Inquirer.net VDO http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php 2008-08-28T21:18:40+08:00 text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1476 This is the cry of her mother, Thelma, who doubts the story peddled by her daughter's recruitment agency that Evelyn jumped to her death in Abu Dhabi. Senate President Manuel Villar, who shouldered the burial expenses, echoes the family’s call for justice. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1475 MANILA, Philippines -- Chief Justice Reynato Puno, in his speech at the Kabuhayan, Karapatan, Katarungan" forum at the College of Law of the University of the Philippines in Diliman in Quezon City cited a Philippine Daily Inquirer report, which said that human rights violation cases in the country had dropped significantly. He also announced that the Supreme Court was studying the expansion of the writ of amparo to include not only extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances but violations of economic and socio-cultural rights of the poor. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Tetch Torres. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1474 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- The iPhone was launched in the Philippines last August 22 to much spectacle, partly due to the big launch by telecommunications company Globe. Globe Telecom President Gerardo Ablaza, Jr. speaks to INQUIRER.net community evangelist Alex Villafania about the phone, particularly the mobile Internet function. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1473 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- Recently introduced game NBA Street Online is demonstrated to INQUIRER.net community evangelist Alex Villafania. Electronic Arts co-developed the game with Korean firm Neowiz and will start testing in the Philippines before the end of the year. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1472 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Albay province is prone to natural disasters such as typhoons and volcanic eruptions due to the close proximity of Mount Mayon. Governor Joey Salceda elaborates on a comprehensive land use plan intended to safeguard businesses from the hazards of natural disasters. Video taken by INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya during the Energy, Climate and Food Security Conference held at Sofitel hotel. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1471 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- UK-based organization International Alert has included the Philippines in its list of 46 countries facing a high risk of armed conflict as a consequence of climate change. Dan Smith, International Alert secretary general, expounds on what makes a country highly vulnerable to armed conflict. Video taken by INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya during the Energy, Climate and Food Security Conference held at Sofitel hotel. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1470 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Edgardo Valenzuela, global liason of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization explains why conflicts hinder responses to climate change and food security. In addition, he talks about possible strategies that could be done to increase food production in the Philippines. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1469 MANILA, Philippines -- This is how Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago described the Commission on Elections for its "timidity" in prosecuting politicians who are engaging in premature campaigning through television and radio ads,and who over-spent in the last elections. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy at the Senate on August 28, 2008. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1468 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- 1999 Ms. Universe 1st runner up Miriam Quiambao talks about blogging and the role of technology in her life. Video interview conducted by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1467 MANILA, Philippines -- Wushu Federation of the Philippines Development Committee chairman Lester Pimentel says government funding in sports and training is not the sole problem local athletes face. In an interview with INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales, Pimentel says specialized research and development that cater to the build and skills of Filipinos is needed. Seated next to Pimintel is Willy Wang, gold medalist in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Wushu Tournament. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1466 MANDALUYONG CITY, Philippines -- President of the green architecture movement architect Edgar Reformado describes the green architecture movement in the Philippines to create more environment-friendly structures. Prompted by this movement, Hunter Douglas Philippines general manager Gigi Anne Lapira then talks about the EcoArt, EcoBuild, EcoWatch: A Global Awareness design competition while winners Annelyn Lacson, Vavic dela Pasion, architect Albert Yu and architect Francis Santa Romana explains their winning entries. Video interviews conducted by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1465 MANILA, Philippines -- Willy Wang, gold medalist in wushu, an exhibition sport in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, talks about the competition, his fellow athletes, and preparations for the 2012 London Olympics .Video taken by multimedia reporter Izah Morales. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1464 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- Through utilizing the social networking site Multiply, KL Sol Cruz publicized 'Project Savannah,' a fund-raising campaign aimed to save an unborn child diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a rare condition in which the baby's diaphragm, the organ that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, fails to develop completely. In this video, parents Brian and Vida Samson further elaborate on the circumstance and their privacy issues. Video interview conducted by INQUIRER.net multimedia specialist Erika Tapalla. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia and technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1463 CEBU, Philippines -- Jun Lumbra and Jigger Arong of Alegre Guitars contrasts the sound produced by two classic guitars made from different wood. Video interview conducted by multimedia reporter Izah Morales. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1462 CEBU, Philippines -- Jun Lumbra and Jigger Arong of Alegre Guitars explain how guitars are made and what materials they use to make the instrument. Video interview conducted by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1461 TAGUIG CITY, Philippines -- Student designers from La Salle College International talk about how they've used the stereotypical 'emo' fashion to make a stance against global warming. Designers Crisel Eslao, Kristine Bautista, Karl Sutterlin, and Charmagne Diaz present their collections and their views on how they integrated the environmental issue to fashion. Interview conducted by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1460 MANILA, Philippines -- The migrants' rights organization Migrante stages a rally in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs opposing DFA Undersecretary Esteban Conejos's proposal for a psychiatric test for domestic helpers planning to work abroad. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is still to rule on the proposal, which Conejos said was based on findings that seven of 10 domestic helpers on death row abroad have a history of lunacy in the family. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy outside the DFA in Pasay City on August 26, 2008. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1459 MANILA, Philippines -- The migrants' rights organization Migrante stages a rally in front of the Department of Foreign Affairs opposing DFA Undersecretary Esteban Conejos's proposal for a psychiatric test for domestic helpers planning to work abroad. The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration is still to rule on the proposal, which Conejos said was based on findings that seven of 10 domestic helpers on death row abroad have a history of lunacy in the family. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy outside the DFA in Pasay City on August 26, 2008. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1458 CEBU, Philippines -- Guitars from Alegre are famous products and popular tourist gifts in Cebu. Alegre guitars owner Fernando Alegre gives a background on the business and explains how the wood used in the construction of the guitars greatly affects the sound produced by the instrument. Interview conducted by multimedia reporter Izah Morales. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1457 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- At 14 years of age, Filipino Wesley So achieved the Grandmaster title for chess, making him the world's seventh youngest Grandmaster for all time. In an interview with INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia at the NAIA-2 airport before his flight to Vietnam for another chess tournament, So talks about the sport and describes his daily training sessions. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1456 CEBU, Philippines -- In an interview with INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales, ProFood International Corp. president Justin Uy talks about the distinct flavor of the Philippine dried mangoes and how well the industry is faring in the global market. Nelia Navarro, provincial director of the Department of Trade and Industry in Cebu attributes the continued success of the dried fruit industry to the continuous demand of the specific market. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1455 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- Caesar Saloma, Dean of the College of Science in the University of the Philippines in Diliman talks about the lack of individuals with PhD degree in physics. Saloma stresses the need to train more mentors to guide graduate students in their theses and dissertations. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1454 LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines -- A victim of the fighting in Mindanao talks about the trauma she and her family have experienced and says they will no longer return to their home. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Thea Alberto. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1453 LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines -- Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno reiterates the government’s “minimum” demand to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front for the resumption of the peace talks -- the surrender of MILF commanders’ Kato, Bravo and Pangalian, who are being held responsible for the attacks in Mindanao. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Thea Alberto. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1452 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Dr. Estrella Alabastro talks about the scholarship programs for teachers managed by the Science Education Institute and the Teacher Training program. These programs are done in collaboration with the Department of Education. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1451 MANILA, Philippines -- The military has "caught up" with the groups of two Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders wanted for attacks on civilian communities in Central Mindanao. Government troops overran 15 rebel camps and "battle positions" over two days, AFP Chief Alexander Yano and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. announce on Monday. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1450 MANILA, Philippines -- Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio issues a statement against the recall petition against him. Panlilio says he is not discouraged by the protest action and believes that God's hand is at work in the situation. He also welcomes a dialogue with his critics as he claims that the petition is baseless and without merit. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Abigail Kwok. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1449 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- Cake artist Penk Ching of Pastry Bin talks about the Bird's Nest Cake she created for the pre-opening ceremony cocktails of the Beijing Olympics. In an interview with INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia, Ching explains how she and her sister Shen Ratilla created this replica of the Bird's Nest stadium, which took them a month and a half to make in the Philippines, and approximately seven hours to assemble in China. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1448 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- At the VIP Screening of Death Race, INQUIRER.net editorial assistant Edzelle Peña goes around asking people on what they thought of the film. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1447 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Japanese carmaker Honda unveiled a new version of the Jazz, also called Fit in other countries. Honda Philippines head of sales operations Voltaire Gonzales talks about the new features in the Jazz. Video taken by INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya at the Philippine International Motor Show held at the World Trade Center. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1446 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Famed for its hybrid Prius sedan that alternately runs on gas and electricity, Toyota has created a hybrid pickup naming it as one of their "cars for the future." Unveiled earlier this year, the Toyota A-Bat is further elaborated on by Allen Rufo, Toyota Philippines vice president for customer service marketing. In an interview with INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya, Rufo gives his views about hybrid vehicles in the local market. Video taken at the Philippine International Motor Show held at the World Trade Center. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1445 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- At the 2nd Philippine International Motor Show, Korean carmaker Kia Motors displayed what it calls "fuel cell electric vehicle" or FCEV. The FCEV runs on electricity produced by combining stored liquid hydrogen with oxygen, as explained by Edgardo Castro Jr., training manager for Columbian Autocar Corp, Kia's local distributor. Video taken by INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1444 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Mitsubishi vice president for customer service Dante Santos explains how an electric car works to INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Lawrence Casiraya at the 2nd Philippine International Motor Show. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1443 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Mitsubishi vice president for customer service Dante Santos explains how an electric car works to INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Lawrence Casiraya at the 2nd Philippine International Motor Show. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1442 A student in a state of 'evil possession' is being watched over by classmates as another group nearby lends a hand to another victim in a public high school in Calapan City. Teacher Edwin Acedera captures on his camera phone the paranormal phenomena that have been haunting the school community since last month. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1441 Students carry a besieged boy in a public high school in Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro as 'evil spirits' take over his body Friday. Nearby, another 'possessed' pupil is brought to a table as her classmates frantically try to help her. Using his camera phone, teacher Edwin Acedera documents the paranormal attacks that have disrupted classes and instilled fear in the school community. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1440 Members of militant fisherfolk group Pamalakaya carry a huge ‘Katotohanan’ (Truth) sign made from cardboard as the crowd welcomes them. The 12-hour 'Truth Fest' will last until 5 a.m. Saturday. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Abigail Kwok text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1439 Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation graduate Marlon Diaz Garcia tops this year's Physician Licensure Examination with a score of 88.75 percent. In an interview with INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia, Garcia cites unequal distribution of better trained doctors and modern facilities as one of the major problems the country faces. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1438 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya documents the official launch of the Apple iPhone 3G at the Makati Stock Exchange set at exactly 12 midnight of August 22. After lining up since 3 o' clock in the afternoon, Nina Angela Sarmiento was awarded her brand new iPhone 3G. Video also shows other interviews with people who lined up to get their new handsets. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1437 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation graduate Marlon Diaz Garcia tops this year's Physician Licensure Examination with a score of 88.75 percent. In an interview with INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia, Garcia cites unequal distribution of better educated doctors and modern facilities as one of the major problems the country faces. Although he plans to take up further studies and practice in the United States, he says he will come back. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1436 PASAY CITY, Philippines -- Amidst the hot wheels and shiny car parts, INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales spotted the Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo participate the motor show tour. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1435 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- Gary Valenciano shares his fondness for the iPhone 3G, revealing that he was among the early users of this Apple device even before the official launch by Globe Telecom. The songwriter and performer was among the celebrities who graced the Philippine launch at midnight of August 22. Hundreds of people lined up to get their own units prior to the launch proper. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Erwin Oliva. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1434 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- Local celebrities Christian Bautista and Karylle who will be playing protagonists Tony and Maria in the STAGES' Production of West Side Story, gives INQUIRER.net a short preview of the songs they'll be performing in the production. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1433 QUEZON CITY, Philippines -- Being in the local theatre industry for more than 30 years, STAGES President Audie Gemora talks about the challenges the industry faces today with the rising costs. Gemora hopes that to one day make theatre tickets as affordable as movies to help the Filipinos become more aware of the industry. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1432 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales asks local celebrity John Lloyd Cruz if he were a pizza ingredient, what ingredient would he be and why. Video taken at the launch of Greenwich Pizza branch along Ayala avenue. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1431 MANILA, Philippines -- This animated editorial cartoon showing a "sack race" between a hungry Filipino and an empty sack depicts the rice crisis affecting the Philippines. Animated editorial cartoon created by Mobytoons.com for INQUIRER.net. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1430 MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo announces a shift in focus of peace negotiations, with the government seeking direct talks with communities instead of armed groups unless, she says, they agree to lay down their weapons. Arroyo made the announcement in her speech at Thursday's launching of the 2nd Philippine International Motor Show at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Arroyo also emphasizes the need for the government to maintain a peaceful society if it were to help promote the automotive industry. Video taken by INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Izah Morales. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1429 MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines -- "Takatak" vendor Joel Castorilla roams the streets selling cigarettes and candy to make a living. He grants INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya a few mintues to sit down and talk about how his life is like in a day. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1428 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- At the pre-launch of the Apple iPhone 3G in the Philippines, INQUIRER.net community evangelist Alex Villafania goes around and asks people if they are willing to purchase it. Video taken by INQUIRER.net online videographer Janie Christine Octia on Ayala Avenue. text/html http://www.inquirer.net/vdo/player.php?vid=1427 MAKATI CITY, Philippines -- Dr. Nitin Paranjape is one of the only 30 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals worldwide and an acknowledged "productivity expert". A former gynecologist by profession, Dr. Paranjape explains how he integrates his knowledge on medicine to technology, and why he has switched career paths. Video interview by INQUIRER.net technology reporter Lawrence Casiraya.