Credits to http://www.philstar.com/ Gaza Strip - More than 600 have already died while around 3,000 have been wounded by the raging aerial and ground attacks in war-torn Gaza. But after two failed attempts, the International Committee of the Red Cross have now evacuated 250 foreigners that included 17 Filipinos. Still, a number of Filipinos are left in the Hamas-controlled area as Israeli authorities didn’t allow their Palestinian husbands to leave Gaza. War is such a bitter scenario it... Read Full Story

Credits to http://www.malaya.com.ph/ Manila, Philippines - The Bolante/fertilizer scam investigation have taken a backseat as the “Alabang boys” (or Alabang adults as others would politically put it) drug issue has grabbed the limelight. It is the most celebrated news at the moment as it involves three men from affluent families namely Richard Brodett, Richard Tecson, and Jorge Joseph who were allegedly caught in a buy-bust operation by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Ag... Read Full Story

I adore the Yuletide season. Weather is cool, people are jolly and generous, and of course we all (well, almost everyone) get to relax and enjoy the holiday break. Regrettably, I take time to recover from long breaks so I’m still in tone down-mode both in programming and in blogging. Hehe… My three-week vacation was significant and well-spent. I had time to relax and bond with my families and friends and got involved as well in meaningful activities. December 12, 2008 - Attended t... Read Full Story

Manila, Philippines - Please find time to join the rally tomorrow to express our objection to charter change under the current administration. Got below details of the event from tonyocruz.com. Dear Friends and Concerned Citizens, Greetings of peace in these turbulent and uncertain times! Recent moves in the House of Representatives by no less than Speaker Prospero Nograles and other administration allies to railroad their discredited bid to change the Philippine Charter (Chacha) by convening... Read Full Story

Credits to http://www.manilatimes.net/ Manila, Philippines - Fast hands, quick wits, that’s Manny. Admitting that his glory in boxing will not last forever, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao acknowledged the value of education and plans to finish college. It’s a welcome news to Education Secretary Jesli Lapus as it will strengthen DepEd’s Alternative Learning System. The program which aims to encourage out of school children and adults to go back to school will gain more a... Read Full Story

Credits to http://www.philstar.com/ Las Vegas, Nevada — Manny ‘Pacman” Pacquiao made Filipinos proud once more by defeating Oscar ‘Golden Boy’ De la Hoya in their fight yesterday dubbed the Dream Match. The MGM Grand Arena was filled with 15, 000 eager boxing fans including celebrities and sports icons such as Thomas Hearns, Mike Tyson, Ricky Hatton, Shane Mosley, Antonio Margarito, Bernard Hopkins, Charles Barkley, Magic Johnson, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Mark Wal... Read Full Story

Credits to http://www.philstar.com/ Manila, Philippines - Latest news have it that some solons may be on the move to oust Speaker Prospero Nograles from the House leadership. The idea was supposedly floated by some administration congressman who are unsatisfied with his pace at pushing for charter change through a constituent assembly. It was further put forth since Nograles recently admitted that he is also open to constitutional convention or any mode for that matter so long as reforms on e... Read Full Story

Credits to http://www.comelec.gov.ph/ Manila, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has resumed the continuing registration of voters for the 2010 elections. Registration is open for all areas outside the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Schedule of registration is from December 2, 2008 to December 15, 2009 at the Office of the Election Officer (OEO) of the district/city/municipality where the applicant resides from Monday to Friday, during regular office hours at 8:... Read Full Story

Credits to http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/ Pasig, Philippines - An unlikely scene caught media attention at the parking lot of the Department of Education (DepEd) compound in Pasig City last Monday. Hundreds of “Science and Health” and chemistry textbooks destoyed by termites were scattered on the ground. This despite the request of DepEd for funds for additional textbooks to reach their goal of 1:1 student-textbook ratio in public elementary and high schools. Education Secretar... Read Full Story

Manila, Philippines - An article in Malaya today centered on the renewed call of Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim for the ouster of President Arroyo. Gen. Lim together with Oakwood mutiny leader Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, both currently detained in Camp Crame, led The Manila Peninsula siege last year in an attempt to persuade other military officers to withdraw support from the President. Their views are shared by a number of civil society groups and church leaders. Likewise, Caloocan Bishop Deogracias ... Read Full Story