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By ANTHONY IAN CRUZ Malaya Nov. 29, 2007 (Part 1 of 3) THOUSANDS of Filipinos are being enticed to pack their bags for Australia due to its temporary work visa program called “457” which would provide a minimum annual salary equivalent to at least P1.5 million. Under Australian law, employers are bound to pay 457 […]
MorePhilip Alston, the United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial executions, has released his final report on his investigation into political killings in the Philippines. Download the report by clicking here. Here are some excerpts: Two policy initiatives are of special importance to understanding why the killings continue. First, the military’s counterinsurgency strategy against the CPP/NPA/NDF […]
MoreInquirer.net reporter and blogger Erwin Oliva has good news to Smart subscribers: Smart Communications has no choice but to keep its mobile TV service free until it gets a nod from the National Telecommunications Commission, a spokesperson said Friday. Here’s a scoop for Erwin and all readers, and bad news to all Globe subscribers and […]
MoreThis came in after our deadline at Malaya: The Australian government has revised its travel advisory to Australians intending to visit the country. A part of it reads: We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines because of the high threat of terrorist attack. We continue to receive credible reports […]
MoreAs part of the big Black Friday sale, Palm has slashed prices of the Treo 680 and the Palm TX. The graphite-colored, unlocked GSM-mode Treo 680 can now be had for just $379. The old, reliable TX is now being sold at $199 and comes with a free Palm Universal Wireless Keyboard. Free shipping too.
Moreand here’s a freshly-uploaded YouTube video of it being unboxed! Six days earlier, someone from the US unboxed his black EEE PC too: I am so effing envious.
MoreFirst off, something local: Former NEDA Secretary Romulo Neri faces arrest over his refusal to appear before the Senate investigation into the National Broadband Network scandal. To protect the omerta, Malacanang has vowed to do everything to “protect” Neri. Groups such as Agham and CPU should now start checking the contents of the failed NBN […]
MorePartner doesn’t like it, but Gloria Jeans is a reliable coffee cafe and gives free WIFI. Yes, there’s free WIFI here at Gloria Jeans Timog Circle. No password needed when you want to connect through your laptop, PDA or smartphone. Twas a surprise to know considering that the two other Gloria Jeans cafes I frequently […]
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