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Filipina Women's Network Invitation
05/01/2009 07:17 AM PHT

1st All Asian American Women Benefit Show
The Vagina Monologues (Usaping Puki)

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ado Paglinawan
Washington, D.C.
FREE LOZADA? LET'S MAKE HIM A SENATOR MAKES MORE
SENSE!
04/30/2009 07:27 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30 (PinoyGlobal) - We are all talk.
Let us put the much ballyhooed OFW and FilAm people power to test and
see if we really have something to brag about in the first place. Remittance
power, what the hell is that? You all know we cannot withhold sending
money back home, so let us abandon this myth that we can boycott our
economic role to our loved ones.
But politically, we can make a difference. So let's walk the talk.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
05/01/2009 07:45 AM PHT
DFA’s Conejos nominated to 2nd highest post in UN-linked migration
body
MANILA, April 29 (PinoyGlobal) - Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Esteban
Conejos Jr., in charge of Migrant Workers Affairs, has been nominated to
the post of deputy director-general (DDG) of the United Nations-linked
International Organization for Migration (IOM); it was officially
announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
GORDON ELATED OVER PLEDGES OF SUPPORT
05/01/2009 7:49 PM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 1 (PinoyGlobal) - Independent Senator
Richard J. Gordon today said he was elated over the outpouring of pledges
of support by people from various sectors and different provinces during the
recent Grand Launching and National Convention of the Bagumbayan
Movement – Volunteers for a New Philippines.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
JUN LOZADA, ACTOR OR WITNESS
05/02/2009 07:09 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 02 (PinoyGlobal) - KINUNDINA ni Marikina City
Rep. Marcelino Teodoro, ang umano'y madramang pananatili ni broadband
deal witness Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada sa kanyang selda sa Manila Police
District.
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Weekly Devotion heartily dedicated to the highly achievers and
the image builders of the community
05/03/2009 01:17 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 03 (PinoyGlobal) - This is heartily dedicated to the
highly achievers, the imagebuilders of the Filipino Global (FILGLO)
communities, in particular, and to the mainstream, in general, and to the
2009 TOFA AWARDEES.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
PROVE SEX TRADE OF FILIPINO WOMEN IN IVORY COAST
05/03/2009 1:30 PM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 03 (PinoyGlobal) - Independent Senator
Richard J. Gordon today sought an immediate Senate investigation into
reports that some Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were forced to work as
prostitutes in the Ivory Coast in West Africa .
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The Filipino will survive the global economic storm
05/03/2009 1:33 PM PHT
MANILA—One of the songs of David Foster that have endeared Oprah
Winfrey’s young Filipina protégée—singing sensation Charice Pem-pengco—
to millions of music lovers in America and all over the world is “I Will Survive.”
With the Filipino’s indomitable spirit and battle-tested resiliency to weather
the worst of times, “We Will Survive” seems to be the theme song that our
kababayans throughout the archipelago are singing in welcoming the New
Year.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/03/2009 01:50 PM PHT

RP to Chair Asean Health Ministers Meeting on Regional Response to
“A/H1N1”
Undersecretary Conejos Welcomes 23 Filipino Crew of Mt Stolt
Strength
Filipinos in Hong Kong and South Korea remain Free from “A/H1N1”
despite Two Confirmed Cases in Asia
23 Filipino Seafarers Home; International Cooperation Lauded
Labor Day Message of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo
DFA reiterates DOH Travel Advisory to Mexico; No Reported Case of Filipinos
Infected by Swine Flu in Mexico

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
GORDON TO COMELEC: SCRUTINIZE POLL AUTOMATION
BIDS WELL
05/03/2009 1:50 PM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 03 (PinoyGlobal) - Independent Senator
Richard J. Gordon today cautioned the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to
be fair in scrutinizing bids for the automation of the May 2010 presidential
elections to ensure its successful implementation.
Gordon, author of the amended Automated Elections System Law, advised
the Comelec to look for the "most responsive and economical" bid as the
special bids and awards committee opens the sealed bids on Monday (May
4).
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
MANNY PACQUIAO, WORLD BEST FIGHTER, PHILIPPINES
BEST LAWMAKER?
05/04/2009 10:09 PM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 04 (PinoyGlobal) - NAKATAKDANG muling sumabak
sa laban ang pound for pound king na si Manny Pacman Paquiao pero sa
ibang Arena at hindi sa boxing, ito ay nakatakda sa May 11, 2010,
congressional Election sa Pilipinas.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
JOCKJOCK FOR CAPIZ GOVERNOR, NO JOKE!
05/04/2009 10:11 PM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 04 (PinoyGlobal) - Si former Agriculture
undersecretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante, nagbabalak na sumabak sa
politika, kahit hindi pa nareresulba ang maanomalyang P728 fertilizer fund
scam.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/04/2009 10:32 PM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 04 (PinoyGlobal) - Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero
praises officers and members of the Association of Philippine Volunteer Fire
Brigades for their sacrifices and heroism in a speech during their 33rd
founding anniversary celebration last April 28, 2009.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Carmencita Quesada Fulgado
Jamaica Estates, New York
MOTHER DEAR.....A LEGACY OF RESILIENCY
05/05/2009 08:56 AM PHT
JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK May 05 (PinoyGlobal) - She was born
Potenciana Fernando Castaneda, second daughter of Agatona, grammar
school teacher and Mariano. former Mandaluyong, Rizal mayor. Strong
believer of the value of Education, the family moved to Paco, Manila and all
four children attended and graduated from the University of the Philippines
in Padre Faura.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Joe Mari Mercader
New York,NY
INVINCIBLE PACQUIAO PULVERIZES HATTON
05/05/2009 01:06 AM EDT
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 05 (PinoyGlobal) - I just shut off the television that
featured the much-ballyhooed fight of the century – Manny “Pacman”
Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton. The Briton looked like a frozen turkey after the
crushing punch of Pacquiao that drastically ended the mismatch in the
second round. Our icon’s spitfire right and left hooks were almost invisible,
coming from all directions. As Manny himself told commentator Larry
Marchant “I won because of my new tiknik, huk by huk, I practiced
everyday.” What he meant was that he has a new technique – it is the
right and left hook spitfiring on the jaw of the enemy.
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THE 7TH ANNUAL SANTACRUZAN FESTIVAL
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH
PHOTO GALLERY
05/05/2009 10:06 AM PHT
The SANTACRUZAN FESTIVAL is an annual celebration which has been done
for the past 6 (six) consecutive years here at St. Joseph Church . It is a
religious event honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary which includes the
celebration of the Holy Mass, the Ceremonial Crowning of the statue of
Mary and the Marian procession which covers some blocks around the
church.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
THE EVIL EMPIRE STRIKES AGAIN
05/04/2009 09:34 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., May 05 (PinoyGlobal) - Sun Tzu, the ancient master of
the “Art of War,” said 2,500 years ago: “When torrential water tosses
boulders, it is because of its momentum. When the strike of a hawk breaks
the body of its prey, it is because of timing.” With that in mind, what the
Evil Empire did in the past few weeks couldn’t have been more timely.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/05/2009 10:47 AM PHT

FIRST REGIONAL FIELD EXERCISES ON HUMANITARIAN AND DISASTER
RELIEF OPEN IN MANILA
SPEECH OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS UNDERSECRETARY ENRIQUE A. MANALO
OPENING OF THE ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM – VOLUNTARY
DEMONSTRATION OF RESPONSE

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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/06/2009 01:37 PM PHT

9th ASEM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Events
Three Filipinos Quarantined at Metropark Hotel in Hongkong
Filipinos in the UK and Ireland Advised to Take Precautionary
Measures against A/H1N1
Asean Regional Forum Voluntary Demonstration of Response Opens

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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
05/06/2009 01:35 PM PHT
AMBASSADOR GAA CALLS ON USDA SECRETARY; DISCUSSES
EXPANDING AGRIBUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
MANILA, May 06 (PinoyGlobal) - Philippine Ambassador to the US Willy C.
Gaa called on US Department of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the 30th USDA
Secretary. Ambassador Gaa reiterated the Philippine Government’s
commitment to continued and revitalized agricultural cooperation with the
United States.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
KEEP YOUR GUARD UP TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY IN POLL
BIDDING
05/06/2009 1:10 PM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 06 (PinoyGlobal) - Independent Senator
Richard J. Gordon today called on official observers to ensure transparency
of the public bidding for an automated election system to guarantee the
success of the May 2010 automated presidential elections.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
IMPEACHMENT COMPLAINT, SUFFICIENCY IN FORM VS.
OMBUDSMAN GUTIERREZ
05/06/2009 01:05 PM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 06 (PinoyGlobal) - SA boto ng 28, pinagtibay ng
House committee on justice na nasa tamang porma o sufficiency in form ang
33 pahinang impeachment complaint, laban kay Ombudsman Ma.
Merceditas Gutierrez.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
STATEMENT ON DOLE'S MOVE NOT TO BAN EMPLOYMENT OF
WORKERS ON AFFECTED COUNTRIES
05/07/2009 1:25 AM PHT
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 07 (PinoyGlobal) - “The government should
stop treating our OFWs as commodity. The government’s decision to
continue deployment of workers to countries affected by the swine flu
speaks of callousness so characteristic of this present government. In our
dependence to OFW remittances, must the safety and wellbeing of our
OFWs be compromised? ”
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Dennis "Danny" A. Mateo, Chair, Maui County Council, Is
Unanimously Selected As One Of The 2009 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                         05/06/2009 07:32 AM HT
MAUI, HAWAII, May 06- (PinoyGlobal) Dennis "Danny" A. Mateo, Chair, Maui
County Council, community servant, and protector of the interests of the
hardworking residents of the County of Maui, 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 Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
FORTIFY LAW AND ORDER TO END POLITICAL KILLINGS
05/07/2009 1:10 AM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 07 (PinoyGlobal) - Independent Senator
Richard J. Gordon today said that strengthening the country’s law
enforcement system is more effective, rather than putting up a reward
system, in resolving the problem of extra judicial killings.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/07/2009 10:54 AM PHT

San Francisco Cherry Blossom Queen visits the Philippine Consulate
General
Vietnam Strictly Monitoring Undocumented Foreign Workers
RP Draws International Praise for efforts to Combat Violence Against
Women
US Troops Not Exempt from Airport Health Check – VFACOM

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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
GUINGONA WARNS ON THE ADVERSE EFFECT OF CLIMATE
CHANGE TO FOOD SECURITY
05/07/2009 11:05 AM PHT
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 07 (PinoyGlobal) - "It cannot be denied that
climate change is already here. Adaptive measures must be taken up by our
government to protect Filipinos, most especially those who are highly
vulnerable," said Committee on Agriculture and Food member Rep. Teofisto
"TG" Guingona III.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Richard Gordon
Pasay City, Philippines
SHOW SERIOUS AND SINCERE EFFORTS TO AUTOMATE 2010
POLLS
05/08/2009 6:21 AM PHT
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, May 07 (PinoyGlobal) - Independent Senator
Richard J. Gordon today called on the government to show sincere efforts to
implement the election automation law by automating the May 2010
presidential elections.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
SENATE'S BID TO REGAIN CUSTODY OF RODOLFO NOEL
LOZADDA JR.
05/08/2009 08:29 PM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 06 (PinoyGlobal) - Pinaburan ng Manila court ang
kahilingan ng Senado, na muling sumailalim si Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr., sa
pangangalaga ng Senado bilang witness na umanoý maanomalyang
national broadband network (NBN) project contract.
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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
05/08/2009 08:35 PM PHT

AMBASSADOR GAA AWARDS PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL TO U.S.
VETERAN JAMES CAROTHERS
AMBASSADOR GAA CALLS ON USTR AMBASSADOR KIRK; DISCUSSES
WITH TOP USTR OFFICIALS ISSUES OF COMMON CONCERN

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/09/2009 07:01 AM PHT

Chiz blasts Comelec for bending rules again
Chiz to Palace: P25-M pork fund not “magic bullet” to stop political
killings
CHIZ GIVES COMELEC ONE MORE CHANCE TO FIX AUTOMATION RULES
CHIZ WANTS 20 YEARS FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN WHITE SLAVERY
CHIZ HITS MMDA FOR METRO FLASH FLOODS
CHIZ WARNS COMELEC OF NEGOTIATING POLL CONTRACT

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
USAPIN NG CHACHA NAIS ISAMA SA BALOTA
05/09/2009 06:49 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 09 (PinoyGlobal) - Referendum ang hinihiling ng
ilang mambabatas na itataon sa pambansang halalan sa susunod na taon,
upang mapulsuhan ang mga mamamayan sa hangaring pagbabago sa
sistema ng pamahalaan.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/12/2009 08:27 AM PHT

San Francisco PCG “Consulate On Wheels” Motors to Reno, Nevada
Philippine Driver’s License now Recognized in Belgium
Cabinet Exec willing to go on Self Quarantine after Visit to US States
affected by A/H1N1

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
MAXIMUM SPENDING FOR 2010 PREXY IS P600 MILLION
05/12/2009 09:00 AM PHT
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero said yesterday that anyone who spends
more than P600 million in the presidential election in 2010 will be violating
the law.
He reiterated that he does not intend to spend more than what is stated in
the law should he decide to run for president in 2010.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
DOJ SPECIAL ASSISTANT ON INTELLIGENCE MANNY
PACQUIAO
05/12/2009 08:40 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 12 (PinoyGlobal) - Tinalaga ni Department Of
Justice Sec. Raul Gonzalez , si boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, bilang special
assistant of Secretary of Justice on intelligence affairs.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
SURVIVAL OF THE CHEATEST
05/11/2009 05:51 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., May 11 (PinoyGlobal) - With President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo’s approval ratings plummeting like balls of fire into the
Pacific Ocean, presidential wannabes are sprinting to the starting line of
the 2010 presidential derby. Assuming that Gloria is not going to declare
martial law -- which a lot of people say she might -- it’s going to be rough
and tumble politics in a crowded field.
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Filipino American UFC Fighter Mark Munoz, "Filipino
Wrecking Machine", Connects With San Francisco Community
at the Asian Street Heritage Celebration
05/12/2009 08:36 AM PHT
On May 16, Munoz will appear on-stage at the Asian Street Heritage
Celebration in San Francisco to share how community programs were very
much a part of his childhood development. Programs such as the Vallejo
Police Activities League kept Munoz out of trouble, kept him focused on
school, and nurtured his self-esteem as a young male growing up in an
urban environment.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
One Man's View by Nonoy Mendoza
Washington, D.C.
A TIME FOR CFC HOMECOMING
05/12/2009 08:16 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13 (PinoyGlobal) - The Manila Standard, quoting the
website of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, announced
that Couples for Christ Global Foundation has relinquished control of Gawad
Kalinga. As such, Joe Tale ceases to be chairman of the GK Board, and Melo
Villaroman, installed in the midst of conflict only last January, steps down as
GK president.
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REMEMBERING AL ROBLES
A MEMORIAL IN CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND JOURNEY
(1930- 200)
05/12/2009 05:02 PM PDT
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 12 (PinoyGlobal) - Al Robles passed away
on May 2, 2009 at the age of seventy-nine. He was born in San Francisco on
February 16, 1930 to parents Remidio and Marquita (Escalderon) Robles. He
is survived by his daughter Okashi Robles and siblings Virginia Yngojo,
Shirley Scobie, Hansel Robles, Russell Robles, Ray Robles, Jimmy Robles,
Anthony Robles, Drucilla Robles. In addition, Al is survived by many, many
nieces and nephews.
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Gus Mercado, Filipino-American Civic and Business Leader,
Owner & CEO of DataLogix, Is Unanimously Selected One
Of The 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                          05/12/2009 08:02 PM CDT
DALLAS, TEXAS, May 12 (PinoyGlobal) - Gus Mercado, owner and CEO (Chief
Executive Officer) of a high-tech wireless engineering company, DataLogix
of Dallas, Texas, with operations in the Philippines, the United States and
Canada, providing telecom and information technology services while
developing and enhancing the careers of Asian-American engineering
professionals, former Philippine Consul-General in Houston, Texas, is
unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) bythe 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
05/13/2009 08:27 AM PHT

Havana PE warns on Human Trafficking in the Bahamas and other
Caribbean Islands
Invitation to Apply for Eligibility and to Bid
Number of New Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) Registrants now at
71,239
Landmark Airline Industry Convention Negotiated at Icao, Montreal
Two Vessels With Filipino Seafarers Freed By Pirates - DFA
RP Delegation Upholds RP Interests at NAM Meeting
Forging a Peaceful and Prosperous World – A Just and Equitable
World Order by H.E. Enrique A. Manalo, Undersecretary of Foreign
Affairs, Head of Philippine Delegation, Ministerial Meeting of the Non-
Aligned Movement Coordinating Bureau, Havana, 27-30 April 2009

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
OUSTED PRESIDENT JOSEPH ESTRADA FOR PRESIDENT,
AGAIN!
05/13/2009 08:40 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 13 (PinoyGlobal) - Muling tatakbo sa
pangpanguluhang halalan ang napatalsik na Pangulong Joseph Estrada.
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Maricel Lichauco-Quiroz, President of Business Development
of KeyRose Corporation, Is Unanimously Selected One
Of The 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                         05/12/2009 05:04 PM PDT
SAN MATEO, CALIF., May 14 (PinoyGlobal) - Maricel Lichauco-Quiroz, young
and talented, formerly of Manila, currently residing in Chicago, Illinois with a
second home in San Mateo, California, President of Business Development
of KeyRose Corporation, 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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DR. TRISTAN S. BRIONES, United States Army Reserve
Colonel and Medical Director is Unanimously Selected As One
Of The 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                         05/13/2009 06:31 AM EDT
NEWBURGH, INDIANA, May 13 - (PinoyGlobal) Dr. Tristan S. Briones, United
States Army Reserve Colonel, and Medical Director is unanimously selected
as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA) by theTOFA
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
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
PRIME MINISTER GLORIA ARROYO
05/13/2009 11:06 PM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 13 (PinoyGlobal) - Pwedeng tumakbo ang
Pangulong Arroyo sa pagka-Prime Minister pagkatapos ng kanyang termino
sa 2010, ayon kay House Speaker Prospero Nograles.
Ito ay kung mapapalitan ang porma ng gobyerno mula sa kasalukuyang
Presidential tungo sa Parliamentaryo.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
GOV’T SHOULD FACE UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM SQUARELY
05/13/2009 11:13 PM PHT
The Arroyo administration should address the unemployment problem
squarely instead of using as an excuse the semantics of the definition of
unemployment as recently reported by the Social Weather Stations (SWS),
opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero said yesterday.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
GUINGONA WARNS ON THE ADVERSE EFFECT OF CLIMATE
CHANGE TO FOOD SECURITY
05/13/2009 11:18 PM PHT
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 13 (PinoyGlobal) - Congress is now set to
approve Joint Resolution No. 36 or the Salary Standardization Law 3 (SSL-3)
which will provide for all government employees starting July 2009. The
salary increases under SSL-3 will be given in installments over a four-year
period, from 2009 to 2012.
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Commissioner Zenaida "Zeny" M. Almario of Paterson, NJ,
Is Unanimously Selected As One Of The 2009 Twenty
Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                     05/13/2009 11:27 AM EDT
PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, May 14 (PinoyGlobal)- Zenaida "Zeny" Mercado
Almario, formerly of Manila, currently Commissioner of the Board of
Education of the Paterson Public Schools, and a well-known community
leader in the Tri-States: New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, 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 IMAGEMAGAZINE (FILIM) and the PINOY GLOBAL
ONLINE NEWS (PGON), and the ROXANNEANDREA MENDOZA (RAM)
MEMORIAL FOUNDATION.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/14/2009 09:43 PM PHT

RP Ambassador to US Celebrates Earth Day at California Academy of
Sciences
Secretary Romulo Welcomes Proposed Increase in U.S. Assistance to
RP
RP Deputy Consul General in San Francisco attends US 1st Special
Forces Group Rendezvous Ball
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates ON INFLUENZA A
(H1N1) VIRUS (As of 13 May 2009)
Filipino Receives Royal Award in The Netherlands

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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
GUINGONA SLAMS THE ALLEGED LACK OF FUNDS FOR
BENEFITS OF TEACHERS, NURSES AND HEALTH WORKERS
05/14/2009 09:45 PM PHT
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 14 (PinoyGlobal) - “What happened to the
economic stimulus fund of 10 Billion? Its purpose is to put money in the
pockets of the people especially during this time of financial crisis. Why don’
t we put this money for the salary increases of our government employees,
lalo na sa mga ordinaryong manggagawa, sa ating mga guro, mga nars at
mga health workers?”
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/15/2009 01:52 PM PHT

Bangkok PE Warns of Illegal Recruitment Operations By a Foundation
UK Lifts Travel Restriction to Parts of Mindanao
Processing of Filipino Veterans’ Claims Remains On Track
Labor Sec. Roque Visits Lebanon, Pushes for RP-Lebanon MoA on
Labor Cooperation
A(H1N1) Updates
PCG New York Conducts Consular Outreach in West Roxbury,
Massachusetts
No Filipino Included in Latest Quarantine in Hong Kong
17th Annual Filipino Fiesta Held in Honolulu
RP Embassy in Seoul Emphasizes Bayanihan Amidst Financial Crisis

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Luzviminda "Luz" Sapin Micabalo, BSN, MPS, R.N., CHE,
Retired Health Care Administrator and Accomplished
Community Leader Is Unanimously Selected As One Of The
2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                       05/14/2009 11:12 PM PDT
LAS VEGAS, NEDAVA, May 14 (PinoyGlobal)- Luzviminda "Luz" Sapin
Micabalo, formerly of Long Island, New York, and now of Las Vegas, Nevada,
retired Health Care Administrator, and an accomplished national community
leader, 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
CHIZ TO CHAIRMAN MELO: PEOPLE’S NIGHTMARE IS FAILURE OF 2010
POLLS
05/15/2009 10:26 PM PHT
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said failure of elections will be our
people’s worst nightmare if the Comelec does not get its act together in
implementing the automation of the 2010 polls.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/17/2009 01:55 PM PHT

Statement of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo on the
Detention of Aung San Suu Kyi at Insein Prison 17 May 2009
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 15 May
2009) - A(H1N1) Updates
Philippine and Chinese Universities Sign MOU
Filipinos hold Annual Fiesta in Hawaii

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ado Paglinawan
Washington, D.C.
PANLILIO IS PLAYING "JUETENG" WITH OUR MINDS
05/17/2009 07:01 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 17 (PinoyGlobal) - What has Ed Panlilio done to
make Pampanga a model province - that we now should elect him
president?
Increase revenues? But that is what every governor is expected to do. Let
us condemn the Arroyos and the Lapids for their graft in pocketing those
income from the business of aggregates that was made possible not by
any human factor but by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
POLLING PLACE FOR DISABLED AND SENIOR CITIZEN
05/19/2009 9:06 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 19 (PinoyGlobal) - Humililng ang isang partylist
representative na magkaroon ng special voting station ng mga disabled at
senior citizens sa darating na elekesyon.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Lauro L. Baja Jr.
Washington,DC
DIPLOMACY ADRIFT
05/18/2009 11:06 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC May 19 (PinoyGlobal) - I congratulate the DFA Personnel
Association for its stand on the appointment of newly retired generals as
non-career ambassadors to Brunei and the Netherlands. Their courageous
stand is in stark contrast to the inaction and silence of the leadership of the
premier department of the Government to the latest appalling assault
against the career corns of the DFA. If media reports are accurate, the
Secretary of Foreign Affairs even allowed the Secretary of National Defense
to announce the appointments and even before their agreement has been
received. This gives rise to the perception that the leadership of the DFA is
either a principal, and accomplice or an accessory to this unfortunate
episode. It also gives the unintended consequence of the leadership going
down another level. The appointments are not only defective in form but
also in substance. As the saying goes, one who stands for nothing will fall
for anything.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/19/2009 01:25 PM PHT

RP Calls on UN to Take Further Steps to Promote Interfaith Dialogue
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 15 May
2009) - A(H1N1) Updates
The ASEAN - Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit, 1-2 June
2009, Jeju Island, ROK
DFA Press Corps Invitation

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Perry Diaz
Sacramento, California
THE PENDULUM OF JUSTICE
05/19/2009 05:29 PM PDT
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., May 19 (PinoyGlobal) - The most important act of the
President of the United States is the appointment of Supreme Court
justices. And the reason is that once appointed to the High Court, a justice,
like the President, can only be removed by impeachment by the House of
Representative and conviction by the Senate. However, the big difference is
that the President serves no more than two four-year terms of office while
a Supreme Court justice serves for life. It is not uncommon for a justice to
serve 25 years or more on the Supreme Court.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/20/2009 10:55 AM PHT

Ambassador Puyat-Reyes Hosts a Luncheon in Honor of The New
Foreign Minister of Chile
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 19 May
2009) - A(H1N1) Updates
DFA Repatriates 67 OFWs Seeking Assistance in Poland
Secretary Romulo Dispatches DFA Official To Nigeria; Nine Filipino
Seafarers Safe

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News Release from the Philippine Embassy
05/20/2009 08:59 PM EDT

EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. CONDUCTS
CONSULAR OUTREACH PROGRAM IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

AMBASSADOR GAA’S STATEMENT ON PHILIPPINE STAR ARTICLE
“ENVOY AXED OVER MISSED OBAMA PHOTO MOMENT”

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
CHIZ ASKS DOF TO JUNK TAX ON IMPORTED BOOKS
05/21/2009 9:00 AM PHT
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said the Department of Finance
should rescind an order levying taxes on imported books, saying that
it should focus instead on raising revenues by plugging massive
collection leakages due to corruption.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/21/2009 9:00 AM PHT
ON CHA-CHA’S IMMINENT DEMISE
I laud Congressman Luis Villafuerte for taking the right path by bringing an
end to his efforts to change the Constitution at this time.
ON LOZADA’S REFUSAL TO SETTLE CASE WITH MIKE DEFENSOR
I cannot blame Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada for rejecting an amicable settlement of
the perjury case filed against him by former presidential chief of staff Michael
Defensor.
CHIZ ASKS DOJ CHIEF TO STOP LAWYERING FOR AMERICANS
Opposition Senator Chiz Escudero yesterday asked the Justice Secretary
Raul Gonzales to stop looking after the interests of the United States after
the DOJ chief challenged the alleged rape victim of an American soldier to file
a complaint and prove her claim.
CHIZ CALLS FOR UNITED FRONT AGAINST CHA-CHA NOW
In the face of the shameless intransigence of those who want to do the
“cha-cha now,” it is time to draw the line and be one with the people.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Ambassador Willy C. Gaa
Washington,DC
STATEMENT ON PHILIPPINE STAR ARTICLE “ENVOY AXED
OVER MISSED OBAMA PHOTO MOMENT”
05/21/2009 06:06 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC May 21 (PinoyGlobal) - I wish to clarify that allegations
made in a Philippine Star article to be published on 21 May 2009 that I was
fired by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for failing to take a photograph
of the President with U.S. President Barack Obama during the National
Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. on 05 February 2009 are totally untrue
and baseless.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Nilo Tejano
Wichita City, Kansas
LETTER FROM GRANDDAD
                 05/21/2009   06:06 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, DC May 21 (PinoyGlobal) -   John is 63 years old and owns his
own business. He is a life-long Republican and sees his dream of retiring
next year is now all but gone. With the stock market crashing and all the
new taxes coming his way, John knows he will be working for a good
number more years.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/20/2009 10:55 AM PHT

Newly-Confirmed Philippine Ambassadors Call on Secretary Romulo
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 20 May
2009) - A(H1N1) Updates
Philippines and Japan Sign Agreement for Two Grant Aid Projects
Greek-Owned Vessel With 15 Filipino Seafarers Released
DFA Facilitates Grant of Forgiveness for OFW in Kuwait

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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Rodel Rodis
San Francisco, California
LOVE AND AGING
05/21/2009 06:36 AM PDT
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA May 21 (PinoyGlobal) - “Age does not protect
you from love, but love, to a certain extent, protects you from age.” This
quote from Anais Nin begins Mona Lisa Yuchengco’s extraordinary maiden
documentary “66 years, 2 months, 21 days… and still counting” which had
its US premiere on May 16, 2009 at Skyline College in San Mateo.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
05/21/2009 9:46 PM PHT
REP. CYNTHIA VILLAR PINAKAMAYAMANG KONGRESISTA SA
BUONG PILIPINAS
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 21 (PinoyGlobal) - Si Las Pinas Rep. Cynthia Villar
pa rin ang maituturing pinakamayamang Kongresista sa bansa. Ito ay
batay bagong summary ng statement of assets , liabilities at net worth ng
miyembro ng House of Representative mula December 31 2008.

PROGRAMANG MAGSUSULONG SA BREASTFEEDING SA
BANSA LUSOT NA SA KAMARA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 21 (PinoyGlobal) Magkakaroon na ng lugar sa
bawat pampublikong establisimiyento at mga
tanggapan kung saan maaring magpasuso ang isang inang may sanggol.

PAGBIBIGAY PUGAY KAY "KA BEL" ISINULONG SA KAMARA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 21 (PinoyGlobal) Isinusulong ngayon sa
Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang panukalang naglalayong bigyan
pugay si Crispin “Ka Bel” Beltran sa pamamagitan ng palalagay sa kanyang
pangalan ng mga conference rooms sa Mitra Building.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/22/2009 11:55 PM PHT

Two More Filipino Seafarers Freed From Nigerian Militants
RP Echoes Need for Synergy In Efforts Vs Human Trafficking

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/26/2009 9:10 AM PHT
ON THE SINKING OF MB COMMANDO 6 NO MORE EXCUSES, SAYS CHIZ
The government should take responsibility for its failure to prevent a
tragedy waiting to happen when it sees one. It should put to task the
appropriate agencies responsible for ensuring the safety of passengers at
sea.
CHIZ TO GOV’T: DO NOT FORGET TEACHERS HELD HOSTAGE IN
BASILAN
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday urged the administration to
provide full support to the Basilan crisis management committee negotiating
the release of six teachers still being held hostage by suspected Abu Sayyaf
kidnappers.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
05/26/2009 09:05 AM PHT
GUINGONA FILES BILL TO ESTABLISH THE PHILIPPINE
STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 25 (PinoyGlobal) - Minority Representative
Teofisto “TG” Guingona, III filed House Bill No. 6375 last week, May 19,
2009, with the lower house, to establish the Philippine Strategic Petroleum
Reserve. The legislator from Bukidnon borrowed the strategy from
developed countries like the United States and Japan.
GUINGONA APPEALS TO SAN MIGUEL TO BUY COCONUT LEVY
SHARES, AND TO PCGG TO SELL THE SAME
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 25 (PinoyGlobal)- House Committee member
on Food and Agriculture Rep. Teofisto “TG” Guingona III appealed to San
Miguel Corporation during a press conference Monday “to finally purchase
PCGG held coconut levy fund shares, for the benefit of the coconut
industry.”
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
KONGRESO NG PILIPINAS MAGSASAGAWA NG SPECIAL
SESSION
05/26/2009 9:03 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 24 (PinoyGlobal) - Magsasagaawa na ng
marathon session ang House of Representative simula sa Lunes, upang
mahabol na maipasa ang mahahalang House Bill sa plenaryo bago matapos
ang session ng Kongreso sa june 5.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of PGON
Washington, D.C.
05/26/2009 9:10 AM PHT
NOTED FILIPINO AMERICAN EDUCATOR-WRITER : 1998 TOFA
AWARDEE WILL HOLD BOOK SIGNING EVENTS IN THE D.C. AREA
Dr. Ludy Astraquillo Ongkeko, an alumna of The Graduate School, University
of Southern California and the University of the Philippines will be in the D.C.
area for book signing events. Several civic and community organizations are
working in close coordination with FilAm Image’s Mr. Nonoy Mendoza.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/26/2009 10:55 PM PHT

Ambassador Benavidez makes Farewell Calls in Brunei Darussalam
Vice President De Castro attends Inauguration of New South African
President
RP Consulate in Honolulu Conducts OAV Field Registration in Hilo,
Hawaii
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 25 May
2009) - AH1N1 Update

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Birhen Ng Antipolo, U.S.A., Inc.
Washington, D.C.
05/26/2009 8:40 PM EDT
PILGRIMAGE IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE,
(BIRHEN NG ANTIPOLO)
Invitation for the June 27, 2009 Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Peace
and Good Voyage, (Birhen Ng Antipolo), print and distribute to all your
friends, relatives and acquaintances. You can also forward it to your email
addressees and help us invite all of them to this joyous celebration to honor
Our Lady of Antipolo. We sincerely hope all of you can join us in this
celebration.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
Office of Rep. Teofisto "TG" Guingona III
2nd Dist., Bukidnon, Philippines
GUINGONA WELCOMES LIFTING OF TAX ON IMPORTED
BOOKS
05/27/2009 08:43 AM PHT
BUKIDNON, PHILIPPINES, May 27 (PinoyGlobal) - “Mabuti naman nakinig
ang Malacanang at nirevoke ang Department of Finance Order 17-09 na
nagbubuwis sa importasyon ng mga libro. Hindi dapat buwisan ang mga
educational, scientific and cultural materials alinsunod sa Florence
Agreement na ni-ratify ng Pilipinas.”
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Munting Nayon News Magazine
By Sir Carlos Arnaldo
Trocadero, Paris
05/27/2009 3:10 AM CEST
FILIPINO TEEN-AGE STABBED IN PARIS
For May in Paris, it was a hot and sunny day for the thousands of tourists
milling around the Place Trocadero. On the Esplanade des Droits de l’Homme
just in front, between the two museums, some 500 of the Philippine
community and 40 classmates and professors of the College of Trappes
came to offer solace, support and silent prayer for the parents and family of
the late Sharif Ibrahim, 16 year old student who was stabbed several times
on 5 May at the bus stop near his school.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Dr. Carmencita Quesada Fulgado
Jamaica Estates, New York
THE FATHER SHE HARDLY KNEW
05/26/2009 09:24 PM EDT
JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK May 26 (PinoyGlobal) - Eliseo was his name.
But when he went to the University of the Philippines (UP), he became
known as Alex. Nonetheless, in his hometown of Paete, Laguna he was
Kang Seong. the second of seven children, five daughters and two sons,
but one son died as an infant.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/27/2009 9:30 AM PHT
ON THE RELEASE OF TEACHERS HELD HOSTAGE IN BASILAN
I am relieved that the ordeal of teachers Freires Quizon, Janette de los
Reyes and Raphael Mayonado is finally over. After being held against their
will for nearly five months, they will now be reunited with their families.
ON BRILLANTE MENDOZA’S VICTORY IN THE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday urged the administration to
provide full support to the Basilan crisis management committee
negotiating the release of six teachers still being held hostage by
suspected Abu Sayyaf kidnappers.
ON THE RECENTLY LIFTED BOOK TAX
The government did well to lift the duties on the importation of books, a tax
that would have made books inaccessible to most of our countrymen,
particularly the youth.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
PILIPINAS APEKTADO NA NG CLIMATE CHANGE
05/27/2009 8:13 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 27 (PinoyGlobal) - Ang inaasahang tag-ulan,
matinding init ang sumalubong sa kalakhang maynila.
Dahil dito nababahala ang isang mambabatas sa pabagobagong klima sa
bansa, na posible umanong epekto ng climate change
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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
CON-ASS PASADO NA SA COMMITTEE LEVEL
05/27/2009 9:53 AM PHT
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 27 (PinoyGlobal) - Pumasa na sa House House
committee on constitutional amendments ang House Resolution 1109 na
naglalayong mag-convene ang kongreso sa pamamagitan ng Constituent
Assembly(Con-Ass) upang amyendahan ang 1987 constitution.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/27/2009 10:05 AM PHT

Philippines’ Observer Bid in OIC Supported by Member States
Barcelona PCG Conducts Consular Mission in Ibiza, Spain
Barcelona PCG runs for Gawad Kalinga

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GRACIA DIVINA VALERA-JARAMILLO, Executive Director &
Co-Founder, Migrant Heritage Commission is Unanimously
Selected As One Of The 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) Is Unanimously Selected As One Of The 2009
Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                            05/27/2009 11:12 AM EDT
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 28 - (PinoyGlobal) Gracia Divina Valera-Jaramillo,
Executive Director & Co-Founder, Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) is
unanimously selected as one of the 2009 Twenty Outstanding Filipinos
Abroad (TOFA) by theTOFA 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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Erlinda "Linda" S. Limcaco, R.N., President, INFO Inc.;
Past Chairman and CEO Philippine Nurses Association, NJ,
Community Leader Is Unanimously Selected As One Of The
2009Twenty Outstanding Filipinos Abroad (TOFA)
                                                                      05/27/2009 06:34 PM EDT
BLACKWOOD, NEW JERSEY, May 28 (PinoyGlobal) - Erlinda "Linda" Limcaco,
active community leader, President of International Network of Filipinos
Overseas, Inc. (INFOInc., Vice Chair of the NJ National Federtaion of Filipino
American Assocaitions, Inc. (NaFFAA) and various other 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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Special To PinoyGlobal
By Jong Manlapaz Jr.
Manila, Philippines
05/29/2009 8:22 AM PHT
DEMONSTRASYON MALAPIT SA BATASAN COMPLEX
GUSTONG IPAGBAWAL
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 29 (PinoyGlobal) - Nais ipagbawal ng Alliance for
Nationalism and Democracy(ANAD) Party-list ang demostrasyon sa labas at
loob ng Batasan Complex.
DE VENECIA NO LONGER WELCOME
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 29 (PinoyGlobal) - “He no longer welcome.”
ito ang naging reaksyon ni House Speaker Prospero Nograles sa hindi
pagsipot ni dating Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr at President emeritus ng
dating Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) sa merger ng Lakas -CMD
at KAMPI.
2010 ELEKSYON, LABANAN NG YAMAN
MANILA, PHILIPPINES May 29 (PinoyGlobal) - Kung pagbabasihan ang
yaman, maituturing sina Senador Manuel “Manny” Villar at Manuel 'Mar”
Roxas lang ang maglalaban sa 2010 presidential elections.
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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/29/2009 08:05 AM PHT

DFA to Host First Inter-Agency Celebration of International Day of UN
Peacekeepers
Five Rescued Filipino Fishermen Turned Over to RP Embassy in Beijing
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates (As of 27 May
2009)
Fourteen Filipino Seafarers Abducted in Nigeria to Arrive in Manila
RP Embassy in Berne Meets with Roche Pharmaceutical CEO to
discuss A(H1N1) and BPO
DFA CPAs attend GACPA, visit DFA Mindanao Office
RP Opens Musical Presentation at 10th Anniversary of Willkommen in
Berlin

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Global Filipino (GLOFIL) Current Global News Happenings
05/29/2009 11:25 PM PHT

Secretary Romulo Greets PNP Officers in UN Peacekeeping Missions
Secretary Romulo presents UN Medal to Widow of Army Officer
RP and ROK to Sign Ten Agreements during President Arroyo’s Official
Visit to Seoul
Newly-Confirmed Philippine Ambassadors Takes Oath before
Secretary Romulo
Five Filipino Fishermen Rescued in the South China Sea to Arrive in
Manila
RP Consulate in Las Vegas held Consular Outreach PR
Fil-Am Graduates Summa Cum Laude, Salutatorian from Georgetown
University
RP Embassy in Washington D.C. conducts Staff Development Program
International Committee of the L.A. Philharmonic Honors the
Philippines
Agana PCG Holds 4th Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar for Newly-
Arrived Filipinos on Guam

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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/29/2009 11:20 PM PHT
WEAKEST LINK IN ANTI-FLU DRIVE STRENGTHEN BARANGAY HEALTH
CENTERS – CHIZ
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday said the government should pour
more funds to strengthen barangay health centers which could be the
weakest link in the anti-flu (A-HINI) prevention and containment drive.
CHIZ URGES GOV’T TO PRIORITIZE ECONOMIC CRISIS
Opposition Senator Chiz Escudero yesterday chided the administration for
basking in the “glow of election politics” while the country faces tougher
economic times ahead.
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Special To PinoyGlobal
From The Office of Senator Chiz Escudero
Manila, Philippines
05/31/2009 09:20 PM PHT
DON’T USE STIMULUS SPENDING FOR CAMPAIGNING
CHIZ WARNS VS ELECTIONEERING SPENDING
Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday cautioned the Arroyo
administration against early election spending in the guise of economic
pump-priming after the government released dismal first quarter economic
figures.
TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK IN METRO COSTING ECONOMY BILLIONS – CHIZ
Opposition Senator Chiz Escudero yesterday urged the Metro Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) to prepare a traffic plan for Monday’s school
opening to prevent the perennial and costly gridlock in Metro Manila which
is costing the economy billions.
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NEWS ARCHIVE
May 2009