NATION Sultan Jamalul Kiram III of Sulu.

Kiram camp denies lifting ceasefire vs. Malaysian authorities »

The Sultanate of Sulu has clarified that it is still adhering to the unilateral ceasefire declared two weeks ago, Abraham Idrijani, the sultanate’s secretary general told reporters. The clarification was…

Mar 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Student leaders covered the head of te famous oblation statue at the University of the Philippines' main campus in Diliman, Quezon City with a black cloth and hanged a banner calling for justice over the death of Kristel Tejada, a behavioral science freshman.

UP stops ‘no late payment’ rule after stud suicide »

The University of the Philippines has lifted its ‘no late payment’ policy on tuition fees; the state university President Alfredo Pascual announced the decision Monday amid protests following a student’s…

Mar 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Supporters of Reproductive Health bill chant slogans as they march to the Philippine Congress during International Women's Day celebrations in Quezon city, Metro Manila March 8, 2011. Lawmakers in the lower house

High Court suspends RH bill amid protests »

MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court of the Philippines on Monday issued a status quo ante order to temporarily suspend the execution of the RH Law for 120 days, SC…

Mar 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Maguindanao massacre suspect killed in cop encounter »

A suspect in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre was declared dead on arrival at the Maguindanao provincial hospital Friday following an encounter with a police officer, authorities reported. While under arrest…

Feb 17 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Hagupit ni Bagyong Pablo

‘Bagyong Pablo’ Comval’s deadliest typhoon »

Typhoon “Pablo” (International name Bopha) is Compostella and Davao Oriental’s deadliest typhoon this year according to the latest updates shown. The typhoon, which struck the areas of Mindanao and Visayas…

Dec 13 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
 

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OPINIONS

Day of Decision »

Andy Vital

Tomorrow is not just not another ordinary day for most of us Filipinos. Well, judging from the fact that elections…

May 12 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

News & Social Media combined »

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Hello, everyone! Glad to be part of this great news medium that my friend Ray Beron and company have started.…

Apr 5 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Just like a tabloid »

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  In a recent editorial entitled “RH bill, Ateneo, and La Salle: Of lemons and cowards,”, The Varsitarian has haplessly…

Oct 11 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Of Anonymous and Rotten Tomatoes »

ray

Recently, several government websites in the Philippines have been successfully hacked by a group of really talented individuals who claim…

Oct 5 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Maybe China is Laughing »

Subjective Objectives Opinion by Frances Pauline Brillantes

  I do know where to start. This whole gaffe involving our diplomatic relations with China is just too much…

Sep 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Why Legalize Jueteng? »

Subjective Objectives Opinion by Frances Pauline Brillantes

In his interview on Sunday with the Philippine Star, former Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Rico Puno voiced out hopes…

Sep 20 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

How could my “president” betray me? »

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I thought I was liking the administration of President Benigno (I call him Noy) Aquino III. I thought he was…

Sep 17 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

 

 
WORLD NEWS

Kiram camp denies lifting ceasefire vs. Malaysian authorities »

Sultan Jamalul Kiram III of Sulu.

The Sultanate of Sulu has clarified that it is still adhering to the unilateral ceasefire declared two weeks ago, Abraham Idrijani, the sultanate’s secretary general told reporters. The clarification was issued following a radio report saying that the territory headed by Sultan Jamalul Kiram III…

Mar 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation on February 28 »

REFILE - CORRECTING COUNTRY IN BYLINE     Pope Benedict XVI waves during a mass conducted by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, for the 900th anniversary of the Order of the Knights of Malta at the St. Peter Basilica in Vatican February 9, 2013.  REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION)

Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the Roman Catholic Church has announced his resignation citing ill health as reasons for stepping down. “The pope announced that he will leave his ministry at 8:00 pm (19:00 GMT) on February 28,” said a Vatican spokesman, Federico Lombardi, on…

Feb 11 2013 / 1 Comment / Read More »

20 kids, 6 adults massacred in US school »

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NEWTOWN, Connecticut—Twenty small children and six teachers were massacred on Friday when a young gunman walked into a quiet surburban Connecticut school armed with sophisticated handguns. Connecticut State Police spokesman Lieutenant Paul Vance said 18 children were killed inside Sandy Hook Elementary School and that…

Dec 15 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Tropical Storm Ofel devastates PH: 3 dead, 9 missing, says NDRRMC »

For the first time in many years, Boac the capital of Marinduque province was flooded. Photo by Con-Rad Sy (Facebook)

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) on Thursday afternoon reported three people died and nine others still missing following a devastation caused by tropical storm Ofel (Son-Tinh) in the Visayas region and Mindoro province. One of the fatalities –Sophia Recto– reportedly died…

Oct 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

US Secretary of State welcomes framework agreement between gov’t and MILF »

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON DC – The US Department of State on Sunday welcomes the framework peace pact between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). In a short statement posted on the Department of State website, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said…

Oct 7 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

US Ambassador acknowledges gov’t-MILF peace pact »

Harry K Thomas

MANILA – United States Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr. acknowledged the framework agreement between Aquino’s administration and the country’s largest secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) adding on Sunday that “while much work remains, successful implementation of the agreement would improve security, stability…

Oct 7 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
SPORTS

Donaire destroys Arce via sweet third round KO »

Donaire vs Arce

HOUSTON – Driven by public pressure following the defeat of his idol Manny Pacquaio to Juan Manuel Marquez just last week, Nonito “The Filipino Flash”…

Dec 16 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Marquez knocks down Manny Pacquiao in 6th round »

Pacquiao - Marquez Fight

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time since 1999, Filipino World Champion Boxer Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao was defeated via a knockout in the 6th round by…

Dec 9 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Live Blog: Pacquiao-Marquez 4 »

Pacquiao - Marquez 4

MANILA, Philippines – Welcome to our live blog of the Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez fight! Instructions: Feel free to put in your comments and observations…

Dec 9 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Marquez Starts Training For Pacman Showdown »

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Mexican boxing champ Juan Manuel Marquez has reportedly started his training in Mexico City for his upcoming fourth bout with Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao on…

Oct 7 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Federer Faces Threat Off and On Court At Shanghai Masters »

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World’s no.1 Roger Federer has reportedly received death threat, prompting police officers to tighten the security for next week’s Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qizhong Forest…

Oct 7 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
BUSINESS philippine-stocks-exchange

Peso drops to 40.63:$1

The Philippine peso dropped half a centavo due to lack of market activities on Thursday, investors said. The peso weakens to 40.63:$1 from Wednesday’s 40.625. According to market watchers, the sudden drop in Philippine currency is…

Jan 17 2013 / Read More »
WORLD NEWS Sultan Jamalul Kiram III of Sulu.

Kiram camp denies lifting ceasefire vs. Malaysian authorities

The Sultanate of Sulu has clarified that it is still adhering to the unilateral ceasefire declared two weeks ago, Abraham Idrijani, the sultanate’s secretary general told reporters. The clarification was issued following a radio report saying…

Mar 20 2013 / Read More »
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Maguindanao massacre suspect killed in cop encounter

A suspect in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre was declared dead on arrival at the Maguindanao provincial hospital Friday following an encounter with a police officer, authorities reported. While under arrest by local Maguindanao policemen, the suspect…

Feb 17 2013 / Read More »
ENTERTAINMENT Jessica Sanchez - Tonight ft. Ne-Yo

Jessica Sanchez performs “Tonight” with Ne-Yo at the American Idol

Filipino-American and former American Idol season 11 runner up Jessica Sanchez recently returned to the “American Idol” stage on Thursday, where she performed her debut single, “Tonight.” The instant international celebrity was joined by the three-time…

Mar 23 2013 / Read More »
GOVERNMENT Andy Vital

Day of Decision

Tomorrow is not just not another ordinary day for most of us Filipinos. Well, judging from the fact that elections happen here every three years, it’s just another Election Day! Whether you accept it or not,…

May 12 2013 / Read More »
WHAT'S HOT? In an interview with Ted Failon on TV Patrol Thursday, March 21, Kris Aquino announced she is giving up her showbiz career for Bimby.

Kris Aquino Quits Showbiz to Protect Son from father James Yap

In the heights of a controversial visitation incident that happened in December 3, 2012  where former husband and basketball star James Yap allegedly forced himself to Kris Aquino in a “sexual way”, the Queen of All Media…

Mar 22 2013 / Read More »
SOCIETY/CULTURE REFILE - CORRECTING COUNTRY IN BYLINE     Pope Benedict XVI waves during a mass conducted by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, for the 900th anniversary of the Order of the Knights of Malta at the St. Peter Basilica in Vatican February 9, 2013.  REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (VATICAN - Tags: RELIGION)

Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation on February 28

Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the Roman Catholic Church has announced his resignation citing ill health as reasons for stepping down. “The pope announced that he will leave his ministry at 8:00 pm (19:00 GMT) on…

Feb 11 2013 / Read More »
VOICES Sultan Jamalul Kiram III of Sulu.

Kiram camp denies lifting ceasefire vs. Malaysian authorities

The Sultanate of Sulu has clarified that it is still adhering to the unilateral ceasefire declared two weeks ago, Abraham Idrijani, the sultanate’s secretary general told reporters. The clarification was issued following a radio report saying…

Mar 20 2013 / Read More »

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