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TAMBALANG COCO-JULIA MAS TINUTUKAN

February 17, 2012

TAMBALANG COCO-JULIA MAS TINUTUKAN. Nanatiling panalo sa national TV ratings ang Primetime Bida teleseryeng pinagbibidahan nina Susan Roces, Helen Gamboa, Richard Gomez, Dawn Zulueta, Julia Montes, at Coco Martin na “Walang Hanggan.” Base sa pinakahuling tala ng Kantar Media, nakakuha ang “Walang Hanggan” ng 26.7% national TV rating, kumpara sa 22.2% ng katapat nitong bagong teleserye ng GMA na “My Beloved.” At dahil sa mainit na suporta ng mga manonood, patuloy ang personal na pasasalamat ng cast ng “Walang Hanggan” sa kanilang mall tour ngayong Sabado (Pebrero 18), 5pm, sa Gaisano Capital Island Mall, Mactan, Cebu. Abangan ang lalong umiinit at makapigil-hiningang eksena sa “Walang Hanggan” gabi-gabi sa TFC sa buong mundo. Para sa karagdagang updates, mag-log on sa http://walanghanggan.abs-cbn.com/, i-‘like’ ang http://facebook.com/abs.walanghanggan, o sundan ang @walanghanggan_ sa Twitter.

Whitney Houston’s Estate Expected to Get Boost After Death, But Less Than Michael Jackson

February 17, 2012

By SUSANNA KIM | Good Morning America

Whitney Houston had her fair share of chart-toppers, even posthumously on iTunes and Amazon, but the superstar’s finances took a different kind of hit during personal struggles.

While there were recent reports that Houston was struggling financially, the sales of her music since this weekend would improve the condition of her estate regardless. Michael Jackson sold over 8 million albums in the U.S. alone in the six months after his death, and close to 30 million worldwide. Read more…

Lapid’s wife on smuggling: Sorry, I screwed up

February 16, 2012

The Philippine Star

MANILA, Philippines – The wife of Sen. Lito Lapid reportedly apologized repeatedly to US authorities following her arrest in Las Vegas last year for allegedly smuggling $50,000 in cash.
“I’m sorry, it’s for my house,” US authorities quoted Marissa Lapid as saying. “I screwed up.”
Senator Lapid, for his part, said in a statement yesterday, “My wife can defend herself.” Read more…

MAM AWARDS: NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR 2012

February 16, 2012

Los Angeles, 15 February 2012 – Nominations to the Migration Advocacy and Media (MAM) Awards are now formally open.

Conceived in 2011 by the Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) for the Celebration of the Month of Overseas Filipinos and International Migrants Day in the Philippines (December and December 18, respectively every year) chaired by the Philippine Migrants Rights Watch (PMRW) and co-chaired by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO), MAM Awards aim to recognize the significant role of the media in the promotion and advocacy of migration and development. Read more…

Lawmakers oppose new SALN format

February 16, 2012

By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) Updated February 16, 2012 12:00 AM

[Editor's Note:  "BELIEVE IT OR NOT, HONORABLE LAWMAKERS TO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER DUQUE RE: THE NEW FORMAT OF SALN HEARING...potentially unconstitutional overreach...might breach bank secrecy laws...could expose public officials to self-incrimination, harassment & abuse...invade area of protected freedoms...additional info required is tantamount to a ‘fishing expedition’...strongly opposed, also threatened to bring the matter to the courts for final ruling...atsaka bakit daw pati spouse & relatives nila kasama sa disclosure..HELLOWW, HINDI BA ITO ANG DAHILAN KUNG BAKIT INIMPEACH NINYO SI CJ CORONA??...TAPOS NGAYON PANAY ANG NGAWA NINYO PAG SA INYO INA-APPLY...ANO KAYO SINUSWERTE?" -- Maria Elizabeth Embry]

MANILA, Philippines – Lawmakers strongly opposed yesterday the new format of the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) for government employees, which they said was unconstitutional and could expose public officials to self-incrimination and harassment. Read more…

Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino Awards goes global

February 16, 2012

Worldwide search for Filipino organizations doing extraordinary service kicks off this month

REDWOOD CITY, CA, February 10, 2012 – “Where there are Filipinos, there are heroes, and it’s time to honor them.”

With this campaign line, firm belief and an international network of regional teams in place to make it happen, the Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino Awards is going global this year, the first time since its inception in 1994. Read more…

MIKE FEUER LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO BECOME LA’S NEXT CITY ATTORNEY

February 16, 2012

With Broad Support Throughout Los Angeles, Feuer Announces Honorary Co-Chairs and Raises Nearly $350,000

LOS ANGELES, CA – Government reformer, leading state legislator and prominent attorney Mike Feuer announced the launch of his campaign for Los Angeles City Attorney today.

“I’m running to become Los Angeles’s next City Attorney because the people of L.A. deserve secure neighborhoods, innovative solutions to our toughest problems, and a city government that inspires confidence and trust,” said Feuer. “As our next City Attorney, I’ll strive to make our streets safe, protect consumers, preserve our environment, improve our business climate and stand up for working families.  Whether working to keep kids out of gangs, prosecute criminals, or fight for the rights of everyday Angelenos, I’ll do all I can to bring energy, vision and integrity to the job.” Read more…

“It’s Showtime” tops Twitter trending topics

February 16, 2012

MADLANG PEOPLE TAKE LIMELIGHT IN “IT’S SHOWTIME”

ABS-CBN’s new noontime program “It’s Showtime” has just started serving up unparalleled fun to the madlang people with its amusing games and exciting prizes but it already became the most talked-about local topics on Twitter during its much-awaited pilot last Monday (Feb 6). Read more…

Goverment lost P1 billion in taxes from rice importation

February 16, 2012

By Charlie V. Manalo, Philippine Daily Tribune

Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay lashed out anew at the “daang matuwid” concept of governance of the Aquino administration, saying unchecked corruption going on at the Bureau of Customs (BoC) is the complete antithesis of President Aquino’s anti-graft drive. Read more…

OFW na napinsala ang katawan dahil sa aksidente, humihingi ng tulong para makauwi sa Pinas

February 16, 2012

[Editor's Note:  Ang masipag kong kaibigan na si Ms. Maria Elizabeth Embry ay nag-email kay OWWA Administrator Carmelita S. Dimzon at humingi ng tulong para kay OFW Alfredo Salmos from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, na nagtamo ng matinding pinsala sa katawan matapos makuryente.  Agad namang sumagot si Adm. Dimzon at nagsabi na tutulungan niya ang nasabing OFW. Iyan ang magandang nagagawa ng internet -- mabilis na aksyonsa mga komunikasyon. -- Johnny Pecayo, manilaustimes.com] 

Nanawagan ng tulong sa pamahalaang Aquino para makauwi na sa Pilipinas ang isang overseas Filipino worker (OFW) sa Jeddah, Saudi Arabia na nagtamo ng matinding pinsala sa katawan matapos makuryente.

Sa panayam ng GMA News, sinabi ni Alfredo Salmos, 53-anyos, tubong Nueva Ecija, na mahigit isang taon na siyang naghihirap sa kanyang kalagayan mula nang makuryente sa kanyang part-time job. Read more…

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