Manila Bulletin back issues from March 2008:
US firm makes RP global hub for board repair operations.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat BAGUIO CITY -- American-owned LTX Corp. is transforming its Philippine operations as its global hub for board repair of new test modules as the country proved to be cost effective than other locations and to be close to Texas Instruments, its ...
NestlA[c] inaugurates Asia service center.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo formally inaugurated in Meycauayan, Bulacan yesterday NestlA[c] Business Services (NBS) AOA, a new corporate entity of the global NestlA[c] Group which will serve as the shared service center for financial and employee service needs of Nestle companies in ...
SMC Prime folds in 3 China malls.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: James A. Loyola SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the country's leading shopping mall developer and operator, is formally executing its acquisition of three SM malls owned by the Sy family in China. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) yesterday, SM ...
Gold, oil power to record-high prices.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... SINGAPORE, Feb. 29 (Reuters) -- Gold powered to a new high around $ 973 an ounce on Friday after crude oil set an all-time high of above $ 103 a barrel, igniting another round of buying from investors and speculators. Palladium jumped to its highest level in more than six years ...
Banks given deadline on SPV papers.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved a memorandum that will allow banks with applications under the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) Law to submit papers 30 days after the law expires on May 14, 2008. BSP Deputy Governor Nestor A. Espenilla Jr ....
P/$ rate closes at P40.455/$ 1.(News In Brief)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The peso exchange rate closed slightly higher at P40.455 to the US dollar yesterday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx) from P40.48 the previous day. The weighted average rate depreciated to P40.457 from P40.36. Total volume amounted to $ 597.4 million. Feb ....
Market Track; Stocks rebound as peso continues to gain vs dollar.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dr. Ricarte Q. Pinlac The peso is nearing the P40.12 trade level it made on 12 January 2000. On Wednesday, peso closed 31 centavos higher compared to last week's close at P40.33/$. On Thursday, peso moved between P40.25 to P40.48 before settling at P40.48/$ ...
ADB to extend $ 200-M direct loan for Masinloc acquisition and rehab.(Business News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Myrna M. Velasco The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is finalizing negotiations for the $ 200-million direct loan that it proposed to extend without a government guarantee to the winning bidder in the 600-megawatt Masinloc coal-fired plant. The multilateral ...
Face-to-face with a serious artist.(Entertainment)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Kaye Villagomez A one-on-one interview with Ne-Yo reveals he's got a lot of substance to go with his style. Pop RnB singer writes lyrics to relate with and melodies that two-year-olds can sing. Ne-Yo's credo goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix ...
Life after Orange and Lemon.(Entertainment)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Walden Sadiri Three members of the defunct Orange and Lemon return with a new band called Kenyo. Like the fruits it was named after, the band Orange and Lemon eventually started tasting sour when creative differences among its members led to its extinction ....
Ispeak.(Entertainment)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Noel Ferrer "SOP" welcomes back Regine tomorrow. Issue # 1: ABS-CBN's wrong move These past weeks have been a great period of discernment for our dear Songbird, Regine Velasquez. She may be a picture of a woman at the crossroads of her career. ...
Producer has soft spot for senior audiences, to bring in Patti Page for Mothers' Day.(Scuttlebutt)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Shirley Matias-Pizarro Producer Steve O'Neal (who is jolly good fellow Danee Samonte in real life) is still so inspired about the outcome of his latest concert venture "Connie Francis: The Greatest Hits Show" at the Araneta Coliseum on Valentine's Day when we had lunch ...
KC is Philippine National Ambassador against hunger.(Celebrity World)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Crispina Martinez-Belen Kristina Cassandra "KC" Concepcion, who reaped rave reviews for her recent acting debut in an episode of ABS-CBN's "Maalaala Mo Kaya," has been appointed by the United Nations World Food Program as the Philippines National Ambassador Against ...
'Untraceable' is a thriller that works.(Reel Score by Mario E. Bautista)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Why are there many moviegoers fond of watching violent gorefest where people are shown being tortured like in the "Saw" and "Hostel" series? Maybe the reason is the same as to why we're so fond of watching shows about disasters. We're somehow relieved that it's happening to ...
Account for missing funds - Lozada; Senate witness joins Cory, Erap at Makati rally Lozada laments gov't harassment and intimidation.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Leonard D. Postrado, Kris Bayos Senate star witness Rodolfo Noel "Jun" Lozada yesterday batted for accountability in the government as he assailed Malacanang in front of tens of thousands of protesters at the Ayala Ave. rally for its efforts to harass him in order to ...
Masses for peace & sobriety celebrated in 125 RP parishes.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Some 125 parishes, including 65 in Metro Manila, yesterday celebrated masses for peace and sobriety sponsored by the local government units in towns and cities throughout the country. It was an outpouring of support for the leadership of President Arroyo, Mayor Ramon Guico, ...
Palace team, bishops to meet on EO 464.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: David Cagahastian, with a report by Mario B. Casayuran Malacanang's legal team will meet top officials of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to tell them of its decision on whether to lift Executive Order No. 464, which many lawyers believe has no ...
GMA leads soft opening of Manila Ocean Park behind Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Roy C. Mabasa President Arroyo led yesterday the "soft opening" of the Manila Ocean Park (MOP), the country's first state-of-the-art oceanarium behind the Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta. The President was assisted in the ribbon-cutting ceremony by Manila ...
Ramoses celebrate their birthdays jointly at Manila Hotel.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Roy Sinfuego Former President Fidel V. Ramos and First Lady Amelita "Ming" Ramos celebrated jointly their 80th year birth anniversary at the Centennial Hall of the historic landmark Manila Hotel last night. The 500-seat capacity Centennial Hall overflowed ...
1,686 pass marine deck officers' exam.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) yesterday announced that 1,686 out of 3,299 examinees passed the written phase of the Marine Deck Officers Licensure Examination for the various ranks given by the Board for Marine Deck Officers in Manila on Feb. 23 and 24, 2008. A ...
Comelec announces 10-point agenda until 2010 polls.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: E. T. Suarez Commission on Elections (Comelec) Acting Chairman Romeo A. Brawner bared yesterday a 10-point agenda for 2008 onwards, topped by the implementation of Republic Act 9369 providing for the automation of Aug. 11, 2008 elections in the Autonomous Region in ...
DENR orders seizure of P168-M nickel ore.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Ellalyn B. de Vera Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose Atienza Jr. ordered the confiscation of about 200,000 metric tons of nickel ore estimated to be worth P168 million, after a small-scale mining firm in Zambales province allegedly engaged in ...
QC leads in health & wellness tourism.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Quezon City Mayor Sonny Belmonte Jr. said yesterday that Quezon City is well on the way to being the country's seat of health and wellness tourism. "Health and wellness tourism will open the doors to a wide array of lucrative businesses in the Philippines," Mayor Belmonte said ....
Decriminalize libel -- PAPI president.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Juan P. Dayang, president of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI), has urged the decriminalization of libel to avoid its being used to muzzle the press in performing its solemn duty of providing adequate and truthful information that affects the well-being of our ...
Malolos judge acquits 2 men in robbery-slay.(Main News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: E. T. Suarez The Malolos City Regional Trial Court has acquitted Antonio Manansala Jr. and Marvin Generoso of Bulacan of the charges of robbery with homicide and arson for which they were charged in 1999 and for which they languished in jail for almost 10 years. ...
Balikatan exercises end March 3.(Metro & National News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Charissa M. Luci The annual bilateral exercises between the Philippines and the United States are set to end on Monday, March 3, the United States embassy said yesterday. The closing ceremony, which highlights accomplishments of the Armed Forces of the ...
Villar: No inconsistencies in Madriaga's testimonies.(Metro & National News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Mario B. Casaruyan Senate President Manuel B. Villar Jr. said yesterday the Senate has not found any inconsistencies in the testimonies of its latest whistle blower, Dante Madriaga, an electronics expert, on the controversial $ 329-million ZTE national broadband network ...
Morales says BoC has not been remiss in its duties.(Metro & National News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Angie Chui Customs Commissioner Napoleon Morales yesterday maintained that the Bureau of Customs (BoC) has not been remiss in its duties on the issue of smuggling and urged critics to first validate their claims of discrepancy between records of exporting countries ...
UNO spokesman asks Muslims to join fight vs 'stealing and lying'.(Metro & National News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Edd K. Usman United Opposition spokesman lawyer Adel Tamano yesterday called on his fellow Muslims to join the fight against "stealing and lying," saying these are strongly condemned in Islam. Tamano, first Muslim president of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, ...
Fire Prevention Month kicks off today.(Metro & National News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elena L. Aben Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ronaldo Puno has directed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to intensify its fire suppression and prevention campaign as the observance of Fire Prevention Month kicks off today, March 1, ...
Around The Nation.(Metro & National News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... March is Colon & Rectal Cancer Awareness Month The month of March has been declared as Colon and Rectal (Colorectal) Cancer Awareness Month to raise public awareness on the third most common type of cancer among Filipinos today, representing 15 percent of all recorded cancer ...
Fire Prevention Month.(Opinion & Editorial)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Every year, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), with its attached agency the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), takes the lead in the nationwide celebration of Fire Prevention Month. This year's theme is "Be Informed ... Get Involved ... Prevent Fire." ...
Who creates instability? (Editor's note: Instability is created by deep suspicions as noted by the author.).(Opinion & Editorial)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Romeo V. Pefianco An old book written in 1979 fell on my desk this week. It's about the government's capacity for restoring the people's dream. It views governments as far from living entities in themselves, but "consist of groups of men who govern ...
Spiritual blindness.(Word Alive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bel R. San Luis, SVD A woman once approached a priest and confided, "I feel guilty. This morning, before coming to Church, I committed the sin of pride. I sat for an hour in front of my mirror admiring my beauty. Will I have to do penance?" The priest, ...
Hildegard Awards in media & communication.(More to the Point)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Florangel Rosario Braid Named after St. Hildegard of Bingen, Germany, the Award to honor outstanding women in media and communication was launched last year by the St. Scholastica's College. Dr. Nora Quebral, Dr. Genoveva Edroza-Matute, Feny de los ...
Struggle.(Swimming Against the Current)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jesus P. Estanislao Many of us keep complaining in part due to one simple fact: We have yet to realize that life is one, big, continuing struggle. Life in our country, or for that matter anywhere else, has its challenges. Perhaps in our local environment, the ...
US presidential exit polls belie conventional wisdom on race, gender.(Opinion & Editorial)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Alan Fram Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton can bank on the support of women. Conservatives will never trust John McCain. Southern white men won't vote for Barack Obama. All were conventional wisdom before this ...
The elusive truth.(At Issue)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Hern P. Zenarosa Warnings that the eviction of Gloria Arroyo from the presidency would not guarantee better leadership in governance obviously remain unheeded as various groups continue to press for her ouster. Yesterday's huge crowds that attended what had ...
China considers scrapping its one-child policy.(Opinion & Editorial)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Tania Branigan The Guardian News Services For three decades, it has been the subject of intense debate and rancour, preventing as many as 400 million births - mostly of baby girls. But China is now considering axing its one-child policy, a senior family ...
Truth and its consequences.(Medium Rare)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jullie Y. Daza Someone's lying and someone's gotta be telling the truth. The liars and truth tellers look alike, sound alike, they look like you and me. Quoting Adlai Stevenson, who was nominated twice for the presidency of the United States in the ...
Secrecy, planning key to smooth transition of power in Cuba.(Opinion & Editorial)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Anthony Boadle Reuters HAVANA (Reuters) - Fidel Castro's withdrawal from power in Cuba could have sparked a crisis for its communist leaders, but detailed planning and watertight secrecy ensured a stable succession. When Raul Castro was installed as Cuba's ...
The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.(Reflections Today)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this ...
Allocation of funds for road projects explained.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Dexter A. See BAGUIO CITY - The installation of guard rails and traffic signages on major roads in the Cordillera is being done under the regular road-maintenance program of the government. This statement was issued by Engineer Mariano Alquiza Jr., director ...
Fraternal Order of Utopia sets second nat'l confab in Baguio.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... The Fraternal Order of Utopia will hold its Second National Convention on March 7-9 at Hotel Elizabeth in Baguio City. The theme of the convention is "Coming Closer, Growing Stronger." At least 150 alumni and 50 resident brod Utopians from all over the country are ...
Clark rallyists did not call for ouster of top CDC exec, union says.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Fred Roxas CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga - The officers of the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) labor union disputed allegations that they called for the ouster of Liberato P. Laus as CDC president during two peaceful rallies held last Wednesday here. Association of ...
Arroyo okays housing project for policemen.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... ROXAS CITY -- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has granted the request of the Philippine National Police (PNP) for a housing project for its policemen designed to provide police personnel and their families with decent homes and quarters. This is part of the PNP housing program ...
DoH alarmed by dengue upsurge in Dumaguete City.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Danny Fajardo DUMAGUETE CITY -- The Department of Health (DoH) recorded 174 dengue cases from January to February this year, a dramatic 70 percent increase compared to the same period last year when there were only 101 cases. But even as there were no deaths ...
13 towns in Cebu have no fire trucks, says BFP officer.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Danny Fajardo CEBU CITY -- As the nation starts its observance of Fire Prevention Month today, March 1, the report here is that 13 towns in the province of Cebu still have no fire trucks. "Aside from the fact that the Bureau is undermanned, the province lacks ...
House committee to probe smuggling at Port of Cebu.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nestor L. Abrematea TACLOBAN CITY -- The House Committee on Good Government will continue its investigation on alleged smuggling activities at the Port of Cebu where at least 81 luxury cars were shipped recently. Rep Andres "Andy" Salvacion (3rd district) said ...
SME service providers now available in Capiz.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... ROXAS CITY -- Business Development Services (BDS) that are designed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) enhance their operations and competitiveness are now available in Capiz. At least three private sector service providers have come forward to offer these services to ...
MILF heeds OIC's call for unity; Reaches out to MNLF and ARMM.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Edd K. Usman, Ali G. Macabalang With the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) pushing efforts to forge unity among the Bangsamoro leaders, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) accepted the other day the OIC call and extended its hand to the leadership of the ...
Cagayan de Oro tests DoE lighting project.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Gerry Gorit CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- This city is now a showcase of the Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) system being promoted by the Department of Energy through its Philippine Efficient Lighting Market Transformation Project (PELMATP). City Mayor Constantino ...
Durano optimistic on Davao.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Sarah Jane Hilomen DAVAO CITY -- Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano is optimistic about the prospects of Davao City as one of the best tourist destinations in the country. He said Davao City will be highlighted at the International Tourism Fair ITB, the world's ...
Hapee, Pharex eye share of lead.(Provincial News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Hapee Toothpaste and Pharex gun for a piece of the lead when they battle separate rivals today even as Nokia Philippine Youth debuts today against Burger King in the PBL Lipovitan Amino Sports Cup at The Arena in San Juan. Out to erase the stigma of its horrible collapse in the ...
Sport and subtlety; BMW 120i.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Inigo S. Roces Believe it or not, my first time was with a BMW 120i. That's what I told my colleagues when we arrived at Batangas Racing Circuit. It was my first time to drive on the race track, and experiencing that with a 120i made it all the more special. ...
Mercedes-Benz shuttle coaches inside Bonifacio Global City.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Mae Lorraine S. Rafols At Bonifacio Global City, going around the vast modern community will soon be a luxurious bus experience onboard the Mercedes-Benz O 500 M 1725. The buses are the newest fleet of commuter vehicles that will ply the BGC-Kalayaan-Market! ...
Land Rover unveils the LRX concept.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Land Rover reveals an exciting vision of its future with the LRX concept - a bold evolution of Land Rover design that signals the brand's shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values. As the company prepares to celebrate its 60th anniversary in ...
Fuel economy starts with the car; Suzuki Alto.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... There are a few relatively simple things you can do to improve gas mileage. Applying the right amount of tire pressure is one. Regular check-ups on spark plugs, fuel injections and air filters can also do a lot of help. Another technique that can be inconvenient at ...
From the Backseat; Of used batteries and e-jeepneys.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jesus Erle Sebastian Readers should be noticing by now that we're taking a break from our regular habit of making snide remarks about government officials, traffic authorities, the MMDA, and the misbehaving motorists. Readers should be getting tired of ...
Swiss team wins South African A1GP.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... A1GP Team Switzerland dominated the action in Durban last Sunday to win the incident-packed Feature race, as the tricky turn one claimed numerous victims throughout the 48-lap race. The results move the Swiss team 10 points ahead of France in the championship standings while New ...
Ford lets it all out in Rally Mexico.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... After establishing a strong early season lead in the FIA World Rally Championship on asphalt and snow, BP Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team moves to North America this week for the first of seven consecutive gravel events. Loose surface roads are the dominant terrain in the ...
Life in the Fast Lane winners announced.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Two Pinoy Formula 1 fans will be attending the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang next month after winning an all-expense paid F1 package courtesy of the Malaysian Tourism Board and Red Rock Travel. Fritzie de Joya together with Mon Laudico will get to experience the F1 circus in ...
Space to feel good with the family; Kia Carnival.(Drive)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Pinky Concha Colmenares, Anjo Perez (photo) The size of the Kia Carnival was the first thing that took my attention. I won't describe that as big, but huge. Even if I had just come from weekends of driving two SUVs, the size of the new Kia Carnival EX was ...
Canlubang rivals fight for crumbs.(Sports News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rey Bancod BACOLOD -- On the eve of its biggest triumph, Canlubang offered an unsolicited advice to the rest of the field: "Copy our program." With all but one player coming from the caddie ranks, the Sugar Barons turned the 61st Philippine Airlines Interclub ...
Confident Marquez plods on.(Sports News)
Mar 01, 2008 ... Byline: Nick Giongco AT 8,793 feet above sea level in the Mexican city of Toluca on Wednesday, Juan Manuel Marquez was in a jolly mood looking as though in a little over two weeks he would be coming face to face with a bum and not against one of the sport's' most feared stars. ...