Monthly Archives: October 2011
Has buko juice’s time come?
October 1, 2011
In 2004, I wrote an article titled, “Hey, do you want to buy buko juice?” (PerryScope, December 10, 2004). At that time, although buko juice – or Coco juice — was then being sold in markets in the United States, it was mostly distributed in Asian markets. You couldn’t find them in mainstream markets then. Continue reading
We, the Filipino People
by Yoly Tumangan Tubalinal.
October 1, 2011
Philippine National Artist, F. Sionil Jose started a flurry of emotionally charged internet conversations among Filipinos all across the globe with his September 12 “Hindsight” column in Philippine Star. The article expounded on why he, like former Senator Leticia Shahani, thinks Filipinos are shallow. Continue reading
Another Filipino Saint?
October 1, 2011
There’s good news coming from the Vatican and is looming on the horizon. This is the much awaited canonization of another Filipino martyr, Beato Pedro Calungsod. Continue reading
Nora Aunor issue sizzles vs TV again
October 1, 2011
Bad blood seems to still exist between comebacking superstar Nora Aunor and top television network ABS-CBN.
This despite of the fact that Nora publicly stated that she has forgiven the network and its officials for their past actions. Continue reading
Subic hoteliers undergo training to boost services
October 1, 2011
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Freeport has continued its position as one of the major tourist destinations in Central Luzon. And Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Department of Tourism in Region 3 (DOT-3) officials have joined hands to improve Subic’s standing as a major tourist destination by training tourism stakeholders here in the collection and reporting of tourism statistics. Continue reading
Pacquiao steps up training in Baguio for Marquez trilogy
October 1, 2011
BAGUIO CITY — World boxing icon and congressman Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao is slowly but surely intensifying his high altitude training here in Baguio City to prepare himself for this grudge fight against Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez. Continue reading
FilAms push for new rules to widen voting for overseas Pinoys
October 1, 2011
MANILA (PhilAmPress) – Filipino Americans testified on September 26 before the joint hearing of the House committees on Suffrage and Foreign Affairs in support of House Bill 3201 amending the 2003 Overseas Absentee Voting Act Continue reading
IM Angelo Young, 8-time and 2011 Illinois state champion
October 1, 2011
On September 5th, 2011, in Chicago, USA, International Master Angelo Young proved once again his chess prowess by winning the Illinois state championship for the eighth time. He also became the first Filipino to win the Illinois state championship back in 1994. Continue reading
Philippines struggles after ‘Pedring,’ 2 new typhoons
October 1, 2011
MANILA (PinoyNews) – The death toll of typhoon “Pedring” which triggered giant waves early this week and flooded the historic Roxas Boulevard in Manila, including the US Embassy, has soared to more 50, even as the country braces for two more typhoons. Continue reading