| Incoming BIR chief no ‘political appointee’ - Ermia 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief MANILA, Philippines - The incoming chief of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will not be just a political appointee, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Friday. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | Santiago denies JPEPA was railroaded 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief MANILA, Philippines—The Senate ratification of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) close to midnight on Wednesday was not railroaded, according to Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | At 107, PCG is seeking own identity 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief MANILA, Philippines—On the eve of the 107th anniversary celebration of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), its leaders said the best gift the organization could have was the passage of a bill that sought to give it a distinct identity and clearly define its functions. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | Giro organizers won"t retest cyclists 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief ROME - Giro d”Italia organizers have no plans to re-examine doping samples from this year”s race for the blood-boosting drug at the center of the latest Tour de France scandals. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | Financial crisis could affect 2014 Winter Olympics preparations 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief MOSCOW - The global financial crisis may affect investment in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, but the government will make sure preparations stay on schedule, a Russian Cabinet official said Thursday. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | RP shares close 8.3 percent lower 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief Philippine share prices closed 8.3 percent lower Friday, losing 190.64 points to 2,097.80 points, amid a global rout of the financial markets, dealers said. read more More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | Federer to play Madrid Masters after layoff 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief MADRID, Spain - Roger Federer will play at the Madrid Masters next week, ending a three-week layoff and setting up a possible meeting with top-ranked Rafael Nadal. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | | Manila, Pasay suspend afternoon elementary, high school classes 2 days ago by Editor-in-Chief MANILA, Philippines - Afternoon classes in elementary and high school in the cities of Manila and Pasay have also been suspended due to the sudden downpour that drenched Metro Manila Friday morning. More… PinoyPortal, Pinoy News, ... - pinoyportal.ca · 1 reference | |