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Jan 062015
Jan 062015
Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman and Assistant Secretary Charles Jose. AFP FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Three Filipino seamen on board a Greek-owned tanker were injured, one of them critically, when a Libyan fighter jet attacked the vessel in Derna, Libya, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Charles Jose, the DFA spokesman, said the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli had reported that two Filipino crewmembers suffered minor injuries while a third was in the intensive care unit of a hospital. Reports said two crewmembers—a Romanian and a German—were killed when the tanker was hit in the air strike which was launched by the Libyan military that was said to be suspicious of the vessel. Twenty-one members of the crew of 26 were Filipinos, with three Greeks and two Romanians. The air force of Libya’s internationally recognized government said on Monday that it carried out a deadly weekend air strike on an oil tanker in the Islamist-held eastern port of Derna. The air force opened fire after the crew refused to heed orders to stop for a search, spokesperson Col. Ahmed Mesmari said, describing the tanker as “suspicious.” Mesmari said the tanker had turned off its lights “in preparation for entering the (Derna) port…and because of this, it and its cargo were considered suspicious.” According to Greek coast guards, the vessel was at anchor and laden with 1,600 tons of crude oil when it was hit. The jihadist Islamic State (IS) group that has seized chunks of Iraq and Syria Read More …
Jan 062015
popular Free ‘Abadilla 5’ during Pope’s visit, Aquino urged Jihadist ‘eager for fame’ accidentally reveals Syria location on Twitter–report Pope Francis: Around PH without leaving Luneta altar Hanjin books $5B in sales in 5 years Turnoff from ‘Fun in PH’ reprised Grieving family haunted by AirAsia victim’s final birthday wish Chris Brown talent fee fully paid: ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ AirAsia Flight QZ8501: Remains of stewardess Khairunisa in coffin 004 videos Bilibid inmates’ kin file human rights complaint against De Lima S. Korea hopes North is sincere with offer to improve relations How Portugal’s big waves are boosting the economy Devotees pin hopes on Black Nazarene Golden Globe menu unveiled CEBU CITY, Philippines—The two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), who returned to the Philippines but failed to declare that their port of origin was an Ebola-stricken African country, had been cleared to go home after they had been put in quarantine. The two OFWs were allowed to leave the quarantine area on Jan. 5. Dr. Dino Caing, regional spokesman of the Department of Health in Central Visayas on Ebola prevention, said the two, both accountants, had been issued medical clearance.–Carmel Loise Matus, Inquirer Visayas Tags: Ebola Libera Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) quarantine Visayas Related Stories: Australia investigates ‘paedophile’ father in Thai baby scandal Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner faces charges in sinking Bangladesh ferry owner Read More …
Jan 062015
Archbishop Socrates Villegas, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, archbishop of Manila. FILE PHOTOS MANILA, Philippines–Despite their busier-than-usual schedules, the two Philippine bishops hosting the apostolic visit of Pope Francis are taking questions—literally. Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, archbishop of Manila, and Archbishop Socrates Villegas, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), are taking part in separate Inquirer Conversations in the run-up to the papal visit, as part of the Catholic Church’s continuing initiative to prepare the faithful for a historic religious event. The Conversations, to be conducted with Opinion columnists of the Inquirer and Inquirer publisher Raul Pangalangan, are open to the public and all media. The Pope is visiting the Philippines from Jan. 15 to 19. Questions from audience The two prelates are expected to field questions about the significance of the visit, the state of the Catholic Church in the Philippines and the Pope’s preferential option for the poor. A portion of each forum will feature questions from the audience. In line with the official theme of the papal visit, the Conversations have been given related titles. “A Church of Mercy”—the Conversation with Cardinal Tagle—will be held at Colegio de San Juan de Letran in Intramuros, Manila, on Saturday, Jan. 10. “A People of Compassion”—the forum with Archbishop Villegas—will be at the University of Santo Tomas on Monday, Jan. 12. Both fora will start at 8:30 a.m. Mercy, compassion Tagle and Villegas are among the five Read More …
Jan 062015
SAN FRANCISCO — Standing at 5 feet 2 inches, Tasawan Kovitprakornkul packs a punch despite her petite frame. A jiu-jitsu world champion and personal trainer, the 25-year-old, Thailand-born Filipino American is also an officer of the San Francisco Police Department. Kovitprakornkul and Edgar Parker III, also a Fil-Am, are two of the 45 brave men and women who recently graduated from the San Francisco Police Academy. The ceremony was on January 2 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center on 19th Avenue. San Francisco is home to 2,209 sworn officers, according to Officer Albie Esparza, public information officer at the SFPD. Exacting training “The training [in Presidio] was no other experience that I’ve ever been through or [I don’t think] any other type of company can simulate this type of training,” Kovitprakornkul told Manila Mail in an interview right after their commencement ceremony. “It took a lot of dedication and a lot of perseverance, and you really had to have the will to want this—the will to achieve, to be a good officer.” Though the recruits went home every night during their eight-month training, Kovitprakornkul felt like they lived in the academy. “The hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but we do get there sometimes two hours early and a lot of times, we leave two to three hours late so there’s not much time sleeping,” she said. “For eight months, you’re pretty much sleeping, eating and breathing academy but as long as this is what you really want Read More …
Jan 062015
popular PAL adjusts flights during Papal visit The ‘Pope Francis List’ DOTC asked to account for P120.7B gov’t poured into MRTC Ariella Arida to host online stint for Miss Universe pageant It’s offense vs defense in PBA Finals Free ‘Abadilla 5’ during Pope’s visit, Aquino urged Liquor ban imposed in Manila for Pope’s visit 2nd NBI raid yields Bilibid VIP’s P100K, Bluetooth videos Bilibid inmates’ kin file human rights complaint against De Lima S. Korea hopes North is sincere with offer to improve relations How Portugal’s big waves are boosting the economy Devotees pin hopes on Black Nazarene Golden Globe menu unveiled DALY CITY, California – An air strike on a Greek-registered oil tanker injured three Filipino crewmen while the vessel was docked in a port in Derna, Libya, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs. DFA spokesman Charles Jose reported that one of the Filipinos was seriously hurt while the two others were in stable condition. He also said that the other Filipino nationals who were among the oil tanker’s crew were unharmed. However, a Greek and a Romanian national who were part of the crew were reportedly killed during the air strike. Libyan militaty officials said that after a warning not to enter the port was given, the tanker acted suspiciously. They suspected it of transporting Islamist militants to Derna where the ship was at anchor when it was hit on Sunday. The attack was done by Operation Dignity Forces, the remaining semi-official armed force in Libya, according Read More …
Jan 062015
San Miguel president Ramon S. Ang. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / LEO M. SABANGAN II THE GLOBAL economic environment would make 2015 a challenging year for Philippine companies, which could also face headwinds from the specter of a property bubble on the local front, San Miguel Corp. president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang warned yesterday. Despite this, the country’s biggest conglomerate—with some P1.6 trillion worth of assets in its portfolio—plans to accelerate its investment plan over the next three years even as other business groups take their foot off the gas pedal while waiting for clearer signals ahead of next year’s presidential elections. “Over the next two or three years, our combined capital expenditures will reach about P360 billion across the entire group,” Ang said during an annual interview where he sets out San Miguel group’s strategy. He hinted at expansion plans in new lines of business, but declined to reveal them, saying that rivals and competitors were closely watching San Miguel’s moves. Ang said, however, that all existing business units would see additional investments to help them grow and widen their market footprint locally and overseas. “We will carry on with our expansion plans in all sectors, from our oil refineries, gas stations, the petrochemical business, power generation, infrastructure, mining and our traditional businesses like food, beer, our hard liquor business, and our packaging business,” he said. On top of San Miguel’s list is an aggressive expansion program for Petron Malaysia, which will see the third-largest petroleum firm in Read More …
Jan 062015
Doctors at the Philippine General Hospital have “stabilized” former University of the Philippines president Francisco Nemenzo, who is being treated for bacterial meningitis. PGH information officer Abner Henson told GMA News Online in a phone interview that Nemenzo is still confined in one of the rooms of the PGH intensive care unit, where his leading attending physician said Nemenzo is in “critical and guarded” condition. In a medical bulletin posted on the website of UP Diliman’s Department of Political Science, where Nemenzo is professor emeritus, Dr. Agnes D. Mejia said “the next few days or weeks are crucial” for the 18th UP president. Dr. Mejia said Nemenzo “is being given antibiotics, insulin, intravenous fluids, anti- convulsants and other supportive treatment including tube feeding and ventilator support.” Mejia, who is dean of the UP College of Medicine, also noted that because Nemenzo “is a diabetic and elderly, his immune system is weakened; thus, all appropriate interventions to help him fight the infection are being applied.” Only immediate members of his family are being allowed to visit Nemenzo at this time. Nemenzo was UP president from 1999 to 2005 and before that he also served as faculty regent, chancellor of UP Visayas, and dean of the UP Diliman College of Arts and Sciences. — ELR, GMA News
Jan 062015
“I love to layer every which way. There are 15 pieces to play with — no rules, no looks, just opportunities. For me, it starts with the crop top. It’s essential. You take it from there. A sweat suit/jumpsuit (put it on and you’re done). My dream pantsuit, because you can boy it up, split it up or suit it up, when needed. There are tanks, tees, fun hoodies, track pants, a leather crop bomber to die for. And, of course, an amazing parka — an urban must,” says Cara Delevingne of her Cara D for DKNY collection. MANILA, Philippines – Cara Delevingne recently launched the Cara D for DKNY capsule collection in London. Cara made the rounds in London starting at Harrods, then Harvey Nichols, followed by Selfridges and ending at DKNY’s London flagship store on Old Bond Street. Cara tweeted clues under the hashtag #CaraD4DKNY and #CARAvan as to where she headed each step of the way. Cara’s first stop was Harrods, where she took a photo with the Harrods signature “green men.” Next stop was Harvey Nichols for a beat boxing and break dancing session followed by Selfridges, where Cara served eager customers and took selfies while DJ Paula Goldstein was spinning a set. The final stop was DKNY’s Old Bond Street Store where Cara was presented with a custom cake representing her favorite piece in the collection as well as a custom Cara D for DKNY champagne bottle by Moet Hennessy. Cara changed into various pieces Read More …
Jan 062015
MANILA, Philippines – Christmas came early to the lucky winners of the Petron Fast Prize promo, who will be enjoying their new cars, motorcycles, and free fuel for a year. On the very first day of the promo, which runs from November 15, 2014 to February 15, 2015, Ferdinand Siobal, a businessman, was feeling lucky when he saw the tarp announcing Petron’s Fast Prize promo, jokingly telling his wife, “Do you see that? What if we take home the Toyota Vios?” Even with his tank still half-full, he decided to stop at the Petron station in Marikina and fueled up his Nissan Navarra with P1,500-worth of Diesel Max. True enough, he got his wish and was the first winner of a major prize in Petron’s ongoing Fast Prize promo. A bus conductor from Cebu, Joelmar Carcueva, will also be bringing home a brand new car. With his driver, Carcueva took their passenger bus to fuel up on with P1,500-worth of Diesel Max at the Petron station in Naga. He was speechless when he opened the peel-away coupon and saw the words “Toyota Vios”. Looking ahead, he plans to use the car as a for-hire vehicle, to augment the family income. Another lucky winner is Rodolfo Sumalinog, who received a Petron Value Card preloaded with P88,000 worth of points, equivalent to free fuel for a year. The 60-year old Sumalinog drives an L300 van for his church. Together with his churchmates, he was on his way to a service in Apalit, Read More …