Monthly Archives: November 2010
Sid Lucero nominated in Int’s Emmys, loses to Bob Hoskins
November 28, 2010
The Philippine nominees at the 38th International Emmy Awards were unsuccessful in their bid to bring home the prizes during the gala event at Hilton New York Hotel Monday night . Continue reading
William Martinez stable after stroke
November 28, 2010
Veteran actor William Martinez has improved after suffering a stroke last Nov. 22. William’s wife Yayo Aguila made the disclosure, adding that she rushed William to St. Lukes Medical Center in Quezon City after he suffered a stroke. Continue reading
Ruffa Gutierrez collapses, rushed to hospital
November 28, 2010
Here’s one scoop from showbiz authority Ethel Ramos. Ruffa Gutierrez had to be rushed recently to the hospital after collapsing at her home. Continue reading
Walang Hanggang Salamat
by Fermin Salvador.
November 28, 2010
Panghuling Huwebes ng Nobyembre, ika-25 ng Nobyembre ngayong 2010 ang Araw ng Pasasalamat (Thanksgiving Day). Kadalasang ginagawang pista-opisyal pati ang kasunod nitong araw ng Biyernes. Continue reading
Brain Tumors from Cellphones?
by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
November 28, 2010
In the United States alone, there are over 219 million cell phone users, 2 billion worldwide, about a third of the global population. Proportionately, per capita, the Philippines is not far behind when it comes to the use of cell phones. Continue reading
Advent Season For Growth
by Fred C. Wilson III
November 28, 2010
“Every year we celebrate the holy season of Advent, O God. Every year we pray those beautiful prayers of longing and waiting, and sing those lovely songs of hope and promise.”
–Karl Rahner- Continue reading
A Day with Angelo
by Carmelita Cochingco Ballesteros.
November 28, 2010
My grandson Angelo, 9, and I were home alone in the Philippines. It was Sunday, May 16. We spent the morning doing nothing. After a light lunch of left-overs, I told him that I needed to go to the ticketing office of my airline so I could change my departure date for Singapore from the 22nd to the 23rd of May. Continue reading
Mixed Message of Thanks
by Nelia Dingcong Bernabe
November 28, 2010
It’s a great week! It’s a week for gratitude, thanks and acknowledging all our blessings. Heck, even the Pope got in on the action. He says condoms are now the lesser of two evils to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. Finally, The Church budged from its stock-still stance on contraceptives and now Catholic prostitutes have one more reason to be thankful for. Continue reading
DJIA Falls Below 11,000 Amidst Asian Inflation And EU Debts
by Don Azarias
November 28, 2010
What goes up must come down or easy come, easy go. That’s the way I would characterize the stock market’s wild ride during the second half of September, 2010 up to November, 2010. Continue reading
Quo Vadis, Manny Pacquiao?
November 28, 2010
At 32 years old, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao achieved what nobody in the world – nay, history – has achieved. Born dirt poor, Pacquiao slugged his way to greatness, one weight division at a time – from flyweight to super welterweight – and captured eight world championship titles in eight weight divisions Continue reading