Aquino: We are the oppressed party in Hacienda Luisita issue

Liberal Party standard bearer and Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III said on Wednesday that his family on the maternal side—the Cojuangcos—has been unduly put at a disadvantage by parties out to distort the facts about the Hacienda Luisita issue to derail his presidential bid.
New judge to hear Dacer-Corbito case

A new judge will hear the controversial Dacer-Corbito case after the judge previously handling it has recently been promoted as an Associate Justice in the Court of Appeals.
2 more of ‘Morong 43’ transferred to another jail

Two more health workers being held on suspicion they were communist rebels have been transferred to another jail, the husband of one of the so-called “Morong 43” said Wednesday.
Bangit gives troops 2 months to crush Abus

Newly appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff General Delfin Bangit has given government troops two months to crush the Abu Sayyaf group in Sulu.
Church won’t accept money from candidates, say three bishops

Candidates' money, seemingly overflowing this campaign season, will not be welcome during the Catholic Church's Palm Sunday fundraising activities for the poor, according to several bishops.
Gordon won’t pull down billboards

Bring it on. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) may order him to do so, but presidential candidate and Senator Richard Gordon is not putting down his huge billboards on Edsa and on the South Luzon Expressway.

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Filipino receives US ‘Spirit of Hope’ award

IT’S not every day that a person gets invited to the White House, much less be honored by the President of the United States himself.
Johns Hopkins honors FilAm Grade 3 pupil

BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States—Pacqui Pascual, a Filipino American Grade 3 student from Aliso Viejo, was recently honored at a statewide awards ceremony for gifted children held by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY).
Fil-Am artist presents lost RP art in Chicago

CHICAGO, Illinois, United States—Fred DeAsis, a prolific Filipino-American artist, is introducing "Kut-kut—Lost Art of the Philippines" to art lovers here, starting off at the Saint Charles Area Library in Saint Charles, Illinois last April.
Wherever in the world, put God in the center

FOUR DAYS after arriving in Melbourne, Eric Timajo drove to the Philippine Community Centre with his wife, Mariel. The place is famous for being the venue of shows mounted by Filipino celebrities visiting Australia.
Filipino dancer wins DC Mayor’s Arts Awards

Filipino ballet dancer and choreographer Jason Ignacio was conferred the Outstanding Emerging Artist Award during the 24th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards given by the District of Columbia to individual artists, organizations, and patrons of the arts.

Fil-Am recognized in Women’s History Month

As a part of its celebration of National Women's History Month in March, Southern California Edison (SCE) is recognizing employee Gladys B. Delemos for her professional leadership and work in the community.


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FIRST READ ON PEP: Annabelle Rama says son Richard Gutierrez was almost speechless upon hearing DOJ dismissal of his case

The Gutierrez matriarch also says that her prayers are finally being answered.
Court grants Ruffa Gutierrez sole custody of her daughters

Ruffa's husband Yilmaz Bektas gets visitation rights.
FIRST READ ON PEP: DOJ dismisses Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide case against Richard Gutierrez; Nomar Pardo's widow clueless

Even Lorayne's lawyer, Atty. Ombra Jainal, doesn't know anything about DOJ's decision.
PMPC announces nominees for the 26th Star Awards for Movies

The Star for All Seasons and the Megastar compete in the Best Actress category.
Phillip Salvador still waiting for sign before filing counter-suit against ex-lover

The actor gives his all-out to support to the campaign of buddy Bong Revilla.
Jolo Revilla on ex-girlfriend Lovi Poe: "Nakapag-move on na ako."

Jolo avoids questions about Lovi.
Lani Mercado says she feels the loneliness and sadness of son Jolo Revilla

Lani is ready to take on the challenge of being a congresswoman if she wins.
Manny Pacquiao's concert in Hawaii cancelled due to "poor ticket sales"

The people in Hawaii seem more interested to see Pacman fight than sing.
Is Francine Prieto mad at Bubble Gang staff?

Francine reportedly wrote on her Facebook account her feelings about the staff of "Bubble Gang."
ABS-CBN says Piolo Pascual has no plan of jumping to another network

Star Magic amused with stories of Piolo sending feelers to rival networks.

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