ABS-CBN’s Ina Reformina filed this report: The Supreme Court has announced that 1,913 (31.9%) of 5,990 examinees passed the 2011 Bar exams, the 2nd highest passing rate this millennium. The highest was in 2001 with a 32.89% passing rate. The lowest was in 2002 with
The Philippine Footwear Federation, Inc. (PFFI) is hosting its second local shoe design competition. Titled “The 2nd Filipino Footwear Design Competition 2012: Filipino Footwear for the World,” this offers would-be footwear designers the chance to turn their unique designs/creations into a real extraordinary fashionable shoes.
UPDATE (8:00 PM) Quoting former First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, ABS-CBN’s RG Cruz reported that Negros Occidental Rep. Ignacio Arroyo has died after the life – support systems were removed from his body. “Support systems were pulled out already thirty minutes ago. My brother passed
In a brief but strongly-worded press statement released last Thursday afternoon, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman announced his resignation as House Minority Leader to give way to Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez. He described Suarez as “former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s anointed one.” Lagman also
“The president’s approach to fighting corruption is to punish the sins of the past rather than try to prevent crimes in future. Mr. Aquino has proposed few reforms to the system… Recent history gives little reason to think his approach will succeed.” – from the
1. Lolong After swimming aimlessly in the waters of Agusan del Sur the past five decades, Lolong went on to be recognized as the world’s largest crocodile by the National Geographic and the Guiness Book of World Records this year. Heck, he even has his
Figures from the Department of Health show that most injuries during last year’s holiday celebrations were due to five popular firecrackers: piccolo, kwitis, five star, pla-pla, and luces. Over one-third of the 1,022 victims were children aged 1 to 10. There were also 39 victims
GMA News Online has this breaking news about the reported suicide of Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya actor Tyron Perez: Report: Young actor na si Tyron Perez, natagpuang patay sa Valenzuela December 29, 2011 10:30pm Natagpuang patay sa loob ng isang sasakyan ang aktor na si Tyron Perez nitong
American Idol Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson has endorsed Texas Rep. Ron Paul for the United States presidency. In her 41-word Twitter post dated December 29, Clarkson, a native of the Lone Star State, wrote that she “liked” Paul a lot during the 2008 Republican
Who wants to work on December 31 and January 1? No one does. But sometimes, the nature of your work makes you forgo the holiday. During my hospital confinement last week, I asked the nurses if they’re required to work during Christmas, and they answered