Former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is celebrating her 65th birthday this April 5 (Maundy Thursday). In a statement released last Wednesday, Arroyo called on Filipinos to be “united in the pursuit of long lasting happiness and prosperity.” Meanwhile, certain prominent personalities have
The nation will mark the 26th anniversary of the world-famous 1986 People Power Revolution on February 25, a Saturday. According to President Benigno Aquino III’s Proclamation 295 for 2011, the event “restored and ushered political, economic, and social reforms in the country” and that it
Even while his allies remain hell bent in seeking to have Chief Justice Renato Corona impeached from his position, President Benigno Aquino has made a startling revelation a few days ago – he is in a relationship once again, this time with South Korean-born TV
Must read: “Make Philippines pay for its balancing act” – Global Times, January 29, 2012 While Filipinos have remained riveted to the ongoing impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, interesting events are unfolding in the aspect of Philippine foreign affairs. Two weeks ago, four United
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
Filipinos would be marking the first holiday of 2012 in two weeks. For the first time in Philippine history, Chinese New Year, which falls on January 23, will be observed as a special non-working holiday. This is by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 295, signed
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
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
So far, this Facebook note written by Jay Sonza, a veteran broadcast journalist and 2010 vice presidential candidate, has been shared over 6,000 times. Titled “Iparating Ito Kay Kris Aquino” (Let Kris Aquino Know of This), it sums up what an irate public thinks about