Japanese unionist barred from PHL; De Lima to investigate

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Feb 232015
 
Japanese unionist barred from PHL; De Lima to investigate

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima (2nd right) and Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. (right) inspect the maximum security compound of the New Bilibid prison in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday. The inspection is part of efforts to clear the prison of illegal activities. (MN photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) will investigate the barring of a Japanese trade unionist from the country to determine whether the government’s criteria for blacklisting foreigners need to be reviewed. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Thursday that she would first verify the basis of why Japanese Katsuhiro Sato was included in the Black List Order of the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Last week, Sato was stopped at the Manila International Airport and was immediately deported to Japan for being in the list. Sato is a trade unionist and a member of JICHIRO, the largest umbrella organization of local government unions in Japan. NAGKAKAISA, a coalition of labor groups, said the BI abused its authority and committed gross violation of the basic human right to free movement, assembly and expression when it deported Sato. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines said Sato was included in the blacklist for participating in an international assembly for solidarity on free expression and free assembly in Manila in 2012. Following the barring of Sato, De Lima was asked whether a tripartite review of the criteria in naming people in the blacklist was needed. “I need to verify that first and check the basis for the black Read More …

Younghusbands: Hosting tougher than sports

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Feb 202015
 
Younghusbands: Hosting tougher than sports

Get to see the other side of the Azkal brothers Phil (left) and James Younghusband on TV5’s latest offering titled YH Tube to air Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. beginning today. MANILA, Philippines – Beginning today, brothers James and Phil Younghusband, two of Philippine Azkals’ star players, will be seen more often on TV. But this time, televiewers won’t see them running on the football field, kicking ball or scoring goals. James and Phil are going to put everyone in stitches as hosts of the latest TV5 offering titled YH Tube, where they will present a collection of videos of men and women in sports in an unintentional physical comedy arising from incidents and blunders.  According to Sports5 manager Vitto Lazatin, YH Tube will show a different side of Phil and James who are both serious athletes dedicated to the game of football. “For the last three years, Phil and James have been our ambassadors of football,” begins Vitto. “They’ve been helping us promote the game of football, helping us teach the game and helping the Filipino audience have a better appreciation of the game with their FYI segment (Football Younghusband Instructional aired on AKTV) and after hundreds of instructionals and drills, I believe that really helped us spread the good word about football but we wanted to do something different. I think the brothers wanted to do something different as well so this time we have decided to show a different side of sports and different side of Phil and Read More …

ABAOC celebrates Lunar New Year and Fil-Am Chamber empowers young entrepreneurs

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Feb 202015
 
ABAOC celebrates Lunar New Year and Fil-Am Chamber empowers young entrepreneurs

Two of the most active business and professional organizations in Orange County share between them a record of more than 40 years of serving the community. Drawing membership notably from diversified multi-ethnic backgrounds, a common denominator marks both associations – i.e. to serve and provide the appropriate friendly atmosphere in the business community where many of them thrive. Both the Asian Business Association of Orange County (ABAOC) and the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County(FACCOC) enjoy the patronage and support of business entrepreneurs, professionals and the business community to achieve their objectives. ABAOC Lunar New Year: The members and guests of the Asian Business Association of Orange County joined the celebration of the Lunar New Year the Seafood World in Westminster last Feb. 12 which was an occasion not only to enjoy the sumptuous meals but to network and exchange pleasantries. Pres. Tom Nguyen is shown introducing the members of the Board of Directors of ABAOC at the event. The month of February has been a busy one for both organizations which also draws membership support from each other. For the more diversified ABAOC, in February this year marks the celebration of one of the most significant day of the year with the observance of the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year which is also called Spring Festival is typically celebrated in China and other Asian countries and begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and ends on the first full moon of the Read More …

Pacquiao, Mayweather must decide soon says Roach

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Feb 202015
 
Pacquiao, Mayweather must decide soon says Roach

By Rebecca Bryan Manny Pacquiao (right) of the Philippines lands a punch on Brandon Rios of the U.S. during their World Boxing Organization (WBO) International 12-round welterweight boxing title fight at the Venetian Macao hotel in Macau November 24, 2013. Pacquiao registered a decisive, unanimous decision win against American Rios to clinch the vacant WBO International welterweight title on Sunday. (MNS photo) Los Angeles, United States | AFP |  – Time is running out for Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather to book a May 2 showdown, Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach said Tuesday. Amid a welter of reports in recent weeks that a deal for the much-anticipated bout was all but done, Roach warned that a decision would be needed soon if both fighters are to prepare adequately. “We are getting really close,” Roach said of reaching a cut-off for declaring a May 2 fight a reality. “I need eight weeks. That window is getting smaller and smaller.” In fact, Roach said, he could make do with a slightly shorter training camp with Pacquiao, the eight-division world champion who said Monday in the Philippines that a deal was “near.” On an eight-week schedule, the first fortnight would be core training and general conditioning, Roach said. “The boxing would start six weeks out, because if you go more than six weeks with Manny you’ll burn him out because of his work ethic.” Pacquiao is 57-5 with two draws and 38 knockouts, while Mayweather is 47-0 with 26 knockouts. Fight fans around the Read More …

Healthful diet proposal: Sugary drinks out, coffee, eggs in

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Feb 192015
 
Healthful diet proposal: Sugary drinks out, coffee, eggs in

A variety of healthy fruits and vegetables are displayed for sale at a market in Washington. AP/J. Scott Applewhite WASHINGTON — Drink less sugary soda. But an extra cup or two of coffee is OK. So are eggs. And as always, don’t forget your vegetables. A government advisory committee is recommending the first real limits on added sugars, but it’s backing off stricter ones for salt and cholesterol. It calls for an environmentally friendly diet lower in red and processed meats. The Agriculture and Health and Human Services departments will use Thursday’s report to write new dietary guidelines, due by the end of the year. The guidelines influence everything from federally subsidized school lunches to food package labels to doctors’ advice. Overall, the new advice doesn’t stray too far from the guidelines issued in 2010: Eat more fruits and vegetables and whole grains; eat less saturated fats, salt and sugar.

Enrique says Liza is too young for him

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Feb 192015
 
Enrique says Liza is too young for him

Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano (MNS Photo) Actor Enrique Gil has downplayed a possible romance with “Forevermore” leading lady Liza Soberano, noting she’s too young to commit to a romantic relationship. “Sa ngayon hindi pa pwede kasi bata pa siya. She’s only 17 and she’s not at the right age yet. But alam naman niya na gusto ko siya. We’ll just see and wait na lang,” Enrique, 22, said. Even though romance is out of the picture for now, Enrique shared he learned a lot of new things about Liza since they started shooting the primetime series. “Mas naging close kami and nalaman ko yung story ng buhay niya. Now I know more about her, yung ugali niya. Mas naging deeper kasi dati parang ang ganda at mabait, pero ngayon I learn more habang tumatagal yung pagsasama namin,” he said. “Yung likeability is andoon talaga. When you get to know the person more, nahuhulog yung loob mo. Lalo na pag nakita mo na ganito pala siya ka genuine na tao.” But Enrique reiterated that their main focus now is their respective showbiz careers. Meanwhile, Enrique said he is thankful to all their fans for their unending support for “Forevermore”. Enrique said he’s also surprised that his on-screen team up with Liza was warmly welcomed by the audience. “Sobrang saya kasi none of us really expected na mainit yung magiging tanggap ng tao sa amin. Sobrang thankful lang kami,” he said. “Nung una may doubts kasi first time namin na magiging Read More …

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