Yearly Archives: 2010
Longing for the Purity of a Season
by Arnold De Villa
December 18, 2010
Sometime back, an old issue of “The Week” included an article from “The Philippine Star” as one of its best international articles for that week. “The Week” reaches at least 425,000 readers, overshadowing the base of “Time” magazine”, a much older peer with 362,361 subscribers. “The Philippine Star” editorial was then exposed to a wider audience in a publication that is about to attract many if not most of the readers in America. Continue reading
Impeaching the ‘Midnight Chief Justice’
December 18, 2010
There was a time when the Supreme Court of the Philippines was treated like a “sacred cow,” all its decisions accepted as the gospel of righteousness and beyond reproach. As the final arbiter of all constitutional issues and legal disputes, the Supreme Court was held in high esteem as the justices had demonstrated integrity, credibility, judicial independence, and superior quality of reasoning. Continue reading
A Greater Gift
December 18, 2010
Christmas evokes many positive emotions among many of us Christians. Our feelings of compassion, generosity, kindness, love, understanding, patience and much more become stronger and often yearn for immediate expression. Continue reading
A tax deal that deserves a public outcry
Decmber 10, 2010
So many things are wrong in this present Washington scenario. To be honest, so many things have been wrong in Washington since President Obama took office. Yes, indeed, ever since this man, made a historic U.S. presidential election, was warmly embraced by the international community and was crowned even with the most coveted Nobel Peace Prize shortly after he took office, something wrong had started brewing in Washington. Continue reading
Robin admits marrying more than 10 times before Mariel
December 10, 2010
Action star Robin Padilla has admitted that he has had 15 serious relationships before Mariel Rodriguez, 10 of which all ended in marriage and divorce. Continue reading
Enteng and Agimat join forces for Metro filmfest
December 10, 2010
Two top grossers in the Metro Manila Film Festival have joined forces for one movie which many predict would be a blockbuster. Continue reading
Jennylyn Mercado faces raps
December 10, 2010
QUEZON CITY – Actress Jennylyn Mercado has been sued by couple Leon and Cathy Tan for her alleged bouncing checks. Continue reading
Joey Marquez writing songs, to record next?
December 10, 2010
Comedian, basketball player and former mayor Joey Marquez is now into writing songs and playing the guitar. Continue reading
Kris competes in Metro film festival
December 10, 2010
After months of quiet, Kris Aquino is again back in the limelight big time.
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Regine Velasquez’ fantasy – wedding and a new CD
December 10, 2010
Popular songstress, television host and actress Regine Velasquez admits to having “a lot” of fantasies. Continue reading