Monthly Archives: June 2013
Mega Political Debacles Roil The Obama Administration
by Don Azarias
June 1, 2013
In just a short week, President Barack Obama has been so preoccupied swatting away at the endless accusations being lobbed at him not only by Republicans but also by his own Democratic allies. And it’s starting to look like the damage done to his presidency is, at this point, irreversible. Continue reading
On Social Power and Isolation
by Arnold De Villa
May 16, 2013
In corporate America, among some traditional executives, there is a Machiavellian notion that it is safer to be feared than loved. The power suit with a matching dark tie evokes the sense of serious business in all its rigid structure. Continue reading
“If you believe, say ‘Yes, I Can!’ ” (apl.de.ap, 2011)
by Carmelita Cochingco Ballesteros.
June 1, 2013
How can you work 21 hours a day, seven days a week? Convenience stores have three shifts of employees. No problem. What if you have only one team to do the work? Big problem. And the road ahead is muddy? And the system breaks down because of weak links? And you’re losing your focus, your strength, and your will? Huge, insurmountable problem! Wait a minute, apl.de.ap of Black-Eyed Peas says, “If you believe, say ‘Yes, I can!’ ” Continue reading
David vs. Two Goliaths
June 1, 2013
It’s tough fighting the world’s second biggest economic power and most populous country. But when another economic heavyweight joins the fight against you, they could trounce you very badly. And to make the situation worse, the two adversaries are the giant People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Lilliputian but economically rich Republic of China (ROC), which is more commonly known as Taiwan. With the Philippines up against the two Chinas, her options are limited. Continue reading
Profile in Courage
Every now and then we come across people with interesting, sometimes even inspiring life stories to share, which was what exactly happened to Bart and me this past Memorial weekend. I was sitting next to a couple at the wedding reception of two special friends when Bart asked the man how his son who had had an accident was doing. I knew I had met this couple somewhere but it was only until Bart asked the question that I remembered where and when. Continue reading
True assets and liabilities
June 1, 2013
One year ago this week, the Philippine Senate, acting as Senate Impeachment Tribunal, in a historic decision, convicted then Chief Justice Renato Corona on finding him guilty of improperly or fully disclosing his true assets and liabilities and net worth. Continue reading
Ai Ai delas Alas seeks protection from Jed
June 1, 2013
Actress Ai Ai delas Alas has asked the Quezon City Regional Trial Court to issue a protection order against the actress’ estranged husband, Jed Salang.
If the court grants the order, Salang would no longer be able to get 100 to 500 meters near Delas Alas, her children, and even the actress’ house helpers.
The order would also prohibit Salang from talking to his wife and discussing the case with the media. This would also protect Delas Alas from reports allegedly from Salang’s camp that the actress is a sex addict. Continue reading
PH tourism looks forward to more double-digit gains
June 1, 2013
Philippine tourism sustains its robust performance as foreign visitor arrivals for the first four months of 2013 reached 1,649,458 million or a 10.12% increase from the same period in 2012. The first four months represent 30 percent of the target arrivals for 2013, with the month of January yielding the largest volume of 436,079 visitors and February generating the highest growth of 15.52%. Continue reading
Pacquiao to train at home for Macau fight
June 1, 2013
MANILA – Most likely, world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao will train in the Philippines or any Asian country for his return to boxing arena at the Venentian in Macau on November 23.
This surfaced as Pacquiao’s best friend and long-time assistant trainer Buboy Fernandez said he hopes the “Pacman” will set his his training camp in the Philippines or in any Asian country. Continue reading
Loren faces new graft case over Forbes mansion
June 1, 2013
QUEZON CITY (PinoyNews) — Newly reelected Senator Loren Legarda is facing another graft complaint before the Office of the Ombudsman.
If the first complaint involved her alleged “hidden” expensive condo unit on 77 Park Avenue in Manhattan, New York City worth P30 million, this new charge against her involves her expensive mansion in Forbes Park. Continue reading