Lauro Vizconde Named the Justices Involved in Lobby-Money

Lauro Vizconde

Lauro Vizconde is now ready to meet face-to-face with chief Justice Renato Corona and other three justices he mentioned in an affidavit in connection with ‘Vizconde M(–foul word(s) removed–)acre case’ in 1991. “Why should I lie? I want to prove that all I revealed are true. I’m willing to meet them face-to-face” he said in … Read more

Roman Catholic Church Ordains Married Man

German Archbishop ordains Harm Klueting

In Berlin, Germany, A Catholic church ordained a married man with two sons last Tuesday after he received an exemption to priestly celibacy that was given to him by Pope Benedict XVI. According to the the Diocese of Cologne, A former Protestant pastor and a theologian, Harm Klueting will not have to adhere the celibacy law … Read more

Stranded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Libya Cry for Help

Filipino Worker in Libya

Several Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Libya are hoping for the help from Philippine government for them to be brought back home immediately. There are about 50 Filipino stranded in Sarir, Libya located south of Benghazi about 400 kilometers mostly working for Hyundai Engineering and Construction, said Ederic Platon Margallo. “The present situation here is … Read more

Vizconde: P50 Million was Intended for Justices

VIZCONDE

The Court of Appeals warned the two Chief Justices Renato Corona and Lauro Vizconde regarding the purported P50 million “lobby money” offered to magistrates securing the acquittal of Hubert Webb. In an affidavit dated January 27, 2001, Vizconde himself admitted but did not point out whether appellate Justice Jose Mendoza had mentioned any person behind … Read more

EDSA 1 Leaders Urged Filipino People to Revere People Power

EDSA Leaders

EDSA 1 leaders urged the Filipino people to value the legacy of People Power which meant to be for attaining genuine freedom and democracy of the country. The struggles for independence and freedom for Filipino people during the EDSA 1 uprising was given emphasis of former President Fidel V. Ramos vice chief of the Armed … Read more

Americans Onboard the Quest Killed by Somali Pirates

The Quest captured by Somali Pirates

Four American sailors have been shot dead by Somali pirates in an attempted rescue efforts to save the lives of the captured sailors who have been held hostage by Somali pirates off the coast of Somalia in the Gulf of Aden. The American victims were Jean and Scott Adam from California together with Phyllis MacKay … Read more

Earthquake Magnitude 4.7 Hits Manila

Phivolcs Manila Earthquake

Earthquake measured 4.7 magnitude hits Manila and other parts of Luzon, Tuesday morning February 2001. The areas felt the shake of intensity 4 magnitudes includes Cavite and Dasmariñas and intensity 3 in Pasig City, Quezon City and Pasay City. Intensity 2 in Lubang and Looc Towns in Mindoro Occidental and intensity 1 in San Fernando, … Read more

Fatalities Continues to Rise in Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake

Christchurch quake

The recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand shocked the Kiwis for its growing number of deaths. The m(–foul word(s) removed–)ive earthquake that hits the City of Christchurch was measured at 6.3 magnitude in the Richter Scale. The epicenter was located at 10 km. south-east of the city at a depth of 5 km. The earthquake … Read more

Iloilo Celebrates Annual Traditional Sailboat Racing

Iloilo sailboats

Iloilo City, the 309th Paraw Regatta Racing Festival along the Strait of Iloilo to the part of Guimaras Island, last Sunday. The “Paraw Regatta” is a sailboat racing competition that symbolizes splendid seafaring tradition among the Ilonggo people. The racing “Paraw”  which are native sailboats are usually made of indigenous boat-materials equipped with decorated colorful … Read more

Protesters have been violent surrounding the city of Tripoli

libya buildings on fire

Several establishments including the government buildings were on fire when the Libyan protesters set violence in the capital city of Tripoli. Witnesses were more likely to be near the said city and they reported that there were snipers which opened fire on protesters. Some of them moved into the Green Square in Tripoli, Sunday, where … Read more