Ms. Aida Morden’s doctoral thesis, Tenant-Landlord Communicative Interaction: The Influence of Litigation and Public Housing, has been selected by VDM Verlag Dr Muller Publishing, a German-based publisher, for publication. The book is released internationally and available to purchase on-line.
Month: March 2011
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 Jacinto Ligot allegedly amassed P740 million from 2001-2005, P666 million of which was already withdrawn before the accounts could be frozen by the Anti-Money Laundering Council.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 […]
I was asked to undo my pants in public
At the Philippine Airlines International Airport, all outgoing passengers are subjected to body search. I was shocked to learn that an airport police officer wanted to do it to me in full view of the general public. On Saturday evening, the 5th of February 2011, my husband and I went to the Philippine Airlines International […]