models join star-studded run

That other massacre

In this country, nobody resigns

Plight of a state lawyer

Misleading the Vice President?

Alleged cheating in SM stores

Comfort cuisine, Pinoy favorites Summit

by Dinna Chan Vasquez
If you’re going to Tagaytay on a weekend, be prepared for a monstrous traffic jam. That's because the city is not only a top leisure destination. Metro Manila residents drive or even commute all the way to Tagaytay to enjoy the cuisine that the city’s eateries has to offer.

You’ll keep coming back to New Manila

Hot cocktails

Court stops Lipa mayor’s ouster

by Rey Requejo
The Supreme Court stopped the Commission on Elections on Tuesday from implementing a resolution to oust Lipa City Mayor Meynardo A. Sabili on a complaint that he lacked residency.

Maguindanao flip-flop haunts Agra

by Rey Requejo
The Court of Appeals has been asked to resolve the petition filed by former Gov. Zaldy U. Ampatuan of the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao who sought to reverse a Justice department resolution that reinstated him as co-accused in the 57 counts of murder in connection with the so-called Maguindanao massacre.

Army commander gets three-star rank

Pag-Ibig blacklists developer

PAL upgrades Iloilo service

Andal Jr. wants YouTube postings for his defense

by Roy Pelovello
MAGUINDANAO massacre suspect Andal Ampatuan Jr. wants to present in open court news reports about a video posted in YouTube to prove his innocence.

Scrap dealer blocks Caloocan roadway

Makati to process 500 passports

Survivor mania is now nation

by Isah V. Red
Ask anyone in Metro Manila about Survivor Philippines and you’ll get an enthusiastic ‘yes’!