Archive for May, 2012
DOT targets 10 million visitors by 2016
‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’ billboards planned all over the U.S. By Rhony Laigo The slogan “It’s more fun in the Philippines†seems to be working. Ever since the Philippine Department of Tourism launched it early this year, more foreigners have been flocking to the country in record numbers. In spite of the momentum, [...]
Minorities overtake whites in U.S. births
By Robert MacPherson WASHINGTON, May 17, 2012 (AFP) – For the first time ever, white births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates Thursday that underscored the growth of the Hispanic population. Hispanics, blacks, Asians, indigenous peoples and those of mixed ethnicity or race accounted for [...]
Aquino stops protest trip to disputed shoal
MASINLOC, Philippines, May 18, 2012 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino convinced protesters to abort plans to sail Friday to a disputed South China Sea shoal as he sought ways to resolve a tense stand-off with China. A group of about 20 people, led by outspoken former Philippine Marine officer Nicanor Faeldon and including television [...]
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Megafight with Mayweather ‘still possible,’ says Pacquiao
By Nimfa U. Rueda LOS ANGELES – A megafight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. “is still possible,†Manny Pacquiao said after watching the unbeaten American subdue Miguel Cotto in their 12-round super welterweight title bout in Las Vegas. “May pag-asa pa [There’s still a chance], depending on the negotiations,†the Filipino ring idol told this reporter [...]
Mayweather wins but no Pacquiao fight in sight
By Rod Mijares, Balita, Las Vegas Pound for Pound king Floyd Mayweather, Jr. captured the WBA Super Welterweight World title last Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas by defeating the defending champion Miguel Cotto in a unanimous decision in front of 16,047 boxing fans that translated into four dollars short of [...]
‘The Road’ to Hollywood: History in the making for Philippine movies
AFTER FREAKING the hell out of moviegoers in the Philippines with its unique but effectively haunting storyline and superb cinematography, GMA Films’ 2011 thriller movie The Road will pave the way to Hollywood fame as it becomes the first all-Filipino film to be commercially released in North America and Canada this May.In a well-attended news [...]
Top 10 most-anticipated summer blockbusters
(LOS ANGELES) – Sci-fi films, superhero stories and action-adventures command screens this summer, joined by kids’ animated movies, with sequels and reboots big along with a couple of original tales. In what is already a record-breaking year at the box office, May releases kick off the hits early with The Avengers, Battleship, Dark Shadows and [...]
