Reports of Arab employers maltreating their domestic helpers are very common. But the experience of Maricel Bubos, 28, in the hands of her Saudi Arabian masters would make anyone shudder. Maricel had many whip marks and scars on her back caused by shallow stab wounds. She could not clench her hands because of scars caused […]
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‘Radiation’ text message a hoax
A fake text message warning people that radiation from the Fukushima nuclear plant has leaked beyond Japan has been panicking people across Asia. The SMS message, purporting to come from the BBC, has been circulating around Asian countries since Monday. It warns people to take necessary precautions against possible effects of radiation. The BBC has […]
China executes 3 Filipinos despite Manila’s pleas
March 30, 2011. SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) – China executed on Wednesday three Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking despite a flurry of public appeals for clemency in the Philippines, and days after Amnesty International slammed Beijing’s sweeping use of the death penalty. The three, two women and a man, were caught smuggling several kilos of heroin […]
Filipina wows ’em at Sydney Kings game by Jaime K Pimentel
Filipina radio broadcaster and voice teacher Veronica Monro touched at the heart strings of basketball fans as she sang a breathtaking rendition of the Australian national anthem at the Sydney Entertainment Centre to open the Sydney Kings versus Adelaide 36ers last Friday (February 4, 2011). Ms Monro’s rendition of Advance Australia Fair was so impressive […]
8 Filipinos trapped in Christchurch building
There were at least 8 Filipino nationals who were trapped inside the CTV Building in Christchurch, New Zealand during the 6.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked the city last month. The following names were released by the Philippine government: Ezra Mae Medalla, Jessie Lloyd Albarracin Redoble, John Chua, Jewel Francisco, Louise Amantillo, Valquin Bensurto, Ivy Cabanilas, […]
General amassed P740 M in 4 years
Former military comptroller retired Maj. Gen. Jacinto Ligot allegedly amassed P740 million from 2001-2005, P666 million of which was already withdrawn before the accounts could be frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Council.
Lacson cleared of murder
Manila, Philippines. February 3, 2011. Fugitive Philippine Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson was cleared by the Court of Appeals of any involvement in the brutal slaying of publicist Salvador Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito. They were abducted in the business district of Makati and Dacer’s car was later dumped somewhere in the outskirts of the […]
Priest can’t say mass By Benjie de Ubago
Most Filipinos are devout Catholics and are predisposed to random acts of kindness. Having been taught to keep our faith strong, we have the propensity to believe without questioning. We are drawn automatically towards any seemingly benevolent deeds and wholeheartedly give others the benefit of the doubt. While this may be an exceptional expression of […]
No Filipinos reported hurt in New Zealand quake.
MANILA, Philippines. February 23. 2011. – No Filipinos have been reported hurt in the earthquake that struck Christchurch in New Zealand Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a text message to abs-cbnNEWS.com, the DFA said that the Philippine Embassy in Wellington was able to contact Honorary Consul Zedric Peter Wait in Christchurch. […]
Conduct unbecoming of GK Director by Benjie de Ubago
I would have preferred to be sitting on the dock of the bay but on 20 January, there I was in a dimly lit Street in Liverpool at Rashay’s Café waiting for the man of the hour, Mr. Luis Oquiñena, Executive Director of Gawad Kalinga. The appointment was set for 11pm that night, and although […]
Early New Year present for six Filipino families by Jaime K Pimentel
SIX Filipino families celebrated the New Year early, officially moving into six spanking-new homes in Sydney’s inner-west late December 2010 as tenants of Kapitbahayan housing cooperative. Four two-storey and two single-storey townhouses in a compound at Robertson Street, Merrylands, NSW went to the families of Nick and Dory Meissner, Nilda Ruiz and daughter, Steve and […]
Kapitbahayan Cooperative under investigation by Benjie de Ubago
A complaint has been lodged with the Common Equity of NSW against the Kapitbahayan Cooperative as managed by Ruben Amores. The complainant alleges unfair management practices and preferential treatment in the selection of its tenants especially for the Common Equity’s new properties at Merrylands and Leumeah. At a time when housing is at a crisis […]