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  1. 17th Philippine-American Expo set June 28 and 29
    Several years ago, the First Tri-Media Group of Companies started a Southern California phenomenon. On June 28 and 29, the Philippine-American Convention and Exposition, Auto Show and Food Festival will hold its 17th season at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
    05/07/03
     
  2. The Story of Mother’s Day
    The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Rhea, the Mother of the Gods.
    05/07/03
     
  3. Office Of Naval Research awards more than one-half million dollar grant to Cal State L.A. for Seafloor Engineering research.
    Los Angeles,CA—Mark Tufenkjian (Pasadena Resident), a professor of civil engineering at California State University, Los Angeles, has received a 2003 Research and Education (REP) grant of $594,253 from the Office of Naval Research (ONR).
    05/07/03
     
  4. Pet therapy for seniors
    Dogs and birds bring love and laughter to grandparents. At Vista del Sol, a long-term care facility in Culver City, the hardest-working employees are Precious, a white half-poodle, half-Lhasa Apso, and her friend Kimo, a Peek-a-poo.
    05/07/03
     
  5. The friends connection to hold fund-raiser
    The Friends Connection, a non-profit club dedicated in helping fellow Filipinos here in the US and the Philippines through various humanitarian projects will hold their fund-raising dinner-dance at the Radisson Hotel on Figueroa St., Los Angeles on Saturday May 10, 2003.
    05/07/03
     
  6. THE WONDER OF FRIENDS AND GUESTS
    A happy way to remember the good times is captured in this photograph showing special people
    05/07/03
     
  7. Problems with visitations
    I have had many clients and prospective clients who have problems with visitations or have questions about visitations. In this week’s article, I would like to address common concerns about the problems with visitations.
    05/07/03
     
  8. Gracia Burnham reveals RP military, Abu collusion in book.
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — An American missionary held hostage for more than a year has accused the Philippine military of colluding with her captors, saying a general demanded a 50 per cent cut of the ransom.
    05/07/03
     
  9. Expanded Balikatan to include Siocon, Pikit
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes has announced that an expanded Balikatan joint-military exercises will now cover portions of Cotabato and Zamboanga del Norte provinces as venues.
    05/07/03
     
  10. Minute Maid® introduces calcium and vitamin D-fortified juice for even healthier bones
    National survey shows nearly half of Americans need to bone up on benefits of vitamin D
    05/07/03
     
  11. More Estrada allies sought in plunder case
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The prosecution has revealed plans to expand the list of respondents in the plunder case against jailed former President Joseph Estrada pending the results of an ongoing investigation on each individual and the strength of evidence against them.
    05/07/03
     
  12. Gov’t to operate Terminal 3 after SC dumps contracts
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said the government would run Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s new passenger terminal after the Supreme Court invalidated the operating contracts of a Filipino-German consortium that built the project.
    05/07/03
     
  13. Opponents of Workers’ Comp Reform: Defending indefensible
    SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy (R-Monrovia) condemned opponents of his Workers’ Compensation reform legislation for "defending an indefensible system that drains billions of dollars each year from California, costing us jobs and deepening the budget crisis affecting governments at all levels."
    05/07/03
     
  14. What now, peace?
    THERE is good reason to stop pronouncements of giving the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) the benefit of the doubt.
    05/07/03
     
  15. SC junks with finality PEA-Amari deal
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Supreme Court has ruled with finality that the Amended Joint Venture Agreement between the Public Estates Authority (PEA) and Amari Coastal Bay Development Corp.
    05/07/03
     
  16. Solons urge gov’t intervention in Israel wage cut for OFWs
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Two lawmakers have called for government action in the light of the imminent wage cut being imposed on foreign workers in Israel.
    05/07/03
     
  17. Keeping PAL free of SARS
    Philippine Airlines is zealously vigilant in protecting the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew.
    05/07/03
     
  18. Philippine Tourism Chief now chairs PATA.
    Philippine Tourism Secretary Richard J. Gordon formally assumes the chairmanship of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for the year 2003-2004.
    05/07/03
     
  19. MILF terror tag to allow US combat in Mindanao
    Some of the 15 newly-released hostages get down from a vehicle as they arrived in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte. A total of 34 people have so far been killed and many wounded after a raid in the town by more than 100 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members. (MNSwirephoto)
    05/07/03
     
  20. Maricar De Mesa, waiting for Mr. Right
    MANILA — As a girl, Maricar de Mesa was sheltered from the cruel world, kept to playing with her siblings within the confines of their home. She grew up unmindful of the need to strike up a conversation with those she meets for the first time. Until showbiz came along.
    05/07/03
     
  21. SC orders Imelda to yield to TRO on Olot estate
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos has been ordered by the Supreme Court to yield possession of the 45-hectare Romualdez estate in Olot, Leyte.
    05/07/03
     
  22. Gov’t debt up 19% to P2.91-T in February
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippines’ national debt mound continued to grow in February, climbing 19 per cent from a year earlier to P2.906 trillion ($55.3 billion) at the end of the month, data from the Bureau of Treasury showed.
    05/07/03
     
  23. American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology conducts seventh annual nationwide asthma screening program
    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill – Millions of Americans may be letting asthma take their breath away and many don’t even know it, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI).
    05/07/03
     
  24. Keeping up with proper vehicle maintenance is easier than you think
    Motorists can protect their family’s safety by meeting their vehicle’s maintenance needs. While it’s easy to be car care aware, too many people are putting off simple preventative maintenance and repairs that could make their vehicles safer and more dependable.
    05/07/03
     
  25. Why parents should never leave children alone in a car
    With the weather heating up across the country, there are many health issues that parents may want to learn more about.
    05/07/03
     
  26. Meralco will comply with refund order
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it would comply with a Supreme Court order to refund its customers billions of pesos, but warned it could affect its cashflow and operational viability.
    05/07/03
     
  27. Memo links Ermita to sinister plan
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Eduardo Ermita has denied having crafted a memorandum for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
    05/07/03
     
  28. Meralco cuts PPA charge by P0.18/kwh in May
    Meralco cuts PPA charge by P0.18/kwh in MayMANILA (Mabuhay) — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said its purchased power adjustment (PPA) charge would be cut by 18 centavos per kilowatt hour for May due to lower natural gas prices and a stronger peso.
    05/07/03
     
  29. NHTSA to review SUV side impact head injuries
    NEW YORK – Reuters reported that tests on three 2002 sport utility vehicle models recently showed that in the event of a side-impact crash passengers could have sustained severe or fatal head injuries, the federal government’s car safety regulator said.
    05/07/03
     
  30. Rail projects up for relocation
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has hailed the signing of memoranda of agreement (MOA) to implement the Northrail and Southrail relocation programs.
    05/07/03
     
  31. The insurer’s duty to defend you
    The primary purpose of insurance is to give you peace of mind. You buy automobile insurance, homeowner’s insurance, or business liability insurance.
    05/07/03
     
  32. Bankruptcy: The warning signs
    People in this country are obsessed with borrowing money. As I write this article, there is already more than a trillion dollars in consumer debt and the borrowing hasn’t stopped.
    05/07/03
     
  33. Should you file married filing separately?
    Of course not. Why should I pay taxes based on the highest tax rates? The lowest rates belong to joint filers and widows, followed by heads of household, and single taxpayers.
    05/07/03
     
  34. Caltex, Petron get TRO; Shell loses plea on oil depots
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Manila Regional Trial Court has granted the petitions filed separately by Caltex Phils. Inc. and Petron Corp. for a temporary restraining order against a Manila ordinance ordering their eviction from the Pandacan oil depot.
    05/07/03
     
  35. Debt and Retirement
    If you are in your twenties or early thirties don’t bother to read on. I am sure that the prospect of retirement is not one of your major concerns at this time. But if you are in your forties or fifties, I am sure that your financial security when you retire is a thought that often comes to your mind.
    05/07/03
     
  36. Immigrants with a criminal past must be extra careful in light of new Supreme Court decision
    The U.S. Supreme Court in Denmore v. Kim has just ruled that Congress, justifiably concerned that deportable criminal aliens who were not detained would continue to engage in crime and would fail to appear for their removal hearings
    05/07/03
     
  37. I’m getting divorced, but how can I get my Green Card?
    Question: I have received my conditional Green Card based upon marriage to a U.S. Citizen. While I hoped everything would have lasted forever, we are having numerous marital problems and we have decided to get divorced.
    05/07/03
     
  38. Petitioning nurses as immigrant
    Question: I am a Registered Nurse from the Philippines. What are the requirements for me to immigrate to the United States?
    05/07/03
     
  39. Supreme Court decision threatens safety of LPRs with criminal convictions
    On April 29, 2003, the United States Supreme Court issued a shocking court decision that could lead to the immediate arrest of many lawful permanent residents who have been convicted of certain crimes.
    05/07/03
     
  40. MTA unveils austere FY 04 draft budget that still pushes forward with major transit projects
    Determined "to live within our means" despite an anticipated sharp cut in state funding, MTA CEO Roger Snoble has proposed an austere MTA budget for the next fiscal year that still calls for pushing forward with major transportation improvements for Los Angeles County to deal with worsening traffic.
    05/07/03
     
  41. ELECTION DAY – VOTE!
    You can request your Official Sample Ballot in Tagalog.
    05/07/03
     
  42. Chapter 7 bankruptcy and exemptions
    One of the most common misconceptions held by people relates to debtors’ ability to keep assets in a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
    05/07/03
     
  43. Foreigners urged to behave after Iraqi diplomats expulsion
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has warned foreigners in the country not to engage in activities detrimental to national security following the expulsion of two Iraqi diplomats for alleged spying.
    03-26-03
     
  44. MILF rebels warn against hopes for early peace
    Muslim separatist rebels about to resume talks with the Philippine government have warned against hopes for an early peace.
    03-26-03
     
  45. Fil-Am among POWs; Arroyo wants Geneva Convention respected
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has called on Iraq to observe the provision of the rules and conventions on prisoners of war (POWs) stated under the Geneva Convention following reports that a Filipino-American soldier was among the five soldiers captured by the Iraqi soldiers.
    03-26-03
     
  46. Palace presents ‘shocked’ ranking leftist
    Malacañang has presented to the media a middle-aged woman whom the military alleged as a member of the communist military secretariat and liaison with the Moro separatists rebels in Mindanao.
    03-26-03
     
  47. RP to benefit from Bush war kitty
    The Philippines would be one of the beneficiaries of nearly $5 billion in direct aid and loan guarantees that President George W. Bush had asked Congress to approve as part of his war kitty on Iraq.
    03-26-03
     
  48. RP-US military officials to discuss Balikatan 03-1
    Officials of the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines and the Department of Defense of the United States, represented by the US Pacific Command, will start discussing future counter-terrorism coordination and cooperation efforts.
    03-26-03
     
  49. NBI told to check alleged VIP treatment of pyramid scam suspects
    President Gloria Arroyo ordered has National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Reynaldo Wycoco to follow up allegations that the principal personalities involved in the pyramid scam who have been arrested are enjoying VIP (very important persons) treatment.
    03-26-03
     
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    3/24/03
     
  51. PABA to hold 17th Awards Banquet
    The Philippine American Bar Association (PABA) will hold its 17th Annual Installation and Awards Banquet and Dance on Saturday, January 25, 2003 at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, located at 1755 N. Highland Avenue in Hollywood.
    01-08-03
     
  52. RP, Dutch execs push joint drive vs. ecstasy
    Filipino and Dutch anti-drug authorities have vowed closer cooperation in the fight against the trafficking of illegal drugs, particularly ecstasy, a favorite addictive substance among rich and young party-goers.
    01-08-03
     
  53. Atty. Joe Sayas: Dedicated to champion the rights of the consumers
    Honest, straightforward and very diplomatic. These are but few of the words that best described Atty. Conrado Sayas, a noted Filipino-American trial lawyer, whose dedication to fight for the rights of the consumers has landed him on the cover of the prestigious law publication, Verdicts & Settlement. He was the first-ever Filipino-American to earn that honor.
    01-08-03
     
  54. Bankruptcy Law Office Opens In West Covina
    The Law Office of Raymond J. Bulaon has recently opened a new branch office in West Covina in an effort to provide a more convenient location to the large Filipino community in that city. The law firm’s main office is in Glendale and also has another satellite office in Norwalk.
    01-08-03
     
  55. Full disclosure at 341 hearing required
    Many times client will forget to mention some matter of importance to me at the time that the case is filed such that the petition is not entirely accurate.
    01-08-03
     
  56. Police asked to evict Imelda from Leyte mansion
    Authorities have called on police to evict former First Lady Imelda Marcos from a disputed 45-hectare property in Leyte.
    01-08-03
     
  57. New laws protecting your Social Security Number
    Cases of identity theft are rapidly increasing. Criminals obtain credit cards using stolen social security numbers, and leave consumers with a sudden pile of delinquent accounts on their credit records. California has enacted laws to protect consumers.
    01-08-03
     
  58. GMA appoints Datumanong as justice secretary
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has appointed Public Works and Highways Secretary Simeon Datumanong as justice secretary.
    01-08-03
     
  59. The advantages and disadvantages of fiance visas
    Question: I just recently naturalized as an American citizen. I am still single and I would like to bring my girlfriend to the U.S. as soon as possible. I have heard about fiance visas. Should I bring her here as a fiance or should I go to the Philippines and marry her? Which method would be faster? What are the requirements?
    01-08-03
     
  60. ‘Lastikman’ first big hit of 2003
    The action-fantasy-comedy movie "Lastikman" headlined by Vic Sotto has become the first big hit of 2003.
    01-08-03
     
  61. A holistic approach to your “Dieting” New Year’s Resolution
    Epping, NH: A new year brings a sense of renewal, rebirth, and a guilty awareness that you ate your own weight in chocolate during the holidays. Will this year’s resolution, like last, be to go on a diet, get more exercise and become healthy? Statistics indicate that a full 90% of us have such good intentions for the new year.
    01-08-03
     
  62. Is the U.S. engaging in racial profiling?
    December 16, 2002 was the first "special registration call-in" program deadline. The program deadline required all males 16 years of age or older, who are citizens or nationals of one of five designated countries, and who entered the US as non-immigrants before September 10, 2002, to have registered to be fingerprinted and photographed.
    01-08-03
     
  63. Palace sees house arrest for Estrada
    Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said Malacañang is in favor of giving better treatment to jailed former President Joseph Estrada now languishing at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC).
    01-08-03
     
  64. HR-364 is not equity
    Raison d’etre, The English for equal (or equality) means in simple and plain expression or noun, and in the Webster Dictionary says, "Having one measure, the same in magnitude, quantity, degree, worth, etc. Evenly balanced, level, uniform in operation, or become equal to; made or to do something equal to."
    01-08-03
     
  65. Fresh RP-US military drills start Jan. 22
    About 200 American soldiers, along with their 300 Filipino counterparts, will be in various parts of Luzon from Jan. 22 to March 10 for fresh military exercises, the Department of National Defense (DND) said.
    01-08-03
     
  66. Braganza named as new press secretary
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has announced the appointment of Agrarian Reform Secretary Hernani Braganza as the new press secretary.
    01-08-03
     
  67. Australian mechanic of crashed LaoagAir plane ordered deported
    The Australian chief mechanic of a Laoag International Airlines (LaoagAir) plane that crashed in November killing 19 people will be deported if he is not charged over the accident, the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) said.
    01-08-03
     
  68. Arroyo, Italian official agree to work against terrorism, poverty
    President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Pier Ferdinando Casini, president of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament, have discussed matters of mutual interest and concern to their two countries, agreeing to work further against international terrorism and to promote inter-faith dialogue as well step up efforts to alleviate the conditions of the poor.
    01-08-03
     
  69. 7 Filipino fishermen missing in trip to disputed shoal
    Seven Filipino fishermen have been missing for over a week after they went on a trip near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
    01-08-03
     
  70. 12 Filipino workers hurt in Tel Aviv blast
    At least 12 Filipino workers have been injured, two of them critically, during a double suicide bomb in Tel Aviv which left more than 20 people dead, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.
    01-08-03
     
  71. Customs anti-smuggle team nets another P5-M in premium grade rice
    Combined elements of the Anti-Smuggling Intelligence and Investigation Center (ASIIC) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have scored anew in the government’s campaign against smuggling, this time apprehending some P5 million worth of premium grade rice at the Port of Manila (POM) and at the Manila International Container Port (PMICP).
    01-08-03
     
  72. Cebu eyes heavy industries
    CHALLENGED by the continual decline in the entry of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the country, the Cebu Investment Promotions Center (CIPC) has asked the help of the Japanese government for Cebu to be able to attract heavy industries this year.
    01-08-03
     
  73. Anne Curtis bags ‘denial queen’ title
    Pretty teen star Anne Curtis should start reexamining herself after she had supposedly earned the title of the new "denial queen."
    01-08-03
     
  74. Leaving an indelible mark
    With the start of 2003, I couldn’t help but reflect back on my life. Have I been the best example of a friend, daughter, mother, worker, or even a stranger? I have to admit I never even tried nor thought of being one.
    01-08-03
     
  75. 2003 concept cars
    Buick will introduce its latest concept, the Centieme, at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This concept mimics the Rendezvous’s defiance of traditional class segments between wagon and sport utility vehicle. The car-based SUV may join the Rendezvous and anticipated Rainier.
    01-08-03
     
  76. Bush and Ashcroft making life harder for immigrants
    While this column usually addresses helpful hints or insight for laymen into the nuances of immigration law recent developments in the administration of the Immigration and Naturalization Act by the Bush/Ashcroft Justice Department should make the immigrant community wonder if "compassionate conservativism" really exists.
    01-08-03
     
  77. First-run RP movies in US
    Filipinos in the United States will now have the chance to see first-run Philippine movies in mainstream American theaters in main US cities.
    01-08-03
     
  78. U.S. automakers bring back rear-wheel-drive
    Chrysler is unveiling for the first time in almost 10 years a new rear-wheel-drive vehicle to compete with luxury sports models and large sedans. It’s a risky bet for a company seeking ways to lure back investors, analysts said.
    01-08-03
     
  79. Seventh-generation Jaguar XJ sports lighter construction
    Racing legend Jackie Stewart assisted Jaguar today in the North American introduction of the all-new XJ sedan at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2004 model is the seventh-generation XJ since the model’s original launch in 1968.
    01-08-03
     
  80. More affordable Mercedes models for under-40 buyers
    It was early. It was loud. The audience was mostly middle-aged automobile journalists. But that didn’t stop much of the crowd — at least after a second prompting — from clapping along in time to the ebullient jazz, funk and salsa stylings of Mercedes-Benz’s special guest, musician Omar Torrez and his three-piece backing band.
    01-08-03
     
  81. GTO is set to roar into production
    Hoping to capitalize on the American infatuation with sports cars of yore, General Motors Corp. will unveil at the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show today a new version of the , the famous muscle car put out to pasture almost 30 years ago.
    01-08-03
     
  82. Tourist arrivals up by 5% in 2002
    Despite threats of kidnapping and bombing, foreigners continue to visit the Philippines, exceeding last year’s figures by about five per cent, the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) said.
    01-08-03
     
  83. Stop creditor harassments, regain your peace of mind
    Have creditors and collection agencies bombarded you with letters and phone calls requesting immediate payment on your delinquent accounts? Are attorneys for creditors threatening to take legal action to collect on the overdue accounts? Have creditors obtained judgments against you? Have creditors recorded liens against your real or personal properties, or are they garnishing your wages?
    01-08-03
     
  84. Job creation plan needed right away
    President Arroyo would do well to flesh out her idea of a government of national unity as soon as possible if she hopes to rally the people behind her administration’s efforts to prepare the country for the challenges of globalization.
    01-08-03
     
  85. GMA orders inspectionof all container vans for vegetables
    Malacañang has ordered Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Brig. Gen. Hermogenes Esperon to automatically open up all refrigerated container vans that pass through the Manila International Container Port (MICP) to ensure that no smuggled vegetables can penetrate the Philippine market.
    01-08-03
     
  86. GMA lowers housing loan interest to 6%
    The President has ordered the reduction of interest rates on loans for low to medium cost housing units from nine percent to six percent, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye Monday said.
    01-08-03
     
  87. Lana looks forward to 2003
    Sexy actress Lana Asanin is looking forward to 2003.
    01-08-03
     
  88. Kris Aquino in 2002
    Her show business career in 2002 was besieged by controversies but did quite well, nonetheless.
    01-08-03
     
  89. Cashing out home equity to pay off bills
    With the current low-interest rates, there’s been a mad dash to refinance home mortgages. I am often asked whether it makes sense to cash out equity in your home to pay off debts. My answer is always the same: It all depends on your individual situation.
    01-08-03
     
  90. U.S. car sales may reverse 2-month drop, analysts say
    U.S. auto sales may have reversed two months of declines with a 4-percent gain in December, led by General Motors Corp. as the world’s largest automaker won customers with rebates and other incentives, analysts said.
    01-08-03
     
  91. Vilma Santos a ‘good sport’
    Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos couldn’t help but just laugh whenever she is asked if she felt bad that a much younger and almost neophyte actress Ara Mina, compared to her, bagged the best actress trophy instead of her during the last Metro Manila Film Festival of the Philippines (MMFFP).
    01-08-03
     
  92. Stars’ New Year’s wishes
    Since it’s the star of a new year, it has become the tradition for a lot of people to either make a New Year’s resolution, set a new goal or simply a wish, so we asked a few stars what their wishes for the year of the goat would be.
    01-08-03
     
  93. Honda wary of fullsize truck segment
    Honda Motor Co. Ltd. is on a record-setting roll in the U.S. that shows no sign of ending.
    01-08-03
     
  94. Regine’s ‘steamy encounter’ with Richard Gomez
    Regine Velasquez has been scolded by her mother over the music video of her current hit "Sa Aking Pag-iisa," where the multiplatinum music artist is shown in a steamy encounter with Richard Gomez.
    01-08-03
     
  95. Nora snubs Vilma at ABS-CBN party
    Superstar Nora Aunor has reportedly snubbed her kumare and supposed rival Vilma Santos during the Christmas party of ABS-CBN where they both happen to be "guest stars (or are they now considered as contracts stars or talents)."
    01-08-03
     
  96. Mylene loves scary, ‘kontrabida’ roles
    Mylene Dizon said she wants the people to hate her and even be scared of her.
    01-08-03
     
  97. Miriam, Paolo make ‘big leap’
    Noted GMA-7 broadcasters Paolo Bediones and Miriam Quiambao are making the "big leap" towards new challenges this coming year 2003. They are making their acting debuts and this through a Sharon Cuneta-Richard Gomez starrer.
    01-08-03
     
  98. Child support through district attorneys
    The Family Support Division, also known as the "District Attorneys", strives to make sure that child support payments are regularly made and in the correct amount as ordered by a Court.
    01-08-03
     
  99. AFP seeks 50 more US helicopters in war vs. rebels, terrorists
    WASHINGTON (Mabuhay) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) needs at least 50 more helicopters and thousands of body armor to effectively prosecute the war against insurgents and terrorists.
    12/11/02
     
  100. Imelda in court on money-stashing charges
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Former First Lady Imelda Marcos has made a rare court appearance to defend herself against charges she stashed millions of dollars in secret Swiss bank accounts.
    12/11/02
     
  101. Kidnap gang attacks Dole plantation
    ZAMBOANGA CITY– Suspected members of a kidnap gang operating in Southern Philippines have damaged company property when they attacked a US-owned agricultural plantation in Mindanao, the military said.
    12/04/02
     
  102. What’s wrong with this country
    Five decades ago, our gross domestic product was much higher than that of Taiwan, Korea, Thailand and China.
    12/04/02
     
  103. 20 hostages freed as gunmen flee troops
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Gunmen have attacked a remote farming village in Southern Philippines Tuesday and held about 20 people hostage for more than 10 hours, apparently in connection with a blood feud, police said.
    12/04/02
     
  104. US-RP anti-terror training set for February 2003
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — US military advisers will train around 1,600 Filipino soldiers next year as part of counter-terrorism cooperation in Southern Philippines.
    12/04/02
     
  105. Australian strike threat called ‘hypothetical’
    TOKYO (Mabuhay) — While the heads of state of Malaysia and Indonesia have condemned it in strongest possible terms, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has taken a different view by downplaying Australia’s proposed "preemptive strike" against terrorists overseas, including the Philippines, as "hypothetical."
    12/04/02
     
  106. Bless the Lord
    We are on Psalms 103, said to be one of the noblest hymns in the Old Testament. "To paraphrase what Cales has said, the elevation of its ideas, the delicacy of its sentiments, and the nobility and limpid elegance of its expression mark it as one of the most beautiful in the Psalter’ (The Interpreter’s Bible, p. 545).
    12/04/02
     
  107. Columnist Jose Guevara passes away
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Veteran journalist Jose L. Guevara, author of the popular column "Point of Order" for the Manila Times and Manila Bulletin spanning five decades, passed away Dec. 1 due to still undetermined reasons. He was 85.
    12/04/02
     
  108. GMA maintains RP safe place to visit, do business
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has assured Japanese investors that the Philippines is a safe place to visit and do business, citing her administration’s efforts to crush the kidnap syndicates as well as the ongoing war against terrorists.
    12/04/02
     
  109. GMA renews ties with Japanese emperor, empress
    TOKYO (Mabuhay) — It may be wintry here in Tokyo, but it was a very warm meeting that ensued between President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
    12/04/02
     
  110. Gov’t should deal with Asean in anti-terror fight
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippines should exchange intelligence information, programs, and anti-terror strategies among its East Asian neighbors, instead of Australia or the United States.
    12/04/02
     
  111. Japanese Emperor lauds Arroyo on war vs. poverty
    TOKYO (Mabuhay) — Emperor Akihito of Japan has expressed deep admiration for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for emerging to become the Philippines’ leader.
    12/04/02
     
  112. Jimenez files extortion raps vs. Perez
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — A "verbal" complaint was all Manila Rep. Mark Jimenez had brought before the Office of the Ombudsman against Justice Secretary (on leave) Hernando Perez, although his lawyer insisted they have filed a "formal" complaint.
    12/04/02
     
  113. Position Paper of the Fil-Am WWII Veterans
    Lost benefits (enumerated in the past issues) are what appears, in the viewpoint of veterans, as racially charged — in the infamous "rider" in Public Law 79-301 60 Stat. 14, otherwise known as the infamous Rescission Law of 1946 that invidiously took away all rightful benefits entitled the Filipino-American US Army ex-servicemen due them under the GI Bill of Rights.
    12/04/02
     
  114. US officer named in rape try of Pinay in Japan
    TOKYO (Mabuhay) — Japanese authorities said they would demand the United States hand over a senior Marine officer based in Okinawa after an arrest warrant was issued against him for the attempted rape allegedly of a woman from the Philippines.
    12/04/02
     
  115. Unconditional Gifts
    After Thanksgiving.....comes the month of "gift-giving."
    12/04/02
     
  116. Prosecution dares Estrada healer to appear in court
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Jailed former President Joseph Estrada’s "spiritual healer" should appear before the Sandiganbayan and explain why Estrada should be allowed leave his hospital suite to bathe in "miraculous" waters.
    12/04/02
     
  117. Mike Arroyo accepts appointment as OFW envoy
    TOKYO (Mabuhay) — First Gentleman Mike Arroyo has wholeheartedly accepted the appointment of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as special representative to the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
    12/04/02
     
  118. Police, bomb makers to limit sale, use of explosives
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Police and explosive manufacturers in the country have agreed to a joint effort to tighten control over the use and manufacture of explosives, and to insure they are not exploited by groups planning terror attacks in the country.
    12/04/02
     
  119. Piatco sues gov’t over cancelled terminal contract
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — A private consortium building a Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the government’s decision to revoke its contract to run the $500 million facility.
    12/04/02
     
  120. Perez sues Villarama for libel
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Justice Secretary (on leave) Hernando Perez has launched his legal assault, slapping libel charges on Bulacan Rep. Willie Villarama for tagging him as suspect in the $2 million bribery.
    12/04/02
     
  121. Ople calls Howard comments hegemonic
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas Ople has warned that Australia could appear to have "hegemonic ambitions" by saying it could mount preemptive strikes against foreign-based terrorists.
    12/04/02
     
  122. NPA mulls Christmas ceasefire
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The New People’s Army (NPA) may declare a unilateral ceasefire for the Christmas holidays as they have done in the past.
    12/04/02
     
  123. More Cabinet reshuffling set
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Reports of more forthcoming Cabinet heads to roll are floating around even as President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo completes a four-day official state visit to Japan.
    12/04/02
     
  124. SC delays return of Imelda home
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Supreme Court has barred former First Lady Imelda Marcos from retaking possession of a provincial home previously seized by the government.
    12/04/02
     
  125. Envoy says US not happy over MLSA fuss
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — United States Ambassador to the Philippines Francis Ricciardone has claimed that the US government is no longer pleased with the "fuss" over the Mutual Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) between the US and the Philippines.
    11/27/02
     
  126. Celebrating Thanksgiving
    "Thanksgiving - a word so taken for granted in many ways but I’d like to express my thanks to GOD for all the blessings He has bestowed upon my family. I have experienced many answered prayers and have seen the outpouring of blessings only I know came from Him. To everyone, HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY! May our thanks be expressed always and not just on this day." – Alicia De Guzman of California
    11-27-02
     
  127. Jimenez slams Lacson, says $2-M came from own pocket
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Manila Rep. Mark Jimenez has criticized Sen. Panfilo Lacson for riding on his expose against Justice Secretary Hernando Perez and said he should produce his own evidence.
    11-27-02
     
  128. Agrarian justice
    Ample proof that government is serious about implementing agrarian justice is the recent installation of a total of 182 farmers in the 564-hectare hacienda owned by the heirs of the late Marcos supporter Roberto S. Benedicto in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental.
    11-27-02
     
  129. All-women carriage in LRT trains
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — An exclusive carriage for female passengers is to be introduced on Light Railway Transit Authority (LRTA) trains to protect women against sexual harassment.
    11-27-02
     
  130. IMPSA denies bribery rap; urges accusers to show proof
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Embroiled in the latest bribery scandal involving a $2-million payoff it allegedly gave Justice Secretary Hernando Perez, the Argentine firm IMPSA (Industrias Metalurgicas Pescarmona Sociedad Anonima) has denied the allegation and dared its detractors to show "unquestionable evidence" it bribed its way to a power deal.
    11/27/02
     
  131. GMA ‘authorizes’ Perez to go on 30-day leave
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has "authorized" Justice Secretary Hernando Perez to go on a 30-day leave of absence starting Nov. 27.
    11-27-02
     
  132. Gov’t may call unilateral ceasefire with NPA
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The government may still declare a unilateral ceasefire with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels for the Christmas holidays despite the group being tagged a terrorist organization by the US and European governments.
    11/257/02
     
  133. Gov’t wants Meralco management shake-up, not takeover
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The government said it wanted a management shake-up at power utility Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) rather than taking over the firm, despite a court order for billions of pesos in refunds.
     
  134. Carson City mayor, 8 others indicted in trash scam
    LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury last week indicted Carson City Mayor Daryl Wesley Sweeney and eight others in a corruption case centering on bribes for a trash-hauling contact amounting to thousands of dollars.
    11-27-02
     
  135. Int'l singer Anthony Castelo presents 'Rally Song' for America to Pres. Bush
    WASHINGTON, DC —Anthony Castelo, a multi-awarded international singer -composer based in the Philippines presented his composition, "America-Lets Roll!," to President George W. Bush at the White House here last October 22, 2002.
    11/06/02
     
  136. Martin Nievera scores major hit
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Martin Nievera has again scored a major hit with his latest song recording "Never Say Goodbye."
    11/06/02
     
  137. Pamana Awards USA 2002
    11/06/02
     
  138. Sharon shines in Singapore
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — The mere presence of Sharon Cuneta — the megastar to her legion of admirers — can instantly brighten up any given space, as if by magic, and it turned out that Singapore was no exception.
    11/06/02
     
  139. Stylefest 2002-2003 & The Pamana Awards USA
    LIZASO de Manila, the clothing boutique & hair salon for men and women, staged the ultimate event for the Filipino American community, The Stylefest 2002, a ‘Holiday Collection’ Fashion Show and the presentation of the Pamana Awards USA 2002 along with Lizaso’s Discovery Model 2002 last October 4, 2002 at the Burbank Airport Hilton and Convention Center.
    11/06/02
     
  140. Aga’s only movie for 2002
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Last year, Aga Muhlach chose not to do any more films, other than "Narinig Mo Ba Ang L8est?," co-starring him with Joyce Jimenez, and "Pangako Ikaw Lang," reuniting him with Regine Velasquez (who was also his leading lady in the blockbuster movie, "Dahil May Isang Ikaw"), which both made box-office history.
    11/06/02
     
  141. IMMIJ share their passion for singing
    IMMIJ (pronounced "image") consists of four eclectic Filipino females who have difference backgrounds, styles and personalities, that all share the same passion for music. Using their talents for the Lord, the desire to start singing together as a group emerged.
    11/06/02
     
  142. Former RP Senator Nikki Coseteng promotes book
    Former Philippine Senator Nikki Coseteng is touring the US to introduce and promote the book Sinaunang Habi, Philippine Ancestral Weave, written by Marian Pastor Roces and published by Ms. Coseteng.
    11/08/02
     
  143. Case of Pinay entertainers sparks Korea's policy shift
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Extensive media coverage on the case filed by the Philippine government against two Koreans and a Korean promotions company on behalf of 11 Filipino women who have been allegedly held against their will and forced into prostitution has shocked Korean authorities.
    11/08/02
     
  144. Case of Pinay entertainers sparks Korea's policy shift
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Extensive media coverage on the case filed by the Philippine government against two Koreans and a Korean promotions company on behalf of 11 Filipino women who have been allegedly held against their will and forced into prostitution has shocked Korean authorities.
    11/08/02
     
  145. Palace brushes aside coup talks
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Malacanang has brushed aside alleged discontentment among the military ranks saying these "coup plots" are an insult to integrity of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and its loyalty to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
    11/08/02
     
  146. Israel to deport 5 ‘overstaying’ OFWs
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are awaiting deportation from Israel for overstaying, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said.
    11/08/02
     
  147. Demand for Filipino health professionals abroad rises
    MANILA (Mabuhay) — Labor and Employment Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas said that emerging trends in the health services sector of countries in Europe, North America and Asia all point to an increasing demand for Filipino doctors, nurses, dentists and other health-related workers.
    11/08/02
     
  148. Journalist strongly bats for Hollywood independence
    Glitz, glamour, entertainment. These are the words that easily come to mind when one speaks of Hollywood. Being the seat of the mainstream American entertainment industry, these words certainly best describe