Archive for December, 2012
SINAPUPUNAN – THY WOMB – Trailer (english) – New Brillante Mendoza Film
Thy Womb (Tagalog: Sinapupunan) is a 2012 Filipino drama film starring Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco Mercedes Cabral, and Lovi Poe.Produced by Center Stage Productions and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), Melvin Mangada and Jaime Santiago, the film is written by Henry Burgos and directed by 2009 Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante Mendoza. The film is one of the 8 official entries to [...]
Aquino to focus on improving government bonus granting system, land use issue next year
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he’ll prioritize ironing out public workers’ bonuses and land use issue next year. “We were trying to foster what we call the performance-based bonus. In government presently, you are rated by your supervisor—you are given the marks—and since we want to be always ‘nakikisama,’ the least [...]
President Aquino leads awarding rites honoring soldiers and civilian employees of Armed Forces of the Philippines on its 77th anniversary
MANILA, Dec 21 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III led the awarding ceremonies honoring 12 soldiers and civilian employees for their outstanding achievements and heroic acts in the service in celebration of the 77th Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Anniversary at the AFP Grandstand, Camp Aguinaldo, in Quezon City on Friday. Anchored on the [...]
Balita Media announces the winners of the “Free Trip for 2 to the Philippines” raffle contest
On December 20th, Balita Media Inc. held its annual raffle contest on LA-18’s Kababayan LA, hosted by Janelle So with guest, Joy Marino from Balita Media. The raffle contest gave away ten consolation prizes and a grand prize, which includes two round-trip tickets to the Philippines courtesy of Balita Media and Philippine Airlines and a [...]
Aquino lauds passage of Responsible Parenthood Bill
The Aquino administration lauded the legislators for the passage of the Responsible Parenthood Bill, paving the way for the Filipinos to raise their respective families in a manner that is just and empowered, a Palace official said. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda issued the statement following the passage of the Responsible Parenthood Bill on 3rd reading [...]
Aquino hosts Christmas Party for streetchildren in Malacañang
MANILA, Dec 20 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III played Santa Claus to 1,500 street children from Metro Manila by hosting a grand Christmas party at the grounds of Malacañang’s Kalayaan Hall on Wednesday. The President laid out the red carpet for the street children, aged between six and 16 years old, by providing [...]
Miss USA crowned Miss Universe 2012; Miss PHL Janine Tugonon 1st runner-up
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Dec 19, 2012 (AFP) – American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 late Wednesday, beating out beauties from around the world to claim the coveted title. The title of first runner-up went to the contestant from the Philippines, Janine Tugonon. Last year’s winner Leila Lopes of Angola, crowned jubilant Culpo, 20 [...]
Philippine runway models set Guinness world record
(MANILA-AFP) – Milan, Paris, London, New York and… Manila. It’s hardly the centre of the fashion world but more than 2,000 models have taken to the catwalk in a Philippine shopping mall to claim a new world record. A total of 2,255 men, women and children, from strutting seasoned professionals to stumbling first-timers, took part [...]
PH CONSULATE HOLIDAY NOTICE – JANUARY 2013
Los Angeles, 20 November 2012 – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will be closed on the following holidays: Date (Day) Holiday 1 January 2013 (Tuesday) New Year’s Day 21 January 2013 (Monday) Martin Luther King Day Regular consular services will resume on the next business day: 2 January 2013 and 22 January 2013, [...]
