Pilipinoy

2 Alabang Boys released

2011-08-27T10:27:00.000-07:00

Two of the Alabang Boys, Richard Brodett (28) and Jorge Joseph (25), have been released according to Philippine Daily Inquirer August 27, 2011 edition. On September 19, 2008, the Alabang Boys were caught for alleged drug possession. (source Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Picture of the day: The human side of animals

2011-08-06T02:08:00.000-07:00

A chimp, Do Do, is feeding a cub, Aorn, in Thailand. (source msn/image Reuters/Sukree Sukplang)

Steve Jobs' Apple is richer than the US Government

2011-08-06T01:44:00.000-07:00

Who would think that there's a company that has more money than the United States? That would be Steve Jobs' Apple Inc., the maker of iPod and iPad. Apple has cash reserves of $75.9 billion as of June 25, 2011, while the US Government has $73.8 billion, a difference of $2.1 billion. (source pinoymoneytalk)

Is President Noynoy Aquino rich?

2011-08-06T01:33:00.000-07:00

According to his 2010 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), the Philippine's current president has a total net worth of Php 55 million. (source pinoymoneytalk.com)

Manny Pacquiao's $9 million new house in Forbes Park

2011-08-06T01:24:00.000-07:00

The pound-for-pound king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, is said to have recently bought a $9 million house in the first class village in Makati City, the Forbes Park. The house is located at Cambridge Street, North Forbes, and formerly owned by Roque Tordesillas. He will now be living among the richest persons in the country, including Tonyboy Conjuangco, Senator Loren Legards, and other foreign ambassadors. Pacman's total networth is P1.13 billion ($26 million) as per his declaration in 2010. (source Inquirer.net,GMAnews.tv,pinoymoneytalk.com)

Justice Secretary de Lima says sorry to Mike Arroyo

2011-08-05T23:19:00.000-07:00

The Philippine's Secretary of Justice, Laila de Lima, asked for an apology from the former first gentleman, Mike Arroyo, for the wrong information that she received from the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Earlier, BI reported to de Lima that Arroyo's name didn't appear on the immigration list. It turned out (as seen on the cctv) that Arroyo even lined up at an immigration counter at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). An immigration employee has typed Arroyo with a single "r" which caused the erroneous report submitted to the secretary of justice who requested that Arroyo's name be included in BI's watch list due to his involvement on the helicopter issue being investigated by the Senate. (source newsinfo.inquirer.net/photo newsbreak.ph)

Filipino seafarers contribute USD 627.3 million in Q1 2011

2011-08-05T22:38:00.000-07:00

According to Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP), the more than 300 thousand Filipino seamen have contributed USD 627.3 million to Philippine coffers for the first quarter of 2011. The biggest remittance is from seamen whose ships are based in Asia. (source abs-cbn/photo credit pinoy-ofw.com)

Senate needs Mike Arroyo's explanation on helicopter issue

2011-08-03T01:18:00.000-07:00

The former Philippine First Gentleman, Mike Arroyo, will be served with a subpoena if he fails to attend the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on August 11, 2011. The Senate is investigating the used helicopters allegedly sold by Arroyo to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in 2009 with a cost higher than the brand new price. (source dzmm.com/image pinoygroundzero.com)

As of August 3, 2011 (6pm Manila time) According to Mike Arroyo's lawyer, his client is undergoing a treatment now in Hong Kong since last July 31, 2011. Arroyo will attend the senate hearing if he will get a clearance from his doctor.

2011-08-03T01:09:00.000-07:00

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri has tendered his resignation as Philippine senator today, August 3, 2011. Zubiri was allegedly one of the politicians involved in the controversial 2007 election fraud being investigated currently. Zubiri has denied this allegation during his privilege speech.(source dzmm.com/ image businessweekmindanao.com)

Manny Pacquiao, hero of the homeless Filipinos

2011-07-25T22:47:00.000-07:00

Habitat for Humanity has named boxing icon, Manny Pacquiao, as an ambassador in the Philippines. Manny, who is also the congressman in Sarangani Province, has donated 3 hectares of his land that will initially be built with 100 homes to be donated to the homeless. He is committed to "knock out" poverty and help poor people to have their own homes.

source ph.news.yahoo.com
photo credit news.nfo.ph

President Aquino's 2nd SONA

2011-07-25T08:06:00.000-07:00

President Benigno C. Aquino (PNoy) delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2011, at the House of Representatives, Quezon City. He mentioned the famous wang-wang (referring to the siren being abusively used by some government officials of previous administration), housing projects for the police force, and how the government will deal with other current problems. He also promoted positivism by thanking government employees instead of criticizing them. Overall, PNoy earned a lot of positive reactions from Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites.

President Aquino's SONA video is here http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/07/25/11/2011-sona-president-aquino

photo credit batangastoday.com

Zaldy Ampatuan went back to Camp Bagong Diwa

2011-07-23T05:30:00.000-07:00

After spending 2 days at the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) suspended ARMM Governor Zaldy Ampatuan was brought back to Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig. According PHC doctor, he has a significant coronary artery disease that may be caused by his diabetes. His health is being closely monitored by the doctor and nurse of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Ampatuan is one of the Maguindanao massacre suspects who allegedly murdered 58 civilians, including members of media.

source DZMM
photo credit verafiles.org

No Filipino hurt in Oslo bombing

2011-07-23T05:09:00.000-07:00

The Philippine's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that no Filipino was hurt in the Oslo bombing where 91 were confirmed dead. There are 16,000 Filipinos in Norway, mostly seamen, nurses and engineers.

source DZMM
photo credit dawn.com

August 29 & 30 declared holiday by Malacanang

2011-07-23T04:24:00.000-07:00

There will be a 4-day weekend declared by Malacanang - August 29 (Monday) and August 30 (Tuesday). August 29, 2011, will be holiday for National Heroes' Day and August 30, 2011, is for Ramadan celebration.

GMA will not attend PNoy's SONA

2011-07-23T04:03:00.000-07:00

Philippine's former President, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (GMA), will not be attending President Benigno C. Aquino's second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2011. It is being acticipated that Aquino's speech will still include criticisms on Arroyo's governance. On July 22, 2011, Arroyo filed for counter affidavit on plunder charges filed against her on the alleged misuse of Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration (OWWA) fund.

source and photo: ABS CBN

List of Foreign Embassy in the Philippines

2011-06-23T04:48:00.000-07:00

US Embassy in Manila
http://manila.usembassy.gov/
contact us link http://manila.usembassy.gov/contact.html

Embassy of Canada in Manila
http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/index.aspx
contact us link http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/contact-contactez.aspx?lang=eng

Australian Embassy in Manila
http://www.australia.com.ph/mnla/home.html
Embassy address: Level 23-Tower 2 RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, 1200 - Telephone: 757 8100 - Fax: 757 8268

Malaysian Embassy in Manila
http://www.kln.gov.my/web/phl_manila/home

Japanese Embassy in Manila
http://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/

Indonesian Embassy in Manila
http://www.kbrimanila.org.ph/
contact us link http://www.kbrimanila.org.ph/contactus.html

Chinese Embassy in Manila
http://ph.china-embassy.org/eng/
contact us link http://ph.china-embassy.org/eng/sgxx/lxfs/

French Embassy in Manila
http://www.ambafrance-ph.org/

German Embassy in Manila
http://www.manila.diplo.de/

Singapore Embassy in Manila
http://www.mfa.gov.sg/manila/

British Embassy in Manila
http://ukinthephilippines.fco.gov.uk/en/
contact us link http://ukinthephilippines.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/our-embassy/contact-us

For a complete address and contact numbers of embassies in the Philippines, please visit the official website of the Department of Foreign Affairs (http://dfa.gov.ph). Please confirm/validate the website before doing any transaction as I'm not liable to any transaction between any private individual/corporation with any embassy/consular office.

The art of riding jeepney in the Philippines

2011-04-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

Let me introduce to you the most famous public utility vehicle (PUV) in the Philippines - jeepney (commonly known as 'jip').

image credit http://uiucinternationalstudent.blogspot.com

The minimum jeepney fare is Php 8.00 per person (as of April 2011).
Below is a picture of a jip roaming around the city. Warning: Don't ever try to text with two hands when it is traveling fast. Learn from the pro - hold the steel bar for your own safety!

image credit www.jonathanigharas.com

In the province, due to long distance travel, people are maximizing the use of jeepneys (like the overloaded vehicle below). Warning: You'll pay the same fare even if you're seated on the 'top load' of the jip. Oh yes, sometimes they will put on the top load small animals, such as goats.

image credit www.wheninmanila.com/

Traditional celebration of the Holy Week in the Philippines

2011-04-21T23:46:00.000-07:00

Holy week is one of the most celebrated activities in the Philippines, being identified as a Catholic country. This is the time when some people will fast or abstain from eating meat.

On Palm Sunday, priests will bless the palaspas (palms) and the believers will bring them back to their houses to protect them from evil spirits.

People will put a grotto or altar on every street corner for the pabasa or the reading of Christ's death and resurrection. Sometimes they call it pasyon for Christ's passion.

Pasyon usually starts on Maundy Thursday, where old people will lead the prayers in the form of singing or chanting.

source www.wowbatangas.com

Pictures of Japan devastated by earthquake and tsunami

2011-03-12T01:30:00.000-08:00

The picture above looks like scattered books and boxes but these are scattered cargo containers in Sendai, Japan, on March 12, 2011.

At Tokyo International Forum building converted as temporary shelter on march 12, 2011.

source:Kyodo/Reuters/www.msnbc.msn.com

Japan hit by earthquake and tsunami

2011-03-12T00:58:00.000-08:00

Japan was hit by an intensity 8.9 earthquake and a 10 meter tsunami on March 11, 2011, recording at least 1,300 fatalities.

source:www.reuters.com

Colorful Philippines, all year round festivity

2011-02-20T17:58:00.000-08:00

Kadayawan Festival (Mindanao Region)
photo: www.kadayawan.com

Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo (Visayas Region)
photo: http://outoftownblog.com

Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo (Visayas Region)
photo: www.bonggaba.com

Rare photos of powerful people in the world

2011-02-20T06:26:00.000-08:00

The world's deadliest boxer, Manny 'Pacman' Pacquio, with his wife, Jinkee, as product endorsers.
picture credit: www.girlyana.com

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg while having lunch with a friend.
picture credit: www.tmz.com

US President Barack Obama in Hawaii (December 23, 2008)
picture credit: www.examiner.com

Woman with smallest waist in the world

2011-02-20T05:19:00.000-08:00

Cathie Jung's waistline is only 15 inches. She maintain her smallest waist by wearing corset every day.

source: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com

Most tattooed person in the world

2011-02-20T04:00:00.000-08:00

Most tattooed man: Lucky Diamond Rich of Australia. He tattooed his whole body (as in 100% of his body), including eyelids and gums!

source: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com
picture credit: http://jpgmag.com

Facebook added more status options for same-sex relationships

2011-02-19T00:15:00.000-08:00

If you think that "it's complicated" is the farthest status that Facebook can add in its system, then you're wrong. Just recently, Facebook has added "in a civil union" and "in a domestic partnership". This was considered a victory for same-sex couples who are in civil unions or domestic partnerhips.

source: Agence France-Presse, http://technology.inquirer.net
picture from Facebook