Three Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking executed in China
Posted by Franko Damian on Mar 30, 2011 | 1 Comment
The execution of three convicted Filipinos, who were convicted for drug trafficking in China, was carried out today Wednesday, March 30,2011, in a confirmation stated by Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay.
“I just want to inform you that our three compatriots have been executed,” Binay told ABS-CBN news, citing information from the Philippine foreign affairs ministry.
Chinese authorities carried out...
Philippines: No increase in radiation level DOST-PNRI assures public
Posted by Franko Damian on Mar 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment
In line with the circulating text messages and facebook stat alerts about the dangers of radiation effects of the Fukushima Power Plant Explosion reaching the Philippines, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) issued this official statement.
Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo assured the public that, based on DOST’s Philippine Nuclear Research Institute’s routine daily radiation...
Ms. Mexico declared Ms. Universe 2010
Posted by KenHoward on Aug 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
After a long wait, the Miss Universe 2010 has come to an end and declared Ms. Mexico the winner.
Stefania Fernandez, Ms. Universe 2009 from the land of Venezuela, turned over the crown to Jimena Navarrete.
Ms. Mexico was asked this question: “In your opinion, what effect is unsupervised-internet use cause among the youth?”
Navarrete explained that the Internet is a necessary tool for the present time and stressed...
Top 15 of Ms. Universe 2010
Posted by KenHoward on Aug 24, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Here are the countries that qualified in the top 15 of Ms. Universe 2010.
(Complete list)
Puerto Rico
Ukraine
Mexico
Belgium
Ireland
South Africa
France
Australia
Jamaica
Russia
Albania
Colombia
Guatemala
Czech Republic
Philippines
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HK warns residents not to travel to the Philippines
Posted by Franko Damian on Aug 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment
HONG KONG – Hong Kong issued its top-level black travel alert for the Philippines on Monday after at least 8 Hong Kong tourists were killed in a bus hijack in Manila by an armed ex-policeman.
“A serious kidnap incident happened in the Philippines. Hong Kong residents should avoid all travel to the country,” a government spokesman said in a statement.
“Those who are already there should attend...
Philippine Bus Hostage Crisis – Ex-Cop Rolando Mendoza Killed on Standoff
Posted by Franko Damian on Aug 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment
An armed policeman, who was fired last year, identified as former Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza took a tourist bus hostage on Monday, setting off a daylong standoff that appeared to end after police commandos stormed the bus.
Six of the 15 hostages, most of them Chinese nationals, were shown crawling out of the bus after police assault teams moved in. Others were carried motionless from the bus, but the police did...
Lindsay Lohan is going to spend 90 days in jail
Posted by Franko Damian on Jul 07, 2010 | 2 Comments
Judge Marsha N. Revel has decided that the Freaky Friday star and singer was in violation of her probation and sentenced the starlet who just celebrated her birthday with a “punch” a few nights before, to 90 days in the Los Angeles County Jail.
The ruling was announced on Tuesday after Lohan violated her 2007 drug case probation, which was to go to court-ordered alcohol education classes. She also failed to appear...
Tiger Woods ex-wife Elin Nordegren to get $100 million divorce settlement
Posted by Franko Damian on Jul 04, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Elin Nordegren, ex-wife of golfer Tiger Woods, is reportedly going to bag a divorce settlement worth close to $100 million. Tiger Woods’ involvement in some secretive affairs with various women, which made headlines all over the world may have paid off for Elin, who immediately filed a divorce case when the news broke out.
The divorce settlement information came from entertainment website TMZ, which said that it...
Tyrannosaur Dinosaurs, not a myth
Posted by KenHoward on Mar 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment
Scientists are now able to say that the existence of Tyrannosaur dinosaurs, said to be cousins with the T.rex, is not a myth but rather a fact.
In the previous findings, only fossils of the species were found. Just this week, the scientists found a hip bone in Dinosaur Cove located at Victoria, Australia. The specimen is known as NMV P186069.
“This find has major significance for our knowledge of how this group...
Single’s Survival Guide to Valentine’s Day
Posted by JobRobinson on Feb 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment
It’s February 14. It’s Valentine’s Day. It’s time when couples go out and have separate dates. With the phenomenon, a lot of single men and women are looking for ways on how to cope with today’s pressure. Not that you should be pressured but like it or not a part of you would want to have an option on this day.
A Change of Perspective
Single men and women should not fret. There’s no...
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