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Reynaldo De la Pena's lifework was the painting of the narrative of individual desires: His principal journey as aspiring religious brother; La Mennais, way back 2006 in the postulancy- program, of the Canadian congregation of Lay educator in the province of Antique.   [Read More]

PNS -- Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo yesterday remained steadfast and refused to quit his post, even virtually blaming President Aquino for owning up to the responsibility over the hostage fiasco, beating him and other government officials who were involved in the botched rescue operation to the draw.  [Read More]

PNS -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) yesterday raised the red alert status to all military units in Mindanao to thwart any retaliatory attacks from the Abu Sayyaf group following the killing of three terrorists, including a sub-commander, midnight of Saturday in Sulu.  [Read More]

PNS -- "YOUR assumption of responsibility will not remove, nor even reduce the humiliation the country has suffered."  [Read More]

PNS -- AN on-going online survey being conducted by the House of Representatives on adding two years to basic education yesterday showed that 407 or 65.22% of the respondents rejected the proposal.  [Read More]

PNS -- RETIRING Philippine National Police chief Director General Jesus A. Verzosa yesterday said he is taking full responsibility for the failures of the police under his command including the botched August 23 hostage-rescue operation in Manila.  [Read More]

PNS -- Citing the high level of public trust and investor confidence, the Aquino administration is confident it could exceed the economic achievement of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.  [Read More]

PNS -- HOW true is the rumor that James Yap said that ex-wife Kris Aquino siphoned all his money, the reason why he is asking for a bigger contract fee from his team?  [Read More]

PNS -- A ranking administration official was accused of influencing the Commission on Elections' ruling on a poll protest involving a mayor in Quezon province.  [Read More]

PNS -- THE Aquino administration's economic managers have acknowledged that the Arroyo administration managed the economy well in its nine-year term, an official said Friday.  [Read More]

Aika Global's OBT recently launched last August 27 bringing its massive warfare system capable of delivering 1000 vs 1000 players.  [Read More]

Beyond the bloody Manila hostage taking In the light of the outcome of the Manila hostage taking incident, lucky were those Chinese tourists who were released in the early part of the 11-hour ordeal. And lucky not so much that the hostage ta ...  [Read More]

WinSource Solutions Inc. is a premiere Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company providing innovative business solutions. WinSource is owned by WinAce Holdings, a wholly Philippine-owned diversified multinational conglomerate. Dr. Patrick Azanza, is the CEO/President of Winsource Solutions Inc.  [Read More]

My Auto Agent At My Auto Agent we love our work, and that is why we take it seriously. With My Auto Agent's growing popularity we have seen a number of questionable websites steal try to discredit our business on internet blogs and while telemark ...  [Read More]

PNS -- BILLY Crawford celebrates his 25th year in showbiz with a concert series, "25 B.C.," at the Music Museum on September 11, 18 and 25, Saturday. "I started as TV commercial model when I was 3 then joined 'That's Entertainment'," he says. "Then I played the son of Jean Garcia in 'Lost Command', my first film, followed by 'Pahiram ng Isang Umaga' as Vilma Santos' son.  [Read More]

PNS -- CARLA Abellana was the featured star in "Showbiz Central's" "Behind the Wall" portion. She wasn't able to guess correctly that one of the secret informants is her own elder sister, Erica, who is as pretty as Carla and can also be in showbiz.  [Read More]

PNS -- MICHELLE Madrigal looks so thin and dark at the launch of "Survivor Philippines Celebrity Showdown." She also showed us her scars on her arms and legs. "Insect bites ito na nakakamot ko unconsciously while I'm asleep," she says.  [Read More]

PNS -- Napanood namin noong Linggo sa The Buzz ang interview ni Charlene Gonzales kay Pokwang kung saan naglitanya ito ng kanyang sama ng loob sa mga taong patuloy na tumitira sa kanya. May instance na umiiyak ito at kung minsan naman ay nagpapatawa pa.  [Read More]

While the nightmare is over we are only beginning to recover from the shock of watching the incredible mishandling of the hostage crisis that needlessly resulted in the deaths of nine people, including that of PNP Senior Inspector, Rolando Mendoza.  [Read More]

The officers and members of the Press Photographers of the Philippines (PPP) offer their heartfelt condolences to the Chinese people for the loss of eight of their countrymen in the tragic 23 August 2010 hostage-taking incident.  [Read More]

5th group art exhibits  [Read More]

Veteran actress Lorna 'L.T.' Tolentino last made a movie in 2007. This was Katas ng Saudi opposite current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who picked up Best Actor trophies from three award-giving bodies. Lorna also bagged a trophy from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) for her role as Jinggoy's wife.  [Read More]

"Martha Cecilia's Kristine" is off to a strong start with a sizzling hot pilot week on The Filipino Channel (TFC) that lives up to its tag as the biggest 'teleserye' of the year.  [Read More]

Kasing-init ng mga eksena sa "Martha Cecilia's Kristine" ang naging pagtanggap ng sambayanan sa programa nang ipalabas ito sa The Filpino Channel (TFC) noong nakaraang linggo.  [Read More]

PNS -- LOOKS like James Yap gained more sympathizers who think it's selfish of Kris Aquino to try getting sole custody of Baby James and to change the boy's surname. The reaction on the Internet is so negative for Kris and even the letters we receive are all for James.  [Read More]

PNS -- Dumating na nga last Saturday night sina Robin Padilla at Mariel Rodriguez mula sa ilang araw na pagbabakasyon sa India. Naging mailap daw ang dalawa sa pagbibigay ng panayam sa media na nais makibalita kung totoong ikinasal na sila.  [Read More]

PNS -- Hindi iinaasahan ni Willie Revillame ang naging pahayag ni Ms. Linggit Tan, head ng TV Production ng ABS-CBN, na walang na-ging kasunduan sina Willie at ang ABS-CBN na ibabalik ang TV host sa noontime show na Wowowee last July 31.  [Read More]

Reflections on the Manila hostage-taking incident by Primer Pagunuran After the Manila hostage taking incident that exacted death toll to nine lives, hostages and the hostage taker himself, all roads seem to lead in one direction – a bureau ...  [Read More]

PNS -- MALACANANG will not say what President Benigno Aquino thinks of the proposal to impose a P4.50 tax for every cigarette stick.  [Read More]

PNS -- SENIOR Philippine National Police officials yesterday honored former Chiefs of the PNP and the defunct Philippine Constabulary led by former President Fidel V. Ramos as it marked its Recognition Day at Camp Crame.  [Read More]

PNS -- The Philippines is aiming to become Asia's next big gambling hub with casino and entertainment resorts built in key tourist spots across the country, the nation's gaming regulator said.  [Read More]

ABS-CBN Global, an innovator and leader in providing world-class entertainment to Filipinos, once again makes a splash by bringing the popular TV franchise "The Biggest Loser" to Filipino audiences wherever they are in the world via The Filipino Channel (TFC).  [Read More]

Singer-songwriter Yeng Constantino needs to find a new man-but not for the reason you might think.  [Read More]

Sam Milby is a singer, songwriter and actor-and now, you can add to his resume, record producer.  [Read More]

PNS -- THE Philippine National Police yesterday identified the man who reportedly delivered the powerful improvised explosive device used in the Zamboanga International Airport bombing that killed two suspects and wounded 24 others, including a British national last Thursday.  [Read More]

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