Poe now keen on supporting divorce bill

Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday, July 31, said she is now more inclined to support the proposed divorce bill, after having a change of heart. The senator admitted that she initially supported making annulment more accessible, instead of legalizing divorce, but reconsidered after learning about the unfortunate cases of other women. “Subalit sa ngayon, pag…

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Anti-cancer: Vegetables

In my book, “Let’s Stop ‘Killing’ Our Children”  (www.philipSchua.com), I have discussed the amazing value of vegetables (and exercise, fruits, nuts, fibers) in lowering the risk for cardiovascular/metabolic diseases, Alzheimer’s, and various forms of cancer. Since man roamed the earth, vegetables have been hailed as a great health food. And even before modern science came…

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Once upon a time series…: Damaris and the peach tree

“ Bend the stubborn heart and will… Melt the frozen, warm the chill; Guide the steps that go astray” —  Veni Sancte Spiritus DAMARIS and her husband, Tom, prayed the rosary together everyday at the same early evening hour after dinner. It wasn’t always their routine but when their son, Henry, was deployed overseas during…

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Lotto resumes operations as Duterte lifts suspension order

Malacañang on Tuesday night, July 30, announced that the suspension order imposed on the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office’s (PCSO) lotto operations has been lifted by President Rodrigo Duterte. “The suspension of lotto operations is lifted immediately,” said presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo in a TV interview. However, the rest of the PCSO’s games with franchises, licenses…

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DILG orders mayors to clear roads in 60 days

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday, July 29, ordered mayors nationwide to clear roads of illegal structures and illegally obstructing activities within 60 days. “All local officials are enjoined to exercise their powers essential to reclaim public roads which are being used for private ends and in the…

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Bea Alonzo is moving on and so should we

THIS just in: After being silent amidst the controversies surrounding her relationship – or “supposed breakup” – with actor Gerald Anderson, actress Bea Alonzo has opened up.  These were her exact words, “Honestly to my understanding, we did not break up, he just started not talking to me.” Hateful comments in 3… 2… 1… Correct…

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President Duterte calls for death by hanging as an execution method

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night, July 25 said he prefers using ropes to execute criminals instead of bullets, following his call earlier this week to reinstate the death penalty. Hanging is a cheaper alternative to execute criminals instead of employing a firing squad or using lethal injection, the president said.  During his fourth State…

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Robredo, 35 others summoned by DOJ for sedition charges

The Philippine Department of Justice on Friday, July 26 has sent out subpoenas for Vice President Leni Robredo and 35 others in connection to the “Bikoy” narco list videos. DOJ Secretary Menardo Guevarra said in a statement the preliminary investigation will be set on August 9 at 10 a.m. This comes after the Philippine National…

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Jollibee stock prices drop after LA-based Coffee Bean acquisition

STOCK prices for Philippine food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) dropped 8 percent this week, following the announcement that it will acquire the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf for $350 million. Investors were unimpressed with Jollibee’s purchase of the Los Angeles-based coffee company as its stock price closed at P251 on Wednesday, July 24. The…

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First baby steps for beginner traders

1. Start with safer stocks. Buy stocks that tend to be less volatile (meaning more stable with less up and downs in price). Consider consumer staples stocks that people still need products like food, clothing, and medical supplies even in tough economic times. This may be your safest strategy while you’re getting your feet wet….

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You belong to Christ

“YOU were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.” (Col 2:12) You might not remember the date of your baptism, but it is one of the most important days of your life. For on that day,…

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Senior with $60K credit cards wants debt relief

THE client is a 70-year-old widow who lost her beloved husband five years ago.  She owns a house with a reverse mortgage of half a million, which she took when her husband died. The mortgage accumulates at the rate of $2,000 a month or $24,000 a year. You can keep the balance from increasing if…

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The ballad of the significant boxer

LAS VEGAS – The odyssey of foibles and fallibility starts from the time they were lightweights, who labored in the anonymity of boxing vineyard — from the greatest names in the pugilistic arena, to the backyard of fighters who once were light as a cucumber in their salad years, to old ages credential couriers. Boxing…

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How to obtain custody and visitation rights for unmarried dads

ESTABLISHING parentage rights for Moms is a lot easier than establishing one for unmarried Dads.  Moms can establish this by simply showing proof of her having given birth to the child.  Family Code 7610. Establishing parentage rights, including custody and visitation rights, becomes more problematic with unmarried Dads because proving yourself as the biological father…

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Removal of conditions on green card

KAPAG ang green card ay nakuha sa pamamagitan ng kasal sa isang US citizen (USC) at ang kasal ng mag-asawa ay wala pang 2 taon noong naaprubahan ng USCIS ang green card, ang green card na makukuha ng dayuhan ay conditional green card na may bisa na 2 taon.  Ang dayuhan ay tinawag na conditional…

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This Filipino chocolatier wants the Philippines to be known globally as a great source of chocolates

IT was a sweet victory for five Philippine chocolate brands at the 2019 Academy of Chocolate Awards in London last June when they garnered a total of 24 awards across various categories. AuroChocolate (Davao), Dalareich Food Products (Bohol), Malagos Agri-Ventures Corporation (Davao), MS3Agri-Ventures (Davao), and Theo and Philo Artisan Chocolates (Davao) impressed more than 100…

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