Monthly Archives: October 2012
Iloilo girds for 2013 Dinagyang Festival
October 1, 2012
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo City trumpeted its readiness to stage the 2013 Dinagyang Festival with its official launching on Monday, highlighted by the signing of the memorandum of agreement between the triumvirate festival organizers. Continue reading
Villar renews commitment to support sports of billiards
October 1, 2012
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Bulacan – Senator Manny Villar has renewed his commitment to support the sports of billiards as he formally opened the 2012 Villards Cup Bulacan leg at the newly-opened Starmall in San Jose Del Monte City here. Continue reading
Pacquiao-Marquez IV to settle doubts on better gladiator, finer guru
October 1, 2012
MANILA — The forthcoming Fourth Act in the historic duel between Filipino Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez will feature and decide the question on not only who between the two is a better gladiator but, also who between trainers Freddie Roach and Ignacio “Nacho” Beristain is the finer guru. Continue reading
SC throws out Arroyo petition to dismiss poll sabotage raps
October 1, 2012
MANILA – The Supreme Court has upheld the indictment of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on electoral sabotage charges. The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB), meanwhile, dismissed the bribery and corruption charges filed against Mrs. Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel Arroyo in connection with the alleged manipulation of the 2004 election in Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, Sultan Kudarat, and Cotabato City for insufficiency of evidence. Continue reading
Romeo Espinosa’s 80th Birthday Bash
October 1, 2012
Hoffman Estates, IL September 15. Amidst endless rows of food from appetizers, sushi and caviar to entrees of prime rib and seafood featuring lobsters and crab legs to desserts of all kinds at Royal Buffet, birthday celebrant Romeo Espinosa was a picture of joy. And why not? It was a surprise treat from his beloved children, namely John, Irma, Violet and Marissa and he was surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Continue reading
Photo Essay Contest in Honor of Overseas Filipinos
October 1, 2012
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), through the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, announced that it is spearheading a Photo Essay Contest in honor of Overseas Filipinos with the theme “A Day in the Life of an Overseas Filipinos: Stories of Excellence, Ingenuity, Patience, Hard Work and Success” in celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day. Continue reading
Discovering Woodhaven Lakes Resorts
October 1, 2012
Life is full of surprises. It’s like opening presents on a Christmas day – you never know what you’re going to get. Some will take your breath away, and some will make you grope for words to say. Continue reading
U.S. warns citizens on terrorist threat in Manila and worldwide
October 1, 2012
MANILA (PhilAmPress) – The United States embassy in Manila has issued an emergency message to citizens, warning them of serious threat in Metro Manila, specially in Pasay City, and should take the necessary precautions. Continue reading