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You might unknowingly vote for a GMA ‘clone’ in 2010

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By William M. Esposo – The support for Madame Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA) fluctuates from survey to survey between the low 20% to the last high of 29% in the SWS net satisfaction ratings released last December. Over 70% of Filipinos either rejected GMA or were wary of her Read more »

Philippine United: First Pinoy soccer team in UK

By Edward Lao Excitement, surprise and disbelief filled the Rizal room of the Philippine embassy in London last January 17. On that day, Pinoy football received a boost when the embassy pledged to support Philippine United, the first ever Filipino football team in the UK.

Hatton set to sign contract vs Pacquiao: report

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The camp of Britain’s Ricky Hatton is set to formally accept the challenge to face Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao in a May 2 “superfight” in Las Vegas, Nevada, a sports website reported Tuesday.

DepEd revives Spanish lessons in select schools

The Department of Education on Monday said it will start the teaching of Spanish in selected public high schools to better prepare Filipino students in communicating a widely-used second language.

Intel factory in Cavite closed by second half of 2009

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By Lala Rimando – The Philippine assembly plant of the world’s biggest chip maker, Intel, will be shut down by the second half of 2009.

Obama’s Inaugural Speech

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Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th US president. Here is his inauguration speech in full. My fellow citizens: I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors. I thank President Read more »

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