PHILIPPINE NEWS
Phl braces for 2 more typhoons as ‘Labuyo’ leaves 8 dead, destroys P1-B crops, infra, other properties
August 16, 2013
CASIGURAN, Aurora — The country is bracing for two to three more typhoons this month as typhoon Labuyo left with eight person dead and more than P1 billion in infrastructures, roads, crops and bridges destroyed. Continue reading
Billions of pesos of pork barrel misused over the years – COA
August 16, 2013
QUEZON CITY (PinoyNews) — Billions of pesos of so-called pork barrel fund of senators and congressmen and other government agencies have been misused over the years, according to the Commission on Audit (COA). Continue reading
Pnoy sister denies $30-M extort attempt, dares her accusers
August 1, 2013
QUEZON CITY -The House of Representatives may summon the president’s sister Maria Elena “Ballsy” Aquino Cruz to a planned House of Representatives investigation into the alleged $30-million extortion allegation involving the purchase of MRT trains from a Czechoslovakian company. Continue reading
Pacquiao, Grace Poe for president in 2016?
August 1, 2013
MANILA – It is still three years away before the 2016 presidential elections but many politicians with an eye for the presidency have started making noise to gauge public support and their chances in case they make serious their ambitions. Continue reading
Chances for House okay of US immigration reform bill improve
July 16, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK – Chances for the passage of the immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives continue to improve as Republicans admitted that they support reforms to benefit millions of undocumented aliens in US. With both parties in the U.S. Congress looking hard at immigration reform, experts said no bill will pass that does not include a path to citizenship for around 11 million undocumented workers. Continue reading
Pnoy swears in 4 senators, 80 congressmen
July 1, 2013
MALACANANG, Manila (PilipinasNews) – President Benigno S. Aquino III swore in four senators and 82 administration lawmakers, many of them neophytes, who won during the May 13 midterm election in ceremonies in Malalcanang. Continue reading
U.S. Senate approves immigration reform bill
July 1, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC (PhilAmPress) – Measures to reform the immigration system of the United States have been approved by the U.S. Senate, buoying hopes for some 15 million undocumented residents, many of them Latinos and Filipinos. Continue reading
The Grand Wedding of Lydia Alberto Rhoton & Rev. Pascual Tayco
June 16, 2013
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Hilton Hotel Northbrook, Saturday, May 26, 2013, Officiating Ministers: Rev. Dr. Pio S. Tica, Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino, Rev. Rosendo Valdez, Photos by Rosie Reed Continue reading
Binay to Filipino youth: Celebrate freedom by protecting country
June 16, 2013
MANILA (PinoyNews) — To celebrate freedom is for the Filipino youth to remain vigilant in protecting the country against any threats, Vice President Jejomar Binay said. Binay said the youth — “tomorrow’s future” as national hero Dr. Jose Rizal put it — are “very blessed” for not having to shed blood to fight for freedom from oppressors. Continue reading
UN protest of China invasion of Ayungin Shoal set July 24
June 16, 2013
NEW YORK CITY – China’s threatened invasion of the Philippines’ Ayungin Reef, located just 105 nautical miles from Palawan, will be the subject of a protest rally at the United Nations (UN) in New York City on July 24 sponsored by the US Pinoys for God Governance (USP4GG). Continue reading