One-off BMW aims to be the toast of Oktoberfest

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Oct 052015
 
One-off BMW aims to be the toast of Oktoberfest

Come to Pacific BMW and be merry in a new car Oktoberfest date for one-off BMW M3 “Münchner Wirte.” The car will make its debut on September 19. ©BMW Group (Relaxnews) – Despite being incredibly busy outlining new technologies, innovations and models at this year’s Frankfurt motor show, BMW’s designers have still found time to put together the BMW M3 “Münchner Wirte,” a special model to mark the start of Munich’s world-famous beer festival, which gets underway on Saturday. Inspired by BMW’s ties to both Munich and motorsport, the special car’s hand-painted external finish incorporates visual elements including Munich’s Olympic Stadium, BMW’s headquarters and the Wiesn-Schänke beer tent at the Oktoberfest event itself. The flowing blue-on-white mural is the work of Walter Maurer who, over three decades ago, was the creative mind behind the livery on the BMW M1 Procar racer that competed at a number of high-profile competitions including Le Mans. “Although the two cars are very different, it was surprisingly straightforward to carry over the design from the two-door BMW M1 racer to the four-door BMW M3 Sedan,” said Maurer. The “Münchner Wirte” is the second special ‘M’ car that BMW has showcased this week. Over in Frankfurt where it has been detailing its plans for greener cars with undiluted driving dynamics, it caught motoring journalists off guard by also showing off the M6 Competition Edition. The Standard M6 coupé is BMW’s performance flagship, and is capable of catapulting its owner and up to four passengers plus luggage Read More …

De Lima to resign from DOJ on Oct. 12

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Oct 052015
 
De Lima to resign from DOJ on Oct. 12

Department of Justice Secretary Leila de Lima’s gesture during press conference on Mamasapano incidence that killed 44 SAF troopers on Tuesday at the DOJ Office. The DOJ filed criminal cases against MILF and BIFF members involved in the killings. (MNS Photo) MANILA, Oct 5 (Mabuhay) – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima will resign from the Department of Justice next week. De Lima confirmed this to reporters via a text message on Monday, with a short “Yes” when asked to confirm reports that she would be leaving the DOJ on October 12, the start of the period for the filing of certificate of candidacy (COC) for those who want to run in the 2016 elections. She, however, has yet to respond to questions on whether she would run for the Senate or when will she file her COC. De Lima has reportedly confirmed her decision to run for the Senate in a television interview earlier in the day. De Lima was at the Liberal Party (LP) gathering at Club Filipino in San Juan on Monday morning, where Camarines del Sur Rep. Leni Robredo officially accepted the offer to be the runnig mate of administration standard bearer Mar Roxas in next year’s elections. The Justice secretary’s confirmation came a week after she revealed that Roxas had told her that the LP was including her on its senatorial slate. At the time, however, De Lima appealed to the public to await the LP’s official announcement first. “Sinabi na po sa akin ‘yan ni Read More …

Malacañang distances Aquino from ‘Playgirls’ incident

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Oct 052015
 
Malacañang distances Aquino from ‘Playgirls’ incident

Contestants participate in the press presentation of the Miss World Philippines 2015 pageant at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City on Tuesday. The Philippine edition of the beauty pageant will have its coronation night at the same venue on October 18. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Saturday distanced President Benigno Aquino III from the “twerking” controversy following an appearance of sexy dancers after the swearing in of new Liberal Party (LP) members in Sta. Cruz, Laguna on Thursday. “In this particular case alam naman po nating walang kinalaman ang Pangulo diyan. Wala ho siya doon sa vicinity,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte told state-run radio dzRB in an interview. She added: “The President had no idea that it was happening.” Valte said that the President does not condone such acts. “I think we were pretty categorical that the President will not and has never condoned any action that in any way would demean women, that would debase women…” she said. Valte, meanwhile, declined to comment on the President’s take on the LP’s investigation on the incident. An online petition has been put up asking President Aquino, as chairman of the LP, to apologize for the incident. “While the President is chairman of the Liberal Party, I think hayaan na po natin ‘yung partidong umaksyon, at sinasabi naman po nila nga na magpapatawag po sila ng kanilang sariling imbestigasyon,” she added. LP standard-bearer Mar Roxas on Friday said that the LP has already launched an investigation on Read More …

World Bank cites Aquino’s ‘Daang Matuwid’

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Oct 052015
 
World Bank cites Aquino’s ‘Daang Matuwid’

Palace welcomes results of latest World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators report President Benigno S. Aquino III shovels dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Supreme Court Complex at the Philippine Army Security and Escort Batallion Area in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City on Friday (October 02). Also in photo are SC Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno and Bases Conversion and Development Authority president Arnel Casanova. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Friday welcomed the results of the latest World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) survey, which were attributed to the Aquino administration’s Daang Matuwid advocacy. “Along with the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016, the latest World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) survey again affirms the extent of our country’s transformation under Daang Matuwid,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a statement. The Palace official noted that the Philippines has shown improvements in all six indicators since 2010 and this year, the country scored higher in five indicators as compared to last year. “Scores for our country show improvements in all six indicators since 2010. Compared to the previous year’s results, the Philippines scored higher in five out of six indicators: voice and accountability; political stability and absence of violence; government effectiveness; regulatory quality; and rule of law,” said Valte. She said positive developments such as this “make clear that good governance and reform lead to increased peace, harmony, and citizen participation in government”. “Such an environment encourages not only a more vibrant democracy but Read More …

Filipino nurse in Jeddah tests positive for MERS: Owwa, DFA

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Oct 052015
 
Filipino nurse in Jeddah tests positive for MERS: Owwa, DFA

A monitor connected to a body temperature scanner shows passengers arriving from South Korea at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday. The WHO said the outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea is the largest seen outside the Middle East. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) –A Filipino female nurse in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) two weeks ago. Amelito Adel, welfare officer of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (Owwa), said the nurse contracted MERS from patients in the hospital where she was working. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) also confirmed the news through the Consulate General in Jeddah, but noted that the nurse’s condition was getting better in the past days. “After several days of treatment in the intensive care unit, the patient showed good improvement. Laboratory tests for MERS CoV turned positive,” DFA said. “She was unhooked from the mechanical ventilator a few days ago and is already breathing on her own. She will probably be taken out of the ICU and transferred to an isolation room in a few days,” it added. MERS was first identified in Saudi Arabia in April 2012. (MNS)

Assemblymembers unite in LA to urge Brown to sign medical marijuana legislation

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Oct 022015
 
Assemblymembers unite in LA to urge Brown to sign medical marijuana legislation

Assemblymember Rob Bonta Los Angeles – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) held a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday to urge Governor Jerry Brown to sign the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, including AB 266. Bonta, lead author of AB 266, was joined by two of his joint authors, Reginald Jones-Sawyer, Sr. (D-Los Angeles) and Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale), along with a strong coalition of supporters from local government, patient advocacy groups, labor, and the medical marijuana industry. Assemblymember Rob Bonta explained the historic impact the proposed regulations will have in the state. “The Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act will usher in a new era for California.  If the Governor signs the act, patients will have more assurances that their products are safe; law enforcement will have a foundation to identify drugged drivers and increased funding to protect the public; the environment will be protected from neglect, destruction, and water diversion; and the medical marijuana industry itself will be able to come out of the shadows and receive the same protections under the law as other state-licensed businesses, creating jobs and contributing to the economy.” California was the first state in the nation to allow for the medical use of marijuana with the passage of Proposition 215 nearly two decades ago, leading the charge ahead of 22 other states and the District of Columbia. However, California still lacks a comprehensive regulatory framework for the medical marijuana industry. The three bills that the Legislature sent to Governor Brown include AB 266, AB Read More …

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