Monthly Archives: April 2011
Aquino replaces aunt as safety college head
April 17, 2011
MANILA – President Aquino has replaced his aunt, Margarita “Tingting” Cojuangco, as chairman of the Philippine Public Safety Colleges (PPSC) with Ruben Platon, PPSC executive director. Continue reading
Sandigan freezes assets of ex-AFP comptroller, kin
April 17, 2011
QUEZON CITY -– The Sandiganbayan has issued a “freeze” order on the properties and assets of former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) comptroller retired Lt. Gen. Jacinto C. Ligot and his relatives. Continue reading
P4.5-B plunder case filed vs Atienza, others
April 17, 2011
MANILA – The Manila city government has filed a P4.5-billion plunder case against former Mayor and Environment Secretary Lito Atienza in connection with the alleged overpricing in the dredging of the Pasig River. Continue reading
Pinoys urged to text vote for Palawan underground river
April 17, 2011
MANILA – Vice President Jejomar Binay has joined leaders in encouraging the public to vote for the Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the World’s New Seven Wonders of Nature.
“Please encourage your relatives, friends and every concerned Filipino to vote,” urged Binay. Continue reading
Bendiyan festival in Benguet set
April 17, 2011
KABAYAN, Benguet — This municipality known in international tourism as unique place of centuries-old mummies will celebrate “Bendiyan” eco-tourism festival starting on April 28 as the world shall celebrate “Earth Day”. Continue reading
Mosley boasts he’ll knock down Pacquiao; Freddie Roach counters he will be down in 6
April 17, 2011
Mosley down in six. This is the bold prediction of award-winning trainer Freddie Roach on the fight of his ward world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao against American three-division champion Shane Mosley. Continue reading
FilAm Bruno Mars conquers Cebu, Manila
April 17, 2011
Bruno Mars conquers Philippines. Grammy Award winner says Filipina may conquer his heart. Grammy Award-winning Filipino-American hitmaker has conquerred Cebu, Manila and the Philippines. Continue reading
Grace Pamelar, Chicago’s Rising Star
April 17, 2011
A beautiful shining star, Grace Pamelar, performed in concert at Copernicus (Gateway) Theater on Friday March 25, 2011 as one of the opening acts for Piolo Pascual. Audience members Continue reading
UP magna cum laude, architecture board topnotcher wins Bb. Pilipinas Universe title
April 17, 2011
QUEZON CITY – University of the Philippines magna cum laude and architecture board topnotcher Shamcey Supsup was named the 2011 Binibining Pilipinas Universe during the pageant coronation night on April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Continue reading
Beth Tamayo laughs off rumor, of her death, says she’s in US
April 17, 2011
MANILA – Actress Beth Tamayo has laughed off rumors that she was the Elizabeth Batain who was executed by China recently over drugs. Continue reading