Arroyo elated over Manny’s victory

THE Palace on Sunday lauded boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao for defeating British slugger Ricky Hatton to become the new IBO light welterweight champion.

RP had most displaced people in 2008: study

NEW York–The biggest new internal displacement of people last year was in the Philippines, where 600,000 fled fighting between the government and Muslim rebels, a United Nations-backed report said on Friday.

Global consulting firm seeks local artists to support ‘online’

HERE’S an opportunity for local artists to expand their horizons in the global arena, or even just within the country. A Cebu-based consulting company operating in the global arena through the internet has started a corporate mission to support promising local artists to expand their horizons for opportunities.

Prudential Life clarifies not link to Prudentialife

INSURANCE firm Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Co. Inc. stressed that it is different from and not connected with financially troubled pre-need firm, Prudentialife Plans Inc.

Hong Kong govt confirms first swine flu virus case

HONG KONG has declared a public health emergency, following the first confirmed case of the Swine influenza A-H1N1 flu in the territory. In Hong Kong, the top health official vowed to apply “draconian” measures to contain the spread of the virus.

Greatest of virtues

By MARK ROBERT A. DY
DOOMED TO BE FREE

IF you’ve seen the film The Devil’s Advocate, you will certainly remember Al Pacino as the dark prince, repeatedly describing vanity as his “favorite sin.”

A smart bet

By KIMBERLY SNIDER
THINK A MINUTE

THINK a minute.

In the town of Blackpool, England is a high tower almost 400 feet tall with a clear glass floor on the top. So when you’re up there it looks like you’re walking on air hundreds of feet high above the ground. An English newspaper had a funny photo of a woman at the edge of this invisible glass floor. Her hands were covering her face as she tried to get the courage to walk on it. Even though she knew the floor was safe, she was still afraid!

DOH vows vigilance vs. swine flu spread

HEALTH Secretary Francisco Duque III has underscored the need for vigilance to protect the country from the deadly swine flu that has already claimed a number of lives in Mexico and the United States.

Cebu-based firms turn to ‘company stylist’

By JADE LOPEZ, Cebu Gold Star Daily Reporter

EVEN with the challenging economic conditions, Cebu-based firms are now turning to “company stylist” to further intensify branding efforts.
“The market for this kind of service is growing. The more that companies are willing to spend for stylish events and out-of the-box concepts in order to snatch consumers’ attention, as the market has become very competitive,” said Dexter Alaxas, who along with other artist-partners established Stylism.

DoLE issues pay guidelines for Labor Day

THE Department of Labor and Employment issued guidelines for employers for May 1, a regular holiday nationwide in observance of Labor Day.

BTC, DENR, 4 NGOs ‘Go Green,’ support the Green Generation

A COMMERCIAL center and four non-government organizations joined hands with the Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR) in the global campaign for environmental consciousness.

The flesh trade is here to stay

By ABRAHAM LLERA
EXCESS BAGGAGE

HERBIE Gomez’s article on Cagayan de Oro being a tourist destination for cheap sex is a fine piece of journalistic work. It is also a waste of time.

Managing marriage

By KIMBERLY SNIDER
THINK A MINUTE

THINK a minute.

Did getting married solve all your problems and make you completely happy? Did you know that it’s not supposed to! In fact, if you’re not a happy person before you get married, then you’ll still be unhappy after you’re married.

Legacy execs barred from leaving country

Source: GMANews.TV

LEGACY owner Celso de los Angeles, his son Martin Nicolo and 19 other Legacy officials and employees facing syndicated estafa charge filed by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) are now barred from leaving the country.

Cebu Archdiocese marks 75th year

By CHRISTIAN WAKEFIELD, Cebu Gold Star Daily Reporter

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday graced the celebration of the 75th 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Cebu and officially unveiled the marker of the “Holy Door” at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral.