DOJ rejects Arroyo request for travel | Repost

DOJ rejects Arroyo request for travel | Repost

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MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) - Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has decided to bar former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from seeking medical treatment abroad, a decision that she said was supported by no less than President Benigno Aquino III.

Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte confirmed, saying: "We fully support the decision of Secretary Leila de Lima for the aforementioned reasons."
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Aquino sends rapid response team to help Syria OFWs - Pinoy Abroad - Repost News Online - Latest Philippine News

Aquino sends rapid response team to help Syria OFWs - Repost

Pinoy Abroad - GMA News Online - Latest Philippine News:

"Upon instruction of President Benigno Aquino III, several key departments will deploy on September 6 a 10-member rapid response team to boost the Philippine embassy staff in Syria where 562 Filipinos have asked to be sent back home.

The team is composed of officials from the Departments of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Labor and Employment, National Defense, and Interior and Local Government.

Last August 16, the DFA raised Alert Level 3 for voluntary repatriation from Syria.

Filipinos in Syria may call the embassy in Damascus at the hotline numbers +96311-6132626 (landline), and +96393-2176214 and +96399-0270464 (mobile) for assistance and information from the embassy.
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PH, China move towards 'positive end' on Spratlys issue |Repost

PH, China move towards 'positive end' on Spratlys issue |

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Posted at 09/01/2011 8:06 AM | Updated as of 09/01/2011 11:20 AM


BEIJING, China - President Benigno Aquino said his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao saw contentious issues moving "towards a positive end."

Aquino was referring to the issue of the disputed islands in the West Philippine Sea, which he brought up during the bilateral meeting. "

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And The Winner is Koko Pimentel- Kudos SET

 And The Winner is Koko Pimentel- Kudos SET

Koko Pimentel proclaims as winner in 2007 Senate Electoral Tribunal by Senator Francis  Pangilinan and Pia Cayetano of Senatorial Election Tribunal.

SET proclaims Koko as winner in 2007 polls
By Ira Pedrasa, abs-cbnNEWS.com

The tribunal gave merit to Pimentel’s election protest, which raised questions of irregularity and fraud in the ballots and election returns obtained from precincts in Mindanao.
Based on the SET’s appreciation, Pimentel led by 258,166 votes from Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, who announced his resignation August 3.
The tribunal studied a total of 384,680 ballots, of which only 69,811 were accepted.
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2nd State of The Nation Address Of President Benigno Aquino Jr III - Replay

2nd State of The Nation Address Of President Benigno Aquino Jr III - Replay GMA7

Watch the replay of President Benigno Aquino Jr III in his 2nd State of the Nation Address.

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No Classes on July 25 in Quezon City

No Classes on July 25 in Quezon City

Classes is suspended in Colleges and Universities in Quezon City on Monday July 25, declared by the Commission on Higher Education. This is to give way to the 2nd SONA ( Stae of The Nation Address) of President Benigno Aquino III. Classes in elementary and high school in Quezon City is also suspended.

Here are list of the schools:
-ABE International Business College (Commonwealth)
· Access Computer College (Lagro)
· AMA Computer College (Fairview)
· Asia School of Arts and Sciences
· Asian Institute of Computer Studies
· Ateneo de Manila University
· Bestlink Institute of IT
· Colegio de Sta. Teresita de Avila
· Datamex-College of St. Adeline (Fairview)
· Diliman Computer Technology Institute
· FEU-Fern College
· FEU-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
· Institute of Community and Family Health
· Mary the Queen College
· Metro Manila College
· Miriam College
· NCBA (Fairview)
· New Era University
· Our Lady of Fatima University
· St. Anthony Mary Claret College
· St. Bernadette of Lourdes College
· St. Dominic Institute
· STI (Fairview)
· University of the Philippines Diliman

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Hello Garci Come Out!

Hello Garci Come Out!

"Garci Come Out" Ito ang panawagan ni Commission on Election Chairman Sixto Brillantes sa dating Comelec Commissioner Virgillo Garci. Ito ay upang magbigay linaw sa irregularities noong 2004 Presidential election.  Kung saan mahigpit ang labanan sa pagkapresidente na si Gloria M. Aroyo and Fernando Poe Jr.


Garci, Come out: by Sheila Crisostomo - PhilStar

MANILA, Philippines - Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes yesterday called on former Comelec commissioner Virgilio Garcillano to come out and shed light on alleged irregularities in the 2004 presidential race.

“I used to have his number, but now I can no longer contact him. I just want to tell him to come out and help me uncover what really happened in 2004,” Brillantes said at a press briefing.

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Honest Mistake Inverted Philippines Flag

Honest Mistake Inverted Philippines Flag

The error came when Mr Obama met south-east Asian leaders including Philippine president Benigno Aquino in New York on Saturday. 

The inverted flag wrongfully signified that the Southeast Asian nation was in a state of war.
Washington said it would investigate the ‘unfortunate’ incident while Manila said it would not affect relations between the two countries.

'This was an honest mistake,' U.S. Embassy spokeswoman Rebecca Thompson said in a statement, adding that 'the U.S. treasures its close relationship and close partnership with the Philippines.'


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After all US admit their mistake.  But I hope that at least someone from the Philippines have observe and request for the reposition of our flag. And next time the organizer should be sensitive with regards to the flag position. Especially for an international events.

The Filipino is Worth Dying For...Ninoy 27th Death Anniversary

The Filipino is Worth Dying For...Ninoy 27th Death Anniversary

Today the Philippines commemorate the 27th death anniversary of Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.  Benigno Aquino Jr born November 27, 1932. He was a Senator, Governor of Tarlac and opposition leader who stood against Ferdinand Marcos. He was assassinated  in Tarmac of Manila International Airport. I was in a barber shop while the radio news caster announced that Ninoy is shot & murdered. "Patay Na! Malaking gulo ito" (this is a big problem) as my barber said.

Is it really  Filipino worth dying for? Despite of the threat for his life, he still considering facing the giant rather than living apart from his mother land. Even the Marcos concerned of Ninoy safety. They warned him that if he return he might get kill. His death in August 21, 1983 rose the patriotism of the every Filipino. Where the Marcos were accused of mastermind of Ninoy's death.

After 3 years of Ninoy's death,  people's power arise that lead to the ousted the former President Ferdinand E. Marcos from power.  After 27 years the mastermind of the murder is not yet resolve. Lately the soldiers that have been accused of the participation in the assassination were acquitted & released. During the Cory Aquino presidency, she's not able to solve this mystery of Ninoy's death. Now the son of Ninoy, Noynoy, is the President. Maybe his truth commission  will reopen this case.

After 27 years our debt is rising to the roof. Graft and corruption is still exist. I hope that our President PNoy will change the course of history. Where his parents fought for the freedom, democracy and good government. May the legacy of Benigno Ninoy Quino Jr will continue. In order his death may worth dying for...

Preisident Noynoy Aquino Website

Preisident Noynoy Aquino Website

photo from president.gov.ph

Good news! President Nonoy Aquino launch a new website, President.gov.ph . PNoy want to hear from us. If you have any complain, suggestions, inquiry or what ever you want to say to the President. Just log on to his website President.gov.ph and drop your message. You can also contact him to the following social network sites facebook, twitter, friendster and multiply.

The President aim to utilize the modern technology to reach out faster to the people. Let your voice be heard. According to Noynoy the messages will forward to the proper government agency to take care of those complains and suggestions.

We can read the latest news, panata ng pagbabago, transparent government, photos, videos and about tito noy.

Bravo Mr. President Noynoy for this excellent ideas. We as an OFW this is our chance to relay our distance voice to our president. I hope that our messages will not end up in a recycle bin.  So what are we waiting for! Let us shout loud those feelings!

Life is worth living for....

Watch Live President Aquino’s First State of the Nation Address (Sona)

Watch Live President Aquino’s First State of the Nation Address (Sona)

President Noynoy C. Aquino’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 26, 2010. Watch live streaming of P Noy first state of the nation address at the first join session of the 15th Congress in Batasan Pambansa. The President is expected to arrive at 3:00 P.M.(Manila Time)

The State of the Nation will tackle on Educational and truth telling speech. PNoy will reveal the anomalies of the past administration but he have no intention to offend Congresswoman Gloria Macapal Aroyo.

His Sona theme “Where there is no corruption, there is no poverty.” Let us watch and listen to the plans and promises of PNoy for his 6 year of presidency.

Updates: Senator Juan Ponce Enrile re-elected as the Seanate president. Congressman Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte elected as the House Speaker.

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President Noynoy Aquino's Inaugural Speech - Full Transcript

 President Noynoy Aquino's  Inaugural Speech - Full Transcript

For the benefits of those who are not able to watch the inauguration speech of President Noynoy Aquino last June 30 at the Quirino Grandstand Manila. Here is the full transcript of his inaugural speech.

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His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, members of the diplomatic corps, Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, former President Fidel Valdez Ramos, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and other members of the Senate, Speaker Prospero Nograles and other members of the House of Representatives, members of the Supreme Court, Special Envoys and members of the Diplomatic Corps, local government officials, distinguished guests, mga minamahal kong kababayan.

Ang pagtayo ko dito ngayon ay patunay na kayo ang aking tunay na lakas. Hindi ko inakala na darating tayo sa puntong ito, na ako’y manunumpa sa harap ninyo bilang inyong Pangulo. Hindi ko pinangarap maging tagapagtaguyod ng pag-asa at tagapagmana ng mga suliranin ng ating bayan.

112th Declaration of the Philippine Independence Day

112th Declaration of the Philippine Independence Day

Trivia: In the presence of a huge crowd, independence was proclaimed on June 12, 1898 between four and five in the afternoon in Cavite at the ancestral home of General Emilio Aguinaldo some 30 kilometers South of Manila . The event saw the unfurling of the National Flag of the Philippines, made in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herboza, and the performance of the Marcha Filipina Magdalo, as the Nation's National Anthem, now known as Lupang Hinirang, which was composed by Julián Felipe and played by the San Francisco de Malabon marching band.

In the Philippines, Independence Day (Filipino: Araw ng Kalayaan) is an annual national holiday observed on June 12, commemorating the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. It is the National Day of the Philippines. The 1898 Declaration of Independence, however, was not recognized by the United States or Spain. The Spanish government later ceded the Philippines to the United States in the 1898 Treaty of Paris, and the United States granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946 in the Treaty of Manila. July 4 was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until August 4, 1964 when, upon the advice of historians and the urging of nationalists, President Diosdado Macapagal signed into law Republic Act No. 4166 designating June 12 as the country's Independence Day. June 12 had previously been observed as Flag Day. source wikipedia

Looking back from the past.  We don't have a true identity of so call independence. At present, do we really have that independence? Or we still cling on to the foreigners? With our new elect President & vice president I hope that they will help our country to gain the true meaning of independence.  Being a democratic country is a gift. Where everyone can express their feeling or thoughts. Wherever  our history lead us. We just enjoy our independence that our forefather fought for us.

Noy-Bi Proclaimed Winners of the May 10 Election

Noy-Bi Proclaimed Winners of the May 10 Election

June 9, 2010, the Filipinos rejoice in  the most historic moment in the Philippines election. The joined Senate and Congress proclaimed Noynoy Aquino Jr III as the 15th President and Jejomar Binay  as the15th vice president of the Republic of the Philippines. This is the first time that we have a fastest and almost fully automated system. Despite of some confusions, allegations and technical difficulties. Still the COMELEC have successfully obtain the objective of the speedy election process.

I congratulate President Elect Benigno Aquino Jr III & Vice President Elect  Jejomar Binay for winning this election.  I hope that what ever their plans and visions for our country will materialize.

Halalan 2010 Partial Results

Halalan 2010 Partial Results

The following are the latest partial official results of the May 10, 2010 Philippines National Elections from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as of 3:57 p.m. May 11


Presidential Votes



1. AQUINO, Benigno Simeon III C. 13,165,152

2. ESTRADA EJERCITO, Joseph M. 8,425,899

3. VILLAR, Manuel Jr B. 4,739,226

4. TEODORO, Gilberto Jr. C. 3,509,401

5. VILLANUEVA, Eduardo C. 985,798

6. GORDON, Richard J. 449,582

7. PERLAS, Jesus Nicanor P. 46,268

8. MADRIGAL, Jamby A. 39,849

9. DE LOS REYES, John Carlos G. 38,194



Vice Presidential Votes

1. BINAY, Jejomar C. 12,921,315

2. ROXAS, Manuel A. 12,072,145

3. LEGARDA, Loren B. 3,607,753

4. FERNANDO, Bayani F.899,844

5. MANZANO, Eduardo B.673,210

6. YASAY, Perfecto R. 317,659

7. SONZA, Jose Y.55,161

8. CHIPECO, Dominador Jr F.45,376



Senatorial Votes

1. BONG REVILLA, Ramon, Jr. B.

2. ESTRADA, Jinggoy E.

3. DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Miriam P.

4. DRILON, Franklin M.

5. ENRILE, Juan Ponce

6. CAYETANO, Pilar Juliana S.

7. MARCOS, Ferdinand, Jr. R.

8. RECTO, Ralph G.

9. SOTTO , Vicente III C.

10.OSMEÑA, Sergio III D.

11.LAPID, Manuel M.

12.GUINGONA , Teofisto III D.

13.HONTIVEROS-BARAQUEL, Ana

14.BIAZON, Rozzano Rufino B.

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Celebrity Winners In The May 10, 2010 Philippine Elections

Celebrity Winners In The May 10, 2010 Philippine Elections

Here are partial list of celebrities that have been proclaimed in the May 10 elections as of May 12. Some of them have good track of records as a politicians & actors, but others will going to proof that they want to serve the people. Let us hope that they will act as a servant of the people and not as a celebrity. 

1. Alfred Vargas- councilor, 2nd district, Quezon City

2. Angelica Jones- board member, 3rd district Laguna

3. Christopher de Leon- board member, 1st district, Batangas

4. Dan Fernandez- congressman, Laguna

5. Daniel Fernando- vice governor, Bulacan

6. ER Ejercito- governor, Laguna

7. Gary Estrada- board member, 2nd district, Quezon province

8. Gian Carlos-Sotto- councilor, 3rd district, Quezon City

9. Guia Gomez- mayor, San Juan

10. Jericho Aguas-Genasky- councilor, Angeles City

11. Lani Mercado- Revilla- congresswoman, lone district of Bacoor, Cavite

12. Lou Veloso- councilor, 6th district, Manila

13. Lucy Torres-Gomez, congresswoman, 4th district, Ormoc City, Leyte.

14. Maita Gomez- mayor, Pagsanjan

15. Marjorie Baretto- councilor, Caloocan

16. Mon Ilagan- mayor, Cainta

17. Precious Hipolito- councilor, 2nd district, Quezon City

18. Roderick Paulate- councilor, 2nd district, Quezon City

19. Roselle Nava- councilor, 1st district, Parañaque

20. Teri Onor (Nora Aunor’s impersonator) - board member, 1st district, Bataan

21. Vilma Santos - Re-electionist Governor of Batangas
21. Yul Servo- councilor, 3rd district, Manila
 
22. Herbert Bautista - Mayor of Quezon City
 
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# 89 Ang Ladlad For Party List

# 89 Ang Ladlad For Party List

To all my friends in the Philippines...those with dual citizenship voting this election, please remember to vote for my cousin Danton's Ang ladlad partylist #89 sa balota.. equality to all regardless of sexual orientation.

Danton Remoto's Bio

Ang Ladlad is no 89 in the ballots for the party-list candidates. You know what to do, bhoys and ghels.

Has written the following books:

Skin Voices Faces: Poems
Black Silk Pajamas: Poems
Pulotgata: The Love Poems
Seduction and Solitude: Essays
X-Factor: Essays
Gaydar: Essays
Buhay Bading: Mga Sanaysay
Rampa: Mga Sanaysay

Has edited the following anthologies:

Ladlad, with Neil Garcia

Ladlad 2, with Neil Garcia

Ladlad 3, with Neil Garcia

Afraid: The Best Philippine Ghost Stories

Truth and Consequence: Poems for the Removal of GMA, with Joi Barrios and Jaime Dasca Doble

New Philippine Writing, special issue of Philippine Studies, with Emmanuel Torres

Gems in Philippine Literature, with Karina Bolasco

College

Ateneo de Manila University '83AB Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary Studies English Management University Of Stirling United Kingdom '90Master of Philosophy MPhil in Publishing Studies Publishing Studies University of the Philippines Diliman '09Doctor of Philosophy Creative Writing Anglo-American Literature Comparative Literature Ateneo de Manila University '89Master of Arts in English English Literature Philippine Literature

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Philippines 2010 Presidentiables Profle - Teodoro, Gilberto Eduardo Cojuanco Jr.

Philippines 2010 Presidentiables Profle - Teodoro, Gilberto Eduardo Cojuanco Jr.

Age: 44
Birthdate: June 14, 1964
Spouse: Monica “Nikki” Prieto-Teodoro, Tarlac Representative

VISION OF GOVERNANCE:
“The Philippines must be a stable platform of investment, with strong institutions, peace and order and the efficient delivery of public goods.”

On the “Cojuangco” factor. “Kung may sense po at nasa batas at nasa lugar ang kanilang (Cojuangco relatives) mga suhestiyon sino ba namang tututol. Pero kung hindi po nasa lugar, kaya naman po nating tutulan iyan at napatunayan na po natin iyan.”

On amending the Philippine Constitution. “Ang aking pananaw, hindi lang kailangan ng values or renewal of values or pananaw. Institutions shape behavior. It motivates behavior. And I think our institutions, time and again, people have said they need to be changed.”

On being associated with an “unpopular” president. “Hindi ako takot maging John McCain. Dito ako naninindigan, dito ako naninilbihan… Hindi naman ako isang tao na maninilbihan—sumisilong sa isang bahay—na ikinahihiya ko ang bahay na tinitirahan ko. Hindi ako ganoong klase ng tao… no matter what one says for or against any other administration, history will be the judge.

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Philippines 2010 Presidentiables Profle - Villar, Manuel JR. Bamba

Philippines 2010 Presidentiables Profle - Villar, Manuel JR. Bamba

Age: 59
Birth Date: December 13, 1949
Political Affillation: Nacionalista Party
Spouse: Cynthia Aguilar-Villar, representative of Las Piñas

Education: graduate of Business Administration, U.P. Diliman

Guiding  Principle:
"SIPAG AND TIYAGA"

Current Position: Senator of the Philippines, 14th Congress

Other Information:

1.  Born to a simple family in Manila, he grew up to become one of the richest people in the Philippines
2. First ventured into business in 1975 with an initial capital of P10,000 for a sand-and-gravel business in Las Piñas
3. Villar’s net worth based on his 2008 Statement of Assets is P1,041,383,946, with no liabilities. Up from P921.4 million in 2007
4. Villar ranked 11th in Forbes list of richest Filipinos in 2008 from 5th in 2007
5. Villar’s wife Cynthia supported the first impeachment complaint against pres. Arroyo in 2005

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Philippines 2010 Presidentiables Profle - Villanueva, Eddie C.

Philippines 2010 Presidentiables Profle - Villanueva, Eddie C.

AGE: 63
BIRTHDATE: October 6, 1946
SPOUSE: Adoracion Jose Villanueva

AFFLIATIONS:

Launched Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Pilipino Political Party
Board of Trustees, Christian Solidarity on Religious Freedom
Vice-Chairman of the Executive Council, Christ for Asia
Board of Regents, Polytechnic University of the Philippines

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