Kuwaiti supreme court confirms Filipina's death sentence

KUWAIT CITY -- (UPDATE 3) Kuwait's supreme court on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence handed down on a Filipina maid convicted of murdering her employer. “Sad news,” was how Vice President Noli de Castro prefaced his announcement at a press conference in Manila of the…
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New energy exploration contracts up for bidding

New energy exploration contracts up for bidding
The Department of Energy will offer new exploration contracts for geothermal, oil and gas and coal in the next bidding round next month, the fourth to be conducted by the government since 2004. “We are now moving in that direction and my inst…
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Kin of Filipina on Kuwait death row, NGOs hold vigil at DFA

MANILA, Philippines -- Non-government organizations and the family of Marilou Ranario will hold a three-hour “Bantay Hatol [Decision Watch]” outside the Department of Foreign Affairs for the promulgation of the Kuwaiti Supreme Court over her possible death sentence. Ranario,…
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Get Freebies: Xpango

Get Freebies: Xpango
This few days, I'm trying out some ways to earn money from the internet but most of my effort is hopeless. Finally, I come to a website offering Free Gifts . It was very attractive and so I joined Xpango yesterday. Xpango is a website where users can earn credits(points) …
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Tagalog News: Pagbabawal ng Pangulo sa small scale mining sa Surigao

Manila (26 November) -- Ipinag-utos kamakailan ng Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo kay Surigao Police Regional Director P/Chief Superintendent Jaime E. Milla, na paigtingin ang pagpapatupad ng batas na nagbabawal sa small-scale mining activities sa Surigao del Norte upang …
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GMA swears in 15

AT least 15 new presidential appointees led by Coast Guard commandant Danilo Abinoja took their oath before President Macapagal-Arroyo last Nov. 14. Eight undersecretaries, an assistant secretary, two members of the board of directors of government-sequestered RPN-9, two dep…
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PGMA orders PNP to enforce law against small-scale mining in Placer

Surigao City (November 23) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her recent visit to Surigao ordered the Regional Director of the Philippine National Police, P/Chief Superintendent Jaime E. Milla to help reinforce the law which prohibits small-scale mining activities in S…
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.6-M Pinoys infected with filariasis – DOH

To eliminate lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, the Department of Health (DOH) is now conducting a month-long mass drug administration to some .6 million Filipinos infected with the disease. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said the program would be imple…
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Situation Report: Arroyo sees renewed spirit during Surigao visit, lauds RDCC’s effort to landslide victims

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sees renewed spirit as she visited Surigao City , Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 and lauds effort of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) – Caraga Region in delivering assistance and relief operations to the seven landslide victims. Aft…
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Father asks Arroyo to bring home OFW on Kuwait death row

MANILA, Philippines -- The father of domestic helper Marilou Ranario, who is on death row in Kuwait, pleaded Wednesday with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to do everything possible to save his daughter from execution with the final verdict on her appeal set for next week…
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11 people killed in landslides, flash floods in Philippines

Manila - At least 11 people were killed in landslides and flash floods triggered by several days of heavy rains in the Philippines, officials said Tuesday. The National Disaster Coordinating Council said more than 3,000 people have been displaced by the rains brought by Tr…
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(UPDATE) 5 killed in Surigao Norte mine cave-in

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines -- Five people were killed when a mining tunnel caved in Monday morning in the village of Magsaysay, Placer, Surigao del Norte, officials here said. Blance Gobenciong, director of the Office of Civil Defense in the Caraga Region, said search and resc…
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Landslides kill 9 in Philippines as storm leaves

MANILA (Reuters) - Landslides caused by a tropical storm have killed nine people in the central and southern Philippines in the last two days, disaster and weather bureau officials said on Tuesday. The tropical storm, known as 23W, dumped heavy rain before moving out to se…
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7 Surigao del Norte towns now under state of calamity

Seven towns in Surigao del Norte province were placed under state of calamity, after landslides triggered by heavy rains brought by tropical storm “Lando" killed seven people in the province. GMA’s Flash Report said the state of calamity was declared in the following to…
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'Lando' floods, landslides kill 9, injure 5 - NDCC

Nine people were killed, five were injured and two others remain missing in landslides and flashfloods triggered by heavy rains brought by tropical storm “Lando," the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) on Tuesday said. In its latest update as of 12 noon, NDCC…
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Migrante Hopes Philippines Appeal Not Too Late for OFW on Death Row

MANILA, Philippines — Following reports of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo seeking clemency for Marilou Ranario, the OFW on Kuwait’s death row, an alliance of groups composed of overseas Filipinos and their families say they hope the appeal is not too late. “Although the appeal shou…
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Situation Report: Another landslide hit Surigao del Norte, killed 5 miners in Placer

Due to days of excessive rain, another landslide hit in the municipality of Placer , particularly in Barangay Magsaysay, a few minutes away from the town proper where the mining site of Manila Mining Corporation is located yesterday dawn, Nov. 19, 2007 and killed 5 miners. T…
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52 Rotarians, spouses attend Rotary Academy

BUTUAN CITY (November 19) -- Fifty two Rotarians, including spouses, representing 11 Rotary Clubs from Zones 3B-1 and 3B-2 of District 3860 attended the Rotary Academy held at the Luciana Convention Center here on November 17, 2007 with the theme "One Dream... One Team…
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Situation Report: Surigao City, several Surigao del Norte towns now flooded, 2 persons dead

Surigao City (November 19) -- Flooding brought about by continuous rains is now being experienced in Surigao City and in several other municipalities of Surigao del Norte and claimed 2 casualties in Surigao City due to landslide. The victims were identified as Tita Angob Sa…
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RP seeks clemency for OFW on Kuwait death row

MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Vice President Noli de Castro and Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo have sought executive clemency for Filipino domestic helper Marilou Ranario as she appeals her death sentence in Kuwait. Philippine Ambassador to Kuwa…
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3rd National Phil-Aus Alumni Association Assembly set in Surigao City

SURIGAO CITY (November 16) -- The 3rd National Philippine-Australian Alumni Association, Incorporated (PA3i) Assembly would be held on Nov. 22-23, 2007 at the Provincial Convention Center, this city. Carrying the theme "Linking PA3i Expertise to Community Development,&…
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Estrada pardon draws positive reaction in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- In contrast to the largely negative reaction in the Visayas, the pardon given by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to ousted president Joseph Estrada drew mostly favorable comment from politicians in Mindanao, including a visiting opposition senat…
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6 more provinces beat malaria -- DoH

MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Health (DoH) has declared six more provinces as malaria-free, bringing to 22 the number of provinces which have eliminated the mosquito-borne disease. In a statement, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said Marinduque, Sorsogon, Alb…
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Mutilated body of kidnapped 7-year old boy recovered

The mutilated body of a seven-year-old child was recovered in a creek in Basilisa, Dinagat Province after being reported kidnapped, ABS- CBN Regional Network Group reported Thursday. The body of 7-year-old Cedie Estoconing was recovered at a creek in Barangay Diegas in Basil…
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Have mercy, Surigao gov asks

SURIGAO del Norte Gov. Ace Barbers yesterday wrote and appealed to the Emir of Kuwait to spare the life of Filipino overseas worker Marilou Ranario who was sentenced to death by the Court of Appeals of Kuwait last February for allegedly killing her employer in January 2005.…
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DA lists areas where bird flu may enter RP

MANILA, Philippines -- Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap has appealed to local government units and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to keep a tight watch on migratory birds during the months of October to December. To keep the Philippines one of the only three countrie…
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Military send more troops to Bukidnon vs NPA

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines -- The military has announced the deployment of additional troops to Bukidnon province and the Caraga region, saying it was stepping up operations against the New People's Army (NPA). Major General Jose Barbieto, chief of the 4th Infantry…
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Citizens speak: Prevent janitor fish, save Lake Mainit

Surigao del Norte (November 14) -- Prevent the population increase and spread of Janitor fish in Lake Mainit. This was the appeal of the people to the officials and leaders of the municipalities surrounding Lake Mainit that include municipalities of Mainit, Alegria, Santiago…
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Authorities warn of dengue outbreak in Surigao City

Surigao City (November 7) -- The City Health Office here warned the public of a possible dengue epidemic in the coming weeks after a number of infections in the city continue to rise. Recently, the dreaded dengue disease claimed a three-year old child. City Health Officer D…
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Surigao Norte urges PGMA to help save Ranario from death row

Surigao City (November 7) -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte have joined various, organizations and individuals to intensify measures to save Marilou Ranario from death row in Kuwait. In a resolution passed recently by the SP, presided by Vice Governo…
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Surigao fire burns city block to ashes; 12 houses damaged

Surigao City (November 7) -- A fire razed business streets of this city leaving the entire block of Kaimo-Ginema and Kaimo-Borja streets almost to ashes leaving the Claejesan family building and the building occupied by the Department of Trade and Industry ( DTI ) with their …
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