MANILA, May 30 (Mabuhay) — Saying they serve as models for the youth, the government’s policy-making body on women on Thursday called on media personalities not to “glorify” rape or spread the idea that rape victims deserved to be attacked. The Philippine Commission on Women’s (PCW) call came in the wake of a row involving […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — A year after he was ousted from office through an impeachment trial, former Chief Justice Renato Corona still maintains his innocence from charges leveled against him by the House of Representatives. In a text message, Corona slammed the Aquino administration for using the vast resources at its disposal to remove him from […]
Temecula, California (Mayo 15, 2013) – Isang “Double threat” – isang bituin ng pelikula/telebisyon at mang-aawit sa Pilipinas, at isa sa mgapinaka-tanyag na artistang Pilipino na si Anne Curtis ay darating sa Pechanga Resort & Casino para ipagdiwang ang ika-115 na Araw na Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas sa Hunyo 15, 2013 ng alas-otso ng gabi sa kanyang palabas na pinamagatang “No Other Concert.” Ang pangalawang […]
The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Mylene De Leon Scott, a member of the Filipino-American Community, who was shot dead by police officers responding to a reported disturbance inside the Costco Wholesale Store in Sterling, Virginia, on Wednesday, 29 May 2013. The Embassy stands ready […]
Los Angeles, California- On May 4th, 2013, the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles celebrated its 9th Archdiocesan SANTACRUZAN at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The Most Reverend Oscar A. Solis, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop and only Filipino-American Bishop in United States, presided the Eucharistic celebration together with the clergy. Santacruzan […]
MANILA, May 30 (Mabuhay) – The Aquino administration welcomed reports that the Philippine economy, as measured by the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013, assuring that it remains focused on fostering inclusive growth. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail F. Valte issued the statement during the regular press briefing in […]
MANILA, May 29 (Mabuhay) – Rodelio “Dondon” Lanuza, the Overseas Filipino Worker in Saudi Arabia who has been on death row for more than a decade will soon be freed. Vice President Jejomar Binay made the announcement Wednesday, saying Lanuza is in fact one step closer to securing his freedom with the issuance of a […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has appointed lawyer Richard Joseph S. Elias as private representative to the Toll Regulatory Board, a Palace official said. The appointment was announced by Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte during an interview aired over government-owned radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday. Valte said the Chief Executive […]
The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, which is jointly owned by Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric and the city of Riverside, has been one of California’s premier energy provision stations since 1968. The station itself generates 2,200 megawatts of power – which in turn is capable of powering over 1.4 million homes. […]
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Sen. Frank Drilon on Monday said Team PNoy candidate Grace Poe’s feat of topping the senatorial election is a “pleasant surprise” especially after she made some blunders during the campaign. Drilon said Poe was able to overcome a controversy wherein she told the audience in Cebu that her father, the late Action […]