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Police Deputy Director General Ager P Ontog Jr, Deputy Chief PNP for Operation/ Commander National Task Force SAFE 2013 gives out guidance regarding the deployment of PNP personnel in the field especially in areas vulnerable to attacks of lawless elements in response to the call for Secure and Fair Election (SAFE 2013). MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Philippine National Police has completed the release of some Php 750-million representing the Performance Enhancement Incentive (PEI) of its 150,000 personnel. In his report to PNP Officer-in-Charge, Police Deputy Director General Leonardo A Espina, Police Director Rolando Puruganan, PNP Director for Comptrollership, said the individual PEI of P5,000.00 was credited to the individual ATM accounts of PNP personnel and was incorporated in the salary and allowances for the period December 15-30, 2014 received before Christmas. Puruganan also told Espina that the Performance Based Bonus (PBB) of PNP personnel will be released on January 6, 2015 thru the individual ATM payroll accounts. Some personnel who are not yet enrolled in the ATM payroll system will receive their PBB in the form of Continuous Form Checks (CFC) drawn from the PNP account with the Land Bank of the Philippines. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) earlier released funds totaling Php 1.3-billion to pay for the 2013 PBB of the PNP. However, Puruganan explained, the release of the individual PBB was delayed due to the series of bank holidays during the closing months of the year, and the tedious process of evaluation and review to ensure Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the flag raising ceremonies for the commemoration of the 118th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Rizal National Monument in Rizal Park, Manila City on Tuesday (December 30), with the theme: “Rizal 2014: Dunong at PusongPilipino.” With the President are Vice President JejomarBinay, Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino, National Historical Commission of the Philippines chairperson Dr. Maria Serena Diokno and NHCP executive director LudovicoBadoy. (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday called on Filipinos to continue Dr. Jose Rizal’s fight for a better future, as the nation commemorates the 118th anniversary of the Philippine national hero’s martyrdom. Aquino led the flag-raising ceremony and laid a wreath at the Rizal Monument in Manila early Tuesday. He also briefly met with descendants of the Filipino hero. In his Rizal Day message, the President said Filipinos should imbibe Rizal’s “inspiration to continue the fight for the Filipino.” “The battles we confront may be different from our forebears’, yet the call to action and service they once heard remains resonant and clear,” Aquino said. “Rizal served as our precedent for prodigious acts: He took it upon himself to alleviate the despair of others and cast his stake for a tomorrow of peace and liberty,” he added. The President further called on the public to “walk the path of accountability and commit ourselves to the task of nation-building.” “We shall Read More …

As we celebrate the beginning of winter solstice (time of the year when the sun is farthest south) last Sunday, Marlou Colina gathered his loyal clients, family, friends and staff to a sumptuous Christmas dinner and merrymaking in the atrium-turned garden setting situated on the first floor of his salon’s building in Long Beach. Gregarious Bona was the host of the evening, who welcomed all of us for taking our time from our busy holiday schedules to join in the celebration. Pastor Herbert Mirfaflor delivered his powerful message of goodwill and peace to our fellowmen. Marlou gave a special award to his topnotched staff, Leilani “Ate Lani” Hollman who pursued a two-year career in Cosmetology and who has recently passed the US Board Licensing exam with flying colors. Audience participation was encouraged when Bona sang the Christmas song “ Chestnuts Roasting Like An Open Fire,” followed by Marlou’s dad who showed us his singing prowess. A “Most Loyal” award was given to Erica who has worked with Marlou for the past five years. Shown at the “Aguilang Bato Gardens” Christmas lunch reception were: Charlie Hilario, a friend, yours truly, Danny Bajet and Adolfo Maynes. Part of the merrymaking included games such as: produce a “Target” receipt, an American Express card,  a $100 bill, a 100 peso bill and a wedding ring  Additional games include the hilarious “dance contest” of four guys to a variety of  songs by: Ricky Martin, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Jennifer Lopez. The choral contest included guest participation between five groups singing the Christmas song: “Three Turtle Doves.” Read More …

Jewel Mische (MNS Photo) Actress Jewel Mische is still undecided if she will continue to pursue her acting career after her wedding later this year to her American boyfriend. “It’s hard to say what’s going to happen in the future but I’m just so excited right now to get married. There’s so much right now in my plate, so I don’t know yet” Mische said in an interview. “But you know, an actor will always be an actor. That’s what I say,” she added. Mische has revealed that she will be have a winter wedding in Michigan with her fiance, whom she identified only by his first name, Alister. After their US wedding, Mische said they will be traveling and won’t kids right away. “We talked about that already, we don’t want to have kids right now, not yet. Maybe mga two or three years (pa),” the actress said. Mische also said she feels very welcome with Alister’s family. “I stayed there for six months and invested time with his family and friends. I love them so much and they love me so much. I am very much accepted, very much cherished and acknowledged,” says Mische. (MNS)

Bianca King (MNS photo) Heavy workload hasn’t stopped actress Bianca King from making time to start two businesses: a restaurant and a yoga studio. The yoga studio, which offers hot yoga classes, anti-gravity and Zumba, opened last month at Rockwell. The restaurant, located along Tomas Morato, commences business soon. “Matagal kong pinagisipan kung saan pwedeng ilagay ‘yung pinagipunan ko sa showbiz,” said Bianca, who took a short course at the Center for Culinary Arts (CCA). Her venture into the food business was prompted by good friend, Xander Angeles. They wanted a restaurant that caters to health-conscious people “kasi there is lack of those in Quezon City kaya naisipan namin.” Aside from acting and hosting, cooking has always been one of Bianca’s passions and she is excited to put her talent to good use. “Nag-try akong mag-apprentice sa directing dati pero wala eh. Nasa puso ko talaga ang cooking,” she said. “Sa totoo lang, hindi ko na alam paano i-juggle ‘yang mga commitments ko. Pero I’m very happy kasi maraming work… blessing ‘yan,” said Bianca. She enjoys being an actress but knowing how an acting career could be fleeting, she embarked on becoming an entrepreneur as well. “Kaya din naman ako nagsisipag kasi kailangan ko ding kumita nang malaki to pursue my other dreams ,” she said. She clarified, however, that acting is her “number one priority,” her “bread and butter” so she is unlikely to give it up in favor of her other endeavors. Bianca and her non-showbiz boyfriend of Read More …