National Heritage. John Lenon’s widow Yoko Ono thanked Ambassador Domingo Siazon Jr. for fighting to keep the Fujimi Philippine Residence, her baronial ancestral home. Her father, Eisuke Ono, was descendant of a 9th century Emperor of Japan.

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NHI Chairman Ambeth Ocampo wrote PGMA to spare the Philippine residence in Tokyo from sale or “lease.” Her father Diosdado Macapagal was the only Philippine president to sleep there; and a Philippine Historical Committee (precursor of NHI) plaque lists it as national heritage.

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Elections. Palace confident Comelec will deliver on automation… with no lapse in judgment.

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PGMA, Ermita, Claudio leave Lakas-Kampi. Just organizational; not abandoning sinking ship.

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The gap is so wide that my barber sez if elections were held today Noynoy is President... and since he’s bachelor, Kris is first lady... and if they don’t do anything about it, Boy Abunda is Malacañang spokesman.

Congress need for a quorum?

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Speaker Nograles reasons that he and his fellow congressmen spend their own money to watch the fight. Ahem… “Like Caesar’s wife... not only be above board, but seen to be above board.”

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International. US President Barack Obama meets with the 10-member states at the ASEAN summit in Singapore. Can’t leave the impression that only RP’s GMA is Washington’s favorite.

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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum marks 20th year sans free trade yet. Pundits dubbed it “A Place to Enjoy Coffee” or less charitably “Aging Politicians Enjoying Cocktails.” A Pinoy quips, “Walang APEC!”

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Not fair, Not true. For one, APEC card gets legitimate Filipino businessman visas in the region.

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Energy, environment & health. PGMA tells Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes to stop gas shortage. Eat peanuts!

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Miss Earth candidates visit Nuvali, Ayala Land’s largest master-eco-community in Sta. Rosa and Calamba. In their bathing suits, they are sure to raise male temperatures to high 40 degree Celsius!

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Pagasa warns of ‘below normal’ rainfall. Apres le deluge, moi… El Niño drought.

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