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Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago attends the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing of the P10 billion Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam Thursday, November 7. Santiago reminded Napoles that she cannot just invoke her right against self-incrimination MANILA, May 14 (Mabuhay) – Former Senator Panfilo Lacson said a lifestyle check is in order against Senator Miriam Santiago now that the Benhur Luy list is out. Santiago earlier called for the release of the Luy list amid the disclosure of the Janet Napoles list that Lacson is holding. On the Napoles list, Santiago’s name was not included. Her name is on Luy’s list, on the other hand. “Barely one day before Luy’s list came out, she was saying that the Luy’s list was more credible. Understandably, crooks often forget petty transactions since they would likely use the loot on less significant expenditures. They only remember the big ones that enter their fat bank accounts,” Lacson said in a statement. He said that since Luy’s list is now out, “the Senate’s self-proclaimed anti-pork ‘crusader’ must be quaking in her shoes while cracking her head thinking of some crazy pick-up lines to divert the issue from her P2.5M rebate aka kickback from her P10M allocation through a Napoles NGO.” Both Santiago and Lacson have been trading barbs through the media. Santiago said Lacson is the “attack dog” of the senators earlier implicated in the pork scam: Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada, and Bong Revilla. Miriam: I will make my detractor pay In a separate statement, Read More …

By Atty. Henry Moyal MOYAL & MOYAL Canadian Immigration Lawyers (screenshot courtesy of www.moyal.com) Q. I read that Canada’s immigration program is open and that there are many occupations in demand in Canada. I’m an experienced engineer and my wife is a manager. I believe we are qualified but need your final opinion. Most importantly, I am hesitant to apply because I am out of status here in Las Vegas. Can I file an application while I have no status? Do I need to leave the USA to do my medical? A. The most important part of the assessment is to determine if you are qualified under the new rules. If you are not, then the issue of your status becomes irrelevant. That being said, you are correct in saying that Canada has recently opened its policy to a wide array of occupations. Many occupations which have not been in demand before are now in high demand. Similarly, engineers and managers are always in high demand in Canada. If you have at least one year of full time work experience (within the last ten years) and a strong level of English then you are eligible to apply. No job offer is required. No relative in Canada is required (to petition you). Finally, a person’s status in USA is not a factor. If you have lost status in USA you are still eligible to apply. We have been successful in doing so many, many times. You also do not need to leave USA to obtain medical or police clearances. Q. What are the benefits of applying to Canada vs. USA immigration? Read More …

Erwan Heussaff and Anne Curtis (MS Photo) Restaurateur and food blogger Erwan Heussaff said he and girlfriend Anne Curtis are “fine,” following their reported separation after more than three years of being a couple. Heussaff took to Twitter to address a story on the popular showbiz blog Fashion Pulis, which cited a “very reliable source” in confirming the alleged breakup. “Thanks for the concern, but let’s remember that FP isn’t BBC, there are more veracious sources of information out there. We are fine,” he said. Heussaff also answered the story’s comment on his and Curtis’ “behavior” on their respective social media accounts. “Also, I’m not in showbiz, so my relationship is mine to keep precious and not yours to devour,” Heussaff said. “If I don’t post about it, that’s my prerogative.” Heussaff’s last post about Curtis on his Instagram page was on April 19. He shared a photo of them together in Myanmar. Likewise, the “Dyesebel” star’s last post mentioning Huessaff was on the same date. Both tweets from Heussaff about the rumored breakup were re-tweeted minutes later by Curtis on her page, which is seen by her 6.41 million followers. A couple for almost four years now, Curtis and Heussaff have denied repeatedly that they are planning to get married soon, citing their respective careers as their priority. Aside from his blog and restaurants, the Filipino-French Heussaff is also a triathlete and has been active in sharing his weight loss story, having weighed 245 pounds at one point. Despite Read More …

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“Today’s travelers and investors are focused on Asia because of its robust tourism potential and growing economy,” says Philippine Consul General Leo Herrera-LIm in last May 8’s presentation of Philippine Airlines’ new Boeing 777-300ER that now serves the Manila-US flights hosted by PAL Area Manager Marie Jemma Saranillo (center, right photo) and her staff in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES − Following the recent aviation upgrade to Category 1 status the Philippines has received from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Philippines Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, added three new B777-300ERs to its fleet. PAL’s acquisition of the new B777s is part of the Philippine carrier’s modernization program aimed at improving the company’s financial and operational performance. In a product update event on Thursday, May 8, 2014 held at the Reef Restaurant in Long Beach, CA, Philippine Airlines-Los Angeles headed by Area Manager Marie Jemma Saranillo said that PAL will start using the more powerful Boeing 777 for its flights to the US. This development is a welcome boost to the Philippines growing tourism industry and is well received by tourists and tour operators. Travelers who generally prefer to take a direct flight to Manila from the United States will benefit from PAL’s fleet upgrade because the powerful B777s can fly 14,700 kilometers from Manila to the United States mainland and back nonstop without refueling. Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim, who graced the event, in his remarks said that from California alone there are a lot of potential travelers who Read More …