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Meat-Free Favorites : Multigrain Pancakes

Mar 052014

By Elena Johnson These pancakes are higher in fiber and protein than a typical pancake made with white flour or a mix. The addition of multigrain cereal also gives them a thicker, chewy texture, perfect for soaking up maple syrup. As always, this recipe is 100% cholesterol-free because it is totally plant-based. If you enjoy my recipes, then you might also enjoy US VegWeek! Kicking off on Meatless Monday, you can join thousands of people by pledging to choose vegetarian foods for at least seven days from April 21 – 27. Visit USVegWeek.com for details. There are 52 weeks in a year — why not make at least one of them meat-free? Multigrain Pancakes Multigrain Pancakes Makes 6 – 8 pancakes ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ¾ cup multigrain cereal (including oats, rye, barley, wheat) ¼ cup wheat germ 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 2 cups soy milk 1 Tbsp. agave 2 Tbsp. canola oil Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients and whisk until combined. Heat a nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray with oil or cooking spray and spoon approximately ½ cup of batter into pan. Cook until batter is set and bubbles appear around edges. Gently flip pancake and cook on second side a few minutes more until brown. Remove pancake to a plate and keep warm. Continue making pancakes until all batter is used. Serve with maple syrup or other Read More …

Solons commend Filipino ice skater Michael Martinez

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Mar 052014

Solons commend Filipino ice skater Michael Martinez

Winter Olympian Michael Martinez given a warm welcome cum a $ 10,000 cash award handed over by Ms. Carmen Linda M. Atayde, Senior Assistant Vice President and Executive Director and Hans T. Sy, Chairman Philippine Skating Union and President, SM Prime Holding Inc. at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Lawmakers have commended through various resolutions Filipino ice skater Michael Christian Martinez who participated in the 22nd Winter Olympic Games recently held at Sochi, Russia. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte said the talented Michael Christian gave an impressive performance at the 2014 Winter Olympics, reaching 19th place overall in the men’s figure skating event. Martinez got a score of 64.81 points for the short program and 119.44 for the final free skate routine, for a cumulative score of 184.25 points. “The athlete has shown tremendous talent, ability, and heart, quietly achieving his dream of competing despite numerous obstacles and injuries through the years,” the Speaker said. “Through sheer determination and hard work, Martinez qualified in this years’ Winter Olympics, becoming the first Filipino and the sole athlete to ever compete from a Southeast Asian nation to reach the finals of the Men’s Free Skating event,” the Speaker said. The Speaker said Martinez has exhibited tremendous pride and joy in representing the Philippines at the 2014 Winter Olympics, serving as an inspiration to his countrymen, especially the young generation of today, when he showed the whole world the ability of the Read More …

Committee on Health approves proposed creation of National Center for Geriatric Health

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Mar 052014

Committee on Health approves proposed creation of National Center for Geriatric Health

An elderly survivor evacuated from the disaster zone of typhoon Haiyan is wheeled past a V-22 Osprey on tarmac after arriving on a military plane at Villamor Air Base in Manila November 13, 2013. Philippine officials have been overwhelmed by Haiyan, one of the strongest typhoons on record, which tore through the central Philippines on Friday and flattened Tacloban, coastal capital of Leyte province where officials had feared 10,000 people died, many drowning in a tsunami-like wall of seawater. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The House Committee on Health has approved proposals to create the National Center for Geriatric Health, which shall provide a full range of healthcare services, including primary care, wellness services and behavioral healthcare to senior citizens and other older members of the country’s population. Rep. Eufranio Eriguel (2nd District, La Union), committee chairman, directed the committee secretariat to consolidate the approved measures, namely House Bill 2834 authored by him and HB 2357 filed by Rep. Rosenda Ann Ocampo (6th District, Manila). Eriguel, who is a doctor, said the approval was a great move on the part of the panel and expressed hope the proposal will be enacted into law during the 16th Congress. “It’s wonderful. Who is not excited about it?,” he said. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Medical Association (PMA), Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and senior citizens expressed their support for the proposal Read More …

22 more cities receive high-end Rosenbauer fire trucks from DILG

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Mar 052014

22 more cities receive high-end Rosenbauer fire trucks from DILG

Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas III (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Twenty-two more cities Monday received their Austria-made Rosenbauer fire trucks from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), bringing to 76 the total number of highly-urbanized cities that are now equipped with world-class fire-fighting equipment. DILG Secretary Mar Roxas said the Rosenbauer fire trucks, dubbed as the Mercedes Benz of fire-fighting vehicles, were acquired at a cost lower than the locally-assembled fire trucks that were procured by the previous administration. “Pagpapatunay ito na possibleng magkaroon ng world-class na fire trucks ang mga local government units natin nang hindi gumagastos ang gobyerno nang sobra-sobra,” Roxas said during the kick-off ceremony of the Fire Prevention Month in Quezon City. “Isa ito sa mga programa na nagpapakita na may magandang resulta ang pagpapatupad ng Daang Matuwid sa pamamahala. Patunay din ito na mas maraming benepisyo ang naibibigay sa mamamayan kung matatangal ang katiwalian sa pamahalaan,” he added. The Rosenbauer fire trucks acquired by DILG are equipped with water cannons that can fire to a least 62 meters distance horizontally and 24 meters vertically or equivalent to an 8-storey building. According to Roxas, the 76 brand new Rosenbauer fire trucks were acquired thru the credit facility granted by the Austrian government which has a grant element of 60 percent at a concessional rate of 1 percent per annum. The trucks were financed by an Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the Austrian government with a repayment term of 14 years with 3 ½ years Read More …

Dingdong Dantes set for a busy 2014

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Mar 052014

Dingdong Dantes (MNS Photo) DINGDONG Dantes is gearing up for a busy year ahead as he will banner upcoming primetime series “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” and two possible big screen projects. The Kapuso Primetime King said he is looking forward to the new series for it would be his first time to work opposite Diamond Star Maricel Soriano. He added that when the network presented him the story late last year, before “Genesis” ended, he immediately said yes to the offer. Dingdong said he likes the series’ modern love story as it’s very different from what he’s done before. “First time kong maging interesado and ma-excite ng ganitong magnitude sa concept ng isang proyekto. It will capture a different demographic. Although napakilala kami (Soriano) dati, na-starstruck parin ako sa kanya,” the actor said. Directed by Andoy Ranay and with the inclusion of Lovi Poe in the cast, “Ang Dalawang Mrs. Real” is slated to be released in1 May. Aside from the drama series, Dingdong disclosed that there is also an offer for him to do another Star Cinema movie. Rumor has it that he will be paired with “It’s Showtime” host Anne Curtis. Dingdong added that he is also open in doing the second installment of “Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles.” In the sideline, the actor will still be active in the campaigns and activities of his Yes Pinoy Foundation. Over the weekend, the actor distributed educational material to school children in Baguio. The Kapuso Primetime King was accompanied by real Read More …

Audi looks to play it safe with new TT

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Mar 052014

The all-new Audi TT and 310PS TTS CoupéThe lines are sharper but the car is actually smaller than the second-generation model.©Audi (Relaxnews) – Officially unveiled at Geneva on Tuesday morning, the third generation coupé is, visually at least, a gentle evolution of the outgoing model; however, there are huge changes under the skin. That’s not to say the new car looks identical; it’s more angular and masculine especially at the front where the grille is very similar in design to the one found on the range-topping R8 supercar. Yet it’s still unmistakably a TT. The all-new Audi TT and 310PS TTS CoupéThe new car gets a new, more masculine grille.©Audi Perhaps the cleverest trick is that Audi has managed to increase the car’s wheelbase — so that there’s more interior space, yet has somehow managed to make the car itself smaller — it’s 20mm shorter and 8mm slimmer. And, thanks to an aluminum chassis, it’s 50kg lighter too. As well as more interior space, the new car comes with more power — thanks to an improved range of three four-cylinder engines offering outputs of up to 310PS, a 2-liter turbodiesel unit and for the range-topping TTS model, permanent Quattro all-wheel-drive. The all-new Audi TT and 310PS TTS Coupé – interiorThe TT is the first production Audi to feature a virtual cockpit.©Audi Inside, the TT is the first Audi car to get the company’s much-hyped virtual cockpit, whereby all main control switches and multimedia functions are combined in a single digital Read More …

ConGen De La Vega graces Leelin Bakery & Cafe in Eagle Rock opening

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Mar 052014

ConGen De La Vega graces Leelin Bakery & Cafe in Eagle Rock opening

Photo above shows (L-R) ) Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega with Teresa Leelin cutting the ceremonial ribbon officially opening theLeelin Bakery & Café . Los Angeles – Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega attended the official Opening ceremony of Leelin Bakery & Café branch at Eagle Rock, CA on 25 February 2014. The Leelin Bakery & Café was founded by Manuel and Teresa Leelin of Goldilocks and Eagle Rock branch is the 6th Branch in Southern California. The Leelin family has been in the food business for 37 years specializing in Filipino Cuisine and currently employs over 300 employees. In Consul General De La Vega’s address she noted that the opening of Leelin’s 6th Branch in Eagle Rock coincides with the celebration of the 25th EDSA People Power Revolution and that the Leelin family shares the same vision as EDSA. She also urged the guests to patronize the products of Leelin Bakery because by doing so, they help the farmers in the Philippines. Leelin sources its ingredients from the farmers and fisher folks in the Philippines.

Gerald no qualms about love scenes with Angelica

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Mar 042014

Gerald no qualms about love scenes with Angelica

Gerald Anderson (MNS photo) Gerald Anderson said he is not worried about doing intimate scenes with Angelica Panganiban in a still untitled project under ABS-CBN’s film production outfit. In an interview, Anderson believes his love scenes with Panganiban will not be an issue for his girlfriend, actress Maja Salvador. “Ako before nung nagkaroon ako ng relationship I was an actor, so I’m just doing my job. Kumbaga kinuha ako ng Star Cinema to do this role. I also have the convenience that the person that I’m in a relationship with is an actress kaya nagkakaintindihan kami,” he said. Instead, Anderson said he is happy to have the chance to work with Panganiban, who is among the prized talents of ABS-CBN of this generation. “I’m just very blessed na pinili ako [ng Star Cinema]. I have a director that I’m very comfortable with, and may new leading lady,” he said. While they have no qualms about being intimate on screen, both Anderson and Panganiban admitted being only acquainted through their respective real-life partners, who were previously film co-stars. Anderson said he is looking forward to learning from the 27-year-old Panganiban, whose career as an actress spans over two decades. “First time ko rin makakasama si Angelica, at tama si Direk (Ruel Bayani), si Angelica, wala siyang hindi kayang gawin. I would love to learn from her,” he added. (MNS)

Malacañang congratulates Fil-Am composer for ‘Best Song’ win in 86th Academy Awards

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Mar 042014

Malacañang congratulates Fil-Am composer for ‘Best Song’ win in 86th Academy Awards

Confetti and flower drop during the re-enactment of the “Salubungan” rites of the military, people power volunteers, religious sector and youth for the commemorative activities of the 28th Anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at the Cebu Provincial Capitol in Cebu City on Tuesday (February 25). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang congratulated Filipino-American composer Robert Lopez and wife Kristen Anderson-Lopez for winning at the 86th Academy Awards held Sunday (Monday, Manila time) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Lopez and his wife won the Best Original Song award for “Let It Go” which was used also in the Academy Awards winning best animated feature film, Disney Animation’s “Frozen.” It beat song nominations “The Moon Song” from Her by Karen Orzolek and Spike Jonze, “Happy” from Despicable Me 2 by Pharrell Williams, and “Ordinary Love” from Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom by U2. “We’re very, very happy that Robert Lopez, a Fil-Am, won the Oscar award,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a Palace press briefing. “We certainly congratulate Robert Lopez and his wife for their collaboration in coming up with the song Let It Go,” he added. Lopez had previously won the Tony Award for co-writing musicals Avenue Q and The Book of Mormon. Before winning an Academy award for “Let It Go,” the same song had also received numerous awards and nominations. He is also the only Filipino-American to win an Academy award and the youngest one to be an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) awards winner Read More …

PHL-MILF peace deal to be inked ‘end of March’

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Mar 042014

PHL-MILF peace deal to be inked ‘end of March’

(KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia) President Benigno S. Aquino III greets Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak upon arrival for the Meeting at the Perdana Putra Building in Putrajaya on Friday (February 28) during his State Visit to Malaysia. President Aquino and PM Najib are expected to discuss the upcoming signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. (MNS photo) PUTRAJAYA (AFP) – The Philippine government and Muslim rebels will sign a peace deal to end one of Asia’s longest and deadliest insurgencies “by the end of March”, Malaysia’s prime minister said Friday after meeting his Filipino counterpart. Prime Minister Najib Razak said President Benigno Aquino invited him to witness the ceremony when “the comprehensive agreement is due to be signed by the end of March”. An official in the office of Aquino’s adviser on the peace negotiations confirmed the signing was targeted for the end of next month though no exact date has been set. “The successful conclusion of the Mindanao peace process… makes possible the empowerment of all the peoples of Mindanao,” Aquino told reporters referring to the southern Philippine state where a decades-long rebellion has killed more than 150,000, mostly civilians. Aquino was speaking to reporters in Malaysia’s administrative capital Putrajaya on his first visit to the neighbouring country. The Philippine government and the 12,000-member Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) completed negotiations last month for a power-sharing arrangement with the nation’s Muslim minority in the south. Muslim-majority Malaysia hosted the negotiations. The Read More …

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