30 January 2012
‘Immense Stupidity’ only second biggest culprit. (Manila) The Department of Health (DOH) reported early Monday that ‘stupidity’ was the main culprit behind 76 percent of firework-related injuries during the New Year celebrations. Manufacturer faults and factory defects in fireworks were only responsible for 5 percent, while ‘Immense Stupidity’ made up the remaining 18 percent. “Most… [Read more…]
Shares honor with Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore among others from UTC+08:00. (Manila) The capital of the Philippines came in 12th in this year’s race between the cities of the world to hit 2012. Manila shares the honor with Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore among others. This… [Read more…]
NMR’s media index also has the Sentinel at only 22 readers behind the Manghuhula Monthly (ranked 513th) and 57 readers behind Aling Trining’s Carinderia Loyalty List (ranked 512th). (Manila) The Maligno Sentinel is not the most widely read news publication in the country according to the latest readership survey by media research giant Nelson Media… [Read more…]
“All the former president asks is that she be given her God-given right to access 9GAG so that she can continue her work as a congresswoman. She also needs access to 4chan for delicate health reasons.” (Manila) The camp of Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo came out late Monday with fresh claims that the former president… [Read more…]
(Manila) In response to protests from militant groups urging the administration to implement the recent Supreme Court decision ordering the distribution of about 5,000 hectares of land at Hacienda Luisita, President Benigno Aquino III signed early Monday Executive Order 66 creating a “virtual land option” for the farmers at his family’s estate. “The ‘virtual land… [Read more…]
Will use FPJ gonad index to assess value of bettors’ testes. All testicle sizes welcome. Only two testes may be wagered per person. Monetary bets will not be entertained. (Manila) The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported today that close to 57,341 gonads have been placed as bets in the first testicle betting event… [Read more…]
Ewoks are a diminutive species of furry creatures indigenous to the forest moon of Endor. The average height of an adult Ewok is around one meter or three feet; roughly the same as the former president’s height. (Manila) Rumors that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has intentions of leaving the country to seek political asylum abroad … [Read more…]
“She will not have to worry about anything anymore. We will provide free clothes, free meals… a few of our inmates have even expressed their willingness to keep her company.” (Manila) Amid rumors that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo may be seeking political asylum in the Dominican Republic, New Bilibid Prison (NBP) Deputy Superintendent Alvin Quimpo… [Read more…]
“We prefer a more holistic approach. Sometimes an applicant doesn’t know anything about driving but then he says he’s willing to make a personal donation… shouldn’t we honor that kindhearted gesture with a license?” (Manila) The Land Transportation Office (LTO) defended itself early Tuesday against allegations that its testing protocols for granting driver’s licenses lack… [Read more…]
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