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17th Philippine-American Expo set June 28
and 29
Several years ago, the First Tri-Media Group
of Companies started a Southern California
phenomenon. On June 28 and 29, the
Philippine-American Convention and
Exposition, Auto Show and Food Festival will
hold its 17th season at the Los Angeles
Convention Center.
05/07/03
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The Story of Mother’s Day
The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations can
be traced back to the spring celebrations of
ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother
of the Gods.
05/07/03
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Office Of Naval Research awards more than
one-half million dollar grant to Cal State
L.A. for Seafloor Engineering research.
Los Angeles,CA—Mark Tufenkjian (Pasadena
Resident), a professor of civil engineering
at California State University, Los Angeles,
has received a 2003 Research and Education
(REP) grant of $594,253 from the Office of
Naval Research (ONR).
05/07/03
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Pet therapy for seniors
Dogs and birds bring love and laughter to
grandparents. At Vista del Sol, a long-term
care facility in Culver City, the
hardest-working employees are Precious, a
white half-poodle, half-Lhasa Apso, and her
friend Kimo, a Peek-a-poo.
05/07/03
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The friends connection to hold
fund-raiser
The Friends Connection, a non-profit club
dedicated in helping fellow Filipinos here
in the US and the Philippines through
various humanitarian projects will hold
their fund-raising dinner-dance at the
Radisson Hotel on Figueroa St., Los Angeles
on Saturday May 10, 2003.
05/07/03
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THE WONDER OF FRIENDS AND GUESTS
A happy way to remember the good times is
captured in this photograph showing special
people
05/07/03
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Problems with visitations
I have had many clients and prospective
clients who have problems with visitations
or have questions about visitations. In this
week’s article, I would like to address
common concerns about the problems with
visitations.
05/07/03
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Gracia Burnham reveals RP military, Abu
collusion in book.
MANILA (Mabuhay) — An American missionary
held hostage for more than a year has
accused the Philippine military of colluding
with her captors, saying a general demanded
a 50 per cent cut of the ransom.
05/07/03
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Expanded Balikatan to include Siocon,
Pikit
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Defense Secretary Angelo
Reyes has announced that an expanded
Balikatan joint-military exercises will now
cover portions of Cotabato and Zamboanga del
Norte provinces as venues.
05/07/03
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Minute Maid® introduces calcium and
vitamin D-fortified juice for even healthier
bones
National survey shows nearly half of
Americans need to bone up on benefits of
vitamin D
05/07/03
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More Estrada allies sought in plunder
case
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The prosecution has
revealed plans to expand the list of
respondents in the plunder case against
jailed former President Joseph Estrada
pending the results of an ongoing
investigation on each individual and the
strength of evidence against them.
05/07/03
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Gov’t to operate Terminal 3 after SC
dumps contracts
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo said the government would
run Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s new
passenger terminal after the Supreme Court
invalidated the operating contracts of a
Filipino-German consortium that built the
project.
05/07/03
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Opponents of Workers’ Comp Reform:
Defending indefensible
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy
(R-Monrovia) condemned opponents of his
Workers’ Compensation reform legislation for
"defending an indefensible system that
drains billions of dollars each year from
California, costing us jobs and deepening
the budget crisis affecting governments at
all levels."
05/07/03
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What now, peace?
THERE is good reason to stop pronouncements
of giving the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF) the benefit of the doubt.
05/07/03
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SC junks with finality PEA-Amari deal
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Supreme Court has
ruled with finality that the Amended Joint
Venture Agreement between the Public Estates
Authority (PEA) and Amari Coastal Bay
Development Corp.
05/07/03
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Solons urge gov’t intervention in Israel
wage cut for OFWs
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Two lawmakers have called
for government action in the light of the
imminent wage cut being imposed on foreign
workers in Israel.
05/07/03
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Keeping PAL free of SARS
Philippine Airlines is zealously vigilant in
protecting the safety and well-being of its
passengers and crew.
05/07/03
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Philippine Tourism Chief now chairs PATA.
Philippine Tourism Secretary Richard J.
Gordon formally assumes the chairmanship of
the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
for the year 2003-2004.
05/07/03
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MILF terror tag to allow US combat in
Mindanao
Some of the 15 newly-released hostages get
down from a vehicle as they arrived in
Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte. A total of 34
people have so far been killed and many
wounded after a raid in the town by more
than 100 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
members. (MNSwirephoto)
05/07/03
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Maricar De Mesa, waiting for Mr. Right
MANILA — As a girl, Maricar de Mesa was
sheltered from the cruel world, kept to
playing with her siblings within the
confines of their home. She grew up
unmindful of the need to strike up a
conversation with those she meets for the
first time. Until showbiz came along.
05/07/03
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SC orders Imelda to yield to TRO on Olot
estate
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Former First Lady Imelda
R. Marcos has been ordered by the Supreme
Court to yield possession of the 45-hectare
Romualdez estate in Olot, Leyte.
05/07/03
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Gov’t debt up 19% to P2.91-T in February
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippines’ national
debt mound continued to grow in February,
climbing 19 per cent from a year earlier to
P2.906 trillion ($55.3 billion) at the end
of the month, data from the Bureau of
Treasury showed.
05/07/03
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American College of Allergy, Asthma and
Immunology conducts seventh annual
nationwide asthma screening program
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill – Millions of
Americans may be letting asthma take their
breath away and many don’t even know it,
according to the American College of
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
05/07/03
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Keeping up with proper vehicle
maintenance is easier than you think
Motorists can protect their family’s safety
by meeting their vehicle’s maintenance
needs. While it’s easy to be car care aware,
too many people are putting off simple
preventative maintenance and repairs that
could make their vehicles safer and more
dependable.
05/07/03
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Why parents should never leave children
alone in a car
With the weather heating up across the
country, there are many health issues that
parents may want to learn more about.
05/07/03
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Meralco will comply with refund order
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)
said it would comply with a Supreme Court
order to refund its customers billions of
pesos, but warned it could affect its
cashflow and operational viability.
05/07/03
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Memo links Ermita to sinister plan
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Presidential Adviser on
the Peace Process Eduardo Ermita has denied
having crafted a memorandum for President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
05/07/03
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Meralco cuts PPA charge by P0.18/kwh in
May
Meralco cuts PPA charge by P0.18/kwh in
MayMANILA (Mabuhay) — The Manila Electric
Co. (Meralco) said its purchased power
adjustment (PPA) charge would be cut by 18
centavos per kilowatt hour for May due to
lower natural gas prices and a stronger
peso.
05/07/03
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NHTSA to review SUV side impact head
injuries
NEW YORK – Reuters reported that tests on
three 2002 sport utility vehicle models
recently showed that in the event of a
side-impact crash passengers could have
sustained severe or fatal head injuries, the
federal government’s car safety regulator
said.
05/07/03
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Rail projects up for relocation
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo has hailed the signing of
memoranda of agreement (MOA) to implement
the Northrail and Southrail relocation
programs.
05/07/03
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The insurer’s duty to defend you
The primary purpose of insurance is to give
you peace of mind. You buy automobile
insurance, homeowner’s insurance, or
business liability insurance.
05/07/03
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Bankruptcy: The warning signs
People in this country are obsessed with
borrowing money. As I write this article,
there is already more than a trillion
dollars in consumer debt and the borrowing
hasn’t stopped.
05/07/03
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Should you file married filing
separately?
Of course not. Why should I pay taxes based
on the highest tax rates? The lowest rates
belong to joint filers and widows, followed
by heads of household, and single taxpayers.
05/07/03
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Caltex, Petron get TRO; Shell loses plea
on oil depots
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Manila Regional Trial
Court has granted the petitions filed
separately by Caltex Phils. Inc. and Petron
Corp. for a temporary restraining order
against a Manila ordinance ordering their
eviction from the Pandacan oil depot.
05/07/03
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Debt and Retirement
If you are in your twenties or early
thirties don’t bother to read on. I am sure
that the prospect of retirement is not one
of your major concerns at this time. But if
you are in your forties or fifties, I am
sure that your financial security when you
retire is a thought that often comes to your
mind.
05/07/03
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Immigrants with a criminal past must be
extra careful in light of new Supreme Court
decision
The U.S. Supreme Court in Denmore v. Kim has
just ruled that Congress, justifiably
concerned that deportable criminal aliens
who were not detained would continue to
engage in crime and would fail to appear for
their removal hearings
05/07/03
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I’m getting divorced, but how can I get
my Green Card?
Question: I have received my conditional
Green Card based upon marriage to a U.S.
Citizen. While I hoped everything would have
lasted forever, we are having numerous
marital problems and we have decided to get
divorced.
05/07/03
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Petitioning nurses as immigrant
Question: I am a Registered Nurse from the
Philippines. What are the requirements for
me to immigrate to the United States?
05/07/03
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Supreme Court decision threatens safety
of LPRs with criminal convictions
On April 29, 2003, the United States Supreme
Court issued a shocking court decision that
could lead to the immediate arrest of many
lawful permanent residents who have been
convicted of certain crimes.
05/07/03
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MTA unveils austere FY 04 draft budget
that still pushes forward with major transit
projects
Determined "to live within our means"
despite an anticipated sharp cut in state
funding, MTA CEO Roger Snoble has proposed
an austere MTA budget for the next fiscal
year that still calls for pushing forward
with major transportation improvements for
Los Angeles County to deal with worsening
traffic.
05/07/03
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ELECTION DAY – VOTE!
You can request your Official Sample Ballot
in Tagalog.
05/07/03
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Chapter 7 bankruptcy and exemptions
One of the most common misconceptions held
by people relates to debtors’ ability to
keep assets in a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
05/07/03
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Foreigners urged to behave after Iraqi
diplomats expulsion
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has warned
foreigners in the country not to engage in
activities detrimental to national security
following the expulsion of two Iraqi
diplomats for alleged spying.
03-26-03
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MILF rebels warn against hopes for early
peace
Muslim separatist rebels about to resume
talks with the Philippine government have
warned against hopes for an early peace.
03-26-03
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Fil-Am among POWs; Arroyo wants Geneva
Convention respected
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has called
on Iraq to observe the provision of the
rules and conventions on prisoners of war
(POWs) stated under the Geneva Convention
following reports that a Filipino-American
soldier was among the five soldiers captured
by the Iraqi soldiers.
03-26-03
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Palace presents ‘shocked’ ranking leftist
Malacañang has presented to the media a
middle-aged woman whom the military alleged
as a member of the communist military
secretariat and liaison with the Moro
separatists rebels in Mindanao.
03-26-03
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RP to benefit from Bush war kitty
The Philippines would be one of the
beneficiaries of nearly $5 billion in direct
aid and loan guarantees that President
George W. Bush had asked Congress to approve
as part of his war kitty on Iraq.
03-26-03
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RP-US military officials to discuss
Balikatan 03-1
Officials of the Department of National
Defense (DND) of the Philippines and the
Department of Defense of the United States,
represented by the US Pacific Command, will
start discussing future counter-terrorism
coordination and cooperation efforts.
03-26-03
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NBI told to check alleged VIP treatment
of pyramid scam suspects
President Gloria Arroyo ordered has National
Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director
Reynaldo Wycoco to follow up allegations
that the principal personalities involved in
the pyramid scam who have been arrested are
enjoying VIP (very important persons)
treatment.
03-26-03
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Classified Ads
Jobs Available!
3/24/03
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PABA to hold 17th Awards Banquet
The Philippine American Bar Association (PABA)
will hold its 17th Annual Installation and
Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday,
January 25, 2003 at the Renaissance
Hollywood Hotel, located at 1755 N. Highland
Avenue in Hollywood.
01-08-03
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RP, Dutch execs push joint drive vs.
ecstasy
Filipino and Dutch anti-drug authorities
have vowed closer cooperation in the fight
against the trafficking of illegal drugs,
particularly ecstasy, a favorite addictive
substance among rich and young party-goers.
01-08-03
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Atty. Joe Sayas: Dedicated to champion
the rights of the consumers
Honest, straightforward and very diplomatic.
These are but few of the words that best
described Atty. Conrado Sayas, a noted
Filipino-American trial lawyer, whose
dedication to fight for the rights of the
consumers has landed him on the cover of the
prestigious law publication, Verdicts &
Settlement. He was the first-ever
Filipino-American to earn that honor.
01-08-03
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Bankruptcy Law Office Opens In West
Covina
The Law Office of Raymond J. Bulaon has
recently opened a new branch office in West
Covina in an effort to provide a more
convenient location to the large Filipino
community in that city. The law firm’s main
office is in Glendale and also has another
satellite office in Norwalk.
01-08-03
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Full disclosure at 341 hearing required
Many times client will forget to mention
some matter of importance to me at the time
that the case is filed such that the
petition is not entirely accurate.
01-08-03
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Police asked to evict Imelda from Leyte
mansion
Authorities have called on police to evict
former First Lady Imelda Marcos from a
disputed 45-hectare property in Leyte.
01-08-03
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New laws protecting your Social Security
Number
Cases of identity theft are rapidly
increasing. Criminals obtain credit cards
using stolen social security numbers, and
leave consumers with a sudden pile of
delinquent accounts on their credit records.
California has enacted laws to protect
consumers.
01-08-03
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GMA appoints Datumanong as justice
secretary
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has
appointed Public Works and Highways
Secretary Simeon Datumanong as justice
secretary.
01-08-03
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The advantages and disadvantages of
fiance visas
Question: I just recently naturalized as an
American citizen. I am still single and I
would like to bring my girlfriend to the
U.S. as soon as possible. I have heard about
fiance visas. Should I bring her here as a
fiance or should I go to the Philippines and
marry her? Which method would be faster?
What are the requirements?
01-08-03
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‘Lastikman’ first big hit of 2003
The action-fantasy-comedy movie "Lastikman"
headlined by Vic Sotto has become the first
big hit of 2003.
01-08-03
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A holistic approach to your “Dieting” New
Year’s Resolution
Epping, NH: A new year brings a sense of
renewal, rebirth, and a guilty awareness
that you ate your own weight in chocolate
during the holidays. Will this year’s
resolution, like last, be to go on a diet,
get more exercise and become healthy?
Statistics indicate that a full 90% of us
have such good intentions for the new year.
01-08-03
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Is the U.S. engaging in racial profiling?
December 16, 2002 was the first "special
registration call-in" program deadline. The
program deadline required all males 16 years
of age or older, who are citizens or
nationals of one of five designated
countries, and who entered the US as
non-immigrants before September 10, 2002, to
have registered to be fingerprinted and
photographed.
01-08-03
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Palace sees house arrest for Estrada
Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said
Malacañang is in favor of giving better
treatment to jailed former President Joseph
Estrada now languishing at the Veterans
Memorial Medical Center (VMMC).
01-08-03
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HR-364 is not equity
Raison d’etre, The English for equal (or
equality) means in simple and plain
expression or noun, and in the Webster
Dictionary says, "Having one measure, the
same in magnitude, quantity, degree, worth,
etc. Evenly balanced, level, uniform in
operation, or become equal to; made or to do
something equal to."
01-08-03
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Fresh RP-US military drills start Jan. 22
About 200 American soldiers, along with
their 300 Filipino counterparts, will be in
various parts of Luzon from Jan. 22 to March
10 for fresh military exercises, the
Department of National Defense (DND) said.
01-08-03
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Braganza named as new press secretary
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has
announced the appointment of Agrarian Reform
Secretary Hernani Braganza as the new press
secretary.
01-08-03
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Australian mechanic of crashed LaoagAir
plane ordered deported
The Australian chief mechanic of a Laoag
International Airlines (LaoagAir) plane that
crashed in November killing 19 people will
be deported if he is not charged over the
accident, the Bureau of Immigration and
Deportation (BID) said.
01-08-03
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Arroyo, Italian official agree to work
against terrorism, poverty
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Pier
Ferdinando Casini, president of the Chamber
of Deputies of the Italian Parliament, have
discussed matters of mutual interest and
concern to their two countries, agreeing to
work further against international terrorism
and to promote inter-faith dialogue as well
step up efforts to alleviate the conditions
of the poor.
01-08-03
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7 Filipino fishermen missing in trip to
disputed shoal
Seven Filipino fishermen have been missing
for over a week after they went on a trip
near a disputed shoal in the South China
Sea.
01-08-03
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12 Filipino workers hurt in Tel Aviv
blast
At least 12 Filipino workers have been
injured, two of them critically, during a
double suicide bomb in Tel Aviv which left
more than 20 people dead, the Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.
01-08-03
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Customs anti-smuggle team nets another
P5-M in premium grade rice
Combined elements of the Anti-Smuggling
Intelligence and Investigation Center
(ASIIC) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have
scored anew in the government’s campaign
against smuggling, this time apprehending
some P5 million worth of premium grade rice
at the Port of Manila (POM) and at the
Manila International Container Port (PMICP).
01-08-03
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Cebu eyes heavy industries
CHALLENGED by the continual decline in the
entry of foreign direct investments (FDIs)
in the country, the Cebu Investment
Promotions Center (CIPC) has asked the help
of the Japanese government for Cebu to be
able to attract heavy industries this year.
01-08-03
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Anne Curtis bags ‘denial queen’ title
Pretty teen star Anne Curtis should start
reexamining herself after she had supposedly
earned the title of the new "denial queen."
01-08-03
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Leaving an indelible mark
With the start of 2003, I couldn’t help but
reflect back on my life. Have I been the
best example of a friend, daughter, mother,
worker, or even a stranger? I have to admit
I never even tried nor thought of being one.
01-08-03
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2003 concept cars
Buick will introduce its latest concept, the
Centieme, at the 2003 North American
International Auto Show in Detroit. This
concept mimics the Rendezvous’s defiance of
traditional class segments between wagon and
sport utility vehicle. The car-based SUV may
join the Rendezvous and anticipated Rainier.
01-08-03
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Bush and Ashcroft making life harder for
immigrants
While this column usually addresses helpful
hints or insight for laymen into the nuances
of immigration law recent developments in
the administration of the Immigration and
Naturalization Act by the Bush/Ashcroft
Justice Department should make the immigrant
community wonder if "compassionate
conservativism" really exists.
01-08-03
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First-run RP movies in US
Filipinos in the United States will now have
the chance to see first-run Philippine
movies in mainstream American theaters in
main US cities.
01-08-03
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U.S. automakers bring back
rear-wheel-drive
Chrysler is unveiling for the first time in
almost 10 years a new rear-wheel-drive
vehicle to compete with luxury sports models
and large sedans. It’s a risky bet for a
company seeking ways to lure back investors,
analysts said.
01-08-03
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Seventh-generation Jaguar XJ sports
lighter construction
Racing legend Jackie Stewart assisted Jaguar
today in the North American introduction of
the all-new XJ sedan at the Greater Los
Angeles Auto Show. The 2004 model is the
seventh-generation XJ since the model’s
original launch in 1968.
01-08-03
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More affordable Mercedes models for
under-40 buyers
It was early. It was loud. The audience was
mostly middle-aged automobile journalists.
But that didn’t stop much of the crowd — at
least after a second prompting — from
clapping along in time to the ebullient
jazz, funk and salsa stylings of
Mercedes-Benz’s special guest, musician Omar
Torrez and his three-piece backing band.
01-08-03
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GTO is set to roar into production
Hoping to capitalize on the American
infatuation with sports cars of yore,
General Motors Corp. will unveil at the
Greater Los Angeles Auto Show today a new
version of the , the famous muscle car put
out to pasture almost 30 years ago.
01-08-03
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Tourist arrivals up by 5% in 2002
Despite threats of kidnapping and bombing,
foreigners continue to visit the
Philippines, exceeding last year’s figures
by about five per cent, the Bureau of
Immigration and Deportation (BID) said.
01-08-03
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Stop creditor harassments, regain your
peace of mind
Have creditors and collection agencies
bombarded you with letters and phone calls
requesting immediate payment on your
delinquent accounts? Are attorneys for
creditors threatening to take legal action
to collect on the overdue accounts? Have
creditors obtained judgments against you?
Have creditors recorded liens against your
real or personal properties, or are they
garnishing your wages?
01-08-03
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Job creation plan needed right away
President Arroyo would do well to flesh out
her idea of a government of national unity
as soon as possible if she hopes to rally
the people behind her administration’s
efforts to prepare the country for the
challenges of globalization.
01-08-03
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GMA orders inspectionof all container
vans for vegetables
Malacañang has ordered Presidential Security
Group (PSG) commander Brig. Gen. Hermogenes
Esperon to automatically open up all
refrigerated container vans that pass
through the Manila International Container
Port (MICP) to ensure that no smuggled
vegetables can penetrate the Philippine
market.
01-08-03
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GMA lowers housing loan interest to 6%
The President has ordered the reduction of
interest rates on loans for low to medium
cost housing units from nine percent to six
percent, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye
Monday said.
01-08-03
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Lana looks forward to 2003
Sexy actress Lana Asanin is looking forward
to 2003.
01-08-03
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Kris Aquino in 2002
Her show business career in 2002 was
besieged by controversies but did quite
well, nonetheless.
01-08-03
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Cashing out home equity to pay off bills
With the current low-interest rates, there’s
been a mad dash to refinance home mortgages.
I am often asked whether it makes sense to
cash out equity in your home to pay off
debts. My answer is always the same: It all
depends on your individual situation.
01-08-03
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U.S. car sales may reverse 2-month drop,
analysts say
U.S. auto sales may have reversed two months
of declines with a 4-percent gain in
December, led by General Motors Corp. as the
world’s largest automaker won customers with
rebates and other incentives, analysts said.
01-08-03
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Vilma Santos a ‘good sport’
Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos couldn’t
help but just laugh whenever she is asked if
she felt bad that a much younger and almost
neophyte actress Ara Mina, compared to her,
bagged the best actress trophy instead of
her during the last Metro Manila Film
Festival of the Philippines (MMFFP).
01-08-03
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Stars’ New Year’s wishes
Since it’s the star of a new year, it has
become the tradition for a lot of people to
either make a New Year’s resolution, set a
new goal or simply a wish, so we asked a few
stars what their wishes for the year of the
goat would be.
01-08-03
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Honda wary of fullsize truck segment
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is on a record-setting
roll in the U.S. that shows no sign of
ending.
01-08-03
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Regine’s ‘steamy encounter’ with Richard
Gomez
Regine Velasquez has been scolded by her
mother over the music video of her current
hit "Sa Aking Pag-iisa," where the
multiplatinum music artist is shown in a
steamy encounter with Richard Gomez.
01-08-03
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Nora snubs Vilma at ABS-CBN party
Superstar Nora Aunor has reportedly snubbed
her kumare and supposed rival Vilma Santos
during the Christmas party of ABS-CBN where
they both happen to be "guest stars (or are
they now considered as contracts stars or
talents)."
01-08-03
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Mylene loves scary, ‘kontrabida’ roles
Mylene Dizon said she wants the people to
hate her and even be scared of her.
01-08-03
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Miriam, Paolo make ‘big leap’
Noted GMA-7 broadcasters Paolo Bediones and
Miriam Quiambao are making the "big leap"
towards new challenges this coming year
2003. They are making their acting debuts
and this through a Sharon Cuneta-Richard
Gomez starrer.
01-08-03
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Child support through district attorneys
The Family Support Division, also known as
the "District Attorneys", strives to make
sure that child support payments are
regularly made and in the correct amount as
ordered by a Court.
01-08-03
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AFP seeks 50 more US helicopters in war
vs. rebels, terrorists
WASHINGTON (Mabuhay) — The Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) needs at least 50 more
helicopters and thousands of body armor to
effectively prosecute the war against
insurgents and terrorists.
12/11/02
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Imelda in court on money-stashing charges
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Former First Lady Imelda
Marcos has made a rare court appearance to
defend herself against charges she stashed
millions of dollars in secret Swiss bank
accounts.
12/11/02
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Kidnap gang attacks Dole plantation
ZAMBOANGA CITY– Suspected members of a
kidnap gang operating in Southern
Philippines have damaged company property
when they attacked a US-owned agricultural
plantation in Mindanao, the military said.
12/04/02
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What’s wrong with this country
Five decades ago, our gross domestic product
was much higher than that of Taiwan, Korea,
Thailand and China.
12/04/02
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20 hostages freed as gunmen flee troops
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Gunmen have attacked a
remote farming village in Southern
Philippines Tuesday and held about 20 people
hostage for more than 10 hours, apparently
in connection with a blood feud, police
said.
12/04/02
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US-RP anti-terror training set for
February 2003
MANILA (Mabuhay) — US military advisers will
train around 1,600 Filipino soldiers next
year as part of counter-terrorism
cooperation in Southern Philippines.
12/04/02
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Australian strike threat called
‘hypothetical’
TOKYO (Mabuhay) — While the heads of state
of Malaysia and Indonesia have condemned it
in strongest possible terms, President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has taken a
different view by downplaying Australia’s
proposed "preemptive strike" against
terrorists overseas, including the
Philippines, as "hypothetical."
12/04/02
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Bless the Lord
We are on Psalms 103, said to be one of the
noblest hymns in the Old Testament. "To
paraphrase what Cales has said, the
elevation of its ideas, the delicacy of its
sentiments, and the nobility and limpid
elegance of its expression mark it as one of
the most beautiful in the Psalter’ (The
Interpreter’s Bible, p. 545).
12/04/02
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Columnist Jose Guevara passes away
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Veteran journalist Jose
L. Guevara, author of the popular column
"Point of Order" for the Manila Times and
Manila Bulletin spanning five decades,
passed away Dec. 1 due to still undetermined
reasons. He was 85.
12/04/02
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GMA maintains RP safe place to visit, do
business
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo has assured Japanese
investors that the Philippines is a safe
place to visit and do business, citing her
administration’s efforts to crush the kidnap
syndicates as well as the ongoing war
against terrorists.
12/04/02
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GMA renews ties with Japanese emperor,
empress
TOKYO (Mabuhay) — It may be wintry here in
Tokyo, but it was a very warm meeting that
ensued between President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo and Japanese Emperor
Akihito and Empress Michiko.
12/04/02
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Gov’t should deal with Asean in
anti-terror fight
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippines should
exchange intelligence information, programs,
and anti-terror strategies among its East
Asian neighbors, instead of Australia or the
United States.
12/04/02
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Japanese Emperor lauds Arroyo on war vs.
poverty
TOKYO (Mabuhay) — Emperor Akihito of Japan
has expressed deep admiration for President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for emerging to
become the Philippines’ leader.
12/04/02
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Jimenez files extortion raps vs. Perez
MANILA (Mabuhay) — A "verbal" complaint was
all Manila Rep. Mark Jimenez had brought
before the Office of the Ombudsman against
Justice Secretary (on leave) Hernando Perez,
although his lawyer insisted they have filed
a "formal" complaint.
12/04/02
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Position Paper of the Fil-Am WWII
Veterans
Lost benefits (enumerated in the past
issues) are what appears, in the viewpoint
of veterans, as racially charged — in the
infamous "rider" in Public Law 79-301 60
Stat. 14, otherwise known as the infamous
Rescission Law of 1946 that invidiously took
away all rightful benefits entitled the
Filipino-American US Army ex-servicemen due
them under the GI Bill of Rights.
12/04/02
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US officer named in rape try of Pinay in
Japan
TOKYO (Mabuhay) — Japanese authorities said
they would demand the United States hand
over a senior Marine officer based in
Okinawa after an arrest warrant was issued
against him for the attempted rape allegedly
of a woman from the Philippines.
12/04/02
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Unconditional Gifts
After Thanksgiving.....comes the month of
"gift-giving."
12/04/02
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Prosecution dares Estrada healer to
appear in court
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Jailed former President
Joseph Estrada’s "spiritual healer" should
appear before the Sandiganbayan and explain
why Estrada should be allowed leave his
hospital suite to bathe in "miraculous"
waters.
12/04/02
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Mike Arroyo accepts appointment as OFW
envoy
TOKYO (Mabuhay) — First Gentleman Mike
Arroyo has wholeheartedly accepted the
appointment of President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo as special representative
to the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
12/04/02
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Police, bomb makers to limit sale, use of
explosives
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Police and explosive
manufacturers in the country have agreed to
a joint effort to tighten control over the
use and manufacture of explosives, and to
insure they are not exploited by groups
planning terror attacks in the country.
12/04/02
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Piatco sues gov’t over cancelled terminal
contract
MANILA (Mabuhay) — A private consortium
building a Ninoy Aquino International
Airport (NAIA) terminal has asked the
Supreme Court to overturn the government’s
decision to revoke its contract to run the
$500 million facility.
12/04/02
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Perez sues Villarama for libel
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Justice Secretary (on
leave) Hernando Perez has launched his legal
assault, slapping libel charges on Bulacan
Rep. Willie Villarama for tagging him as
suspect in the $2 million bribery.
12/04/02
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Ople calls Howard comments hegemonic
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Foreign Affairs Secretary
Blas Ople has warned that Australia could
appear to have "hegemonic ambitions" by
saying it could mount preemptive strikes
against foreign-based terrorists.
12/04/02
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NPA mulls Christmas ceasefire
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The New People’s Army
(NPA) may declare a unilateral ceasefire for
the Christmas holidays as they have done in
the past.
12/04/02
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More Cabinet reshuffling set
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Reports of more
forthcoming Cabinet heads to roll are
floating around even as President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo completes a four-day
official state visit to Japan.
12/04/02
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SC delays return of Imelda home
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Supreme Court has
barred former First Lady Imelda Marcos from
retaking possession of a provincial home
previously seized by the government.
12/04/02
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Envoy says US not happy over MLSA fuss
MANILA (Mabuhay) — United States Ambassador
to the Philippines Francis Ricciardone has
claimed that the US government is no longer
pleased with the "fuss" over the Mutual
Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) between
the US and the Philippines.
11/27/02
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Celebrating Thanksgiving
"Thanksgiving - a word so taken for granted
in many ways but I’d like to express my
thanks to GOD for all the blessings He has
bestowed upon my family. I have experienced
many answered prayers and have seen the
outpouring of blessings only I know came
from Him. To everyone, HAPPY THANKSGIVING
DAY! May our thanks be expressed always and
not just on this day." – Alicia De Guzman of
California
11-27-02
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Jimenez slams Lacson, says $2-M came from
own pocket
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Manila Rep. Mark Jimenez
has criticized Sen. Panfilo Lacson for
riding on his expose against Justice
Secretary Hernando Perez and said he should
produce his own evidence.
11-27-02
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Agrarian justice
Ample proof that government is serious about
implementing agrarian justice is the recent
installation of a total of 182 farmers in
the 564-hectare hacienda owned by the heirs
of the late Marcos supporter Roberto S.
Benedicto in La Carlota City, Negros
Occidental.
11-27-02
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All-women carriage in LRT trains
MANILA (Mabuhay) — An exclusive carriage for
female passengers is to be introduced on
Light Railway Transit Authority (LRTA)
trains to protect women against sexual
harassment.
11-27-02
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IMPSA denies bribery rap; urges accusers
to show proof
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Embroiled in the latest
bribery scandal involving a $2-million
payoff it allegedly gave Justice Secretary
Hernando Perez, the Argentine firm IMPSA
(Industrias Metalurgicas Pescarmona Sociedad
Anonima) has denied the allegation and dared
its detractors to show "unquestionable
evidence" it bribed its way to a power deal.
11/27/02
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GMA ‘authorizes’ Perez to go on 30-day
leave
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo has "authorized" Justice
Secretary Hernando Perez to go on a 30-day
leave of absence starting Nov. 27.
11-27-02
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Gov’t may call unilateral ceasefire with
NPA
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The government may still
declare a unilateral ceasefire with New
People’s Army (NPA) rebels for the Christmas
holidays despite the group being tagged a
terrorist organization by the US and
European governments.
11/257/02
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Gov’t wants Meralco management shake-up,
not takeover
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The government said it
wanted a management shake-up at power
utility Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) rather
than taking over the firm, despite a court
order for billions of pesos in refunds.
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Carson City mayor, 8 others indicted in
trash scam
LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury last week
indicted Carson City Mayor Daryl Wesley
Sweeney and eight others in a corruption
case centering on bribes for a trash-hauling
contact amounting to thousands of dollars.
11-27-02
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Int'l singer Anthony Castelo presents
'Rally Song' for America to Pres. Bush
WASHINGTON, DC —Anthony Castelo, a
multi-awarded international singer -composer
based in the Philippines presented his
composition, "America-Lets Roll!," to
President George W. Bush at the White House
here last October 22, 2002.
11/06/02
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Martin Nievera scores major hit
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Martin Nievera has again
scored a major hit with his latest song
recording "Never Say Goodbye."
11/06/02
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Pamana Awards USA 2002
11/06/02
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Sharon shines in Singapore
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The mere presence of
Sharon Cuneta — the megastar to her legion
of admirers — can instantly brighten up any
given space, as if by magic, and it turned
out that Singapore was no exception.
11/06/02
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Stylefest 2002-2003 & The Pamana Awards
USA
LIZASO de Manila, the clothing boutique &
hair salon for men and women, staged the
ultimate event for the Filipino American
community, The Stylefest 2002, a ‘Holiday
Collection’ Fashion Show and the
presentation of the Pamana Awards USA 2002
along with Lizaso’s Discovery Model 2002
last October 4, 2002 at the Burbank Airport
Hilton and Convention Center.
11/06/02
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Aga’s only movie for 2002
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Last year, Aga Muhlach
chose not to do any more films, other than
"Narinig Mo Ba Ang L8est?," co-starring him
with Joyce Jimenez, and "Pangako Ikaw Lang,"
reuniting him with Regine Velasquez (who was
also his leading lady in the blockbuster
movie, "Dahil May Isang Ikaw"), which both
made box-office history.
11/06/02
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IMMIJ share their passion for singing
IMMIJ (pronounced "image") consists of four
eclectic Filipino females who have
difference backgrounds, styles and
personalities, that all share the same
passion for music. Using their talents for
the Lord, the desire to start singing
together as a group emerged.
11/06/02
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Former RP Senator Nikki Coseteng promotes
book
Former Philippine Senator Nikki Coseteng is
touring the US to introduce and promote the
book Sinaunang Habi, Philippine Ancestral
Weave, written by Marian Pastor Roces and
published by Ms. Coseteng.
11/08/02
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Case of Pinay entertainers sparks Korea's
policy shift
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Extensive media coverage
on the case filed by the Philippine
government against two Koreans and a Korean
promotions company on behalf of 11 Filipino
women who have been allegedly held against
their will and forced into prostitution has
shocked Korean authorities.
11/08/02
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Case of Pinay entertainers sparks Korea's
policy shift
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Extensive media coverage
on the case filed by the Philippine
government against two Koreans and a Korean
promotions company on behalf of 11 Filipino
women who have been allegedly held against
their will and forced into prostitution has
shocked Korean authorities.
11/08/02
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Palace brushes aside coup talks
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Malacanang has brushed
aside alleged discontentment among the
military ranks saying these "coup plots" are
an insult to integrity of the Armed Forces
of the Philippines (AFP) and its loyalty to
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
11/08/02
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Israel to deport 5 ‘overstaying’ OFWs
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Five overseas Filipino
workers (OFWs) are awaiting deportation from
Israel for overstaying, the Philippine
Embassy in Tel Aviv said.
11/08/02
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Demand for Filipino health professionals
abroad rises
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Labor and Employment
Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas said that
emerging trends in the health services
sector of countries in Europe, North America
and Asia all point to an increasing demand
for Filipino doctors, nurses, dentists and
other health-related workers.
11/08/02
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Journalist strongly bats for Hollywood
independence
Glitz, glamour, entertainment. These are the
words that easily come to mind when one
speaks of Hollywood. Being the seat of the
mainstream American entertainment industry,
these words certainly best describe
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