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Piolo Pascual will play Ninoy Aquino in ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’
December 10, 2009 – 8:47 am | No Comment
Piolo Pascual will play Ninoy Aquino in ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’

Piolo Pascual confirmed that he is preparing to portray the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. for a special episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya. “We’re taping next week. Next year na ipapalabas. Hindi ko pa …

Sen. Bong Revilla reacts on son Jolo courting Melissa Ricks
December 7, 2009 – 10:02 pm | One Comment
Sen. Bong Revilla reacts on son Jolo courting Melissa Ricks

There is no stopping Senator Bong Revilla from running again in the coming 2010 elections, sa Senado pa rin ang napiling posisyon ni Sen. Bong at hindi na muna siya tatakbo for a higher position. …

Ampatuan patriarch, ARMM gov face rebellion charges
December 7, 2009 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Ampatuan patriarch, ARMM gov face rebellion charges

The government will file on Tuesday rebellion charges against the patriarch of the powerful Ampatuan clan and one of his sons in connection with the ongoing turmoil in Maguindanao province.
Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said the …

Ciara Sotto says no to politics, recalls a ridiculous rumor about her dad
December 6, 2009 – 9:20 pm | No Comment
Ciara Sotto says no to politics, recalls a ridiculous rumor about her dad

“Hindi ko yata kaya yung parang every day, iintindihin mo yung problema ng iba’t ibang tao ng QC [Quezon City]…,” said Ciara Sotto honestly in explaining why politics is the farthest thing from her …

Another cache of firearms found in alleged Ampatuan ranch
December 6, 2009 – 1:17 am | No Comment
Another cache of firearms found in alleged Ampatuan ranch

A tip from concerned citizens led government troops on Sunday to a another cache of firearms and ammunition buried at an area in a ranch believed owned by the patriarch of the Ampatuan clan in …

DOJ chief: Ampatuans face rebellion raps
December 5, 2009 – 9:50 am | No Comment
DOJ chief: Ampatuans face rebellion raps

Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said on Saturday afternoon that many of those who will be arrested in Maguindanao after President Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in the province will be charged with rebellion.
“Lahat ng mahuhuli …

Gibo urges Arroyo gov’t to justify martial law
December 5, 2009 – 9:40 am | No Comment
Gibo urges Arroyo gov’t to justify martial law

President Arroyo’s former defense chief on Saturday said Malacañang should justify to Congress its declaration of martial law in the province of Maguindanao.
“We eagerly await, with the rest of the country, President Arroyo’s submission of …

Bong Revilla says Grace Adriano gave written consent for son Gab to stay with Revillas
December 5, 2009 – 9:33 am | No Comment
Bong Revilla says Grace Adriano gave written consent for son Gab to stay with Revillas

Proud na proud si Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. sa Ang Panday na official entry ng Imus Productions sa 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival. Napakalaki na raw ng in-advance ng technology sa paggawa ng special …

Zaldy Ampatuan asks SC to prevent his suspension as ARMM gov
December 3, 2009 – 9:54 pm | No Comment
Zaldy Ampatuan asks SC to prevent his suspension as ARMM gov

The brother of the principal suspect in the November 23 massacre in Ampatuan, Maguindanao has asked the Supreme Court to prevent the national government from suspending him as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim …

Presidential aspirants hit Arroyo for Pampanga congressional bid
December 3, 2009 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Presidential aspirants hit Arroyo for Pampanga congressional bid

Several presidential aspirants has expressed opposition to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s bid for a congressional seat representing Pampanga’s second district, saying it is a mockery of the country’s highest post.
In a forum on Wednesday night, Former …

Photos Taken at the Massacre in Maguindanao
December 3, 2009 – 6:36 am | 3 Comments
Photos Taken at the Massacre in Maguindanao

It is very hard for me to look at the photos taken after the massacre in Maguindanao province.
I can’t help but worry and wonder how hard they have struggled with the arms of the people …

Gilbert Teodoro brushes off Arroyo ‘curse’
December 3, 2009 – 5:52 am | No Comment
Gilbert Teodoro brushes off Arroyo ‘curse’

Ruling party standard-bearer Gilberto Teodoro Jr will not turn his back on party mate President Gloria Arroyo, but he will not be her puppet.
Teodoro stressed that if President Arroyo wins in her 2010 congressional bid …