Saturday, January 7, 2012

ON THE SPOT

The future of Corona

Journal Online -
I am very uncomfortable at the way the prosecutors from the House of Representatives are going after Chief Justice Corona. I do not see much sense in their making public their evidence against the Chief Justice.

Makeshift stalls selling Nazarene-themed items sprout in Quiapo area

GMA News -
On the eve of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, stalls selling religious items sprouted in Manila's downtown Quiapo area Sunday.

Assad: No one can harm ties between Syria and Turkey

Ynetnews -
Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has met in Damascus with members of the Turkish political party Saadet, said that "no one can influence" the ties between the two nations, the official Syrian Arab News Agency reported.

Malaysia's Anwar prepared for jail on sodomy verdict eve

Times of India -
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Sunday he was prepared to go to jail as he geared up for last-ditch rallies on the eve of a trial verdict that threatens his political career.

Nigeria descends into holy war

Ottawa Citizen -
Like many other Christian out-posts in the spiritual homeland of Nigeria's "Taliban," the Victory Baptist Church in the northern desert city of Maiduguri no longer relies solely on God for protection.

Palace insists Pinoys on board with new tourism slogan

GMA News -
Malacañang on Sunday claimed Filipinos are “getting on board” with the new tourism slogan “It's More Fun in the Philippines,” even as it continued to fend off criticisms against the new catchphrase.

Slain journalist got death threat - NUJP

ABS CBN News -
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines - Journalist Christopher Guarin received a death threat an hour before he was killed Thursday night in General Santos City, a media group said Friday.

PHL protests Chinese vessels in West Philippine Sea

GMA News -
The Philippines has said it has conveyed to China its “serious concerns” over a recent sighting of two Chinese vessels and a Chinese Navy ship off Escoda (Sabina) Shoal last December.

'Look after your workers

New Straits Times -
By Masami Mustaza Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak waving at the crowd when arriving at a meeting with industrial sector employees at the Proton Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam, Selangor, yesterday.

Lagman replacement formalized on the 16th

Manila Bulletin -
By BEN R. ROSARIO MANILA, Philippines - The ouster of Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman as minority leader is final and his replacement will be formalized when Congress resumes session on January 16.

So near, yet so far

Malaysia Star -
By Joceline Tan Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's track record since his 2008 political comeback has been marked by missed opportunities.

Raising questions on fair pay

Malaysia Star -
By Chua Lee Hoong It remains to be seen if the Singapore electorate will accept the ministerial pay review committee's reasoning.

New Hampshire thrives on close-up of candidates

San Francisco Chronicle -
JAFFREY, NH - JANUARY 06: Republican presidential candidate and former US Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) (C) tours Pelletier's Sports Shop January 6, 2012 in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

Balloon tragedy: Pilot's father reminisces

New Zealand Herald -
By Hayley Hannan A private balloon trip with his son is the "marvellous" memory that stands out for the father of a pilot killed in a ballooning crash yesterday.

NKorea Footage Shows Kim Jong Un Driving Tank

ABC News -
New footage on North Korean state TV shows young leader Kim Jong Un maneuvering a tank and observing firing exercises. State TV aired the footage Sunday on what is believed to be Kim Jong Un's birthday.

UN pledges to support Pibor displaced people

Sudan Tribune -
January 7, 2012 (JUBA/PANYAGOR) - Humanitarian agencies are mounting a major emergency operation in Jonglei State in South Sudan to help people affected by the recent wave of inter-communal violence according to UN press release.

Tibetan monk sets himself on fire in China

Hindustan Times -
PTI One person was dead and the other injured after they set themselves on fire simultaneously in southwestern Sichuan province two days ago, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

PAL adjusts flight schedules on NAIA repairs

ABS CBN News -
Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Sunday said it will revise some of its flight schedules due to runway repairs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

'Hot money' inflow breaches $4 B in 2011

ABS CBN News -
By Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines -- The net inflow of foreign portfolio investments or “hot money” managed to breach the $4 billion level last year despite the economic uncertainty in the US as well as the debt crisis in ...

'Philippines to grow 5-6 pct in 2012, economic managers predict'

Philippine Star -
MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - Economic managers of the Philippine government have said that the country's gross domestic product ( GDP) would grow by 5 to 6 percent this year despite uncertainties in the global economy.

Google Chrome beta 17 'smarter' vs malware

GMA News -
Google Inc. released this week the latest beta of its Chrome browser, which it said improves on speed and smarter on security. Software engineer Dominic Hamon said the security improvement is due to sites that convince users to install malware - such ...

Electronics show in Las Vegas promises some sure bets

Jackson Clarion Ledger -
Here I am again, and I'm no closer to Las Vegas than I was around this time last year when the International Consumer Electronics Show was about to kick off.

Israel vows to retaliate after credit cards are hacked

BBC News -
Israel has said it will respond to cyber-attacks in the same way it responds to violent "terrorist" acts after the credit card details of thousands of its citizens were published online.

Azkals-UFL 1, CF Madrid 3, Sendong aid P2-M

GMA News -
Angel Guirado (right) of the Philippine Azkals keeps the ball away from an Inter de Madrid player in Saturday's charity benefit game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Powerade, Rain or Shine dispute series lead

ABS CBN News -
MANILA, Philippines -- The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and the Powerade Tigers battle for a 2-1 series lead in their best-of-seven semi-finals match-up of the PBA Philippine Cup Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.

View from the corner

San Antonio Express -
By the numbers: Why the Spurs beat the Nuggets Floyd Mayweather Jr. won't have to begin serving his 90-day jail sentence for his guilty plea in a domestic violence case until June 1, paving the way for him to fight May 5 against an unnamed opponent.

Ildefonso helps tow Petron to victory over Talk 'N Text in Game 2 of semis series

Inquirer.net -
By Calvin Cordova Veteran forward Danny Ildefonso hit a pivotal basket in the closing seconds that helped Petron stymie Talk 'N Text's endgame comeback as the Boosters held off the defending champions Tropang Texters, 91-89, in Game 2 of their ...

Bourne Legacy Expected To Boost Philippines Tourism

Easy Destination Blog (blog) -
Philippines tourism is pinning hope on the latest edition of popular Hollywood movie franchise, Bourne Legacy. Philippines believe that famous Jason Bourne movie will increase interest of foreign tourists in the country.

Martin wants to remain loyal to ABS-CBN

Journal Online -
MARTIN Nievera is turning half a century on February 3. “Yes, I'm 50,” he says. What's his wish? “I just wish to age gracefully.

Your 2012 guide to surviving the end of the world

GMA News -
The year 2012 is finally upon us, and December 21 looms on the yearend horizon. At the moment, doomsday believers are already counting down the roughly 350 days left in the Mayan Calendar.

At 70, nerve decay forces Stephen Hawking to find new way to communicate

The Australian -
Professor Stephen Hawking sits in his office at Cambridge University in a picture released to coincide with his 70th birthday. Picture: AP Source: AP PROFESSOR Stephen Hawking may have to use a new communication technology such as brain-wave scanning ...

Seaweed king Benson Dakay passes away in US

Philippine Star -
MANILA, Philippines - Seaweed king Benson Uy Dakay, chief executive officer of Shemberg Marketing Corporation, Shemberg Biotech Corporation and Shemberg Food Ingredients, peacefully died at the age of 56 in Los Angeles, California from cancer.

Abalos under close watch by doctors

Philippine Star -
By Perseus Echeminada (The Philippine Star) Updated January 08, 2012 12:00 AM 0 Former Commission on Elections chairman Benjamin Abalos looks out a window at his detention cell at the Southern Police District headquarters in Taguig City.

The breast implant scandal strips away the glossy euphemisms of cosmetic surgery

Telegraph.co.uk -
Living the dream? Katie Price (aka Jordan) is a poster girl for 'enhanced femininity' Photo: GETTY By Jenny McCartney Say what you like about PIP, the disgraced French company at the heart of the implants scandal: they might have had a serious problem ...

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