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Vol. XVIIII No.7 Feb 15,2010
Author Archive
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Operation Swift Boat
DALY CITY
In the 2004 US presidential campaign, public opinion polls indicated that Democratic candidate John Kerry had a chance to beat reelectionist George W. Bush. The recipient of several combat medals, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts, as a Navy lieutenant assigned to a Swift boat during the Vietnam war, Kerry [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Commitment and Dedication
In our community, the busy bees leaders are not wasting much time with their projects lined up. First day in January, they were already up and about with their plans ready to be formalized, laid out to be organized. Some events and activities are almost just waiting to be implemented and held. Brainstorming were done [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Tea party Part II
Predicting election outcomes these days is like guessing whether or not it will snow two weeks from now.
The victory of Scott Brown in Massachusetts is a shocker. Nobody in his wildest imagination could conceive that a relatively unknown Republican candidate could win the seat that was practically the property of the late Sen. Ted Kennedy [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
To Blow Up A World
Recently, I found myself among a handful of friends around a dinner table, recounting the blessings and challenges of 2009, and making plans for 2010, when each of us intend to blow up the world.
But first, to the blessings and challenges of 2009. Financially, 2009 was painful; and health-wise, the past year slammed some of [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Help the Haitians
When hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and inundated the city several years ago, Filipino Americans responded to the call for help. They donated cash and relief goods to help the thousands of victims. Even the Philippine embassy, under Ambassador Albert del Rosario, urged the community to donate cash to the [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Arroyo launches ’super region’ project in Batangas
BATANGAS CITY, Philippines — President Macapagal-Arroyo on Monday afternoon launched the Urban Luzon Beltway Super Region at the multipurpose gymnasium of the University of Batangas here. The President inspected development projects at the Philippine Ports Authority compound in Barangay (Village) Bolbok in this city and in Barangay San Rafael in Sto. Tomas town.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
LPG dealers cut 50c per kilo on cooking gas price
02/09/2010 Another price rollback for the price of cooking oil is scheduled to be implemented by Independent cooking gas retailers for every kilo of its products.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
MMDA reimposes pedicab ban on major roads
02/09/2010 Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Oscar Inocentes yesterday ordered the re-implementation of a 1990 Metro Manila Council (MMC) ordinance prohibiting pedicabs and tricycles along major roads in Metro Manila.
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Lapus: Spare education sector from politics
02/09/2010 Education Secretary Jesli Lapus on Monday appealed to all candidates to spare the education sector from politics, as graduation rites are fast approaching. Lapus appealed to politicians both national and local to avoid filling up graduation stages and events with…
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
White House Chef Makes History, Again!
Mrs. Obama is the 1st First Lady to appear on ‘Iron Chef’ show
WASHINGTON D.C. - First Lady Michelle Obama and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford made history when both appeared in the opening episode of the famous two-hour TV cooking show, Iron Chef America, on Jan. 3, 2010.
The brief appearance of the First Lady [...]
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
‘Get involved!’- McDonnell
Greets Filams with ‘mabuhay’ cheer.
By Bing C. Branigin
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia - Bob McDonnell, Republican Governor-elect of Virginia, Jan. 9 thanked the Filipino American community for supporting him in the last election and urged them to “get involved in our government.”
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
US Congress Wants Justice
Ampatuan trial is tests of judicial system
WASHINGTON D.C. - The United States Congress has urged the Philippine government to conduct “the highest level of professionalism, impartiality, and regard for witness protection to assure the Filipino people that all the responsible persons are brought to justice.”
Saturday, November 29, 2008 10:16
Departing US envoy gets AFP honors
MANILA - Departing US Ambassador Kristie Kenney, who was given an unprecedented testimonial parade by the Armed Forces of the Philippines Jan. 6, has described as “fruitful and enjoyable” her almost four-year stint in the Philippines.