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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Dennis Orcullo of the Philippines have once again proven his worth as one of the best billiard player in the world even climbed to the highest rank of the sport that was dominated by Filipinos worldwide. He added another achievement to his career by beating Neils Feijen of the Netherlands to captured the World 8-Ball … Read more
The Filipina-American Ana Julaton have just retained her World Boxing Organization super bantamweight title belt by virtue of a unanimous decision against the Mexican challenger Franchesca “The Chosen One” Alcanter. The Filipina reigning champion prevailed in the 10 round championship bout with a score of 96-94, 98-92, and 97-93 in favor of the champ. Ana … Read more
Vice President Jejomar Binay left Friday to Middle East for a one-week special mission after the 25th Anniversary of the EDSA1 People Power revolution in 1986. Binay arrived in Kuwait to represent President Benigno Aquino III to meet the top officials in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates and to represent in behalf of … Read more