Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lotto pot may hit P620 M, says PCSO


November 28, 2010
MANILA — The prize in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot may reach a record P620 million this week. Continue reading

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3 ‘balangays’ complete 4-month Asian voyage


November 28, 2010
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY – The three pre-colonial replicas of the 320 A.D. “Butuan boat” or “balangays” and their crew arrived here last Friday, completing a four-month long voyage to several countries in Southeast Asia, the last of which was the shores of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Continue reading

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Pacquiao gets Congressional medal


November 28, 2010
MANILA — Lawmakers on Monday gave a rousing welcome to Saranggani Rep. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao following his fresh victory over Mexican Antonio Margarito that gave him his eighth world boxing title. Continue reading

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Hundred Islands continues to draw tourists


November 28, 2010
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan — The Hundred Islands National Park (HINP), the first nationally-declared marine park in the Philippines, continues to awe tourists from all over the country and various parts of the world. Continue reading

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Mommy Dionisia wants to meet President Obama, dreams of movie with Piolo and Robin


November 28, 2010
She dreams of meeting United States President Barack Obama and a movie together with Philippine top actors Piolo Pascual and Robin Padilla. Continue reading

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Dolphy planning world concert tour at 82


November 28, 2010
Zsa Zsa Padilla is in high spirits these, especially after long-time partner Dolphy received a presidential award of merit from President Aquino in Malacanang. Continue reading

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Binay admits meeting Kris anew but denies courting her


November 28, 2010
Makati City Mayor Junjun Binay has admitted meeting presidential sister Kris Aquino again amid widespread speculation that he is courting her. Continue reading

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Nora Aunor returning to Manila?


November 28, 2010
Is the superstar Nora Aunor coming home this Christmas? This question is being asked by her fans after reports surfaced that she is finally going home. Continue reading

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CA denies bid of ABS-CBN to stop Willie’s TV5 show


November 28, 2010
Controversial television host Willie Revillame has won another round against his former home studio ABS-CBN. Continue reading

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Coco Martin pushes his film “Noy” for Oscars entry


November 28, 2010
Coco Martin graced the November 16 screening of Noy held in Los Angeles to drum up interest for his film. This docu-drama is the Philippines’ entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category of the 83rd Academy Awards. Continue reading

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