Monthly Archives: October 2011
Taking it to the Streets
by Arnold De Villa
October 16, 2011
First it was Wall Street, and thenWashington D.C. Chicago probably followed next. Then Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, and Salt Lake City followed suit, not necessarily in that order. When grass grows, they grow in a parallel time. Continue reading
“Children of Heaven” (Majid Majidi, 1997)
by Carmelita Cochingco Ballesteros.
October 16, 2011
Have you seen the Iranian movie, “Children of Heaven”? If you haven’t, I urge you to watch it soonest. Yes, it’s an Iranian movie, a film about Iranian children by an Iranian scriptwriter and director. And no, it’s not in English. It’s in Farsi, the most widely-spoken language of Iran. It’s totally non-Disney! Continue reading
Brouhaha over sex tourism
October 16, 2011
Little did United States Ambassador Harry Thomas realize that his comments on sex tourism and child trafficking during a roundtable discussion with a group of appellate court justices would ignite a maelstrom of controversy. Continue reading
Celebrate October 2011 as Filipino American History Month
October 16, 2011
The passing of S. RES. 287 designating October 2011 as Filipino American History Month marks the beginning of a new era in our lives as immigrants and citizens of the United States. For one, it recognizes not only our presence but more importantly, our contributions to the history of this country and the fabric of American life. Continue reading
Davao girds for bigger Mindanao culinary festival
October 16, 2011
DAVAO CITY -– The Davao Tourism Association (DATA) will be holding a bigger and grander Mindanao Culinary Festival on October 19 to 20 at the Abreeza Mall along J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, here. Continue reading
Pacquiao shifts training to LA, ready to trounce Marquez anew
October 16, 2011
BAGUIO CITY/LOS ANGELES – World pound-for-pound king and congressman Manny Pacquiao has completed his high-altitude training in the Philippine summer capital and shifted his preparations for his November 12 showdown with Mexican boxing champion Juan Manuel Marquez to Los Angeles, California. Continue reading
GMA not improving, may seek treatment in US
October 16, 2011
MANILA — Former President now Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has lost weight and her health may not be improving. Due to this, she may seek medical help abroad, most possibly in the United States. Continue reading
Dr. Guerrero Receives 2011 Humanitarian Award
October 16, 2011
Chicago, Ill. (Sept. 23 , 2011) Christopher Guerrero, M.D., a family physician at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (SMEMC), was recognized with the 2011 Humanitarian Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Continue reading
Arroyo, Puno, ex-PNP chief charged over chopper deal
October 16, 2011
PASAY CITY – The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has recommended the filing of criminal charges against former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, his brother, Rep. Ignacio Arroyo, and 16 others for “robbing the Filipino people of P62 million” in connection with the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) controversial purchase of two second hand helicopters in 2009. Continue reading
Black Eyed Peas to ‘invade’ Manila again
October 1, 2011
The Black Eyed Peas fever is here. This as the popular American group is poised for another performance in Manila next month. Continue reading