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Friday,
September 03, 2010 |
5:36AM PHT |
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News in and around the country, courtesy of Manilatimes.
Also features news on Information Technology courtesy
of Computer World.
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Business
‘Black’ Wednesday hits PSE
It was a Black Wednesday literally for the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) after its website crashed, turning off traders and preventing small investors from participating in the market....
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Entertainment
‘Le Cirque du Cabaret’ goes on stage
The image of our country has long been tarnished in most parts of the world because of the many dreadful things that have happened to other nationalities that have just visited our countries....
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Information Technology
Nominations for 12th PWA opens Sept. 1
The search for the best Filipino-made Websites of 2010 is on. The 12th Philippine Web Awards (PWA) will begin accepting nominations on Sept. 1....
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Lifestyle
Vampire trend: Are you in or out?
Vampires used to be described as monsters that suck not only the blood of humans but also the life out of them....
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National
Senate wants GOCC perks suspended
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution urging President Benigno Aquino 3rd to suspend immediately the “excessive and unwarranted” allowances, bonuses, incentives and other perks of board members of government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and government financial institutions (GFIs)....
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Opinions
Unconscionable
The board of directors and top management of state-run Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) should resign out of respect for the Filipino people....
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Provincial
Investors optimistic in developing Mindanao
Several officials of business groups in Mindanao, during a press conference for the coming 19th Mindanao Business Conference in mid-September, identified three major sectors—mining, energy and agriculture—that the Philippine government must address in order to bring lasting development to the region....
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Sports
San Beda routs Perpetual Help, claims first semifinal slot in NCAA
Solo leader San Beda College Red Lions leaned on Sudan Daniel’s triple-double performance to crash University of Perpetual Help Altas, 92-61, Wednesday and became the first team to advance into the semifinal round of the 86th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City....
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World
China intensifies military build-up vs. Taiwan despite improving ties
TAIPEI: China is ramping up its military presence facing Taiwan despite the easing of hostilities across the Strait, a defense ministry report cited by local media warned on Wednesday....
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