BuCor Diokno's resignation, P-noy's problem resolution | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III confirmed the resignation of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Ernesto Diokno after their 20-minute private discussion yesterday in Malacañang. Aquino also stated that Diokno visited his office yesterday before 2:00PM and submitted an irrevocable resignation, which he regarded as “best form of apology” of his appointee in [...]
2011 FIBA Asian Champions Cup highlights: Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs Duhok-Iraq tonight | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Smart Gilas Pilipinas is sneaking in to make a quarterfinal berth in the 2011 FIBA Asia Champions Cup against the energetic Duhok-Iraq team tonight at Philsports Arena. The Philippine team still managed to keep a clean card after their two games in Group A and will attempt to keep a clean record [...]
Hong Kong authorities caught Filipina flushing fetus | read this item
HONG KONG – A Filipina domestic helper was arrested by Hong Kong authorities after being caught flushing a 3-month-old fetus into the toilet yesterday. She was immediately detained but her employers and medical practitioners called for compassion as it may have been a miscarriage. According to the reports from The Standard Hong Kong, the maid [...]
Australia suspends Live Animal Export to Indonesia | read this item
SYDNEY, Australia – Australia currently suspends export of live animals, particularly cattle, to Indonesia following the report about animal maltreatment in a slaughter house of Indonesia. The Australian Agriculture Minister Joe Ludwig announced that he decided to cancel animal exports to the said country after the Animals Australia gave him a footage revealing how live [...]
PCSO believes 6/55 Grand Lotto Jackpot Prize to reach Php1 Billion | read this item
MANILA, Philippines - Luck remains elusive to Pinoy lotto bettors and the pot money for 6/55 Grand Lotto continues to surge and is expected to reach a record breaking amount of Php1 billion. According to PCSO General Manager Jose Ferdinand Rojas II, basing on the current lotto ticket sales, they can tell it is very [...]
BFAR explains Fish Kill Cause in Western Pangasinan | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said that the massive fish kill in Western Pangasinan has the same cause with the one that happened in Taal, wherein several tons of milkfish died. The assistant director of BFAR, Atty. Benjamin Tabios Jr. this morning said that the incident was triggered by [...]
Azkals Friendly Game vs United Football League-All stars | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Before heading to Duren, Germany on June 12, the Philippine football team Azkals will first face the United Football League-All Stars in a friendly match on Sunday. Azkals will be back in Manila for the continuation of their training at the Rizal Memorial Stadium after their five-day team bonding in Cebu. This [...]
Sen. Zubiri proposes Life Imprisonment vs Coral Reef Smuggler | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Zubiri suggests imposing of life imprisonment penalty against coral reef smugglers for ruining over 7,000 hectares of sea bed in the oceans of Moro Gulf and Sulu Sea. During his privilege speech, Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri revealed the identity of the arrested black coral smuggler named Exequiel Navarro by the Bureau [...]
Sean Kingston Rushed to Hospital after Jet Ski Crash | read this item
MIAMI, Florida – Miami-born reggae and hip-hop singer Sean Kingston was rushed to the hospital after his personal jet ski crashed into Miami Beach bridge, 6 p.m. on Sunday, local authorities said. Kingston, 21, was seen driving his personal jet ski with a woman back-rider when the incident happened, according to Officer Jorge Pino, Florida [...]
No Smoking Policy in Metro Manila for Smoke-free Philippines in 2012 | read this item
MANILA, Philippines – Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy more MMDA officers in Metro Manila today to support the police in arresting those who smoke in public places in line with the “No Smoking” policy in Metro Manila, effective 8:00AM this day. The no smoking policy is launched in line with the “World No [...]
