QUEZON CITY, Philippines--Students from Ateneo, De La Salle and University of the Philippines flock to Ateneo de Manila University's Henry Lee Irwin Theater for the Senate Inquiries Forum. Moderated by Solita Monsod, the forum allowed students to interact with Senators Francis Escudero and Francis Pangilinan. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla.
MADRID, Spain--Spanish King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia de Grecia, together with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, stand in attention as the Philippine national anthem is played. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy on the grounds of the Royal Palace of El Pardo on Dec. 3, 2007.
MAKATI CITY, Philippines--Estelito Mendoza, legal counsel for Pasay City-based Southeastern College, describes the P100-million copyright infringement case the school filed against software giant Microsoft. The case is touted as the first of its kind in the Philippines. The case alleges that Microsoft illegally copied and distributed a copyrighted teacher training manual developed by the school. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Lawrence Casiraya.
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National Living Treasure awardee plays Maguindanao kutyapi
MAKATI CITY, Philippines--Samaon Sulaiman of Mama sa Pano, Maguindanao received the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or National Living Treasure Award in 1993 for outstanding artistry in the Maguindanao kutyapi, a two-stringed plucked lute. Watch him play this difficult-to-master Filipino instrument. Video produced and provided by Tesoros.ph.
PASAY CITY, Philippines--Senator Richard Gordon, a member of the Senate majority, confirms that a revamp of the Senate leadership has been the subject of discussion for the past three months. He names three of the names that have been floated to replace Senate President Manuel Villar. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy at Gordon’s Senate office on Dec. 21, 2007.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--The director of the popular TV game show "Deal or No Deal," Bobet "Bet" Vidanes, chats with INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla right before the taping of another episode. He talks about how contestants and audience members are screened, and when they might reveal the identity of the mysterious "Banker." Video taken by Ernie Leongson at ABS-CBN Studios on Dec. 5, 2007.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Hermogenes Esperon Jr. claims to have in his possession a document that will link Senator Panfilo Lacson to the alleged February 2006 coup plot. An irked Esperon made the revelation as he shot back at the opposition lawmaker for criticizing the reported extension of his term as chief of staff, which will end when he turns 56 on Feb. 9, 2008. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Joel Guinto in Camp Aguinaldo on Dec. 21, 2007.
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'Deal or No Deal' Suitcase Girls Chloe Dauden and Charmel de Asis
QUEZON CITY, Philippines--A close encounter with "Deal or No Deal" Suitcase Girls Chloe Dauden (left) and Charmel de Asis. Known for their dancing and "Deal or No Deal" suitcases, these beauties talk about their job and their lives away from the limelight, just before the taping of another episode of the popular TV game show. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla at ABS-CBN Studios on Dec. 5, 2007. �
PASIG CITY, Philippines--A confident Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao assures the Filipino people that he will beat World Boxing Council superfeatherweight champion Juan Manuel "Dinamita" Marquez in their highly-anticipated encounter on March 15, 2008 at at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The two fought to a draw in 2004. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla at Crowne Plaza on Dec. 19, 2007.
PASAY CITY, Philippines--This polar bear wants senators to immediately pass the Renewable Energy Bill to help stop radical climate change, which is threatening his home, the North Pole, and our home, the earth. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy at the Senate on Dec. 19, 2007.
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