ZAMBOANGA CITY — Zamboanga City has marked a significant reduction of 72.3 percent in the number of crimes registered in 2011 compared to that in 2010, a top police official announced Friday.

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Conservation efforts deliver 1.4 million green turtle eggs, 14,220 nests, on priority Philippine beaches in 2011

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GLAN, Sarangani (January 25, 2012) – Authorities have renewed a crackdown on youth offenders with the re-imposition of the curfew for minors.

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[January 26, 2012] A total of 14 public schools will vie for the top prize in three online contests conducted simultaneously by Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

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ZAMBOANGA CITY — “Time and again, the world has witnessed demonstrations of the extraordinary skill and ability of Pinoys. Our steadfast pursuit of quality, combined with core competencies such as a strong work ethic, an ability to think outside the box, and a passion to excel in our respective crafts, distinguishes Filipinos in the global community as excellent workers.” This was the message of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III when he conferred the Philippine Quality Award (PQA) to four distinguished organizations in the country.

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You Can Finally Download Your Songs From Google Music

US Android users, we’re rolling out a few new Google Music features to make your experience even better:

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Speech of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines
At the 14th Philippine Quality Awards
[Delivered at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacañan Palace on January 20, 2012]

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President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Thursday that he will bring the concerns of the Philippine healthcare industry to the attention of US President Barack Obama when he visits the United States by the middle of this year.

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President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared February 3 which falls on a Friday as a special non-working day in the province of Bulacan in connection with the 85th birth anniversary of Blas F. Ople.

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The decision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to file criminal charges against former Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) Board Chairman Prospero Pichay Jr. and acting LWUA Administrator Daniel Landingin in connection with the anomalous purchase of the troubled Express Savings Bank Inc. (EXSBI) represents yet another milestone in the Aquino government’s quest to fight corruption, a Palace official said on Thursday.

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