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Court enters not guilty plea in behalf of Tiamzon couple
The alleged Communist leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon were arraigned before Quezon City Regional Trial Court on two counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention charges. The couple refuse to enter any plea and the court entered a “not guilty” plea on their behalf.
MMDA and Makati lifts number coding scheme for Araw ng Kagitingan
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Makati City government lifted the number-coding scheme in celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan. This means that motorists with plate numbers ending in 5 and 6 will be able to travel tomorrow. The number-coding scheme will again be implemented on Thursday.
Search for missing Malaysia plane set to move to sea floor
(Reuters) – A robotic search vehicle is likely to be sent deep into the Indian Ocean on Tuesday to look for wreckage of a missing Malaysian jetliner on the sea floor, as officials say the chance of finding anything on the surface has dwindled. Angus Houston, head of the Australian agency coordinating the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, said the month-long hunt was at a critical stage given the black box recorder batteries were […]
Government to implement partial privatization of government hospitals as part of reform
MANILA, Philippines — The Aquino administration will not totally privatize government hospitals in the country but will only implement partial privatization as part of government reform, Malacanang said yesterday (April 7). Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda cited the case of the Philippine Orthopedic Center wherein the reforms for the hospital were approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). It is a public-partnership project (PPP) under a build, operate, and transfer (BOT) scheme, he said, […]
Idle Rangers clinch playoff spot
(Reuters) – The New York Rangers clinched a NHL playoff spot without taking the ice on Monday, punching their ticket by virtue of New Jersey’s 1-0 loss to Calgary. The Idle Rangers, currently fifth in the Eastern Conference, have lost their last two games but gained some consolation in their return to the post-season. With just three regular season games remaining, New York (43-31-5) still have a chance to move further up the standings and […]
‘Game of Thrones’ premiere gives HBO top draw since ‘Sopranos’
(Reuters) – The season four premiere of fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” drew an average of 6.6 million viewers, making it the largest audience for HBO since the 2007 finale of mafia drama “The Sopranos,” the premium cable network said on Monday. The highly anticipated premiere on Sunday of “Game of Thrones” beat out its season three premiere of 4.4 million viewers and topped its all-time-high audience of 5.5 million. The series of civil […]
New app sheds virtual weight so faces look slimmer on ‘selfies’
(Reuters) – A new app that lets users shed virtual weight so their faces look skinnier on “selfie” photos is raising concerns about health and body-image issues. SkinneePix, for iPhone and Android devices, can trim from five to 15 pounds (2-6 kg) of virtual fat for a slimmer selfie look. “Cameras add additional weight to photos and when you’re taking a selfie you’re also dealing with bad lighting, angles, close-ups and a lot of other […]
Peso gains vs. dollar on below-expected US non-farm employment growth
(PNA) –The peso gained P0.10 to a dollar Monday (April 7) after investors noted the lower-than-expected growth of non-farm payrolls in the United States in March 2014. It ended the day at P44.84 from P44.94 last Friday after the market noted the 192,000 increase in non-farm payroll for the third month this year, which the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ reported Friday last week (Friday night, Manila time). The growth of non-farm payrolls last March […]
Washington mudslide death toll rises to 33
(Reuters) – The death toll from a massive mudslide that devastated a rural community in Washington state last month rose by three to 33 on Monday, with a dozen people still unaccounted for, county officials said. A rain-soaked hillside collapsed without warning on March 22, above the north fork of the Stillaguamish River, sending a torrent of mud over the river and across state Highway 530, engulfing some three dozen homes on the outskirts of […]
Supertyphoon “Yolanda” could be the norm for PHL soon, says Salceda
By Philippine News Agency LEGAZPI CITY — The onset of the rainy season and the typhoons that come with it have understandably elicited apprehension among many Filipinos who fear another supertyphoon Yolanda (Haiyan) may visit them. No less that Albay Gov. Joey Salceda, co-chairman of the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Southeast Asia and the developing countries, has warned that “Yolanda” may no longer be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but “could be the norm […]
Ask Healthy Living: Why Do I Look So Terrible After A Night Of Bad Sleep?
“Ask Healthy Living” is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified health care professional for personalized medical advice. Why does my face look so terrible when I don’t sleep enough? There’s a million reasons to get a good night’s rest, but one of them is the simple fact that people tend to look terrible when they’re exhausted. In fact, a recently published study in the journal Sleep […]
