Two tremors hit New Zealand four months after 6.3 quake

christchurch

Four months after the magnitude 6.3 quake hitting Christchurch, New Zealand, two more tremors struck the island making residents worry and be on fear. The earthquake striking New Zealand last February had been the cause of death of 181 people. Further, properties and buildings have been devastated also including the Christchurch Cathedral. The first tremor … Read more

Manny Pacquiao Bought a House in Forbes Park worth P388 Million

Pacquiao's new bought house in Forbes Park Makati

News about Boxing Champ and pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao purchasing a multi million luxurious house started to spread in the media. According to reports, Peoples Champ Manny Pacquiao has bought an expensive house in Makati City Forbes Park worth P388 Million. The said house is owned by the Senior Vice president of the insurance brokerage … Read more

Philippines 113th Independence Day Celebration: June 12, 2011

Philippines Celebrates 113th Independence Day

The Philippines will celebrate its independence day today, Sunday, June 12, 2011. The celebrations will start with a simultaneous flag raising ceremony in different cities and prominent historical places in the country. Philippine flags will be raised simultaneously in Luneta, Davao City, Cebu City, Cavite, Barasoain Church and at the Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan City. … Read more

Philippines was Congratulated by Hillary Clinton on its Independence Day

Hilary Clinton Congratulated the Philippines on its 113th Independence Day Celebration

This coming June 12, 2011, Philippines will celebrate its 113th independence day and in connection to that, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton congratulated all the Filipinos for this momentous celebration and expressed her support to the campaign in Manila to destroy corruption and reduce poverty. A statement was given by Clinton in behalf of … Read more

Junrey Balawing to be the World’s Shortest Man is a Filipino

Junrey Balawing

The shortest man on earth is a Filipino! He is Junrey Balawing whose height measures 23.6 inches beating Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal who is 26.4 inches tall. Balawing is set to celebrate his 18th birthday on June 12 which happens to be the Philippine Independence Day. A municipal health official named Lolit Homay of … Read more

Say “No to Mining in Palawan” Campaign Intensifies

No to mining in Palawan signature campaign

The environmental group from Palawan had intensified their “no to mining in Palawan” campaign against the proposed mining projects in Palawan. The Save Palawan Movement initiated a signature campaign which was launched last February 2011 aims to stop the mining activities in Palawan. It was supported by different environmental groups and religious organizations. The movement … Read more

Elaine Davidson as the World’s Most Pierced Woman Married in Scotland

Elaine Davidson marries Douglas Watson

Elaine Davidson recognized by Guinness as the “world’s most pierced woman” from Brazil had just exchanged her marriage vows on Wednesday with civil servant who had retired without even having one piercing or a tattoo displayed on his body. The 46-year-old woman who owns at least 7,000 piercings counted to cover her body married the … Read more

Bicol Express of PNR Resumes Trip on June 29, 2011

PNR Bicol Express Resumes Operation

Philippine National Railways had announced the reopening of the Bicol Express, a m(–foul word(s) removed–) transport system that will covers most of southern Luzon trail. The trip will resume on June 29, 2011 after the initial success of the trains latest tests conducted last May 22. The announcement was made on Thursday by Palace officials. … Read more