Monthly Archives: May 2011

De Lima, Tanada eyed as Ombudsman


May 16, 2011
MANILA -– Despite her earlier pronouncements that she’s not interested to replace resigned Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, an official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) has formally nominated DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima Continue reading

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Pnoy sees end to rebellion and secessionist problems


May 16, 2011
MANILA — President Benigno S. Aquino III expressed confidence this week that “a very good resolution” to the country’s decade long rebellion and secessionist problems will be resolved in the soonest possible time. Continue reading

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Justin Bieber takes Manila by storm


May 16, 2011
His flight to Manila delayed by a storm, Canadian pop superstar Justin Bieber took the city by a storm nonetheless. Continue reading

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Willie Revillame back on TV 5 on May 14


May 16, 2011
QUEZON CITY – All roads lead to TV 5 station in Novaliches, Quezon City starting on May 14 with the expected return of controversial singer-host Willie Revillame on the boob tube. Continue reading

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Paris Hilton hails Pacquiao, sets business visit to Manila soon


May 16, 2011
LAS VEGAS – World boxing icon Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has won the welterweight crown and the big money – possibly $30 million — and big celebrities, too, like Paris Hilton. Continue reading

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Bruno Mars: Proud to be Pinoy


May 16, 2011
Grammy Award winner Bruno Mars is proud to be Filipino. That is not just a claim, but a proud declaration he said himself with all pride during the Doo-wops & Hooligans tour in Cebu and Manila last April 7 and 8.  Continue reading

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Charice was a winner, too


May 16, 2011
Yes, international singer Charice Pempengco was also a winner in the Pacquiao-Mosley bout in MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Continue reading

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Angel and Phil: Romance is brewing


May 16, 2011
It seems that Azkals football player Phil Younghusband is dead set on actress Angel Locsin. Continue reading

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No more Catholic wedding for Mariel and Robin?


May 16, 2011
Actress and television host Mariel Rodriguez and action star Robin Padilla may have set aside their plans to marry in the Catholic church.
But with or without the Catholic wedding, Mariel said she is happy being with her  husband Robin Continue reading

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Nation’s Hero and Pride, Aquino says of Pacquiao


May 16, 2011
LAS VEGAS/MANILA — Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao remains on top of the world by scoring a unanimous decision over American champion Shane Mosley in their 12-round bout for the World Boxing Organization Continue reading

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