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Invisible Pain


1. A Widow

Widowed at age 60,
They asked why
She didn’t cry
She didn’t act the part. Continue reading

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One People, One Nation


Ten years ago I wrote an article at a time when there was a move to partition the Philippines into five independent nations based on ethnic or religious differences. Some Filipinos are of the belief that because of our differences, we are incompatible with one another. They believe that we are better off as separate nations and separate people. Continue reading

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We Need Both Insiders and Outsiders in Congress


Members of Congress get categorized in all sorts of ways. They’re liberal or conservative; Republican or Democrat; interested in domestic affairs or specialists in foreign policy. Continue reading

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Julie Anne San Jose completes 3 music videos in San Francisco and New York


July 1, 2015
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wrapped up shooting for three music videos in San Francisco and New York. It was a co-production with VIM Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based company. GMA Records will distribute the three music videos worldwide. Continue reading

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P3.5 billion redevelopment of Palawan airport on


July 1, 2015
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY – The Puerto Princesa City Airport (PPCA) is undergoing upgrading into a world-class international gateway and the project is 30 percent complete. Continue reading

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Pacquiao recovering fast from shoulder operation


July 1, 2015
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A little less than two months after going under knife for his shoulder injury that was aggravated during his losing fight with undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr., eight-division world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao looked fast recovering under the rehabilitation program prescribed by his physician. Continue reading

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Malacanang: No calls for Binay allies in gov’t to resign


July 1, 2015
MANILA – A Palace official has denied allegations that the Aquino administration is “harassing” government officials associated with Vice President Jejomar Binay. Continue reading

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Rizal Bust In Chicago Stolen


July 1, 2015
CHICAGO (JGL) – On the 154th birth anniversary of Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal on Friday, June 19, members of the Filipino community will be missing him in front of the eponymous Rizal Center in the north side of Chicago, Illinois. Continue reading

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Makati Mayor Junjun Binay temporarily leaves post


July 1, 2015
Makati Mayor Junjun Binay on Wednesday temporarily stepped down from office pursuant to the six-month preventive suspension order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman earlier this week. Continue reading

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MILF rebels lay down arms to govt in Maguindanao rites


June 16, 2015
COTABATO CITY -– All is set for the historic decommissioning of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) firearms as the first phase of the decommissioning program which aims to put the arms and forces of the rebel group beyond use kicks off. Continue reading

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