Monthly Archives: January 2012
Probiotic and health
by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
January 16, 2012
Probiotics are live microorganisms which, when ingested, confer health benefits. The most common types of microbes used as probiotics are lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria, but some yeasts and bacilli may also provide good physiologic effects. Continue reading
Berdugo/Verdolagas
by Fermin Salvador.
January 16, 2012
Berdugo, ito ang tawag sa retiradong major-general na si Jovito Palparan ng mga ‘non-fan’. Walang tiyak na tuos sa porsiyento ng populasyon ng Pilipinas ang mga ‘non-fan’ niya bagaman lumalantad ang bulto ng mga ito sa mga harapang protesta habang ang mas ‘kimi’ ay nagpaparamdam sa Continue reading
WHEN THE REVOLUTION COMES The intensifying world revolt-Part 2
by Fred C. Wilson III
January 16, 2012
The ‘Anonymous’ organization is a key player in the Occupy Movement. They help organize, plan, and fund Occupy. Anonymous drafted a survivor’s guide for citizens and activists caught in the crossfire between battling forces. The guide instructs how to handle tear gas attacks, incoming ordinance, and warn of the dangers of armed insurrection. Continue reading
Proposed CPI Formula Would Reduce Social Security Increases
by Don Azarias
January 16, 2012
Come 2012, 55 million Social Security recipients will get their first benefit increase in three years. However, Congress is looking at reducing future raises by adopting a new measure of inflation that also would increase taxes for most families. And, to add insult to injury, the biggest impact will fall on those with low incomes. Continue reading
One Final Plea For Dondon Lanuza, death row, KSA
by Yoly Tumangan Tubalinal.
January 16, 2012
I got a nagging email from a very frustrated and exasperated friend and MegaScene columnist, Don Azarias. Reacting to a report from Loida Nicolas Lewis’ secretary that the collection in the U.S. for Dondon Lanuza’s fund only reached $3,286 as of January 4, Don wrote: Continue reading
Investing on higher education
January 16, 2012
For several months last year, students, supported by faculty members, of state colleges and universities like the University of the Philippines, held many rallies on the streets and inside campuses to drama tize their protest against the decision of the goverment to slash the budget of the state schools. Continue reading
Jinkee Pacquiao happy, graces magazine cover
January 16, 2012
The beautiful Jinkee Pacquiao, the wife of world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, is visibly happy these days. And she appears very sweet with her congressman-husband as they make public appearances, debunking earlier rumors that they were on the brink of separating. Continue reading
Philippines launches tourism slogan
January 16, 2012
MANILA — In a bid to attract more foreign tourists, the Department of Tourism has adopted a new slogan proposed by an advertising agency in a contest. Continue reading
Pacquiao wants Mayweather next
January 16, 2012
Filipino boxing icon MANNY Pacquiao is set to meet promoter Bob Arum as the reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion insisting he wants a fight against undefeated American Floyd Mayweather Jr. Continue reading
Millions of devotees defy threat, pay homage to Black Nazarene
January 16, 2012
MANILA – Despite warnings of possible terror attacks, millions of barefooted devotees filled on January 9 the streets of Manila and paid homage to the miraculous Black Nazarene of the Minor Basilica of Quiapo. Continue reading