Monthly Archives: December 2011
Loida Nicolas Lewis leads support for OFW in Saudi
December 16, 2011
December 6, 2011 (New York, NY) – Filipino American philanthropist and political activist Loida Nicolas Lewis is calling on Filipinos all over the world to empathize with the plight of an OFW, and his mother, who need the support of every Filipino to stop his execution by beheading. Continue reading
Ex-military officials next to face poll sabotage raps
December 16, 2011
MANILA — Former military officials allegedly involved in vote rigging of the 2004 presidential polls are likely to be the next in line to face electoral sabotage charges Continue reading
Stage set for impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona
December 16, 2011
PASAY CITY – The stage is set for the trial of Chief Justice Renato C. Corona as he revealed he is ready to face the impeachment case against him before the Senate by the House of Representatives Continue reading
Usap-Usapan, Kuwentuhan at Iba Pa
by Arnold De Villa
December 1, 2011
Getting together over anything is one of the cherished traditions of Filipinos especially during the Christmas Season and New Year’s Eve. It is that time of year when we tend to ignore the extra serving of sodium or the additional bowl of fat that adds inches to our waistline in the company of family and friends. Continue reading
Medical City hospital rises in Guam
December 1, 2011
AGANA, Guam – One of the Philippines’ biggest and modern hospitals, the Medical City based in Pasig City, is building $175 million hospital in Guam. Continue reading
SC junks case vs Lacson in Dacer-Corbito murder
December 1, 2011
MANILA – The Supreme Court (SC) has denied with finality the motion for reconsideration (MR) filed by the Dacer family against Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson in connection with the murder of noted publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. Continue reading
Rising number of out-of-school youths alarm Villar, senators
December 1, 2011
PASAY CITY – Senator Manuel Villar has filed a proposed resolution urging the Senate Committee on Education, Arts and Culture to conduct inquiry into the alarming number of out-of-school youths (OSYs) in the country. Continue reading
UN commits US$375.7M assistance to Philippines
December 1, 2011
MANILA — The United Nations has committed a US$ 375.7 million in development assistance to the Philippines over the next five years to finance projects under the Philippine Development Plan for 2011 to 2016. Continue reading
New witness speaks up as Janelle leaves hospital, vows justice for Ramgen
December 1, 2011
MAKATI CITY – Actress Janelle Manahan has left the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Muntinlupa City and vowed to seek justice for her slain boyfriend, actor Ram Revilla (real name Ramgen Jose Bautista). Continue reading
Angeline Quinto ‘courting’ Coco Martin
December 1, 2011
“Nililigawan ko si Coco Martin (I am courting Coco Martin).” The words maybe shocking but televiewers heared Angeline say them during an interview with popular showbiz host Boy Abunda in his top rating ABS-CBN program “The Buzz.” Continue reading