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                    [Title] => DTI resorts to 3rd party experts in Montero case
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to resort to independent third party experts and facility to aid in the investigation of the alleged sudden unintended acceleration (SUA) cases of Mitsubishi Montero that could potentially lead to a recall of the model’s units.

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Power rates will go up by at least 3.8 centavos per kilowatt-hour starting August, this time owing to an increase in the rates of the National Power Corp.

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At least 20 bills of national importance and local scope are awaiting President Aquino’s signature, according to records at the House of Representatives.

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I don't believe in Horoscopes or Fengshui. In fact, I don't want to even talk about it let alone offer an inch of space in this column.

[DatePublished] => 2012-08-18 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 136085 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1226573 [AuthorName] => Chris Malazarte [SectionName] => Freeman Cebu Business [SectionUrl] => cebu-business [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 767907 [Title] => Stock investing: It's more fun in the Philippines [Summary] =>

The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently unveiled its new tourism slogan: It’s more fun in the Philippines.

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Compostela Valley Rep. Maria Carmen Zamora-Apsay said she expects her Lemon Bill to become law by 2012 after the House of Representative approved House Bill No. 4841 on third and final reading last Aug. 15.

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A lady lawmaker today urged Congress to pass a local version of the United States' Lemon Law, which protects consumers from faulty motor vehicles.

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The crunchy chicharon, crispy fried pork rind, has taken centerstage with the proposal of Cebu Provincial Board Member Arleigh Jay Sitoy to require those who make the delicacy for commercial consumption to reflect the nutritional component and to place appropriate health warnings on the product packaging.

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With the scorching sun threatening to burn us to a crisp, we’re reminded never to leave the house without putting on sunblock or sunscreen.

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By Uriel Cruz Vallecera | August 13, 2008 - 12:00am
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