republikang pinoy: December 2012

Monday, December 31, 2012

Palace calls for reconciliation

AFTER SIGNING OF RH BILL
President Benigno Aquino 3rd’s government called for reconciliation on Saturday after a “divisive” birth control act was signed into law despite bitter opposition from the influential Catholic church.

source: gmanetwork.com

Some P15 million in property was destroyed in fires that hit an industrial area in Taguig City and a ceramics company in Bulacan last weekend, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Monday.

source: inquirer.net

If you can’t resist the urge to explode firecrackers to greet the New Year, stay away from churches. Otherwise, just stick to the old-fashioned way of banging pots and pans.

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines --- The year 2012 has been a good year for the Philippines and 2013 is likely to be even better.

source: abs-cbnnews.com

MANILA, Philippines - Despite his falling out with Sarah Geronimo months ago, Gerald Anderson said he still considers the singer-actress as a special person in his life.

Arum says Pacquiao-Marquez V pushing through - TMZ

source: gmanetwork.com

Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank Promotions, said in an ambush TMZ interview that Manny Pacquiao will be facing Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez for a fifth time, and that he was just waiting for the Filipino ring icon to return from vacation to start hammering out a deal.

source: manilatimes.net

PARIS: As the clock strikes 12 on Monday, millions will pop champagne corks and light fireworks while others indulge in quirkier New Year's rituals like melting lead, leaping off chairs or gobbling grapes.

source: interaksyon.com

Regal Films released on Friday the “uncut” trailer for “Seduction”, billed as “from the director of ‘Scorpio Nights’ and ‘Oro Plata Mata.’”

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines—Catholic leaders lambasted on Saturday the “secrecy” that shrouded President Aquino’s signing of the reproductive health (RH) bill into law and vowed to “exhaust all legal remedies” to have it repealed.

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Anne Curtis already has a list of things to accomplish in the coming year.
In an interview with Push.com.ph posted on Friday, Anne is “really looking forward to…” and “very, very excited” for “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw,” which co-stars Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla.

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Beyond reaping millions of pesos since it opened on Christmas Day, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “Sisterakas” has somehow filled a gap for moviegoers yearning for a new breed of comedians following the death of Comedy King Dolphy last July.

source: news.yahoo.com

In a bid to lessen injuries that may be incurred during the holiday season, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Manila will be giving children's toys in exchange for firecrackers.

source: inquirer.net

Online jeers, more than cheers, continue in reaction to the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) awards given on Thursday night.

Dingdong worried about Marian’s reaction to his scenes with Angelica, Angel

source: malaya.com.ph

‘Dingdong has no idea how she would react kapag napanood ni Marian ang mga steamy scenes niya with Angel at Angelica.’

source: manilatimes.net

Health is the main priority of Filipino households when it comes to spending, according to the latest updates on the Philippine National Health Accounts (PNHA) released by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB).

source: interaksyon.com

MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine National Police released on Wednesday a list of firecrackers that are illegal to sell and use and appealed to the public not to use these to reduce the number of injuries during the New Year’s celebration.

source: yahoo.com

The peso's rise is hitting call centres in the Philippines, handicapping the global leader in the lucrative business as it combats a challenge from top rival India, industry officials said on Wednesday.

source: gmanetwork.com

Some of the following quotes uttered in 2012 may be remembered long after we forget that the world was supposed to end this year.

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines – Bohol Representative Erico Aumentado passed away Tuesday night due to pneumonia.

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Margie Moran-Floirendo, the second Filipina to be crowned Miss Universe in 1973, has admitted that she initially felt “disappointed” and “annoyed” over this year’s Philippine bet Janine Tugonon’s first runner-up finish in the recently-concluded pageant.

Pacquiao Wants Revenge, Not Money

source: mb.com.ph

In between giving an impromptu tour of his ultra-modern residence at Forbes Park over the weekend, Manny Pacquiao rekindled the not-so-distant memories of his epic brawl with Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas, admitting that he got hit by a perfect punch and vowing that he will rebound from that horrifying loss.

source: ph.omg.yahoo.com

The Metro Filmfest entry ‘El Presidente’ recently got an ‘A’ or excellent rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB), which evaluates and grades films submitted to it for review.

source: gmanetwork.com

Fifteen areas in the Visayas and Mindanao regions have been placed under storm signals as Tropical Depression Quinta has intensified into a storm, the state weather bureau said Tuesday morning.

The top 5 best films in Metro Manila Film Festival history

source: interaksyon.com

After it was established in 1975, the Metro Manila Film Festival served as the barometer by which the best films of the year as a whole were measured — and for good reason.

source: inquirer.net

For celebrities, there’s nothing quite as exciting as being on a float and seeing a sea of fans wanting to catch a glimpse of them.

Simbang Gabi, December 23, 2012

source: inquirer.net

Filipinos based and/or working abroad can now hear/join ‘simbang gabi’ online. INQUIRER.net has been live streaming dawn Masses at the Paco Parish church since Sunday, Dec. 16.

source: inquirer.net

Filipinos based and/or working abroad can now hear/join ‘simbang gabi’ online. INQUIRER.net has been live streaming dawn Masses at the Paco Parish church since Sunday, Dec. 16.

source: malaya.com.ph

Over the years, doctor to the stars Vicki Belo has earned the trust not only of celebrities, but also of many Filipinos who want to be empowered through beauty.

source: mb.com.ph

MERIDA, Mexico (AP) — December 21 started out as the prophetic day some had believed would usher in the fiery end of the world. By Friday afternoon, it had become the punch line of countless Facebook posts and at least several dozen T-shirts.

source: gmanetwork.com

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority over the weekend advised motorists to take alternate routes as the Metro Manila Film Festival parade goes underway this Sunday.

Philippines to exceed its growth forecast for 2012, 2013

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The Philippine economy is expected to grow by no less than 7 percent this year, which is well above the country's growth forecast of 5-6 percent, according to economic managers here.

source: interaksyon.com

Mensahe ng Kagalang-galang Benigno S. Aquino III, Pangulo ng Pilipinas, Para sa Pasko 2012

source: tribune.net.ph

Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano has lauded the successful anti-drug operation launched last Thursday by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) against the Bergonia Drug Group which was operating a shabu one-stop shop in Upper Bicutan and was using minors to peddle illegal drugs.

source: manilatimes.net

TWO-TIME MVP James Yap posted 34 points as San Mig Coffee bounced back with a 106-82 victory over Rain or Shine in the 38th Philippine Basketball Association Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Friday. With one win each, the best-of-seven semifinals series is now levelled at1-1.

source: ph.news.yahoo.com

The Department of Health (DOH) has discouraged parents from buying pregnant dolls sold in several shopping malls in Metro Manila.

source: gmanetwork.com

Mahaba ang pila ng mga kalalakihan sa launching at book signing ng gravure photo book na “A Weekend With Ellen," tampok ang sexy actress na si Ellen Adarna.

source: inquirer.net

Filipinos based and/or working abroad can now hear/join ‘simbang gabi’ online. INQUIRER.net has been live streaming dawn Masses at the Paco Parish church since Sunday, Dec. 16.

source: mb.com.ph

LAS VEGAS (AP) – Miss Venezuela came in third in the Miss Universe contest, a disappointment for the South American nation that has won more crowns in the pageant than any other country besides the US.

Simbang Gabi, December 20, 2012

source: inquirer.net

Filipinos based and/or working abroad can now hear/join ‘simbang gabi’ online. INQUIRER.net has been live streaming dawn Masses at the Paco Parish church since Sunday, Dec. 16.

Simbang Gabi, Dec 19, 2012

source: inquirer.net

Filipinos based and/or working abroad can now hear/join ‘simbang gabi’ online. INQUIRER.net has been live streaming dawn Masses at the Paco Parish church since Sunday, Dec. 16.

source: inquirer.net

Filipinos based and/or working abroad can now hear/join ‘simbang gabi’ online. INQUIRER.net has been live streaming dawn Masses at the Paco Parish church since Sunday, Dec. 16.

2012: Filipino design and craftsmanship continue to wow the world

source: inquirer.net

The world continues to look at the Philippines as a gold mine of talent and craftsmanship. And big international names see the country as an attractive place to forge business partnerships.

source: manilatimes.net

Kris Aquino and Vice Ganda may be sworn enemies in Star Cinema’s upcoming movie Sisterakas, but in real life, the confrontations they had in the movie only seemed to have strengthened their resolve and friendship.

source: gmanetwork.com

Magarbo ang naging angel-inspired na selebrasyon para sa ika-34 kaarawan ni Pambansang Kamao Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao na ginanap sa General Santos City.

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines --- Obedience to law is not optional.
President Benigno S. Aquino III stressed this yesterday after installing Deputy Director General Alan Purisima as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) chief in change of command ceremonies in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

23 of 133 passed CPA licensure exam

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines – The Professional Regulation Commission on Tuesday announced that 23 out of 133 passed the certified public accountant licensure examination given by the board of accountancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Al-Khobar and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Doha, Qatar last October.

source: pba.inquirer.net

Four months after their title clash last conference, Rain or Shine and San Mig Coffee meet in another playoff showdown with all the trimmings of a classic duel.