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Kris Aquino hires Hollywood agent

Apr 222017

Kris Aquino (MNS photo) MANILA, Apr 19 (Mabuhay) — Actress-TV host Kris Aquino now has a Hollywood agent. In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Manila time), Aquino shared that she is now managed globally by East West Artists, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. “My entertainment career will be under the direct supervision of one of their partners, Chris Lee,” she wrote as she shared a photo of her lunch meeting with Lee in Los Angeles. Aquino and Lee met to discuss plans about the former Kapamilya talent’s still unnamed Hollywood project. While Aquino has remained mum about the project because of a non-disclosure agreement, fans are speculating that she will be part of the movie adaptation of “Crazy Rich Asians,” a novel by Kevin Kwan. Last week, Aquino expressed her excitement over getting a follow-back on Instagram from Kwan himself. (MNS)

PECHANGA CELEBRATES MIDWAY POINT OF $285 MILLION RESORT EXPANSION WITH TOPPING OUT CEREMONY

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Apr 212017

PECHANGA CELEBRATES MIDWAY POINT OF $285 MILLION RESORT EXPANSION WITH TOPPING OUT CEREMONY

Topping Out Ceremony and Press Conference with over 60 Medias in the General/ Chinese/ Vietnamese/ Korean/ Filipino and Japanese markets (100+ media guests), construction members, elected officials, dignitaries, Pechanga Tribal members and Pechanga Executives (total of 200 attendees). A major milestone in the construction of the $285 million Pechanga Resort & Casino expansion was reached today. Dozens of construction members, elected officials, dignitaries, Pechanga Tribal members and Pechanga Team Members gathered to watch the topping out of the Tribe’s massive addition that will make their resort/casino the largest on the West Coast. The mammoth expansion is now more than halfway complete. This topping out included crews 14 stories up pouring the last 710 tons of concrete into the upper framing of the new hotel tower that will house 568 rooms and suites. A giant, concrete-filled bucket the size of a mid-size car was hoisted via crane to the top of the south hotel wing and its contents poured into the structure. A small, sacred oak tree also hitched a ride onto the top of building with the bucket, and was placed atop the tower as a symbol of strength and perseverance. The ceremonial tree will be planted on the resort grounds at the expansion’s completion. “Countless people, as well as more than 2,500 construction trades workers, have labored tirelessly to keep construction on schedule allowing us to celebrate today. This is the very spot new and existing visitors to Temecula and Pechanga will have their first impressions of our new resort come December. On this important day, we can look confidently toward our Tribe’s and the Temecula Valley’s future,” said Edith Atwood, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation. The project put more than 2,500 regional construction tradesmen Read More …

De Lima: SolGen resorting to ‘basest of technicalities’, not arguments

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Mar 252017

De Lima: SolGen resorting to ‘basest of technicalities’, not arguments

Senator Leila De Lima (MNS Photo) MANILA, Mar 21 (Mabuhay) – “Desperate.” This is how Senator Leila de Lima described the move of the Solicitor General seeking the dismissal of the senator’s petition to nullify her arrest. Solicitor General Jose Calida told the Supreme Court in a manifestation that De Lima supposedly falsified the notarization of her pleading. The OSG alleged that one Atty. Maria Cecille T. Tresvelles-Cabalo administered the oath on De Lima on February 24, 2017, the day De Lima was arrested upon the order of Branch 204 Presiding Judge Juanita Guerrero. The OSG explained that Cabalo could have only administered De Lima’s oath at PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City since the former’s commission as notary public is for Quezon City. The OSG also noted that Cabalo is a sorority sister of De Lima at San Beda College of Law’s Lambda Rho Sigma, which was co-founded by De Lima In a press release sent by her office on Monday, De Lima pointed out that the Office of the Solicitor General “is scraping the bottom of the barrel for whatever argument is left to support her continued illegal detention” with its repeated attempts to “resort to the basest of technicalities, and in lieu of substantial arguments against the merits of her Supreme Court petition.” “The senator said that the OSG attack is obviously borne out of desperation,” it added. In the same press release, De Lima maintained that Calida’s allegation “has no factual basis.” De Lima, Read More …

Duterte’s birthday wishes: More strength, time with family

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Mar 252017

Duterte’s birthday wishes: More strength, time with family

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte MANILA, March 23 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte’s birthday wishes are simple – more strength to complete his work and a quiet time with his family. “So my wish really, my prayer to God is that bigyan niya ako ng konting lakas na lang to do our — work, time because it is needed,” he said during a press briefing held at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport upon arriving from his official visits to Myanmar and Thailand. The President, who will be turning 72 on March 28, said that 24 hours is not really enough for the presidency, unless one wants to sleep more than just about four hours. “I only ask God that give me a little bit of time, a little strength to surmount the problems of the country and that I’d be able, not really to solve but maybe mitigate some of the rigors of governance,” Duterte said. He also said that the only gift he would like on his birthday is time with his loved ones. “I would be very glad to spend my time with my newest grandson Stone and the rest of my children and grandchildren. That would have been the greatest gift that I can ask in this planet. Iyon sa akin tama na,” he said. Duterte said that he could no longer ask for more since God has already given him everything. “Naibigay na ng Diyos ang lahat ang dapat ko. I have reached the highest — the Read More …

PHL Navy: BRP Gregorio Velasquez capable of surveying Benham Rise

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Mar 252017

PHL Navy: BRP Gregorio Velasquez capable of surveying Benham Rise

Elite Navy unit during the Miss Universe Pagent activities when the Philippine Navy deployed its elite unit – Naval Special Operations Group – to provide security to Miss Universe candidates on board M/V Happy Life which brougth them to Batangas for a pictorial on Thursday (Jan. 19, 2017). (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA, March 21 (PNA) – The Philippine Navy (PN) is ready to deploy its sole survey and hydrographic ship, the BRP Gregorio Velasquez (AGR-702), if ordered to survey Benham Rise. The statement was made by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, Col. Edgard Arevalo, when asked what assets could the military field should President Rodrigo Duterte and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana formalize the order calling for the mapping of the 13-million-hectare Benham Rise, which the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) confirmed as part of the Philippines’ continental shelf in 2012. “In most probability, the BRP Gregorio Velasquez will be the one to be deployed,” Arevalo said in an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA) Tuesday. Arevalo said the ship is the Navy’s sole asset capable of conducting oceanagraphic and hydrographic survey. The BRP Gregorio Velasquez (formerly the R/V Melville) was one of two former American ships pledged by then president Barack Obama during his visit to the Philippines during the APEC Leaders Summit in November 2015. The other ship was the USCGC Boutwell, which has been renamed to BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), the third Hamilton-class cutter in Read More …

MMDA intensifies road clearing ops

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Mar 252017

Photo shows the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) cruising along Pasig River with routes from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig City to Intramuros in the City of Manila and vice-versa. (MNS photo) MANILA, March 22 (PNA) –The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has towed more than 3,000 vehicles since January this year, as it intensified its campaign on clearing of road obstructions and illegally parked vehicles in Metro Manila. The agency has towed a total of 3,128 illegally parked vehicles in roads across the metropolis or an average of 53 vehicles daily, according to its Traffic Discipline Office. Meanwhile, 3,128 vehicles were apprehended and towed for the first two months of the year. MMDA General Manager Thomas Orbos said many motorists have no proper garage or adequate parking space for their vehicles as manifested by the large number of towed units. He said road obstructions are one of the reasons of traffic congestion in the metropolis. Data from the MMDA showed that a total of 14,222 vehicles were towed last year, significantly increasing from 1,881 impounded illegally parked vehicles in 2012. The MMDA Anti-Illegal Parking and Sidewalk Clearing Operations have been relentless in clearing illegally parked vehicles obstructing the streets in Metro Manila particularly the Mabuhay Lanes which serve as alternate routes to EDSA.

Myanmar urged to support PHL-led initiatives for ASEAN

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Mar 252017

Myanmar urged to support PHL-led initiatives for ASEAN

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Myanmar President U Htin Kiaw witness the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol and Myanmar Minister of Agricultural, Livestock and Irrigation Dr. Aung Thu during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on March 20, 2017. The MOU is intended to strengthen both countries’ food security and agriculture cooperation. (Photo by Toto Lozano)(PPD Malacanang) MANILA, March 22 (PNA) – The Philippines has asked Myanmar to support its agenda for ASEAN, as the country chairs the summit this year,Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez told reporters Wednesday. Lopez has joined President Rodrigo Duterte in his visit to Myanmar early this week. “Of course, as chair of ASEAN, the Philippines consistently sought Myanmar’s support for the region’s deliverables this year, touching on increasing trade and investment, integrating MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) into the global value chain, and promoting an innovation-driven economy,” he said. During the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Retreat and Related Meetings held in Manila, the Philippines has pushed for initiatives such as self-certification scheme for MSMEs; action agenda on investment, inclusive business, and women and youth entrepreneurship; endorsement of ASEAN Declaration on Innovation; ASEAN Roll-on Roll-off Network; endorsement of the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement; and conclusion of the text of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Myanmar’s Planning and Finance Deputy Minister Maung Maung Win attended the AEM meeting early this month. In a bilateral level, the two ASEAN member states have agreed to strengthen ties Read More …

Duterte completes ASEAN visits

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Mar 252017

Pres. Duterte, PHL delegation hold plenary meeting with top Thai officials: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and members of his delegation hold a plenary meeting with top government officials of Thailand led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-o-chan at the Thai Koo Fah Building in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday (March 21, 2017). (Photo by King Rodriguez/PPD Malacanang) BANGKOK, Thailand, March 22 (PNA) – Foreign Affairs Acting Secretary Enrique Manalo praised the completed ASEAN visits of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte by emphasizing the importance of agreements between countries, including a framework on code of conduct, to promote cooperation, stability, and sustainability during a press briefing held Wednesday at the Mandarin Oriental. “The purpose of the Code is to see how we can manage disputes carefully, not to raise tensions, not to escalate tensions,” Manalo said. The details of the framework will be under continuing negotiations and discussions, to be based on the “key principles of mutual respect and mutual benefit.” Manalo summarized the positive results of President Duterte’s official visits to Myanmar and Thailand, which caps the ASEAN-wide introductory visits he has made since assuming office in July 2016. Joining Manalo in the panel were Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo, Executive Director Arnel del Barrio of the Philippine Carabao Center of the Department of Agriculture, Sen. Allan Peter Cayetano and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar who led the briefing. The meetings in Myanmar with President U Htin Kyaw and other officials such as State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Read More …

Why Lea may start refusing photo requests from fans

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Mar 252017

Why Lea may start refusing photo requests from fans

Lea Salonga MANILA, Mar 21 (Mabuhay) –Lea Salonga may just start refusing photo requests from her fans. The “The Voice of the Philippines” coach made this statement in a series of posts on Twitter Monday as she narrated how some of her fans made her daughter Nicole cry. “Let me get this off my chest. There were some fans who yesterday approached my daughter. Afterwards she ran back to me in tears, scared,” she wrote. Salonga said she always tries to be accommodating to her supporters “but when you mess with my kid and make her cry, you’ve messed with me. And you do not want to see me angry.” Because of what happened, Salonga said she would not blame her daughter if she develops hatred for fans. “On behalf of all artists, please respect our personal space and boundaries. I may have to start refusing photo requests from fans now. Thanks a lot, you guys. I hope you’re proud of what you’ve done,” she said. Nicole is Salonga’s only child with husband Robert Chien.

Ai Ai wins best actress at Queens World Film Festival

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Mar 252017

Ai Ai wins best actress at Queens World Film Festival

AiAi Delas Alas MANILA, Mar 21 (Mabuhay) — Comedienne Ai Ai Delas Alas added another feather to her cap as she won the best actress award in this year’s Queens World Film Festival in New York City. On Sunday, Delas Alas was declared Best Female Actor – Narrative Feature for her portrayal as an aging prostitute in the indie film “Area,” besting Karin Hanczewski, Dorothea Hagena and Amy Redford, daughter of actor Robert Redford. Delas Alas took to social media to express her happiness over her latest achievement. She dedicated her award to her children and her boyfriend, Gerald Sibayan. “Kayo ang inspirasyon kong maging mahusay sa trabaho ko,” she wrote. (MNS)

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