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Three Americans Disarm Gunman on France Train, U.S. President Obama Says They Are Heroes

August 23, 2015

U.S. President Obama has lauded the three Americans who have tackled a gunman on a France speed Train and called them Heroes. Obama commended their swift and courageous act through a personal phone call to each of them. This was reported by various international news sites on Saturday, August 22, 2015.     The incident […]

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Reactions to Aquino’s SONA: Duterte to Aquino, “If the problem is recurring, is it Gloria’s fault or yours?”

July 29, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – The negative reactions to President Noynoy Aquino’s SONA is downplayed by media, and reportedly most Filipinos are satisfied by the president’s SONA.     But you just have to approach the rapidly disappearing Pinoy middle class and you’ll know Aquino’s SONA was not well-received. Here are some popular reactions. Mayor Rodolfo Duterte […]

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SONA Protests: Thousands of Protesters Express Disgust against Aquino Government

July 28, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – While President Aquino was raving about the accomplishments of his government with his State of the Nation Address (SONA), thousands of militants trooped to the streets to express their disgust and discontentment against the Aquino government. The protesters were greeted with water cannons and barbed wires and everything that the police can […]

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President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), July 27, 2015 Live Feed

July 27, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be delivered today and Filipinos all over the world will be watching. Many have claimed that during Aquino’s term, the percentage of poverty has even more increased to more than 50%, and the “Tuwid na Daan” (straight path) was in fact a “Baluktot […]

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Reactions of Netizens to Rodman’s endorsement of Trump’s Presidential Candidacy, as “Dennis Rodman” Trended on Twitter

July 25, 2015

Netizens trooped to Twitter to express their thoughts on Dennis Rodman’s endorsement of Donald Trump as US president.     @realDonaldTrump has been a great friend for many years. We don’t need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016 — Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) July 24, 2015 Some reactions were cynical and […]

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UN Awards Ndume and Sampaio the 2015 UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

July 25, 2015

The United Nations (UN) has awarded Jorge Fernando Branco Sampaio of Portugal and Dr. Helena Ndume of Namibia the 2015 UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize.     According to the UN: “The Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize is a global call to action for all citizens of the world, to take up the challenge and follow […]

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Class Suspensions on July 27 Due to Aquino’s SONA (State of the Nation Address)

July 24, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – Classes in selected schools are suspended on Monday, July 27, 2015 due to President Benigno Aquino III’s SONA (State of the Nation Address).     Traffic also will be rerouted for the SONA, so watch out for announcements for opened routes for commuters. DepEd (Department of Education) PH announced that classes are […]

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Netizens React; Obama on Approval of Same Sex Marriage in 50 US States,”Americans should be very proud”

June 27, 2015

US President Obama said:”Americans should be very proud”, when the US Supreme Court approved the recognition of same sex marriages in all of the 50 states of America.     On his official Twitter account Obama has urged Twitterpeeps to retweet the hashtag History #LoveWins. The tweet reads: “Today we can say in no uncertain […]

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Watch How US President Obama Faces-Off with a Heckler during LGBT Pride Month; Attention Presidents

June 25, 2015

US President Obama is usually tolerant of hecklers but not on that particular event, the LGBT Pride Month held in the White House on June 24, 2015. He said firmly: “You know what? No, no, no,” saying that he could either stay and be quiet or they have to take him out. Obama further quipped: […]

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Complete Text of VP Binay’s Speech; Netizens React to His Speech

June 24, 2015

MANILA, Philippines – Netizens reacted to Vice-President Jejomar Binay’s speech on June 24, 2015, Wednesday. He delivered his speech just two days after he resigned from the Cabinet.     Binay reportedly lambasted the Aquino government for its crooked ways. This is contrary to Aquino’s slogan, which is “tuwid na daan” (straight path). The VP […]