U.S. election star "Joe the Plumber" lacks license

By Andrea Hopkins

CINCINNATI, Oct 16 (Reuters) - After Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama made him into the most famous plumber in America, it turns out Joe Wurzelbacher isn't a licensed plumber after all. Oh, and his real name is Sam.

The morning after he emerged as the unexpected ( Read more... )

Be afraid.

Fed finally admits, US in recession

NEW YORK - The United States has entered a recession, the head of the San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve, the nation's central bank, said Tuesday.

"The recent flow of economic data suggests that the economy was weaker than expected in the third quarter, probably showing essentially no growth ( Read more... )

Benguet Corp. faces complaint from own shareholders
MICHELLE OROSA, ABS-CBN Business | 10/14/2008 7:59 PM
Less than a month after a mining incident in one of its sites, listed Benguet Corp. is facing complaints from its own shareholders who raised transparency issues on the mining firm's operations and financial performance.

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Breaking news!

San Miguel Corporation is reportedly buying the assets of Philippine American Life and General Insurance Co. (Philamlife), as part of efforts to diversify its portfolio.

The merged entity will be named SanMig Life.

Cue: Mahaba-habang insuraaaance~ San-Mig-Life!

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For many U.S. Christians, it's God before mortgage

By Nick Carey, Reuters

CHICAGO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - For many Americans, a pact with God outweighs any earthly contract, including a mortgage.

While millions may lose their homes during the worst housing slump since the Great Depression, some devout Christians among them will do so in part because ( Read more... )

Thanks for the video, Tito Mel! Love you!!!

Eastern Telecom earmarks P1-billion for new projects

Michelle Orosa, ABS CBN News | 09/09/2008 4:49 PM

Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc. (ETPI) has allotted P1 billion for capital expenditures this year as it undertakes a major expansion project and an overhaul of its system capabilities.

At the sidelines of ETPI's celebration of its ( Read more... )

Survey shows only 17% of companies hiked employees salaries

By Michelle Orosa, ABS-CBN News | 09/11/2008 6:17 PM


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The scenario: 7AM.  Everyone's busy writing scripts, rushing to finish before News At 8 airs at 8AM.

Suddenly...

RC: WOOHOO! Kim Jong ....... is ill!! (Rolls seat backwards and looks at everyone) Can we put that in the headlines?

This article is where he got the real news bit from.

Ricky, gutom lang yan....
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