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Duterte to Trump: ‘I’m tied up. I can’t make any definite promise’ DAVAO CITY -- President Duterte on Monday said he has yet to accept US President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House, saying his tight schedule was preventing him to give a definite nod. The two leaders, according to a White House statement, had a "very friendly conversation" on Sunday, when Trump called Mr. Duterte, with the two discussing the Philippines' on going war against illegal drugs. "I'm tied up. ...
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Clinic in businesswoman's death to cooperate in probe MANILA, Philippines — The clinic where a 29-year-old businesswoman died Sunday expressed its sympathies to her family as it promised to cooperate with author
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Speaker threatens to impeach Robredo HOUSE Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Friday threatened to file an impeachment complaint against Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo for undermining the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte before the international community. The threat came on the same day Alvarez and presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella claimed Robredo could be behind Thursday’s filing of an impeachment complaint [...] The post Speaker threatens to impeach Robredo appeared first on The Manila Times Online.
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Group calls for Comelec chair resignation after break-in Poll watchdog Kontra Daya called for the resignation of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair Andres Bautista on Wednesday following reports of another possible data breach.READ: Another Comeleak? Theft probedThe group said Comelec needs a "reboot" after a computer containing voters' information was stolen last month from the Commission's office in Wao, Lanao del Sur. ...
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EX-COP SHOT DEAD IN PASIG Former Police Officer 1 Marlon Nartates was waiting for a ride along Ortigas Avenue Extension corner Countryside, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pasig City when six unidentified men on board three motorcycles approached him and shot him in the body at about 1:20 p.m. He died on the spot, while the gunmen fled after the incident. Nartates, [...] The post EX-COP SHOT DEAD IN PASIG appeared first on The Manila Times Online.
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‘Leila, Espino in cahoots’ PANGASINAN Rep. Amado Espino Jr. and Senator Leila de Lima, who were tagged by President Rodrigo Duterte as part of a narcotics web that he made public Thursday, protected each other’s illegal activities, sources told the Manila Standard.
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Rody ready to shoulder expenses of rights advocates’ visit MANILA, Philippines - President Duterte has denied any hand in the vigilante-type execution of drug suspects and asked human rights advocates criticizing his
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PhilRice-Isabela introduces Palayamanyon project SAN MATEO, Isabela—The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) here is introducing another project, dubbed as Palayamanyon, to make farmers in its area become agripreneur. Perry Irish Duran, PhilRice Isabela science specialist, said the Palayamanyon, copied from palay (rice), yaman (wealth) and nayon (community), envisions a holistic, inclusive and sustainable growth
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Mindanao farmers to receive compact corn mill from DA DAVAO CITY—Farmers’ cooperatives are set to obtain a new compact corn mill designed by a Filipino from the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) here. Agricultural engineers and local government agricultural technicians subjected the compact corn mill to a final test prior to its distribution to farmers. “The
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End of ‘endo’ to adversely affect 30 percent of Filipino labor force Despite plans of the current administration to scrap contractualization, the Philippine labor force is still expected to keep its slot among the most desirable work forces globally. The Philippine labor market was ranked third out of 75 countries/economies worldwide in the 2016 Contingent Workforce Index (CWI) released by ManpowerGroup Solutions.
T13:57 ABS-CBN News L
Why Angeline has yet to say 'yes' to Erik Santos Singer Angeline Quinto on Wednesday explained the reason behind her decision not to say "yes" to Erik Santos when asked to clarify the real score between them.
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Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires featured on new Lexus LC500 Michelin has been tapped by Lexus to outfit the new LC500 sports car with the manufacturer’s Pilot Super Sport ZP tires. These new tires feature a new hybrid sidewall technology that allows it to have less overall mass and rolling resistance, while at the same time keeping its run-flat endurance and road grip. “Michelin’s global […]
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Malaysian growth slows less than forecast Malaysia’s growth slowed less than expected after overseas shipments and factory output held up, providing some measure of support for an economy facing faltering investment and higher costs. GDP rose 4.5 percent in the three months through December from a year earlier, after climbing 4.7 percent in the previous quarter,
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Honoring Francis M MY heartfelt gratitude to Noel Ferrer for inviting me to his night at the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (Peta) 3 Stars and A Sun. No, he wasn’t the main performer of the musical, but I’m sure he would have paid three stars and a son to be in it. Noel
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Resistance is futile WITH so much going on in the Internet and social media, there are times when all I want to do during weekends is to go unplugged. Leave the distractions of social media and just relax. I’m sure many of you feel that way too. But in this age of telecommunications,
T21:39 Business Mirror L
A retirement party like no other RETIREMENT. For many, it feels like the end of the road. The office has become a virtual second home as one makes friends among work colleagues, shares triumphs in successful projects, or be miserable together when a new uppity boss walks in. Working daily for a living is a routine
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5 dead, hundreds rescued and injured as quake rattles Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan — A powerful, shallow earthquake struck southern Taiwan before dawn Saturday, collapsing a high-rise residential complex and killing at least
S01:36 Inquirer L
Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘The Walk’ thrills LOS ANGELES---Let's get it out of the way---do watch Robert Zemeckis' "The Walk." It's a thrilling caper, not unlike a bank heist movie where the thrill is as much in the planning, preparation and the steps leading to Philippe Petit's spectacular feat of walking on high wire between the World Trade Center towers in 1974. ...
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3 killed, 12 hurt in NPA attack Three government troopers were killed and 12 other soldiers were wounded when New People’s Army (NPA) rebels ambushed them Tuesday morning at Barangay Limos, Pinukpuk, in Kalinga province. The post 3 killed, 12 hurt in NPA attack appeared first on Tempo - News in a Flash.
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Singer Rico J. Puno in high spirits at hospital, says manager MANILA, Philippines---Manager Norma Japitana told the Inquirer on Friday night that her prized talent, Rico J. Puno, was in high spirits at the hospital after the 62-year-old veteran singer-actor was scheduled for a heart surgery. Puno's surgery was scheduled on Saturday morning at a hospital in Makati City. "He was his usual jolly self, joking around with us," Japitana told the Inquirer on Friday night when she visited Puno. ...
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Lawmaker defends Alcala over DA fund misuse A lawmaker on Friday defended Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala against calls to resign after the Commission on Audit (COA) released a report that his department misused P14.2 billion for questionable projects in 2013. ...
S11:17 ABS-CBN News L
Woman's body found floating in Marikina River A body of a still-unidentified woman was found floating in the Marikina River today.
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Saudi King on temporary ventilator for respiratory infection RIYADH: Saudi Royal Court announced Friday that the Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud is on temporary ventilator for respiratory infection, Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the king was admitted to King … Read more The post Saudi King on temporary ventilator for respiratory infection appeared first on The Manila Times Online.
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Arum sees no mismatch MANILA, Philippines - Over the past few weeks, Bob Arum had known Chris Algieri well for him to say that people who are predicting a mismatch in Macau on Nov

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