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President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Emmanuel Bautista, inspects the troops during the 78th AFP Founding Anniversary at the AFP General Headquarters Grandstand in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Friday (December 20). This year’s theme is: “Tagumpay Noon, Bayanihan Ngayon, Karangalan Nating Lahat Bukas”. (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) — The government will be acquiring more ships, choppers, and cargo planes for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), President Benigno Aquino III said Friday. “Hindi na po manhid ang gobyerno sa pangangailangan ninyo. Ang tugon natin tuloy-tuloy na modernisasyon,” Aquino said during his speech at the AFP 78th founding anniversary celebration in Camp Aquinaldo. He specifically said that the Aquino administration will be purchasing two more C-130 cargo planes to add to the existing three and two more naval helicopters in addition to the three they recently purchased worth P1.33 billion He also said that they will be adding more ships to BRP Gregorio del Pilar and BRP Ramon Alcaraz . “Malaki ang inaasahan sa ating mga kawal kaya naman marapat lang na bigyan kayo ng estado ng sapat na kapasidad upang tumugon sa inyong tungkulin,” he said. Aside from the new equipment, the President also assured soldiers that the government is working on other benefits for them and their families. “Sa maayos na pamamahala nasusuklian natin ng makabuluhang suporta ang pagmamalasakit ninyo sa ating bayan makakaasa kayong… isinusulong ng gobyerno ang makakabuti sa inyong kapakanan,” he said. Read More …

By Elena Johnson In honor of Christmas next week, I created a special meat-free casserole that lets all the flavors of the holiday season shine without the cruelty. This hearty dish of meatless chicken, mushrooms, gravy, and stuffing can be assembled the night before and then popped in the oven as your guests arrive. It also travels well in case you need to bring a meat-free dish to share at a friend’s holiday table. Happy holidays! Compassionate Casserole 6 – 8 servings Filling 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 12 oz. pkg. Beyond Meat Chicken-Free Strips 3 cups button mushrooms, quartered ¼ cup flour 2 cups vegan chicken or vegetable stock, such as Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base 1 ½ Tbsp. fresh sage, minced 2 tsp. dried thyme ½ tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper Stuffing ¼ cup + 1 Tbsp. vegan margarine, such as Earth Balance Buttery Spread – divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, finely chopped ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. fresh sage, minced 2 tsp. dried thyme ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg Dash ground cloves ¼ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 10 oz. pkg. stuffing mix, such as Arrowhead Mills Organic Savory Herb Stuffing, or 5 cups dry bread cubes ¼ cup dried cranberries, minced 1 ½ – 2 cups vegan chicken or vegetable stock, such as Better Than Bouillon No Chicken Base First make the filling. Sauté onion and garlic in Read More …