CTA grants Corona’s motion to stop proceedings of his tax evasion case

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Oct 092015
 
CTA grants Corona’s motion to stop proceedings of his tax evasion case

Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona testifies in his impeachment trial in the Senate in Manila May 22, 2012. Corona testified on Tuesday after he was accused of failing to disclose several bank accounts containing millions of pesos, and real estate properties in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net worth (SALN). REUTERS/Erik De Castro (PHILIPPINES – Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW BUSINESS) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The scheduled arraignment of former Chief Justice Renato Corona for his tax evasion case was deferred again on Wednesday after the Court of Tax Appeals en banc issued an order temporarily restraining the Second Division from proceeding with the case. During Corona’s scheduled arraignment before the CTA Second Division, Associate Justice Caesar Casanova announced that the en banc has granted Corona’s motion for issuance of a preliminary prohibitory injunction with urgent prayer for the issuance of a temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the proceedings until the en banc resolves his petition for review. In its five-page ruling promulgated on October 6, the CTA en banc said it is necessary to hold the proceedings to a halt for at least 60 days so as not to render the issues raised by Corona in his petition for review moot and academic. “There is an urgent need to temporarily suspend the proceedings and observe the status quo until the parties’ respective positions on the matter are heard in an oral argument,” the en banc ruling read. Corona is accused of violating Section 254 of the National Read More …

Gloria Arroyo to run for third term

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Oct 092015
 
Gloria Arroyo to run for third term

Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrives with husband, Jose Miguel, at the Sandiganbayan anti-graft court in Quezon City, Metro Manila, April 11, 2012. Arroyo entered a plead of not guilty to allegations of graft and corruption in the tainted telecommunications deal with China in 2007. REUTERS/Cheryl Ravelo (PHILIPPINES – Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will file her certificate of candidacy for the congressional seat of the 2nd district of Pampanga next week. Lawyer Raul Lambino, an official of Arroyo’s Lakas CMD party, said he is preparing Arroyo’s nomination. Arroyo is up for one more term in the 2016 elections. “Pagkakaalam ko, magpa-file siya para sa kinatawan ng ikalawang distrito ng Pampanga under Lakas CMD. Pine-prepare ko na ang kaniyang CONA (certifcate of nomination and acceptance) as official candidate of LAKAS.” Arroyo, who is detained on a plunder charge for the alleged misuse of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) funds, need not personally file her candidacy. “Most likely, isa sa staff namin based sa Pampanga [ang magpa-file]. Hindi pa niya sinasabi anong date.” Lambino said Arroyo has yet to pick the presidential candidate she will back in the elections, and that Lakas has no party choice yet. So far, the Lakas members have individual preferences, he said. Lakas chairman Danilo Suarez is backing Vice-President Jejomar Binay. Lambino himself is backing Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who has yet to finalize his plans. “Walang party stand kung sino susuportahang president. Wala pa rin ako Read More …

Elizabeth Ramsey dies at 83

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Oct 092015
 

Singer and comedienne Elizabeth Ramsey, who was dubbed the country’s “Queen of Rock and Roll,” passed away on Thursday. She was 83. The sad news was confirmed by her daughter Jaya via a Facebook post. In her personal account, Jaya said: “Mama Beth is now with our Lord… 83 years has been full. Love and laughter, she has given not just our family but the whole nation.” Just last August, Ramsey was rushed to the Philippine Heart Center after she suffered a stroke. In her post, Jaya thanked those who have been praying for her mother. “Thank you for your love and prayers and I rejoice because she passes in her sleep. In peace. In God’s loving arms. Bye mama, until we meet again. I love you forever. Thank you Jesus,” she said. Ramsey got her biggest break in showbiz when she joined the singing contest of the noontime show “Student Canteen” when she was just a teenager. After winning the contest, Ramsey became a performer at the Manila Grand Opera House. She then transferred to the Clover, where she worked with some of the country’s top comedians at the time like Aruray, Balot and Casmot. (MNS)

Friends urge Coco Martin to find girlfriend

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Oct 092015
 
Friends urge Coco Martin to find girlfriend

Coco Martin (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Now that Coco Martin is turning 34 on his birthday on November 1, friends are urging him to find a girlfriend. “Para next year, when you turn 35, ikakasal na kayo,” they goad him. Coco himself agrees that he should start looking for a bride. He has invested his earnings well. Thus, he can afford to support a family. As “King of Teleserye” on ABS-CBN, he is never without a project. He is currently playing the title role in “Ang Probinsyano,” a series which have been adapted from the film, “Ang Probinsyano” of Fernando Poe, Jr. Coco plays a policeman in the series, a dream role for him as he has always dreamt of joining the force. Playing his lola is no less than FPJ’s widow, Susan Roces, who volunteered for the role. Maja Salvador and Bela Padilla are Coco’s leading ladies. (MNS)

Just desserts: The rise of East Asia’s pudding places

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Oct 092015
 
Just desserts: The rise of East Asia’s pudding places

To go with AFP story ‘Lifestyle-food-SEAsia-desserts’,FEATURE by Theo MerzIn this photograph taken on September 10, 2015, Jason Ho, co-owner of Atum Desserant, prepares a signature dessert in Hong Kong. From Champagne shaved ice to bamboo charcoal-flavoured ice cream, desserts in East Asia are coming into their own as ever-more inventive chefs look to satisfy the region’s increasingly adventurous diners. AFP PHOTO / Philippe Lopez  (Hong Kong-AFP) – From Champagne shaved ice to bamboo charcoal-flavored ice cream, desserts in East Asia are coming into their own as ever-more inventive chefs look to satisfy the region’s increasingly adventurous diners. While Michelin-starred restaurants have long served the foodies of Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong, recent years have seen a boom in high-end eateries offering nothing but puddings. Add the ability to share snaps of dessert delights on social media, and you have a recipe for sugared success. “Hong Kong people like beautiful things and uploading photos of beautiful things to social media,” says Bong Kwok, owner of so-called “dessertaurant” ATUM which opened last year. “Desserts can be very refined, which encourages people to share them online.” Small, family-run cafes selling only traditional desserts like black sesame seed soup have been popular in the one-time British colony for decades. Where in many Western cities, diners might stay in one restaurant all evening, Hong Kong’s specialized venues and compact layout encourage customers to move around for their meals, says Kwok. “It might be a luxury but people are willing to pay a little bit for Read More …

43 stories by 43 women by former Theresians

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Oct 092015
 
43 stories by 43 women by former Theresians

Los Angeles – A unique collection of personal essays titled Portal (Gateway to Adventure) will be launched on October 11, 2015, Sunday at 3 in the afternoon at the posh Del Rey Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, California. Forty-three stories by forty-three women who are all graduates of St. Theresa’s College, an exclusive girls’ school in the Philippines, once run by Belgian nuns, are contributors to this epic anthology. The stories of the 380-page tome carry one theme – a place, city or country that serves as a portal or gateway that triggers memories of events, epiphanies or victories. Some writers wrote of adventures of love, reconciliation, spiritual rebirth, forgiveness, achievements – even of mountains and birds. Half of the Portal writers reside in Manila, while the other half come from all parts of the USA, even Australia and Canada. One contributor is a nun, also a Theresian, but now based in Taiwan. There are 25 graduating batches from three branches of St. Theresa’s College – Manila, Quezon City and Cebu City – that are represented in Portal. A cross-section of the writers’ careers reveals the Theresian spirit to serve. Some writers are former judges, lawyers, doctors, nurses, government appointees, religious ministers and servant-leaders. Some continue to be writers, counselors, athletes and entrepreneurs. Portal (Gateway to Adventure) was collected and edited by Marily Orosa, a writer of creative non-fiction and founder and president of Studio 5 Designs, a pioneer in the field of graphic design in Manila. Apart from Portal, she has Read More …

Superstar bats for Alden

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Oct 082015
 
Superstar bats for Alden

Alden Richards (MNS Photo) Nora Aunor is happy Alden Richards has become even more popular these days. The Superstar admires the actor’s humility and considers him like a son. Nora gave Alden a piece of advice, “Huwag kang magbabago. Kung ano ka nu’ng araw na nakilala ka ng mga tao, lalong lalo na ’yung mga fans mo, ganu’n ka pa din dapat ngayon. Mahalin mo ’yung mga taong nagmamahal sa’yo.” Nora and Alden worked together prior in director Adolf Alix Jr’s “Kinabukasan.” In the film, Nora played a lesbian who had an affair with Alden’s character’s mom played by Rosanna Roces. Alden shared he enjoyed working with Nora. “(She’s) very down to earth, madaling lapitan so parang hindi masyadong nakaka -intimidate kausapin,” he related. Alden learned a lot from the multi-awarded actress, saying, “Epitome siya ng perfect acting eh. Siya ’yung epitome ng ‘as is’ acting, natural na natural.” Nora just finished working on the indie “Kabisera,” which did not make list in this  year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). “Sayang kasi talagang ang intention nito ay mapasali sa Metro Manila Film Festival. Sana may awa ang Diyos na magkaroon ng himala na mapasali pa din sa MMFF,” she said. (MNS)

‘FASO Goes Pops!’ on Nov. 14 at Alex Theater

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Oct 082015
 
‘FASO Goes Pops!’ on Nov. 14 at Alex Theater

http://www.alextheatre.org/ “FASO Goes Pops!” on November 14 continues the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra’s tradition of presenting quality, entertaining concerts. FASO, returning to the iconic Alex Theatre in Glendale where it earned cheers and praises for its very successful “FASOGoes Broadway” last April, tackles pop music this time. “If the audience enjoyed ‘FASO Goes Broadway,’ this one will bring them to another level of fun and excitement,” promised Robert “Bob” Shroder, the musical director and conductor of the only Filipino symphony orchestra outside of the Philippines. “We auditioned a set of incredibly talented young singers to join FASOfor this concert. You will be amazed to see young Pinoy kids perform covers of Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars and some of our favorite OPM (Original Pilipino Music) numbers.” “We are very excited about this show because it is the first time that we are featuring pop music – both mainstream and OPM,” added Luis “Louie” Ramos, FASO board vice president and arranger-in-residence. “We will be honoring iconic OPM composers in the show.” Shroder shared what’s in store for the audience: “We are opening the concert with an old school William Tell overture by Rossini. Then, we’ll kick it right off with mainstream pop music of the 1970s and 1980s. Wear your jersey shirts and blouses, bell bottom pants and platform shoes to dance to 70s tunes like those of the TSOP.” The acclaimed maestro stressed, “Of course, our sentimental OPM love songs, as performed by our talented featured singers, will also highlight the evening. We will also honor several Filipino Read More …

Aquino praises Tolentino as ‘firm advocate of Daang Matuwid’

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Oct 082015
 
Aquino praises Tolentino as ‘firm advocate of Daang Matuwid’

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Pagpupugay sa mga Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Iskolars at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (October 06). The program aims to showcase the successful implementation of TESDA Scholarship Programs, celebrate the various achievements of scholars, and recognize the successful partnership of TESDA with various organizations. (MNS photo) MANILA, Oct 7 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday personally confirmed the news that Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino has withdrawn from the senate slate of the ruling Liberal Party. “Today, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino spoke on the recent incident connected to him. He has accepted responsibility for it. With this, he has likewise decided to withdraw as a senatorial candidate of the Administration,” Aquino said in a statement, referring to reports that Tolentino hired a group of sexy dancers as a gift to Laguna Representative Benjamin Agarao. The group Playgirls performed a dance number, deemed lewd and inappropriate, during the birthday celebration of Agarao in Laguna and after an oath-taking event of the LP, which was attended by presidential candidate Manuel “Mar” Roxas II. Tolentino earlier denied the claim of the event emcee that the group was a “gift” from him. President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Pagpupugay sa mga Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Iskolars at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (October 06). The program aims to showcase the successful implementation of Read More …

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