Bruney activated by Yankees, who cut Veras Kansas City Star More News | Reliever Brian Bruney has been activated by the New York Yankees, who designated Jose Veras for assignment to open a roster spot. | Bruney, a 27-year-old right-hander, started the season as Mariano Rivera's setup man but has pitched just once for the Yankees since April 21 because of a s...
'Yano appointment to Brunei too costly' Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—Employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs are asking the Commission on Appointments to reject the nomination of retired Armed Forces chief of staff Alexander Yano to the position of Philippine ambassador to Brunei, calling his assignment a 'waste of taxpayers' money.' | In...
Pinay arrested in Saudi for killing fellow Pinay The Daily Tribune | 07/06/2009 | A Filipino woman was arrested by police in the eastern province of Al-Khobar in Saudi Arabia for allegedly killing her compatriot and long-time friend, a report said yesterday. | Quoting police, Saudi’s Arab News said the Filipino susp...
H1N1 spoils Brunei sultan's birthday fete Inquirer | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN -- Brunei has put on hold celebrations to mark the birthday of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah after a swine flu outbreak, the government said over the weekend. | The government said in a statement only a mass prayer session on the eve ...
Celebrating 7,107 flavors Inquirer | IT'S NO secret that Filipinos love to eat, and they want everybody to eat with them. | At the recently concluded International Food Exhibition (Ifex) Philippines, Filipinos got to do just that – share with the world exciting and delectable food pro...
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Gov't subsidies hit P5B in first 5 months Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – The government gave out P912 million in subsidies to 27 state-owned and -controlled corporations and institutions in May, increasing by 53.2 percent year-on...
Cornish beach for sale: Buyers can auction for a slice of seaside The Daily Mail | Beach lovers the world over are rushing to snap up an area of golden sands in Cornwall for the bargain price of £50,000. | On July 13 one lucky buyer will be able to snap up 76 a...
Romero forms RP team to join Asean pro league The Daily Tribune | 07/04/2009 | From basketball to cycling back to basketball, Mikee Romero’s support to local sports has come full circle. | Romero, the youthful owner of seven-time Philippine Basketball League (PBL) champion Harbour Centre and newly-elected preside...
Jackson's Diehl gallery celebrates July 4 The Examiner Comment RSS Email Print | "Malaga," by Ashley Collins | 2009’s July 4th weekend is near, and Jackson Hole’s Diehl Gallery plans to kick it off in style. Lots of style. On July 3, 5:00-9:00 pm, stop into Diehl’s 5th Annual ...
Gov't subsidies hit P5B in first 5 months Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – The government gave out P912 million in subsidies to 27 state-owned and -controlled corporations and institutions in May, increasing by 53.2 percent year-on-year from P615 million as a result of increased spending to stimulate economic activity. | Documents from the Bureau of the Treasury showed that most of the amount went ...
Australia heads towards better ties with Malaysia The Star | MELBOURNE: Australia is moving to improve ties with Malaysia even further, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said. | Speaking ahead of his visit to Malaysia on Monday, Smith said he wanted to underline the importance of links with a close neighbour. | "The relationship in recent historical terms has had its moments," he told the Nine TV Network on S...
