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KC Concepcion and Sharon Cuneta (MNS photo) ACTRESS KC Concepcion is certain that her mother, Megastar Sharon Cuneta, will surpass difficulties with her weight gain and disappointments in her showbiz career. KC said that her mother did not mention the issue to her during their last conversation. “Nag-usap kami ni Mom and wala naman siyang na-mention sa akin na problem. Masaya nga yung talk nami sa phone nun,” she said. Concepcion believes that the Facebook post of Sharon is intended for her loyal supporters. “I feel na that open letter is Mom’s way of letting her fans know that she is still here, and she still cares for them. Sa lahat ng ginagawa ng mom ko, she always remembers her fans and wants them to be happy. It’s her way of saying she has not forgotten them,” she said. As for Cuneta’s weight gain issue, Concepcion said it will take time but she is positive that her mom will get the hang of things. “Her struggle to get back in shape is a long process, hindi naman ganun kadaling magpapayat to be honest,” she said. The 29-year-old actress also thanked close friend, Judy Ann Santos, for the continuous love and support not just to her mom, but to their whole family. “I am very thankful that Ate Juday has always been there for my mom, sincere siya sa friendship nya and she’s part of our family. Like Ate Juday, me, our family, friends and her loyal fans are all behind Read More …

Vice President Jejomar Binay as he receives the Ninoy Aquino Medal of Valor from Ninoy Aquino Movement Chairman Heherson Alvarez during the 31st death anniversary of the late Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Thursday (August 21, 2014) in Pasay City. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Vice President Jejomar Binay said Wednesday he has no plan yet to file charges against his detractors. “Tignan po natin. Ipagpapasa-Diyos na lang natin yung ginagawa niya sa amin,” Binay said at a press conference in Pasay City. He added also clarified that the Makati city government only shelled out P2.2 billion and not P2.7 billion as claimed by lawyer Renato Bondal for the construction of the now controversial Makati City Hall Building 2. He said the building was initially intended for parking but they later decided to house other offices there. “Sa ngayon po, mas marami na ang opisina kesa sa parking,” he said. Binay said aside from the alleged overpriced building, other issues will be brought out by his detractors. He earlier said the ongoing Senate probe on the alleged overpriced building could be linked to an upcoming survey concerning the 2016 presidential elections. “Sa mga hearing, binibigyan laya lang ang mga gustong manira sa akin at sa aking pamilya. Ang dahilan ay ang parating daw na survey siguro,” said Binay, who has been topping surveys on possible presidential candidates in the 2016 elections. The Senate blue ribbon committee is conducting an inquiry in Read More …

President Benigno Aquino III grace the ceremony of the Pambansang Kongreso ng Wika at the Leong hall,Ateneo de Manila University(ADMU) in katipunan ave. q.c. with Theme “WIKA NATIN ANG DAAN MATUWID with Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin ADMU Pres. And Virgilio Almario Chairman of KWF ….(MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Malacanang cannot certify the freedom of information bill as urgent. President Aquino made the statement in an interview on Bombo Radyo Philippines. He said unlike the sin tax law and the reproductive health law, the FOI bill is not a matter of national emergency. The President said failing to pass both the RH Law and the sin tax law would have resulted in health car problems and government’s failure to meet development goals. “Nasa Saligang Batas kasi kailangan bago ma-certify as urgent kailangan may emergency. Paniwala namin dun sa Sin Tax at sa RH Law may emergency…” “Pagdating sa FOI mayroon po ba kaming tinago sa inyong impormasyon? Or to anybody? Di ba kami napaka-transparent? Diba may tinatawag na ‘bottom up budgeting’, pinalitan po yung pangalan niyan, kung saan lahat ng gawain, lahat ng tanong pinipilit naming sagutin.” (MNS)

Shaina Magdayao (MNS Photo) Actress Shaina Magdayao admitted that she’s now hanging out with fellow Kapamilya talent Sam Milby. “We’ve been seeing each other. Magkakasama kami with our other friends and non-showbiz friends. Maybe because I have time right now and he has time right now. But courtship? Maybe siya na lang ang tanungin niyo at pangit naman na sa babae manggaling,” Magdayao said. The actress, who said she and Milby see each other regularly, admitted that she gave her heart enough time to heal. But Magdayao, whose last boyfriend was actor John Lloyd Cruz, isn’t exclusively going out with the “Dyesebel” actor. “I’m (also) seeing non-showbiz people. Mahirap na i-claim na dating, kasi kapag I say na I’m dating someone I’m already with that person. Siguro mas maganda ‘yung hang out hang out lang, HOHOL lang,” she said. “Right now I’m meeting decent men but no one in particular.” In the interview, Magdayao also talked about actor Piolo Pascual, who was also romantically linked to her. Sam Milby (MNS Photo) Magdayao stressed that she and the “Hawak Kamay” leading man are still good friends. “Si P friend ko pa din naman ‘yon hanggang ngayon kaya lang he’s just really very busy. Also his family has been very, very nice to me,” she said, adding that it was just “hype.” “It was all hyped up. I think masyadong na-excite ang tao na he’s seeing someone and I was seeing someone after our previous relationships. It was too hyped up. Mas Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino lll attends to the Good Governance Summit 2014 with the theme of ” Good Governance through Open Government and Sustainable Procurement ” at the Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex in Pasay City,Wednesday,July 15. Also in photo are from left, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda,Deped Secretary Armin Luistro, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas II, DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima, DBM Secretary Florencio Abad, Secretary to the Cabinet Rene Almendras, Central Bank Governor Amando Tetangco, Presidential Legislative Liason Officer Manuel Mamba.(Photo by Benhur Arcayan/Malacañang Photo Bureau) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P1.6 billion to partially cover right-of-way acquisitions and contract services for the Cavite-Laguna (CALA) Expressway project. The initial budget to jump-start the project was taken out of the Public-Private Partnership Strategic Support Fund of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for this year, the DBM said in a statement. The CALA project is a P35.4 billion four-lane, 47-kilometer expressway linking the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Mamplasan Interchange in Biñan, Laguna to the Manila Cavite Tollroad Expressway in Kawit, Cavite. “The construction of the CALA expressway would definitely improve access to transportation and open more opportunities for investment in economic and industrial zones,” Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad said in the statement. “We’re talking about greater accessibility to and from NAIA, as well to and from our seaports in Manila and Batangas, for example. But more important is the decongestion of traffic between Cavite and Laguna, so our commuters Read More …