In a phone interview with the Inquirer, Gonzalez said President Macapagal-Arroyo called a Cabinet meeting on Friday and told her officials that she wanted to cut red tape to make the government more responsive and attuned to the needs of the poor.
LOL! You know what? If Kayne West said something to the effect [...]
MISA DE GALLO or the nine-day Simbang Gabi (dawn Mass) is an occasion for Filipinos to strengthen their spirituality and bond as family and to enjoy the scents, sights, sounds and taste of Christmas.
In northern and Central Luzon, various traditions, including a nine-day novena, accompany the celebration of the Simbang Gabi.
I’ve heard a lot about [...]
Rumors of a fresh coup attempt swept through the Philippines on Wednesday after a captain charged of leading a failed 2003 mutiny escaped from court and a former defense chief declared himself the leader of an interim government preparing to replace President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Let’s hope so. Suzette was showing me a website the other [...]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) - A fugitive former election official has emerged briefly from hiding to deny charges he helped Philippines’ leader Gloria Arroyo cheat to win last year’s presidential elections.
To me it’s obvious that there was something weird going on in these elections. The corruption runs so deep in the politics of the Philippines [...]
But you still have to pay full price for personal use. Does that make sense???
“MICROSOFT Philippines will allow Internet cafes to purchase the cheaper, original commercial equipment manufacturer (COEM) license for Windows, but for a limited time only, officials announced on Friday.
Microsoft said that this move responds to clamor by Internet shop owners [...]
The Philippines has lost a great religious leader. The Church militant have lost a good and faithful shepard. He worked for justice in times when there was none in the Philippines. May he continue to be a intercessor for his Kababayan.
Read the story here.
Eternal rest grant unto them oh Lord. And may [...]
There is yet another scandal involving Phillipine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. This is probably the closest she’s come to it being curtains for her administration though.
It never ceases to amaze me how easy it is for someone to buy or otherwise take the election of a national office. I know Gore tried it [...]
Since my wife is from the Philippines, I perked up a bit just about every Catholic blog I check out had something to say about this Zenit article about Filipino bishops blogging. Go check it out, it’s pretty cool.
Thanks for the heads up to Zadok the Roman. His was the first one I [...]
Today is Jose Rizal (pictured at right) day in the Philippines. He’s pretty much a national hero there and if you read about him, you can see why. So, if you see any Filipinos today, wish them a happy Rizal day!