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Paulo Avelino fills the bill of Cosmo Bash: He’s the hottest guy in town, he projects sexiness. He does not have to do anything but walk.

It’s so fluffy: Made of high-quality materials, Uniqlo’s new Ultra Light Down designs keep the wearer warm on cold days, without sacrificing style, available at Uniqlo stores. September is here and autumn/winter fashion collections are making their entrance. Of course, even with just two seasons, we still shop away — on the premise that someday it’ll be cooler, that one day we’ll be able to walk under the midday sun, no sweat. Or that we’ll be able to use these cold weather clothes somewhere else, dreaming up the pieces we’ll be layering as we book flights to our next destination. Newsflash: it’s not cold outside, baby. But there’s no harm in stocking up on the basics of fall fashion — a classic coat, a warm jacket, comfortable jeans that won’t dig into our fleshy tummies during a 14-hour flight, and cute add-ons to give our OOTDs some personality. Recently, fashion label Uniqlo launched its latest collection at the Fashion Hall of SM Megamall, still carrying the brand concept “Lifewear.” The collection was presented in Life Cubes that represent different aspects of our lifestyle: Travel, which displayed Ultra Light Down, Heattech and Fleece lines Play, featuring denim, UT sweaters and flannel; and Work, which showcased the Ines de la Fressange, Smart Style Pants and Extra Fine Merino lines. Katsumi Kubota, Fast Retailing Philippines, Inc. COO, explains, “We call our design principle Lifewear because our projects equip wearers for whatever life offers, so they can conquer every day in style. More than Read More …

Coco Martin (MNS photo) Actor Coco Martin laughed off rumors that he has supposedly been going out on dates with his “Ikaw Lamang” co-star KC Concepcion. Martin stressed that he is just friends with his TV series co-star, whom he finds humble and easy to like. He added, “Sana magkaroon ng time lumabas, pero sa ngayon sabi ko nga masarap siyang katrabaho.” Asked if there’s any possibility that his relationship with Concepcion could go beyond friendship, Martin answered, “Hindi ko pa alam eh, siguro masyado pang maaga para magsalita about diyan.” On being paired with her, Martin revealed, “Nung una may takot ako kasi KC Concepcion ’yan eh tapos ’di ko in-expect na ganun pala siya… Napakabait pala niyang tao.” Still, the 32-year-old actor said that he cannot commit to a relationship for now due to his hectic work schedule. “Masaya kahit single kasi medyo busy din naman ako at gumagawa pa ako ng direksyon para sa sarili ko,” he said. For her part, the 29-year-old actress has only good words about Martin. Aside from describing him as “very gentleman,” Concepcion added that he is, “sobrang maalaga. As in to the point na tuwing tatayo ako, tuwing uupo ako, nakaalalay siya. Hindi ko alam kung may radar siya or something…” For the first time, Martin has worked with Superstar Nora Aunor in the yet-to-be-released film “Padre de Familia.” “Napaka-importante sa akin ng proyekto na ito, kasi siyempre Ms. Nora Aunor ito,” he said. “Padre de Familia,” Aunor’s first cinematic collaboration Read More …

The Metro Rail Transit (MRT) train slams the barrier at the corner of EDSA and Taft Avenue Station on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 13, 2014) in Pasay City. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya on Monday enumerated the list of planned improvements for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) including 48 new coaches, an automated ticketing system and replacement of rails. Speaking before a televised press conference at the Department of Transportation and Communications, Abaya said they expect three to four coaches to be delivered per month starting the last quarter of 2015. “We anticipate the requirements for the new 48 (coaches),” he said, adding that the agency is already working on procuring ancillary systems. He said power-substations will be upgraded while additional tracks will be laid down at Taft Avenue station. Certain parts of the rails will also be replaced. An automated fare collection system is also expected to be unveiled by 2015. Abaya admitted that they only recently learned that the train overhaul done in 2006 was not completed. “After the Senate hearing we found out that the 2006 overhaul done by the previous maintenance provider wasn’t the complete overhaul required,” he said, adding that only the traction motors were replaced. He said they will address the problem and will complete the overhaul by 2016. To address the complaints of passengers, he said they are also reviewing the conveyance systems. He said they will consider purchasing new elevators and escalators if it can no Read More …

“We ask for forgiveness of the public,” President Benigno Aquino III said as acknowledged that traffic problems have an impact on the growth of the economy. Malacañang on Saturday apologized to motorists and commuters for the traffic nightmare at the North Luzon Expressway, but maintained there is a need to decongest the Port of Manila. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda also said Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson is now monitoring the traffic situation in the area. “Humihingi kami ng paumanhin sa malaking trapik na nangyari kahapon,” Lacierda said on government-run dzRB radio, adding Singson is monitoring the situation in the NLEX. As of noon Saturday, the traffic at NLEX had improved. The NLEX website also indicated traffic at all areas was light as of noon (www.tollways.net.ph). But Lacierda also said there is a need to decongest the Port of Manila. “We really need to decongest and move these to Subic,” he said. On Wednesday, Secretary to the Cabinet Jose Rene Almendras announced the last mile routes and an all-day access to truck lanes. This is a “special privilege” for truckers, importers and brokers who would pull out their cargo from Manila ports in the next two Sundays and Monday mornings. (MNS)