Tag: politics
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Hong Kong reporters kicked out of APEC for shouting at PNoy
Reporters for Hong Kong media outfits have gotten their media credentials revoked after shouting at Philippine Presient Benigno “PNoy” Aquino III during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit (APEC) held at Sofitel Hotel, Bali, Indonesia on Sunday October 6, 2013. In a captured video two reporters, one male and one female, can be seen shouting…
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Inside Malacañang with National Geographic Channel
It was once dubbed as a “foremost home” by Spanish governor generals. The Americans made it a social hub for the country’s elite while the Japanese transformed it into a garrison.
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October 31, 2011 officially declared a holiday in the Philippines
October 31, 2011 has been officially declared as a special public holiday in the Philippines. Proclamation 265, signed by Philippine president Benigno Aquino III states that it is “to give full opportunity to our people to properly observe the day with all its religious fervor which invariably requires them to travel to and from different…
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The Filipino Today: an inspirational write-up by Alex Lacson
I received a copy of this write-up in my inbox today. During these difficult and troubled times, we Filipinos must strive even harder to prove that we are not the type of failures that we the world sees us to be. As I wrote in my previous article on Miss Universe 2010 Venus Raj’s final…
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President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III First SONA Transcript, Translation, and Video
Video: Live Videos by Ustream Original Transcript (Tagalog): State of the Nation Address of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines to the Congress of the Philippines Session Hall of the House of Representatives July 26, 2010 [Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City] Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Vice President…
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President Benigno “P-Noy Noynoy” Aquino III inauguration speech (inaugural address transcript and video)
Source: AFP PHOTO/TED ALJIBE Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III delivered his inauguration speech addressing over 92 million Filipinos on the historic day of July 30, 2010. He was sworn in as the 15th Philippine President by Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. After securing a landsline win in the 2010 Philippine elections.…
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Philippines Election 2010 May 10 facts, guide and videos
With only a few days left until May 10, more than 50 million voting Filipinos need to educate themselves on the upcoming elections. For the first time the country will be having automated elections, which makes being informed doubly important. Below are information gathered from various sources on this topic. Key facts about Philippine elections…
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Presidential candidate Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III list of accomplishments
Many criticize Noynoy saying he hasn’t done anything. They say that he is only banking on his parent’s popularity. I couldn’t believe someone who spent 11 years in governance could not have any accomplishments. I wanted to do my own research. The write-up below appears to be one of the most objective and most complete.…
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Gordon-Bayani three-point plan against corruption
Dear Friends, Now that the campaign for president and vice-president is in full swing, Gordon and Bayani need you to join them in transforming our country. Together we will build a new future, without corruption and dishonesty, a future of opportunity, jobs and development. With your help success is guaranteed. The first step is to…