Willy Revillame apologized for his uncalled for comment on Cory’s cortege eating into Wowowee primetime slot. Even a media mega star stands aside at the nation’s adulation of a real-life heroine.

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Willy, come back, all is forgiven.

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It isn’t for Congress to declare Rizal, our founding fathers, or Cory as national hero. The public outcry and our history books have placed them on the pantheon.

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If a hero, Ninoy, is on R500 bill, would adding a heroine, Cory, deserve a higher circulation currency (meaning a lower denomination)? This throws into question the order of precedence of heroes and Presidents in Philippine banknotes.

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Cory deserves her place. Ninoy, too. Together, even more so. But Sen. Dick Gordon’s call for sobriety makes sense.

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Kris says that the Times Street house will be knocked down for a home for Noynoy. I thought Noynoy said it would stay as Cory left it? Does the NHI have any thoughts on behalf of posterity?

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Congressman Martin Romualdez put paid to the brouhaha when he admitted hosting the First Couple’s wedding anniversary dinner at the Cirque. It was French cuisine, not Chinese, but paid for with sweet-sour pork barrel.

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Food critic Sen. Lito Lapid did not enjoy the slow food at the Cirque. He just knocked off one Michelin star from the restaurant.

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Uninvited Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago thinks that too many crooks spoil the broth.

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President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo received in Cebu from Mayor Osmeña the Guiness Book of Records certificate for the largest dance troupe by the Cebu inmates who did MJ’s Thrilla.

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Cory honor guards Fab Four put to shame the Buckingham guards. They also ought to be in the Guiness Book for most life-like statues… or for gallantry in inaction.

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“They also serve who only stand and wait…”

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Senate summons pols and gov't execs in media ads. Not invited is Agri secretary Arthur C. Yap who is running for Bohol congressman without benefit of a DA-paid advertisement.

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A kayumanging kaligatan nurse, Jane Banares, was crowned Mutya ng Pilipinas-International title over a bevy of mestizas'. Judges at the Miss International pagent will be surprised that besides her charm she is also an accomplished nurse with tender loving care.

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Mayor Afredo Lim commends “Justice on Wheel's by Supreme Court and judges for quick disposition of cases resulting in release of 637 male inmates and 80 female inmates from the City Jail.

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Pampanga Provincial Library and Information Center Head Bessie D. Makabal said “Library on Wheels” benefits 9,940 Pampanga kids. Prevention is better than the cure.

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The Professional Regulation Commission sets exams for Filipinos abroad for some 300 Filipino professionals working in the Middle East to make them become more competitive job candidates.

“Exams on Wheels.”

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Bea Alonzo almost ruptured Sam Milby’s eardrum by slapping his face too hard in a scene in the forthcoming film, “And I Love You

So.” Next time, just whisper sweet nothings…

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Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of the Diocese of Cubao leads drive against pay parking plan in QC.

Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.

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A Gawad Kalinga housing project will soon rise on a five-hectare lot in Barangay Payawan, Ifugao.

Baby, you’ve come home!

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UAAP champions Ateneo Eagles survived a fired-up rookie Green Archers team, 76-72. Watch another cardiac game when Green Archers seek revenge this Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Araneta Dome.

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