Monthly Archives: January 2014
My New Year’s Wish
SANA Sa pagningning ng malayong bituin
ay makamtan ng marami ang pangarap, Continue reading
Girl Asks Pope Francis: “Is There Room in Your Heart?” (A Fictional Interview)
The pope greets a young girl outside the Vatican. Continue reading
The good, the bad, and Yolanda
Super typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda was the worst typhoon in recorded history, weather experts say. Indeed, the loss of life and property was staggering. With 6,092 deaths, 27,665 injured, and 1,779 missing, it would take a massive effort to rebuild the lives of the survivors of the biggest storm of all time. Continue reading
A Very Fun(ny) Christmas
You can tell when people had fun at your party – they can’t stop talking about it. That’s exactly what happened at our Christmas party hosted by our eldest son, Bart Xavier and his girlfriend Darya on December 24 at midnight. Continue reading
Show light and hope
January 1, 2014
Show light and hope of Christ. What an apt message this Christmas season coming no less from the Philippine President, Benigno S. Aquino III. The message comes at a time when millions of Filipinos are still reeling from the massive devastation caused by super typhoon Yolanda, the most powerful howler to hit the Philippines and the world this year. Continue reading
’10,000 Hours’ best picture in 39th Metro film festival
January 1, 2014
MANILA – “10,000 Hours,” a movie purportedly about former Senator Panfilo Lacson’s escape from the law after being charged with the murder of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver in 2000, won the top honors as best picture in the 39th Metro Manila Film Festival. Continue reading
DOT readies for Hot Air Balloon festival in Clark
January 1, 2014
CLARK FREEPORT, Pampanga — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is now set to take charge in organizing the Hot-Air Balloon Fiesta annually held in Clark, Pampanga. DOT said it will work in tandem with Clark Development Corporation, Clark International Airport Corporation and PAF Air Division (600th Air Base Wing) in organizing the unique ballooning event. The hot –air balloon fiesta, the DOT said, is scheduled to be held on April 10 until 13 at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. Continue reading
US appellate court dismisses lawsuit against Pacquiao
January 1, 2014
MANILA—A multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against Filipino boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao by Texas-based Imperial ED Promotions has been dismissed by the United States Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit. Continue reading
CFO Celebrates 2013 International Migrants Day, Awards Outstanding Media Migrant Advocates, Launches BaLinkBayan
January 1, 2014
Recognizing the importance of media in promoting the interests and advocating the cause of Filipino migrants worldwide, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) honored 11 outstanding media works from six countries during the 3rd Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards Ceremonies held at the SSS Ramon Magsaysay Hall on December 18, 2012, the International Migrants Day. Continue reading
NEW FIL-AM AUTHOR LAUNCHES AMAZON BEST SELLER IN MANILA
January 1, 2014
MANILA, Philippines (December 16, 2013) – The #1 book on Amazon’s Parenting and Adult-Child Relationships category was written by a Pinay who enjoys juggling her career as a top banking exec and growing family, fundraising for Filipino community events and promoting foreign direct investment in the Philippines. Continue reading