Monthly Archives: May 2014
Should Pacquiao run for president?
Not too long ago, former President Bill Clinton appeared on the American late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and told Jimmy Kimmel in front of millions of viewers that he thought Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao would make a good public servant. Continue reading
Obama’s assurance to PHL: Genuine or double talk?
It came directly from United States President Barack Obama and the Filipinos and the world heard the American leader state in full force what was expected of him since his plan to make his first visit to the Philippines was announced – the US will stand by its old ally, the Philippines. The assurance was given by this President in keeping with the US-Philippines mutual defense treaty in case of external Continue reading
Fil-Am composer of ‘Let It Go’ and wife on Time’s 100 Most Influential People
May 1, 2014
When it rains, it pours. This may well apply to award-winning Filipino-American composer Robert Lopez and his wife Kristen Anderson Lopez. After winning unprecedented major awards – Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Tony – for their composition in the animated “Frozen,” the couple earned another recognition, this time at the first Radio Disney Music Award held y in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading
Masbate’s Buntod Reef lures local, foreign tourists
May 1, 2014
MASBATE CITY — More than 12 years after the Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary was opened to the public in 2001, this piece of paradise amid the sea is now the top tourist destination in the island-province of Masbate. Continue reading
Julaton shifts from boxing to MMA
May 1, 2014
PASAY CITY — Filipino American Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton was scheduled to have her debut game in Mix Martial Arts (MMA) on May 2 at SM, Mall of Asia (MOA) arena. According to Julaton, it is the right time to change her career, from boxing to MMA. Continue reading
Pacquiao pays P165 M income tax to BIR as CTA stops garnishment of properties
May 1, 2014
QUEZON CITY (PinoyNews) – Rep. Manny Pacquiao has won the first round against the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) after the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) ordered the BIR to stop garnishing the boxer’s properties and bank deposits. Continue reading
Congressional Gold Medal Award Sought for Filipino World II Veterans
May 1, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Filipino American community leaders and veterans advocates are spearheading a nationwide campaign to press the U.S. Congress to issue a national proclamation and award the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino World War II veterans in recognition of their wartime service to the United States from July 1941 to December 1946. Continue reading
In Manila, Obama opens new chapter in US-PHL ties
May 1, 2014
MANILA – On his first visit to Manila, United States President Barack Obama made a mark as he declared a “new chapter” in US and Philippine relations and aired support to its long-time ally in Asia in its quest for a peaceful resolution of conflicting claims and tension with China over some islands, reefs and shoals in the West Philppines Sea and South China Sea. Continue reading