Elizabeth Edwards Dies

Elizabeth Edwards, an attorney and best-selling author died on a breast cancer today, December 7, 2010. She died in her home in Chapel Hill, surrounded by her friends and family. I want to express my condolences to the family. 

Manny Pacquiao Won Over Antonio Margarito!

Pacquiao won over Margarito! Wow this may be the sweetest phrase that we all want to hear on Sunday, November 14. Well, I have confidence that Manny can defeat Margarito by his fast moves. Indeed, Margarito is far taller than Manny but he is slow, however, let's not be complacent because his reach is longer than Pacquiao's. Let's just wait and see.  

Binay or Roxas?

The election is over and Noynoy Aquino is leading far from Joseph Estrada. Manny Villar, Eddie Villanueva, and Gilbert Teodoro already conceded. However, the fight between Jejomar Binay and Mar Roxas is very close. Well, may the best man win. 
I voted for Jejomar Binay and not for Mar Roxas hehehe!

Former Batangas governor Armand Sanchez Died

Former Batangas governor Armand Sanchez died last night due to brain hemorrage.

3 died in cargo plane crashed in the Philippines

A Russian-made cargo plane crashed and and exploded in a rice field north of Manila Wednesday as it attempted a landing. Three crew were killed and three pulled out alive from the burning Antonov 12 aircraft.
It was flying from Mactan in the central Philippines and crashed about 22 miles (35 kilometers) south of Clark airport, the former U.S. Air Base near Manila.
The Antonov 12 plane was rented by a Manila-based airline company for domestic use,Alfonso Cusi said, director-general of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.. Clark's tower lost communication with the aircraft at about 8:50 p.m. (1250 GMT).

7.7 magnitude eathquake hits Sumatra Indonesia, No tsunami alert in the Philippines

A strong 7.7 earthquake hits coast of Aceh on the Indonesian island of Sumatra this Wednesday. There is no report of casualty on that said earthquake.
The quake struck around 5:15 a.m. west-northwest of the coastal town of Sibolga, It had a depth of 31 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicentre was around 215 km from Medan, the largest city on Sumatra.
There is no tsunami alert in the Philippines as of now.

Earthquake in Metro Manila today

We were working in our office when we suddenly felt the earthquake. We were afraid because we were in the 10th floor of the building. I thought it would be stronger but thank God it was not.

President Arroyo rushes First Gentleman Mike Arroyo to the hospital

President Arroyo cancelled all her appointments for today because she had to rush the First Gentleman to St. Lukes Medical Center because of his heart ailment. The cancellation was announced by Justice Secretary Alberto Agra during the prosecutors' league conference at the Manila Hotel. I heard a report from DZMM earlier that the first gentleman is in stable condition now.

Talpatti Island is gone

Talpatti island, a small island in the Bay of Bengal disappeared. According to the scientists, this is due to rising waters for it only reached 6 feet above sea level. The said island was claimed both by India and Bangladesh. 
"What these two countries could not achieve from years of talking, has been resolved by global warming,"Professor Sugata Hazra said.

Source: www.upi.com

Anne Curtis and her wardrobe malfunction

Anne Curtis discussed yesterday about he ardrobe malfunction during the showing of ASAP in Boracay last Sunday. It became a virus in many Social networking sites. She said in an interview yesterday that she felt disrespected. Well, what can you expect in the Philippine showbusiness? Negative or positive publicity is still a publicity.

Former Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin Passes Away at 55.

A loyal and responsible public servant,  former budget secretary Emilia Boncodin passes away yesterday afternoon at the age of 55. The cause of death is cardiac arrest due to renal disease. Boncodin served as a secretary in 2001 and quit her post in 2005 during the height of the 'hello Garci' controversy. She was also a professorial lecturer at the University of the Philippines and the Lyceum of the Philippines. 

The Kris Aquino-Ruffa Gutierrez issue

Last Sunday. Kris Aquino commented to Ruffa Gutierrez that 'mas masaya sa The Buzz' causing Ruffa Gutierrez to cry and walk out during commercial break. After few minutes, Annabelle Rama appeared on Showbiz Central saying offensive words against Kris and even the candidacy of his brother Noynoy Aquino. Well, that's showbiz. May pagpipistahan na namang bago ang mga tao. Anong masasabi nyo tungkol dito?

The death of press secretary Serge Remonde

I felt sad when I read about the sudden death of Press Secretary Serge Remonde. I just found the breaking news when I was browsing on Yahoo homepage yesterday, less than 1 hour after his death. I was shocked because I used to see him on the evening news delivering speeches, answering questions, etc., and now, he is dead. He was just interviewed by Vic de Leon Lima and Karen Davila two weeks ago. Vic Lima commented that the press secretary was very 'cool' in answering questions about the failures and alleged issues concerning the current administration.
I am sure many people especially the anti-administration used to get mad at Serge Remonde but I think he just did his job to defend the president. His sudden death brought sorrow to his family, friends, relatives, subordinates, many politicians and many Filipinos who loved him. I don't know him personally but I am sure that he was a good person because he served the nation to his grave.

Press Secretary Serge Remonde Dies

Malacanang Press Secretary Serge Remonde found unconcious inside the bathroom. Doctors at the Makati Medical Center declared him dead at 11:51 a.m.. He suffered from a major heart attack  this Tuesday morning.  The press secretary reportedly had intestinal flu last week.
I am expressing my condolences to the family of the late press secretary.