SWS Survey Showed Churchgoers Among Catholics Decline
Social Weather Station (SWS) survey showed that a number of Filipino Catholics going to church is decreasing, from 64 percent to 37 percent. Catholics in the Philippines are more than 80 percent of the 94 million Filipinos, but in the [...]
Another Filipino Boxing Icon Defeated
Another Filipino boxing icon experienced defeat that puts a thought to their fellow kababayans, is the reign of Filipino boxers over? Nonito Donaire Jr. failed to defend his world super bantamweight titles after losing his fight over [...]
“Don’t Vote Base on a Single Issue” – Malacanang
Malacanang told voters not to base their choice for the coming May 13, 2013 Elections on a single issue. This statement came out after the White Vote Movement endorsed its six senatorial candidates. Three senatoriables came from [...]
Filipinos Safe in the Boston Marathon Bombing
Filipino runners who joined the Boston Marathon were reported safe and are not among the casualties of the recent bombings in the event. The Department of Foreign Affairs received reports from Filipino officials in the United States [...]
Supreme Court Stops Airtime Limits for Political Ads
Supreme Court (SC) came out with a decision stopping the Commission on Elections (Comelec) from imposing airtime limits on political advertisements on television and radios. The magistrates voted 9-6 in favor of issuing a status quo [...]
OFWs as Ambassadors to Other Nations
The Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are seen as ambassadors to promote the Philippines to other countries. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) secretary Rosalinda Baldoz has ordered the crafting of a new orientation module for [...]
50th Binibining Pilipinas Crowned
It’s a parade of beauty and intelligence as Binibining Pilipinas staged its 50th year last April 14th at the Araneta Coliseum. 13 candidates compete for the most coveted crown of Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Bb. Pilipinas-International, [...]
Catholic Groups Promote the “Catholic White Vote”
Filipino Catholic groups launched the Catholic White Vote Movement aiming to gather millions of votes for senatorial candidates who opposed the Reproductive Health (RH) law in the upcoming midterm elections The movement is composed of [...]
PNoy Vows Improved Benefits for WWII Filipino Veterans
World War II (WWII) Pinoy Veterans were assured of improved benefits during the 71st anniversary of “Araw ng Kagitingan.” “Araw ng Kagitingan” is observed yearly on April 9 as a holiday remembering the Fall of Bataan during World [...]
Balikatan Exercises Returns in the Philippines
The Philippines-United States Balikatan Exercises return in the country, with 8,000 troops participating. This year’s Balikatan is said to focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster response. The annual exercise is being conducted [...]
Recent Comments