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  • Watchdog says 2013 Philippine elections worse than 2010

    The recently concluded 2013 automated elections were worse than the 2010 exercise because of the bigger number of errors and the "arbitrary and highly irregular decisions" which compromised the elections' credibility and transparency, according to a poll watchdog group. The Automated Elections Systems Watch (AES Watch) deplored the glitches in the precinct count optical scan ...

  • Taiwan accuses Philippines of lack of cooperation

    The Taiwan investigation team, tasked with conducting a probe into the fatal shooting of a Taiwan fisherman, has returned to Taipei from Manila. On arrival, the team held a press conference at Taipei Airport. The team has called on the Philippine government to conduct a joint investigation with Taiwan into the incident. It's accused the Philippine authorities of dishonesty, saying the ...

  • Proclamations put period to Luzon election contests

    In Pampanga, reelectionist Gov. Lilia Pineda, despite leading by wide margin over former priest and Gov. Eddie Panlilio late Monday night, was proclaimed winner only on Thursday afternoon. Pineda's proclamation came after the provincial board of canvassers (PBOC) approved the motion of her lawyers to proclaim her although the certificates of canvass of votes from Mabalacat City and the ...

  • MECO Taiwan investigators acted prematurely 2 cases of harassment reported

    The team of Taiwanese investigators sent to Manila to probe the May 9 encounter that resulted in the death of a Taiwanese fisherman may have acted prematurely, the head of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office said Sunday.MECO head Amadeo Perez Jr. said they were trying to arrange a meeting with their counterparts through the Philippine Department of Justice so they could compare ...

  • Taiwan probe team returns slamming Philippines capricious treatment

    Taiwan authorities decided on May 12 to dispatch a fleet to conduct regular patrol in waters to the south of the island to guard fishing boats following the shooting-death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine side at sea.(Photo Source: huanqiu.com) A Taiwan investigation team sent to Manila to probe a fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman by Philippine coast guard returned to Taipei on ...

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Funny Games

Funny Games

There is certainly nothing unique about a director remaking his or her own film, usually with the intention of somehow improving it. Alfred Hitchcock tried this with The Man Who Knew Too Much, which he originally made in England in black and white with Leslie Banks in 1934 and then ... ...

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  • Palace Questions on May 13 polls wont distract PNoy

    Questions raised about the conduct of the recently concluded May 13 elections will not distract President Benigno Aquino as he focuses on "moving forward," Malacañang said Saturday.Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Aquino wants to focus on what to do after the polls, though she said the Comelec should answer the questions."Sa side ng Pangulo, hindi ...

  • LP can’t gain Luzon foothold

    Closing its grueling three-month campaign, the Team PNoy senatorial slate holds its "miting de avance" at Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City on Friday. With President Aquino are (from left): Bam Aquino, Antonio Trillanes IV, Sonny Angara, Aquilino Pimentel III, Grace Poe, Francis Escudero, Jamby Madrigal, Alan Peter Cayetano, Risa Hontiveros, Ramon Magsaysay Jr., Loren Legarda and Cynthia ...

  • The world’s best wines can be found in a Filipino-owned vineyard

    EDOUARD Miailhe brings new blood to the estate. In Southwest France, there's a Filipino-owned vineyard which carries some of the world's best wines. With a Philippine banner hoisted outside, this estate has been visited by the likes of former President Gloria Arroyo, former Cabinet member Vince Perez and banker Aurelio Montinola ...

  • Dubai designers to open close Philippine fashion week

    RONALDO Arnaldo A large package from Dubai, delivered by air freight, and an application to join Philippine Fashion Week (PFW) piqued the curiosity of producer-director Joey Espino several years ago. They came from designer Michael Cinco who had read about PFW online and went through the trouble of sending a sample of his exquisitely crafted gown. "Who would spend so much for a ...

  • MECO to work with Taiwanese officials to stop harassment of Pinoys — Palace

    Malacañang on Saturday said Philippine officials in Taiwan are documenting incidents of harassment of Filipinos and will report them to the appropriate Taiwanese officials. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Manila Economic and Cultural Office organized a team that will document the incidents and report them to Taiwan’s foreign ministry. "The MECO has ...

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