Bianca Gonzalez describes her wedding on December 10 as “laid-back and chill.”
Oct 162014
Oct 162014
A glimpse at what’s happening in Sofitel, Green Sun Hotel and the latest from KIX TV.
Oct 162014
California:. Larry Itliong, arriving at AWOC meeting in Central Valley, sitting in a car with the door open, smoking a cigar. Early 1960′s. ©1976 George Ballis/Take Stock / The Image Works “The Image Works” (photo courtesy of http://www.delanomanongs.com/) Cerritos, CA – The Whitney High School Club Kaibigan and Filipino Parents Support Group, Cerritos High School Club Kapamilya and Gahr High School Barkada Club in partnership with Cerritos Mayor Mark & Gloria Pulido, the Filipino American Community of Cerritos, Filipino Cultural School and the Filipino American National Historical Society Los Angeles Chapter proudly present the first Filipino American History Month Celebration in Cerritos on Saturday Oct 25 2014 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 to be held at the Whitney High School – Multimedia Arts Center (16800 Shoemaker Ave Cerritos CA 90703). The Filipino American History Month Celebration in Cerritos will be screening the documentary film “Delano Manongs” which depicts the story of Larry Itliong and the group of Filipino farm workers that initiated the Delano Grape Strike of 1965. The director of the film, Marissa Aroy will be present and doing a Q&A session with the audience. There will also be a PowerPoint presentation of Filipino American history provided by Marissa Rebaya. There will also be a couple of panels of speakers from the various sectors such as military, health, arts and entertainment, elected officials, etc. There will be various informational booths (some inside the lobby, others in the quad) for: Club Kaibigan, FPSG, Club Kapamilya, Barkada Club, FANHS-LA, Filipino Cultural Read More …
Oct 162014
Melissa Ricks and Charles Togesaki (MNS photo) Pregnant actress Melissa Ricks admitted that she is now living in with the baby’s father, Charles Togesaki. “Right now he’s staying with me sa condo. My dad moved out na sa the Fort so it’s first time to be on my own,” Ricks said. “After my mom leaves from the States, I’m gonna stay at his house naman sa Valle Verde house ng family niya while we are making ipon for our house,” Ricks said. “Kasi ayaw namin biglain to buy a house, to splurge on everything. Mag-iipon muna kami,” the actress explained, saying they want to focus first on the baby. Asked when they are planning to get married, Ricks said: “Napaguusapan pero wala pang proposal, pero siyempre ayaw ko namang mang-pressure, chill lang.” Ricks confirmed her pregnancy last July 30.(MNS)
Oct 162014
President Benigno S. Aquino III greets His Eminence Orlando Cardinal Quevedo following the Thanksgiving Mass in celebration of his elevation to the College of Cardinals at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Quezon Avenue, Cotabato City on Tuesday (March 11). Cardinal Quevedo received his red hat and ring from Pope Francis during a solemn consistory at the St. Peter’s Basilica on February 22, 2014. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines asked President Benigno Aquino III to grant early releases to incapacitated and sick prisoners for humanitarian reasons. CBCP Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care chairman Bishop Leopoldo Tumulak made the appeal as the country observes National Correctional Consciousness Week from Oct. 20 to 26. “Their families have exhausted all the resources available to them to finance their medical bills,” he said. The CBCP noted the Board of Pardons and Parole oversees 400 visitor-less, indigent, sick and old (VISO) inmates, yet recommended only 40 cases for executive clemency. According to Tumulak, many of the inmates and their families have endured incarceration for several years, especially those who are ailing. He said the prison ministry and its volunteers with its limited resources have provided support for their needs. “More than this problem, the VISO prisoners are longing to be free. They have sought our help on this matter,” he said. Tumulak urged Aquino to grant the plea of the Board of Pardons and Parole for the 40 inmates as a “humanitarian act.” (MNS)
Oct 162014
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. undergoes booking procedures in Camp Crame on Friday, June 20, after he surrendered to the Sandiganbayan. The anti-graft court manifested that it has taken Revilla into custody because he surrendered, and that there is no need to serve an arrest warrant issued against him. The booking process included a medical examination, and taking his fingerprints and mugshot. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – State prosecutors appealed to the Sandiganbayan to reverse its decision allowing Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. to remain in the police custodial center instead of a regular jail, citing the “successful” incarceration of two other high-profile detainees in the pork barrel scam, including alleged mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles. In their consolidated reply to the comment opposition of Revilla and his co-accused aide Richard Cambe, the prosecutors said the accused could not pose as high-risk detainees who should not be detained in a regular jail because Napoles and another supposed high-risk prisoner Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes are detained in one. Revilla had cited the lack of manpower and capability of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-administered jails to secure him as he faces trial for plunder over the pork barrel scam. The senator had cited the testimony of Sr. Supt. Romeo Vio in the plunder case of his colleague and co-accused Senator Jinggoy Estrada. Vio had said that the BJMP jail in Camp Bagong Diwa is congested and lacks the capability and equipment to secure high-profile detainees. “As to the lack of sufficient Read More …
Oct 162014
Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim addressing the Los Angeles City Council who celebrated the proclamation of October being the Filipino-American History Month with Councilmembers Jose Huizar (Council District 14) and Mitch O’Farrell (Council District 13), LAFACE President Linda Granados and other guests. Los Angeles – The Los Angeles City Council, led by Councilmembers Mitch O’Farrell and Jose Huizar, honored the Filipino American community in Los Angeles by presenting a Resolution proclaiming October 2014 as Filipino-American History/Heritage Month on 10 October 2014 at the John Ferraro Council Chamber of the City Hall of Los Angeles. Members of the City Council praised the Filipino-American community for its achievements, contributions signifying the 427 years of historical presence in the United States when in 1587, the Manila-built galleon ship Nuestra Seňora de Esperanza landed at Morro Bay California transporting the first Filipinos to visit the United States. Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim addressing the Los Angeles City Council who celebrated the proclamation of October being the Filipino-American History Month with Councilmembers Jose Huizar (Council District 14) and Mitch O’Farrell (Council District 13), LAFACE President Linda Granados and other guests. Consul General Herrera-Lim in his address to the City Council said that the History Month is a celebration of the shared values between Americans and Filipinos. The recognition of Fil-Am History Month serves to honor the unique relationship that the Philippines has with the US. The celebration of Fil-Am History month is important because it also recognizes the efforts of the thousands of Filipinos working in the Read More …
Oct 162014
COUPLE Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff denied that they are engaged. On Wednesday, a photo of the couple posted by a bridal blog on image sharing app, Instagram, became viral online as many thought that the restaurateur/blogger has finally asked the actress’ hand in marriage. The “It’s Showtime” host took to Twitter to deny the rumor. “Hahaha! Where did this news come from? Just got calls from my friends + sister asking if I got engaged! LABO! Who kaya started the rumor?” Later on, Erwan shrugged off the news and said, “Ummm if I were to propose guys, I wouldn’t do it with cupcakes. You’d think they would make me look better in a fake proposal.” In an interview with Erwan’s sister, Solenn Heussaff, on Thursday at the “Ilustrado” press conference, she said the couple is not ready yet to settle down and start a family. Solenn said Anne is focused in her showbiz commitments while her brother is also doing his own thing outside of the industry. She said both Anne and Erwan too young to settle down. “Twenty seven pa lang si Erwan and sobrang bata pa. There’s always something about Anne and Erwan na rumors na laging may break-up. I really don’t care. I don’t read tweets.” “Sobrang young pa nila and ayaw pa nilang dalawa. I don’t react to things like that, hindi na ako pumapansin sa ganyan mga issue kaya relax ako sa buhay,” she added. (Sunnex) DISCLAIMER: Sun.Star website welcomes friendly debate, but comments Read More …
Oct 152014
Mall of Kitchens (MOK) offers items up to 80 percent off on its second anniversary sale ongoing until Oct. 21. MOK is located at 9703 Kamagong St. corner Lawaan St., San Antonio Village, Makati. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. MANILA, Philippines – The Mall of Kitchens (MOK) is celebrating its second anniversary with a big sale of up to 80 percent off on popular kitchen and dining products until Oct. 21. Articles for kitchen and home maintenance are 80 percent off like the conical strainers from Bhalaria, basting brush, polyester hand scrubs, cutting boards, hook brush, drip tray, counter brush mop, mop grip and sponge mop, among others. At 70 percent off are cookware like De Buyer’s rectangular non-stick frying pan and conical sauté pan, American’s pizza knives, Metalcraft’s blade and a seven-piece cooking set from Adcraft. At 50 percent off are Chan Chi Kee products like wooden rolling pins, chopping boards, teapots, bowls, oil basins, wok stands, knife boxes or holders, broth bowls, bamboo steamers rice or oil basin slicers and choppers. RAK porcelain items are also half off, as well as San Neng products, Stolze table craft and elegant glassware like Stolze Bordeaux and whiskey glasses, cognac and brandy snifters, the Milano Mineral water goblet and Tablecraft’s potato masher and dredge ground. Also at 50 off are Adcraft steam pans, table pans, induction saucepans, induction stockpots and even cake-decorating sets. Update your kitchenware with great-looking items from Alegacy, where cutting boards are 50 percent Read More …
Oct 142014
Lifestyle Asia editor in chief Anna Sobrepeña with chefs Robert Bolanos, Dedet dela Fuente, Jordy Navarra, JP Anglo and Margarita Fores Lifestyle Asia celebrated its 27th anniversary at the Ballroom of Raffles and Fairmont Makati with the theme “Spreading the Table,” which featured the best of Philippine cuisine as prepared by five of the country’s top chefs: Margarita “Gaita” Fores, Dedet dela Fuente, Jordy Navarra, JP Anglo and Robert Bolanos. It was a feast of the senses as the Mandaluyong Children’s Choir sang Ama Namin as thanksgiving before the banquet began, while a lively rigodon de honor was presented while guests enjoyed their dessert. A Filipino-inspired menu was impeccably prepared and paired with wines. We just couldn’t get enough of Gaita’s Philippine Sea Panuelos and Dedet’s popular Lechon Truffle. The rigodon de honor featured diplomat couples Ivo and Gracita Seiber, Massimo and Agnes Roscigno, Louie and Mellie Ablaza. They were joined by Joseph and Stephanie Tay, Freddie and Jo Borromeo, Paqui and Lilibeth Campos, Rene and Ann Puno, Rikki and Beng Dee, Carlo and Cat Antonio, Nes Jardin and Anna Sobrepeña, Mario Katigbak and Nympha Valencia, Mike Toledo and Tina Jacinto, Cristalle Henares and Javi Martinez, Jaime Laya and Dina Tantoco. It only took them one to two rehearsals to master the rigodon that was choreographed by Bujing Danao and Dalah Pia. The elegant black-tie affair proved that charity and celebration go hand in hand with the presentation of two causes close to the publication’s heart: Filipino flavors that champion and support our local produce and farmers, and typhoon Haiyan’s rehabilitation efforts. This Read More …