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Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla Jr. –never too big for his britches

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REVILLA. What you see is what you get.

The next Philippine presidential race is still three years away, but the search for President Benigno Aquino III’s successor is already beginning to heat up—with Mar Roxas, Jejomar Binay and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. gearing up for an exciting, three-way fight.

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Aquino, Corona: Chilling out with the enemy

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They may have exchanged words of anger not too long ago, but on Wednesday night President Aquino and ousted Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona were seen enjoying the concert of classic rock group America at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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America ‘unites’ Aquino, Corona

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AMERICA (from left): Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley. Photo from official america homepage

For more than two cheerful hours on Wednesday night, President Benigno Aquino III and a few of his Cabinet members were one with former Chief Justice Renato Corona and wife Cristina.

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President welcomes return of ‘Genghis Khan’ film

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TURNOVER Alfonso Tagliaferri of the Italian Embassy hands over reels of the film to President Aquino and FDCP chair Briccio Santos. photo:rodel rotoni

Making his first appearance at an arts and culture event, President Benigno Aquino III attended last Saturday’s formal turnover to the Philippines of the original prints of Manuel Conde’s “Genghis Khan” from the Venice Film Festival archives. The turnover ceremony, held at SM Mall of Asia, marked the launch of the National Film Archive of [...]

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Volunteer ‘ambassadors’ urge: Give peace a chance

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President Benigno Aquino III with (from left) Peace Adviser Teresita Quintos-Deles, peace ambassador-volunteer apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas and Social Welfare Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman during the launch of the “I am for peace” campaign held Friday at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Place. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Malacañang photo bureau

Amid fresh outbreaks of sectarian violence in the Middle East, President Benigno Aquino III on Friday rallied Filipinos to do their part in bringing peace to the country, which is still wracked by Muslim secessionism and communist insurgency.

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Popularity shouldn’t compromise coveted award

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AQUINO. Didn’t interfere with the selection process.

A number of Dolphy’s fans are less than happy with President Benigno Aquino III, because he has opted not to step in and fast-track the National Artist selection process, so that the recently departed star would be able to receive it posthaste.

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Excessive number of commercials scored

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DE CASTRO. No side comments, please.

RITA Malbarosa, housewife: “I am amazed at the barrage of product promotions, teleserye trailers and celebrity testimonials in between segments of a popular drama series. The daily installment is divided into four segments. In between segments are the advertisements crowded at five- to seven-minute intervals. I conducted a time and motion study, and within each interval, 15 products, three teleseryes and celebrity plugs for the show were presented!

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Palace to ensure process is followed in naming Dolphy National Artist

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President Benigno Aquino III. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Hinting of a possible posthumous award for Dolphy, Malacañang announced on Wednesday that the late actor was “deemed nominated” for this year’s Order of National Artists.

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Aquino takes Grace Lee to Brasil 2012 concert

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President Benigno Aquino III and Grace Lee (Video grab from ABS-CBN news program Bandila, which has been uploaded on the ABS-CBN news website)

A dose of bossa nova on a hot summer night wouldn’t hurt. President Benigno Aquino III had a welcome respite from the sweltering weather and dealing with the country’s problems when he spent some two hours indulging in one of his passions, music.

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Aquino bares eclectic taste in music in launch of Ogie Alcasid’s online store

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President Benigno Aquino III. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday night bared his eclectic taste in music, telling his audience that he listens to anything from rock to jazz to even so-called “senti” songs depending on whether he wants to get up and about or sulk.

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All the President’s men

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PRESIDENT Aquino on the way to the screening room. GRIG  MONTEGRANDE

Director Marnie Manicad said she shot over 300 hours of footage for the documentary, “Inside Malacañang,” which premieres on the National Geographic Channel on March 18 at 9 p.m.

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‘Bourne’ star leaves ‘legacy’ in Palace visit

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‘BOURNE’ AGAIN President Aquino shakes hands with  “Bourne Legacy” lead actor, Jeremy Renner, during Wednesday’s courtesy call of the “Bourne” cast and production staff in Malacañang. Note Renner wearing a barong with cargo pants. EDWIN BACASMAS

Hollywood actor Jeremy Renner arrived in the Palace wearing a formal Barong Tagalog over green cargo pants.

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