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An aerial shot from the helicopter of the Metro Manila Development Authority shows the monstrous traffic jam at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) as vehicles bound for the 101st anniversary celebration of the Iglesia ni Cristo occupy almost the entire northbound portion of the expressway. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The petitions for amparo and habeas corpus against Iglesia ni Cristo leader Eduardo Manalo and other officials of the religious group has been raffled to the Seventh Division of the Court of Appeals. CA clerk of court Teresita Marigomen on Monday told reporters that the CA division is chaired by Associate Justices Magdangal de Leon, with members Elihu Ybanez and Associate Justices Victoria Isabel Paredes, who is the ponente. The petition, filed by Anthony Menorca and Jungko Otsuka with the Supreme Court last week, was transferred to the appeals court for hearing and resolution. The hearing will be held at the CA main office in Manila on November 3 at 10 a.m. Manalo was ordered to bring to the CA hearing Anthony’s brother alleged victim Lowell Menorca and his wife, Jungko’s twin sister Jinky Otsuka. The SC had directed the CA to decide on the case within 10 days after its submission for decision. Menorca and his family have since been ‘rescued’ from the alleged detention, a lawyer said on Friday. In their petition, Jungko and Anthony asked the SC to issue writs of amparo and habeas corpus against Manalo, Radel Cortez, Bienvenido Santiago, and Rolando Esguerra. A writ of Read More …

Check out the new Prius for highest fuel economy of any vehicle without a plug at Hooman Toyota TORRANCE, Calif., – In its fourth generation, the Toyota Prius is set to take on new markets with groundbreaking environmental performance, a stylish new design, and a fun-to-drive spirit. Today, Toyota is proud to unveil the technological advances that enable its hybrid flagship to break the mold while still remaining true to form. Toyota has made significant improvements in its new generation full hybrid powertrain, reducing losses, redesigning and relocating key components and reducing weight. Extensive changes to the transaxle, engine and combined hybrid system, generate an expected 10 percent improvement in EPA estimated MPG on core models, with an Eco model that will achieve an even greater improvement. Engine with Unprecedented Thermal Efficiency The new Prius retains the established 1.8-liter VVT-i gasoline engine, however,  the engine has been completely re-engineered, with remarkable results in terms of performance, fuel economy, and reductions to size and weight. The new engine achieves a ground-breaking maximum thermal efficiency of 40 percent. This improvement was enabled in part through the use of a large-volume exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system and improvements in combustion efficiency. Additionally, a redesigned air intake port improves airflow inside the combustion chamber, while the coolant passages have been redesigned to optimize internal engine temperature. The friction created by the piston skirts, rotating parts and the oil pump has been reduced, while the use of low-viscosity oil reduces friction between sliding engine components. Read More …

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Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Enrique Gil is planning to bring Liza Soberano to Paris for her 18th birthday in January. Gil said Soberano has yet to visit Disneyland and he wants his leading lady to first experience it in Paris. “Ang plano ko kasi dalahin siya sa Disneyland sa Europe. Dream niya pumunta sa Disneyland. Never pa siya nakapunta. Ako first Disneyland ko sa Paris nung bata ako, so gusto ko ‘yung first  Disneyland niya sa Paris din,” he added. Just like Soberano, Gil said he also wants to spend his birthday with only a few people close to his heart. “Ganun din kasi ako eh, tuwing birthday ko, hindi rin ako mahilig mag-celebrate ng engrande. Usually gusto ko mag-travel or pumunta sa beach with family. Nung sinabi niya, sabi ko parehas kami. Gusto niya mag-travel, gusto niya pumunta sa Paris. Sasamahan ko siya kung kaya sa schedule. Pinapag-usapan na namin. Kasama ‘yung mom ko naman and sister ko and best friend niya,” he said. When prodded if their friendship has already leveled up, Gil said: “Malapit na. Sabi niya kapag 18 na siya. Malapit na mag-January so hintayin na natin.” Although they are not yet officially a couple, Gil said he always tells Soberano how much he loves her. “Yes, siyempre naman. Sinasabi ko sa kanya diretso. Naniniwala naman talaga ‘yun matagal na. In denial lang siya [kapag nagsasabi ako ng I love you],” he said. Meanwhile, Gil thanked Soberano for sticking with Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino III along with former DILG Secretary Manuel Roxas, Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo and DILG Secretary Senen Sarmiento are prayed over by Bishop Francisco Santos and Bishop Jonel MIlan during the Thanksgiving Celebration and National Transformation Assembly of the Tarlac First Baptist Church. (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III on Monday signed into law amendments to the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Act. The law was signed during the 15th National PESO Congress held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. It was witnessed by lawmaker-authors both from the House of Representatives and the Senate, among others. Vissia Marie Aldon, president of the PESO Managers Association of the Philippines, Inc., said the amendatory provisions will institutionalize the PESO in all local government units across the country, “thereby expanding and transforming its function into a multi-dimensional facility for employment, livelihood, and training.” Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said that under the new law, all PESOs will have their own budget and office space. Permanent plantilla positions will also be created for PESO personnel. The amendments will also improve labor market information and employment facilitation service through computerized systems of monitoring, coordination, and reporting, said Baldoz. The amended PESO Act will also allow local government officials to fund PESOs and its initiatives through their internal revenue allotment. President Aquino said amendments to the PESO Act will modernize PESO offices to help address the problem of job-skills mismatch. “Mas alam ng lokal na pamahalaan ang Read More …