PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — BRITISH Deputy Ambassador to the Philippines Colin Crorkin recently said foreign clients of the Bureau of Immigration (BI), particularly Britons, were satisfied with the services rendered by the…
Lessons from the Senate inquiry
Lessons from Senate inquiry The first round of Senate inquiry over so-called fertilizer scam from its suspected chief architect, Joc Joc Bolante that took a punishing 10-hour period on national TV in…
Teenage pregnancy
It is a story that may not be too pleasant, but one that is repeated all too often: teenage pregnancy. Some 16.5 million Filipinos belong to the 15-24 year old age group….
Reproductive Health Bill
Hello there. (^_^) I hope someone would find the time to read this writing of mine about the issue on the Reproductive Health Bill. Yeah, I know this may sound boring to…
Euro cash scandal revisited
Euro cash scandal revisited If things can proceed along universal legal norms, it has become clear that most of the acts, statements, even whims perhaps openly expressed by Lady Miriam over the…
Pinoy fear factor ‘participantes’ goodlooking
PNS — WE were invited to the press preview of the first three episodes of “Pinoy Fear Factor” and it’s really very exciting to watch the “12 participantes” as they try to…
Noelle’s own kind of music
PNS — NOELLE Cassandra grew up in Canada and returned to the Philippines about three and a half years ago to pursue her career. While most artists hit gold in the music…
Pacman now 90% fit for fight vs The Great Oscar
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — STILL a full month before he embarks on the biggest, richest fight of his career, Manny Pacquiao declared himself fit and ready against an adversary considered one of…
Miriam loses ICJ seat
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SENATOR Miriam Defensor Santiago gave a good fight in her bid for a seat in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) even as Malacanang is taking in stride…
Heed GMA ‘ceasefire’ — Romualdez
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — IN the light of worldwide financial crisis, the new call of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for a political ceasefire as Christmas season approaches is timely and should be given…
Cayetano: Joc-joc can’t skip hearing
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SENATOR Allan Peter Cayetano yesterday said former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-joc” Bolante, for whatever reason, won’t be able to wiggle his way out from attending the Senate investigation…
Pinoys upbeat despite harsh times — survey
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — FILIPINOS remain upbeat despite the global financial crisis, as they are still spending on clothes, holidays and gadgetry, a survey revealed yesterday. The Philippines was one of only…
Manny not keen on fighting as a ‘light’
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — WIN or lose in his December 6 fight with Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao appears no longer keen of returning back in the lightweight division and defending…
GMA to grace UN leaders meet eyes Obama meeting
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is hoping to meet with newly-elected U.S. President Barack Obama when she flies to New York next week for the meeting of global leaders at…
Bolante suffering from ulcer
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — JOCELYN “Joc-Joc” Bolante, who was taken directly to the hospital upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, is not afflicted with a life threatening disease. Results…