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18 hrs ago | The Charlotte Observer

7 Filipino marines, 4 militants killed in clash

MANILA, Philippines At least seven Filipino marines and four Abu Sayyaf militants were killed in a clash Saturday as the military launched an offensive against al-Qaida-linked gunmen who have been blamed for recent kidnappings and of trying to sabotage a road project in the southern Philippines.

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Fri May 24, 2013

ABS-CBN News

Daniel Padilla's second album released

MANILA, Philippines After a successful debut album and a sold-out birthday concert at the Araneta Coliseum, actor Daniel Padilla has released his second album.

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Canada.com

Metro Vancouver city halls reaching out to the people

Vancouver resident Cora Maming spent two years hiding inside her home after arriving from the Philippines in 2008.

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The Valley Patriot

Bataan Hero: SGt. VIctor Cote USAAF 1920-2013

In this Memorial Day issue, we honor a local WWII veteran who survived the brutality of the Japanese POW camps and the "Hell Ships." Although he passed away February 3, 2013, shortly before his 93rd birthday, his story of courage and endurance lives on.

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Related Topix: US Army, Tewksbury, MA, Philippines, World News, Dracut, MA

ABS-CBN News

Palace calm, bishop cries foul over Dan Brown's 'Inferno'

MANILA, Philippines Malacaang and the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines on Friday reacted to the portrayal of Manila in "Inferno," the newest fiction book of American author Dan Brown.

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ABS-CBN News

What to expect from PH's 1st Cold Stone branch

MANILA, Philippines Twenty signature ice cream concoctions are offered at the first Cold Stone Creamery store in the country, which is located at the Serendra mall at Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

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Related Topix: Life, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Philippines, World News, Chocolate, Cake, Baked Goods, Drink, Coffee, Cookies

ABS-CBN News

Desiree helps Andi get back on track on 'MMK'

MANILA, Philippines -- Months after taking a break, actress Andi Eigenmann is set to return to television via the ABS-CBN drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya." "Abangan ang aking pagganap kay Lyka at ang kwento ng kanyang buhay sa MMK this Saturday, the 25th at 7:45PM!" Eigenmann said in a Twitter post.

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Thu May 23, 2013

ABS-CBN News

'We'll fight for our territory, up to the last soldier'

MANILA, Philippines - Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin rallied the troops yesterday to defend the country's territory against Chinese incursions "up to the last soldier standing." Gazmin called on the troops to defend Ayungin Shoal in the Spratly Islands, stressing the area is within Philippine territory.

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ABS-CBN News

MTRCB welcomes CA ruling on Willie's show

MANILA, Philippines -- The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board welcomed the ruling of the Court of Appeals on a case involving the noontime variety show "Willing Willie." In a statement, MTRCB chairperson Eugenio Villareal said the regulatory board "welcomes the Court of Appeals' decision affirming its earlier suspension of the ... (more)

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ABS-CBN News

Piolo welcomes Judy Ann reunion

MANILA, Philippines -- Piolo Pascual is happy to welcome back former "love team" Judy Ann Santos as the "Queen of Pinoy Soap Opera." The 35-year-old actress is set to topbill her 10th soap opera in 25 years with the drama series "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala," which is set to premiere on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida block on June 17.

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ABS-CBN News

Restaurant to create 'Adobo Diablo' for Dan Brown

MANILA, Philippines A local restaurant chain has responded to the controversy surrounding American author Dan Brown's depiction of Manila as "the gates of hell" by creating a special dish.

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WVNY

Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'

The FBI has arrested a suspect in a case involving the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin and says investigators are working "around the clock" to address any remaining risks.

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CBS Atlanta

Brown hounded for calling Manila 'gates of hell'

All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed... All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their ... (more)

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Wed May 22, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

Dance Theatre of Tennessee Set for St. Louis and Philippines Festivals, Summer 2013

Fresh from a successful third season, Dance Theatre of Tennessee is poised to add another milestone in its young and exciting history.

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The Asian Pacific Post

In search of her mother

For the last five decades she believed that she was the natural child of her Canadian parents.

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ABS-CBN News

'Exhausted' Willie to concentrate on businesses

MANILA, Philippines Television host Willie Revillame is planning to devote his time on his businesses once his contract with the No.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The York Daily Record

Overheated climate-change rhetoric hurts economy

In this Nov. 14, 2012 file photo, protesters wearing flower costumes, display placards during a rally near the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines to call on industrialized countries to act on the growing problem of climate change.

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The Straits Times

Philippines boosts military to resist 'bullies'

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III addresses the media shortly after leading the 115th Philippine Navy anniversary celebration at Fort San Felipe, Cavite city, south-west of Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

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Mon May 20, 2013

4 Hoteliers

Global pipeline for April.

Hotel construction report summarizing the pipeline for Asia Pacific, USA, Sth America and more regions around the world.

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ABS-CBN News

Two concrete posts collapse in QC

MANILA, Philippines Two concrete posts collapsed in Quezon City after a 10-wheeler cement mixer got entangled into its cables Sunday.

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