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Sen. Jamby Madrigal with a vendor in Quiapo, Manila. Edd Gumban

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Sen. Benigno Aquino III flashes the ‘Laban’ sign during a rally in Concepcion, Tarlac yesterday. Jonjon Vicencio

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Former President Joseph Estrada kicks off his campaign in Plaza Miranda. Mike Amoroso

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Supporters of Eddie Villanueva unfurl the biggest Philippine flag to signal the start of the Bangon Pilipinas campaign in Rizal Park yesterday. Edd Gumban

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Not Campaign Materials: Wanted posters of Sen. Ping Lacson, the subject of a manhunt for the Dacer-Corbito slays, are displayed along Roxas Boulevard yesterday. Edd Gumban

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Opening salvos fired

(The Philippine Star) Updated Feb 10, 2010 12:00 AM

Campaign posters went up and jingles blared at election rallies and motorcades all over the country yesterday as the country’s richest politician and the son of its democracy icon fired the opening salvos in the tight race to succeed President Arroyo.

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Gibo, Lakas bets embark on 'Star Trek campaign'

Administration standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro hit the campaign trail yesterday inspired by Star Trek’s iconic spiel “where no man has gone before,” as he moved to reach out to more voters.

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»Sports

›	Walkout costs Texters over P1 million By Nelson Beltran (The Philippine Star) Updated Feb 10, 2010 12:00 AM
›	Final 4: Aces battle Kings; Beermen face Giants
›	Roach eases up on Pacquiao sparring
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»Entertainment

›	Victor blushes at being called 'newest heartthrob' FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo (The Philippine Star) Updated Feb 10, 2010 12:00 AM
›	A shared passion
›	Jukebox love songs from Eva
›	Will love bloom One A-more Time?

»Life: Fashion and Beauty

›	These hair products are to dye for! STYLE S.O.S. By Tingting Cojuangco, Lucy Torres-Gomez and Rissa Mananquil (The Philippine Star) Updated Feb 10, 2010 12:00 AM
›	The Face Shop: Back to the basics of natural beauty
›	Painting the town red this Valentine with Covergirl
›	Rita Dy: Fashionable citizen of the world

»Business Feature: Motoring

›	7 Mercs, 800 Kilometers By Andy Leuterio (The Philippine Star) Updated Feb 10, 2010 12:00 AM
›	A safer C-5 soon?
›	Guilt-free Luxury in the S400 Hybrid
›	Alterra-ed States

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EDITORIAL - How to lose investors

(The Philippine STAR) Feb 10, 2010 12:00 AM
Foreign investors have long complained about the arbitrariness of policies governing business in this country.

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	My simple wish By Josephine Cabrera Alabastro (philstar.com) Updated on February 09, 2010 I can never forget the fist time my younger sister sent us a package. The Arabic sweet tasted good but we consumed it with tears knowing that it came from Jonah’s hard-earned money. We could not help but to think of the bitter sacrifices she made just to be able to send the sweets. My mother wanted to preserve the taste and how it originally looked like because it came from her daughter whom she misses so much.
	Where is home? By Cherry Lee (philstar.com) Updated on February 06, 2010 I realized that I am a different person when I am in Australia compared to when I was in Manila. Even when Mama was here I did not use “po” or “opo” that much. When I was in Manila, each sentence started and ended with “po” or “opo.” When you have been away for quite awhile, Filipinos will always observe if you have changed or not. I think it is unfair for them to read you, especially if they have not yet experienced living abroad. Yes, I did change, and if they haven’t noticed it yet, Manila has changed a lot too. People change.
	Travel twins By Aurora Teresa Ibay (philstar.com) Updated on February 04, 2010 Today’s technology may have made it possible for us to still communicate. But, it’s her physical presence that I want. There are nuances in our relationship that only a confidante can understand.
	The best of both worlds By Giselle Mickel (philstar.com) Updated on February 02, 2010 It shocks me when a Scottish person I meet tells me they do not know where the Philippines is. I do not live in the remotest part of Scotland. I am based in Edinburgh, its enchanting capital. This vibrant, historical city is where the very first skyscrapers graced the skies.
	The relativity of travel By Bruce Curran (philstar.com) Updated on January 30, 2010 The sun scorched the rock and sand on either side of the covered road between Herat and Kandahar in the Afghan Desert. The motorcycle purred perfectly as my bike and I glided through the emptiness of the open space. I had just avoided a near disaster at the hands of two “desert-muggers,” and was contemplating my luck as something quite amazing appeared on the road ahead.
	Balikbayan lessons from Lolo and Lola By Djoanna Sarino San Jose (philstar.com) Updated on January 28, 2010 My grandparents arrived from the States just recently. I had dinner with them a day after they got back and I was so surprised to see that even if they had been residing in the US for more than 30 years now, they haven’t really parted with what makes them truly Filipinos.

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›	Makulay: Philippine colors from north to south By Domino Cid (philstar.com) Updated Nov 30, 2009 09:03 PM The Philippines is a palette of vibrant colors. We have the best sunsets and sunrises, the most striking of beaches, the most flavorful foods in the world. Forget politics, forget the dwindling economy. There is beauty in our country wherever we look.
›	Where is Anawagin Island? By Aileen Joy Anonuevo (philstar.com) Updated Nov 30, 2009 08:48 PM Anawagin Island in Pundaquit, San Antonio Zambales is a hidden paradise. But you have to bring your own tent and cook your own meal on a portable gas range if you want to stay for a vacation.

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›	The sweet escape By Cherry Oracion (philstar.com) Updated Oct 05, 2009 10:03 AM It seems like a complete dream to find a verdant getaway within the urban epicenter that is Quezon City, but I think La Mesa Eco Park does wonders for fulfilling that fantasy.

»The Good News

›	UST sites named national treasures (philstar.com) Updated Feb 07, 2010 12:00 AM Four sites at the University of Santo Tomas campus in Manila have been declared as National Cultural Treasures by the National Museum, marking the first time that edifices of an educational institution has been included in the roster.
›	SM Foundation conducts 84 medical missions in 2009 (philstar.com) Updated Feb 07, 2010 12:00 AM Eighty-four medical missions were conducted by SM Foundation, Inc. in 2009 all over the country, including 14 special missions in September after the onslaught of two killer typhoons.

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