SONA 2008: The Last GMA SONA?
by Danilo AlmeydaThu, 24 Jul 2008 01:37:38 -0700
How many more SONA does GMA have? Would this be the last? This could be the last indeed with such military preparations. Read more
Beijing Olympics Controversies
by Danilo AlmeydaSat, 23 Aug 2008 20:07:09 -0700
From start of the Opening Ceremonies until the recent raising of the flags of winners with the awarding of the medals of victory, the Beijing Olympics is marred with controversy one after another. Read more
China's top backstroker banned on the Olympics due to drugs
by Anna Leah De VeraThu, 10 Jul 2008 02:37:16 -0700
Ouyang Kunpeng, China's top backstroker, tested positive for a banned substance, anabolic agent clenbuterol, last May 1, the Chinese Swimming Association declared in a press statement but not naming the substance. Read more
Alex of Alabang (second of a series)
by Danilo AlmeydaWed, 20 Aug 2008 08:16:02 -0700
One resting place that Alex found in the boarding of house of Manang (Alma) is one that of a mother and a mentor. Read more
Mainstream movie stars bagged CINEMALAYA 2008 Awards
by Hubert LorbesMon, 21 Jul 2008 02:52:24 -0700
Baron Geisler nervously but excitedly read his speech for his best actor award for the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held July 20 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Read more
Las Piñas Boys Choir: another Pinoy international victory
by Marisol TupazFri, 18 Jul 2008 00:50:28 -0700
The Las Piñas Boys Choir brought home the gold medal in the 5th World Choir Games, children's category, held in Graz, Austria last July 12. The choir also won the silver medal in the Musica Sacra Category.
The 20 member choir based in St. Joseph Church in Las Piñas, home of the world-famous bamboo organ, competed with 70 choir groups from all over the world including those from the United States, Greece, Estonia, Great Britain, Russia and South Africa. The World Choir Games happens only every two years in different countries is the largest international choir competition in terms of global coverage.
Each member went up the stage as the Philippine national anthem was played and the national flag hoisted up. The whole Philippine team, aside from the young boys’ choir members, was jubilant and proud of their country.
The young singers rendered various emotions as displayed by their winning prowess, other loudly cheered and everyone jumping for joy as the last category victory called their team.
