Posted on August 23, 2009 by filstars
A Cory Aquino monument will soon rise at the Rizal Park despite reservations by the National Historical Institute. The President’s choice of Rizal Park as the site for former President Corazon Aquino’s monument is final and the President would see through the construction of the monument with or without the support of the Aquino family.
“The [...]
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Posted on August 21, 2009 by filstars
President Gloria Arroyo’s ranking in Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women slide to Number 44 from its previous Number 40 rank. Number 1 in the list is Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel who is seeking second term in national general election at the end of September.
The Top 10 in Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women are:
1. Angela Merkel [...]
Posted on August 12, 2009 by filstars
The passing of Former President Cory Aquino made headlines in television and newspapers.
Here’s one report that had some Filipinos wished for.
“When Mrs. Arroyo’s passing was announced at dawn on Saturday, the whole world paused. Condolences to the family of Mrs. Aquino poured from all over the world–both through official statements sent through embassies, made on [...]
Posted on August 11, 2009 by filstars
A study, written by researchers from prestigious institutions Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, found that patients with colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer, who regularly use aspirin before and after diagnosis were almost one-third less likely to die of the disease than non-users. The study which will be [...]
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Posted on August 1, 2009 by filstars
With Former President Corazon Aquino’s passing, will Philippine democracy stay or will her efforts in restoring Philippine democracy go to waste?
It can be recalled that her “people power” revolution toppled a dictatorship that inspired millions of people around the world. With her death at 76, many are asking if the Philippines will be able to [...]
Posted on August 1, 2009 by filstars
President Gloria Arroyo is staying at the Washington, DC’s historic luxury hotel, the Willard Hotel. Who will foot the bill?
With its impressive style and beautiful lobby featuring great columns, huge chandeliers, mosaic floors, elaborate carved ceilings, plush rugs and a spectacular staircase, the price is stagerring. Guest rooms range from 425 sq. ft. and superior [...]
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Posted on May 18, 2009 by filstars
Manny Pacquiao’s beloved mom, Nanay Dionisia, denies having a relationship with a dance instructor, contrary to what had been reported in tabloids.
The 20 something dance intructor who was confronted by Manny himself said that “Nagmamahalan kami ni Dionisia,”
At 60, Nanay Dionisia is so vulnerable and can easily be taken advantage of if not careful of [...]
Posted on March 30, 2009 by filstars
Filipinos around the world are outraged by Hong Kong columnist Chip Tsao, a former reporter of BBC, best-selling author and columnist of Apple Daily, Next Magazine at CUP Magazine.
Chip, as he is called, now looked so cheap among Filipinos. In an article published on March 27, 2009 entitled, “The War at Home”, he degraded the [...]
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