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Xian Lim and Kim Chiu (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — After playing a mistress in last year’s “Etiquette for Mistresses,” Kim Chiu gets to play another mature role in the upcoming series, “The Story of Us,” which marks her teleserye reunion with Xian Lim. Although they have appeared in several movies, including the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival entry, “All You Need is Pagibig,” the two have not made a teleserye together since “Ina Kapatid Anak” in 2012. Lim revealed that he and Chiu will have a love scene in the series. “This is a much mature role for me and Kim at ‘yun nga po ay mayroon kami dito ‘yung ganoon,” he said. “It revolves around their love story at paano nila iki-keep ang love na ‘yon kung iba’t ibang priorities ng buhay ay pumasok na sa kanilang mundo,” he said. Lim also thanked their fans for their continued support. “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumusuporta sa amin (ni Kim) at hindi kayo bumitiw. Ang tagal na two or three years ago ang last namin ni Kim na nakita sa television,” Lim noted. During the interview, Lim was still obviously in cloud nine after he received positive feedback for his performance in the movie “Everything About Her” with Angel Locsin and Vilma Santos. That’s why he promises to give his best in the upcoming series. “Sa lahat po ng project ko ay ibinibigay ko ang buong pagkatao at buong kaluluwa ko, lalo na dito sa susunod na project,” said Read More …

The sudden change of hearts of 64 Congressmen who recently signed a resolution to override President Aquino’s veto of the proposed P2000 SSS pension hike came a bit too late. It is good to know that a number of lawmakers crossed party lines to sign the petition to give additional financial assistance to retirees. They could have done it on the last day of their session before Congress adjourned in preparation for the May 16 elections. President Aquino rejected a proposed bill seeking to increase the monthly social security pension of retirees, claiming that it will have dire financial consequences for the entire membership of the Social Security System. He claimed that the stability of the benefit system of social security will be seriously compromised once the P2,000 hike is implemented. What President Aquino should’ve done a long time ago if he is really serious in protecting the financial stability of SSS is to slash the excessive bonuses given to social security executives amounting to millions of pesos annually. On top of their huge bonuses, these overpaid executives appointed by a sitting president are getting so many perks, including car and gasoline allowances. This is absurd. Everyone knows that the SSS, for so many years, has been in good financial standing and can even afford to give huge salaries and bonuses to its executives. Meanwhile, Social Security retirees who depend on their monthly income to sustain their daily living, will have to wait until Congress resumes its session in the Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message in the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) general assembly Wednesday (February 10) at the grand ballroom of Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. The President commended the group for its dynamic, pro-people and patriotic alliance championing excellence in governance towards genuine local autonomy.(MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III made a pitch for administration standard bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo Thursday by urging voters to elect leaders with a proven track record instead of gambling the country’s future by choosing untested politicians. Speaking at the forum of the Liga ng mga Barangay at the Philippine International Convention Center, Aquino called the team-up of Roxas and Robredo as the only “real” tandem who will be able to sustain the gains made by the administration. President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) general assembly Wednesday (February 10) at the grand ballroom of Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. The President commended the group for its dynamic, pro-people and patriotic alliance championing excellence in governance towards genuine local autonomy. (MNS photo) Addressing the housands of barangay captains who were at the forum, the President said: “Ang lahat ng napagtagumpayan natin ay umpisa pa lamang ng transpormasyon at kayo ang magsasabi kung magtutuluy-tuloy tayo. Para nga ho mangyari ito, kailangan nating ihalal ang tunay na tambalang magpapatuloy ng Daang Matuwid. Para sa akin po, walang iba ‘yan kundi si Mar Roxas Read More …

Sen. Bongbong Marcos with sisters Irene and Imee and their mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos in a recent gathering. Photo posted on Facebook bearing Sen. Marco’s name BATAC CITY, Ilocos Norte (Mabuhay) — Sans her running mate Sen. Francis Escudero, presidential aspirant Sen. Grace Poe on Thursday started her campaign sortie in the Ilocos Region, a known bailwick the Marcoses. An earlier advisory from the Poe-Escudero camp said the vice presidential aspirant will be in Sultan Kudarat. Their camp earlier said there will be times when the two candidates will be splitting up on the campaign trail so they could reach more provinces before the May 9 elections. Poe was welcomed by Gov. Imee Marcos, elder sister of vice presidential aspirant Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. of the Nacionalista Party. Wearing a white top, which is Poe’s signature campaign color, Imee greeted Poe outside the city hall where the presidential aspirant is scheduled to meet with local officials. But Imee clarified that she still supports her brother’s running mate, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago. The provincial governor said she is welcoming Poe because they consider her a family friend. Poe’s father, the late Fernando Poe Jr., shot one of his famous films, Ang Panday, in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The late actor was a known supporter of the Marcos patriarch, the late Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Imee said that while Poe’s citizenship is being questioned, there is no doubt in her mind that Poe is an Ilocana. She also joked about the Read More …

Health Secretary Janette Garin (right) talks to the media along with toxicologists from government hospitals, Dr. Visitacion Antonio (center) and Dr. Benjamin Yson, on Monday. The officials assured the public on the safety of milk teas and that the poisoning incident is an isolated case. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The world’s first tetravalent dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia, is set to roll out nationwide in hospitals across the Philippines. “The Philippines has been at the forefront of the development (of this vaccine),” said Dr. Rose Capeding, head of the Department of Microbiology at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) at a press briefing on Thursday. Dr. Rose de los Reyes, president of the Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, said that the vaccine for four types of dengue is already available in some private hospitals and government storehouses. Developed by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine’s price will be “reasonable,” acording to Dr. Sally Gatchalian, Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) President. However, Dr. Gatchalian declined to provide concrete pricing information. Dr. Capeding said the vaccine took 20 years to develop, with clinical tests taking place in multiple countries around Asia and Latin America. Testing began in the Philippines in 2005 and took place at San Pablo City and Cebu City. Capeding said testing took place in Latin America and Asia because of high incidence rates in these dengue-endemic areas. From the 40,000 persons tested in 15 countries for the endemic or CYD14 stage (phase 3), Read More …