Capt. Tony Dedal was a fighter pilot of Philippine Air Force. He was assigned to fly the versatile P-51 Mustang and was commissioned to undertake several heroic missions that he successfully completed during his tour of duty with the 5th Fighter Wing.
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DILG Secretary Robredo passes away in plane crash
The entire Filipino nation, together with the Ateneo de Manila community most profoundly mourns the passing away of the late Jesse Manalastas Robredo, Secretary of Interior and Local Government (DILG) of the Republic of the Philippines (2010 to 2012).
Kevin Conolly interviewed about Multi-Purpose Centre
Member of Parliament for Riverstone Kevin Conolly was gracious enough to grant an interview about what is currently going on at the Philippine Australian Cultural Centre (PACC), which is better known as the Filipino Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC). The interview was conducted by Philippine Sentinel inside his office in Stanhope on the 18th of July 2012. […]
Filipino family faces deportation by Neil Galang
Rafael Legaspi, his wife and children, face deportation unless they are given a reprieve through ministerial intervention and finally allowed to stay as permanent residents.
China garrisons disputed South China Sea
BEIJING — China’s powerful Central Military Commission has approved the formal establishment of a military garrison for the disputed South China Sea, state media said on Sunday, in a move which could further boost tensions in already fractious region.
Bicol Inc.’s Never Ending Story by Benjie de Ubago
Just like Mayon Volcano, the rumblings continue long after the Bicol elections. First there was Neria Soliman, and shortly after, Josie Musa protested during the actual March elections. With a little twisting of the truth, minus the necessary evidence, some were swayed and the results were reversed.
I was convicted of a crime I did not commit by Dr. Raymund Narag
(Speech of an ex-detainee who earned a doctorate in criminal justice from Michigan State University) Last May 4, 2012, I marched in the graduation ceremonies of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Pending the successful defence of my dissertation, I will receive a doctoral degree in criminal justice. From a maligned ex-detainee in one […]
Mother performs C-section on self; no anesthetic
July 11, 2012. Manila, Philippines . A Filipino mother, Janice Calipe, 28, who is a midwife, performed a C-section on herself. According to news reports, Janice might be charged for performing an abortion, which is a criminal act. Her mental state was eventually being assessed by psychiatrists but results have not been disclosed.
Bishop accused of diverting millions
by Aries Rufo (Rappler.com) MANILA, Philippines — Tempest is brewing in one of the richest dioceses in the Philippines. Priests and lay leaders have asked the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Archbishop Giuseppi Pinto, to look into the finances of the Diocese of Parañaque under Bishop Jesse Mercado for alleged misuse of funds. They also […]
Girl with power sets things on fire
Hanoi — An 11 year old girl from Vietnam has an unusual mutant-like power that sets things on fire. A Vietnamese website reported that the young girl had almost burned down the entire 3rd floor of the house owned by the girl’s family. The father says that she was never given any object that can […]
Extra cash for young locals
More than 3,400 local students and young people in training are set to get some extra cash from the Gillard Government, with new payments hitting households from this week. Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic, said people on Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY or Austudy would soon receive a lump sum payment in their bank accounts, ahead […]
Donald Trump to build high rise tower in Manila
The sons of tycoon Donald Trump weren’t exaggerating when they declared that the residential skyscraper, Trump Tower Manila, was destined to be one of the most important buildings in Asia. “For the Trumps, to create a building is really to change the skyline,” said Robbie R. Antonio, Century Properties managing director and Trump Tower Manila […]