Partial solar eclipse viewed in PHL Monday morning

May 21, 2012 Science & Technology

By C. Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, May 21 — A partial solar eclipse, a rare phenomenon, was observed in the Philippines at dawn Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.

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Ateneo choral team wins world competition in Ireland

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 — The Filipino vocal cord is truly world-class. Again and again, Philippine choral teams grab the grand prizes wherever the competitions may be held.

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U.S. Iraq, Afghanistan veterans kick off historic action against NATO in Chicago

May 21, 2012 People/Events

CHICAGO, May 21 — Afghanistan and Iraq veterans from across the United States converged in Chicago on Sunday for a historic day of action against NATO, which is expected to culminate with at least 40 Global War on Terror veterans returning their war medals to NATO generals.

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Japan observes annular solar eclipse

May 21, 2012 Science & Technology

TOKYO, May 21 — An annular solar eclipse was observed across Japan on Monday morning, including Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.

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23 Pinoys expected from Syria on Tuesday

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 — The countdown to repatriate Filipinos out of beleaguered Syria continues as 23 female workers are due to arrive here Tuesday, May 22, aboard Emirates Airlines flight EK 334, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

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Hazardous substance found in river water in eastern Japan

May 21, 2012 Environment

TOKYO, May 20 — Three eastern Japan prefectures halted operations of some water filtration plants Friday and Saturday after hazardous formaldehyde was detected in river water, leading to the water supply being cut off in parts of five cities in Chiba Prefecture, affecting some 340,000 households.

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Retired RTC Judge Baclig chosen president of Ilocano writers in Metro Manila (People/Events)

May 21, 2012 People/Events

MANILA, May 21 -– Retired Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge Vivencio S. Baclig and Palanca awardee Ariel Tabag have been elected president and vice president, respectively, of Ilocano writers in Metro Manila.

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Koronadal City targets 250,000 trees in mass tree-planting fest

May 21, 2012 Environment

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, May 21 -– Local officials and residents in nearby Koronadal City are targeting to plant a record-breaking 250,000 trees for its second tree-growing festival slated next month along a critical mountain range straddling the area.

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Christian groups denounce Lady Gaga concert as anti-Christian

May 21, 2012 People/Events

By Ben Cal MANILA, May 20 -– Christian groups in the Philippines, including a Catholic parish church have strongly denounced the upcoming concert of controversial American pop singer Lady Gaga branding her songs as blasphemous and immoral contrary to the Christian faith.

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Annular solar eclipse observed across Japan

May 21, 2012 Science & Technology

TOKYO, May 21 — An annular solar eclipse was observed Monday morning over a wide area of Japan, including major cities on the Pacific coast of the Japanese archipelago such as Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.

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