Manny Pacquiao faces strong rival in 2010 elections

Members of a rich and influential family in Mindanao served notice they would not allow Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao to grab a congressional seat which they have held for years without a fight in the May 2010 elections.

Health experts sound alarm over soaring dengue cases

While nationwide attention is focused on the swine flu or A(HINI) virus, health experts have sounded the alarm over the increase in the number of patients afflicted by dengue, a disease usually associated with the rainy season.

Bomb threat sends Ombudsman employees scurrying out in Manila

A bomb threat sent hundreds of employees scurrying out of the office of the Ombudsman in suburban Quezon City, Metro Manila, police reported on Wednesday.

Filipino gets life for killing cop in anti-drug campaign

Convicted of murder beyond reasonable doubt by the Regional Trial Court of suburban Pasig City in Metro Manila was Leonardo Capili who was one of the accused in the killing of Chief Inspector Renato Marasigan.

Convicted killer of Luzon lawmaker yields after escape

Police identified the convict as Florencio Fernandez Jr., the former vice mayor of Masbate City on the island province of Masbate in Bicol, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Congressman Moises Espinosa Jr.

Bicol official jailed for killing lawmaker escapes

The report identified the convict as former vice mayor Jun Fernandez of Masbate City, who was one of those convicted by the lower court for the murder of the congressman Moises Espinosa in 1989.

Arroyo aide blames sexy billboard ads for slow traffic in Metro Manila

In fact, Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. of the Department of Public Works and Highways admitted that in some cases, the suggestive billboards distract him or his driver, forcing them to slow down.

Manila highway robbers flee with ATM machine

Based on the police report, the eight suspects, armed with revolvers and long arms, arrived at the gasoline station, located along the South Luzon Expressway in suburban Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila at about 3 a.m. on Wednesday.

Philippines honors OFWs on Migrant Workers Day

The Philippines paid tribute on Sunday to its estimated eight million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their contributions, not only to the economy but also for their skills and talents that have provided the engines of growth and progress in their host countries.

Jobless woman OFW honored for honesty

A jobless woman overseas Filipino worker (OFW), who is based in Hong Kong, was honored for returning the equivalent of more than $40,000 in cash and checks which she found inside a garbage bin to the owner – reward for her honesty – a can of butter cookies.

June 2009 Dentistry Board Exam Results | June 2009 Dentistry Board Topnotchers: 295 new dentists; CEU graduate No. 1

There are 295 new dentists in the country, with a graduate from the Centro Escolar University (CEU) at the top of the list in the licensure examination held this month in Manila, according to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

June 2009 Nursing Board Exam Results | 2009 NLE List of Passers

The Board of Nursing has administered the Nursing Licensure Examinations (NLE) first week of June, 2009 where close to 79,000 nursing graduates took the nursing board exams in various cities of the country.

Filipino idol stops British champ to wrest light welterweight crown

Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, acknowledged as the world’ best pound-for-pound fighter, stopped British champion Ricky “Hitman” Hatton in the second round to become the new light welterweight champion.

Pacquiao-Hatton Fight News: 50 Philippine lawmakers play truant to see boxing bout in US

About 50 members of the House of Representatives are playing truant by flying to the US to be at the ringside to witness a championship bout between a local boxing idol and his equally popular British rival.

Manny Pacquiao faces strong rival in 2010 elections

Members of a rich and influential family in Mindanao served notice they would not allow Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao to grab a congressional seat which they have held for years without a fight in the May 2010 elections.

Agency moves to salvage May 2010 poll automation

Officials of the Philippine Commission on Elections (Comelec) moved on Tuesday to salvage the planned automation of the May 2010 polls, which was jeopardized by the withdrawal of the local partner of a foreign company that won the public bidding.

Affordable SaaS ERP business software launches in the Philippines

LAMP Enterprise ERP is ideal for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) which find traditional ERP systems very expensive and difficult to implement and maintain. However, it also works for larger corporations that want to drive down the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to streamline their business processes.

Filipino consumer confidence dims due to global recession

Filipino consumer confidence continues to dim as they increasingly feel the adverse impact of the global economic and financial turmoil, according to survey findings of the Central Bank of the Philippines.

Fujitsu M2010 Mini-Notebook – Review

The Fujitsu M2010 Mini-Notebook brings a new class of low-cost, ultra-portable computing to the mobile world. Its 10.1 inch display, Intel® Atom™ processor, light weight, and robust WLAN, provide a perfect platform for surfing the Internet, checking email, and other casual uses.

Affordable SaaS ERP business software launches in the Philippines

LAMP Enterprise ERP is ideal for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) which find traditional ERP systems very expensive and difficult to implement and maintain. However, it also works for larger corporations that want to drive down the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to streamline their business processes.

Filipino bags best director award in Cannes filmfest

Controversial Filipino director Brillante “Dante” Mendoza lived up to his name to bag the best director award in the famous Cannes film festival for his dark movie “Kinatay”

Bb Pilipinas 2009: Candidates, Results, Winners

This year’s Bb. Pilipinas Beauty Pageant will see 23 beauties vying for different crowns: Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2009, Bb. Pilipinas-World 2009, and Bb. Pilipinas-International 2009. Runners up were Richell Angalot (1st runner-up) and Regina Hahn (2nd runner-up).

Twilight Movie Soundtrack Complete List and Preview

Here’s the preview of the Twilight Movie Soundtrack. Below is the complete list of songs of the latest movie Twilight. Watch the Twilight Movie trailer here.

Love Lockdown Lyrics by Kanye West

The Kanye West Love Lockdown music video was probably locked down by YouTube, as the video is not available anymore. I got this Love Lockdown lyrics from my friend Juler over at Lessonko.com. Groove it baby…

Site News: New Forum Board, Business Listing and Links Directory

So what’s the new buzz at Bloggista.org? We are growing, expanding, and rolling out new services and features to make each visit real worthwhile. Check out the new services – Forums Board, Free Business Listing and Links Exchange Directory.

Watch Wrestlemania XXV (25) Free Live Online Streaming

If you are looking for Wrestlemania 25 free live online streaming, you can bookmark this page as we will post the link to free live streaming sites offering Wrestlemania 25 live streams.

Health experts sound alarm over soaring dengue cases

While nationwide attention is focused on the swine flu or A(HINI) virus, health experts have sounded the alarm over the increase in the number of patients afflicted by dengue, a disease usually associated with the rainy season.

A(H1N1) News: 7 Filipino soldiers fall victim to swine flu virus

At least seven enlisted personnel of the Philippine Navy tested positive of the dreaded swine flu or A(H1N1) virus, thus becoming the first recorded cases in the military, a spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) disclosed on Monday.

Latest result for Megalotto 6/45

Result for Megalotto 6/45 for Friday, July 03, 2009. Game Combinations: 14-01-30-13-15-45. Number of winner/s: 0. Jackpot prize Php 39,804,786.00

Latest result for 4D Luzon

Result for 4D Luzon for Friday, July 03, 2009. Game Combinations: 3-4-6-1. Number of winner/s: 12. Jackpot prize Php 68,541.00