13 years WITHOUT JUSTICE yet in Hacienda Luisita Massacre

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It has been 13 years but no one has been brought to justice for the deaths of seven people in a clash between striking workers of Hacienda Luisita and policemen and soldiers ordered to retake the gate of the sugar mill in 2004.

In 2005, former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez dismissed the charges filed against Aquino, then a Tarlac representative, citing insufficiency of evidence.

The charges involved multiple murder, multiple frustrated murder, multiple attempted murder, murder, physical injuries, theft and malicious mischief that arose from the shooting and killing of Jaime Pastidio, Jhaivie Basilio, Adriano Caballero, Jessie Valdez, Jesus Laza, June David and Juancho Sanchez on Nov. 16, 2004.

On Dec. 10, 2010, an Ombudsman division absolved military and police officials of similar charges.
“[The Ombudsman] said the gunmen were not identified. There was no basis to believe that the seven workers shot themselves or that they were shot dead by their fellow striking workers,” Pahilga told the Inquirer by telephone on Wednesday.

In October 2014, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales turned down Sentra’s motion to reopen criminal and administrative cases against Aquino, former Armed Forces chief of staff, Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang, former Labor Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas, former Labor Undersecretary Manuel Imson and sheriff Francis Reyes.

Aquino’s uncles and Hacienda Luisita owners Pedro and Jose Cojuangco, Ricardo and Jose Manuel Lopa, and Central Azucarera de Tarlac (CAT) executive Ernesto Topacio were also subjects of the complaint. Pedro Cojuangco died in 2014.

It was only in November 2014 when a report from the National Bureau of Investigation about the clash was made public.

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LOOK: Belen Entry of AFP NOLCOM Symbolized "In Peace of Marawi City"

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A sterling component of Belenismo sa Tarlac is the fact it showed the artistic genius of the Filipinos regardless of their social status.

#TTKK Featured Blog by: Ma. Era Cecilia Nunag

Photo by: Mheiy Velasquez Sotrina

ONE of the prominent symbols in celebrating Christmas in the Philippines is the Belen, the Nativity Scene. Derived from the Spanish name for Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the Belen has been carrying the message of love, mercy and humility of Christ to Filipinos.

However, the parol (lantern), the Belen has become a permanent fixture in homes, churches, schools and even office buildings during the Christmas season.

Tarlac has become the “Belen Capital of the Philippines,” mainly from the efforts of the mother-and-daughter tandem of Doña Isabel Cojuangco and Dr. Isabel Cojuangco-Suntay, chairman of the Tarlac Heritage Foundation.

Although its a competition to showcase the different designs of the Belen, the atmosphere is friendly and vibrant as Tarlaqueños join to promote the spirit of Christmas and build up Tarlac’s stature as a place with rich historical heritage.

The Belen-making competition, which started in 2007, is one of the major festival of Tarlac.  This year’s edition has hundred plus entries from 17 different areas of the province.

One of the highlights of the competition was the touring of the judges accompanied by the media, soldiers and the Tarlac Heritage Foundation officials.  The judges went to see all the entries and they all concurred that the participants put their best foot forward to create a good first impression.

Moreover, the entry of AFP-Nolcom, called "In Peace of Marawi City", has attracted a lot of visitors both local and foreign for its magnificent design.

This stuff of "Marawi City" made by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Northern Luzon Command) was featured in GMA News on November, 6 2017. Back to back Grand Champion for past 3 years for (Non-Municipal Category).


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Did Miss Globe Philippines Nelda Ibe "Lip Sync-ing" in her Talent Portion in Ms. Globe 2017?

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Miss Globe Philippines 2017 NELDA IBE finally breaks her silence about the "disqualification" issue during the Talent Competition. 

Repost from Sir Norman Tinio

This just in from Miss Philippines Nelda Ibe herself:

"I wasn’t present during the announcement of the winners during the talent show (that's why everyone is making rumors that I was eliminated) kasi dinala na po ako sa hospital right after I performed. Yes, I wasn’t feeling well but still I want to show up and the organizers know that."

This just in: Contrary to rumors that Miss Philippines Nelda Ibe was eliminated during the Talent Finals of The Miss Globe 2017 for allegedly “lip-syncing” her song performance, my source in Tirana, Albania confirmed that NO such elimination took place at all. I was told that she delivered her number beautifully well.

Let us not bash our Queen and distract her chances of doing well in the competition. She has been nothing but nice to everyone (including the organizers) and spreading such information does not help her bid.

This is how my source explained it.

“Just to clarify what all the bashers online are spreading, she (Nelda) did an excellent job in her talent and she used "plus one back music tracks" because all the other singers did the same also...”

Let us maintain positivity in supporting our representatives please!


Here's the actual video Nelda Ibe performing her Talent in Ms. Globe 2017 54:48

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JUST IN: Contrary to rumors that Ms. Globe Philippines Nelda Ibe was eliminated in Ms. Globe 2017

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In highly scrutinized pageants, it is too risky to do something fake. As such, it is impossible for Nelda to risk her reputation by lip-syncing.

By: Ma. Era Cecilia Nunag

Contrary to rumors that Miss Globe Philippines Nelda Ibe was eliminated during the Talent Finals of The Miss Globe 2017 for allegedly “lip-syncing” her song performance, in the source of Mr. Norman Tinio in Tirana, Albania confirmed that no such elimination took place at all. He was told that she delivered her number beautifully well.

In a public post of Mr. Tinio said: "Let us not bash our Queen and distract her chances of doing well in the competition. She has been nothing but nice to everyone (including the organizers) and spreading such information does not help her bid."

Ian Ular also said: "She's not feeling well kaya after the talent competition she was rush into the hospital"

“Just to clarify what all the bashers online are spreading specially the Missosology Facebook Page, she (Nelda) did an excellent job in her talent and she used "plus one back music tracks" because all the other singers did the same also.”

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4 Kapampangans Find Gold In The Most Unusual Places in Malaysia SEA GAMES 2017.

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An athletics golden double feat, a pair of boxers, a quartet in a relatively unfamiliar sport and an ice hockey team made their presence felt to highlight the country’s golden campaign midway into the 29th Southeast Asian Games.

Photo: ABS-CBN Sports

Leoncio Carreon Jr., Curte Robert Guarin, Ronald Lising, and Emmanuel Portacio are from Angeles, Pampanga Philippines bested Malaysia, 16-14, in the championship round.

The lawn bowl team's victory came a day after Anthony Beram (men's 200 meter run) and Aries Toledo (men's decathlon) gave the country two gold medals.

The Philippines remains in sixth place with 15 golds, 18 silvers, and 32 bronzes for a total of 65 medals. Host country Malaysia continues to lead the 11-nation meet with 122 medals.

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Krystelle Ignacio from Tarlac City is the country's bet to Ms. Cosmopolitan World 2017 Competition

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Krystelle Mhae Ignacio, competing for Ms. Cosmopolitan World 2017

TTKK Featured Blog number 2 by: Ma. Era Cecilia Nunag

Krystelle Mhae Malgapo Ignacio,  a graduate of Bachelor of Tourism Management in STI Tarlac that will choose the country's bet to the Miss Cosmopolitan World 2017 competition. Despite her career in local pageant, she still opted to pursue the dream stint despite its "many risks."

The 21-year-old Tarlakenya, along with the 38 other candidates from different countries for Ms. Cosmopolitan World, showcased their beauty, talents and brain at final competition on September 16, 2017 in Malaysia.

Krystelle asked a question "Why you deserves to win the pageant and represent the Philippines in the international competition?" by freelance blogger, Ma. Era Cecilia Nunag.

"Actually hindi pa masyadong pumapasok sa isip ko na irerepresent ko not just my municipality, my province, but my country – Philippines. I'm really blessed. I am very much dedicated in aiming the crown of Miss Cosmopolitan World 2017.

I go to the gym everyday, sacrificed time and food, I read a lot (current news and online blogs about international pageants), and most importantly, I pray. I prayed and prepared a lot for this pageant that's why I think I'm deserving to win the crown.

Although I believe that all candidates from different countries are also aiming for the crown and title, I'll just do my very best and will do everything I can to show the world that we, Filipinos, are not just globally competitive but also beautiful inside and out. I'll fight with a heart of a true Filipina." Krystelle said.

Krystelle also competed for Pinay Beauty Queen Season 2 (Top 10 finalist), Candidate for Ms. Tourism Philippines represents Tarlac City, Miss Tarlac City 2016 1st Princess, Ms. STI 2016 and Mutya ng Lalawigan ng Tarlac 2nd Princess.

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5 Ways To Identify Plastic Rice

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Nowadays rice is made with plastic. This fake rice mostly made in china. There are so many people suffering for fake rice.

By: Era Nunag

This problem is not only India but also Singapore, Indonesia, Srilanka and also in Philippines. It’s a very difficult to find out plastic rice or fake rice. Even it may cause so many health diseases. It’s very difficult to find out raw rice but it’s quiet easy to find in boiled rice.

Basically, plastic is made with so many chemicals such as like synthetic or semi-synthetic organics. These chemicals are very harmful to humans. One should not have this plastic rice because once the plastic rice enters into our body we cannot do anything. There is no solution for this problem.

The worst thing is, this problem is increasing  day by day in India. Do not worry just follow this trick then you can easily find out plastic rice at home. Here I will tell you how to identify fake rice without using chemicals. Even you can try at home without any tension.

These are the 5 Ways on how to identify the rice if its Real or Fake:

1: BOILING TEST

The simplest way is to observe the rice. If its ends up forming a thick layer at the top of your container. IT'S PLASTIC!

2: HOT OIL TEST

Drop some rice into a pan with extremely hot oil (At least aroubnd 200 degrees). Plastic Rice will melt a form a sticky layer at the bottom.

3: FIRE TEST

Burn a handful of rice with a lighter to see if its smell anything like burning plastic.

4: WATER TEST

Drop a glass of raw rice inside a glass of water and stir it. If it surfaces it's Plastic. A real rice cannot float.

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5: FUNGUS TEST

Put some of your boiled rice in a container and leave it there for a 3 days. If you do not see fungus in it by then it could very well plastic.

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The 26th Anniversary Of The Eruption Of Mt. Pinatubo

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"The lessons of those years and the values that we have learned must never be forgotten. They should be kept alive for future generations to learn from."

By: Era Nunag

Today marks the 26th anniversary of one of the most significant eruptions of the last century the 1991 eruption of Pinatubo in the Philippines. The eruption is a landmark event for a number of reasons. First, it was one of the great successes of modern volcano monitoring - the cost in terms of lives and property were greatly reduced thanks to excellent mitigation, monitoring and emergency management. Second, it was an eruption that showed how a single event on the planet can have a global impact, as the "Pinatubo Effect" caused a 4-5 year period of cooling around the globe.

Governor of Pampanga on June 13 urged Kapampangans to never forget the valuable lessons from the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and how the destructive forces of the subsequent lahar flows have proven the indomitable courage and resiliency of the Kapampangan spirit.

Executive Order No. 09-2017 declares the suspension of Work in all government offices and classes in both public and private schools on June 15, 2017 duly signed by Gov. Lilia Nanay Pineda in commemoration of the 26th Anniversary of the Mount Pinatubo Eruption.

A Beautiful Disaster

(Bursts of gas-charged magma exploded into umbrella ash clouds, hot flows of gas and ash descended the volcano’s flanks and lahars swept down valleys. The collaborative work of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) saved more than 5,000 lives and $250 million in property by forecasting Pinatubo's 1991 climactic eruption in time to evacuate local residents and the U.S. Clark Air Force Base that happened to be situated only 9 miles from the volcano.

U.S. and Filipino scientists worked with U.S. military commanders and Filipino public officials to put evacuation plans in place and carry them out 48 hours before the catastrophic eruption. As in 1991 at Pinatubo, today the USGS is supported by The US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance to provide scientific assistance to countries around the world though VDAP, the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program. The program and its partners respond to volcanic unrest, build monitoring infrastructure, assess hazards and vulnerability, and improve understanding of eruptive processes and forecasting to prevent natural hazards, such as volcanic eruptions, from becoming human tragedies.)

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