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Toxic chemical leak will have intl repercussions: expert
7/1/2008 2:00 PM ET
One cargo in the sunken M/V Princess of the Stars off Romblon can very
well be a ticking time-bomb. Dr. Romeo Quijano, a technical expert from
the UP Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the UP Manila, who
has done extensive study on the highly-toxic pesticide endosulfan, says
the chemical belongs with the likes of other Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POPs) like DDT and has been the subject of attempts at global banning.
[DETAILS]
7/1/2008 2:00 PM ET
One cargo in the sunken M/V Princess of the Stars off Romblon can very
well be a ticking time-bomb. Dr. Romeo Quijano, a technical expert from
the UP Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the UP Manila, who
has done extensive study on the highly-toxic pesticide endosulfan, says
the chemical belongs with the likes of other Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POPs) like DDT and has been the subject of attempts at global banning.
[DETAILS]
Noli: Captain alive, hidden by Sulpicio in safehouse
7/1/2008 1:00 PM ET
With President Arroyo giving a deadline of 15 days for the Palace task
force to wrap up the probe on the M/V Princess of the Stars, and with the
admission of the Coast Guard officials that the probe is being stymied by
a lack of witnesses, Vice President Noli de Castro, who is part of the ferry
probe team, yesterday surprised the media when he virtually accused the
shipping firm of hiding the still missing captain of the ship, who De Castro
said, is believed to be alive. [DETAILS]
7/1/2008 1:00 PM ET
With President Arroyo giving a deadline of 15 days for the Palace task
force to wrap up the probe on the M/V Princess of the Stars, and with the
admission of the Coast Guard officials that the probe is being stymied by
a lack of witnesses, Vice President Noli de Castro, who is part of the ferry
probe team, yesterday surprised the media when he virtually accused the
shipping firm of hiding the still missing captain of the ship, who De Castro
said, is believed to be alive. [DETAILS]
Sister Josephine "Josie" Dichoso, Founder of Saint Martin de Porres
Ministry, visits Nation's Capital 7/2/2008 2:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2 (PinoyGlobal) - Sister Josephine Garcia Dichoso,
founder and head of the global Saint Martin de Porres Ministry based in
Los Angeles and New York, visited the Washington Metropolitan area
for two weeks where she spent time sharing her gift of healing to the sick
and afflicted in various parishes of catholic churches. [DETAILS]
Ministry, visits Nation's Capital 7/2/2008 2:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2 (PinoyGlobal) - Sister Josephine Garcia Dichoso,
founder and head of the global Saint Martin de Porres Ministry based in
Los Angeles and New York, visited the Washington Metropolitan area
for two weeks where she spent time sharing her gift of healing to the sick
and afflicted in various parishes of catholic churches. [DETAILS]
PinoyGlobal appoints Daguiso and Sison news representatives for
Eastern Seaboard 7/2/2008 1:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2 (PinoyGlobal) - Two professional camera and
videographers/camera personnel are the new additions to gather news
items for the PinoyGlobal Online News (PGON) and the FILIPINO IMAGE
Magzine (FILIM), announced this week by the management of PGON and
FILIM. Appointed are Eldefonso "June" Daguiso as Authorized
Representative - Internet Video Production Manager; and Ric Sison
as Authorized Representative - Internet Video-Camera Production.
[DETAILS]
Eastern Seaboard 7/2/2008 1:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2 (PinoyGlobal) - Two professional camera and
videographers/camera personnel are the new additions to gather news
items for the PinoyGlobal Online News (PGON) and the FILIPINO IMAGE
Magzine (FILIM), announced this week by the management of PGON and
FILIM. Appointed are Eldefonso "June" Daguiso as Authorized
Representative - Internet Video Production Manager; and Ric Sison
as Authorized Representative - Internet Video-Camera Production.
[DETAILS]
Filipino Ordained a Permanent Deacon in Washington, D.C.
7/3/2008 1:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 3 (PINOYGLOBAL) - Deacon Leandro Yambao
Espinosa, a Filipino American residing in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a
newly ordained permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington. He
was ordained by the Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D., Archbishop
of Washington, together with 15 other men from parishes in Maryland and
Washington, D.C. last Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The
ordination ceremonies were participated in by many priests and deacons
from the archdiocese and were attended by relatives, friends and fellow
parishioners of the ordained deacons. [DETAILS]
7/3/2008 1:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 3 (PINOYGLOBAL) - Deacon Leandro Yambao
Espinosa, a Filipino American residing in Fort Washington, Maryland, is a
newly ordained permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Washington. He
was ordained by the Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, S.T.D., Archbishop
of Washington, together with 15 other men from parishes in Maryland and
Washington, D.C. last Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Basilica of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The
ordination ceremonies were participated in by many priests and deacons
from the archdiocese and were attended by relatives, friends and fellow
parishioners of the ordained deacons. [DETAILS]
Filipino American Community Leaders in the Metropolitan Washington
area 7/5/2008 3:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 5 (PINOY GLOBAL) - Ten accomplished Filipino
American community stalwarts posed for a souvenir photo during the
successful Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) banquet and ball held at
a Marriott hotel recently where more 1,200 guests attended, the largest
Fil-Am social gatherings ever remembered by the Filipino community in the
region. MHC is efficiently managed by a triumvirate composed of Atty.
Arnedo "Nedo" Valera, Jess Gatchilian and Grace Valera- Jaramillo. In the
photo, seated from left is the popular Pat Ganio, a 1991 TOFA Awardee
and a Filipino American national leader in the still continuing struggle for
the Filipino World War II veterans' rights; Remigio Cabacar [DETAILS]
area 7/5/2008 3:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 5 (PINOY GLOBAL) - Ten accomplished Filipino
American community stalwarts posed for a souvenir photo during the
successful Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) banquet and ball held at
a Marriott hotel recently where more 1,200 guests attended, the largest
Fil-Am social gatherings ever remembered by the Filipino community in the
region. MHC is efficiently managed by a triumvirate composed of Atty.
Arnedo "Nedo" Valera, Jess Gatchilian and Grace Valera- Jaramillo. In the
photo, seated from left is the popular Pat Ganio, a 1991 TOFA Awardee
and a Filipino American national leader in the still continuing struggle for
the Filipino World War II veterans' rights; Remigio Cabacar [DETAILS]
Imelda Marcos backs out of testifying against Lucio Tan
7/7/2008 4:00 PM ET
FORMER First Lady Imelda Marcos has backed out from testifying against
businessman Lucio Tan to reclaim what she says are the multi-billion
assets that the tycoon now holds but are really owned by her husband,
the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos. Mrs. Marcos failed to appear at
the Sandiganbayan on July 2, her birthday, when Presiding Justice Maria
Cristina Cortez-Estrada announced she was in Leyte and would not be
able to testify due to health reasons. [DETAILS]
7/7/2008 4:00 PM ET
FORMER First Lady Imelda Marcos has backed out from testifying against
businessman Lucio Tan to reclaim what she says are the multi-billion
assets that the tycoon now holds but are really owned by her husband,
the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos. Mrs. Marcos failed to appear at
the Sandiganbayan on July 2, her birthday, when Presiding Justice Maria
Cristina Cortez-Estrada announced she was in Leyte and would not be
able to testify due to health reasons. [DETAILS]
MHC spearheads Filipinos in Metropolitan Washington, DC to
participate in the July 4th American Independence Day parade
7/8/2008 11:45 AM ET
WASHINGTON, DC, July 8 (PinoyGlobal) - Under the leadership of Atty.
Arnedo "Nedo" Valera, a TOFA 2006 Awardee and Executive Director of
the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), together with several key
personnel of MHC, among them Grace Valera-Jaramillo, Jesse Gatchalian,
Antonio Calaro, Art Campanilla, Carl Abella and Misty Baldoza, the Filipino
American community of the Greater Washington, D.C. area, participated
in the 4th of July Independence Day Parade. The popular parade attracts
thousands of Washingtonians and tourist who came from all over the
states each year to watch the colorful parade. [DETAILS]
participate in the July 4th American Independence Day parade
7/8/2008 11:45 AM ET
WASHINGTON, DC, July 8 (PinoyGlobal) - Under the leadership of Atty.
Arnedo "Nedo" Valera, a TOFA 2006 Awardee and Executive Director of
the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), together with several key
personnel of MHC, among them Grace Valera-Jaramillo, Jesse Gatchalian,
Antonio Calaro, Art Campanilla, Carl Abella and Misty Baldoza, the Filipino
American community of the Greater Washington, D.C. area, participated
in the 4th of July Independence Day Parade. The popular parade attracts
thousands of Washingtonians and tourist who came from all over the
states each year to watch the colorful parade. [DETAILS]
Neri as SSS chief bad for 30 million fund members: Arroyo critics
7/9/2008 2:30 PM ET
Some lawmakers and a civil society organization on Wednesday opposed
Malacañang’s decision to appoint Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) Chair Romulo Neri as new Social Security System (SSS) president,
following the resignation of Corazon de la Paz. Senator Manuel “Mar”
Roxas II criticized the transfer of Neri to the SSS since he lacks the stock
market experience needed in the managing the pension funds of private
sector employees. [DETAILS]
7/9/2008 2:30 PM ET
Some lawmakers and a civil society organization on Wednesday opposed
Malacañang’s decision to appoint Commission on Higher Education
(CHED) Chair Romulo Neri as new Social Security System (SSS) president,
following the resignation of Corazon de la Paz. Senator Manuel “Mar”
Roxas II criticized the transfer of Neri to the SSS since he lacks the stock
market experience needed in the managing the pension funds of private
sector employees. [DETAILS]
Gloria to defend VAT before bishops 7/9/2008 1:30 PM ET
PRESIDENT Arroyo will lead her economic team in explaining to the
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines the importance of keeping
intact the value added tax, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said
yesterday. Five bishops led by Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, archbishop of
Cebu, requested an audience with Arroyo, he said. [DETAILS]
PRESIDENT Arroyo will lead her economic team in explaining to the
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines the importance of keeping
intact the value added tax, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said
yesterday. Five bishops led by Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, archbishop of
Cebu, requested an audience with Arroyo, he said. [DETAILS]
Why is it harder for Filipinos to get US visas? 7/9/2008 8:00 PM ET
It was rather unfair for former Ambassador Larry Baja to be pilloried in
the headlines due to accusations from a former maid that he was
involved in human trafficking and forced labor. This is the kind of publicity
no one wants to have especially when allegations have yet to be
proven, and from entities whose motives are highly suspect. In this
country, it is so easy for one’s reputation to be destroyed. What took
years to build up can be shattered in a moment through unfounded
accusations coupled with malicious hints and whispers as the rumor mill
goes overdrive. As it is, the news tainted the reputation of a highly
respected man whose stint as Ambassador to the United Nations was
described by many as a time reminiscent of the days when Carlos P.
Romulo proudly distinguished himself as our Ambassador to the UN.
[DETAILS]
It was rather unfair for former Ambassador Larry Baja to be pilloried in
the headlines due to accusations from a former maid that he was
involved in human trafficking and forced labor. This is the kind of publicity
no one wants to have especially when allegations have yet to be
proven, and from entities whose motives are highly suspect. In this
country, it is so easy for one’s reputation to be destroyed. What took
years to build up can be shattered in a moment through unfounded
accusations coupled with malicious hints and whispers as the rumor mill
goes overdrive. As it is, the news tainted the reputation of a highly
respected man whose stint as Ambassador to the United Nations was
described by many as a time reminiscent of the days when Carlos P.
Romulo proudly distinguished himself as our Ambassador to the UN.
[DETAILS]
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) to be honored
at Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13, 2008 7/9/2008 8:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 9 (PINOYGLOBAL) - Twenty outstanding Filipinos
are unanimously selected in the 2008 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy &
Aida Mendoza of the Filipino Image Magazine (FILIM) , the Pinoy Global
Online News (PGON), and the Roxanne Andrea Mendoza Memorial
Foundation (RAM). The TOFA project was initiated in 1990 and the
bio-data and photographs of the 360 Past TOFA Awardees are found in
the 24/7 popular worldwide PGON web site WWW. FILAMIMAGE.COM is
reached in Americas, including the United States and Canada; Asia,
including the Philippines; Middle East; and, Europe. [DETAILS]
at Washington, D.C. on Sept. 13, 2008 7/9/2008 8:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 9 (PINOYGLOBAL) - Twenty outstanding Filipinos
are unanimously selected in the 2008 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy &
Aida Mendoza of the Filipino Image Magazine (FILIM) , the Pinoy Global
Online News (PGON), and the Roxanne Andrea Mendoza Memorial
Foundation (RAM). The TOFA project was initiated in 1990 and the
bio-data and photographs of the 360 Past TOFA Awardees are found in
the 24/7 popular worldwide PGON web site WWW. FILAMIMAGE.COM is
reached in Americas, including the United States and Canada; Asia,
including the Philippines; Middle East; and, Europe. [DETAILS]
On Ambassador Lauro Baja, Jr. - - -
Who Is Clad With The Garment Of Truth? 7/10/2008 4:00 PM ET
NEW YORK, July 10, (PinoyGlobal) - This column aims to explore which
side of the controversy that has gained international concern lately, is
buttressed with the unvarnished truth or a modicum of it. The story that
flared up in the news and broadcast media has grown out of proportion
because one of those involved is Lauro Baja Jr. - who was Permanent
Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations and his erstwhile
domestic helper of three months, Marichu Boanan. [DETAILS]
Who Is Clad With The Garment Of Truth? 7/10/2008 4:00 PM ET
NEW YORK, July 10, (PinoyGlobal) - This column aims to explore which
side of the controversy that has gained international concern lately, is
buttressed with the unvarnished truth or a modicum of it. The story that
flared up in the news and broadcast media has grown out of proportion
because one of those involved is Lauro Baja Jr. - who was Permanent
Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations and his erstwhile
domestic helper of three months, Marichu Boanan. [DETAILS]
Gloria rejects calls to scrap VAT on oil 7/14/2008 10:30 AM ET
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday virtually rejected calls to scrap or lower the
12 percent value-added tax on oil as she said her administration is
sticking by its fiscal reform policies.
These policies, she said, have been acknowledged by the international
financial community and have helped cushion the impact of rising prices
of fuel and rice. [DETAILS]
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday virtually rejected calls to scrap or lower the
12 percent value-added tax on oil as she said her administration is
sticking by its fiscal reform policies.
These policies, she said, have been acknowledged by the international
financial community and have helped cushion the impact of rising prices
of fuel and rice. [DETAILS]
SC junks petition seeking to void NBN-ZTE deal
7/14/2008 11:30 AM ET
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday dismissed the petition of Iloilo
Vice-Governor Rolex Suplico to declare null and void the National
Broadband Network (NBN) contract between the Philippine government
and China's ZTE Corporation. In an 18-page resolution penned by
Associate Justice Ruben Reyes, the high court said there is no more
controversy surrounding the contract since it was already cancelled by
President Arroyo. [DETAILS]
7/14/2008 11:30 AM ET
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday dismissed the petition of Iloilo
Vice-Governor Rolex Suplico to declare null and void the National
Broadband Network (NBN) contract between the Philippine government
and China's ZTE Corporation. In an 18-page resolution penned by
Associate Justice Ruben Reyes, the high court said there is no more
controversy surrounding the contract since it was already cancelled by
President Arroyo. [DETAILS]
Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Speech during the Courtesy
Call of the delegates to the 4th Annual Ambassadors, Consuls General,
and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) of the Philippines
7/14/2008 10:30 PM ET
MANILA, July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's speech
during the Courtesy Call of the delegates to the 4th Annual
Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) of
the Philippines today at Malacanang Palace. Presented here in full:
[DETAILS]
Call of the delegates to the 4th Annual Ambassadors, Consuls General,
and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) of the Philippines
7/14/2008 10:30 PM ET
MANILA, July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's speech
during the Courtesy Call of the delegates to the 4th Annual
Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) of
the Philippines today at Malacanang Palace. Presented here in full:
[DETAILS]
On Ambassador Baja's Bruhaha 7/16/2008 8:30 AM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 16, ( PinoyGlobal) - Former Philippine
Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lauro L. Baja, Jr., is
indeed the target of our yet Unknown King-Makers (UK-Ms) who are
determined to install a new Philippine President come May 2010. What is
obvious, though, is the amateurism of the strategy of the people
determined to destroy Ambassador Baja by hook or by crook. In their
first attempt of "sabotage," those shadowy figures have conceived the
wrong tactic and chosen the wrong subject in the person of Ambassador
Baja. A mega-wrong move. Another mega-blunder in the making.
[DETAILS]
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 16, ( PinoyGlobal) - Former Philippine
Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lauro L. Baja, Jr., is
indeed the target of our yet Unknown King-Makers (UK-Ms) who are
determined to install a new Philippine President come May 2010. What is
obvious, though, is the amateurism of the strategy of the people
determined to destroy Ambassador Baja by hook or by crook. In their
first attempt of "sabotage," those shadowy figures have conceived the
wrong tactic and chosen the wrong subject in the person of Ambassador
Baja. A mega-wrong move. Another mega-blunder in the making.
[DETAILS]
Is DFA Sec. Romulo Honest? 7/16/2008 7:45 PM ET
NEW YORK, July 16, (PinoyGlobal) - To be exact or explicit about it, since
April 23, 2007, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo was charged
with graft and corruption at the Ombudsman by the prestigious College
Editors’ Guild of the Philippines comprising of media organizations from
different universities throughout the country. However, for some
mysterious reasons (or should it be) nothing about the explosive news
item came out as banner story in the press. Political pundits are of the
consensus the blackout of this earthshaking news that demolishes Bert
Romulo’s hypocritical facade as the incorruptible Mr. Clean, was
apparently suppressed by influential people and so-called sympathizers
(bootlickers) of the administration who may have flooded the media with
grease money. [DETAILS]
NEW YORK, July 16, (PinoyGlobal) - To be exact or explicit about it, since
April 23, 2007, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo was charged
with graft and corruption at the Ombudsman by the prestigious College
Editors’ Guild of the Philippines comprising of media organizations from
different universities throughout the country. However, for some
mysterious reasons (or should it be) nothing about the explosive news
item came out as banner story in the press. Political pundits are of the
consensus the blackout of this earthshaking news that demolishes Bert
Romulo’s hypocritical facade as the incorruptible Mr. Clean, was
apparently suppressed by influential people and so-called sympathizers
(bootlickers) of the administration who may have flooded the media with
grease money. [DETAILS]
SWS: Majorities in all regions junk Gloria 7/19/2008 9:30 AM ET
President Arroyo has again racked up a new record: That of being the
most unpopular president the country has ever had since 1986, with the
latest second quarter Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results
showing her public satisfaction rating diving to a record low of 60 percent
nationwide, with majorities in all regions thumbing her down. She
obtained a mere 22 percent nationwide of respondents expressing
satisfaction with her performance, with the final tally giving her a net
satisfaction rating of negative 38 points. [DETAILS]
President Arroyo has again racked up a new record: That of being the
most unpopular president the country has ever had since 1986, with the
latest second quarter Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results
showing her public satisfaction rating diving to a record low of 60 percent
nationwide, with majorities in all regions thumbing her down. She
obtained a mere 22 percent nationwide of respondents expressing
satisfaction with her performance, with the final tally giving her a net
satisfaction rating of negative 38 points. [DETAILS]
‘They will have to shoot me’-Villa-Ignacio on ouster move
7/22/2008 3:30 PM ET
The battle lines between Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and Special
Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio have been clearly drawn. If push comes
to shove, Villa-Ignacio said he will go to the Supreme Court and inform
the justices of the underhanded tactics aimed at forcing him to resign his
post. [DETAILS]
7/22/2008 3:30 PM ET
The battle lines between Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and Special
Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio have been clearly drawn. If push comes
to shove, Villa-Ignacio said he will go to the Supreme Court and inform
the justices of the underhanded tactics aimed at forcing him to resign his
post. [DETAILS]
Terminal-3 opens with dawn flight to Boracay
7/22/2008 2:30 PM ET
TERMINAL-3 of Manila’s international airport opens today, after lying idle
for almost six years, and budget carrier Cebu Pacific will be the first to
use it for its inaugural flight to Caticlan. The airline is using a turboprop
jet with 56 passengers on board to take off at 5:10 a.m. from the
terminal, which had been plagued by a court case involving the
government and its builder, Philippine International Air Terminals Corp.,
and questions on its safety. [DETAILS]
7/22/2008 2:30 PM ET
TERMINAL-3 of Manila’s international airport opens today, after lying idle
for almost six years, and budget carrier Cebu Pacific will be the first to
use it for its inaugural flight to Caticlan. The airline is using a turboprop
jet with 56 passengers on board to take off at 5:10 a.m. from the
terminal, which had been plagued by a court case involving the
government and its builder, Philippine International Air Terminals Corp.,
and questions on its safety. [DETAILS]
Sex Bill Stirs A Hornets’ Nest 7/25/2008 3:30 PM ET
NEW YORK, July 25, (PinoyGlobal)- I would like to begin on a subject
quite unrelated to the riveting issue I intend to discuss with you shortly.
Hence, with the indulgence of our devoted and respected readers, may
I start on a sad note of conveying my heartfelt condolence to Manuel
“Manny” Mercader, my brother, and his children Maria Carla and Atty.
Manuel A. Mercader, on the passing of his wife Gladys Celeste Mercader
last Sunday. [DETAILS]
NEW YORK, July 25, (PinoyGlobal)- I would like to begin on a subject
quite unrelated to the riveting issue I intend to discuss with you shortly.
Hence, with the indulgence of our devoted and respected readers, may
I start on a sad note of conveying my heartfelt condolence to Manuel
“Manny” Mercader, my brother, and his children Maria Carla and Atty.
Manuel A. Mercader, on the passing of his wife Gladys Celeste Mercader
last Sunday. [DETAILS]
GMA: RP survival depends on VAT
7/28/2008 2:30 PM ET
President Arroyo delivering her eighth State of the Nation Address,
zeroed in on the importance of the expanded value added tax (eVAT) to
the nation’s survival and vowed not to let anyone or one’s political plans
derail what she called her “tough choices” made in view of rising world
food and fuel prices which she says will continue. [DETAILS]
7/28/2008 2:30 PM ET
President Arroyo delivering her eighth State of the Nation Address,
zeroed in on the importance of the expanded value added tax (eVAT) to
the nation’s survival and vowed not to let anyone or one’s political plans
derail what she called her “tough choices” made in view of rising world
food and fuel prices which she says will continue. [DETAILS]
1 in 2 Pinoys dissatisfied with President’s performance
7/28/2008 2:00 PM ET
About one in every two Filipinos is not satisfied with the overall
performance of the Arroyo administration, Social Weather Stations (SWS)
said. It based this finding on survey results it released on Monday, when
President Gloria Arroyo was to deliver her State of the Nation Address.
The SWS survey for the second quarter of 2008 also found that only 28
percent of the respondents are satisfied with the administration’s
performance, while 49 percent are dissatisfied. [DETAILS]
7/28/2008 2:00 PM ET
About one in every two Filipinos is not satisfied with the overall
performance of the Arroyo administration, Social Weather Stations (SWS)
said. It based this finding on survey results it released on Monday, when
President Gloria Arroyo was to deliver her State of the Nation Address.
The SWS survey for the second quarter of 2008 also found that only 28
percent of the respondents are satisfied with the administration’s
performance, while 49 percent are dissatisfied. [DETAILS]
Philippines: "A stolen, not a strong republic" Ermita to replace Gaa?
7/29/2008 1:00 PM ET
MANILA, July 28 (PinoyGlobal) - Randy David wrote “Former Senior
Government Officials” (FSGO) issued a long statement in which they
reminded all of us that, for all that has been done to it, this is still our
country. They refuse to tune out; they want to engage the government.
And so they have drawn, based on their study of the facts, what may be
one of the sharpest indictments of the Arroyo presidency."
“Here are seven curses that seven years of Arroyo have wrought upon
our nation,” the FSGO says in its statement, titled “A stolen, not a strong
republic.” [DETAILS]
7/29/2008 1:00 PM ET
MANILA, July 28 (PinoyGlobal) - Randy David wrote “Former Senior
Government Officials” (FSGO) issued a long statement in which they
reminded all of us that, for all that has been done to it, this is still our
country. They refuse to tune out; they want to engage the government.
And so they have drawn, based on their study of the facts, what may be
one of the sharpest indictments of the Arroyo presidency."
“Here are seven curses that seven years of Arroyo have wrought upon
our nation,” the FSGO says in its statement, titled “A stolen, not a strong
republic.” [DETAILS]
Gloria's Sona-ta 7/29/2008 9:30 PM ET
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 29 (PinoyGlobal) - As expected, President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's State of the Nation Address (Sona) last July
28, 2008, was like a sonata composed and arranged to entertain the
audience. And on cue, the audience -- a majority of whom were her
political supporters and their dressed-to-kill- or-to-impress spouses --
applauded her. But what else could she have done? The last thing that
she would do is to admit that the "Sick Man of Asia" is in the throes of
economic breakdown. [DETAILS]
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 29 (PinoyGlobal) - As expected, President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's State of the Nation Address (Sona) last July
28, 2008, was like a sonata composed and arranged to entertain the
audience. And on cue, the audience -- a majority of whom were her
political supporters and their dressed-to-kill- or-to-impress spouses --
applauded her. But what else could she have done? The last thing that
she would do is to admit that the "Sick Man of Asia" is in the throes of
economic breakdown. [DETAILS]
Wrong Priority! 7/30/2008 4:30 PM ET
NEW YORK, July 30, (PinoyGlobal)- For the information of our readers,
Razor’s Edge is now in the Internet – www.filamimage.com. Calls from the
Philippines and other parts of the US have been pouring in since this
column appeared at www.filamimage.com, recently. We are excited at
the reception we get from our valued readers. Your continued patronage
is a challenge we accept. Exposing corruption in the government that
has been muted in the mainstream media back home by threats of
criminal libel and extra-judicial killings will be our unwavering crusade
for truth, justice and freedom of the press. Filipino Times is a hot paper in
the tri-state area. But readers who have no access to FT in some states
are happy to read my articles in this website. [DETAILS]
NEW YORK, July 30, (PinoyGlobal)- For the information of our readers,
Razor’s Edge is now in the Internet – www.filamimage.com. Calls from the
Philippines and other parts of the US have been pouring in since this
column appeared at www.filamimage.com, recently. We are excited at
the reception we get from our valued readers. Your continued patronage
is a challenge we accept. Exposing corruption in the government that
has been muted in the mainstream media back home by threats of
criminal libel and extra-judicial killings will be our unwavering crusade
for truth, justice and freedom of the press. Filipino Times is a hot paper in
the tri-state area. But readers who have no access to FT in some states
are happy to read my articles in this website. [DETAILS]
TOFA prepares, grand gala event honoring Filipino American
community achievers 7/31/2008 4:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31 (PinoyGlobal) - Celebrating its 15th year
annual event honoring "Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA),
formerly limiting the event to Filipino-Americans and Canadians, but
currently globally, the TOFA management announces its grandiose
plans in honoring the 360 Filipino high achievers and centers-of-influence.
"Naturally, we don't anticipate 100% participations out of 380 TOFA
Awardees. Our goal is just a mere 10%, or just 38 members of the
"Circle of Leaders," as the TOFA Past Awardees call themselves.
Considering the logistics and the current economic situations of the
world, it is next to impossible of gathering them all. Besides, there is not
enough space to accommodate the TOFA Awardees and their spouse, "
explained Nonoy Mendoza, founder and originator of the TOFA which is
financially sponsored by the TOFA and the RAM Foundation. [DETAILS]
community achievers 7/31/2008 4:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31 (PinoyGlobal) - Celebrating its 15th year
annual event honoring "Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA),
formerly limiting the event to Filipino-Americans and Canadians, but
currently globally, the TOFA management announces its grandiose
plans in honoring the 360 Filipino high achievers and centers-of-influence.
"Naturally, we don't anticipate 100% participations out of 380 TOFA
Awardees. Our goal is just a mere 10%, or just 38 members of the
"Circle of Leaders," as the TOFA Past Awardees call themselves.
Considering the logistics and the current economic situations of the
world, it is next to impossible of gathering them all. Besides, there is not
enough space to accommodate the TOFA Awardees and their spouse, "
explained Nonoy Mendoza, founder and originator of the TOFA which is
financially sponsored by the TOFA and the RAM Foundation. [DETAILS]
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