PHL is the Region's Top 'Positive Thinkers'

There is no doubt that Filipinos are resilient people. That resiliency has kept many of them strive hard to rebuild despite getting hit hard from all sides. Hence, it is not surprising that the country ranks the highest in the Asia Pacific region when it comes to thinking positively, says a study.

The Gallup-Healthways Global Well-Being Index for 2013, a study that seeks to measure people’s perceptions of their well-being, claimed Philippines registered a high 32 percent—greater than Asian and global average of 14 percent and 17 percent, respectively.

Wife of Cebu Vice-Mayor Attacks Alleged Mistress

Political life is never boring. And once the media gets hold of your dirty linen, fun begins. However, fun has its limitation and once the aggrieved party gets the upper hand, fun could become a nightmare.

That nightmare may soon be experienced by Ronda Vice-Mayor John Ungab of Cebu after his legal wife was placed under arrest after she allegedly attacked his mistress.

The Opportunity for the President is There

Whatever President Benigno Aquino III does from now on will be scrutinized, dissected and criticized by those who have grand political ambition in the 2016 national election. These ambitious politicians will use all the available options at their disposal to gain power by discrediting the present administration.

Unfortunately for them, most Filipinos are now much more aware of their political environment compared to the time when President Ferdinand Marcos was able to dupe everyone into accepting the false pretentions of Martial Law. They know that President Aquino did not pocket a single public fund to build ‘white elephant’ projects, throw lavish parties for Hollywood stars or enrich political cronies like the former dictator.

Police Found Cache of Firearms from Jonrick Windsor

Rising criminality has compelled the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify their efforts against illegal firearms and lawless elements. This was made more evident when the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) personnel arrested a male person after he was figured in an indiscriminate firing in Quezon City on Valentine’s Day.

Director Police Chief Superintendent Joel Pagdilao identified the suspect as Jonrick Windsor, 41 years old, married, businessman and a resident of No. 386 Galguera Compound, Brgy. Talipapa, Quezon City.

Filipino Terrorist Convicted in the U.S.

Finally, the American courts have decided to convict a Filipino extremist for terrorism.

Philippine national Ralph Kenneth De Leon received a 25-year prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of three terrorism related charges last fall.