Marvin Agustin advises sticking to your guns in the face of challenges and become good examples to impressionable children.
Nov 192014
Nov 192014
(Southern California Edison building) ROSEMEAD, Calif. – While overeating and Thanksgiving are virtually synonymous, cooking accidents and Turkey Day, unfortunately, go hand in hand, too. Because of the latter, Southern California Edison (SCE) urges its customers to add a healthy dose of safety to their preparations this Thanksgiving, since the National Fire Protection Association says cooking is the leading cause of home fires on a day that has three times more home fires than any other day of the year. Unattended cooking is the culprit in most of those fires, said the U.S. Fire Administration. “It’s easy to get distracted while cooking and entertaining family and friends on Thanksgiving Day,” said Don Neal, SCE director of Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety. “But you should never leave cooking equipment or appliances unattended for any reason. It is imperative that you turn them off or have someone else watch them if you leave the room. It only takes a few inattentive seconds to ruin your holiday.” About 2,000 fires occur each year in the U.S. on Thanksgiving Day, causing on average five fatalities, 15 injuries and $21 million in property damage, according to the fire administration. Additionally, customers should ensure that appliances bear the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) mark. UL is the leading independent product safety organization, and they do not currently certify the use of turkey fryers. SCE recommends some other safety tips for Thanksgiving: Replace appliances with frayed cords. Contact with them can cause electric shock and serious injury. Plug countertop appliances into Ground Fault Circuit Read More …
Nov 192014
For the first time since he moved to his new home, Teen King Daniel Padilla shows what’s inside his “secret lair,” his bedroom!
Nov 192014
Iza Calzado (MNS photo) Actress Iza Calzado is planning to take a short break after she wraps up work on the hit series “Hawak Kamay,” which aired its final episode Friday. “Hindi naman ako mawawala, hindi naman ganoon katagal, weeks lang or a month or something. But I haven’t even planned it because it will depend on what ABS-CBN will give me,” says Calzado, whose contract with the Kapamilya network will expire in January. Calzado, however, immediately clarified that she wants to stay with ABS-CBN. “I mean, dapat naming pag-upuan ‘yon but of course I would like to stay. Ano ba? Wala akong sinabing aalis ako,” she said. “ABS-CBN has given me so much, especially for this year. So many opportunities and I’m grateful and I hope that we could continue to be partners in my career, hindi ba? I hope that they would still want me to be in ABS-CBN because I certainly wish to stay.” In the interview, Calzado also revealed that she’s planning to take an acting course. “Di ko alam kung saan ako dadalhin ng buhay ko next year. Pangarap ko lang siya, parang bucket list ko na never ko pang nagawa. Parang torn pa nga ako if I’m going to do in L.A., New York, London, Sydney. I have four places that I’m still considering. I still don’t know what would be the best place for me,” she said. “This year nagulat na lang ako na bigla akong naging busy. I barely have time for Read More …
Nov 192014
The last few months have been precarious for caregivers. The Federal Government hinted that abuse of the system would perhaps cancel the live in caregiver program. Others worried that family members would be banned from hiring relatives. Finally, rumours were that caregivers would be granted open work permits from the start. All of those never happened. In a surprise move, the Canadian Immigration department has announced that caregivers are no longer required to be live in and that caregivers will be reunited with their spouses and children much faster by expediting permanent residence. The following is Canada Immigration’s announcement of November 1, 2014. Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, announced significant reforms to the Caregiver Program that acknowledges the valuable contributions caregivers make to Canadian families and the economy. Changes to the program include ending the live-in requirement, and providing eligible caregivers with two pathways that will lead to permanent residence within six months. One pathway features criteria for child care providers that are very similar to current requirements, but without the need for the caregiver to live in the home of their employer where they may be vulnerable to abuse. In addition, caregivers in a variety of health care occupations, including registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, orderlies, patient service associates and home support workers, will also have a pathway to permanent residence. Eligible caregivers in this stream would be able to gain their work experience either in providing in-home care or care in a health-care Read More …
Nov 192014
PARIS, France) President Benigno S. Aquino III shares a light moment with French President Francois Hollande during the Joint Press Statement at the ground floor of the Palais de l’Elysee on Wednesday (September 17). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — French President François Hollande will visit the Philippines in 2015, in reciprocation for President Benigno Aquino III’s visit to France last September. The French Embassy in Manila said climate change will top the French leader’s agenda, though it did not immediately cite the date of the visit. “After President Aquino’s historic official visit to France as part of his European tour last September, French President François Hollande is expected to reciprocate it with a visit of his own to the Philippines next year,” it said. It added that with the expected visit in 2015, President Hollande “would not only be the first French head of state, but also the first European head of state, to undertake an official visit to the Philippines.” “The exchanges between our two countries have been at its highest point since 2012, and we’d like to continue this for the coming years. We are truly looking forward to this visit so that President Hollande could see first hand the economic, political, and cultural opportunities here in the Philippines,” French Ambassador Gilles Garachon said. “With the upcoming visit of President Hollande, we hope to be able to open new areas for cooperation, as well as to strengthen our existing partnership in various sectors, and among them is the Read More …
Nov 182014
Virgelia-Productions 2014 Queens (http://www.virgeliaproductions.net/asia-usa.php) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA—Virgelia Villegas, President of Virgelia Productions, Inc., announces that the 26th Annual Miss Asia USA and the 10th Annual Mrs. Asia USA Cultural Pageants will be held at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center at 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd, in the city of Redondo Beach, CA 90278 on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am. Many attendees are coming from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan. In the past several weeks the reigning title holders made special appearances in these countries and developed newfound friendships. The audience will be treated to a lavish celebration of Asian cultural unity as Delegates compete for the prestigious titles of Miss Asia USA and Mrs. Asia USA. As in previous years, the Asian communities have shown their strong support as the Pageant performances are “sold out.” Virgelia noted, “As we celebrate a remarkable milestone, the 26th anniversary of Miss Asia USA, our mission has remains steadfast. Miss Asia USA and Mrs. Asia USA are presented each year to unite the numerous Asian communities through a celebration of the culture, beauty, elegance and talents.” “I am so pleased to dedicate my efforts to raising awareness of our Asian heritage and traditions and empowering Asian women to succeed in achieving their goals and dreams. Join us and witness the parade of stunning national costumes, the elegance of the evening gown competition and the sensational swimsuit competition.” concluded Mrs. Virgelia. The audience will be treated to a myriad of entertainment dances and Read More …
Nov 182014
Filipino-American youth and student groups from various schools all over Los Angeles County join World War II Fil-Am veterans, their families and relatives calling for equity and benefits denied the war heroes. Los Angeles – “BANKS GOT BAILED OUT, VETS GOT SOLD OUT!” That was the theme of Filipino American World War II veterans, or whoever is left of them, their families and supporters when hundreds of youths, students and advocates marched for the Fil-Am vets, their widows and relatives for the third time last Nov. 11, Veterans Day in Hollywood, the entertainment capital of the world. The JFAV Veterans Day March started at 12 noon after a pre-rally at Ivar and Hollywood Streets. Speakers from the community spoke at the pre-rally included veteran Rod Ramos of Justice for the Filipino American Veterans (JFAV-LA), Mark Ramos Chair of Pro People YouthKMB; Jollene Levid, the National Chairperson of AFFIRM; KmB founder Christine Araquel of People’s CORE and Iraq War Veteran Mike Prysner of ANSWER-LA and March Forward Veterans. Community leaders Dr. Veronico Agatep of FACLA; Ms. Cecille Ramos, Presdient of Historic Filipintown neighborhood Council and Dr. Orly Cagampan of the Rampart Village Neighborhood Council (RVNC) also spoke at the pre-rally program at FACLA Social Hall. Representatives from Fil-Am student organizations from as far as south in San Diego and as north in Santa Barbara took turns in speaking for equity and justice for Filipino WWII Veterans and widows at the final rally in the Hollywood and Highland. JFAV National Coordinator Arturo Garcia Read More …
Nov 182014
Cristine Reyes (MNS Photo) KAPAMILYA actress Cristine Reyes has confirmed rumors that she is expecting her first child. Cristine made the confirmation Sunday after her production number with Jericho Rosales, Sam Milby and Piolo Pascual on hit variety show “ASAP.” “Sa mga Kapamilya po natin, I want to share po sa inyong lahat that I have a wonderful blessing. I’m having a baby. Thank you so much ABS-CBN, my Viva family, my ASAP family,” the 25-year-old said. The actress is dating a half-Filipino half-Persian martial artist who is five years older than her. In a “The Buzz” interview last August, Cristine said that she and her boyfriend are already talking about settling down. “Hindi po (ako engaged) pero may mga plano na. Hindi ko pa alam, hindi ko pa masasagot ‘yan ngayon. Next time na lang,” she said. Cristine last appeared in the movie “The Gifted” with Sam and Anne Curtis. (MNS)
Nov 182014
Two girls pose with unarmed rockets from an attack helicopter that are on display at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Sunday, November 16, during the 75th anniversary of the Department of National Defense. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The military on Monday pointed to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) as suspect in the bombing in Kabacan town in Cotabato Sunday night which killed a student and injured 16 other civilians. “All fingers point to the BIFF. We are still confirming it … but tell-tale signs, yung mga nakitang ebidensiya, kagagawan ng BIFF,” Col. Dickson Hermoso, spokesperson of the Philippine Army ‘s 6th Infantry Division, told reporters. Hermoso said that based on their post-blast investigation, the kind of improvised explosive device (IED) used in the bombing was the same kind used by the BIFF in its previous attacks in Cotabato and other provinces in Mindanao. “Yung signature ng bomba, IED…previous IEDs na gawa ng BIFF, so yun yun, yung mga incriminating (evidence),” Hermoso said. He said that police and the military are now working together to determine the identities of the suspects. Asked what could be the motive of the BIFF for the bombing, Hermoso said the group was trying to sabotage the ongoing peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for the creation of the Bangsamoro Political Entity. The Bangsamoro Plitical Entity will replace the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). “Alam naman nating salungat ang grupong ito sa ongoing peace process natin Read More …