ARCHIVE March2012
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Francisco Baltazar holiday in Bulacan – April 2, 2012
President Benigno Aquino III has declared this coming Monday, April 2, a holiday in the province of Bulacan. This is in commemoration of legendary Filipino literary icon Francisco Baltazar (or Balagtas)’s 224th […]
hodgepodge / journalism / philippines
April 5, 6, and 9, 2012 national holidays – pay rules
Filipinos will be having their second long weekend for 2012 next week, from April 5 to 9. Three national holidays fall during that five-day stretch. They are the following: Maundy Thursday – […]
personal matters / women's rights
Winning 2nd place in Go Negosyo essay writing tilt
Let me share to all readers of my blog this piece of good news. I recently won 2nd place in the recently concluded 2012 Babae Kapuso Ka ng Bayan essay writing competition. […]
philippines / politics / social networking sites
Edu Manzano retracts tweet about Noynoy Aquino and Grace Lee
Actor and former Optical Media Board Chair Edu Manzano by this time must have learned to “think before you tweet.” At 2:37 PM Thursday afternoon, Manzano wrote on Twitter: “PNoy and Grace […]
How to retrieve your lost Globe mobile number? Here’s how
Nearly two weeks ago, I lost my 16-month old mobile phone inside the cab. I was with my mom and we’re already homebound. I only noticed that my phone is missing when […]
hodgepodge / journalism / philippines / sports
PHL Azkals win vs. Palestine, takes 3rd place in AFC Challenge Cup
ABS-CBNNews.com’s Camille Naredo filed this report: MANILA, Philippines – (1st UPDATE) The Philippine Azkals made history once again after defeating Palestine, 4-3, in a thrilling game to wind up in third place […]
history / journalism / philippines
Pateros Day Holiday – March 29, 2012 pay rules
Great news for everyone working or studying in the home of balut! The municipality of Pateros will be marking its 112th foundation anniversary this March 29, 2012. Although neither President Benigno Aquino […]
history / journalism / philippines
Emilio Aguinaldo Day in Cavite – March 22, 2012 pay rules
President Benigno Aquino III has declared March 22, 2012 a special non-working holiday in the province of Cavite. The province will mark General Emilio Aguinaldo’s 143rd birth anniversary on the same day. […]
commentary / journalism / philippines / politics
Inquirer’s photo of Demetrio Vicente – tasteless and unethical
Have you seen the photo of Mr. Demertio Vicente in the front page of Philippine Daily Inquirer today? Here’s the soft copy of their page one. Mr. Vicente, 70, was the third […]
commentary / hodgepodge / lgbt rights
Is Charice Pempengco lesbian? And so?
When 2008 American Idol runner-up David Archuleta came to a gay club in New York last April 2010, nasty rumors about his sexual orientation spread like wildfire. This prompted Archuleta to explain […]
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