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Cebu Pacific says they are banning shark fin carriage effective immediately because of its “unsustainable shark fishing and our carriage of shark fin is not aligned with (our) position on sustainable development.” MANILA (AFP) – The Philippines’ largest airline Cebu Pacific said Wednesday it has ceased carrying shark fins, becoming the latest carrier to impose a ban as part of global conservation efforts. “We are banning shark fin carriage effective immediately as we learned that unsustainable shark fishing and our carriage of shark fin is not aligned with (our) position on sustainable development,” the airline said in a statement. The carrier, controlled by the Gokongwei family, an ethnic Chinese clan with interests in food processing, real estate and banking, also it would no longer serve shark fin soup in its corporate events. Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest airline in terms of number of passengers carried, becomes the second Filipino carrier to ban shark fin shipments following a similar decision by rival Philippine Airlines in April. Several airlines have announced they would no longer transport shark fins in recent years, following a global campaign to stop the consumption of the controversial foodstuff. The fins are traditionally used in expensive Chinese soups and served at important events. Conservationists warn that the demand for shark fins has led to overfishing, with many shark species now considered endangered.

Patricia Evangelista (Photo courtesy of Patricia Evangelista Facebook page) MANILA (AFP) – Multimedia journalist Patricia Evangelista has won the Agence France-Presse Kate Webb Prize for her compelling reporting on conflict and disaster in her native Philippines, AFP announced Friday. The award recognizes exceptional journalism in dangerous or difficult conditions, and Evangelista, 28, produced an impressive body of work on two of the Southeast Asian nation’s most brutal events of 2013. Evangelista spent a month reporting from fishing and farming communities devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm ever recorded on land that killed more than 7,000 people in November. She travelled to the disaster zones of the central Philippines only weeks after returning from covering a 21-day stand-off between the military and Muslim rebels in Zamboanga in the south of the country in which more than 200 people died. “Patricia is deserving of this award because, like Kate Webb, she has made it her mission to cover dangerous and difficult stories with a balanced, nuanced eye and astonishing courage,” said Gilles Campion, AFP’s regional director for the Asia-Pacific. “This was exemplified by her coverage of Haiyan’s destruction and the Zamboanga conflict.” Evangelista, who works for Philippine news portal Rappler and Esquire magazine, will receive a 3,000-euro ($4,100) prize. The award will be formally presented at a ceremony later this year. The prize is named after New Zealander Kate Webb, one of AFP’s finest correspondents, who died in 2007 at the age of 64. Webb earned a reputation as Read More …

by Walden Sadiri M. Belen Robin Padilla (MNS photo) For the second time in a row, awarded actor Robin Padilla is doing another ambitious film entry for the Ruby Year of the Metro Manila Film Festival scheduled on December 25, 2014. The film is  “Bonifacio, Gusto mo ba siya  Makilala?” Robin’s entry last year was “10,000 Hours,” a controversial and ambitious movie because it’s theme was serious and political for a film festival that caters to the whole family especially the children. Yet, it won most of the awards from the 39th MMFF and did more than what was expected at the box office. With “Bonifacio,” Robin and his producers would like to shed more truth on the life of Andres Bonifacio, the Supremo and founder of Katipunanmovement which sought and fought for our country’s freedom from the Spaniards. A historical biopic, they hope to give the Filipinos a more substantive and refreshing tale of our revolutionary hero. “Money is not an issue here,” expressed Robin. “Me and my producers are people who love the country. We are ready to spend money just to tell the true story of Bonifacio!” Just like Bonifacio, Robin is not just a respected action star, but he has also grown to be known as being revolutionary in the realm of showbiz and in society. He has always been vocal about his sentiments (nowadays via social media like Facebook and Instagram) on various issues from the entertainment industry, politics and society in general. And with Read More …

Sen. Teofisto Guingona III, Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, questions Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala during the inquiry Thursday on the alleged P10-B Priority Development Assistance Fund scam involving the Janet Lim-Napoles group at the Senate Session Hall in Pasay City.(upper photo power point presentation by Senate. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – A Sandiganbayan Justice asked the prosecutors about alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles’ sworn affidavit during the pre-trial of Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s plunder case on Wednesday. Associate Justice Rafael Lagos said he did not see among the documents of evidence Napoles’ affidavit that she executed in her bid for immunity, which was later junked by the Ombudsman. The prosecuting panel, led by Joefferson Toribio, said it has yet to receive a copy of Napoles’ affidavit. “There was also no mention of it during the investigation,” Toribio said. Napoles’ affidavit was executed long after the plunder complaint was filed before the Ombudsman. At that time, Napoles’ lawyer Stephen David stood up and said he invoked his client’s right to self-incrimination. But Lagos said the court was not asking him. In attendance for the pre-trial was Revilla, who looked cheerful in his pink polo as he talked to his lawyers before the session opened. When his son Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla arrived in the middle of the pre-trial, Revilla lightened up. Jolo sat close behind his father. At times, Jolo leaned toward his father and talked to him, both smiling. But when the Justice asked for Read More …

(filipinostylerecipe.com) Banana split is an ice cream-based dessert that served in a long dish called boat. This is one of the best dessert and popular around the world. Estimated Time of Preparation: 10 minutes. Good for 1-2 person INGREDIENTS: 1 banana, sliced lengthwise 1 scoop each vanilla,chocolate and strawberry ice cream marshmallow creme(optional) whipped cream(optional) strawberry syrup chocolate syrup or hot fudge cherry nuts,chopped PROCEDURES: 1. Place banana slices in a long skinny ice cream bowl. 2. Top with scoops of ice cream(vanilla, chocolate and strawberry). 3. Pour chocolate syrup on vanilla ice cream. 4. Pour strawberry syrup on strawberry ice cream. 5. Pour marshmallow creme on chocolate ice cream. 6. Top each with whipped cream. 7. Sprinkle with nuts 8. Top each with a cherry. Notes: 1. Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt may use instead of whipped cream. 2. You may also use strawberry instead of cherry. 3. Caramel syrup is a good alternative for marshmallow creme. 4. Adding waffle stick like stick-O or sliced peaches makes your dessert much special. 3. Some added marshmallow, pineapple tidbits, pecans, choc bits and mini M&Ms bits as toppings. Source : http://filipinostylerecipe.com/2011/08/banana-split/