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Eyes on Gatdula after failed ambush

By: Jaymee T. GamilNancy C. Carvajal

For National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Deputy Director Reynaldo Esmeralda, only one case came to mind when asked what could be the most likely motive behind the attempt on his life Tuesday night.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Resort logbook provides lead in hunt for fratmen in Reglos hazing

By: Niña Calleja

A guard’s logbook at an Antipolo City resort may be a key in tracking down fraternity leaders allegedly responsible for the death of San Beda College law student Marvin Reglos.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Road safety forum: Can we trust our city streets again?

By: DJ Yap

For many months after the road accident in February 2009 that killed Ateneo Grade School (AGS) student Julian Carlo Miguel “Amiel” Alcantara, his siblings “would rather snorkel in the open sea than walk in the city streets,” according to their father.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Did you know

Out of a total crime volume of 48,310 in the National Capital Region in 2011, around 63 percent, or 30,610, were considered “cleared” or solved, according to the Philippine National Police.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Hazing fatality a Bedan; phones, shirt yield clues

By: Niña Calleja

The man who succumbed to injuries suffered during an alleged fraternity hazing rite in Antipolo City over the weekend was identified on Tuesday as a freshman law student of San Beda College.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

First electric PUVs with franchise ply Makati

By: Paolo G. Montecillo

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has granted franchises for the country’s first batch of privately owned, electric-powered public utility vehicles (PUVs) in line with state efforts to cut carbon emissions.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Know Quezon City’s danger zones

By: Julie M. Aurelio

The Quezon City government is working on a comprehensive hazard map that will show areas at risk for earthquakes, fires, floods and other disasters.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Woman offered 700 ‘fake’ UK jobs

By: Jeannette I. Andrade

Police on Monday arrested a 34-year-old woman who allegedly went “town to town” across five provinces in Luzon to dupe some 700 people with promises of nonexistent jobs in the United Kingdom and Canada.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

3 Internet cafe robbers dead

Three robbery suspects were killed as they tried to shoot their way out of an Internet shop in Quezon City late Monday night.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Did you know

Most road accidents in Metro Manila from January to September last year occurred in the daytime. According to the latest data from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, 63.76 percent, or around 35,650, of the accidents happened between 6 a.m. and 5:55 p.m. while 36.24 percent, or 20,261, of the accidents during that period happened from 6 p.m. to 5:55 a.m.

Posted: February 22nd, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

DoF sues customs clerk

By: Ronnel W. Domingo

The antigraft body of the Department of Finance (DoF) has filed charges against a Porsche-driving customs clerk who was accused of beating up a student and firing shots at him during a traffic altercation last month.

Posted: February 21st, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Special motorcycle units chase blue-lane violators

By: Miko Morelos

Over 200 motorcycle riders were issued citation tickets by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday for violating its new traffic policy covering the use of motorcycle lanes along EDSA.

Posted: February 21st, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

Tug-of-war over ballots heats up in Taguig City

By: Nathaniel R. Melican

Taguig Mayor Ma. Laarni “Lani” Cayetano made a last-ditch effort to stop the scheduled retrieval of ballot boxes at the Taguig City Hall on Monday as she asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to clarify some issues regarding the poll protest filed by former associate justice and defeated mayoral candidate Dante Tiñga.

Posted: February 21st, 2012 in Headlines,Metro | Read More »

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  • Security tight for Arroyo arraignment Thursday
  • Prosecutors buck military trial for Pestaño suspects
  • Ignacio Arroyo wake scheduled
  • ‘Drama’ over for feuding Ampatuans
  • Sports

  • Manny Pacquiao swept up in Linsanity
  • Don’t wait for P-Noy to save boxing
  • Caligdong, Gier still doubtful for Malaysia tiff
  • Two-day sports summit to tackle wider athletes base
  • Palaro back in Lingayen after 17 years
  • Lifestyle

  • PF Chang’s first Asian branch opens–to long wait lists
  • ‘Tikuron or tikoy turon’
  • Oriental Citrus Salad, Herb Pan-fried Fish–Mama Maimee, it’s good ol’ comfort food!
  • Burrata Cheese Ravioli, Burger with Foie Gras, ‘snowball tiramisu’–chow time in Hong Kong
  • ‘Udang Goreng Chilli Garam’ (Chili Prawns)–a Peranakan favorite
  • Entertainment

  • ‘Bourne’ star leaves ‘legacy’ in Palace visit
  • Through the years …
  • As Pinoy as the jeepney
  • Modern-day superhero
  • Opportunities seized–and missed
  • Business

  • Again, oil firms up prices
  • PPP schools project attracts 15 firms
  • Surging crude oil prices worry BSP
  • Philippines to contribute $500M to IMF facility
  • PH international air travel sector grew in ’11
  • Technology

  • Company sues Apple over iPad name in Shanghai
  • Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom released on bail
  • New York taxis could get iPads—report
  • Google under fire for sidestepping track-blocking software
  • YouTube enlists big-name help to redefine channels
  • Opinion

  • Editorial cartoon, February 23, 2012
  • Wisdom, not legality
  • People power
  • The algorithm of kindness
  • ‘Medicare portability’ for Fil-Ams
  • Global Nation

  • Ibuna lawyer: Aleli not Ignacio Arroyo’s legal wife due to technicality
  • Government lifts ‘au pair’ ban to Europe
  • Former Pagcor chief denies getting gifts from Okada
  • DFA presses drive for overseas voting
  • US suit tags Pagcor execs
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