Tatay Pepes

Pacman shows RP ‘small but mighty’

dmeemai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:39 +0000

Manny’s time has come.

The Filipino ring icon, generally regarded as the world’s pound-for-pound champion, graces the cover of Time Magazine Asia edition—where he is featured in a five-page story—that will hit the US and global magazine stands this weekend.

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Arroyo political plan known by Dec. 1

dmeemai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:39 +0000

MANILA – Those dying to hear President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declare her political plan should just wait for the Dec. 1 deadline for the filing of certificate of candidacy (CoC), her election lawyer said yesterday.

“By Dec. 1, people will know whether she will run or not. Having a deadline for the filing of CoC, the people will not be surprised anymore if she’s indeed running,’’ Romulo Macalintal said. “Let’s just wait until Dec. 1. Let’s have more suspense on this issue.’’

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Sagip Pinoy lists qualities of ideal leader

dmeemai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:39 +0000

MANILA – Kilusan Sagip Pinoy, a multisector alliance against poverty and hunger, said Friday that the country’s next president should have experience in managing the economy and the leadership to make economic programs work.

Sagip Pinoy president Crispin Soriano Jr. said the country’s next president should have the capability and the experience in turning the economy around because he would face the daunting task of saving the economy and solving poverty and hunger.

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Manila to hold painting exhibit honoring Cory Aquino

dmeemai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:39 +0000

MANILA – The Manila city government is holding a painting exhibit titled “Democracy in Yellow” as a tribute to former president Corazon Aquino who died a hundred days ago on Sunday.

The exhibit, organized by The Manila Historical and Heritage Commission, Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau, Museo ng Maynila and Sigwada Gallery, will be formally opened by Mayor Alfredo Lim at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Lacson Underpass in Quiapo.
Pinky Aquino-Abellada, one of the five children of the late President, is expected to grace the occasion and deliver a message on behalf of the Aquino family.

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‘Rowdy’ Embassy transforms into ‘wholesome’ Encore

dmeemai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:39 +0000

MANILA — The controversial Embassy Superclub closed down for good as a new, “wholesome” bar was opened by its owners, the local government of Taguig said Friday.

In a report dated November 3, the city council’s joint committee on Trade, Commerce and Industry, and Peace and Order and Drug Abuse Prevention endorsed the application of “Encore” for a business permit.

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Hillary to visit storm-hit RP

dmeemai — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:58:37 +0000

By Lachlan Carmichael

WASHINGTON, November 6, 2009 (AFP) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday she will travel to the Philippines next week to “show solidarity” with the storm-battered nation, just after her visits to Singapore and Berlin.

Clinton also announced she will join President Barack Obama during his visit to China from November 15-18, her second trip as chief diplomat to the country the Obama administration recognizes as a key global player.

In a flurry of travel announcements this week, Clinton and her aides announced her tour of Europe and Asia, one that comes on top of a tour of Pakistan and the Middle East that only ended on Wednesday.

“I’ll be going to the Philippines, to show solidarity with our friends in the Philippines who have been battered by typhoons and have just suffered so much over the last weeks,” Clinton said in a speech in Washington.

Typhoon Mirinae swept over the main island Luzon on Saturday, dumping heavy rain and bringing strong winds just weeks after Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma left about 1,100 dead and tens of thousands homeless.

During her visit to Manila from November 12-13, “the secretary will hold consultations with senior Filipino officials, highlighting the US-Philippines treaty alliance,” Clinton’s spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters.

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Pacquiao graces Time cover

dmeemai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:44:16 +0000

Manny’s time has come.

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Hillary Clinton to visit RP next week

dmeemai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:44:16 +0000

MANILA – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to visit the Philippines next week for talks with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as part of a swing through some Asian countries prior to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Singapore, a source told the Inquirer on Friday.

Clinton will arrive on November 12 and fly out within the next 24 hours or less on her way to the November 19 APEC summit, said the source that is familiar with arrangements for the visit.

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Boat on historic sail drops anchor in Dumaguete

dmeemai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:44:16 +0000

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental - The Diwata ng Lahi (Fairy of the Race), a replica of a historical Balangay wooden boat used by Indo-Malay families in their vast sea travel during pre-Hispanic times, sailed into the calm waters of the Dumaguete port, Wednesday, on its way to Mindanao and beyond.

“After five months and seven typhoons since we left Manila, we have arrived in Dumaguete,” said former Transportation and Communication Undersecretary Arturo Valdez, the leader of the Balangay mission who also organized the Philippine Mt. Everest expedition.

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RP Team Land Rover gears up for Malaysia Challenge

dmeemai — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:44:16 +0000

MANILA – After claiming the title in the recent China-Sanya International Off-road 4×4 challenge electric winch category, the Team Land Rover Philippines is set to prove their strength in the upcoming Rainforest Challenge 2009 Malaysia.

Powered by veteran off-roaders Hilario “Typhoon Larry” Mendiola and Sergio “Atoy” Jamilla, the Team Land Rover Philippines who also won the “First Island Entry Award” is gearing up for another battle on December 5-14 to be held at Johor Bahru.

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