Earth Day Cleanup. Las Piñas Rep. Cynthia A. Villar, wife of Senate President Manuel B. Villar Jr., and Mrs. Mel Aguilar, wife of Las Piñas Mayor Nene Aguilar, lead the cleaning of the Zapote River Friday, April 25, 2008, in Las Piñas City during simultaneous cleanup and tree-planting activities in celebration of Earth Day. Similar activities to promote environmental awareness were conducted by other local officials. (Ali Vicoy)
Hillary proud to co-sponsor Filvets Equity Act of 2007
Sen. Hillary Clinton said yesterday she was proud to co-sponsor the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 originally introduced by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) that seek to "rectify the injustice" to Filipino war veterans.
CHICAGO, Illinois (JGLi) – The United States Senate approved on Thursday, April 24, 2008, the Veterans’ Benefits Enhancement Act (S. 1315), which includes the grant of benefits to Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines, by an overwhelming vote of 96-1.
The bill provides for a flat rate of $ 3,600 annual non-service disability pension for single Filipino veterans living in the Philippines, $ 4,500 annually for married veterans, and $ 2,400 annually for surviving spouses.
Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), chairman of the US Veterans Affairs’...
Peso slips to P42-$ 1 level on fears of inflation, soaring oil
The peso yesterday slipped back to the P42-$ 1 level, after staying within the P40-$ 1 and P41-$ 1 range since the onset of the year, as the financial market became edgy on inflation and interest rates outlook with the price of crude oil skyrocketing to $ 120 per barrel.
Alcano, German in World 8-Ball showdown
Defending champion Ronnie Alcano won seven of the last eight racks to edge compatriot Dennis Orcollo, 10-9, Thursday and advance into the final of the World 8-Ball Championship in Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates against Germany’s Ralf Souquet.
Eastern and southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Hot and humid weather condition will continue to persist over Luzon for the next three days.
