Donnalyn Bartolome wants to collaborate with Sarah Geronimo and Anne Curtis.
Jun 152014
Jun 132014
President Benigno Aquino III says Sen. Jinggoy Estrada (shown above while speaking on the podium) may know more about the alleged harassment and extortion attempts on Janet Lim Napoles in 2013, a few months before the pork barrel fund scam controversy hit the headlines. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the third batch of cases in connection with the pork barrel scam of Janet Lim Napoles will be filed very soon. De Lima declined to name the respondents, only saying that “several lawmakers” will be included. “It will be several lawmakers ang kasama sa third batch. Malapit na malapit na,” De Lima told reporters after her confirmation hearing. The filing may happen next week. “Baka early next week na lang, Monday or Tuesday,” she said. The Department of Justice through the National Bureau of Investigation has filed two sets of cases before the Ombudsman against lawmakers, officials and individuals linked to the pork barrel scam of Janet Lim Napoles. The Ombudsman, meanwhile, has filed before the Sandiganbayan plunder and graft charges against Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Bong Revilla in connection with the scam. (MNS)
Jun 132014
Athena Gana has joined showbiz but finishing college remains her top priority.
Jun 132014
Annabelle Rama (MNS Photo) Feisty talent manager Annabelle Rama said she enjoys being part of her family’s reality show titled “It Takes Guts to be a Gutierrez,” which is currently airing on E! Channel. She admitted, however, that she has yet to get used to having cameras inside their home. “Hirap nga ako kasi hindi ako sanay na may camera sa bahay, na laging may nakasunod na camera at lapel sa aking [damit]. Minsan, napipipi ako, hindi ako makapagsalita kasi natatakot ako na malaman ng taumbayan ang sasabihin ko. Pero hindi ko rin matiis, nalalaman tuloy,” Rama said. “Masaya naman. Nag-e-enjoy na ako ngayon. Noong una, nahirapan talaga ako kasi walang binabasang script, para bang bahala ka sa buhay mo, nasa bahay lang kami. Kung ano-anong topic namin, ‘yun, nakukunan lahat,” she added. “It Takes Guts to be A Gutierrez” features the personal and professional lives of the Gutierrez family. Mike Carandang, Emmy-award-winning producer of America’s Next Top Model, is directing the show. The Gutierrez family (MNS photo) Also part of the reality show are Rama’s husband Eddie and their children Ruffa, Raymond, Richard, Rocky, Elvis and Ritchie Paul, as well as their grandchildren Lorin and Venice. Rama said she is honored that her family got the chance to be featured in an Asian reality show. “Super, super talaga akong natutuwa. Buong family ko tuwang-tuwa sa E! kasi talagang nagtitiwala sila sa amin, first Asian reality show tapos ang aming promo ay kinompare nila sa Kardashians,” she said. “Suportahan niyo Read More …
Jun 132014
Italian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Daniel Bosio (Photo courtesy of http://ffemagazine.com/) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The arraignment of Italian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Daniel Bosio was set on June 18, 2014 at 1 p.m. This was after the Biñan City, Laguna Regional Trial Court (RTC) found probable cause in the cases of three counts of violation of Section 10-b of Republic Act No. 7610, or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act”, and three counts of violation of Section 4 of RA No. 10364, or the “Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012”. The cases were filed by the Binan City Prosecutor’s Office against the foreign ambassador. According to Biñan City Chief Prosecutor Agripino Baybay, Biñan City RTC Branch 22 Presiding Judge Theodoro Solis has issued a commitment order directing the Binan City Philippine National Police (PNP) to transfer Ambassador Bosio back to the Binan city jail. Bosio was rushed to a hospital in Makati City after complaining of chest pains and difficulty in breathing. The Italian ambassador was arrested by the Biñan City PNP due to a complaint of alleged molestation committed against three children of minor age while he was on vacation in the country in April this year. (MNS)
Jun 132014
President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Opening Ceremony of the 2013 Philippine M.I.C.E. Conference (MICECON 2013) at the 3rd Floor, SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premiere in Davao City on Thursday (March 07, 2013). The MICE Conference is a prestigious gathering of key players in the travel and tourism industry. The conference will provide the Host an opportunity to showcase its destinations to approximately 400 stakeholders in the tourism industry comprised of: travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, resort owners, professional congress/ exhibition/event organizers, association/corporate executives, destination management companies, airline representatives, local government officials, academe, students and the media. In photo are Senator Franklin Drilon, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., and Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr. (MNS Photo). MANILA (Mabuhay) – Whether in jail or free, congressmen who are linked to the pork barrel scam will still get their salaries and full benefits. Speaker Sonny Belmonte said the House of Representatives does not have rules that automatically suspend congressmen who are charged with plunder. He pointed out that Senator Antonio Trillanes received his salary and full benefits even while in jail for rebellion charges. Belmonte said lawmakers linked to the pork barrel scam of Janet Lim Napoles will remain members of the Lower House even if they are arrested, as long as they are not convicted. Congressmen who are accused of plunder but are allowed to post bail can return to the chamber and continue with their duties, he said. Napoles earlier listed down the names of 100 congressmen who Read More …
Jun 132014
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 116th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence at the Plaza Quince Martires in Naga city, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12, 2014). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Camarines Sur 3rd District Rep. Ma. Leonor Robredo and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairperson Maria Serena Diokno. (MNS photo) MANILA, June 12 (Mabuhay) – The wife of the late Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo was given a national platform in President Benigno Aquino III’s Independence Day program at her district in Naga, Camarines Sur. Leni Robredo, a neophyte district representative in the 16th Congress, was tapped to speak before President Aquino’s own speech. She is supposedly being groomed for a national position in the 2016 elections by the administration Liberal Party. Robredo encouraged everyone to be a hero. “Noon pong nabubuhay pa ang aking asawang si Jesse, madalas niyang sabihin: ‘Upang magtagumpay ang ating bayan, nawa’y gawin nating bayani ang karaniwang mamamayan.’ Panahon na po upang gawin nating bayani ang ating mga sarili.” Robredo pointed out that the heroes of Bicol, the 15 martyrs after whom the venue of today’s Independence Day rites was named, became heroes when they chose to put the interest of their fellowmen above their own. “Ngayong araw, hayaan niyo po akong sabihin na hindi ipinipilit ang Read More …
Jun 132014
Fashion blogger Ashley Dy also gives pointers on how to start a blog.
Jun 122014
Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. at the 1st Annual Inaugural Filipino American Visionary Awards – Arrivals held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA. The event took place on Friday, March 7, 2008. Photo by: Sthanlee B. Mirador MANILA, June 12 (Mabuhay) — “Sorry if I didn’t please you.” This was Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr.’s message to Filipinos who criticized on the Internet his privilege speech and audio-visual presentation at the Senate last Monday. In an interview on Wednesday, Revilla said he delivered a speech and sang an original song just to thank his supporters as he faces plunder charges and impending arrest in connection with the alleged pork barrel scam. “Sinabi ko kung ano ang nasa puso ko, iyong pasasalamat sa sambayanang Pilipino, at iyon naman ang pinakamahalaga. Alam naman natin ang patutunguhan nito,” Revilla told reporters. “Kung mayroon man akong hindi napaligaya sa aking privilege speech, tayo ay humihingi na paumanhin sa kanila. Iyong awitin na iyon ay hinandog ko sa 20 milyong katao na sumuporta sa akin,” he added. Revilla, in his speech on Monday, said he is ready to face arrest and detention. He also dared President Benigno Aquino III to solve start solving the country’s problems after going after those allegedly involved in the pork barrel scam. Before ending his speech, Revilla showed an audio-visual presentation, which used his original song entitled “Salamat Kaibigan.” ‘I am a good sport’ On Tuesday, Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said Malacañang agrees with the “overwhelming” negative reaction Read More …
Jun 122014
President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the commemoration of the 116th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Philippine Independence at the Plaza Quince Martires in Naga city, Camarines Sur on Thursday (June 12, 2014). This year’s theme is “Pagsunod sa Yapak ng mga Dakilang Pilipino, Tungo sa Malawakan at Permanenteng Pagbabago.” Also in photo are Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Camarines Sur 3rd District Rep. Ma. Leonor Robredo and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) chairperson Maria Serena Diokno. (MNS photo) NAGA CITY, Camarines Sur, June 12 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III has called on Filipinos to relive the spirit of heroism that spurred the revolution against Spanish colonialism more than a hundred years ago. In his message during the 116th anniversary celebration of the proclamation of Philippine Independence, the President said the sacrifices of Filipino heroes must be recognized and must serve as an inspiration, as the country pursues the righteous path that the administration champions. “Bilang mga tagapagmana ng kalayaang ipinaglaban ng mga nauna sa atin, tungkulin po ng bawat isa sa ating hindi na hayaang bumalik ang ating bansa sa dati nitong kalagayan; ang hindi na muling magbunsod ng mga panibagong sakripisyo sa maraming Pilipino,” he said during the ceremony held at Plaza Quince Martires here Thursday. With this in mind, the government continues to carry out major projects that will improve the conditions of the people in the Bicol region, he said, giving as an example the Read More …