Thursday, December 29, 2011

Actor Tyron Perez Found Dead

Young actor Tyron Perez, who rose to fame in the GMA-7 reality-based talent show "Star Struck" and has since transferred to ABS-CBN as a Star Magic talent was found dead Thursday night, December 29, in Valenzuela City. He was 26.

Star Magic, which co-manages Tyron with director Jerry Lopez-Sineneng, said in a statement: "Our deepest condolences to the family of Tyron. Let's pray for the eternal repose of his soul."

Circumstances surrounding his death are still being investigated as of posting time.

Valenzuela City Police told Yahoo! Philippines OMG! that Tyron's lifeless body was found at the passenger backseat of his black Toyota Altis parked at the South Service Road of the North Luzon Expressway in Barangay Ugong, Valenzuela City. SPO2 Richard Bautista of the Valenzuela City Police investigations unit said that initial SOCO findings reveal a fatal gunshot wound on Tyron's right temple, with a .22-calibre firearm beside the body. Police investigation, which includes determining if the gunshot wound was self-inflicted, is still ongoing.

Read the rest of the news at Yahoo.com

Manila Kingpin Movie Reigns The MMFF 2011 Awards

Despite being the 'underdog' in the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story bags 11 awards including Best Picture, Best Screenplay (for Roi Iglesias and Rey Ventura), Best Supporting Actor (for John Regala), and the Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award. Majority of technical awards was also won by Manila Kingpin movie.

Vic Sotto's “Enteng Ng Ina Mo” won second best picture while “Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13” won third best picture.



Here is the complete list of winners during the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards Night:
  • Best Picture: "Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story" (Scenema Concepts Int’l, Viva Films)
  • Second Best Picture: Enteng Ng Ina Mo (Star Cinema, M-Zet Films)
  • Third Best Picture: Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13 (Regal Films)
  • Best Director: "Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story"
  • Best Actor: Dingdong Dantes ("Segunda Mano")
  • Best Actress: Maricel Soriano ("Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow")
  • Best Supporting Actor: John Regala ("Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story")
  • Best Supporting Actress: Eugene Domingo ("My Househusband: Ikaw Na!")
  • Best Child Performer: Bugoy Carino ("Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13")
  • Best Screenplay: Roi Iglesias and Rey Ventura (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Story: Chris Martinez and Marlon Rivera (“Shake, Rattle, and Roll 13”)
  • Gatpuno Villegas Cultural Award: “Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”
  • Gender Sensitivity Award: “My Househusband: Ikaw Na!”
  • Best Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Original Theme Song: “La Paloma” by Ely Buendia (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Musical Score: Jessie Lazaten (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Sound Recording: Mike Idioma (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Editing: Jason Cahapay and Ryan Orduna (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Production Design: Fritz Siloria, Mona Soriano, and Ronaldo Cadapan (“Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story”)
  • Best Visual Effects: Riot Inc. (“Ang Panday 2”)
  • Best Make-up: Florencia Penero, Niccolo Medina, and Jayvee Flores (“Enteng Ng Ina Mo”)
  • Best Float: “Ang Panday 2”
  • Best Full-Length Independent Film: “Pintakasi”
  • Best New Wave Actor: JM de Guzman (“Pintakasi”)
  • Best New Wave Actress: Iza Calzado (“H.I.V.”)
  • New Wave Gender Sensitivity Award: “H.I.V.” (full-length) and “Speechless from Miriam College (student film)
  • Best Student Film: “Payaso” from De La Salle-Lipa and MATe from Colegio San Juan de Letran
  • Special Jury Prize: “Biyahe Ni Barbie” from De La Salle-College of St. Benilde

Saturday, December 17, 2011

200 Dead From Tropical Storm Sendong

Nearly 200 people have been confirmed killed and scores of others went missing after tropical storm "Sendong" battered provinces in Mindanao with strong winds and heavy rains, officials said today.

The Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Battalion, which was leading the search and rescue operations in Cagayan de Oro City, said that they have recovered a total of 117 bodies as of 4 p.m.

Mayor Lawrence Cruz of nearby Iligan city said 79 bodies were recovered in the city after more than 12 hours of continuous rain swelled a river and sent muddy floodwaters cascading down from nearby mountains.

Cruz said that they never expected the disaster since Iligan City was only under public storm warning signal number one. He said heavy raining started around 10 p.m. on Friday, and the floods came while people were sleeping.

"This is the worst. We've never seen flooding like this ever since the existence of our city," the mayor said.

Cruz said about 150 people were missing in the city after the storm swept through their area and other provinces in Mindanao.

Benito Ramos of the The National Disaster Risk Reductin and Management Council said in a report to President Benigno Aquino III this afternoon that at least 260 people have been reported missing.

Ramos said that he received a report that a village in Iligan City was completely swept by floodwaters.

Disaster officers said three people drowned in Zamboanga del Norte province, west of the two cities.

Teddy Sabuga-a, a disaster officer in Misamis Oriental province, said 60 people were rescued in waters off El Salvador city, about 6 miles (10 kilometers) northwest of Cagayan de Oro, after they were swept to the sea by a raging river, and about 120 more were rescued off Opol township, closer to the city.

He said an island in the middle of the Cagayan de Oro river was inundated, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or people missing.

Cruz said the coast guard and other rescuers were scouring the waters off his coastal city for survivors or bodies that may have been swept to the sea by a swollen river.

The floodwaters were waist-high in some neighborhoods that do not usually experience flooding. Scores of residents escaped the floods by climbing onto the roofs of their homes, Cruz said.

Those missing included prominent radio broadcaster Enie Alsonado, who was swept away while trying to save his neighbors, Cruz said.

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Hatton picks Floyd over Pacman

In the eyes of British bad boy Ricky Hatton, Floyd Mayweather Jr. has what it takes to spoil Manny Pacquiao.

Hatton, whose two losses were dealt by Mayweather and Pacquiao, talked to boxingscene and expressed the belief that Mayweather will be better than the Filipino in the event they square off next year.

“I’ve always thought that Floyd would win,” said Hatton, who has retired from the sport after absorbing a second-round knockout at the hands of Pacquiao in May, 2009.

“I love Manny Pacquiao. I have more in common with Manny Pacquiao than with Mayweather but I have to give credit where credit is due. He’s (Mayweather) not on my Christmas card list but I think he’ll win,” said Hatton.

Hatton said his belief was not affected by Pacquiao’s struggle with Juan Manuel Marquez last month.

read the rest of the news story at Manila Bulletin Website.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Joint Statement Of Claudine Barreto and Raymart Santiago

Claudine Baretto and Raymart Santiago denies rumors that they are already separated. Speculation of their split-up happens when Claudine found out that her joint bank account with Raymart ended up in a zero balance. Aside from her sudden outburst at the bank manager, she did not comment on how did her account ended up with a zero balance. Claudine's lawyer said in an interview that they will investigate as to who withdrew the money.

As of today, Claudine or Raymart did not comment on the bank incident but released a joint statement about their marriage.

“In recent days, there have been numerous negative rumors about our marriage and our relationship, all of which have caused us, our children, and our families undue stress, strain, and unnecessary tension.

“In order to dispel all these unfounded innuendos, we now publicly declare, in the simplest and clearest terms that:

“WE ARE STILL TOGETHER, we have not separated, we love each other, and we both value and cherish our marriage and relationship.

“Any issues that we may have are private, and do not detract from, nor diminish, the strength of our marriage. We ask that the public allow us to deal with our minor concerns without the glare and glee of media speculation that only hurt us and those we love.

“We are both deeply committed to our two (2) children, whom we love unconditionally. As concerned and devoted parents, we shall zealously protect their privacy, and their right to be untouched by malice and gossip. We plead with the public to respect their rights: they are innocent children unjustly harmed by the baseless gossip about us.

“We hope this JOINT STATEMENT settles and lays to rest all questions about us as a couple, and as individuals.”

We just hope that Claudine and Raymart can surpass all the problems that they are going through.

Image courtesy of ABANTE.com.ph

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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Former First Gentleman Charged of Corruption

Graft charges were filed Thursday against former First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ronaldo Puno, and former Philippine National Police Chief Director General Jesus Versoza before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the purchase by the PNP of two used choppers in 2009.

Also charged were 16 PNP officers.

In the complaint filed by three senators, Arroyo and his co-respondents were accused of conspiring with each other in defrauding the government of P62.67 million through the purchase of two used helicopters passed off as brand-new.

“Jose Miguel Arroyo conspired with the private individuals and officers of the PNP and this conspiracy violates the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and the Government Procurement Act,’’ the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee stated in its findings, the basis of the complaint.

“It is quite clear that these helicopters were used extensively by the Arroyos during the 2004 elections. From the time these were imported into the Philippines until the time that these were sold to the PNP, the Arroyos used them repeatedly, extensively, and fully. Walang kaduda-duda (No doubt),” Senate Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Teofisto L. Guingona III said.

“It is clear that Mike Arroyo, as the true owner of the helicopters, took advantage of the PNP and robbed the Filipino people of 62 million pesos for used helicopters,” Guingona added.

Read the rest of the story at MB.com.ph

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Latest Philippine Weather Forecast - October 11/4pm PAGASA

Here is the latest weather forecast from PAG-ASA for the Tropical Storm RAMON.

At 4:00 p.m. today, Tropical Storm "RAMON" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 180 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur (8.9°N, 127.9°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center with gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move Northwest at 17 kph.



Forecast:
Central and Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao will experience stormy weather while Masbate, Romblon, Sorsogon and Western Visayas will have rains and gusty winds and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Central and the rest of Southern Luzon and the rest of Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Northern Luzon will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast to North will prevail over Southern Luzon and coming from the Northwest to Southwest over the rest of Mindanao. The coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the Northeast to North with slight to moderate seas.

The areas under Storm Signal No. 2 are:

Southern Leyte
Eastern Samar
Surigao del Norte
Siargao Island
Surigao del Sur
Dinagat Island

Those under Storm Signal No. 1 are:

Masbate
Ticao Island
Romblon
Sorsogon
Northern Leyte
Biliran Island
Bohol
Cebu
Northern Negros
Northern Samar
Western Samar
Panay Island
Guimaras Island
Agusan del Norte
Agusan del Sur
Misamis Oriental
Camiguin Island

Monday, October 10, 2011

Pacquiao is 80% Ready


Manny Pacquiao feels he is already in fighting form a little over a month before he collides with Juan Manuel Marquez on Nov. 12 in Las Vegas.

"Eighty percent," Pacquiao told Top Rank TV moments after his arrival in Los Angeles on Saturday night (late Sunday morning in Manila).

The remaining 20 percent will be added when he kicks off his training at the Wild Card Boxing Club starting Monday.

Pacquiao spent three weeks in Baguio City under Freddie Roach’s watch and in the remaining weeks, the Filipino will be made to double or even triple his efforts as Roach will field a fresher batch of sparmates.

In Baguio City, the 32-year-old Pacquiao sparred mainly with Venezuelan Jorge Linares and Roach told the on-line edition of The Ring magazine that their styles were made for each other.

Roach said Linares is “smart” like Marquez and “every punch that he throws has a meaning with it.”

While Linares’s style is not really a copy-cat of Marquez’s counter-punching ways, the 26-year-old puncher remains “very, very formidable,” noted Roach.

Marquez, meanwhile, is also in the thick of preparations in Mexico City under Nacho Beristain and a team of other experts from the fields of nutrition and conditioning.

Marquez, 38, said he was forced to tap these experts owing to the magnitude of the Pacquiao rubber match.

News source: Manila Bulletin

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Fury of Typhoon Pedring Videos

The latest videos during the Typhoon Pedring that struck the Philippines, September 27, 2011


Showing the impregnable wall typhoon Pedring has made on Roxas blvd


Large flood water running through the Manggahan floodway during Typhoon Pedring.

No Classes in Marikina, Malabon, Navotas on Wednesday


In a latest announcement by the Department of Education (DEPED), the classes will remain suspended for the following areas in Marikina, Malabon and Navotas.

The suspension of classes is made due to the damage done by Typhoon Pedring.

An announcement shall also be made by DEPED in the early morning of Wednesday if the classes in Metro Manila shall be suspended or not.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Camille Prats Husband Dies Of Cancer


Anthony Linsangan, husband of actress Camille Prats, died of nasopharyngeal cancer Friday morning, September 23 at St. Luke‘s Medical Center Global City. Anthony battled cancer for a year. He would have been 32 on October 12. Camille was by his side when he passed away.

Nasopharyngeal cancer involves the presence of malignant cancer cells in the nasopharynx, the passageway at the upper part of the pharynx (throat).

The wake will be at Heritage Park, Fort Bonifacio. The family has not yet decided on the interment date.

Camille and Anthony have a three-year-old son named Nathaniel Caesar. They had a church wedding on March 5, 2010, two years after they got married via civil rites in Los Angeles, California.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Mayweather Jr No Plans For The Next Fight

WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (42-0, 26KOs) gave no indication on when he plans to return to the ring. After a 16-month layoff, Mayweather returned on Saturday night to score a knock out of Victor Ortiz (29-3-2, 22KOs) in four rounds. Will he return in the near future? Will he take another 16 months off? Mayweather's return will be decided by Mayweather, and not HBO or Golden Boy Promotions.

"Like I've said before, there is a boss at the company that tells [Manny] Pacquiao and all of these other fighters - 'this is your date, this is when you have to fight.' I move when I want to move. I fight when I want to fight. That's the great thing about being my own boss. That's the great thing about my career. That's the great thing about getting away from Bob Arum. I can move when I want to move. Since I gave the sport so many great fights, is it okay for me to take 16 months off to spend time with family? That's all I ask," Mayweather told BoxingScene.com.

"I'll go home, sit down with my team and see where we go from here. I'll sit down with Al [Haymon], sit down with Roger [Mayweather], sit down with Leonard [Ellerbe] and we'll see what the next. I'm not thinking about retiring right now, but I'm thinking about training fighters."

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Team 6 way ahead in Tay Tung alumni bowling

LINCOLN Dongon anchored Set 2 with 128 pinfalls and Jonathan Chua backstopped with 110 to give Team 6 a 7-0 record in the ongoing Bacolod Tay Tung High School Alumni bowling tournament at Lopue's East Bowling Center here.

The solo leader rolled a 2-game aggregate of 959 against Team 10's 939, negating Gildo Ang's 118 and Paoping Leong's double of 107-111. Team 10 is tied at fourth with a 3-3 slate with Team 8, which beat Team 4 919-546 as Marie Joan Garcia scored 100 and 121, respectively.

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Team 9 tied Team 1 at second spot (4-2) with a low scoring 750-668 triumph. Michael Po toppled 133 pins as Team Leonard Qui could only anchor set 2 with 113.

At solo third (4-3) is Team 3 which rolled an 862 against Team 7 which struggled more with 846. Team 7 is at 1-5 below Team 5 at 2-4. Team 4 is still winless after 6 games. (Henry G. Doble)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on August 15, 2011.

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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Jenny, Dennis move forward

Monday, August 15, 2011


STARSTRUCK alumna Jennylyn Mercado embarks a new chapter in her showbiz career, as she hosts upcoming show "Protege: The Battle for the Big Break."


This reality-talent show will be the actress’ first serious hosting stint on television and Jennylyn revealed she's a bit nervous of what will happen in the next couple of weeks.


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"Kailangan kong pag-aralan ‘yung klaseng attack ‘yung gagawin ko while on stage hosting. Excited ako kasi bago and isa siyang reality show."


Jennylyn shared she constantly asks "Showbiz Central" and "Eat Bulaga" host Pia Guanio what to do and not to do when hosting this kind of project.


The single mother is learning lots of things in hosting and open to new challenges and opportunities in this line of work.


"I think this is a new world for me. First time kong sasabak sa ganitong hosting job na talagang serious. Kaya nakakatuwa and at the same time siyempre kinakabahan din ako."


Like Jennylyn, her ex-boyfriend Dennis Trillo also moves forward and is currently doing a movie with Jake Cuenca, Lovi Poe and Carla Abellana under Regal Films entitled "My Neighbor's Wife."


According to Dennis, he's more focused now with work and will remain single for a while.


"Hindi naman ako naghahanap ngayon. Andami talaga diyan, pinipigilan ko lang ‘yung sarili ko dahil nga nagpapakabait muna ako at ayusin muna ‘yung trabaho ko. Para iwas muna sa kontrobersiya at tahimik lang."


Dennis also revealed he's ready to meet Jennylyn again but he's not too sure if they could work together this soon.


"Ready akong makita siya pero makatrabaho, eh, hindi ko pa alam. Marami pa din naman kasi akong ginagawa ngayon."


"Ako nakapag move-on na ako matagal na. Lahat ng nangyari ngayon, eh, kinalimutan ko na. Wala na ‘yun... wala na ‘yun. Hindi rin makakatulong kung magtatago ako ng sama ng loob or galit. Para makapagtrabaho ako ng maayos eh kailangang kong mawala yun." (Sunnex)


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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Latest News On Nora Aunor

SUPERSTAR Nora Aunor is not affected if she's just second choice to play the vital role of Maria Agoncillo in the upcoming movie "El Presidente".

During the comeback press conference of the Superstar, she was immediately asked by the entertainment reporters on her thoughts on the issue, especially that it was rumored that Batangas Governor Vilma Santos was first slatted to star in the said project.
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"Marami nga ang nagsasabi sa akin na 'second choice' lang daw ako diyan. Wala namang problema yun sa akin eh."

"Sa panahong ito basta maganda and historical ang movie, kahit second choice ako, eh walang diperensiya doon."

The Superstar also revealed that when the project was offered to her while she's staying in the US, she immediately confirmed her participation because she believes in the project and looking forward to working with Governor ER Ejercito.

"Nung nalaman ko agad agad na may ganito pala eh umoo na agad ako kasi maganda naman yung proyekto. Kaya nagpapasalamat ako kay Gov. ER sa oportunidad na ito."

Aunor added that she dedicated her 10 days to just shoot the movie, which was the main reason she went back home in Manila.

Meanwhile, Aunor shed light on reports that she accepted the movie so that she can make peace with former President Joseph Estrada.

The veteran actress said that the misunderstanding that took place between her and Erap should remain in the past and everyone should move forward.

"Ang nakaraan ay nakaraan na. Siguro naman si Erap eh wala ng sama ng loob sa akin. Marami akong pagkukulang noon at inaamin ko yun. Hindi lang kay Erap pati na din sa mga press."
To recall the two had a rift after the Superstar supported the opposition group that ousted the former President during the People Power 2. (Sunnex)

View article at Sunstar

Monday, July 11, 2011

Arroyo skips DOJ plunder hearing for the 3rd time

For the third time, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was a no-show at the Department of Justice (DOJ) hearing on the plunder charges lodged against her in connection with the alleged misuse of welfare funds meant for migrant workers during her administration.

Arroyo, incumbent congresswoman of Pampanga’s second district, was supposed to swear and subscribe to the authenticity of her counter-affidavit, but could not do so because, like in the past two hearings, she was abroad.

The former President was supposed to return to the country last week, but this was deferred, according to her lawyer, Benjamin Santos.

“She was supposed to have returned in the middle of last week, but she had other matters to attend to. It is not our intention to delay the proceedings," Santos told the panel of prosecutors.

Santos, then, asked the prosecutors to give Arroyo more time to file her counter-affidavit.

“We would like to assure the honorable hearing panel that she’ll be coming within this week and therefore, as soon as she arrives, we are going to have her sign before the panel or a representative that a panel will be designating, that she will swear to her counter-affidavit," he said.

Interviewed by reporters, Santos said that the plunder charges against Arroyo should be dismissed as they were “absolutely baseless."

“There is absolutely no basis for the charges, absolutely none," he said.

Read the rest of the story at GMA-NEWS

Friday, June 24, 2011

Rains Continues as Falcon Leaves The Philippines

After dumping rains on Metro Manila and other parts of the country in past days, tropical storm “Falcon" (Meari) left Philippine territory early Saturday toward Japan.

But the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned rains brought by the southwest monsoon will still fall over Metro Manila.

“Nasa labas na ito [Falcon] ng Philippine area of responsibility, pero magdala pa rin kayo ng payong at panangga sa ulan," PAGASA forecaster Ben Oris said in an interview on dzBB radio Saturday.

He also said Falcon intensified slightly and accelerated further as it continued to move away from Philippine territory.

PAGASA also hinted there may be no cyclone expected in the next few days.

"No tropical cyclone is expected to affect the [Philippine area of responsibility] in a week but a low-pressure area is expected," it said.

PAGASA’s 5 a.m. advisory said that as of 4 a.m., Falcon was 590 km northeast of Basco, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 105 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph.

It was moving north-northwest at 24 kph and was expected to be 680 km north-northeast of Basco, Batanes or at 320 km west-northwest of Okinawa, Japan.

“[Falcon] will continue to enhance the Southwest Monsoon and bring occasional rains over Luzon particularly over the western sections of Northern and Central Luzon," PAGASA said.

Also, it said strong to gale force winds are expected to affect the Western and of Visayas and the Eastern seaboards of Luzon and Visayas.

“Fishing boats and other small sea crafts are advised not to venture out into the sea while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves," it said.

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

No Classes On Friday From Pre-School To High School

The Department of Education has ordered the suspension of classes from pre- to high school levels in the National Capital Region on Friday, an official of the Department of Education for the National Capital Region said late Thursday.


DepEd NCR Director Elena Ruiz made this announcement over radio dzBB.

There is still no announcement on the suspension of classes in College levels from the Commission on Higher Education.

As of 4:00 PM Thursday, Tropical Storm “Falcon” was estimated 420 KM East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.4°N, 126.5°E), according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysial Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) bulletin.


MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 75 KPH near the center
GUSTINESS: up to 90 KPH
MOVEMENT: Northwest
SPEED: 15 KPH

Public Storm Warning Signal # 1 has been raised over Quezon, Aurora, Albay, Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Isabela, Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands and Batanes Group of Islands.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Cesar Montano Silent About Son's Accusations

CESAR Montano’s son Diego says he’s not in good terms with his dad, complaining that Cesar promised him a car but it never came. He’s obviously sore with his dad that’s why he now prefers to live with Bing Loyzaga (sister of his mom, Teresa) rather than live with his dad and stepmom Sunshine Cruz. Cesar understandably refuses to answer back his son’s accusations against him. He told a friend, “Mas lalaki lang 'yan pag sasagot ako.”

And it’s true. But he cannot prevent his friends from defending him. “Pinalalabas ng bata na pinababayaan siya ng ama niya when Cesar just gave him his tuition fee para sa high school studies niya sa OB Montessori. Ayaw naman talaga ni Cesar na pumasok siya sa showbiz, pero nagpilit sila ng ina niya. Tapos, humihingi sa kanya ng condo unit, pero di niya binigyan. Mahal na mahal ni Cesar ang bata kaya gusto niya, sa kanya ito tumira para magabayan niya nang personal, pero ayaw naman. Mas okay na sa kanyang matira ito kay Bing para may guardian, kaysa sa gusto nito to live alone in his own condo. He never promised a car to Diego. That’s what his son asked from him. He can give Diego a car but ayaw niya as he believes Diego is too young at 16 to drive his own car. Mamaya, mapahamak, siya pa ang masisi. But his son cannot seem to understand this.”

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Willing Willie Suspended By MTRCB

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) suspended TV5's primetime variety show "Willing Willie" for 30 days, inclusive of the program's three-week voluntary suspension.

This was the decision given by the MTRCB's Hearing and Adjudication Committee, headed by Noel del Prado with members Milo Sogueco and Carmen Musngi.

By crediting the program's self-suspension, the penalty began right after “Willing Willie” aired their last episode, Jonathan Presquito, chief of MTRCB's legal affairs division said. The Willie Revillame-led game show's last episode was aired April 9, Saturday, a day after the host announced the hiatus of the program. As such, the suspension will last until May 9.

The Willie Revillame-led game show was penalized for allow six-year-old Jan-Jan Suan to perform an allegedly erotic dance routine on air during their March 12 episode.

According to the decision, the voluntary suspension of “Willing Willie” played a part in the MTRCB's decision to credit the number of days it was off the air in their suspension. Other reasons for their decision include the self-regulatory measures of TV5, including the implementation of their Guidelines on the Treatment of Children nas Viewers, Subjects, Talents, or Participants and their plan to release a “Rules of Ethics” for their talents and production crew.

The MTRCB also considered the formal apology of TV5 Executive Vice President Roberto Barreiro and their Admission of Responsibility.

The decision also took note that “Willing Willie” is a first time offender.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Gasoline Prices To Roll Back Today

Filipinos travelling for the Holy Week will have something to smile about today, after the oil firm Chevron announced that it will slash pump prices of its petroleum products starting 12:00PM today.

Chevron said they will implement a rollback on the prices of its gasoline products by 60 centavos per liter, diesel by 25 centavos per liter and kerosene by 40 centavos.

The company said the price adjustment reflects the latest movement of oil prices in the world market.

The rollback came a day after Chevron and other oil companies, Shell and total, increased the prices of regular gasoline by 70 centavos per liter, unleaded gasoline by 60 centavos per liter, diesel by 25 centavos per liter and kerosene by 40 centavos per liter.

Other oil companies are expected to implement a similar roll back of pump prices.

source: Philippine Information Agency

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Earthquake Hits Myanmar at 6.8 Magnitude

At least 60 people have been killed and 90 injured after a robust earthquake struck Myanmar close to its border with Thailand. 

The earthquake on Thursday, which the US Geological Survey (USGS) measured at magnitude 6.8, was felt as far away as Bangkok, virtually 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the epicentre, Hanoi and parts of China.

A Myanmar official mentioned dozens of individuals were killed in areas close to the epicentre and more than 240 buildings had collapsed.

The quake struck ninety kilometres (60 miles) north of Chiang Rai and 235 kilometres (one hundred fifty miles) north-northeast of Chiang Mai, Thailand's second metropolis and a popular vacationer destination. Tall buildings shuddered in Bangkok in the course of the tremor.

Its epicentre was near the borders with Thailand and Laos and was simply 10 kilometres (six miles) deep.

Thailand's meteorological department on Friday said it had registered six large aftershocks following the initial quake.

The quake was felt throughout China's southwest province of Yunnan, in line with state-run China National Radio, but no casualties or structural collapses had been reported as of Friday morning.

Nonetheless, the earthquake reportedly precipitated cracks in some homes and colleges in and around the rugged Xishuangbanna region which borders Myanmar, and concern of aftershocks forced many individuals within the area to spend the night outdoors.

Some residents of the Vietnamese capital Hanoi fled their homes in panic when the quake shook the city.\

for more news read: Yahoo.com

Monday, March 21, 2011

Low Magnitude Earthquke Hits Manila

An earthquake was felt in Manila at around 6:30 pm yesterday.  According to Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Philvolcs), the earthquake has a magnitutude of 5.7 with Tectonic origin.

In a interview television interview with Phivolcs Director Renato Solidum, he said that the people should not panic because the earthquake is not related to Japan's recent earthquake that has a magnitude of  8.9. 

"Siyempre ang paalala lang itong mga lindol na ito ay maliliit pa lamang, kung malalaki dapat paghandaan," further added by Solidum.

As of today, there were no recorded damages to property and cause of death. 

Here are the reported intensities in the different areas in Luzon that felt the earthquake.

Intensity IV - Manila City; Marikina City; Talisay, Batangas; Tagaytay City
Intensity III - Quezon City; Alabang; Makati; Taguig; Malabon; Bacoor, Cavite; Lubang Island;San Jose, Mindoro Occ.; Abra de Ilog;Calapan, Mindoro Occ.
Intensity II - Lucban, Quezon; Plaridel, Bulacan; Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; Baguio City

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Pacquito Diaz Dies At 73

One of the most famous villain actor Paquito Diaz has passed away at the age of 73.

According to reports the actor died in their residence in Daraga Albay after he experienced difficulty in breathing. He was previously confined at Estevez Memorial Hospital.

Diaz was born in Pampanga, Philippines. He was well-known for his criminal roles, either the main, supporting or comic relief and he was one of the most popular actors in film industry, although he also has the ability to portray protagonist roles, mostly supporting, or comic relief (with his longtime friend Fernando Poe Jr.). In fact, he has also portrayed a non-villain role in Walang Matigas Na tinapay sa Mainit na Kape. Instead, his late younger brother Romy was cast as the main villain of the latter film. (Wikipedia)

Other non-villain appearances includes Eagle Squad, where he plays as a dedicated and good police officer as opposed to his other corrupt police roles alongside Robin Padilla, Current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, Edu Manzano, and Jaime Fabregas as the Main Antagonist, Bayadra (a parody of viagra) Brothers alongside Jimmy Santos and the Late Berting Labra and Estudyante Blues as the father of the character of his son Joko, and Pera O Bayong as Don Juanito Starring Willie Revillame, John Estrada and Randy Santiago with Mark Gil as the right hand man of his character and the main antagonist of that film. (Wikipedia)

Diaz suffered a stroke in 2004 and had major brain surgery which practically ate up his savings. It was at this point that his body grew weaker and his health deteriorated.


Here are some of the clips that Paquito Diaz played.





I salute you Mr. Pacquito.  Hinde magiging maganda ang role ni FPJ kung walang magaling na villain.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Congressman Singson Sentenced To 18m Imprisonment

Philippine Congressman Ronald Singson was sentenced by a Hong Kong judge to 18 months imprisonment for bringing cocaine into the southern Chinese territory intended for his own use.

Rep. Ronald Singson was caught with 0.24 ounces (6.67 grams) of cocaine last July while transiting through Hong Kong's airport en route to the gambling enclave of Macau. He pleaded guilty to a charge of trafficking in a dangerous drug.

Under Hong Kong law, bringing drugs into the country can be defined as trafficking, in spite of the purpose. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment and a fine of 5 million Hong Kong dollars ($640,000).

Prosecutors had challenged Singson's claim that the drugs were intended for his own consumption.

source:  Yahoo News

Alicia Mayer Bares All In New PETA Ad


Sexy Actress and Fashion Model Alicia Mayer has once again made evident over her involvement for animals by posing as a model of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Alicia posed naked for the new advertisement of the pro-vegetarian group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia. The poster, shot by photographer Raymund Isaac, displays Mayer lying naked on a gurney with the slogan, "Meat belongs in the morgue, not on your table. Go vegetarian!"

The shift is evidently a pace up from Mayer's prior attempt in 2007, when she posed wearing only a lettuce bikini.

"Hinahamon ko ang mga Pilipino na pag-isipan kung ano talaga ang karne," said she, explaining the message of the poster in an interview with GMA news. "Ang pagkain ng karne, manok at isda ay nangangahulugan ng pagkain ng bangkay ng isang pinahirapang hayop na hindi ninais ang kamatayan."

She encourage Filipinos follow her path of being a vegetarian.

PETA, in a statement, stated that the crusade is intended to prove their concern over the Filipinos' outwardly rising predilection for eating meat, citing previous research reports that greater than 750 million animals are being killed every day to serve the local community.

According to PETA, eating of meat is not only bad for animals but for as humans as well, noting its correlation through illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and stroke.

"The evidence is clear," said Jason Baker, PETA Asia's vice president of international operations. "The best thing that people can do for animals, the planet, and themselves is go vegetarian."


See more of the sexy Alicia Mayer at

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Watch How Donaire Won Over Montiel

Here's a video on the latest fight of Nonito Donaire. Fernando Montiel was knockdown on the second round of the fight.



Nonito Donaire, Jr. (born on November 16, 1982) is a Filipino American professional boxer. He is a three-division world champion, and has won four world titles in three different boxing weight classes. He is a known switch-hitter with the ability to fight either southpaw or orthodox.[1][2] His surname is often mispronounced as do-nayr but it's properly pronounced as do-nigh-reh.

Currently, Donaire is the WBC and WBO Bantamweight World Champion. He is also currently rated by The Ring as the number five pound-for-pound boxer in the world. He is the former WBA Super Flyweight Interim World Champion, IBF World Flyweight Champion and IBO World Flyweight Champion
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Friday, February 18, 2011

People Power Revolution Schedule of Events

On February 25, 2011, the Philippines will mark the 25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution.  It is an wherein Filipinos from all walks of life joined hands to oust President Ferdinand Marcos.

To celebrate the People Power Anniversary, President Noynoy Aquino has declared the date as a Special Holiday.  Below are the schedule events to celebrate the People Power Anniversary.

Schedule of Events
25th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution

February 17, 2011
Exhibit of the Inaugural
6:00 P.M., SM The Block
This exhibit showcases the coffee table book that documents the events from President Cory Aquino’s funeral to the Aquino campaign up to the inauguration of Benigno S. Aquino III as President.

February 21, 2011
NoyNoy: Triumph of a People’s Campaign
5:00 P.M., Powerbooks, Greenbelt 4
A book written by Ambassador Wilfrido Villacorta will be launched. The book chronicles the success of the Aquino campaign in capturing the Presidency.
Exhibit of the Revolution Revisited by Kim Komenich
6:00 P.M., Ayala Musuem
An event co-sponsored by the Ayala Museum, this exhibit features 60 photographs taken by Kim Komenich during his assignment in the Philippines at the time of the People Power Revolution. Fourteen of these photos were given the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography.
Sonny Camarillo Exhibit

February 21 to 27, 2011
Thirty iconic pictures taken by Sonny Camarillo during the EDSA People Power Revolution will be displayed along EDSA and White Plains Avenue. The pictures tell the story of the revolution as seen through a photographer’s lens.

February 22, 2011
Tree Planting Activity
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 NN, Camarines Sur
The Local Government of Camarines Sur, led by Governor Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr., has organized a tree planting activity wherein 50,000 trees will be planted on government-acquired land. In an attempt to feature the value of Pagkakaisa, this area, now called the “Community of Hope”, serves as a home for rebel returnees and military families.

Inauguration of the AFP Museum and Blood Letting
2:00 P.M., AFP Grounds, Camp Aguinaldo
The room where Former President Fidel V. Ramos and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile’s announced their withdrawal of support has been converted to a museum. This event will feature the inauguration of this historic place. A blood letting will simultaneously be conducted in the AFP grounds as well.

PEOPLE-POWERED MARKETS: Sa Bayang Umaasenso, Sama-Sama Tayo
4:00 P.M., NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City
The Ninoy and Cory Foundation in coordination with the Makati Business Club organized this event in order to guide and educate Filipinos on how people and private companies can use the market to address social problems in the country.

Yes Pinoy Symposium – Trainer’s Training (until the 22nd)
Venue: Kabayan Hotel, Cubao, Time: 10:00 A.M.
Participants will be trained in facilitating the EDSA Babies Speak Symposiums so they will be able to cascade the symposium in their respective regions.

February 23, 2011
Pilipinas Got Bukas
7:00 – 8:30 A.M., Rizal High School, Pasig
In order to engage the youth towards volunteerism, the YesPinoy Foundation organized this event that will showcase a human mosaic composed of 2,500 students. A passing of the torch by the EDSA Veterans to the EDSA Babies will also take place.

EDSA Babies Expo
9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., SM North Sky Dome
Exhibitors will provide avenues by which EDSA Babies can join in nation building through volunteer and other socio-civic programs. Exhibitors will be composed of student organizations and NGOs.

Program and Awarding: Best Entries in Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives for a Better Future
3:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., SM North Sky Dome
Winning projects and entries for the Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives for a Better Future program will be given.

EDSA Babies… Congrats Mga Sikat!
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., SM North Sky Dome
This is a pre-graduation treat to high school and college achievers. Various artists will perform for the students and the winners of the Bright Ideas and Bold Initiatives for a Better Future program.

EDSA 1 Clips Film showing in schools nationwide
Documentaries and films about the revolution will be shown in various schools across the country.

40-Hour Vigil in 25 Churches
8:00 P.M.
A 40-hour vigil will be held starting on the 23rd up to the 25th will be held in 25 churches across the country.

Freedom Tour will begin (will run until the 25th)
8:00 – 9:30 AM, 9:30 – 11:00 AM and 5:00 – 6:30 PM
This is a tour that will tell the story of the revolution. The tour will cover the following areas: La Salle Greenhills, the EDSA Shrine, the People Power Monument, and Club Filipino.

February 24, 2011
Eucharistic Celebration
5:30 P.M., EDSA Shrine
A mass will be celebrated at the EDSA Shrine on the eve of the 25th Anniversary of the success of the revolution.

Freedom tour will continue.
February 25, 2011
Honors and Flag Raising Ceremony
7:30 A.M., People Power Monument
A flag raising ceremony at the People Power Monument will kick off the celebration. An Ecumenical Prayer will also be held after the ceremony.

Unveiling of the Cardinal Sin Statue and Flower Offering at the Ninoy and Cory Statues
9:30 A.M., Rizal Park
This event is spearheaded by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.  In attendance will be residents of Manila, the religious including twenty-five bishops and Catholic school students.  After the unveiling, flowers will be offered at the Ninoy and Cory statues.

Job Fair
7:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M, POEA Building
The POEA will hold a job fair featuring thirty licensed employment agencies who have committed to offer a total of 25,000 job openings.  This job fair is open to the public and thousands of job seekers are expected to come.

EDSA Strip
7:00 A.M. to 12:00 midnight
The north bound lane of EDSA will be transformed into a festive strip where people who will attend the celebrations will be able to see the actual tanks used by soldiers during the revolution. People will also be able to register and make commitments for the country at Tatak Edsa Registration tents. Food will be available at P25 at food stalls put up by the Philippine Franchise Association.

Medical-Dental Mission
9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Camp Aguinaldo Gate
A medical and dental mission will be held throughout the day at the Camp Aguinaldo Gate in front of EDSA.

Unveiling of Marker
11:00 A.M., POEA Building
A historical marker will be unveiled in the exact location where former President Cory Aquino delivered a speech during the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Boodle Lunch
12:00 Noon, EDSA
There will be a boodle lunch along EDSA for 2,500 people including CEOs, LGU representatives, student leaders, and others.  This activity seeks to rekindle the spirit of sharing that transpired during the EDSA People Power Revolution.

Salubungan Program
3:45 P.M., EDSA
This will reenact the “Salubungan” that happened 25 years ago when then General Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile joined forces against the dictator. The forces will converge at the People Power Monument.

Live Musical Variety Show
8:00 P.M., White Plains Avenue
A live concert will be held that will showcase various Filipino artists from the Kapuso, Kapamilya, and Kapatid networks. The variety show is divided into five (5) suites: “Simulain, People Power History 101,” “Ang Diwa, the Spirit of EDSA People Power,” “Mga Simbolo, People Power Lives On,” “Mga Bayani, the Heroes of Today,” and “People Power Ngayon, Nation Building Today.”  The PANA Ad campaign will also be launched at the concert. A fireworks display will follow the concert.

LGU Participation
LGUs across the country will hold events that will include medical missions, tree planting, monitoring of smoke belchers, and other projects to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the EDSA Revolution.

Freedom tour will continue. (VIP tour at 1:00 PM)
February 26, 2011
Unveiling of the Kalayaan Marker
10:30 A.M., Kalayaan Hall, MalacaƱang
During the Marcos regime, the hall was called Maharlika Hall. When former President Cory Aquino assumed office, it was renamed Kalayaan Hall. A marker will be unveiled at the hall to commemorate this event.
People Power Awards

11:00 A.M., Heroes Hall, MalacaƱang
This event is in recognition of the personalities who played significant roles during the EDSA People Power Revolution.  The awardees are: (Living) Fr. Reuter, Nat Rama and William Esposo, and (Posthumous) Don Chino Roces, Rep. Stephen Solarz, and Teodoro Benigno.  Lunch will be served and the film entitled “The

World Remembers EDSA” will be shown.  Music will be provided by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.
February 27, 2011
People Power Run
The route of the run will be from the People Power Monument to Ortigas, Greenmeadows, and C5. Simultaneous runs will be held in Bicol, Cebu, Zamboanga, Dipolog and Angeles City.

YesPinoy Foundation Relaunch
7:00 P.M., NBC Tent, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
The event will be attended by members of the YesPinoy Foundation and various artists.  During the Relaunch, the EDSA Babies shall articulate their commitment to carry on the Spirit of EDSA – the spirit volunteerism.

RR Enriquez also exits Banana Split

 MANILA, Philippines – After Melai Cantiveros, sexy comedienne RR Enriquez leaves ABS-CBN gag show “Banana Split,” but  not because of a packed schedule or a misunderstanding with co-actors.

“Hindi ko po alam kung kanino po nanggaling 'yung chismis na 'yun, pero since eto na po na nandito na, kumalat na po…

“Sige po, I'll be honest with you guys. The reason is medyo marami na po kami sa [cast ng] 'Banana Split.' Marami pong mga bago dun. [Umalis na lang po ako kasi] may mga segments po ako dun na nawala po ako. So parang ako po, medyo parang sabi ko, 'Mukhang hindi na ko napapansin dito',” RR revealed to Bulletin Entertainment and other members of the media at the presscon for “Precious Hearts Romance Presents: “Mana Po” held at 9510 Restaurant on Feb. 17.

According to RR, she quit the show just this Tuesday and that she was given by the “Banana Split” bosses a week to think about her decision. She added that her resignation isn’t final yet.

Initially, RR seemed reluctant to address the issue when the press asked her about it.
“Ang bilis naman kumalat ng chismis!” she exclaimed.

She also denied fighting with and harboring ill-feelings towards her “Banana Split” family.
“No! Hindi po ako nagtampo or whatever. Maintindihin po akong tao, hindi po ako ganun kababaw para magtampo or magalit sa kanila. Naisip ko lang po na siguro it's about time naman na, sige, mag-give way naman po sa mga bago. Tutal ako po nabigyan na nila ko ng chance na magkaroon kahit papano ng exposure sa show na 'yon.

“So I think it's time for me naman na [to give way] sa mga bago po. 'Yun po. 'Yun lang po talaga 'yung dahilan. Wala po akong sama ng loob sa kanila, wala po akong ka-gap do'n. Mahal ko po ang 'Banana Split' family. It just happened na kailangan ko lang po talagang... Ayun po,” RR explained.

Meanwhile, RR is slated to appear on the Melai-Jason Cantiveros starrer “Mana Po.” This is her first time to act on a teleserye and according to the comedienne, her character is very different from the image she usually assumes.

“'Di ba normally pa-sexy po ako, dito kakaibang RR Enriquez po 'yung makikita nila dahil tomboyish po 'yung image ko dito. Lagi po akong naka-cargo pants. So hindi po ako medyo pa-sexy dito,” she said, adding that her character is “jologs.”

Although RR said she is happy with her latest project, she also mentioned that she found her acting stint difficult at first.

“Masaya, pero nung una nahirapan ako. Pero dahil siyempre pinagkatiwalaan nila 'kong kunin dito sa show na 'to, talagang kahit papano talagang pinaga-aaralan ko talaga. Gusto ko kahit papano ma-proud sila sa 'kin dahil ako 'yung kinuha nila. So gusto ko, 'yun, 'di ako mapahiya,” she said.

More, RR admitted to feeling proud whenever people would compliment her for bearing resemblance to fellow Kapamilya actress Anne Curtis, but said that she’s trying to distance herself to avoid further association with the latter.

“Siyempre po proud dahil maganda po si Anne Curtis at siyempre sobrang sikat [niya]. Pero ayun, wala naman po akong pinaretoke sa mukha ko. Nagpaputi lang po talaga ko.

“Medyo nilalayo ko nga po 'yung [image] ko sa kanya dahil kadalasan po talaga napagkakamalan po or, 'yun nga po, hindi po maiwasan sinasabi na ginagaya ko nga daw siya. Pero 'yun po. Hangga't maaari po iniiwasan ko pong ma-[compare] po talaga,” said she.

“Precious Hearts Romance Presents: Mana Po” not only marks RR’s debut as an actress, it’s also the first time that onscreen and real life couple Melai and Jason will star in their own series. Joining them in the cast are Buboy Garovillo, John Arcilla, Johan Santos, Tom Rodriguez, Giselle Sanchez and Megan Young.  Directed by Katski Flores and Ted Boborol, the rom-com series premieres on Feb. 21 in ABS-CBN’s Hapontastic block, right after “Agimat Presents: Kapitan Inggo.”

source: Manila Bulletin

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Binay Left For China To Save 3 Pinoys On Death Row

Vice-President Jejomar Binay left early Friday for China in a last-ditch bid to save three Filipinos facing execution there for drug-related offenses.

But before leaving, Binay appealed anew to the Filipino people for prayers to allow a "miracle" that will save the three from death row.

"As instructed by President (Benigno III) Aquino, I leave this morning for Beijing together with (Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Esteban Jr.) Conejos to appeal for clemency for our three kababayans on death row. Our embassy in Beijing informed me that this visit is a special consideration for the Philippines in view of the close friendship between our two countries and peoples" Binay said in a departure statement he read at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport before leaving.

Read more at GMANews.tv

Violence Continues To Spark In Bahrain

Armed patrols prowled neighborhoods and tanks appeared in the streets for the first time Thursday after riot police with tear gas and clubs drove protesters from a main square where they had demanded sweeping political change in this tiny kingdom. Medical officials said four people were killed.


Police cars with flashing blue lights encircled Pearl Square, the site of anti-government rallies since Monday. Barbed wire was set up on streets leading to the square, where police cleaned up flattened protest tents and trampled banners. The Interior Ministry declared the protest camp "illegal" and warned Bahrainis to stay off the streets.

The island nation was effectively shut down since workers in the capital could not pass checkpoints or were too scared to venture out. Banks and other key institutions did not open.

The protesters' demands have two main objectives: force the ruling Sunni monarchy to give up its control over top government posts and all critical decisions, and address deep grievances held by the country's majority Shiites who claim they face systematic discrimination and are effectively blocked from key roles in public service and the military.

Read full news at Yahoo News

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Noynoy Stays Neutral On Marcos Burial In Libingan Ng Mga Bayani

President Aquino Wednesday said he would inhibit himself from the decision on whether the late President Ferdinand Marcos could be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City.

The President instead said he would ask a government official "who has less personal attachment" to look into the matter recently proposed by the son of the late strongman, Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos.

“Whatever I will say will be bias so I’m thinking of inhibiting myself from deciding the matter,” the President told reporters after meeting senior military officials in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

"Anything I say on the matter, people might say, was decided on a subjective basis rather than on an objective basis and we would want to spare our country from that,” said the President, son of the freedom heroes the late Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and President Corazon Aquino.

Read the rest of the story at Manila Bulletin

Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was the tenth President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He was a lawyer, member of the Philippine House of Representatives (1949–1959) and a member of the Philippine Senate (1959–1965). He was Senate President from 1963-1965. He claimed to have led a guerrilla force called Ang Maharlika in northern Luzon during the Second World War, although this is doubted. As Philippine president and strongman, his greatest achievement was in the fields of infrastructure development and international diplomacy. However, his administration was marred by massive authoritarian corruption, despotism, nepotism, political repression, and human rights violations. He benefited from a large personality cult in the Philippines during his regime.  In 1983, his government was implicated in the assassination of his primary political opponent, Benigno Aquino, Jr. The implication caused a chain of events, including a tainted presidential election that served as the catalyst for the People Power Revolution in February 1986 that led to his removal from power and eventual exile in Hawaii. It was later alleged that he and his wife Imelda Marcos had moved billions of dollars of embezzled public funds to the United States, Switzerland, and other countries, as well as into alleged corporations during his 20 years in power.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Rhian Ramos and Mo Twister In Mutual Understanding

Actress Rhian Ramos has admitted having a mutual understanding with DJ-host Mo Twister.

“I would think so… Yeah, I guess,” she told PEP when asked about it.  Rating the state of her relationship with Mo, Rhian pegged it at 60 in a scale of 100.
“I don’t know, I don’t know… kasi ano e, parang  marami ka talagang mga bagay na hindi makikita until siguro after a long period of time,” she said. “Parang I want to be sure naman na pag nagka-boyfriend ako  at least sure ako about it. Na pag sinabi kong kunwari 'I love you!' o kunwari 'I love you, too!' sure ako,  yung hindi  sasabihin ko na lang kasi para masabi lang, parang ganu'n.”

This line of questioning followed a discussion on her going topless for her role in “My Valentine Girls.”
At a press conference for the movie, Rhian simply said that while she did go topless, she only showed her back.

She did, however, claim having her front part covered, noting, “Nakakahiya naman, makikita ni Richard [Gutierrez]...” And while she considers the actor almost like a brother, she did say they hadn’t seen each other in a while and showing up naked isn’t how she’d want to greet him after all this time.

She did say she covered her privates with a small folded towel and taped it on her with Leukoplast.

But in sharing a kissing scene with the actor, with whom she shared her first on-screen kiss on GMA’s “Captain Barbell,” Rhian said, “Parang nahiya ako ulit kasi parang... after all these years naman parang natanggal na ‘yung hiya ko kay Chard, ‘di ba? Kasi nung medyo bagets pa ako tinitingnan niya pa lang ako parang... parang nahihiya na ako sa kanya.”

She pointed out, “Kasi… very intimate naman kasi talaga humalik ng ibang tao, ‘di ba? Tapos lalung-lalo na hindi ko naman alam kung ano ang relationship status niya ngayon tapos, parang ganun.”

However, Rhian said she didn’t feel any need to worry about kissing Richard when it comes to Mo. “Kasi trabaho ko ito,” she insisted, saying she did not ask for Mo’s permission to do so.

When asked if Mo has already imposed his dos and don’ts on her, she said, “I think naman when it comes to my job dapat ako nagdedesisyon nun.” Noting that even when it came to her mom she had to explain to her and make her accept that doing such things is part of her job as an actress, she added, “Parang pagdating sa work ko, gusto ko ako talaga ‘yung nagdedesisyon.”

As to further developments in her budding relationship with Mo, Rhian simply said, “Patience, tingnan natin.”

View the original article here - Manila Bulletin

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Bus Explosion 5 Dead and 14 Injured

At least 5 people are dead and 14 wounded as a bomb explosion in EDSA Makati City, Philippines. The bus is bound to Fairview coming from Baclaran Station. In a statement by the "Kundoktor" (bus conductor), suspiciously looking two men boarded the bus from Baclaran station headed to Ayala, Makati City but got off the bus at Evagelista Street.

The two men were said to be aged 30's and late 20's, both were said to be carrying bags.


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According to Chief Inspector Jenny Tecson, spokeperson of the Southern Police District, two of the fatalities died on the spot while the other rushed into Ospital ng Makati and St. Luke's Medical Center in Taguig.

In a press briefing in MalacaƱang, President Noynoy Aquino said that the explosion could be attributed to terrorist attacks on the Philippines. However, they could not still identify the group that is responsible for the explosion.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Casual Workers Job Saved By Manila City Council

Jobs of more than 3,000 casual workers at the Manila City Hall were saved after the Manila City Council allowed the P8.5 billion proposed budget for 2011 to sail through the second reading even if it meant more debt for the city.


The majority controlled city council led by Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno has approved the passage of the bill after a six-hour, heated debate despite the warning of at least eight councilors that the city will incur billions of deficit.

“In every city and municipality, the approval of the budget is very important for more continued services to the public. This is one of the major ordinances that we have approved,” Moreno told the Manila Bulletin in an interview after the session.

Read the full story at Manila Bulletin
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