Tobacco Industry Mocks Smoke-free Campaign; Various Groups Stand Firm in Support of MMDA
This is a press statement from Health Justice. MANILA, Philippines. 15 July 2011 – Who holds the public’s best interest – MMDA or the tobacco...
“Sec Leila de Lima refused Zaldy Ampatuan’s non-offer. Good for her”
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said it clearly. “No, certainly not,” when asked regarding possible deals with Zaldy Ampatuan, a suspended Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao...
“Our nation needs honest leaders who tell the truth”
PCSO SCANDAL: WHO SAYS PAJERO? The PCSO scandal broke the news when PCSCO Chair Margie Juico revealed that bishops got “pajeros” from the past PCSO...
Twitter reacts as Bishops appear at the Senate; return SUVs
Bishops to return luxury vehicles to PCSO The seven prelates figuring in the ‘Pajero bishops’ scandal have agreed to return the vehicles they received from the...
Women to Senate: No Special Treatment for Bishops during Senate Hearing
Following reports that some bishops are going to appear after the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) controversy, the...
Void or Valid? : The legal acrobatics of the Supreme Court decision in Hacienda Luisita
By Akbayan Rep. Kaka Bag-ao Decision or Confusion? In its decision dated July 5, 2011, the Supreme Court affirmed the resolution of the Presidential Agrarian...
Nielsen: One in three Filipinos accessing the internet
Social Networking playing an increasing role in consumer purchasing decisions. MANILA, 12 JULY 2011: One in three consumers in the Philippines are now accessing the...
Photos: President Aquino at the Launching of Networklabs, Nokia Siemens Network
President Benigno Simeon Aquino III views the wall photo and a jeepney on display that symbolizes Finland-Philippines partnership in developing communications technology during the Launching...
Unilever Philippines Statement on Advertising in Live Game Shows
On April 8, Unilever, in response to the issue on children appearing in live game shows programs, has taken the following measures: 1. Temporarily withdrew...
Free IT training center for OFWs launched
With overseas jobs getting more scarce, it is about time that alternative employment or income sources are made available to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). The...
Tatt Awards: Nominate those who inspired you in Philippine social media!
The 2nd Social Media Day was spent attending the launch of the Tatt Awards. Dong Ronquillo, head of Broadband Business of Globe Telecom explains that...
Population policy is more crucial this time, says Lady Solon
Following reports that the world population is going to hit the 7 billion mark come October this year, and that the Philippines is ranked 12...
ASEAN unity, key to resolve Spratlys issue
This is a press statement from Akbayan. Political party says GMA weakened Filipino sovereignty with JMSU, brands her “unpatriotic” July 8- Coinciding with the series...
“Why did you think I left the country for good” – Abegail Bustamante
A schoolmate could not resist sharing this conversation of her fellow schoolmate, Abegail Bustamante and Jane Chua. Click the image to enlarge and read the...
The Positive Discipline in Lieu of Corporal Punishment of Children Act of 2011
Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy said the massive public debates of the alleged child abuse committed at the Willing Willie show generated massive public...