Emergency landing

DALLAS (AP) – A private jet that had former President George W. Bush on board made an emergency landing after the smell of smoke was reported in the cockpit. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true,"data_track_addressbar":true,"data_track_textcopy":true,"ui_atversion":"300"}; var addthis_product = 'wpp-3.1';  Read More »

Parker’s $2.5M settlement

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Facebook billionaire Sean Parker’s lavish $10 million Big Sur wedding got even more expensive Monday.  Read More »

Man skydives at age 87

WAYNESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — An 87-year-old World War II veteran has parachuted from a plane in Ohio to support his ailing great-grandson. Clarence Turner of Fairfield made the jump Saturday with an instructor. He says he wanted to generate attention for the plight of 10-month-old Julian Couch, who suffers from a lung disease that could require a transplant.  Read More »

Pacman still House richest

Despite losing two consecutive professional boxing fights, reelected Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao still became richer by nearly P418 million and retained his title as the country’s richest congressman. Pacquiao is the only House of Representatives member who is twice a billionaire when he declared his total assets at P2,028,566,772 with only P258 million in total liabilities.... 

Jake Ejercito slams Georgina Wilson for anti-Erap tweet

FOR posting a tweet against former President and now Manila mayor-elect Joseph Estrada, model and TV host Georgina Wilson got a mouthful of response from Estrada’s young son and rising matinee idol Jake Ejercito. Georgina’s tweet, which she has since deleted went, “ugh i hate politics – but I only have one thing to say: Anyone that votes for Erap is a f***ing idiot.” Incoming... 

Country unfazed by Taiwan military drills

Malacañang said yesterday that the military drills conducted by Taiwan should not be a cause for concern as long as they are done in international waters. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Philippine government is not threatened by Taiwan’s military drills.  Read More »

GMA reelected

Proclaimed as reelected congresswoman of the second district of Pampanga, former President Gloria M. Arroyo thanked yesterday her constituents for her astounding victory but may have defied a Sandiganbayan standing order in the process. Arroyo and her son, Camarines Sur Rep. Dato Arroyo, won their reelection bids. Incoming search terms:dato arroyo (1) Read More »

Travel OK’d

Despite strong opposition of the prosecution, Former First Gentleman Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo was permitted again to travel by the Sandigabayan Fourth Division this time in Japan and Hong Kong from June 1 to 9. This is the second time the high court permitted the accused Arroyo to travel abroad. He was granted authority to leave last February 3 to 10, 2013 to meet the Association of Overseas... 

Swan song for Estrada

Former President Joseph E. Estrada sees himself making history today as he foresees a sweep in the elections for mayor of Manila. Estrada also sees his impending assumption to power in the city of his birth that he promised to turn into a progressive city like San Juan City as his swan song in his colorful political career.  Read More »

Writings on the wall in Manila

Administration Senate bets have exercised extreme caution of inviting the ire of Manila voters that only two of the 12man Team PNoy attended the “miting de avance” of Liberal Party (LP) re-electionist Mayor Alfredo S. Lim on Thursday.  Read More »