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Cabinet Members of Pres. Noynoy Aquino
After days of speculation as to who will form part of Pres. Noynoy Aquino’s cabinet, he finally revealed the names of who will take these important positions in our government. Here are the departments as well as the names of the heads: Paquito Ochoa Jr., Executive Secretary Julia Abad, Presidential Management Staff Edwin Lacierda, Presidential [...]
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How to Apply for Non-immigrant US Visa in the Philippines
If you are planning to go the United States, whatever your reasons may be, you are required to get a valid US visa before you will be allowed entry in its territories. Those who seek admission in the US are presumed to acquire an immigrant visa unless the person can demonstrate that he or she [...]
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Apple buys iPad Trademark from Fujitsu
There’s no hint as to the kind of wild negotiations that took place behind closed doors, but Apple is now the proud owner of the “iPad” trademark that was once held by Fujitsu. Back in March 2003, Fujitsu filled for ownership of “iPad” in connection with a Windows CE device for point and sale. This [...]
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Cebu Pacific Air Initial Public Offering (IPO) Approved by SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved today the planned initial public offering (IPO) of Cebu Pacific Air which amounts to Php25.7 billion. The approved IPO consists of 235.6 million shares at a price of Php95/share for a total of Php22.38 billion. In case however there’s a high demand for Cebu Pacific Air shares, the [...]
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Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (RA 9994)
Who are considered as senior citizens? Senior citizen or elderly refers to any resident citizen of the Philippines at least sixty years old. This definition of senior citizen has three requirements in order that a person may be considered as a senior citizen under RA 9994 – Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010, thus he/she [...]
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List of Candidates for President, Vice President and Senator for the 2010 Election
Listed below are the names and nicknames of candidates for President, Vice President and Senators who are allowed by the COMELEC to participate in the incoming May 2010 election. Also indicated are the names of the political parties to which these candidates are officially part of. (Note: I plan to collect more images and update [...]
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September 2009 Bar Exam Results
The September 2009 Bar Exam results will be posted here immediately after its release by the Supreme Court. It is important to have another website where you can see the result because the Supreme Court website is usually difficult to access at the time when the Bar Exam results are released. To get updates regarding [...]
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List of Party List Groups for the May 2010 Election
The Commission on Elections released today the list of accredited party list groups for the May 10, 2010 national election. The list contains 144 groups representing diverse interests or sectors of the Philippine society, these are: 1. 1-AANI 2. 1-Aangat Pilipino (1-AK) 3. 1ST Consumers Alliance for Rural Energy (1-CARE) 4. 1-Ako Babaing Astig Aasenso [...]
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SSS Condonation Law RA 9903 Signed
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed into law R.A. 9903 or the Social Security Condination Law. This action is aimed at assisting those engaged in small and medium business enterprises by condoning the penalties. The focus will then be on the payment of balance of the employer’s contribution to the employee’s SSS. In addition, the grant [...]
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SC: Appointed Government Officials are not Resigned after Filing CoCs
The Supreme Court ruled today that appointed government officials are not deemed resigned upon filing of certificate of candidacy. Voting 8-6, the Supreme Court granted the petition filed by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal asking the Supreme Court to strike out a portion of the Commission on Elections resolution considering as resigned appointed officials who filed [...]
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