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www.cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif. – The public is invited to join Mayor Bill Bogaard, Flintridge Center officials and community leaders for the unveiling of a new “donation meter” program, the Real Change Movement, at Fuller Theological Seminary, 180 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, beginning at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014. The Real Change Movement is the first initiative of its kind within Los Angeles County, to help provide homes for the homeless through the small change and credit card donations made through uniquely designed meters. The Mayor of Pasadena, Bill Bogaard, will unveil the first officially installed meter, sponsored by Fuller Seminary, at their campus. Guest speakers for the conference include representatives from Art Center College of Design, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, East West Bank, Fuller Seminary, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Antonovich’s office. The Flintridge Center’s President, Jaylene Moseley, and Pasadena’s Housing and Career Services Director, William Huang, who have been spearheading the program, will also be present. Flintridge Center: For more than 25 years, Flintridge Center has been improving the quality of life through innovative programs that combat the effects of poverty and violence in Northwest Pasadena and West Altadena. Flintridge’s work and activities are creating profound and lasting change that shapes the community and its needs.

Ai Ai delas Alas (MNS Photo) Comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas is earning rave reviews for her dramatic turn in the indie film “Ronda,” one of the 10 films in the New Breed category of the 10th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. In “Ronda,” which is directed by Nick Olanka, Delas plays a policewoman working the graveyard shift who roams the streets of Manila to fulfill her duties as a police patrol, as well as to look for her lost son. The film also stars Cesar Montano, Julian Trono, Carlo Aquino, and Angeli Bayani. This early, several critics are predicting that Delas Alas will be a strong contender for best actress award for her performance. The veteran actress said she is proud of the indie film, which she also co-produced. “Natuwa naman ako kasi for the first time iba naman ako dito. Nagkaroon na ako ng contribution sa industriya sa Cinemalaya,” she said. “Kahit hindi man ako maging best actress, ma-nominate lang ako at maka-attend ako ng international film festival, ‘yun ang gusto ko talaga.” Meanwhile, in a separate interview on DZMM Sunday night, Delas Alas said her Cinemalaya entry made her realize that she still has a lot to learn about her craft. “Na-realize ko na hangga’t nandito tayo sa industriya, meron pang room for improvement. Ibig sabihin marami pa tayong kayang gawin pala, innovation. Alam mo ‘yung may ginagawa kang iba naman sa buhay mo,” she said, adding that Cinemalaya allowed her to rediscover herself as an actress. Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the “History and her Story” – A Special Commemorative Photo Exhibit on the 5th Death Anniversary of former President Corazon C. Aquino at the Glorietta Activity Center in Palm Drive, Makati City on Monday (August 04, 2014). The exhibit gives its readers a rare glimpse into Mrs. Aquino’s life – from her school years at the St. Scholastica’s College, to her marriage to the late Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., to the People Power revolution that changed her life, and in the process, Philippine history. It also revisits Mrs. Aquino’s years as the first female President of the Philippines from 1987 to 1992. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Aquino’s proposal for a 2.6 trillion-peso national budget in 2015 gives him powers akin to what he exercised under the unconstitutional disbursement acceleration program (DAP), a lawmaker said Wednesday. Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares grilled Budget Secretary Butch Abad about this during the Development Budget Coordinating Committee’s presentation of the proposed 2015 national budget before Congress today. Colmenares singled out the budget’s proposed redefinition of savings, which is meant to address the ruling of unconstitutionality on the DAP. “Redefinition of savings, ito crux of the matter. Sabi doon savings refer to portions of balances of appropriations, not released or obligated as result of discontinuance or abandonment of project of any cause at any time…Pwede niya stop at any time possible,” he said. Abad confirmed this. “Pwede ma-stop. There’s a standard. Congress can define that.” Colmenares explained that Read More …

Senator Pia Cayetano (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Pia Cayetano has filed a resolution calling for an investigation into the construction of a condominium tower in Manila that heritage advocates oppose because it would despoil the Rizal Monument. Senate Resolution No.824 filed by Cayetano, who chairs the committee on education, arts and culture, Wednesday said the construction of DMCI Homes’ Torre de Manila would not only spoil the view of the monument but also disrespect the memory of national hero Jose Rizal. Last month, the Manila City council, responding to the clamor of those opposed to the condominium’s construction, unanimously passed a resolution suspending Torre de Manila’s building permit for violating zoning ordinances. An online petition on Change.org initiated by tourist guide and historian Carlos Celdran has so far gathered more than 8,200 signatures. Cayetano’s resolution notes that, “the Rizal Park and Monument is regarded not only as an artistic and cultural icon and famous tourist site,” but is also where “momentous events in our history” have taken place. It also said there is a need to review the laws and policies governing the preservation of national and historical sites. Among these are: Article XIV, Section 15 of the Constitution: ‘The State shall conserve, promote, and popularize the nation’s historical and cultural heritage and resources, as well as artistic creations’ Republic Act No.4846, otherwise known as the “Cultural Properties Preservation and Protection Act,” which defines a national cultural treasure as “a unique object found locally, possessing outstanding historical, cultural, Read More …

The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, in cooperation with Southern California Edison, will hold its 6th Annual Green, Conserve and Health Expo on August 21 at Southern California Edison Energy Education Center in Irwindale. The occasion will mark the day that green conservationists and go green adherents and advocates will take center stage and get recognized for their exemplary effort in pushing the environmentalists’ agenda. Emerald Awards will be given to the “Best Green Company (City or Entity),” Best Green Product or Service”, and “Best Conservation Program”. Close to a dozen companies and organizations are pitching as sponsors and partners in this annual event which moved its venue from Orange County where it was traditionally held until two years ago to Los Angeles County. Community activist, civic and religious leader, Atty. Linda Sarno, co-founder and presently Director Emeritus of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce has been credited for FACCOC’s adoption of the go-green project a few years back, being herself also a chemist who seriously concerned with environmental issues. Participants to the annual event were quick to join the worthwhile movement during the initial staging and saw the opportunity to put to public knowledge and consciousness their own environmental-friendly products and services as part of their contributions to the movement. People from several sectors of the society had jumped into the bandwagon of the green movement which actually is not a recent development. The Green Movement as we know about it today is an advocacy that has evolved since Read More …