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MANILA, Philippines – With navy-inspired fashion making a splash, accessories are on cruise control this summer in the SM Accessories Nautical Collection. Anne Curtis, Georgina Wilson, Julia Barretto and Kathryn Bernardo lead the way, making waves with tricolor touches, striped sensations, as well as anchor-, rope- and seahorse-inspired pieces. Xian Lim, Enrique Gil and Daniel Padilla are vacation-ready with seaworthy weekend bags, backpacks and totes, as well as dog-tag necklaces and leather bracelets. Baseball caps and sunglasses also have the mariner’s touch. The Nautical Collection is available at the Ladies and Men’s Accessories Departments of SM Stores nationwide.

NAY PYI TAW, Myanmar – President Benigno S. Aquino III, along with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, arrives for the traditional group photo opportunity during the 24th ASEAN Summit Plenary at the Jade Hall of the Myanmar International Convention Center here last May 11. “Moving Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community” is the theme for this year’s ASEAN Summit, highlighting the importance of a united ASEAN. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The implementation of martial law in Thailand after months of political disturbance will not hinder Southeast Asian countries from forming an integrated economy by 2015, a finance minister said Tuesday. “This is a necessary development probably there because they’ve had an impasse for quite a period already,” Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima told reporters on the sidelines of the 10th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ Investor Seminar in Makati City. “That shows you a march towards maturation of the members of the region,” he said, noting the process will only be a short time. On Tuesday, Thailand’s army announced the imposition of martial law “to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government. The army, however, pointed out it is not a military coup, Reuters reported. What’s important in the ASEAN Economic Community is businesses continue working, Purisima said. “Politics can happen but at the same time business has its own rhyme,” he said. By 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will set in motion the creation of Read More …

President Benigno S. Aquino III troops the line during the 72nd commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat Shrine in Pilar, Bataan on Wednesday (April 09, 2014). This year’s theme is “Balik-Tanaw sa Sakripisyo ng Beterano, Gabay sa Landas ng Pagbabago”. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III presided over the mass oath-taking of newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in a ceremony in Malacanang on Tuesday. The Chief Executive was joined by AFP Chief General Emmanuel Bautista and Department of National Defense Undersecretary Honorio Azcueta when he swore in the military officers at the Rizal Hall in Malacanang Palace. Leading the roster of the newly-promoted officers were Army Chief Hernando Iriberri, Air Force Chief Jeffrey Delgado, and Central Command Commanding General John Bonafos, all promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General. Also inducted into office were Vice Admiral Jesus Millan, Rear Admiral Alexander Lopez, Rear Admiral Romeo Santiago Nebres, Commodore Enrico Juan Talon, Commodore Jorge Amba, Commodore Virgilio Garcia, Commodore Rafael Mariano, and Rear Admiral Antonio Habulan, Jr. Promoted to the rank of Major General were Virgilio Hernandez, Felicito Virgilio Trinidad, Jr., Rey Leonardo Guerrero, Silvino Alcabasa, Jr., Lysander Suerte, Oscar Lactao, Remigio Valdez, and Emeraldo Magnaye. Promoted to the rank of Brigadier General were Rafael Valencia, Martin Pinto, Wilson Leyva, Alexis Tamondong, Carlito Galvez, Jr., Eduardo Davalan, Dario Quindoza, Inocencio Mayangao, Elmer Pabale, Jose Tanjuan, Jr., Angelito de Read More …

Robin Padilla (MNS Photo) Action star Robin Padilla on Sunday confirmed that he will be playing Andres Bonifacio in an upcoming biopic of the Filipino hero. Padilla said playing the “Supremo” is a dream come true for him. “Dream role ‘yon lalo na para sa akin. Pagmamahal natin sa mahal na Pilipinas,” Padilla said on the sidelines of the 45th Box Office Entertainment Awards. The actor said he already met Bonifacio’s descendants. “Ang larawan na ito ay kuha sa loob ng tahanan ng kung saan nilitis ang Gat Andres Bonifacio. Ang mga kasama ko rito ay ang mga direktang kamag-anak ng Supremo. Ang kanyang mga apo at apo sa tuhod, kasama rin ang may-ari ng bahay at aming direktor EnZo at ang kanyang lakambini Rina,” Padilla posted on his Instagram account. Padilla said that he is still unsure who else will be in the movie. “Hindi ko alam kung sino ang lalabas na Gregoria del Pilar pero hindi (si Mariel),” he said, referring to wife Mariel Rodriguez, who accompanied him at Sunday’s awards night. (MNS)

John Lloyd Cruz on his superbod: “What used to be unimaginable is now a reality.”