Monthly Archives for June 2010
President Aquino’s first day in Malacañang
Photos by Malacañang photographers
Aquino gives order to investigate Arroyo
Without mentioning the name of his predecessor Gloria Arroyo, Aquino ordered Justice Secretary Leila de Lima to run after those who have committed crime against the Filipino people. At the same time, he said he is grateful to former Chief … Continue reading
Transfer of power
Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III took his oath of office as 15th president of the Philippines at noon today, taking over the reins of government from Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in a smooth and peaceful transfer of power. The inaugural ceremonies … Continue reading
VERA Files’ Live Blog: The Aquino Inaugural
(Note: This live blog was launched on June 29, 10:50 p.m.) The Aquino Inaugural
Aquino’s team
* Paquito Ochoa Jr., executive secretary, who is Aquino’s long time confidante and former administrator of Quezon City. * Alberto Romulo, Foreign Affairs * Cesar Purisima, Finance * Leila de Lima, Justice, chair of the Commission on Human Rights under … Continue reading
Galit sa mandurugas na airport taxi
Nagpapasalamat ako kay Atty. Melvin Matibag,general manager ng Manila International Airport Authority, sa kanyang aksyon agad sa tangkang panloloko na ginawa ng driver ng Yellow taxi sa akin noong Biyernes. Noong Linggo, tinawagan niya ako at sinabi niyang dinala na … Continue reading
President Kris in 2016?
She immediately took it back as a joke, but was it a deliberate leak? In her farewell interview in the showbiz talk-show, the Buzz, Kris Aquino said she may yet stage a comeback after her brother’s presidency. Or, she said,”“Who … Continue reading
PNP’s Hawaii Five-O?
I got this paper titled, “Unmasking the Hawaii Five-O” from a source in the Philippine National Police. I am sure PNP Chief Jesus Versoza who is assured of staying on under the Aquino administration knows about the existence of this … Continue reading
Unifors: Let’s work triple times to make up for incompetent foreign secretary
Members of the Union of Foreign Service Officers said they would have to work three times harder with the reported retention of Alberto Romulo as foreign secretary. In a text message, UNIFORS said, “First faux pas of P Noy. We … Continue reading
Usapang itlog
Hindi pala masama sa puso o sa blood pressure ang itlog. Basta soft-boiled lang. Hindi yung pinirito. Walang pruweba na ang “Noni juice” ay nakakagaling ng cancer. Wala ring pwuweba na ang mba bakuna ay ang dahilan ng autism at … Continue reading
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