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Special To PinoyGlobal
From ABS-CBN NEWS
Manila, Philippines
08/01/2009    07:16 AM PHT
'PEOPLE POWER' ICON CORY AQUINO DIES
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG 01 (PinoyGlobal ) - MANILA - Former President
Corazon Cojuangco Aquino passed away Saturday morning after battling
colon cancer for more than a year. She was 76.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/01/2009  07:27 AM PHT
  • DFA Mourns The Passing of Former President Corazon C. Aquino
  • Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 31 July
    2009)
  • DFA to Assist Filipino Workers in Maldives
  • The DFA press corps is invited to cover the following events of the
    42ND ASEAN FOUNDATION DAY on 10 August 2009 at the
    Department of Foreign Affairs
  • Yanbu & Khamis OAV Field Registrations Net Hundreds
  • Remarks by President Obama and President Arroyo of the Philippines
    in Joint Press Availability, Oval Office, 3:47 P.M. EDT
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
08/01/2009  7:28 AM PHT
  • Message of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on the Death of Former
    President Corazon C. Aquino
  • Statement of Ambassador Willy C. Gaa on the Death of Former President
    Corazon C. Aquino
  • PGMA calls on stakeholders to unite and conserve the resource-rich
    Coral Triangle
  • PGMA thanks US legislators for support to World War II veterans
  • RP seeks support for 3 fisheries environment-friendly initiatives
  • PGMA-Obama meeting source of pride for Filipinos, Palace says
  • Obama gives PGMA warm, cordial welcome
  • PGMA cites importance of US to RP’s economic,  diplomatic, national
    security
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Aaron Favila
Manila, Philippines
08/02/2009    05:16 AM PHT
FORMER PHILS PRES CORY AQUINO DIES OF COLON CANCER
MANILA, Philippines - Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a
dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by
fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, her son
said. She was 76.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
08/02/2009    05:16 AM EDT
HENRY BALAGTAS WELCOMED PRESIDENT GLORIA
MACAPAGAL-ARROYO TO THE UNITED STATES !
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUGUST 01 (PinoyGlobal) - On the occasion of President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the first leader from Southeast Asia invited to
visit the United States under the Barack Obama Administration, Henry
Balagtas , a prominent entrepreneur in Maryland and a TOFA (Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad) Past Awardee, delivered the Welcome Address
on behalf of the guests held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, a stone
throw from the White House last Thursday evening. The welcoming party
was attended by almost 400 Filipino guests arranged by group calling itself,
FILUSA, which stands for Filipinos International USA.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/02/2009   6:50 PM PHT
BENTAHAN NG KIDNEY SA COTABATO, TALAMAK NA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 02 (PinoyGlobal) -IBINULGAR ngayon ni Cotabto
Rep. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza ang talamak na  bentahan ng mga bato
(kidney) sa lalawigan ng Cotabato.
CORY BIBIGYAN PARANGAL NG KONGRESO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 02 (PinoyGlobal) - MINUNGKAHI ngayon ng isang
Kongresista na mabigyan ng pagkilala ng mababang Kapulungan ng
Kongreso si yumaong dating pangulong Corazon Aquino, asawa ng
bayaning si Sen. Ninoy Aquino.
CORY'S STORY - PAKIKIRAMAY MULA SA LANGIT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 02 (PinoyGlobal) -Pinarating ng Santo Papa  ang
kanyang pakikiramay sa pagpanaw ng kinikilalang ina ng Demokrasyang
Pilipino na si dating Pangulong Corazon Aquino.
“WE THANK GOD FOR GIVING US CORY," - SPEAKER
PROSPERO NOGRALES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 02 (PinoyGlobal) -“We thank God for giving us
Cory,” ani Speaker Prospero Nograles. Nagdadalamhati  ngayon ang
Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso sa pagpanaw ni dating Pangulong
Corazon Aquino kaninang madaling araw dahil sa sakit na colon cancer.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
08/02/2009    10:16 AM EDT
MAJOR GENERAL ANTONIO TAGUBA TO KEY NOTE TOFA VIP
LUNCHEON
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUGUST 02 (PinoyGlobal) - Retired U.S. Army Major
General Antonio, the second American citizen of Philippine birth to be
appointed to general officer rank in the U.S. Army, will be the Key Note
Speaker to formally welcome the 2009 TOFA Awardees and guests to a VIP
Luncheon on Friday, August 28, 2009 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the fabulous
J.W. Marriott Hotel, a stone throw from the White House in Washington, D.C.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/04/2009  7:38 AM PHT
  • CHINESE ASSISTANT FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER HU ZHENGYUE
    SIGNS BOOK OF CONDOLENCE IN BEIJING PE
  • RESULTS OF THE PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW OF THE 2009 FSO
    EXAMINATION
  • Filipino Community in Hawaii Remembers President Aquino
  • RP Consulate in NY opens Book of Condolence for Former President
    Aquino
  • Philippine Madrigal Singers Designated UNESCO Artists for Peace
  • Hon. Leoncio Cardenas Assumes as Consul General of the Philippine
    Consulate in Honolulu
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
08/04/2009   09:40 AM PHT
RAZON OPTIMISTIC ON RESUMPTION OF PEACE TALKS
WITH MILF, CPP/NPA/NDF
MANILA, August 03 (PinoyGlobal)– The upcoming reopening of peace talks
between the government and two rebel groups that could end the 40-year
insurgency warfare in the country – the longest running in the world –
would be good for the Filipino people, according to Presidential Adviser on
the Peace Process Avelino I. Razon Jr.
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Ben Cal
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/05/2009  11:18 AM PHT
  • Diplomatic Corps Sign Book of Condolence for President Aquino at DFA
  • Overseas Absentee Voters Registrants Now Stand at 159,100
  • RP Assumes Country Coordinatorship for ASEAN-US Dialogue
    Relations
  • German Vessel with Two Filipinos Freed by Somali Pirates
  • RP Embassies Abroad Continue to Receive Condolences for the
    Family of Former President Aquino
  • Secretary Romulo’s Condolence Message
  • Condolences for Late President Cory Aquino Pour In at Philippine
    Embassies and Consulates General
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
CORY'S LEGACY
08/05/2009  10:50 AM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Aug 05  (PinoyGlobal) - In the wee hours of August 1,
2009, former President Maria Corazon “Cory” Sumulong Cojuangco Aquino
-- “Tita Cory” to millions of Filipinos -- passed away. Her death was caused
by cardio-respiratory arrest, the result of colon cancer she was battling
since March 2008.
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PerryScope
Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
08/05/2009    10:20 PM PHT
LOWER COSTS OF DOING BUSINESS KEY TO MORE JOBS
Lowering the costs of doing business will be the key to producing more
jobs, boosting household income, and address basic economic concerns,
opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero said yesterday.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Caleb Galaraga
New York, U.S.A.
JUNO Healthcare President, DR Teodoro and CEO, Nonette
Teodoro Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®
2009 Award Winner in Metro New York
08/05/2009  10:50 AM EDT
NEW YORK, Aug 05  (PinoyGlobal) - Ernst & Young, the sponsor of the Ernst
& Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award ® 2009, announced that JUNO
Healthcare President, Dante Raul “DR” Teodoro and CEO, Nonette Teodoro
received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Award in the
Staffing Services category in Metro New York.  According to Ernst & Young
LLP, the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and
leading dynamic, growing businesses.  DR and Nonette Teodoro were
selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was presented
at a gala event at the Marriot Marquis, Times Square, NY on Thursday, June
25th, 2009.  
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
“IF I WIN I WILL GIVE YOU JUSTICE!"
08/05/2009  11:10 AM EDT
NEW YORK, NY Aug 05 (PinoyGlobal) -  After the late Pres. Corazon “Cory”
Aquino delivered a speech in Manila Hotel at the height of the heated
campaign to pull down dictator Marcos, one of my avid listeners Leny
Lantin, daughter of the late Judge Gregorio Lantin of Manila, called out to
Cory: “Cory, Cory! Joe Mercader is here! Cory turned around and the
crowd of thousands in the lobby parted to let me approach her. She then
took my hands, and looking at everybody, raised them half way and said,
“I know what they did to you.  If I win I will give you justice!”
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Razor's Edge
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
08/06/2009  10:28 AM PHT
  • Palace appeals for unity amidst Cory’s death
  • PGMA pays last respects to Cory at Manila Cathedral
  • PGMA plunges back to work with visits to Macabebe, Sasmuan
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
08/07/2009    08:00 AM PHT
CHIZ TO PUSH FOR APPROVAL OF ANTI-TORTURE BILL IN BICAM
DELIBERATIONS
Opposition Senator Chiz Escudero yesterday said he will push for the
approval of a bill penalizing torture when it is taken up by the
Senate-House bicameral conference committee next week.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/07/2009   8:20 AM PHT
PAGLIBING KAY CORY HINDI DAPAT HALUAN NG POLITIKA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 07 (PinoyGlobal) - IMBES na magamit sa political
plan ni Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay ang pagbanat sa Pangulong Gloria
Arroyo sa gitna ng pagdadalamhati ng bawat Pilipino sa pagpanaw ni  
former President Corazon Aquino, batikos ang inabot ng alkalde.
APAT NA HONOR GUARDS NI PANGULONG AQUINO UMANI
NG PAPURI
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 07 (PinoyGlobal) - SINALUDUHAN ng mga
Kongresista ang apat na honor guards ni dating Pangulong Cory Aquino na
matiyagang nagbantay  sa labi Ina ng Demokrasya, mula sa Manila
Cathedral Manila hanggang Memorial park.
SENIOR CITIZENS TO GET AID AND APPOINTMENT TO
LOCAL COUNCILS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 07 (PinoyGlobal) -Senior citizens may soon be
appointed as members of the local government councils if the bill filed by
this sector’s representative gets a nod from the lower chamber.
HOUSE APPROVES GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (gsp)
CHARTER
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 07 (PinoyGlobal) -The House of Representatives
has approved on third and final reading a bill instituting the Girl Scouts of
the Philippines Charter.
PAGGAGAWAD NG NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD
PAIIMBESTIGAHAN NG KONGRESO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 07 (PinoyGlobal) - PAIIMBESTIGAHAN nina
AKBAYAN Representatives Risa Hontiveros at Walden Bello ang umano’y
anomalya sa pagpili kung sino ang gagawaran ng National Artist Award.
CORY PINAGBATI ANG MARCOS AT AQUINO CLAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 07 (PinoyGlobal) - KAPAYAPAAN pa rin ang dala
ng yumaong dating Pangulong Cory Aquino hanggang sa huling sandali.
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Manlapaz
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/07/2009  08:08 AM PHT
  • RP Embassy in Havana Warns Filipinos of Human Trafficking
    Operations in Cuba
  • Prime Minister Taro Aso Signs Book of Condolence at the Philippine
    Embassy in Tokyo
  • Foreign Minister George Yeo Signs Condolence Book for Former
    President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino
  • Mass Offered for Former President Corazon C. Aquino
  • Signing of Book of Condolence for Former President Aquino at the
    Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai
  • RP Consulate General in Jeddah and Filcom Organizations Join Hands
    to Boost OAV Registration
  • Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Signs Condolence Book
  • RP Consulate General in HK Opens Condolence Book for President
    Aquino
  • Indonesian President Invitational Golf Open 2009
  • DFA LOYALTY PINS
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
08/07/2009  08:03 AM PHT
  • PGMA launches 2009 Stimulus Fund School Building Repair and
    Construction Program
  • PGMA inaugurates CHED's Higher Education Development Center
  • PHILIPPINES RECEIVES TOP HONORS IN ASIAN FESTIVAL IN
    VIRGINIA; AWARDED BEST-OVER ALL EXHIBIT
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Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
08/07/2009    08:16 PM EDT
PINOY GLOBAL ON-LINE NEWS (PGON) HONORS CORY
AQUINO
WASHINGTON, D.C., AUG. 08 (PinoyGlobal) - The drama of demonstrating in
the streets is one way of forcing the hand of the president to stop the
abuses of her administration and military but it does not really pay a fitting
tribute, which the Mother of Philippine Democracy - Pres. Corazon “Cory”
Aquino, richly deserves in life and in death.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/08/2009  08:18 AM PHT
  • Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 7 August
    2009)
  • Filipino Welfare Officer in Malaysia Found Dead
  • RP Embassies in Athens, Bandar Seri Begawan, Bucharest, Doha,
    New Delhi and Tripoli Mourn for Former President Corazon Aquino
  • US Ambassador Kenney Signs the Book of Condolence for Late
    President Aquino
  • RP Embassy and Filcom in Lebanon Join National Mourning for Late
    President Aquino
  • RP Embassy in Prague opens Books of Condolences for the Late
    President Aquino
  • RP Embassy in Ankara opens Book of Condolences for Former
    President Aquino
  • Diplomats Sign Condolence Book at RP Consulate in Sydney, Filipino-
    Aussies offer Masses for President Aquino
  • RP Embassy and Permanent Mission to Geneva Observe 10-Day
    Mourning for the Late President Aquino
  • Mass Offering and Opening of Book of Condolence for Former
    President Aquino
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
08/08/2009  08:03 AM PHT
  • PGMA signs CARP Extention into law
  • PGMA wants all public schools connected to internet
  • PGMA orders DSWD to bring cash grants to doorsteps of indigent
    families
  • Libacao resident thank PGMA for development projects
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Yuchengco Museum
Manila, Philippines
08/08/2009    09:06 AM PHT
GRACE NONO LAUNCHES NEW ALBUM ON BALLADS OF LOVE
MANILA, PHILIIPINES, AUG. 08 (PinoyGlobal) - Grace Nono’s newest album
to be released by TAO Music will be launched at the Yuchengco Museum on
August 11, Tuesday, at 6 p.m. Entitled Dalit: Ballads on Love, Loss, and
Finding Heart Again, the album consists of ten Visayan-Cebuano songs that
Grace Nono had learned during her face-to-face meetings with folk singers
in rural, inland Mindanao. Each of the ten tracks sits comfortably between
the boundaries of traditional folk and popular.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/09/2009  10:18 PM PHT
  • Ambassador Alexander B. Yano Presents Letters of Credence Before
    His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
  • Filipinos and Legislators in Guam Pay Tribute to Former President
    Aquino
  • DFA-BAC: Security, Janitorial And Photocopier Lease
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/09/2009   11:20 PM PHT
BAGYONG KIKO NANG-IWAN  NG 21 PATAY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 09 (PinoyGlobal) - 83,450 katao ang
naapektuhan ng bayong Kiko, katumbas ito ng 16,722 pamilya at 21
kataong nasawi dahil sa pananalasa ng bagyo.
LAWMAKER LAUDS CORY'S PROGRAM
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 09 (PinoyGlobal) - With the death of former
President Cory C. Aquino a lawmaker expressed his view of the valuable
programs her administration has instituted in alleviating the people from
poverty, moral degeneration and the former president as a unifying figure
to the country's socio-political landscape.
KOMERSYAL NI BAYANI SA TELEBISYON, LALO LAMANG
MAGPAPALUBOG SA KALIHIM -GOLE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 09 (PinoyGlobal) - KAHIT pa araw-arawin ni Metro
Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani  Fernando ang
kanyang komersyal sa telebisyon, hindi rin umano ito makakatulong para
pataasin ang resulta ng survey ng kalihim sa pagkapangulo.
MGA NURSE NA WALANG TRABAHO SA PILIPINAS,
GAGAWIN NA LAMANG KUMADRONA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 09 (PinoyGlobal) -IMBES  na nakatambay lang
ang mga walang trabahong bagong graduate na nurse sa bansa,
minungkahi ngayon ng isang Kongresista mula sa Mindanao na sanayin na
lamang sila para maging kumadrona.
PALASYO WALANG BALAK KASUHAN ANG TABLOID
NEWSPAPER SA US.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 09 (PinoyGlobal) - HINDI  na pag-aaksayahan pa
ng panahon ng Palayo ang pagsasampa ng kaso sa isang pahayagan sa
Estados Unidos na nag-ulat na gumastos ang delegasyon ng Pangulong
Arroyo ng $20,000 o halos isang milyon para sa isang dinner sa New York
bago ito umuwi ng Pilipinas noong Agosto 5.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/10/2009   08:40 PM PHT
HOUSE APPROVES BILL FOR EARLY RETIREMENT OF GOV'T
EMPLOYEES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 10 (PinoyGlobal) - The House of Representatives
has approved on the third and final reading a measure requiring all
government offices to ensure the release of the retirement benefits of their
employees within fifteen days from retirement.
PACMAN MASAMANG HALIMBAWA SA MGA KABATAAN SA
PAG-IINDORSO NG ALAK -SOLONS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 10 (PinoyGlobal) - NANAWAGAN ngayon ang ilang
kongresista  kay pambangsang kamao Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao na
limitahan na nito ang pagiindoso  sa mga produktong  may kinalaman sa
alak.
ANNIVERSARY NG FIRST COUPLE, HUWAG NG PULITIKAHIN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 10 (PinoyGlobal) - UMAPILA ngayon ang mga
kaalyadong mambabatas ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo na wagnang
pulitikahin pa ang pagdiriwang ng first couple ng kanilang wedding
anniversary sa isang restaurant sa New York.
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Manlapaz
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/11/2009  07:40 AM PHT
  • Filipino Community in Shanghai Mourns the Passing of Former
    President Aquino
  • RP Embassy in Seoul Condolence Book Signing for the Late Former
    President Aquino
  • Diplomats, Filipino Community in Ireland Sign Books of Condolence
  • 4th Annual Paaralán sa Pásuguán of the Philippine Embassy in Vienna
  • Aloha Mai Ka Kou to the Aquino Ohana (My Sympathies to the Aquino
    Family)
  • Philippine Embassy in Turkey Continues to Receive Messages of
    Condolences for Former President Aquino
  • RP Embassy in Phnom Penh opens Book of Condolences and Offers
    Mass for Former President Aquino
  • RP Consulate in Barcelona opens Condolence Book, Local Filipino
    Community Joins National Mourning for Former President Aquino
  • Head of State of Principality of Andorra Joins Filipino People in
    Mourning the Passing of President Aquino
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
08/11/2009  08:03 AM PHT
  • PGMA orders concreting & rehab of roads leading to caves
  • Definitely a tourist destination, PGMA says of Sohoton caves
  • PGMA groundbreaks P3.5-B bio-fuel and coco oil mill plant
  • PGMA honors Ilocos patriarch, World War II heroes
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
  08/12/2009  07:40 AM PHT
  • Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo on the
    Verdict on Aung San Suu Kyi
  • President Arroyo Confers Presidential Awards on DFA Assistant
    Secretary Lucenario and BSP Governor Tetangco as Leading
    Proponents of the Philippine ePassport
  • Modernizing the Philippine Passport for the Global Filipino, Remarks
    by Dr. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, at the
    Ceremonies Launching of the Philippine ePassport, DFA Auditorium,
    Pasay City, 11 August 2009
  • President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Opens the Philippine ePassport
    Exhibit at the DFA
  • DFA Launches Philippine ePassport, Issues First ePassport to
    President Arroyo
  • Frequently Asked Questions on The Philippine ePassport
  • DFA Celebrates the 42nd Asean Foundation Day
  • Secretary Romulo Awards Order of Sikatuna on the Argentine
    Ambassador
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/12/2009   08:00 AM PHT
REP. MIKEY ARROYO NAGHAMON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) - DAHIL sa  pagkapikon,
hinamon na lamang ni  Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel Arroyo ang mga kritiko
ng kanyang Ina na si Pangulong Gloria Arroyo na magsampa na lamang ng
kaso kung may nilabag sa batas ang paglaki ng networth ng Pangulo.
NO SAY CHIZ
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) - Ito ang paglilinaw  ng
Nationalist Peoples Coalition (NPC) na nakapamili na sila ng standard
bearer sa katauhan ni Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero para sa nakatakdang
2010 presidential elections.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
         08/12/2009    08:03 AM PHT
CHIZ ASKS FOR FOULL DISCLOSURE OF SALN
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday asked for full disclosure on
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and New Worth (SALN) of President
Arroyo to erasedoubts and end speculations that she had amassed
ill-gotten wealth since she took power in 2001.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
08/12/2009  08:05 AM PHT
  • Boatmen happy with launching of Sohoton Cave as tourist spot
  • PGMA first recipient of RP's e-Passport
  • RP now out of threats of recession
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
FREUDAN SLIP OR SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY?
          08/11/2009  06:50 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Aug 11  (PinoyGlobal) - Finally, the much awaited
ninth -- and final -- State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo came to pass. With all the hoopla in the press about
what she was going to say, one thing was very apparent, it’s all about self-
glorification. It was her farewell address -- her “swan song.”
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PerryScope
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Rodney Jaleco
Washington, D.C.
08/11/2009   09:30 AM EDT
NEVER HAPPENED!
WASHINGTON, D.C. Aug 11 (PinoyGlobal) - Democrats have accused their
Republican rivals of belonging to “the party of no”. They say the GOP’s job
is to say no to everything President Obama proposes. In a way, that
reminds me of the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/12/2009   09:20 PM PHT
PHAP TAKSIL SA BAYAN - SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) - PAGTATAKSIL sa bayan ang
planong “hospital holiday” ng Private Hospital Association of the Philippines
(PHAP) sa Biyernes.
RECOUNT SA PAMPANGA MAY KINALAMANSA ELEKSYON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) - NANINIWALA ang isang
Kongresista na malaki ang kinalaman ang 2010 eleksyon kung bakit
nagkaroon ng recount sa boto ng mga kapangpagan sa pagitan ni Gov. Ed
Panlilio at Lilia Pineda.
ANGARA URGES COMELEC TO BE DECISIVE ON PLIGHT OF
DISENFRANCHISED VOTERS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) - House Deputy Majority Leader
and Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara today appealed to the Commission
on Elections (Comelec) to address the soonest possible time the issue on
the increasing number disenfranchised voters nationwide.
Mayon Volcano nakapagtala ng mataas na SO2
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) - House Deputy Majority Leader
and Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara today appealed to the Commission
on Elections (Comelec) to address the soonest possible time the issue on
the increasing number disenfranchised voters nationwide.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
THERE SHE GOES AGAIN
08/12/2009  10:12 AM EDT
NEW YORK, NY Aug 12 (PinoyGlobal) -  Over a century ago, Ella Wheeler
Cox said, “Weep and you weep alone. Laugh and the world laughs with
you.” This profound observation still rings a bell today as it aptly describes
the unconscionable dinner party at which Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
was the honored guest in New York last week.  According to her damage
control team that justified her presence in that night of shame, it was
Congressman Ferdinand Martin Romauldez, nephew of former Philippine
First Lady Imelda Marcos, who footed the astronomical amount of $20,000
(P960, 000) at the exotic French restaurant Le Cerqui.
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Razor's Edge
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
08/12/2009  07:40 AM PHT
  • DFA inaugurates Regional Consular Office in Cotabato City
  • 2009 Oustanding DFA Employee Awardees
  • Filipinos in Lebanon offer Sunday Mass for Former President Aquino,
    Sign Book of Condolences
  • Filipina elected Vice-President of UN Human Rights Council Advisory
    Committee
  • RP Consulate in Dubai conducts OAV registration activities for
    Filipinos in Umm Al Quwain and the UP Alumni Association in the UAE
  • Ambassador De Sequera-Ugarte, Special Guest at the Landing of
    Elcano Re-enactment
  • RP Embassy in Washington joins the Filipino nation and International
    Community in Mourning the Death of Former President Aquino
  • 16th Pistahan Parade and Festival in San Francisco
  • RP Embassy in Tehran Celebrates the 35th Anniversary of its
    Establishment
  • Kim-Galvez is Second Runner-Up in Mrs. Universe Pageant
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/14/2009   08:20 AM PHT
INVENTOR'S INCENTIVES PUSHED
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 14 (PinoyGlobal) - A measure which recognizes
the important role inventors play in nation building has been filed in
Congress to encourage competitive research and development (R&D), and
reward inventions, which are proudly Pinoy-made.
ERAP MAS MAGANDA MAGING KING MAKER KEYSA MAGING
KANDIDATO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 14 (PinoyGlobal) - LALO lamang magkakahiwalay
ang landas ng oposisyon kung ipipilit ni dating Pangulong  Joseph Estrada
na tumakbo bilang Pangulo sa susunod na taon.
HATE CAMPAIGN PAG-ASA NG OPOSISYON PARA MANALO
SA ELEKSYON - NOGRALES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 14 (PinoyGlobal) - “HATE CAMPAIGN” laban sa
kasalukuyang administrasyon na lamang umano ang pag-asa ng oposisyon
para manalo sa 2010 Election.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
     08/14/2009    08:03 AM PHT
CHIZ PUSHES BILL WAIVING BANK SECRECY FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday called on his colleagues to pass a
bill that requires government officials and employees to sign a waiver that
will allow the Ombudsman to look into their bank deposits.
CHIZ: YOUTH VOTE DECISIVE IN 2010 POLLS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said he was against the abolition of the
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), stressing it is more relevant now, with the youth making
up a significant portion of the Philippine population.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
   
08/14/2009  11:05 PM PHT
  • PGMA signs RA 9710 recognizing women’s human rights
  • PGMA inaugurates  state-of-the-art medical tourism facility in Subic
  • PGMA to PTFCC: Intensify Zero Basura campaign
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
      08/15/2009  06:40 AM PHT
  • Remains of Finardo Cabilao Arrived in Manila
  • Secretary Romulo leads the Oathtaking of newly elected officials of
    the Union of Foreign Service Officers (UNIFORS)
  • RP Embassy in Washington conducts, Consular Outreach Program in
    Orlando, Florida
  • Filipino Peacekeepers to be Deployed to the Golan Heights
  • Tribute to Former President Aquino in Ireland
  • ASEAN Embassies in Moscow Fete 42nd Year of Bangkok Declaration
  • Condolences for Late President Aquino Continue to Pour in at RP
    Embassies and Consulates General
  • RP receives top honors in ASIAN Festival in Virginia; awarded best-
    over all exhibit
  • Slain Social Welfare Attaché’s Remains Arrive from Malaysia Friday
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Erie Agustin
New York, New Jersey
THE CORALS AND ENVIRONMENT
          08/14/2009  07:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug 14  (PinoyGlobal) - This is the continuation of my
article last week during the visit of Pres.Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in
Washington DC. I categorized her message into five aspects to achieve
gross national happiness – economy, environment, well-being (health),
education, and good government.
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The Doctor Is In
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/16/2009   07:00 AM PHT
BENEPISYO NG MGA SUNDALO NAIS DAGDAGAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 16 (PinoyGlobal) - House Deputy Majority Leader
and Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara today batted for additional
benefits to military personnel and their dependents, noting that the so-
called “defenders of the nation” should be provided with adequate social
services and improved benefits.
ISYU KAY PANGULONG ARROYO PARA LANG SA MEDIA
MILEAGE LANG
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 16 (PinoyGlobal) - Administration lawmakers
today assailed efforts of senatorial wannabes of the opposition to exploit
the foreign trips of President Arroyo to advance their political ambition.
HATE CAMPAIGN PAG-ASA NG OPOSISYON PARA MANALO
SA ELEKSYON - NOGRALES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 14 (PinoyGlobal) - Administration lawmakers
today assailed efforts of senatorial wannabes of the opposition to exploit
the foreign trips of President Arroyo to advance their political ambition.
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Manlapaz
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
    08/16/2009  07:10 AM PHT
  • Statement of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto G. Romulo, on
    the Death of Philippine Welfare Attaché Finardo Cabilao
  • DFA to accept ePassport Applications Online starting August 26
  • Of Today’s Filipino Heroes, Big & Small
  • YouTube Video on Alleged Filipina Being Stoned in Jordan Same Clip
    Featured in CNN’s “The Situation Room”
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
THE POWER OF THE BAD EXAMPLE
          08/16/2009   07:03 AM PHT
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, Aug 18 (PinoyGlobal) - Just recently, a New York
Post report (August 7, 2009) stated that GMA and her entourage incurred a
dinner tab of US $20,000 or about P1 million at the high-class restaurant,
Le Cirque. Yesterday, the Washington Post reported that GMA’s party of 65
had dinner at Bobby Van’s steak house in Washington D.C. which costed
$15,000.  
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
08/16/2009   09:00 PM PHT
P1.415 TRILYON NA PONDO PARA SA SUSUNOD NA TAON,
TATALAKAYIN SA AUGUST 26
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 16 (PinoyGlobal) - HINIHINTAY na lamang ng  
House committee on appropriations Chairman at Quirino Rep.  Junie Cua
ang panukalang  P1.54 trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2010 na
ipapasa ng Malacanang sa Kongreso.
SPECIAL TIME ALLOWANCE FOR PRISONERS PUSHED
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 16 (PinoyGlobal) - Administration lawmakers
today assailed efforts of senatorial wannabes of the opposition to exploit
the foreign trips of President Arroyo to advance their political ambition.
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Manlapaz
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
          08/18/2009  10:10 AM PHT
  • DFA assisting Members of MIGRANTE and other OFWs Arrested in
    Riyadh
  • Philippines sends a big delegation to the 2009 World BPO Forum
    Summit
  • RP Consulate General in San Francisco “Consulate on Wheels”
    Motors in Idaho
  • DFA celebrates the 42nd ASEAN Foundation Day
  • Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 14 August
    2009)
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
THERE'S MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE IN GMA'S SHAMELESS
DINNER SPLURGES ABROAD
      08/17/2009  10:58 AM EDT
NEW YORK, NY Aug 17 (PinoyGlobal) -  If we are scandalized by the
$20,000 dinner party at exotic Le Cerqui restaurant in New York for Pres.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her gang of international jetsetters, and
before that the shindig at Bobby Van’s Steakhouse in Washington D.C.
that cost $15,000, get a load of the public record from the Commission on
Audit, revealing the actual galactic figure she squandered on travels in and
outside of the country.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
      08/18/2009   08:30 PM PHT
QUALITY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS SOUGH
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 18 (PinoyGlobal) - A lawmaker is seeking to
institutionalize professional development programs for school leaders to
improve the quality of Philippine education and enhance the global
competitiveness of the country’s graduates.
PACMAN POSIBLENG HINDI MAKALABAN KAY COTTO, DAHIL
SA MILF
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 18 (PinoyGlobal) - POSIBLENG hindi na
makalaban  si  Peoples Champion Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao sa nakatakda
nitong laban sa darating na Nobyembre kay Miguel Cotto.
SEN. ESCUDERO PINAGTANGGOL SA ISYUNG WALA SYANG
GINAWA SA SARILING DISTRITO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 18 (PinoyGlobal) - PINAGTANGOL ng Nationalist
People’s Coalition party ni business tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco
Jr. si  Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero sa pagbatikos na nanatiling mahirap ang
distrito Uno ng Senador sa Sorsogon.
PAGTAWID SA GUTOM NA PROYEKTO NI PANGULONG
ARROYO TINAASAN NG P5BILYON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 18 (PinoyGlobal) -NAGBABAWI ngayon ang
Palasyo sa isyu ng umano’y maluhong byahe nito sa ibang bansa.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
         
08/18/2009  10:05 PM PHT
  • UNITED STATES SENATOR RICHARD LUGAR SIGNS CONDOLENCE
    BOOK FOR THE LATE PRESIDENT CORAZON AQUINO

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
THE LOOMING BATTLE ROYALE
                        08/18/2009  07:50 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Aug 18 (PinoyGlobal) - One of the questions that
came to the forefront of debate after the death of former president Cory
Aquino was: Who will pick up the mantle of leadership of the unfinished
“yellow revolution” that Cory championed? With Cory gone, a power
vacuum was created that could easily be filled by those who advocate for
“status quo” and “business as usual” way of governance.
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PerryScope
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
        08/18/2009  08:10 AM PHT
  • Filipino-American Youth Take Pride in their Heritage, Culture at
    Virginia Filipino Festival
  • ePassport application via online appointment and on First-Come,
    First-Served basis - DFA
  • Golan is Biggest, Most Challenging Peacekeeping Mission for RP
  • RP Consulate General in New York Holds Consular Outreach in
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 9th Bicol Tourism, Trade and Investment Mission Held at The
    Philippine Tourism Center in New York
  • RP Consulate General in New York conducts Consular Outreach in
    New Hampshire
  • New RP Ambassador to Brunei pays Courtesy Call on H.R.H. Prince
    Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah
  • Eight Chinese Youths chosen as new “Philippine Tourism
    Ambassadors”
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
    08/19/2009   04:30 PM PHT
FVR PINAGBIBITIW NA SA LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 19 (PinoyGlobal) - PINAGBIBITIW ni Anakpawis
Rep. Joel Maglunsod si dating Pangulong Fidel Ramos sa Lakas-Kampi-CMD.
PARTIDO NG MGA SABUNGERO HINDI UUBRA SA KONGRESO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 19 (PinoyGlobal) - AYAW ng mga Militanteng
Kongresista na magdagdaga sila ng kapwa partylist Representative na ang
kinabubuhay ang sugal na sabong.
SEC. REYES DAPAT NG MANINGIL NG TALENT FEES SA BIG 3
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 19 (PinoyGlobal) - DAPAT na umanong maningil
ng talent fees si Department of Energy Sec. Angelo Reyes, bilang abogado
ng tatlong higanteng kumpanya ng langis.
GOV. PANLILIO PINATATAKBO NA LANG MULI SA
PAGKA-GOBERNADOR IMBES SA PAGKAPANGULO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 19 (PinoyGlobal) - PINATATAKBO muling
Governador ng Pampanga si Gov. Ed Panlilio ng isang Kongresista upang
mapatunayan ng dating Pari na hindi talaga ito nandaya sa nakalipas na
eleksyon.
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Manlapaz
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
              08/20/2009  08:10 AM PHT
  • 2009 RP Trade Fair in Haifa; A big hit among Israelis, Filipinos
  • RP Consulate General in New York conducts OAV Registration in
    Connecticut
  • RP Participation in the ASEAN exhibit on “Discovering ASEAN through
    Fabrics and Crafts”
  • Filipino Dancer/Choreographer Named Metro Dc Dance Award
    Finalist; Slates September World Premiere For “The Mountain” Work
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Rodel Rodis
San Francisco, California
WHO ORDERED THE HIT ON NINOY?
             08/19/2009   06:36 AM PDT
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Aug 19 (PinoyGlobal) - Many years ago, while
waiting in line to see the Agatha Christie whodunit, Murder on the Orient
Express, I was greatly annoyed when a moviegoer who was exiting the
theater screamed “They all did it!” spoiling the suspense.
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Rodel Rodis
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
          08/20/2009   05:30 PM PHT
‘HUWAG KAYONG MAKIALAM’
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 20 (PinoyGlobal) - Ito ang babala ni Ilocos Norte
Rep. Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. sa bansang Amerika, matapos na
susugan ni US President Barrack Obama  ang umano’y pananakot ni
Ambassador Kristie Kenney na nababahala umano ang US government
kung sakaling hindi matuloy ang eleksyon sa susunod na taon.
SPEAKER NOGRALES PINAPATAPOS NA ANG GULO SA
PALAWAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 20 (PinoyGlobal) - PINATATAPOS na ni House
Speaker Prospero Nograles ang lagim na hinahasik ng  Moro National
Liberation Front (MNLF) sa Balabac, Palawan na umabot na sa sampu ang
napapatay sa hanay ng rebeldeng muslim kahapon.
SEN. MAR ROXAS POSIBLENG PALITAN NI SEN. NOYNOY
AQUINO SA PAGIGING STANDARD BEARER NG LP
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 20 (PinoyGlobal) - RAMDAM na kaya ni Sen. Mar
Roxas? ang posibleng mauwi sa wala ang  pagpapadyak at gimik na  
bawang ng senador sa susunod na eleksyon, kung sakaling kagatin ni Sen.
Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III ang alok na sumabak sa pagkapangulong
eleksyon.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
                    08/21/2009  06:40 AM PHT
  • RP Consulate in Los Angeles Conducts Consular Outreach in Dallas,
    Texas
  • The ASEAN Volleyball Tournament
  • RP Consulate in Sydney to Conduct Consular Mission to New
    Caledonia
  • DFA receives Certificate of Recognition from The Presidential Anti-
    Graft Commission
  • Senator Pangilinan, RP Celebrities visit Hong Kong to support OAV
    Registration
  • 4th Philippine Arts and Cultural Festival in Hong Kong Opens Visual
    Arts Exhibit
  • RP Consulate General in Chicago conducts Consular Outreach in
    Minnesota
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
POTPOURRI OF EVENTS
            08/21/2009  10:58 AM EDT
NEW YORK, NY Aug 21 (PinoyGlobal) -  Our country is confused today.
Manny Pacquiao, whom Malacanang has designated ambassador to dance
the Moro-Moro with the Muslim rebels in the rainforest of Mindanao, is
barging into Congress next year as a regular member. With Pacman flying
prominently in the political front people are bound to ask why not me too?  
Even Sabongueros (cockfight aficionados) are now agitating to have their
own party-list in the House of Representatives.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Erie Agustin
New York, New Jersey
RE-EDUCATION AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
                        08/21/2009  11:07 AM EDT
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug 21  (PinoyGlobal) - This is the continuation of my
article last week during the visit of Pres.Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in
Washington DC. I categorized her message into five aspects to achieve
gross national happiness – economy, environment, well-being (health),
education, and good government.
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The Doctor Is In
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
                   08/22/2009  10:40 AM PHT
  • RP PRESENTS REPORT ON ELIMINATION OF RACIAL
    DISCRIMINATION TO UNITED NATIONS COMMITTEE. The
    Philippines presented to the United Nations Committee on the
    Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) its 15th-20th periodic
    reports (covering the period 1997-2008) under the International
    Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination at
    the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva,
    Switzerland last August 18.
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A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST?
Greg Macabenta Admits He Made Money from
Wells Fargo Bank While Sitting as a Ranking NaFFAA Official
By Romeo P. Marquez
        08/21/2009  10:58 AM PDT
SAN DIEGO, CALIF., Aug 21 (PinoyGlobal) -  Under extreme pressure to
reveal his relationships with a top donor, the besieged chair of the
National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has
admitted making money from professional deals with Wells Fargo Bank
while he sat as a national executive officer in the organization.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
        08/24/2009   08:20 AM PHT
P200 BILYON NA UTANG NG PILIPINAS, MAMANAHIN NG
MANANALONG PRESIDENTE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 24 (PinoyGlobal) - GINAGAWA ng kasalukuyang
administrasyon ang lahat ng paraan upang hindi na manahin pa ng mga
susunod na Pangulo ang epekto ng pandaigdigang problema sa pananalapi
sa bansa.
PRESIDENTIABLES NA GINAMIT NG FOREIGNT TRIP
EXPENSES ISSUE NG PANGULO, MANGGAGAMIT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 24 (PinoyGlobal) - MANGGAGAMIT ang turing ng
mga kaalyado ng Pangulong Gloria Arroyo sa mga Presidetiables, maging sa
mga indibiwal na nangangarap maging Senador na gawing hagdan tungo
sa kanilang mga pangrap na pangpolitika ang isyu ng byahe ng Pangulong
Gloria Arroyo sa ibang bansa simula ng 2001.
MAKABAYAN JOINS KADAYAWAN SA DABAW FESTIVAL
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 24 (PinoyGlobal) - Taking time off from the hustle
and bustle at the House of Representatives, militant lawmakers Liza Maza,
Satur Ocampo and Teddy Casiño today joined the people of Davao in
celebrating the 24th Kadayawan Festival.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
                                 08/25/2009  08:00 AM PHT
  • Filipino Author Launches Book in San Francisco
  • Saudi Prosecutor’s Office Dismiss Case Against 18 Filipinos Arrested
    in Riyadh for Alleged Mixed Gathering
  • Filipino Group in Johor hands over Bell Tower Project to Church
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
                                   08/25/2009    08:03 AM PHT
CHIZ WANTS INCREASE, AUTOMATIC RELEASE OF IRA OF LGUs
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday called on his colleagues to pass a
bill that requires government officials and employees to sign a waiver that
will allow the Ombudsman to look into their bank deposits.
CHIZ: YOUTH VOTE DECISIVE IN 2010 POLLS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said he was against the abolition of the
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), stressing it is more relevant now, with the youth making
up a significant portion of the Philippine population.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                       
08/25/2009  08:15 AM PHT
  • New PGMA bridge relinks Botolan to Subic, Olongapo
  • More  barangays energized under PGMA
  • Gov't remains open in pursuing peace talks with NDF
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
COOL UNDER FIRE
                                      08/24/2009  08:50 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., Aug 24 (PinoyGlobal) - After 200 days in office,
President Barack Obama is under fire over the economy, the war in
Afghanistan, and healthcare reform. But it is healthcare reform that has
ignited a maelstrom of public outcry. With an uncooperative Congress,
Obama took the only road to get the changes he promised the American
people; that is, go back to the people.
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PerryScope
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
              08/25/2009   01:20 PM PHT
2009 BIKE FOR PEACE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) -  For the second year in a row,
over 300 volunteer professional bikers will pedal their way across five cities
in Metro Manila to kick-off the annual celebration of the 2009 National
Peace Consciousness Month on Sept. 1.
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Ben Cal
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
                     08/25/2009   04:45  PM PHT
GRUPO NG KABATAANG WALANG TIRAHAN
MAKIKIPAGTUNGGALI SA SOCCER SA ITALY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) - PINAPURIHAN ni Speaker
Prospero Nograles ang RP Homeless World Cup (HWC) team na lalahok sa
7th Homeless World Cup (HWC) sa Milan sa susunod na buwan.
2010 BUDGET TATALAKAYIN NA SA KAMARA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) - TATALAKAYIN na ngayon araw
sa Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang  2010 General Appropriations
Act.
GABINETE NI PGMA, PINASASAMPAHAN NG KASO SA
OMBUDSMAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) - PINASASAMPAHAN ng kaso sa
Office of the Ombudsman ng Chairman ng  House committee on revision of
laws ang mga gabinete ng Pangulong Gloria Arroyo, sa paggastos ng
milyong piso na galing sa buwis ng mga Pilipino para sa kanilang
infomercials.
MGA TAMAD NA KONGRESISTA MASAHOL PA SA
CARNIVOROUS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) - TINAWAG  na carnivorous ni
independent at Nueva Ecija Rep. Edno Joson ang kapwa niya mambabatas
na makapal mukha na mahilig kumain  ng “pork barrel’ ganun hindi naman
nagpapasok sa sesyon.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
                  
  08/26/2009  08:33 AM PHT
  • RP Consulate General in Barcelona Conducts OAV Field Registration
  • Former President Ramos Attends AIT’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations
    and OAV Field Exercise in Bangkok
  • Ambassador Puyat-Reyes Inaugurates the First Escuela Republica De
    Filipinas in Guayaquil, Ecuador
  • Ambassador Puyat Reyes Designated Special Envoy to the
    Presidential Inauguration in Ecuador
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
                         08/26/2009   04:45  PM PHT
SOLON SEEKS MORATORIUM VS. DEMOLITION ALONG
PASIG RIVER
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 26 (PinoyGlobal) - A lawmaker has called for an
immediate moratorium on the evictions of more than 35,000 families living
along the Pasig River under the Pasig River Rehabilitation Program (PRRP).
ANGARA LAUDS HOUSE APPROVAL OF ANTI-CHILD
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 26 (PinoyGlobal) - House Majority Leader and
Aurora Rep. Juan Edgardo M. Angara today lauded efforts of the House of
Representatives to approve in record time a measure against child
pornography and commercial sexual exploitation of minors.
MP3 HABANG NAGMAMANEHO IPAGBABAWAL
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) - PINAHUHULI ni Buhay Partylist
Rep. Irwin Tieng sa otoridad ang mga driver na nagmamaneho habang
nakikinig ng MP3 na nagreresulta umano ng aksidente sa lansangan.
SEN. ROXAS MAGTRABAHO MABUTI PARA MAKITA SILA NI
SEN. VILLAR SA FINALS - REMULLA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 25 (PinoyGlobal) - MAGTRABAHO muna ng mabuti
ang Liberal Party (LP) upang magkatotoo ang hula ni FORMER Senate
President Jovito Salonga na sina Sen. Manny Villar ng Nationalist Party(NP)
at Sen. Mar Roxas ng LP ang magkikita sa finals sa darating na 2010
presidential Election.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
                
          08/27/2009  08:33 AM PHT
  • Filipinos Flock at the Consular Outreach in Edmonton, Alberta
  • RP Team Wins In The Asean Bowling Tournament In Mexico
  • Asean Family Gathering Held in Nairobi, Kenya
  • COMELEC, DFA remind OFWs to register for May 2010 elections; new
    OAV registrants reached 200,637
  • RP Consulate in Dubai Conducts Special OAV Registration for the
    Maranao Community in UAE
  • Mrs. Estela Yano’s audience with Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran
    Anak Hajah Saleha
  • Pinoys win Brunei Pepsi Cup Basketball Tournament
  • Berne PE meets with Geneva Mayor Concerning Rizal Marker
  • RP Team Sets New Records at the 5th ASEAN Para Games
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
                    08/27/2009   04:45  PM PHT
WE CAN’T AFFORD A RE-ENACTED BUDGET: NOGRALES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 27 (PinoyGlobal) - Speaker Prospero C. Nograles
today said there will be no re-enacted budget for 2010, stressing that the
proposed General Appropriations Act contains the funding for the 2010
elections.
PGMA BABA... - SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 27 (PinoyGlobal) - PINATATAHIMIK ng mga
kaalyado ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo ang mga kritiko ng administrasyon,
matapos lumabas ang balita na mismong si US   President Barack Obama ay
binigyan ng katiyakan ng Pangulo na bababa ito sa puwesto, pagkatapos
ng kanyang termino sa susunod na taon.
VILLAR MALINAW NA SA 2010 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 27 (PinoyGlobal) - TUMITINDI ngayon ang
paniniwala ng Nationalis Party (NP) na dumadami ang mga Pilipinong
nagnanais na maging susunod na Pangulo ng Pilipinas si Sen.  Manny Villar.
PORK BARREL NG MGA SENADOR AT KONGRESISTA,
TATAPYASAN NG P2.725 BILYON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 27 (PinoyGlobal) - IIYAK marahil ang maraming
Kongresista matapos na tapyasan ng  P2.725 bilyon ang kanilang  pork
barrel sa susunod na taon.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
                          08/28/2009   05:45  PM PHT
SOLONS SEEK PROBE ON 2009 NATIONAL ARTIST AWARDS
CONTROVERSY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 28 (PinoyGlobal) - Bayan Muna Rep. Teodoro
Casiño has asked the House of Representatives
to determine the limits of presidential prerogative in the choice of
the National Artist Awards to ensure these remain esteemed and beyond
reproach.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
                             08/31/2009   06:45  AM PHT
PAGKAKALAGLAG SA PANGALAN NI PANGULONG ARROYO AT
FIRST GENTLEMAN MIGUEL ARROYO SA ANOMALYA NG ZTE
NBN DEAL PINAGBUNYI
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) - NAGBUNYI ang mga
kongresistang kaalyado ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo sa pagkakalaglag ng
pangalan ng punong ehekutibo, maging ni First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel
Arroyo sa pinakakasuhan ng Office of the Ombudsman  ng graft and
corruption.
VP NOLI DE CASTRO HINDI PA TIYAK SA
LAKAS-KAMPI-CMD - NOGRALES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) - HUWAG pa sisiguro si  Vice
President Noli de Castro na siya na mismo ang dadalhin ng pinakamalaking
partido sa bansa ang Lakas-Kampi- CMD party sa 2010 elections.
PNP HUMIRIT NG KARAGDAGAN PONDO PARA SA SUSUNOD
NA TAON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) - HUMIHIRIT  ng karagdagang
P2 bilyon ang Philippine National Police sa Kongreso, upang gamiting
pambili ng bagong gamit ng mga otoridad at pasuweldo sa karagdagang  
10,000 kagawad ng pulis.
PAGKAKAUTANG NG GOBYERNO SA PHILHEALTH BAYARAN
NA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) - PINABABAYARAN ng isang
Kongresista sa Gobyerno ang P19.2 bilyong pagkakautang ng Pamahalaan
sa Philippine Health Insurance Corp., upang matiyak na hindi maapektuhan
ang mga benepisyo ng mga empleyado.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
              
                  08/31/2009  09:33 PM PHT
  • PRESIDENT ARROYO TO HAVE FULL SCHEDULE IN LIBYA, TO MEET
    WITH LEADERS OF SOUTH ASIAN AND AFRICAN STATES
  • Bayanihan spirit among OFWs kicks in as OAV deadline looms
  • BOI to Chinese Businessmen: RP is your Country of Investment
    Destination
  • Consular Outreach in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
                           08/31/2009   09:45  PM PHT
SEN. ROXAS LUMILIIT ANG TYANSANG MAGING PANGULO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) - LALONG lumiliit ang tyansa ni
Sen. Mar Roxas na mapabilang sa kandidato sa pagkapangulo, matapos na
magpahayag ng pagsuporta ang Aksyong Demokratiko (AD) ng yumaong si
Sen. Raul Roco  sa kandidatura ni Sen. Noynoy Aquino sa pagkapangulo.
DTI SEC. FAVILA PINALALAYAS NA SA AHENSYA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) - PINALALAYAS na ni 2nd dist.
Ilocos Norte Rep. Bong bong Marcos si Department of Trade and Industry
(DTI) Sec. Peter Favila sa ahensya, dahil sa umano’y kabiguan ng kalihim na
proteksyunan ang mga mamimili mula sa pananamantala ng mga tiwaling
negosyante.
VILLAR AT CHIZ SA 2010
MANILA, PHILIPPINES Aug 31 (PinoyGlobal) -  WALA kila Sens. Francis ‘chiz’
Escidero at Loren Legarda ang posibleng maging standard bearer ng
Nationalist Peoples Coalition (NPC) ni  Business tycoon Danding Cojuangco.
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NEWS ARCHIVE
August 2009