Archive for the 'Manila News' Category

Greenbelt 5 Rob Leader Killed

The leader of the notorious robbers that robbed a Rolex store at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City was killed in a shootout in Cebu City Thursday night October 29, 2009.
Alvin Flores was killed and some of his companions were wounded.
For more details read the Inquirer news article below:

Daring Daylight Robbery at Greenbelt 5

Robbers in police uniforms made a daring heist at the Rolex store in Greenbelt 5 at 11:30 in the morning on Sunday October 18, 2009. Greenbelt 5 is a posh mall located in the Makati Business District.
Fortunately, there were two cops inside the mall who had just their lunch there, and managed to kill on [...]

Donation for Rebuilding After Ondoy (Ketsana)

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Donations for Ondoy Victims

The following are agencies mostly from the  government. I heard horror stories about some donations that are given to the government agencies are being hoarded or intentionally sent to the wrong recipients.
I advise you to give your donations to churches (Catholic or Protestants) if only you can. Although, some private relief agencies will still hand [...]

Marikina Mayor’s Stupid Rule

The sign above reads as:
Dress up properly.
As a respect for your self, so that others will respect you as well.
Mayor MCF (Marikina City First)

Marides Fernando is one good mayor, i mean her management skills is envied by other mayors. Residents in Marikina can attest to this. Most of them have good words for the mayor. [...]

Death at Mega Plaza in Ortigas Center

There are hundreds, or maybe thousands of condominiums in Metro Manila. One of them is Mega Plaza, it is situated in Ortigas Center in Pasig City. Just really close to Robinson’s Galeria and Holiday Inn.
But a tragic incident happened in this plush condominium last February 24, 2009. A body of a male person was found [...]

Be Careful along Roxas Boulevard

I’ve heard of not so good stories along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City. Robbers frequent the area, even vehicle owners are not safe. Even if the drivers are inside their vehicles in the middle of the traffic in the street, thieves or robbers would forcibly open the car.
Just recently, i read in the news, a [...]

David Cook Concert in Manila

Gettyimages photo
Yes, it’s a thumbs up!
David Cook, the season 7 American Idol winner will have a concert on January 27, 2009 in Metro Manila.
The venue and details will be unveiled in the coming months since the announcement came out only in a radio interview.
David Cook’s concert in Manila is part of his “Idol” tour.

Survivor Philippines Screening, Day 3 at SM Manila

It’s an unfinished business, so i had to continue my quest of being one of blessed 16 Survivor Philippines aspirants.
I made the first level of screening. But failed the second, which was the VTR or television thing. Candidates should look good on tv.
I was not goodlooking enough to be on tv.
Well, life goes on, a [...]

Survivor Philippines Screening, Day One

I arrived a bit late in SM North Edsa, the venue of the screening for Survivor Philippines. What awaited me was a sea of aspirants or should i say ambitious Filipinos, that including me, and according to my own very very accurate calculation was about 5,000.
But i went home at 6:30 whether i get interviewed [...]