Zsa Zsa Padilla Undergoes Surgery

Philippine singer-actress Zsa Zsa Padilla undergoes surgery at the Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California, USA.

The actress was diagnosed with stage one kidney cancer which she revealed on local television talk-show "Kris TV" hosted by her friend, Kris Aquino.

On the show, she said that she will undergoe a laparoscopic surgery.

According to wikipedia, laparoscopic surgery is:

Laparoscopic surgery, also called minimally invasive surgery (MIS), bandaid surgery, or keyhole surgery, is a modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) as opposed to the larger incisions needed in laparotomy.

On Zsa Zsa's case, the actress said that she was scheduled to have a four-holes surgical operation.

Two days sa hospital then follow up. After a week I can fly out na. I can work after four weeks, faster recovery. At least I can go back to work," -the actress added further.

She also said that she doesn't need to undergoe chemotheraphy procedures after the operation.

The whole philPENTS.com team wants to express our sympathy to Zsa Zsa and her whoel family. May your recover soundly as we know that cancer survivors were becoming a life with purpose, best wishes!

President Noynoy Aquino Dismay Over Arroyo's Bail

MANILA, Philippines - President Aquino expressed dismay over the decision of Pasay Regional Trial Court branch 112 Judge Jesus Mupas to allow former President Arroyo to post bail.

In an interview with reporters, Aquino said Mupas used a very strict standard of proof in looking for corroborative evidence proving Mrs. Arroyo ordered Maguindanao Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr. to rig the 2007 elections.

Aquino said it is "impossible" to obtain such corroborative evidence since there is no other witness to the alleged instruction of Mrs. Arroyo to Ampatuan other than former Maguindanao provincial administrator Norie Unas.

"Alangan naman nating isipin na magbibigay ng testimonya 'yung dalawa laban sa sarili nila. So pwede nang testigo 'yung isa. Paano kaya tayo magkakaroon ng corroborative, 'yung makaka-susuog, makakasang-ayon doon sa binanggit na pag-uusap nitong dalawa? So medyo ang taas naman yata ng test na parang imposible na ma-attain dahil wala nang ibang nakarinig ng kanilang usapan doon sa issue ng electoral faud," the President said.

Aquino is waiting for the decision of the Sandiganbayan on whether it would issue a warrant of arrest against Mrs. Arroyo who was charged with plunder over the alleged misuse of PCSO funds.

Plunder is a non-bailable offense.

"Meron pang case pending before the Sandiganbayan, plunder. And plunder is non-bailable also. So hinihintay natin 'yung decision ng Sandiganbayan," he said.