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P15B OF SMUGGLED PORK MEAT BARED
87 million kilos flooded wet markets in 2011 THE hog raisers on Sunday demanded that President Benigno Aquino III order a crackdown on smuggling syndicates after some 87 million kilograms of pork worth P14.79 billion entered the country and flooded the wet markets last year. They made their demand even as the meat importers sought
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Disguised toilet
A korean-owned floating restaurant in the middle of Taal Lake has no septic tank. It also lacks waste disposal facilities for its garbage (inset).

Acceptance of illegal evidence to convict CJ may spell chaos
AN opposition lawmaker on Sunday warned of chaos and a government breakdown if the Senate impeachment court accepted the prosecution panel’s evidence that has been widely criticized as being illegally acquired. Siquijor Rep. Orlando Fua, a member of the House committee on justice, said the impeachment battle being waged by the prosecution against Chief Justice
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Reds claim Aquino plans to scuttle peace talks
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Joyce Pangco Panares
Mindanao to face another round of power shortage
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Alena Mae S. Flores
Taal floating restaurant demolished
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Christine F. Herrera
Unioil rolls back prices
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Alena Mae S. Flores
Unseen threats, prospects from the China crisis
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Francisco S. Tatad
Filipina’s case riles lawmaker
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Maricel Cruz
Sacred Heart Festivities
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Manila Standard Today
METRO WORKERS GET P30 DAILY PAY HIKE
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Vito Barcelo
Palace to senators: Nothing to worry, Aquino not vengeful
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Joyce Pangco Panares

Justice clears judge in murder case
The Department of Justice has dismissed the criminal charges filed against a regional trial court judge who erred in sentencing former Occidental Mindoro Rep. Jose Villarosa to death for his supposed involvement in the 1997 murder of the two sons of his political rival Ricardo Quintos. I Justice Secretary Leila de Lima reversed and set
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Recto pitches for farmers
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Joel E. Zurbano
Customs sets export system automation
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Joel E. Zurbano
P8-wage hike okayed in Cordilleras
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Vito Barcelo
PHA convention slated
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Manila Standard Today
Angat River re-greens
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Orlan L. Mauricio
Vice mayor gives top post a go
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Ferdie G. Domingo
Crater lakes make climb a unique trek
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Manila Standard Today
May feast celebrates family life
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Manila Standard Today
Manda pushes for bamboo forests
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Dexter A. See
Food goals on target
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Gigi Munoz-David
Cutting of 25 trees under investigation
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Manila Standard Today
John Hay security airs concern over planned takeover
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Manila Standard Today

Noynoy appoints 13 judges
PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed four new judges to the Pasig and Marikina Regional Trial Courts and nine others to various courts in the country. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said over the weekend the Chief Executive signed the appointment papers of the 13 judges on May 11. Judge Juvencio Gascon was named presiding judge
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Cameras to be installed in Intramuros
Posted May 21st, 2012 by Macon Ramos-Araneta
PNoy was fooled, doctors say
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Macon Ramos-Araneta
Several roads closed for repair, games
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Rio N. Araja
Abalos’ bail petition still hanging after 7 hearings
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Gigi Munoz-David
GMA Films wins suit over television movies
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Rey E. Requejo
Manila dad offers mayor management suggestions
Posted May 19th, 2012 by Manila Standard Today