Pork barrel fiesta

SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH By Ernesto M. Maceda (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010

It has been known for decades here and in the US that pork barrel funds are a major source of corruption. The going “kickback” or “tongpats” on public works projects is 30 percent. It could go up to 80 percent for ghost projects. The accepted practice is for the pork barrel sponsor to designate the contractor in a rigged bidding procedure.

Not yet formally charged

A LAW EACH DAY (Keeps Trouble Away) By Jose C. Sison (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010 

When is person considered to have been “formally charged” in an administrative and/or criminal proceedings? This is the issue that cropped up in this case of Atty. Sally, while applying for the position of Clerk of Court of the Regional Trial Court (RTC).

Good tidings

FROM THE STANDS By Domini M. Torrevillas (The Philippine Star) Updated December 23, 2010 

Once again, we are at that time of year when leaving the safety and confine of one’s home becomes a truly daunting task. The already crowded city streets are just swarming with motorists, pedestrians, vendors and merchants.

Aga Muhlach is leaving ABS-CBN: source

by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 12/23/2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Actor Aga Muhlach, a Kapamilya talent for 18 years, is transferring to network TV5.

Jewel Mische makes her debut on 'MMK'

by Reyma Buan-Deveza, abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 12/23/2010

MANILA, Philippines - ABS-CBN’s new contract star, Jewel Mische, is making her acting debut on longest-running drama anthology “Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK).”

Dolphy absent on 'Father Jejemon' premiere

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 12/23/2010 

MANILA, Philippines – Comedy King Dolphy was not able to make it on the red carpet premiere of his Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry “Father Jejemon,” his life partner Zsazsa Padilla revealed on Wednesday.

'Father Jejemon' gets GP rating

abs-cbnNEWS.com

Posted at 12/23/2010 

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has given Dolphy’s “Father Jejemon” a general patronage (GP) rating after its second review.