Manila Bulletin back issues from December 2007:
EDC reviews new export plan.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Edu Lopez The Export Development Council (EDC) is currently reviewing and further refining the new export plan originally set to take effect January 2008 following new domestic and foreign developments that would affect the country's exports. PHILEXPORT ...
DMCI producing house parts.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat D.M. Consunji Inc., one of the country's aggressive property developers, is branching out into the production of housing components for low cost mass housing projects. This wholly-owned Filipino firm is investing P103.648 million for ...
Regulation of remit firms asked.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Senator Edgardo Angara yesterday suggested that remittance firms in the country be regulated under the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), in order to ensure that the remittance costs they charge are fair and reasonable. This suggestion comes in light of the strong peso, which ...
BSP to relax bank branching.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lee C. Chipongian Regulators has further liberalized bank branching to enhance the delivery of banking services. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. said the Monetary Board has relaxed branching regulations more with the approval ...
PNOC plans geothermal project.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Myrna M. Velasco State-run Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) is poised to compete with the buyer of its equity in the PNOC-Energy Development Corporation (PNOC-EDC) the Red Vulcan Holdings Corporation -- as it bared plans to venture anew into geothermal exploration ...
P/$ rate stands at P42.75/$ 1.(News In Brief)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The peso exchange rate closed at P42.75 to the US dollar last Thursday at the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). The weighted average rate stands at P42.759. BIR holds action on carriers tax The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has deferred the issuance of ...
Market Track; Local bourse up as economy expands.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Dr. Ricarte Q. Pinlac The local bourse closed at 3,578.55 points Thursday, up by 41.55 points from its previous close of 3,537.00 points amidst reports of a "coup d'etat" led by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim. Trillanes and other ...
BSP approves OFW hedging facilities.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Lee C. Chipongian The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has approved Development Bank of the Philippines' (DBP) hedging facility for overseas Filipino workers. "DBP will be allowed to trade, sell and hedge US NDFs (Non-Deliverable ...
Transco ownership remains with gov't.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Myrna M. Velasco Lawmakers are being apprised that the legal ownership of the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) will remain with the Philippine government even after its privatization by way of a 25-year concession arrangement with a private investor. ...
Export Action Line; Filipino creativity at its best.(Business News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Nelly Favis-Villafuerte I have never cease to promote Philippine-made products. Then and now. Especially hand-crafted Christmas and holiday decors and furniture and accessories. For the past thirty (30) years or so. Starting when I was in the private sector as ...
Will Jen Da Silva's free spirit make her soar?(On the Rise)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Walden Sadiri "Wherever my showbiz career takes me, I'll be happy." This was former 26K Girl and "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2" housemate Jen Da Silva's reply in Filipino when asked what her career's direction is after being evicted from "Kuya's ...
Regine is Aliw Entertainer of the Year.(Entertainment)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Kaye Villagomes Singer-actress Regine Velasquez conquered the 2007 Aliw Awards when she won "Entertainer of the Year" Wednesday night at the Palacio de Maynila on Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Asia's Songbird defeated other seasoned music acts and took away from ...
Goings On; Alamid back on 'Rush TV'.(Entertainment)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Alamid, one of the hottest bands in the 90's riding on the giant hit "Your Love" is making a grand comeback on "Rush TV, Atin 'To" today, Saturday. After celebrating 20 years of The Dawn last week, the show by college students all over Metro Manila welcomes Alamid, as hosts Mico ...
At Ayen's b-day party: A generous sharing of love and life.(Scuttlebutt)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Shirley Matias-Pizarro When we went for the first time last Sunday, to the birthday party of Ms. Ayen Munji-Laurel (probably one of the nicest and most loveable persons we've met in this business), we were ready to be intimidated. Ayen's birthday was Nov. 21 ...
New producer learns 'expensive' lessons via first movie 'Banal'.(Celebrity World)
Dec 01, 2007 ... New producer Jennifer Cruz (Ina Alegre in the movie world) may have encountered various problems and had to face different challenges in the making of her initial movie venture "Banal," a Christopher de Leon-Alfred Varas-Paolo Contis starrer, but she also learned a lot, she said. ...
Mojo:lations; Goodness Grace!(Entertainment)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: DJ Mojo Jojo What a week! If you've been listening to my morning radio show "Good Times" with DJ Mo Twister broadcasted via Magic 89.9 and our Killerbee provincial affiliates, you know that the past week or so has seen quite a lot of action! From a new female ...
i Speak.(Entertainment)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Noel Ferrer Ken Chu returns to Manila. Issue # 1: The frenzy over "Batanes" & Ken Chu This could very well be an early Christmas present to all movie fans. "Batanes" --- a movie produced by Ignite Media and GMA Films will finally be shown on ...
The reward of 'Living it Up'.(Entertainment)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Walden Sadiri When Raymond Gutierrez, Issa Litton and Tim Yap were bestowed the Best Lifestyle Show Host award at the recently concluded controversial 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television for QTV-11's "Living It Up," they have proven that living it up is truly rewarding ....
Critic-in-a-Hurry; Where's the Fun in That?(Entertainment)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Diego Rosales "Beowulf", Directed by Robert Zemeckis; Rating: 6/10 "Hitman", Directed by Xavier Gens; Rating: 6/10 "The Namesake", Directed by Mira Nair; Rating: 6/10 "Enchanted", Directed by Kevin Lima; Rating: 7/10 Any depth ...
GMA leaves tonight for Europe; Week-long trip takes her to France, Spain, & UK President to meet with Zapatero, Queen Elizabeth II.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: David Cagahastian President Arroyo will proceed to Europe as scheduled tonight, confident that everything is under control after Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim staged yet another failed coup attempt. Press Secretary and Presidential ...
Bulletin wins major awards in Biotech reporting.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Marvyn N. Benaning Melody Aguiba of the Manila Bulletin took home the top prize in the 3rd Jose G. Burgos Jr. Awards for Biotech Journalism during rites at the Balay Kalinaw at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City last Thursday night. The ...
278 examinees pass board test for librarians.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) yesterday announced that 278 out of 868 passed the Librarian Licensure Examination given by the Board for Librarians in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao and Legazpi this November 2007. The Board for Librarians which gave the ...
Trillanes, others transferred to Camp Crame.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Aris R. Ilagan The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday transferred Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, Army Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim, former Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr. and 47 other military and civilian personalities who were involved in the siege of the Peninsula ...
Villar exhorts leaders like Bonifacio.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Senate President Manuel Villar yesterday stressed the need for leaders in government who are in the same mold as National Hero Andres Bonifacio so the country can move forward. "We are in need of leaders like Bonifacio who are transparent, credible and has a genuine desire to ...
World AIDS Day observed today with focus on awareness.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jenny F. Manongdo The Joint United Nations Program on Human Immuno Virus-Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) yesterday called on the government to increase its efforts in preventing the number of HIV/AIDS cases in the country from rising as the world ...
RP wins 3 Asian TV, 2 advertising awards in Singapore.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jay Gotera SINGAPORE -- The Philippines won three prestigious awards at the 12th Asian Television Awards (ATA) -- the continent's equivalent of the Emmy Award in the US -- held in this city late Thursday night. A day earlier, the Philippines scooped up two ...
Philsca tops aeronautics board examination.(Main News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jun Velasco The Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PHILSCA) topped the recent Aeronatical Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Aeronautical Engineering, registering a 90 percent passing and three of its graduates placing 2nd, 9th and 10th places in ...
CHR asked to probe arrest of journalists.(Metro & National News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Hannah L. Torregoza The National Press Club (NPC) is asking the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate possible violations of human rights by members of the Philippine National Police in arresting journalists who covered the Makati standoff at the Manila ...
Gonzalez: Members of media can be charged.(Metro & National News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Gabby Mabutas, Aris R. Ilagan and Kris Bayos Members of the media who had solicited support for Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim at the height of their takeover of the Manila Peninsula Hotel in Makati could be charged as accessories or co-principals in ...
Barangay and SK officials start 3-year term of office.(Metro & National News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: E. T. Suarez Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials started peacefully and orderly their three-year term of office yesterday following their mass oath-taking in various parts of the country pursuant to Section 2 of Republic Act 9320 providing for the holding of ...
Groups launch 'Heal the Nation' movement.(Metro & National News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Various groups of medical practitioners and health workers from Cavite and other parts of Southern Tagalog, and Metro Manila yesterday led in launching the "Heal the Nation" movement which calls on the nation and people to be "united" and "solid" to attain national progress, and set aside ...
Around The Nation.(Metro & National News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... December marked as Divine Infancy Month Christina I. Hermoso The Catholic Church marks the month of December as Divine Infancy Month to honor, glorify and adore Jesus in His Divine Childhood. The observance recalls the first Christmas when Jesus humbled ...
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's visit to France, Kingdom of Spain, and the United Kingdom.(Opinion & Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her delegation leave today for a ten-day sojourn to France, the Kingdom of Spain and the United Kingdom. The first and shortest leg of the trip will have President Arroyo visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. The ...
Leadership compass in an organization.(Swimming Against the Current)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jesus P. Estanislao The elements of the compass that points any individual leader towards the "true north" are the same for any organization, whether it is a corporation, an institution, or a public governance unit at any level. There is a very clear need for ...
It's Advent. Wake up.(Word Alive)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bel R. San Luis, SVD LOS ANGELES, USA -- The story is told about a man who spends a good deal of time in front of the TV. Once as he was watching the PBA championship, he dozed off. His wife was surprised to find him the next morning snoring before the TV ...
'Filipinnovation'.(More to the Point)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Florangel Rosario Braid Introduced during the recent National Innovation Summit, Filipinnovation is a distinct brand of innovation created by the Filipino for the Philippines and the global community. It is the key to national competitiveness and a response to ...
At ease with each other.(At Issue)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Hern P. Zenarosa That snapshot taken of Mar Roxas and Ms. Loren Legarda while dancing, together with the accompanying caption, was an intuitive portrayal of what could be an important political happening in the near future. The photo that appeared on Page B-8 ...
Signs to watch; (Editor's note: There are useful signs to watch to prevent systems failure as noted by the author.).(Opinion & Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Romeo V. Pefianco In any society most political, social and economic symptoms keep recurring. If left unchecked they can lead to more serious complications that can shake a nation to its roots or provoke outrage from the people. This month a public ...
National Day of Romania.(Opinion & Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Today is the National Day of Romania whose capital is Bucharest. Romania has a rich and colorful history. The "Hamangia Thinker" and the "Clay Tables of Tartiara" in 4,000 B.C. are evidence of the country's early calligraphy, the first ever in Europe. Eighty-four ...
Oras na! (Speech delivered at the LP NECO meeting Monday, November 26, at the Kalayaan Hall of Club Filipino.).(Opinion & Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Senator Mar Roxas Tinatanggap ko ng buong kababaan ng loob ang karangalan na maging pangulo ng partidong Liberal. Nagpapasalamat ako sa inyong lahat na bumubuo ng Partido Liberal. Nais ko ding magpasalamat sa ating mga bisita na dumalo ngayong ...
Pent-up.(Medium Rare)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Jullie Y. Daza Two weeks before the "incident" at the Pen - nice choice of hotel with a fitting name, fellas - one wise guy was telling friends to "expect something" in 10 to 14 days. Few believed him because he was unusually cryptic. As coup ...
World AIDS Day 2007.(Opinion & Editorial)
Dec 01, 2007 ... World Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Day held on December 1 of each year offers a universally recognized vehicle for promoting a wide range of AIDS issues. This year's theme "Leadership" builds on the 2006 theme of "Accountability." Leaders are distinguished by their ...
Exhortation to be vigilant.(Reflections Today)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said to His disciples, "Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. Be ...
Cops investigate reports on 'third force' in Abra; Reports state shadowy group is out to instigate violence.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Dexter A. See CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- The Cordillera Police Regional Office based here has ordered its field units to investigate reports on the existence of a "third force" in the conflict-rocked province of Abra which is allegedly out to instigate violence ...
Bulacan governor authorized to sign MoA on water project.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Freddie C. Velez MALOLOS CITY -- The sangguniang panglalawigan (provincial board) has passed a resolution authorizing Bulacan Gov. Joselito Mendoza to enter into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) on the construction of ...
Savellano named head of Region 1 development body.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Freddie Lazaro VIGAN CITY -- President Arroyo has appointed Ilocos Sur Gov. Deogracias Victor "DV" B. Savellano as the new chairman of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in the Ilocos Region or Region 1. The region is composed of the provinces of Ilocos ...
Bodies of 2 typhoon 'Mina' victims retrieved in Kalinga.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Estanislao Albano Jr. TABUK CITY, Kalinga -- Two bodies were retrieved from the Chico River last Thursday, bringing to 10 the number of typhoon "Mina" fatalities in this province. The bodies were identified as those of Camilo Sabado and Tala Tawacnig, both of ...
Cops rescue abducted seven-year-old boy.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Freddie Lazaro BANTAY, Ilocos Sur -- Police operatives rescued a child, who was reportedly kidnapped by an unidentified men in Barangay Pudoc East, Tagudin, this province last Thursday. Senior Supt. Virgilio G. Fabros, Ilocos Sur police director, identified ...
17 villages in Cebu town landslide-prone -- MGB.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Danny Fajardo CEBU City - The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) identified 17 barangays in Compostela town as the most susceptible areas to landslides during heavy rains. Geologists Josephine ...
Bacolod City solon files bill on tot formula to aid breastfeeding.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Danny Fajardo BACOLOD City - Bacolod Rep. Monico O. Puentevella has filed a bill to address issues on the low success rate of the breastfeeding program of the national government and the poor implementation of Executive Order No. 51, or the "National Code of Marketing ...
P10-M Aklan PNP building construction set.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Bhoy Ryan Zabal KALIBO, Aklan - The Aklan police force will soon have a new home. A P10-million three-storey building will be constructed at Camp Pastor Martelino this year with Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Avelino Razon, Jr ....
Aklan adopts preventive steps vs calamities.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... KALIBO, Aklan -- The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) here was recently reorganized by Aklan Governor Carlito S. Marquez through Executive Order No. 55, in the wake of increasing serious disasters particularly brought about by weather phenomena like the El Nino and the La ...
Malnutrition down in Iloilo Province.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Danny Fajardo ILOILO City - Cases of malnutrition in the province of Iloilo declined this year, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO) here. Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado, provincial health officer I, said the 14.85 percent prevalence rate in 2006 has ...
Envoys vow support for peace bid; EU diplomats meet with MILF, MNLF leaders.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Edd K. Usman Several diplomats from the European Union (EU) met last Tuesday and Wednesday with leaders of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao and vowed their support for peace on the southern island. ...
ARMM leaders, solon, mayor reaffirm their support for GMA; Condemn 'acts of rebellion' by group of Senator Trillanes.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Edd K. Usman The entire leadership of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) led by Regional Gov. Datu Zaldy Uy Ampatuan reaffirmed yesterday its support for and confidence in President Arroyo and her administration in the wake of the short-lived rebellion ...
We follow chain of command - generals.(Provincial News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Mike U. Crismundo BUTUAN CITY - "We follow the chain of command and remain loyal to our Constitution with Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as our President and Commander-in-Chief." This was a statement of Lt. Gen. Cardozo M. Luna, area command chief of the Armed ...
What's in a wen fang?(Society)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Ma. Glaiza Lee, Manny Llanes (photos) In ancient China, anyone who was a member of literatti, a group of scholaraofficials specially trained in literature, belonged to the top of social order and usually excelled in almost any artistic endeavour outside their field of ...
Angel Thoughts; "The human mind is like an umbrella. It functions best when open." - Walter Gropins.(Deedee Siytangco)
Dec 01, 2007 ... A Yuletide Concert to look forward to is this Tuesday's musicale at the Traders Hotel on Roxas Boulevard. Charmingly handsome Maestro Ruggero Barbieri and the talented Filipino Chamber Orchestra will regale music-lovers with heavenly Christmas music over a sumptuous dinner ...
Calado paintings on exhibit.(Society)
Dec 01, 2007 ... An art exhibit of rare "calado paintings" by Araceli Limcaco Dans will be displayed for public viewing until Dec. 2, at the Tambunting Hall, 4/L National Museum of the Philippines (former Finance Building), Teodoro Valencia Circle, Rizal Park. The Dans exhibit is sponsored by ...
Orlina's 'Abstract Emeralds'.(Society)
Dec 01, 2007 ... In celebration of a remarkable year for the artist, Galerie Joaquin has slated a major show featuring 30 major works of sculptor Ramon Orlina. The show has become even more timely with the record prices reached by an Orlina piece in the Nov. 25, 2007 Christie's auction of South ...
'Images From A Storied Land'.(Society)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Alcove Perspective mounts a oneaman exhibit by photographer Manny Goloyugo, entitled "Images From A Storied Land," on view until Dec. 8, at Filipinas Heritage Gallery in Ayala Triangle, Makati. The exhibit features black-and-white collection, showcasing monochrome images ...
Rabay Band at the Park.(Society)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Concert at the Park presents the Rabay Band, composed of Joel Costa Malabanan, Ivan Villaruel, Norman Javier, and Arturo Sierra, on Dec. 2, 5 p.m., at the Rizal Park open-air auditorium, Rizal Park, Manila. Rabay is the Tagalog spelling of the Hebrew word rabbi, which means ...
It's go for Pacquiao vs Marquez; Las Vegas fight on March 15 to settle an old score.(Sports News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... Byline: Nick Giongco On March 15, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez are going to settle an old score. Marquez vs Pacquiao in 2004Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions (GBP) yesterday officially announced the rematch between Pacquiao and Marquez that will be held at ...
Donaire risks IBF title tomorrow.(Sports News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... MASHANTUCKET, Connecticut (AFP) -- International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight champion Nonito Donaire of the Philippines stakes his crown against Luis Maldonado of Mexico tomorrow. Nonito Donaire Donaire, 18-1 with 11 knockouts, will defend his title for the ...
Shooters miss target, this time by a mile.(Sports News)
Dec 01, 2007 ... After missing the bronze medal by just one point in the men's standard pistol event, shooter Nathaniel aTaca Padilla was naturally expected to climb the medal podium yesterday since the 25m rapid fire pistol is his pet event. Sorry, he failed once again. This time, ...