Monthly Archives: October 2010
Teachers demand fair compensation package for Barangay and SK elections
October 15, 2010
MANILA – Less than two weeks before the October 25 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections takes place, another teachers group has demanded a “fair” compensation package for their poll duties even as they also urged for a lesser workload. Continue reading
Drilon bill requires directors, trustees to return excess pay, perks to state agencies
October 15, 2010
MANILA – Members of the governing boards of state enterprises will be made to refund to the state agency they represent the excessive compensation and bonuses they received from private corporations if Senator Franklin Drilon’s bill is passed into law. Continue reading
Joint RP-US military exercises set
October 15, 2010
CLARK, Pampanga -The annual bilateral exercise of the Philippine and U.S. militaries Amphibious Landing Exercises (PHIBLEX)will begin with a joint ceremony on October 14 at 10 a.m. at the Grand Ballroom, Holiday Inn, Clark Pampanga. Continue reading
Chess: GM Antonio reinstated by NCFP, attends 5-day LWUA tourney
October 15, 2010
MANILA – With GM Rogelio Antonio Jr. finally back in the line-up, the five-man Philippine chess team to the coming 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China swings back into action with a five-day, round-robin tournament at the Local Water and Utilities Administration (LWUA) headquarters in Quezon City beginning Friday. Continue reading
De Guzman wins California’s Dolan Memorial Int’l tilt
October 15, 2010
MANILA — Former Asian junior champion International Master (IM) Ricardo “Ricky” de Guzman recently ruled the 2010 Dolan Memorial International Chess Tournament at the Mechanics Institute Chess Club in San Francisco, California, USA last October 9. Continue reading
Davao City goes full blast in promoting eco-tourism
October 15, 2010
DAVAO CITY — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio refused to be bogged down by Mindanao’s peace and order situation and has declared a full blast campaign to promote the city’s tourism industry that will derive its strength from the peaceful co-existence of its tri-people. Continue reading
Sharon Cuneta loses 20 pounds, vows to shed more
October 15, 2010
MANILA – Megastar Sharon Cuneta has lost more than 20 pounds and she won’t say how she did it——at least not yet.
“Soon… I will show you how…on a billboard,” said she gleefully on “The Buzz,” Oct. 10. Continue reading
‘Magnifico’ shines at Philippine Movie Night in Skokie
October 15, 2010
CHICAGO – The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago attended the Philippine Movie Night at the Skokie Public Library on October 4 as part of the Filipino American History Month celebration in Skokie.
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Jolina Magdangal signs with Viva Records
October 15, 2010
Jolina Magdangal signed a three-year, three-album contract with Viva Records yesterday, October 6, at the Viva Entertainment Group office in Mandaluyong City.
The singer-actress, TV host, and entrepreneur said she’s very excited to start her new album with Viva Records. Continue reading
Mark Herras linked to alleged webcam scandal
October 15, 2010
GMA Network star Mark Herras has been linked to an alleged video sex scandal.
In the webcam, Mark was allegedly conversing with a macho man, triggering rumors that he is gay.
Mark vehemently denied the rumors.
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