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DADING, a combination of “Daddy” and “bading”, is a light yet emotionally compelling story that invites viewers to take on the challenge and become the best parent that they can be for their children. The series, which started airing on GMA Network’s Afternoon Prime block, offers character portrayals that will definitely resonate the value of commitment, love and sacrifice of being a parent. Portraying the lead role is Gabby Eigenmann as Carding who is out to prove how fulfilling it is to become a parent despite any circumstance. Meanwhile, resembling what a mother can sacrifice for her own child is Beth to be portrayed by Kapuso leading lady Glaiza De Castro. Harping on the sensibility of viewers are portrayals by Benjamin Alves as Joemer, a man who sincerely desires to prove himself as a good father, and Chynna Ortaleza as Celine who’s willing to give it all for the man she loves. Adding more flavor in the series are the characters of Gardo Versoza, Shamaine Buencamino, Toby Alejar, Mymy Davao, RJ Padilla and Zarah Mae Deligero. Carding (Gabby) is an adult gay man who decided to raise as his own daughter the love child of his best friend, Beth and her lover, Joemer. Despite Beth’s shortcomings as a mother for Precious (Zarah Mae), Carding patiently understands and even assures Beth how grateful he is to be a parent to Precious. Meanwhile, Beth continues to strive to finish her studies not only for herself but for the future of her daughter. Read More …

Angel Locsin and Luis Manzano (MNS Photo) On top of the massive success of her just-concluded series “The Legal Wife,” Angel Locsin is feeling lucky these days when it comes to her relationship with Luis Manzano. Despite having little time to spend with Manzano due to their respective work schedules, Locsin is thankful that the TV host understands the demands of being an actress, with some taping days ending early in the morning. “Napakaswerte ko talaga. Nagpapasalamat ako na gano’n ‘yung boyfriend ko, kasi hindi naman lahat nakakaintindi sa trabaho namin,” Locsin said. “Ang haba ng oras ng taping namin, tapos hindi kami nagkikita masyado. So napakaswerte ko lang na pinapahalagahan niya ‘yung trabaho na minamahal ko.” “At naiintindihan niya din naman dahil same business naman kami, dahil gano’n din naman ang mommy at daddy niya, ‘di ba,” Locsin added, referring to Manzano’s parents, Vilma Santos and Edu Manzano. Throughout the four-month run of “The Legal Wife,” Manzano has also been vocal of his support of the series, which aired its final episode last June 13. “Napaka-supportive niya at proud na proud siya lalo na pag meron akong magagandang eksena na napakita, kaya napakaswerte ko talaga,” Locsin said. Fresh from the success of “The Legal Wife,” Locsin is taking up another TV project, this time as an acting coach on “Promil Pre-School i-Shine Talent Camp 3,” which will premiere on June 28. Already, Manzano has expressed his support for Locsin on the stint. “Ang sarap ng pakiramdam pag proud sa Read More …

Soldiers march during an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon city, Metro Manila back in January 2013. Senior officers said a two-mile run could be “life-threatening” to troops, and have shortened a fitness test to compensate after three officers have collapsed and died doing the fitness tests since 2010. (MNS photo) MANILA (AFP) – Most armies pride themselves on pushing soldiers to their physical limits in preparation for combat. But in the Philippines, senior officers have decided a two-mile run could be “life-threatening” to troops, and have shortened a fitness test to compensate. The timed run forms a key part of the twice-yearly fitness examination for all soldiers, but from next month the apparently deadly distance will be reduced to a safer two kilometers, military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Ramon Zagala said. The change was instituted as three officers have collapsed and died doing the fitness tests since 2010, according to a military commissioned health study that recommended the shorter runs, according to Zagala. “The technical working group found out that after two kilometers they (soldiers) can fall victim to heart attack or stroke,” he said. One of those who died was a marine officer who ran the old distance in 16 minutes, Zagala said. All the time limits are determined by the troops’ ages, with the youngest soldiers required to run the two kilometers within 12 minutes, according to Zagala. Officers who fail the test will not be given command Read More …

CELEBRATING THE SENATE’S 97th ANNIVERSARY. Senate President Franklin M. Drilon addresses Senate officials and employees during the Senate’s flag raising ceremony Monday, October 21. Drilon took the opportunity to thank everyone for what he calls a “selfless act” in deciding to forego plans to celebrate the annual Christmas Party in favor of donating the funds to the victims of recent calamities that struck Visayas and Mindanao. The Senate, which is also celebrating its 97th Anniversary, has also decided to allocate the budget for the anniversary to the victims of the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol and Cebu. (MNS photo) MANILA, June 25 (Mabuhay) – Senate President Franklin M. Drilon said he is opposed to a proposed legislation which seeks to remove the Witness Protection Program (WPP) from the Department of Justice, saying that it is part of the agency’s mandate as the government’s primary prosecution arm to search out for witnesses and ensure their safety to aid in effective disposition of justice. The Senate leader threw his support behind Secretary Leila de Lima who sought to retain jurisdiction on the WPP under the DOJ which is the subject of House Bill No. 4583 seeking to transfer administration of WPP to lower courts. As former justice secretary, Drilon said he fully understands the need for the DOJ to retain control of the WPP. “It is the duty of the DOJ being the lead prosecutor to gather credible witnesses who have knowledge about the crimes committed. But to persuade a Read More …

Rabeanco merges Italian leather tradition with Hong Kong’s fashion-forward design for the Fall/Winter 2014 collection.