PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — THE Swiss Federal Supreme Court has unfrozen $4 million in bank deposits belonging to Marcos crony Herminio Disini due to the Philippine government’s failure to comply with the…
Election Fraud and Violence in the Philippines Exposed
New York City—Last Sunday, June 3, in the heart of the Philippine Independence Day Celebration on Madison Avenue, Manhattan, cultural group Sining Pandayan used creative street theater to expose the election fraud…
I’ll be my own man in Senate — Gringo
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — ON the eve of his proclamation as a senator, independent candidate Gregorio Honasan is finally giving himself time to relax. “I am now taking a rest after closely…
‘Ang Kalusugan ay Karapatang Pang-tao’ Health Fair
New York, NY – On Sunday, June 3rd, Filipino doctors of the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) and members of DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association spearheaded a collaboration…
Diana’s betraying innocent looks
PNS — DIANA Zubiri has a face that exudes innocence. It doesn’t mean, of course, that she is not desirable. ‘Siya ang tipong parang walang kaalam-alam sa kamunduhan,” a male fan of…
What Patrick has taught Jennylyn
PNS — OTHER stars have no movie projects but Jennylyn Mercado is in the cast of two new films: Regal’s “Tiyanaks” and the trilogy produced by her manager, Becky Aguila, and Angel…
RP five waits for FIBA draw
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — PATRICK Gregorio, executive director of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), left for Japan yesterday to attend this morning’s draw for the FIBA-Asia Men’s Championship set July 28-Aug. 5…
Koreans to build airport in island next to Boracay
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — BORACAY Island, Aklan—A Korean real estate company will start the construction next month of an international airport at Carabao Island, which is being eyed as the “Next Boracay.”…
Five congressmen to challenge JdV for house post
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — CONGRESSMEN allied with Speaker Jose De Venecia are unfazed by the growing number of contenders for the highest post in the House. At least five congressmen- elect had…
Senate leadership fight on
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — Opposition groups have been conducting meetings in a bid to forge a solid alliance and try to prevent the administration from taking control of the Senate, Senator Panfilo…
Beltran goes to Congress for sessions
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — AFTER more than 15 months in police custody on rebellion charges, Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran returned to the House of Representatives yesterday, claiming the day as his “privilege…
Ralph concedes defeat in Senate
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — SENATOR Ralph Recto yesterday conceded defeat in his re-election bid and said goodbye to his fellow senators and Senate employees, saying he would continue to serve as a…
US college star may play for RP five
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — HIS name does ring a bell as he has made quite an impact in the US NCAA while playing for George Mason. But who is Gabe Norwood? Norwood,…
Let the World Know About Cambodian Touching Story
Touching Story already contains a number of stories that have been written by people who traveled with the help of Cambodia e-Visa. Each of them had very different experiences to share but…
Growth data push peso, stocks up
PHILIPPINE NEWS SERVICE — HIGHER growth numbers drove the peso past 46 against the dollar again yesterday to close at its strongest level in almost seven years. The local unit closed at…