RP ranked 9th among 2009 key emerging markets for global investors

The Philippines jumped 14 spots from 23rd a year ago and now ranked 9th among key emerging markets for global investors in 2009. This is according to a new research published by the UK Trade & Investment. In a statement, British Ambassador to the Philippines Stephen Lillie said that “the global recession was a wake-up [...]

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Australia may lay off foreign migrant workers including OFWs

Australian firms may lay off foreign migrant workers including Filipinos, according to Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith. As the global financial crisis continues, foreign workers are usually the first to let go. An estimated 200,000 Filipinos are now living in Australia excluding Filipino contract workers, according to Philippine government estimates. These contract workers [...]

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Cory monument to be built at the Rizal Park

A Cory Aquino monument will soon rise at the Rizal Park despite reservations by the National Historical Institute. The President’s choice of Rizal Park as the site for former President Corazon Aquino’s monument is final and the President would see through the construction of the monument with or without the support of the Aquino family. [...]

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Zsa Zsa Padilla reveals Jericho Rosales is like a bee buzzing around Karylle

Much has been said about Jericho Rosales courting Karylle, daughter of Zsa Zsa Padilla, but the actor can’t seem to reveal his real motive. Past interviews of Jericho Rosales could only reveal that “it is not hard to be attracted to Karylle” and that he is not courting the young singer. Now, who can escape [...]

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Vilma Santos to play the role of the late President Corazon Aquino

An upcoming movie that will depict the life of the late President Corazon Aquino is on the works to be produced under Star Cinema and Vilma Santos gets to play that role. Kris Aquino herself admits it in the last episode of The Buzz that Vilma is Vilma and that all her sisters are all [...]

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Philippines candidate for Miss Universe 2009 Bianca Manalo

Philippines candidate for Miss Universe 2009 is Pamela Bianca Manalo. Bianca is the sister of Katherine Ann Manalo, Miss World 2002 Semi-Finalist. She is also the niece of Miss International 1968 Semi-Finalist, Nenita Ramos. Bianca finished a degree in Advertising from Assumption College and is a flight attendant by profession. Prior to the Binibining Pilipinas [...]

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Gloria Arroyo ranked 44 in Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women

President Gloria Arroyo’s ranking in Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women slide to Number 44 from its previous Number 40 rank. Number 1 in the list is Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel who is seeking second term in national general election at the end of September. The Top 10 in Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women are: 1. [...]

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Chemistry never fades in Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa tandem

When Jericho Rosales and Kristine Hermosa entered stage, The Buzz audience can’t stop the “kilig” factor between the two. Both still exudes chemistry that made their “Echo-Tin” fans very happy. During the interview, Boy Abunda asked the two as to what was the reason behind theĀ  breakup. Echo choose to keep mum about it, but [...]

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