Monthly Archives: December 2014
Disney picks Sarah to perform ‘Princess’ theme song
December 1, 2014
Singer-actress Sarah Geronimo is the newest “star” of Disney.
No, she’s not appearing in a Disney movie but will interpret the theme song of its highly popular “Princess” franchise. Continue reading
PNR gets P1.7B for Manila-Bicol line rehab; train service expected next year
December 1, 2014
LEGAZPI CITY — Hopes of train services glimmer anew for Bicolanos as Congress has approved a budget of over P1.7 billion for the rehabilitation of the Philippine National Railways’ (PNR) Manila-Bicol rail line. Continue reading
Pacquiao responds to Floyd taunt: Fight me now
December 1, 2014
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao just repeated his challenge to Floyd Mayweather that they get up in the ring and fight in reaction to the American champ’s latest potshot on him via social media. Continue reading
SC upholds ouster of Ejercito as Laguna governor
December 1, 2014
MANILA — The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petition filed by award-winning actor and former Laguna Gov. Emilio Ramon “E.R.” Ejercito, a nephew of former President now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, in connection with his disqualification as governor of the province due to election overspending. Continue reading
P-NOY TO CONFER PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS TO 33 OUTSTANDING OVERSEAS FILIPINOS AND ORGANIZATIONS
December 1, 2014
His Excellency President Benigno S. Aquino III will honor 33 distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign-based organizations from 13 countries during the Awarding Ceremonies for the 2014 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas on December 5, 2014 at the Malacañan Palace. In conferring the Awards, the President will be assisted by Secretary Imelda M. Nicolas, the Chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas.
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Senate passes P2.6-trillion national budget for 2015
December 1, 2014
MANILA – The Senate on Wednesday night approved on third and final reading the proposed P2.606-trillion national budget for 2015 with substantial amendments from the House-approved version, including P96.58-billion realignments from programmed and unprogrammed appropriations within and between agencies.
A total of 13 senators voted for the approval of the Senate version of the general appropriation bill that also include special provisions introduced by several senators during the two-week plenary debates. Continue reading