Archive for December, 2009
Christmases past hold fond memories for Mrs. Caraway
December 31st, 2009 | 
Author: If a person could be a landmark, Janella Caraway of Manila would qualify. She has lived most all of her life in Manila and a large part of it at what she calls her corner of the world.
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DU print presented to Manila School in memory of Dale Poag
Connie Adams made a presentation at the Manila School Board in memory of longtime FFA Advisor Dale Poag.
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Philippine government appeals against firecracker use at New Year
Manila – The Philippines' health department Thursday issued a last-minute appeal for Filipinos to refrain from using firecrackers during rowdy New Year's Eve celebrations to prevent injuries or deaths…
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Four killed as Philippine bus with sleepy driver slams into van
Manila – Four people were killed Thursday in the Philippines after a bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the vehicle to collide with a van, police said. Six people were also injured in the pr…
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Nograles opposes new taxes
H ouse Speaker Prospero Nograles shot down calls for the passage of new taxes as a response to the country's swelling budget deficit. “Any tax measure today is so ill-timed and so ill-adv…
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SC tells PNP to wrap up probe on missing World Bank consultant
T he Supreme Court (SC) gave the Philippine National Police one year to finish its investigation on the disappearance of a purported World Bank consultant, even as the High Tribunal pointed out tha…
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UN sends food for nearly 50,000 people driven from homes by volcano
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has sent 20 metric tons of high energy biscuits to aid nearly 50,000 Filipinos forced to leave their homes by a possible eruption of Mount Mayon volcano i…
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Fatal bangs that launch Filipino New Year
MANILA // Filipinos like to celebrate New Year with a bang – preferably a volley of really big bangs made by fireworks or guns. This, traditionally, is supposed to scare away evil spirits.But ev…
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UN sends food for nearly 50,000 people driven from homes by Philippines volcano
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has sent 20 metric tonness of high energy biscuits to aid nearly 50,000 Filipinos forced to leave their homes by a possible eruption of Mount Mayon volcan…
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Youth group endorses Bro. Eddie
MANILA, Philippines – The Kristiyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan (KKB), a youth movement with one million members nationwide, has endorsed Bro. Eddie Villanueva for president in 2010. The group, led by i…
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