US supports PH on South China Sea issue

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The United States and the Philippines called for freedom of navigation in the tense South China Sea as the White House offered a robust show of support for President Benigno Aquino 3rd.

Bradley Stuns Pacquiao

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, (AFP) – Unbeaten American Timothy Bradley ended Manny Pacquiao’s 15-fight unbeaten run with a controversial split decision victory over the Filipino ring icon on Saturday (Sunday afternoon in the Philippines).

Aquino thanks Filipino community in Los Angeles, California

LOS ANGELES, California: Wild cheers and applause from excited Pinoys greeted a tired but happy President Benigno S. Aquino III as he wrapped up his three-day official working visit in the United States with a Filipino community gathering event here.

Beating Pacquiao tops Bradley’s menu

Timothy Bradley still remembers moonlighting as a waiter during his early days as a professional boxer to make both ends meet. On occasions when the tips barely filled the jar, he went as far as washing the dishes in another café.

Jessica Sanchez Honored To Have Met PNoy

MANILA, Philippines – In spite of their respective tight schedules, the much-awaited meeting of President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and “American Idol” Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez pushed through on June 8 (US time) in Los Angeles, California.

Derek Continues To Defend Angelica From Malicious Allegations

MANILA, Philippines – Actor Derek Ramsay proves himself an ever-reliable gentleman as he continues to bravely parry nasty insinuations pertaining to ex-girlfriend Angelica Panganiban.

Lucy Torres-Gomez, Winnie Cordero On Motherhood And Pitfalls Of Technology

MANILA, Philippines – There’s no doubt about it, along with conveniences brought about by the digital age come certain disturbing effects to its many users, including the youth. To say that it’s been tormenting innumerable parents for a time now would be a huge understatement.

Tim Lacks Pacquiao’s Skills – Roach

LAS VEGAS – Had it been somebody else he’s fighting this Saturday night, Tim Bradley would surely stamp his class, bowl over the poor guy and score a sensational victory.

Rain or Shine aims for 5-0

RAIN or Shine will attempt to stretch its winning run to five when it battles Powerade while Petron Blaze Boosters clash with Barako Bull today in the 37th Philippine Basketball Association Governor’s Cup at the Araneta Coliseum.

Barriga sees Bradley ending up a human punching bag

The Philippines’ lone Olympic bet in boxing Mark Anthony Barriga predicted that American challenger Timothy Bradley would end up a human punching bag when he fights pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao on June 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

New mining policy signed next week

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd is expected to sign next week the mining policy statement that will provide a new direction to the country’s mineral sector, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Friday.

Oil Prices Continuing To Slide

SINGAPORE (AP) – Oil prices fell to near $83 a barrel Friday in Asia after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no hint that the central bank is planning stimulus measures to revive a faltering recovery.

Henares nominated for Chief Justice post

BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares has been nominated for the position of Supreme Court Chief Justice, it was learned on Friday.

Aquino says it is not his administration’s intention to embroil U.S. in military intervention in Asia Pacific Region

WASHINGTON D.C.: President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday said that it is not the intention of his government to embroil the United States in military intervention in the Asia Pacific Region particularly the ongoing tension in the West Philippine Sea as he acknowledged that countries in the region will benefit from the stability brought about by the US presence in the area.

DOLE job fair offers 48,516 job vacancies

MANILA, JUNE 9 (PIA) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is all set for Independence Day job fair on Tuesday.

Enrile: Miriam’s bribery allegation ‘unethical’

THE Senate leadership on Friday cried foul on the allegations hurled by Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago that Malacañang likely “bribed” senator-judges to ensure the conviction of ousted Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Renato Corona.

Agrikultura at ekonomiya

Sa paglipas ng panahon, tila marami sa atin ang nakakalimot na ang ating bansa ay isang agrikultural na nasyon.

Sapaw na sapaw na ng mga high tech gadgets ang bunga ng ating lupa. Kaunti na lamang ang nakaka-alam ng kalagayan ng ating mga taniman.

Saints of the Day: San Guillermo

Si San Guillermo Fitzherbert na kilala rin sa pangalawang William ng Thwayt ay galing sa isang maharlikang angkan ng mga Normando at Ingles.

Anne Curtis Confirms Role In International Movie

MANILA, Philippines — No dream is too difficult to achieve as proven by TV host-actress Anne Curtis who has finally confirmed being cast in a Hollywood film.

Noel Cabangon shares anecdotes about ‘Tuloy Ang Byahe’

MANILA, Philippines — Making opuses takes time but these are surely worth the wait as proven in Noel Cabangon’s latest CD “Tuloy Ang Byahe.” The follow-up t o the award-winning and top selling “Byahe” in 2009, Noel returns with a more textured sound and with versions of OPM songs culled from a larger pool of genres and eras.