'Number of smoking-related deaths bloated'
By Rainier Allan Ronda | September 6, 2012 - 12:00am
An urban poor group opposing proposed higher taxes on cigarettes yesterday said that government statistics on the number of deaths caused by smoking were dubious and needs closer scrutiny.
Metro
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'48 Olympian recalls Austerity Games
By Joaquin M. Henson | August 26, 2012 - 12:00am
Basketball legend Ramoncito Campos said yesterday the experience of competing in the Olympics will go a long way in building the character of athletes beyond sports and recalled how his participation at the 1948...
Sports
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Group urges gov't to address vehicle emission problem
By Rainier Allan Ronda | August 18, 2012 - 12:00am
The government has been urged to give equal attention to and address vehicle emission as a major cause of pollution that causes cancer and other respiratory diseases.
Business
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David Campos' fresh approach to Sleeping Beauty, Giselle / La Salle and other concerts

By SUNDRY STROKES | March 31, 2012 - 12:00am
For decades, balletomanes have been seeing ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Giselle’ in their original and traditional versions.
Opinion
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Spain-based Filipino performers star in 'Giselle' and 'Sleeping Beauty' at CCP
March 19, 2012 - 12:00am
When Ballet David Campos of Barcelona performs from March 22 to 25 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, it will not just be a dazzling interpretation of two ballet favorites, but a celebration of excellence...
Arts and Culture
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What's next?
By Jose Midas P. Marquez, Court Administrator, Supreme Court | October 1, 2011 - 12:00am
This refers to the article of Mr. Jarius Bondoc, Will the SC investigate its Chief Justice?, in his column Gotcha published 26 September 2011.
Letters to the Editor
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Baseless accusations
By Dennis O. Valdes, President, PhilWeb Corporation | September 29, 2011 - 12:00am
Dear Mr. Bondoc, I have read today your article appearing in the online version of the Philippine STAR (www.philstar.com) entitled “Will SC investigate its Chief Justice?” which also appeared in page...
Letters to the Editor
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Will SC investigate its Chief Justice?

By GOTCHA | By Jarius Bondoc | September 26, 2011 - 12:00am
Will the Supreme Court investigate its own Chief Justice? It can, under the rules of its ethics committee; but will it?
Opinion
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Realty tycoon Jeffrey Campos is bullish on the economy
By Wilson Lee Flores | December 13, 2010 - 12:00am
Can the Philippine economy sustain long-term growth amid the world’s uncertainties, from the euro debt crises to the USA’s economic decline?
Lifestyle Business
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Campos family eyes majority stake in San Miguel Purefoods
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña | May 25, 2010 - 12:00am
The Campos family, which owns food conglomerate NutriAsia Group and leading pharmaceutical firm United Laboratories Inc., is eyeing a controlling or significant stake in San Miguel Purefoods Co. (SMPF), which has...
Business
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