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    AFP

    Philippine inflation hits 14-year high in June
    AFP - 7 hours ago
    MANILA (AFP) — Rising food and energy prices in the Philippines pushed its June inflation rate to 11.4 percent, the highest level in 14 years, ...
    June inflation jumps 11.4% in Philippines Xinhua
    Philippine Inflation Jumps to 14-Year High on Food (Update2) Bloomberg
    Central bank says economy will normalize in early ’09 Inquirer.net
    Reuters - Monsters and Critics.com
    all 42 news articles

    The Philippines: Tales from a distant shore
    Independent, UK - 2 hours ago
    The smallest of the Philippines' provinces is a place of dramatic coasts and stormy seas. Carl Thompson lands in Batanes A familiar scene of velvety ...

    GulfNews

    Philippines says uncovers new plot against Arroyo
    Reuters - Jul 3, 2008
    MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine authorities have foiled a fresh plot to oust President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, arresting an opposition lawyer, three retired ...
    Ex-Philippines lawmaker charged over coup plot: prosecutor Straits Times
    Opposition lawyer Adaza freed on bail -- report Inquirer.net
    Justice Department files criminal raps against Adaza, cohorts GMA news.tv
    Monsters and Critics.com - Inquirer.net
    all 52 news articles

    Philippine properties ‘hottest’ in Southeast Asia
    Inquirer.net, Philippines - 9 hours ago
    By Tessa Salazar MANILA, Philippines—We may have hot weather and hotheaded drivers, and “hot” money pocketed by some corrupt government officials, ...

    AFP

    Philippine blast kills 3, injures 11
    The Associated Press - Jul 3, 2008
    MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Suspected communist guerrillas launched a series of attacks Thursday in the southern Philippines, lobbing a grenade that killed ...
    Philippine rebels kill three in grenade attack on bakery: military AFP
    Blast in Philippines kills 3 Xinhua
    Blast kills 4, wounds 11 in southern Philippines Reuters
    BBC News - AHN
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    Arroyo praises Hanjin for investments in Philippines
    Inquirer.net, Philippines - 19 hours ago
    By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has praised Hanjin Heavy Industries for continuing to invest in the ...
    PGMA leads christening of newly-built ship of Hanjin in Subic Philippine Information Agency
    RP-made cargo ship sets sail Manila Standard Today
    Arroyo launches first ship off Subic Hanjin shipyard Inquirer.net
    Inquirer.net
    all 6 news articles

    Capsized Philippines ferry to be refloated
    guardian.co.uk, UK - Jul 2, 2008
    Photograph: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters A ferry that capsized and partially sank in a typhoon in the Philippines killing more  than 800 people is  to be refloated in ...
    Capsized Philippine ferry to be refloated Radio Australia
    Philippines mulls to float capsized ferry Xinhua
    WHO on endosulfan ban: We're not yet ready to make call GMA news.tv
    Reuters - The Associated Press
    all 465 news articles

    Philippines inflation highest in 14 years
    Financial Times, UK - 16 hours ago
    By Roel Landingin in Manila Consumer prices in the Philippines rose by 11.4 per cent from a year ago in June, the highest in 14 years, amid soaring global ...

    PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

    Boxing icon to carry Philippine flag for Beijing Olympics
    Xinhua, China - 20 hours ago
    Pacquiao, a professional Filipino boxer known as Manny Pacquiaoor Pac-Man, got the job as he visited Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo after ...
    Philippine Boxer Named Flagbearer For Olympic Opening Rites In Beijing AHN
    Arroyo names Pacquiao envoy to Beijing Olympics, flag-bearer Inquirer.net
    Pacman named Olympic envoy Philippine Star
    Xinhua - Inquirer.net
    all 26 news articles

    PhilBoxing.com

    Pacquiao back, to give P3M for typhoon victims
    Inquirer.net, Philippines - 50 minutes ago
    MANILA, Philippines--The Philippines' boxing king came home Friday bearing four glittering, golden belts signifying the world titles he had won in different ...
    What Empowers "The PACMAN" Asianjournal.com
    Subdued welcome for Diaz in Chicago Manila Bulletin
    DAVID DIAZ: A CLASS ACT PhilBoxing.com
    Inquirer.net - Inquirer.net
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    May 09 2008     Chess icon Wesley So: I still have a long way to go
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    By DENNIS GASGONIA
    abs-cbnNEWS.com

    SUBIC - When one achieves superstar status, oftentimes it's common for success to get into the head.  But for someone like Wesley So, success is no excuse to go strutting his way around like a gifted brat spoiled by fame.  "Kasi pangit naman po 'yung mayabang," he said in Filipino.  At 14 years old, Wesley is the youngest grandmaster in the world today. This has made him an icon in the Philippine chess scene.

    But at the Philippine International Open held in Subic, the "icon" doesn't seem to like enjoying his superstar status. He prefers standing inside the shuttle service while other competitors occupy the seats on their way to the contest venue.

    Full story:  http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=118401

    Below is a video of Wesley So winning the Dubai Open Chess Tournament

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