She can thank Filipinos outside the United States for their prayers. But she should thank Filipinos in America for their votes.
During the last three Wednesday nights, ever since Jessica Sanchez was “saved” by American Idol judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson after being nearly eliminated for having the fewest number of votes from [...]

The Chinese dragon’s hunger for black gold relates to its continuous growth as an economic powerhouse. China imports seventy percent of its oil needs – supplied mostly by Russia. Fearing the prospect of disruption of oil supplies and being hostage to the demands of supplier countries, China is recklessly embarking on grabbing the rich oil [...]

California State University Board of Trustees has proposed an executive compensation policy to benefit their top administrators, with the use of foundation dollars, instead of public funds.
This new compensation policy rings hollow. Once again, the CSU administration has put lining the pockets of their six-figure executives before the needs of students. This latest masquerade demonstrates [...]

This Friday, May 11, Filipinos in the Philippines will rally in front of the China Consulate in Makati to protest China’s “creeping invasion” of the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal. There will be similar simultaneous protest actions in front of all the consular offices of China in the United States and in Canada as well as in [...]

While delegates to the Asian Development Bank annual meeting discussed ways to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor in the region last week, the Aquino administration tried to insulate the rich from the poor by putting up walls that hid the squatter shanties along the esteros near the site of the ADB.
Probably [...]

Philippine Consul in San Francisco Jaime Ramon Ascalon counted hugging among “small steps to make a big impact” in nurturing relationships and prompted a chain of hugs that connected the speakers of a recent seminar on building healthier family relationships.
“Scientific studies show that the average person needs at least four hugs a day to survive, [...]

Finally,  Chief Justice Renato Corona has decided to take the witness stand and defend himself before the Senate sitting as the Impeachment Tribunal, especially on allegations that he has a $10 million account.
Many were surprised with the announcement made by one of his lawyers, Jose Roy III, former president and law dean of the Pamantasan ng [...]

MANILA – It seems to be the month of breakups.
Comely actress Shaina Magdayao split with matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz finally.
Then long-time partners Angelica Panganiban and hulk actor Derek Ramsey headed to Splitsville.
Now, no less than President Benigno S. Aquino III and girlfriend Grace Lee, a radio and television personality, were reported to have stopped [...]

Dream fight dims as Floyd to enter Las Vegas jail

By JO ERLINDA G. NEBRES
LOS ANGELES, California — World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao arrived here for the continuation of his training for his fight against American Timothy Bradley on June 9, promising that he was looking forward to doing the country proud anew.
The Filipino ring hero [...]

PASAY CITY — Movie actor Raymart Santiago, his wife actress Claudine Barreto and their friends ganged up on veteran columnist and radio commentator Ramon Tulfo at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 3 last Sunday prompting the journalist to file charges against the couple and their companions.
Tulfo suffered injuries during the scuffle and was almost [...]