Monday, November 29, 2010

Senator Tito Sotto's Official Website Defaced

Senator Vicente Sotto's official was hacked and defaced early Monday morning until 2:00 pm. The hacker posted funny statements against the Senator's website.

The statement that was posted:

"Ako si Tito Sotto (I am Tito Sotto), a musician and composer by profession, a sportsman by affiliation, and a public servant by conviction.


Actually joke lang po yun (that's all just a joke), all I really wanted to do was make people laugh in Eat Bulaga. Harhar,


I would like to thank (the protesters) for making a hype about my 'ghost stories' statement, it really boosted my popularity among the masses. I'm actually thinking of running for the position of President next elections


Fight for greater state subsidy for senators! Uphold commercialization and state abandonment of education. Buong bansa, Eat Bulaga!,"

Senator Sotto is currently the Majority Floor Leader of the Senate and was a former chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board.  He is also actively guesting in the longest noon time comedy show Eat Bulaga.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Regular Holiday On November 29

November 29, 2010, a Monday, is a regular holiday nationwide in accordance with existing laws and issuances affirmed by President Benigno S. Aquino III.


Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said this yesterday as she issued a labor advisory to the employees in the private sector informing them of such, including the corresponding pay rules that apply under the law.

“The nationwide holiday, known as Bonifacio Day, is being celebrated yearly in honor of the “great plebeian” and national hero Andres Bonifacio whose birth date, is November 30, 1863,” Baldoz said.

She said that while Executive No. 203 issued by the late President Corazon C. Aquino in 1987 had previously fixed the regular holiday every 30 November, Proclamation No. 1841, series of 2010, and Republic Act No. 9492 mandated that the holiday be moved to the Monday nearest the said date.

Accordingly, Baldoz, pursuant to the President’s emphasis to ensure the protection and welfare of the country’s workers under his 22-point agenda on labor and employment, advised employers in the country’s private sector on the pay rules they must observe during the regular holiday on 29 November, consistent with the country’s Labor Code, as follows:

(a) If the holiday falls on the employee’s regular workday, and the said day is unworked, the employee shall be entitled to one hundred percent (100%) of his/her regular daily rate, provided he/she present or is on leave of absence with pay on the work day immediately preceding the holiday.

(b) If worked, the employee shall be paid two hundred percent (200%) of his/her regular daily rate. Work rendered in excess of the eight (8) hours shall entitle the worker to an additional thirty percent (30%) of the hourly rate on the said day.

(c) If the day falls on the employee’s rest day and is worked, he/she shall be paid two hundred percent (200%) of his/her daily rate, plus thirty percent (30%) of the said rate, or a total of two hundred sixty percent (260%) on the first eight (8) hours of work. In excess of eight hours, he/she shall be paid an additional thirty percent (30%) of the hourly rate.

Feedbacks and inquiries? Call the DOLE Call Center at Hotline 2917 from your Globe or TM mobile phones, 908-2917 from your fixed-line phones (for free); or text (SMS) at 2910. Also, call or visit the DOLE Regional Office (RO) in your regions, whose addresses or telephone numbers may be sourced from the same DOLE Call Center. Also dial the Bureau of Working Conditions at trunk line 527-3000, local 302.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Pick-Up Girl Killed Near Manila City Hall

A believed to be pick-up girl was found dead in-front of Manila City Hall. The girl was stabbed in the back, chest and stomach.

According to P / Insp. Armando Macaraeg, chief of Manila Police District - homicide division, the girl was identified as Angelica Reyes alias Jennifer Reyes, age 34 years old with address at Leveriza St., Malate Manila. She was found dead at around 10:30 pm.

Initial investigation reveals that the victim's caused of death was a severe wound in her head.

As of today, no suspects have been identified by the police. The police has not yet established the motive for the case, however they are looking into the possibility of rape since the victim was partly undress when found.

See Angelica Panganiban Pictures here.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Volcanic Quakes Recorded Around Mount Bulusan

At least 33 volcanic quakes around restive Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon province were recorded in the last 24 hours from Sunday to Monday morning.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said these 33 quakes accompanied Sunday morning's explosion where Bulusan spewed ash two kilometers from the summit.

"Bulusan Volcano’s seismic network recorded 33 volcanic earthquakes during the past 24-hour observation period. One of the recorded quakes was an explosion type that accompanied the 7:22 a.m. 2-km ash ejection yesterday," Phivolcs said in its Monday bulletin.

It also observed a weak emission of white steam from the volcano’s crater and known thermal vents.

Phivolcs maintained that Alert Level 1, which it declared last Nov. 6, remains in effect over Bulusan Volcano.


Read the full story at GMANews

Saturday, November 20, 2010

PRC Exam Result For Midwives 2010

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has released the exam results for the licensure of midwives. Out of 4,013 who took the exam, only 1,605 has passed.

The highest score came from West Visayas State University, Paul Benito Tugbang, who scored 89.25 percent. The exams were administered by the PRC Board of Midwifery last Wednesday in testing centers in Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.

The Top 10 highest scored examinees are:

1. Paulo Benito Tugbang of the West Visayas State University – 89.25 percent

2. Kathleen Shiela Ramirez of the Catanduanes State Colleges – 87.60 percent

3. Glenn Michael Oyson of the San Pedro College in Davao City – 87.35 percent

4. Dexter Lendio of the University of the Philippines School of Health and Sciences in Leyte – 86.90 percent

5. Rosalie Trillana of the Balian Community College – 86.75 percent

6. Carissa Gay Cacayan of the PLT College, Inc. – 86.70 percent

7. Roselyn Abines of the Catanduanes State Colleges and April Anne Manzano of the PLT College, Inc. – 86.65 percent

8. Grazle Ann Tomanan of the University of the Philippines School of Health and Sciences in Leyte – 86.60 percent

9. Paul Froilan Garma of the Far Eastern University – 86.40 percent

10. Cheyserr Kate Villegas of the Catanduanes State Colleges – 86.35 percent

Complete List Of PRC Result

Oath-taking ceremonies will be held at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia in Pasay City on December 14, according to the PRC.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Low Magnitude Earthquake Hits Zambales

At least two quakes rocked Zambales province in northern Philippines before dawn Thursday, one of them measuring magnitude 4, but state seismologists said no damage or casualty was expected.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the first quake was recorded at 2:30 a.m., measuring magnitude 4.

Phivolcs said the epicenter of the first earthquake was traced to 113 km northwest of Iba town in Zambales, and was tectonic in origin, but did not say where the quake was felt.

A second quake measuring magnitude 2.8 was recorded at 5:21 a.m., with the epicenter at 52 km southwest of Iba town.

No damage or aftershock was expected from both quakes, Phivolcs said. — RSJ,

News Source: GMANEWS.tv

Monday, November 15, 2010

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Punches Security Guard

There are reports that Mayweather has punched a security guard in his Las Vegas home tonight.  The news was posted on the BoxingScene.com website. 

According to the reports, Law enforcement sources told that... a private security guard who was patrolling inside Floyd's gated community drove up to Floyd's house a few hours ago to confront the boxer about a parking situation.

Based on the report, after rolling down the window Floyd Mayweather unleashed his finger then striking the guard in the face.

However, there were no arrest that have been made since Floyd is only suspected of misdemeanor and the indicident did not took place in front of the authorities.

The case was already filed to the District Attorney who will then decide whether to file a case against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Reminder November 16 Regular Non-Working Holiday

President Noynoy Aquino has declared tomorrow as a non-working holiday in celebration of  Eid’l Adha (or Eidul Adha; translating to “Feast of Sacrifice”).  It is one of the two most important feasts of the Islamic faith, the other being Eid el-Fitr, which was celebrated September 10 of this year.

Additional Advisory:  The DFA–Office of Consular Affairs will be closed for receiving and processing of passports and authenticated documents on the 16th. However, the Passport Releasing area will remain open to the public to accommodate applicants who are scheduled to claim their passports. Passport applicants with confirmed passport appointments on November 16 will be accommodated for processing on November 15, 17, to 19.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Margarito To Undergo Surgery After Fighting Pacquiao

After being beaten for 12 rounds by Manny Pacquiao, Antonio Margarito has suffered fractured orbital bone and is scheduled for surgery next week. This was the statement released by Top Rank promoter Bob Arum.

According to news reports, Margarito was taken immdiately to the hospital after the fight. The doctors then performed brain scan that revealed fractured orbital bone.

Many believed that the fight should have been stopped considering that Margarito's eyes continues to bleed and closing. However, Margrito said that "There was no way I was going to quit. I'm a Mexican, we fight until the end,".



Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Three Filipinos Arrested In Malaysia

Three Filipinos have been arrested in Malaysia for illegally working as carpenters.

Monday, November 8, the Sessions Court in Malaysia sentenced Rugalio Palaya, 49, for 3 months imprisonment. He pleaded guilty for illegally entering Malaysia to work as a carpenter.

Two other Filipinos identified as Mulpy Salleh Kassim, 37 years old and Sany Agil Salleh, 33-years-old, were also arrested for violating their visit passes. However they not guilty before the court. The two ere arrested in Likas, Malaysia last October 19.

Many Filipinos are risking to enter Malaysia illegally to find employment.

5.2 Earthquake Felt In Central Luzon Philippines


A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook some location of Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon 6:30 pm Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed.

Initial PHIVOLCS experiences point out that the earthquake registered Depth V in Zambales, Depth III in Pasig, Depth II in Malate, and Depth 1 in Clark.

In its web site, Phivolcs mentioned an earthquake additionally took place round 4 35 pm, with the epicenter 44 kilometers of Iba, Zambales.

Dr. Renato Solidum mentioned that they will give more particulars as soon as these arrive.

No damages or casulaties have been reported.

Monday, November 8, 2010

PHP 353 Million Jackpot For Tonight's Draw

Want to turn you 20 pesos to Php 355 Million plus within the night? This might be your chance as the Grand Lotto draw might hit to over 355 million pesos or more. Liza Gabuyo, PCSO's assistant general manager for online lottery, said that there were no winner in the last Saturday draw.

“We estimate the jackpot prize for Monday night’s draw to be at P353 million,” Gabuyo said after last Saturday’s draw.

Furthermore the total grand prize possibly will even go higher depending on ticket sales, Gabuyo said.

According to Philippine Charity Sweeptakes Office (PCSO), more and more bettors put their combinations as jackpots get higher in the lotto games.

Before the jackpot prize in Grand Lotto hit P353 million, bigeest jackpot that was won was P347 million which was shared by two winners in Super Lotto.

The Grand Lotto has replaced PCSO's Power Lotto last April 2010.

The Grand Lotto is being played thrice a week on Mondays, Wednesday and Saturday.

Friday, November 5, 2010

ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2010 - Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino

Here's the new Station ID of ABS-CBN for Christmas 2010.  "Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Pilipino".

The song NGAYONG PASKO, MAGNININGNING ANG PILIPINO is performed by Gary Valenciano and Toni Gonzaga featuring the UST Singers conducted by Prof. Fidel G. Calalang Jr. It was written by Jordan Constantino, with music by Lloyd Corpuz, arranged and produced by Eric Perlas. Additional Lyrics by Rogel Africa. The video is directed by Paolo Ramos.



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