No Evacuation Yet

Kanlaon residents are staying put despite the volcano's continuous emission of white steam, DYAB AM learned tonight.

Kanlaon Acting Up

Heightened seismic activity in Kanlaon reported
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported an increase in seismic activity in Mount Kanlaon in Negros Occidental after the volcano continuously emitted white steam Monday, DYAB AM learned.
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GSIS Corruption

GSIS blames 'ghost' members for most corrupt tag
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) blames "ghost" members and workers who bilked the state pension fund in the past for its "most corrupt" tag.
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Wealth Frozen

Court freezes funds of ex-AFP comptroller's aide
The Court of Appeals orders a temporary freeze on more funds owned by Col. George Rabusa, a subordinate of embattled former military comptroller retired Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia.
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Fresh Talks

NDF to consult with Norway on peace talks
BACOLOD CITY – In a development that could bode well for the resumption of peace negotiations between communist rebels and the Philippine government, the National Democratic Front would consult with officials of the Norwegian government on the prospects of holding a new round of talks.
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Muslims' Fate

MILF chief says Muslims must shape fate
CAMP DARAPANAN, Maguindanao - The leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front says Muslims in Mindanao must decide on the shape of an ancestral homeland as a peace deal nears.
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MTRCB Chief Sued

Ombudsman urged to expedite chief censor's case
The chief critic of Consoliza Laguardia, Movie, Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) chairman, appeals to the Ombudsman to expedite the resolution of the case he filed against the chief censor, DYAB AM reported.
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Garcia Ordered Arrested

Sandigan orders arrest of Gen. Garcia
The Sandiganbayan's Second Division issues a warrant of arrest for retired Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia after it decided to pursue the plunder case against the former military comptroller, DYAB AM reported.
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DOJ Snubs Witness

DOJ slams 'jueteng' witness as liar, says he faked name
The Department of Justice (DOJ) was not keen on taking in "jueteng" witness Wilfredo Mayor as state witness and will charge him for being a self-confessed operator of the numbers racket.
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Jueteng Libel

Salceda sues 'jueteng' whistleblower for libel
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda will file libel charges against self-confessed "jueteng" operator Wilfredo Mayor for dragging him into the numbers racket controversy.
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Jueteng Payolas

Former gambling lord Wilfredo Mayor, right, talks beside Roman Catholic Archbishop Oscar Cruz as he answers questions from Filipino senators in Manila. The senate opened a probe into allegations that illegal gambling operators have paid huge bribes to government officials, including President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's husband and son.

Baguio's Darth Vader

'Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith' earned $70.8 million for the four days beginning May 27, followed by two promising new releases: the animal cartoon 'Madagascar' with $61 million, and the Adam Sandler prison football remake 'The Longest Yard' with $60 million. Photo shows a gasoline attendant dressed as Darth Vader from Star Wars in Baguio city, Philippines.

Fishers Protest

A policeman grabs a protester by the neck as he tries to stop a group of impoverished fishermen from marching to the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila as they observe National Fisherfolk Day. The protesters claimed that the worsening poverty and hunger among coastal communities nationwide was due to the alleged neglect of the government of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Japanese Soldiers?

Japanese envoys seeking out two Japanese World War II soldiers allegedly hiding in the southern Philippines jungle are to pull out after a failed search. Here Japanese embassy spokesman Shuhei Ogawa (C) talks to reporters in the southern city of General Santos on the efforts to track down two men who are alleged to be former Japanese World War II soldiers left behind in the Philippines after Japan retreated from these islands at the end of the war.

Phil. Star Breaking News

Stocks end trading 2.26 percent higher

Crude prices slip as fears of insufficient supplies subside

Socio-economic chief cites food, energy prices to mitigate inflation

RP May inflation rate expected to be 8.5 percent

President's son, police chief accused as gambling probe opens

Suspected CL gambling lord denies accusations leveled against him

Present your evidence against me on jueteng, says beleaguered First Husband

Jueteng Whistle-Blower

Confessed jueteng operator Wilfredo Mayor (right) testifies during the Senate's hearing on the illegal numbers game. Also in photo are (from left) Interior and Local Government Secretary Angelo Reyes, PNP chief Director General Arturo Lomibao and Lingayen-Pangasinan Archbishop Oscar Cruz (partly hidden).

Fastest & Tallest on Earth

 

Riders pass the crest of the tower of the 'Kingda Ka' roller coaster and head down a 456-foot drop at Six Flags amusement park in Jackson, New Jersey.

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Six dead in Ohio murder-suicide 

Weather Update

 

Frontal system affecting Luzon. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Visayas, Mindanao and Palawan.

Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southwest, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 24 to 32°C (75 to 90°F).
 

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Hot Performance

 

A fire-eater performs at a religious festival, or 'fiesta,' in a district in the heart of Manila, Philippines.

Weather Update

 

Frontal system affecting Luzon. Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao and Western Visayas including Palawan.

Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the south and southwest, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 25 to 33°C (77 to 91°F).
 

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Uyon ka bang makabotar ang Cebu City sa eleksiyon sa probinsiya?

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Suns About To Set?

Steve Nash had three assists.		The Suns needed to win Saturday's Game 3 against the Spurs to get back into their series. Instead, they never led. Recap

Weather Update

 

Tail-end of a cold front affecting Luzon. Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao including Palawan.
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the south and southwest, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 24 to 34°C (75 to 93°F).
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Doomed Presidency?

 

Gloria Support Weakening

By Richard C. Paddock, Times Staff Writer

MANILA — Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, unable to reverse the country's economic slide and beset by corruption allegations against her family, is facing mounting opposition among groups that once backed her.

Less than a year after Arroyo won her first full term as president, some leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have become openly critical of her, and some active and retired military officers have quietly begun talking of her ouster.  More...

 

$2B for RP

World Bank outlines 2 bln dollar assistance strategy for the Philippines 

The World Bank has announced a new three year assistance plan for the Philippines worth two billion dollars, with the focus of the programme being to work through government projects.

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Kon mag-plebisito karong adlawa, uyon ka ba sa pagtukod sa bag-ong tulo ka probinsiya sa Sugbo?

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Shaq's Cause

Shaq works on hunting down sexual predators
He's Shaquille O'Neal, the world's largest undercover officer.

Split Decision

Shaq answered double teams with a double-double Wednesday.

The Heat turned it up a notch in Game 2, getting 40 points, 8 boards and 6 dimes from Dwyane Wade in a 92-86 victory to tie the series. The ball will be in Detroit's court on Monday (RP Time). Final

Country Girl Rules

NEW YORK  — America's "Idol" is ... Carrie Underwood!

It came down to the country girl vs. the rock star — and the country girl won.

Wednesday night, in a special two-hour finale live from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest announced who had won America's hearts: Underwood, the fresh-faced 22-year-old crooner from Checotah, Okla., who beat runner-up Bo Bice, the long-haired 29-year-old rocker from Helena, Ala.

Upon hearing she'd won the competition, Underwood burst into tears, but got herself together to sing what's become one of her signature songs: "Inside Your Heaven."

"Thank you America!" Carrie shouted at the end of the song.

Wednesday night also had other treats in store. Bo sang with Southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Carrie with country trio Rascal Flatts. Many former "Idols" also made appearances.

Carrie is the American Idol

Carrie Underwood named 'American Idol'
"Country" Carrie Underwood, 21, from Checotah, Okla., took the top prize Wednesday on Fox's American Idol— a recording contract and a shot at music stardom.

Bird Flu

It could infect 20 percent of the world's population, kill many millions and create an economic crisis but scientists say not enough is being done to combat a bird flu virus that could trigger a global pandemic. The Asian H5N1 virus that first surfaced in poultry in Hong Kong and China eight years ago has killed 37 people in Vietnam, 12 in Thailand and four in Cambodia. (Reuters Graphic)

Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Frontal system affecting Northern and Central Luzon.

 
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 24 to 34°C (75 to 93°F).
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Too ka ba sa pasalig ni Pres. Arroyo nga di mosaka ang presyo sa school supplies hangtod sa pagtapos ning tuiga?

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Makaayo ba ang pagbuakbuak sa Sugbo?

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Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) Mindanao. Frontal system affecting Northern Luzon.
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast and south, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 34°C (79 to 93°F).
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Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast and south, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 34°C (79 to 93°F).
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Too ka bang makapalambo sa ekonomiya ang VAT?

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BBC Strike

BBC staff go on strike
HUNDREDS of BBC journalists and production staff in Manchester are to go out on strike today in protest at planned job cuts.

Weather Update

 

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast and south, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 34°C (79 to 93°F).
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Wage Hike Soon

Bunye: Reg'l wage boards decision out this week
Presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye on Monday said workers in the private sector might soon get relief as some regional wage boards are due to release decision on the petition for wage increases within the week.
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PNP Revamp

Velasco retirement triggers PNP reshuffle
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reshuffled its top officials Monday after the retirement of Deputy Director General Reynaldo Velasco from the service.
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Productivity Dropped

•	Palace: No more extension of 4-day workweek

Malacañan on Monday said the four-day workweek implemented on select government offices will no longer be extended, DZMM reported.

 

Presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye said President Arroyo has decided not to extend the scheme due to reports that state workers' productivity has dropped.

Oil Smuggling

Smuggling charges filed vs 4 Davao Customs officials, businessman
The Bureau of Customs on Monday filed smuggling charges against four of its officials and a Davao businessman importing diesel fuel for duping the government in taxes and other import duties.
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Too ka bang apil sa jueteng si First Gentleman Mike Arroyo?

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Legalize Jueteng

Legal jueteng bid gains
President Arroyo may be steadfast in her opposition to legitimizing jueteng, but a growing number of her Cabinet members are open to the idea.

Star Cinema

The many years of quality movie-making by Star Cinema are now online!

Jomari's Back

Jomari: Balik Kapamilya!

Jean & Eula

An Interview with the Former Kontrabidas Eto na ang pinakaaabangang pagbabalik sa teleserye ni Jean Garcia at Eula Valdez

Manny Talks

Manny Pacquiao: People's Champ Narito ang interview namin sa kampeon ng mga Pilipino.

Juday To Pay

Tearful Juday vows to pay tax obligation
Actress Judy Ann Santos on Friday assured she will settle her P6.7 million tax deficiency with the Bureau of Internal Revenue even as she insisted she had no intention of running away from her obligations.
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Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Visayas and Mindanao.
Metro Cebu: Partly cloudy to cloudy with rainshowers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the east and southeast, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 26 to 36°C (79 to 97°F).
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MS Mobile

Bill Gates on new Windows Mobile software

Longest Quake

Tsunami-quake shook 'whole planet'

Dramatic new data from the earthquake that generated deadly tsunamis across the Indian Ocean show it created the longest fault rupture and was the longest-lasting quake ever observed, seismologists say.

Phuket Visit

'Wazzup, Wazzup' sails to Phuket!
Watching our local hard-line news with the familiar recipe of playing on angry politicians and resorting to plain old sensationalism leaves me distraught and at times with a bad migraine.

Curtis as Kuba

'Kampanerang Kuba' excites Anne Curtis
Anne Curtis is both excited and nervous to portray the lead role in Kampanerang Kuba.
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FAMAS Rights

ABS-CBN bags rights to air FAMAS
ABS-CBN secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 53rd Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night on June 26, the network giant announced today.
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Kuya

'Kuya' reality TV show debuts on Studio 23 August
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation is set to revolutionize reality-based television by debuting "Kuya" this August on Studio 23.
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Earthquake hits Davao, GenSan

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded in Davao Oriental at 10:17 p.m. Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

The temblor was tectonic in origin and was recorded 69 kilometers southeast of Digos, Davao Oriental.

PHIVOLCS said an Intensity 3 earthquake was recorded in Davao City and an Intensity 2 tremor in Kidapawan while an Intensity 4 temblor was felt in General Santos City.

Rebels No More

AFP sets free 181 Oakwood mutineers
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Friday finally set free the 181 enlisted personnel implicated in the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny in Makati City.
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Jueteng Probe

Mike Arroyo flies to Singapore amid jueteng controversy
Presidential spouse Jose Miguel Arroyo left the country Friday morning for Singapore barely a day after his wife, President Arroyo, ordered a full investigation to identify and prosecute people protecting and benefiting from the illegal numbers game, DZMM reported.
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Wage Hike

Palace expects positive decision from wage boards
Malacañan on Friday said it is expecting a positive decision from regional wage boards on the salary increase of workers.
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Pistons Advance to NBA Semifinals

Pistons End Miller Time

The defending champion Pistons eliminated the Pacers 88-79 in Game 6 , advancing to the Eastern Conference finals and sending Reggie Miller into retirement.

• McCALLUM: League will miss classy Miller

•   The smoothest-running Piston

Rainy and Cloudy

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Viva's 1st Babe

Viva's big boss to help Gloria bring luster back to RP films
It wasn't until the chocolates and liqueurs were served at the President's dinner with entertainment editors at Malacañang on Wednesday that the rationale for her latest appointment was finally revealed.

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Arroyos Involved?

GMA OK's jueteng probe
President Arroyo ordered an investigation to identify and prosecute the people protecting and benefiting from jueteng "no matter who gets hurt."

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Peso Down

Peso down at 54.665:$; stocks up
The peso ended lower Thursday at 54.665 against the US dollar, notches below than Wednesday's 54.59. At the stocks market, share prices closed 0.729 percent higher as the main index gained 13.70 points to 1,893.09.
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