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GMA pushes renewable energy measure 11/2/2007 7:00 PM ET
To underscore the need to increase energy independence, President
Arroyo is pushing for the speedy passage of the Renewable Energy Bill
[DETAILS]
To underscore the need to increase energy independence, President
Arroyo is pushing for the speedy passage of the Renewable Energy Bill
[DETAILS]
Gloria draws flak for poll appointment
11/2/2007 6:55 PM ET
Even as Malacañang yesterday cried foul on allegations that newly
installed Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Moslemen
Macarambon is a protégé of former Comelec Com-missioner Virgilio
“Garci” Garcillano, the alleged cheating “operator” of President Arroyo
during the the 2004 national elections, as charged by opposition Sen.
Panfilo Lacson... [DETAILS]
11/2/2007 6:55 PM ET
Even as Malacañang yesterday cried foul on allegations that newly
installed Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Moslemen
Macarambon is a protégé of former Comelec Com-missioner Virgilio
“Garci” Garcillano, the alleged cheating “operator” of President Arroyo
during the the 2004 national elections, as charged by opposition Sen.
Panfilo Lacson... [DETAILS]
Successful TOFA Past Awardees Reunion in Chicago
11/3/2007 12:30 PM ET
CHICAGO, IL, Nov. 3- The first TOFA Past Awardees Reunion held at the
Philippine Consulate General in Chicago last night started at 6:30 p.m.
Four main issues were presented to the elite “Circle of Leaders” - the
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by two distinguish Philippine
ambassadors Philippine Ambassador to the U.S.Ambassador Willy Gaa of
the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and Ambassador Lauro L.
Baja, Philippine Special Envoy... [DETAILS]
11/3/2007 12:30 PM ET
CHICAGO, IL, Nov. 3- The first TOFA Past Awardees Reunion held at the
Philippine Consulate General in Chicago last night started at 6:30 p.m.
Four main issues were presented to the elite “Circle of Leaders” - the
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by two distinguish Philippine
ambassadors Philippine Ambassador to the U.S.Ambassador Willy Gaa of
the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and Ambassador Lauro L.
Baja, Philippine Special Envoy... [DETAILS]
The 30th Santacruzan is on its way! 11/5/2007 1:30 PM ET
The longest running Santacruzan (since 1978) is organized by the
Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) of the Parish of the Resurrection, downtown
Jersey City, New Jersey. The Santacruzan Presentation Ball will be held
on May 10th at The Sheraton, Newark. The Santacruzan Procession,
Street Fair and Entertainment will be held on May 25th at St. Mary
Church, Parish of the Resurrection, Jersey City. [DETAILS]
The longest running Santacruzan (since 1978) is organized by the
Catholic Action of Mary (CAM) of the Parish of the Resurrection, downtown
Jersey City, New Jersey. The Santacruzan Presentation Ball will be held
on May 10th at The Sheraton, Newark. The Santacruzan Procession,
Street Fair and Entertainment will be held on May 25th at St. Mary
Church, Parish of the Resurrection, Jersey City. [DETAILS]
Supplemental impeach raps vs GMA filed 11/5/2007 3:55 PM ET
The United Opposition (UNO) through its spokesman, lawyer Adel
Tamano, yesterday filed a 60-page supplemental impeachment complaint
against President Arroyo before the House of Representatives.
[DETAILS]
The United Opposition (UNO) through its spokesman, lawyer Adel
Tamano, yesterday filed a 60-page supplemental impeachment complaint
against President Arroyo before the House of Representatives.
[DETAILS]
Five TOFA Past Awardees Inducted to Chicago Filipino American Hall
of Fame 11/6/2007 7:00 AM ET
CHICAGO, IL, Nov. 4 (PGON) - Five TOFA Past Awardees were inducted
last night to the Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame in a successful
gala night attended by more than 700 guests at the Hyatt Regency
Chicago Downtown Hotel in this city. [DETAILS]
of Fame 11/6/2007 7:00 AM ET
CHICAGO, IL, Nov. 4 (PGON) - Five TOFA Past Awardees were inducted
last night to the Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame in a successful
gala night attended by more than 700 guests at the Hyatt Regency
Chicago Downtown Hotel in this city. [DETAILS]
Filipino Businessman Hits Big Success in Illinois 11/6/2007 1:00 PM ET
SKOKIE, IL, Nov. 6 (PGON) - Opening their mom-and-pop business in this
town, 25 miles from the buzzling and modern downtown Chicago, Lito
and Anne (Baby) Valeroso had a vision of hitting it big and successfully in
the crowded ice cream and fast food business by targeting the rapidly
growing Filipino American community that surround Chicago’s suburbs.
[DETAILS]
SKOKIE, IL, Nov. 6 (PGON) - Opening their mom-and-pop business in this
town, 25 miles from the buzzling and modern downtown Chicago, Lito
and Anne (Baby) Valeroso had a vision of hitting it big and successfully in
the crowded ice cream and fast food business by targeting the rapidly
growing Filipino American community that surround Chicago’s suburbs.
[DETAILS]
UNCOMMON INJUSTICE 11/7/2007 1:30 PM ET
Dr. Noel Chua and Renato Hughes are languishing in their prison cells in
Camden County, Georgia and Lake County , California, both sharing an
uncannily uncommon misfortune. Both are Filipino Americans who were
charged with murder under a seldom-used legal doctrine that dates back
to the common law rule in 12th century England , a country which banned
it in 1957. [DETAILS]
Dr. Noel Chua and Renato Hughes are languishing in their prison cells in
Camden County, Georgia and Lake County , California, both sharing an
uncannily uncommon misfortune. Both are Filipino Americans who were
charged with murder under a seldom-used legal doctrine that dates back
to the common law rule in 12th century England , a country which banned
it in 1957. [DETAILS]
GMA in deeper mess with Kampi funds exposé 11/7/2007 2:00 PM ET
In their bid to exculpate President Arroyo from the Malacañang cash bribe
distribution controversy through admissions made by the Chief Executive’
s staunch allies, Mrs. Arroyo sank deeper into trouble, as even another
ally, administration Sen. Richard Gordon, is convinced that the President
was aware of the distribution of the “cash gifts” of P500,000 per
congressman and local executives, packaged in gift paper bags and
distributed to some 190 congressmen and over 50 local executives in a
room in Malacañang. He wants a thorough probe into the issue.
[DETAILS]
In their bid to exculpate President Arroyo from the Malacañang cash bribe
distribution controversy through admissions made by the Chief Executive’
s staunch allies, Mrs. Arroyo sank deeper into trouble, as even another
ally, administration Sen. Richard Gordon, is convinced that the President
was aware of the distribution of the “cash gifts” of P500,000 per
congressman and local executives, packaged in gift paper bags and
distributed to some 190 congressmen and over 50 local executives in a
room in Malacañang. He wants a thorough probe into the issue.
[DETAILS]
Headlong toward civil war 11/8/2007 4:00 PM ET
A weekend caucus among leaders of the ruling party produced the
following boast from Gloria Arroyo: "I have just met with former
President Ramos, Speaker [Jose] de Venecia [Jr.] and several key leaders
of the ruling party. The meeting was warm, constructive and forward-
looking. We agreed to revitalize the administration coalition behind our
vision… [DETAILS]
A weekend caucus among leaders of the ruling party produced the
following boast from Gloria Arroyo: "I have just met with former
President Ramos, Speaker [Jose] de Venecia [Jr.] and several key leaders
of the ruling party. The meeting was warm, constructive and forward-
looking. We agreed to revitalize the administration coalition behind our
vision… [DETAILS]
Enrile: Morality? JDV should look at mirror Speaker says he has
nothing to hide on NorthRail 11/9/2007 9:30 AM ET
Source: Malaya News
"LOOK who’s talking." Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday said Speaker
Jose de Venecia Jr. and his son Jose "Joey" III do not have the high
ground in calling for a moral revolution in the Arroyo administration as
they are also involved in anomalous and overpriced projects. [DETAILS]
nothing to hide on NorthRail 11/9/2007 9:30 AM ET
Source: Malaya News
"LOOK who’s talking." Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday said Speaker
Jose de Venecia Jr. and his son Jose "Joey" III do not have the high
ground in calling for a moral revolution in the Arroyo administration as
they are also involved in anomalous and overpriced projects. [DETAILS]
PGMA lauds Loyola Heights barangay leaders for setting up Learning
Center for 200 street tots 11/9/2007 10:00 AM ET
Source: Office of the President - Republic of the Philippines
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has lauded the leadership of Barangay
Loyola Heights along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City for having set up
a Learning Center to get some 200 street children off the streets – and
drugs. [DETAILS]
Center for 200 street tots 11/9/2007 10:00 AM ET
Source: Office of the President - Republic of the Philippines
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has lauded the leadership of Barangay
Loyola Heights along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City for having set up
a Learning Center to get some 200 street children off the streets – and
drugs. [DETAILS]
Filipina Artist Donates Famous Round Painting To Chicago Consul
General Blesila C. Cabrera 11/9/2007 6:50 PM ET
CHICAGO, Nov. 9 (PGON) - Well-known Filipina painter donates one of her
major artworks titled “Beyond Amber Waves of Grain” to the Philippine
Consulate General as a thanksgiving for the Consulate General’s
providing a venue for her artworks exhibit last Sept. 21-28, 2007.
[DETAILS]
General Blesila C. Cabrera 11/9/2007 6:50 PM ET
CHICAGO, Nov. 9 (PGON) - Well-known Filipina painter donates one of her
major artworks titled “Beyond Amber Waves of Grain” to the Philippine
Consulate General as a thanksgiving for the Consulate General’s
providing a venue for her artworks exhibit last Sept. 21-28, 2007.
[DETAILS]
Erap’s joint assets included 11/11/2007 3:00 PM ET
Source: The Manila Times
THE antigraft court may go after the assets of Joseph Estrada’s
mistresses and children if they are under the former President’s name, an
official said Sunday. The Sandiganbayan has filed a writ of execution
against Estrada, saying his pardon for plunder does not cover his civil
liabilities. [DETAILS]
Source: The Manila Times
THE antigraft court may go after the assets of Joseph Estrada’s
mistresses and children if they are under the former President’s name, an
official said Sunday. The Sandiganbayan has filed a writ of execution
against Estrada, saying his pardon for plunder does not cover his civil
liabilities. [DETAILS]
PGMA wants to leave behind legacy of peace, reassurance, hope
11/11/2007 4:50 PM ET
Source: Office of the President - Republic of the Philippine
“An era of peace, reassurance and hope.”
This is the legacy that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wants to leave
behind when she bows out of office in 2010. [DETAILS]
11/11/2007 4:50 PM ET
Source: Office of the President - Republic of the Philippine
“An era of peace, reassurance and hope.”
This is the legacy that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wants to leave
behind when she bows out of office in 2010. [DETAILS]
‘Cash gifts’ from Palace via PNP intel funds 11/12/2007 11:00 AM ET
Source: The Daily Tribune
The P500,000-cash bribes stashed in brown gift bags handed to
congressmen and local executives didn’t come from the governors’
league, nor from President Arroyo’s political party Kampi (Kabalikat ng
Malayang Pilipino) but from the intelligence and counterinsurgency funds
of the Philippine National Police (PNP) — at least P160 million worth in
cash — further bolstering charges that the cash bribes were handed out
with the knowledge and consent of Mrs. Arroyo, having allegedly taken
this from the police intelligence budget, over which she exercises control.
[DETAILS]
Source: The Daily Tribune
The P500,000-cash bribes stashed in brown gift bags handed to
congressmen and local executives didn’t come from the governors’
league, nor from President Arroyo’s political party Kampi (Kabalikat ng
Malayang Pilipino) but from the intelligence and counterinsurgency funds
of the Philippine National Police (PNP) — at least P160 million worth in
cash — further bolstering charges that the cash bribes were handed out
with the knowledge and consent of Mrs. Arroyo, having allegedly taken
this from the police intelligence budget, over which she exercises control.
[DETAILS]
PGMA renews call on legislators to stop politicking, concentrate on
law-making 11/12/2007 11:30 AM ET
Source: Office of the President - Republic of the Philippine
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sounded anew today her call for the
country’s lawmakers to stop politicking and join the national effort to
achieve political, spiritual and physical healing to keep the country on the
path of sustained economic growth. [DETAILS]
law-making 11/12/2007 11:30 AM ET
Source: Office of the President - Republic of the Philippine
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sounded anew today her call for the
country’s lawmakers to stop politicking and join the national effort to
achieve political, spiritual and physical healing to keep the country on the
path of sustained economic growth. [DETAILS]
Solon’s driver killed as bomb rocks House 3 solons, 6 others wounded
11/13/2007 9:30 AM ET Source: Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 10) An explosion at the House of
Representatives Tuesday evening that killed the driver of a lawmaker and
wounded three solons and six other persons was caused by a bomb,
House Speaker Jose de Venecia and National Capital Region Police
Director Gearry Barias said. [DETAILS]
11/13/2007 9:30 AM ET Source: Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 10) An explosion at the House of
Representatives Tuesday evening that killed the driver of a lawmaker and
wounded three solons and six other persons was caused by a bomb,
House Speaker Jose de Venecia and National Capital Region Police
Director Gearry Barias said. [DETAILS]
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS 11/13/2007 9:00 AM ET
All roads led to Las Vegas on November 10 for Filipino medical
professionals and community leaders seeking a common strategy to
pressure ABC-Disney to rectify the Desperate Housewives’ anti-Filipino
slur that appeared in its season premier episode on September 30.
[DETAILS]
All roads led to Las Vegas on November 10 for Filipino medical
professionals and community leaders seeking a common strategy to
pressure ABC-Disney to rectify the Desperate Housewives’ anti-Filipino
slur that appeared in its season premier episode on September 30.
[DETAILS]
Robbing Hoods and the Milking Cows 11/13/2007 8:00 AM ET
Mariano Roque, Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA), stirred a hornet's nest when he refused to
provide assistance to repatriate the remains of a murdered caregiver,
Jocelyn Dulnuan, in Canada last October 2007. The reason he gave was
that Dulnuan was not a "member" of OWWA at the time of her death
because she did not pay her US$25 membership fee. That was brutally
cold and insensitive. [DETAILS]
Mariano Roque, Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA), stirred a hornet's nest when he refused to
provide assistance to repatriate the remains of a murdered caregiver,
Jocelyn Dulnuan, in Canada last October 2007. The reason he gave was
that Dulnuan was not a "member" of OWWA at the time of her death
because she did not pay her US$25 membership fee. That was brutally
cold and insensitive. [DETAILS]
PGMA seeks support for her vision to make RP modern nation by 2020
11/15/2007 9:10 AM ET Source: Office of the Philippine President
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY---- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appealed
today to the country’s religious leaders to help her realize her vision of a
modern Philippines by 2020. [DETAILS]
11/15/2007 9:10 AM ET Source: Office of the Philippine President
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY---- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appealed
today to the country’s religious leaders to help her realize her vision of a
modern Philippines by 2020. [DETAILS]
Death toll rises to 4 in House bomb blast
11/15/2007 10:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The death toll from a powerful bomb blast in the south lobby of the
sprawling complex of the House of Representatives has risen to four at
press time after an injured aide of Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar, who was
first to be killed by the bomb blast, died due to the wounds he suffered
from the bomb blast, officials said Wednesday. [DETAILS]
11/15/2007 10:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The death toll from a powerful bomb blast in the south lobby of the
sprawling complex of the House of Representatives has risen to four at
press time after an injured aide of Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar, who was
first to be killed by the bomb blast, died due to the wounds he suffered
from the bomb blast, officials said Wednesday. [DETAILS]
Philippine Department of Tourism at NBC 5 Travel Expo
11/16/2007 11:00 AM ET Source: Dept. of Tourism. Chicago Office
Tourism Director Vernie Velarde-Morales receives the trophy for best
booth award (3rd place) as handed by Jody Oshita-Bajor, NBC 5’s
Manager of Business Development and Marketing. Ms. Junjun Jorda-Apo,
Head of Team North America in Manila stands beside Director Morales.
[DETAILS]
11/16/2007 11:00 AM ET Source: Dept. of Tourism. Chicago Office
Tourism Director Vernie Velarde-Morales receives the trophy for best
booth award (3rd place) as handed by Jody Oshita-Bajor, NBC 5’s
Manager of Business Development and Marketing. Ms. Junjun Jorda-Apo,
Head of Team North America in Manila stands beside Director Morales.
[DETAILS]
Mabuhay si Among Ed
11/16/2007 11:45 AM ET Source: Malaya News
About a month ago, I began advocating an "Among Ed for President"
movement. Among Ed is otherwise known as Pampanga Gov. Fr. Eddie
Panlilio. Last week, I received via email an article written by one Atlee T.
Viray. I tried, but failed, to trace Mr./Ms. Viray’s identity and address
because I wanted to ask his/her permission to reprint his/her piece.
[DETAILS]
11/16/2007 11:45 AM ET Source: Malaya News
About a month ago, I began advocating an "Among Ed for President"
movement. Among Ed is otherwise known as Pampanga Gov. Fr. Eddie
Panlilio. Last week, I received via email an article written by one Atlee T.
Viray. I tried, but failed, to trace Mr./Ms. Viray’s identity and address
because I wanted to ask his/her permission to reprint his/her piece.
[DETAILS]
Celebration Through Food, Dance, Fellowship
11/16/2007 9:30 AM ET
Wearing the most engaging smiles despite their disabilities, these hardy
men --octogenarian all -- and their spouses and friends, took to the
dance floor to the beat of the most mellow of Philippine music.
[DETAILS]
11/16/2007 9:30 AM ET
Wearing the most engaging smiles despite their disabilities, these hardy
men --octogenarian all -- and their spouses and friends, took to the
dance floor to the beat of the most mellow of Philippine music.
[DETAILS]
Swift end to Batasan attack probe raises frame-up posit
11/18/2007 1:00 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The unusually swift resolution of investigations into the bombing at the
Batasan Complex, which was uncharacteristic of previous police
investigations, had fed doubts that the capture of supposed Abu Sayyaf
members was made up by the police to bolster the angle of a kill plot on
Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar. [DETAILS]
11/18/2007 1:00 PM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
The unusually swift resolution of investigations into the bombing at the
Batasan Complex, which was uncharacteristic of previous police
investigations, had fed doubts that the capture of supposed Abu Sayyaf
members was made up by the police to bolster the angle of a kill plot on
Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar. [DETAILS]
Opposition to boycott vote on impeachment ‘We’ll not take part in a
zarzuela’ 11/18/2007 1:30 PM ET
THE House minority bloc will not participate in plenary debates on the
dismissal of the impeachment complaint filed by lawyer Roel Pulido
against President Arroyo. CIBAC party-list Rep. Joel Villanueva said they
would not allow themselves to be part of a "zarzuela." [DETAILS]
zarzuela’ 11/18/2007 1:30 PM ET
THE House minority bloc will not participate in plenary debates on the
dismissal of the impeachment complaint filed by lawyer Roel Pulido
against President Arroyo. CIBAC party-list Rep. Joel Villanueva said they
would not allow themselves to be part of a "zarzuela." [DETAILS]
It's Balimbing Season Again 11/19/2007 8:30 AM ET
Since the 1960's, the star fruit -- or "balimbing" -- has become the mark
of a political turncoat. However, political turncoatism has been around
since the Revolution of 1896 when switching allegiance was not
uncommon among the followers of Katipunan "Supremo" Andres Bonifacio
and his rival Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Bonifacio was the leader of the
Magdalo faction of the Katipunan which he founded and Aguinaldo was
the leader of the Magdiwang faction, a splinter group of the Katipunan.
[DETAILS]
Since the 1960's, the star fruit -- or "balimbing" -- has become the mark
of a political turncoat. However, political turncoatism has been around
since the Revolution of 1896 when switching allegiance was not
uncommon among the followers of Katipunan "Supremo" Andres Bonifacio
and his rival Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Bonifacio was the leader of the
Magdalo faction of the Katipunan which he founded and Aguinaldo was
the leader of the Magdiwang faction, a splinter group of the Katipunan.
[DETAILS]
Independent probe on blasts sought 11/19/2007 9:00 AM ET
A former commissioner of the country’s human rights body called
yesterday for an independent body to dig deeper into the explosions that
rocked the House of Representatives and the Glorietta 2 shopping mall to
erase any perception of a cover-up. [DETAILS]
A former commissioner of the country’s human rights body called
yesterday for an independent body to dig deeper into the explosions that
rocked the House of Representatives and the Glorietta 2 shopping mall to
erase any perception of a cover-up. [DETAILS]
USTMAAA & FOUNDATION HOSTS SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP
SUMMIT 11/19/2007 8:00 AM ET
The Summit meeting of Filipino-American Leaders, hosted by the USTMAAA
& Foundation, took place at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas on November 10,
2007. The meeting lasted from 1 o'clock PM until 9 o'clock PM, three hours
longer than initially allotted. [DETAILS]
SUMMIT 11/19/2007 8:00 AM ET
The Summit meeting of Filipino-American Leaders, hosted by the USTMAAA
& Foundation, took place at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas on November 10,
2007. The meeting lasted from 1 o'clock PM until 9 o'clock PM, three hours
longer than initially allotted. [DETAILS]
Lito and Edith Urgino’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations
11/20/2007 11:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 20 - Founding leaders of the Families in Christ
Jesus Community (FCJC), Lito Urgino and his charming wife, Edith Moore
Urgino, formerly of Catamaran, Northern Samar, celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary today at the Crypt of the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Lito and Edith have a total of nine
siblings, seven males and two females. [DETAILS]
11/20/2007 11:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 20 - Founding leaders of the Families in Christ
Jesus Community (FCJC), Lito Urgino and his charming wife, Edith Moore
Urgino, formerly of Catamaran, Northern Samar, celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary today at the Crypt of the Basilica of the National
Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Lito and Edith have a total of nine
siblings, seven males and two females. [DETAILS]
JPEPA’s chances now brighter
11/20/2007 1:30 PM ET
The change in tune of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on the Japan-
Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) indicates that it will
have a better chance of being endorsed by the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations which she leads. [DETAILS]
11/20/2007 1:30 PM ET
The change in tune of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago on the Japan-
Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) indicates that it will
have a better chance of being endorsed by the Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations which she leads. [DETAILS]
Liberal Party Names Sen. Roxas As Its Bet For President In 2010
11/21/2007 5:00 PM ET
The Liberal Party announced that Sen. Mar Roxas will be its presidential
candidate in the next elections in 2010. In a forum in Pasay City, former
Senate President and party president Franklin Drilon said Roxas has a
clean name and the “winnability factor.” Drilon made the announcement,
which he said was in behalf of the majority of the Liberal Party.
[DETAILS]
11/21/2007 5:00 PM ET
The Liberal Party announced that Sen. Mar Roxas will be its presidential
candidate in the next elections in 2010. In a forum in Pasay City, former
Senate President and party president Franklin Drilon said Roxas has a
clean name and the “winnability factor.” Drilon made the announcement,
which he said was in behalf of the majority of the Liberal Party.
[DETAILS]
Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerle, Washington Archbishop, is invited
to start Philippine tradition "Simbang Gabi"
11/21/2007 6:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov 21 - The Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerle,
S.T.D., Archbishop of Washington, spiritual leader to 580,000 Catholics in
140 parishes throughout the District of Columbia and five Maryland
counties, has been invited to 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]
to start Philippine tradition "Simbang Gabi"
11/21/2007 6:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov 21 - The Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerle,
S.T.D., Archbishop of Washington, spiritual leader to 580,000 Catholics in
140 parishes throughout the District of Columbia and five Maryland
counties, has been invited to 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]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Filipino MacArthur Blvd. Prayer Group
Meets Every Wednesday 11/22/2007 11:00 AM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 21 - The weekly MacArthur Boulevard Filipino
Prayer Group is a devoted group honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help
every Wednesday night in this city for more twelve years. The group
never fails to meet every Wednesday evening in the 4200-4600 blocks
located in the various condominium complex in the Northwest of the
District between two main hospitals, Georgetown University Hospital
and the Sibley Hospitals, where Filipinos in the medical professions reside.
[DETAILS]
Meets Every Wednesday 11/22/2007 11:00 AM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 21 - The weekly MacArthur Boulevard Filipino
Prayer Group is a devoted group honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help
every Wednesday night in this city for more twelve years. The group
never fails to meet every Wednesday evening in the 4200-4600 blocks
located in the various condominium complex in the Northwest of the
District between two main hospitals, Georgetown University Hospital
and the Sibley Hospitals, where Filipinos in the medical professions reside.
[DETAILS]
GMA pardons soldier in Aquino-Galman slay 11/22/2007 12:00 PM ET
Nearly two decades after being sentenced with finality to double life
imprisonment for the 1983 assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., a
former aviation security officer walked out of maximum security prison
yesterday after being pardoned by President Arroyo. [DETAILS]
Nearly two decades after being sentenced with finality to double life
imprisonment for the 1983 assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., a
former aviation security officer walked out of maximum security prison
yesterday after being pardoned by President Arroyo. [DETAILS]
Why Henry Sy Believes the Philippines is not Hopeless
11/24/2007 12:30 PM ET
"I am optimistic that we can achieve a better future. It is not true that
the Philippines is a hopeless case." 82-year-old SM Group and Banco de
Oro founder Henry Sy recently told The Philippine STAR. "I am an
immigrant who came here at 12 years old, spoke no English or Tagalog,
but I came to appreciate the natural beauty and many economic
advantages of the Philippines more than many other people do, and I
kept working and investing with positive thinking." [DETAILS]
11/24/2007 12:30 PM ET
"I am optimistic that we can achieve a better future. It is not true that
the Philippines is a hopeless case." 82-year-old SM Group and Banco de
Oro founder Henry Sy recently told The Philippine STAR. "I am an
immigrant who came here at 12 years old, spoke no English or Tagalog,
but I came to appreciate the natural beauty and many economic
advantages of the Philippines more than many other people do, and I
kept working and investing with positive thinking." [DETAILS]
Three World Bank Rules for a Better Philippines
11/24/2007 1:00 PM ET
The Philippines needs new and better roads quickly. A project for more
road building financed by a $232 million World Bank loan was set to go,
but the World Bank then held back on financing because of apparently
rigged and corrupt bidding on the project. Now Manila must comply with
three WB rules for the project financing to proceed--rules listed in the
news item attached below. [DETAILS]
11/24/2007 1:00 PM ET
The Philippines needs new and better roads quickly. A project for more
road building financed by a $232 million World Bank loan was set to go,
but the World Bank then held back on financing because of apparently
rigged and corrupt bidding on the project. Now Manila must comply with
three WB rules for the project financing to proceed--rules listed in the
news item attached below. [DETAILS]
Senate to grill R-II magnate on payola
11/25/2007 4:40 PM ET
Even as the Senate prioritizes deliberations on the P1.23-trillion national
budget, Senate budget hearings are not expected to slow down the
inquiries slated by several joint panels hearing the case of the
Malacañang distributed cash gifts of P500,000 each encased in a gift
paper bag given to some 190 congressmen and scores of local officials
led by governors last Oct. 11 in the Palace premises. [DETAILS]
11/25/2007 4:40 PM ET
Even as the Senate prioritizes deliberations on the P1.23-trillion national
budget, Senate budget hearings are not expected to slow down the
inquiries slated by several joint panels hearing the case of the
Malacañang distributed cash gifts of P500,000 each encased in a gift
paper bag given to some 190 congressmen and scores of local officials
led by governors last Oct. 11 in the Palace premises. [DETAILS]
Palace washes hands of revival of behest loan case against JDV
11/25/2007 5:00 PM ET
MALACAÑANG has nothing to do with the decision of the Presidential
Commission on Good Government to revive the $120 million behest loan
case against Speaker Jose de Venecia, chief presidential legal counsel
Sergio Antonio Apostol said yesterday. [DETAILS]
11/25/2007 5:00 PM ET
MALACAÑANG has nothing to do with the decision of the Presidential
Commission on Good Government to revive the $120 million behest loan
case against Speaker Jose de Venecia, chief presidential legal counsel
Sergio Antonio Apostol said yesterday. [DETAILS]
The Asean charter 11/25/2007 4:00 PM ET
The House Committee on Justice last week dismissed the impeachment
complaint filed against Ms. Gloria M Arroyo for lack of substance – theirs.
To paraphrase an old adage, "when money talks, even those, nay,
especially those who lack substance listen. [DETAILS]
The House Committee on Justice last week dismissed the impeachment
complaint filed against Ms. Gloria M Arroyo for lack of substance – theirs.
To paraphrase an old adage, "when money talks, even those, nay,
especially those who lack substance listen. [DETAILS]
Economic Boom or Boo-boo Economics 11/26/2007 2:15 PM ET
Upon her return from the ASEAN Conference in Singapore last November
21, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ebulliently declared, "The
Philippine economy and our people have only benefited from economic
growth due to global engagement. Increased trade between ASEAN
nations will continue to accelerate our economic growth, foreign
investment and the creation of good jobs for our people [DETAILS]
Upon her return from the ASEAN Conference in Singapore last November
21, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo ebulliently declared, "The
Philippine economy and our people have only benefited from economic
growth due to global engagement. Increased trade between ASEAN
nations will continue to accelerate our economic growth, foreign
investment and the creation of good jobs for our people [DETAILS]
The knives are out to get De Venecia? $120M compromise deal with
PCGG reviewed 11/26/2007 5:00 PM ET
GOVERNMENT lawyers have started a review of the 1988 compromise
deal between the Presidential Commission on Good Government and
Landoil Resources Corp., a firm owned by Speaker Jose de Venecia, to
return the $120 million loan it acquired in the 1970s. [DETAILS]
PCGG reviewed 11/26/2007 5:00 PM ET
GOVERNMENT lawyers have started a review of the 1988 compromise
deal between the Presidential Commission on Good Government and
Landoil Resources Corp., a firm owned by Speaker Jose de Venecia, to
return the $120 million loan it acquired in the 1970s. [DETAILS]
Mass action vs GMA’s ‘morally bankrupt gov’t’ set; bishops renew
resign call 11/28/2007 8:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Religious leaders, lawmakers, opposition personalities and leaders of civil
society have called on the Filipino people to restore integrity in
governance by doing away with the “morally bankrupt” administration as
three bishops reiterated their call for President Arroyo’s resignation.
[DETAILS]
resign call 11/28/2007 8:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Religious leaders, lawmakers, opposition personalities and leaders of civil
society have called on the Filipino people to restore integrity in
governance by doing away with the “morally bankrupt” administration as
three bishops reiterated their call for President Arroyo’s resignation.
[DETAILS]
GMA, Lakas, Kampi plot to unseat JdV serious De Venecia out by
January 2008 11/28/2007 9:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Malacañang is dead serious in removing from the congressional
leadership scene incumbent Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr as President
Arroyo and her spouse Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo have reportedly given
their allies in the House of Representatives, both from De Venecia’s own
political party, Lakas-NUCD and from the President’s party, Kampi
(Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino), the green light to unseat the Speaker by
January. [DETAILS]
January 2008 11/28/2007 9:00 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
Malacañang is dead serious in removing from the congressional
leadership scene incumbent Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr as President
Arroyo and her spouse Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo have reportedly given
their allies in the House of Representatives, both from De Venecia’s own
political party, Lakas-NUCD and from the President’s party, Kampi
(Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino), the green light to unseat the Speaker by
January. [DETAILS]
Trillanes, Lim arrested; Makati standoff ends 11/29/2007 8:30 AM ET
Source: Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Brigadier General
Danilo Lim, have been arrested. Former vice president Teofisto
Guinogona joined the two inside the Philippine National Police bus.
[DETAILS]
Source: Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Brigadier General
Danilo Lim, have been arrested. Former vice president Teofisto
Guinogona joined the two inside the Philippine National Police bus.
[DETAILS]
Malacañang imposes curfew after Makati siege 11/29/2007 8:00 AM
ET Source: ABS-CBN News
Malacañang on Thursday night declared a curfew, which will start
midnight up to dawn of Friday, after ending a six-hour siege at the Manila
Peninsula Hotel in Makati City. [DETAILS]
ET Source: ABS-CBN News
Malacañang on Thursday night declared a curfew, which will start
midnight up to dawn of Friday, after ending a six-hour siege at the Manila
Peninsula Hotel in Makati City. [DETAILS]
Sen. Villar gears up for 2010 11/29/2007 8:00 AM ET
Source: The Manila Times
Never mind that the next election is three years away. The political
season is here, as the Nacionalista Party (NP) geared up for a match with
its old rival ahead of the 2010 polls. [DETAILS]
Source: The Manila Times
Never mind that the next election is three years away. The political
season is here, as the Nacionalista Party (NP) geared up for a match with
its old rival ahead of the 2010 polls. [DETAILS]
AFP beefs up Metro troops as threat remains ‘active’
11/30/2007 10:30 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
US-trained counter-terrorism troops under the Light Reaction Battalion
(LRB) were deployed in Metro Manila yesterday as part of 1,500 Army
soldiers to augment government troops as police and Armed Forces
officials said the threat of a military uprising remains “active.” [DETAILS]
11/30/2007 10:30 AM ET Source: The Daily Tribune
US-trained counter-terrorism troops under the Light Reaction Battalion
(LRB) were deployed in Metro Manila yesterday as part of 1,500 Army
soldiers to augment government troops as police and Armed Forces
officials said the threat of a military uprising remains “active.” [DETAILS]
