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President Benigno Aquino III’s speech on his first year in office

Talumpati ng Kagalang-galang Benigno S. Aquino III Pangulo ng Pilipinas Sa anibersayo ng kanyang panunumpa bilang pangulo [Inihayag sa PhilSports Arena, Pasig City noong ika-30 ng Hunyo 2011] Mga minamahal ko pong kababayan, Isang taon na rin nga po pala ang lumipas. Naaalala pa po kaya ng lahat ang pinagdaananan na po natin? Dati, kapag [...]

Passing marks for President Noynoy Aquino’s first year

Photo by Jane Uymatiao A year ago, Blog Watch participated in the coverage of President Aquino’s inaugural. Though I did not vote for him, I vowed to support his presidency by being one of an empowered citizen in his government. Optimism was high. Together with Jane, we accidentally participated in the first media conference in [...]

Traffic Navigator from MMDA metrobase & TV 5

TV 5 announced today a huge partnership with Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which will tap web ad mobile applications. The public beta was launched through their Metro Manila Traffic Navigator . Go check the latest traffic updates straight from the MMDA Metrobase in this website. There are three ways of viewing: System view, Line [...]

Livestream: Ampatuan Maguindanao massacre trial at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court’s website is now carrying the livestream of the Maguindanao massacre trial http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph . Chief Justice Renato Corona “issued the order after the high court, in 12-0 vote, allowed the live media coverage of the trial, provided that it will be aired in its entirety. The court’s decision applies to the Maguindanao massacre [...]

Pope sends his first tweet via iPad

The pope has launched a new Vatican website with his iPad, which included a video from ROME REPORTS. It’s a way to celebrate his 60th ordination anniversary and also to keep up to date with technology. The tablet received by the pope, includes a short video done by this agency. Benedict XVI has sent his [...]

Health Advocates Express Grief over Death of Jo Ramos, Reiterate Urgency of Graphic Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs

June 28, 2011. Manila, Philippines – With the news of the loss of Jo Ramos, daughter of Former President Fidel V. Ramos, to lung cancer, health advocates emphasize the pressing need for picture-based warnings on cigarette packs. Her demise is only one of the 240 Filipino lives lost every day from tobacco-related diseases. “We extend [...]

Empowering the Marginalized & Making a Difference: Experiences of an International Volunteer at WeDpro

Manila, Philippines – From curiosity into knowledge and from knowledge into action–these were the transformations that Ashleen Graham experienced when she went to the Philippines to volunteer for the Women’s Education, Development, Productivity and Research Organization (WeDpro). Hailing from Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom, she volunteered for WeDpro after reading about it in Sex Slaves, [...]

Hontiveros to GMA: Bitterness and lies won’t reverse your fate

This is a press statement from Akbayan. Former Akbayan Representative Risa Hontiveros chided ex-President GMA today, saying that her “nobody’s home” remark smacks of bitterness and even jealousy of President Aquino. “Hers was a solitary, lonely presidency. She was in Malacanang for nine years, reviled by the public and had to rely on a cabal [...]

Trust Ratings of the Top Five National Government Officials from the May 2011 Ulat ng Bayan national survey

The Pulse Asia survey fieldwork was conducted from May 21 to June 4, 2011 using face-to face interviews. The following key developments took place immediately before and during the conduct of the interviews for this survey: (1) the search for a new Ombudsman following the resignation of former Ombudsman Merceditas N. Gutierrez on 06 May [...]

Celebrate Social Media Day 2011

(Image from mashable.com) Mashable announced its second annual Social Media Day which will be held Thursday, June 30, 2011. “The global event is a celebration of the technological advancements that enable everyone to connect with real-time information, communicate from miles apart and have their voices be heard.” How does one celebrate Social Media day? “There’s [...]

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Promises of Noynoy

The promises made by Noynoy Aquino from the time he was running as a candidate to the time of his oath taking as 15th president of the Republic of the Philippines was compiled by ang_mungo. The fact that these all came from his own mouth makes it better than those put together by his staff. As of June 27, 2010, there are 24 promises. If you know of a promise that is not included here and have the appropriate reference, you can also email ang.mungo@gmail.com so that we can add it. Continue The Promises of President Aquino
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