Senator Grace Poe on Monday confirmed that she and individuals who introduced themselves as her ‘siblings’ underwent DNA test in an attempt to trace her biological parents and Filipino lineage as well. Poe said the individuals who approached her had shown picture but she did not elaborate whether they are […]
A former Albay solon and veteran politician expressed that Bagong Umaga presidential hopeful Senator Grace Poe does not deserve the presidential post. Former representative Edcel C. Lagman of the first district of Albay, said Poe does not deserve the presidency after she deliberately cut off allegiance to the Republic of […]
What better way to protest the slow internet speed prevailing in the Philippines? Well, hackers took possession of the National Telecommunications Commission website on Sunday. The main purpose could be to show a strong protest on the very slow, in fact, one of the lowest internet speed in the world. […]
The reward money for the information leading to the arrest of perpetrator who killed Philippine eagle named Pamana has just been raised to P150 thousand. This after Davao Oriental Governor Corazon Malanyaon offered an additional P50,000 reward to those who can provide information leading to the arrest of the killer […]
In a small gathering, my home buddies were discussing the frenzy in politics hereabout. And one of the topic was Camarines Sur 3rd district representative Atty. Leni Robredo. It is common knowledge that the good congresswoman has no plan to run for a higher elective post, for the moment, other […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs again is making a horrible promise to solve the backlog in passport production from 15 to 20 days. Quite unbelievable. For their “official” pronouncement do not reflect the true situation on the “ground.” An overseas friend of mine just confirmed the opposite. On May 30, […]
Street families, indigenous people and victims of disaster belonging to 203 families are the first batch of beneficiaries of the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development who received prepaid cards of the Land Bank of the Philippines. Through the prepaid cards, beneficiaries of MCCT […]
President Benigno S. Aquino III issued a directive for all heads of national government agencies and government-owned or controlled corporations to extend full assistance in the transition of Negros Island Region (NIR). The Memorandum Circular No. 81, was signed by Executive Paquito Ochoa Jr. on August 6. Earlier on May […]
Property behemoth Ayala Land Inc. on Tuesday won a bid to build and operate the P4-billion Integrated Transport System Project–South Terminal under the public-private partnership (PPP) scheme. The company will be awarded by the Department of Transportation and Communications with a 35-year concession agreement to build and operate the ITS […]
The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan granted on Tuesday afternoon the request of former President and Pampanga congresswoman Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to attend the wake of her late brother Arturo. Arroyo’s lawyer, Atty. Lawrence Arroyo, said the anti-graft court, in a two-page resolution, allowed his client to attend Macapagal’s wake daily for four […]
A watchdog group espousing public health and the environment today urged Makati Acting Mayor Romulo Peña to come down hard on vendors of banned cosmetics and weight-loss products in Guadalupe in the city of Makati. The EcoWaste Coalition brought the illegal trade to Peña’s attention through a letter faxed and […]
Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has filed an ex-parte urgent motion before the Sandiganbayan asking for permission to attend the wake and burial of her elder brother. She asked the anti-graft court to allow her to attend the Mass for her brother, Arturo Macapagal, 72, at the […]
Researchers from the International Center for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) in Western Australia have measured the energy generated across 200,000 galaxies more precisely than ever before, discovering it is only half of what it was 2 billion years ago and is continually fading. Professor Simon Driver from ICRAR said on […]
The presence of earth movers, heavy engineering equipments, signals the start of construction of the Legazpi boulevard extension along the northern coastline of the city that will serve also as a sea wall. The P240 million project of the national government is under the auspices of the Department of Public […]
The Department of Labor and Employment said that about 13.90 per cent of Bicol employers do not comply with the current minimum wage rate as specified in Wage Order No. RBV-16 which stipulates P260.00 per day for establishments with more than 10 workers and P236.00 per day for those with […]
The management of University of Nueva Caceres in Naga City is up for a change. This, after the Ayala Education, Inc. acquired a 60-per cent controlling interest in the premier and first university in the Bicol region. The education investment arm of the Ayala Corporation now holds the majority of […]
Sharing here the sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno S. Aquino, Jr., at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City. The sixth time President Aquino will report to the people his achievements and some more plans, if any, will be the heart of his speech […]
Come, join us and explore the vast Milky Way galaxy by just sitting comfy in front of the monitor or notebook. That is made possible by YouTuber daveachuk with a movie gathered from hundreds of thousands of Spitzer space telescope’s photos, 400,000 to be precise. The finished movie is a […]
Never mind if Camarines Norte Governor Edgar Tallado was ousted as member of the ruling Liberal party. Somehow, he may no longer attempt to reclaim the membership, but for now, he is happy being reunited with his wife after a separation following his scandalous affair with a young provincial employee. […]
Malacanang on Sunday said the country will continue to adhere to its national policy on marriage amid reports that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has approved same sex marriage. ”Our existing law on this is clear. In the Family Code of the Philippines, the only recognized marriage […]
Sharing here the movie trailers of eight independent films in the Filipino New Cinema Section of the World Premieres Film Festival 2015. The competing films include Alvin Yapan’s “Ang Kubo sa Kawayanan,” Nestor Aborgena’s “Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa,” Will Fredo’s “Filemon Mamon,” Charliebebs Gohetia’s “I Love You. Thank You.”, Genesis […]
MANILA, June 4 — The Philippines is cautiously studying whether or not to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) amid the country’s huge need for more infrastructure, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday. “The Philippines, like any other country, has tremendous infrastructure needs,” the President said during […]
DARAGA, Albay, June 4 — The first day of classes in Albay was disorderly with jampacked classrooms that reminded one of a can of sardines. Some teachers even held classes in covered courts with black boards serving as dividers. The severe scarcity of classrooms was aggravated by the implementation of […]
Sharing here the livestream Philippine Senate hearing on proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law being conducted by the Committee on Local government chaired by Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. This is Agenda: S. No. 2408 – Bangsamoro Basic Law Senate Hearing on June 3, 2015. Audio is crappy, though.
Live Stream of Philippine Senate hearing being conducted by the Committee on Local government chaired by Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.
MANILA, May 28 – More roads are due to be named after former President Corazon C. Aquino and other past politicians.. This development was known as the Senate committee on public works has bills seeking to name the circumferential road in Iloilo City as President Cory C. Aquino Avenue, and […]
Sharing here the live stream coming from the Philippine Senate on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic law. Committee on Local Government joint with Committees on Peace Unification and Reconciliation; and Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes. Part 2 Here: And the previous livestream here:
Looking back how Asia’s Got Talent finalist Gerphil Flores flunked the chance to reach the finals of Pinoy Got Talent due two judges favored the other contestant. Ironic as the other contestant failed to reach the high note which the other judge rightfully pointed out. Fast forward now, Gerphil (Fame) […]
Echinopsis cactus springs reprise bloom, and then some time lapse. This is the second feat after last year’s during the first full flower bloom of five year old bunch of our potted Echinopsis cactus. In the excitement, I may have taken enough photos for the memory including video shots that […]
Garo na baga sinda mga aking bagong mundag, mayong sulot na bado mientras na nagduduyan sa higdaan sa padiit-diit na pagyugyog dara kan kalipungawan saka pagkaminootan. Luway-luway sa paghiro an saindang mga burles na lawas asin an pagiging saro kaini garo may sinusunod na ritmo asin kumpas. May numero. Haloy. […]
The Jacaranda shrub/tree spring blossoms this time of year in some parts of the world. The sight of its purple blue flowers in big bunches hung in branches is quite overwhelming. Streets are lined on both sides of these trees in full bloom get transformation of some sort. But usually, […]
MANILA, May 22 — Check this out. The Philippine’s house of representative houses select men and women who weild power in passing laws and weild power because of their purse. Take for instance Saranggani Rep. Emmanuel “Pacman” Pacquiao, who for the 5th consecutive year remains the richest and the only […]
MANILA, May 21 — The tarmac of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport was host to the latest, the next-generation Airbus A350-900 XWB or extra wide body after touching down near Terminal 2 on Wednesday, at 11:15 a.m., 15 minutes ahead of the expected arrival schedule. Earlier, last week, the MIAA […]
MANILA, May 21 — The country’s flag carrier Philippine Airlines on Wednesday said it is set to launch flights from Manila to Cairns, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand beginning December 1 this year. PAL said these new flights are part of the expansion of its network in the Oceania region. […]
Let’s pause (stop) and pray for a while. The “Our Father” in a breath taking video of the statue of the Christ the Redeemer up in Rio de Janiero. Update: The video was removed had to update this post of Andrea Bocelli’s which is more powerfully rendered from our YouTube […]
MANILA, May 19 — President Benigno S.Aquino is now worth P69.31M including the increase of about P1.82 million in 2014. A copy of the Chief Executive’s Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) distributed to members of the Malacanang Press Corps Monday showed that the President’s net worth as […]
Watch here as Pope Francis preside at the Holy Mass and the Canonization of four Blesseds. At the end of the rites, the Pope led the recitation of the Marian prayer Regina Caeli. The most significant act of the day was the elevation to sainthood of Sisters Mariam Bawardy and […]
MANILA, May 16 — State employees with permanent status, even with new hires employed at least four months before May 31st 2015, are poised to receive beginning June 1, 2015 productivity bonus equivalent to one-month salary. Some P30.65 billion has been allocated under the 2015 general appropriatons for the performance-based […]
Who was that girl that did not make it to Asia’s Got Talent with a very good singing voice? Watch here as young Fitri Cerado sings under the accompaniment of panel judge member David Foster. She may return for the future audition given the positive feedback earned. What a voice. […]
Which of the two groups can’t have enough of former Presidentt Cory Aquino nostalgia? The Filipino people in general, or the present government officials simply sucking it through the current Aquino administration? Just as it was noted that a boulevard in Camarines Norte will get its name after the Cory, […]
MANILA, May 15 – Malacanang on Friday laud El Gamma Penumbra, a Filipino shadow play group, for winning the grand finals of Asia’s GotTalent on Thursday night at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. ”We praise the group of El Gamma Penumbra for their success as champion of Asia’s Got […]
And then, the final show begins with the finalists on the limelight. Watch and enjoy the results night of Asia’s got Talent. Finalists Perform Together For Opening Act in Asia’s Got Talent Grand Final Results Show. All video and photograb courtesy of Asia’s Got Talent.
They made the Filipino proud. The group el Gamma Penumbra emerged grand prize winner in the 1st Asia’s Got Talent search aired live from Singapore. The results show was aired Thursday live. Three other Pinoy finalists which include operatic singer Gerphil Flores (third place), the street dance crew Junior New […]
DAET, Camarines Norte, May 13 — Not done yet naming, renaming places, streets, etc., honoring former President Corazon C. Aquino? On Monday, Secretary Rogelio Singson of the Department of Public Works and Highways disclosed that another one is coming up. An 8.7 kilometer stretch of public road that runs from […]
PILI, Cam Sur, May 11 — Motorists passing the Maharlika Highway, more particularly those that will traverse the San Jose bridge in capital town Pili will have to use alternative routes beginning May 15. The bridge will be sugjected to total closure to vehicular traffic for one month during its […]
OTTAWA, Canada, May 10 — President Benigno S. Aquino III attended the ceremonial tree planting at the grounds of Rideau Hall, the official residence of the governor general of Canada, when he arrived here on Thursday. Governor General David Johnston and spouse Sharon, accompanied the president in planting a red […]
Asin sinda magkaibahan kun kaya mientras an kamotkan relo nagpaypay, dai naheling, aram nindamayo nanggad mangyayari sa saro na dai nangyari sa kaiba,na mayo nanggad na mangyayari sobra pa digde,na ini an gabos asin permi na, ini an nakaaguiasin an ngonian pati ano pa man na maabot. Ini, na dapat […]
MANILA, May 9 — Surveys says 45% of respondents favor peaceful negotiations with MILF. What can cause a certain lift of joy when it is offered by pollsters? And to whom? For sure, this one does. The recent findings of Social Weather Stations (SWS) put a smile on the face […]
SORSOGON CITY, May 8 — A possible phreatic or stream-driven explosion of Mt. Bulusan maybe forthcoming after the volcano exhibited steam and ash explosions on May 1 and another stream-driven explosion on May 6. With this prospect, residents within valleys and along rivers and stream channels are warned to be […]
Asia’s Got Talent showcase a powerhouse of Filipino Talents Sharing videos of phenomenal performance of contestant-talents from the Philippines, Gerphil Flores, El Gamma Penumbra, Junior New System and Gwyneth Dorado. Don’t forget to vote for them. Asia’s Got Talent (AGT) is the regional version of the Got Talent franchise airing […]
Filipinos who expect to be in Europe and Israel during the thirty day (09 April – 09 May 2016) overseas voting period for the 2016 Presidential elections, on 09 May 2016, who like to take part in the Philippine overseas electoral process, may now go to www.irehistro.com or www.comelec.gov.ph. This […]
QUEZON CITY, 6 May — PhilHealth warns it will run after employers not following the National Health Insurance law. It is no secret that there are erring employers who have done or are doing one, a combination of, or all of these: Either do not remit PhilHealth premium contributions deducted […]
MANILA, May 5 — More PH women prefer to work locally, but why the rush for OFW placement? It is ironic that there are more Filipino women who prefers to find job in the home country, yet there is the rush to work as OFW because of dearth of available […]
MANILA, May 4 — The Palace on Sunday lauded Manny Pacquiao despite losing the Welterweight belt to American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a boxing match in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Filipinos can hold their heads up high: our national pride, Congressman Manny Pacquiao, did us all proud when he stood […]
New Tropical Depression expected to enter PAR Thursday – PAGASA MANILA, May 4 — The low-pressure area (LPA) outside the country has intensified into a tropical depression, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. With its speed and movement, the tropical depression is expected to […]
COTABATO CITY, May 4, Updated — In the end, it was not the government forces which will prove successful in eliminating the country’s most wanted bomber who had eluded arrest for several months already. Abdul Basit Usman, who had a one million US dollars reward for his arrest, died in […]
The World Welterweight Championship between Manny Paquiao, the reigning WBO World Welterweight champion (57-5, 38KOs) and undefeated WBC & WBA World Welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather. The judges had it 118-110, 116-112, 116-112. Mayweather won. Here’s Manny Pacquiao: It was a good fight. I got him many times. I saw the […]
Calabanga, Cam Sur, May 3 — Just when the whole nation is on tight watch of the Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather boxing bout, here in the Bicol region, more specifically in Sorsogon province, concerned government agencies are closely monitoring Mount Bulusan after the volcano spewed steam and ash on […]
Sharing here the video on the full weigh-in of Manny Paquiao and Floyd Mayweather from MGM Grand, Las Vegas. For netizens, do not expect to find any free livestream of the actual fight as there will be none. In the United States the Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather 2015 live […]
In the know: Cam Sur’s Camaligan most densely populated town in Bicol. The tiny teeny town of Camaligan in Camarines Sur registers the highest in terms of population density among all the 107 municipalities and 7 cities in the region. It has a total land area of 4.68 square kilometers […]
How long can one hold off the urge of checking the cellphone? The gadget has emerged from being a luxury just to own one during its first appearance in the 1990’s to a complete necessity in daily living in the wired world now. No doubt there is no reversal of […]
Watch: The best is yet to come for Pinoys in Asia’s Got Talent. Presenting and sharing here three top Filipino performers final contenders in Asia’s Got Talent Show. Watch why the judges and audience were so pumped up with the performance showcasing their versatility and world class talent. El Gamma […]
MANILA, May 1 — President Aquino tasks De Lima to fast tract proof of Mary Jane Veloso’s innocence. Yes, President Benigno S. Aquino III has ordered Justice Secretary Leila de Lima to fast-track the legal process that may prove overseas worker Mary Jane Veloso is innocent of drug trafficking and […]
Watch this. The national greening program in Bicol provinces. Although it is more of a prop video mouthing the government agency, still some information, including facts and numbers, make a good conversation piece. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is one of the lead agency with thrust in conservation […]
MANILA, April 30 — After the ASEAN presidential trip to Kuala Lumpur, President Benigno S. Aquino III will cross the Pacific with a working visit in Chicago and state visit of Canada. The president is expected to meet with Filipino communities in the second week of May. President Aquino will […]
BEIJING, April 29 — Now it is China’s turn to voice a stern warning. China told the Philippines and Vietnam on Wednesday to halt all intrusive action on China-owned islands in the South China (West Phillipine) sea, following its rejection of concerns voiced by ASEAN. Some reports said the chairman’s […]
MANILA — Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Thursday said he is giving the 20 congressmen named by the Commission on Elections who have not submitted their statements of election contributions and expenditures (SOCE) to fix their data until Monday (Dec. 16) or he will be forced to ask them to […]
She was catapulted to fame from obscurity and now the newest face of climate change activism. Can’t get enough of the newest personality mainstream media, including climate change alarmists, swoon and idolize? Now, watch the coverage below and get that information in full package. The young activist is not the […]
LEGAZPI CITY, Feb. 21 — The Filipino-Chinese community and the Albayano culture and traditions blended during the Fiesta Tsinoy Chinese Lunar new year celebration on Thursday here, the first time ever. Tourism department’s Bicol regional director Ma. Nini-Ong Ravanilla, infused the Pastores Bicol in this year’s Fiesta Tsinoy new year […]
Watch President Aquino mumble words, jumble names of APEC leaders. Need no words to spin the story in here. Just watch the video and check it out. I was wondering how President Aquino mis-pronounced names of his APEC co-leaders for all to hear and see. He has more than enough […]
The number of drug fatalities, persons killed in the continuing campaign of the government against illegal drugs already passed 2,500 within a period of two months. It is the same period of President Rodrigo Duterte’s tenure at the helm of the government. The Philippine National Police update on Tuesday include […]
Military, local police ready to secure President Duterte on Second SONA. Yes, securing President Redrigo Duterte on his second State of the Nation Address today is the primary focus of the Armed Forces of the Philippines this Monday, more than ever. the Armed Forces of the Philippines announced it has […]
MANILA, Dec. 24 (PNA) — Expect heavy rain over Bicol region and Quezon province that may cause flashfloods and landslides on Christmas eve, PAGASA said on Tuesday. In its advisory, the weather agency said that northeast monsoon affects Northern Luzon while a trough of low pressure area is affecting Mindanao. […]
Our Cbanga360 inMotion channel in YouTube has reached a simple milestone. We are marking it with a celebratory post here and an accompanying shorty video. We share our celebration of a new milestone with a big thank you to all our subscribers and viewers. We continue our dream as we […]
The colorful military parade should begin to unfold in the morning, today, on the main streets of the city of Naga and each contingent show the best right at the front of the “review stand” of Plaza Quezon. A lucky day would mean our favorite local TV station will broadcast […]
Legazpi City has new police chief, 100 more cops and 100 Glock firearms CAMP GEN. SIMEON A. OLA, Legazpi City, Dec. 2 — The Bicol Regional Police Office leadership has installed a new police chief, assigned 100 more police officers and turned over 100 Glock 9mm-caliber pistols to the Legazpi […]
The current threat and presence of the deadly Chinese coronavirus was not a hindrance for most of practicing or devout Catholics (whichever you are on this side of the spectrum?) worldwide in observance of the most holiest days in their calendar year. Masses and rites became centered online offered by […]
Meanwhile, the western mainstream media (MSM) keeps its toes upright lying on its coverage, selective and discriminates against Catholics and Christians, all throughout. Of course, I am referring to the United States’ socialist if not leftist big media reportage of events, more so on politics that are not in consonance […]
Beside the gate of the public Calabanga central division pilot school is its massive, proud, yet paint-fading marker signage.
In Rio 2016 Olympics Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan is an addition to athletes who would not attain his dream for a stand in the awards rostrum. Instead, he will have to get medical attention, get some treatment then head home to heal. The athlete was in competition in the men’s […]
The closest glimpse we can get on the Martian surface is here. At least in this short clip yet of the upcoming science fiction series ‘Mars’. So here we go, on-board the spacecraft just on the verge of landing on the surface of the uncharted planet. Of course, Mars is […]
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has come out with the final verdict on the 62 police officers involved in the 57 victims of Maguindanao massacre on Nov. 23, 2009 in Sitio Malating, Barangay Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao. The 23-page decision dated Nov. 24, 2015 signed by the Commission en banc chaired […]
As the campaign period for this year’s election ended Saturday, administration bet Mar Roxas expressed extreme confidence that the Filipino people would vote for him and the Daang Matuwid slate, adding that Filipinos would rather choose democracy over dictatorship. He said that the threats to democracy is real, brought about […]
The Duterte administration will continue to choose the diplomatic way in addressing the territorial dispute with China, this despite the United Nations (UN) Tribunal decision favoring the Philippines. President Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Thursday he will consult several people, including former President Fidel V. Ramos, to help the government […]
This is hilarious. Senator Leila de Lima get back at the recent tirades from President Rodrigo Duterte with this message: “Stop harassing me. What do you want from me? Do you like me?” The lady senator who has become the “apple of the president’s eyes” expressed on Monday that “Duterte […]
Three current and previous officers of the National Printing Office are in hot water. This after the National Bureau of Investigation has asked the Office of the Ombudsman to file graft charges over alleged anomalous P74-million printing deal with four private companies. The NBI said NPO Director Sherwin Prose Castaneda, […]
How typhoons are rated, so how strong is a super typhoon? The following article should give us a simple overview of how typhoons are rated (in strength) when it enters the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The Philippines is expecting another powerful typhoon this Friday and fears for its wrath are […]
NAIROBI, Feb. 24 — The African Union on Monday urged the continent’s governments to embrace the use of science in order to transform its agricultural sector. Union Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture Rhoda Peace Tumusiime told an agricultural forum in Nairobi that all known advances in humanity are based […]
GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) called for taxing sugary drinks to lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes, including tooth decay during the observance of World Obesity Day here on Tuesday. According to a new report released by WHO, fiscal policies that lead to at least a […]