Free Political Prisoners urged by the Philippines to Myanmar’s Government

The meeting of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and Myanmar’s Foreign Minister Lwin in Bangkok, Thailand

Department of Foreign Affairs said that Philippines urged Myanmar to release the military-ruled nation’s political prisoner in their last meeting in Bangkok Thailand . Secretary Albert F. del Rosario of Philippine Foreign Affairs noted Myanmar’s roadmap to democracy, which he said one of the important things in establishing a clear path to being one of … Read more

Contingency Plan of Government Officials; “Oplan Semana Santa” reviewed by President Aquino

Bus Terminals

In accordance with the celebration of Holy Week, government officials (–foul word(s) removed–)ured President Benigno Aquino III that everything is already in place to (–foul word(s) removed–)ure the safety of all the people who will travel and there will be no threats of terror attacks during the solemn period of the Catholic liturgical year. Last … Read more

CBCP supports Anti-piracy Campaign by advising People to Avoid Buying Pirated Religious Films

pirated DVD and VCD

In the Philippines, most Filipinos consider Holy Week to be the best time to watch religious films in line of observing the Christian tradition of valuing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. According to Msgr. Pedro Quitorio, watching television programs that contain religious views influence a deeper effect that will contribute in building a … Read more

Two Korean Tourists Drowned in Bantayan Island, Cebu

Korean Tourists Dead on Arrival after swimming

Two Korean nationals was declared dead on arrival when brought to the Bantayan Distric Hospital yesterday morning  April 19, 2011. The Korean tourists victims were identified as Myung Kyujang, 27, and his female companion Hye Jung Jang, 31. According to the police report from Police Insp. Jaime Tolentino, chief of the Sta. Fe police the Korean … Read more

World’s Oldest Man: Jiroemon Kimura Celebrated his 114th Birthday

Jiroemon Kimura the world's oldest man

The World’s oldest man living, Jiroemon Kimura celebrated his 114th birthday last Tuesday, April 14, 2011 at his home in Kyotango, Kyoto. Beating the record of Walter Breuning, Kimura at the age of 113 years old was given the title of the oldest living man. He was also Japan’s oldest man living after Tomoji Tanabe … Read more

President Aquino Noted to be as a Bad Catholic by Laguna Church Officials

President Noynoy Aquino

After the statement of President Noynoy Aquino in his speech last graduation rites in University of the Philippines saying that he is still in favour of the Reproductive Health Bill. Catholic Priests reacted on it saying that Aquino is a bad catholic and his conscience is not yet well-formed. President Aquino’s declaration last Sunday of … Read more

Meralco to Serve it’s Customers 24/7 this Holy Week

Meralco's Official Logo

The biggest distributor of electricity in the country, the Manila Electric Cooperative advised its customers, especially those who are planning to go elsewhere this Holy Week to observe proper safety measures especially the wirings in their house that might cause a wild fire Alfredo S. Panlilio, customer retail services and corporate communications head of Meralco … Read more

Top Model Strips Down for Earth Day Ad

Vegetarian

Raya Mananquil stripped down in front of the camera to help the ‘People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) in its campaign against animal cruelty for Earth Day, April 22. The top model is cradling a baby pig and wearing a green bikini calling on the public to stop eating meat in PETA’s Earth … Read more