Monthly Archives: March 2013
Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP)
by Carmelita Cochingco Ballesteros.
March 16, 2013
Brotherhood? Sounds like a fraternity. Why would I want to join a fraternity in my old age? Christian? I have wonderful non-Catholic friends, but I am not about to become non-Catholic. Businessmen? Sounds sexist! The answer is no. I’m not joining this sexist brotherhood. But it says ‘professionals.’ I’ve got too much on my plate right now. No, definitely no, I told myself. Continue reading
Atrocity against Filipinos in Sabah
March 16, 2013
From the get-go of the Sabah incident, President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III appeared to be too accommodating to Malaysia. Recently, a news account reported that P-Noy was bent on extraditing Sultan Jamalul Kiram III and his Tausug followers to Malaysia despite the absence of an extradition treaty between the two countries. Continue reading
-Women Power in America- Is America a sexist nation?
March 16, 2013
Every year in March, we celebrate the International Women’s History Month (IWHM). Like any special day devoted to a cause, IWHM brings attention to the many issues important to women, equality and empowerment among them. It looks like women’s causes are making inroads in the traditional American psyche. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed by President Barack Obama in January 2009, is one such advancement and is considered a victory for all women in the work force who took lesser pay for the same kind of work they do as their male counterparts. Continue reading
Comelec dismisses petition vs. Aga Muhlach
March 16, 2013
MANILA — The Commission on Elections has dismissed the disqualification case filed against Aga Muhlach questioning his residency requirement in San Jose, Camarines Sur, where he is running in the Congressional race in the May 13, 2013 elections. Continue reading
Hundred Islands hugs world tourism limelight anew
March 16, 2013
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The city of Alaminos once again hogged the international limelight when the Hundred Islands was featured in an article that appeared in the Yahoo web portal. Continue reading
1 to 3 more fights for Pacquiao
March 16, 2013
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is preparing to hang his gloves, but not before one to three more fights.
“I am just 34 (years old),” said Pacquiao, indicating that he is not just about to retire from boxing. In fact, he declared that he will return to the ring with a big bang. Continue reading
PHL leaders join nation, Catholic faithful in welcoming new Pope
March 16, 2013
MANILA (PilipinasNews) – President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with the Filipino people, joined all the Catholic faithful in welcoming the new pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina, and prayed that the holy pontiff will serve as a voice for peace, justice, and charity in a world threatened by tension and armed conflict, poverty, uncertainty, and loss of confidence in institutions. Continue reading
NaFFAA Illinois’ Circle of Empowered Women Celebrates International Women’s History Month
March 16, 2013
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PHL Navy deploys 34 warships to Tawi-Tawi
March 1, 2013
MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed 34 warships to patrol the country’s maritime territory off Tawi-Tawi and assist in the humanitarian efforts for Filipino families displaced by the ongoing fighting in Sabah. Continue reading
Two Visions for Our Economic Future: Grow the Economy or Shrink the Debt?
by Paul Ballard
March 1, 2013
Listening to the strident voices on both sides of the “Sequester” debate makes me think of the choices we face as a nation and how these compare to the challenges of running a business.
Imagine you became CEO of an NFL team taken over in a leveraged buy-out. The good news is: It is a marquee name, won two Super Bowls in years past, and is in a rapidly growing metro area with a strong fan base. The bad news is: The new owners raised a big debt to buy the team. Continue reading