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Honest People As Country’s Poster Boys
If the Philippines really wants to uplift more of its image and impress the international community to attract more visitors and investors, why not use as its poster boy those honest Filipinos? Recently, a coachman or known as ‘Mamang Kutsero’ chose to returned a pouch that contained at least 4,000 euros (or more than P200,000) to his French passenger than become instantly rich. In a live radio interview, Jaime Mayor, recounted how he saw the poach in his coach when the French tourist about to board another vehicle. When he opened it, he saw the money and immediately chased the tourist. The foreigner hugged and thanked him for his deed.…
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Neil Armstrong Dies At 82
The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong, dies at the age of 82. In a statement of his family, Armstrong was said to have died due to complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures. However, it was not reported where he died and the itinerary of his wake and interment were not yet divulged in public. It was Armstrong who commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon in July 20, 1969. He radioed back to Earth the historic news of “one giant leap for mankind.” He and fellow U.S. astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin spent nearly three hours walking on the moon, collecting samples, conducting experiments and…
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US Woman Gave Birth To Her Grandson
It may not be the first time in other countries but I only now heard of this kind a surprising but somehow touching story of a woman who gave birth to her grandson. In a report from Portland Press Herald newspaper, Linda Sirois gave birth on August 13 for her daughter, Angel Hebert. The 49-year old woman from the United States were convinced to become a gestational surrogate for her daughter after being advised not to become pregnant because of a heart condition. It took several years before Sirois accepted the offer. The Hebert couple got the word last summer. Sirois has four children, including twins, and her youngest kids…
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Sereno: First Lady Chief Justice And The Second Longest In The Philippine History
The Philippines now have its first ever lady Chief Magistrate, Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Today, President Ninoy Aquino administered the oath to Sereno. Sereno will have 18 years as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court before reaching the mandatory retirement age. She’ll be serving four Presidents: Aquino, the winners of presidential elections in 2016, 2022 and 2028. This would make her as the second justice with the longest years of appointment in the SC. Former Chief Justice Cayetano Arellano had 18 years and 9 months in the position.
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Full Military Honors For The Late Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rendered full military honors as the remains of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo arrived at the Villamor Airbase from Naga City today. Major Harold M Cabunoc, the Army Spokesperson, said that a battalion-size formation composed of almost 100 soldiers from the major services of the AFP, including soldiers from the General Headquarters, participated in the ceremony. “We are very proud to render our salute to an outstanding public servant whose shining examples must be emulated by everyone in the government service including soldiers,” said Cabunoc. A crowd of about 300 soldiers from all major services units were present to pay their…
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Disaster Ill-Equipped Country: The Philippines Should Learn From Secretary Robredo’s Death
It was August 21, 2012 when the body of Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo recovered in the coastal area of Masbate, two days after the plane crash. And that ends all the hope that he will be recovered alive. A day after, the body of the owner and pilot of ill-fated Piper Seneca, Captain Jessup Bahinting was also found inside the plane which was upside down at a depth of 180 feet. And early morning today, the body of Bahinting’s co-pilot, Kshitiz Chand was also found floating by fishermen after it went missing when the plane wreckage was successfully extricated last night. The retrieval operations ended…
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Secretary Jesse Robredo, 2 Others Still Missing
It has been more than 24 hours now since the plane carrying Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo crashed off the coast of Masbate Saturday afternoon. Divers have found today the flight plan which only confirmed that the Secretary was with his aide and the two pilots on the ill-fated six-seater Piper Seneca plane. Chronology of Events on August 18, 2012: 11:45 AM – Robredo arrived in Consolacion, Cebu to grace the ground-breaking ceremony of the new PNP Regional Training Center. He was on board Cebu Pacific flight 5J 553. 2:30 PM – Robredo left Consolacion, Cebu site and proceed to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. 3:00 PM – Robredo arrived…
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Who’s The Next Chief Justice?
There are about 22 nominees for the position of Supreme Court Chief Justice. The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) is currently on marathon interviews for the short list. This was triggered by the conviction and removal of former Chief Justice Renato Corona. The short list will be submitted to the President. The Chief Executive would have no other choice but to pick the next Chief Magistrate from the short list. Roberto Afan Abad, 68 Juan Andres Donato Bautista, 48 Arturo Dizon Brion, 65 Soledad Manteroso Cagampang-De Castro, 67 Antonio Tirol Carpio, 62 Teresita Leonardo De Castro, 63 Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado De Lima, 53 Jose Manuel Icasiano Diokno, 50…
