$1,000 for the Twelve ‘Rights Victims’ under Marcos Regime

Ferdinand Marcos

Twelve human rights victim during the twenty years of regime of Former President Ferdinand Marcos would be receiving $1000 or P 43,000.00 as compensation for the abused that they’d been through. The amount to be given came from the wealth of the Marcos’s, amounting to $10-million, and there was a number of 7,526 victims excluding … Read more

Monique Lhuillier Creations Shines in the Academy Award 2011

Lhuillier Designed Gowns

Creations of Cebuana fashion designer Monique Lhuillier was worn by one of the most elegant actress that walked through the red carpet during the awarding ceremony of the Oscars 2011.  Mandy Moore was simply fabulous with the stunning dress that was created by a Filipina fashion designer. Monique Lhuillier is one of Hollywood’s most after-sought fashion designer … Read more

11 Filipino Still Missing in New Zealand Quake: DFA

Christchurch

Eleven Filipinos reported missing until now in the aftermath of a 6.3-magnitude earthquake that hit Christ Church, New Zealand last week, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),Sunday. Approximately 146 people died in the earthquake. According to DFA a certain Elisa Torres, remained missing and was believed to be a Filipino, was found out to … Read more

Natalie Portman Wins Oscar for “Black Swan”

Best Actress Title for the Oscar Academy Awards was given to the 29-year-old Natalie Portman on Sunday for her excellent role as ballerina in the film entitled the Black Swan. The name of the Israeli-American actress dominated in the Oscars when she was recognized to claim the prestigious title. The success of the film Black … Read more

Landslide destroyed at least 400 Homes in Bolivia

bolivia landslide

Due to continued heavy rains, a landslide came to hit the city of La Paz in Bolivia destroying at least 400 homes Sunday. Meanwhile, five people were reportedly drowned when a swollen river have swept away a minibus. Counting homeless families resulted to more than 10,000 residents as evacuation was set forth by the authorities … Read more

United Nation Sanctions Moammar Khadafy

The Security Council of United Nation has moved a powerful bloc trying to halt Moammar Khadafy’s Libyan leader deadly crackdown on protesters Saturday (Sunday in the Philippines). The United Nation Security Council moved was slapping sanctions on Moammar Khadafy, his 5 children and ten top (–foul word(s) removed–)ociates. After day-long discussions voting 15-0, the council … Read more

Matthew Libatique: Fil-Am Cinematographer Nominee for Academy Awards 2011

Cinematographer for Black Swan

Matthew Libatique was a Filipino-American cinematographer of the award-winning film “The Black Swan”.  He is vying for the award as Best Cinematographer for the 83rd Oscar Awards. He gave the feminine touch to Natalie Portman who is also vying for the Best Actress award. Matthew Libatique have been known in the world of cinematography doing … Read more

Jasmine Revolution: China’s Protest

Jasmine Revolution China Protest

The success of revolution at Egypt that was happen earlier this year gives other country the courage to wage their war against their country in the hope that their call will be answered by the government. From Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, Bahrain, Libra and now China is also facing a threat from activist who started to … Read more

New Zealanders Gather for Church Service for Christchurch Earthquake Victims

new zealand offers prayers

Grief had been transparent among residents of Christchurch as they have gathered to hold church services Sunday offering their sincere prayers for the earthquake victims in New Zealand. Along with the hugs were tears depicting that people have been emotionally affected when the m(–foul word(s) removed–)ive earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hit their country last Tuesday. … Read more