Archive for September, 2012
BROADWAY BEHIND THE CURTAIN | Conversations on Photography and Broadway with Alan Cumming, Rivka S. Katvan & Tom Viola
Please join Gallery 138 and Soho Photo Gallery Wednesday Sept 12, 6-8 pm at Soho Photo Gallery, 15 White Street, in NYC for: BROADWAY BEHIND THE CURTAIN | Conversations on Photography and Broadway with Alan Cumming, Rivka S. Katvan & Tom Viola ALAN CUMMING, Actor RIVKA S. KATVAN, Photographer TOM VIOLA, Author and [...]
Tuna Festival begins with neighboring Sarangani
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (September 5, 2012) – Fireworks light up the sky of the Philippine’s Tuna Capital during the grand opening celebration of Tuna Festival 2012 Wednesday, September 5. Tuna Festival coincides with the 44th charter anniversary of General Santos City which shares Sarangani Bay as a common waterway and source of fishing resources. The late [...]
Honest janitor earns P446/day
MANILA, Sept 6 (Mabuhay) — An airport janitor who returned over P600,000 in cash left behind at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport said he earns only P446 a day. Janitor and glass cleaner Ronald Gadayan said that he spends about P200 a day for transportation. “One way P100 kaya balikan P200. Tapos kakain pa ho [...]
Anti-corruption, economic strides boost PHL in global competitiveness
MANILA, Sept 6 (Mabuhay) – Of 148 countries assessed by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) in terms of fostering a business-friendly environment, the Philippines achieved huge strides in addressing corruption and the macroeconomy – making it one of those that showed “the most improvement” by zooming 22 notches up from its lowest point in 2009 to [...]
Aquino confers Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Ambassador of Korea
MANILA, Sept 4 (Mabuhay) –Â President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross, Gold Distinction) on outgoing Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Hye-Min in recognition of his contribution to strengthening the foundation of friendly bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea during ceremonies held [...]
Aquino, NEDA board approve construction of new airports
MANILA, Sept 4 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board approved on Tuesday the construction of the Bicol International Airport project and the New Bohol (Panglao) Airport Development project. The P4.7 billion Bicol International project in Daraga, Albay will replace the existing Legazpi Airport, Secretary Ramon [...]
Drilon: Senate to submit 2013 budget to PNoy by second week of December
MANILA,Sep 4 (Mabuhay) — The Senate will submit the P2.006-trillion 2013 budget to President Benigno S.C. Aquino III by the second week of December, Senator Franklin Drilon vowed on Tuesday. “We plan to submit the budget to the President by second week of December,†Drilon, who is the finance committee chairman, said. “The Senate remains [...]
PNoy to fly to Russia for APEC on Friday; bilateral talks with other nations set
MANILA, Sept 6 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III is set to leave for Russia on Friday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting, which he will attend from September 8 to 9, and where he would also conduct bilateral meetings with several nations. Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda gave the details of Aquino’s [...]
Filipino-American Tennis Association Of Southern California-USA
By Ramel Tumaneng In early summer of 2011 a group of dedicated tennis players decided to turn their passion into an Association. And Filipino – American Tennis Association of Southern California was born…. Our plan was to establish strong camaraderie and friendship between and among players in tennis courts and beyond. But, along the way, [...]
Registration now ongoing for Fil-Am Mason Shootfest
Everyone is invited to register to join the 2012 Fil-Am Mason Shootfest that will take place on Oc. 6 at the Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Complex located at 14995 River Road, Norco, CA 92880. Registration fee for the event is $45, according to organizers, and payable to Norco Running Gun, sponsor of the event. Gun enthusiasts [...]
