Research and Markets: This Essential Report on Broadcasting in the Philippines is Now Available Nov 14, 2009
Sky Cable had tried out the service in Davao City and Naga City and the results were apparently encouraging enough for it to launch in Metro Manila. PLDT announced an interest in offering the service through its CATV subsidiary, Home Cable, after it had carried out the necessary testing. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
- BRAWLEY: Sacred Heart has new priest 0 Oct 27, 2009
He was ordained in 1986 at his home parish in Davao, where he grew up. He spent the next 11 years serving in the priesthood before going to Rome to study social communications at the University of Saint Croce. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Suspected leftist rebels kill 4 civilians in S Philippines Oct 11, 2009
DAVAO, Philippines, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Suspected leftist rebels in southern Philippines killed four civilians and wounded another in an ambush, police said Sunday. The victims were heading to a chromite plant in the township ofImpasug-ong of Bukidnon province to work when they were ambushed by suspected New Peoples Army (NPA) members, police investigator Jun Efto said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Origin of the sweeties Oct 6, 2009
A talk by Mr Chan, who was busy during the long weekend helping organise relief food supplies for flood-stricken Manila, will cover the history of the cocoa trade, the medicinal properties of chocolate, the science of taste and Davao chocolate - from the Philippines. The Foodies' Guide to Sydney: the Origins of Chocolate: Boon Chocolates, 251 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, today, 6. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
2nd Storm Slams Philippines, 4 Dead Oct 4, 2009
Since my return to my birth country on December 2004, I visited Metro Manila, Bacolod City, Cebu City, and Davao City. The majority survives a simple life. (CBS News)
Forecast » Sep 23, 2009
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 09/23/09 05:31:19 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 90% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
More Philippine terror arrests Sep 1, 2009
It was believed to have carried out the region's most deadly attack since the 2002 Bali bombings - the sinking in February 2004 of SuperFerry 14, sailing from Manila to Davao City, which killed 116 people. Despite the ongoing crackdown, bombs continue to be found at malls, churches and recently, an airport, in the southern Philippines. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Philippines May Sell $2 Billion Dollar, Yen Debt in 2010, Treasurer Says Aug 14, 2009
We have a lot of funding options available to us given that the emerging borrowing for next year is lower, Tan said by telephone from Davao City, in southern Philippines. We can pre-fund part of next years requirement by selling samurai bonds before year-end. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Philippines frees two rebels to revive peace talks Aug 11, 2009
In the most recent attack, communist rebels stormed a military outpost in southern Davao del Norte {rovince at the weekend, seizing several assault firearms. They briefly held four people, including a soldier, to cover their escape and later freed the hostages unharmed, army spokeswoman Captain Rosa Maria Cristina Manuel said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Peace dances in the Philippines Aug 1, 2009
The NPA was blamed for recent roadside bomb attacks that killed two armed forces personnel outside the Mindanao city of Davao earlier this week, just as the government and MILF were readying to meet in Kuala Lumpur. Gorman said the "NPA is very active in the south, but we just do not know what it is doing from a tactical viewpoint". (Asia Times Online)
* Arroyo vows she will not seek to extend her term Jul 29, 2009
The guerrillas planted the device on a highway in a remote village outside Davao city. This story has been viewed 311 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Guide to the Philippines conflict Jul 5, 2009
The MILF was also accused of being behind a bomb blast at Davao City airport in March 2003 which killed 21 people - and multiple murder charges were filed against the group's founder and then leader, Salamat Hashim. A ceasefire was agreed later in 2003, but skirmishes continued. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Chinese national released by Philippine kidnappers May 31, 2009
Sacdalan said investigators will accompany the victim to the southern city of Davao City where her family are waiting for further debriefing. "She cannot speak English (nor Filipino). Our policemen will go with them in Davao City to get her accounts," Sacdalan said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Philippines Aids Death Squads, Group Says Apr 8, 2009
New York-based said its investigation showed 814 suspected drug dealers, petty criminals and street children allegedly involved in gangs were gunned down as a crime deterrent between 1998 and February 2009 in Davao city ... "The hundreds of targeted killings in Davao city in recent years are clearly not random events but the result of planned hits by a 'death 0000278B squad' that involves police officers and local officials," said Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch ... Davao... (CBS News -- World)
Ysabelle's Fiery Raw Anchovies Sala... Mar 18, 2009
Davao boasts of panga (broiled tuna jaws) and ukoy (shrimp and sweet potato fritters), while Zamboanga, one of the last Spanish strongholds in the Philippines, is famed for its sweet-tasting indigenous crabs called curacha, the main ingredient for guinataang curacha (crabs in roasted coconut sauce). Ysabelle's Kinilaw na Bulinaw (Fiery Raw Anchovies Salad). (Suite101.com)
Suspected JI terrorist arrested in Philippines Mar 9, 2009
"His capture pre-empted another plan to conduct bombing operations in the whole of Mindanao, particularly in the urban centers such as Davao, General Santos, and Kidapawan," according to the statement. Mapagu said the intelligence operatives are further checking on the background of de Ocampo, "including their plans if there is any.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Japan PM's popularity plunging on eve of US trip Feb 23, 2009
DAVAO CITY, Philippines A rift is widening between banana growers and supporters of a.. CARROLLTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (GMA news.tv)
* World News Quick Take Feb 23, 2009
Two communist rebels were killed yesterday in a clash with government troops in a Davao del Norte Province, an army spokesman said. Lieutenant Colonel Romeo Brawner said the combat occurred in a village in Talaingod Town and the military suffered no casualties. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Post a comment Feb 16, 2009
Posted by: Gico Dayanghirang, Davao City, Philippines 15 February 2009. Such pay restriction will lead to a brain drain in the financial industry. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
2 Filipino militants arrested for alleged bombings Feb 12, 2009
Omar Venancio is accused of helping a member of the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah buy explosives intended for a suicide bombing at a Roman Catholic cathedral in southern Davao city and other attacks at nearby beach resorts before he was arrested last month, Ermita said. He was arrested with receipts for the explosives and described the plans during interrogation, Ermita said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
