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PHNO-HT: AUSTRALIA: RIZAL PARK OPENED IN SYDNEY SUBARB

2012-10-28T15:56:00.001-07:00

AUSTRALIA: RIZAL PARK OPENED IN SYDNEY SUBARB [PHOTO - 'POWERFUL SYMBOL OF NEW CHAPTER IN OLD FRIENDSHIP' This is how President Aquino describes the Jose Rizal statue in the new Rizal Park in Rosewood near Sydney on Friday during the unveiling of the 5-meter bronze statue. It was made and donated by well-known sculptor Eduardo Castrillo. It's the seventh Rizal landmark in

PHNO-HT: OFW VOTERS NEARING 1 MILLION / ABSENTEE VOTER REGISTRATION BY OCT 30

2012-10-28T15:55:00.003-07:00

OFW VOTERS NEARING 1 MILLION / ABSENTEE VOTER REGISTRATION BY OCT 30 MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) By Mayen Jaymalin The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday reported that the number of overseas absentee voting (OAV) registrants has doubled to almost a million. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said the number of OAV registrants rose from half a million during the last

PHNO-HT: CAMARINES SUR MAYOR IN COMA AFTER SHOOTING

2012-10-28T15:55:00.001-07:00

CAMARINES SUR MAYOR IN COMA AFTER SHOOTING NAGA CITY, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Juan Escandor Jr. Inquirer Southern Luzon - The mayor of a Camarines Sur town was shot in the head by a lone gunman at 3:45 p.m. while at a service center in this city. Lupi Mayor Raul Matamorosa was rushed to the Mother Seton Hospital, located just a few meters from where he was shot, and was fighting

PHNO-SI: 1st cyberLIBEL CASE: DOJ CORRECTS BOO-BOOS IN CYBER-PERLING'S CASE

2012-10-28T15:54:00.001-07:00

1st cyberLIBEL CASE: DOJ CORRECTS BOO-BOOS IN CYBER-PERLING'S CASE APARRI, CAGAYAN, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Melvin Gascon Inquirer Northern Luzon - Prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) here on Thursday moved for the correction of the charges filed against Esperlita Garcia, the antimining activist who was arrested on October 19 for posting an allegedly defamatory note

PHNO-BE: YES, PH CAN ATTRACT MORE TOURISTS, BUT...

2012-10-28T15:53:00.000-07:00

YES, PH CAN ATTRACT MORE TOURISTS, BUT... [ PHOTO -THE PHILIPPINE tourism booth at the Travel Rave Expo, Sands Expo and Exhibition Center, Singapore. Photo by Marlet D. Salazar] MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Marlet D. Salazar - The country's tourism line that "It's more fun in the Philippines" is boosted by new data from the World Tourism Organization. The date

PHNO-SP: PACQUIAO ARRIVED IN LA FROM MANILA TO START TRAINING

2012-10-28T15:52:00.001-07:00

PACQUIAO ARRIVED IN LA FROM MANILA TO START TRAINING [PHOTO -Chris Farina/Top Rank Manny Pacquiao will start training Monday for his fourth fight against Juan Manuel Marquez.] LOS ANGELES, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (ESPN) Manny Pacquiao has finally arrived in the United States for the remainder of his training camp in preparation for his fourth showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez. Pacquiao arrived

PHNO-SB: AT HOME WITH REGINE

2012-10-28T15:51:00.001-07:00

AT HOME WITH REGINE [PHOTO -Regine Velasquez-Alcasid enjoys being a homemaker] MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) By Nathalie Tomada -This was another stage that Regine Velasquez-Alcasid visibly ruled. In the kitchen of her home tucked away in a hilly portion of an exclusive Quezon City subdivision, the Songbird, sans make-up and dressed down in a striped shirt and jeans, was whipping up

PHNO-SB: NOY IN NEW ZEALAND: 'PRESIDENCY NOT EXPECTED'

2012-10-28T15:50:00.003-07:00

NOY IN NEW ZEALAND: 'PRESIDENCY NOT EXPECTED' [PHOTO -President Aquino chats with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at a joint press conference at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand yesterday. AP] AUCKLAND, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) By Ana Marie Pamintuan – He did not believe the presidency was his destiny, he is not competing with his esteemed parents, and he would be

PHNO-SB: GUTIERREZ FAMILY: THE STORY BEHIND THE FAMILY PICTURE

2012-10-28T15:50:00.001-07:00

GUTIERREZ FAMILY: THE STORY BEHIND THE FAMILY PICTURE [PHOTO -The Gutierrez Family led by Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama (clockwise from bottom left): Venice and Lorin with mom Ruffa, Richard, Ritchie Paul, Elvis,Rocky, Raymond and Rocky's son David — Photos by MAU MAURICIO] MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo - The future "Loudspeaker of The

PHNO-PNoy: NOY FALLS ILL, CUTS SHORT DINNER W/ AUSSIE PM / NOY'S 'WHEELCHAIR' JOKE

2012-10-28T15:49:00.001-07:00

NOY FALLS ILL, CUTS SHORT DINNER W/ AUSSIE PM / NOY'S 'WHEELCHAIR' JOKE CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Michael Lim Ubac Philippine Daily Inquirer - President Benigno Aquino was taken ill, prompting him to cut short his attendance at the official dinner hosted by Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Held at the private dining room

PHNO-HL: GMA ARRAIGNMENT TODAY? / TIGHT SECURITY FOR GMA ARRAIGNMENT

2012-10-28T15:48:00.001-07:00

GMA ARRAIGNMENT TODAY? / TIGHT SECURITY FOR GMA ARRAIGNMENT [PHOTO -HOUSE ARREST?: The TV Patrol, on its poll question earlier today asked the public if they are agree on the house arrest for Gloria Arroyo, the outcome said that 87% of those who voted said that they are not agree on the house arrest motion while the other 13% said that they agree for the house arrest. ] MANILA, OCTOBER 29,

PHNO-HL: IN JAIL?: NOY PREDICTS CORONA, GMA REUNION / WHAT'S UP WITH CARPIO & SERENO

2012-10-28T15:47:00.001-07:00

IN JAIL?: NOY PREDICTS CORONA, GMA REUNION / WHAT'S UP WITH CARPIO & SERENO [PHOTO COURTESY OF GETREALPHILIPPINES.COM-According to Sen. Loren Legarda, morale in the ranks of the Philippine judiciary has "plunged" since the start of President BS Aquino's vendetta versus Corona late last year. Since then have staff have been feeling "like lost sheep".] MANILA,

PHNO-HL: NOY FELT 'WEDDING-DAY-JITTERS' DURING SIGNING OF MUSLIM PEACE DEAL

2012-10-28T15:46:00.001-07:00

NOY FELT 'WEDDING-DAY-JITTERS' DURING SIGNING OF MUSLIM PEACE DEAL [PHOTO & CAPTION COURTESY OF RAPPLER.COM -PEACE BROKER: President Aquino meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in Malacañang before the signing of the Framework Agreement between the government and the MILF. Photo courtesy of Malacañang photo bureau.] MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (PHILSTAR) By

PHNO-HL; PNoy's SPEECH IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / VIDEO: WITH FILIPINO COMMUNITY

2012-10-28T15:45:00.000-07:00

PNoy's SPEECH IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / VIDEO: WITH FILIPINO COMMUNITY VIDEO" PRESIDENT BENIGNO AQUINO III MEETS FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN AUSTRALIA [VIDEO -More than a thousand Filipinos living and working in Australia warmly welcomed President Benigno S. Aquino III on his last day of visit in the country. In a meeting with the Filipino community held at John Therry Catholic High

PHNO-HL: USS GEORGE WASHINGTON WARSHIP IN PHL AMID TERRITORIAL DISPUTES IN CHINA SOUTH SEAS

2012-10-28T15:44:00.000-07:00

USS GEORGE WASHINGTON WARSHIP IN PHL AMID TERRITORIAL DISPUTES IN CHINA SOUTH SEAS [PHOTO -The nuclear powered US Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington anchors in Manila Bay on Wednesday. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is here for a goodwill visit. RAFFY LERMA] MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (HUNTINGTON POST) By JIM GOMEZ 10/25/12 07:45 AM ET EDT - ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON -- A

PHNO-HL: HAWAII RATTLED BY TSUNAMI WARNING AFTER CANADA QUAKE

2012-10-28T15:43:00.002-07:00

HAWAII RATTLED BY TSUNAMI WARNING AFTER CANADA QUAKE [PHOTO -Hawaii was hit by a tsunami on Saturday night prompting the authorities to order at least 100,000 people on the island state to move to higher ground.] HONOLULU, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Walter Wright Agence France-Presse - A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Canada's west coast that set off a tsunami warning

PHNO-HL: MARCOSES LOSE U.S. APPEAL; HR VICTIMS GET COMPENSATION FROM MARCOS ESTATE

2012-10-28T15:43:00.001-07:00

MARCOSES LOSE U.S. APPEAL; HR VICTIMS GET COMPENSATION FROM MARCOS ESTATE [PHOTO -Ilocos Norte Rep. Imelda Marcos and Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. File photos] MANILA, OCTOBER 29, 2012 (INQUIRER) Victims of human rights violations during the Marcos dictatorship have scored a victory in their long quest to get compensation from the Marcos estate. A US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

PHNO-HL: MASS EVACUATIONS, AIRLINES CANCELLATIONS IN U.S. AHEAD OF MEGA-STORM 'SANDY' / 'OFEL' LEAVES PHL WITH 27 DEAD; STATE OF CALAMITY

2012-10-28T15:42:00.001-07:00

MASS EVACUATIONS, AIRLINES CANCELLATIONS IN U.S. AHEAD OF MEGA-STORM 'SANDY' / 'OFEL' LEAVES PHL WITH 27 DEAD; STATE OF CALAMITY [PHOTO -An image from NOAA's GOES satellite shows Hurricane Sandy off of the East coast of the US. US authorities ordered coastal evacuations and airlines canceled transatlantic flights on Sunday as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the east coast

PHNO-HL: PHILIPPINES HAILS NEW CARDINAL / PH CYBERWORLD ERUPTS W/ JOY!

2012-10-28T15:41:00.001-07:00

PHILIPPINES HAILS NEW CARDINAL / PH CYBERWORLD ERUPTS W/ JOY! [PHOTO -Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle: Cardinal-designate 'Chito' known in Philippines for theology, humility] MANILA OCTOBER 29, 2012 (ASIA ONE) Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said he and other Filipino prelates-Archbishop Jose Palma and Archbishop Romulo Valles-waited outside the Vatican synod

PHNO-PESO CURRENCY EXCHANGE SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 2012 6:39 PM

2012-10-28T15:40:00.001-07:00

PHNO-PESO CURRENCY EXCHANGE SUNDAY OCTOBER 28, 2012 6:39 PMwww.yahoo.com/finance P1=US41.38,Can41.50,UK66.65,SA11.03,YEN 0.51, HK5.33, EUR53.53 --------------------30--------------------------------------- [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

PHNO-TL: EXECUTIVE SUITE OF BUSES NOW RIDING TO BAGUIO CITY

2012-10-22T04:04:00.001-07:00

EXECUTIVE SUITE OF BUSES NOW RIDING TO BAGUIO CITY [PHOTO -PASSENGERS prepare to embark on a non-stop luxury ride to Cubao courtesy of JoyBus. PHOTO BY EV ESPIRITU/INQUIRER NORTHERN LUZON] BAGUIO CITY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Desiree Caluza - A bus company servicing routes in northern and central Luzon has entered the express service market to offer Baguio residents, tourists and

PHNO-HT: IRISH YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IMMERSE IN BADJAO COMMUNITY

2012-10-22T04:03:00.000-07:00

IRISH YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IMMERSE IN BADJAO COMMUNITY [PHOTO - Miles away from their country, SERVE volunteers have never felt most at home as they spend their time helping construct housing quads for the Bajaus in Alaska Mambaling, Cebu City.] CEBU CITY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 (INQUIRER) Cebu Daily News - Irish youth volunteers visited Cebu recently and stayed with the Badjao community in sitio

PHNO-HT: HUNDREDS TURN UP IN RALLY TO BACK 'AKO BICOL' PARTY-LIST GROUP

2012-10-22T04:02:00.001-07:00

HUNDREDS TURN UP IN RALLY TO BACK 'AKO BICOL' PARTY-LIST GROUP [PHOTO - HUNDREDS of supporters of Ako Bicol gather at the Peñaranda Park in Legazpi City to show their support to the party-list group. JUAN ESCANDOR JR./INQUIRER SOUTHERN LUZON] LEGAZPI CITY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Mar S. Arguelles Inquirer Southern Luzon - Hundreds of supporters of the party-list group

PHNO-HOMETOWN (HT): 'MASS-KARA' SHOWCASES NEGROS ARTISTRY

2012-10-22T04:00:00.001-07:00

'MASS-KARA' SHOWCASES NEGROS ARTISTRY [PHOTO - THE MAJICA MassKara features lighted floats that carry "sea and mountain creatures" to show that Bacolod is where the mountains and the sea meet. PHOTO BY DARYL ANTHONY JIMENEA] BACOLOD CITY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Carla P. Gomez - Works of art have taken center stage in this year's MassKara Festival, which

PHNO-BE: PH KEPT ON 'GRAY' LIST OF TAX HAVENS; ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SEEKS EXPANDED LAW

2012-10-22T03:54:00.000-07:00

PH KEPT ON 'GRAY' LIST OF TAX HAVENS; ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING SEEKS EXPANDED LAW [PHOTO -The Financial Action Task Force has kept the Philippines on the "gray" list of countries being monitored for compliance with internationally accepted standards against harboring tax evaders.] MANILA, OCTOBER 22, 2012 (INQUIRER) By Ronnel W. Domingo - A global anti-money laundering