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Mayor Reganit launches Project D.U.T.E.R.T.E. in Maitum, Sarangani (July 5, 2016) – Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit, together with the Philippine National Police, launches Project D.U.T.E.R.T.E. at the Municipal Hall grounds Monday, July 4. This event encourages constituents to join in helping to eliminate drug use and trafficking through rehabilitation, training and enforcement. (James Doctor/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE) MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s political party, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), filed on Thursday with the Supreme Court (SC) a petition that seeks to nullify and revoke the extension of deadline for the filing of Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The 23-page petition for certiorari was filed by election lawyer George Erwin Garcia on behalf of incoming House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez. PDP-Laban assailed Comelec Resolution No. 10147, which allowed the extension to June 30, 2016 from the original schedule of June 8, 2016, for “violating the non-extendible deadline for filing of SOCEs mandated by Section 14 of Republic Act (RA) No. 7166 (An Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms).” PDP-Laban accused the poll body of grave abuse of discretion in passing the resolution, stressing that under the cited provision in RA No. 7166, the thirty-day deadline for the filing of SOCEs which begins a day after the elections, is “clearly and unarguably mandatory and non-extendible.” PDP-Laban said the Comelec exceeded its rule-making power and did not have any authority from Congress to amend the provision of the said Read More …

More than 160 self-confessed drug addicts surrender to authorities at the San Juan City Hall, Monday. City officials directed local barangay officials to ask drug users and pushers in their respective jurisdiction to voluntarily surrender and undergo drug rehabilitation. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Military offensives against communist rebels will proceed even as the insurgents pledged to support President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on illegal drugs, an army spokesman said Thursday. There are no orders to stop offensives or issue guidelines on how to cooperate with the New People’s Army (NPA) on the anti-narcotics drive, said Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Hao, army public affairs officer. “Pag mababawasan ang drug use, mas masaya kami. Ngayon kung magkakasama kami, definitely ‘di kami magkakasama nang sabay,” Hao said. In his first speech as commander-in-chief last Friday Duterte suggested that rebels “use your kangaroo courts to kill them to speed up the solution to our problem.” The Communist Party of the Philippines responded by issuing a call to “disarm and arrest the chieftains of the biggest drug syndicates.” Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Monday the NPA’s possible participation in Duterte’s campaign should follow due process. “Linawin lang po natin, iyung pagkakasabi ng ganoon — ang move po ni President Duterte is to enlist the support of NPA to arrest or kill suspected drug lords. Kumbaga, kinikilala niya na mayroon din silang karapatan in order to be able to combat the whole war on drugs. “Kung ano man ang mangyari, it will still go to process, Read More …

Proponents of the Freedom of Information bill hail the technical working group of the House committee on Public Information for the approval of its consolidated version on Wednesday (September 3, 2014) at the House of Representatives in Batasan Complex, Quezon City. From left are Paranaque City Rep. Gustavo Tambunting; Ang NARS party list Rep. Leah Paquiz; Committee on Public Information chairman and Misamis Occidental Rep. Jorge Almonte; Cebu Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia; Akbayan party-list Rep. Barry Gutierrez and Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — A lawmaker has re-filed the proposed Freedom of Information Act to fully promote good governance, accountability and transparency in all branches of the government. Rep. Raul V. Del Mar (1st District, Cebu City) said the still unnumbered bill seeks to strengthen the right of Filipino citizens to information held by the government by full public disclosure of all government transactions involving public interest. “This same measure was already approved on third and final reading during the 16th Congress. However, due to lack of quorum of the last session day, the subject Conference Committee report was not ratified,” Del Mar said. Under the bill, request of information shall be free of charge and could be requested personally, by electronic means or by mail to the government agency concerned. The FOI Act shall cover the executive, legislative and judicial branches which shall include the national government and all its agencies, departments, bureaus, constitutional commissions and mandated bodies, offices of the Senators and Representatives, the Supreme Read More …

Enchong Dee (MNS Photo) Actor Enchong Dee, who is marking his 10th anniversary in showbiz, plans to reinvent himself by taking on characters that are far from his usual “boy-next-door” roles. The 27-year-old is currently promoting his new movie “I Love You To Death” with Kiray Celis. “Ayoko na nung the usual siguro, ‘yung boy-next-door. Sawang-sawa ka na. Pero siyempre, hindi mo naman maiiwasan ‘yon, babalik at babalik ka rin because ‘yon nga ‘yung strength mo. Siguro I will do that once and then, I will do other things. Kumbaga, variation,” he said. According to Dee, he is also ready to accept more daring roles, including those that may require nudity. “Pag-iisipan ko ‘yon,” he said. “Hindi naman tayo ‘yung basta, ‘O dito sa proyektong ito, maghuhubad ka.’ Okay, maghuhubad ako, ano ang kuwento?” He is even open to do a same-sex kissing scene. “I don’t mind. I will do it. Sabi ko nga, kung yun ang nakaplano,” he said, adding that as long as he likes the project, he will give it his all. “Bilang artista, ang trabaho namin ay hindi maging bida, hindi maging paulit-ulit. Ang trabaho namin ay pag-aralan ang trabahong nabigay sa amin. At kapag nagsabi ka ng yes sa proyektong ‘yun, kaakibat nun ang maraming bagay,” he said. “Kaakibat nun ‘yung promo, hindi ka nagrereklamo sa set, nakikitungo ka sa lahat ng katrabaho mo, simply because you said yes,” he added.(MNS)

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, recognized for having over 100 improvements as compared to the 2015 model-year, has been rated third in Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com list of 10 Most Affordable Three-Row Vehicles of 2016. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com editors highlight the 10 new 2016 model-year affordable vehicles that can seat seven or eight passengers, perfect for families on a budget. The list features six minivans and four SUVs, with prices ranging from $23,000 to $30,000. “We set a new value standard for the brand when we launched the 2016 Outlander last year, and to see it is recognized by such an informative and trusted source in the automotive industry confirms that Mitsubishi is making a name for itself in the SUV/CUV segment,” said Don Swearingen, Chief Operating Officer, MMNA. “Our objective was to provide consumers with a reliable, value-oriented vehicle that offers them the technology, safety and utility today’s families require; this shows we are doing just that.” Each of the 10 featured vehicles detail fuel economy, horsepower, pricing information, photos, links to both expert and consumer reviews and ratings, and more. Ranked as number three the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is recognized for continuing to reward buyers with more features for their money, and offering impressive warranties (5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty). For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com: http://mediaroom.kbb.com/10-most-affordable-three-row-vehicles-2016