Iya Villania-Arellano takes on another triathlon challenge in July as she draws inspiration from hubby Drew Arellano.
Jun 082015
Jun 082015
Sharon Cuneta (MNS photo) Are Sharon Cuneta and daughter KC Concepcion not on good terms? This was the question among many followers of the screen veteran when she, in replies to comments on her Facebook page, hinted that there has long been a “wedge between me and my daughter.” The apparent admission came a day after Cuneta expressed her frustration over a sexy photo of Concepcion, saying she is hurt every time she sees the 30-year-old actress in daring pictorials and pointing out that these have been repeated instances. Over the weekend, Cuneta hinted that Concepcion’s “unnecessary too-sexy poses” are not her only frustrations. KC Concepcion (MNS Photo)33335638795 Replying to a follower who said he does not see anything wrong with Concepcion posing sexy, Cuneta said: “I wish all this was just about sexy poses. Thanks anyway. God bless.” Another follower advised Cuneta not to let “bashers” affect her relationship with Concepcion, her only child with ex-husband Gabby Concepcion. The fan added: “I love both of you and I feel sad if you have tampuhan with your daughter.” What Cuneta said next triggered speculation of an ongoing rift between them. “Bashers have never been the reason for driving a wedge between me and my daughter,” she said. “The reasons are sad and not made public as they are personal and have been going on for way longer than people will ever know. Thank you so much for your concern, though.” Another fan, who introduced herself as a mother of three, Read More …
Jun 082015
The first set of GAPASCA officers with Nueva Ecija Vice Gov. GP Padiernos and Vice Consul Mary Joy Ramirez. CERRITOS – The Gapan City Association of Southern California (GAPASCA) will hold its Anniversary Ball on Saturday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Cerritos Hotel. Consul Mary Joy Ramirez of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles is the Inducting Officer and this year’s guest speaker is the Vice Mayor of Vallejo, California, Cmdr. Jesus Malgapo, USN (retired). Malgapo is a 25-year veteran of the US Navy. He is the ninth of 10 children of WWII Veteran of the Philippine Army and death March survivor Ret.Lt. Isauro T. Malgapo and Felisa D. Cristobal Malgapo. He is a product of Gapan North Central School and Divina Pastora College. To be inducted are Larry Camus, President; Gina Patulandong, VP Budget & Finance; Marissa Yamsuan, VP Membership; Ramil Garcia, VP Ways & Means; Vangie Garcia, VP Programs; Cindy Garces, Treasurer; Marlyn Reams, Secretary; Armahn Tinawin, Auditor; Agnes Nerona, Public Relations Officer; Steve Johnson, Germelie Morales, Affairs Coordinators; Randy Estrella, Veta Garcia, Rolly De Guzman, Adoracion Palisoc, Advisers; Board of Directors – Nimfa Garces Castro, Chairman; Emmanuel Liwag, Vice Chairman; Tipin Johnson, Secretary; Larry Camus, Ariel De Guzman. Teofilo Estrella, Percival Garces, Gener Nerona, Wilfredo Ongpauco, Directors; Founding members—Larry & Elvie Camus, Nimfa Garces Castro, Percival & Cindy Garces, Steve & Tipin Johnson, Gener & Agnes Nerona, and Wilfredo Ongpauco. Alyssa Monique Yuson, daughter of Enrique Yuson of San Lorenzo, Gapan City and Read More …
Jun 082015
By Natsuko Fukue President Aquino meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Asahi-no-Ma Room of the Akasaka State Guest House during the two countries’ summit meeting on Thursday. Aquino called on Japan to form a united front against China’s increasing assertiveness.(MNS Photo) Tokyo, Japan (AFP) – Japan and the Philippines lashed out Thursday at Chinese land reclamation in the South China Sea, where Beijing is building infrastructure some suspect will be used by its military. In a joint statement after their summit, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Philippine President Benigno Aquino criticised dredging in the sea, a busy shipping lane, where the United States says Beijing has built 2,000 acres (800 hectares) of artificial islands. “Both countries reaffirm their strong commitment to ensuring maritime safety and security, including in the South China Sea, which is a vital element for peace and prosperity of the region,” the statement said. They “share serious concern on unilateral actions to change the status quo in the South China Sea including large-scale land reclamation and building of outposts” in violation of a 2002 regional agreement, it said. Aquino has passionately courted Japan, along with the United States, to help serve as a counterbalance to China’s claims to almost the entirety of the sea, through which a huge chunk of global shipping passes, and which could harbor oil and gas reserves. Parts of the sea are also claimed by the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei. The statement called for “peaceful settlement” of disputes, Read More …
Jun 082015
Vice President Jejomar Binay (left) huddles with Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada (center) and United Nationalist Alliance spokesperson Toby Tiangco during a visit to the Manila City Hall on Wednesday. Binay and Estrada were mum on the agenda of the meeting. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Vice President Jejomar Binay on Friday floated former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada as his possible running mate in the 2016 elections — a reversal of their tandem in 2010. “Hindi na Erap-Binay, Binay-Erap na,” Binay said in an interview with reporters in Naval, Biliran. “Ang tawag doon, BEST. Alam mo ano ang ‘BEST’? Binay-Estrada.” In 2010, Estrada sought the presidency with Binay, then mayor of Makati City, as his running-mate. Estrada lost to President Benigno Aquino III, but won in Manila when he ran for mayor in 2013. Asked if Estrada is amenable to the tandem, Binay said: “Sa tingin ko.” Told that Estrada is choosing between him and Senator Grace Poe as his presidential bet in 2016, Binay said Estrada has assured him of his support in next year’s elections. “Ang talagang sinabi niya, kami ay magkakasama sa eleksyon sa 2016,” said Binay. Both Poe and Binay have been performing well in pre-election surveys on possible presidential bets, although Poe has yet to announce her plans for 2016. Binay, who is currently embroiled in a corruption scandal, said Estrada is one of those being considered by a committee in his party, the United Nationalist Alliance, in charge of looking for his Read More …
Jun 082015
(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Press Event with the Japan National Press Club (JNPC) at the Conference Hall of the Nippon Press Center Building on Friday (June 05, 2015) for his State Visit in Japan. (MNS photo) Manila, Philippines (AFP) Sunday 6/7/2015 – The Philippines Sunday welcomed reports that the G7 summit would express concern about unilateral efforts to assert sovereignty claims in the disputed South China Sea. Regional alarm is growing at moves by China aggressively to stake its claim to most of the sea, including a large-scale island-building programme. The United States has also urged China and other nations to halt reclamation. Philippine presidential spokesman Herminio Coloma said Manila had been seeking more global attention on the issue after President Benigno Aquino raised it on numerous overseas visits. John Kirton, director of think-tank the G7 Research Group, has said maritime disputes between China and its neighbours would be on the agenda of the summit starting Sunday in Germany. Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper also said Saturday the summit would take up the issue. Citing sources, the paper said a closing statement would express concern about unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. It said no country would be named. The Group of Seven links the leaders of Germany, Britain, Canada, France, Italy, Japan and the United States. Asked about the reports, Coloma said that “having talks on achieving a peaceful and orderly settlement Read More …
Jun 082015
(TOKYO, Japan) President Benigno S. Aquino III exchanges pleasantries with Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Kiku Room of the Imperial Hotel on Friday (June 05) during his State Visit in Japan. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The government is preparing to discuss details on the proposed Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and Japan, amid China’s aggressive reclamation works in disputed areas in the South China Sea. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson Charles Jose said, “Details still have to be discussed and agreed on after the President proposed the idea.” President Benigno Aquino III on Friday announced the proposed defense agreement while he was still in Japan. In an interview with Japanese reporters in Tokyo, Aquino said he and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday agreed to start talks on VFA. Aquino’s four-day state visit to Japan began last Tuesday. Presently, the Philippines has VFAs with the US and Australia. Such a defense deal provides for joint exercises and foreign military presence in the archipelago. On the other hand, both Japan and the Philippines are locked in territorial rows with China. Tokyo has overlapping territorial claims with Beijing over the Senkaku Islands, which the Chinese call Diaoyu. Meanwhile, the Philippines has been engaged in a spat with China over resource-rich parts of the South China Sea, which Manila calls the West Philippine Sea. Manila has already sought international arbitration to resolve the dispute. Boost to capabilities welcomed For his part, Armed Forces of the Read More …
Jun 082015
Remember this: Afraid, you will have less choices in life. Fearless, all the possibilities are within your reach.
Jun 082015
Lyca Gairanod remains humble despite newfound fame and fortune
Jun 082015
#MyNesteaBeach ambassadors Gretchen Ho, Daniel Matsunaga, David Guison, and Lissa Kahayon had a fun summer in Boracay from April 30 to May 3, 2015.