Solenn Heussaff follows what’s practical for her, not the trends, when it comes to keeping herself fit.
Aug 252014
Aug 252014
Marvin Agustin and Mikael Daez share the wisdom of keeping to the essentials when traveling abroad.
Aug 252014
James Reid says no to rice. Nadine Lustre says no to diet.
Aug 242014
Liv Vinluan, Paulo Vinluan and Nicole Sy Coson hold simultaneous shows, which are on view until Aug. 30 at Finale Art File, Warehouse 17, La Fuerza, 2241 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City. At the Tall Gallery, Liv depicts the boat as a compelling symbol of loss, change and survival in “The Savage Sea.” At the Video Room, Paulo creates complex configurations using three main forms — the human figure, the sphere and the cube — and in the process unpacks a repertoire of references and stories related to them in “Block: New Paintings.” At the Upstairs Gallery, Nicole presents small monotype prints with forms that straddle the line between abstraction and reality. For details, call 813-2310, email finaleartfileinc@gmail.com or visit www.finaleartfile.com. View all Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: * * * Benjie Cabrera at The Crucible Benjie Cabrera attempts to capture the moment of creation at what is “now and here” in “Maze of Thought,” which opens tomorrow at The Crucible Gallery, SM Megamall A, Mandaluyong City. The show runs until Sept. 7, For information, call 635-6061. * * * Pio Abad at Vargas Museum Pio Abad employs strategies of appropriation to reveal the social and political significations of objects, unraveling the circumstances in which artworks and commodities are made, presented and exchanged in “The Collection of Ryan & William Saunders,” which opens on Aug. 28 at the Ground Floor Lobby & West Wing Galleries of Jorge B. Vargas Museum, QC. The show runs until Sept. 30. Read More …
Aug 242014
PLUS: Is Bamboo willing to try the movies? Is he still in touch with Rivermaya bandmates?
Aug 232014
Mauro Lumba talks about career, lovelife, and fitness secrets.
Aug 232014
Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. delivers his speech at the opening of the Second Regular Session of the House of Representatives at the Batasang Pambansa Bldg. in Quezon City on Monday morning (July 28, 2014). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – As calls for the government to cut income tax rates gain ground, Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Tuesday raised the possibility of the House of Representatives passing a legislation lowering income tax rates by 2016. In a text message, Belmonte said the House is currently studying proposals to adjust income tax brackets since “inflation greatly affected the rates.” When asked if it’s possible for the lower chamber to approve a bill reducing tax rates during the 16th Congress, Belmonte said: “If there’s already a draft prepared by a qualified body, baka puede.” At least three bills seeking to lower individual tax rates by as much as 15 percent have been filed at the House. The House ways and means committee chaired by Marikina City Rep. Romero Quimbo is set to begin deliberations on these proposals next week. The Philippines has the highest income tax rate among Southeast Asian countries at 32 percent. Quimbo expressed confidence that the House will be able to approve a measure reducing income tax rates during the 16th Congress. “I am very optimistic it will pass under my watch as chair… I am an author myself of a bill [to] comprehensively review and lower tax incidence,” he said in a separate text message. Majority Leader Rep. Neptali Read More …
Aug 232014
Secretary Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, shows the effect of the coco infestation “Aspidiotus Rigidus” to coconut trees at the sidelines of the launching of “Sama-samang Aksyon ng Gobyerno, Industriya at Pamayanan sa Malawakang Pagsugpo ng Pesteng Cocolisap” (SAGIP) program on Friday (June 20) at Barangay Potol, Tayabas, Quezon. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Senate President Franklin Drilon urged President Aquino to review the leadership setup in the agriculture department, saying that having two secretaries at the helm does not help improve agriculture productivity. Functions at the agriculture department have been split between agriculture secretary Proceso Alcala and former senator Kiko Pangilinan who has been appointed as presidential assistant for food security and agricultural modernization. In the budget briefing with economic managers, Drilon pointed out that agriculture in the first quarter of the year grew only less than one percent. Saying that raids of warehouses are not enough, Drilon said that more should be done to help alleviate poverty and improve supply. One third of the labor force is in the agriculture sector. “Sa akin po, isa sa mga dapat tignan ng Pangulo kung sino talaga ng agriculture secretary dahil po nakita natin ang agriculture sector ay bumababa at paglago ng agriculture ay less than one percent. Apart from the usual calamities, I think there is also need for us to have a point man. Sino ba talaga? Kahit sa budget, magkaiba ‘yung secretary ng ibang ahensya sa agrikultura. They split the agencies in the Read More …
Aug 232014
President Benigno S. Aquino III distributes vouchers for Scholarship Grants to beneficiaries during the Ceremonial Launch of Sajahatra Bangsamoro Program: Peace Dividends of the Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (FAB) at the Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI) in Barangay Salimbao, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Monday (February 11, 2013). The strong partnership between the government (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has become more evident as both sides work together in the process of identifying beneficiaries and their immediate needs that will be addressed by the Sajahatra Bangsamoro program. The FAB indicated that “the Parties agree to intensify development efforts for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and development of the Bangsamoro, and institute programs to address the needs of MILF combatants, internally displaced persons, and poverty-stricken communities.” In photo is MILF chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. (Photo by: Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau). MANILA (Mabuhay) – The draft Bangsamoro Basic Law has been submitted to President Benigno Aquino III’s office, deputy presidential spokesperson Undersecretary Abigail Valte said Thursday. In a text message, Valte said the Palace is just waiting for presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles’ statement on the matter. Deles just said the peace process is “on track,’” and that further details on the Bangsamoro bill will be issued on Friday. A separate report on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front website said the draft Bangsamoro bill was submitted to Aquino’s office on Wednesday night. MILF chief negotiator and Bangsamoro Transition Commission chairman Mohagher Iqbal reportedly signed the cover letter of Read More …
Aug 232014
President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the 8th East Asia Conference (EAC) on Competition Law and Policy at the Mindanao Ballroom, Sofitel Philippine Plaza in CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City on Wednesday (August 28, 2013). EAC is an open event for key high-level officials of competition agencies in East Asia. EAC participants exchange ideas, views and experiences on emerging regional competition issues; and undertake to strengthen understanding and cooperation with regard to the implementation of competition policy and law across the region. In photo are Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) chairman Kazuyuki Sugimoto. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday announced that the Criminal Code Committee (CCC) has completed Book 2 of the new Criminal Code on Crimes and Penalties after three years of drafting work. The CCC was established on April 20, 2011 to study, assess and consolidate a simple, updated and modern criminal law to provide clarity in law enforcement and to improve the administration of justice. This was geared towards increased access to justice especially for the marginalized sectors. “We responded to the call of the President (Benigno S. Aquino III) to undertake a codification project and for the first time in our history, we have a draft criminal code developed by justice stakeholders that is reflective of our societal norms,” Justice Secretary Leila M. De Lima said on Tuesday. “We shall now endorse the final product of both houses of Congress for their consideration Read More …