Mikee Cojuangco on looking young: “When we know how to find peace, we won’t age. And I have an amazing husband, spoiler!”
Mar 272015
Mar 272015
Since five years ago the heat has been building up from both camps of Filipino eight world title holder Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten Floyd Mayweatther Jr. to bring them into the ring. Amid the back and forth negotiations to smoothen out some issues, finally the two great boxing gladiators will meet at MGM Garden in Las Vegas on May 2nd for what is dubbed the “Fight of the Century”. The unique encounter is the most awaited encounter and has the distinction being the top prizefight event where both boxers will laugh their way to the bank after less than an hour of blood and sweat if the fight goes through the scheduled 12 rounds. Pacquiao will pocket $80 million while Mayweather will be $120 richer. The staggering amount to stage the fight will cost their fans a lot of money to witness in person or in pay-per view mode. Pacquaio so far has been the only Filipino boxer in history to have ever amassed tons of money doing a job at the canvassed real estate and viewed by millions of boxing fans around the world at different time zones. Good timing and providence are factors that enabled Pacquiao to reach a pinnacle of success in chosen career. Gifted with extraordinary athletic ability and a no-nonsense approach to his craft, the Filipino sports hero continues to reap the natural fruits of his solid commitment. Boxing Pays: Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, appreciates the champ’s gift of a house Read More …
Mar 272015
President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the University Athletic Association of the Philippines women’s volleyball back-to-back champion Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, led by two-time UAAP women’s volleyball Most Valuable Player Alyssa Valdez, and UAAP Season 77 women’s volleyball 1st Runner Up De La Salle University Lady Spikers for a group photo souvenir during the special luncheon with both teams at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – After the Jan. 25 Mamasapano clash, President Benigno Aquino III is no longer the most trusted top government official, his ratings having dropped to a record low last week, according to Pulse Asia survey results released Thursday. Senate President Franklin Drilon replaced Aquino at the top of the list, having garnered the highest trust ratings among the top 5 government officials: 44 percent of respondents giving them his nod. Vice President Jejomar Binay is a close second, scoring a 42 percent trust rating. As earlier reported by Pulse Asia, Aquino’s trust ratings nosedived to 36 percent this month from 56 percent last November. He was the most trusted top official four months ago. House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, meanwhile, has the lowest approval and trust ratings at 27% and 23%, respectively. His approval and trust ratings in Metro Manila dropped by 14 and 13 percentage points, respectively. Belmonte also suffered a drop in his approval rating in Class ABC (-19 percentage points), a decrease in the level of trust among Read More …
Mar 272015
Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday claimed he has been targeted for assassination by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, supposedly to ensure the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Appearing at the Kapihan sa Senado, Cayetano said an “official intelligence report” furnished by a law enforcement agency he refused to identify specifically named him, confirming what he learned from “unofficial sources,” who said politicians, including one from Metro Manila, would be “sacrificed” for the BBL’s passage. Asked to show the report naming him, Cayetano said those who furnished him a copy “requested not to divulge it in public since they are still investigating the report.” Nevertheless, he claimed the report said “the threat was specifically for me as a senator.” “Sa unofficial sources, politicians ang tinutukoy (The unofficial sources only mentioned politicians),” he added. In the wake of the January 25 Mamasapano incident, Cayetano withdrew his sponsorship of the proposed BBL, which would create a new autonomous homeland as part of the peace agreement between the MILF and government. Cayetano, who hails from Taguig City, which hosts a large Muslim community, claimed that if the assassination bid succeeded, “palalabasin na naman ng MILF na BIFF iyon, pero hindi naman BIFF iyon, na palagi nilang ginagawa (the MILF will say it is the handiwork of the BIFF, even if it isn’t, which is what they always do).” He also claimed that the two organizations are “BFF, best friends forever.” Read More …
Mar 272015
Manny Pacquiao @ Barrio Fiesta Glendale It may be one of the most popular mansions in the U.S., not because it used to be the home of Jennifer Lopez, but it is now owned by probably the most popular Filipino the world has ever seen in the person of Manny Pacquiao. But the humble pugilist remains Filipino at heart, as well as in his stomach, as he treats his guests with traditional Filipino dishes from his favorite restaurant in Southern California – the Barrio Fiesta Glendale. Dinner at Barrio Fiesta Glendale With no less than the proprietor himself, Barrio Fiesta Glendale owner Bobby Yutadco delivering Manny’s favorite dishes in five large trays to Manny’s new love next and even enjoyed a great meal with the boxing champ – a rare feat indeed.
Mar 272015
President Benigno S. Aquino III is received by Davao City Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr., upon arrival for the Opening Ceremony of the 2013 Philippine M.I.C.E. Conference (MICECON 2013) at the 3rd Floor, SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premiere in Davao City on Thursday (March 07, 2013). The MICE Conference is a prestigious gathering of key players in the travel and tourism industry. The conference will provide the Host an opportunity to showcase its destinations to approximately 400 stakeholders in the tourism industry comprised of: travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, resort owners, professional congress/ exhibition/event organizers, association/corporate executives, destination management companies, airline representatives, local government officials, academe, students and the media. (MNS photo)). MANILA (Mabuhay) – Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte may not have made up his mind yet about Malacanang but it looks like he is weighing the odds of a presidential bid. His political adviser Lito Banayo said Duterte has been visiting provinces to get the pulse of the people. Banayo said Duterte has also agreed to join immersion seminars with experts from various fields to firm up his possible platform. He said he expects numbers and analysis on Duterte’s prospects to trickle in by April. He said it’s either the presidency or nothing once Duterte decides. “Kinlaro ko yun sa kanya noong Jan. 8. Kung saka-sakali ba, willing ka ba to slide down to vice president? At ang sabi niya, kung tatakbo at all, it’s the presidency. Otherwise I’ll just remain mayor Read More …
Mar 272015
Senator Teofisto Guingona III, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, poses questions to Janet Lim-Napoles, alleged pork barrel scam mastermind during the hearing on Thursday (Nov. 7, 2013) at the Senate building in Pasay City. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles was accompanied by Representative Zenaida Ducut when the alleged mastermind of the multi-billion peso pork barrel scam made the rounds of the House of Representative, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Wednesday. Ducut, formerly Pampanga representative and now chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission, was the alleged agent of Napoles in the chamber. Testifying during the bail hearing of Napoles before the antigraft court’s Third Division, Merlina Suñas said she was with Napoles when the businesswoman and Ducut met. Suñas added that she also accompanied Napoles and Ducut as they went to the offices of other lawmakers. She said among the lawmakers they visited were “Estrella” and “Romualdo.” She did not give the first names. “Sila po ung mga kliyente ni Napoles that time,” Suñas said. She said Napoles went to the chamber at the most five times. She could no longer recall the dates. “Did you transfer from one office to another?” Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje Tang, chair of the Third Division, asked the witness. “Opo. Kasama niya si Congresswoman Ducut pero hindi ako sumasabay sa loob,” Suñas said. She said though that she was able to enter Ducut’s office in the chamber. Suñas said she could recall a picture containing all the faces of the Read More …
Mar 262015
Chef Boy Logro: “Puwede pala maging chef kahit wala kang pinag-aralan, dahil elementary graduate lang po ako.”
Mar 262015
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the special luncheon with the volleyball teams of Ateneo de Manila University the De La Salle University at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (March 24). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Aquino brought up anew his love life – or lack of it – n a speech before a gathering of sari-sari store and carinderia owners who underwent a skills training program. Aquino jestingly hinted that he may not have the time to raise a family and have children of his own until after he steps down from office. Aquino was at the women’s month celebration of Coca-Cola and TESDA for the beneficiaries of their Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) program that aims to “provide access to skills training, resources, and peer mentoring” to 200,000 women sari-sari store and carinderia owners in the country by 2020. “Nang makita ko pong bahagi ng Women’s Month Celebration ang pagtitipong ito ng TESDA at Coca-Cola, naalala ko ang dating sinasabi ng mga kasamahan natin noong nasa Kongreso pa tayo: Bakit pa raw may espesyal na araw ang kababaihan, kung araw-araw namang special ang turing nila sa kanilang mga misis? Siyempre po, wala ho akong karanasan sa sinasabi nila, kaya naman dadako na lang ako sa talagang punto ng event natin ngayong umaga,” he said. “Baka nakalimutan ho ninyo: I’m Noynoy Aquino. I’m single, and no children. Pero mga 460 days na lang ho, may laban na ako. Read More …
Mar 262015
President Benigno S. Aquino III attends the Malacañang Prayer Gathering at the Malacañan Palace Grounds on Monday (March 09, 2015). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III is refusing to apologize over the January 25 Mamasapano incident to avoid civil or criminal liability arising from a confession, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said Wednesday. At a press conference, Santiago said Aquino was aware that he would lose his immunity from suits once his term ends in 2016. “He wants to avoid any liability arising from a confession after his term finishes in 2016. Remember that after he is no longer President, he becomes liable to all manner of suits. He loses his immunity from suit, both civil and criminal,” she said. “So he is afraid that if he apologizes, in effect, some court might consider that that is a confession admissible in law and in effect therefore he will be his own worst witness. That is why he does not want to apologize. He wants to evade any criminal or even civil liability after 2016,” she added. Various groups and several lawmakers have asked the President to apologize over the incident, where over 60 people, including 44 policemen, were killed, but Malacañang said Aquino already stated that he accepts responsibility over it. Political analyst Prof. Prospero de Vera and public relations expert Reli German said Aquino’s reluctance to apologize was understandable, although both said apology could be done without using the word “sorry.” De Vera said instead of using Read More …