Monthly Archives: October 2010
Lowest Marks Ever On Obama’s Handling Of The Economy
by Don Azarias
October 8, 2010
According to a recent poll conducted by Associated Press-GfK, President Barack Obama’s approval rating is at its lowest point ever on his handling of the economy. The majority of American voters have the same opinion in describing the economic and financial outlook as poor. Continue reading
THE HONORABLE MR. LEO M. HERRERA-LIM CONSUL GENERAL OF THE PHILIPPINES
October 8, 2010
Meet His Excellency, the Hon. Consul Gen. Herrera-Lim
His Excellency the Honorable Leo M. Herrera-Lim is the new Philippine Consul General for the Midwest region. His consular jurisdiction comprises the states of: Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, the Dakotas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Illinois with headquarters at Downtown, Chicago. Unlike what I falsely assumed a high end diplomat to be, Mr. Herrera-Lim was approachable and had a natural talent of putting people at ease, a quality many, if not most people (your writer included) sorely lack. Continue reading
P-Noy vs. Pari sa Populasyon
October 8, 2010
Hindi pa man daw nahahalal si Pangulong Noynoy o ‘P-Noy’ ay nakapagpahayag na siya sa di iilang pagkakataon na sinusuportahan niya ang mga hakbanging naglalayon na malunasan ang lumolobong populasyon ng Pilipinas. Sa panahon pa ng kampanya ay naisaad na niya ang pagpanig maging sa kontrasepsiyon (contraception) at/o artipisyal na pamamaraang makapipigil sa pagbubuntis. Na bilang polisiya ay kontra sa doktrina ng Simbahang Katoliko. Continue reading
Food Children Eat
October 8, 2010
What children eat greatly determines their growth and development, the integrity of their immune system, their body’s ability to ward off infections and diseases, and their morbidity and longevity. The other essential factors are their daily physical activities, abstinence from harmful substances, like tobacco and illegal drugs, and disciplined intake of alcoholic beverages. While genetics play a role in all this, it has been proven that a healthy lifestyle can significantly benefit even those individuals with some of the so-called « bad » genetic trait. Continue reading
Filipino-Americans add color to Chicago
October 8, 2010
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago hosted the successful unveiling of the art exhibit by 7 Filipino American artists, entitled “The Filipino As An Artist in Chicago”, at 30 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60602. The art exhibit, which runs for the entire month of October, is one of the highlights of the celebration of “Filipino American History Month” and the 15th “Chicago Artists Month”.
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Wife Surprises Husband on his 50th Birthday
October 8, 2010
Marissa Espinosa of Lincolnwood (also of Lincolnshire , where she works at Wealshire/Ponds Care Center) decided it would make her husband Ted Costa’s 50th birthday more memorable if she’d surprise him with a party. She picked Chicago ’s Café Marbella, serving the best authentic Spanish tapas in town, as the venue of their celebration. Together with close relatives and cherished friends, Marissa greeted the “pretending to be surprised” Ted a heartfelt Happy Birthday. The following photos captured the happy moment of the couple and their guests. Continue reading
GMA faces P1.8-B plunder raps
October 8, 2010
MANILA (PinoyNews) – Former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is facing plunder charges in connection with the sale of the old Iloilo airport to Megaworld for P1.8 billion.
Arroyo personally appeared before the prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to deny the charges.
This developed as Mrs. Arroyo is no longer on the list of Forbes.com’s most powerful women int he world. Continue reading
Aquino cites gains in his first 100 days, vows to do more
October 8, 2010
MANILA (PilipinasNews) – President Aquino declared the country is back in business, adding that confidence in the country has already returned among foreign investors and the locals themselves.
The President described Thursday his first 100 days in the office and enumerated the accomplishments his administration has made in the past three months since assuming office last June 30. Continue reading
Fil-Am business leaders in Texas on RP trade mission
October 8, 2010
Special to Fil-Am Megascene
HOUSTON, Texas/MANILA (PhilAmPress) – Responding to President Aquino’s clarion call to Filipino-Americans to visit the “new Philippines” under his administration and to bring American investors and tourists, the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas did not hesitate to organize the first Trade, Tourism and Humanitarian Mission to the Philippines under the new President’s administration on October 11 to 16, 2010. Continue reading
Lacson’s office ‘closed’ by Senate
October 8, 2010
MANILA (PhilstodayNews) – The Senate has virtually dissolved the office of Senator Panfilo Lacson as it suspended his salary and the budget for his office.
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile signed a memorandum cutting the senator’s salary and the budget of his office after a caucus on the matter with senators. Continue reading