Monthly Archives: November 2010
Boracay tourism revenue breaches P12 billion
November 13, 2010
ILOILO CITY – World-famous Boracay Island posted more than P 12 billion in revenue as of October this year.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) here said that Boracay’s revenue, mainly due to tourism, has reached P 12.17 billion as of the third quarter. DOT said that this is higher compared to last year’s figures. Continue reading
Cebu City earmarks P11M for Sinulog 2011
November 13, 2010
CEBU CITY – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama said the City Government will earmark at least P11 million for next year’s Sinulog celebration, which is P1 million higher compared to last year’s aid for the event.
The mayor said the fund for the Sinulog, one of the biggest cultural events in the country which draws tens of thousands of local and foreign tourists, will be covered under the proposed 2011 annual budget of the City Government.
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Dolphy gets presidential award
November 13, 2010
MANILA — This one is no longer a laughing matter for top comedian Dolphy.
The presidential award called the Grand Collar (Maringal na Kuwintas of the Order of the Golden Heart) awarded to him by President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang last Monday. Continue reading
Marian, only choice to reprise Maricel’s ‘Super Inday’ role
November 13, 2010
The latest actress to play “Darna,” Marian Rivera steps into another super-hero role, this time on the big screen, playing the lead in Regal Films’ fantasy-comedy, “Super Inday.”
Inspired by the film of the same title originally bannered by Maricel Soriano, “Super Inday” is an official entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) this December. Continue reading
Mark, Claudine in reunion movie
November 13, 2010
GMA Network or Kapuso actor Mark Anthony Fernandez and his former girlfriend Claudine Barretto are reuniting in a movie project soon.
The two confirmed that their movie together, although they did not reveal their producer and the title of the movie. Continue reading
Shalani joins Willie in TV 5 show; good luck, says President Aquino
November 13, 2010
Former presidential girlfriend Shalani Soledad has started appearing as a co-host of Willie Revillame in his comeback show on TV5, “Willing Willie.”
Her rumored boyfriend, the bachelor President Benigno S. Aquino III, has kind words about her joining show business, wished her well and said “Goodluck!”
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Kim Atienza undergoes successful heart operation
November 13, 2010
MANILA– Television host and ABS-CBN TV Patrol weather man Kim Atienza has undergone a successful heart operation and is now recovering fast.
The 43-year-old son of former Environment Secretary and Manila Mayor Jose Atienza Jr. keeps on updating the public about his condition. Continue reading
Luis Manzano &Angel Locsin: What went wrong?
November 13, 2010
MANILA – Is it really over for Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano? Tabloids are awash with stories that Luis has found a new girl whose identity is still under wraps. Luis, though, is often seen in public with this mysterious girl who many say, captured Luis’ elusive heart. One Internet site though identified the girl as Alodia Gosiengfiao, a cosplayer (someone who loves to wear costumes of favorite characters in animé series, movies or video games). Continue reading
Honoring our veterans
November 13, 2010
November 11, Thursday, was Veterans Day and US soldiers the world over have been honored and the dead commemorated in various ceremonies fit for heroes.
President Barack Obama, currently on his Asian tour, celebrated the special day with US soldiers and their families in Seoul, Korea where he laid a wreath for some 36,000 plus fallen American soldiers who were laid to rest in that part of the globe. Continue reading
‘Pork’ by any other name is still ‘pork’
November 13, 2010
Recently, members of the House of Representatives were thrown into disarray on the allocation of pork barrel. A small but very vocal group of congressmen threatened to block the 2011 national budget if their pork barrel allocations weren’t increased. What caused the revolt was the disclosure that Gloria was allocated P2.2 billion of pork barrel funds for her 2nd congressional district for the year 2011. To placate them, each of the 278 congressmen were given an additional pork barrel of P50 million from the budget of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPHW) and another P25 million from the Road User’s Tax. Continue reading