Manila Bulletin back issues from September 2008:
Cebu Pacific posts RP record in monthly passengers' traffic.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Based on Civil Aeronautic Board (CAB) data, the Gokongwei-owned airline carried 512,081 passengers in May 2008. Prior to this record, Philippine Airlines flew 463,423 passengers in May 1997. Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and distribution said, "We believe that ...
Operations 'unviable'.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Clark Development Corp. president Benigno N. Ricafort said that FCCC still have P300 million payables to the National Development Corp., the government's investment arm, that invested P1.4 billion in the joint venture with Asiakonstrukt. "We cannot sell Clark Expo because it has ...
DA bans fishing, trading of small tuna.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... FAO 226 has been issued by DA Secretary Arthur C. Yap which bans the catching of young tuna with weight of less than 500 grams a piece. The prohibition also applies to yellow fin tuna, big-eyed tuna, and skipjack tuna. "Tuna is one of the top marine export products of the ...
UNCTAD body to fund trade roadmap.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The project will be implemented by the private sector through the Universal Access to Competitiveness and Trade (U-ACT), the research and advocacy think-tank of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI). ITC and UACT have entered into a memorandum of understanding ...
In Basilan province.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The power output, which shall be wheeled to the Basilan Electric Cooperative (BASELCO), will be sold at P11 per kilowatt hour (kWh), relatively a steep price as compared to the P2.1030 per kWh average generation rate of National Power Corporation in the grid. But given the ...
P/$ rate closes at P46.29/$ 1.(News In Brief)
Sep 02, 2008 ... BSP-held FX swaps up in July The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas held more in foreign-currency swaps in July as the monetary authority tried to slow the peso's rise against the US dollar after it increased interest rates. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas data showed Monday it held $ 4.50 ...
DBP, LBP set fund raising for BSP capital.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... In an interview, DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Reynaldo G. David disclosed the timetable for the issuance of BSP's multi-year obligation authority worth P40 billion which has been set "sometime the second week of September." David intimated that the original issue ...
Covanta-GE stake sale bid slated this month.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... It was gathered that the two shareholders shortlisted at least five companies - all Asian as prospective bidders. Covanta and GE each own 26-percent shares in Quezon power project. Bankers from Singapore and Hong Kong disclosed the strong contenders are One Energy (joint venture ...
Huge 'history-making' project started as small idea.(Business News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... KGL and Peregrine Development International, led a ground breaking and time capsule laying ceremony on the project along with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo last August 25, 2008. He noted that when he first visited the Clark Freeport Zone to evaluate and see the Mimosa Golf ...
Ely Buendia in stable condition, E-heads concert repeat possible.(Entertainment)
Sep 02, 2008 ... "Ely is now stable. Tell the fans not to worry and thank you for all your prayers," Ely's wife Diane Ventura told the media Sunday. Ely was transferred to the Philippine Heart Center in QC at around 1 a.m. last Sunday "for further medical attention." Ely suffered ...
Aiko Melendez stages comeback.(Entertainment)
Sep 02, 2008 ... So the beautiful actress-turned-politician is staging a comeback through the weekly drama series "Your Song Presents: Someone Like You." A very active and dedicated Quezon City councilor, Aiko's hectic schedule in serving her constituents may have held her back for years from ...
Martin releases dream all-Tagalog album.(Celebrity World)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Polyeast used to be Martin's home label until EMI Phils. took over with other OPM albums by such popular artists like Bamboo, Sugarfree, Hale, Kyla, and Nikki Gil among others). Martin signed up another contract with Polyeast last Friday (Aug. 29). He is slated to go back to Las Vegas, ...
Asian Food Channel on Sky Cable Channel 58.(Entertainment)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Since its launch in the Philippines, the exciting and much talked about AFC is already attracting rave reviews and large followings. Key among AFC's audiences are the 'high-flyers' who know what they want and are actively looking for more fulfilling food experiences, the 'modern ...
Eddie Mesa, the king of rock and roll.(Entertainment)
Sep 02, 2008 ... "I believe that all gifts and talents, galing lahat sa Panginoon 'yan. Pero siguro, kung ano ang puno' yun ang bunga, nasa dugo, nasa genes," says Eddie Mesa, patriarch of the Eigennman clan, which included wife Rosemarie Gil, sons Michael de Mesa and Mark Gil, daughter Cherrie Gil, ...
Comelec vows full automation in 2010.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... But the poll body needs to ensure that there will be little drawbacks in the use of the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) which he said are more affordable to use in the upcoming national and local polls. Melo intimated this after the hearing of the joint congressional committee on automated ...
Need cited for RP Muslims' support for genuine peace.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The President cited Ramadan's significance to Muslims, saying it is the season when the rich and the poor try to strengthen their faith, submitting totally to the Almighty Creator. She also noted the timeliness of this year's fasting season amid the search for peaceful and ...
Human rights violated in Manila Pen media arrests, says CHR.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... In a 20-page resolution dated Aug. 26 and issued yesterday, "the Commission found that there had been no basis to justify detaining and the processing of members of media in Camp Bagong Diwa (in Taguig City)." "In other words, there were violations of the human rights to ...
CA reverses ruling, drops murder charges over Delgado scion slay.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... In an amended decision written by Associate Justice Remedios Salazar Fernando, the CA reversed its March 18, 2008 decision - written by now retired Associate Justice Enrico Lanzanas -- that affirmed the DoJ resolution charging Gonzales with murder and less physical injuries. ...
Durano upbeat on tourism growth as ShopFest opens.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... ShopFest 2008, according to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, is designed to promote Filipino brands and boost tourism spending by the country's foreign visitors as the participating malls have prepared various marketing come-ons and other attractive and exciting activities to spice up ...
Japan PM Fukuda resigns over political deadlock.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The 72-year-old leader made the announcement just days after unveiling 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) in fresh spending to shore up the flagging economy. Inflation has spiked to its highest in nearly 11 years, hurting consumer spending. Fukuda has been struggling to cope with a ...
Manila Bulletin writers win honors in Palanca Awards.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Edgar S. Godin, associate editor of Bisaya Magazine, won 2nd prize in the Maikling Kuwento-Cebuano category while Ariel Tabag, entertainment editor of Bannawag Magazine, bagged 2nd prize in the Maikling Kuwento-Iluko. Bisaya and Bannawag are among the Bulletin's leading regional ...
Filipinos win in HK Disney's dance tilt.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... What began for five students of the Holy Spirit School as an attempt to hobnob with Disney superstars turned out to be their own ticket to stardom when they bested entries from other Asian countries in Disney's "High School Musical, My School Rocks" dance competition at the Hong Kong ...
84 new guidance counselors pass exam.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The successful examinees who garnered the ten highest places are the following: Irene Culas Oael, University of the Philippines-Diliman, 81.80 percent; Adonis Pacleb David, University of Santo Tomas, 81.70; Estesa Xaris Que Legaspi, De La Salle University-Manila, 81.45; Nerissa ...
JDV says no to party merger.(Main News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Interviewed by reporters in the House, De Venecia showed his bias in favor of Nacionalista Party (NP) President Senate President Manuel B. Villar Jr. when he cited NP and the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) as possible members of the "strong coalition" he is proposing. The ...
Mother-Daughter Chance to Eat, Play, and Bond.(Metro and National News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Santorini, GreeceBut where to go? For weeks, Megan and I e-mailed websites and "deals" back and forth. She wanted a 21-day road trip in Africa that involved words like "hostels," "tents," and "minibus." I countered with ideas that included "charming hotels," "sweeping views," and ...
Pacquiao joins Kampi, bares plan to run in 2010.(Metro and National News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Pacquiao was sworn in as new member of the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi), a major political party identified with the Arroyo administration. The 30-year-old native of General Santos City was sworn in by Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo V ....
Ombudsman conviction rate up in August.(Metro and National News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Latest data culled from the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) revealed that the Ombudsman obtained a 71.43 percent conviction rate in July 2008. OSP data bared that out of 25 cases decided for the month of August, 19 resulted in convictions, while only six resulted in ...
SC says IBP should wait for results of probe.(Metro and National News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Reacting to a paid advertisement by the IBP leadership calling for the immediate and irrevocable resignation of CA justices under investigation, the SC -- through its spokesman, Jose Midas Marquez -- said the "IBP should allow the panel to present its report and recommendations come Sept ....
Senate OKs bicameral panel report on Credit Information System Act.(Metro and National News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The bicameral conference committee report was crafted by Sen. Edgardo J. Angara, chairman of the Senate Banks Committee, and his House of Representatives counterpart, Rep. Luis Villafuerte. Angara, a former University of the Philippines (UP) president, described the measure as a ...
Around The Nation.(Metro and National News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... LMB turns 107 today The Lands Management Bureau (LMB) is celebrating its 107th anniversary today with the theme "Mabilis na Proseso ng Dokumentong Pantitulo, Tungo sa Progreso." Director Gerino A. Tolentino Jr. of the LMB tapped the expertise of his staff, Engr ....
World Health Organization calls for hospitals and medical facilities to observe the standards of health care.(Opinion and Editorial)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Newborns generally enter the world healthy. However, due to their underdeveloped immune system, they become susceptible to certain infections, much more so than older children and adults. Neonatal sepsis is a serious bacterial infection in the blood that kills 8,000 Filipino newborns ...
Obama's choice.(Opinion and Editorial)
Sep 02, 2008 ... And times change - every day. Since the Russian invasion of Georgia, his Republican opponent, John McCain's poll numbers have gone up, since he is perceived, with his years in the military and the Senate, as a better commander- in-chief in time of conflict. At the announcement of Obama's ...
Disservice to the people.(Chaff from the Grain)
Sep 02, 2008 ... As in Europe, Israel, America, and elsewhere, every inch of territory is fought for or defeated until lost just as every slain soldier is always avenged. While it is true, to paraphrase Benjamin Franklin, that there is no such thing as "a good war or a bad peace," territorial ...
Insistence on resolutions.(Swimming Against the Current)
Sep 02, 2008 ... This means in practical terms that we should allow those with operational responsibilities to get on with their job. Give them enough leeway. Let them call the shots; but be on the look-out for any way by which to make them succeed. Indeed, let them prove themselves and give them every ...
True factors of conflict.(Opinion and Editorial)
Sep 02, 2008 ... But the people in Mindanao believed the unsigned MoA was a "done deal," as announced by top MILF panelists. Bad faith? The official stand that the government had turned its back on the supposed agreement can be called a clear case of "bad faith." Will RP ...
Rooted in a sense of national unity.(At Issue)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Such apprehension must have been induced by the alarm expressed by concerned citizens who felt betrayed by certain anomalous provisions in the shelved memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain. Now that Malacanang is showing renewed earnestness in pushing through the peace process with ...
National Day of Vietnam.(Opinion and Editorial)
Sep 02, 2008 ... On September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read on the Ha Dinh Square in Hanoi the Independence Proclamation declaring the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It took Vietnam 30 years more to gain its complete independence, sovereignty, and national unification. On July 2, ...
Analysis.(Opinion and Editorial)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The approach of Hurricane Gustav forced a hasty curtailment of the Republican convention's opening-day schedule on Monday and presented an unpredictable series of political challenges for the White House candidates. Republican McCain and Obama, a Democrat who accepted his ...
Is it here already?(Medium Rare)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Used to, but no longer. Two weeks ago, in the middle of the quirky month of August, I heard my first Christmas carol of the year. I was dumbfounded, but I was smiling to myself and singing along with Johnny Mathis. If someone can't wait to play Christmas tunes, someone must be in an awful ...
Path to peace.(Opinion and Editorial)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Under this strategy, affected communities shall have a leading role in the organization and conduct of all peace talks centered on authentic dialogues with DDR as the context of our engagements with all armed groups. These dialogues, as an indispensable precondition, shall hold armed ...
The cure of a demoniac.(Reflections Today)
Sep 02, 2008 ... JESUS ... went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee. He taught them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at His teaching because He spoke with authority. In the synagogue there was a man with the spirit of an unclean demon, and he cried out in a loud voice, "Ha! What have You to do with ...
Privatized trash disposal preferred.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The privatization would also stop the mudslinging among city officials over the question of who should be blamed for the woes. This developed as Vice Mayor Daniel T. Farinas said the privatization of the city's garbage collection and disposal is timely because the city ...
Mayor opposes night classes for Cavite students.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The plan disclosed by Galang calls for the change in the schedule of second- and third-year students from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The move, Galang said, would solve the classroom-shortage problem. But the proposal drew criticisms from parents who flocked the school and expressed their ...
17 Pampanga priests sign recall petition vs Panlilio.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The group said there is a "growing disenchantment over the performance" of the top provincial chief executive. During yesterday's dialogue with the Kambilan at Kapanalig Ning Masang Kapampangan Inc. (Kambilan), the Catholic priests, who came from various parishes in the ...
Party-list reacts to statement of NFA official.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Navarro had earlier stated in a news report that imported rice stocks being rebagged are actually part of the rice allocated to farmers organizations (FOs) under the agency's Institutionalized Farmers as Distributor (IFAD) program. The farmers said that Navarro did not mention ...
PNP arms civilians in Davao.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Senior Supt. Cesario Darantinao, Davao del Sur police director said he has already instructed the police chiefs of Don Marcelino, Jose Abad Santos and Sarangani towns that each of them has to furnish the provincial office with at least 30 names. The Police Regional Office Xl ...
Officials asked to support 'Adopt-a-Mohon' project.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... DENR officer-in-charge, regional executive director for Caraga region Edilberto S. Buiser said local government officials, particularly the local chief executives and barangay chairpersons should be aware of the importance of 92 "Adopt-a-Mohon" project implemented in their area. ...
Abduction of doctors to treat wounded MILF rebels feared.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Lt. Col. Lyndon Paniza, the commander of the Army's 39th Infantry Battalion (IB) has confirmed reports that more or less 20 persons suspected as MILF members went ashore in Barangay Sugal from motorboats. "We are keeping an eye on medical personnel since they are prone to ...
Stop military strikes in Mindanao during Ramadan, Tamano appeals.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Tamano, speaking at the Kapihan sa Maynila forum, said that a month-long ceasefire would not create a setback on the part of the government as the rebellion has been going on for 20 years. "The rebellion in Mindanao has been going on for 20 years. I don't think that if the ...
Water mining makes Davao City supply critical.(Provincial News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Imelda Magsuci, Davao City Water District (DCWD) finance officer said the water source in the city is becoming deeper compared to its previous depth. "When we drill now, water is already at about 200 to 250 meters deep, before the water was only within 100 to 150 meters ...
Edu Manzano Takes Up Cudgels for Children.(Deedee Siytangco)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Edu Manzano of the Optical Media Board shook us out of our comfort zones during our media forum, Bulong Pulungan sa Sofitel, with his candid talk on child pornography. Who hasn't heard of child pornography? We all know the evil exists, but it's so far removed from us and our ...
Painters get 2 players as Devance is traded.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Devance, last year's top pick, would have joined 6-foot-6 Gabriel Norwood, who was the overall top pick the other day, for the coming PBA campaign, but team officials released Devance to Alaska in exchange for fifth draft pick Solomon Mercado and five-year veteran Eddie Laure, none of whom ...
TNT big winner in PBA draft?(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... But it more than made up for this by taking the next three, one of whom, Jason Castro, was acquired through a trade with San Miguel Beer. Besides Castro, who was San Miguel's third pick, the Pals got Jared Dillinger as the second pick and Rob Reyes as the fourth pick. ...
Top Pacquiao-Hoya ticket costs P65,000.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Top Rank chairman Bob Arum disclosed over the weekend that top ringside seats will be priced at $ 1,500 (about P65,000). It's $ 500 less than the $ 2,000 charged to patrons who got the best seats when De La Hoya fought Floyd Mayweather last year. "I will tell them not to sell it ...
JRU clinches playoff berth.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Protecting a 36-32 lead, Jose Rizal went on a cluster bombing mode and unleashed a 14-0 run for a commanding 50-32 lead late in the third quarter which the Dolphins failed to overcome. With the win, the Heavy Bombers tied idle San Sebastian for second at 9-4, half-a-game behind ...
Koreans mangle RP Youth 5.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Koreans, who have been playing together for two years, came in as the quicker and stronger dribblers as they led the game from the start to send the Filipinos' semifinals bid in peril. With the loss, the RP dribblers need to win their remaining quarterfinals assignments ...
No rest for Molina, yet.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... "I think I will be (back), simply because I feel like I still have room to improve. I didn't race the best race of my life (in the Beijing Olympics)," said Molina, 23, in an e-mail interview. Before competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympics last month, Molina said his future in the ...
POC urges oversight group to intervene for PSC budget.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... "It's better not to open it up because we don't know the mentality of all the congressmen," said Cojuangco yesterday during a consultative meeting between the POC, Philippine Sports Commission and leaders of various national sports associations at the PhilSports in Pasig. "Let ...
So settles for third.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... So, the 14-year-old Filipino champion from Bacoor, Cavite, and Azmaiparashvili finished with 6.5 points, half a point behind champion GM Le Quang Liem of Vietnam in this tournament which attracted nine GMs, four IMs, seven FMs and two WIMs. The third-seeded Le outduelled ...
Sea Lions sneak past Generals.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Vizcarra, who delivered 14 points, drove past Russel Yaya for the winning basket with 36 seconds left. It was the Sea Lions' first triumph over the Generals in seven years, enabling the Michael Saguiguit-coached squad to post its second win in three games. The Sea ...
Shell Youth Active Chess.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Pimentel, one of the 10 players who won their first four matches in the 20-and-under category Saturday, prevailed over Kevin Mirano and John Francisco at resumption then outplayed John Ang in the final round to emerge the solo winner with seven points in the junior division. ...
DLS-Z, FEU stay on top.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Junior Archers, aiming for a third juniors title in four years, walloped winless University of the Philippines Integrated School, 87-42, to bag its 12th win in 13 games and would need a victory on Saturday against Ateneo High School to secure the No. 1 first spot in the junior ...
Having fun tonight.(The Scene Around)
Sep 02, 2008 ... There are the players, of course who range from the dynamic personality on and off the court of a Robert Jaworski or the self-effacing manners of a Samboy Lim. There are and were those who fall in-between whose personalities could very well be an interesting study for psychologists, ...
2008 PBA Press Corps Awards.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Fernandez has been chosen as the Coach of the Year while Encarnado the Executive of the Year, capping a fruitful 2008 PBA season for the Realtors that saw them win the most coveted All-Filipino title and harvest the most number of plums in the PBA annual season awards. Forward ...
Lyceum, PWU pace WNCAA.(Sports News)
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Lady Pirates, getting 34 points from April Lualhati, waylaid World Citi Colleges, 101-52, to secure the top rank in Senior A. WCC dropped all its five matches and will take on third-ranked Rizal Technological University in next Sunday's quarterfinal match. RTU beat St ....