Pinoy Global Online News

Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/01/2009   08:25 AM PHT
TIM NAGDEMAND NG KALAHATING BILYON PISO SA
SMARTMATIC - SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - IBINULGAR ngayon ng isa sa
mga authors ng batas na gawing automations ang 2010 national elections
na iniatras umano ng Smartmatic Corp. (Smartmatic) P11.2 billion project,
matapos na mag-demand umano ng kalahating bilyong piso ang Presidente
ng Total Information Management (TIM) upang masigurado umano ang
kasunduan.
QUEZON CITY PRESS CLUB NEW SET OF OFFICERS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - NAGING matagumpay ang
taunang election officers ng Quezon City Press Club na nakabase sa
ikalawang palapag ng Quezon City hall.
PGMA HINDI MATUTULAD KAY OUSTED PRESIDENT MANUEL
ZELAYA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - IBINULGAR ngayon ng isa sa
mga authors ng batas na gawing automations ang 2010 national elections
na iniatras umano ng Smartmatic Corp. (Smartmatic) P11.2 billion project,
matapos na mag-demand umano ng kalahating bilyong piso ang Presidente
ng Total Information Management (TIM) upang masigurado umano ang
kasunduan.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
06/30/2009 08:42 AM PHT

May Vecina Arrives in Manila, Thanks President Arroyo and
Government for Efforts to Spare Her Life
Early Release of 13 Filipinos in Lahad Satu, Sabah
Philippine Opera Company’s Harana Performs in Amsterdam for RP
Independence Day Celebrations
RP Embassy in Washington DC Intensifies OAV Registration
Three Filipinos win 1st Global Family Award of South Korean Bank
Gary Valenciano Holds Concert in Beijing to Celebrate 34 Years of RP-
China Relations
DOT Secretary Durano and RP Embassy in Tel Aviv promote Philippine
Tourism
DOT Secretary Durano and Top Israeli Officials Unveil the Open Doors
Monument

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/01/2009 11:25 PM PHT
KAMARA MAGPAPATAWAG NG IMBESTIGASYON SA
BREAK-UP NG TIM AT SMARTMATIC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - MAGSASAGAWA ng hiwalay na
imbestigasyon ang House committees on suffrage and electoral reforms at
good government sa pagbawi ng Total Information Management Corp.
(TIM) ng P7.2 billion joint venture sa Barbados-based Smartmatic Corp.
ang magpro-provide ng 82,200 automated counting machines (ACMs) para
sa for poll automation project sa May 10, 2010 elections.
COMMISSIONER MELO GAGAWIN ANG LAHAT MATULOY
LANG ANG POLL AUTOMATION - SOLONS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - Suportado ng isang Kongresista
ang naging pahayag ni Commision on Elections (Comelec) chairman Jose
Melo na hindi siya magdadalawang isip na ipursige ang poll automation sa
2010 election kahit pa ulanin ito ng kaso.
TESTIGO SA KASO, DADAGDAGAN NG BENEPISYO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - IAPRUBADO na sa Mababang
Kapulungan ng KOngreso ang karagdagan benepisyo ng mga testigo na
susailalim sa witness protection program ng pamahalaan.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Erie Agustin
New York, New Jersey
THE TANDEM BETWEEN THE RICHEST AND THE POOREST
07/01/2009 08:30 PM EDT
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 1 (PinoyGlobal) - When Igor Sikorsky, a Russian
engineer, invented the helicopter he got the idea from nature. He
observed a tree seed with wings dropped to the ground turning around
like a helicopter. His first dilemma was when he created the first helicopter
that had only one propeller. It went up and down but it had no direction.
So he came up with the brilliant idea of putting a small propeller at the tail
to control the direction of the bigger propeller. And that’s how the
helicopter was born.
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Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) Awardees To
Be Feted In A Three Day Festivity At The Nation's Capital -
Dennis "Danny" A. Mateo Chair, Maui County Council Is
Unanimously
Selected
                                                             07/01/2009 03:25 PM HT
MAUI, HAWAII , July 01 - (PinoyGlobal) Dennis “Danny” Mateo’s historical
rise to political prominence as the first Filipino descendent to be elected as
the Council Chair of the County of Maui is marked with hard work, fortitude,
sincerity, and an unpretentious attitude that is welcomed by the residents.
Danny’s other accomplishments include: President of Molokai Unity Hui;
Chair of Aloha Festivals; Chair of the MauiDistrict School Advisory Council;
Chair of the Maui County Grants Review Committee; Vice-Chair of the Maui
CountyDemocratic Party; Secretary of the Molokai Chamber of Commerce;
Coordinator of the Mrs. Valentine Molokai Filipino Pageant; and member of
the Molokai Citizens Advisory Committee, the Association of Retarded
Citizens, Molokai Health Foundation, The Molokai March of Dimes, and the
West Molokai Homeowners Association, is unanimously selected as one of
the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel
Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) Awardees To
Be Feted In A Three Day Festivity At The Nation's Capital -
Jesus U. Socrates, M.D., A Dedicated Husband &
Humanitarian, Is Unanimously Selected
07/01/2009 09:22 PM EDT
HANOVER, PENNSYLVNIA , July 01 - (PinoyGlobal) Jesus “Jess” Socrates, M.
D, Laboratory Medical Director, Hanover Hospital since 1988, is unanimously
selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by
the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/01/2009 08:42 AM PHT

5th Asean Para Games Kuala Lumpur 2009, 15-19 August 2009
Registration of Press Correspondents and Journalists for the 15th
Nam Summit, Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, 11-16 July 2009
Visa Applicants to Saudi Arabia to be Photographed and Fingerprinted
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 1 July 2009)
Coffee Table Book on Filipino World War II Veterans Launched at RP
Embassy in DC

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Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
The STEM CELL ENHANCER SAGA
07/02/2009 08:16 PM EDT
WASHINGTON,D.C., July 01 (PinoyGlobal) - Noticing an obvious
change of attitudes and happier disposition of our Big Boss, Nonoy
Mendoza, Editor-Publisher of both PGON and FILIM, he consented to this
exclusive interview. Nonoy has been under medical care for almost twenty-
five (25) years. He takes daily the following pills: Plaviz, 75 mg for anti-
platelet for heart problems; Allopurinol, 300 mg for gout; Amaryl, 2 mg for
diabetes; Coreg, 6.25 mg for blood and heart ailments; Cozaar, 25 mg also
for heart; Lasix, 40 mg as water pills; Inspra, 25 mg for high blood; Lipitor,
80 mg for cholesterol; Aspirin, 325 mg also for antiplatelet; and various
Vitamins. “I don’t usually enumerate or “confess” the medicines I am take
daily. But I am allowing this interview with a condition of no-holds bar, with
Tony Garcia, my favorite PGON/FILIM staff writer.”
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/03/2009 08:42 AM PHT

The DFA press corps is invited to cover the following:
Two Filipino Films Win Praise at the 31st Moscow International Film
Festival
Rizal and Blumentritt Bastion opens In Litomĕřice, Czech Republic
RP Embassy in Mexico Marks 111th Anniversary of Philippine
Independence
Philippine Independence Day and RP-US Friendship Celebration in
Jersey City

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/03/2009 10:25 PM PHT
US AY MAKIKIALAM, MATULOY LANG ANG ELEKSYON - REP.
LOCSIN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 03 (PinoyGlobal) - MAGING ang United States(US)
ay nagpahiwatig na rin ng pagtulong, matuloy lang ang 2010 elections. Ito
ay ayon kay Makati City Rep. Teodoro Locsin Jr, chairman ng House
committee on suffrage and electoral reforms na isa umanong
pagpapatunay na walang no elections (no-el) scenario. “A US guaranty is
certainty. America will unfailingly defend democracy,” ani Locsin.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/04/2009 08:42 AM PHT

Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 3 July 2009)
Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation Imposes New Safety
Regulation for Travelers
DFA warns Filipino Nationals on Iranian Regulations for Illegal Foreign
Workers

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/07/2009 08:00 AM PHT
16 BILYON MAS DAPAT ILAAN SA PAGSASAAYOS NG
OSPITAL AT HINDI SA H1N1 - REP. BIAZON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - HINDI kumbinsido ang isang
kongresista na igugol lamang sa paglaban sa A(H1N1) ang hinihiling na P16
bilyon na pondo ng Department of Health.
JDV PINAGDADASAL SI PANGULONG ARROYO NA WAG
MAGDEKLARA NG MARTIAL LAW
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - MATINDING pananalangin
umano ang ginagawa ng napatalsik ng Speker ng Kamara na si
Panggasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. sa Diyos, upang iwan na umano ng
pangulong Arroyo ang posibilidad na isailalim sa emergency rule ang bansa
o sa pamamagitan ng Martial rule dahil sa mga insidente ng
pagpapasabog sa bansa.
BOMBING INCIDENT SA COTABATO CITY KAGAGAWAN NG
DEMONYO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - “They are the devils in disguise.”
Ito ang tawag ni Nueva Ecija Rep. Rodolfo Antonino sa grupong nasa likod
ng pagpapasabog sa Cotabato City na kinasawi ng lima at kinasugat ng 38
katao.
AUTOMATED AT MANUAL ELECTIONS DAPAT PAGHANDAAN -
SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - Sakabila na nagkasundo na ang
Total Information Management (TIM) at Smartmatic International, nais
parin ni Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile na paghandaan ng Comelec
ang manual elections.
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Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Migrant Heritage
Commission (MHC), Grace Divina Valera - Jaramillo, One Of
The Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad Awardee of 2009

                                                     07/06/2009 06:25 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC, July 6 (PinoyGlobal) - Grace Divina Valera-Jaramillo, an
outstanding Executive Director and Co-Founder of Migrant Heritage
Commission (MHC), is unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges
headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE
(FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS (PGON), and the ROXANNE
ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
TRIPLE WHAMMY HITS GOP
07/06/2009 05:13 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 6 (PinoyGlobal) - Beset by discontent within its
ranks after suffering one of its worst -- if not the worst -- defeats in its
history, the Grand Old Party of Abraham Lincoln was hit with a triple
whammy in a recent bizarre turn of events. First, it was Sen. John Ensign of
Nevada. Then, it was Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina. And finally, it
was Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska. All three are on the top of a short list of
Republican presidential wannabes for the 2012 elections.
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By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
POLITICAL DECLINE OF GMA IS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE
07/06/2009 08:50 PM EDT
NEW YORK, NY July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - Trivia: Who says I cannot write about
anything besides politics, has a blistered mind! I can even delve on banter.
For example, when I was a teenager I did not use clichés when I wooed. I
was aggressive in that I would hold the hand of my date and softly
whisper to her “I wish I could be your teardrops for what more can anyone
wish for than to be conceived in your heart, born in your tears, live on your
cheeks and die on your
lips?”
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/06/2009 09:57 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC June 20 (PinoyGlobal) - Ador Carreon, President of
Philippine American Foundation for Charities (PAFC), Inc. and Victor
Emmanuel Lorica, Chairman of the Board of Directors of PAFC present a
token of appreciation to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Willy
C. Gaa for building a strong partnership between the Philippine Embassy
and the Filipino community in the United States during the 2009
Independence Gala Ball held at the J.W. Marriott Hotel here.
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Commissioner Of The Paterson Board Of Education, Zenaida
Almario, Receives An Award As One Of The Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                       07/08/2009 8:25 PM EDT
PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, July 07 - (PinoyGlobal) ZENAIDA "ZENY" ALMARIO,
indeed a "Bulaqueno Pride", is a devoted professional educator in her own
right. She is known to have served the community through her passion in
teaching which she pursued as a career over years. She currently is the
Commissioner of Paterson Board of Education. Zeny is unanimously
selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by
the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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San Diego's Own, Tony Pizarro, Made It As One Of The
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) To Be Feted In
A Three Day Festivity
                                                                   07/06/2009 07:25 PM PDT
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA , July 06 - (PinoyGlobal) TONY PIZARRO is an
accomplished thirty year US Navy Veteran. Tony exemplifies true grit, pride
and success. Started as seaman recruit he quickly rise consistently and
was advanced to the top enlisted the rank, and advanced to Master Chief
Petty Officer in fifteen years, the highest enlisted rank in the US Navy. Tony
is unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida
Mendoza.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/07/2009 11:42 AM PHT

Filipina Dancer Stars in “Sleeping Beauty” during the 7th Anniversary
of Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day in Barcelona
Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong Commemorates 111th
Anniversary of Philippine Independence
RP Embassy in Athens Hosts Philippine Independence Day Reception
RP Consulate General in San Francisco Outreach Mission Returns to
Colorado Springs

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/08/2009 08:00 AM PHT
SPEAKER NOGRALES TINAWAG NA DUWAG ANG NASA
LIKOD NG PAGSABOG
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 8 (PinoyGlobal) - NANAWAGAN ngayon si House
Speaker Prospero C. Nograles sa taumbayan partikular na sa mga
Mindanaoans, na makipagtulangan sa otoridad sa pamamagitan ng
pagbibigay ulat sa posibleng pagkakakilanlan ng mga nasa likod ng
pagpapasabog sa Mindanao.
POLL AUTOMATION, PARA SA 2010 PRESIDENTIABLE
ELECTIONS, HINDI SA CHACHA-COMELEC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 8 (PinoyGlobal) - TINAYAK ng opisyal ng
Commission on Elections (Comelec) na ang paghahanda ng ahensya ay
para sa 2010 Presidential Election, at hindi sa plebisito para sa Charter
change (Cha-cha) sa pamamagitan ng Constituent assembly (Con-ass) na
tinutulak ng Kongreso.
MAGKAKASUNOD NA PAGSABOG SA MINDANAO,
INTELLIGENCE FUND NA SAAN ? -REP. BIAZON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 8 (PinoyGlobal) - Dahil sa magkakasunod na
pagsabog na naganap sa Mindanao, hinahanap ngayon ni Muntinlupa Rep.
Ruffy Biazon kung saan napunta ang P1 bilyong pisong pondo na inilaan sa
intelligence services?
CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY NI ERAP, TATANGGAPIN NG
COMELEC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 8 (PinoyGlobal) - TINIYAK ngayon ng
commissioner ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) na tatanggapin nila
ang certificate of candidacy (CoC) ng napatalsik na Pangulo na si Joseph
Estrada kung sakaling muling makilahok ang dating pangulo sa Presidential
Elections sa susunod na taon.
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International BBQ Fest
07/07/2009 08:57 PM EDT
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - First of its kind in Baltimore, an
International BBQ Fest competition as we explore the different barbecuing
techniques of each nation participants. Come and experience which
barbecue is the best…
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Erie Agustin
New York, New Jersey
THE HAPPY FEET
07/07/2009 08:30 PM EDT
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - Being a doctor as a profession, we
are trained not to be scared of blood, not to feel nauseous when looking
at somebody’s mouth and nose and not to feel dizzy to look at somebody’s
brain coming out of the skull or somebody’s intestines coming out of the
belly. But after 20-years as a doctor, one thing I never got used to is to
deal with somebody’s feet. I am glad I am not a podiatrist.
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Cancer Treatment For The Poor
07/07/2009 08:57 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - Health authorities estimate that by
the year 2020, cancer, at its current rate, will have taken the lives of some
10 million people worldwide. Particularly vulnerable are people in
developing nations, such as the Philippines. Here, the Asia America
Initiative, a non-governmental organization based in Washington, D.C.,
recently launched a first of its kind cancer treatment program for the poor,
including the establishment of a children's cancer ward at the Philippine
General Hospital in Manila.
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George B. Daria, CUPOT Executive Board President, Is
Unanimously Selected One Of The 2009 Twenty Outstanding
Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                        07/07/2009 07:25 PM EDT
VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, July 7- (PinoyGlobal) - George B. Daria,
Executive Board President of CUPOT, Council of Philippine Organizations
of Tidewater, the largest Filipino-American organization composed of
various Fil-Am groups in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and other Tidewater areas
, is unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida
Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE (FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL
ONLINE NEWS (PGON), and the ROXANNE ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM)
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Imelda "Emmie" Ortega Anderson, Founder of Pinoy Power
Honolulu Radio Program, Is Unanimously Selected As One Of
The 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                   07/07/2009 03:25 PM HT
HONOLULU, HAWAII, July 07 (PinoyGlobal) - Imelda Collado Ortega
Anderson, formerly of Manila and Laoag City, Philippines, and now residing
in Honolulu, Hawaii, a beauty and brain founder of the #1 Voted Radio
Program heard daily in Hawaii, is unanimously selected as one of the 2009
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of
Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE
(FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS (PGON), and the ROXANNE
ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/08/2009 11:42 AM PHT

Diplomatic Milestone with 11 Countries celebrated with “Pagdiriwang
para sa mga Kaibigan”
Phnom Penh Celebrates 111th Philippine Independence
10th International Film Festival Hannover calls on young filmmakers
for entries
Ambassador Gaa Exhorts Filcom to engage in Higher Level of
Involvement
Filipino Film Director Brillante Mendoza serves as Member of the Jury
at the 62nd Film Festival in Locarno
Sichuan Earthquake Anniversary
Philippine Embassy in Doha participates in 7th Diplomatic Bazaar
Ambassador Ortega hosts SAFESEA Ambassador’s Luncheon Meeting
“Parisukat” Photo Exhibit opens at the Philippine Consulate General
in Hong Kong

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
07/09/2009 08:20 AM PHT
CHIZ: 7,000 COPS, SOLDIERS FOR SONA SHOWS PEOPLE’S LOSS OF
CONFIDENCE
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said the planned deployment of
around 7,000 policemen and soldiers to secure President Arroyo during her
State of the Nation Address (SONA) shows the utter loss of people’s
confidence in her administration.
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The Pride Of Canada, Federico B. Gimenez, Is A Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) Award Recipient
                                                                        07/08/2009 5:45 PM PDT
VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, July 07 - (PinoyGlobal) FEDERICO B. GIMENEZ, a
Senior International Consultant on Procurement and Project Management,
was hired by the Inter-American Development Bank as a professional and
later on engaged himself to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as team
leader for a project benefitting the Philippines entitled Capacity Building in
Procurement. Federico is unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges
headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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Filipino Image Magazine Unsurpassed Credentials:

Member since 1993 of the world renown National Press Club of Washington, D.C.
Member of the Philippine News Agency, the largest news organization in the Philippines
Originator & Creator of the popular (TOFA) Twenty Outstanding Filipino-Americans
Originator & Creator of the populat (TOFA) Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad

Erlinda "Linda" S. Limcaco, R.N., President, INFO Inc.;
Past Chairman and CEO Of Philippine Nurses Association, NJ,
Community Leader Is Unanimously Selected As One Of The
2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                         07/08/2009 8:53 PM EDT
BLACKWOOD, NEW JERSEY, July 06 (PinoyGlobal)- Erlinda "Linda" Limcaco,
an active community leader and President of International Network of
Filipinos Overseas, Inc. (INFOInc., Vice Chair of the NJ National Federation of
Filipino American Assocaitions, Inc. (NaFFAA) and other various Filipino
groups, is unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding
Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by
Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE (FILIM) and the
PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS (PGON), and the ROXANNE ANDREA MENDOZA
(RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE OF AMBASSADOR WILLY C. GAA FOR
THE 2009 TWENTY OUTSTANDING FILIPINOS ABROAD HONOREES
                                                                        07/08/2009 8:45 PM PDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 08 - (PinoyGlobal) "I extend my warmest
felicitations and congratulations to the honorees and organizers of the
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)".
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/09/2009 09:05 AM PHT
PRESIDENTIABLE HINAMON NA ISA PUBLIKO ANG MEDICAL
RECORDS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 09 (PinoyGlobal) - Hindi pa man natatapos ang
usapin ng breast implant ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo, Ibinulgar ngayon ng
isang kaalayado ng pangulo na may mga Presidentiable umano ang
sumailalim sa cosmetic surgery.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/09/2009 09:07 AM PHT

Media Registration for the 42nd AMM/PMC and the 16th ARF, Phuket,
17-23 July 2009
Three Filipino Crew of MV Pompei Arrive from Captivity in Somalia
Filipino PhD Student receives International Health Research Awards
Philippine Embassy in Madrid hosts Independence Day Barrio Fiesta

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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/09/2009 05:57 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC July 09 (PinoyGlobal) - The Federation of Filipino Chinese
Chambers of Commerce and Industry is hosting the 10th World Chinese
Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) to be held in Manila at the SMX
Convention Center from 19 to 22 November 2009
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Filipino-American Civic and Business Leader, Gus Mercado,
One Of The Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) To
Be Feted In A Three Day Festivity
                                                                      07/09/2009 5:48 PM CDT
DALLAS, TEXAS, July 07 - (PinoyGlobal) GUS MERCADO is an award winning
writer and golf enthusiast is the owner and current CEO of a high-tech
wireless engineering company, DataLogix. He as well engages himself
into writing and is known to be the publisher and editor-inchief of an
award-winning international business and technology magazine, known as
Business Horizons. Gus Mercado is unanimously selected as one of the
2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel
Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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“Remembering Bernie Oades, Musician of Decades"
07/09/2009 6:05 PM PDT
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 09 - (PinoyGlobal) Born on June 23, 1937, Severo
“Bernie” Oades, a graduate of Far Eastern University, debuted as a pianist
after winning the Philippine National Championship in 1961 of the "Hamon
sa Kampiyon" talent competitions. Since then he has had piano solo
performances traveling thrice around the world from 1961 to 1973 and was
a recipient of various musical awards in Australia , Southeast Asia and the
U.S.A.
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Professional And Healthcare Resources, Inc. And
Professional Healthcare Resources International, Inc.
Founder And President, Eileen Decesare, Is A TOFA Awardee
07/09/2009 7:20 PM EDT
FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA, July 07 - (PinoyGlobal) EILEEN DECESARE served
as Director of Nursing Systems at D.C. General Hospital in Washington, D.C.
General Hospital in Washington, D.C. Her professional career in healthcare
industry spans almost forty-six years and includes clicnical nursing, nursing
education, nursing administration, and home care administration. Eileen
was also named Mrs. Philippines of the Metro Washington, D.C. area in
1990 by the Zambalenos U.S.A. and as well served the Philippine Nurses
Association of America through various positions held and has been
acquainted with other several Foundations. Eileen is unanimously selected
as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the
TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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An Honor To Present The Award To Nevada's Finest,
Luz Micabalo, As One Of The Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) 2009
07/10/2009 6:20 AM PDT
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, July 08 (PinoyGlobal) - Luzmivinda "Luz" Sapin
Micabalo a dedicated professional and has distinguished herself as an
effective organizer and a community leader with a vision. Luz has received
a number of impressive awards for her leadership, and notably in
community and humanitarian from several civic and social organizations i.e.
Lions Club and Jaycees. Luz is unanimously selected as one of the 2009
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of
Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE
(FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS (PGON), and the ROXANNE
ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/10/2009 09:07 PM PHT

The DFA press corps is invited to cover the following:
DFA to hold Special Mass for the Recovery of Former President
Corazon C. Aquino
DFA welcomes EU’s Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Mindanao
Singapore Tanker with Two Filipino Crew Hijacked in Nigeria

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England's Pride, Angel Arando, Receives The Award As One
Of The Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
07/10/2009 2:02 PM BST
LONDON, ENGLAND, July 07 - (PinoyGlobal). ANGEL ARANDO, as Director of
the Philippine UK Foundation, Inc., provided invaluable support for keeping
the Filipino- Anglo community informed about different concerns and issues
relevant to their lives in the UK. He also was noted to have rendered
significant contributions with his work in the International Maritime
Organization (IMO). Angel is unanimously selected as one of the 2009
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of
Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/11/2009 06:00 AM PHT
PAGPAPAREHISTRO SA OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING NAIS
PALAWIGIN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 11 (PinoyGlobal) - SINUSULONG ngayon ng mga
Kongresista na palawigan pa ang registration period para sa overseas
absentee voters mula sa August 31 hanggang Disyembre sa layuning
makapaghikayat pa ng mga overseas Filipino workers (OFW’s) na
makilahok sa May 10, 2010 Pangpanguluhang halalan.
NFA PAPASANIN ANG INIWANG MISYON NG UN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 11 (PinoyGlobal) - PAPASANIN na ngayon ng
National Food Authority (NFA) ang hindi na tapos na trabaho ng United
Nations (UN) agencies matapos na suspendihin ang lahat ng aid missions
sa Hilagang bahagi ng Pilipinas, dahil sa magkakasunod na insidente ng
pagpapasabog sa Mindanao na kinasawi ng 11 na katao at kinasugat ng
100.
UN BINATIKOS NG MGA CONGRESISTA MATAPOS IATRAS
ANG FOOD AIDS PROGRAM SA MINDANAO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 11 (PinoyGlobal) - UMANI nang pagbatikos sa
Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang United Nations’ World Food
Program (WFP) sa desisyon na suspendihin ang kanilang aid mission sa
Gitnang MIndanao matapos magkaroon na magkakasunod na insidente ng
pagpapasabog.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/10/2009 07:57 PM EDT
07 JULY 2009 WASHINGTON DC - GEICO Vice President for Public Affairs
Rynthia Rost joins Third Secretary and Vice Consul Robert Borje and Pacific
and Asian American employees for a photo-opportunity at the closing
ceremonies of GEICO’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. During the
ceremonies, the growing Asian-Pacific American community was
emphasized, along with a focus on the economic contributions of Filipino-
Americans and the strong economic ties between the Philippines and the
United States.
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Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) Proudly
Awards A U.S. Army Reserve Colonel And Medical Director,
Dr. Tristan S. Briones
07/10/2009 8:29 PM EDT
NEWBURGH, INDIANA, July 07 - (Pinoy Global) DR. TRISTAN S. BRIONES
practiced as an Emergency Room and Staff physician throughout several
states in the U.S. including Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky since 1969.
and later on went into a private practice in Owensboro, Kentucky. He is
currently the Medical Director for the Department of Radiation Oncology at
the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center. He has also served as the Radiation
Safety Officer for the cancer center. Dr. Briones is unanimously selected as
one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA
Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
07/11/2009 08:20 AM PHT
CHIZ SCORES GOV’T ON RICE-IMPORT DEPENDENT POLICY
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said the government’s rice-import
dependent policy will only continue to weaken the country’s agricultural
sector and further entrench poverty in the countryside.
PEOPLE’S TRUST IN CHIZ REMAINS HIGH AND STEADY: PULSE ASIA
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero has consistently topped most trusted
ratings among selected public officials in four surveys conducted by Pulse
Asia in the past year.
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Sally Estella O'Connor, Program Director of the National
Science Foundation,An Awardee Of The Twenty Outstanding
Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) 2009
07/10/2009 7:32 PM CDT
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, July 7 (PinoyGlobal) - Sally Estella O'Connor,
the Program Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is a former
professor at Xavier University in New Orleans, LA, and Director of the
Center for Environmental Programs. Dr. O'Connor is unanimously selected
as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the
TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the
FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE (FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS
(PGON), and the ROXANNE ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
07/12/2009 07:20 AM PHT
CHIZ URGES PALACE TO DIVERT IMPORTED RICE TO MINDANAO
REFUGEES
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said the government should act
immediately to divert shipments of imported rice to central Mindanao so
that the 380,000 refugees in evacuation centers won’t go hungry after a
UN agency halted its food relief operations in the region.
CHIZ URGES PALACE TO DIVERT IMPORTED RICE TO MINDANAO
REFUGEES
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday slammed government for its futile
attempts to sow fear and confusion and force its way into the headlines by
coming up with farcical incidents that only serve to underscore its fast-
eroding credibility.
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Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) Is Honored to
Present An Award To A Remarkable Community Leader Ador
S. Carreon
07/11/2009 7:32 PM EDT
FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND, July 07 - (Pinoy Global) DOMINADOR "Ador"
S. CARREON, the current President of the Philippine American Foundation for
Charities, Inc. (PAFC), joined the U.S. Navy in 1967 where he served in
various commands and flagships with the Seventh Fleet in the Pacific,
including staff assignments in Japan; Hawaii; Norfolk, Virginia; Rhode
Island; and Washington, DC. Prior to becoming President of the PAFC in
january 2008, he served as its Vice President for Internal Affairs. Ador is
unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida
Mendoza.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
07/12/2009 07:20 AM PHT
CHIZ SPEAKS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero speaks on transformational leadership
during forum at the 10th General Membership Meeting of the JCI (Junior
Chamber International) Manila at the Diamond Hotel.
CHIZMISAN ON U.P.
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero speaks on his youth agenda during a forum
dubbed “CHIZmisan” at the UP School of Economics auditorium.
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Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) 2009 Awards
The President Of Katipunan, Fil-Am Association Of Maryland,
Belle Santos - Owens
07/11/2009 7:40 PM EDT
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, July 08 (PinoyGlobal) - BELLE SANTOS - OWENS is
the President of Katipunan, Fil-Am Association of Maryland, and
Communications Director for the City of Baltimore Employees and Elected
Officials' Retirement System. Her enthusiasm and task-oriented approach
draws the attention of both government and private sectors which
permits her to advance the Filipino agenda. Belle is unanimously selected
as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA
Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of the FILIPINO
IMAGE MAGAZINE (FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS (PGON),
and the ROXANNE ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/12/2009 07:07 PM PHT

Book on Bataan Death March and its Aftermath Launched at Library
of Congress
DFA Offers Prayers, Holds Mass for Former President Aquino
Philippine Embassy in Santiago Hosted Fiesta Filipina for the Filipino
Community in Chile
RP Embassy in Santiago Hosted a Reception in Celebration of the
111th Anniversary of Philipine Independence

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/12/2009 07:20 AM PHT
DOE SEC. REYES PINAGBIBITIW SA PWESTO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 12 (PinoyGlobal) - PINAGBIBITIW sa puwesto si
Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes matapos mabigo umano ang kalihim na
maprotektahan ang mamaayan sa mga mapansamantalang Kumpanya ng
langis.
KONGRESO HINDI ISUSUKO ANG CHACHA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 12 (PinoyGlobal) - “NO Retreat No Surrender”
ang drama ngayon ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso sa pagtutulak
ng Pag-amyenda ng Salinggangbatas sa pamamagitan ng Constituent
Assembly(Con Ass).
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Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) 2009 Proudly
Presents An Award To Dr. Francisco Santos Sy
07/12/2009 7:40 PM EDT
BETHESDA, MARYLAND, July 08 - (PinoyGlobal) DR. FRANCISCO SANTOS SY is
the Director of the Division of Extramural Activities and Scientific Programs
at the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD)
at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He also
was a tenured professor at the University of South Carolina (USC) School of
Public Health in Columbia, SC where he taught infectious disease
epidemiology for 15 years. Respected and known in his chosen field and
professions, Dr. Sy is unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges
headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/13/2009 08:20 AM PHT
ITALIAN RED CROSS WORKER EUGENIO VAGNI PINALAYA
NA MATAPOS NG MAHIGIT 6 NA BUWAN NA PAGKAKABIHAG
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 13 (PinoyGlobal) - Pinalaya na si Italian Red
Cross worker Eugenio Vagni matapos ng mahigit anim na buwang
pagkakabihag sa kamay ng teroristang grupong Abu sayyaf.
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Business Development Corporation President,
Maricel Lichauco - Quiroz, Receives An Award As One Of
The Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
07/13/2009 8:10 PM EDT
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, July 08 (PinoyGlobal) - MARICEL LICHAUCO - QUIROZ,
President of the Business Development Corporation, has been with
KeyRose Corporation for 8 years. Her family established one of the first
Filipino restaurants in Chicago, Illinois and in Milton, Florida. They also
managed a group home that aided the mentally and physically ill. These
early familial influences encouraged Maricel to begin her ventures in
improving the quality of life for Filipino - Americans. Maricel is unanimously
selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
by the TOFA Panel Board of Judges headed by Nonoy & Aida Mendoza of
the FILIPINO IMAGE MAGAZINE(FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL ONLINE NEWS
(PGON), and the ROXANNE ANDREA MENDOZA (RAM) MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/13/2009 09:07 AM PHT

Efforts to Release Filipino Seafarers in Somalia Continue, Naval
Liaision Officer Appointed
DFA Statement on the Suspension of United Nations Aid Missions in
Mindanao
Statement on the visit to the United States of H.E. President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the editor@Philstar.com
Manila, Philippines
07/13/2009 09:55 AM PHT

GMA, CIA chief meet today
Abducted trader rescued; 7 killed
Vagni released
GMA 'invited' to meeting with Obama on July 30

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From : Munting Nayon
The Netherlands
07/13/2009 04:05 AM CEST
PARIS-FRANCE Araw ng Kalayaan 2009 - It was a very hot sun beating
down on Paris Sunday July 5 when we held the annual Kalayaan festivities
at the Stade de la Muette in Paris. The Knights of Rizal, bearing the
Philippine flags, led off a special parade starting from Place Trocadero in the
16th district of Paris, and marched down Avenue Georges Mandel towards
the Stade de la Muette which fronts the Bois de Boulogne.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
"IRON FIST" UNVEILED
07/13/2009 08:40 PM EDT
NEW YORK, NY July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - National Security Adviser chief,
Norberto Gonzales, admits having suggested to Pres. Arroyo implementing
the draconian “Iron Fist” rule he crafted to combat the chaotic situation
created by the sporadic bombings in certain areas of Mindanao and
potentially in Metro Manila weeks from now. In plain language he wants
her to declare martial law sugarcoated as iron fist (same dog with a
different dog tag).
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
MICHAEL JACKSON: THE MAN AND THE LEGEND
07/13/2009 05:50 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - On June 25, 2009, Michael
Jackson, the man, died at the young age of 50. But Michael Jackson, the
legend, lives forever, immortalized in the hearts of people all over the world
who called him the “King of Pop.”
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/14/2009 08:56 PM EDT
PGMA named to speak for Asia in NAM Summit in Egypt
MANILA, July 11 (PNA) -- The selection of President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo to speak in behalf of Asia in next week’s Non-Aligned
Movement (NAM) Summit in Egypt is a signal honor for the country,
according to Press Secretary Cerge Remonde.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/14/2009 08:57 PM EDT
PGMA cites OFW contribution to RP economy
MANILA, July 11 (PNA) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lauded the
millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) today for helping fuel the
Philippine economy and remaining resilient in the present global
challenge.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/14/2009 09:20 PM PHT
ALL OUT WAR NI SEC. TEODORO LABAN SA ABUSAYYAF,
SUPORTADO NG MGA KONGRESISTA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - SUPORTADO ng mga
Kongresista ang all out war na dineklara ni Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
laban sa bandidong grupong abusayyaf. Matapos na mapalaya ang
italyanong Red Cross worker na si Eugenio Vagni.
STEM ENHANCEMENT 1ST PART
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - Kapansin-pansin ang
pagbabago at masayang disposisyon ng aming “Boss” na si Nonoy
Mendoza, Editor-Publisher ng PGON at ng FILIM, pinayagan niya ang
ekslusibong panayam na ito.
HINDI PA MAN NAPAPAKINABANGAN , CHEAPER MEDICINES
ACT PINAAAMIYENDAHAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - HINDI paman lubos na
napapakinabangan ang Cheaper Medicines Act, nangako ngayon ang isang
Manggagamot na Kongresista na paamiyendahan niya ang batas sa muling
pagbubukas ng sesyon sa July 27.
BYAHE NG PANGULONG ARROYO SA US SASABITAN NG ,GA
KONGRESISTA PARA SA PHOTO OPS KAY PRES. OBAMA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - NANAWAGAN si Cavite Rep.
Joseph Emilio Abaya sa kapwa mambabatas na nagpupumilit na makasabit
sa biyahe ng Pangulong Gloria Arroyo sa United States (US) para
makipagkita kay US President Barrack Obama na wag sanang gamitin ang
pera ng taumbayan para lamang sa photo ops.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/14/2009 10:07 PM PHT

Fil-Am Book on Identity, Culture and Life in the US launched in
Greater DC area
Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. wins Two awards in 2009
Pistang Pilipino
PCG Hong Kong assisting OFW with “Serious” A/H1N1 Flu
RP Embassy in Moscow Commemorated 111th Anniversary of
Philippine Independence
Inauguration of Creative Art Exposition on RP Cultural Identity and
Folklore in Barcelona
GEICO lauds RP Embassy in Washington for Diversity inclusion
efforts, highlighting Fil-Am’s contributions to US Economy
House Chair on Veterans Affairs meets Filipino Veterans in Hawaii
Medals, Leis and a Heartfelt Mahalo (Maraming Salamat Po) to the
Filipino Veterans of WWII in Hawaii
Ilocos Norte Governor visits Hawaii
RP Ambassador to Venezuela joins Aruba Pinoys in celebrating
Philippine Independence Day

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
07/14/2009 10:20 PM PHT
RAZON WELCOMES CBCP'S CALL TO RESUME PEACE TALKS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 14 (PinoyGlobal) - Presidential Adviser on the
Peace Process Avelino I. Razon Jr. today welcomed the statement of the
Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) calling the Moro
Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Communist Party of the Philippines
(CPP) to resume peace talks with the government.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/15/2009 10:07 AM PHT

Philippine Embassy in Dublin opens Temporary Office
First RP Resident Ambassador to Ireland presents Credentials to
Irish President Mary Mcaleese
Ambassador Lagdameo meets with New Basque President to
Reinforce Philippines-Basque Relations
DFA Assists Families Involved in the Death of Filipina in Saudi Arabia
Ambassador Arguelles Awarded the Order of the Oranje-Nassau by
Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix
Philippine Embassy in Ottawa conducts its first Consular Mission in
Atlantic Canada
PUP Laboratory High School Chorale Wins International Choral
Competition in Malaysia

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
07/15/2009 10:20 PM PHT
GOV'T GRANTS P860 K SOCIO-ECONOMIC AID TO FORMER
NPA REDS
Bengued, Abra, July 15 – The government today granted livelihood support
worth P 860,000 or P 20,000 each to 45 former New People’s Army (NPA)
combatants who embraced the fold of the law prior to the effectivity of the
Social Integration Program (SIP).
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ado Paglinawan
Washington, D.C.
IT'S CONFIRMED - THE KLEPTOCRAT IS COMING TO
WASHINGTON DC!
07/15/2009 09:13 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 15 (PinoyGlobal) - I got it straight from the
Philippine Embassy - La Gloria has managed to swing an invitation by the
Obama administration for a visit to the US before the end of the month.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/15/2009 09:30 PM PHT
AURORA INIHALINTULAD SA HAWAII
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 15 (PinoyGlobal) - UPANG patuloy na lumago ang
ekonomiya sa lalawigan ng Aurora, lalo pa itong paiigtingin sa
pamamagitan ng pagtatatag ng Aurora Pacific Economic Zone Authority
(APEZA) bilang pangunahing kalakalan sa bansa.
AMNESTY FOR THE ABU SAYYAF NOW IS REMOTE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 15 (PinoyGlobal) - Speaker Prospero C. Nograles
today did not discount the option of amnesty for the Abu Sayyaf if this will
end all their atrocities and criminal activities in the country, but pointed out
that extending amnesty to a terrorist group might still be legally untenable
at this time.
SONA NI PANGULONG AROYYO GAGASTUSAN NG P2.1
MILYON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 15 (PinoyGlobal) - Binawi ngayon ni House
Secretary General Marilyn Barua-Yap ang unang napaulat na nasa P22
milyon ang ginastos ng Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso para sa
paghahanda sa State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Gloria
Arroyo sa Hulyo 27.
Bawang ni Sen. Mar Roxas ipamahagi na lang sa mahihirap
na Pilipino na may high blood
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 15 (PinoyGlobal) - Imbes na gamitin sa gimik ang
bawang, minungkahi ng isang Doktor na mambabatas kay Sen. Mar Roxas
na ibahagi na lamang umano sa mga may sakit na high blood ang kanyang
bawang sa hindi kayang bumili ng gamot dahil sa sobrang mahal.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
07/15/2009 10:00 PM PHT
GOV'T INTENSIFIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RPMP,
RPMM
As the government exerts its efforts to restart the peace talks with the
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Communist Party of the
Philippines-New People’s Army- National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF), it
continues to pursue peace and development projects with other two
breakaway rebel groups - the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa
ng Pilipinas-Revolutionary Proletrian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-
RPA-ABB) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Mindanao
(RPMM).
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/15/2009 9:57 PM EDT
Arroyo-Obama meeting may dwell on regional peace, prosperity
MANILA, July 15 (PNA) -- If the statement of Central Intelligence Agency
Director Leon Panetta is any indication, expect the forthcoming meeting
between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US President Barack
Obama as one which would focus on peace and prosperity in Southeast
Asia as well as the entire Asian region.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/15/2009 10:07 PM EDT
PGMA thanks NAM for endorsing RP to preside over nuclear review
confab
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo thanked the members of the
Non-Aligned Movement AM today for endorsing the Philippines to preside
over the Conference of States party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
(NPT) slated May next year in New York.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ado Paglinawan
Washington, D.C.
SC RULES: GORDON CAN BE SENATOR AND RED CROSS
CHAIR!
07/16/2009 10:13 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 15 (PinoyGlobal) - Following the release of the last
abducted International Committee of the Red Cross worker, Philippine
National Red Cross (PNRC) chair Richard Gordon was given another good
news after the Supreme Court (SC) ruled that he can retain his Senate seat.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/16/2009 10:07 AM PHT

UK amends Travel Advisory to Expanded Areas in Mindanao
Making History Happen: RP Embassy in Brussels Resumes Operations
in Avenue Louise
RP Embassy in Pretoria Shows Philippine Films
Filipinos in Mallorca celebrate 111th Anniversary of Philippine
Independence

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Filipina Women Who Could Be President
Filipina Voices: Changing the Face of Power in America
07/15/2009 7:07 PM PDT
Many public policy decisions made by elected officials, boards and
commissions have a significant impact on the lives of Filipina women and
girls, yet Filipina women are underrepresented or nonexistent on many of
these decision-making boards.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ben Cal
Manila, Philippines
07/16/2009 01:00 PM PHT
JASIG LIFTED TOMORROW; RAZON SAYS GOV PREPARING
REOPENING OF TALKS WITH MILF, REDS
MANILA, July 16 – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Avelino I.
Razon Jr. today confirmed that the government is lifting the suspension of
the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) starting
Friday (July 17) to allow communist rebel negotiators to prepare for the
resumption of formal peace talks in Oslo, Norway next month.
PGMA RELEASES P10 MILLION FOR CENTRAL MINDANAO
TASK FORCE
MANILA, July 16 – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Avelino I.
Razon Jr. today confirmed that the government is lifting the suspension of
the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) starting
Friday (July 17) to allow communist rebel negotiators to prepare for the
resumption of formal peace talks in Oslo, Norway next month.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/16/2009 01:24 PM PHT
AGENDA NG MULING PAGBUBUKAS NG SESYON NG
KONGRESO SUSUPORTA SA SONA NI PGMA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 16 (PinoyGlobal) - NAKAHANDA na ang agenda ng
Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso sa pagbubukas ng ikatlong regular na
sesyon ng ika-14 na Kongreso na susuporta sa posibleng magiging takbo
ng ulat sa bayan ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo Hulyo 27.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
      07/17/2009   08:24 AM PHT
STOP IMPLEMENTATION OF NFA RATIONALIZATION PLAN
-SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 16 (PinoyGlobal) - A Nueva Ecija lawmaker today
warned unscrupulous traders and rice cartel would prevail and control the
rice industry once the National Food Authority (NFA) pushed through with its
rationalization plan.
BILL TO CURB PYRAMIDING SCAMS FILED
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 16 (PinoyGlobal) - A bill   aimed   to reduce if not
prevent the proliferation of the pyramiding scam was filed at the House of
Representatives.
PEDICAB NI ROXAS PINAKIKILO PARA PAMBILI NG GAMOT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 16 (PinoyGlobal) - Dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng
bilihin ng gamot, iminungkahi ng isang Kongresistang Doktor kay Sen.
Manuel Roxas na ipakilo na lamang nito ang kanyang pedicab upang ang
mapagbentahan ay maipambili ng gamot.
AMNESTIYA NI GORDON,PINAGMUMULAN NG
PAGKALABOLABO NG MGA KONGRESISTA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 16 (PinoyGlobal) - MATAPOS simulan ni Red Cross
Chairman at Sen. Richard Gordon ang usapin ng amnestiya sa bandidong
grupong Abu sayyaf, labo-labo na ngayon ang mga pananaw ng mga
kongresista sa isyu.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
STATEMENT OF SENATOR RICHARD J. GORDON ON
AMNESTY FOR ABU SAYYAF GROUP
07/17/2009 08:20 AM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES July 17 (PinoyGlobal) - We see the problems of
Sulu and Muslim Mindanao not in terms of war or peace. We see it as a
problem of delivering good governance and development which bombs and
bullets will not resolve.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Erie Agustin
New York, New Jersey
WOOD FEELS GOOD
07/16/2009 07:00 PM EDT
NEW YORK, N.Y., July 17 (PinoyGlobal) - Being a doctor as a profession, we
are trained not to be scared of blood, not to feel nauseous when looking
at somebody’s mouth and nose and not to feel dizzy to look at somebody’s
brain coming out of the skull or somebody’s intestines coming out of the
belly. But after 20-years as a doctor, one thing I never got used to is to
deal with somebody’s feet. I am glad I am not a podiatrist.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
07/18/2009 04:20 PM PHT
CHIZ ASKS SENATE TO PROBE INFIGHTING IN SPORTS GROUPS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday asked the Senate to look into
bitter rivalry among the country’s top sports officials which could doom the
chances of the country’s athletes in the 25th Southeast Asian Games in
Laos this December.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/18/2009 05:00 PM PHT
PAMBATO NG ADMINISTRASYON SA PAGPANGULO, HINDI
NAKAKAGULAT -SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 18 (PinoyGlobal) - Hindi na nagulat pa ang isang
kongresista mula sa oposisyon sa pinagmalaking listahan ng
Lakas-Kampi-CMD na possible nilang maging standard bearer sa 2010
presidential eleksyon.
FVR NAGPAPANSIN KAY PANGULONG ARROYO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 18 (PinoyGlobal) -Duda ang isang militanteng
Kongresista sa naging pahayag ni Dating Pangulong Fidel Valdes Ramos na
mandatory na lilisanin ng Pangulong Gloria Arroyo ang kanyang posisyon.
HOUSE PANEL OKAYS OBSERVANCE OF FAMILY WEEK
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 18 (PinoyGlobal) - The House Committee on
Revision of Laws has reported out for floor deliberation a bill celebrating
Family Week every first week of December of each year.
ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSE OF INSURGENCY IN THE SOUTH
- SOLONS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 18 (PinoyGlobal) - The root causes of the
insurgency in Southern Mindanao are poverty and the lack of basic services,
which the government has failed to address, lawmakers said today.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
STATEMENT OF SENATOR RICHARD GORDON REGARDING
PROPOSAL TO PROBE SULU VICE GOV. LADY ANNE
SAHIDULLA
07/18/2009 05:10 PM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES July 18 (PinoyGlobal) - We see the problems of
Sulu and Muslim Mindanao not in terms of war or peace. We see it as a
problem of delivering good governance and development which bombs and
bullets will not resolve.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
AMNESTY FOR ASG: ABERRATION OF JUSTICE AND MOCK
VICTIMS
07/18/2009 06:20 AM EDT
NEW YORK, NY July 18 (PinoyGlobal) - The Palace already disowned the
issue I am about to discuss. I am writing briefly about it to impact upon the
powers-that-be that their shenanigans will not go unnoticed. The public
has every right to know about it. The people have to take proper action to
avert this gross travesty.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/18/2009 06:37 PM PHT

Statement of the Hon. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs,
on the Bombing of the Marriot and Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta,
Indonesia on 17 July 2009
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 17 July
2009)
Filipino Seafarer Afflicted with CA-MRSA and A/H1N1 passes away
DFA RCO in Baguio City Inaugurated, Operations to Begin on July 20
DFA to Intensify Overseas Absentee Voting Registration Activities in
Foreign Service Posts
RP Participates at the 2009 South African National Arts Festival

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
            07/19/2009   08:10 AM PHT
JDV NANG AABNOY KA - SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) -INAABNOY lamang umano ni
dating Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. ang taumbayan sa mga tamang hinala
niya na matutuloy sa constituent assembly ang State of the Nation Address
(SONA) ni Pangulong Arroyo sa Hulyo 27.
CHEAPER MEDICINES WALA PARIN SILBI KAHIT
MAPIRMAHAN NI PGMA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) -KAHIT pa mapirmahan na ni
Pangulong Gloria Arroyo ang executive order (EO) sa pagpapatupad ng
maximum retail prices (MRP) sa ilalim ng Cheaper Medicines Act, hindi rin
umano mapapakinabangan ng taumbayan.
PAGTAKBO NI GOVERNOR PANLILIO SA PAGKAPANGULO
GOOD DECISION - REP. MIKEY ARROYO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) -“That’s a good decision to run
for a higher office.” Ito ang naging tugon ni Presidential Son at Pampanga
Rep. Jose Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo sa planong pagtakbo ni Governor Ed
Panlilio sa pagkapangulo sa 2010 eleksyon.
VICE PRESIDENT NOLI DE CASTRO ADIK SA KOMERSYAL -
SOLON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) -TINAWAG na adik sa komersyal
ni Gabriela party-list Rep. Liza Maza si Vice President Noli de Castro dahil
matapos umabot sa kahating bilyong piso ang ginastos para sa TV ads.
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SEC ANGELO REYES KAKAIBA SA LAHAT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) - KAKAIBA sa lahat ng naging
kalihim ng Department of Energy si Sec. Angelo Reyes. Ito ang panunuyang
pahayag ni Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Abaya matapos na sitahin ng kalihim
ang UNIOL sa ginawa nitong pagpapaba ng presyo ng langis ng halos P5
kada litro, sa kabila na nagtataasan presyo ng langis ng big 3 ang Shell,
Petron at Chevron.
SOLON WANTS TO CRIMINALIZE HIV-AIDS TRANSMISSION
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) -Sex workers who may be found
guilty of transmitting HIV-AIDS virus to their customers may be arrested and
charged in court.
HOUSE READIES BLUEPRINT FOR PNR PRIVATIZATION
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) - Speaker Prospero C. Nograles
today today revealed that a blueprint for the proposed privatization of the
Philippine National Railways is now being finalized to boost the system's
vital role in the long-term vision of making railway transit a tool for
socioeconomic development.
BILL ALLOWING LGUS TO CHOOSE DEPOSITORY BANK
PUSHED
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 19 (PinoyGlobal) - A measure has been filed at
the House of Representatives providing greater flexibility to local
government units (LGUs) in choosing their depository banks.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/21/2009 08:10 AM PHT
MAGWALKOUT SA SONA NG PANGULO, DAPAT GAWIN NG
PERMANENT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 21 (PinoyGlobal) -"Dapat ang walk out nila
permanente na." Ito ang naging sagot ng bayaw ni Pangulong Gloria
Arroyo sa banta ng walong militateng kongresista na magwalkout sila sa
araw ng State of The Nation Address ng Pangulo sa Hulyo 27.
RESTORE DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG TRAFFICKERS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 21 (PinoyGlobal) -Last night I was informed that
the daughter of an anti-narcotics agent was kidnapped. The details were
sketchy, but the incident was said to be confirmed. Immediately, I
connected the kidnapping to the work of the agent, who does not fit the
usual profile of a kidnap for ransom victim.
SOLONS PUSH PROBE ON DOF'S ORDER IMPOSING TAX ON
IMPORTED BOOKS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 21 (PinoyGlobal) -Solons push probe on DoF’s
order imposing tax on imported books Lawmakers are pushing for an
inquiry on the order of the Department of Finance imposing 5% duty on
imported books and other printed materials.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/21/2009 7:07 PM EDT
PGMA envisions lasting peace in RP
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo thanked the members of the
Non-Aligned Movement AM today for endorsing the Philippines to preside
over the Conference of States party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
(NPT) slated May next year in New York.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/21/2009 07:20 AM PHT
BILL TO CURB PYRAMIDING SCAMS FILED
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 21 (PinoyGlobal) - MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 20 -
(Special to PinoyGlobal) - A bill aimed to reduce if not prevent the
proliferation of the pyramiding scam was filed at the House of
Representatives.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/21/2009 09:37 AM PHT

DFA Celebrates 31st National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation
Week
DFA to Support Filipina Worker in Filing Abuse Charges Against Her
Singaporean Employer
DFA Participates in Move Run in Support for Persons with Disabilities
RP Embassy in Hanoi promotes Philippine Educational Services
RP Elected to UN General Assembly Committee
Diplomatic Pouch Service
Milan PCG Celebrates 111th Independence Day

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
MICHAEL JACKSON: THE MAN AND THE LEGEND
07/21/2009 07:30 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 21 (PinoyGlobal) - After chasing President Barack
Obama all over the United States for more than a year, President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo’s wish has finally come true. She will be meeting the man
on July 30, 2009, in the most sacred nook in the White House -- the Oval
Office.
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SUN and STARS REAFFIRM FRIENDSHIP with STARS AND
STRIPES at the 2009 America’s National Day Parade
07/21/2009 08:12 PM EDT
It was a big day for the Stars and Stripes all over the U.S.
Once again, the Sun and Stars enthusiastically joined America’s birthday
celebration when Fil-Ams, taking pride of their Filipino heritage, marched
on the long stretch of Constitution Ave. in Washington D.C., carrying the Fil-
Am Friendship banner.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/22/2009 11:37 AM PHT

10 OFWs in Kandahar Helicopter Crash Identified
Three Filipino Seafarers Released by Nigerian Militants (updated)
10 OFWs Died in Kandahar Helicopter Crash
RP Embassy in Madrid Welcomes First Group of Filipino Nurses in the
Basque Country

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
07/22/2009 02:20 PM PHT
CHIZ: DEATH PENALTY REVIVAL WON’T SCARE DRUG TRAFFICKERS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said it is still the certainty of
punishment that will deter drug lords and other criminals from plying their
trade rather than the re-imposition of the death penalty as proposed by
government.
CHIZ TO PALACE: JUST ORDER HOUSE ALLIES NOT TO CON-ASS
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero said yesterday all the Palace has to do is to
publicly order its allies in the House not to convene the Con Ass during
President Arroyo’s State of the Nation (SONA) to erase any suspicions that
it has sinister plans on that day.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/22/2009 09:50 PM PHT
10, 000 PULIS NA ITATALAGA SA SONA NG PANGULO,
TATAPATAN NG MGA MILITANTE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 22 (PinoyGlobal) -HINDI nababahala ang mga
militanteng Kongresista sa 10, 000 ipapakalat na mga pulis at mga water
cannons na ipangtatapat sakanila sa darating na State of the Nation
Address (SONA) sa Lunes Hulyo 27.
SPEAKER NOGRALES PINAGMALAKI ANG GINAWA NG
PANGULO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 22 (PinoyGlobal) -AGAWIN ang puwesto ni
Pangulong Gloria Arroyo ang bukod tanging layunin umano ng mga kritiko
ng Pangulo.
H1N1 HINDI MAPIPIGIL ANG SONA NI PANGULONG ARROYO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 22 (PinoyGlobal) -NANINIWALA ang ilang
Mambabatas mula sa oposisyon na hindi mapipigil ng influenza A(H1N1) ang
State of the Nation Address (SONA) ng pangulong Gloria Arroyo sa darating
na Lunes Hulyo 27.
ABSENTEE VOTING PARA SA MGA MEDIA, IMINUNGKAHI
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 22 (PinoyGlobal) -DAHIL sa pagtupad sa
tungkulin, kadalasan hindi nakakaboto ang mga kagawad media dahil sa
layo ng kanilang assignment area sa kanilang presintong pagbobotohan.
PROTECTION OF RESIDENTIAL PRIVACY PUSHED
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 22 (PinoyGlobal) -Activists or protestors may
soon be prohibited from holding their mass actions in front of the residence
of a public official who has been accused of irregularities or misdeeds.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/23/2009 08:17 AM PHT

Philhealth to Establish Presence in Hong Kong; Invites Filipinos to
Attend Gathering at Bayanihan Center
RP Embassy in Hanoi Warns on Use of Filipinas in Drug Trafficking
Singaporean Tanker with Two Filipino Crew Freed in Nigeria
Philippine Embassy in Bangkok Celebrates 60th Anniversary of the
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the Philippines and
Thailand
RP Embassy in Bangkok Commemorates the 111th Anniversary of
Philippine Independence

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Arnedo S. Valera Receives Presidental Award
                 07/23/2009 09:12 AM EDT
Arnedo S. Valera Esq. of the Law Offices of Valera & Associates shares his
Presidental Award   given by the Philippine Nurses Association with his
co-founders of the Migrant Heritage Commission.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/23/2009 09:50 PM PHT
GOV. PANLILIO NA IMPLUWENSIYAHAN ANG IBA PANG
PARI NA MAGING POLITIKO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 23 (PinoyGlobal) -MALAKING ang naging
impluwesya ng dating Pari na si Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio, kung bakit
dumarami ang mga paring nais na iwan ang abito para sumabak sa
magulong mundo ng politika.
SENATOR VILLAR NANGUNGUNA SA SWS SURVEY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 23 (PinoyGlobal) -DAHIL sa pangunguna ni Sen.
Manuel Villars sa Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, sinabi ng isang
kaalyado ni Pangulong Gloria Arroy na ang Senador ang makikinabang sa
posibleng talunan ng mga lokal na opisyal sa darating na halalan.
SURVEY RESULT NI ERAP KABIGUAN LANG ANG DALA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 23 (PinoyGlobal) -KABIGUAN lamang sa mga
supporters ni Dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada ang dulot ng pag-agat nito
sa pangalawang puswesto sa pinakabagon survey ng Social Weather
Stations (SWS).
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Manila, Philippines
07/23/2009 09:20 PM PHT
GUSTO MO BA MAGING SENADOR NG PILIPINAS?
Miriam Defensor Santiago was featured in Correspondents last week.
Maganda rin naman ang naidudulot ng pagiging prangka ni Senador Miriam
Defensor-Santiago. Ayon kay Santiago , marami ang tumatak-bong
Senador dahil sa laki ng budget na ibinibigay sa kanila kada buwan.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Source from Dr. Ben Oteyza, Past TOFA Awardee
07/23/2009 09:10 PM PHT
A MUST OPEN HEALTH THROUGH GOD'S PLANNED FOODS
God first separated the salt water from the fresh,
made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish...
All before making a Man and a Woman.
He made and provided what we'd need before we were born.
David's diet was fruits and vegetables.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/25/2009 07:07 AM PHT

RP Contributes Funds to Support Somali Security Institutions
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 24 July
2009)
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo Congratulates US
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Belgium Approves Regularization for Illegal Migrants
10 Filipino Fatalities in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan Flown to
Delaware for DNA Testing
Number of 2009 OAV Registrants Surpasses that of 2005/6
Philippine Team Garners Bronze at the International Mathematical
Olympiad in Bremen, Germany
Philippine Embassy in Rome Commemorates Jose Rizal’s Birthday
with a Rizal Walk
Philippine Embassy in Mexico hosts Lunch to Filipino Honor Students
in Mexico
Filipinos in Canada’s Three Cities Gathered for Annual Summer “Salu-
Salo”
Philippine Business Chamber Established in Vietnam

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ernesto Gange
Bensalem, Pa
                                  07/24/2009    09:10 PM EDT
AMERASIAN IMMIGRATION ACT AMENDMENTS
S. 57   A bill to amend the Immigrations and Nationality Act to facilitate the
immigration to the United States of certain aliens born in the Philippines or
Japan who were fathered by United States citizens; to the Committee on
the Judiciary
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/24/2009 10:07 PM PHT
PGMA tells Ocean Park to install MRF
Quite pleased with the efforts undertaken by newly-opened Manila Ocean
Park (MOP) in Ermita to mitigate climate change and global warming,
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo advised its executives today to “adopt
the installation of one materials recovery facility (MRF) as its corporate
social responsibility.
PGMA to make most of US visit to promote RP
In her forthcoming visit to the United States, President Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo is expected to promote the Philippines as an ideal location for
increased US investments that will provide jobs for the world-class, highly
competitive and productive Filipino workforce.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
MALACANANG: WHAT UNLAWFUL ORDER?
07/24/2009 06:20 AM EDT
NEW YORK, NY July 24 (PinoyGlobal) - Former Defense Secretary Avelino
Cruz’ speech before the Integrated Bar of the Philippines last week really
ruffled the President’s bloodhounds to go ballistic. On cue, they started
shooting acid diatribes at Cruz. The venom spilled over to Congress. Gloria’
s puppets in both Houses joined the fray of vicious personal attacks that
grate the ear on the embattled Cruz.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/27/2009 07:50 AM PHT
PAGSAMA NG MGA MAG-AARAL SA RALI SA SONA NG
PANGULO HINDI MAKAKABUTI
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -HINDI kumbinsido si Zambales
Rep. Milagros “mitos” Magsaysay sa panawagan ni Bishop Vicente Navarra,
na ikansela ang lahat ng klase sa buong Negros Occidental upang makasali
sa pinakamalaking rali na gagawin ng simbahang katoliko ngayon araw ng
State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo.
PEACE TALKS SA MILF, PARA LANG SONA - REP. BIAZON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -NANINIWALA si Muntinlupa Rep.
Ruffy Biazon na hindi usapang kapayapaan ang hangad ng tigil putukan na
pinairal ni Pangulong Gloria Arroyo para sa Moro Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF).
KABATAAN NA PIPILITING SUMALI SA MGA KILOS
PROTESTA MAG-AASAL BARBARO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -NANINDIGAN ang isang gurong
Mambabatas na hindi dapat sinasama ang mga kabataang mag-aaral sa
mga kilos protesta, dahil mamumulat lamang umano sa pagiging barbaro.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/27/2009 10:50 PM PHT
HREP TO SHOWCASE RP CULTURE THRU ART TREASURES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -To heighten the people's
consciousness of their cultural identity, the House of Representatives has
embarked on a program that will afford ordinary citizens the chance to
savor the beauty, meaning and evolution of the dynamic Filipino culture
through the arts created by National Artists.
SONA NG PANGULONG ARROYO NAGING MAKULAY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -MALIBAN sa rali sa labas ng
Batasan ng complex na pinagdausan ng State of the Nation Address(SONA)
ni Pangulon Gloria Arroyo kahapon, nagpatingkad at nagpakulay din sa ulat
sa bayan ng Pangulo ang mga makulay na kasuotan ng mga dumalo sa
huling ulat sa bayan ng Pangulo.
SONA NG PANGULO UMANI NG IBA'T IBANG REAKSYON
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -UMABOT sa 124 ang palapak na
ibinigay sa State of the Nation Address ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo.
RIGHT OF REPLY BILL BUHAY PA RIN SA KAMARA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -HINDI pa rin nakakahinga ng
maluwag ang mga kagawad ng Media matapos na aminin ni Speaker
Prospero Nograles na sumisipa pa rin ang right of reply bill sa arena ng
Kongreso.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/28/2009 07:07 AM PHT

Ericsson Hires 20 Filipinos in Stockholm
Tomas Concepcion’s Art in Stockholm
Pista sa Paris 2009
Batangueños Get Together in Ottawa

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Bobby M. Reyes
Los Angeles, California
07/27/2009 06:21 PM PDT
LETTER OF SENATOR PIMENTEL TO PGMA RE "FORGOTTEN WARRIORS"
Dear Mrs. President:
In connection with your visit to the White House towards the end of this
month, may I respectfully suggest that in addition to your administration’s
agenda, perhaps you can take up, at least, three additional issues with
President Obama:
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
GLORIA'S SWAN SONG
07/28/2009 05:50 AM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 28 (PinoyGlobal) - Finally, the much awaited
ninth -- and final -- State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo came to pass. With all the hoopla in the press about
what she was going to say, one thing was very apparent, it’s all about self-
glorification. It was her farewell address -- her “swan song.”
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/28/2009 09:15 PM PHT
PGMA CAN ALSO FEEL PAIN JUST LIKE ALL OF US-NOGRALES
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 27 (PinoyGlobal) -By all standards, the State of
the Nation Address (SONA) before the joint session of Congress last
Monday was a huge success but as expected, anti-Arroyo forces particularly
those who felt being alluded to by the President when she spoke about her
frustration on those who continue to malign her administration “have
twisted the meaning of her pronouncements.”
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/29/2009 07:27 AM PHT

RP Children’s Choir Groups Bagged Top Prizes at 1st World Choir
Championships in South Korea
Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona Conducts Consular
Outreach Mission in Palma de Mallorca
OFW Afflicted with Severe Pneumonia and A(H1N1) Passes Away

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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/29/2009 7:37 AM PHT
Philippine Embassy Washington DC Consular Outreach in Orlando,
Florida
The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C., in cooperation with the Council
for Filipino American Organizations in Central Florida will conduct a consular
outreach program in Orlando, Florida on August 8, 2009, Saturday, from
9:00 am to 6:00 pm. at the Orlando Marriott Downtown.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From the Office of the MHC
Washington, DC
07/28/2009 08:15 PM EDT
MELISSA ROXAS SUBMITS TORTURE CASE BEFORE U.N. IN
GENEVA
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28 (PinoyGlobal) -Melissa Roxas, the first known
American Citizen under President Obama’s presidency to have become a
victim of abduction and torture by military agents in the Philippines, filed
through her counsel, Arnedo S. Valera, of the Migrant Heritage Commission’
s Legal Resources program, her torture claim by way of “An Urgent Appeal
and Allegation vs. the Philippine Government, before the United Nations
Special Rapporteur on Torture , Professor Manfred Nowak under the Office
of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland . The
case was received at the Geneva Office at 4:15 P.M today , July 28, 2009.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
SONA: TYPHOON OF LIES, TIRADES AND DETOURS ON
MANDATE
07/28/2009 08:20 PM EDT
NEW YORK, NY July 28 (PinoyGlobal) - What a paradox: in the midst of a
world economic crisis vividly reflected in the gnawing hunger of our people,
the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
the othe r day at the Batasan, was a sharp contrast to the nation’s
searing poverty. The SONA was unique in that it exhibited hidden wealth
that only heightened the pain and misery of the less privileged.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Orquidia Flores-Valenzuela
The Netherlands
07/29/2009 04:48 AM CEST
HISTORY OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN THE
NETHERLANDS
The NETHERLANDS, July 29 (PinoyGlobal) -Every story has a beginning and
our story begins when a Cavitena accompanied her aunt to sail to another
continent. The year was 1947, two years after the end of World War II.
When the ship dropped anchor in The Netherlands, ESTER TALA decided to
stay behind and reach for her Tala (Pilipino for star) in the land of windmills.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/30/2009 7:50 AM PHT
SOLON PUSHES PROBE ON USS WARSHIP SONAR - CHINESE
SUBMARINE COLLISION
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) -A lawmaker today sought a
congressional inquiry into the reported collision of United States warship
Sonar and a Peoples’ Republic of China (PROC) submarine in Philippine
waters.
HOUSE RATIFIES P150-B 5-YEAR CARP EXTENSION
MEASURE
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) - The House of Representatives
ratified Wednesday afternoon the bicameral conference committee report
strengthening the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and
extending the acquisition and distribution of all covered agricultural lands to
be completed by June 30, 2014.
BATAS LABAN SA PYRAMIDING SCAM NA NAIHAIN NA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) -NAKATAKDA nang dinggin sa
Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang inihaing HOuse bill 6094 ni Rep.
Rufus B. Rodriguez (2nd District, Cagayan De Oro, PMP) na pinaniniwalaang
pipigil sa pagdami ng mga naloloko sa pyraminding scam.
BAGONG BAYANI NG SINING
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) -PINIRMAHAN na ni Pangulong
Arroyo ang pagiging national artist ng pitong kagawad ng sining. Ayon sa
Palasyo na pinirman ng pangulo ang executive order bago tumulak
papuntang Estados Unidos ang Pangulo para makipagpulong kay US
President Barack Obama.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/30/2009 8:07 AM PHT
Local execs say peace, development attainable in Mindanao
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s dream of bringing peace and
development in Mindanao and the entire country can be attained
particularly with the continued provision of vital services for the
marginalized sector.
PGMA projects in Iloilo are "felt, seen and experienced" - Banias
ILOILO CITY -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s projects in Iloilo, and
the rest of Western Visayas, are tangible developments that can be “felt,
seen and experienced” in the region.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
07/30/2009 06:16 AM EDT
WELCOME, PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, TO
THE UNITED STATES!
WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 30 (PinoyGlobal) - President Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo arrived a little late last night, but the enthusiastic group of
"kababayans" (compatriot), mostly "kabalilin" (provinemates) welcomers
gave the visiting president rousing and sincere welcome.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Bambi Lorica
Washington, D.C.
07/30/2009 06:25 AM EDT
WARM WELCOME FOR PGMA BY DC FILAM COMMUNITY
Washington, DC, July 30, 2009 (Pinoy Global) - An enthusiastic group of
approximately 400 FilAm community leaders warmly welcomed President
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel here in
Washington, DC, soon after arriving from Manila via Vancouver, the night
before her anticipated meeting with President Barack Obama at the White
House.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
07/30/2009 6:50 PM PHT
CYBER SEX OPERATORS PINABUBULOK SA KULUNGAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) -PINABUBULOK sa kulungan ni
Buhay partylist Rep. Irwin Tieng ang mga taong nagpapatakbo ng “cyber
sex” dens sa bansa.
CORY INIHALINTULAD KAY KAY PRESIDENT RAMON
MAGSAYSAY
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) - NABUBUHAY si dating
Pangulong Ramon Magsasay sa puso ni dating Pangulong Corazon Aquino.
PAG UUSAP NI PANGULONG ARROYO AT OBAMA,
HAHATULAN NG MGA PILIPINO
MANILA, PHILIPPINES July 30 (PinoyGlobal) -INAABANGAN ngayon ng mga
militanteng Kongresista kung ano ang kalalabasan ng pag-uusap ni
Pangulong Gloria Arroy at U.S. President Barrack Obama.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
07/31/2009 7:07 AM PHT
PGMA arrives in Washington, receives rousing welcome
WASHINGTON DC – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrived here late
Wednesday (8:30 a.m. Thursday, Manila Time) on the first leg of her eight-
day working visit to the United States aimed at enhancing friendly, as well
as economic, trade and bilateral agreement between the two countries.
Five RP officials to join PGMA in Obama meeting
Five Philippine government officials are expected to join President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo in her meeting with United States President Barack
Obama.
PGMA hails FILUSA for unifying OFWs
WASHINGTON DC – President Gloria Macaagal-Arroyo today lauded the
officers and members of the Filipinos International of the United States or
FILUSA for their efforts in helping unify the Filipino community in the United
States and for their efforts in projecting the good news about the
Philippines.
PGMA’s meeting with Obama – a pivotal time for US-Asia relations
WASHINGTON DC – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said today that her
meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House here “comes at
a pivotal time for US relations in Asia.”
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
07/31/2009 07:27 AM PHT
RP Hugs Limelight as Two Pinoy MDs Graduate in Cuba
The Philippines hugged the limelight as two Filipinos graduated as new
medical doctors in Ciego de Avila, Cuba. The new Filipino doctors are
Herbert M. Baguiza of Antipolo City and Robert M. Corpuz of Cabanatuan
City.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
07/31/2009 08:16 PM EDT
THE HERO, JOSE MARI MERCADER, MY FRIEND....
WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 31 (PinoyGlobal ) - Jose Mari Mercader is a staunch
champion of the downtrodden and the oppressed, whose cause he
crusades through his fiery pen. He strongly believes in the power of the
pen more than political power.
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PHOTO RELEASE : PGMA's VISIT TO WASHINGTON [CLICK HERE]

NEWS ARCHIVE
July 2009