Monthly Archives: December 2012
Boracay continues to reign, faces brighter prospects in 2013
December 16, 2012
BORACAY Island — Regardless of the environmental issues it faced, Boracay remained to dominate Philippine tourism in the year 2013.
Already popular because of its pristine white sand and blue water, its flourishing tourism industry has been boosted when an international publication,Travel and Leisure Magazine, named Boracay island as the “Best Tropical Resort in the World.” Continue reading
Pacquiao returns home to rousing hero’s welcome
December 1, 2012
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Boxing sensation and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao returned home to a rousing hero’s welcome on Friday, less than a week after his stunning knockout loss to Mexican nemesis Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, Nevada. Continue reading
SUPER TYPHOON TOLL: 955 DEAD, P16 B IN LOSSES
December 1, 2012
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City — The death toll in Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental and other areas battered by super typhoon “Pablo” the other week has reached 955 with 841 still missing, triggering fears that the number of fatalities could still rise. Continue reading
Drs. Nunilo and Elenita Rubio
December 1, 2012
There’s a very good reason why Drs. Nunilo and Elenita Rubio enjoy the love, respect and honor of their community – they have earned it , therefore, they deserved it. It’s the fruit of their compassion, generosity and service to people from all walks of life. It’s the natural consequence of their good works and strong commitment to excellence and professionalism and their remarkable humility that separates them from the rest of their successful and distinguished colleagues. Continue reading
Dolly Agduma Engracia
December 16, 2012
Success may look easy and comfy today for nurse entrepreneur, Dolly Engracia, co-owner of Carefirst Home Health Services, Inc., MDE Consulting Services, LLC, DMJ Home Health Services, etc. but she did have her share of challenges and obstacles to hurdle to get to where she is now. In fact, she’d be the first to say, challenges never cease to exist in a business as they do in life. Continue reading
Cayetano calls for method other than K-12
December 1, 2012
MANILA – Senate minority leader Alan Peter Cayetano has urged the national government and the Department of Education (DepEd) to consider enhancing the basic education system of the country using a method other than the K-12 program. Continue reading
Body of Pinoy in US oil rig blast found; toll now 3
December 1, 2012
WASHINGTON D.C. — The body of the Filipino worker, who had been missing since the Nov. 16 oil rig explosion in Louisiana, had been found, bringing the death toll of Philippine nationals killed in the accident to three. Continue reading
Reflections on Gaza
by Paul Ballard
November 1, 2011
A man from Judea is attacked on the road by thieves and left for dead. A good Samaritan – a non-Judean – happens by and helps the Judean who has been attacked and takes him to safety. Continue reading
Last minute Gift Giving Ideas… Sneak Peek at our 2012 Wrap Up Issue
by Ting Joven-Giovanelli
December 1, 2011
I am probably one of the very few people who hate shopping – but loves a good bargain. In my thirty long years in the United States, I’ve shopped only once on a Black Friday in a mall. Continue reading
Comparing Alex to Cesar Chavez
by Rodel Rodis
December 1, 2011
Other than Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, of whom there are US streets, parks and even a bridge in Seattle named after him, there are none to honor local Filipino American labor leaders like Pablo Manlapit, Larry Itliong or Philip Vera Cruz, writers like Carlos Bulosan or publishers like Alex Esclamado. Continue reading