Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile had the last word in the closing arguments Monday, but he left the question hanging on whether Chief Justice Renato Corona willfully and intentionally fudged his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) and should be convicted.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Enrile: What does ‘culpa’ mean?
Single Ticketing For Jaywalkers Pushed
MANILA, Philippines --- After implementing the single ticketing system for traffic violations, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said it also plans to adopt a single ticketing scheme for jaywalkers across the metropolis.
12 senators vote to convict Corona so far
In the highly anticipated last day of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, 12 senators have so far voted to convict the chief magistrate.
Friday, May 25, 2012
‘It Girls’ Goof Around In Their Own ‘Call Me Maybe’ Video
MANILA, Philippines – Local “It Girls” Anne Curtis, Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza, and Liz Uy unleashed their goofy side with some of their closest friends via their fun take on the hit song “Call Me Maybe.”
Nietes Defends Title Against 'Clone'
source: mb.com.ph
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Donnie Nietes is fighting a clone when he makes the first defense of the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light-flyweight crown on June 2 at Resorts World.
'Morales used by Palace to oust me' - Corona
MANILA, Philippines - Chief Justice Renato Corona on Friday accused Ombudsman Conchita Carpio- Morales of allowing herself to be used by the Aquino administration to oust Corona.
Seamen Exempted
source: mb.com.ph
MANILA, Philippines - Seafarers will no longer have to present their overseas employment certificate (OEC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for validation after the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued a memorandum exempting them from this procedure.
Jessica Sanchez earns admiration of Jennifer Holliday
source: gmanetwork.com
US singer Jennifer Holliday and Filipino-Mexican-American finalist Jessica Sanchez
Thursday, May 24, 2012
For fans, Jessica Sanchez is still the winner of 'American Idol'
source: gmanetwork.com
Filipino-Mexican-American Jessica Sanchez may have lost the competition but for her fans, she is still the "American Idol."
Phillip Phillips named 'American Idol,'
After a record-breaking 132.3 million votes were cast by viewers Wednesday (PHL time), Phillip Phillips was named on Thursday (PHL time) the new “American Idol.”
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Brigada Eskwela This Year Focuses On School Hygiene, Indigenous Communities
source: mb.com.ph
MANILA, Philippines --- BRIGADA Eskwela is an annual school maintenance program of the Department of Education (DepEd) that mobilizes parents, teachers, students, civic, and business groups, local government units, non-government units, and other community residents in repairing and sprucing up schools two weeks before the opening of classes in June.
Corona in ICU for possible heart attack - SC spokesman
Chief Justice Renato Corona has been admitted to the intensive care unit of The Medical City "for a possible heart attack," Supreme Court spokesman Midas Marquez said early Wednesday.
Jessica Sanchez wows crowd in 'American Idol' finale
Jessica Sanchez lost no time in letting viewers know she’s “in it to win it” by delivering a powerhouse rendition of “I Have Nothing” just minutes after “American Idol” Season 11 finale began Wednesday morning (PHL time; Tuesday night in the US West Coast).
SkinWhite and Nuffnang bring you Snow White and the Huntsman
“How does SkinWhite give you that beautiful blush white skin that your prince charming can’t resist?”
American Idol Finale 2012 Live Streaming
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Little Monsters
Libu-libong 'Little Monsters,' dagsa sa concert ni Lady Gaga kagabi
Pinoy priest to head pontifical mission in New Zealand
A Filipino missionary of the Societas Verbi Divini (SVD) congregation was recently appointed as the national director for the Pontifical Mission Societies in New Zealand.
1,995 nakapasa sa CPA exam; San Beda grad, top-notcher
Umabot lamang sa 1,995 mula sa 5,315 examinees ang nakapasa sa Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination ng Board of Accountancy, inihayag ng Professional Regulation Commission nitong Martes.
Bradley's resiliency a cause for concern
MANILA, Philippines - Undefeated Timothy Bradley is like Juan Manuel Marquez in that they’re both resilient, showing a rare ability to recover from knockdowns – a cause for concern as WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao prepares to meet the man called “Desert Storm” at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on June 9.
Sam Explains She Has Nothing To Do With Derek-Angelica Breakup
source: mb.com.ph
BORACAY, AKLAN – With the news confirming that Derek Ramsay and Angelica Panganiban have formally separated, many are looking at a possible third party that caused the collapse of the couple’s six-year-old relationship.
Monday, May 21, 2012
A Filipino drummer at 'The Greatest Show on Earth'
It’s not only a handful of athletes who will be representing the Philippines at the London Olympics 2012 in July, which the British government and media are understandably hyping up as “the Greatest Show on Earth.”
PUP Confers Doctor Of Humanities Degree On Koko Pimentel
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III was conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, during the joint commencement exercises of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Graduate School and the Open University System last May 18 at the Bulwagang Balagtas, PUP main campus.
Heart Evangelista brushes off rumor that she's dating Sid Lucero
Itinanggi ni Heart Evangelista na may anumang namamagitan sa kanila ni Sid Lucero.
American boy Dabarkads ng 'Eat Bulaga'
American boy na mahusay mag-Tagalog, naki-jamming sa mga Dabarkads ng 'Eat Bulaga'
PAGASA: Rain expected over north Luzon, Mindanao
Rain is expected over parts of northern Luzon and Mindanao Monday due to the inter-tropical convergence zone and a tail-end of a cold front, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Alden Richards more proud to be Pinoy after successful red-carpet premiere of The Road in Hollywood
Kadarating lang ni Alden Richards mula sa naging successful red-carpet premiere ng pelikula nilang The Road sa Hollywood noong May 9.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Obispo sa Maynila, tutol sa concert ni Lady Gaga sa Pinas
Tutol si Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo sa pagdaraos ng konsiyerto sa bansa ng kontrobersiyal na International artist na si Lady Gaga.
Movie review: 'Dark Shadows' falls flat
source: gmanetwork.com
As “Dark Shadows” opens, we are introduced to Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp, in fine form), playboy heir to a New England fishing empire, who spurns the affections of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green, in finer form) because of her status as a house maid.
Charice Happy She Can Now Show Off 'The Real Me'
MANILA, Philippines — International singer Charice has changed her look drastically and she’s proud of it.
Prayer Vigil Against Lady Gaga’s Manila Concert Launched
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MANILA, Philippines – Pop icon Lady Gaga’s impending concert in the country has met yet another wave of protests in the country, this time, from the Filipino religious group Intercessors for the Philippines (IFTP).
Tips for homeschool beginners
MANILA, Philippines — Here are a few tips to help those new to homeschooling or those who may be struggling with or just interested in homeschooling.
Pacquiao against same-sex marriage, not homosexuality
source: gmanetwork.com
Manny Pacquiao; with mounting public outcry from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community; clarified that he is against same-sex marriage not homosexuality in general.
Fil-Am dean of New York University unlocks 'secret life' of rice
In January, Michael Purugganan, 48, was named dean for Science at NYU. For the former Collegian features editor who rose to become a leading plant biologist and now a distinguished New York science educator, the journey began quite inauspiciously — with rice.
Jessica Sanchez makes it to top 2 on 'American Idol'
Fans screamed and cried as host Ryan Seacrest announced the top two remaining contestants on Season 11 of the popular “American Idol” show Friday morning (Manila time).
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
For Gin’s Star Caguioa, It’s Good News And Bad News
source: mb.com.ph
MANILA, Philippines - Barangay Ginebra guard Mark Caguioa, who won the award as best player of the just-ended PBA conference, has recently rejoined the team’s practice, although it remains uncertain if he will play in the season-ending Governors’ Cup that starts Sunday at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo City.
'Avengers' rings up $103 million in record weekend
source: reuters.com
LOS ANGELES — "The Avengers," the smash hit movie about Marvel superheroes who team up to save the Earth, crushed competitors for a second weekend with a record $103.2 million in US and Canadian ticket sales and was poised to top $1 billion worldwide, studio estimates showed on Sunday.
Southpaw Pacquiao can end Mayweather's unbeaten streak, says Roach
Freddie Roach believes a southpaw fighter like Manny Pacquiao can put an end to the 43-match unbeaten streak of Floyd Mayweather Jr. if ever both superstar boxers finally meet inside the ring.
Monday, May 14, 2012
PNoy at Grace Lee, napapabalitang nagkakalabuan na
Matagal nang napapabalitang nagkakalabuaan na raw si Pangulong Benigno Aquino III o PNoy at ang kanyang dini-date na si Grace Lee.
Sweet revenge for Viloria, as 'Hawaiian Punch' beats Romero
source: gmanetwork.com
A third time was indeed the charm for Brian Viloria, as he finally defeated Mexican Omar Nino Romero via a technical knockout on Sunday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, retaining his WBO Flyweight title.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Xian Lim and Kim Chiu still make good music together
source: mb.com.ph
MANILA, Philippines – Kim Chiu has admitted that her friendship with Xiam Lim continues to blossom.
Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez wants to investigate the lack of CCTV cameras in local airports
Nagsumite ng isang resolusyon sa Kongreso si Leyte Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez kaugnay ng kawalan ng CCTV cameras sa mga paliparan sa bansa.
Alvin Patrimonio's magical moment
Still on a high after B-MEG Llamados' come from behind win over the Talk n' Text Tropang Texters, FTW's Miakka Lim, Mico Halili, Magoo Marjon, and Carlo Pamintuan discussed the "magical moment" of B-MEG team manager Alvin Patrimonio.
LRTA to fete moms on Sunday with treats
source: gmanetwork.com
Mothers will get treats on Sunday when they take the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2 in Metro Manila, a radio report said Saturday.
Viloria, Romero complete weigh-in ahead of 'Island Assault IV'
World Boxing Organization flyweight champion Brian Viloria and his opponent Omar Nino Romero both completed their weigh-ins on Saturday at the Discovery Suites, with the two familiar opponents each making the 112-pound limit.
Now in Top 3, Jessica Sanchez goes home to 'one of the most boring cities in America'
A triumphant Top Three finalist on American Idol, Jessica Sanchez is coming home. But to the disappointment of millions of Filipino fans, it won't be to the Philippines but to what Forbes magazine once dubbed "one of the most boring cities in America."
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Mon Tulfo Says There Were Other Abuse Complaints Against Claudine Barretto
MANILA, Philippines – Ramon Tulfo has asserted that there have been other complaints relating to actress Claudine Barretto being abusive to airport personnel in the past.
Vic, Pauleen No Longer Hiding Their Relationship, Vacation In Macau
MANILA, Philippines — In spite of being evasive about the real score between them, Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna are now said to be more “open” with their controversial relationship.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Miguel Cotto vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. live stream
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Miguel Cotto (LIVE NOW!)
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez def. Shane Mosley via UD (119-109, 118-110, 119-109)
Jessie Vargas def. Steve Forbes via UD (100-90, 97-93, 98-92)
Carlos Quintana def. Deandre Latimore via TKO6
Antonio Orozco def. Dillet Frederick via TKO3
Keith Thurman def. Brandon Hoskins via TKO3
Omar Figueroa def. Robbie Cannon via TKO2