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 May 14, 2007-  National and Local Elections in the Philippines.         wnhires  (js1)
Election   Manila   Philippines   Photos   Vote  
 Inquirer 
Int'l electoral watchdog to monitor May 10 polls
| MANILA, Philippines—An international electoral watchdog is sending a team to observe if the May 10 automated elections will work in other parts of Asia. | On the other hand, a negative result could ... (photo: WN / janice)
Clint Eastwood
Eastwood   Photos   Pupils   Seminar   Teachers  
 The Daily Mail 
Now, trainee teachers are told: 'Act like Clint Eastwood and you will intimidate pupils into ...
| Trainee teachers are now being told the secret to earning the respect of pupils is to behave like Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood. | An icon of masculinity, the Dirty Harry star is known for his abil... (photo: AP / Matt Sayles)
Shanghai has been a political hub of China since the 20th century. The 1st National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in Shanghai. In addition, many of China's top government officials in Beijing are known to have risen in Shanghai in the 1980s on a platform that was critical of the extreme leftism of the Cultural Revolution, giving them the tag "Shanghai Clique" during the 1990s.  Asia Times 
US ponders China's Southeast Asian rise
| By Peter J Brown | The United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) last month held a lengthy hearing on China's activities in Southeast Asia and the implications for US intere... (photo: Creative Commons / Naus)
Asian   China   Economy   Photos   US  
Fruit for Iftar  The Examiner 
Where to drink the best fruit smoothies in Bangkok, Thailand: Fresh fruit drinks are cheap
|   Watermelon shakes at Chatuchak Weekend Market - copyright Cassandra James | Fresth fruit smoothies are one of Bangkok's most famous drinks. Thailand grows just about any tropical fruit you've... (photo: Creative Commons / Hamed Saber)
Drink   Fresth   Fruit   People   Photos  
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APRIL 1 , 2009 , QUEZON CITY , PHILIPPINES - PAG-IBIG , A GOVERNMENT AGENCY OFFERING A HOUSING LOAN FOR THOSE WHO ARE EMPLOYED AND WANTED TO INVEST ON GOVERNMENT LOANS. The Daily Tribune
Pag-Ibig raises P12 billion thru successful float
| 03/11/2010 | The Pag-Ibig Fund Housing Bonds were oversubscribed, generating P31 billion worth of tenders, almost triple the P12-billion offering size during the auctio... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
Business   Housing   Market   Philippines   Photos  
PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK - PVB - BANKING - FINANCE - GOVERNMENT AGENCY The Daily Tribune
Veterans Bank nets P416M profit in 2009
| 03/11/2010 | Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) reported an unaudited net income of P416.2 million for 2009, slightly higher than the 2008 results of P406.3 million. | Bank... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo)
Bank   Business   Lending   Philippine   Photos  
Philippine National Bank - PNB Malaybalay The Daily Tribune
Citigroup veteran to take PNB reins
| 03/11/2010 | The board of the Philippine National Bank (PNB) approved yesterday the posting of Citigroup veteran Eugene Acevedo as the bank’s new president and CEO in p... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub)
Bank   Business   Citigroup   Philippine   Photos  
Indonesian paramilitary policemen carry their weapons during a search for militants in Aceh Besar, Aceh province, Indonesia, Wednesday, March 10, 2010. The New York Times
Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Border Security
| JAKARTA, Indonesia — The fugitive Islamic militant killed by Indonesian security forces traveled to Indonesia from the Philippines within the last few months, pol... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda)
Defence   Indonesia   Photos   Security   Terrorism  
Jackpot machines are seen at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. Asia Times
A good bet on cash, tourists and crime
| By Stanislaus Jude Chan | SINGAPORE - Vehicles with foreign license plates filling the car park is the first unfamiliar sight that greets visitors in the basement of th... (photo: AP / Joan Leong)
Crime   Entertainment   Photos   Singapore   Tourism  
Indonesian members of the parliament jostle during a plenary meeting on the inquiries of the government's US$715 million bailout of Indonesia's Bank Century in 2008, at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. Asia Times
End in sight for Bank Century circus
| By Gary LaMoshi | DENPASAR, Bali - An investigation of Indonesia's Bank Century, which required a bailout in 2008 that eventually climbed to 6.7 trillion rupiah (US$720... (photo: AP / Karel)
Banking   Corruption   Finance   Indonesia   Photos  
Media & Politics War & Terrorism
- Kevin Rudd asks Indonesian President to show Bali Nine, Scha
- Legarda says Roxas asked her to withdraw
- Int'l electoral watchdog to monitor May 10 polls
- Bangit: I never received illegal orders
 May 14, 2007-  National and Local Elections in the Philippines.         wnhires  (js1)
Int'l electoral watchdog to monitor May 10 polls
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- A 'fair dinkum' deal on terrorism from SBY
- Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of ha
- Bali mastermind confirmed killed in Indonesia raid
- Banco de Oro set to gobble up Steel Corp.
Passengers - Jeepney - Commuters - Filipinos
Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of having HIV/Aids
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Business & Finance Energy & Industry
- Thaksin ex, son in HK as unrest looms
- Red alert
- Tourism officials come to rescue of scam Filipinos
- Banco de Oro set to gobble up Steel Corp.
ATM Machine - Banco De Oro
Banco de Oro set to gobble up Steel Corp.
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- Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of ha
- House leader bats for full implementation of Epira to solve
- State of calamity for outages mulled
- Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Bo
Passengers - Jeepney - Commuters - Filipinos
Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of having HIV/Aids
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Health & Science Society & Culture
- Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of ha
- Suspect's Death Leads to Questions on Indonesia's Bo
- Malaysian turtles face extinction: WWF
- DoH working on new round of drug price cuts
Passengers - Jeepney - Commuters - Filipinos
Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of having HIV/Aids
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- Legarda says Roxas asked her to withdraw
- Deep beauty?
- Pedicarts to sell Gardenia breads in livelihood scheme
- A good bet on cash, tourists and crime
Gardenia Bread Whole Wheat  Grain - Zero Trans Fat
Pedicarts to sell Gardenia breads in livelihood scheme
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Education & Technology Sports
- Obama visit fuels anti-terror raids in Indonesia
- Malaysian turtles face extinction: WWF
- Fire destroys school in Kidapawan
- Soon - a shoe college to train local designers
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., speaks during a rally, Monday, March 31, 2008
Obama visit fuels anti-terror raids in Indonesia
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- Pichay & Davis Cup chess listup
- CA junks Manalang petition vs PSC
- Chino wants Maniego as PBL caretaker
- Noh on course for Scotland
Kris Aquino (sl1)
Kris Aquino joins brother in Zamboanga sortie
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