Monthly Archives: August 2011

Tagum City launches river cruise project


August 20, 2011
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Local officials here have launched its newest eco-tourism project, the Tagum River Cruise, to brand this city as the next tourist destination in the Davao Region. Continue reading

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Philippine Dragon Boat Team wins 5 golds in World Championship in Florida


August 20, 2011
MANILA — The Philippine Dragon Boat Team brought pride to the country by harvesting five gold medals and two silver medals in the International Dragon Boat Federation World Championships in Tampa, Florida. Continue reading

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Tourism secretary resigns


August 20, 2011
MANILA – Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim has resigned after the release of tourism videos for the “Pilipinas Tara Na” campaign under his department.
Lim cited his reason as personal for resigning after one year in office. Continue reading

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A Passion for the Orphans


August 20, 2011
Woodstock residents Dana and Debbie Schroeder have a unique mission. Sharing a passion for the orphans of Debbie’s home country, they have started a nonprofit foundation to raise funds to build and operate orphanages in the Philippines. Continue reading

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Gintong Pamana Awards Foundation, Inc. to honor 17 outstanding FilAms Aug. 27


August 20, 2011
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‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank,’ Eugene Domingo lead Cinemalaya filmfest awards


August 1, 2011
MANILA — “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” was named the Best Film with its lead star Eugene Domingo winning the Best Actress award and Best Direction award for Marlon Rivera in the New Breed Full Length Feature category of the 7th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition. Continue reading

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FilAm Thia Megia, other American Idol finalists and winner to perform in Manila


August 1, 2011
Filipino-American teen Thia Megia, one of the finalists in the American Idol, will have a concert in Manila next month together with the other finalists. The show is set on September 20 at the Araneta Coliseum under ETC, Jack TV and Ovation Productions. Continue reading

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Luis says he and Jennylyn are only dating


August 1, 2011
Are they on or are they not? Fans want to know the real score about television host and actor Luis Manzano and rumored girlfriend Jennylyn Mercado. Continue reading

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Claudine reconciles with Gretchen


August 1, 2011
Sisters Gretchen and Claudine have buried the hatchet. After a year of not even talking and seeing each other, they had their reunion and cleared things up. Tears flowed, the sisters admitted of their meeting. Continue reading

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No romance with Kris –Diether Ocampo


August 1, 2011
Actor Diether Ocampo is being linked to presidential sister Kris Aquino. In fact, they have been reported to be already dating each other for sometime now, although they are on denial mode about the matter. Continue reading

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