Monthly Archives: April 2013

Philippines’ rare double barrier reef in Bohol discovered


April 16, 2013
TUBIGON, Bohol – The campaign for the no-nonsense conservation of the Danajon Double Barrier Reef (DDBR) got the much-needed boost with the underwater shoots of different sites in the area by the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) in coordination with the Project Seahorse Foundation (PSF). Continue reading

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Pacquiao returns to boxing in October


April 16, 2013
World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing arena it seems will no longer be September but either the first week or second week of October. And the venue of his comeback fight is either the Venetian in Macau or Singapore. This means that a fight in Manila is now being ruled out. Continue reading

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Bataan Day in Chicago: Reflecting on Shared Sacrifices


April 16, 2013
The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago celebrated with the Filipino community and the Filipino and American veterans the 71st Commemoration of Bataan Day in Chicago.
In his remarks, Consul General Leo M. Herrera-Lim said: “More than remember and reflect on the uncommon valor shown by Filipino and American soldiers at the altar of freedom, our collective presence represents our shared resolve to make our generation worthy beneficiaries and responsible steward of freedom for future generation.” Continue reading

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No Filipino casualties in Boston blasts – Phl consulate


April 16, 2013
NEW YORK/MANILA – There are  no Filipino casualties in the deadly explosions that marred the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon (Tuesday in Manila), according to the Philippine Consulate General in New York. Continue reading

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PHL open to hosting new U.S. bases again


April 16, 2013
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City (PinoyNews) – Amid North Korea’s nuclear threat, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario disclosed that the United States may be allowed to open again military bases in the Philippines in case of “extreme emergency” even as American and Filipino forces are undergoing military exercises called Balikatan. Continue reading

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Shamcey Supsup to marry boyfriend this year?


April 1, 2013
Is the 2011 Miss Universe 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup ready to walk down the aisle with her boyfriend, model Lloyd Lee?
The beauty queen who is now a successful architect refused to confirm nor deny the question on marriage plans but said: “We’ll see, we’ll see.” Continue reading

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Jessica Sanchez launches album on American Idol FilAm singer to star in ‘Glee,’ to return in Manila in June


April 1, 2013
Filipino-American teenage singer Jessica Sanchez has wowed the popular talent show “American Idol” again and this time no longer as a contestant but as a guest performer with Grammy Award winner Neyo. Continue reading

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Why try to take away my happiness? Heart Evangelista tells her parents


April 1, 2013
Behind a successful man is a woman. But like Helen of Troy, the woman may also be the cause of a man’s downfall. What will it be for reelectionist Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero as he slid from number 2 to number 4 in the senatorial race based on a survey?
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Immigration is America’s DNA – How Should Reform Tap Our Secret of Success?


by Paul Ballard
April 1, 2013
Since last November’s elections, suddenly immigration reform has been taken out of deep freeze by Republican and Democrat politicians in Washington. The goal, as we know, is to reach out to the Latino community, destined to become America’s largest minority by mid-century. A Bi-Partisan Committee of U.S. Senators – encouraged by President Obama – is deliberating comprehensive immigration reform proposals. Continue reading

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Our self-abuse


by Dr. Philip S. Chua.
March 1, 2013
Man’s natural instinct and normal automatic response to any possible harm is to protect itself, to ensure well-being and self-preservation. When we accidentally touch something hot, it is our instantaneous reflex to pull our hand away, without thinking, without conscious thought processes. Continue reading

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