July 25, 2008
Sulpicio Lines Inc. (SLI) clarified Friday that families of the crew of the ill-fated M/V Princess of the Stars are entitled to at least P40,000 insurance, as well as scholarships for their children.
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court to proceed with the trial of former Ambassador Benjamin 'Kokoy' Romualdez. In a 23-page en banc decision, the SC through Associate Justice Arturo Brion, granted the petition filed by government lawyers to proceed with the charges for violation of the Rep. Act No. 3019 otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act against Romualdez .
Charlie Green, the young Fil-Brit singer dubbed as the “Little Michael Buble”, is now in Manila. 10-year-old Charlie Green is perhaps best known for making it to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent season 2 together with Madona Decena, a pinay lounge singer working in England. Charlie arrived in Manila yesterday and he’s set to guest on various ABS-CBN shows like Pinoy Dream Academy’s “Uberture,” ASAP ’08, Wowowee, The Buzz, Boy & Kris and Sharon. Charlie was hoping to be able to sing
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An opposition congressman on Friday filed a measure re-establishing the Oil Price Stabilization Fund (OPSF) to stop the "oil cartel" allegedly strengthened by the passage of the oil deregulation law.
“Some passengers vomited after disembarking.” I wouldn’t have waited. A big pop, oxygen masks deployed… the barf bag couldn’t have gotten up to face no where near in time. Hole in Qantas jet forces emergency landing (CNN) — A Qantas flight from Hong Kong to Melbourne made an emergency landing in the Philippines on Friday after a hole appeared in the fuselage and the cabin lost pressure suddenly. “There was an almighty crack,” one passenger said. “We dropped a bit in the air, but other tha
Logistics solutions provider 2GO, a subsidiary of Aboitiz Transport System Corp., has raised its freight rates by 7.0 pecent amid skyrocketing fuel prices. Company president Sabin Aboitiz said they had to increase rates to recover high costs of bunker fuel, which comprise about 50 percent of total expenses.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- A Qantas flight en route to Australia from London made an emergency stop in Manila on Friday after a loud bang punched a hole in the Boeing 747-400's fuselage, officials and passengers said.... More...
The Natural Source Philippines, which has branches in Bonifacio High Street, SM Trinoma , SM Cebu, and the new and spankin` store at Glorietta is giving away free makeovers and discounts for all of us! Yipee for this, and the weekend! Happy weekend my lovelies!
The LVN Pictures, Inc., the Philippine counterpart of Hollywood's Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, donated hundreds of its rare film memorabilia to the Lopez Memorial Museum -- one of the country's leading museums.
Acclaimed Filipino actor and director Eddie Garcia shared that he is part of an upcoming independent-digital film entitled "Fuschia."
I always recommend being pre-medicated on all flights, preferably Johnny Walker Black or a fine single-malt. MANILA, Philippines — A Qantas flight en route to Australia from London made an emergency stop in Manila on Friday after a loud bang punched a hole in the Boeing 747-400's fuselage, officials and passengers said. There were no injuries, but some of the 345 passengers vomited after disembarking, said Manila International Airport Authority deputy manager for operations Octavio Lina. In
Country's King of Comedy Dolphy Vera Quizon marked his 80th birthday with the launching of his book "Dolphy: Hindi Ko Ito Narating Mag-Isa" last Wednesday, July 23 at The Fort in Taguig.
Brooke Hogan Apologizes for Accusations against Dad There is a whole lot of drama in the Hogan household and daughter Brooke Hogan is trying to clear up what little she can by apologizing for allegations she made that dad Hulk abused mom Linda. Hulk Hogan, wife Linda and children Brooke and Nick entertained viewers for a long on their VH1 reality series after which things fell apart. Linda Hogan filed for divorce last year and news reports became nasty. Hulk Hogan, real name Terry Bollea, fou
Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2 ex-housemate actor-model John Avila is now busy doing another film entitled "Single" with sexy-actress comedienne Ruffa Mae Quinto.
Multi-awarded actor and director Joel Torre shared that he just finished doing an international film entitled "Surviving Evil" that they shot in South Africa.
Every companies has its own marketing strategies in capturing the interest of every customers who might probably one of the prospects to avail or subscribe their products and services. But a good and effective marketing team will not be claim as excellent if they cannot achieve their goal in gathering several customers that will definitely avail their services and products. As marketing, you are the over all in-charge on marketing those products and services. You must have an effective adverti
International singing sensation Charice is going to star in her own life story on this Saturday’s episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya. Find out where Charice is getting those deep emotions when singing heartwarming songs that made her popular in Korea, United Kingdom, Italy, USA and the rest of the world. The episode will narrate the struggles of this young diva including the reason why she no longer uses the last name “Pempengco.” Charice will play herself in ABS-CBN’s drama anthology and Zsa Zsa Pa
Three days before President Arroyo's State of the Nation Address in Congress, former Cabinet members and senior officials said Friday that it's not just high world oil and food prices that are behind the current socio-economic crisis but Arroyo's bad governance as well. In response, a Palace official said the Arroyo government has a better record in managing the government than previous administrations.
LAS VEGAS - More than a month after losing in the first round to Brazilian opponent Fabricio Werdum in London, Filipino-American Brandon "The Truth" Vera is back in the UFC Octagon.
Ten-year-old Filipino-British crooner and "Britain's Got Talent" finalist Charlie Green said that he'd love to sing with international young diva Charice.
Jose Rizal pounced on the early injury by the talented Kelvin dela Peña as it hammered out an emphatic 68-52 victory Friday to join three-peat seeking San Beda at second place in Season 84 of the NCAA basketball tournament at the Cuneta Astrodome.
FROM TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL ASIA July 25, 2008 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is noted more for what it doesn't do than for what it does do. Topping the list is its nonaction on Burma, which is a member of the 10-nation regional group. Two other members, Thailand and Cambodia, are currently facing off over a border dispute over an 11th-century temple while Asean stands by. Nothing at this week's meeting of Asean foreign ministers in Singapore indicates that the organi
Filipino mobile operator Digitel Philippines, which trades under the banner Sun Cellular, said it reached the 6.5 million mark for subscribers at the end of June, with monthly net additions totalling around 500,00 per month in 2008. The company has set itself a target of ten million subscribers by the end of the year and aims to improve its range of services in order to reach this goal. James Go, chairman of JG Summit Holdings, the parent company of Sun Cellular, attributed the rise to the value
Filipino mobile operator Digitel Philippines, which trades under the banner Sun Cellular, said it reached the 6.5 million mark for subscribers at the end of June, with monthly net additions totalling around 500,00 per month in 2008. The company has set itself a target of ten million subscribers by the end of the year and aims to improve its range of services in order to reach this goal. James Go, chairman of JG Summit Holdings, the parent company of Sun Cellular, attributed the rise to the value
Un avion de Qantas a été contraint d'effectuer un atterrissage d'urgence sur un aéroport de Manille, aux Philippines. Après une dépressurisation de la cabine, l'appareil aurait effectué une perte brutale d'altitude. Toute l'actualité avec TourMaGazine.fr
Un avion de Qantas a été contraint d'effectuer un atterrissage d'urgence sur un aéroport de Manille, aux Philippines. Après une dépressurisation de la cabine, l'appareil aurait effectué une perte brutale d'altitude. Toute l'actualité avec TourMaGazine.fr
A draft peace agreement with Muslim rebels waging a separatist campaign in the southern Philippines needs a lot more work before it can be signed, President Arroyo's spokesman said Friday.
IRAQ US Expands Visa Program for Iraqi Allies - Alissa Rubin, New York Times The American Embassy in Baghdad announced Thursday that it had expanded tenfold its program to help Iraqi employees of the American government here, who faced threats for their work, to obtain visas and ultimately citizenship in the United States. Although the program was established by law in January, it has become a practical reality just in the last two to three weeks as guidelines have been finalized and the embassy
IRAQ US Expands Visa Program for Iraqi Allies - Alissa Rubin, New York Times The American Embassy in Baghdad announced Thursday that it had expanded tenfold its program to help Iraqi employees of the American government here, who faced threats for their work, to obtain visas and ultimately citizenship in the United States. Although the program was established by law in January, it has become a practical reality just in the last two to three weeks as guidelines have been finalized and the embassy
Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao has decided to defer his scheduled Thursday flight to the United States to negotiate for a possible fight with Oscar dela Hoya in December.
A travel agency owner in Italy allegedly duped at least 2,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) of thousands of euros when she disappeared with the money paid for airline tickets to the Philippines.
The Medical City is investing an additional P700 million to expand its 100,000-square-meter facility along Ortigas Avenue in Pasig City as it aims to capture more of the growing medical tourism market.
Qantas : atterrissage d'urgence aux Philippines 24/07/2008
Qantas : atterrissage d'urgence aux Philippines 24/07/2008
The San Sebastian Stags handily won its match-up Friday against the College of St. Benilde Blazers, 65-48, during their NCAA meet at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
Jose Rizal University defeated the Cardinals of Mapua Institute of Technology, 68-52, to grab third spot in the NCAA standings during their men's basketball clash Friday
at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
The Commission on Elections on Friday dismissed Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago's petition to declare as illegal political advertising in the form of commercials and endorsements until the campaign period for the 2010 national elections officially starts.
Secretary Arthur Yap said the agriculture department seeks a P21 billion-fertilizer fund for the dry season as price shocks could threaten the country's rice self-sufficiency.
i was hanging out at mango tango, my favorite bookshop (pinaliit at pinasosyal na national bookstore) when i saw the book: 501 must-visit islands. and i'm sooo proud to see 10 (TEN!!!) philippine islands featured there. and i couldn't be any more proud, my beautiful camiguin island is there! yay! =) i got so excited i am buying the book! =) among the 10 philippine islands, i have been to nine of them. the one island(s) i haven't gone yet is alaminos island, one of the "hundred islands." among t
i was hanging out at mango tango, my favorite bookshop (pinaliit at pinasosyal na national bookstore) when i saw the book: 501 must-visit islands. and i'm sooo proud to see 10 (TEN!!!) philippine islands featured there. and i couldn't be any more proud, my beautiful camiguin island is there! yay! =) i got so excited i am buying the book! =) among the 10 philippine islands, i have been to nine of them. the one island(s) i haven't gone yet is alaminos island, one of the "hundred islands." among t
Three days before President Arroyo's State of the Nation Address in Congress, former Cabinet members and senior officials said Friday that it's not just high world oil and food prices that are behind the current socio-economic crisis but Arroyo's bad governance as well.
Passengers on a Qantas jumbo jet bound for Melbourne told how the plane plunged 6,000 meters and debris flew through the cabin in an "absolutely terrifying" mid-flight ordeal Friday.
The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced the suspension of Monday classes in 22 Quezon City schools near the Batasan Pambansa in preparation for the State of the Nation Address.
Complément d'info: (17) Atterrissage d'urgence aux Philippines d'un Boeing 747 ... Les autres compléments d'info Inauguration de la 74e Foire de Libramont. Foire de Libramont: action pacifiques des agriculteurs. Foire de Libramont: dernières nouvelles depuis la Foire ... Foire de Libramont: les agriculteurs n'ont plus confiance ... Montréal: 20 mois de prison pour le liégeois Vincent ... Une gardienne prise en otage lors de troubles à la prison ... Plainte pour insig
Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will start catering to international flights sooner than expected. This development came after Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced that it will move its entire domestic and international operations to the newly-opened terminal on August 1.
‘Big hole’ in plane prompts midflight stop Posted in News - Comments Off July 25th, 2008 by admin A Qantas flight en route to Australia from London made an emergency stop in Manila on Friday after a loud bang punched a hole in the Boeing 747-400’s fuselage, officials and passengers said.
Jose Rizal University defeated the Cardinals of Mapua Institute of Technology, 68-52, to grab third spot in the NCAA standings during their men's basketball clash Thursday at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.
TEHRAN - Iranian authorities have banned the evening edition of a large circulation newspaper for publishing news they said was harmful to the economy, Iranian media reported.
Un Boeing 747 australien a fait vendredi un atterrissage d'urgence sur l'aéroport de Manille, aux Philippines, en raison d'un trou dans le fuselage, sans faire de blessés, ont indiqué des responsables de la compagnie et de l'aéroport. Un Boeing 747 australien a fait vendredi un atterrissage d'urgence sur l'aéroport de Manille, aux Philippines, en raison d'un trou dans le fuselage, sans faire de blessés, ont indiqué des responsables de la compagnie et de l'aéroport. Selon des passagers, après...
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