Tag: Rhony Laigo
‘One Malaysia,’ an economic model for a diverse nation
Malaysia is only country in Southeast Asia that produces its own cars (Note: The author who became a full-fledged journalist right after college is a witness and at the same a victim of Philippines’ corrupt society, whose worsening economic conditions back then forced him to abandon his country to work as a reporter abroad – [...]
Wagyu – Japan’s prime beef now back in U.S.
Japanese farmers need to rear them for 30 months. These Wagyus (translation: Wag-Japanese and yu-cattle) also need to possess the bloodline of the original Wagyu cows before they’ll be considered as belonging to the breed that is uniquely born and raised in Japan for them to become part of the brand. These requirements are strictly [...]
FAPCLA induction includes ConGen farewell, karaoke
By Louinn Lota CHINATOWN, Los Angeles – Even though it was Mexican Independence Day, the Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles inducted its officers, welcomed new members, allowed karaoke, and once again bid a fond farewell to beloved Philippine Consul General Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon. Celebrating its 34th year, FAPCLA installed Thelma Calabio as its [...]
More than one million battle Philippine floods
By Jason Gutierrez Manila, Aug 8, 2012 (AFP) – More than one million people in and around the Philippine capital battled deadly floods Wednesday amid relentless monsoon rains, with neck-deep waters trapping slum dwellers and the wealthy on roofs. Sixty percent of Manila remained under water and vast tracts of surrounding farmland were also submerged [...]
‘Technicality’ may deny Fil-Am senior at Eagle Rock High School top honors
By Rhony Laigo Balita Media At junior, she was among the lucky ones who was accepted to work as an intern with probably the most intelligent group of scientists on earth that deals with the laws of physics. Now a senior, Elisha Charnel Marquez didn’t have to submit another application in order to get [...]
Fans say Pacquiao was robbed of victory over Bradley (Video by Nikki Arriola)
Fans say Pacquiao was robbed of victory over Bradley – Video by Nikki Arriola/Weekend Balita
Fil-Am coach Spoelstra lead James and the Heat to win second NBA title
By Greg Heakes MIAMI, June 21, 2012 (AFP) – The Miami Heat clinched their second NBA title by routing Oklahoma City 121-106 on Thursday thanks to a balanced attack and 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds from superstar LeBron James. James was named the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals after leading the [...]
U.S. to halt deportations of young illegal immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2012 (AFP) – The United States will stop deporting young law-abiding illegal immigrants who satisfy broad criteria, in a move that will be seen as a concession to Hispanic voters ahead of November’s election. The scheme applies to minors brought to the United States before the age of 16, who are currently [...]
Pacquiao wants re-match after split-decision stunner
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 10, 2012 (AFP) – Manny Pacquiao wants another shot at Timothy Bradley, and next time he doesn’t plan to give the American a chance to win over any judges. “I want a re-match,†Pacquiao declared after Bradley claimed his World Boxing Organization welterweight world title with a split decision victory that [...]
Arum: I don’t believe there was corruption
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 9, 2012 (AFP) – Promoter Bob Arum was outraged by a split decision giving Timothy Bradley a win over Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao Saturday, but said it was the result of incompetence, not corruption. “The one thing I refuse to even consider is that there was anything funny going on – [...]
