Category Archives: Pleasure & Leisure

House passes bill establishing sea lanes in Philippine waters

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The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill establishing sea lanes in Philippine archipelagic waters. House Bill 4153, authored by Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., amends Republic Act 9522 or the Philippine Baseline Law by prescribing …
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PNoy appoints Dela Cruz as new Air Force chief

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MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III has appointed Major General Lauro dela Cruz as the new Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, replacing Lieutenant General Oscar Rabena, who opted for early retirement. Aquino officiated the turnover ceremonies at the …
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Flashfloods still threaten Eastern and Southern Mindanao

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There is a continuing threat of flashfloods and landslides in Eastern and Southern Mindanao as weather officials predict continuous rainy weather in the region. According to the latest update as of 5 a.m. (January 3) of the National Disaster Risk …
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Palace releases list of 2012 holidays

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MANILA – Malacañang has released the dates of the official holidays for the year 2012. Among the new non-working holidays next year are the Chinese New Year (January 23) and Nov. 2, or All Souls’ Day. In Proclamation No. 295, …
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K-9 attacks two-year-old boy at airport

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MANILA – Here’s a reminder that man’s best friend can be not so friendly all the time. A K-9 dog hired by Philippine Airlines attacked a two-year-old boy last Saturday (November 19) at the NAIA Centennial Terminal 2, reports said. …
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Busting Myths: Hotel Key Cards Encoded with Personal Information

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I met a guy at the lobby of one hotel who cautioned me on the use of my hotel key card because other people, especially the hotel staff, can use it as a credit card. He claims to be in the …
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Palawan Underground River secures spot in ‘provisional’ world’s new 7 wonders.

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MANILA — The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) in Palawan now belongs to the “provisional” list of the world’s new seven wonders. The New7Wonders Foundation, who initiated the search, has announced November 12 the poll’s provisional results. Aside from the …
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Carnival ride accident kills 1, injures 9

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A freak carnival accident has put the spot on the safety of amusement rides, serving as a timely reminder this coming Christmas season when many people take pleasure in amusement parks and funfairs. A defective “caterpillar” ride in a carnival …
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Military launches air strikes

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The Armed Forces has launched air strikes as part of its law enforcement operations against the notorious kidnapping group of Juaning Abdulsalam in Zamboanga Sibugay. Acting Philippine Army spokesperson Maj. Harold Cabunoc said a 200-strong combined elements of the Philippine …
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