 Lilia sells food in the streets but hasn't heard of microfinance
| MANILA, Philippines—Life could have been easier for Lilia Roseryo had she been a beneficiary of a microfinance program, a government blueprint to ease poverty. | But sh... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) Inquirer
Microfinance Philippines Photos Poverty Program |
 Meralco asks ERC to slash generation rate
| MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has petitioned government regulators for approval to lower the generation charge for March, claiming that the sudd... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) Inquirer
Consumers Electricity Meralco Philippines Photos |
 'Emperor' as AFP chief raises fears of poll fraud
| MANILA, Philippines—Members of both sides of the political spectrum are antsy over President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's appointment of the 'Emperor' as Armed Forces of t... (photo: OPS/NIB / Marcelino Pascua) Inquirer
Arroyo Fears Fraud Manila Photos |
 The Toyota myth is shattered
| ZOOMING IN | 03/10/2010 | With the quickening pace of technological advance and the globalization-induced intensification of international competitiveness during the 20... (photo: Creative Commons / Simon Davison) The Daily Tribune
Automaker Business Japan Photos US |
 RP 4th most corrupt on Asia-Pacific list
| By Michaela P. del Callar | 03/10/2010 | It is no surprise that the Philippines under President Arroyo is again still in the bottom list of corrupt economies. | The Phi... (photo: WN / Trigedia) The Daily Tribune
Asia Corruption Philippines Photos Survey |
 SWS: Aquino, Villar slide; Erap gains
| By Gerry Baldo | 03/10/2010 | A downtrend in the support for Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Nacionalista Party (NP) top bet Manuel V... (photo: AP / Aaron Favila) The Daily Tribune
Candidates Elections Philippines Photos Survey |
 Neda board rushes P6-B infra plan before ban
| 03/10/2010 | A few days before a 45-day ban before and after elections on infrastructure spending takes effect, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) b... (photo: WN / Trigedia) The Daily Tribune
Funding Infrastructure Philippines Photos Projects |
 Indonesian Forces Kill 3 Terror Suspects
| JAKARTA — Indonesian counterterrorism forces stormed an Internet cafe and a nearby house on the outskirts of Jakarta on Tuesday, killing three suspected terrorist... (photo: AP / Heri Juanda) The New York Times
Indonesia Jakarta Photos Security Terrorism |
 CebuPac in hot water over new flight policy
| Most Read Business Gokongwei's Cebu Pacific to go public Ford unveils new small car for booming India Dubai World outlines debt plan to leading creditors—report Save or... (photo: WN / Trigedia) Inquirer
Airline Passengers Philippines Photos Policy |
 Vehicle sales up 37%; Campi says industry to continue posting growth
| MANILA, Philippines--The local automotive industry has kept its growth momentum by registering a 36.6-percent increase in sales as of the end of February. | In the firs... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba) Inquirer
Industry Manila Photos Sales Vehicles |
 Summer heat no picnic for your car
| 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 t... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Inquirer
Cars Motorists Philippines Photos Weather |
 Candidates frustrate audience at Ateneo forum
| DAVAO CITY, Philippines—All presidential candidates except the three who have consistently topped the surveys were at the presidential forum at the Ateneo de Davao Univ... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) Inquirer
Davao Philippines Photos Politics University |
 RP is 4th most corrupt country in Southeast Asia—poll
| MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is ranked as the fourth most corrupt country in Southeast Asia out of 16 surveyed by over 2,000 expatriate businessmen, according ... (photo: WN / Jelly Clam) Inquirer
Asia Corruption Manila Philippines Photos |
 MILF pact no longer possible under Arroyo—chief negotiator
| MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government and Muslim guerrillas can no longer strike a final peace accord before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo steps down in J... (photo: AP / Froilan Gallardo) Inquirer
Arroyo Manila Peace Philippines Photos |
 Bank lending up 5% January—BSP
| MANILA, Philippines – Lending by the country's commercial and universal banks continued to grow in January, but the pace of expansion slowed down substantially in what ... (photo: WN / Arturo Ubaub) Inquirer
Banking Economy Monetary Philippines Photos |
 Estrada eyes steady hike in survey ratings for May win
| MANILA, Philippines—Deposed president Joseph Estrada has expressed elation over his continued favorable showing in the nationwide election surveys of the Social Weather... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo) Inquirer
Election Estrada Manila Philippines Photos |
 Estrada: AFP chief an Arroyo loyalist, not good for RP
| MANILA, Philippines—Former president Joseph Estrada believes the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff is more loyal to the Commander-in-Chief than t... (photo: WN / Renzelle Mae Abasolo) Inquirer
Arroyo Estrada Manila Philippines Photos |
 Militiaman surfaces to tag Ampatuans in Nov. 23 massacre
| MANILA, Philippines—A man claiming to be among the gunmen who killed 57 people, including 32 media workers, in Maguindanao, has surfaced to boost the accusations agains... (photo: AP / Pat Roque) Inquirer
Court Killing Massacre Philippines Photos |
 DILG to wait for SC ruling on Bulacan gov row
| MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday said it would abide by the decision of the Supreme Court on the issue concerning B... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) Inquirer
Comelec Court Governor Philippines Photos |
 Arroyo eyes new round of price cuts on medicines–DoH
| MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health has been 'working' on another round of drug price cuts to be enforced before end of the term of President Gloria Macapaga... (photo: WN / Sweet Radoc) Inquirer
Arroyo Medicines Pharmacies Photos Price |
