For complete list of INQUIRER.net RSS Feed visit http://services.inquirer.net/rss/rss.php http://services.inquirer.net/rss/topstories.xml 2009-11-23T00:05:16+08:00 text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236837/Solons-wary-of-plan-to-hike-cigarette-taxes A plan that would effectively hike cigarette prices yet possibly fail to boost government revenues was questioned by members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236831/Solons-want-Pacquiao-to-retire-into-politics A number of lawmakers have joined the clamor for boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to retire, saying they would rather see the legendary pugilist go to politics rather than fight another round in the ring. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091117-236829/House-junks-Gutierrez-impeach-bid The House of Representatives has thrown out the impeachment complaint against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez late Tuesday. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091117-236827/Poll-execs-comments-on-gay-group-appallingCHR Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Leila de Lima lambasted election commissioner Nicodemus Ferrer for his comments that there were many gays and lesbians in Congress and so a party-list representative for homosexuals would not be necessary anymore. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091117-236818/Its-a-big--advantage-for-me-to-have-the-name-Marcos Even if he has his own accomplishments to boast, Ilocos Norte Representative Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes his name will also help carry him to victory in the 2010 senatorial race. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236813/Huge-pay-per-view-paycheck-awaits-Pacquiao HOLLYWOOD - Manny Pacquiao is expecting yet another cash windfall after successfully making history following his 12th round technical knockout of Miguel Cotto that looked more like a one-sided demolition job Saturday at the MGM Grand’s Garden Arena here. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091117-236809/Its-official-Villar-declares-team-up-with-Legarda (UPDATE) Senator Manny Villar has officially named Senator Loren Legarda as his running mate in 2010. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236807/Eastern-Petroleum-hikes-prices (UPDATE) Two days after Malacaņang lifted the price cap on petroleum products, Eastern Petroleum Corp. raised its pump prices of diesel by P2 a liter, gasoline (premium, unleaded, regular) by P1.25 a liter, and kerosene by P1.50 a liter. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236791/Mayweather-throws-down-gauntlet-to-Pacquiao Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather would begin negotiations on a mega blockbuster fight within the next 24 hours, USA Today newspaper reported on Monday. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236777/Teodoro-remains-optimistic-amid-poor-showing-in-polls Despite being in sixth place, with only two percent votes, in the recent Pulse Asia survey for presidential aspirant, Lakas-Kampi CMD standard bearer Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro said that he remained optimistic about his campaign. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091117-236774/Estrada-unfazed-by-sagging-rating Former president Joseph Estrada said on Tuesday that he was undaunted by the latest Pulse Asia survey results ranking him at 4th place with an 11 percent preferential rating among voters. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20091117-236745/Palace-advice-to-Pacquiao-Follow-your-heart When the time comes to ponder whether to hang up his gloves, pursue politics, or go into show biz after his historic ring feat, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao would do well to listen to his heart’s desire.