Condom debate brought to bishops' doorstep Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—They came bearing condoms. | Members of a workers group Monday brought the condom debate to the doorstep of Catholic bishops, in a bid to convince the prelates that prophylactics protect the health of women. | Carrying baskets with inflated condoms and flowers, members of Parti...
How they stand on population Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—Talk of the Town is running the stand of presidential candidates on a number of issues, starting with the country's fast-growing population, now estimated at more than 92 million. | We asked the candidates the following questions: | * Under your administration, what would be yo...
InterContinental Manila holds party for top accounts The Daily Tribune | 03/07/2010 | In appreciation of their continued support, InterContinental Manila’s IRewards members were honored with a post Valentine party at the hotel’s Legaspi Room. IRewards is an exclusive loyalty program for executive secretaries, administra...
How they stand on population Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—Talk of the Town is running the stand of presidential candidates on a number of issues, starting with the country's fast-growing population, now estimated at more than 92 million. | We asked the candidates the following question...
Charice Pempengco's 'Pyramid' Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – International singing sensation Charice Pempengco has gone a long way from being a Youtube hit. | Recently, the young popstar released her first international single titled Pyramid, featuring rapper Iyaz, at Amazon and iTunes....
Preying on travellers The Star | Asia is a vibrant travel destination but there are plenty of unscrupulous individuals trying to make a quick buck out of unsuspecting tourists. Be smart and don't be caught unawares. | You've heard many horror stories of tourists getting scammed as...
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PHILIPPINES: Contraception controversy central to elections IRINnews web | MANILA, 1 March 2010 (IRIN) - The controversial issue of family planning is taking a prominent role in campaigning for the general election in the Philippines. | Family plann...
Feeding station for babies opens at NAIA-1 Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines -- Air travelers may now tend to their hungry babies right at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. | Officials of the Manila International Airport Authorit...
The 7 nutrition principles to make one live longer Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines--Eat to live—that is the single overriding directive each living being must keep in mind when it comes to his or her dietary lifestyle. Though what you eat is...
Urban redevelopment for Metro Manila Inquirer | IF FELINO PALAFOX JR. HAS his way, Metro Manila and outlying provinces should be 'redesigned' immediately to lessen the impact of a future disaster whether it be a flood, storm, fire or earthquake. | The country's leading urban planner and architec...
Filipinos urged anew to join Earth Hour Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—As the country reels from the adverse effects of climate change, Filipinos need to start adopting energy-efficient practices and lifestyles to help curb global warming—and it can be as simple as turning off the lights. | At 8:30...
German film scholar conducts Manila workshop Inquirer | 'WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF A cinematic revolution,' said Peter Zimmerman, author, film scholar and lecturer at the University of Wuppertal in Germany. | Zimmerman, who visited Manila to conduct a workshop on documentary filmmaking, noted that a 'Camco...
Summer heat no picnic for your car Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines--You may be celebrating this dry season as being perfect for your car. And why wouldn't you? The last rainy season only brought a flood of despair to thousands of cars all over the country, leading its hapless owners to believe that water is the enemy. | But as motorists pack up and head for cooler climes and watery destinatio...
SC to mayors: Don't change rally venues unilaterally Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court reminded mayors that in an application for a permit to rally, they cannot unilaterally change the venue applied for. | In its 15-page decision, the high court said that then Manila Mayor Lito Atienza committed grave abuse of discretion when he changed the application for a permit to rally in Mendiola filed ...
