The Philippines’ Top Newsmakers in 2010 | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Today marks the end of the year 2010 and this day is a right day to reminisce the country’s most significant events per se the newsmakers of 2010. Included in the list are the renowned artists and personalities who made a tremendous buzz due to some startling controversies that involved their names. [...]
Malacañang-Supreme Court Feud Continues in 2011 | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – The existing dispute between the Supreme Court and the Malacañang Palace is expected to continue as New Year approaches. This is after President Noynoy Aquino yesterday said that it would be a better move to start the New Year conducting sessions with the legislators than the judiciary. The President added that he [...]
Floody New Year in Bicol, State of Calamity Declared in Albay | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – A lot of families in Albay, particularly those in Bicol Region will celebrate New Year’s Eve at the evacuation center because of the recently occurring flood and landslide. Until these days continuous rainfall is still occurring in the region. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the place [...]
No New Year Fare Hike For LRT and MRT, DOTC | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) assured the riding public that there will be no fare hike in January 2011 for Light Rail Transit and Metro Rail Transit. This is a good new for commuters who trust this type of transportation in Metro Manila. This has also been confirmed yesterday by [...]
Lauro Vizconde Filed Motion for Reconsideration To The Supreme Court | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – On December 14, 2010, the Supreme Court of the Philippines acquitted Hubert Webb and other Vizconde massacre suspects because the prosecution cannot prove beyond reasonable doubt that they are guilty; it did not say they are innocent, though. While the family of the suspects rejoiced because of the decision of the SC, [...]
Gift Bomb Went Off Killing Filipino-Chinese Housewife | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Yvonne Yvette Chua, 31 years old, was dead on the spot when the gift went off while she was opening it. Police investigators said that she would have put it on her lap when she opened it because her belly and legs were torn to pieces. The gift is said to have [...]
Mayweather Sr. Commented on the Upcoming Fight between Pacquiao and Mosley | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Everyone, including Floyd Mayweather Sr. is excited about the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Sugar Shane Mosley to happen at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. As stated in the initial reports, the next big event in boxing will be held this coming May 7, 2011. In a relevant report [...]
DOH and Malacañang to Ban Firecrackers on New Year | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – The Secretary of the Department of Health Sec. Enrique Ona calls for all parents to strictly prohibit their children from using any type of firecrackers, especially this New Year’s Eve. Parents are likewise reminded to ensure all their children are inside the house during these significant times in order to keep them [...]
Aquino Administration To Disband NFA | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate Economic Planning Office (SEPO) recommended to the Aquino administration to take into moderation the privatization of NFA because the said agency has been bankrupt. The SEPO’s recommendation was given after some laws have been raised in the senate to disband the National Food Authority and transfer its regulatory functions to [...]
Green Transport System To Help Solve Pollution in Metro Manila | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Edgardo Angara promotes ‘green transport system’ to minimize pollution in Metro Manila. Green transport would promote the use of electric bikes and electronic jeepneys which eliminate considerable amount of smoke caused by petroleum products. According to the senator, this system will radically lower pollution caused by conventional transportation as well as [...]
