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Huwag Tawanan ang TAWA-TAWA

This is a testimonial by Leilani Leano Mallorca on her claims that Tawa-Tawa tea helped increase platelet counts at the height of dengue fever. Please consult your doctor regarding treatment on dengue fever. Ako po ay si Ginang Lani Leano Mallorca, 58 years old. Isa po akong linguist-translator sa MIndanao but now living here in [...]

PESANTE Pilipinas

This is a press release from PESANTE Pilipinas Maligayang Bati! Kayo po ay lugod naming iniimbitahan na dumalo sa isang malawakang pagpupulong para sa ating mga kababayang magsasaka na magmumula pa sa ibat ibang panig ng kapuluan. Ang PESANTE Pilipinas ay maglulunsad ng ikalawang Pambansang Kongreso na gaganapin sa Covered Court sa Bragy. Kanluran, Calauan, [...]

U.S. Embassy Launches New Visa Blog: VISAtisfied Voyager

U.S. Embassy in Manila announces the launching of its official visa blog, VISAtisified Voyager. The blog aims to provide timely and relevant information to members of the public interested in learning about the Nonimmigrant and Immigrant visa processes. Each week, blog posts will examine topics relevant to visa applicants. Readers are welcome to post comments [...]

Left party declares all-out war vs. dengue

National Day of Action set on September 5 Activists from a progressive political party will temporarily exchange their placards for anti-dengue mosquito traps as it declared an all-out war against dengue in an effort to contain the spread of the life-threatening virus in the country. Akbayan Party said the containment and prevention of Dengue is [...]

Sotto turns down RH debate with youth orgs

After his earlier candidness of going strongly against the bill, Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has rejected the suggestion of partaking in an academic debate with at least two youth organizations regarding the controversial Reproductive Health (RH) Bill. In a text message sent to GMA News Online on Monday by Senator Sotto, [...]

@gendannylim to possible soldier-whistleblowers: Be a hero, tell the truth

“Be a hero.” This was the statement issued today by former Brigadier General Danilo Lim to soldiers who can provide vital information on the allegations of election cheating in 2004, which dragged the name of former president and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Lim said now is the time for truth-tellers in the uniformed service [...]

The Philippines is the Global Center of Marine Biodiversity [and Conservation Adversity]

After learning that the Philippines is the global epicenter of marine biodiversity in the planet in a symposium, I had a sudden feeling of excitement, of pride for this country. The symposium entitled “Scientific Discovery and the Urgent Need for Conservation at the Philippine Epicenter of Marine Biodiversity” was a real eye opener and put [...]

Ateneo Debate Society dares Sen Tito Sotto to accept RH debate challenge

“One of Asia’s premier debating institutions today called on Senate Majority Floor Leader Vicente Sotto III to accept the debate challenge of Akbayan Youth Chairperson Leloy Claudio. The Ateneo Debate Society (ADS) made this statement after Claudio and his group challenged Sotto to defend his statements against the Reproductive Health Bill, particularly the senator’s controversial [...]

Minor raped by parish priest in Agusan del Norte, now in GABRIELA custody

This is a news release from GABRIELA. A 17-year old girl who was reportedly raped by a parish priest in Agusan del Norte is currently under the care of GABRIELA. The girl, together with her mother sought the help of the women’s group to ask assistance in seeking justice for her plight. “Leah” was a [...]

“..Though we live in the world’s center of marine biodiversity, we are also at the center of marine adversity.” @annaoposa

This is Anna Oposa’s Thank you speech at the Yahoo! Pitong Pinoy Awards which is originally posted here. Magandang umaga po. Thank you Yahoo! Philippines for having an event like this. This recognition has been a big boost to the growing environmental movement in the country. This award belongs to all the people behind Save [...]

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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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