Monthly Archives: December 2012
Jennifer Lopez wows Pinoys in sold-out Manila concert
PASAY CITY – The world’s top celebrity Jennifer Lopez has taken Manila by storm as she wowed a jampacked and sold-out crowd of Filipinos, many of them celebrities themselves, at her concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Nov. 27.
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Albay celebrates Karangahan Festival with giant green Christmas tree
December 1, 2012
LEGAZPI CITY — Encrusted with layered abaca fiber and planted with 5,000 pili samplings, a 50-foot Christmas tree was lighted on Monday evening as the Albayanos celebrate the Karangahan Festival which marked the green Christmas season here. Continue reading
Pacquiao, Marquez renew vows for big win
December 1, 2012
LOS ANGELES/MANILA — Eight-Division world boxing champion could, indeed, be too good to be true. By the way he speaks, he sounds like an altar boy than a brawler atop the ring. He never talks ill about his opponents even if to those who often insult him. Continue reading
29 Outstanding Overseas Filipinos and Foreign Organizations Chosen for the 2012 Presidential Awards
December 1, 2012
In time for the celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos, President Benigno S. Aquino III will honor 29 distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign-based organizations during the Awarding Ceremonies for the 2012 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas on December 5, 2012 at the Malacañan Palace. Continue reading
CIRCA PINTIG PRESENTS ‘ALLOS’
December 1, 2012
Chicago IL – CIRCA PINTIG presents Giovanni Ortega’s ALLOS: THE STORY OF CARLOS BULOSAN, a story of a one man’s courage and spirit in a country that rejected him, yet never ceased to love and believe to be his home – America. Bulosan used his writing to combat racism and became an advocate for migrant workers rights. Continue reading
Aquino urges Filipinos: Emulate Andres Bonifacio
December 1, 2012
MANILA — The Philippines marked the 149th birth anniversary of the Great Plebeian Andres Bonifacio President Benigno S. Aquino III urged the Filipino people to keep alive the ideals and positive traits of Andres Bonifacio as he challenged them to strive hard in bringing the nation to sustainable progress and development. Continue reading
Tension mounts as China poised to board ships in disputed seas
December 1, 2012
MANILA – Tension rose to new heights again as China unveiled a plan to board and search ships entering disputed areas in South China Sea, which includes the West Philippine Sea. Continue reading