UAAP: FEU survives UE scare for 76-72 win
Host Far Eastern University survived Univesity of the East's spirited end-game rally to eke out a 76-72 win in Sunday's first game in the 72nd UAAP men's basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.
Spokesperson: Erap being "civil" with Arroyo at Cebu wedding
Malacañang thought reconciliation between President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada might be possible after the two shook hands at a wedding in Cebu last Saturday, but Erap's camp dismissed the Palace”s impression Sunday.
Global downturn hits Asia's foreign workers
KATHMANDU, Nepal—When Anita Gimmi was unable to find work in her native Nepal last year, she borrowed $1,300 and traveled to Qatar to take up a two-year contract with a cleaning company there.
World pins recovery on rising house prices
LONDON, United Kingdom—For homeowners around the world struck by the collapse of property markets, figures showing the downward spiral may be halting are the most meaningful signs yet of a possible economic recovery.
US orders convicted Yemeni cleric deported
A US federal judge here ordered the deportation of a Yemeni Muslim cleric originally sentenced in 2005 to 75 years in prison for supporting terrorism.
9 feared dead after NY mid-air collision
NEW YORK, United States—(UPDATE) Nine people were believed dead after a helicopter carrying Italian tourists crashed mid-air with a light airplane over New York’s Hudson River on Saturday.
2M broadband subscribers by yearend
The number of broadband users in the country is expected to reach the two-million mark by the end of the year, Catanduanes Representative Joseph Santiago said in a statement Sunday.
Noynoy will be Liberal Party's campaign manager, not vice presidential candidate
With the nation’s reverence for his mother seen to add a new glow to his political star, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III said he is ready for next year’s elections – but most likely as campaigner for the Liberal Party and not as its vice presidential candidate.
Comelec sets up registration centers
The Commission on Elections has set up registration centers in schools, barangay halls and other public facilities to urge voters to register for next year’s elections.
GMA signs law extending CARPPresident Arroyo signs the CARP extension with reform law at the Don Jose Mariano park in Plaridel, Bulacan yesterday. Among those witnessing the ceremony are Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman. <b>Willy Perez</b><br>
President Arroyo signed into law yesterday a measure extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) for another five years beginning July 2009 and allocating P1.5 billion for its implementation.