“The Power of the Individual Communicator in Changing the World” This is the theme of the 1st UP Broadcasters’ Guild Communication Convention which I attended last 29 January 2008 at the Balay…
Beer drinkers, beware !
Despite complaints, filed by consumers to the appropriate Government Health Agencies, the Philippines largest drinks manufacturer, San Miguel Corporation, allegedly keeps on poisoning its clientele. Established in 1890 as a brewery, the…
Congressional earmarks under Obama
Congressional earmarks under Obama A ban on earmarks has closed the doors for otherwise unwise federal spending. This is said to have been ordered by President Obama in the $825 billion economic…
Military elites – emerging power bloc?
Military elites – emerging power bloc? The increasing number of former military officers receiving presidential appointments to key and sensitive positions in the civil service may indeed be a cause of alarm….
Arroyo Impeachment Votes Compared
The de Venecia impeachment complaint is the latest of several such complaints filed against the President since 2005. Like those that came before it, the complaint did not survive the plenary voting…
GMA Network wins 2 gold medals in New York
Two GMA Network programs won gold medals at the International Television Broadcasting Awards of the 2009 New York Festivals (NYF). GMA Network bagged a Gold World Medal in the category of Coverage…
Pacquiao signs Hatton fight
The Filipino has signed a contract for the fight after agreeing to a 50-50 purse split with the Manchester’s world light-welterweight champion. Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer, acting on behalf…
Rachelle Ann reveals real reason behind breakup with Christian
PNS — RACHELLE Ann Go is obviously enjoying the best of both worlds these days. While her singing career is doing well, her love life is on the upswing too. She and…
Pops: I will always love Martin
PNS — ASKED on her reaction regarding beau Jomari Yllana’s recent pronouncement that she will be the last woman in his life, Pops Fernandez blurts out: “Really? Well, I hope so, too….
Direk Joel: Sina Richard at KC na nga
PNS — MOTHER Lily Monteverde says she takes her hat off to Richard Gutierrez and KC Concepcion for their tireless efforts to make “When I Met U” a first-rate romantic film that…
Rizal day bombers get life
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Three Islamic militants were jailed for 20 years for the Rizal Day bombings in 2000 that killed 22 people and left more than 100 injured. Manila Judge Cielito…
Senate ratifies ‘pro-poor’ budget
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE Senate yesterday finally ratified the final version of the 2009 proposed P1.415 trillion budget highlighted by a P50 billion economic stimulus package which were taken from the…
60,000 to lose jobs as IT firms downsize
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Up to 60,000 jobs could be lost in the Philippines’ key electronics sector after Intel Corp. shut a facility and Texas Instruments announced a number of lay-offs. Intel,…
Resado: PDEA offered bribe
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — STATE Prosecutor John Resado yesterday turned the tables on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, saying PDEA lawyer Alvaro Lozano tried to bribe him to drop the case against…
ICRC kidnappers try to flee Jolo
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — KIDNAPPERS holding three International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) workers may be trying to flee their stronghold in Jolo, police said Friday. Police have set up roadblocks…