See Hello Kitty, Kero Kero Keroppi, and My Melody at the Grand Festival of Lights!
Dec 222014
Dec 222014
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago announces during a press conference on Wednesday (July 2, 2014) that she has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. “God never asks us for an opinion. God just goes ahead and does whatever is in His hands. I just say okay,” Santiago says. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago reiterated Wednesday her proposal for the government to let rich convicts pay for their “kubols” since these have already been built. In an interview with reporters, Santiago said she recommended several years ago that the Philippines should follow the practice in the United States where inmates are allowed to avail of improved cells. Unfortunately, the senator said her proposal was not taken seriously. “Several years ago, I recommended that we should follow the procedure in the United States where they are allowed, not necessarily luxurious, but at least improved circumstances of detention over those who are just treated in a regular manner. Then we can make them (inmates) pay and give the money for government funds,” she said. “If you cannot prevent it, then you must mitigate it. This has been going on for, perhaps, decades and it has never been stopped. That means that it has been institutionalized,” she added. In a surprise inspection at the National Bilibid Prisons, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima found rooms filled with luxury items including a 50-inch flat screen TV, a split-type aircon, a home theater system, an LCD projector, a sauna facility, and a jacuzzi Read More …
Dec 222014
President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office to Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery former Senator Panfilo Lacson in a ceremony at the President’s Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (December 10, 2013). The “rehabilitation czar” is the man in charge to oversee the overall efforts being undertaken by the national government in reconstructing the areas destroyed by super typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas region (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Running for higher office, even the presidency, is always an option for former senator Panfilo Lacson. “How to get there is a different matter altogether, what your chances are. That’s why there are surveys. Then you start thinking your position… Everybody does that, try to figure out the way forward, and it’s normal,” he said. He said it would be hypocritical for someone to say he or she is closing doors on such an opportunity if voter-perception is positive. He said he is “tickled” by the results of recent surveys showing a strong probability of him winning, specifically in the senatorial elections. “I’m also thinking of a transition period where I can exit so that I can chart my own course,” he said. Besides, there is still one year left before politicians think of filing their certificates of candidacy, he added. Lacson currently heads the rehabilitation of Yolanda-affected areas. Lacson, who rose to fame as PNP chief before making it in politics, said all options at this time are “open-ended.” He said the strongest option, for Read More …
Dec 222014
A gift suggestion for men who want to look dapper this season.
Dec 222014
Look and C: Vitamin C, like Poten-Cee, helps boost the immune system and provide the body with defense against certain diseases such as the common colds and flu. MANILA, Philippines – It’s that time of year again when you need to look and feel your best! With so many holiday shindigs and New Year parties, one cannot simply miss the fun and happenings because of stress and illness. What to do? Start your daily vitamin C supplementation to not only help boost your immune system, but to also help you look good. Here are top tips from Poten-Cee for a “Ho! Ho! Ho!” holiday and a healthier 2015. • Get all charged up. Parties may be a lot of fun with all the eating, dancing, smoking, and drinking, but they can also suck up your energy and decrease your ability to fight infection. Tip: Get enough sleep if you know you’re staying up late. Be careful with your food and alcohol intake and, most especially, avoid smoking. Ascorbic acid like Poten-Cee is one of the antioxidants, which together help reduce the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals such as cigarette smoke and preservatives. • Don’t stifle that sniffle. Occasional sniffles accompanied by bouts of sneezing could be a symptom of the flu virus. Don’t be the party pooper who cancels on parties to nurse a cold. Tip: Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that helps boost the immune system; thus, helps provide the body with defense against certain Read More …
Dec 222014
MANILA, Philippines – The holiday season is upon us. With plenty of time to party and indulge in sumptuous food and drinks, it is easy to lose track of one’s fitness goals. But don’t let the holidays ruin your good health. Instead, use this period to improve yourself. “By practicing healthy habits, you can take care of your health and well-being this season and all year long,” says Dr. Nicky Montoya, president of MediCard Philippines, a leading HMO provider in the country. Here are four ways to stay healthy this season: 1) Eat and drink moderately. Holiday treats are yummy, but most of them are packed with calories, fat, and sugar. To prevent overeating, condition your mind and body to stop eating before you’re satisfied. Eat a light snack before going to a party and when you’re there, eat food in small portions. Try to include vegetables and fruits on your plate to have fiber. If you overeat during one meal, go light on the next. Keep your drinking habits in moderation, whether the beverages are alcoholic or not. Intoxicating drinks can induce overeating and reduce your inhibitions while the non-alcoholic ones are mostly full of calories and sugar. If you feel thirsty or tired, it’s always better to drink water. 2) Exercise regularly. You may not have the time to hit the gym for your regular workout during the busy season, but this doesn’t mean you need to stop exercising altogether. While you’re at home, do about 10-minute push-ups Read More …
Dec 212014
MANILA, Philippines – José María Fons, a Spanish residing in Manila for than a decade now, garnered the prize for the Short Novel category of the 34th Felipe Trigo Literary Prize (Spain) last December 13. Titled Los Diversos Avatares de Chejov (The speckled vicissitudes of Chekov), his work’s underlying theme is Philippine literature and its relations to literary scenarios of other countries. The novel revolves around the story of an android designed to create the great Filipino novel of all times. Set against the backdrop of a Research Institute in an American university, the plot dwells on the particular friendship between the android and an obscure Filipino novelist — a specialist in Philippine literature — hired to map the software of the android’s Pinoy mind. José María Fons works as head of the cultural section of Instituto Cervantes, the Spanish cultural center in the Philippines. He is author of the book of essays Sostiene Sentado, published in 2011; Los Diversos Avatares de Chejov is his first novel. Felipe Trigo Literary Prize is a prestigious literary award established in 1981 in Spain. It is named after a popular Spanish writer from the beginning of the 20th century. Felipe Trigo was born in 1864; he was a doctor by initial profession and in 1896, he was posted in the Philippines. Inspired by his experiences in the Philippines, he started a literary career when he returned to Spain. In 1901, he published a novel set in the Philippine Islands, Las Ingenuas, which made Read More …
Dec 212014
On the ninth day of Christmas, Jennylyn Mercado tells son Alex Jazz the real meaning of Christmas.
Dec 212014
Marian Rivera holds her 8th bridal shower on December 20.
Dec 202014
Dingdong Dantes’s mom hosts bridal shower for Marian Rivera.