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Pacquiao-Marquez rematch is sealed
12/01/2007 10:30 AM ET Source: Malaya
MARK this date, March 15, 2008, on your calendar.
Working overtime to seal the deal, Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions
yesterday announced that Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Juan Manuel
Marquez, who fought to a controversial draw in 2004, will face in a
rematch nearly four months from now. [DETAILS]
12/01/2007 10:30 AM ET Source: Malaya
MARK this date, March 15, 2008, on your calendar.
Working overtime to seal the deal, Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions
yesterday announced that Manny Pacquiao and Mexican Juan Manuel
Marquez, who fought to a controversial draw in 2004, will face in a
rematch nearly four months from now. [DETAILS]
Opposition to block Trillanes expulsion
12/01/2007 12:30 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The Arroyo administration will likely have a dose of its own medicine as
opposition senators, who dominate the chamber, pledged yesterday to
kill a move to suspend or expel Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV who led a
takeover of the Manila Peninsula hotel to demand President Arroyo’s
resignation. [DETAILS]
12/01/2007 12:30 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The Arroyo administration will likely have a dose of its own medicine as
opposition senators, who dominate the chamber, pledged yesterday to
kill a move to suspend or expel Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV who led a
takeover of the Manila Peninsula hotel to demand President Arroyo’s
resignation. [DETAILS]
Senate, House to probe detention of media men
12/02/2007 3:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
THE Senate and House are set to conduct inquiries on what was called
the "high-handed" treatment of media practitioners who covered last
week’s Manila Peninsula incident. [DETAILS]
12/02/2007 3:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
THE Senate and House are set to conduct inquiries on what was called
the "high-handed" treatment of media practitioners who covered last
week’s Manila Peninsula incident. [DETAILS]
Palace seeks full punishment; Economic sabotage raps eyed
12/02/2007 3:35 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Malacañang yesterday pursued moves for extreme penalties on Sen.
Antonio Trillanes IV, including his possible expulsion from the Senate,
saying letting the leader of the botched Manila Peninsula uprising go
unpunished “would be a mockery of justice.” [DETAILS]
12/02/2007 3:35 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Malacañang yesterday pursued moves for extreme penalties on Sen.
Antonio Trillanes IV, including his possible expulsion from the Senate,
saying letting the leader of the botched Manila Peninsula uprising go
unpunished “would be a mockery of justice.” [DETAILS]
Marcos victims claim ‘Payanig’
12/04/2007 3:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
VICTIMS of human rights violations under the Marcos regime has filed a
claim on an 18.4-hectare prime land in Pasig City that the government is
seeking to forfeit in its favor for allegedly being part of the Marcos ill-
gotten wealth. [DETAILS]
12/04/2007 3:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
VICTIMS of human rights violations under the Marcos regime has filed a
claim on an 18.4-hectare prime land in Pasig City that the government is
seeking to forfeit in its favor for allegedly being part of the Marcos ill-
gotten wealth. [DETAILS]
GMA wants ‘Peninsula 36’ in Muntinlupa
12/04/2007 2:35 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
From a five-star hotel in Makati City to a smelly Bilibid prison.
It’s the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa for the rebels who staged a
rebellion at the Manila Peninsula hotel last Nov. 29 where a standoff
lasted for six hours. [DETAILS]
12/04/2007 2:35 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
From a five-star hotel in Makati City to a smelly Bilibid prison.
It’s the National Penitentiary in Muntinlupa for the rebels who staged a
rebellion at the Manila Peninsula hotel last Nov. 29 where a standoff
lasted for six hours. [DETAILS]
Trillanes to Bilibid put on hold
12/06/2007 3:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
GOVERNMENT has deferred its plan to transfer Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV
and other personalities accused in the Manila Peninsula hotel standoff to
the New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa City. [DETAILS]
12/06/2007 3:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
GOVERNMENT has deferred its plan to transfer Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV
and other personalities accused in the Manila Peninsula hotel standoff to
the New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa City. [DETAILS]
Bribery in RP among worst in world — TI
12/06/2007 6:35 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The Philippines under the Arroyo regime has climbed high in the global
corruption index. Corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI)
ranked the Philippines in the top rung of countries most affected by
bribery in the world based on its Global Corruption Barometer 2007
report released yesterday. [DETAILS]
12/06/2007 6:35 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The Philippines under the Arroyo regime has climbed high in the global
corruption index. Corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI)
ranked the Philippines in the top rung of countries most affected by
bribery in the world based on its Global Corruption Barometer 2007
report released yesterday. [DETAILS]
Arroyo off to Kuwait to save Pinay worker
12/07/2007 6:00 PM ET Source: The Manila Times
President Gloria Arroyo is to visit Kuwait on Sunday to seek clemency for
a Filipina maid sentenced to death for killing her employer, a senior aide
said on Friday. [DETAILS]
12/07/2007 6:00 PM ET Source: The Manila Times
President Gloria Arroyo is to visit Kuwait on Sunday to seek clemency for
a Filipina maid sentenced to death for killing her employer, a senior aide
said on Friday. [DETAILS]
Gov’t wants media as witnesses vs rebels
12/07/2007 7:06 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
After arresting, cuffing and threatening the members of media who were
covering the Manila Peninsula standoff, on charges of obstruction of
justice, the state prosecutors now want the same media to become
prosecution witnesses against the rebels, led by detained Sen. Antonio
Trillanes lV, who took part in the alleged rebellion last Nov. 29. [DETAILS]
12/07/2007 7:06 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
After arresting, cuffing and threatening the members of media who were
covering the Manila Peninsula standoff, on charges of obstruction of
justice, the state prosecutors now want the same media to become
prosecution witnesses against the rebels, led by detained Sen. Antonio
Trillanes lV, who took part in the alleged rebellion last Nov. 29. [DETAILS]
Good economist, very bad politician?
12/07/2007 6:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
Gloria rates self before London businessmen
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday told British businessmen in London that said
she is not a good politician but she is a good economist. [DETAILS]
12/07/2007 6:00 PM ET Source: Malaya
Gloria rates self before London businessmen
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday told British businessmen in London that said
she is not a good politician but she is a good economist. [DETAILS]
Power, corruption and Gloria
12/08/2007 4:00 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Corruption has become a festering issue against the Philippines under
the Arroyo administration, so much so that the country, from the time
Gloria Arroyo usurped the presidency of the democratically elected and
constitutional Joseph Estrada, has been steadily climbing to the top rung
of the worl’ds rogue list of the most corrupt. But give it a few more years,
and the Philippines under Gloria will definitely top the list of the most
corrupt country in the world. [DETAILS]
12/08/2007 4:00 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Corruption has become a festering issue against the Philippines under
the Arroyo administration, so much so that the country, from the time
Gloria Arroyo usurped the presidency of the democratically elected and
constitutional Joseph Estrada, has been steadily climbing to the top rung
of the worl’ds rogue list of the most corrupt. But give it a few more years,
and the Philippines under Gloria will definitely top the list of the most
corrupt country in the world. [DETAILS]
What Will Be Will Be
12/10/2007 11:30 AM ET
SAN DIEGO - Two years ago in mid-December, three ICE (Immigration and
Customs Enforcement) agents walked into my apartment and took me in
on a warrant of arrest for my failure to attend a court hearing and
present my position on a government petition to rescind my green card.
The notice had been sent to another address. [DETAILS]
12/10/2007 11:30 AM ET
SAN DIEGO - Two years ago in mid-December, three ICE (Immigration and
Customs Enforcement) agents walked into my apartment and took me in
on a warrant of arrest for my failure to attend a court hearing and
present my position on a government petition to rescind my green card.
The notice had been sent to another address. [DETAILS]
GMA And JDV Apprehensive Of Each Other’s Mischief
12/10/2007 2:00 PM ET
Is it dynamic leadership on the part of President Arroyo to exculpate
herself of any involvement on the rumored plot to oust Speaker Joe De
Venecia as she told the media? Her mea culpa was a veiled message to
the embattled Speaker not to craft, now or in the future, a more polished
impeachment than the aborted Attorney Pulido impeachment, which was
hurriedly trashed by her minions in Congress. [DETAILS]
12/10/2007 2:00 PM ET
Is it dynamic leadership on the part of President Arroyo to exculpate
herself of any involvement on the rumored plot to oust Speaker Joe De
Venecia as she told the media? Her mea culpa was a veiled message to
the embattled Speaker not to craft, now or in the future, a more polished
impeachment than the aborted Attorney Pulido impeachment, which was
hurriedly trashed by her minions in Congress. [DETAILS]
President assures OFWs no letup in gov’t efforts to improve their lot
12/10/2007 2:10 PM ET
KUWAIT, Dec.10- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said today there will
be no letup in her efforts to improve the plight of millions of Filipino
migrant workers, including the 100,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
in Kuwait. In her message before the Filipino community in Kuwait last
night, the President said she was fully understood the full range of their
plight, their sacrifices their hard work.She also assured them that her
administration appreciates deeply their contribution to the Philippine
economy, which has posted a 7.5 percent growth rate this year, the
highest in 20 years. [DETAILS]
12/10/2007 2:10 PM ET
KUWAIT, Dec.10- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said today there will
be no letup in her efforts to improve the plight of millions of Filipino
migrant workers, including the 100,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
in Kuwait. In her message before the Filipino community in Kuwait last
night, the President said she was fully understood the full range of their
plight, their sacrifices their hard work.She also assured them that her
administration appreciates deeply their contribution to the Philippine
economy, which has posted a 7.5 percent growth rate this year, the
highest in 20 years. [DETAILS]
Most Reverend Bishop Francisco Gonzales, Archbishop of
Washington leads Philippine tradition "Simbang Gabi"
12/11/2007 6:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 10 - The Most Reverend Francisco Gonzales, one
Archbishops of Washington, spiritual leader to 580,000 Catholics in 140
parishes throughout the District of Columbia and five Maryland counties
will be the main celebrant of the Holy Mass commemorating the start of
"Simbang Gabi" to be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church starting
at 5:00 P.M.. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007.. [DETAILS]
Washington leads Philippine tradition "Simbang Gabi"
12/11/2007 6:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 10 - The Most Reverend Francisco Gonzales, one
Archbishops of Washington, spiritual leader to 580,000 Catholics in 140
parishes throughout the District of Columbia and five Maryland counties
will be the main celebrant of the Holy Mass commemorating the start of
"Simbang Gabi" to be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church starting
at 5:00 P.M.. on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007.. [DETAILS]
PGMA seeks approval of 11 urgent bills before Congress takes
Christmas recess 12/11/2007 2:30 PM ET
MANILA, Dec. 11 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo identified 11
pending bills that include the 2008 Nationa l Budget and the Amnesty
Proclamation as urgent priority measures during the Legislative-Executive
Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting in Malacanang today.
[DETAILS]
Christmas recess 12/11/2007 2:30 PM ET
MANILA, Dec. 11 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo identified 11
pending bills that include the 2008 Nationa l Budget and the Amnesty
Proclamation as urgent priority measures during the Legislative-Executive
Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting in Malacanang today.
[DETAILS]
Palace in denial mode on Arroyo corruption 12/12/2007 12:45 PM ET
Source: Malaya News
MALACAÑANG officials yesterday reacted in different ways to a Pulse Asia
survey which showed President Arroyo as the most corrupt president,
ranging from expressing sadness to questioning its credibility. [DETAILS]
Source: Malaya News
MALACAÑANG officials yesterday reacted in different ways to a Pulse Asia
survey which showed President Arroyo as the most corrupt president,
ranging from expressing sadness to questioning its credibility. [DETAILS]
Ally wants GMA ‘most corrupt’ poll probed 12/12/2007 1:00 PM ET
Source: The Daily Tribune
In a bid to kill the messenger for coming up with a survey message
showing President Arroyo as the “most corrupt president” in Philippine
history, her staunchest ally, Sen. Miriam Santiago, yesterday vowed to
unmask the alleged “culprit” behind the latest Pulse Asia survey that
dared to make public the unfavorable results of its poll on who among
the Philippine presidents earned the tag as the most corrupt. [DETAILS]
Source: The Daily Tribune
In a bid to kill the messenger for coming up with a survey message
showing President Arroyo as the “most corrupt president” in Philippine
history, her staunchest ally, Sen. Miriam Santiago, yesterday vowed to
unmask the alleged “culprit” behind the latest Pulse Asia survey that
dared to make public the unfavorable results of its poll on who among
the Philippine presidents earned the tag as the most corrupt. [DETAILS]
Heroes Die Standing Rather Than Live On Bended Knees
12/14/2007 9:30 AM ET
The brouhaha stirred by the recently published poll survey conducted by
Pulse Asia has shaken, so to speak, the walls of Jericho (Malacanang),
and shocked the Senate floor. The feisty ally of Pres. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo, Senator Miriam Santiago, went into a mad frenzy of
vituperating, in high pitch staccato, the architect/s of this negative
propaganda about her idol lady president. [DETAILS]
12/14/2007 9:30 AM ET
The brouhaha stirred by the recently published poll survey conducted by
Pulse Asia has shaken, so to speak, the walls of Jericho (Malacanang),
and shocked the Senate floor. The feisty ally of Pres. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo, Senator Miriam Santiago, went into a mad frenzy of
vituperating, in high pitch staccato, the architect/s of this negative
propaganda about her idol lady president. [DETAILS]
PGMA’s major achievements cited 12/14/2007 10:00 AM ET
Davao City, Dec. 13 (PGON) — Continuous strong economy, achieving
investors confidence, strengthening of peso, lower government deficit are
only some of the major achievements of President Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo, yet there are still lots of them, commented Davao City 2nd
representative Vincent Garcia. [DETAILS]
Davao City, Dec. 13 (PGON) — Continuous strong economy, achieving
investors confidence, strengthening of peso, lower government deficit are
only some of the major achievements of President Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo, yet there are still lots of them, commented Davao City 2nd
representative Vincent Garcia. [DETAILS]
Freed ‘rebels’ vow to sue cops for arrest, detention
12/14/2007 11:00 AM ET
Civilians who were at the Manila Peninsula while the alleged rebellion
was ongoing, whom police accused of being part of the rebellion and who
were arrested, cuffed and detained at the Camp Crame custodial center
but ordered freed by Makati City Regional Trial Court Judge Elmo Almeda
on grounds of lack of probable cause, yesterday vowed to sue the
Philippine National Police (PNP) for their arrest and detention. [DETAILS]
12/14/2007 11:00 AM ET
Civilians who were at the Manila Peninsula while the alleged rebellion
was ongoing, whom police accused of being part of the rebellion and who
were arrested, cuffed and detained at the Camp Crame custodial center
but ordered freed by Makati City Regional Trial Court Judge Elmo Almeda
on grounds of lack of probable cause, yesterday vowed to sue the
Philippine National Police (PNP) for their arrest and detention. [DETAILS]
Alliance of overseas Filipino workers denounce survey on RP
corruption 12/15/2007 8:00 PM ET
MANILA, Dec. 15 (PGON) - An association of overseas Filipino workers
(OFWs) worldwide assailed today the “disturbing and grossly suspicious
motives” behind the commissioning and the results of the Pulse Asia
opinion survey showing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the most
corrupt leader in the history of the Philippines. [DETAILS]
corruption 12/15/2007 8:00 PM ET
MANILA, Dec. 15 (PGON) - An association of overseas Filipino workers
(OFWs) worldwide assailed today the “disturbing and grossly suspicious
motives” behind the commissioning and the results of the Pulse Asia
opinion survey showing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the most
corrupt leader in the history of the Philippines. [DETAILS]
PHILIPPINES ELECTED TO THE UNIDO INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
BOARD 12/15/2007 8:30 PM ET
14 December 2007 – Philippine Ambassador to Austria Linglingay F.
Lacanlale reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the
Philippines was elected member of the UNIDO Industrial Development
Board (IDB) at the recently-concluded 12th General Conference of the
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held in
Vienna, Austria, from 3 to 7 December 2007. [DETAILS]
BOARD 12/15/2007 8:30 PM ET
14 December 2007 – Philippine Ambassador to Austria Linglingay F.
Lacanlale reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the
Philippines was elected member of the UNIDO Industrial Development
Board (IDB) at the recently-concluded 12th General Conference of the
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) held in
Vienna, Austria, from 3 to 7 December 2007. [DETAILS]
AMBASSADOR BRILLANTES VISITS VANCOUVER FILCOM
12/15/2007 8:30 PM ET
14 December 2007 – Philippine Ambassador to Canada Jose S. Brillantes,
together with Minister and Consul General Joseph Gerard B. Angeles and
Consul Rhenita B. Rodriguez, made an official visit to the province of
British Columbia on 05-08 December 2007. The delegation’s activities
were coordinated by the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver
headed by Consul General Ruth Morales-Prado, assisted by Consul Raul
Hernandez, Consul Robespierre Bolivar and other officers and staff.
[DETAILS]
12/15/2007 8:30 PM ET
14 December 2007 – Philippine Ambassador to Canada Jose S. Brillantes,
together with Minister and Consul General Joseph Gerard B. Angeles and
Consul Rhenita B. Rodriguez, made an official visit to the province of
British Columbia on 05-08 December 2007. The delegation’s activities
were coordinated by the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver
headed by Consul General Ruth Morales-Prado, assisted by Consul Raul
Hernandez, Consul Robespierre Bolivar and other officers and staff.
[DETAILS]
Angie Reyes unfit for Energy job---senators
12/17/2007 8:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Acting Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes may have to pass through a
needle’s eye to get himself confirmed, as two senators who have earlier
made their positions clear on blocking Reyes’ appointment are standing
firm on their announced plan to invoke Section 20, saying the former chief
of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, former National Resources
secretary and former Defense secretary is “unfit” for the Energy job,
among other complaints. [DETAILS]
12/17/2007 8:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Acting Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes may have to pass through a
needle’s eye to get himself confirmed, as two senators who have earlier
made their positions clear on blocking Reyes’ appointment are standing
firm on their announced plan to invoke Section 20, saying the former chief
of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, former National Resources
secretary and former Defense secretary is “unfit” for the Energy job,
among other complaints. [DETAILS]
Land issue stalls govt-Muslim talks
12/17/2007 9:00 AM ET Source: Manila Standard
TALKS to finalize a peace settlement between the government and the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front were aborted yesterday after the rebel
group rejected the government’s “revised” draft of a deal on the size of
its future homeland. [DETAILS]
12/17/2007 9:00 AM ET Source: Manila Standard
TALKS to finalize a peace settlement between the government and the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front were aborted yesterday after the rebel
group rejected the government’s “revised” draft of a deal on the size of
its future homeland. [DETAILS]
It's time for a change
12/17/2007 10:45 AM ET
As we close the year, we hear a lot of people say, "Thank God this year
will soon be over." Indeed, 2007 is a year that most people would like to
forget and just move on. A lot of events in the Philippines have made us
to wonder: "Where are we heading as a people and as a nation?"
[DETAILS]
12/17/2007 10:45 AM ET
As we close the year, we hear a lot of people say, "Thank God this year
will soon be over." Indeed, 2007 is a year that most people would like to
forget and just move on. A lot of events in the Philippines have made us
to wonder: "Where are we heading as a people and as a nation?"
[DETAILS]
PGMA addresses basic problems of the poorest of poor in Pasay City
12/17/2007 3:30 PM ET
PASAY CITY, Dec. 17 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presided
over a ‘Pulong Barangay’ (barangay hall meeting) in Pasay City this
morning to address the concerns of barangay officials and residents on
various issues and topics. [DETAILS]
12/17/2007 3:30 PM ET
PASAY CITY, Dec. 17 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo presided
over a ‘Pulong Barangay’ (barangay hall meeting) in Pasay City this
morning to address the concerns of barangay officials and residents on
various issues and topics. [DETAILS]
Arrest Made in Jocelyn Dulnuan's Murder
12/18/2007 10:30 AM ET
Peel Regional Police took a Toronto man into custody last night and charged him with
first-degree murder in the Mississauga mansion slaying of a housekeeper, the Sun
has learned. [DETAILS]
12/18/2007 10:30 AM ET
Peel Regional Police took a Toronto man into custody last night and charged him with
first-degree murder in the Mississauga mansion slaying of a housekeeper, the Sun
has learned. [DETAILS]
Erap pardon fails to lift Gloria satisfaction rating, says SWS survey
12/18/2007 10:45 AM ET Source: Malaya
PRESIDENT Arroyo’s grant of conditional pardon to former president
Joseph Estrada in October did not improve her satisfaction rating, even
among those who believed that the pardon was "good for the country,"
the November 30-December 3 survey of the Social Weather Stations
showed. [DETAILS]
12/18/2007 10:45 AM ET Source: Malaya
PRESIDENT Arroyo’s grant of conditional pardon to former president
Joseph Estrada in October did not improve her satisfaction rating, even
among those who believed that the pardon was "good for the country,"
the November 30-December 3 survey of the Social Weather Stations
showed. [DETAILS]
Overcharging POEA fails to submit books — CoA
12/18/2007 11:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Its records are still being hidden even from the official audit agency.
Despite raking in huge amounts from Filipinos working overseas with a
$25-membership fee each, based on an overcharge of P51 per dollar
against the prevailing 41 per dollar exchange rate, the Philippine
Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) has been remiss in providing
government with its financial records. [DETAILS]
12/18/2007 11:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Its records are still being hidden even from the official audit agency.
Despite raking in huge amounts from Filipinos working overseas with a
$25-membership fee each, based on an overcharge of P51 per dollar
against the prevailing 41 per dollar exchange rate, the Philippine
Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) has been remiss in providing
government with its financial records. [DETAILS]
Serve your constituents with dedication and zeal, PGMA tells barangay
officials 12/18/2007 11:30 AM ET
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PGON) -“Serve your constituents with zeal and
dedication as expected from public servants like us.” President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo thus urged Monday night (Dec. 17) the officials of the
22 barangays surrounding Malacanang whom she inducted en masse at
the Heroes’ Hall of the Presidential Palace. [DETAILS]
officials 12/18/2007 11:30 AM ET
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PGON) -“Serve your constituents with zeal and
dedication as expected from public servants like us.” President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo thus urged Monday night (Dec. 17) the officials of the
22 barangays surrounding Malacanang whom she inducted en masse at
the Heroes’ Hall of the Presidential Palace. [DETAILS]
PGMA leads gift-giving rites at DepEd to some 2 million school
children nationwide 12/19/2007 4:00 PM ET
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led this
morning the nationwide gift-giving to some two million elementary
schoolchildren to mark the Christmas season. Assisted by Education
Secretary Jesli Lapus, the President distributed the red gift bags
containing rice, groceries, educational toys, school supplies and reading
materials at the Bulwagan of the Department of Education (DepEd) in
Pasig City to some 600 public school children, including those from the
Philippine School for the Blind, Philippine School for the Deaf, and Muslim
communities. [DETAILS]
children nationwide 12/19/2007 4:00 PM ET
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led this
morning the nationwide gift-giving to some two million elementary
schoolchildren to mark the Christmas season. Assisted by Education
Secretary Jesli Lapus, the President distributed the red gift bags
containing rice, groceries, educational toys, school supplies and reading
materials at the Bulwagan of the Department of Education (DepEd) in
Pasig City to some 600 public school children, including those from the
Philippine School for the Blind, Philippine School for the Deaf, and Muslim
communities. [DETAILS]
Gov’t urges unified efforts in easing impact of strong peso
12/19/2007 3:30 PM ET
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 19 (PGON) — President Gloria Arroyo has called on
government officials and the people to unit and work together in finding
measures to ease the impact of the strong peso. [DETAILS]
12/19/2007 3:30 PM ET
ILOILO CITY, Dec. 19 (PGON) — President Gloria Arroyo has called on
government officials and the people to unit and work together in finding
measures to ease the impact of the strong peso. [DETAILS]
Gov’t confident RP economy to finish 2007 on strong note
12/20/2007 2:00 PM ET
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION, Dec. 20 (PGON) — T he government
expects the economy to finish 2007 on strong note as it posted a record
monthly surplus of P54.1 billion in November, an increase in exports and
a robust consumer spending in the last quarter of the year. [DETAILS]
12/20/2007 2:00 PM ET
SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION, Dec. 20 (PGON) — T he government
expects the economy to finish 2007 on strong note as it posted a record
monthly surplus of P54.1 billion in November, an increase in exports and
a robust consumer spending in the last quarter of the year. [DETAILS]
PGMA leads airport welcome for OFWs returning home for holidays
12/20/2007 2:30 PM ET
PASAY CITY, Dec. 20 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led this
morning the “Presidential Salubong” or welcome for some 220 overseas
Filipino workers (OFWs) returning for the holidays at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. [DETAILS]
12/20/2007 2:30 PM ET
PASAY CITY, Dec. 20 (PGON) - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led this
morning the “Presidential Salubong” or welcome for some 220 overseas
Filipino workers (OFWs) returning for the holidays at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. [DETAILS]
PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN NEW YORK CELEBRATES
FILIPINO CHRISTMAS 12/20/2007 1:30 PM ET
20 December 2007 – Philippine Consul General to New York Cecilia B.
Rebong reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs the following
events highlighting Filipino Christmas in New York City and its neighboring
areas: [DETAILS]
FILIPINO CHRISTMAS 12/20/2007 1:30 PM ET
20 December 2007 – Philippine Consul General to New York Cecilia B.
Rebong reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs the following
events highlighting Filipino Christmas in New York City and its neighboring
areas: [DETAILS]
Another blunder ... a $50M for six months for US lobbyists -
What do you say, RP Senators? Take it again with a grain of salt?
12/21/2007 11:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (PGON) - What a joke! Our bunch of blunderers
are really out to destroy the credibility of Philippine President Gloria
Macagagal-Arroyo. The "palpak" blunderers are out in bunch and ganging
up on El Presidente. [DETAILS]
What do you say, RP Senators? Take it again with a grain of salt?
12/21/2007 11:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (PGON) - What a joke! Our bunch of blunderers
are really out to destroy the credibility of Philippine President Gloria
Macagagal-Arroyo. The "palpak" blunderers are out in bunch and ganging
up on El Presidente. [DETAILS]
$50M for six months for US lobbyist ....once again, the Filipinos are
being made a laughing stock by US lobbyists - thanks to GMA's
bunch of blundering advisers 12/21/2007 9:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (PGON) - My friend, Ms. Jennie L. Ilustre, reports in
an article appearing in Manila's daily "Malaya" The National Newspaper,
with a stunning headline : "Gov't hiring US lobbyist $50M contract for six
months". [DETAILS]
being made a laughing stock by US lobbyists - thanks to GMA's
bunch of blundering advisers 12/21/2007 9:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (PGON) - My friend, Ms. Jennie L. Ilustre, reports in
an article appearing in Manila's daily "Malaya" The National Newspaper,
with a stunning headline : "Gov't hiring US lobbyist $50M contract for six
months". [DETAILS]
SENTOSA NURSES APPEAL 12/21/2007 3:00 PM ET
The Philippine Nurses Association of New York requests your support to
fight for justice for the Sentosa 27++ nurses, the group of nurses and
one Physical Therapist recruited by Sentosa Care, LLC. They have been
waging a courageous battle of exploitation, abuse and violation of
immigration and labor laws against a financially and politically powerful
opponent for almost two years. [DETAILS]
The Philippine Nurses Association of New York requests your support to
fight for justice for the Sentosa 27++ nurses, the group of nurses and
one Physical Therapist recruited by Sentosa Care, LLC. They have been
waging a courageous battle of exploitation, abuse and violation of
immigration and labor laws against a financially and politically powerful
opponent for almost two years. [DETAILS]
Corruptors and Corruptees - No Difference! 12/22/2007 4:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 22 - In the last Sept. 1, 2007, conclusion of the
"Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)" event , hailed by many as
the most successful and prestigious event ever attended by many
Filipino-American "Who Is Who" leaders from around the United States,
Canada, Hawaii and various parts of the globe, conversations among the
2007 and Past TOFA Awardees centered on how can Filipinos overseas
help the Philippines..... The dialogues always end in everyone agreeing
that the Philippines is indeed "corrupt" and badly in need of everyone
sincere assistance to rebuild its public relations image. [DETAILS]
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 22 - In the last Sept. 1, 2007, conclusion of the
"Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)" event , hailed by many as
the most successful and prestigious event ever attended by many
Filipino-American "Who Is Who" leaders from around the United States,
Canada, Hawaii and various parts of the globe, conversations among the
2007 and Past TOFA Awardees centered on how can Filipinos overseas
help the Philippines..... The dialogues always end in everyone agreeing
that the Philippines is indeed "corrupt" and badly in need of everyone
sincere assistance to rebuild its public relations image. [DETAILS]
THE GRINCH WHO STOLE THE FILVETS’ CHRISTMAS
12/23/2007 1:00 PM ET
When I was in Washington DC last February, I sensed a palpable
excitement among the veterans and their ardent supporters that the
Filipino Veterans Equity Bill would be passed by the US Congress in 2007.
This optimism was fueled by the appointment of the two principal
sponsors of the bill in the Senate and in the House, Sen. Daniel Akaka
(D-Hawaii) and Rep. Bob Filner (D-California), as chairs of the veterans
committees of their respective chambers, thanks to the Democratic
sweep in the November 2006 elections. [DETAILS]
12/23/2007 1:00 PM ET
When I was in Washington DC last February, I sensed a palpable
excitement among the veterans and their ardent supporters that the
Filipino Veterans Equity Bill would be passed by the US Congress in 2007.
This optimism was fueled by the appointment of the two principal
sponsors of the bill in the Senate and in the House, Sen. Daniel Akaka
(D-Hawaii) and Rep. Bob Filner (D-California), as chairs of the veterans
committees of their respective chambers, thanks to the Democratic
sweep in the November 2006 elections. [DETAILS]
Lavish $50-M lobby deal a go — Palace
12/23/2007 3:00 PM ET
President Arroyo will pursue an expensive $50 million contract to hire an
American lobby firm to represent the country’s interest in the United
States for six months despite a snowballing protest over it. [DETAILS]
12/23/2007 3:00 PM ET
President Arroyo will pursue an expensive $50 million contract to hire an
American lobby firm to represent the country’s interest in the United
States for six months despite a snowballing protest over it. [DETAILS]
For the 23 Elected Philippine Senators serving the Filipino people....
what are you going to do with the lavish US lobby deal worth $50M in
six months? 12/25/2007 6:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 25 (PGON) - Pinoy Global Online News, a global
Filipino web site serving the global Filipinos, including in the Philippines,
is calling the attentions of the 23 Philippine elected senators now
serving the Filipinos. What does each Senator, including those senators
close to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is doing concerning the now
publicly known $50M for US lobbyists in six months with renewable
contract? [DETAILS]
what are you going to do with the lavish US lobby deal worth $50M in
six months? 12/25/2007 6:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 25 (PGON) - Pinoy Global Online News, a global
Filipino web site serving the global Filipinos, including in the Philippines,
is calling the attentions of the 23 Philippine elected senators now
serving the Filipinos. What does each Senator, including those senators
close to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is doing concerning the now
publicly known $50M for US lobbyists in six months with renewable
contract? [DETAILS]
GMA to suprise opposition with presidential bet
12/26/2007 6:00 PM ET
Malacañang yesterday promised a “surprise” for the political opposition
by way of President Arroyo’s future announcement of her anointed for
the presidency in 2010, so claimed the Executive Secretary, Eduardo
Ermita, as he reacted to reports that the Lakas-NUCD party is now
holding “informal talks” for a political merger with several known
opposition figures who are seen to be gunning for the presidency in 2010.
[DETAILS]
12/26/2007 6:00 PM ET
Malacañang yesterday promised a “surprise” for the political opposition
by way of President Arroyo’s future announcement of her anointed for
the presidency in 2010, so claimed the Executive Secretary, Eduardo
Ermita, as he reacted to reports that the Lakas-NUCD party is now
holding “informal talks” for a political merger with several known
opposition figures who are seen to be gunning for the presidency in 2010.
[DETAILS]
CA: Palparan, AFP involved in brothers’ abduction
12/27/2007 1:00 PM ET
The law may have finally caught up with the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) officials and retired Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr., known as
“The Butcher,” but who was once praised lavishly by President Arroyo
during a State of the Nation Address for his “successful” elimination of
the communists. [DETAILS]
12/27/2007 1:00 PM ET
The law may have finally caught up with the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) officials and retired Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr., known as
“The Butcher,” but who was once praised lavishly by President Arroyo
during a State of the Nation Address for his “successful” elimination of
the communists. [DETAILS]
‘Palace knew Jalosjos was due for release’