Monthly Archives: December 2011
Zanjoe, Bea to spend Christmas in US
December 16, 2011
Are you a fan of Zanjoe Marudo and Bea Alonzo? If you are in New York and New Jersey, expect them to be there for Christmas. The two disclosed that they will celebrate Christmas for the first time as a couple in New York and New Jersey. Continue reading
Dingdong and Kris together in a horror movie, Segunda Mano
December 16, 2011
MANILA- In last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival, Kris Aquino’s Dalaw turned out to be the biggest winner even if it didn’t end up the top-grosser.
The movie was a horror-suspense that stood out from the rest of the entries. Continue reading
Ryan and Juday shoot for festival awards in ‘My Househusband’
December 16, 2011
Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Vic Sotto, Ai-ai delas Alas, Marian Rivera, Eugene Domingo – they are featured in this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. Add to that the real and reel husband and wife team of Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos and expect the festival to be a riot. Continue reading
Gabby admits he’s hurting for KC
December 16, 2011
Don’t look now, but actor Gabby Concepcion is hurting with what happened to his daughter, KC Concepcion. In fact, Gabby admitted that he is mad with the guy who broke his daughter’s heart. Continue reading
Filipino-American named 2011 CNN Hero of the Year
December 16, 2011
LOS ANGELES — Filipino-American midwife Robin Lim has been named the 2011 CNN Hero of the Year. Filipino Efren Penaflorida Jr., a teacher and social worker, was named 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. Continue reading
Court orders arrest of Abalos in poll case
December 16, 2011
PASAY CITY — Former Chairman Benjamin S. Abalos Sr. of the Commission on Elections has voluntarily surrendered to police following the issuance by the Pasay City Regional Trial Court (RTC) of an order for his arrest for election sabotage. Continue reading
DAR aims to complete land reform program
December 16, 2011
MANILA – Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Virgilio delos Reyes has said his agency is keen on completing its mandate of granting land titles to poor farmers by 2013. Continue reading
DSWD’s Soliman fails to get CA nod
December 16, 2011
PASAY CITY -– Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Corazon Juliano-Soliman still failed to get confirmation of the Commission on Appointments (CA) despite the presence of Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago at the CA’s hearing on Wednesday. Continue reading
The Loyalty of Chief Justice Corona
by Rodel Rodis
September 16, 2011
Friends and foes alike may not agree much on anything about recently impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona but all may likely concede that his most outstanding and endearing quality is loyalty. Unfortunately, the Encyclopædia Britannica’s definition of loyalty Continue reading
Choosing our own poison
by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
December 16, 2011
The World Health Organization observes “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31st each year to remind people around the globe about the deadly effects on smoking and to inspire smokers to quit the habit as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Continue reading