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Miriam: Aquino can be impeached over DAP

Jul 042014

President Benigno S. Aquino III addresses the 67th Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Tuesday (July 01, 2014). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Soar High PAF for Peace, Freedom and Development”. PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corp, which was established in 1941.Also in photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago on Wednesday said President Benigno Aquino III can be impeached for approving the creation and use of the Disbursement Acceleration Program, although she immediately acknowledged that his allies have the numbers to fend off any bid. “Let’s assume there is a circular for the sake of argument, and the President can be impeached, definitely yes in a theoretical way. But you know, impeachment is both a legal and political topic and you cannot separate one from the other,” Santiago said at a press conference at the Senate, a day after the Supreme Court declared key provisions of the DAP unconstitutional. “Now if you are asking me if he can be impeached, definitely. But can he be impeached in reality, meaning you have to count, you have to have votes … as you know, you need enough votes to raise it Read More …

1Heart CS CEO Belina Calderon bestowed the Ambassador of Goodwill Award by Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council Los Angeles California

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Jul 042014

1Heart CS CEO Belina Calderon bestowed the Ambassador of Goodwill Award by Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council Los Angeles California

CEO, Belina Calderon-Tagarao, accepting her award as Historic Filipinotown Ambassador of Goodwill. (Photo courtesy of 1Heart Caregiver Services Facebook page) Historic Filipinotown (HIFI) is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California and as a HIFI Ambassador of Goodwill and honoree, Bel Calderon will act as a role model and leader of the Filipino-American community of Southern California. The Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council is bestowing the title of HIFI Ambassador to carefully selected Filipino-Americans who are persons of integrity and impeccable leaders with exemplary achievements that have the ability to promote, reach out, influence and mobilize public interest in and support for the ideals, values, principles, programs and goals of Historic Filipinotown. The HIFI Ambassadors awarded have exemplified great success in their profession that had established themselves as movers and shakers in the community. HIFI Ambassador Bel Calderon is the founder and CEO of 3 companies: L.A. Jobs employment agency, Summit Medical Billing and 1Heart Caregiver Services. As President and CEO for one of the fastest growing in-home care service company 1Heart Caregiver Services, Belina has been responsible for the company’s increased productivity and consistent profitability for more than 10 years. Belina provided the vision, leadership and direction that the company needed to achieve its short-term goals and long-term goal. As her greatest accomplishment, the company is now equipped with expertise to expand its business operations to different States in the U.S. by third quarter of this year 2014. Belina’s company, 1Heart Caregiver Services is a certified member of Read More …

Angelica defends John Lloyd vs ‘alcoholic’ rumors

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Jul 042014

Angelica defends John Lloyd vs ‘alcoholic’ rumors

Angelica Panganiban and John Lloyd Cruz (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Angelica Panganiban came to the defense of her boyfriend, actor John Lloyd Cruz amid rumors tagging him as an “alcoholic.” The 27-year-old actress addressed the issue when was asked to react to criticisms directed at her and Cruz in relation to them supposedly being seen in public having alcoholic drinks. “Ang opinyon ko, hindi ko nakikitaan ng problema ‘yong pag-inom, o ‘yong social drinking,” Panganiban said. “Ang masama kung sumobra ka, may mga nangyayari nang hindi maganda, hindi ka na nakakapunta ng trabaho, o hindi ka na nakaka-perform nang maayos.” The “Banana Split” mainstay added that she and Cruz do not hurt anyone with their actions when they do drink. “Kahit na uminom siya, wala siyang tinatapakang mga tao at ganoon din ako. Wala kaming inaagrabyado. Mabait pa nga kami ‘pag nakainom, mas malaki nabibigay kong tip,” she quipped. (MNS)

P289-M allocated for Northern Mindanao infra projects

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Jul 042014

P289-M allocated for Northern Mindanao infra projects

President Benigno Aquino III leads the unveiling of marker of the four bridges along iloilo circumferential road C1 during Inauguration rights held at Brgy Unka Pavia Iloilo City on friday (June 27) this is the first time Iloilo city is a recipient of such huge projects that will lead to propping up the local economy and establish the city as the next business and investment hub in the country. in photo are from Left DILG SEC Mar Roxas ,DPWH Sec. Singson, Senate President Franklin Drillon, Usec.Engr. Romeo Momo,Iloilo Governor Arthur Denfensorjr.,Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Pavia Mayor Michael Gorriceta, and Iloilo Rep. District 2 Arcadio Gorriceta . (MNS Photo) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Mabuhay) – The national government is setting aside P289 million for infrastructure projects in the Kalabugao Plain, the tri-boundary of the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, and Agusan Del Sur, a senior local government official said Tuesday. Rene K. Burdeos, regional director of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Region 10, said that the Kalabugao Plain has seven barangays and a total land area of about 51,000 hectares. He said that a provincial road that would traverse the Damay-Kalabugao lines in Bukidnon would be constructed in the area in 2015. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) has committed the amount for the road project in the Kalabugao Plain, Burdeos said. He said that the development of the Kalabugao Plain is important because it affects other parts of Mindanao. Read More …

Aquino defends jetfighter buy

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Jul 042014

FA-50s will make PHL air defense ‘effective’ President Benigno S. Aquino III reviews the troops during the 67th PAF Anniversary at the Haribon Hangar of the Air Force City in Clark Air Base, Pampanga on Tuesday (July 01, 2014). This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme “Soar High PAF for Peace, Freedom and Development”. PAF was founded on July 1, 1947- two years after the end of World War II. It traces its lineage to the Philippine Army Air Corp, which was established in 1941. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The first of the country’s South Korean fighter jets won’t arrive until 2015 year but the Philippine Air Force has slowly built up its capability over the past few years after decades of neglect, President Benigno Aquino III said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 67th anniversary of the PAF in Clark Field, Aquino said the military already has two additional C-130 planes, 18 basic trainer aircraft, eight Sokol combat utility choppers, 20 upgraded MD-520 MG helicopters, and four of the 21 recently purchased Huey helicopters. The modest build-up happened amid an ongoing dispute with China over territories in the West Philippine Sea. Aquino said he expected the remaining 17 Huey helicopters to be delivered by the end of the year and two of the 12 FA-50 lead-in fighter trainers to arrive from South Korea next year. “Kaya naman sa paglapag ng sarili nating FA-50 sa ating bakuran, muli nating magagawang ipagtanggol ang ating teritoryo sa mas epektibong paraan,” Aquino Read More …

Poe likens illegal towing to ‘carnapping,’ seeks probe

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Jul 042014

Poe likens illegal towing to ‘carnapping,’ seeks probe

Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares presenting at a budget hearing of the Senate of the Philippines in September 2012 (photo courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Poe) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday filed a resolution to investigate what she called the “carnapping of vehicles disguised as towing.” “Illegal towing tantamount to carnapping must be punished to protect citizens’ fundamental rights,” Poe said in Senate Proposed Resolution No. 708. Poe’s proposal came in the wake of increasing complaints of illegal towing by alleged syndicates, in violation of the property rights of unsuspecting vehicle owners. The senator noted that as of May 2014, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has accredited only 24 towing companies. Poe’s resolution urged the MMDA and the Philippine National Police to “initiate a crackdown on fly-by-night operators and criminal syndicates that unlawfully tow and charge exorbitant fees.” She also called on authorities to conduct a strict compliance check on towing firms nationwide to ensure adherence to the law. Incidents of illegal towing can be considered car theft, she said. (MNS)