Heart Evangelista reveals she’s still trying to get used to being addressed as Mrs. Escudero, “Parang pakiramdam ko tinutukso ako.”
Feb 252015
Feb 252015
Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim giving the Welcome Remarks. Los Angeles – The Philippine Consulate General and the Department of Tourism in Los Angeles launched on 17 February 2014, the 10th Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) to the Philippines scheduled for July 6-10, 2015. The 10th ACGTDT is a joint project of all Philippine Foreign Service Posts in the United States (Agana, Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.) in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, Philippine Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Korean Air and Rajah Tours Philippines. The theme for the 10th ACGTDT is “Join, Explore and Experience.” About 65 tour representatives, friends from the media and members of the Filipino-American Community attended the official launch at the Rizal Hall of the Consulate. The ACGTDT is organized to enable Filipinos based in North America to revisit their homeland and experience the beauty of the country’s top tourist destinations, take a vacation with family and friends, and explore business opportunities. The Basic Tour is from 06 to 10 July 2015 and covers an Economy roundtrip airfare for the Los Angeles-Manila-Cebu-Manila-Los Angeles route with choices either via Philippine Airlines (PAL), China Airlines or EVA Air. The tour program includes; one (1) night stay at Sofitel Hotel with buffet breakfast; Manila City Tour or Corregidor Tour w/add-on of US$67/passenger; followed with three (3) night stay at Radisson Blu and Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu with daily buffet breakfasts, dinners with cultural show and entertainment; Cebu City Tour; Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo Tour and Island Hopping Tour. Optional tours to Bohol, Boracay and Palawan are offered at additional cost.
Feb 252015
Kris Aquino (MNS Photo) Actress-host Kris Aquino confirmed on Sunday that she will not run for any government position in the 2016 elections. Speaking on “The Buzz”, Aquino answered guest Nora Aunor’s question about her plans to run for public office. “Hindi po,” she told the veteran actress, adding that she was surprised when she learned that people have been talking about the topic. “You all know what my priority is, mga anak ko,” Aquino said, noting that her son’s nanny is also getting married later this year and will soon leave them. “Kasi ‘yung yaya ni Bimb ikakasal sa September. The yaya was there from the start, siyempre wala kami ni James…so I really promised him na for the entire adjustment period, I’m gonna be there,” Aquino explained. “Ang pulitika requires someone who has no other responsibility but the responsibility to serve the constituents. Boy, I want to be the best mom I can be, and I cannot be the best mom I can be if hahatiin ko,” she told co-host Boy Abunda. Instead of entering politics, the youngest sister of President Benigno Aquino III vowed to instead create more jobs for Filipinos, which she believes is her “calling.” She also added that she needs to be available next year to take care of her brother once his term as president ends. (MNS)
Feb 252015
Lee Min Ho seems to be getting more and more at home in the Philippines each time he visits.
Feb 252015
Diether Ocampo (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Diether Ocampo finally broke his silence on allegations that he is hiding from the production staff of an independent film which he produced after failing to pay them. Ocampo became a hot topic online when accusations surfaced that he did not pay some of his staff members despite their rendered work. In a statement, Ocampo said he is taking full responsibility for what happened. “As the executive producer of Tandem Entertainment, I take full responsibility. There are matters beyond my control that led to this predicament. I will never run away from my responsibilities,” he said. Ocampo said his camp has already arranged a meeting with his staff in order to resolve the problem. “I treasure the people behind the project and I would not allow them to suffer. I assure the staff that I will give them what is due them,” he said. One of the staff members agreed to an interview but refused to show his face on camera. “Actually nagbigay siya sa ibang mga staff ng post-dated check last January. Naka-date ‘yun ng February 10. Pero noong ‘yung iba nagpapalit na, hindi daw napondohan. All in all, siguro mga milyun-milyon ang utang ni Diet sa aking estimate,” he said. While some production staff members were paid in installments, the staff member said there are others who were not paid at all. “Yung ibang staff, hanggang second down payment pa lang ang nare-receive and the other staff, wala pa talaga. ‘Yung Read More …
Feb 252015
President Benigno S. Aquino III receives officials of Unilever headed by Paul Polman, Global Chairman and CEO of Unilever; Rohit Jawa, Chairman of Unilever Philippines; Ramon Gil Macapagal, Vice Preisdent for Corporate Affairs; and Carl Cruz, Vice President for Customer Development during a courtesy call Friday, Febryary 20, 2015 in Malacanang. Unilever is a manufacturer and distributor of home goods, food and beverage items, dairy and personal care products. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S.C. Aquino III received conflicting reports while the deadly Mamasapano clash was ongoing, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas said Monday. At the resumption of the Senate probe on the bloody Jan. 25 clash between elite PNP-Special Action Force and Moro Islamic Liberation Front combatants, Roxas told the senators: “The President asked some questions in the nature kung ano ba ang nangyayari… PNoy was getting in other reports that are conflicting [with] each other.” Roxas then recalled sending a text message to PNP officer-in-charge Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina asking for more information. “We did not know that there was such an operation launched. We cannot put into context how many were at risk,” he added. Espina was also informed about Oplan Exodus after the operation was carried out. On January 25, the President was in Zamboanga City to check on the security situation there following a car blast that killed two people and injured 52 others. At the same hearing, resigned PNP chief Director General Alan Purisima informed the President that the PNP-Special Action Force Read More …
Feb 252015
IF YOU are an avid watcher of the Oscars like me, then you’ll more than likely be invited to an Oscar theme party this year. Two days before the real Oscar Awards last Feb 21, invited guests, brokers, sales agents and elite consultants gathered in an Oscar-themed party at Waterfront Insular Hotel for the Mahipus Realty Awards Night. Women brushed down their ball gown and swag bags while men put on their tuxedo to get ready for a night at the red carpet, with flashing cameras all over the place. The night was truly dedicated to recreate the glitz, glamour and excitement of the Oscars. Just as the man of the hour arrived Atty. Diosdado Angelo Mahipus Sr., his lovely wife Mrs. Rosita R. Mahipus together with son Atty. Diosdado Mahipus Jr. and the entire family, the fun started, everyone was busy catching up with each other at the red carpet, splurge on hors-d’oeuvre and cocktail picks. You can see that everyone was checking on who is the best dressed among them, and I as the host, so privileged to be part of the glitz and glamour, can’t help but feel the sensation of joy and spike of happiness as the night gets all things sparkly and golden. The night captured that film festival excitement with distinctively scene setting songs and scores from the Oscar’s, hats off to the efforts of Ms Aleiah Guhao dela Victoria and her team. Mahipus Sr. gladly welcomed guests and land developers at the party. Read More …
Feb 242015
Marian Rivera helps children with physical defects, “Para mas lumalaki sila nang maayos…mas maganda ang buhay nila.”
Feb 242015
Sarah Geronimo reveals her endorsements help boost her self-esteem
Feb 242015
Julianne Moore Therese: Despite her winning performance in Still Alice, this is not a winning dress. But Karl Lagerfeld designed it especially for her, and she carries it off with her customary grace. Celine: This Chanel dress cuts her body with awkward lines. AP MANILA, Philippines – In seeming tribute to the most-tittered-about movie of the year, there was a lot of gray on the red carpet, sported by Oscar host Neil Patrick Harris and the likes of Laura Dern and Chrissy Teigen, but bolder colors ruled the Oscar runway, most notably red, white, black, and a surprise entry: green. (Or maybe not so surprising, considering that America’s been in the grip of a bitter winter and they’re probably longing to see signs of spring.) Watching the red carpet was more fun than watching the ceremony itself, which was a politically correct snooze-fest, the highlights of which were John Travolta’s “my bad, let’s put it behind us” moment with Idina Menzel, and NPH coming out (pun not intended) onstage clad in nothing but his tighty whities, putting a whole new spin on doing a “Birdman.” But, even if some of the dresses were not our tempo, “everything is awesome” in Hollywood, Jack Black’s gloom-and-doom song number notwithstanding.