News Analysis

Is U.S. sneaking back under cover of terror war?

THE YEAR-LONG operation of the Philippine military against the Abu Sayyaf, bolstered by 660 U.S. troops dispatched to train them in the latter half, has yielded two dead bodies, Martin Burnham and Ediborah Yap, and one rescued hostage, Gracia Burnham.


Philippines Today online: A year after

Opinion

OUR HOUSES are in disarray. First, it was the putsch at the Senate early this month, which toppled the precarious majority of Franklin Drilon with the switch of John Osmena to the opposition camp. To express sympathy for its upper house counterparts, the House of Representatives likewise prematurely adjourned its session, nearly throwing it into a pandemonium.

The authentic Filipino
The sweet smell of money
The thin line

Features/Lifestyle

IN LAST month’s issue, we discussed lines, color and fabric – factors we could use in highlighting or downplaying body proportions. Other factors to consider in dressing are patterns and scaling.

Halo-halong may santol (Ikalawang yugto)

Entertainment

NAPILI si Cesar Montano para gumanap ng isang malaking role sa pelikulang “The Great Raid”. Ito ay base sa isang nobela tungkol sa pagsagip sa mga American Prisoners of War sa isang kampo sa Cabanatuan City noong World War II. Si Cesar ay gaganap ng role bilang si Capt. Juan Pajota, isang lider ng mga Filipino guerillas.

Mega-success ang Hongkong concert ni Sharon Cuneta
Jolina Magdangal, hindi nagrenew ng contract sa ABS-CBN
Movie bill, aprubado na ng Kongreso at Senado
Kris Aquino, nililigawan ni Mayor Joey Marquez?
Showbits
Japanese pop song a big hit in Argentina!

Sports/Fitness

MANILA: In this new era of much taller, quicker, and more athletic players, they are already considered virtual dinosaurs in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

The mere mention of names like Ronnie Magsanoc, Alvin Patrimonio, Paul Alvarez and Jerry Codiñera revives memories of good old days in the country’s premier league.

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Small talk on Formula One
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