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I just want to share this breaking news to all Behind Crossroad readers. So far, there are no reports of casualties. I will try to update as soon as new updates are available. I got this breaking news from Philippine Star website, one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines.   6.2-magnitude earthquake hits west of Manila ( philstar.com ) Updated March 25, 2010 02:34 PM MANILA, Philippines ( AP ) – A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck west of Manila on Thursday, the seismology institute reported, causing buildings in the Philippine capital to shake and sending frightened workers out of their offices. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami alert was issued. Buildings in Manila shook for about 30 seconds.  "Essentially, this would not trigger significant damage," said seismology institute Director Renato Solidum. ...

Have you seen a parody of Villar's 46 seconds TV commercial? Yep, it's now showing at Youtube! A brilliant production highlighting tough questions to Manny Villar. Forbes.com listed Manny Villar Among The Philippines' 20 Richest. Granting that Manny Villar will win the election, how will he be able to recover his expenses that has amounted to P1.3 billion as of March 2, 2010  as per AGB Nielsen record? I don't want to speculate too much but certainly, something has to be done to recover that which was lost. As a voter and a patriotic Filipino, my focus  is to look  into  anti-graft and corruption campaign of all the presidentiables. The Nacionalista Party of Manny Villar has a vague program regarding this issue. Visit their Nacionalistaparty.com and you can read what I mean.  The fight against poverty is endless if the Philippine government will not do the housekeeping of eradicating corrupt people among its ranks. The Real Manny Villar Commercial: The P...

A lawmaker has moved to criminalize same sex union, imposing stiffer penalties on violators. Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. (6th District, Manila), author of House Bill 6919, branded as "highly immoral, scandalous and detestable act" the union of the same sex. Abante said if such a union "becomes a reality in this part of the globe, that would snap the remaining strand of our moral values". Abante, chair of House committee on public information, said there is no specific provision in the Revised Penal Code penalizing a person for marrying another of the same gender, neither is there a provision penalizing a person for solemnizing the marriage of persons of the same gender. "While there is no documented same-sex marriage yet in our country, the absence of clear legislation serves as an invitation to same-sex marriage," Abante said. Under the bill, violators faces 15 years imprisonment and a fine of not more than P150,000.00. The bill provides that anybod...

I woke up today with the headline of yet another politically related brutal and senseless killings of innocent civilians in my home country, Philippines, particularly in Maguindanao. " Philippine politician charged for murder " is the most popular news at Yahoo 7 (Australia) News beating the headline on politics regarding Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull over the Emmision Trading Scheme that is jeopardizing his leadership. A witness claims to have seen Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr ordering killings and personally firing at convoy of journalists and political rivals. "He was the one who gave the instructions. He was among those ... who killed the victims," Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera told reporters as she outlined the case against Ampatuan Jnr. How would you react if you read these accounts? According to Devanadera "Even the private parts of the women were shot at. It was horrible. It was not done to just one. It was done practically to all t...

“ Our planet is filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor, man, woman of different colors, shapes and sizes. We are one great tapestry. Each person has a hidden hero within, you just have to look inside you and search it in your heart, and be the hero to the next one in need - Efren Pe ñ aflorida , 2009 CNN Hero of the Yea r ” What a great statement from a young hero! Truly, another reason for Filipinos around the world to celebrate a remarkable accomplishment of a fine young man. Efren Peñaflorida, you're the man! A true Filipino! With his innovative “Kariton Klasrum” (pushcart classroom) that continues to bring education to poor children in the Philippines as an alternative to gang membership, Efren was named the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year. He and his Dynamic Teen Company (DTC) have  bridged poverty and education bringing about positive impact in the lives of thousands of Filipino street children in Cavite, Philippines. His team teaches young kids with basic literacy skill...