GMA tells how RP survives global crises
October 3, 2008
NEW YORK = Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo told the world Sept. 23 Read more
House Okays Bill Minus RP Vets Pension
October 1, 2008
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SC fires CA justice, reprimands others
September 26, 2008
MANILA = The Supreme Court Sept. 7 fired Court of Appeals Associate Justice Vicente Q. Roxas for multiple violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct, grave misconduct and dishonesty in his “rush to judgment” in
the dispute over corporate control of Manila Electric Co.
Voting 14-1, the Court also ordered that all of Roxas’ benefits, except accrued leave credits, be forfeited and Read more
Filipina maid hits Israeli embassy staffer
September 23, 2008
By Rodney J. Jaleco
WASHINGTON D.C. – Ma. Loisa Gil, a Filipina domestic helper, has complained that a member of the Israeli embassy’s security staff is paying her only less than half of the $1,200 per month she was supposed to receive under the work contract they signed in the Philippines.
Ms Gil - Malou to friends - tells ABS-CBN News that Oren Sagir, reportedly a member of the Israeli Embassy security staff, violated the contract they signed in Quezon City in 2006 before she agreed to come to the United States. Read more
For appealing case, Calimlims face higher jail term
September 21, 2008
By Joseph G. Lariosa
CHICAGO, Illinois - For appealing their 4-year jail sentences for abusing their maid, Dr. Elnora M. Calimlim and her husband, Dr. Jefferson N. Calimlim are facing a longer stay in jail.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit based in Chicago, Illinois affirmed last Aug. 15 their convictions, but set aside their sentences. The appeals court ordered a re-sentencing based on the “Sentencing Guideline range” which would increase the jail term of the Calimlims. Read more
US troops will stay if RP wants them
September 19, 2008
MANILA = American troops will remain in the southern Philippines as long as Manila wants their resence and the assistance that they provide, the US embassy said last week.
Embassy spokesperson Rebecca Thompson said the American troops are in the country at the invitation of the Philippine government to support and share information with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Read more
Filam GOPs are Energized
September 17, 2008
By Jennie L. Ilustre
WASHINGTON- The polls used to show Republicans were lukewarm over presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who does not conform to party line.
“But now, they have started to come home,” said Warie Azarcon, outgoing president of the Filipino American Republicans of Virginia (FARV). But Dr. Rawlein Soberano, who claims to be a Republican, disagrees. Read more
A Shattered Dream
September 16, 2008
RP tutor dies in road mishap
By Rodney J. Jaleco
FORT WASHINGTON, Maryland – Mrs. Ellen Leuterio, the Filipina teacher who was killed in a road Read more
Pacquio takes on Dela Joya Dec. 6
September 16, 2008
LAS VEGAS = It’s now called the biggest boxing match in years here.
Barring last-minute hitches, US-born Mexican Oscar De La Hoya, boxing’s box office superstar in the past decade, will take on boxing’s pound-for-pound Filipino champion today Manny Pacquiao in what promises to be a $100-million welterweight bout on Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand. Read more
Explosion jolts Philippine market
September 15, 2008
An explosion rocked a public market in a southern Philippine town in Sarangani province on Sunday Read more
Troops overrun Muslim rebel camp in southern Philippines
September 14, 2008
Philippine troops backed by artillery overran a Muslim rebel base in the restive south on Sunday after heavy fighting, Read more
Children discover bomb near Philippine city hall: police
September 12, 2008
Philippine police said they disarmed a bomb discovered by children outside city hall in the southern port Read more
Thousands flee war zone in Mindanao
September 10, 2008
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao - Backed by the biggest aerial bombardment in nearly a decade, government forces drove out Moro rebels from one of their camps in Maguindanao province, and Read more
GMA at NaFFAA meeting
September 8, 2008
By Joseph G. Lariosa
CHICAGO, Illinois - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will be one of the keynote speakers at the 8th NaFFAA National Empowerment Conference from Sept. 26-28 at the Westin Hotel in downtown
Seattle, Washington, according to National NaFFAA Chair Alma Quintans Kern. Read more
Kenney says US interest is Mindanao peace
September 6, 2008
MANILA - Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney has denied the United States has bases or is actively involved in the negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to achieve peace in Mindanao.
In a speech at the National Defense College recently, Kenney said America’s interest Read more
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