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Billions for PR and unliquidated millions: PCSO mess gets messier Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:50AMBillions of pesos spent on public relations and advertisements, including a television program that Senator Jinggoy Estrada said hardly anyone watched, and millions more, given to lawmakers and to the Philippine National Police, that remains unaccounted for.
Much to do in Cebu Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 10:13PMFilipinos almost everywhere will tell you that Cebu is an ideal alternative to the frenzy of Manila for shopping, vacations, business and plain good fun. Thatâs not to say that the city itself is n .....
P/$ rate stands at P43.66/$1 Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 1:39PM MANILA, Philippines — The peso exchange rate stands at P43.66 to the US dollar, the closing rate last Friday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The weighted average rate stands at P43.606. Mazda sales up 9 percent
Ricky Reyes clears the air, denies rumors about failing health Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 7:54PM MANILA, Philippines -- We had breakfast with one of our favorite people in the world, Mother Ricky Reyes last week and we inevitably got to talk about this vicious rumor about his alleged poor state of health. Previous buzz said that the beauty guru is now in dire need of financial assistance because of his sickness, thus his numerous property are for sale.
Reappearance of Rhodacmea filosa, a snail presumed extinct for more than 60 years Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 11:48PMRhodacmea filosa Image Credit: sciencedaily.com In a tributary of the heavily dammed Coosa River in Alabama’s Mobile River Basin, a freshwater limpet or snail known as Rhodacmea filosa, said to be last seen more than 60 years ago and presumed extinct, has been rediscovered, as reported by the Science Daily, June 2, 2011. Report mentioned that the major [...]
House bill seeks to raise funds thru sale of plastic bags Monday, May 30, 2011 @ 12:28AMBy Marjorie GorospeQUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA— A bill filed in Congress aims to raise funds to curb pollution in the country from fees collected thru the sale of plastic bags.House Bill 4462, authored by Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA-partylist) Representative Mark Aeron Sambar, mandates that fees shall be remitted to the government through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ...
Impeached Philippine ombudsman resigns amid complaints she protected corrupt officials Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 3:24AMMANILA, Philippines - The Philippines' chief anti-graft prosecutor, long suspected of protecting former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her family from prosecution for corruption, resigned on Friday a month after she was impeached by Congress.
Complaint alleges ex-President Arroyo misused $12.8M in Filipino workers' funds Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 5:52AMMANILA, Philippines - A complaint filed Tuesday alleges former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo plundered an overseas workers' fund to boost her 2004 election campaign.
Palace on Bolante graft raps: 'Too little too late' Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 2:35AMMANILA, Philippines Malacañang has downplayed the Ombudsman's order to file plunder charges against former...
BIR: Sale of property in US strengthens case vs Mikey Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 10:52PMMANILA, Philippines - The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is confident that the sale of a US$1.125 million house in Foster City, California allegedly owned by Ang Galing Party-list Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo and wife Ma. Angela would even bolster the tax evasion case against him.
Car paper trail leads to murder suspect Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 2:39AMMANILA, Philippines -- Following the paper trail of the registration of the get-away vehicle, investigators have finally found a possible suspect in the murder of a pastor last year. Chief Superintendent Benjardi Mantele, director of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), said they filed murder charges against suspect Julian Basilan and another unidentified man for the killing of Baptist Church ...
Cirque du Soleil artistic director excited to hold 'Varekai' in Manila Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 5:25AMThe elaborate Russian Swings (Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil) MANILA, Philippines – “I don’t know what we’re expecting,” Cirque du Soleil artistic director for “Varekai,” Mathieu Gatien, tells Bulletin Entertainment with a happy smile. “We’ve heard so many good things about the warmth of the population of Manila. I can’t wait to receive all the love that the people will have here because I ...
Weekly Offerings Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 5:33AMPublished: Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, March 4, 2011 at 12:58 p.m. Luncheon meeting features fashions from JC Penney, pianist Barbara Taylor and speaker Marcia Trego. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17. Lake Wales Country Club, 2925 State Road 60 E. $14.
Amnesia grips witnesses Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 3:37PMThe inquiry into military corruption resumed Thursday at the Senate, with the persons summoned to testify beset by forgetfulness and hypertension.
Ligot's wife gets emotional in Senate committee hearing Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 5:24AMMANILA, Philippines — The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee was forced to temporarily suspend its hearing Thursday on the alleged military corruption after the wife of embattled former military comptroller Lt. Gen. Jacinto Ligot got emotional when she faced the Committee members for the first time. After threats of being arrested, Erlinda Ligot finally faced the Senate’s investigation panel ...
Charter Change, Carper Are Anti-Farmer – KMP Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 4:36PMBy INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO “Instead of wasting taxpayers’ money on proposals to amend the charter, legislators should heed the Filipino farmers’ demands for the repeal of Republic Act 9700 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with ‘Reforms’ (CARPer)" -– Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas
Cong. Irwin to make landlords liable for piracy Tuesday, January 18, 2011 @ 8:14AMMANILA, Philippines – Buhay Party List Congressman Irwin Tieng reinforces his support to the government’s ongoing anti-piracy campaign by penalizing even the landlords, who knowingly lease their premises for manufacture, distribution or sale of pirated discs. Cong Irwin filed House Bill 3823 otherwise known as “Landlords and Building Owners Liability on Piracy Act,” which intends to punish the ...
Amend Anti-Trafficking Act ASAP, Aquino urged Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 11:17PMMANILA, Philippines—President Benigno Aquino III should certify as urgent and priority legislation amendments to the Anti-Trafficking Act of 2003, various civil society groups said Sunday, at the start of the week-long observance of the International Anti-Human Trafficking Day.
Aquino: $10-B Pagcor bid ‘interesting’ Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:52PMIt’s the “mother of all mega-deals” that deserves a good look.
Solons welcome proposed sale of Pagcor Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 3:59AMAt the House of Representatives, lawmakers welcomed the offer to privatize Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), but said that regulatory function should remain in government’s control.
The Garchitorena land scam Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:40PMThe implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) during the term of President Cory Aquino was rocked by a number of scandals. One of the most notorious was the Garchitorena land scam.
After Luisita massacre, more killings linked to agrarian protest Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 10:53AMAfter the massacre of 2004, eight more people who were either leaders or supporters of the Luisita strike were murdered in Tarlac. A GMANews.TV investigation reveals that a survivor of one shooting testified in 2005 that Sen. Noynoy Aquino had appealed to him about a "superhighway", which turned out to be the now controversial SCTex.
NCCA marks Nat"l Arts Month Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 3:22AMThe spotlight is on Pinoy artists as the National Commission for Culture and the Arts spearheads the celebration of the National Arts Month.
Senior citizens ask for so little Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:34PMIn relation to poor Filipino senior citizens: The Philippines is the only country in Asia that has no social pension for poor, older people. I am referring to the ones not formally employed when they .....
Senior citizens ask for so little Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 8:33PMIn relation to poor Filipino senior citizens: The Philippines is the only country in Asia that has no social pension for poor , older people.
Senior citizens ask for so little Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 4:13PMLet me repeat what I wrote in this space many months ago (“Pension now for poor older people” 3/19/09) in relation to poor Filipino senior citizens: The Philippines is the only country in Asia that has no social pension for poor, older people.
The Garchitorena land scam Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:08AMThe implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) during the term of President Cory Aquino was rocked by a number of scandals. One of the most notorious was the Garchitorena land scam.
Starting the year right Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 3:18AMHere we go again… another year… another opportunity to enjoy more of God’s blessings…another year of partying like there’s no tomorrow… another year of living life to the fullest…isn’t it great to be on Planet Earth?
Press digest Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 12:28AMThe Sunday Times says foreigners are being duped in phantom flats scam on the internet. It also reports that people suspected of trafficking Ecstasy found in Pembroke last week have not been arraigned yet as the police seek firm evidence linking them to the crime.
ABS-CBN News Online Beta Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 11:50PMMANILA, Philippines - Controversial cosmetic surgeon Hayden Kho Jr. on Tuesday night was discharged from a hospital where he was confined due to intestinal flu.
Suspected US drone attack in Pakistan kills eight - Update Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 2:06AMIslamabad - A suspected US missile strike in Pakistan's North Waziristan tribal district on Friday killed at least eight people, officials said. The airstrike took place in the Machikhel area, situated near the region's main town of Mir Ali. ...
Luisita farmers troop to House for SCTEX probe Wednesday, November 18, 2009 @ 7:15AMFarm workers of Hacienda Luisita trooped to the House of Representatives Wednesday to question the measly share they received from proceeds of the right of way of a road interchange project in Tarlac City.
(AFX UK Focus) 2009-11-16 04:57 DEALTALK-Manila Electric sizzles, shareholder tussle not over Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:27PMBy Rosemarie Francisco
Meralco sizzles, shareholder tussle not over Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 11:12PMMANILA - Manuel V. Pangilinan, one of the Philippines' most powerful corporate figures, looks to have gained the upper hand in the fight to own Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), ensuring the utility's shares will keep rising as the takeover tussle continues.
DEALTALK-Manila Electric sizzles, shareholder tussle not over Sunday, November 15, 2009 @ 10:42PM* More share gains likely as ownership tussle goes on
Philippine lawmakers set aside relief funds Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 1:00AMMANILA (Reuters) - The Philippine House of Representatives has approved 12 billion pesos (163 million pounds) in typhoon relief funds, a move that will likely widen the country's budget gap this year, officials said on Tuesday.
2010 elections fast turning out to be a house-selling campaign Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 6:03AMTelevision host Boy Abunda, who used to endorse Nacionalista Party presidential bet Senator Manny Villar, virtually defected to the camp of Liberal Party standard-bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III after he expressed willingness to sell his houses, including the family ancestral home in Samar, to help raise funds for the LP bet.
Court asked to stop sale of Marcos rest house Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 8:56AMThe Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Sandiganbayan antigraft court to stop the Leyte provincial government from auctioning off a rest house of Imelda Marcos which the government has sequestered claiming it was part of the ill-gotten wealth of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
From prey to predator, Philamlife strikes deal with Ayala Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 9:37AMMANILA - The new deal between the country’s largest life insurer, Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company (Philamlife), and one of the country’s universal banks, the Bank of the Philippine Islands, is significant not only because the country’s largest financial players are involved, but also because it signifies a major turnaround in the fate of Philamlife.
MCOT Public Company Limited.2008 Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 8:20AMBANGKOK, Aug 13 (TNA) - Thailand will disagree if the United Nations (UN) and European Union (EU) imposes sanctions against Myanmar gemstone trading to pressure the military regime as it would affect Thailand, according to Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Palace urged to explain Arroyo’s net worth Monday, August 10, 2009 @ 12:04PMMANILA -- A report on the “exponential growth” of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s wealth only confirms what the public have long known, a Malacañang critic said Monday. read more
The art broker Sunday, August 9, 2009 @ 9:45AMBeing a broker for about 30 years, Didi Dee understands the importance of an artist’s name. But even as she admits that her business has changed her in so many ways, some of the beliefs that she held during her younger years still remain intact.
P4-M fake flu vaccine seized; woman held Tuesday, July 28, 2009 @ 4:56PMThe National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a former employee of a pharmaceutical company for allegedly passing off mineral water inside vials and syringes as antiflu vaccine and selling them.
Holidays for 2010 Monday, July 27, 2009 @ 9:32AMMS. GLORIA Arroyo’s chief mouthpiece said that, "as of now", the possible relocation to the Philippines of prisoners in the US facilities at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba is not in the agenda of the forthcoming talks between his boss and US President Barack Hussein Obama.
Jon Wertheim: Nadal needs to rethink schedule, more mail Monday, June 22, 2009 @ 2:46PMWhile struggling to digest James Blake's loss on the first day of Wimbledon ...
Prius in RP: Going green does not come cheap Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 8:39PMMANILA, Philippines - The Prius, the world’s best-selling hybrid car, finally goes on sale in the country today at major Toyota dealers nationwide.
Corporate News: Lexus Manila slashes sales target for '09 Sunday, June 21, 2009 @ 9:26AMTHE LOCAL distributor of Toyota's luxury brand has slashed its sales target for the year by more than half as foreign exchange fluctuations, oil price hikes, and the off-putting economic downturn would likely dampen demand, an official said.
Kids are what make fatherhood a challenge Saturday, June 20, 2009 @ 11:15AMIT’S AN absolutely wonderful time to be a father, because this is the day when you get to take your entire family out, perhaps to watch a movie in a mall or to have a nice dinner out, and you still get the privilege of paying the bill.
10 cheap ways to celebrate 'Dad's Day' Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 5:10AMMANILA - Who says you need loads of money to make Father's Day special? In these hard times, extravagant treats are usually impractical and, at times, unnecessary.
How I got upstaged by Oprah–our showbiz dog Saturday, June 6, 2009 @ 11:19AMMy childhood memories of our various house pets are quite amusing.