Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Gringo Honasan released on Bail

Gringo Honasan who was arrested on charges of leading a mutiny in 2003 was released after posting bail amounting to Php200,000.

Body of missing Peace Corps volunteer Found

The body of the missing US Peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell was found dead in Battad village at around 10:30 am.

Three Filipinas on their way to Everest

Janet Belarmino, Carina Dayondon and Noelle Wenceslao are now on their way to Tibet in their quest to become the first ASEAN women to reach the top of Everest.

2006 Bar Exam Results

Here are the list of those who passed the 2006 Bar Exams conducted by the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

COMELEC releases Official List of Senatorial Candidates

The official senatorial candidates are: Edgardo J. Angara (Laban), Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (Liberal Party), Joker P. Arroyo (Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino),

Kissing Record Back to the Philippines

A total of 6,124 couples kissed simultaneously in Closeup’s Lovapalooza at the SM Mall of Asia beating Hungary’s record of 5,700 in 2005.

Finally, NCLEX in the Philippines

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSB) of the US finally agreed to administer the National Council on Licensure Examinations (NCLEX) here in the Philippines.

Globe Unlimited Text (SMS) Price Hike

Globe has revised their unlimited text offering.

UPCAT Results 2007 Released

Results of the University of the Philippines College Admission Test was released last January 21, 2007.

Jeepney Fare goes back to 7 Pesos

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will reduce the fare on jeepneys from Php 7.50 to Php 7.00.