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Weekly Devotion Heartily dedicated to the highly achievers and
the image builders of the community            
01/26/2009  01:09 AM ET

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 26 (PinoyGlobal) - This is heartily dedicated to
the highly achievers, the image builders of the Filipino Global (FILGLO)
communities, in particular, and to the mainstream, in general, and to the
2009 TOFA AWARDEES.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Automation Of RP Voting System Stalled
SECRETARY ROMULO'S MESSAGE TO THE FILIPINO AMERICAN
COMMUNITY ON THE INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT BARACK
OBAMA                                                  
01/23/2009  10:40 AM ET

I am pleased to greet the Filipino-American community on this historic
occasion.
Today, the United States and her peoples celebrate the promise and
hope of change.
In one of the most important elections seen in recent years,
Filipino-Americans were drawn together with other citizens of the United
States, helping reinvigorate a political process that was remarkable in its
expanse and admirable in its inclusiveness.
[DETAILS]                                                    
OPENING OF FIRST FILIPINO RESTAURANT IN MOSCOW
 01/21/2009  10:39 AM ET

Philippine Ambassador to Moscow and Mrs. Victor G. Garcia III cut the
ribbon during the opening ceremonies for the first Filipino restaurant in
Moscow, Wok Studio, located in the popular Tverskaya district. Wok
Studio is managed by Filipino executive chef Ronald Pangilinan, a
long-time resident of Russia and owned by Russian State Duma Deputy
Edward Yanakov. END
[DETAILS]                                                    
Hail to American Caesar!
                 01/21/2009  10:55 AM ET

Taking over the reign of power of the greatest country on Earth at a time
of economic implosion and seemingly endless wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan could be too much to bear for any man in this day and age.
But that's what Barack Obama did at noon on January 20, 2009, when
he took his oath as the 44th President -- and the first President of
African descent-- of the United States of America.
[DETAILS]                                                    
AMBASSADOR GAA HOSTS RECEPTION FOR FILIPINO AMERICAN
COMMUNITY LEADERS ON THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURATION
OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
             01/22/2009  12:33 PM ET

On the occasion of the inauguration of President Barack Obama as the
44th President of the United States, Philippine Ambassador to the United
States Willy C. Gaa hosted a reception at the Philippine Embassy on 19
January 2009...
[DETAILS]                                                    
REMARKS/TOAST
by His Excellency Willy C. Gaa,
Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States
             01/22/2009  12:25 PM ET

Tonight we share the joy of the American nation as they celebrate the
historic inauguration of President Barack Obama.
This great point in history comes at a time of great challenge for America
and for all nations.
[DETAILS]                                                    
FILIPINO AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE STEVE AUSTRIA TO WORK
CLOSELY WITH EMBASSY ON IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING THE
FILIPINO COMMUNITY
                01/22/2009  12:14 PM ET

Addressing a crowd of prominent leaders of the Filipino American
community from all over the U.S. at a reception hosted by Philippine
Ambassador to the United States Willy C. Gaa on the occasion of the
inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama at the Philippine Embassy
on 19 January 2009, U.S. Representative Steve Austria (R) of Ohio’s 7th
Congressional District, the first, first generation Filipino American to be
elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, looks forward to working
closely with the Embassy
[DETAILS]                                                    
Amb. Kenney lauds RP for doing a great job in combating terrorism
      01/22/2009  12:06 PM ET

US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney lauded the Philippine
government today for doing a great job in combating terrorism and
promoting peace and development in Southern Philippines.
Kenney made the remarks during an ambush interview Tuesday right
after the traditional Vin D` Honnuer held at Malacanang`s Rizal
(Ceremonial) Hall.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Chief Justice Puno Could Be Better Prez
                 01/22/2009  11:42 AM ET

Trivia: If stoning to death adulterers is applied in the Philippines as they
do in Iran, our Congress will be a cemetery and selling stones will be a
more lucrative business than real estate. For one thing, the entire
government will be a very lonely place!
[DETAILS]                                                    
Ambassador Willy Gaa
Ambassador Gaa and Mrs Linda Gaa
Rep Steve Austria
Ambassador Elizabeth Buensuceso is welcomed by the Filipino
Community in Oslo presents her credentials to H.R.H King Harald V
and Hosts a Vin D’ Honneur at the Embassy
         01/23/2009  11:04 AM ET

Newly appointed Philippine Ambassador to Norway, Denmark and
Iceland, Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, who arrived in Norway to
assume her Post in December 2008, was warmly welcomed by the
Filipino Community in Oslo during an informal get-together of various
Filipino Organization leaders at the Embassy.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Embassy officials conduct annual christmas visit for inmates at the
Jerudong and Maraburong prisons
       01/23/2009  11:10 AM ET

Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam H.E. Virginia H. Benavidez
led officials and staff of the Philippine Embassy who visited Filipino
inmates detained at the Jerudong and Maraburong Prisons last 27 and
30 December 2008 respectively.
[DETAILS]                                                    
AConsul General Olivia Palala calls on The Governor of Guam
     01/23/2009  11:15 PM ET

The new Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in Agana,
Hon. Olivia V. Palala, called on Guam Governor Felix P. Camacho on 13
January at the latter’s Office in Adelup, Guam.
[DETAILS]                                                    
100 Sichuan Earthquake-affected students to visit the Philippines
   01/23/2009  11:18 AM ET

A group of 100 students from China’s earthquake-ravaged Sichuan
province will arrive in Manila on 11 January for a week-long rehabilitation
visit.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Philippine Consuls General in Barcelona and London celebrate
Christmas Day with Filipino Community in Andorra
                  01/23/2009  11:20 AM ET

The Philippine Consul General in Barcelona, Eduardo de Vega, and his
wife, the Philippine Consul General in London, Ma. Theresa Dizon-de
Vega, were the guests of honor at the Christmas Party of the Associaciò
de Residents Filipins a Andorra (FILAND) held on the evening of 25
December 2008 at a local restaurant in Andorra.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Philippine Embassy in Dhaka commemorates Rizal Day
                    01/23/2009  11:23 AM ET

The Philippine Embassy in Dhaka commemorated Rizal Day at austere
ceremonies held at the Chancery grounds on 06 January 2009, instead
of 30 December 2008 due to the parliamentary elections of Bangladesh
held on 29 December 2008.
[DETAILS]                                                    
99 Timorese scholars to study in the Philippines
       01/23/2009  11:00 AM ET

The Philippine Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste has reported to the
Department of Foreign Affairs that on January 11 and 12, 2009, 99
Timorese scholars left for the Philippines to complete their
undergraduate studies. The Timorese government will shoulder the cost
of the four-year undergraduate courses of the scholars, including
accommodations and other incidental expenses.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Bids and Awards Committee (DFA-BAC): Notice of Award
                   01/23/2009  10:51 AM ET

NOTICE OF AWARD
The Department of Foreign Affairs - Bids and Awards Committee
(DFA-BAC) : Request for Proposal and Notice of Award for 2008 Car
Re-Fleeting Program.
Philippines assumes chairmanship of the Asean committee in Seoul
   01/23/2009  10:42 AM ET

Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Luis T. Cruz reported to the
Department that the Philippines assumed chairmanship of the ASEAN
Committee in Seoul (ACS) this month, kicking off a six-month term as
head of the ten-nation committee with a series of meetings with Korean
investors and government officials.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Philippine Embassy in Tokyo commemorates 112th Death Anniversary
of Dr. Jose P. Rizal
 01/23/2009  10:42 AM ET

Together with their family members, officers and staff of the Philippine
Embassy in Tokyo, Japan gathered at Hibiya Park today to commemorate
the 112th death anniversary of the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P.
Rizal on 30 December 2008.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Philippine Government moves quickly to resolve the abduction of
ICRC representatives
          01/23/2009  10:41 AM ET

The Philippine Government denounced the recent abduction in Sulu by
still unidentified armed men of the three members of the International
Committee on the Red Cross (ICRC), including a Swiss, an Italian and a
Filipino lady.
[DETAILS]
NASDI's history
                    01/23/2009  10:41 AM ET

The Naic Association of San Diego, Inc. was conceived through the
foresightedness of four pioneering and dedicated ladies: Eden Guevarra,
Bing Espineli, Oning Camilo and Chitang Pinpin.
[DETAILS]
New Philippine Ambassador to Laos presents Letters of Credence
                 01/24/2009  04:21 AM ET

PR-028-09, 22 January 2009 – H.E. Marilyn J. Alarilla, the new Philippine
Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR),
presented her credentials on 14 January to President of Lao PDR, H.E.
Choummaly Sayasone, who formally accredited her as the new
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the
Philippines to the Lao People’s Republic.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Swiss President welcomes the New Philippine Ambassador to
Switzerland, H.E. Maria Theresa P. Lazaro
               01/24/2009  04:23 AM ET

Swiss President Hans-Rudolf Merz welcomed H.E. Maria Theresa P.
Lazaro as the new Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland during the
latter’s Presentation of Credentials at the Federal Palace in Berne on 13
January.
[DETAILS]  
Ambassador Maria Theresa P. Lazaro meets with Philippine Honorary
Consul General in Basel Mr. Daniel Andreas Vogel
                    01/24/2009  04:21 AM ET

Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland Maria Theresa P. Lazaro,
accompanied by First Secretary and Consul Margarita S. Ibayan, met with
Philippine Honorary Consul General Mr. Daniel Andreas Vogel and Consul
Margareth Schaeppi, a.h. during her visit in Basel on 16 January 2009.
Ambassador Lazaro commended Consul General Vogel and Consul
Schaeppi for their continued support in strengthening relations between
the Philippines and Switzerland and providing consular services and
assistance to the Filipino and Swiss community in Basel.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Ambassador Maria Theresa P. Lazaro meets with Muba 2009 Swiss
Officials
                    01/24/2009  04:18 AM ET

During her visit to Basel on 16 January 2009, Philippine Ambassador to
Switzerland Maria Theresa P. Lazaro, accompanied by First Secretary and
Consul Margarita S. Ibayan, met with the MUBA 2009 official organizers
from MCH Messe Schweiz headed by Mr. Dieter Hug, Head of
Businessunit Development, with Mr. Christoph Lanz, Head of Group
Management Services and Legal Department and Ms. Bettina Gysin,
Guest Country Project Manager. The group exchange views on the
dynamic structure and technology systems that are developed and
constructed for various international exhibitions held at the Exhibitions
Center in Basel.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Ambassador Asuque calls on Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih
Berri, speaker invites RP Parliamentarians to visit Lebanon
                    01/24/2009  04:15 AM ET

Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Gilberto G.B. Asuque makes the
traditional courtesy call on H.E. Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri at the
Speaker’s office in Ain El Tanih in Beirut.
[DETAILS]                                                    
WOW Philippines participates in vacation fair 2009 in Utrecht, The
Netherlands
                   01/24/2009  04:15 AM ET

Ambassador Romeo A. Arguelles of the Philippine Embassy in The Hague
visits the WOW PHILIPPINES Department of Tourism Booth at the
Vacation Fair (Vakantiebeurs) 2009 in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Philippine Consulate General in New York caps Economic Diplomacy
Program for 2008 with dinner receptions for IT and BPO Executives
                    01/24/2009  04:10 AM ET

The Philippine Consulate General in New York, led by Consul General
Cecilia B. Rebong and Philippine Trade Representative Josephine
Romero, ended its economic diplomacy program for the year 2008 on a
high note by pitching for more U.S. investments in the Philippine
information technology (IT) and business processing outsourcing (BPO)
industries during two separate dinner receptions held for the IT and
BPO executives in the U.S. on 2 and 4 December 2008.
[DETAILS]                                                    
RP Peacekeeper slightly hurt in Sudan incident
                      01/24/2009  04:10 AM ET

PR-023-09, 22 January 2009 - A Filipino police officer serving in Sudan
was slightly hurt after former rebels assaulted a group of United Nations
peacekeepers in the southern part of the country early this week, the
Philippine Mission to the United Nations reported.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Nine Philippine films at Asian Hot Shots film festival in Berlin
                       01/24/2009  04:03 AM ET

Nine Philippine films will be screened at the 2nd Asian Hot Shots Film and
Video Festival, which will take place from 13 to 18 January 2009 in Berlin.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Santo Nino 6th Annual Ati-Atihan & Sinulog Festival
A Feast To Honor The Holy Child Jesus Sponsored by Philippine
American CommunityPartnership Inc. (PACP) St. Michael the
Archangel Catholic Church
805 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland
January 18, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.
                         01/26/2009  01:05 AM ET
[DETAILS]  
Philippine Most Probable Presidential Candidates   
                        
01/26/2009  01:07 AM ET

" Vice Pres. Noli de Castro, Sen. Loren Legarda, Sen. Manny Villar Jr.,
Sen. Mar Roxas, Former Pres. Erap Estrada, and Sen. Antonio Trillanes
Jr., according to “private surveys” are the leading contenders.
Unfortunately, qualifications alone are not enough if the most important
components to be a good president are absent in their character."
[DETAILS]                                                    
Pacman Meets Rocky
                         01/27/2009  07:30 AM ET

Wow! I can't believe it when I was invited to attend Manny "Pacman"
Pacquiao's meeting with Sylvester "Rocky" Stallone at the latter's office
in Los Angeles. Pacman greeted me, "Kumusta bro, I'm glad to see you
again," and he gave me a high-five which almost knocked me down.
"Okey lang, Manny," I replied. I was impressed by Pacman's
expensive-looking pin-striped suit. He looked like a big-time Pinoy
politician.
[DETAILS]                                                    
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
           
01/27/2009  07:32 AM ET
  • 15th Annual Conference of The International Association For World
    Englishes (IAWE)
  • Former President Ramos visit to Chile

[DETAILS & MORE NEWS INSIDE]                                                    
Is Martial Law Bubbling Again Back Home?
                       01/28/2009  04:10 AM ET

With the fast-paced political developments in the country anything can
happen yet. Kampi, a strong political party supporting Pres. Arroyo, has
just announced that some of its members have already joined opposition
parties.
[DETAILS]                                                    
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
             01/29/2009  04:32 AM ET

AMBASSADOR GAA LOOKS FORWARD TO STRONGER RP-U.S. ALLIANCE;
ENCOURAGES FILIPINO AMERICANS TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN
MAINSTREAM POLITICS IN THE U.S.
[DETAILS]                                                    
News Release from the Philippine Embassy
             01/31/2009  08:22 AM ET
OFW remittances reach US$15 billion in 2008
Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito Roque disclosed that the total
global deployment of OFWs in 2008 surged to more than 1.376 million in
more than 190 host destinations worldwide.
[DETAILS]                                                    
AMERICAN THEATRE Senior Editor Randy Gener is Awarded
Prestigious 2007-2008 Nathan Award
               01/31/2009  08:27 AM ET
The heads of the English departments of Cornell, Princeton, and Yale
Universities have chosen Randy Gener, Senior Editor of American Theatre
magazine, to receive the annual George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic
Criticism. The honor is reserved for “the American who has written the
best piece of drama criticism during the theatrical year (July 1 to June
30), whether it is an article, an essay, treatise or book."
[DETAILS]                                                    
Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
               
01/31/2009  01:17 AM ET
  • Joint Press Statement between the Republic of the Philippines and
    Brunei Darussalam on the occasion of the State Visit of his Majesty
    Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, sultan and
    Yang Di-pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, to the Republic of the
    Philippines, 29-31 january 2009
  • Visit of Government Peace Panel Chair Rafael Seguis to Malaysia
[DETAILS]                                                    
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