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Nov 082016
 
Kim Domingo: She’s got it! 

Kim Domingo (MNS photo) To be good enough for pin-up is something many stars aspire for. It should be said however, being hot has its pros and cons – just ask Kim Domingo. Blessed with an innocent face and a killer bod, Kim, the latest crush ng bayan, shared in an interview the pitfalls of looking like a goddess. “May mga instances na nababastos ako,” she said. ““Ewan ko. ‘Yung iba parang ‘di sila makapagpigil. Konting skin, konting cleavage, magte-take advantage na agad. May nanghihipo, nangyayakap… “Tapos ang iba naman, huhusgahan ka because of the way you look – to the point na pag nag-bikini ako, sasabihin masamang ehemplo daw ako. Eh nagtratrabaho lang naman ako!” She has learned how to deal with these things. “Kapag mga public appearances, I make sure may security. Tapos sa social media naman, deadma na lang,” Kim said. Asked if she plans to change how some people see her, the budding actress said, yes, there are other sides of her that they could focus on. “Ayoko isipin ng mga tapo na puro pagpapaseksi lang alam ko,” she said. “I want to show them na may talent din naman ako.” For now, however, she will simply do what she does best: celebrate her beauty. “Iniisip ko, bakit ko ikahihiya? Bakit ko itatago? Beauty is a blessing.” And so far, so good. Kim has certainly had lots of opportunities come her way from the time she entered show business just a few months ago. Most recently, Read More …

Nov 082016
 
Angelica all praises for Dingdong, Paulo in ‘Unmarried Wife’

Angelica Panganiban (MNS photo) Angelica Panganiban was all praises for her co-stars Dingdong Dantes and Paulo Avelino in the upcoming Star Cinema movie “The Unmarried Wife.” The film served as the reunion project of Panganiban and Dantes, who was also her leading man in the 2012 movie “One More Try.” The romantic drama earned Dantes the Best Actor trophy at the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival. From the last time that they worked together, Panganiban noticed how much Dantes has grown as an actor. “Ang laki ng difference ngayon ni Dingdong. Simula nung una ko siyang nakatrabaho from ‘Segunda Mano’ to ‘One More Try’ and then dito, talagang napapanganga ako sa kanya ngayon kapag umaarte siya. Sobrang flawless nung performance na pinakita niya,” she said. Asked what she thinks is the reason behind Dantes’ improvement, Panganiban said: “Ang laki siguro ng naitulong na sobrang tahimik ‘yung buhay niya. Parang masayang masaya siya. Parang wala na siyang insecurities sa katawan niya.” Dantes is married to actress Marian Rivera. They have a daughter, one year old Maria Letizia. Meanwhile, Panganiban said she is also fortunate to have worked with Avelino for the first time in “The Unmarried Wife.” The actress said they did not have a hard time breaking the ice. “Pareho kasi kami ng personality, tahimik lang kapag hindi kinakausap. Walang pressure,” she said. “Pero kapag kinausap ko naman siya, magsasalita naman siya. Hindi ako nai-intimidate sa kanya. Kasi ‘di ba ‘yung ibang tao, ang tingin sa kanya, tahimik lang na Read More …

Nov 082016
 
Is Zanjoe Marudo ready for new love?

Zanjoe Marudo (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov 1 (Mabuhay) — Actor Zanjoe Marudo is enjoying his single life nine months after he confirmed his breakup with actress Bea Alonzo. Marudo said he learned a lot of things after the split. “Parang ngayon ko lang na-realize na grabe, ‘yung time pala sa sarili mo minsan parang kulang pa. Ngayon ko lang nae-enjoy,” he said. “Ang dami ko pa palang kailangang gawin para asikasuhin ang sarili ko. Doon ko naa-appreciate ang sarili,” he added.   Marudo also stressed the importance of “give and take” in a relationship.   “Huwag mong isipin ‘yung sarili mo lang. Kasi partners kayo, hindi ba? Kasi dalawa na kayong nagpapatakbo ng relasyon, hindi na lang ikaw. Dapat intindihin mo rin ang partner mo, kung anong ayaw at gusto niya. Hindi pwedeng ikaw lang ang masusunod.”   Now that he is happier and more mature, is Marudo ready for a new relationship?   “Dapat hindi minamadali ang mga bagay,” he said, adding, “Feeling ko hindi pa ako ready.” Marudo recently starred in the Star Cinema movie “The Third Party” with Sam Milby and Angel Locsin. (MNS)

Nov 082016
 
I will protect Andi with my life, says mom Jaclyn

Jaclyn Jose (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov 1 (Mabuhay) — Actress Jaclyn Jose strongly vowed support for her daughter, “The Greatest Love” star Andi Eigenmann, over growing criticism that she had wronged actor Albie Casiño when she accused him of being the father of her only child.   Jose, this year’s Cannes Best Actress said she will protect her daughter and granddaughter Ellie “with her life” from the rampant bashing.   “I will always love Andi and Ellie. And as I’ve said, I will protect them with my life. Hindi ko bibitawan iyang dalawa na iyan, kadugtong na ng buhay ko [sila] eh,” she said.   Jose, however, refused to comment on reports, quoting Andi’s half-sister, that Jake Ejercito is the biological father of Ellie. She explained that she is in no position to comment on such private matters.   “I can’t talk about that kasi nandoon lang po ako sa anak ko si Andi at apo ko si Ellie. Hanggang doon lang po ang puwede kong sabihin,” she said.   Last month, Max, Andi’s half-sister, revealed in an online podcast that a DNA test has proved that Ejercito is the real father of Ellie.   Andi has since released a statement asking for privacy, but did not confirm nor deny Max’s claims. Casiño, on the other hand, expressed relief over the news, saying that he is “happy that the truth is out.”   After the news of Max’s revelation broke, many have started demanding that Andi apologize to Casiño for Read More …

Nov 082016
 
Robredo hopes Duterte will keep promise to stop cussing

Vice President Leni Robredo MANILA, Nov 1 (Mabuhay) — Vice President Leni Robredo is hoping President Rodrigo Duterte will stick to his promise to stop cussing. Back home in Naga City for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Robredo was asked to comment on Duterte’s recent pledge to God, who he said spoke to him while he was on the flight back to Davao City from a three-day official visit to Japan. “Sana,” she replied in an interview on Monday. “Kasi lalo na sa international community na hindi sanay sa ganoon, kahit hindi malicious ‘yung gusto niyang sabihin, nagkakaroon ng ibang mensahe.” The Vice President, who previously joined calls asking the President to be more careful with his pronouncements, reiterated that national officials like them must consider that they serve a wider audience. In this setting, she noted that their statements may be misunderstood, and she said she reminds herself to be more careful as well. “Hindi lang sa kaniya. Kami din ‘yung pagpapaalala sa sarili na parating maging maingat sa sinasabi, kasi ‘yung mga sinasabi namin ngayon, nagkakaroon ng ibang dimensions, hindi tulad ng mga kausap namin noon na lahat kilala kami at naiintindihan ang gusto naming sabihin,” she said. “Dati sa Davao, si Pangulong Duterte, kahit anong sabihin niya, naiintindihan ng mga taga-Davao kasi kilala siya. Sa atin dito [sa Naga], ako, kahit ‘yung sabihin ko medyo careless, naiintindihan ako ng tao. Pero ngayon kasi, ang aming audience, mas malawak na, mas maraming hindi Read More …

Nov 082016
 
US bullying PH — Lacson

Sen.Gordon & Sen.Lacson (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov 2 (Mabuhay) –Not a scare tactic, but a “bully attitude” by the United States toward the Philippines. This was how Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson reacted on Wednesday to President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that the US’ decision to stop its planned sale of 26,000 firearms to the Philippines was a scare tactic. “Yan lang pantakot nya sa akin. Hindi sya magpapabili ng armas? E karaming de bomba dito (It’s a scare tactic. The US won’t sell firearms to us? There are many bombs here),” Duterte was quoted in the media as saying. But Lacson, chairman of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, had a different opinion. “No, it was not a scare tactic but a bully attitude towards a longtime ally which is not fair to say the least, being an equally sovereign state,” the senator said in a text message. “Prudence dictates that the state department should first show a conclusive investigation that says what Sen. Cardin has alleged before issuing a statement banning the sale of assault rifles to our uniformed services,” he said. Lacson was referring to top Democrat Sen. Ben Cardin, who had reportedly expressed his plan to oppose the arms deal amid reports of human rights violations in the Philippines. Recognizing that the US’ decision might disrupt the implementation of the PNP’s Capability Enhancement Program (CEP), the senator urged the police to start shopping in other territories for its armament requirements. He reiterated that the Philippines Read More …

Nov 082016
 
Observance of ‘Undas’ generally peaceful: PNP chief

Candles are simultaneously lit at exactly 6 p.m. as tribute to soldiers buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on All Saints’ Day. The cemetery was established as the resting place for soldiers who fought during World War II and other soldiers who served the nation.(MNS photo) MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) – The traditional observance of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day was “generally peaceful” and orderly. PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa made this assessment on Wednesday as he took note of reports from the Police Regional Offices (PROs) that indicated no serious untoward incidents and security concerns as the four-day weekend holiday ended on Tuesday. “I extend the congratulations of President (Rodrigo) Duterte and DILG (Department of Interior and Local Government) Secretary Mike Sueno to all police and military units, and participating government agencies, and civic organizations for the orderly and uneventful outcome of the national holiday.” The PNP chief was kept posted of the prevailing nationwide situation in real time thru the PNP National Operations Center (NOC) and the Situation Monitoring Room at the National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Aside from the perennial traffic congestion and crowding in roads leading to public cemeteries and memorial parks, mostly minor infractions and violations of local ordinances that prohibit gambling, loud music, alcoholic beverages, flammable substances and deadly weapons inside cemeteries, the PNP NOC noted four separate untoward incidents nationwide. These separate untoward incidents include PRO-3’s alarm and scandal, and stabbing incidents; illegal gambling Read More …

Nov 082016
 
New US cutter heads for PHL

The crew of the former Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell, now the Philippine Navy vessel Andres Bonifacio, man the rail of the vessel following its official transfer to the Philippine Navy back on July 21, 2016, during a ceremony held at Coast Guard Base Alameda in Alameda, California. The Boutwell is the third decommissioned Coast Guard cutter to be transferred to the Philippine Navy as part of the Excess Defense Articles program, which offers excess military equipment to U.S. allies in their modernization efforts. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cory J. Mendenhall. MANILA, Nov. 2 (PNA) – BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), the third Hamilton-class cutter in Philippine Navy (PN) service, departed from California on Nov. 1 (American time) and now headed for home. “Yes, she (BRP Andres Bonifacio) has left Alameda, California on Nov. 1. She is expected to be home by the second week of December,” PN spokesperson Lued Lincuna in a message to the PNA Wednesday said. Lincuna said the BRP Andres Bonifacio has a crew of 80 officers and enlisted personnel. “She will pass by Hawaii and Guam for refueling and provisioning (before heading to the Philippines),” he added. The USCGC Boutwell was retired from US Coast Guard service last March 16 and handed to the PN last July 21 (American time). She will be the third Hamilton class cutter in PN service after the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (FF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF-16) which were acquired in 2011 and 2013, respectively. The Read More …

Nov 082016
 
Duterte accepts FVR’s resignation as special envoy to China

Former President Fidel V. Ramos (left), who supported his protegé and now President Rodrigo Duterte when he ran for the top post, has reportedly quit as special envoy to China. DAVAO CITY, Nov. 2 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the resignation of former President Fidel Ramos who tendered to quit as his special envoy to China. “Nag resign na siya (He already resigned),” the President told reporters in an interview on Tuesday night when he visited the graves of his parents at the Catholic Cemetery in Davao City. Ramos was appointed by President Duterte in July this year to ease tension between the Philippines and China over territorial claims in the South China Sea. “Nauna siya to break the ice (He first broke the ice),” the President said, referring to the visit of Ramos to China. He added that the former President also wanted to take some rest after performing his tasks for the past months. “Nagawa ko na yong inutos mo sa akin at akoy magpahinga muna (I have fulfilled what you asked me to do),” President Duterte quoted Ramos. The President added that Ramos also told him about climate change and asked to protect the mother earth. “I do not disagree with him. Ang sabi ko tama yan (That is right)… but,” President Duterte said, as he declined to made more comments on the remarks made by Ramos on the issues of environment and climate change. The former President opined on his recent column in the Read More …

Nov 022016
 
Not all parks are created equal

HIDDEN GEM: UnidadPark is situated at Beverly boulevard at the Historic Filipinotown – a huge and beautiful mural (titled Gintong Kasaysayan, gintong pamana) is certain to notify a visitor that the place belongs to a rich heritage.   By Abner Galino UnidadPark, is an area with a dimension of about 150 feet by 150 feet, situated at Beverly boulevard at the Historic Filipinotown. Call it a hidden gem, if you will. Because it is likely that you’ll miss the place even if you were driving at a snail’s pace. But once inside this pocket park, a huge and beautiful mural (titled Gintong Kasaysayan, gintong pamana) is certain to notify a visitor that the place belongs to a rich heritage. The artist who created the mural, Eliseo Silva, 44, recalled that the area would have been a parking space today had its original owner, Dr. CarmencitaChuateco, agreed to sell it to a commercial entity. The mural, which depicts Filipino American labor leaders Larry Itliong and Philip Vera Cruz, has been there even before the park was established in 2007 and unveiled in September 2009 as Unidad Park. Silva said Unidad Park sits in probably the most historically significant neighborhood in the City of Los Angeles as far as Filipino Americans are concerned. “This is where Filipinos of the pre-1965 migration settled,” Silva explained, “nandiyan ang St. Columban Catholic Church, Iglesia ni Cristo and other places where Filipinos used to converge.” Being managed by the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANT), Unidad Read More …