by magnolia_eic | Feb 3, 2011 | Features, Headlines, National News
The Philippines was recently cited as the “country to explore” in 2011 by Ireland’s leading newspaper, The Irish Times.
The daily broadsheet based in Dublin, Ireland said the Philippines’ pristine beaches and first-class diving sites were the main reasons the country was chosen over other well-known tourist attractions in the region.
In an article published in T.I.T’s January 8, 2011 weekend supplement entitled “What’s Hot for 2011,” writer Alanna Gallagher was all praises for two “stand-out yet accessible” tourist attractions to visit in the Philippines: the islands of Cebu; and Boracay island in Malay, Aklan.
“It (Cebu and Boracay) offers first-class diving and beaches like Thailand had 20 or 30 years ago before it was over-developed,” Gallagher’s article read.
With these distinctions, aside from many other more tourist attractions to see and experience, Gallaghar says, “the new country to explore in Asia is the Philippines.”
The Irish Times, which was established in 1859, is Ireland’s quality daily newspaper with news reports coming from throughout Ireland and from a comprehensive network of foreign correspondents, as well as sports and business coverage, features and arts sections, lifestyle, jobs and property.
Each issue contains well-informed background analysis and assessment of the events of the day, and diversity of debate in the daily opinion columns.
Alanna Gallagher is a freelance journalist who contributes to publications such as the Irish Times and Sunday Times. She has also recently started her own weekly e-zine (electronic-magazine), The Weekly Edit, which gives Alanna’s top picks in fashion, beauty, interiors, and things to do that week. (PIA/PCOO)
by magnolia_eic | Jan 31, 2011 | Headlines, National News
GIPASAKA sa mga kongresista nga himoong heinous crime ang carnapping ug silotan ang mga mapamatud-ang sad-an nga mabilanggo sa tibuok nilang kinabuhi nunot sa sunud-sunod nga pagdagit ug pagpatay sa mga car dealers.
Matud pa ni Quezon City Rep. Winnie Castelo nga angayan lamang nga mohimo og lakang ang Kongreso sa mga “pressing societal concerns” nga nagbutang sa publiko sa kakuyaw.
Nagtuo usab si BUhay Rep. Irwin Tieng, kinsa usa ka suod nga higala sa gipatay nga car dealer nga si Venson Evangelista nga angayan lamang nga tas-an ang silot batok sa mga carnaper.
Si Tieng nagkanayon nga nagka-ngilngig na gyud ang mga insidente sa carjacking ning panahona ug dili lamang ang mga sakyanan ang mawala apan apil na usab ang kinabuhi sa mga car dealers.
Sapagkakaron, ang carnapping bailable ug ang mapamatud-ang sad-an niini mabilanggo lamang og walo hangtud 30 ka tuig. (ecbPIABohol)
by magnolia_eic | Jan 31, 2011 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
GIBASURA sa government panel ang kondisyon sa National Democratic Front (NDF) nga buhian una ilang nasikop nga lider sa dili pa sugdan ang pormal nga negosasyon sa peace talks sa umaabot nga Pebrero.
Matud pa ni Presidential Peace Adviser Teresita Deles, gibarugan sa government panel ang una niining pahayag nga wala sa listahan sa mga consultants sa NDF ang nasikop nga NPA leader nga si Tirso Alcantara alyas Ka Bart, dili pa lang dugay sa Lucena City.
Si Sec. Deles niingon nga wala sa listahan sa mga consultants sa NDF si Alcantara mao nga dili kini sakop sa immunity gikan sa pagka-aresto.
Gikatakdang sugdan ang formal peace talks tali sa GRP ug NDF sa Oslo, Norway sa Pebrero 15-21. (ecbPIABohol)
by magnolia_eic | Jan 28, 2011 | Headlines, Weather Coverage
Synopsis:
Northeast monsoon prevailing over Luzon. Wind convergence affecting Visayas and Mindanao.
Forecast:
Southern Luzon will have mostly cloudy skies with rains. The rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with light rains. Visayas and Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming widespread rains over Eastern Visayas and Northeastern Mindanao which may trigger flashfloods and landslides.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Northeast will prevail over Luzon and from the Northeast and East over Visayas and Eastern Mindanao and the coastal waters along these areas will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Northeast and East with slight to moderate seas.
by magnolia_eic | Jan 27, 2011 | Headlines, National News
The Philippine government has granted the request of the Hong Kong government to send 116 witnesses to testify in their investigation into the August 23 hostage-taking crisis at the Luneta Grandstand.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima yesterday said, however, the witnesses summoned by Hong Kong for the fact-finding probe of their coroner’s office cannot be forced to cooperate if they refuse.
The government has formally responded to the Hong Kong government’s request, asserting that the proceedings should be covered by the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT).
The Department of Justice (DOJ) through the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has started serving summons to the witnesses since Monday.
The proceedings would start on February 14 and run for 25 days. The expenses of the witnesses who agree to testify would be shouldered by the Hong Kong government. (PIA)
