Direk Antoinette Jadaone launches her first book.
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Nov 042015
LOS ANGELES — It was the summer of 2009 and Dana Rivera was having a typical day. She started her morning with a workout then dropped off her son at summer school. Before picking him up in the afternoon, Dana made a quick stop at the store where she suddenly felt the left side of her body collapse. A store employee called 911, the paramedics arrived and Dana was rushed to the hospital. Dana was sent home with a migraine diagnosis, but wound up back in the hospital a short time later after her symptoms worsened. Tests revealed she had a stroke. At 44 years old, the wife and mother of four had to overcome the challenge of regaining use of her left side which became paralyzed from the stroke. Dana has since fully recovered, thanks to the store employee’s fast action and the immediate medical attention she received. One in six people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime. Globally, stroke is the No. 2 cause of death, next to heart disease. In the United States, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and someone dies from one every four minutes. Yet one in three Americans cannot name at least one sign of stroke. In honor of World Stroke Day on Oct. 29, the American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke initiative, nationally sponsored by Medtronic, urges people to learn the acronym F.A.S.T. to remember the common stroke warning signs: F – Face Drooping: Does one side of Read More …
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Niño Muhlach doesn’t mind being son Alonzo’s “roadie.”
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Edible lipsticks exist, and they taste good.
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Keynote speaker Laura Q. Del Rosario, Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Economic Relations and Chair for the Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC 2015, at the APEC Philippines 2015 symposium on 30 October 2015 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. WASHINGTON, D.C – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the premiere economic policy organization in the region, plays a unique role in supporting sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia Pacific through a holistic approach which empowers government, business, and civil society sectors of its member economies. Representatives from these three sectors gathered in Washington, DC to talk about the priorities, goals, and milestones of APEC during “APEC Philippines 2015,” a symposium held on 30 October 2015 at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center. The gathering was organized by the US-Philippines Society, in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC, and the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center. To explain how APEC works, keynote speaker Laura Q. Del Rosario, Philippine Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for International Economic Relations and Chair for the Senior Officials’ Meeting of APEC 2015, likened APEC to a musical masterpiece. “APEC works like the music of Johannes Sebastian Bach. It’s like having so many instruments playing together and each instrument has its own music but somehow they all lead to one major goal. They all play under one definite key,” said Undersecretary Del Rosario. The one major goal and one definite key for this year Read More …
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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid (MNS Photo) She’s iconic for her wide vocal range, hit songs and movies, as well as sold-out concerts, but Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s next ace up her sleeve is something that’s been overlooked for awhile. Only her most avid fans would probably recall Regine’s appearance in “Kenkoy Loves Rosing” where she played the titular character to Janno Gibbs’ Kenkoy. She also played Maria Clara in Ryan Cayabyab’s musical adaptation of José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere” in 1995. It has been a long time since then but she will soon revisit this facet of her artistry via “Regine At The Theater.” The 45-year-old explained, “I thought it would be the perfect time to do this kind of concept kasi sobrang successful ng musicals sa atin ngayon eh, ’di ba? Every month talagang ang daming gumagawa ng mga musical plays, tapos meron silang sarili nilang audience that keeps going back for more.” In “Regine At The Theater,” expect the diva to take on songs from the likes of “Katy,” “Rak of Aegis” and others both popular and obscure she’s never sung live. Asked if she is going to re-imagine these songs, Regine explained, “Ayoko masyadong baguhin na para namang mababago ’yung kanta… a lot of them will be arranged in the same way kung paano nakilala ng mga tao ’yung mga kanta.” The concert series will run Nov. 6, 7, 20 and 21 at the Solaire Resort and Casino. It is sponsored by PLDT Home, which has put out the limited edition Read More …
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President meets DOTC officials amid bullet in luggage allegations President Benigno S. Aquino III attends the 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibit at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City on Thursday (October 29). This year’s theme: “Asia Fast Forward”. Also in photo are Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo and Philippine Retailers Association President Lorenzo Formoso. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Monday morning met with officials of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) amid allegations of the “laglag-bala” extortion scheme. “The President has been briefed and has given further instructions in order to refine the efforts under way. The DOTC as the lead agency will be updating the public,” presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a text message to reporters. Over the weekend, Lacierda said President Aquino and Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya had already ordered an investigation into the alleged “laglag-bala” scam at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Lacierda said that Abaya had instructed the installation of additional closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the NAIA terminals. President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibit at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City on Thursday (October 29). This year’s theme: “Asia Fast Forward”. Also in photo are Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo, Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Association Chairman Melmet T. Nane and Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras. (MNS photo) Ninfa Fontamillas, 65, was apprehended Read More …
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CONTINUING REFORMS FOR 16th CONGRESS: Senate President Franklin Drilon tells businessmen during the annual meeting of the Makati Business Club (MBC) held at the Peninsula Manila in Makati City Thursday, August 6, 2015, that the Senate will continue to work on bills that will improve the economy, create a stable political environment and expand the distribution of social services. “We shall continue in the last regular session of this Congress, and even beyond, the pursuit of good governance and the audacity to implement meaningful reforms, no matter how unpopular they may be,” Drilon said. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senate President Franklin Drilon on Monday assured Malacañang that the chamber will pass the proposed P3-trillion 2016 national budget on schedule as it has done in the last five years. “The Senate will pass the 2016 budget on schedule, for the unimpeded and timely delivery of government services next year,” Drilon said in a press statement. He said the Senate will start soon its plenary deliberations on the proposed national budget, noting it has already received the 2016 General Appropriations Act version of the House of Representatives which was passed on third reading last October 9. On Sunday, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda expressed hope the budget will be passed before the yearend “so that we can immediately implement the budget for the next year.” Drilon added that aside from the 2016 budget, the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law will be on the top of the Senate’s agenda as it resumes its sessions Read More …
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Commuters wait for their bus rides at the Cubao bus terminal on Friday. Authorities have beefed up security around the country as thousands are expected to travel to the provinces in observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this weekend.(MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – As clearing operations begin on alternative routes or Mabuhay Lanes, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group (HPG) have reminded vehicle owners that ignorance of the law is not an excuse for parking on the roads. MMDA chair Emerson Carlos siad that they have given enough reminders to owners of private vehicles on the matter. As of Monday noon, at least seven vehicles parked on Mabuhay Lanes have been towed by the MMDA and HPG. Billboards and eateries that have taken space on roads were also cleared out as well, it added. The towed vehicles and other items were taken to the MMDA impounding area in Pasig City. Vehicles may be claimed back for a fee of P1,500, the report said. The MMDA said no parking is allowed on Mabuhay Lanes from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. to help decongest EDSA. For his part, HPG director Chief Supt. Arnold Gunnacao said obstructions, from illegally parked cars to stores and signages, will be likewise cleared. He added that they are prepared to tow the same vehicle every day to prove to the car owner that they are seriously implementing the “no parking policy.” (MNS)
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