CONCEPCION, Chile – Rescuers edged their way toward quake victims trapped in a toppled apartment block early Sunday even as looters stole food and robbed banks after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Chile.

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The government has asked the Supreme Court to compel the Judicial and Bar Council to submit its shortlist of nominees for the chief justice position to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

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A key witness in the Senate investigation into the alleged involvement of several government officials in a jueteng payola scandal in 2005 was shot dead in an ambush in Pasay City on Sunday.

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A key witness who linked First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and several government officials to the jueteng payoff scandal in 2005 was shot dead in an ambush in Para

BAGUIO CITY – Several residents of this mountain city in northern Luzon on Sunday scored several candidates for the May elections, including three presidential aspirants, for using the closing ceremonies of the annual Panagbenga Festival to campaign.

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A quiet Sunday. Time to fire up Google and put in “Toyota AND [cause OR reason].” We come up with ample explanations why Toyota is not called Toyoda.  Or why Peiping turned into Peking, and then into Beijing.

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Purefoods rallied back from an early 12-point deficit to hack out another thrilling win at the expense of Alaska, 79-78, moving the Giants to the threshold of capturing the KFC-PBA Philippine Cup title via a sweep.

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Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched last Friday a fund-raising campaign to help a two-year-old deaf-mute child get a hearing aid implant in his brain.

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Olympic great comforts racer after disappointment in Vancouver. By Katie Uhlaender Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images Sport No matter what the results are for an athlete in the Olympic Games, to participate in the Olympic movement is indescribable. To hear “USA” screamed by not only your family but also by other nations’ people who you have touched and inspired is an experience that truly teaches you what the Olympic spirit is.

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will honor this year's Philippine Military Academy Class 2010 as she leads their commencement exercises in Baguio City Monday.

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CONCEPCION, Chile – Rescuers edged their way toward residents trapped in a toppled apartment block early Sunday and survivors huddled around bonfires in the rubble of their homes as the death toll in Chile continued to rise after one of the strongest earthquakes in history.

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BAGUIO CITY – Administration presidential bet Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. on Sunday expressed confidence that he has the support of the majority of people in this mountain city in the bag.

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Guest si Regine Velasquez sa first concert ni Myrus Ramirez na tinawag na The Sentimental Prince sa Teatrino, Greenhills, at dito pinabulaanan niya sa isang panayam ang balitang buntis siya. “Unfortunately nga ay hindi,” sabi ng batikang singer.

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A power crisis in Mindanao must be declared in Mindanao to allow the government to use “emergency powers” in addressing the worsening supply shortage in the island, Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes said.

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TOKYO – The tsunami from Chile's deadly earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia on Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

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Thirty-nine female overseas Filipino workers from Dubai, most of whom ran away from their employers, arrived in Manila on Saturday after being repatriated by the Philippine government.

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WASHINGTON D.C., United States – The US government on Sunday canceled a tsunami warning for all Pacific nations that had been issued in the wake of a 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile.

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(Al Jazeera English) – At least six Palestinians have reportedly been injured after Israeli police forces stormed a holy site in Jerusalem to disperse Muslim worshippers on Sunday.

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The communist movement sees no wrong in implementing its “permit-to-campaign” policy in areas considered as bailiwicks of its armed wing, the New People”s Army (NPA).

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The communist movement sees no wrong in implementing its “permit-to-campaign” policy in areas considered as bailiwicks of its armed wing, the New People”s Army (NPA).

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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine’s top scorer in the recent Turin World Chess Olympiad Grandmaster (GM) Jayson Gonzales flashed his old deadly form as he defeated International Master Richard Bitoon in the “All in Sports” Rapid Open Chess Tournament Sunday at the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) canteen in Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila.

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TALCA, Chile – A weeping man strokes the hand of a dead woman in a collapsed cafe. Survivors huddle around bonfires in the rubble of their homes.

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BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday ordered security tightened in Bangkok after two hand grenades exploded outside branches of the country’s biggest bank, causing light damage but no injuries.

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Far Eastern U defeated University of Santo Tomas, 1-0, to overcome the Tigers' twice-to-beat advantage in the finals and win the 72nd UAAP men's football crown Sunday at the Ateneo field.

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) exceeded its February collection target by at least P2 billion, preliminary data showed. As of February 23, the bureau had surpassed its target of P13.11 billion by collecting P15.07 billion.

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The consortium that will help the government automate the May 10 elections has beaten the February 28 deadline to deliver the more than 82,000 machines that will be used in the important political exercise.

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As a car company, closing out 2009 with a profit is a commendable feat. Generally, you count yourself amongst the blessed if you are still alive (or bailed-out by friendly governments.) Let’s look at two companies that made money in 2009. At least, at some time in 2009.

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GMA’s long-running Sunday musical variety show “SOP” just aired its final episode dubbed as “SOP: The Final Party.” The whole cast and crew of SOP (Sobrang Okey, Pare!) were present on its final episode, Sunday of February 28, fronted by its main hosts The Songwriter Ogie Alcasid, Kind of Soul Janno Gibbs, Queen of

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Two Catholic bishops urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday to investigate presidential aspirant Senator Manuel Villar Jr. for alleged vote-buying.

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MANILA, Philippines – The Year of the Tiger may have commenced two weeks ago, but the University of Santo Tomas (UST) men’s and women’s volleyball teams made sure this event would translate into the playing court.

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Rapper describes plans to film seven videos in one night, including one for Drake. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Lil Wayne Photo: Courtesy Nino Brown Nino Brown: The Road to Rikers, Part 2 Saturday night Lil Wayne and DJ Scoob Doo sent in a video clip featuring footage they shot that afternoon. Among other things, Wayne said it was time to party before he begins his expected one-year prison term at New York’s Rikers Island.

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Rapper describes plans to film seven videos in one night, including one for Drake.

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TOKYO, Japan – Japan evacuated a total of 320,000 people in its eastern Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures Sunday as a tsunami triggered by Chile’s earthquake hit its Pacific coast, Kyodo news agency reported.

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State volcanologists on Sunday afternoon lifted their tsunami warning for the Philippines in the absence of unusual, significant sea level changes near the country”s coasts in front of the Pacific Ocean in the wake of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit south-central Chile on Saturday.

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VANCOUVER – Canada bagged another three golds on the penultimate day of the Winter Olympics on Saturday to ensure they will finish top of the medal standings, triggering wild celebrations across the country.

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Today I bought an Astro with a garbage bag for a driver’s window.

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16-year-old Jovit Baldivino stunned the judges with his raw singing talent and even compelled Kris and Ai Ai to tears. Jovit performed a heartfelt rendition of “Faithfully” by The Journey and blew away the judges and the audience.

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BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Two people died while scores were hospitalized in a remote Cagayan village in what authorities said was a case of ingesting contaminated animal meat at the weekend.

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BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Two people died while scores were hospitalized in a remote Cagayan village in what authorities said was a case of ingesting contaminated animal meat at the weekend.

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BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – Two people died while scores were hospitalized in a remote Cagayan village in what authorities said was a case of ingesting contaminated animal meat at the weekend.

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