August 24, 2006

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Two dead in Philippines fighting

23 Aug 2006 at 1:27pm

Security forces in the southern Philippines say two commandos have been killed and 17 wounded in fresh clashes with Muslim militants. Fierce fighting broke out again on the remote island of Jolo as…

Los Angeles city workers walk out for second day as union pushes for higher pay

23 Aug 2006 at 2:22pm

LOS ANGELES – Members of a union that represents engineers, airport runway supervisors and police criminologists began a second day of walkouts Wednesday to pressure City Hall into reopening a l…

Church asks Bush to help stop Philippines killings

23 Aug 2006 at 3:21pm

The head of the United Methodist Council of Bishops has urged US President George W. Bush (himself a Methodist by tradition) to press Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to take steps to red…

Philippine rebels seize arms and take hostages

23 Aug 2006 at 1:57pm

Rigoberto Sanchez, a spokesman for the communist rebels, denied by telephone from Mindanao that any hostages had been taken. It was more likely, Sanchez said, that the rebels had simply passed through…

More damage from leaking tanker in the Philippines

23 Aug 2006 at 1:57pm

MANILA The damage caused by the oil spill in the central Philippines worsened Wednesday after the slick reached the shores of an island province and threatened to spread into fishing grounds, official…

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PGMA?s ambitious plan should be supported, says Davao dad - Philippine Inform…
22 Aug 2006 at 11:07am

PGMA?s ambitious plan should be supported, says Davao dad
Philippine Information Agency, Philippines - 12 hours ago
Davao City (23 August) — President Gloria Magapagal-Arroyo has made clear that her ambitious plans for the country need the support and unity of the various

'Aerial spray ban to generate jobs, benefit banana growers' - Sun.Star
22 Aug 2006 at 12:13pm

'Aerial spray ban to generate jobs, benefit banana growers'
Sun.Star, Philippines - 11 hours ago
DABAWENYOS and banana growers will benefit if aerial spraying is banned in the city, Davao City Councilor Leonardo R. Avila said Tuesday.

Davao Coast Guard to help in Guimaras clean-up - Sun.Star
21 Aug 2006 at 11:45am

Victoria Times ColonistDavao Coast Guard to help in Guimaras clean-up
Sun.Star, Philippines - Aug 21, 2006
THE Philippine Coast Guard Southeastern Mindanao (PCG-SEM) based in Davao City will be sending equipment and personnel to Guimaras to help in the oil spill
Mindanao coast guard can't respond to Guimaras-type of oil spills Minda News
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Itâ??s garden show time in Davao City (Manila Bulletin)
22 Aug 2006 at 11:47am
It is garden show time in Davao City as the city celebrates its yearly Kadayawan Festival. Ven Gallego and other members of the Minfed (Mindanao Federation of Orchid and Ornamental Plant Growers) opened their yearly garden show yesterday at the back of Davao City SM Mall.

9-year-old old boy is youngest windsurfer student in Davao (Sun Star)
21 Aug 2006 at 11:45am
NINE-year-old Filipino-American Jeremy Reyes from San Diego, California became the youngest windsurfing student in Davao City. Reyes, who is on vacation in Davao, took the windsurfing course of the Wind and Wave Davao at the Davao Marina Wharf in Lanang.

Green, white burial for Sun.Star Davao publisher's wife (Sun Star)
21 Aug 2006 at 11:42am
GREEN and white balloons and white shirts with green ribbons will mark the burial of the late Lorna May Yamson-Ajero, 57, wife of Sun.Star Davao publisher, on Wednesday afternoon.

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August 22, 2006

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9-year-old old boy is youngest windsurfer student in Davao (Sun Star)

21 Aug 2006 at 11:45am

NINE-year-old Filipino-American Jeremy Reyes from San Diego, California became the youngest windsurfing student in Davao City. Reyes, who is on vacation in Davao, took the windsurfing course of the Wind and Wave Davao at the Davao Marina Wharf in Lanang.

Green, white burial for Sun.Star Davao publisher's wife (Sun Star)

21 Aug 2006 at 11:42am

GREEN and white balloons and white shirts with green ribbons will mark the burial of the late Lorna May Yamson-Ajero, 57, wife of Sun.Star Davao publisher, on Wednesday afternoon.

Davao Coast Guard to help in Guimaras clean-up (Sun Star)

21 Aug 2006 at 11:43am

THE Philippine Coast Guard Southeastern Mindanao (PCG-SEM) based in Davao City will be sending equipment and personnel to Guimaras to help in the oil spill clean up that is described as a major environmental disaster.

Itâ??s garden show time in Davao City (Manila Bulletin)

21 Aug 2006 at 11:47am

It is garden show time in Davao City as the city celebrates its yearly Kadayawan Festival. Ven Gallego and other members of the Minfed (Mindanao Federation of Orchid and Ornamental Plant Growers) opened their yearly garden show yesterday at the back of Davao City SM Mall.

Stop ?anarchy? in Davao mines, DENR urged (INQ7.net)

20 Aug 2006 at 3:09pm

DAVAO CITY — A Filipino-owned and managed mining corporation urged Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes to intervene in and end the alleged anarchy inside a 20-hectare mining camp in Banaybanay town, Davao Oriental province.

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August 21, 2006

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21 Aug 2006 at 10:30am

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Dredging around Mount Mayon on hold

21 Aug 2006 at 10:30am

LEGAZPI CITY: The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council of Albay said no dredging projects around the vicinity of Mount Mayon shall be carried out unless cleared by the council and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Gov. Fernando

Philippines loses bid to host U.S. nursing exam due to test leakage

21 Aug 2006 at 10:20am

The Philippines has lost its bid to become an accredited venue for the U.S. licensure exams for foreign nurses due to an alleged test leakage in the 2006 local nursing board exams, local media reported on Monday. Dante Ang, chairman of the Commission on

Commission formed to investigate political killings in Philippines

21 Aug 2006 at 10:20am

Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announced on Monday the formation of an independent commission that will investigate the spate of killings of leftist activists and journalists in the country. 'Today in honor of great victim of political

Manila loses US exam for nurses

21 Aug 2006 at 9:59am

By Florante S. Solmerin THE Philippines has lost its bid for accreditation as a venue for American licensure exams for foreign nurses as a result of the tainted nursing tests this year, a government official said yesterday. "We will not be included in

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Moro-owned mall opens in Davao on Kadayawan - Minda News
20 Aug 2006 at 12:16am

Moro-owned mall opens in Davao on Kadayawan
Minda News, Philippines - 22 hours ago
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/19 August) ? A Moro businessman coincided the opening of his two-storey mall here with the holding of the annual Kadayawan Festival.
Ozamiz Cotta wins Kadayawan cage title Minda News
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Gaisanos vow to back investments in Davao - Sun.Star
20 Aug 2006 at 12:04pm

Gaisanos vow to back investments in Davao
Sun.Star, Philippines - 10 hours ago
A GAISANO group will continue supporting their business ventures in Davao City, said Henry S. Gaisano II of Dynasty Management and Development Corporation

Aussie mining ventures in Mindanao need $2-B - Sun.Star
20 Aug 2006 at 12:05pm

Aussie mining ventures in Mindanao need $2-B
Sun.Star, Philippines - 10 hours ago
These are BHP Billiton/QNI Pujada Nickel Project in Davao Oriental and Indophil Resources NL's copper and gold project in Tampakan, South Cotabato.

Stop ?anarchy? in Davao mines, DENR urged (INQ7.net)
20 Aug 2006 at 3:09pm
DAVAO CITY — A Filipino-owned and managed mining corporation urged Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes to intervene in and end the alleged anarchy inside a 20-hectare mining camp in Banaybanay town, Davao Oriental province.

Gaisanos vow to back investments in Davao (Sun Star)
20 Aug 2006 at 12:04pm
A GAISANO group will continue supporting their business ventures in Davao City, said Henry S. Gaisano II of Dynasty Management and Development Corporation during the eighth anniversary celebration of Grand Regal Hotel which houses the Casino Filipino Davao of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor).

Itâ??s garden show time in Davao City (Manila Bulletin)
20 Aug 2006 at 11:26am
It is garden show time in Davao City as the city celebrates its yearly Kadayawan Festival. Ven Gallego and other members of the Minfed (Mindanao Federation of Orchid and Ornamental Plant Growers) opened their yearly garden show yesterday at the back of Davao City SM Mall.

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Truly the festival of festivals - Sun.Star
17 Aug 2006 at 12:04pm

Truly the festival of festivals
Sun.Star, Philippines - 23 hours ago
Thousands of local and foreign tourists flock Davao City to celebrate with Dabawenyos a fun-filled festival, which depicts Davao's rich cultural heritage.
Kadayawan shifts to high gear Sun.Star
The show goes on Sun.Star
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A showcase of talents, a time to renew rivalry - Sun.Star
17 Aug 2006 at 12:11pm

A showcase of talents, a time to renew rivalry
Sun.Star, Philippines - 23 hours ago
EVERY time the Kadayawan sa Dabaw comes around, all roads lead to Davao City as the event–a celebration for bountiful harvest–not only attracts people from
Ledesma: Trivialized 'Hiyas' Sun.Star
Gen San bet leads Kadayawan chess tourney winners Minda News
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The great beauty contest debate - Sun.Star
17 Aug 2006 at 12:10pm

The great beauty contest debate
Sun.Star, Philippines - 23 hours ago
manner," Ruivivar said. But even Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is said to be not sold on the idea of a male Hiyas. For this, the
Maxey: Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2006 Sun.Star
'Hiyas' was just the 'last straw' Sun.Star
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Itâ??s garden show time in Davao City (Manila Bulletin)
17 Aug 2006 at 11:47am
It is garden show time in Davao City as the city celebrates its yearly Kadayawan Festival. Ven Gallego and other members of the Minfed (Mindanao Federation of Orchid and Ornamental Plant Growers) opened their yearly garden show yesterday at the back of Davao City SM Mall.

Davao City Chess team elims on Aug. 19-20 (Mindanao Times)
16 Aug 2006 at 11:31pm
The National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) region XI chapter will be hosting the Davao City Chess Team Eliminations set on August 19 and 20 at the 3rd level of the Gaisano Mall of Davao.

'06 Davao River Festival on (Mindanao Times)
16 Aug 2006 at 11:29pm
Bankarera, Kayak and Bugsay events will highlight this year?s Davao River Festival all set to unfold today at the Agro Industrial Foundation compound, this city.

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August 17, 2006

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Pyroclastic flows 'likely' in Philippines

16 Aug 2006 at 1:02pm

Scientists warned that the Philippines' Mayon volcano is likely to experience further explosions and fast-moving flows of deadly fluid gases, ash and rock.

Oil spill threatens Philippines

16 Aug 2006 at 2:13pm

The oil spill has been spreading throughout fishing grounds Heavy rains and strong winds have been hampering efforts to clean up the worst oil spill to hit the Philippines. The Philippines has sai…

Philippines quash president impeachment case

16 Aug 2006 at 4:05pm

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine lawmakers on Wednesday quashed an impeachment complaint against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for the second time in a year, dealing a major blow to efforts to ous…

SSS Eyes Mandatory Membership for Overseas Filipino Workers

16 Aug 2006 at 7:53pm

Julie Javellana-Santos, Arab News MANILA, 17 August 2006 - An advocacy group based in Hong Kong has warned that Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) may yet find themselves paying membership contributions…

Philippine volcano's high alert to last weeks

16 Aug 2006 at 1:08pm

+ ] By Darren WhitesideLEGAZPI CITY, Philippines (Reuters) - Seismic activity at the Philippines' most active volcano calmed overnight but it could be weeks before 40,000 people evacuated from th…

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    Two dead in Philippines fighting 23 Aug 2006 at 1:27pm Security forces in the southern Philippines say two commandos have been killed and 17 wounded in fresh clashes with Muslim militants. Fierce fighting broke out again on the [...]

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    PGMA?s ambitious plan should be supported, says Davao dad - Philippine Inform… 22 Aug 2006 at 11:07am PGMA?s ambitious plan should be supported, says Davao dadPhilippine Information Agency, Philippines