No Muslim peace accord under Arroyo (Malaysian Mirror)
MANILA Philippine President Gloria Arroyo will not be able to achieve her aim of ending a decades-old Muslim rebellion before she steps down in June, the government’s top peace negotiator said yesterday.
Corruption worsens in Indonesia
SINGAPORE, March 9, 2010 (AFP) – Indonesia remains the most corrupt country in Southeast Asia and graft is getting even worse, a poll of businessmen says, dealing a blow to the president's efforts to …
Road crashes kill 32 in Philippines
Road crashes have killed 32 people in six days in the Philippines, including wedding party members, worshippers visiting Catholic churches and Korean workers.The latest accident occurred on Wednesday,…
16 local candidates killed in 24 poll-related violent incidents
Sixteen local candidates have been killed in the 24 poll-related violent incidents recorded since the election period started last January 10, according to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Gro…
MILF pact no longer possible under Arroyo chief negotiator (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
The Philippine government and Muslim guerrillas can no longer strike a final peace accord before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo steps down in June because of limited time and differences in ongoing peace talks, the country’s chief negotiator said Tuesday.
Meralco increases power rate
GENERATION charges being billed by power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to its more than four million customers will increased by as much as P1.40 per kilowatt hour (kWh) this month. Befo…
Soldier tells how he threw back Taliban grenade
Rifleman James McKie from Recce Platoon, 3rd Battalion The Rifles was under fire from three directions on a roof when the grenade hit his platoon commander and landed at his feet. (REUTERS) LONDON (Re…
Solons warn of demoralization
Quezon City congressmen on Tuesday warned of demoralization in the ranks of local prosecutors in the city following reports that Malacañang will appoint an “inexperienced but politically …
Philippines rules out Muslim peace accord under Arroyo (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Gloria Arroyo will not be able to achieve her aim of ending a decades-old Muslim rebellion before she steps down in June, the government’s top peace negotiator said Tuesday.
Yancy trade may fill gap in Gin Kings’ weak center
The latest trade that shipped Yancy de Ocampo to Ginebra from Air21 is expected to strengthen the Kings’ depleted frontline. The 6-foot-9 De Ocampo, who was sent to Ginebra in exchange for two …
