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Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes (MNS Photo) Actor Dingdong Dantes has popped the question to his girlfriend, actress Marian Rivera, live on TV during her dance show on Saturday, ending years-long of waiting by their family, friends and fans who’ve all been wanting for the two to tie the knot. On his knees, while holding Rivera’s hand and looking into her face, Dantes said, “May isang bagay na malinaw sa’kin, is that I wanna spend the rest of my life with you. Kaya ngayon, saksi ang mga mahal natin sa buhay, gusto kong ipagsigawan sa buong mundo, na ikaw ang sagot sa aking mga dasal.” He then brought out the engagement ring and said, “That’s why tonight, I offer you this gift, on your birthday, something that’s beyond any material thing or tangible one, but I offer you myself, my love, today and all the days of my life. “Please, Marian, will you be my wife?” Marian could only whisper “I love you” to Dingdong off mic, and they embraced to the audience’s loud cheers. He then turned to the audience and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present to you my fiancée.” The two danced onstage for a few minutes. Later, Marian and Dingdong were greeted by some of their family members, with Dingdong’s mother telling Marian, “Welcome to our family.” Before the show ended, Marian promised to love and take care of Dingdong for the rest of their life. He asked her, “Is that a yes?” to which Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the singing of the National Anthem during the ceremonial signing of Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Malaca?n Palace on Wednesday (May 15). The K to 12 program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. In photo are Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Jr., Senators Ralph Recto, Franklin Drilon and Edgardo Angara, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., and Representatives Rosenda Ann Ocampo and Neptali Gonzales II. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program, aside from the pork barrel scam, caused the drop in the satisfaction ratings of the Aquino administration, Senate President Franklin Drilon said Monday. “I would attribute this (drop) to the involvement of a number of our senators and members of Congress in the so-called PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund) scandal, in the issue on DAP which has not been received well by our people and a few other factors,” Drilon said during a news forum in Manila. A survey by the Social Weather Stations released Monday showed that the Aquino administration’s satisfaction rating fell to a new low, a “moderate” +29 , in June. It showed that only 56 percent were satisfied Read More …

www.cityofpasadena.net PASADENA, Calif. – The public is invited to join Mayor Bill Bogaard, Flintridge Center officials and community leaders for the unveiling of a new “donation meter” program, the Real Change Movement, at Fuller Theological Seminary, 180 North Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, beginning at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2014. The Real Change Movement is the first initiative of its kind within Los Angeles County, to help provide homes for the homeless through the small change and credit card donations made through uniquely designed meters. The Mayor of Pasadena, Bill Bogaard, will unveil the first officially installed meter, sponsored by Fuller Seminary, at their campus. Guest speakers for the conference include representatives from Art Center College of Design, United Way of Greater Los Angeles, East West Bank, Fuller Seminary, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Antonovich’s office. The Flintridge Center’s President, Jaylene Moseley, and Pasadena’s Housing and Career Services Director, William Huang, who have been spearheading the program, will also be present. Flintridge Center: For more than 25 years, Flintridge Center has been improving the quality of life through innovative programs that combat the effects of poverty and violence in Northwest Pasadena and West Altadena. Flintridge’s work and activities are creating profound and lasting change that shapes the community and its needs.

Ai Ai delas Alas (MNS Photo) Comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas is earning rave reviews for her dramatic turn in the indie film “Ronda,” one of the 10 films in the New Breed category of the 10th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. In “Ronda,” which is directed by Nick Olanka, Delas plays a policewoman working the graveyard shift who roams the streets of Manila to fulfill her duties as a police patrol, as well as to look for her lost son. The film also stars Cesar Montano, Julian Trono, Carlo Aquino, and Angeli Bayani. This early, several critics are predicting that Delas Alas will be a strong contender for best actress award for her performance. The veteran actress said she is proud of the indie film, which she also co-produced. “Natuwa naman ako kasi for the first time iba naman ako dito. Nagkaroon na ako ng contribution sa industriya sa Cinemalaya,” she said. “Kahit hindi man ako maging best actress, ma-nominate lang ako at maka-attend ako ng international film festival, ‘yun ang gusto ko talaga.” Meanwhile, in a separate interview on DZMM Sunday night, Delas Alas said her Cinemalaya entry made her realize that she still has a lot to learn about her craft. “Na-realize ko na hangga’t nandito tayo sa industriya, meron pang room for improvement. Ibig sabihin marami pa tayong kayang gawin pala, innovation. Alam mo ‘yung may ginagawa kang iba naman sa buhay mo,” she said, adding that Cinemalaya allowed her to rediscover herself as an actress. Read More …

She successfully conquered the competitive and often-stressful world of corporate America… but failed in what is perceived to be a most fun and relaxing period…retirement. That’s how influential Filipina Cora Tellez, explains her professional life. “I had completed a great run of corporate life,” said Tellez who has had 25 years of management experience in healthcare finance and delivery, having worked for Health Net, Inc., Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente. “When I retired, my husband said ‘You’re going to drive all of us crazy, because of all this energy.’ He was right. I experienced retirement for two hot months. I flunked retirement,” said Tellez, President and CEO of Sterling HSA, a company she founded in 2004. But whether working for others and now working for herself, Tellez admits she has always been focused on her career, which made her a very busy wife and mother to her two sons. “My family is very important to me. I’m a lola now, to two grandchildren, two sons and a husband I’ve been married to for 38 years,” she said. “But I remember when I was working for Kaiser. I commuted to and from Hawaii for five years. I would leave my family on Monday and come back on Friday. My sons dealt with a corporate mom who wasn’t always there. This was before cellphones. They would fax over their homework so I could help them.” Tellez considers this to be one of the biggest, if not the biggest sacrifice she’s ever Read More …