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Ruffa Gutierrez (MNS photo) Ruffa Gutierrez is happy and in love again. In a recent interview, the beauty queen-turned-TV host-actress revealed she is content with her ongoing relationship with French-Israeli businessman Jordan Mouyal. “He’s super cool. He’s not the type na very demanding,” she shared. Ruffa went on to proudly share how Jordan also loves her children. “Nandiyan siya lagi to help them. Kunwari may French lessons sila, he will teach them. Pinagsasabihan din sila kapag makulit. So nakikita ko naman na he cares about them,” she said. For those worried about her being heartbroken again, Ruffa said, “Ang tagal ko nang walang asawa and I’m not answerable to anyone.” If anything, she is leaving it all up to God. “Talagang whatever God has planned for me, ayoko ng kontrahin kasi usually when I choose laging palpak. So sana naman, God will choose whoever I’ll end up with,” she added. At this point, all that matters to Ruffa is the happiness of her children. “Importante talaga na my kids will love the person that I’m gonna be with and he will treat my kids also with respect. Not necessarily as his own but just mutual respect, love and understanding,” she stressed. She added, “My girls don’t need a father figure because they are already well loved, andyan naman ang daddy ko, andyan naman ang mga tito nila. So hindi naman ako naghahanap ng father figure para sa kanila.” For now, she’s enjoying every moment she spends with Jordan. “Steady lang Read More …

Newly appointed Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman Andres Bautista (left) and commissioner Rowena Guanzon face the media at the COMELEC office in Intramuros, Manila on Monday. Bautista was the chairman of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) prior to his new assignment. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – A lawmaker wants to compel presidential and vice presidential candidates to participate in debates ahead of the national elections by establishing a Presidential Debate Commission to oversee its conduct. Under House Bill 5269 filed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing, the proposed commission will be composed of six members appointed as follows: (a) One member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (b) One member shall be appointed by the House Majority Leader, who shall not be a member of the Majority leader’s political party; (c) One member shall be appointed by the President of the Senate; (d) One member shall be appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate; and (e) two members shall be appointed by the President from among a list of nominees by the two dominant political parties. The bill also states that the appointed members shall not be members of the same political parties from which the appointees of the President will be selected. Furthermore, not more than three appointees shall come from any political party but should as much as possible come from the different sectors of society. Candidates for president and vice president, as well as their relatives within the fourth Read More …

Vice President Jejomar Binay walks among his supporters at the Makati City hall on Monday. People gathered at the city hall grounds to show their support for the older Binay and his son, Makati Mayor Junjun Binay, who was earlier served another suspension by the Ombudsman. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Accept the money, but vote for your candidate. Vice President Jejomar Binay gave this advice to voters on Tuesday as he expressed fear that government resources might be used by his political opponents in the 2016 polls. Binay received a warm welcome in the town of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao where he was the guest of honor and speaker during the town’s 68th Foundation Anniversary program. In a speech before allies and supporters, the vice president warned vote buying could happen in next year’s election. “Babaha ang perang parang tubig. Isipin na lang ninyo, yung sinasabing naipon ng pamahalaan, daan daang milyon. Wow. Pagka kayo ay binibigyan ng pera para maibenta ang inyong boto, tanggapin niyo. Nakakahiya naman sa nagbibigay. Ilagay sa bulsa, bumoto sang-ayon sa inyong kursunada,” he said. Binay also expressed his support for the ongoing peace negotiations between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. “Sa ating administrasyon na pamumunuan ng partidong UNA ay titiyakin natin na magkakaroon sa lalong madaling panahon at magtatagumpay ang kasunduan kapayapaan sa inyong lugar,” he said. He also had something to say to his critics. “Sa dami dami ng kasinungalingan na ipinagbibintang sa akin at sa aking pamilya ni minsan Read More …

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Bea Alonzo and John Lloyd Cruz (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Actress Bea Alonzo and leading man John Lloyd Cruz both remained cautious about making a potential sequel to the widely-beloved romantic film “One More Chance.” The two confirmed that they will be working on a new movie together with director Cathy Garcia-Molina but stopped short of saying if it will be connected in any way to the 2007 box-office hit. “Is this a part two, or a sequel, or another story? Maski kami ni Bea, wala pa kaming alam,” Cruz told reporters. Nevertheless, he was asked if he would be open to reprising his role as Popoy opposite Alonzo as Basha. To which he replied: “Hindi siya ganun kadali. Ang sabi ko lang sa kanya [Garcia-Molina], kung makakapagtayo ng magandang kuwento at konektado pa rin sa totoong kuwento ni Popoy at ni Basha, eh bakit hindi?” “Pero kung pipilitin lang natin, siguro para sa akin, pangit kasi pag pinipilit. Lahat ng bagay na pinipilit, pumapangit,” Cruz added. For her part, Alonzo said that she feels thrilled that Filipinos are still demanding for another chapter of the love story given the fact that it came out more than eight years ago. “Siyempre nakaka-excite na may clamor, na gusto ng mga tao,” she said. “Pero kahit ako mas nangingibabaw ‘yung kaba kung kaya ba naming gawin.” (MNS)