The contest is open to all print, broadcast, online, and photo journalists nationwide.

We are looking for entries that significantly explain the intrinsic connection between population factors and socio-economic issues. In particular, we would like to see entries that discern or explain how population growth impacts on the progress or decline in: Public health;  Economic growth and poverty; Environment; Housing and urban development; Sustainable development; Food security; Entries may also tackle; Reproductive health and rights;  Family planning; Reproductive health policy and governance; Migration and Population ageing

Cebu Pacific (CEB) will further expand its Cebu hub operations with 3 new non-stop domestic services using its brand new ATR 72-500 aircraft.

By LEE C. CHIPONGIAN

Business sentiments are expected to improve in the fourth quarter when foreign exchange remittances are higher because of the Holiday season, central bank officials in reporting the Third Quarter Business Expectations Survey (BES) said.

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan said Wednesday at least 100,000 new jobs will be created as a result of the proposed new indefinite stay visa for foreigners who will employ at least 10 Filipinos in viable and sustainable businesses in the Philippines.

Thank you. Thank you very much, Teddy. That was such a beautiful introduction. And to all the other members of the Locsin family; to the Philippines Free Press publishers, personnel, readers, fans; to everyone, Happy Centennial! (applause) No one can do justice to such a venerable institution as the Philippines Free Press in quantifying its one century of contribution to national life.

By RENEE F. DE GUZMAN

The tragic crash again of a cargo plane of the Philippine Air Force in Davao Monday night killing all its nine passengers amid a military offensive against Islamic rebels, highlights the acute lack of decent aircraft of the PAF and a meager budget for proper maintenance.

By BONG PEDALINO

The unrelenting pursuit operation by government soldiers against two field commanders of the MILF and their band is now on its third week, and counting.

Tomorrow, August 31, the nation will celebrate National Heroes Day.  That the day is an official annual holiday underscores the idealistic value we attach to heroes, be they living or dead. They inspire us to live honorable lives, to be productive and benevolent.

By NONING R. ANTONIO

Philippine and United States soldiers have finished various development and infrastructure projects in Sulu, officials said Friday.

Liberal President Senator Mar Roxas said that the failure of the controversial GRP-MILF Peace Panel Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain has been bared by Supreme Court justices during today’s oral arguments on the matter.

by Ed General

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Sulu accepted yesterday a petition filed by a group seeking to recall Sulu Governor Sakur Tan.

by Bhong Simbajon

Maj. Gen. Nehemias Pajarito, commander of the Army’s 1st Infantry (Tabak) Division, has called Abdulah Macapaar alias Commander Bravo a “coward” leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), being untrue to his words of able to defending his camp and hold the line of defense against pursuing AFP troops.

After getting embroiled in several controversies recently, Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group Undersecretary Antonio Villar Jr. has warned all his commanders and operating units in the entire country to “slow down” and stay out of dubious acts and anomalous transactions to avoid the ire of the public.

by Ller Enriquez

Fun, food, games and care are what local constructors hope to spread among indigent children as they embark on an outreach mission at Barangay Sta. Maria’s cover court starting at 8:00 a.m. today.

by Jimmy Villaflores

Vice Mayor Mannix Dalipe has challenged US Ambassador Kristie Kenney to divulge everything she knows of the peace negotiations that resulted in the drafting of the questionable Memorandum of Agreement  on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) the signing of which was stopped by a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court on August 4, 2008.