Figures from the Department of Health show that most injuries during last year’s holiday celebrations were due to five popular firecrackers: piccolo, kwitis, five star, pla-pla, and luces. Over one-third of the 1,022 victims were children aged 1 to 10. There were also 39 victims of stray bullet last year while 11 suffered from firework-ingestion. … Continue reading »
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Actor Tyron Perez commits suicide – unconfirmed reports
GMA News Online has this breaking news about the reported suicide of Kapuso-turned-Kapamilya actor Tyron Perez: Report: Young actor na si Tyron Perez, natagpuang patay sa Valenzuela December 29, 2011 10:30pm Natagpuang patay sa loob ng isang sasakyan ang aktor na si Tyron Perez nitong Huwebes, ayon sa ulat ng Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP). Sa … Continue reading »
Kelly Clarkson endorses Ron Paul via Twitter
American Idol Season 1 winner Kelly Clarkson has endorsed Texas Rep. Ron Paul for the United States presidency. In her 41-word Twitter post dated December 29, Clarkson, a native of the Lone Star State, wrote that she “liked” Paul a lot during the 2008 Republican primaries even if “no one” gave the Libertarian-leaning candidate a … Continue reading »
December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2012 holiday pay rules
Who wants to work on December 31 and January 1? No one does. But sometimes, the nature of your work makes you forgo the holiday. During my hospital confinement last week, I asked the nurses if they’re required to work during Christmas, and they answered yes. Same goes for call center agents, policemen and women, … Continue reading »
How to file for PHILHEALTH benefits, especially for an operation
First of all, a Merry Christmas to my dear readers! This year’s Yuletide season is particularly more momentous for me since I just underwent a gallbladder removal surgery last December 20 at a private hospital here in Metro Manila. My internal medicine doctor recommended me for an operation because of the presence of stones in … Continue reading »
Jay Sonza to Kris Aquino: A mere apology would have sufficed.
So far, this Facebook note written by Jay Sonza, a veteran broadcast journalist and 2010 vice presidential candidate, has been shared over 6,000 times. Titled “Iparating Ito Kay Kris Aquino” (Let Kris Aquino Know of This), it sums up what an irate public thinks about the news of the President spending an hour or two … Continue reading »
Lacierda is right in comparing Aquino to Obama re conflict with SC
Reacting to noted constitutionalist Fr. Joaquin Bernas’ criticism that President Benigno Aquino III acted like Cuban strongman Fidel Castro when he ordered the initiated the hasty impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, Palace spokesperson Edwin Lacierda pointed out that United States President Barack Obama also engaged in Supreme Court-bashing in front of a joint session … Continue reading »
Noynoy Aquino vs Renato Corona and the issue of judicial independence
This blog has been published in Definitely Filipino last December 25. We know that there’s no love lost between Chief Justice Renato Corona and President Benigno Aquino III even before the former was officially sworn in by ex President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the leader of the high court. The tensions reached incredible heights this year. … Continue reading »
Noynoy Aquino partying with Valerie Concepcion during Typhoon Sendong
InterAksyon.com asks: “While nation mourns Sendong’s dead, Aquino partying with actresses in Palace?” Remove the question mark. Noynoy WAS partying. Then, you have Manolo Quezon telling blogger Tonyo Cruz via Facebook that having the President visit Cagayan de Oro isn’t really a priority since they must first attend to the logistical requirements of relief operations. … Continue reading »
Exclusive: Piolo Pascual breaks his silence on break-up with KC
For the first time since actress KC Concepcion’s interview with Boy Abunda, Piolo speaks about the high-profile break-up to address the controversies raised against him. Here’s the transcript of my exclusive interview with him (Disclaimer: Just for laughs!): MM: Magandang araw, Piolo. Salamat for coming. PP: My pleasure. Alam mo, nahihirapan na akong magtimpi sa … Continue reading »
