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November 9, 2011
Robredo: Vote PPUR for New 7 Wonders

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 8, 2011) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) takes the New 7 Wonders search very seriously, fully aware what boost to tourism and the country's prestige it would bring if a Philippine site were to make it among the top in the ongoing worldwide poll.

Two day before the closing of votes for the worldwide search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Local Government Jesse Robredo called on local officials to support and vote the country’s Puerto Princesa Underground River...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 8, 2011) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) takes the New 7 Wonders search very seriously, fully aware what boost to tourism and the country's prestige it would bring if a Philippine site were to make it among the top in the ongoing worldwide poll.

Two day before the closing of votes for the worldwide search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Local Government Jesse Robredo called on local officials to support and vote the country’s Puerto Princesa Underground River.

July 5, 2011
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win Wimbledon 2011

Novak Djokovic has won his first Wimbledon title. He beat defending champion Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. 

 

Novak Djokovic has won his first Wimbledon title. He beat defending champion Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3. It was Djokovic's fifth straight victory over the Spaniard. It was also his first victory over Nadal in a Grand Slam match.

July 5, 2011
Petra Kvitova upset Maria Sharapova to win Wimbledon 2011

Petra Kvitova upset Maria Sharapova in the women's Wimbledon championship on Saturday. The 21-year old Czech beat the 2004 Wimbledon winner, 6-3, 6-4. (July 2)

Petra Kvitova upset Maria Sharapova in the women's Wimbledon championship on Saturday. The 21-year old Czech beat the 2004 Wimbledon winner, 6-3, 6-4. (July 2)

July 2, 2011
Djokovic is tennis new world no. 1

WIMBLEDON, England (July 1, 2011) — By reaching the Wimbledon final Novak Djokovic, not only will have the chance to win the tournament of his boyhood dreams but he secured the world's no. 1 ranking in tennis as well.

WIMBLEDON, England (July 1, 2011) — By reaching the Wimbledon final Novak Djokovic, not only will have the chance to win the tournament of his boyhood dreams but he secured the world's no. 1 ranking in tennis as well.

On Monday, Djokovic will be the top-ranked player in the world, replacing defending champion Rafael Nadal who will also be his opponent at the Wimbledon men's final.

It will be the first time in 7 years that the no. 1 ATP ranking is not held by either Nadal or Federer.

March 17, 2011
Gov. LRay Villafuerte to Harvey Keh: Kaya Mo Ba?

Mr. Harvey Keh can you set the record straight? Can you be objective and not be biased? It’s understandable that you are acting as the lawyer, defender, spokesperson of Sec. Jesse Robredo because he is part of your Kaya Natin Movement. However, as a journalist, you are obligated to be fair, objective , balanced and not be one-sided...

Mr. Harvey Keh can you set the record straight? Can you be objective and not be biased?

November 21, 2010
Robredo: Government Not Forcing STL Operations

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 18 - The operation of the Small Town Lottery (STL) will only be allowed if the local government unit concerned will allow it, according to Secretary Jessie Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 18 - The operation of the Small Town Lottery (STL) will only be allowed if the local government unit concerned will allow it, according to Secretary Jessie Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Robredo’s clarification comes in the wake of reports that the operation of STL is being forced by the government while keeping the numbers game "jueteng" illegal.

Robredo, however, admits that there is a problem in Metro Manila, where STL has apparently become the legal cover for jueteng.