“And to be an American is to be a friend of the Philippines”- Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr.
REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR HARRY K. THOMAS, JR. AT THE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, JULY 1, 2011 Foreign Secretary Albert F. del Rosario Ambassadors and distinguished members...
Good work will never justify wrongdoing
Public service is one key aspects of a civilized society and a vehicle to preserving social justice and the rule of law. But what happens...
Seeds of change planted, time now for broader and deeper reforms
This is Akbayan’s press statement on PNoy’s 1st year: On the first year of President Aquino’s term, Akbayan Party today lauded the government for the...
On Mayor Sara Duterte punching the Sheriff. Is this right?
Image courtesy of ABS CBN Punching Incident Mayor Sara Z. Duterte punched a court sheriff Friday morning for ordering the demolition of shanties in Barangay...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In celebration of SME Week: Free entrepreneurship training programs offered
As part of the celebrations of SME Development Week, DTI Secretary Gregory L. Domingo recently announced that budding entrepreneurs can avail of free entrepreneurship training...