Terrorism, Hindus are oxymoron: RSS chief Nagpur, Oct 17 (PTI) Taking strong exception to the use of the term ‘saffron or Hindu terror’, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said terrorism and Hindus are “oxymoron” and can never be linked to each other. Ombudsman loses 2nd case vs ex-AFP-RSBS execs The Office of the Ombudsman, in…
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White House Chef Proud to be a Filipino Filipina White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford walks along Pennsylvania Avenue just outside the official residence of the US President. (Photo by ROY C. MABASA) WASHINGTON, D.C. It was a warm afternoon here, a day after torrential rains dampened our supposed tour of the Smithsonian Museum. $500mn…
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Davao Agriculturist Finds New Upland Rice Varieties in Malarial-Area Davao City (15 October) — During a 4-day site validation study in the hinterland barangay of Gumitan in this City, a team from the City Agriculturists Office has discovered previously unrecorded rice… Rebel campaigning for brgy polls bets falls MANILA, Philippines – The military has arrested…
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Philippine massacre clan member killed: police A member of a Muslim clan accused of orchestrating the Philippines’ worst political massacre has been killed in an ambush, police said Thursday. Manila accuses Shell unit of smuggling Reuters/Manila The Philippines yesterday said it had filed a $567mn smuggling complaint against the local unit of Royal Dutch Shell…
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Unscathed Germany Is in Eye of Terrorism Scare Although Germany has been spared the terrorist attacks that have hit other western nations, it is a breeding ground for Islamic radicals, security officials say. At least 3 potential cyclones threatening RP At least three potential cyclones, one of them still outside Philippine territory, are threatening the…
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Gunmen demand ransom for release of Filipino-Chinese trader in S Philippines A mayor in the southern Philippine city said Tuesday gunmen were demanding ransom in exchange for the freedom of their Filipino Chinese trader captive.Mayor Jojo Guiani said at a press briefing Conchi… House leaders assure approval of amnesty to mutineers House leaders on Tuesday…
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More Chinese may Visit Manila MANILA, Philippines Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Liu Jianchao expressed optimism on Monday that more Chinese tourists will come to visit the Philippines if significant measures would be taken by the Philippine government to assure tourists safety and security in the country. Put half of $400M ADB loan in education…
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Manix Abrera's News Hardcore #3 Presenting the third episode in the saga of Manix Abrera's rookie reporter in his weekly online comic strip, News Hardcore! – (mis)adventures in the wild, wild world of Philippine media Mindanao firms to spearhead rubber project in conflict areas Private businesses in Mindanao have committed to partner with government to…
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Maoists kill two CPI(M) workers Purulia (WB), Oct 9 (PTI) Two CPI(M) workers were shot dead by suspected Maoists today at Balarampur in Maoist-hit Purulia district. Filipino Workers Released In Saudi Arabia after Participating in Illegal Religious Activities The remaining Filipino workers in the custody of Saudi authorities were released Saturday after the Philippine embassy…
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Philippines deploys more troops to combat leftist rebels in Bicol region The Philippine government has deployed hundreds of forces to hunt down leftists rebels in a province in Northern Philippines, a military official said Friday.Nearly 400 soldiers who just completed cou… Philippine police say Facebook use spurring sex crimes Facebook and other social networking tools…
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