Monthly Archives: June 2010
Bukidnon’s Zip Zone boosts RP’s eco-tourism
June 25, 2010 MANOLO FORTICH, Bukidnon – Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Asian Center for Biodiversity (ACB) HAVE cited Asia’s longest dual zipline as a boost to the country’s eco-tourism industry. DENR Public Affairs director Marissa Cruz said Bukidnon was successful in pushing for its eco-tourism program to attract investors.
Cruz said Bukidnon’s rich natural resources, climate, and eco-tourism potentials are its assets to jumpstart an image building effort to “resell” the province as an investment destination. Bukidnon Governor Jose Zubiri said that ecotourism was a good entry point for better business environment in the province. “Once eco tourism thrives, it is easier to attract real estate investors and other financial leaders,” Zubiri said. Continue reading
Jovit Baldivino duets with Arnel Pineda
June 25, 2010 Another wish of “Pilipinas Got Talent” grand prize winner Jovit Baldivino has come true.
The former siomai vendor of Batangas met his idol Journey lead singer Arnel Pineda and even had a duet with him on the set of ABS-CBN popular show “The Buzz.” Jovit, who admitted that he has long been a fan of Pineda, said he could hardly believe his eyes upon seeing lead singer of the American band. Jovit and Pineda sang in the show “Too Much Love Will Kill You,” a Brian May-original that was Baldivino’s winning piece. Continue reading
RP’s Dadupong claims WBC flyweight silver belt title
June 25, 2010 MANILA — Filipino’s Edrin Dapudong won the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Flyweight Silver Belt title Sunday (Saturday night in Mexico) with a first-round knockout of Mexican hometown hero Jesus Jimenez at the Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. “We came to work. We came to punch. We came to fight. We threw a lot of punches and that’s what we wanted,” Dapudong said. “We saw the punches were making him tender to the body. Fortunately, the knockout came.” With the win, the 23- year-old Dapudong, a shy farmer from M’lang, North Cotabato who is a protégé of former North Cotabato governor and journalist Manny Pinol playing out the Braveheart Boxing Club improved his ring record 18W-2L, 10 KOs. Continue reading
Villar has edge to reclaim Senate presidency
June 25, 2010 PASAY CITY –- Despite his loss in the presidential race, Sen. Manuel B. Villar Jr. may yet end up as Senate President again. With more senator-allies supporting him, Villar has the edge in the race for the Senate leadership, said outgoing Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. Pimentel said that the Liberal Party is divided between comebacking Senator Franklin Drilon and Sen. Francis Pangilinan. Continue reading
Filipino-American Receivedethe Highest Award from the Illinois Cpa Society (ICPAS)
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago congratulated Mr. Edilberto C. Ortiz, Filipino-American Managing Partner of the E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP (a wholly owned and managed public accounting limited liability partnership), after he was bestowed the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest award given this year to a member of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS).
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All set for Aquino inauguration
June 25, 2010 By ALFRED G. GABOT Manila Bureau Chief Special to Fil-Am Megascene
3 heads of state lead guests at Luneta ceremonies
MANILA (PilipinasNews) — It’s all systems go for the inauguration of President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Vice President-elect Jejomar Binay on June 30 at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta.
Thousands of people, including three heads of states and foreign dignitaries, are expected to witness the event. Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and East Timor President Jose Ramos- Horta will attend the inauguration as well as the dinner at Malacañang along with other guests, including members of the diplomatic corps. Continue reading
Has he lost his touch? Obama’s Endorsements Didn’t Help Democratic Candidates
by Don Azarias
June 18, 2010
It will really be a tough time for Democratic congressional incumbents in Washington come midterm elections this fall. On the other hand, Republican candidates should not feel too confident of their chances because it seems like the voters finally had it with both parties’ incumbents. However, the voters’ antiestablishment stance and anger seem to be directed more at the Democrats rather than the Republicans. Continue reading
Will Goldman Sachs finally face the music?
by Don Azarias
May 27, 2010
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports that federal prosecutors are conduct ing a criminal probe into whether Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. or its employ ees committed securities fraud in connection with its mortgage trading. The matter was referred to the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which had brought a civil fraud lawsuit against Goldman Sachs charging that it hid vital information from investors about mortgage-related securities it traded.
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Pilar, never again!
May 27, 2010 By Carmelita Cochingco Ballesteros.
Dear Readers,
More than a century ago today, Valeriano Hernandez y Peña wrote the novel Mag-inang Mahirap. Being the Father of the Tagalog novel, he is a very important writer in Philippine litera- ture. I believe that his novel Mag-inang Mahirap is an essential piece of historical fiction. Thus, every Filipino and everyone with Filipino roots should get to read Mag-inang Mahirap. I am translating it for the benefit of those who cannot read old Tagalog. Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day
June 18, 2010 By Nelia Dingcong Bernabe
It has been 21 years. That’s a pretty long time if you ask me but every year, there’s no escaping the painful memories that I have to relive and my dealing with the aching pain that has left a deep void in my heart. Continue reading