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Bela Padilla (MNS photo) It’s been a year already and Bela Padilla doesn’t know if and when she’s coming back to primetime TV. The last primetime soap opera she starred in was “Love and Lies” in 2013. Despite the long wait, Bela is thankful that somehow she had been busy with other projects. “Hindi naman ako nabakante. Kung iisipin ko, nakaka-miss naman talaga ang TV pero marami akong na-try. They were all new experiences for me na tinanggap ko kasi naka hindi na muli’t muli or mabigyan pa ako ng mga ganun ulit,” Bela expressed. Among other stuff that Bela was busy with in the past year was the movie “10,000 Hours,” which was lauded at the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival Awards. She was also in the recently concluded Singaporean drama series “Point of Entry.” In the works for Bela is “Sa Puso ni Dok,” which will also star Dennis Trillo and directed by Adolf B. Alix Jr. It will air on GMA News TV. “Isa itong bagong advocacy show ng GMA News TV like ‘Titser’ and ‘Bayan Ko’ so definitely it’s a socially relevant show. It gives people awareness and I’m glad that I’m going to be a part of it. I know I’ll also learn from this show,” she related. Bela is also cast as lead in the upcoming film “Barbara,” a re-imagining of the classic Celso Ad Castillo horror flick, “Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara.” Directed by Christopher Ad Castillo, the film will see Bela Read More …

Ginebra’s veteran guard LA Tenorio is determined to bring his A-game in the ongoing PBA Governor’s Cup.

Borgy Manotoc steers clear of politics, and chooses the path of business.

Nothing caps a meal better than a decadent dessert. Whether hot or cold, these sweet treats from The Bistro Group of Restaurants — Krazy Garlik, TGIFriday’s, Watami, Flapjacks, Fish & Co. and Bulgogi Brothers — can make dining completely satisfying. Crema Catalana at Krazy Garlik Served on a ramekin dish, this Spanish-style creme brulee oozes with creamy, garlicky goodness as it’s topped not only with burnt sugar but roasted candied garlic as well. Get garlic- krazed, whether you choose their savory or sweet dishes, at Krazy Garlik Greenbelt 5,  Alabang Town Center, Newport Mall Resorts World and  Greenhills Promenade. Hot Fudge Chocolate Cake at Fish & Co. This warm chocolate cake is luxuriously smothered with  homemade  chocolate sauce served with vanilla ice cream.  What I love about this  dessert is that it’s not  overly sweet, it’s so moist, you can taste melted  chocolate bits. Have a taste and get hooked at Fish & Co Greenbelt 3,  SM Mall of Asia and TriNoma Mall. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: Maccha Tiramisu at Watami Tiramisu with a twist best describes Watami’s green tea indulgence — the maccha (green tea) tiramisu. The cream is layered upon a bed of ladyfinger biscuit crumbs topped with unsweetened maccha powder.  A perfect way to end a great meal at Watami Japanese Casual Restaurant at the Mall of Asia, Glorietta 2 and Shangri-La EDSA Plaza Mall. Banana Pecan Pancakes at Flapjacks Who can resist a moist and fluffy pancake? Not me, especially if it’s Read More …

Student protesters hold a slogan denouncing the killing of 58 people, including at least 32 media workers, during a rally in suburban Quezon City, north of Manila, Philippines on Sunday Nov. 21, 2010. Almost a year has past since Andal Ampatuan Jr., the scion of a powerful clan, was said to have led his men in killing 58 people, including 32 media workers, in southern Maguindanao province.(AP Photo/Aaron Favila) MANILA (Mabuhay) – A measure declaring the anniversary of the infamous Maguindanao massacre as Philippine Press Freedom Day has been approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading. Under House Bill 4128, every 23rd of November shall be commemorated as a day to celebrate freedom and awareness of the press in the Philippines. The date gained significance in the aftermath of the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, considered as the single deadliest event for journalists in recent history. The massacre, blamed on the powerful Ampatuan political clan, claimed the lives of 58 people, including 32 journalists. “[The bill intends to] promote and uphold freedom and heighten awareness on press freedom so that journalists may freely and securely report the truth no matter who gets hurt by it,” said Misamis Occidental Rep. Jorge Almonte, chair of the House committee on public information. To mark Philippine Press Freedom Day, heads of government agencies, government-owned and -controlled corporations, local government units and employers in the private sector shall encourage their employees to engage and participate in any activity related to upholding press freedom Read More …