Inside a Balut – Embryo and Yolk
eddonthenet Inside a Balut – Embryo and Yolk, a photo by Marshall Astor – Food Pornographer on Flickr. A balut is a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled alive and eaten…
2011
Binay gives Aquino a rating of 9 for first-year performance
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Jejomar Binay gave President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday a grade of “9 out of 10,” at the same time describing as “unfair” efforts to compare his high…
Marriages are for men, women -Bishops
CRITICIZING the ceremonial gay unions in Baguio City on Saturday, a Catholic bishop on Sunday called on the government to take action against same-sex marriages as such matrimonies are illegal.…
Though I walk through the valley of the shadows of death,
desert church and bible verse, a photo by ruthj03 on Flickr.
Aquino’s only achievement?
MANILA, Philippines – The “no wang wang (sirens)” policy remains the only achievement of President Aquino after almost a year in office, retired Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz said yesterday. Cruz…
Rainy Days and Reading Won’t Let You Down
WE RECOMMEND: RAINY DAY READS The Generosity Factor by Ken Blanchard and S. Truett Cathy Price: P195 A modern-day parable teaching the joy of generosity, service, and relationships, this book…
Falcon' exits Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Tropical storm “Falcon” made a wet exit early yesterday, leaving the country drenching from the continuous rains and floods that had forced nearly 90,000 people out from…
'Phl heavy in debt when GMA left' -TESDA chief
MANILA, Philippines – "Nothing left at home." This was how an ally of President Benigno Aquino III described what Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo left for the current administration to…
Judas, The Man Who Never Knew
I’ve wondered at times what kind of man this Judas was. What he looked like, how he acted, who his friends were. I guess I’ve stereotyped him. I’ve always pictured…
If you are a Filipino, I'm sure that you will react on this….
by curiouscake April 17, 2010 urbandictionary.com's definition of Filipino People from an island located in southeast asia (not east asia) called philippines. living here for more than 5 years.. i…
Taylor Lautner's reported endorsement for Bench "NOT TRUE"
MANILA, Philippines – Local clothing brand Bench has refuted the report that Hollywood actor and “Twilight” cast member Taylor Lautner is their newest endorser. Citing sources from Bench itself, a…
No trees – No marriage license
I've found this article from Manila Bulletin. I find this article good fro our environment and for our country as well. I hope that this bill will not just be…
Teachers bring hope to Aetas
BOTOLAN, Zambales, Philippines – Not all tales of children in deprived classrooms are meant to be sob stories. Here at the Aeta resettlement site of Barangay Tumangan in Sitio San…
Heroine Filipino Nanny Died in Hognkong
MANILA, Philippines – A Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong died after saving her ward from a speeding tour bus last week. The remains of Juanita Agustin Limbago arrived from…
Will 2011 MMFF hit P600M target?
The P540M gross of last year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) surpassed that of the previous year’s. In this year’s (37th) MMFF, the MMDA (Metro Manila Development Authority) under chairman…
Where Are You Now
To my favorite teacher, told me never give up To my fifth grade crush, who I thought I really loved To the guys I miss, and the girls we kissed…
Today I Will Make a Difference
Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I…
No anti-China policy
MANILA, Philippines – The Aquino administration has no anti-China policy despite a call by one of its political allies for a boycott of Chinese-made products in response to Beijing’s muscle…
Let's Ask God
Let's Ask God Then the Lord said to Joshua, "See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men." Joshua 6:2 There's something we…
THE GRACE OF GIVING
by Ptr. Nimrod Tica Scripture Text 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 1. Grace giver gives despite adverse circumstances (vv. 1-3) 1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about…
The Harmful Effects of Masturbation on Men
Earlier masturbation used to be a taboo however these days everything is discussion openly and many people don’t find it uncomfortable to discuss their masturbation habits. These days when we…
South China Sea is now West Phl Sea – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines – The state weather bureau will now be using “West Philippine Sea” in their future weather advisories to refer to the waters in the western seaboard, Science Undersecretary…
PNoy vows New Graft-free Chapter in Philippine History
MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino yesterday declared a new chapter in the country’s history and renewed his administration’s commitment to honest and transparent leadership as the Philippines celebrated its 113th…
No to Mining in Palawan!
Join the March to 10 million signatures to stop mining in Palawan!
Philippine Independence celebration
MANILA, Philippines — President Aquino will lead the celebration of the 113th proclamation of Philippine Independence in various sites Sunday, June 12, 2011. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines…
RH Bill is PRO-Youth By Rep. Raymond Palatino, Kabataan Partylis
Kabataan Partylist, the only youth party-list group in Congress, reiterates its stand in favor of a legislated reproductive health program that would address pertinent and urgent issues and concerns of…
Yao Jiaxin reportedly handed himself in, but that was not enough to spare him the death penalty
A Chinese student who murdered a woman to try to cover up a road accident has been executed, say state media. Yao Jiaxin, 21, was put to death in Xian,…
Winners of the 2011 MTV Movie Awards are:
BEST MOVIE "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" BEST MALE PERFORMANCE Robert Pattinson – "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE Kristen Stewart – "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" BEST BREAKOUT STAR Chloe…
A Cheap Seat
Planning to watch an event at Beacon Theatre? Reserve a ticket now before it's too late. Want to see Alicia keys? She be performing on June 30, 2011,thursday at 8:30…
Prohibitions on women working at night has been removed, approved at the Senate
MANILA, Philippines – A bill seeking to amend the Labor Code to remove prohibitions on women working at night has been approved at the Senate. Senate Bill 2701 aims to…
From Hero to Zero
Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of…
Touch of Glory, Prayer Mountain
Touch of Glory Prayer Mountain is a Christian retreat center in Antipolo, Philippines. It serves as a peaceful sanctuary for prayer, meditation, and spiritual renewal. Nestled in nature, it offers…
Doctors back anti-smoking campaign
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Medical Association (PMA) Tuesday called its members to support the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s (MMDA) campaign to strictly enforce smoking ban in public places in…
LRT, MRT fare hikes suspended!
MANILA, Philippines — Good news for the riding public, especially students: The implementation of the new fare matrix for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) will…
Good News for Students : No tuition hike for state universities, colleges
MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced today that there will be no tuition fee increases in state colleges and universities (SUCs). In a press briefing, CHED…
Smoke-related illnesses kill 240 Pinoys a day
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) disclosed that around 240 Filipinos, an hourly average of 10, die every day due to tobacco-related illnesses. The announcement was made as…
Improving One’s Serve holy week retreat
Theme : Improving One’s Serve Theme Song : Mabuting kawal ni Kristo Venue : Rizal re-Creation Center, Rizal Laguna Date(s): May 18-20 2011 Praise God for the incredible retreat we…
BL Youth Camp 2011: Army of God
Praise God for the incredible success of this year’s Bukang Liwayway Youth Camp! The theme, “Army of God,” truly set the tone for what was an unforgettable experience. I feel…