Erich Gonzales says a proposal does not need to be grand, as long as it comes from the heart.
Oct 032014
Oct 032014
How’s the married life so far for Richard Poon and Maricar Reyes? Is a baby on the way?
Oct 022014
In my last article here, I listed three family-friendly events that were worth visiting two weekends ago. I hope some of you found it useful! Our family was able to catch the last day of the Manila International Book Fair, and we had a great time (though it wasn’t so great for our wallets!). As you all probably know by now, I’m all for making meaningful memories with our families, so I really encourage all the parents out there to spend quality time with their kids when they can! I am also an advocate of lifelong learning, and if you’re a parent like me, let’s consider ourselves blessed that there are lots of learning seminars and events especially for people who are starting out or have young families. With this in mind then, allow me to share with you another round-up of family-friendly events this weekend, in the hope that it will help you and your family somehow: 1. The Breastfeeding Club’s Breastfeeding 202 Class If you’re an expectant parent, this class is perfect for you! Join La Leche League Leader and Certified Lactation Counselor Abbie Yabot as she teaches you about how breastfeeding is truly the best start for your baby. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: For more details, contact 0917-8110821 or email bestforfamilies@gmail.com. 2. Yaya Seminar on Newborn Care and Proper Breastfeeding Support This is especially for young families and/or expectant parents. If you have a yaya whom you want to train on how Read More …
Oct 022014
DALLAS — Health officials in Texas have reached out to about 80 people who may have had direct or indirect contact with the man who brought Ebola into the U.S. or someone close to him, a public-health spokeswoman said Thursday. None of the people is showing symptoms, but health authorities have educated them about Ebola and told them to notify medical workers if they feel ill. The group will be monitored to see if anyone seeks medical care during the three weeks immediately following the time of contact, said Erikka Neroes, of the Dallas County Health and Human Services agency. The people include 12 to 18 who came in direct contact with the infected man, as well as others known to have had secondhand contact, she said. “This is a big spider web” of people involved, Neroes said. The initial group includes three members of the ambulance crew that took Thomas Eric Duncan to the hospital, plus a handful of schoolchildren. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: The Texas Department of State Health Services said Thursday it has a list of about 100 possible contacts but that the official number will be lower. Health officials are focusing on containment to try to stem the possibility of the Ebola virus spreading beyond Thomas Eric Duncan, who traveled from Liberia to Dallas to visit relatives and fell ill on Sept. 24. His sister, Mai Wureh, identified Duncan as the infected man in an interview with The Associated Press. A Read More …
Oct 022014
A selfie by Princes Superal she posted on her Facebook page. Filipino golfer Princess Superal caused panic among Asian Games organizers when she was mistaken for a real royal, the Philippine Star reported. Philippines chef de mission Ricardo Garcia received an unexpected courtesy call from an Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee (IAGOC) official who apologized for what he thought was a diplomatic lapse. “The IAGOC felt they made an error in not being able to recognize a princess from the Philippines,” Garcia was quoted as saying. “An official was so apologetic for what they thought was a lapse. I assured them that there was no oversight on their part. That our golfer, in fact one of our hopes for the gold medal here, is named Princess but that she is not a princess of any part of the Philippines but a princess of our team just the same.” Medal to muddle for Al-Garni Mohamad Al-Garni’s joy at winning 5,000 metres gold quickly turned to frustration after a late-night dope test caused him to miss the last bus home. According to team officials, the Qatari did not get back to the athletes’ village until about 3:00 am, giving him little time to rest before his 1,500m heats on Monday morning. However, the Moroccan-born Al-Garni sailed through the heats and duly won the 1,500m final that evening. Drummed out of the arena Indonesian badminton fans accused the South Korean hosts of being sore losers after they had their trademark drum confiscated by Read More …
Oct 022014
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Heroes’ Welcome Ceremony for the 7th Philippine Contingent to Golan Heights at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 01, 2014). (MNS photo) MANILA, October 1, 2014 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Wednesday criticised the United Nations for refusing to better arm Filipino peacekeepers in the Golan Heights, saying this made their mission “impossible”. Aquino said the UN’s rejection of his request to give the peacekeepers more weapons had left them unnecessarily vulnerable when Al-Qaeda-linked Syrian rebels attacked and surrounded them in August. “Our troops cannot be part of a situation wherein their mission is impossible or unclear,” Aquino said during a ceremony at the presidential palace to award the Golan Heights troops military medals. The Philippines, one of Asia’s biggest suppliers of peacekeepers to UN missions, pulled out its 344-strong Golan Heights contingent last month because of the worsening security situation there. It came after dozens of the peacekeepers engaged the Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in a four-day standoff, refusing to surrender their arms, before escaping under the cover of night. The rebels also disarmed and abducted 45 Fijian peacekeepers, who were later freed unharmed. “Our request for more arms was denied…. and our fears were realised when the standoff happened,” Aquino said. President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his message during the Heroes’ Welcome Ceremony for the 7th Philippine Contingent to Golan Heights at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 01, Read More …
Oct 022014
Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan Purisima during the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Chiefs of Police (ASEANAPOL) Conference at the Luzon Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City on Tuesday (May 13, 2014). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima on Tuesday admitted that he owns a 4.7-hectare property in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, Purisima admitted that he owns the property, which is now the subject of a plunder complaint against him. Purisima said he bought the lot in 1998 for about P150,000 – when he was already in PNP – and started developing it in 2002. He said the house built inside the lot was about 204 square meters big. Senator Grace Poe, however, noted that the infrastructure inside the property looked much bigger because of several outhouses. Purisima is facing two plunder and graft complaints over his allegedly unexplained wealth, including the multimillion property in Nueva Ecija and another poultry business. Critics say Purisima undervalued the property in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN). The PNP chief put the fair market value of the mansion at P3.7 million in his SALN, but his complainants say the property’s actual price could go beyond P50 million. Purisima explained that the assessor put the value of his house at P1.7 million. This later ballooned to P3.7 million due to construction costs. Purisima is Read More …
Oct 022014
President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz during the Pre-Labor Day Dialogue at the Heroes Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (April 30). The conduct of Pre-Labor Day Dialogue is pursuant to the 22-point Labor and Employment Agenda of President Aquino, which essentially consists of among others, the following directives: promote not only the constitutionally protected rights of workers but also their right to participate in the policymaking process; and work with the private and labor sector to strengthen tripartite cooperation and promote industrial peace. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – As protest actions in Hong Kong continue, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz on Wednesday urged overseas Filipino workers there to be careful and to always take the necessary precaution in their daily activities. “I urge and advise our OFWs in Hong Kong to be mindful about their safety amidst the tension between government authorities and pro-democracy protesters calling for universal suffrage in Hong Kong,” said Baldoz in a news release. “Be alert and go on with your regular routine, but avoid places where marches and protests are happening. Stay indoors as much as possible, and keep in touch with our POLO,” she said, referring to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office. She also warned OFWs not to take part in any protest activity or any action that could be construed to be political, for this may put them in contravention of Hong Kong laws. “The reason you are in Hong Kong is to work, not Read More …
Oct 012014
Pinoy Big Brother All In’s Manolo, Fourth, Axel, and Joshua performed at the Candy Fair 2014!
Oct 012014
Dressing up as little fashion icons is a great idea this coming Halloween. Halloween is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries, including some parts of the Philippines. On October 31st, the eve of All Saints Day, people go trick-or-treating, hold costume parties, decorate carved pumpkins, play pranks and visit haunted houses to supposedly drive away evil spirits. Halloween is a big thing in our village. Children and adults both dress up in scary and not so scary costumes and enjoy going around houses to collect treats. It’s always fun to see the creative costumes parents and kids come up with every year. And while the typical department store bought costumes are still popular, more and more people are trying to come up with original, one-of-a-kind ensembles. Here are some cute ideas we found on one of our favorite sites for all things crafty, OhHappyDay.com. They’re easy to put together as well as practical and inexpensive. All you need is a quick visit to your closet! She Said: Halloween costumes need not be expensive. Bianca found some useful pieces that were hiding in my closet. Thrift stores are good places to check out too! Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: she said: I’m so excited to be the fabulous Anna Wintour for Halloween this year! I raided my mom’s closet for this look, and the magazines are mine. Little music icons Photos taken from OhHappyDay.com. Visit their site here for more costume and craft Read More …