COMELEC Ordered Laguna Gov. ER Ejercito to Step Down from Office

The Commission on Election en banc ordered Laguna Governor ER Ejercito to step down from his official function as head of the Province of Laguna after the COMELEC in back upheld its First Divion’s decision to disqualify him for campaign overspending. The unanimous decision of the COMELEC was released on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. According … Read more

Google Joins Facebook-Owned Image-Sharing Site Instagram

Google, the world’s largest search engine formally joined Facebook-owned image-sharing site, Instagram on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 (Philippine Time) featuring its Rubik’s Cube Doodle as its first entry. Google launches its official Instagram page via its Twitter account. The Internet giant has already catered more than 24,000 followers as of posting. Today's Rubik's Cube doodle … Read more

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary Top 15 New Words & Definition

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, one of the most popular and most-used dictionary in the world released their latest edition for the year 2014 featuring some of its new list of utterances that are now officially included in the English dictionary. Newest Webster’s Dictionary (Photo Credit: Merriam-Webster’s) The latest addition to the Merriam-Webster’s dictionary was announced by … Read more

DepEd’s Brigada Eskwela Program Kicks Off Nationwide

The Brigada Eskwela of the Department of Education (DepEd) started its program on Monday, May 19, 2014 in various schools nationwide. The Annual School  Maintenance Week program of DepEd, is considered as one of the most successful project of the Department of Education for the past few years. DepEd (Photo: PhilStar) During the opening of … Read more

Philippine Economy to Hit $1.2 Trillion by 2030 According to IHS

According to the latest report posted by IHS, a leading provider of global market and economic information, the Philippine economy is projected to hit $1.2 trillion in 16 years or by the year 2030. Rajiv Biswas, Asia-Pacific chief of economist at IHS was quoted as saying “The Philippines economy has undergone a remarkable transition from … Read more

Korina Sanchez & Mike Enriquez Denies Receiving Gifts from Janet Napoles

Two of the country’s most prominent journalist, TV and Radio personalities Mike Enriquez and Korina Sanchez denied the allegations of receiving cash gifts from alleged Priority Development Assistant Fund (PDAF) controversy mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles. Korina Sanchez & Mike Enriquez (Photo Credit: PhilStar) The allegations was denied by veteran journalist Mike Enriquez during an exclusive interview with … Read more

PNP to Deploy 6,000 Strong Personnel for the WEF on East Asia

The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy a total of 6,000-strong police contingent for the 23rd World Economic Forum on East Asia 2014 in Makati City to secure the international gatherings this week. The WEF on East Asia 2014 gathering is scheduled to take place from May 21 to 23, 2014. Meanwhile the Young Leaders’ … Read more

Mabini Reef Reclamation by Chinese: A Closer Look (Photos)

The Philippine government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and senior military officials in the country stated that China’s reclamation of land in the disputed area in the South China Sea particularly the Mabini (Johnson South) Reef  can be used to build an airstrip or even an offshore military base. DFA Secretary Charles was quoted … Read more