Monthly Archives: June 2012
Jessica Sanchez, American Idol group set Manila tour
June 16, 2012
LOS ANGELES/MANILA – It’s official: the “American Idol” tour will include the Philippines again this year, providing Filipino-American Jessica Sanchez the chance to perform in the country of her mother. Continue reading
Restoration of Ifugao rice terraces pushed
June 16, 2012
BAGUIO CITY – A multi-sectoral group working extensively for the restoration of damaged portions of the world-famous Ifugao rice terraces is doing all it can to raise funds and draw support for the project which would protect a world heritage site, according to Raymundo Bahata, chairman of the group’s working committee. Continue reading
Pacquiao named Best Pound-for-Pound Fighter of the Decade
June 16, 2012
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao has been accorded yet another honor – that of being the World Boxing Organization’s “Best Pound-for-Pound Fighter of the Decade.”
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PNoy reaffirms commitment to work for the good of the country
June 16, 2012
MANILA (PinoyNews) – President Benigno S. Aquino III reaffirmed his and his administration’s commitment to double efforts at implementing government reforms in order to effect tangible and real benefits that can and will be felt by each and every Filipino in all aspects of their lives. Continue reading
Top U.S. senator backs probe of Bradley win over Pacquiao
June 16, 2012
LAS VEGAS/WASHINGTON (PhilAmPress/PinoyNews) – A top United States senator has joined the calls for an investigation into the controversial split decision win of American fighter Timothy Bradley over world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on June 9. Continue reading
SALN—a weapon of good governance
by Rodel Rodis
June 1, 2011
Soon after the dictator Ferdinand Marcos and his family fled to the US in the aftermath of the 1986 People Power uprising, the Philippine comedic duo of Noel Trinidad and Subas Herrera (“Champoy”) embarked on a comedy tour of the US. One line that always drew howls of laughter was Subas’s comment about how much he felt right at home in the US “because this is where our taxes have been spent.” Continue reading
The Mediterranean Diet
by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
June 1, 2012
There is overwhelming scientific evidence that diet, besides daily physical exercise, abstinence from tobacco, and moderation in alcohol ingestion, determines our health, resistance to diseases, and longevity. Continue reading
Homiletiks (Ika-2 at Huling Bahagi)
by Fermin Salvador.
June 1, 2012
Sa sumunod na tungayaw ni Scalabrino ay inatake niya ang mga nakapag-aral ng mataas na edukasyon nang mapasulyap sa mga papel na nagsasaad ng mga tsart, graph, at dayagram sa mesa. Maraming degree holder, sabi niya, pero walang sentido-kumon. Continue reading
WAR! The Coming Conflict
by Fred C. Wilson III
June 1, 2012
In ‘The Spratly Affair’ an article I wrote in 2009, I cited the growing conflict between China and the Philippines. I displayed charts, maps and graphs illustrating the disparity between the militaries of both countries and predicted a Chinese victory in the event of war. Continue reading
As Gas Prices Rise, Should The U.S. Oil Industry Stop Exporting?
by Don Azarias
June 1, 2012
If you are now feeling the pain in the pump as you fill up your vehicles’ gas tanks, let me tell you that it’s still nothing yet compared to the misery that awaits us, the motoring public, in the coming days ahead. Continue reading