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January 7, 2012
Bikol honors its 15 martyrs of the1896 revolution

NAGA CITY (Jan 7, 2012) – On the 115th yearly commemoration of the 15 Martyrs of Bicol, Naga City’s chief executive and a top commander of the Philippines Army division in the region led the wreath laying rites at the “Plaza Quince Martires” in this city’s downtown district early morning of Wednesday (Jan. 4).

This year’s commemoration had a significant participation of a contingent from the army division here, giving honors with the ritual taps and 21-gun-salute during the ceremonies led by Naga Mayor John Bongat and Army Brig. Gen. Pedro Sinajon, assistant Division Commander of the 9th Infantry Division.

NAGA CITY (Jan 7, 2012) – On the 115th yearly commemoration of the 15 Martyrs of Bicol, Naga City’s chief executive and a top commander of the Philippines Army division in the region led the wreath laying rites at the “Plaza Quince Martires” in this city’s downtown district early morning of Wednesday (Jan. 4).

January 2, 2012
CBCP President: New Year’s Message 2012

My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ:

Maayong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan!

As we thank God for the many blessings He bestowed on us last year, we offer Him praise and thanksgiving as He brings us to another year, the New Year 2012.

My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ:

Maayong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan!

As we thank God for the many blessings He bestowed on us last year, we offer Him praise and thanksgiving as He brings us to another year, the New Year 2012.

December 15, 2011
GMA Network wins awards from 'Anak TV', 'Pop Dev'

MANILA – Media giant GMA Network reaped accolades at the 2011 Anak TV Seal Awards held last December 8 and in the PopDev Awards held on November 29.

Broadcast journalists Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez, anchors of GMA’s top-rating primetime newscast 24 Oras, were elevated to the Anak TV Makabata Award Hall of Fame after seven years of consistently topping the annual surveys of TV personalities who are “trustworthy, reputable and are role models to children.”

MANILA – Media giant GMA Network reaped accolades at the 2011 Anak TV Seal Awards held last December 8 and in the PopDev Awards held on November 29.

Broadcast journalists Mel Tiangco and Mike Enriquez, anchors of GMA’s top-rating primetime newscast 24 Oras, were elevated to the Anak TV Makabata Award Hall of Fame after seven years of consistently topping the annual surveys of TV personalities who are “trustworthy, reputable and are role models to children.”

December 13, 2011
New AFP chief to take on external threats

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 12, 2011) – As the country’s  internal armed conflicts have reached negotiation stages,  it’s time to take on external threats to defend and preserve the Philippines’ sovereignty territorial intergrity

This is President Aquino’s position that is echoed by newly installed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Lt. Gen. Jessie Dellosa who declared yesterday that the 125,000-strong military under his watch will focus on territorial now that domestic insurgency problems are being addressed on the negotiating table.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 12, 2011) – As the country’s  internal armed conflicts have reached negotiation stages,  it’s time to take on external threats to defend and preserve the Philippines’ sovereignty territorial intergrity

December 1, 2011
Army Recognizes Heroes during Bonifacio Day

FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City (Dec 1, 2011) – As the whole Filipino nation celebrates the 148th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio on November 30, the Philippine Army also recognizes the heroism of each soldier, both in war fighting and in winning the peace.

The act of courage and bravery displayed by Filipino soldiers in combat, and their selfless service to the citizens through the conduct humanitarian missions and rescue operations during disasters, are manifestations that the flame of heroism is burning and alive.

FORT BONIFACIO,Taguig City (Dec 1, 2011) - As the whole Filipino nation celebrates the 148th birth anniversary of Gat Andres Bonifacio on November 30, the Philippine Army also recognizes the heroism of each soldier, both in war fighting and in winning the peace.

The act of courage and bravery displayed by Filipino soldiers in combat, and their selfless service to the citizens through the conduct humanitarian missions and rescue operations during disasters, are manifestations that the flame of heroism is burning and alive.

December 1, 2011
Azkals-L.A. Galaxy game live on Studio 23

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) - Philippine football goes world-class as our very own Philippine Azkals football team faces off against the 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Los Angeles Galaxy, featuring the superstar tandem David Beckham and Landon Donovan in "The Dream Cup,” a momentous friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium this Saturday (Dec 3), 6:30 PM to be broadcast live by Studio 23 and on Balls HD (SkyCable channel 167).

Penetrating the field as underdogs, the Azkals have steadily risen in the international football scene and has advanced the sport’s popularity in the country.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) - Philippine football goes world-class as our very own Philippine Azkals football team faces off against the 2011 Major League Soccer (MLS) champion Los Angeles Galaxy, featuring the superstar tandem David Beckham and Landon Donovan in "The Dream Cup,” a momentous friendly match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium this Saturday (Dec 3), 6:30 PM to be broadcast live by Studio 23 and on Balls HD (SkyCable channel 167).

November 25, 2011
The Herson Hinolan case: see no evil

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism in partnership with GMA News TV airs The Herson Hinolan Case: See No Evil this Saturday night at 9:55 pm on Channel 11.

Herson Hinolan was a hard-hitting radio broadcaster for Bombo Radyo Kalibo. Hinolan’s bombastic and aggressive commentary earned him the ire of many Aklanon politicians. Colleagues remember that Hinolan even engaged in a heated argument with Lezo Mayor Alfredo Arcenio while on the air, to the point where the two challenged each other to a gunfight.

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism in partnership with GMA News TV airs The Herson Hinolan Case: See No Evil this Saturday night at 9:55 pm on Channel 11.

Herson Hinolan was a hard-hitting radio broadcaster for Bombo Radyo Kalibo. Hinolan’s bombastic and aggressive commentary earned him the ire of many Aklanon politicians. Colleagues remember that Hinolan even engaged in a heated argument with Lezo Mayor Alfredo Arcenio while on the air, to the point where the two challenged each other to a gunfight.

November 12, 2011
PPUR makes it to New 7 Wonders of the World

 

The Puerto Princesa Underground River makes it to the "provisional New7Wonders of Nature based on the first count of vote results on 11/11/11, " New7Wonders.com announced.

The complete list includes Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazo Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain. It is not known how PPUR ranked in the voting because the list is arranged in alphabetical order.

"The voting calculation is now being checked, validated and independently verified, and the confirmed winners will be announced starting early 2012 during the Official Inauguration ceremonies," New7Wonders announced in its home page.

The Puerto Princesa Underground River makes it to the "provisional New7Wonders of Nature based on the first count of vote results on 11/11/11, " New7Wonders.com announced.

The complete list includes Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazo Falls, Jeju Island, Komodo, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain. It is not known how PPUR ranked in the voting because the list is arranged in alphabetical order.

October 21, 2011
Moammar Gadhafi is dead

SIRTE Libya (Oct 20, 2011) - The circumstances of his death are still unclear but the outcome is that Moammar Gadhafi, who ruled Libya with a dictatorial grip for 42 years until he was ousted by rebels in a bloody civil war, was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell.

Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril confirmed Gadhafi had been killed. "We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Moammar Gadhafi has been killed," Jibril told a news conference in the capital Tripoli.

SIRTE Libya (Oct 20, 2011) - The circumstances of his death are still unclear but the outcome is that Moammar Gadhafi, who ruled Libya with a dictatorial grip for 42 years until he was ousted by rebels in a bloody civil war, was killed Thursday when revolutionary forces overwhelmed his hometown, Sirte, the last major bastion of resistance two months after the regime fell.

October 15, 2011
Daldalita brings inspiration and love on GMA Telababad

GMA Network unveils the latest addition to its slate of innovative programs for the last quarter of 2011 with the much awaited debut of DALDALITA. It will replace Futbolilits beginning October 17 on GMA Telebabad.

Leading the grand ensemble of cast is singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid as Mateo, Daldalita/Lolita’s father who loses his wife in childbirth. Ogie, who has already established himself as one of the biggest stars in local show business, displays his versatility as he dabbles in drama for the very first time...

GMA Network unveils the latest addition to its slate of innovative programs for the last quarter of 2011 with the much awaited debut of DALDALITA. It will replace Futbolilits beginning October 17 on GMA Telebabad.

Leading the grand ensemble of cast is singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid as Mateo, Daldalita/Lolita’s father who loses his wife in childbirth. Ogie, who has already established himself as one of the biggest stars in local show business, displays his versatility as he dabbles in drama for the very first time.

September 26, 2011
Typhoon Pedring (NESAT) closes in on Aurora-Isabela-Quirino

NAGA CITY (Sep 25, 2011 7:00 P.M.) - As of 6:00 PM today, Typhoon Pedring (NESAT) dangerously moves towards Aurora, Isabela and Quirino Provinces.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA) is Northern Aurora with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time Tomorrow (Tuesday).

NAGA CITY (Sep 25, 2011 7:00 P.M.) - As of 6:00 PM today, Typhoon Pedring (NESAT) dangerously moves towards Aurora, Isabela and Quirino Provinces.

Projected Landfall Area (PLA) is Northern Aurora with possible entry point or touchdown just north of Casiguran between 4-5 AM local time Tomorrow (Tuesday).

Now moving at 22 kilometers per (kph), NESAT (PEDRING) is expected to maintain a general West-Northwesterly track troughout the forecast period with some decrease on its forward speed.

September 21, 2011
My Dearest Ina, I love you!

“When will this pilgrimage end?”, Rev. Msgr. Zosimo Sañado asked on the people of God on the third day of the Novenary masses held in honor of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia. They say we are born of our mothers. God gave us the breath of life but we wouldn’t be brought into existence if it were not for our mothers.

“When will this pilgrimage end?”, Rev. Msgr. Zosimo Sañado asked on the people of God on the third day of the Novenary masses held in honor of Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia. They say we are born of our mothers. God gave us the breath of life but we wouldn’t be brought into existence if it were not for our mothers. Because of them, we partake in the beauty of life. Today, we celebrate the solemnity of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Our devotion to her binds us all together, despite of religion, ethnicity and culture.

July 20, 2011
Primetime Queen Marian Rivera gets submerged for hours for crucial scene in AMAYA

The mystery behind the prophecy of a woman with a twin snake continues to leave audiences spellbound as the country’s highest-rated primetime epic series, AMAYA, unravels more gripping episodes and shocking twists this week.

The mystery behind the prophecy of a woman with a twin snake continues to leave audiences spellbound as the country’s highest-rated primetime epic series, AMAYA, unravels more gripping episodes and shocking twists this week.

Plot thickens as Amaya (Marian Rivera) starts her training with Lumad (Mikael Daez) using the kampilan (sword). At that moment, Bagani (Sid Lucero) witnesses something strange on her which completely puzzles him. What could be this startling discovery of Bagani on Amaya?

July 14, 2011
Kobe Bryant in Manila

MANILA, Philippines (July 14, 2011) - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant reconnects with his fans in Manila and he loves it.

MANILA, Philippines (July 14, 2011) - Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant reconnects with his fans in Manila and he loves it.

During Kobe's third visit to the Philippines this week he was all praises for the Filipinos' passion for basketball and he looks forward to visiting the basketball-crazed country every summer.

July 14, 2011
Pasacao mayor unfazed over recall petition

PASACAO, Camarines Sur (July 14, 2011) – The lady municipal mayor of Pasacao, Camarines Sur remains unfazed after a municipal councilor submitted a petition at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) seeking  a recall election aimed at ousting her.

PASACAO, Camarines Sur (July 14, 2011) – The lady municipal mayor of Pasacao, Camarines Sur remains unfazed after a municipal councilor submitted a petition at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) seeking  a recall election aimed at ousting her.

July 14, 2011
Statement of Bishops Before The Blue Ribbon Committee

Statement of Bishops Before The Blue Ribbon Committee as read by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, O.M.I. before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee that is investigating the possible involvement of some bishops in anomalies at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office during the time of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Honorable Members of the Senate:

We thank this august body for inviting us to shed light on an issue that has deeply saddened not only the seven of us but all the Catholic faithful. We hope that our presence will aid your work of legislation. We shall reply with great respect to your questions as far as the facts enable us.

June 25, 2011
Nowitzki pitches ceremonial first ball

See how Dirk Nowitzki puts to use his patented one-legged jumpshot and follow-through high kick to pitch a baseball.

Still the talk and toast of the town, superstar forward of the 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks was given the honor to pitch the ceremonial first ball on Friday to set the tone for a 3-game series between the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

June 25, 2011
Nowitzki shows jumper and ceremonial 1st pitch

ARLINGTON, Texas - Like to see how Dirk Nowitzki would put to use his patented one-legged jumpshot and follow-through high kick to pitch a baseball?

ARLINGTON, Texas - Like to see how Dirk Nowitzki would put to use his patented one-legged jumpshot and follow-through high kick to pitch a baseball? Click here.

Still the talk and toast of the town, superstar forward of the 2011 NBA champions Dallas Mavericks was given the honor to pitch the ceremonial first ball on Friday to set the tone for a 3-game series between the Texas Rangers and the New York Mets at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

June 6, 2011
Back to schools today

MANILA, Philippines (June 6 2011) - The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is ready for the opening of school year 2011-2012 today, with an expected 25.7 million students trooping to public and private pre-school, elementary and high schools nationwide.

MANILA, Philippines (June 6 2011) - The Department of Education (DepEd) said it is ready for the opening of school year 2011-2012 today, with an expected 25.7 million students trooping to public and private pre-school, elementary and high schools nationwide.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said his agency had made all the necessary preparations through Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) and Brigada Eskwela or National Schools Maintenance Week.

May 3, 2011
Philippines Ready vs Reprisals from Bin Laden Cohorts

MANILA, Philippines – Leaving no room for complacency despite the death of the world’s most-wanted  terrorist, President Aquino ordered yesterday the military and police to be on full alert for possible reprisal attacks from Osama Bin Laden’s sympathizers in the country.

MANILA, Philippines – Leaving no room for complacency despite the death of the world’s most-wanted  terrorist, President Aquino ordered yesterday the military and police to be on full alert for possible reprisal attacks from Osama Bin Laden’s sympathizers in the country.

“The death of Osama bin Laden marks a signal defeat for the forces of extremism and terrorism,” Aquino said in a statement.

January 4, 2011
With Budget Cuts, 'Corporatization' of Health Care, Aquino Backs Out of 'Health for All' Promise

If Filipinos had dreamed that public health care may improve under the new Aquino government, which packaged itself as an agent of change with a “health for all” agenda during the election campaign, its 2010 performance would come as a nasty shock. The recently signed national budget and the cuts it inflicted on public health spending for 2011 signify the opposite of change.

If Filipinos had dreamed that public health care may improve under the new Aquino government, which packaged itself as an agent of change with a “health for all” agenda during the election campaign, its 2010 performance would come as a nasty shock. The recently signed national budget and the cuts it inflicted on public health spending for 2011 signify the opposite of change.

December 29, 2010
Archbishop’s Message for Christmas and New Year

 

We will know if He is truly born in us, if we are able to look forward for the coming New Year with great hope. Love is truly powerful for it is “the greatest of them all” (Corinthians 13:13). Let us fill this New Year with the love we learned from Jesus this Christmas.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all!

It is often a spectacular scene to behold how the revered Christmas season lightens up the souls of people, enabling each one of us to sing a happy Christmas tune. For a time it helps us forget the daily grind and complexities of life. But then again the Christmas spirit is not simply a feeling to enjoy. It is an encounter with a person. Love which is the cause of this joyful season ceases to be a vague idea or feeling but is now born in flesh, in the person of Jesus.

November 28, 2010
UNEP Alumnus Places 5TH in LET Exams, Tops Regional Level

Anthony Cuba Vista, a graduate of UNEP placed  5th at the
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) given on September 26, 2010---the highest among examinees in the Bikol region.

At an early age, Anthony Cuba Vista already realized the great value of education.  Everyday during his elementary days, he would always look forward to school days with excitement and positive anticipation that another day is another adventure of finding new things, believing that he would eventually learn from them.

November 8, 2010
Bicolanos Send Reinforcements to Flood Victims in Isabela

LEGASPI CITY, Albay Nov 08, 2010 - The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Council of Albay sends a contingent to heavily-flooded Isabela province in its effort to provide assistance to the growing number of typhoon victims in the said place, a military official said here today.

Colonel Arthur Ang, Commander of the 901st Infantry Brigade, said that he sent 12 soldiers and two M35 trucks to be part of Albay government's disaster response operations in Isabela province.

LEGASPI CITY, Albay Nov 08, 2010 - The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Council of Albay sends a contingent to heavily-flooded Isabela province in its effort to provide assistance to the growing number of typhoon victims in the said place, a military official said here today.

April 3, 2009
A Way Forward for the Cyber Ed Project

HOW can we make the Cyber Education Project (CEP) more attuned to Philippine realities on the ground? In my weblog, I already discussed opposing views on the CEP, its upsides and downsides, and the institutional requirements to make it work. Let me outline how we can move it forward.

HOW can we make the Cyber Education Project (CEP) more attuned to Philippine realities on the ground? In my weblog, I already discussed opposing views on the CEP, its upsides and downsides, and the institutional requirements to make it work. Let me outline how we can move it forward.