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First Transgendered Woman Appointed by the President
For the first time, a transgendered woman was appointed by President Barack Obama. Amanda Simpson’s appointment to the Commerce Department is the first in the history. It only shows that Obama’s governance is fair to all.
Simpson, who underwent the gender reassignment process in the late 1990’s while working for Raytheon, was appointed Senior Technical Advisor [...]
Video Adaptation of Maguindanao Massacre by Juana Change
Juana Change is back with her latest video on Maguindanao Massacre. She is a famous political character that represents the life of each Filipino.
The new video called, Juana Change “Horror” depicts the “dark life” of the person behind the brutal killings in Maguindanao.
Last Day Registration for 2010 Philippine Elections
Tomorrow October 31 is the last day of Registration for the 2010 Philippine Elections. This is just a reminder. Be a responsible citizen.
How to Avail GSIS Emergency Loan?
Members of GSIS who have been affected by calamities, GSIS is offering emergency loan worth P20,000, with a minimal interest rate of 8 percent per year. The emergency loan is payable up to three years. An 8 % interest, gives you a monthly amortization of P688.89.
To qualify for the emergency loan, the GSIS member-applicant must [...]
Noynoy Aquino Will Run for President in 2010
Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III now officially announced that he will run for President in 2010. In his speech at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan, Noynoy said,
“Tinatanggap ko ang hiling ng sambayanan, tinatangap ko ang bilin, ang tagubilin ng aking magulang, tinatanggap ko ang bilin na ituloy ang laban para sa bayan, [...]
Philippines Former President Cory Aquino Died at 76
Philippines Former President Cory Aquino died this morning at 76. His son Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. told reporters, “Our mother peacefully passed away at 3:18 a.m. of cardio-respiratory arrest”.
Mrs.
Aquino is battling against colon cancer for 16 months. Last month she was again admitted in the hospital and just last week the whole nation started praying [...]
How to Register for the 2010 Elections?
Registration for the 2010 Elections will end on October 31, 2009. Started last December 2, 2008, all Filipino citizen, a resident of the Philippines for at least a year or a first time voter who will turn 18 on or before the May 2010 elections are qualified to register and vote.
All qualified citizen may [...]
Akomismo : A Political Ad Campaign?
Last weekend, i saw this Akomismo campaign while watching the fight of Manny Pacquiao Vs. Hatton. The TV Ad caught my attention. It’s one of the most powerful TV Ads i’ve seen. Akomismo is not a campaign advertisement of any politician, it’s a campaign for every Filipino (i hope).
For sure the video of Akomismo totally [...]
SSS Loan Application in the Philippines
For those who want to file an SSS Loan Application in the Philippines, here’s the list of requirements.
If employed, your company’s HR Department will process it for you. Accomplish SSS Form ISL-101 or any of the requirements listed below if you are filing by yourself.
Passport
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID card
Seaman’s Book
Driver’s License
RS-1 (Self-employed Data Record)
The [...]
SSS Online Inquiry and Contribution
SSS Online Inquiry System is one very important tool for SSS members when checking contributions. SSS Online Inquiry System serves the million members of SSS around the globe especially the OFW – Overseas Filipino Workers. The following information below is your guide to SSS Online Inquiry System.
Check SSS Contributions thru Website :
1. Log-in Page
2. New [...]
Barack Obama Inauguration Schedule
For sure people all the world would want to gather around the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. Barack Obama, the most important person today in America will give his inaugural address after the oath of office.
The Presidential Inauguration will be held on January 20, 2009. A week of festivities will include the Presidential Swearing-in [...]
Obama Jokes on Cartoons, Photos and Punch Lines
Obama Jokes are popular nowadays. Online people would want to know how the President crack jokes. Actually, there’s nothing funny about Obama, but his jokes will make you laugh! He’s a good comedian indeed! And just before the Inauguration Schedule for 2009 here are some of his funny lines i’ve found.
Congressman Manny Pacquiao The Boxer’s Dream
During an interview, Manny Pacquiao insisted that he is definitely running for public office in 2010. According to Pacquiao, he wants to serve the people and wishes to be a Congressman of Gensan. He also said that the Filipino people are idolizing him in boxing and he wants people to idolize him in terms of [...]
People of the Philippines Vs. Joc-Joc Bolante
After a long time, Jocelyn “Joc-Joc” Bolante finally showed up in Senate this morning. People of the Philippines especially our poor farmers want to know if Joc-joc’s statement could be a “joke”! No not at this time.
Carless Day in Manila a Solution to Oil Crisis?
I think the imposition of Carless Day in Manila wouldn’t be fair enough to all the Filipinos. Perhaps there are other solutions aside from prohibiting the use of cars in a day. The idea of Carless Day is actually a good suggestion, but i am sure it would be impossible. It would be of help [...]
