Dec 292014
 
No free movies for senior citizens during filmfests –lawyer

Unang.HiritDecember 29, 2014, 8:00 pm MondayNarito ang presyo ng ilang bilog na prutas, na sinasabing swerte ang hatid sa unang… 24OrasGMADecember 29, 2014, 6:29 pm MondayNarito na ang malalaking balitang aming tinutukan sa nakalipas na #24Oras. Tumutok na sa GMA-7… tunaynabuhayDecember 29, 2014, 6:00 pm MondaySa mga anak ng mag-asawang sina Eddie Gutierrez at Annabelle Rama, isa si Ruffa Gutierrez… GMAMagpakailanmanDecember 29, 2014, 5:21 pm MondayLaban, Jamich! Kaya niyo yan! AlistoGMADecember 29, 2014, 5:04 pm MondayMaraming salamat sa panonood ninyo, mga Igan. Hanggang sa susunod na Lunes, sama-sama tayong maging… EBdabarkadsDecember 29, 2014, 4:52 pm Monday“2014 Rewind: He wins.” — MTV https://www.facebook.com/MTV/posts/10152551421781701 Winner talaga ang mga makeup transformation ni Paolo… GMAMagpakailanmanDecember 29, 2014, 3:50 pm MondayKung kakaunti lang ang meron ka, hanggang saan ang tulong na kaya mong iabot sa… kapusomojessicasohoDecember 29, 2014, 1:48 pm MondayHindi talaga nagpaawat ang kilig dahil nagtrending din po kagabi ang DongYan, si Marian Rivera… EBdabarkadsDecember 29, 2014, 12:08 pm MondayEat Bulaga na po! 😀 Ating balikan ang isa sa nagpasaya sa inyong tanghalian ngayong… tunaynabuhayDecember 29, 2014, 12:00 pm MondayBago sumabak sa politika, marami muna ang pinakilig ni Isko Moreno noong siya ay nasa… EBdabarkadsDecember 29, 2014, 11:35 am MondayMga Dabarkads, panoorin po natin ulit ang The Ryzza Mae House! 😀 Tutok na sa… Unang.HiritDecember 29, 2014, 11:00 am MondayAyon kay DOTC Sec. Jun Abaya, pag-aaralan ng ahensya at ng iba pang kaugnay na… Unang.HiritDecember 29, 2014, 10:00 am MondayAyon sa PAGASA, lumakas pa ang Bagyong #SeniangPH matapos mag-landfall ito sa Hinatuan, Surigao del… Read More …

Dec 292014
 
AFP units on patrol told to be on the lookout for missing AirAsia plane

Navy and Air Force units conducting maritime patrols in Philippine waters have been ordered “to be extra observant” for potential leads that will help in the search for AirAsia flight QZ8501, which went missing Sunday morning. According to a press release from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, two C-130s, two Fokker planes, an Islander aircraft, and the BRP Ramon Alcaraz have been told to “report any unusual sightings”. Air traffic control lost contact with the AirAsia airplane, which was flying to Singapore from Surabaya in Indonesia, on Sunday morning after the pilot asked for a course change because of bad weather. Indonesian authorities believe the plane may have gone into the Java Sea. — JDS, GMA News

Dec 292014
 
14 Filipino journalists to ride Papal plane

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time in history, Filipino journalists will join the Pope on board the Papal plane when he flies from Rome to the Philippines next year. Bishop Mylo Vergara, during a press conference on Monday, said 14 local journalists from Catholic, broadcast and print media will have the opportunity to join Pope Francis on the long-haul flight. “The Holy See press office has managed to include, in the official list of the Vatican Accredited Media Personnel (VAMP), 14 Filipino journalists,” Vergara said. “They are tasked to cover the papal visit starting from Rome, to Sri Lanka to the Philippines from January 12 to 19, 2015.” Pope Francis will visit the Philippines next month. He is set to arrive in Manila on January 15 and will later head to Leyte to meet with survivors of super typhoon “Yolanda.” Among the names mentioned were Lito Zulueta from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Lynda Jumilla-Abalos from ABS-CBN, Kara David from GMA 7, and Pia Hontiveros from 9TV. Other media networks with representatives are TV5 Network Inc., CBCP News, Radyo Veritas and Union of Catholic Asia News (UCAN). “One significant event that I’m sure those included in the Papal flight may experience is the press conference, which Pope Francis does during the Papal flight,” Vergara explained. The bishop called the opportunity “one of the great Christmas gifts” to Filipinos this year. Disclaimer: The comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Read More …

Dec 282014
 
#InquirerSeven Most Fist-Pumping Stories of Pinoy Pride of 2014

popular Militant commander who facilitated Peshawar school attack killed 47 relatives, friends of 57 passengers register with Changi Airport Indonesia resumes search for missing AirAsia plane UN going bananas 1 dead, hundreds stranded in Greek ferry disaster  High-profile inmates crave taste of good life Diseased hierarchy Malaysia Airlines sympathizes with AirAsia over missing QZ8501 flight videos 40th MMFF Awards Night 2014 MMFF New Wave PM leads remembrance ceremony marking 10th anniversary of tsunami Thousands protest in Mexico City over missing students Prayers offered at tsunami memorial for hundreds killed in 2004 MANILA, Philippines –  With 2014 slowly moving over to usher the new year, INQUIRER.net looks at all the triumphs of Filipinos around the world that brought pride to the country. This fourth of seven #InquirerSeven listicles remembers the seven Most Fist-Pumping Stories of Pinoy Pride of 2014. Read the full list of the Inquirer #BestOfSeven 2014 Yearender special. MICHAEL MARTINEZ WINS HEARTS AT OLYMPICS Despite being the Philippines’ lone entry in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics and finishing 19th out of 24, 19-year-old Michael Martinez won the hearts of many Filipinos for his gutsy and passionate performance. REFRESH YOUR MEMORY: Sochi Olympics: Martinez ends up at 19th but gains attention of nation, world Lone PH bet Martinez stands tall at Sochi Winter Olympics Michael Martinez conquers Sochi with gutsy performance in Men’s Free Skating FILIPINOS RETURN TO STAGE ‘MISS SAIGON’ Following in the footsteps of award-winner Lea Salonga, Filipinos took to the stage in the 2014 revival of “Miss Read More …

Dec 272014
 
Drilon wants Senate to probe different ticketing systems for tollways

Senate President Franklin Drilon has vowed to file next month a resolution seeking for a probe into tollway operators’ practice of having different ticketing systems for the various superhighways in the country. This was after Drilon’s recent out-of-town trip was spoiled by monstrous traffic jams near the tollway booths he passed through. In an interview over dzBB radio Sunday, Drilon blamed the inefficient system of collecting toll fees for prolonging his travel time to 11 and a half hours from San Juan City to Baguio City last week. He estimated having to spend more than an hour at the traffic bottlenecks that occurred near the tollbooth stops. “Because of the inefficiencies of the toll system, ang haba ng pila ng sasakyan sa NLEX (North Luzon Expressway), SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway). Iba-iba ang nangongolekta ng toll fee at ang kitid ng mga toll gate. Bakit hindi na lang i-integrate ‘yung pangongolekta ng toll fees? Something must be done about this,” he said. Traffic jams snarled the routes going to Baguio and other areas in North Luzon last week as Filipinos head for the provinces to spend Christmas and the long holiday weekend. Earleir, the NLEX toll operator had advised motorists to bring exact change for their toll so they can save time on the road. Drilon said he will file a resolution calling for a probe on the varying ticketing systems when Congress resumes on January 19, so lawmakers can propose solutions. “Hihingi ako ng pagdinig tungkol dito [sa issue ng pangongolekta Read More …

Dec 272014
 
11 areas under Signal 1 as TD Seniang moves closer to Mindanao

At least 11 areas were under Signal No. 1 as Tropical Depression Seniang continued to move closer toward Northeastern Mindanao before noon Sunday. In its 11 a.m. update, PAGASA said Seniang was estimated at 210 km east of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur as of 10 a.m. Seniang had winds of 45 kph and was moving west-northwest at 11 kph. By Monday morning it is expected to be 100 km north of Hinatuan or in the vicinity of Tandag in Surigao del Sur. By Tuesday morning it is expected to be 30 km west of Tagbilaran City in Bohol. On Wednesday morning it is expected to be 230 km west of Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental or 280 km east of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. Under storm signal no. 1 are: Dinagat provinceSurigao del NorteSurigao del SurAgusan del NorteAgusan del SurDavao del NorteDavao OrientalCompostela ValleyCamiguin IslandMisamis OrientalBukidnon Seniang may make landfall Monday morning in the vicinity of Tandag. Occasional gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall (7-15mm per hour) are expected within its 300 km diameter. “Residents in low lying and mountainous areas of the provinces with PSWS#1 as well as over Eastern Visayas and the rest of Mindanao especially Caraga Region are alerted against possible flash floods and landslides,” it said. It added fisher folk and those with small sea crafts are advised not to venture out over the northern and eastern seaboards of Luzon and the eastern seaboard of Visayas and over the northern and eastern seaboards Read More …

Dec 272014
 
Cops seek help from barangay tanods vs. drunk revelers

With many expected to hold drinking sprees for the New Year, police are seeking help from barangay tanods against drunk revelers. The Philippine National Police said barangay tanods are in a better position to keep merrymakers in their localities in check, radio dzBB’s Glen Juego reported. Police in particular are wary of revelers getting into arguments when drunk. They are also wary of revelers who may fire guns when intoxicated, the report said. Filipinos are known to have the longest Christmas season in the world, starting to prepare for Christmas as early as September. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News

Dec 272014
 
Authorities issue last-minute reminder vs. fake money

As Filipinos make last-minute gift purchases, authorities issued a last-minute reminder to be wary of accepting fake bills. On Monday night, a vendor was fleeced after a person bought soft drinks from him in Barangay San Felipe in Naga City, GMA Bicol’s Mark Bongat reported Tuesday. The vendor said he learned the money was fake only when he was about to buy something at another store. Illegal possession of counterfeit treasury or bank notes could be penalized with imprisonment. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News

Dec 272014
 
Freed captive soldiers push resumption of govt-NDF talks

The two soldiers who were abducted in Compostela Valley last Dec. 2 and released last weekend voiced hopes for the resumption of peace talks between the government and the communist National Democratic Front. Army Cpl. Benjamin Enot Samano told Davao-based news site Davao Today the talks would help the country achieve a lasting peace. “I am appealing to the government to resume the peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines so that the decades-long war against the New People’s Army will end. I am saying this to help our country achieve a lasting peace,” he said. Samano, 37, and Pfc. Alvin Ricarte, 23, were released last weekend. In his interview, Samano said he wants to make peace with the New People’s Army “because the war that is happening in the hinterlands should be blamed on the defective system.” “We are Filipinos yet we are killing one another because of differences in ideology and principle which has resulted [in] war,” he said. Ricarte added peace could only be achieved if the government will pursue peace talks with the NDF. “(The NPA)… treated me well during the days when I was held in captivity. They are not harsh. I am thankful to God for he has answered my prayers that I will be with my family,” he said. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News

Dec 272014
 
NPA to release 3 abducted cops in January —report

After releasing four soldiers it captured earlier this year, the communist New People’s Army may release in January three police officers it abducted last November, a Mindanao news site reported Saturday. National Democratic Front Mindanao spokesman Jorge Madlos also said they are serious in restarting stalled peace talks with the government, according to a report on MindaNews. The report quoted Madlos as saying they will release PO1 Democrito Bondoc Polvorosa, PO1 Marichel Unclara Contemplo, and PO1 Junrie Amper, who the NPA abducted in Surigao del Norte. Madlos made the claim at a gathering in Marihatag in Surigao del Sur to mark the Communist Party of the Philippines’ 46th anniversary last Friday. Last Friday, the NPA freed Pfc. Marnel Tagalugon Cinches and Pfc. Jerrel Yorong in Malaybalay City in Bukidnon, he said. The NPA also released last Dec. 21 Pfc. Alvin Ricarte and Cpl. Benjamin Samano to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. For his part, NDF peace panel vice chairman Fidel Agcaoili – who was at the gathering – talked about restarting the peace talks with the government soon. The MindaNews report also said former agrarian reform secretary Hernani Braganza, who had taken part in the peace negotiations during the Gloria Arroyo administration, attended the anniversary rites here but did not go onstage. It said Braganza is reportedly involved in back-channel efforts to restart the peace talks. — Joel Locsin/LBG, GMA News