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Melai Cantiveros (MNS photo) Comedian Melai Cantiveros was named the first grand winner of “Your Face Sounds Familiar” Sunday at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila. Cantiveros won the hearts of the viewers, earning 51.93 percent of votes for her impersonation of Miley Cyrus during the final performance show on Saturday. “Ay naku, talaga sobra. I cannot believe this is happening. God moves in mysterious ways talaga, kasi hindi naman talaga kasi ako kuwan, singer, but Lord, thank you. Sa aking, kuwan, charity, sa simbahan sila, thank you very much kasi nagpray siguro sila ng rosary kaya nanalo ako. Thank you sa inyong pray,” Cantiveros said. She took home P2 million, half of which will be donated to her chosen charity, the Alay Kapwa Desk of the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Marbel. Singer Nyoy Volante, who impersonated Whitney Houston, came in second with 24.51 percent of votes. R&B singer Jay R, who impersonated Frank Sinatra, came in third, while actor Edgar Allan Guzman came in fourth for his performance as Chris Brown. The four other celebrity performers – Jolina Magdangal, Maxene Magalona, Karla Estrada and Tutti Caringal – also had one last chance to perform on the “Your Face” stage. Magdangal came out on stage as Karen Carpenter, Magalona as Nicki Minaj, Estrada as Gloria Gaynor, and Caringal as Bryan Adams. Teen stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano also performed to promote their upcoming movie “Just the Way You Are.” A consistent high-scorer throughout Read More …

Nadine Lustre (MNS photo) Actress Nadine Lustre continues to be hounded by rumors that she had cosmetic surgery done on her face, particularly on her cheeks and nose. Last year, the young star already addressed reports that she had a nose job, calling it the most absurd rumor she has heard about herself. Lustre was again asked to comment on the persistent rumors. “Naku ako nga hindi ko matandaan na nagpagawa ako sila pa kaya,” she said. “Takot po talaga ako. Injection nga lang po, natatakot na ako eh.” Lustre explained. Despite these rumors, Lustre continues to be an in-demand cover girl. This month alone, she is on the cover of three different magazines – Sense & Style, Meg and Chalk. (MNS)

Various organizations lead by Nationalist Advocates for Filipino Ideology and Jesus Is Lord Fellowship hold a prayer rally at Luneta on Sunday against the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). The group said the BBL subverts the country’s sovereignty and will create a wedge among Moros, Lumads and Christians in Mindanao. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Quezon City Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr. is ready to resign as House speaker if allegations that lawmakers received bribes from a Chinese fugitive to vote in favor of the Bangsamoro Basic Law are proven true. “If there is even one centavo na nanggaling dun sa sinasabing (payola) which is a complete lie, I am ready to step down and resign as speaker,” Belmonte said. He was referring to a report by the Standard daily stating that Malacañang used P440 million from alleged Chinese criminal Wang Bo to bribe House members to approve the controversial bill. “This is an absolute lie. In so far as trying to connect it to the BBL or House, 100 percent lie yan kaya nga sabi ko I’m willing to resign if there is any truth to that,” the House leader said. “On absolutely no basis whatsoever, idinamay yung House. Sasabihin isang trak ng pera dadalhin dun e meron pang tao dun, tignan mo naman how ridiculous that is tapos unnamed source kaya minabuti ko na paimbestigahan na yan,” he added. Belmonte said the House committee on good governance, headed by Pampanga Rep. Oscar Rodriguez, will start its inquiry Read More …

Vice President Jejomar Binay addresses the crowd during the 36th National Conference of Employers at Marriott hotel in Pasay City on Friday. Binay told the business community his family only has five bank accounts, denying the Anti Money Laundering Council report that he owns about 242 bank accounts. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Vice President Jejomar Binay claims he was not aware that the issue of her birth will be raised against Senator Grace Poe. In an interview with reporters in Biliran Thursday, Binay said he is not the kind of person who will ridicule adopted children. “Alam mo may bahagi yata ng pananalita ni Mareng Grace tungkol sa pagkakaampon sa kanya. Ako, si Jojo Binay, kukutyain ko iyong mga ganyan? Hindi si Jojo Binay iyan,” he said. He added that like Poe, he is an adopted child but unlike the senator, his adoptive parents were not rich. “E kasi ako, inampon din lang ako ng tiyo ko. Mabuti pa nga si Mareng Grace, gumanda ang buhay niya. Iyong pagkakaampon sa akin e ako ang namamalengke, kumukuha ng kaning-baboy. Hindi si Jojo Binay ang mangdudusta sa mga naaapi,” he said. Poe is the adopted child of actress Susan Roces and the late actor Fernando Poe, Jr. Some say she is not eligible to run for higher office because it is not known if she is a natural-born Filipino citizen as she does not know her parents. But it seems Binay has no plan to tell his spokesperson to stop raising Read More …

The first set of GAPASCA officers with Nueva Ecija Vice Gov. GP Padiernos and Vice Consul Mary Joy Ramirez. CERRITOS – The Gapan City Association of Southern California (GAPASCA) will hold its Anniversary Ball on Saturday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel. Consul Mary Joy Ramirez of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is the Inducting Officer and this year’s guest speaker is the Vice Mayor of Vallejo, California, Cmdr. Jesus Malgapo, USN (retired). Malgapo is a 25-year veteran of the US Navy.  He is the ninth of 10 children of WWII Veteran of the Philippine Army and death March survivor Ret.Lt. Isauro T. Malgapo and Felisa D. Cristobal Malgapo. He is a product of Gapan North Central School and Divina Pastora College. To be inducted are Larry Camus, President; Gina Patulandong, VP Budget & Finance; Marissa Yamsuan, VP Membership; Ramil Garcia, VP Ways & Means; Vangie Garcia, VP Programs; Cindy Garces, Treasurer; Marlyn Reams, Secretary; Armahn Tinawin, Auditor; Agnes Nerona, Public Relations Officer; Steve Johnson, Germelie Morales, Affairs Coordinators; Randy Estrella, Veta Garcia, Rolly De Guzman, Adoracion Palisoc, Advisers; Board of Directors – Nimfa Garces Castro, Chairman; Emmanuel Liwag, Vice Chairman; Tipin Johnson, Secretary; Larry Camus, Ariel De Guzman. Teofilo Estrella, Percival Garces, Gener Nerona, Wilfredo Ongpauco, Directors; Founding members—Larry & Elvie Camus, Nimfa Garces Castro, Percival & Cindy Garces, Steve & Tipin Johnson, Gener & Agnes Nerona, and Wilfredo Ongpauco. Alyssa Monique Yuson, daughter of Enrique Yuson of San Lorenzo, Gapan City and Read More …