NEWS
LeBron James praises Filipinos’ love for basketball; NBA MVP Stephen Curry due in Manila next month
September 1, 2015
PASAY CITY – National Basketball Association (NBA) superstar LeBron James made a rousing return to the basketball-crazy Philippines on August 19 as he was greeted by thousands of Filipino fans who wanted to see a glimpse of him. Continue reading
Reds leader backs Duterte; mayor gives 50-50 to run for president
September 1, 2015
DAVAO CITY – The founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Jose Maria Sison officially endorsed Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for the 2016 presidential elections. Continue reading
Bridging through the Bayanihan Spirit NaFFAA R3 West Conference and the Philippine Center of Minnesota
 Region 3 West held its biennial regional conference last July 24 to 26, 2015 in Minnesota. The event was hosted by NaFFAA Minnesota under the leadership of Ms. Meg Layese at the Philippine Center of Minnesota in Maplewood.
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September 1, 2015
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OFWs call for zero remittance, zero vote for admin candidates
MANILA (PhlDigest) – Many Filipinos working and living abroad stopped sending their remittances to their loved ones in the Philippines for one day on August 28 in protest over strict checks on their “balikbayan” boxes and the goverment’s plan to imposes higher taxes or fees on the boxes and contents.
The non-remittance may have involved some $3.1 bilion, according to Sen. Francis Escudero even as Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Rep. Lito Atienza called on the Aquino administration, especially Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina, to apologize to the OFWs.
September 1, 2015
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SC Justice Carpio warns of arms race in disputed China, PHL seas
MANILA (PhlDigest)- Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has warned of an arms race in the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea in case a United Nations (UN) arbitral tribunal tackling the Philippines’ territorial dispute with China makes an unfavorable decision for Manila.
September 1, 2015
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After 3 days, Chris Brown allowed to leave PHL but Canadian promoter arrested, detained
August 1, 2015
MANILA – Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has been allowed to leave the country three days after he and John Michael Pio Roda, his Canadian concert promoter, were stopped from leaving due to a suit filed by the influentiall Iglesia ni Cristo for not showing up in their concert despite receiving full payment of over $1 million. Continue reading
From Donsol to Matnog, Sorsogon is top eco-cultural tourism destination
August 1, 2015
SORSOGON CITY – From tip to tip, the unassertive province of Sorsogon is indisputably a striking eco-cultural tourism destination that many can bet others do not know about. Continue reading
FilAm Brian Viloria stops Soto in just one round
August 1, 2015
LOS ANGELES, California — Filipino American former world champion Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Viloria needed just one round to put away his out-gunned opponent, Omar Soto, during their rematch in Florentine Gardens in California. Continue reading
Pres. Aquino blames GMA again, cites gains in last SONA
August 1, 2015
QUEZON CITY— President Benigno S. Aquino III said his administration will continue pursuing good governance reforms imperative to transform the Philippines from developing into First World country. Continue reading
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES MINDANAO OFFERS 4 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE FRESHMEN
August 1, 2015
Chicago, Illinois. Freshmen students entering college for academic year 2015-2016 at the University of the Philippines Mindanao have an opportunity to apply for any of the 4 full scholarship grants being offered in BS Food Technology (2 slots) and School of Agribusiness Economics (2 slots). Continue reading