Monthly Archives: November 2014
Pilita Corrales as National Artist?
November 1, 2014
Singer and actress Pilita Corrales as national artist?
Showbiz authority and columnist Mario Bautista said Pilita deserves the award being a living legend herself. “We honestly believe that with her countless accomplishments, she deserves to be a National Artist.” he wrote in his latest column. “ She’s very proud that the University of the Visayas in Cebu (where she comes from) gave her an honorary doctorate in Music recently,” he added. Continue reading
Cavinti Cave discovered, endorsed for ecotourism in Laguna
November 1, 2014
CAVINTI, Laguna – Dr. Domingo Bravo, Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region 4A Regional Technical Director for Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Service (PAWCZMS), has examined the stalactite formations inside the Cavinti Cave during a visit to the natural resource with representatives from the local governments of Mauban Continue reading
Pacquiao sees fight vs Mayweather next year, ready to face Algieri in Macau
November 1, 2014
HONG KONG/GENERAL SANTOS CITY – World boxing icon Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao said he hoped to finally step in the ring with undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. next year.
“I’m crossing my finger that this will finally happen in 2015,” said Pacquiao, adding that he has a couple of years more to fight before retiring. Continue reading
FVR: It’s time for president from Mindanao
November 1, 2014
DAVAO CITY (PilipinasNews) – Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos has pitched for a president from Mindanao, saying it is time for a leader from the big island once dubbed the Land of Promise. Continue reading
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces HUD Grants for Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Mount Prospect
November, 2014
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Mount Prospect in the amounts of $251,367.00, $307,536.00 and $271,504.00 respectively. Continue reading
Drilon, 2 Cabinet members charged with plunder, graft
November, 2014
QUEZON CITY – Another plunder charge has been filed against Senate President Franklin Drilon for the alleged P487.8-million overprice in the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC).
Former Iloilo provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada Jr. filed the complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman.
Also included in the complaint were Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson and six other government officials and private individuals. Continue reading