Taiwan reporter sacked over PHL hoax

TAIPEI, May 22, 2013 (AFP) – A reporter in Taiwan has been sacked for fabricating a story about a diner refusing to serve Filipinos amid a diplomatic row over the recent killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, his company said Wednesday. The reporter, identified only by his family name Cheng, wrote on his Facebook page that [...]

Ex-agriculture official faces jail term for faking meal receipts

MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — A former official of an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture will spend between six months and more than two years in jail for tampering with meal receipts in 2000, the Office of the Ombudsman said Tuesday. Raul Montemayor, ex-chairman of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), was also [...]

Sir Chief-Maya movie for MMFF

MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — A film version of the hit “kilig-serye” starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap will reportedly join this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Star Cinema’s entry to the 39th edition of the annual film festival is a big-screen version of “Be Careful With My Heart.” The TV series directed [...]

Successful medical missions integral part of APO’s 27th National Biennial Convention

By Manny V. Ilagan, APO Member, PDoT-LA MANILA – Members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) are in high spirits as they switch to high gear for the association’s 27th National Biennial Convention from May 23 to 26 in Legazpi City, Albay. With the theme “Together as One, Rooted and Grounded in Service,” this year’s convention [...]

President Aquino appoints new Associate Justice of the Court of Tax Appeals

MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Maria Belen Ringpis-Liban as Associate Justice of the Court of Tax Appeals replacing Olga R. Palanca-Enriquez. The President signed Ringpis-Liban’s appointment May 17. A graduate of the UP College of Law, Ringpis-Liban served as regional trial court judge of Malolos and Quezon City. She [...]

Anne Curtis to hold shows in U.S.

After performing in Hong Kong, actress-host Anne Curtis is set to meet her fans in the United States via her “Annebisyosa” shows. On Twitter, Curtis said she will hold shows on June 15 and 16 at a casino in California. “To all my lovely followers in the states, ANNEBISYOSA is coming to town! See you [...]

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  • Taiwan reporter sacked over PHL hoax

    Taiwan reporter sacked over PHL hoax

    TAIPEI, May 22, 2013 (AFP) – A reporter in Taiwan has been sacked for fabricating a story about a diner refusing to serve Filipinos amid a diplomatic row over the recent killing of a Taiwanese fisherman, his company said Wednesday. The reporter, identified only by his family name Cheng, wrote on his Facebook page that [...]

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    Ex-agriculture official faces jail term for faking meal receipts

    MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — A former official of an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture will spend between six months and more than two years in jail for tampering with meal receipts in 2000, the Office of the Ombudsman said Tuesday. Raul Montemayor, ex-chairman of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC), was also [...]

  • Successful medical missions integral part of APO’s 27th National Biennial Convention

    Successful medical missions integral part of APO’s 27th National Biennial Convention

    By Manny V. Ilagan, APO Member, PDoT-LA MANILA – Members of Alpha Phi Omega (APO) are in high spirits as they switch to high gear for the association’s 27th National Biennial Convention from May 23 to 26 in Legazpi City, Albay. With the theme “Together as One, Rooted and Grounded in Service,” this year’s convention [...]

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    President Aquino appoints new Associate Justice of the Court of Tax Appeals

    MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed Maria Belen Ringpis-Liban as Associate Justice of the Court of Tax Appeals replacing Olga R. Palanca-Enriquez. The President signed Ringpis-Liban’s appointment May 17. A graduate of the UP College of Law, Ringpis-Liban served as regional trial court judge of Malolos and Quezon City. She [...]

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    DepEd ‘s 1,000 teachers program given hiring priority

    MANILA, May 20 (Mabuhay) – The graduates of a scholarship program spearheaded by the Department of Education and the Philippine Business for Education will be given hiring priority to work as teachers in the country’s public schools, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said on Sunday. According to Valte, the DepEd and PBEd’s flagship scholarship program [...]

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  • Sir Chief-Maya movie for MMFF

    Sir Chief-Maya movie for MMFF

    MANILA, May 22 (Mabuhay) — A film version of the hit “kilig-serye” starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap will reportedly join this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Star Cinema’s entry to the 39th edition of the annual film festival is a big-screen version of “Be Careful With My Heart.” The TV series directed [...]

  • Anne Curtis to hold shows in U.S.

    Anne Curtis to hold shows in U.S.

    After performing in Hong Kong, actress-host Anne Curtis is set to meet her fans in the United States via her “Annebisyosa” shows. On Twitter, Curtis said she will hold shows on June 15 and 16 at a casino in California. “To all my lovely followers in the states, ANNEBISYOSA is coming to town! See you [...]

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    Myx TV announces launch of app on Roku

    Fastest growing Asian American entertainment network in the U.S. teams up with adRise to boost Connected TV presence  LOS ANGELES, CA (May 20, 2013) – Coming hot on the heels of two nominations this year from the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) for its two shows, Press Play and MashBox, Myx TV, the fastest-growing Asian-American entertainment network in [...]

  • TFC’s Adobo Nation celebrates 5th anniversary

    TFC’s Adobo Nation celebrates 5th anniversary

    Emmy award-winning TFC show observes milestone with hosts, partners and Filipino community REDWOOD CITY, CA (May 21, 2013) – A 2012 Emmy nod and a new 2013 Emmy nomination underscore the high standards that TFC’s weekly magazine show, Adobo Nation, has set for itself. The US-produced show nabbed an Emmy in 2012 for best current/community/public affairs feature [...]

  • KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

    KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

    The third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy opens May 23 Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy.  Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion to [...]

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