Marian Rivera says thank you to fans for unending support to her and husband Dingdong Dantes.
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Photo taken during the culminating activity of Ballet Manila’s Summer Workshop. File MANILA, Philippines – Widely recognized as the country’s flagship company in ballet and contemporary dance, Ballet Philippines (BP) will showcase its artistry to the cities of Abu Dhabi, Amman, Doha, Dubai and Manama. BP’s repertoire entitled, Master Pieces: Celebrating a Tapestry of Filipino and Friendship, is an assortment of classical ballets, neo-classical works, and modern and contemporary dance pieces, offering its collection of acclaimed works created and performed throughout its 46-year history. Master Pieces offers to the people of Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates not only the hand of friendship from the Philippines, but also a memorable evening of cultural experience. These works reflect Filipino creativity, introspection, and celebration of life’s meaningful phases and milestones. Culture is an effective tool in advancing the national interests, our fundamental values and principled advocacy; in achieving the Philippine development agenda in the international arena; in showcasing Philippine talent, creativity, artistry; and in building bridges of friendship, understanding, and cooperation between Filipinos and other nations. With at least 10 million Filipinos making up our country’s diaspora and serving as cultural diplomats, the DFA values the impact of culture in modern diplomacy. The BP will have performances from August 7 to 14.
Aug 102015
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) – The Sandiganbayan First Division has allowed former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to visit her ailing half-brother. The anti-graft court allowed Arroyo to visit cancer-stricken Arturo dela Rosa Macapagal at the Makati Medical Center from 3 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, August 11. Arturo is reportedly suffering from prostate cancer. Sandiganbayan said Arroyo will be the one to shoulder the expenses for her furlough. Arturo is the eldest of the four Macapagal siblings. He and Cielo Macapagal are half-siblings of the former president and Diosdado Jr. or Buboy. Arturo and Cielo are the children of the late President Diosdado Macapagal with his first wife, Purita dela Rosa. The former president and Buboy are the late president’s children with former First Lady Evangelina Macapagal. The Pampanga representative is currently under hospital arrest at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center for plunder in connection with the alleged misuse of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) funds. (MNS)
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President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II and PNP Chief Director General Ricardo Marquez, honors the colors during the 114th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday, August 7 with the theme: “Pambansang Pulisya: Patuloy sa Makabuluhang Paglilingkod at Makatarungang Pagpapatupad ng Batas.” The Philippine National Police celebrates Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Integrated National Police, organized in 1975, both forerunner organizations of the PNP. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Friday told his critics not to use national issue to cause discord in the country. In a speech during the Philippine National Police’s 114th police service anniversary event, Aquino said he will not let his detractors capitalize on past controversies to promote their own interests. “Hindi nga po natin hahayaang gamitin at pagsamantalahan ng iba ang mga isyung hinaharap ng bansa; silang mas pipiling yurakan at sirain ang ating pagkakaisa para muling maghari-harian sa poder,” the President said. President Benigno S. Aquino III honors the colors during the 114th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday, August 7 with the theme: “Pambansang Pulisya: Patuloy sa Makabuluhang Paglilingkod at Makatarungang Pagpapatupad ng Batas.” The Philippine National Police celebrates the Police Service Anniversary in commemoration of the joint founding anniversaries of the Insular Constabulary established in 1901 and the Read More …
Aug 102015
President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II during the 114th Police Service Anniversary at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center, Camp Crame in Quezon City on Friday, August 7 with the theme: “Pambansang Pulisya: Patuloy sa Makabuluhang Paglilingkod at Makatarungang Pagpapatupad ng Batas.” MANILA (Mabuhay) — A week after endorsing Interior Secretary Mar Roxas as his presidential bet for 2016, President Beningo Aquino III on Friday continued heaping praises on the Cabinet official, this time for his role in reforming the police force. In a speech during the 114th Police Service anniversary rites at Camp Crame, Aquino said Roxas provided “exemplary leadership” to the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa huwarang liderato ni Roxas sa DILG. Kayo na ang sasang-ayon sa mahusay niyang patitimon sa PNP [Philippine National Police],” Aquino said. The President commended Roxas for taking on the DILG post even on short notice, after former Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo died in a plane crash in 2012. “Pero malinaw naman: Ipinagpatuloy ni Secretary Mar ang mabubuting inisyatiba ni Jesse, at talagang nagsilbi siyang tulay para maipatupad ang mga reporma sa inyong hanay,” Aquino said. He further enjoined the PNP to continue the reforms started by Roxas, who is set to vacate the DILG post soon. “Ngayon ngang bababa na sa puwesto si Secretary Mar— upang hindi mahaluan ng politika ang pagpapakitang-gilas ng DILG at ng ating PNP—tiwala tayong malalim na ang ugat ng ipinunla niyang mga reporma, na tiyak Read More …
Aug 102015
Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Ejercito Estrada leads wreath-laying during Commemoration of the 69th Anniversary of the Historic Battle of Manila at the Freedom Triangle, Manila City Hall, on Monday, Feb.03, 2014. (MNS photo) (Mabuhay) – Manila Mayor and former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada has come to the defense of his goddaughter Senator Grace Poe amid allegations that she is an alcoholic. Estrada said the accusations against Poe are just part of the supposed black propaganda against the senator, who is leading voter preference surveys on possible presidential candidates for 2016. “That’s black propaganda. I’ve seen Grace, I know her since [she was] small. Hindi ganun yon. Social drinking, what’s wrong with that?” Estrada said. Poe denied allegations that she drinks to excess and is abusive towards household helpers. “Hindi po ako nambubugbog. Ang konsensya ko po ay malinis. May mga kasama po ako rito. Pwede naman silang kausapin, yung mga dati na… Kung mayroon man silang ilalabas, hindi ko talaga mainitindihan kung bakit nagkaroon ng issue na ganyan, pati sa pag-inom, pati sa pag-rehab,” she said. According to Poe, who is also facing questions about her citizenship and residency and eligibility to run for higher office, she feels she is already being bullied. Meanwhile, Estrada has yet to decide whom to support in the 2016 elections, saying he will wait for the platform of governance of all presidential candidates before he will decide whom to endorse. So far, only two have declared their intention to seek the presidency next year—Vice Read More …
Aug 102015
CONTINUING REFORMS FOR 16th CONGRESS: Senate President Franklin Drilon tells businessmen during the annual meeting of the Makati Business Club (MBC) held at the Peninsula Manila in Makati City Thursday, August 6, 2015, that the Senate will continue to work on bills that will improve the economy, create a stable political environment and expand the distribution of social services. “We shall continue in the last regular session of this Congress, and even beyond, the pursuit of good governance and the audacity to implement meaningful reforms, no matter how unpopular they may be,” Drilon said. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – While backing the possible tandem of administration’s presumptive presidential bet Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Senator Grace Poe, Senate President Franklin Drilon expressed confidence that Roxas could still win in 2016 without the neophyte senator. “Mar will build up his strength as a presidential candidate,” Drilon said in an interview Thursday at the Makati Business Club Annual Meeting. He also reiterated the Liberal Party’s preference to have Poe as Roxas’ running mate, describing her “an ally of the administration.” “Grace Poe has been an ally of the administration. She has been supportive of the administration in the Senate, and yes, we would like Grace Poe to be nominated as running mate of Mar,” Drilon said. Drilon also said they see in Poe, daughter of the late actor Fernando Poe Jr., somebody who can support the reforms of the administration. “This administration wish to continue [those reforms] in the next administration,” Read More …
Aug 102015
Linisin angLipunan rally (photo courtesy of Ecowaste Coalition Facebook page) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The EcoWaste Coalition, a zero waste advocacy group promoting safe chemicals policies and practices, commended De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) for its newest effort to further “green” the school environment. DLSU-D through its Environmental Resources Management Center (ERMaC) has crafted a university-wide policy for managing the purchase and use of chemical products and services, and other hazardous substances. The policy, among other things, provides for the non-procurement of products containing mercury, and the purchase of lead-safe certified paints. Lead and mercury are among the top “10 chemicals of major public health concern,” according to the World Health Organization. ERMaC Director Marlon Pareja explained that “this policy stems from the Lasallian community’s commitment to promote environmental consciousness and action by integrating sustainable practices into our operations, including toxics use reduction.” “We laud DLSU-D’s latest bid to curb potential sources of toxic pollution within its campus by disallowing the purchase of lead-containing paints and mercury-containing products,” stated Thony Dizon, coordinator of the EcoWaste Coalition’s Project Protect. Such policy is consistent with the “Lead and Mercury Safe Schools for Bright and Healthy Children” statement signed by Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje and other officials in June 2014, the EcoWaste Coalition said. “We agree to promote and uphold ‘Lead and Mercury Safe Schools,’ particularly by using lead-safe paints and reducing lead paint hazards to contain and minimize hazardous dust, and by switching to mercury-free alternatives towards a toxics-free, zero waste educational Read More …