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Efren Peñaflorida: 2009 CNN Hero of the Year

Congratulations to our “kababayan” Efren Peñaflorida for being chosen as the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year! Mabuhay ka! May your tribe, members of the Dynamic Teens Company increase.

San Miguel Corp. Buys GSIS Stake in MERALCO

It is now official! San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will buy the 27% stake of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) at MERALCO, price of which is PHP90.00 per share — payable in three years. This was confirmed based on Disclosure 7393-2008 (October 27, 2008) received by the Philippine Stock Exchange Commission.
Why did Winston Garcia and [...]

Reader’s Digest September 2008 Cover: Michael V!

Yes, you had read my subject above right! Michael V (Beethoven del Valle Bunagan in real life) will grace the cover of Reader’s Digest this coming September 2008. Read on the full story here. Another reason for us Pinoys to be proud of. Just ain’t sure if he is the first Filipino to grace the [...]

Classes Are Suspended By 1200H Today!

The Malacañang Palace suspended the classes in all levels (Elementary, High School, & College) Wednesday 20 August 2008 starting 1200H in anticipation of the heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Karen. Please be guided accordingly.

Let the 2008 Games Begin!

The games of the 29th Olympiad has just began at Beijing, China. Missed the beginning of the ceremonies, which started at 8:08PM on the 8th day of the 8th month of 2008 (08 August 2008 at 8:08). Nice numbers. Wonder will this bring luck to Team Philippines.
Was excited to see the events of the Opening [...]

Cellphone Use To Be Banned Inside NAIA

MANILA, Philippines – To completely discourage immigration personnel from using their mobile phones while working, the Bureau of Immigration will install cellphone signal jammers inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Commissioner Marcelino Libanan approved the purchase and installation of 12 cellphone dampers and jammers at the immigration arrival and departure areas.
Libanan said the move was [...]