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From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
05/29/2010  07:23 AM PHT
Random audit shows only 'small deficiency'  
MANILA, Philippines - The returns from the random manual audit of 970
polling precincts have been processed and they showed only a “small
deficiency,” an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said
yesterday.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
05/29/2010  07:23 AM PHT
Roundtable Dialogue with International Negotiators opens
MANILA, Philippines - The returns from the random manual audit of 970
polling precincts have been processed and they showed only a “small
deficiency,” an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said
yesterday.
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ben cal
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
05/29/2010  07:23 AM PHT
Simbuyo Festival 2010
Simbuyo is a celebration of the Philippines’ rich culture and heritage on the
occasion of the commemoration of the country’s independence. Literally an
outburst of emotion, Simbuyo is symbolized by a flame in the tri-colors of
the Philippine flag, the fire that burns eternally from a clay pot on which is
inscribed the phrase “Mabuhay Pilipinas” in pre-colonial syllabary baybayin .
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ben cal
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
05/30/2010  07:49 AM PHT
'Joint Cabinet meet with GMA premature'  
MANILA, Philippines – President-apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III
yesterday said the proposal of President Arroyo that members of the
outgoing and incoming Cabinets hold a joint meeting, for purposes of a
smooth transition, is “premature.”
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Philstar
PABLITO ALARCON OF LEESBURG, VIRGINIA NAMED ONE
OF 2010 OUTSTANDING FILIPINOS ABROAD (TOFA)
                05/30/2010  10:31 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. May 30, 2010 - (PinoyGlobal) Pablito Alarcon of
Leesburg, Virginia is unanimously selected as one of the 2010 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges
headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE
(FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS(PGON), and the ROXANNE
ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Pablito Alarcon
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
05/31/2010  07:12 AM PHT
'Delaying tactics' in canvass slammed  
MANILA, Philippines - Sen. Joker Arroyo yesterday slammed delaying tactics
in the congressional canvass of votes for president and vice president.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
Feed The Hungry Inc.
Leesburg, Virginia
Students learn home building from the ground up
             05/30/2010      7:10 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., May 30 (PinoyGlobal) - From the students of Andrew
Campbell's building construction program at C. S. Monroe technology
Center, the average school day is less about classrooms and books and
more about job sites and power tools.
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FTH
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
06/01/2010  06:04 AM PHT
'Hocus-PCOS not possible'  
CABUYAO, Laguna , Philippines  – There may have been no “hocus-PCOS”
after all. A staunch ally of deposed President Joseph Estrada said
Smartmatic had successfully demonstrated that it was “not possible” to
tinker with the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines to manipulate
the results of the country’s first automated elections.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Let’s Put an End to Frivolous Candidacies
                       05/31/2010      6:13 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., May 31 (PinoyGlobal) - Should it be comforting for
constituents that incumbent congressmen and senators are free to
frivolously run for elective offices without relinquishing their seats? Of
course not! What makes them special to deserve the extraordinary privilege
prejudicial to local officials who have to forfeit their positions before running
for another office? This practice smacks of unfairness!
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
           06/01/2010   05:57 PM PHT
Apila ng ampatuan hindi ok sa korte
Tinanggihan ni QC RTC Branch 221 Presiding Judge Jocelyn Solis Reyes ang
kahilingan ng kampo ni Maguindanao massacre suspek Zaldy Ampatuan na
itago sa publiko ang kanyang medical records dahil sa kawalan nito ng
merito.
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Manlapaz
EDGARDO PAMINTUAN OF ANGELES CITY, PHILIPPINES IS
NAMED ONE OF 2010 OUTSTANDING FILIPINOS ABROAD
(TOFA)
                      06/01/2010  06:36 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. June 1, 2010 - (PinoyGlobal) Edgardo Pamintuan of
Angeles City, Philippines is unanimously selected as one of the 2010
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of
Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE
MAGAZINE (FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS(PGON), and the
ROXANNE ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Edgardo Pamintuan
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
         06/03/2010   06:43 AM PHT
Akbayan reps to the 15th Congress promises to prioritize RH
Bill, Compensation for Martial Law Victims, and Econ Reforms
Akbayan party-list representatives Prof. Walden Bello and Atty. Kaka
Bag-ao to the 15th Congress on Tuesday promised to focus on what it
refers as priority bills like the Reproductive Health bill and the compensation
of Martial Law victims.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
        06/03/2010  06:54 AM PHT
DND seals P2.8-billion deal for Polish helicopters   
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of National Defense (DND) is acquiring
eight brand new combat utility helicopters from Poland instead of Israel,
Defense Undersecretary for Modernization Antonio Romero said yesterday.   
                      
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
        06/03/2010   07:15 AM PHT
  • AMBASSADOR GAA MEETS WITH MAYOR CARL BREWER OF WICHITA,
    KANSAS; DELIVERS SPEECH ON “DOING BUSINESS WITH THE
    PHILIPPINES” DURING ASEAN TRADE CONFERENCE
  • PGMA fetes agencies involved in anti-poverty programs
  • BPO continues to power growth of services sector -- Palace
  • RP looks at higher growth target in 2010
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
      06/04/2010   06:48 AM PHT
  • AMBASSADOR GAA SWEARS IN FIRST PHILIPPINE HONORARY CONSUL
    GENERAL TO THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
  • Private school tuition fees generally stable - DepEd
  • DepEd urges Congress to pass Special Education Act
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Feed The Hungry Inc.
Leesburg, Virginia
2009 Annual Report on the Development Assistance
           06/03/2010      7:10 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 3 (PinoyGlobal) - May we again express our sincere
thanks and gratitude for all the assistance you have given us.
The final report on the Typhoon Ondoy calamity assistance in which you
were of a big help is being finalized now, which will cover all our emergency
assistance including our rehabilitation projects on areas hit severly by the
disaster. That period of assistance covers from October 6, 2009 to May 10,
2010. We received a total of approximately $106,000 and spent
approximately $108,000 for Typhoon Ondoy, Pepeng donations.
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FTH
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
       06/03/2010   06:43 AM PHT
Noynoy easy lang - Zubiri
Umapila ang National Baord of Canvassers kay  Liberal Party (LP) standard
bearer Sen. Noynoy Aquino na huwag magmadali sa kanyang proklamasyon
bilang susunod na pangulo ng bansa matapos manguna sa bilangan para
sa presidential elections.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Sex Education at Infancy Perverts a Child
                     06/04/2010      9:13 AM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 04 (PinoyGlobal) - Sex education for kindergarten
kids, as proposed by Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral, is like spoon-
feeding children pornography at such an early age. The teacher will have to
show the kids sex organs and explain what they are for. Words alone will
not suffice or sink into their innocent minds: she will have to demonstrate
the object itself to convey the message. That’s how preposterous the
suggestion is.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
              06/05/2010  06:25 AM PHT
AFP chief bypassed by Commission on Appointments  
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Appointments bypassed yesterday
Armed Forces chief Delfin Bangit, and he may have to be replaced by his
deputy in an acting capacity, according to the head of the CA.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
    06/04/2010   06:48 AM PHT
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
            06/06/2010  10:25 PM PHT
China's intentions must be transparent, says US  
MANILA, Philippines - Washington does not see China’s strong presence in
the Philippines as a problem, but said its intentions should be transparent.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
             06/06/2010   10:43 PM PHT
Mga mamahayag dismayado sa mga kongresista
DISMAYADO  ilang mamamahayag  sa mga kongresistang na naging dahilan
para mauwi sa tuluyang pagkasayang ang siyam na taong panukalang
batas o kilala bilang Freedom of Information Bill.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
          06/07/2010   07:13 AM PHT
Palace leaves fate of Bangit to Noynoy  
MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang is letting the next administration decide
the fate of Armed Forces chief of staff Delfin Bangit, who, despite criticisms
of his appointment, continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of
President Arroyo.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
         06/06/2010   10:43 PM PHT
Balasahan sa afp hindi kontrolado ni Sen. Aquino
NAIS man ni President apparent sen. NOynoy Aquino na mapalitan si AFP
chief of Staff Gen. Delfin Bangit kailangan pa rin itong sumunod sa  Chain of
Command na sinusunod ang AFP na maaaring magdikta kung sino ang
papalit kay BAngit kung sakaling bumaba sa pwesto.
Simbahan hinamon ng isang pari na manindigan sa FOI
Hinamon  nang isang Pari ang Simbahang Katoliko na pumalag sa
pagbasura sa Freedom of Information Bill (FOI). Ang hamon ay ginawa ni
running priest Fr. Robert Reyes makaraang madismaya sa mga Kongresista
na pawang mga kaalyado ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at
mawalan ng quorum sa pagraratipika ng nasabing panukalang batas.
Official countAs of 6:56 pm June 03, 2010
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
               06/08/2010   09:13 PM PHT
Noynoy, Binay to be proclaimed tomorrow
MANILA, Philippines - Nearly a month after the elections, president-
apparent Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and vice president-apparent Jejomar
Binay will finally be proclaimed tomorrow.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
                  06/08/2010  09:23 PM PHT
Survey: Significant number of people open to amend the
Constitution
MANILA, June 7 – A significant number of people is open to amending the
1987 Constitution based on a poll survey in the just-concluded “Dialogue
Mindanaw” conducted by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace
Process (OPAPP, if this will address peace in Mindanao.
Tan says pursuing peace process is big challenge to next
administration
MANILA, June 7 – Pursuing the peace process to achieve a lasting peace in
the country will be a big challenge to the incoming government, particularly
in resolving contentious issues in the peace talks.
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ben cal
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                06/08/2010   10:48 PM PHT
  • PGMA receives international honors for pro-poor and welfare
    programs
  • 112th Independence Day to be more meaningful - Palace
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Speaker Nograles in Hot Seat
                            06/08/2010      7:13 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 8 (PinoyGlobal) - The Freedom of Information (FOI)
bill did not meet its demise in the post election plenary session of the 14th  
Congress. Lawmakers under the baton of Speaker Prospero Nograles went
out of their way to keep the information bill in a suspended animation, so to
speak, because they dreaded burning in hell if it was enacted into law.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
             06/09/2010   06:06 AM PHT
Mudslinging, fight for posts irk Noynoy  
MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is
annoyed by the jockeying for position, criticism and mudslinging among
those opposing his perceived choices for certain posts, who themselves are
seeking to be appointed or recommending people for various offices.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                    06/08/2010   10:31 PM PHT
Noybi pormal ng prinoklama
MAY bago ng Pangulo ang Pilipinas sa katauhan ni President elect Benigno  
“Noynoy” Aquino III, matapos na pormal na siyang iproklama bilang bagong
lider ng bansa habang bise-presidente naman niya Vice-President elect
Jejomar Binay.
Mga walang trabaho dapat maging prayoridad ng bagong
administrasyon
Unemployment and underemployment should be at the top of the new
administration's agenda, the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang
Mahihirap (Kadamay) said as Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino and Makati
Mayor Jejomar Binay are expected to be proclaimed today as the nation's
President- and Vice President-elect.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                     06/10/2010   06:06 AM PHT
'A new dawn for democracy'
MANILA, Philippines - With his overwhelming mandate, president-elect
Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III declared “a new dawn for the country’s
democracy” and said he is open to reconciliation with his political foes but
not at the expense of justice.
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Philstar
Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Ma-yi Theater Company
New York, New York
06/09/2010   10:11 PM PHT
Upcoming Events from Friends of Ma-Yi

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                   06/11/2010   07:14 AM PHT
Noy: I have the power to fire  
MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno ”Noynoy” Aquino III warned
the so-called midnight appointees of outgoing President Arroyo that he has
the power to fire government officials.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                      06/11/2010   07:48 AM PHT
  • PGMA back in Catanduanes for  school visit
  • AFP to honor PGMA in a farewell parade
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                         06/11/2010  08:09 PM EST
CRISIS OF SOVEREIGNTY SERIES 01
WASHINGTON, DC - Now that Noynoy Aquino and Jejomar Binay have been
proclaimed and the  adrenalin of the yellow forces have somewhat
simmered, this posting begins the real moment of truth regarding the crisis
of sovereignty in  the Philippines.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                06/13/2010   07:11 AM PHT
Noynoy: Give me time to fix government
MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has
appealed to the public to bear with him and not expect instant solutions to
the country’s problems once he assumes office because repairing decades
of damage cannot be done overnight.
'I will just fade away'
MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo bade farewell yesterday to the
Armed Forces, saying she would “fade away as old soldiers and old
commanders-in-chief do.”
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                    06/13/2010   07:15 AM PHT
  • EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH IN WHEELING, WEST
    VIRGINIA
  • T’was PGMA’s turn to receive awards from educators
  • AFP now truly professionalized-- PGMA
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
              06/14/2010   07:02 AM PHT
Noynoy: Let's reclaim our nation's greatness  
MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III urged
fellow Filipinos over the weekend to do their part in helping regain the
nation’s greatness.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                       06/14/2010  07:09 PM EST
Crisis of Democracy Series 02 - E-Garci, Part Two
WASHINGTON, DC - What is becoming more and more self-evident is that
there has been a failure of elections.
This is the gist of the report of the Global Filipino Nation (GFN) that cited
serious violation of the law by Comelec, among others Republic Act 8792,
and various breaches of security in order to accommodate speed rather
than promote accuracy and integrity of the end count. (GPN is a
non-partisan international organization of offshore and onshore Filipinos is
30 countries.)
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                       06/14/2010   09:31 PM PHT
Alamin ang payo ni Dating afp chief at sen. Biazon kay PNoy
PINAYUHAN ni Sen. Rodolfo Biazon si President elect Benigno Simeon
“Noynoy” Aquino III sa mga “seniority” pumili ng susunod ng lider ng Armed
Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Sino ang maging gabinete ni PNoy?
Inaasahan na iaanusyo ngayong linggo ni President-elect Noynoy Aquino
ang makakasama niyang gabinete sa kanyang anim na taong na
panunungkulan.
Search teams
Mabusising umikilos ang search teams ni president elect noynoy aquino
para sa mga bubuo ng kanyang papasok na administrasyon.
Vice President elec Jejomar Binay sa DILG
Inaasahan na iaanusyo ngayong linggo ni President-elect Noynoy Aquino
ang makakasama niyang gabinete sa kanyang anim na taong na
panunungkulan.
Kababaihan kay PNoy
Nanawagan kay president elect noynoy Aquino ang isang grupo ng
kababaihan na pag-ibayuhin ang pagbibigay ng proteksyon at ang
pangangalaga sa mga babae at mga bata.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                             06/15/2010   02:32 PM PHT
CBCP PAG- AARALAN ANG MODULES NG SEX EDUCATION
Pag-aaralan ng legal department ng Catholic Bishops Conference of the
Philippines (CBCP) ang  modules na gagamitin ng Department of Education
(DepEd) na gagamitin sa sex education subject sa pampublikong paaralan.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From FEUMAANI NEWS
Northern Illinois, U.S.A.
                           06/16/2010  03:40 AM CDT
In this issue of the e-newsletter, read about
1) FEU Medicine in high esteem by Orlando Agnir MD,
2) FYI and two poems by Celso Del Mundo MD,
3) July images,
4) clinical vignettes and a brief review of lung adenocarcinoma, and
5) announcements from the PMAC, CMI, SPSA and APPA.
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feumaani
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Congen Rebong: Onion Skin To Criticisms
                          06/16/2010      6:20 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 16 (PinoyGlobal) - Filipino newspapers have been
dropping copies at the Philippine Consulate for so many years, now. Filipino
Times (FT) is no different. We do the same for the fervent reason of keeping
Filipino-Americans abreast with the latest news from the country. To deny
us this privilege is arbitrary and discriminatory when other publications are
allowed.
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Razor's Edge
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                  06/17/2010   06:33 AM PHT
  • Jobless rate seen to drop this year – DOLE
  • USAID-funded survey affirms gains of PGMA’s tourism strategy
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                     06/17/2010  09:14 AM EST
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 03 - Smoking Gun There Was No
2010 Election Whatsoever
WASHINGTON, DC - Try explaining to your computer-savvy son or daughter,
why you did nothing and sold out his and her future to acquiescence, after
you have read this posting. If you blood is not boiling by now, have your
doctor check you out, you may be sick of at least a denial syndrome.
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Paglinawan
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                06/18/2010   06:54 AM PHT
  • CHED bats for more scholarships, assistance to poor students
  • PGMA inspects  thriving Go Negosyo, SME ventures
  • PGMA opens Region 3 BSP branch in Pampanga
  • BSP: RP economy doing well
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                             06/18/2010   03:24 PM PHT
Kris Aquino nakikialam maging sa takbo ng senado?
Bago pa manalo si Pangulong Elect Noynoy Aquino (PENoy) nagsabi ang
kanyang kapatid na si Kris Aquino na aalis ng bansa at duon maninirahan
para hindi siya makasira o makialam sa kanyang kuya Noy.  Pero malakas
ngayon ang  balita na mismong ang aktres/host ang nagtatawag sa mga
senador para ikampanya si Senator Pangilinan bilang susunod na senate
president kapag nagbukas na ang 15th Congress.
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago walang paki kung sino
itatalagang gabinete ni PNoy
Inaasahan na iaanusyo ngayong linggo ni President-elect Noynoy Aquino
ang makakasama niyang gabinete sa kanyang anim na taong na
panunungkulan.
It’s Holiday in Noys day
Dineklara na papaalis na Pangulong Gloria Arroyo na isang holiday o
walang pasok ang araw ng panunumpa ni President Elect Noynoy Aquino
(PENoy). Paliwanag ni Pangulong Arroyo, isang makasaysayan at
napakahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng bansa ang inagurasyon ni President-
elect Noynoy Aquino kaya kailangang masaksihan ito ng lahat ng mga Pinoy.
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Manlapaz
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                      06/19/2010   03:22 PM PHT
  • Consular Services in Virginia Beach on July 2, 2010
  • EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC IMPLEMENTS EPASSPORT PROJECT
  • War veterans fete PGMA for securing their benefits
  • Mining industry attracts US $2.8 billion in investments
  • DA says agro-industry loans totaled P465-B in 2001-2009
  • Ambassador Gaa Promotes the Philippine Retirement Industry Before
    Members of the National Association of Retirement Counselors and
    the Filipino-American Community
  • AMBASSADOR GAA LAUDS FILCOM IN THE US FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO
    NATION-BUILDING DURING 112TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE
    INDEPENDENCE
  • DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY, U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND FILCOM
    JOIN PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN COMMEMORATION OF 112TH
    PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Philippine Senate: The Millionaires’ Club
                                                06/19/2010      6:20 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 19 (PinoyGlobal) - There is nothing wrong in being
a millionaire or even a billionaire.  It is the constituency that elect public
officials on the basis of their behind (money) that bothers us. Reforms can
be achieved not merely by deodorizing but by fumigating the whole
spectrum of government. This is possible only if the electorate choose men
with high moral standards, competent and dedicated.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                            06/21/2010   09:02 PM PHT
Corona orders review of Luisita labor case
MANILA, Philippines - Chief Justice Renato Corona has ordered a review of
the long-standing labor dispute involving the vast estate of the family of
president-elect Benigno Aquino III in Tarlac.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                          06/21/2010  06:14 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 04 - An Appeal to Dick Gordon
WASHINGTON, DC - As early as March 2009, i issued a public statement that
my personal vote goes to Dick Gordon for president of the Philippines.
This is why when I read this  ABS-CBNarticle on Father's Day, I was so
disappointed. But I am not yet giving up on him.
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 05 - It's an GloriAquino world
afterall!
WASHINGTON, DC - If we are to believe what Dai Montayre says and in the
series of emails that I will soon serialize here, Gloria Macapagal and Mike
Arroyo have won their golden parachute to subsequent exoneration and
continuing impunity under a Noynoy Aquino administration, despite the
zarzuela that is being painted by mainstream media of an apparent
animosity between the outgoing and incoming regimes.
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Paglinawan
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                            06/22/2010   07:12 AM PHT
  • Philippine Embassy Implements ePassport Project
  • PGMA reopens major Pangasinan bridge
  • PGMA legacy agenda books to be launched tomorrow
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                        06/22/2010  06:19 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 06 - First Set of Damning mails
(Backgrounder)
WASHINGTON, DC -  It is now common knowledge that President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo was caught on tape discussing gruesome details about
how she stole the elections from Fernando Poe Jr.. The smoking gun was
her conversation with Comelec official Garcillano,reporting on conditions in
the field and where she was giving specific instructions to dagdag-bawas
votes in her favor.
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Paglinawan
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                          06/23/2010   07:00 AM PHT
  • Prelate cites impact of PGMA projects in Cagayan Valley
  • PGMA presented with 2 legacy books
  • PGMA lauds success of Bangit’s short stint in AFP
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                              06/23/2010  06:12 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 07 - The Integrity of the IP
Address and Hacking the Count        
WASHINGTON, DC -  In Emails 101, we included a March 12, 2010 posting of
Interior and Local Governments Secretary Ronaldo Puno to President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo, citing his conversation with a certain William Burns of the
US State Department calling attention to the fact “Smartmatic has disabled
the (PCOS) machine’s ultraviolet ray reader of each ballot’s barcode.”
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Paglinawan
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                        06/24/2010   06:49 AM PHT
  • SK leaders present PGMA with sculptural token
  • Seaports, airports, highways were drivers of growth -- DOTC execs
    say
  • PGMA opens, declares renovated MET as National Cultural Treasure
  • PGMA’s farewell message
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Phil Bull Moreno
Sofia, Bulgaria
                            06/24/2010  01:12 AM EEST
Pinoy’s mark 112th Philippines Independence Day
Anniversary in Bulgaria
Filipino and Bulgarian Friendship Community, Celebrated the anniversary of
the 112th Philippines Independence Day.
The Filipino and Bulgarian Friendship Community are very pleased once
again to celebrates the 112th Anniversary of the Philippines Independence
Day in Bulgaria city of Sofia for the celebrations and receptions to honor the
112th Independence Day of Philippines.
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PB Moreno
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Rev. E. Gary Villanueva, M.D, Sc.D., F.A.C.P.
Washington, D.C.
                            06/23/2010   7:03 PM EDT
Psalm 108 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
Accept the prayers of your servants, Lord, and prepare our hearts to praise
your holy name. Come to our aid in times of trouble, and make us worthy to
sing you songs of thanksgiving.
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Gary Villanueva
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                          06/24/2010   09:24 PM PHT
Goodbye PGMA
Nagpaalam na sa taumbayan si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at sa
kanyang huling gabinete meeting sa June 29, isang araw bago bumaba sa
puwesto ang Pangulong Gloria Arroyo tiniyak ng palasyo na trabaho pa rin
ang kanyang aatupagin.
Binay ayaw mapabilang sa Gabinete ni PENoy
Tinanggihan ni Vice President Elect Jejomar Binay ang mga posisyon na
inaalok sa kanya ni President Elect Noynoy Aquino.
Sinabi ni Binay sa isang kalatas na mainam na huwag na lamang siyang
tumanggap nang anomang posisyon sa pamahalaan.
Ramboto threat kay Penoy?
Dahil sa walang tinanggap na posisyon si Vice President Elect Jejomar Binay
ang isa sa magiging trabaho ni Binay ang maging acting President kapag
may meeting sa abroad o naipapababa sa pamamagitan ng EDSA
revolution si President-elect Noynoy Aquino.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                        06/25/2010   09:05 PM PHT
Pagkamatay ng  napakahalagang testigo, ampatuan massacre
paano na?
Dahil sa pagkakamtay ng isang testigo ng mga prosecutor laban sa ma
impluwensiyang pamilya sa Maguindanao nag aalala ngayon ang pamilyang
biktima na baka pulutin na lamang sa kangkungan ang paghahabol nila ng
hustisya.
Agra angry na
Matapos ang mga batohan nila ng sisi ni atty. Roque  agad na pinag utos
ni  Justice Sec. Alberto Agra sa National Bureau of Investigation na
magsagawa ng malalimang imbestigasyon hingil sa pagkamatay ng isa sa
testigo sa Maguindanao Massacre na si Suwaib Upham o alyas Jessie.
Buhay si Alyas Jessie?
Sakabila ng kaliwa’t kanang sisihan ng Department of Justice at ng
abogadong si Atty. Harry Roque kaugnay sa pagkamatay ni alyas Jessie na
magdidiin umano sa pamilya ampatuan hingil sa pagpatay sa 57 katao
kabilang na ang 32 mamahayag.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                         06/26/2010   07:02 PM PHT
La Salle president accepts DepEd post
MANILA, Philippines - De La Salle University (DLSU) president Armin Luistro
will be the education secretary when president-elect Benigno “Noynoy”
Aquino III formally assumes office on June 30.
Binay won't join Noy government
MANILA, Philippines - Vice president-elect Jejomar Binay will no longer be
part of the government of incoming president Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III,
since he turned down all the positions offered to him.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                      06/26/2010   06:49 AM PHT
  • PGMA support to science community recognized
  • PGMA confers medals on Fr. Pascual, Donald Dee
  • PGMA inaugurates ‘Bridge of Promise’ in Batangas City
  • SK leaders thank PGMA
  • PAPI fetes PGMA for accomplishments
  • PGMA's budget reforms, lower debt payments freed more funds for
    eco and social services
  • CAR leaders thank PGMA; confer on her "Mother of Cordillera" title
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
100 Days to Slay Monster of Corruption
                                              06/26/2010      6:20 AM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 26 (PinoyGlobal) - Hopes are hopes and dreams
are dreams. These alliterations bring us to the reality that big aspirations
may take light-years to materialize, if that is possible. To expect president-
elect Benign “Noynoy” Aquino III to walk the talk of erasing the chronic
malady of corruption that ruined presidents before him, is asking for the
moon to turn silver tomorrow. It is as absurd as the fight that never was of
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao. It was fought through insulting press releases
not in the ring because Floyd hightailed like a cowering mouse.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Rev. E. Gary Villanueva, M.D, Sc.D., F.A.C.P.
Washington, D.C.
                          06/27/2010   6:33 AM EDT
Psalm 92 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
Henri Nowen say: The posture that we take in relation to the outer world
depends a lot on what is happening in our inner world.   If we are
surrounded by fearful friends then an attitude of suspicioness enter our
inner self.  Why do you do that? That can be wrong? You cannot do that?
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Gary Villanueva
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                           06/27/2010   06:35 AM PHT
Other massacre witnesses safe - DOJ  
MANILA, Philippines - All the witnesses in the Maguindanao massacre that
are in government custody are safe and secure.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                           06/28/2010  11:12 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 08 - Hocus PCOS is
commonsensical       
WASHINGTON, DC -  A recent headline of the Philippine Star read “Hocus
PCOS, not possible”.
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 09 - GMA not Comelec controlled
2010 Elections
WASHINGTON, DC -  The Comelec is supposed to be a constitutional body.
Yet what we read in these postings that reek of a conspiracy of the first
and highest order?
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                         06/29/2010   11:35 AM PHT
Purisima to DOF; Noy bares Cabinet today
MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is set to
name today the members of his official family, who will include Cesar
Purisima as finance secretary.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                    06/29/2010   11:49 AM PHT
  • Arroyo years saw dramatic surge of RP ICT sector
  • PGMA will be Cebu's daughter 'forever'
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                            06/29/2010   11:05 PM PHT
Full alert sa inagurasyon ni PNoy
NASA heightened alert status ang buong Metro Manila at siyam na iba pang
rehiyon sa bansa upang matiyak ang kapayapaan at kaligtasan sa  
inagurasyon  bukas  (ika-30, Hunyo) nina President-Elect Benigno “Noynoy”
Aquino III at Vice-President-Elect Jejomar “Jojo” Binay.
Inagurasyon ni PNoy tutukan ng buong mundo
85 kinatawan ng mga bansa at international organizations ang dadalo  sa
inagurasyon bukas (ika-30, Hunyo) nina President-Elect Benigno “Noynoy”
Aquino III at Vice-President-Elect Jejomar “Jojo” Binay.
Saludo sa bagong administrasyon
Bubusina ang lahat ng barko ng Philippine Coast Guard mula south at north
harbor ito bilang tradisyong “blowing of horn” sa pagbabago ng chain of
command.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                               06/30/2010   09:05 AM PHT
Noynoy takes DILG post
MANILA, Philippines - President-elect Benigno Aquino III will take charge of
the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as he looks for
people to fill the remaining vacancies in his Cabinet.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                  06/30/2010   09:09 AM PHT
  • Peace Corps Philippines Country Director Calls on Ambassador Gaa
  • Ambassador Gaa Stresses Shared RP-US Ties in Urban Planning and
    Architecture
  • OVER US $188M AWARDED TO FILVETS AS OF 01 JUNE 2010
  • PGMA to continue reform agenda in Congress; Air Force chief calls her
    “seasoned pilot”
  • Coast guards cites improved capability under PGMA
  • Honoring Daniel Burnham
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Nothing Is Fiction About Romulo Being Corrupt
                                            06/29/2010      9:20 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., June 29 (PinoyGlobal) - In two days, our newly elected
President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III will wield the reins of government.
More than ever, now is the time he should guard himself against fair
weathered friends who come in sheep’s clothes salivating for a share of
the spoils. He must be extra circumspect in choosing those who will “help”
him carry the burdensome task of solving the multifarious problems
buffeting the nation.  
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Rev. E. Gary Villanueva, M.D, Sc.D., F.A.C.P.
Washington, D.C.
                                06/29/2010   9:13 PM EDT
Psalm 24 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
King of glory, Lord of power and might, cleanse our heart from all sin,
preserve the innocence of our hands, and keep our minds from vanity, so
that we may deserve your blessing in your holy place, Amen.
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Gary Villanueva
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                        06/30/2010  06:47 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 10 - Ronnie Puno, mastermind of
2010 failure of election
WASHINGTON, DC -  I will not belabor these emails further as they are
self-explanatory and because I will come out with another op-ed today.
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 11 - 'Pekeng Pangulo' - The
Philippines inaugurates its first digital president!
WASHINGTON, DC -  Today the Philippines inaugurates its first digital
president, installed into office by Smartmatic.
Yesterday, Homobono Adaza, Mentong Laurel and I filed a case in the
Suporeme Court for the annulment of the 2010 election.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                       07/01/2010   06:55 AM PHT
GP-Noy to Pinoys: You are my bossMANILA, Philippines - President
Aquino promised yesterday the dawning of real change and to make the
people his “only boss,” as he rallied them to unite since “we’re all in this
together.”
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                      07/01/2010  06:47 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 12 - Penoy Clueless as Maverick
Adaza strikes again!
WASHINGTON, DC - On his first day as the country's first digital president,
Benigno Cojuangco Aquino III messed up on his inaugural protocol and
lulled his audience with motherhood statements that must have sent Cory
turning in her grave.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                     07/02/2010   06:58 AM PHT
GMA, son Dato file Cha-cha resolution
MANILA, Philippines - Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo filed a
resolution asking Congress to call a constitutional convention as she took
her seat as representative of Pampanga’s second district at the House of
Representatives yesterday.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                07/02/2010   07:02 AM PHT
  • P-Noy to US, Canada-based Pinoys: Help me
  • P-Noy to be  ‘workaholic President’-- Lacierda
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Munting Nayon News Magazine
The Netherlands
                                   07/02/2010   06:58 AM PHT
Benigno Simeon Aquino III takes oath as Philippines’ 15th
President
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III, takes his oath before Supreme Court
Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales as the Philippines 15th President
during inaugural ceremony in Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila
Wednesday (June 30) .Looking on are from (L-R) former president Fidel
Ramos, former president Joseph Estrada, Presidential Sister Kris Aquino-
Yap and, Father Catalino Arevalo, (holding the Holy Bible). REY S.
BANIQUET/OPS/ PNS
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mnn
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                   07/03/2010   06:13 AM PHT
Referendum on Charter change proposed  
MANILA, Philippines - A senior member of the House of Representatives is
pushing for a referendum on the Charter change (Cha-cha) proposal before
a formal congressional discussion on the issue.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                              07/03/2010   06:17 AM PHT
  • Embassy Booth Promotes E-passport in Filipino Community Picnic
  • Full Slate of Activities Mark Washington DC Commemoration of RP’s
    112th Anniversary
  • Simbuyo 2010 Marks Cultural Highlight in Greater Metro DC’s Month-
    Long Commemoration of 112th Anniversary of Philippine
    Independence
  • Showcasing Filipino Nationalism through the Visual Arts
  • Aquino wants modern, bigger AFP; vows better civilian-military ties
  • Ceramic Pottery and Sculpture Exhibit Caps Month-Long
    Commemoration of Philippine Independence in Washington, D.C
  • Visual Arts Exhibit Kicks Off Commemoration of RP Independence
    Anniversary in DC
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Rev. E. Gary Villanueva, M.D, Sc.D., F.A.C.P.
Washington, D.C.
                              07/02/2010   6:40 PM EDT
Psalm 100 From the prayer desk of Rev. Deacon Gary
While it is important to recognize the emotions associated with change, no
matter what we say or do, we're not likely to be able to stop it.  So, rather
than walk away from, fight, or complain about the change, we might want
to take a different approach:  asking questions and listening to the
answers with an open mind.
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Gary Villanueva
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                          07/03/2010   01:05 PM PHT
Speech ni PNoy
His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Former
President Joseph Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and
members of the Senate, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and members of
the House, justices of the Supreme Court, members of the foreign
delegations,Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, fellow colleagues in
government, aking mga kababayan.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Migrant Heritage Commission
Washington, D.C.
                                 07/04/2010   09:13 AM EDT
MHC lauds Pres. Obama’s call for swift immigration reforms
The Migrant Heritage Commission today lauded President Barack Obama for
having forcefully called on Congress to enact a comprehensive reform on
the country’s immigration system.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                 07/04/2010   09:13 PM PHT
Only 7 of 25 political envoys return home
MANILA, Philippines - Only seven out of the 25 political ambassadors have
complied with the recall order and have returned to the country, with the
others still clinging to their posts.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                              07/06/2010   06:24 AM PHT
Journalist shot dead; 1st under new government
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines – A 75-year-old radio commentator
was shot dead in his home in Tabuk City over the weekend, the first
journalist murdered during the Aquino administration.
Activist killed in Aklan
MANILA, Philippines - A day after a journalist was killed in Tabuk City in
Nueva Vizcaya, a coordinator of militant group Bayan Muna was shot dead
yesterday morning in Kalibo town in Aklan.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                       07/07/2010   07:30 PM PHT
Sinong bagay sa posisyon ng CHR
Nanawagan ang grupong Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) kay
Pangulong Benigno Simeon Aquino III na isang determinadong opisyal ang
kanyang italaga sa Commission on Human Rights (CHR).
President Late?
Na late ng halos isang oras si Pangulong Noynoy Aquino dahil umano
napuyat sa brownout kagabi na dahilan kung bakit siya  tinanghali ng
gising para sa dumalo sa  9:00 am event sa Manila Cathedral sa
Intramuros, Manila ang Red Mass.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                               07/08/2010   06:13 AM PHT
Ex-DA head to talk on fertilizer scam  
MANILA, Philippines - Former agriculture secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo Jr. is
back in the country and is ready to talk about the P728-million fertilizer
fund scam allegedly involving former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and
her agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                            07/08/2010   06:17 AM PHT
  • Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, DC offers Thanksgiving
    Mass to celebrate Inauguration of President Aquino
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Government Positions are Only Benches Covered with
Leather
                                          07/07/2010      7:20 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., July 07 (PinoyGlobal) - I wonder how many political
appointees realize that official trappings are just benches covered with
colored leather – it is no reason for anybody to lose his dignity fighting like
a starving piranha for it. To overstay even when you are detested by the
community of career employees as an intruder is ignominious. Take a bow,
Mr. Alberto Romulo.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                     07/09/2010   06:30 AM PHT
Kudeta sa administrasyon Aquino hindi bagay - Honasan
Malaki ang paniniwala ni Senador Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan na hindi na
nababagay sa administrasyon Aquino ang anumang uri ng pag-aaklas ng
militar laban sa estado.
Hindi ka gaganda dito -FDA
Nanawagan ang Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) sa mga Local
Govenrment Units (LGUs) na tulungan silang sa kanilang kampanyan laban
sa mga nagbebenta ng mga "cosmetic products" na may malaking bilang ng
mercury content.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                             07/08/2010   06:13 AM PHT
Former NFA chief to back scam probe
MANILA, Philippines - Former agriculture secretary Bohol Rep. Arthur Yap
said he would cooperate in the investigation of the P728-million fertilizer
scam allegedly involving his former boss and now House colleague
Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                            07/09/2010   06:17 AM PHT
  • Embassy Conducts Consular Outreach in Virginia Beach
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@deadlineclub.org
New York, U.S.A.
                                   07/08/2010   07:30 PM EDT
RANDY GENER WINS 2010 SPJ DEADLINE CLUB AWARD
FOR BEST ARTS REPORTING IN NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK CITY— The DEADLINE CLUB, the New York City chapter of the
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), honored the best of the best in
New York area journalism June 7 at the Annual Dinner of the DEADLINE
CLUB AWARDS, one of New York City’s most prestigious journalism awards,
at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
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Philstargener
Special To PinoyGlobal
From FEUMAANI NEWS
Northern Illinois, U.S.A.
                                         07/08/2010  08:40 PM CDT
In this issue of the e-newsletter, read about
1) August 14th CME & masquerade ball at Oakbrook Doubletree,
2) PMAC 50th anniversary celebration at Conrad Hilton downtown Chicago ,
3) a CPC case and clinical vignette on St Joseph nodule,
4) all about medical missions; and an open APPA executive director report,
5) poetry by Celso Del Mundo MD, and
6) an open letter to President Noynoy Aquino; and the presidential
inaugural speech.
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feumaani
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                   07/09/2010   06:30 AM PHT
Kudeta sa administrasyon Aquino hindi bagay - Honasan
Malaki ang paniniwala ni Senador Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan na hindi na
nababagay sa administrasyon Aquino ang anumang uri ng pag-aaklas ng
militar laban sa estado.
Hindi ka gaganda dito -FDA
Nanawagan ang Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) sa mga Local
Govenrment Units (LGUs) na tulungan silang sa kanilang kampanyan laban
sa mga nagbebenta ng mga "cosmetic products" na may malaking bilang ng
mercury content.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                 07/10/2010   06:42 AM PHT
Maralitang Pilipino may request kay PNoy
Isang pagkilos ng maralitang-lungsod, sa pangunguna ng grupong
Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay), ang gaganapin bukas upang
ihatid ang anila'y mga "agarang kahilingan" ng sektor kay Pangulong
Noynoy Aquino sa Malakanyang.
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Manlapaz
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                          07/10/2010   06:47 AM PHT
Naga City mayor now DILG secretary
Multi-awarded and three-term Mayor of Naga City Jesse M. Robredo was
named today the Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local
Government by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                    07/09/2010  06:47 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 13 - The Constitutional Crisis
that Comelec and GMA created, So Help us God!
WASHINGTON, DC - The day before the inauguration of our first digital
president installed by Smartmatic, I joined Bono Adaza and other patriotic
Filipinos in filing for this case, which when the Supreme Copurt sustains, will
return to us the people of the Philippines, the sovereignty guanranteed by
our Constitution.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                     07/11/2010   06:53 AM PHT
Plunder evidence up to truth panel
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang is hopeful that the soon-to-be formed
Truth Commission will lead to more witnesses and additional evidence for a
stronger case of plunder against those allegedly behind the fertilizer fund
scam like former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former agriculture
secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo and his undersecretary, Jocelyn “Jocjoc”
Bolante.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@PinoyGlobal
Washington, D.C.
                                      07/11/2010   10:53 AM EDT
FilAms Share Stories About Life in America during the
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Personal and community stories about “life in America” came alive as they
were told by Filipino Americans at the TALK STORY tent of the Smithsonian
Folklife Festival between June 27-July 5.  Stories about coming to America
and of discovering  opportunities unfolded in most interesting ways.
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PG
LINDA MAYO OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY IS NAMED ONE
OF 2010 OUTSTANDING FILIPINOS ABROAD (TOFA)
                                                   07/11/2010  11:36 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 11, 2010 - (PinoyGlobal) Linda Mayo of Jersey City,
New Jersey is unanimously selected as one of the 2010 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges
headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE
(FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS(PGON), and the ROXANNE
ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Linda Mayo
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                07/13/2010   06:47 AM PHT
  • P-Noy orders speedy release of soldiers' benefits
  • P-Noy congratulates Django, Julaton in Malacañang
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Et Tu Saludo?
                                        07/12/2010      7:12 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., July 12 (PinoyGlobal) - If there is anything I hate to the
core, it is ingratitude. I detest it even when the object of such sneer is
done to someone with a checkered reputation.  This negative trait is unlike
the character of a Filipino who is reputed to be overly gracious,
considerate, grateful and respectful to a point of being obsequious.
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Razor's Edge
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                              07/14/2010   05:37 AM PHT
  • Peace and Human Rights Education to Take Centerstage on the
    11th International Youth Day Convention
  • P-Noy mobilizes National Disaster Council
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                 07/13/2010   06:53 AM PHT
Customs chief targets influence peddlers
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang is hopeful that the soon-to-be formed
Truth Commission will lead to more witnesses and additional evidence for a
stronger case of plunder against those allegedly behind the fertilizer fund
scam like former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, former agriculture
secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo and his undersecretary, Jocelyn “Jocjoc”
Bolante.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                    07/14/2010   05:53 AM PHT
Military on killings: Don't look at us
MANILA, Philippines - The military yesterday denied involvement in the
recent killings of two activists in Masbate and Nueva Ecija.
Maj. Harold Cabunoc, spokesman of the Army 9th Infantry Division based in
Bicol, said they would not resort to extrajudicial killings even if communist
rebels have attacked and killed their troops.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Migrant Heritage Commission
Washington, D.C.
                                  07/13/2010   06:03 PM EDT
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OF JULY AMERICAN PARADE IN PHILADELPHIA
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Heritage Commission's 5th Annual People's Ball in Washington D.C. and the
Fil-Am contingent participation at the 4th of July American Independence
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AGAIN, MARAMING SALAMAT PO SA INYONG SUPORTA SA MIGRANT HERITAGE
COMMISSION . . .
mhc
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                      07/14/2010   0 9:14 PM PHT
Perwisyo ni Basyang!
Nagulantang ang mga taga Metro Manila sa lakas ng hangin ng bagyong
Basyang na tumama kaninang madaling araw,  hindi kasi inaasahan na
dadaaan ang mata ng bagyo dahil sa hindi maagap na abiso ng PAGASA na
ang una nilang  pagtaya ay tatama ng Central Luzon at sa bahagi ng
Isabela.
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Manlapaz
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                      07/15/2010   06:54 AM PHT
Philippine Embassy News Release - 14 July 2010
President Benigno S. Aquino III this morning presided over an emergency
meeting of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) in Camp
Aguinaldo to assess the damage left by storm Basyang which battered
Luzon last night. The President was informed that 11 fishermen from
Barangay Sukdan in Catanduanes who went out to sea on Monday aboard
three motorized bancas failed to return home.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                          07/15/2010  10:02 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 14 – Pumping Patriotic sense into
the Filipino Subservient Chicken starts as a Joke…
WASHINGTON, DC - An emailer once said we should really feel bad about
having fake elections, afterall the United States of America , in the light of
recent documentary proofs uncovered, may now be headed by a Kenyan.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                  07/14/2010   05:53 AM PHT
Binay accepts housing post
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Jejomar Binay finally heeded President
Aquino’s request for him to join the Cabinet, accepting the chairmanship of
the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                    07/16/2010   07:54 PM PHT
PANABO CITY LOCAL OFFICIALS CALL ON AMBASSADOR GAA
Local government officials from Panabo City, Davao del Norte called on Amb.
Willy C. Gaa on July 9, 2010 after their 2-day visit of aquaculture
laboratories, Maryland farms and USDA officials to develop contacts and
learn more about available technologies and best management farm
practices that can boost the city's agricultural programs.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                  07/14/2010   0 9:14 PM PHT
HREP HANDA NA SA SONA NI P.NOY
ISANG linggo bago ang pormal na pagbubukas ng 15th Congress,
pinaghahandaang maigi ng lahat ng sangay ng secretariat offices ng
House of Representatives sa pangunguna ng Office of the Secretary
General ang preparasyon sa gaganaping unang State-of-the-Nation
Address ni Pangulong Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III sa Hulyo 26.
Ilang mambabatas susuporta sa Cha-cha resolution ni GMA
Ilang mambabatas ang nagpahayag ng suporta sa inihaing resolusyon ni
Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (Pampanga) na naglalayong magkaroon ng
constitutional convention upang makapaghain ng mga pagbabago sa 1987
Constitution.
Cash subsidy ni PNoy para sa mahihirap, suportado ng
mambabatas
Pinuri ngayon ng isang mambabatas ang desisyon ni Pangulong Benigno
Aquino III na ituloy ang pagbibigay ng cash sa mahihirap na pamilya
upang makaagapay sa mataas na halaga ng mga pangunahing bilihin.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                07/18/2010   05:11 AM PHT
P10.5-billion climate fund used to plug deficit
MANILA, Philippines - Before the May elections, the Arroyo administration
used up the entire 150 million euros or roughly P10.5 billion of a French
loan that Paris thought was for climate change mitigation – but the fund
was used to plug the budget deficit.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                        07/19/2010  08:52 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 15 - The Rape of the Constitution
WASHINGTON, DC - What defines the Philippines as a democracy, what
defines the Philippines as a republic, is Article 2 Section 1 of the Philippine
Constitution, as it proclaims sovereignty residing in the people.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                        07/19/2010   08:54 PM PHT
Hontiveros to ombudsman: you want evidence, we will give
you evidence
“Don’t worry, we will.”
This was the short response of AKBAYAN Party to Ombudsman Merciditas
Gutierrez’s challenge to her critics to present substantial evidence that she
obstructed justice by abusing the power of her office.
Don’t prejudge Abad family, lady solon tells critics
A House member today defended the presence of some members of Budget
and Management Secretary Florencio Abad’s family in appointive and
elective government posts, citing their strong qualifications to these
positions.
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Manlapaz
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                              07/19/2010  10:11 PM PHT
Amid storms, no water
MANILA, Philippines – The water level in the Angat Dam continues to recede
despite the rains brought by typhoon “Basyang,” causing water
concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. to cut its July water supply by
30 percent.
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Philstar
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                  07/20/2010   06:59 AM PHT
Gov't studying foreign, local offers to solve water shortage
President Benigno S. Aquino III today said concerned government agencies
are currently evaluating proposals from local and foreign investors
interested in the local water supply sector with an eye on possible
solutions to the recurrent supply shortage.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                             07/20/2010  08:52 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 16 - Germans bite the bullet, rule
its own election unconstitutional
When Solidarity for Sovereignty (S4S) began this advocacy, we met all kinds
of ridicule. “Drop it”, one lady at the Philippine Computer Society forum said,
“we don’t want to start a constitutional crisis.” But madam, we are not
starting any constitutional crisis, because the Comelec and Gloria Arroyo
have already bequethed us one. What we are trying to find out is the best
way we can respond to and get out of this constitutional crisis.
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Paglinawan
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                                07/21/2010   07:12 AM PHT
  • P-Noy swears in VP Binay as HUDCC chair
    President Benigno S. Aquino III administered the oath of office to
    Vice President Jejomar Binay as chair of the Housing and Urban
    Development Coordinating Council in a simple ceremony this morning
    in Malacañang.
  • P-Noy receives representative of US President
    President Benigno S. Aquino III met with US State Department Under
    Secretary for Political Affairs William Burns today at the Malacanan
    Palace.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                                  07/21/2010  07:20 AM PHT
Release of dam water blamed for shortage
MANILA, Philippines - Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson yesterday
blamed administrators of the Angat dam in Bulacan for the water crisis in
the concession area of Maynilad Water in the western sector of Metro
Manila.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                    07/19/2010   08:54 PM PHT
Pangalan ni GMA malilinis dahil sa Truth Commission: Lakas
solons
Naniniwala si Rep. Simeon A. Datumanong (2nd District, Maguindanao) na
malilinis ang pangalan ni dating Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na
ngayon ay kinatawan ng Pampanga, sa kabi-kabilang ibinibintang ditong
katiwalian sa oras na lumalabas na ang katotohanan sa Truth
Commission.
Don’t prejudge Abad family, lady solon tells critics
A House member today defended the presence of some members of Budget
and Management Secretary Florencio Abad’s family in appointive and
elective government posts, citing their strong qualifications to these
positions.
SI SECGEN YAP PA RIN
BILANG pagtanaw sa kanyang magandang ginawa sa nakaraang Kongreso,
sinuportahan ng ilang mambabatas ang pananatili sa posisyon ni Atty.
Marilyn Barua-Yap bilang Secretary General ng House of Representatives
sa pagpasok ng 15th Congress.
Lakas solons say GMA will be vindicated on graft charges
Lakas-Kampi-CMD lawmakers today said former President Gloria Arroyo
will ultimately be vindicated from all the charges being hurled by
various political quarters which will be heard by the Truth
Commission.
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Manlapaz
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                             07/21/2010   09:52 PM PHT
Philippine Embassy Promotes Philippine Orchids through Art Works of
Professor Edwin Cuenco, MFA
Arkansas-based Professor Edwin Cuenco, MFA shows a photo of
Walingwaling, dubbed the “Queen of Philippine Orchids” to Philippine
Ambassador to the United States Willy C. Gaa during the opening reception
for “Orkidyas: In Celebration of Philippine Flora” held at the Embassy of the
Philippines on July 16, 2010. Walingwaling or Vanda Sanderiana was
originally found only in Davao, Cotabato and Zamboanga del Sur in
Southern Philippines. It is also said to be the single most important parent
in breeding among the vandaceous species.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                                07/22/2010  06:43 AM PHT
'No need to declare state of calamity'
MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has ruled out declaring a state of
calamity in Metro Manila areas severely affected by the water shortage,
saying “solutions are in place.”
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Legal Browbeating
                                              07/21/2010      7:00 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., July 21 (PinoyGlobal) - The fight for the Senate
presidency is still brewing hot.  LP Senators Francis Pangilinan and NP
Manny Villar Jr. are fiercely jockeying for the magic number of 13 senators
to capture the coveted seat of Senate President. And of late Senators
Edgardo Angara and Johnny Ponce Enrile are dark horses looming in the
horizon. Truly, in love, war and politics, everything goes and that’s what is
happening in the Senate right now.  
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Razor's Edge
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                          07/22/2010   07:09 AM PHT
  • BIR to step up tax collection, will go after tax cheats
    In a bid to meet its target of Php860 billion, the Bureau of Internal
    Revenue (BIR) vowed today to intensify its tax collection by running
    after tax cheats.
  • Philippine Embassy in Washington DC to conduct Consular
    Services in Orlando, Florida
    The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C., in partnership with the
    Council for Filipino-American Organizations Central Florida (CFAO), will
    conduct a consular outreach service in Orlando, Florida on  14 August
    2010.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                            07/22/2010   09:37 PM PHT
Pagsasapribado ng tubig bakit?
water privatization now' -- Ito ang panawagan ng grupong Kalipunan ng
Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay), grupo ng mga maralitang-lungsod, bilang
tugon sa kasalukuyang kakulangan sa suplay ng tubig na nararanasan sa
malaking bahagi ng Metro Manila.
Akbayan files new impeachment raps vs Merci
Former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros filed a new impeachment complaint
against Ombudsman Merciditas Gutierrez on Thursday, saying that her
removal from office is the first step to get GMA.
ATM para sa may kapansanan sa mata isinusulong sa Kamara
Bagama’t pinagkaitan sila ng paningin, karapatan pa rin ng mga bulag
na magkaroon ng modernong kasangkapan kung ano man mayroon at
kombinyenteng ginagamit ng isang normal na tao, ayon kay Rep. Lorenzo
Tanada III (4th District, Quezon) na humiling sa maagang pag-apruba ng
Kongreso sa House Bill. 221.
Akbayan: Mikey, lawbreaker not lawmaker
Akbayan on Thursday filed an urgent motion before the Supreme Court
asking the high tribunal to rule with finality whether Juan Miguel "Mikey"
Arroyo is eligible to represent Ang Galing Pinoy (AGP) in the 15th Congress
because of his failure to follow the rules set by the election body.
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Manlapaz
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                       07/24/2010   09:43 AM PHT
  • DOJ for total revamp, not abolition of PCGG
    Justice Secretary Leila De Lima today said she will recommend to
    President Benigno S. Aquino III a total revamp in the composition of
    the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG), but not
    the agency’s abolition.
  • Gov’t unwraps short, long-term solutions to water shortage
    The Aquino administration today expressed serious concern about
    the current water supply shortage in Metro Manila, but assured that
    it is still isolated and can be addressed with short-term measures.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                             07/25/2010  09:43 PM PHT
GMA to skip SONA, off to Hong Kong with Mike
MANILA, Philippines -  Former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo will leave for Hong Kong on a Philippine Airlines flight at 6
tonight and skip tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) of
President Aquino, who has promised to bare what he said were shocking
details of the misdeeds and misuse of funds of her administration.
'SONA to shock Pinoys'
MANILA, Philippines - In his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on
Monday, President Aquino said he would shock his listeners with a litany of
his predecessor’s alleged misdeeds and how they had shrunk the national
budget from P1.54 trillion to just over P100 billion.
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Philstar
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Pacquiao is not a cry baby, Mayweather Jr. Is
                                                           07/25/2010      10:10 AM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., July 25 (PinoyGlobal) - After witnessing Filipino boxing
icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao knock the daylights out of half a dozen
great Mexican champions and a host of ring legends from Europe, Asia and
Africa, still the senile Floyd Mayweather Sr. had the vulgar temerity to
belittle our boxing legend.
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Razor's Edge
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                           07/25/2010   10:01 PM PHT
  • July 14, 2010 Proclaimed as Willy C. Gaa Day in San Diego and
    National City in California
    WASHINGTON, DC 21 JULY 2010 - Two Mayors from California signed
    a proclamation designating July 14, 2010 as “Ambassador Willy C.
    Gaa Day”.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@philippineusa.org
Manila, Philippines
                                               07/27/2010  09:43 AM EDT
Summer Kundiman Concert
he Philippine Kundiman is derived from the Tagalong phrase “Kung hindi
man,” literally: “if it is not possible.” The genre is an articulation of love,
more adequately emoted as “love of country.” Felipe de Leon, Jr., son of a  
Kundiman master, writes that “[it] is a unique musical form expressing
intense longing, caring, devotion and oneness with a beloved.”
7th Annual Asian Festival, Reston, Virginia
Everyone is invited to the 7th Annual Asian Festival to be held at the Lake
Newport Tennis Facility at 11452 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston, VA
20194 from 31 July to 01 August 2010.
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reszton
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                         07/27/2010   10:11 PM PHT
  • P-Noy vows to turn around fiscal mess
    President Benigno S. Aquino III, delivering his first State of the
    Nation Address, today said that misuse of the national budget and
    funds abuse by state-run firms and agencies during the Arroyo
    administration will weigh heavily against his fledgling administration,
    but he vowed to reverse the situation while opening windows of
    opportunity for all.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                           07/27/2010  10:17 PM PHT
Noynoy: No more tong-pats
MANILA, Philippines - As promised, President Aquino bared during his first
State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday various anomalies committed
by the previous administration and vowed that there would be no more
ostentatious and wasteful spending (“waldas”) and “tong-pats” or fat
commissions from government projects under his watch.
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Philstar
News Release from Philippineusa.org
                                              07/27/2010   09:11 PM EDT
  • First Filipina Landscape Architect Dolly Perez Presents Books at
    Philippine Embassy
  • Second Generation Filipina Appointed California Chief Justice
  • Filipino American Appointed as New RP Mission Director for USAID
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                             07/29/2010   04:37 PM PHT
Libreng almusal para sa mga elementarya, day care at
preschool, isinusulong sa Kamara
Isinusulong ngayon ng isang mambabatas ang pagtatatag ng programa sa
Department of Education na magbibigay ng libreng almusal para sa mga
mag-aaral sa pampublikong paaralan.
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Manlapaz
News Release from Philippineusa.org
                                            07/29/2010   10:11 AM EDT
  • Top-Notch Filipino-American Vocal Talents to Headline
    Performances at Reston Asian Festival’s Philippine Village
    Top-rated Filipino-American talents will take center-stage at the 7th
    Asian Festival in Reston, VA in a proud showcase of Filipino artistry,
    culture and heritage through vocal performances.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Pol Manlapaz
Manila, Philippines
                                           07/30/2010   05:37 PM PHT
Pre-school program nais itatag sa mga pampublikong
paaralan
Isinusulong ngayon ng isang mambabatas ang panukalang naglalayong
itatag ang pre-school program sa lahat ng pampublikong paaralan at
isama ang values formation sa ituturo sa mga pampublikong eskwelahan.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                           07/30/2010   06:12 PM PHT
  • World Bank execs call on P-Noy
  • Palace studying proposal to give excess NFA rice imports to RP’s
    poor
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
                                         07/31/2010   11:12 AM PHT
  • Ambassador Gaa, Filcom Leader Vellie Dietrich-Hall Call on Young
    Filipino-Americans to Use their Talents to Serve
  • President Aquino: Barangay officials frontliners in governance
  • President creates Truth Commission
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From Adolfo Paglinawan
Washington, D,C.
                                            07/30/2010  10:52 PM EDT
Crisis of Sovereignty Series 17 - Philippine Computer Society
sues Comelec, SmartmaticTIM
The Philippine Computer Society filed on June 29, 2010 with the Office of
the Ombudsman, criminal and administrative complaints against the
chairman and six commissioners of the Commission of Elections and six
other public officials who were part of the technical evaluation committee.
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Paglinawan
Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jose Mari Mercader
Washington, D.C.
Is P-Noy Going To Be A Great President?
                                                         07/30/2010      10:10 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., July 31 (PinoyGlobal) - As early as three weeks after he
took over the reins of government, P-Noy ( a moniker for Pres. Noynoy
Aquino) is beginning to disenchant Filipinos. His State of the Nation
Address (SONA) steered mixed emotions among listeners who ask what
will he amount to starting with nothing but hate in his heart and obsession
to lock his predecessor Madam Arroyo in jail for life along with her ilk of
corrupt marionettes in her administration.
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Razor's Edge
Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
                                         07/31/2010  11:17 AM PHT
EO creating Truth Commission signed
MANILA, Philippines - As he had promised, President Aquino signed
yesterday an executive order – his first – creating the Truth Commission.
To be headed by former chief justice Hilario Davide Jr., the five-member
commission will “investigate allegations of anomalies during the last nine
years” of the Arroyo administration. Mrs. Arroyo is now a Pampanga
congresswoman representing her home province’s second district.
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Philstar
NEWS ARCHIVE
July 2010