Monthly Archives: October 2012
Peace ambassador apl.de.ap pledges books, classrooms for Bangsamoro children
October 16, 2012
MANILA – Filipino-American singer and volunteer peace ambassador apl.de.ap of the world-famous Black Eyed Peas expressed his desire to expand the programs of the Apl Foundation to include school-feeding programs and book donations for school children in Bangsamoro areas. Continue reading
Japanese war tunnels will be Albay’s next tourist attraction
October 16, 2012
CAMALIG, ALBAY –- The historic Japanese war tunnels in this town will be one of the new tourist attractions in Albay province.
This as Albay Gov. Joey Salceda has included in his top priority tourism program onsite and offsite development around Mount Kitwinan where a network of Japanese tunnels remain preserved and converting them into this municipality’s and the province’s eco-historical tourism attraction starting next year. Continue reading
Pacquiao resumes workout in GenSan, girds for LA training
October 16, 2012
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -– The road to restoring Manny Pacquiao to his old murderous form resumed last week with a 30-minute roadwork at the General Santos Sports Complex oval here. For the second straight day though, the eight-division world champion who has started preparation for his coming fourth fight with Juan Manuel Marquez a little over two months from now, canceled his normal workout at the gym later in the day. Trainer Buboy Fernandez said this is to give his boyhood friend enough time to rest his legs. Continue reading
Subic Bay gains recognition as superb triathlon venue
October 16, 2012
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — An internationally-circulated sports magazine has cited the Subic Bay Freeport as an outstanding venue for world-class racing events. According to the July-August issue of TriMag Asia, “Subic Bay, the Philippines with its interesting course and friendly atmosphere is increasingly getting a reputation for top notch races.” Continue reading
Ilonggo world boxing champion loses, recovers belt
ILOILO CITY – Filipino World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Minimum champion Denver “The Excitement” Cuello, who traces his roots to the townof Cabatuan in northwestern Iloilo, shed tears when his championship belt was safely returned to him last Thursday, after … Continue reading
Dr. Nina R. Ingle receives the 2012 Parker/Gentry Award from the Field Museum
October 16, 2012
The Philippine Consulate General wishes to inform the Filipino-American community that Wildlife Conservation Society of the Philippines (WCSP) President and founding member Dr. Nina R. Ingle received the 2012 Parker/Gentry Award from the Field Museum President and CEO Richard Lariviere during the Parker/Gentry award reception held at the Field Museum on October 11, 2012. Continue reading
Forging Ahead, One Reunion at a Time
October 16, 2012
Ours is a special bond that has remained unbroken. It’s about a shared friendship that spans decades and continents. A history we continue to write together. Connected. Intertwined. Joined. St. John’s Institute’s Class of 1977…we are forever ONE! We, 60 minus one, forge ahead and continue our journey…together!
And journey we did. Continue reading
Arroyo ‘detained’ at hospital again, taken at ICU due to heart ailment
October 16, 2012
QUEZON CITY – Former President and now Congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has been re-arrested and detained at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City since last week on new charges of plunder in connection with alleged use of P366 million of intelligence funds of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office during her watch. Continue reading
Peace deal on Bangsamoro OKd
October 16, 2012
BUTUAN CITY — The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have reached an accord on a “Bangsamoro” government for Muslims in Mindanao. The accord which is expected to be signed soon between the two parties was hailed by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, US State Secretary Hillary Clinton and other leaders in the world and the Philippines. Continue reading
The Messianic Dream of Sen. Trillanes
by Rodel Rodis
September 16, 2011
The notes taken by Philippine Ambassador to China Sonia Brady of her meeting with Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV in Beijing last June included his boast that he was able to “make 40 Chinese ships leave Panatag Shoal”. Continue reading