The Manila Mail

No silver lining in these clouds

MANILA, PhilippinesThough it has been cloudy in recent days, the weather bureau says there is very little chance of rain. Worse, according to forecaster Robert Sawi, temperatures may be expected to rise again on Friday when the clouds are expected to clear. Sawi said the recent cloudy weather was... Read the ...

DA mulls lower retail price for chicken

MANILA, PhilippinesThe Department of Agriculture is considering imposing a lower suggested retail price for chicken, considering the huge difference between farmgate prices and actual market prices of the commodity. During Thursday's National Price Coordinating Council meeting, Agriculture Assistant Secretary... Original post: DA mulls lower retail price for chicken

RP firms earn $12.9M from ME buyers

MANILA, Philippines--Local food and beverage manufacturers chalked up $12.9 million in sales from Middle Eastern buyers, with dried fruits and tropical fruit juices accounting for the majority of orders. According to data from the Center for International Trade... Read more here: RP firms earn $12.9M from ME buyers

Philippine official urges tracking of 15,000 suspected of having HIV/Aids

Manila: The health department must start tracking down some 15,000 Filipinos suspected of having HIV/Aids, a senior official said. Dr Edcel Salva

Fire destroys school in Kidapawan

MANILA, Philippines Fire of still unknown origin destroyed the social hall of an elementary... More here: Fire destroys school in Kidapawan

NPC member questions validity of alliance with NP

A member of the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) has questioned the party's reported alliance with the Nacionalista Party (NP), saying it did not go through the consultation process as mandated by its... Read more from the original source: NPC member questions validity of alliance with NP

DoH working on new round of drug price cuts

MANILA, PhilippinesThe Department of Health is 'working on' another round of drug price cuts before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's term ends next June, according to DoH Secretary Esperanza Cabral. However, Cabral said, they were 'not making any promises.' The first two rounds of voluntary price reductions by some 20 local pharmaceutical ...

Schools of Peace: Antidote to culture of war, violence Relax, it’ll be part of automation …

BY PAUL ICAMINA MANILA DE BUGABOS, Agusan del Norte – Joy Carol C. Ardecer teaches peace to Grade 1 pupils. This morning, the lesson plan in mathematics was about time. "Peace is not just the absence of violence," she explains. "Punctuality, for instance, is an important component of peace." After ...

Meralco seeks to spread hike in generation charge GMA nixes DoF veto recommendation –>

BY JOHN POQUIZ The Manila Electric Co. yesterday asked the Energy Regulatory Commission to allow it to cut its additional generation charge of P1.8298 by 44.46 centavos to spare consumers from a sharp spike in their March billings. Meralco also asked that it be allowed to recover the 44.46-centavo cut ...

Meralco asks ERC to slash generation rate

MANILA, PhilippinesThe Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has petitioned government regulators for approval to lower the generation charge for March, claiming that the sudden increase in the generation charge might be too much for consumers. Meralco said because of higher generation costs, the generation charge has increased by P1.8298 per kilowatt ...

Lilia sells food in the streets but hasn’t heard of microfinance

MANILA, PhilippinesLife could have been easier for Lilia Roseryo had she been a beneficiary of a microfinance program, a government blueprint to ease poverty. But she hasn't even heard of it. And maybe most of the Filipinos who belong to that poor segment of society with little education or access ...

‘Emperor’ as AFP chief raises fears of poll fraud

MANILA, PhilippinesMembers of both sides of the political spectrum are antsy over President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's appointment of the 'Emperor' as Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff. Retired Maj. Gen. Ramon Montaño Tuesday said ex-officers like himself who were 'in touch with the still idealistic elements' of the military ...

Shooting for the NBA

03/10/2010 The Adidas TS Supernatural Basketball Shootout gave everyone a chance to play for the chance to fly to the US to witness the Orlando Magic face off against the Chicago Bulls on March 11! All Adidas stores and participating sport shops gave customers a chance to... Original post: Shooting for ...

In New York and Taguig

HE SAYS 03/10/2010 New Musical Express magazine described it as a lusty bellowing of a statement of facts about New York, the city that has become the subject of many songs, which after Sinatras New York, New York, has again hogged the limelight courtesy of Alicia Keys, whose soulful chorus ...

Arroyo eyes new round of price cuts on medicinesDoH

MANILA, Philippines The Department of Health has been 'working' on another round of drug price cuts to be enforced before end of the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in June, Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral told the Philippine Daily Inquirer. But Cabral said they were 'not making any promises.' The ...

EO on anti-smuggling group ‘unconstitutional,’ court rules

MANILA, Philippines An executive order creating the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group is unconstitutional, a local court has ruled. In a nine-page decision, Judge Silvino Pampilo Jr. of the Manila regional trial court... See the original post here: EO on anti-smuggling group 'unconstitutional,' court rules

Why most Pinoys are poor

GUN-FOR-HIRE SYNDICATES, which have been operating with impunity, can only be stopped if the government forms a composite task force. The task force could be composed of members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the various intelligence units of the military. There's no other ...

Still doing movies as if movies were still movies

NO HOLDS BARRED 03/09/2010 And of course I mean Hollywood, in the good old US of A, and if youre wondering where Im coming from, well, the 82nd Academy Awards is going on as I write. Its such a welcome respite from the Manny Villar ads airing in all media, ...

Closet-Nazi in running for Austrian president

ANALYSIS 03/09/2010 VIENNA A far-right candidate for Austrias presidential election has brought the countrys dark past to the surface once more, after denouncing a law banning Nazi groups and Holocaust denial. Barbara Rosenkranz, 51, a regional party leader for the far-right Freedom Party (FPOe) who was nominated last week, ...

Opposition?

FRONTLINE 03/09/2010 The political in-thing today for candidates is to project themselves as the opposition candidate. The first question then is, opposition to whom and to what? Gloria Arroyo and her government, along with her policies? But are they? Hardly that, since these same candidates who claim to be opposition ...

Philippine health chief, church fight over condoms

TERESA CEROJANO Associated Press Writer= MANILA, Philippines (AP) — On Valentine's Day, Philippine government health workers hit the streets of Manila to hand out roses and condoms to passers-by. The message was clear in a country with a relatively small but rapidly growing HIV-positive population: Avoid unprotected sex. It didn't ...

Wage hike plea under study: DOLE Cabinet group cites need for military to maintain peace gains–>

LABOR Secretary Marianito Roque yesterday said wage hike petitions are not the sole basis for any decision to adjust salaries. "While the policy of minimum wage fixing is to protect the... View original here: Wage hike plea under study: DOLE Cabinet group cites need for military to maintain peace gains-->

Philippine marines kill 7 suspected militants

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NPA rebels rake in millions from extortion military

MANILA Maoist guerrillas in the Philippines are set to rake in millions of dollars from extortion this year, boosted by protection money forked out by politicians contesting the May elections, the military said Sunday. The armed forces said they were on course to rid about half the Philippine territory ...

ABS-CBNs Bayanijuan bags an Anvil

03/07/2010 ABS-CBNs 55th anniversary advocacy program Bayanijuan bagged an Award of Merit at the 45th Anvil Awards organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (RPSP). Bayanijuan is a campaign that aims to give back to communities... Read the original post: ABS-CBNs Bayanijuan bags an Anvil

Learn to manage change with Dr. William Rothwell

03/07/2010 The Institute of Training and Development (ITD) Consulting Group Inc. once again brings a world-class consultant among the likes of Jack Canfield of the famed Chicken Soup series, and Robert B. Tucker, innovation guru. Dr. William J. Rothwell, the worlds leading HR and organization development (OD) guru, will hold ...

Japan clinches win over Philippines in Davis Cup - Tennis - SI.com

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11 Soldiers Die in Philippines Clash

MANILA — Eleven soldiers were killed and several others were wounded Saturday in a firefight with Communist guerrillas in a province south of Manila, Philippine Army officials said. The battle in Oriental Mindoro Province was the deadliest encounter the military has had with the insurgency so far this year. Army ...

Japan clinches Davis Cup tie vs. Philippines after taking 3-0 lead

OSAKA, Japan - Japan has taken an insurmountable 3-0 lead over the Philippines in their Davis... Go here to see the original: Japan clinches Davis Cup tie vs. Philippines after taking 3-0 lead

Comelec to enforce rule vs Bulacan governor Monday

CITY OF MALOLOS, PhilippinesIf unseated Bulacan Gov. Joselito Mendoza fails to get a temporary restraining order by Monday, he would have to step down and yield his post to Roberto Pagdanganan, the provincial election supervisor said Saturday. Sabino Mejarito, Bulacan election supervisor, said he will implement on Monday the writ ...