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Journalists linked to pork scam

Mar 212014

Justice chief says members of media could face raps Presidential Adviser on Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Panfilo M. Lacson answers questions from the media in an interview after he delivered his address at a forum in Makati City last January 23. The former senator had refused to accept his pork barrel funds from the start. He said in a privilege speech that the funds had corrupted legislators. Now, even the members of the media are being named as those who received “payolas.” (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Journalists who allegedly received money from the state-owned National Agribusiness Corp. (NABCOR) as “advertising expenses” may face charges if proven that they actually received “payoffs” involving questionable transactions, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Thursday. The justice chief said that she has yet to read the sworn statements of former NABCOR officials Rhodora Mendoza and Victor Cacal to assess their allegations. De Lima said the matter needs to be looked into because it affects the media profession as a whole. “It concerns public funds, and may kasama kang public officials, then you are part of it, you can be charged with such offenses as direct bribery and malversation of public funds,” she said. She said Atty. Levito Baligod had also pointed out that some of the NABCOR transactions linked to the journalists involve non-government organizations of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles. “Kung mapatunayan na itong media personalities na ito ay tumanggap ng mga pera ng Nabcor o pera ng gobyerno na Read More …

Four Tacloban Lads Rocked Los Angeles

Entertainment

Mar 212014

By Dan E. Nino The REO Brothers pose with Hannah Marte, a beauty contestant to the Miss Binibining Pilipinas USA who became an instant fan of the rising young rockers from Tacloban, Leyte who were badly affected by Typhon Haiyan. – Photo by Rocky Marte Glendale, CA — Four talented and amazing young lads who formed the REO Brothers Band from Tacloban, Leyte, rocked Los Angeles when they performed at the Incarnacion Church Gym last Saturday (March 15) in this suburban city. The three-hour nonstop concert was interrupted only by an intermission of speeches from organizers and litany of recognition for sponsors and dignitaries in attendance including the mayor of Glendale. About 500 appreciative crowd jampacked the non-airconditioned gym to listen to popular songs from the Beatles, Bee Gees, Dave Clark 5, Beach Boys, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Lettermen; America, The Ventures; VST & Co. and Frank Sinatra-inspired Michael Buble’ songs. I counted 34 songs excluding a medley pop hits. Although they were not yet born when these hit songs became popular in the 1960s and 1970s, the REO Brothers immersed themselves with these classic music from their father’s (Rey Otic) old albums. The REO Brothers of Tacloban, Leyte, themselves victims of Typhoon Haiyan perform at Incarnacion Church gym in Glendale for a fund-raiser. Photo by Rocky Marte The REO Brothers out of four siblings derived their band name from the first letters of their first names which is “R” and surnames (Otic). They formed their band four years Read More …

Understanding ASEAN integration is key to SME competitiveness – PHL thrift banks

Entertainment

Mar 172014

Understanding ASEAN integration is key to SME competitiveness – PHL thrift banks

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM – President Benigno S. Aquino III links arms with his counterparts in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the traditional group photo during the 22nd ASEAN Summit Retreat at the Prime Minister’s Office in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Thursday (April 25). In the photo are Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Kingdom of Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Socialist Republic of Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, 22nd ASEAN Summit Chairman Brunei Darussalam Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Kingdom of Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techno Hun Sen, Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Lao People’s Democratic Republic Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia Senate President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujar, Republic of Myanmar President Thein Sein and Asean Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Understanding what the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration is all about is the key small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may use to compete in a larger, regional market, officials of the Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) said Wednesday. “The integration is definitely a good thing for consumers as it will bring about competition for industries therefore lowering prices,” CTB president Jose Teodoro Limcaoco told reporters in a briefing. “But for SMEs, it will be both an opportunity and challenge. That’s why we need to understand what the integration is about,” he said. Limcaoco said SMEs need to define what their role is in order to Read More …

Yeng Constantino engaged to boyfriend

Entertainment

Mar 152014

Yeng Constantino and Victor Asuncion (MNS Photo) Singer Yeng Constantino announced on her Instagram account that she’s engaged to boyfriend Victor Asuncion. The 24-year-old Constantino posted a photo of two holding hands, with the top hand wearing a ring. In the accompanying caption, Constantino wrote, “I said Yes.” Asuncion, a worship director at a Christian church in Greenhills, San Juan City, is Constantino’s first boyfriend. They became a couple on June 18, 2013. In an interview last year, Constantino told reporters that he met Asuncion through a common friend. After hanging out a number of times, they eventually became good friends. However, she said there was a long period of time they did not get to see each other. But when Constantino and Asuncion met again, the latter went on to court the singer. The singer’s engagement photo has attracted over 10,500 likes on the popular image-sharing service. (MNS)

Malacañang committed to go after housing scam perpetrators

Entertainment

Mar 152014

Malacañang committed to go after housing scam perpetrators

Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) chairman and chief executive officer Tony Tan Caktiong, JFC chief operating officer Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Philippines president Joseph Tanbuntiong and KSA franchisee partner Faisal Al-Turki presented to President Benigno S. Aquino III a Jollibee Global Map highlighting the 100th Store in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Jollibee’s Twin Milestone Celebration at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 11). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Palace said it is committed to prosecuting those involved in the multibillion-peso housing scam allegedly perpetrated by detained businessman Delfin Lee during the previous administration. I certainly know that this government is committed to prosecuting those involved in the housing scam. Let us know who this person is baka puwede pang isama sa kaso,” Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday. With regards to the planned inquiry of the House of Representative on the housing scam and the possible participation of some officials from the previous administration, Lacierda said it’s up to the House leadership to conduct the investigation. “It’s within their jurisdiction to choose, if they choose to do so. I remember there was already a Senate investigation on the housing issue. If the House would prefer to also conduct their own investigation, of course, it is their prerogative to do so.” The House’s majority bloc received an authority to conduct a probe on the multibillion-peso housing scam. Lee is the owner of Globe Asiatique Holdings Inc., which allegedly used Read More …

PNP remains focus, steadfast in accomplishing mission

Entertainment

Mar 152014

PNP remains focus, steadfast in accomplishing mission

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) – Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan Purisima on Thursday assured that the 145,000-strong organization remained focus and steadfast in accomplishing its mission amid controversies hounding the organization. At a press conference, Purisima said the PNP will not be dissuade by controversies that sometime overshadowed the accomplishment of the organization. In fact, the chief PNP said that the morale of the PNP remains high. ”In spite of the recent controversies affecting the PNP that has somehow ‘distracted’ public attention from our continuing transformation and reforms, we are undertaking to raise the level of our competencies to better serve the people as operationalized by our intensified campaigns against organized crime, illegal drugs, loose firearms, and wanted persons. Our operating units maintained their strategic focus according to our action priorities and accomplished the mission, nonetheless,” said Purisima. ”At any rate, morale remains high within the ranks because of all these commendable accomplishments and we also stand steadfast and strong for the people we serve and protect,” he added. Purisima cited the controversy now surrounding the arrest of real estate magnate Delfin Lee, whose camp is using his supposed delisting from the PNP’s List of Most Wanted as Read More …

MC Hair Care

Entertainment

Mar 152014

2014 TV Campaign of MC Hair Care- a product of Colina Salon Inc in Long Beach California owned by Celebrity Hair and Make-up Artist Marlou Colina. MC Hair Care is now available @ Colina Salon Long Beach and Rancho Cucamonga or visit web www.colinasaloninc.com or www.mchaircare.com Colina Salon Inc www.colinasaloninc.com Facebook: Colina Salon Inc Instagram: Marlou Colina Twitter: Marlou Colina Credits: Model: Reeden Ocampo Executive Producer: Marlou Colina Video and Edit: Scenematiq Web: www.scenematiq.com www.jonpaguio.com Directed by: Jon Paguio Production Assistant: Kristine Revilla-Paguio Hair: Mhar Cabradilla and Erick Caguioa Make-up: Marlou Colina Courtesy of Youtube Marlou Colina : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-TztHJbJgE&feature=youtu.be

Cambodian New Year’s Parade

Entertainment

Mar 152014

Sunday, April 6, 2014 10 am – 12 pm Cambodian Town Anaheim Street (Starts on Junipero Ave, Ends at Warren Ave) Long Beach, CA Free and open to the public. Website: www.cam-cc.org/drupal/node/210 Cambodian New Year Parade (photo courtesy of www.cam-cc.org) Cambodian New Year Parade Objectives: 1. Highlight Cambodian Culture 2. Focus on the Community and businesses on the Anaheim Corridor 3. Spotlight on “Cambodia Town”, the largest Cambodian Community outside Cambodia 4. Improve community relationships among people of different backgrounds 5. End the isolation and begin the participation of Cambodian-Americans in mainstream events 6. Show unity in Cambodian community Sponsored by the Cambodian Coordinating Council.

Half-Filipino & Half-Indian Puneet Prasad declared Mr. South Asia 2014

Entertainment

Mar 152014

Half-Filipino & Half-Indian Puneet Prasad declared Mr. South Asia 2014

Reena Rai Miss South Asia 2014 with past winner Husna Momand (Photo by Teofie S. Decierdo at VTM Photography) California, USA: Filled with glitz and glamour, Reena Rai was crowned Miss South Asia 2014 and Puneet Prasad was announced Mr. South Asia 2014. Over 450 people packed the ballroom to see Spirit Of India’s 22nd annual pageant held on March 8 in Milpitas, California. Beauty queen Rima Fakih, the first Muslim-American to win Miss USA 2010, was revealed as South Asia Magazine’s cover girl on the red carpet. The pageant was presented by Gill AutoGroup.com and L.A. Tan in association with co-presenters included Wells Fargo, South Asia Magazine, OrgaNick Life and Royal Challenge. Bollywood director Rahul Rawail traveled from Mumbai exclusively for Mr. & Miss South Asia 2014 pageant, looking for fresh faces for his upcoming film, “Love Story Again.” “We are in search of our two male leads and our second lead actress. I’m enjoying the pageant and see a lot of talent here. i don’t care if the new faces don’t have acting experience, as I am looking for those that fit the mid-twenties characters,” declared Rahul Rawail. The newly crowned Miss South Asia 2014 Reena Rai and Mr. South Asia Puneet Prasad are hopeful to grab a role in Rahul Rawail’s ‘Love Story Again’, as they get special auditions with the legendary Bollywood director. Punjabi medical student Reena Rai is also pursuing a career in modeling and acting. For talent, Reena performed an urban freestyle dance to a Read More …

25 Occupations in Demand as of March 2014

Entertainment

Mar 142014

25 Occupations in Demand as of March 2014

by : Attorney Henry Moyal MOYAL & MOYAL Canadian Immigration Lawyers (screenshot courtesy of www.moyal.com) It was only a few months ago that the Saskatchewan International Skilled Worker Category was announced and listed two hundred occupations in demand in Canada that did not require a job offer to qualify. Unfortunately, that program was restricted to only 250 applicants and it now closed. However, Canada Immigration has just announced a new program that is effective March 2014 and which does not appear to have a designated quota. It should be noted that the government reserves the right to close the program at any time and without notice. Under the new program applicants must be willing to relocate to Canada and become permanent residents. THE PROGRAM IS NOT FOR EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM IS NOT A RECRUITMENT FOR JOBS AND IS FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO IMMIGRATE TO CANADA ONLY. The program requirements are: Applicant must be between the ages of 21 and 55. Applicants do not require an offer of employment or job offer. Applicants must have completed high school and obtained a certificate or degree of at least one year after high school. Applicants do not require to have a relative living in Canada. Applicants must have “medium” proficiency in the English language. Applicants do not need to be fluent in English or French Applicants are able to include their spouse, partner and dependant Must have a minimum of two years of work experience in the last five years to apply. The work experience must be in one of the following Read More …

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