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A day after Sen. Mar Roxas purportedly gave up his presidential ambitions in favor of the only son of former President Cory Aquino and former Sen. Ninoy Aquino, it was Sen. Noynoy Aquino‘s turn tonight to speak. Here is a full transcript of the statement made by the younger Sen. Aquino at a press conference […]
MorePLEASE SEE UPDATES BELOW. Liberal Party President and Senator Mar Roxas II made the following “major and important announcement” tonight at the historic Club Filipino. After months of being considered LP’s presidential candidate-in-waiting, Roxas formally gave way to partymate Senator Noynoy Aquino, son of former President Cory Aquino and former Sen. Ninoy Aquino. Noynoy and […]
MoreThe Manila Science High School Faculty and Employees Club has come out with a letter to Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim expressing strong opposition to plans to rename the country’s pilot science high school, even as they request that he verify and clarify the said plan. “It has come to our knowledge that plans are […]
MoreThe National Geographic Channel held a special screening for media (including bloggers) of “Asia’s Titanic”, the first Filipino-made NatGeo-produced documentary, which tackled the infamous MV Dona Paz tragedy of 1987 — the world’s worst peacetime maritime disaster. There is no Leonardo di Caprio or Kate Winslet to give star power to “Asia’s Titanic”. But the […]
MoreBloggers read other blogs to be updated and just like ordinary blog readers, also to engage in discussions and to be entertained or enlightened. We have grown to love some of the new blogs and I really wish they are recognized. Good thing we have the writing project Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2009 […]
MoreLeaders of people’s organizations, including the mother of a UP students whose continued disappearance is blamed on retired Brig. Gen. Jovito Palparan, today filed a quo warranto case against the new Bantay partylist representative before the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal. In the cyberspace, scores are joining the anti-Palparan cause on Facebook. Check reports from […]
MorePublish at Scribd or explore others: Business & Law 2008 philippines Congratulations to all 1,310 new Filipino lawyers.
MoreInternet use in the Philippines is growing with more and more Filipino using the internet for various purposes. This post, which I would update regularly, seeks to make available reference materials, studies, researches on the Philippine use of the internet.
MoreFormerly known as simply “Nicole”, the Filipino woman who charged a US Marine with rape and who won a conviction in a local court, has fled to the US and recanted her testimony. Here is the full text of affidavit: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Annex A CITY OF MAKATI I, SUZETTE S. NICOLAS, of legal […]
MoreWhat do the Alabang, Paranaque and Quezon City incidents, the Kuratong Baleleng rubout, the suspicious slays of crusading journalists and the murders of nearly a thousand activists have in common? They are all arguably extrajudicial or extralegal killings — deliberate murders of individuals by elements or agents of the state, with approval or sanction by superiors, […]
MoreAs the world searches for solutions to the global economic crisis, Prof. Jose Ma. Sison publishes his views on politics and the economy, on democracy and socialism and on the problem that is imperialist globalization. This is another step forward for Prof. Sison and the national democratic movement as they offer help to the country […]
MoreThe Simpsons have a new OBB, the intro part that we all loved has been updated and spruced up to reflect the time. In the new intro, the Simpson’s couch “becomes” the star. Enjoy the full video at the break:
MoreEveryone is invited to attend a public tribute in honor of Medardo “Ka Roda” Roda on Feb. 14, 2009, 4:30 pm at the garden of Bulwagang Bonifacio (SOLAIR), UP Diliman. From Stuff
MoreAt around noon time Tuesday in Washington DC, Barack Obama became President and immediately brought change to America: Obama’s web team swiftly revamped the White House website. The redesigned website reflects the simplicity of Obama’s campaign portal.
MoreBarack Obama delivered the following inaugural speech on Jan. 20 in Washington DC where a huge crowd witnessed him take his oath as the 44th president of the United States and the country’s first black Chief Executive. In his first act as president, Obama proclaimed his inaugural day as National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation. […]
MoreBarack Obama will be sworn in today as the first black president and as the 44th chief executive of the United States. Millions are going to watch it live: Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Other live-streaming sites:
MoreEveryone’s invited to tomorrow’s rally versus the Charter Change Redux of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo! Here is the invitation from organizers: Dear Friends and Concerned Citizens, Greetings of peace in these turbulent and uncertain times! Recent moves in the House of Representatives by no less than Speaker Prospero Nograles and other administration allies to railroad their […]
MoreManny Pacquiao won over Oscar de la Hoya, scoring a TKO in the ninth round in their “dream match”. How did the media report it?
MoreThe “dream match” between Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao unravels today at the MGM Grand Garden Arena — and we’re all looking for commentary, predictions and live coverage! This page requires a higher version browser If you’re looking for a roundup of some compelling articles and predictions as well as a tip on […]
MoreLast Saturday, the online newsmagazine Pinoy Weekly and several other groups convened the Pinoy Citizen Journalism Seminar at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Here is the presentation I shared with the participants: Technology and Citizen Journalism View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: internet social)
MoreRecital of Facts on the NBN-ZTE contract and Northrail Project Presented by Rep. Teddy Casiño Bayan Muna Representative Committee on Justice House of Representatives November 24, 2008 Mr. Chairman, my distinguished colleagues. Former speaker Jose de Vencia has given a substantial account of the facts of the President’s knowledge and involvement in the anomalous NBN-ZTE […]
MorePagsusog sa Reklamo Hinggil sa Pagpapatalsik sa Katungkulan ng Gng. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Pananalita ni Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan Kinatawan ng Gabriela Women’s Party sa Pulong ng Komite sa Katarungan Kamara de Representantes Ika-24 ng Nobyembre, 2008 Mr. Chairman, sa Mindanao, kung saan ang kinatawang ito nagmula, daandaang kaso ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao at Konstitusyon […]
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