Thursday, August 30, 2012

Philippine HIV infections pass 10,000-mark

source: interaksyon.com

MANILA, Philippines - A total of 278 new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases were diagnosed in the country in July, up 36 percent compared to the 204 reported in the same month of 2011, a member of Congress said Wednesday.

Senator Tito Sotto Blasts His Detractors

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines - In apparent retaliatory move, Senator Tito Sotto took a swipe at his detractors on social networking sites and newspapers.

Sereno: Supreme Court to be responsive to modern times

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno vowed yesterday to reform the judiciary and make it responsive to the demands of modern times.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Iza Calzado's British boyfriend surprises her with a flash mob on her birthday

source: pep.ph

Live na nag-guest si Iza Calzado sa The Buzz kahapon, August 19, kunsaan pinag-usapan ang 30th birthday niya noong August 12.

ROS, Tiu Sign 3-Year Accord

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine has affirmed its trust and confidence on Chris Tiu, selected seventh overall during the PBA draft two weeks ago, and plans to sign him up today to a three-year deal worth P8.55 million, the maximum allowable for a PBA rookie.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

PNoy: Jesse Robredo succeeded in politics without being 'trapo'

source: gmanetwork.com

President Benigno Aquino III lauded the late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo Tuesday for being successful in politics without being a traditional politician, or "trapo."

Love before politics for Bam Aquino

source: interaksyon.com

MANILA, Philippines - Love before politics. President Aquino's younger cousin, Benigno Paulo "Bam" Aquino IV, is getting married ahead of the country's most eligible bachelor next month, a few weeks before the Ninoy Aquino look-alike files his certificate of candidacy for the next senatorial elections.

Monday, August 27, 2012

John Lloyd Was An ‘Other Man’ In A Past Relationship

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Considering the rumors that he was the reason Angelica Panganican and Derek Ramsay broke up, John Lloyd Cruz makes a startling revelation that he had once been the “other man.”

Saturday, August 25, 2012

First woman Chief Justice

source: inquirer.net

As the nation mourned, President Benigno Aquino III made a historic appointment.

Enchong Dee Grateful For Good Memories With Sec. Jesse

source: mb.com.ph

Manila, Philippines – Enchong Dee has found a role model in the late Sec. Jesse Robredo, whose kindness and wisdom the former will never forget.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Derrick Monasterio denies courting Luna Blanca co-star Barbie Forteza

source: gmanetwork.com

Gustong linawin ni Derrick Monasterio na hindi pa naman mauuwi sa ligawan ang loveteam nila ng Luna Blanca co-star niyang Barbie Forteza.

PAGASA: Typhoons Igme, Julian may leave PHL by Tuesday

source: gmanetwork.com

Typhoons Igme (Tembin) and Julian (Bolaven) may leave Philippine territory early next week even as the cyclones are expected to bring rain this weekend to Metro Manila and other parts of the country, state weather forecasters said Friday.

Police ready charges vs BIFM

source: philstar.com

COTABATO CITY, Philippines - The police are now documenting 21 recent violent incidents involving the bandit gang of Ameril Umrah Kato as bases in filing criminal charges against him and his lieutenants, including their spokesman, Abu Misry Mama.

‘Bona,’ Uge-fied

source: mb.com.ph

Last year saw Eugene Domingo play a glamorized version of herself in an award-winning indie flick. This year, tables have been turned as she brings to life one of the Superstar Nora Aunor’s most iconic roles to date in the eponymous stage adaptation of the ‘80s Lino Brocka film, “Bona.”

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Pacquiao vs Mayweather likely set on December 1

source: tribune.net.ph

Is there something cooking between the camps Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr?
The boxing world is agog following Pacquiao’s reported withdrawal from a Nov. 10, 2012 schedule.

LAWMAKER WANTS JESSE’S WIDOW AS DILG CHIEF

source: manilatimes.net

WHO can replace Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo?

Cardiologist apologizes for claims about Arroyo’s neck ailment

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines—Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s cardiologist, Dr. Roberto Anastacio, has apologized for claims he made regarding the former President’s condition and the kind of treatment she should be getting, after being rebuked by the Philippine Medical Association, PMA officials said Thursday.

Family to bury Robredo in his 'happy place, home'

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - The family of the late Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo on Thursday declined the offer of Malacañan Palace to bury Robredo at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, the resting place for Filipino heroes and martyrs.

Smart Gilas falls to Lebanon in Jones Cup

source: gmanetwork.com

The Smart Gilas national team's immaculate record was snapped by a ferocious Lebanon squad, as they suffered a 91-72 loss Thursday, in the 2012 William Jones Cup, held in Taipei, Taiwan.

YouTube's 'Random Girl' In Contact With 'Ellen' Camp

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines - Zendee Rose Tenerefe's stab at success may finally be yielding some results. The singing sensation who gained notice via the YouTube video “And I Am Telling You (Random Girl) (SM Megamall)” has revealed that producers of the show, "Ellen," already sent her a message via YouTube.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Muslims Celebrate Eid’l Fitr

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines — Muslims around the world started the three-day end-of-Ramadan celebrations with early morning prayers Sunday, with religious leaders reminding worshipers to be constant with the Holy Month’s lessons and virtues.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Rhian Ramos at KC Montero, nag-date sa Gym Class Heroes at Nelly Furtado concert

source: gmanetwork.com

Kabilang sina Rhian Ramos at KC Montero sa mga kilalang personalidad na nanood sa concert ng Gym Class Heroes at Nelly Furtado sa Smart Araneta Coliseum nitong Huwebes ng gabi.

Sotto’s Chief Of Staff Owns Up To ‘Using’ Blogger’s Entry

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – After Sen. Tito Sotto had quashed accusations of plagiarism thrown at him, his chief of staff has admitted to using a part of an entry of US blogger Sarah Pope in writing the solon’s speech on the Reproductive Health Bill on Aug. 13.

Friday, August 17, 2012

House split causing RH bill delay

source: inquirer.net

Lawmakers traded barbs as the House of Representatives failed to open the crucial period of amendments on the reproductive health (RH) bill for two straight session days.

Susan receives National Artist award for FPJ

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino conferred yesterday the National Artist for Cinema distinction on the late action king Fernando Poe Jr., which his widow Susan Roces and daughter Mary Grace Llamanzares said they agreed to accept from a “truly elected president.”

Sotto dares bloggers: Sue me

source: tribune.net.ph

“Come on, sue me!”

This was the challenge made yesterday by Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III in countering the latest attacks on him by advocates of the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) bill, said to be largely bloggers, who have claimed that the senator allegedly committed plagiarism in his privilege speech delivered last Monday.

Gilas Leaves For Taiwan

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines — Smart Gilas II leaves for Taiwan on Friday to see action in the William Jones Cup with coach Chot Reyes hoping to accomplish his initial goal – making his players more versatile and comfortable with one another.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

MMDA files assault raps vs motorist

source: philstar.com

MANILA, Philippines - The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday filed a criminal complaint before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office against a Philip Morris executive who assaulted a traffic enforcer in Quezon City last Saturday.

Angel and Phil: Couple With A Cause

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines – Angel Locsin and Azkals player Phil Younghusband are not only bound by their love for one another, but by a common passion in helping other people as well.

Bourne Legacy director Tony Gilroy reveals why he chose Manila as shooting location

source: gmanetwork.com

Natuwa ang maraming Pinoy dahil kinunan sa Pilipinas ang mga importanteng eksena sa The Bourne Legacy, ang Hollywood film na pinagbibidahan nina Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, at Edward Norton.

Sotto Resumes RH Harangue

source: mb.com.ph

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III yesterday continued his scathing attack on the proponents of the Reproductive Health (RH) bill.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Sonny Escudero, 69

source: tribune.net.ph

The father of Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, former Agriculture Minister and recently Sorsogon Rep. Salvador Escudero III, yesterday succumbed to colon cancer. He was 69.
Escudero passed away at 3:30 in the morning in his Quezon City home following a two-year bout with the disease.

2 dead as ‘Helen’ expected to hit extreme N. Luzon Wednesday–Pagasa

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines – Two persons were reported dead as tropical storm “Helen” (international name: Kai-Tak) gathered more strength and was expected to hit extreme northern Luzon Wednesday.

Sotto says fight vs RH bill very personal

source: philstar.com

Manila, Philippines - Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III admitted yesterday that his fight against the proposed Reproductive Health (RH) bill is “very personal to him and is his mission from God.”

Kris Bernal feels pressure of playing female lead in Coffee Prince

source: gmanetwork.com

Anytime soon ay magsisimula nang mag-taping sina Kris Bernal at Aljur Abrenica para sa Pinoy remake ng hit Korean romantic-comedy series na Coffee Prince.

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION TODAY

source: mb.com.ph

Archbishop Emeritus Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales will celebrate a high mass at 3 p.m. today at the Our Lady of the Assumption Parish on Asuncion Street, Malate, Manila,

Friday, August 10, 2012

Outpour Of Love, Support To Filipinos, From Int'l Celebrities

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines - Though miles away from Filipinos, international celebrities extended, via Twitter, their messages of support to those who were adversely affected by the destructive rains and floods persisting for days now in Metro Manila and other parts of the Philippines.

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source: by the admin


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Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Aljur Abrenica, Kris Bernal reunite for Pinoy version of Koreanovela 'Coffee Prince'

source: gmanetwork.com

Special guest sa weekly youth-oriented series na Together Forever ang Kapuso hunk na si Aljur Abrenica.

DepEd eyes additional hours, Saturday make-up sessions

source: inquirer.net

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing the possibility of adding one to two hours of classes and opening Saturday make-up sessions for schools with multiple shifts to help complete the 180 mandatory school days.

Xian Says Mom Approves Of Kim

source: mb.com.ph

MANILA, Philippines - Xian Lim hides no secrets from his mom, this including matters of the heart.

No Work as well in Private Offices in NCR, 9 nearby provinces, says Malacanang

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines --- Apart from government work and college classes, Malacañang has suspended work in private offices on Tuesday in the National Capital Region (NCR) and nine nearby provinces due to heavy rains and deep floods.

Monday, August 06, 2012

Noynoy calls House caucus to assure RH bill passage

source: tribune.net.ph
Apparently wanting to assure the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) bill two days after the Catholic Church made a grand reminder to legislators about its still potent political clout, President Aquino called a caucus among Liberal Party (LP) members in the House of Representatives at Malacañang on the eve of the voting for the bill.

Church leaders tell lawmakers: Listen to God’s word

source: inquirer.net

The Catholic Church hierarchy on Sunday urged lawmakers to listen to God’s word and remain steadfast in the face of President Benigno Aquino’s last-ditch attempt to mobilize support for Tuesday’s vote in the House of Representatives on the reproductive health (RH) bill.

Barriga protest denied

source: philstar.com

LONDON – Boxing president Ricky Vargas yesterday said the loss of Mark Anthony Barriga to Kazakh Birshan Zhakypov was a painful experience and the boxing association owed it to the fighter to file the formal protest even if the results would not go in his favor.

House ends RH bill debates in voice vote

source: gmanetwork.com

After more than a year of exchanging arguments on the controversial reproductive health (RH) bill, the House of Representatives voted on Monday to end the period of debates on the measure.

PAGASA re-issues green warning signal

source: mb.com.ph

The Philippine Atmostpheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised anew its 'green warning' signal in Metro Manila due to incessant rains.

Thursday, August 02, 2012

‘BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA’ CELEBRATION

source: mb.com.ph

THE month of August is “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” (National Language Month) focusing on the importance of Filipino as the National Language and to further strengthen its use.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Olympics: Barriga reaches final 16, keeps PHL medal hopes alive

source: gmanetwork.com

Filipino boxer Mark Barriga capitalized on a strong first round to emerge victorious against Italian foe Manuel Cappai of Italy, 17-7, to advance to the final 16 of Men's Light Fly 49 kgs in the 2012 London Olympic games, Tuesday.

‘Gener’ Leaves 8 Dead

source: mb.com.ph


MANILA, Philippines --- Typhoon “Gener” (international name: Saola) moved farther away from the country Tuesday but left at least eight people dead and displaced 1,752 families who had to be evacuated to higher grounds due to heavy rains and strong winds.