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Indonesian ferry sinks; 9 dead, some 230 rescued (8:37 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:39:51 +0000

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Rescuers saved more than 230 people aboard an Indonesian passenger ferry that sank Sunday in rough waters off Sumatra island, but at least nine people have died, an official sai

Comelec: No COC on third day (7:20 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:20 +0000

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cebu office has recorded only two certificate of candidacy (COC) from Friday until Sunday.

Rectos increase Aquino-Roxas popularity rate (7:10p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:27:40 +0000

LIBERAL Party bets Senators Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas top poll survey in Batangas since Batangas Governor Vilma and former senator Ralph Recto joined the party.

Cebuanos celebrate "Christ the King" amid rain (6:43 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:57:22 +0000

PRIESTS and devotees from all over Cebu are soaked in rainwater during the Sunday's 75th celebration of "Christ the King."

Suspected pirates kidnap 3 crewmen in Philippines (6:24 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:40:10 +0000

MANILA — Suspected pirates have abducted the skipper and two crewmen of a tugboat and barge that took shelter in the southern Philippines in bad weather, officials said Sunday.

Increase in sugar price to cause more expensive bread (5:19 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:36:29 +0000

BAKERS are set to increase bread price if the suggested retail price (SRP) for sugar is not imposed properly.

Sonsona-Hernandez bout ends in split draw (5:04 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:10:02 +0000

MANILA -- The "Pride and Glory" fight of Filipino boxer Marvin "Marvelous" Sonsona and Mexican challenger Alejandro "Payasito" Hernandez ended in a split draw.

Gonzales: Lakas-Kampi-CMD, divided (1:28 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:40:25 +0000

MANILA – Department of Justice Chief Raul Gonzales said two presidential aspirants who are former principal members of Lakas-Kampi-CMD might imperil the candidacy of party standard-bearer Lawyer Gil

Comelec warns politicians against premature campaigning (1:18 p.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:28:28 +0000

MANILA— Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said Sunday that Comelec would file charges against politicians who will commit premature campaigning.

Estrada to file COC on Bonifacio day (11:44 a.m.)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:21:17 +0000

MANILA – Former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada said Sunday he would file his certificate of candidacy (COC) on November 30, 2009.