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Senator Grace Poe (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Sen. Grace Poe has nearly tied Vice President Jejomar Binay in the latest presidential preference survey conducted by independent think tank IBON Foundation. The IBON survey conducted from May 13 to 23, 2015 showed that 13.8 percent of respondents wanted Binay to be the next highest leader of the country while 13.7 percent of respondents preferred Poe. Coming in third place was Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who was preferred by 7.6 percent of the respondents. IBON explained that the respondents were not given any names of potential candidates during the survey but were asked to name the person they preferred to be the next president. The survey had 1,496 respondents. The IBON survey has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 3 percent. While he has repeatedly stated that he has no plan of seeking re-election, President Benigno Aquino III landed in fourth place with 4.2 percent of respondents wanting him to remain in office. Following Aquino in the ranking was his close ally and former running mate Interior Secretary Mar Roxas who was preferred by 3.8 percent of the respondents. The IBON said among the issues when the survey was conducted were the corruption allegation against Binay as well as the mounting speculation that Poe will run for President. IBON Foundation executive director Sonny Africa said that the results of poll surveys might change significantly once personalities file their certificates of candidacy. Of the five personalities that topped the IBON survey, Read More …

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago asks questions to Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chief Negotiator Mohagher Iqbal during the third public hearing on the Mamasapano incident. Santiago asks committee to reconsider showing Mamasapano video, says it can be admissible as evidence in court. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has called for a Senate investigation on the P53.14 billion underpaid income taxes Malampaya contractors allegedly owe the government. In Senate Resolution 1388, Santiago said the government must balance the interest between profit of investors and state revenue while at all times ensuring that public interest is primordial. She said the Commission on Audit stated that Malampaya gas field owes the government P53.14 billion in underpaid income taxes from 2003 to 2009. The contractors claimed that the amount was deductible from the government’s 60 percent share of taxes during the period. This view was supported by the Department of Energy, but COA said Presidential Decree 87 and 1459 are clear that the minimum government share was 60 percent of the net earnings of any exploration. Among the contractors involved were Shell Philippines Exploration BV, Chevron Malampaya LLC, and Philippine National Oil Company. “Congress should intensify existing legislation to clarify revenue sharing issues on the Malampaya gas field project,” Santiago said in the resolution. Malampaya is a deepwater gas-to-power project located in Palawan supplying three gas turbine power plants with a combined capacity of 2,760 megawatts of power. The companies extracting natural gas are required to pay corporate income taxes. Read More …

Solenn Heussaff admires Dennis Trillo’s professionalism

The Queen of All Media started delivering the ‘padama’ when LBC surprised media by  sending ‘padala’ to celebrate her launch as their first celebrity brand endorser The Queen of All Media started delivering the ‘padama’ when LBC surprised media by sending ‘padala’ to celebrate her launch as their first celebrity brand endorser Manila, Philippines – In an event titled From LBC to the World, With Love, Kris Aquino was recently launched as the first celebrity brand endorser of LBC Express, Inc., the leading courier service, logistics and money remittance provider in the Philippines. Just as Kris’ every step continues to capture the collective imagination of the Filipino people wherever they are, LBC brings the “padama” in every “padala” with 4,400 branches, partners, and agents in more than 20 countries. Before the event, guests were asked to name their favorite city and if they thoughtfully did, they would receive a box full of goodies representing that city – a curated mix of signature delicacies, curios, and fun stuff.  Some of the surprised guests were lucky enough to receive their packages the morning after the event. Two weeks later, happy guests are still posting their boxes full of treats from around the world. To highlight LBC’s global presence, employees from as far as Italy, United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America personally greeted Kris Aquino through a wall-to-wall panoramic screen in The Eye at Green Sun. A high-energy video montage of employees around the world dancing also entertained the excited Read More …

BY MARISSA ACIERTO l SCCPRESS.COM www.facebook.com/PTEHope SAN DIEGO – On May 23rd, 2015 the 4th Annual Pagasa-Tumainisha-Esperanza-Hope, Inc. (PTE-HOPE, Inc.) Multicultural Festival was held at the Bonita – Sunnyside Branch, San Diego County Library, 4375 Bonita Road. The organization was sponsored by the County of San Diego Board of Supervisor; Supervisor Greg Cox; Supervisor Dave Roberts; San Diego County Library and Friends of Bonita – Sunnyside Library. The Three Wise Men one of the hottest DJ on Wednesday at the Gaslamp District in Downtown performed.  The DJ’s are Alvin Guarin “Sleepy”; Randy Jingo “J-Mauve”; Mark  Mon “Sikbeatz” and Jayar Semano “J-Eazy”. The emcee was Cheryl Daen – White, one of the top 5 finalist for Miss California to Miss America.  She was former Miss San Diego, Miss Orange County, founder of EDUCATE and entrepreneur for Cherie & Co. The opening remarks were given from the following official attendees were Donna Ohr, Deputy Director, San Diego County Library; Dr. Maxine Sherard, Vice President of PTE-HOPE, Inc.; Marisa Lowe, Branch Manager, Bonita-Sunnyside Library and co-host chair of the PTE-HOPE, Inc. Multicultural Festival; Pledge of Allegiance given by Darlene Montgomery, Treasurer, Friends of Bonita-Sunnyside Library; Invocation given by Emmanuel “Manny” Cabildo, Co-founder Concerned Filipino American Club (CFAC) & former President/Secretary, Filipino American Veterans Association San Diego & President, Fleets Reserve Association, Branch 84;  U.S. National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner” sung by Melanie Jimenez, Winner of “San Diego Got Talent” and Finalist of a Hollywood Talent competition. CBS TV Announcer broadcasted her LIVE on TV as the Next Read More …