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“The Dr. Oz Show” is proud to lead the Books Across America effort to give more children access to books and a chance at a brighter future,” said Dr. Oz(photo courtesy of http://www.kctv5.com/) Sacramento, Calif.— On Wednesday, May 25, “Books Across America” launches with “The Dr. Oz Show,” UPS, Scholastic, and the National WIC Association (NWA), a nationwide book drive and week-long campaign, May 25 to May 31. The drive aims to get books into the hands of children across the country ages 0 to 5. The campaign was inspired by First 5 California’s Talk. Read. Sing.® public service media campaign, which encourages parents and caregivers to verbally interact with children from birth which, research shows aids in brain development. “The Dr. Oz Show” is proud to lead the Books Across America effort to give more children access to books and a chance at a brighter future,” said Dr. Oz. “Too many children in our country lack this basic resource. Through our partnership with UPS, NWA, Scholastic, First 5 California, and individuals’ generous donations, we not only are distributing books, but helping to educate parents and caregivers about why talking, reading, and singing to children regularly is critical to their healthy brain development.” Participating The UPS Store locations nationwide will collect book donations from individuals who drop them off. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will distribute the books to families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at various clinic locations in partnership with NWA.Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher Read More …

Presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte speaks at a press conference in Davao City, Monday. Duterte expressed openness on the return to the Philippines of Jose Maria Sison, founding chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front, to participate in peace talks.(MNS photo) DAVAO CITY, May 26 (Mabuhay) – Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday disclosed that he talked with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the Canadian kidnap victims of the Abu Sayyaf group and other concerns. In a press conference which started before midnight on Wednesday, Duterte said he and Trudeau had a talk over the phone at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Manila time. Among the topics they discussed were respect for human rights and the Canadian hostage of the Abu Sayyaf group. Duterte described their conversation as a “civil one.” “We are partners, we remain to be partners for all time. I’m aware there are Filipinos, a lot are working there, some are immigrants and I’m happy they have found protection in your labor laws,” Duterte quoted himself as saying, when asked what he told the Canadian leader. The long-time Davao City mayor said he also apologized that Canadian citizens were kidnapped in the Philippines. One of the two Canadian hostages, John Ridsdel, was beheaded late April after the bandit group’s ransom demand was not met. His head was found April 25 in Jolo, Sulu. “I said I’m very sorry for the incident which resulted in the killing of your national and we Read More …

Supporters of Leni Robredo hold a rally outside the Batasang Pambansa on Wednesday, as the Joint Session of Congress starts the canvassing of votes for president and vice president. The group pushed for a joint proclamation of the winners in the May 9 presidential and vice-presidential elections.(MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – Leading vice presidential candidate Rep. Leni Robredo on Wednesday expressed concern about reports that the camp of rival Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is allegedly calling for “people power” to protest her proclamation. “Kagaya kahapon na may nagpadala sa atin ng videos at pictures na umiikot karamihan sa mga informal settlers na sites na nag-e-encourage ng people power at nagsasabi na sila yung panalo,” Robredo claimed during a press conference in Quezon City. Marcos is the son of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. who was ousted from Malacañang in 1986 by a people power revolt. The uprising installed into power former President Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, mother of incumbent President Benigno Simeon Aquino III. Former president Marcos, who died while on exile in Hawaii in 1989, was accused of committing human rights abuses and siphoning off some $10 billion from state coffers during his two-decade rule from 1965 to 1986. Meanwhile, Robredo remains confident that she will be proclaimed vice president. “Confident naman ako na kung ano yung katotohanan yun ang lalabas… Parang nakakalungkot lang na parang tine-take advantage yung hindi pagkaalam ng tao para paniwalaan yung isang kasinungalingan,” Robredo said. “Yung sa akin lahat naman tayo may karapatang Read More …

Julia Barretto (MNS photo) Julia Barretto has patched things up with her father, actor Dennis Padilla. The rift between father and daughter started when Barretto, whose real name is Julia Frances Baldivia (Padilla’s real surname), wanted to legally drop her last name. In an interview, Barretto said she has ironed things out with her father even before they were spotted working out together at a gym last month. “Actually ‘yung gym na ‘yun super surprise. I knew that he goes to that gym and I go to that gym pero iba-iba ‘yung schedules namin so never kami nagkakatagpo. Nagulat ako, ‘Papa!’ It just happened. But we talked. We’ve been talking even before meeting. It wasn’t like we patched things up there. We patched things up even before that incident,” she clarified. Barretto said she is glad that things are now starting to be okay again between them little by little. “As a daughter, it makes me really happy because at the end of the day, he’s still my dad. No matter what, gusto ko sa huli okay kami, walang hard feelings,” she said. Asked about the reaction of her mother Marjorie Barretto, she said: “My mom is happy naman wherever I’m happy, my siblings are happy. That’s why I appreciate my mom so much kasi pinapabayaan niya kami kung saan kami okay. Guidance lang.” Meanwhile, Barretto said she has yet to plan something for her father as Father’s Day is coming up. “Let’s see, baka sa gym ulit,” she said Read More …

Invited Fil-Am leaders at Los Angeles FYLPRO event. Photo credit: Bryan AlanoInterested applicants may learn more about FYLPRO, its alumni and t WASHINGTON, D.C. – The search is on for the ten (10) outstanding next-generation Filipino-Americans who will participate in the 5th annual Filipino-American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPRO), which will be conducted in the Philippines from 24 November to 02 December 2016. Launched in 2012 as a youth-oriented project of Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. and Madam Ma. Victoria J. Cuisia, FYLPRO aims to tap outstanding young Filipino-Americans who possess a sincere desire to be engaged in their respective communities and be a part of the Philippines’ growth story. The annual immersion program in the Philippines will afford them the opportunity to meet and dialogue with the highest officials and policymakers of the country, leaders of industry, legislators, media, artists and cultural experts, entrepreneurs (both traditional and social), as well as innovators in different fields. The Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States will conduct the search in the States under their respective jurisdictions for individuals who meet the following criteria: •           No younger than 25 years old and no older than 40 years old by  24 November  2016, the first day of the 2016 Immersion Program; •           Ready and capable of traveling to the Philippines, arriving in Manila by Wednesday, 23 November 2016 and departing no earlier than 02 December 2016; •           Demonstrated leadership skills within their school, community, workplace or other areas of involvement; and •           Have potential Read More …