Manny Pacquiao has two missions in Las Vegas fight

 Entertainment
Feb 212014
 
Manny Pacquiao has two missions in Las Vegas fight

There are two things that 8-division world champion Manny Pacquaio would like to bring with him when he takes to the ring on April 12, 2014 for his rematch against 2-division champion Timothy Bradley. “Nasa kanya kasi ‘yung korona ko e. Gusto ko maibalik ulit,” he said in an interview with “Kababayan Today.” (He has my crown. I want to get it back.) When the two first faced off in Las Vegas on June 9th 2012, the welterweight bout went the distance, And after 12 rounds, Bradley’s hands were raised as the winner by split decision. Not only did that controversial Bradley victory stop Pacquiao’s dominance in the division; he also put an end to the Filipino boxing champ’s 15-bout winning streak, raising speculations that Pacquiao has lost his fire and drive in the ring. In the upcoming rematch, Pacquiao added that he also plans to bring this famous “killer instinct” back on the ring. “Siguro this time around kailangan ko nang ibalik yung killer instinct ko and aggressiveness ko sa itaas ng ring and throwing a lot of punches. Kailangan dumaan sa puspusang training, ” he said. (Maybe this time around I would really need to bring my killer instinct back and aggressiveness in the ring; and throwing a lot of punches. I need to go through rigorous training.) It’s been five years since Pacquiao has stopped a fight. In 2009 was his last knock out win, against Miguel Cotto. In fact, he has been the one knocked out Read More …

House body okays VAT exemption for PWDs

 Economy
Feb 212014
 
House body okays VAT exemption for PWDs

MANILA, Philippines – The House committee on ways and means has approved in principle House Bill 1039, which seeks to exempt persons with disability (PWD) from the value added tax (VAT) on certain goods and services. Marikina City Rep. Romero Quimbo said the panel agreed to refer the bill —authored by Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez — to a technical working group (TWG) to fine tune it and reconcile the minor disagreements on the implementation aspect.  “Essentially there has been a consensus already to give it (VAT exemption). We will just have to refer to the TWG for purposes of fine tuning and reconciling the minor disagreements on the implementation as to how and who will define a PWD,” Quimbo said, The lawmaker said the committee still needs clarification from Department of Health (DOH) for assurance that any VAT exemption given to PWDs will not be abused. As to the revenue loss issue being raised by those opposing the bill, he said such is miniscule relative to the social impact of the proposal.  “The bigger picture here really is PWDs today, while nobody wants to admit it, a great majority of them are burdens. So they are economic burdens because they are not productive, they’re not doing anything that adds to the economy because of the lack of opportunities as well as to the stigma,” he said. Business ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 He said what the bill aims to do is try to bring PWDs into Read More …

Aquino to undertake state visit to Malaysia

 Entertainment
Feb 212014
 
Aquino to undertake state visit to Malaysia

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Presentation of Estero de San Miguel Micro Medium-Rise Building (mMRB) Model Unit at the Claro M. Recto High School Auditorium in Barangay 412, Zone 42, Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila City on Wednesday (February 19, 2014). The Estero de San Miguel Project is in line with the program goal of providing safe, affordable, decent and humane relocation in accordance with the Relocation Action Plan (RAP) through the People’s Plan mechanism and process for on-site, near-city relocation of affected ISFs in accordance with People’s Plan that contains shelter solutions and finance scheme development, validated and accepted by the ISFs themselves. The MRB model unit started construction in November 2013 and was completed in January 2014. (MNS photo) 20 February 2014 – President Benigno S. Aquino III will undertake a State Visit to Malaysia on 27-28 February 2014, upon the invitation of His Majesty The Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, the Head of State of Malaysia, and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Haji Mohammad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak. The President and Prime Minister Najib are expected to discuss the upcoming signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro. The government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed the Annex on Normalization, the last of the four annexes of the GPH-MILF Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro, on 25 January 2014. Malaysia has facilitated the GPH-MILF peace talks since 2001, and has also hosted the talks in Kuala Lumpur. They will Read More …

Michael Christian Martinez: The kiss-and-cry spin

 Entertainment
Feb 212014
 
Michael Christian Martinez: The kiss-and-cry spin

By DAVID CASUCO M.C. Martinez does the tough split/spin move LOS ANGELES  (Mabuhay) -– At the kiss-and-cry area of the Iceberg Skating Palace in Sochi, young Filipino figure skater Michael Christian Martinez did his final spin – capping his auspicious Winter Olympic debut by telling the whole world that winter-less Philippines is where he came from. The crowd at skating arena, earlier captivated by his not-so-perfect but nonetheless elegant freeskate, responded with a mild roar. A few minutes later, the international media were making a beeline to interview the Filipino athlete. Martinez, who came to the Olympics with a bag of distractions and a shoestring budget, got more than what he bargained for. He set his goal to make the freeskate, he placed 19th; he dreamed to be in the same stage with figure skating stars, he became one of them; he wanted to get the attention of potential sponsors for the next four years, he got the attention of the whole world. The youngest in the field of 30 men’s qualifiers, Martinez has accomplished a great part of his goal to enter the medal round in this, the grandest stage of athletic competition where perfection and excellence are norms. The other half of that dream is compete and win a medal in his next important stop: the 1218 Winter Olympics in South Korea. Widely regarded in the skating world as “one of the next figure skating stars,” Martinez has proved to all and sundry that he has what it Read More …

i-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko sa Pechanga

 Entertainment
Feb 212014
 
i-Vice Ganda Mo ‘Ko sa Pechanga

(www.pechanga.com) TEMECULA, Calif. (Pebrero 11, 2014) – Dadalhin ni Vice Ganda, isa sa mga pinakamainit na komedyante at artista sa Pilipinas, ang pinakahihintay na pinakabago niyang concert series na pinamagatang “i-Vice Ganda Mo ‘ko sa Amerika” sa Pechanga Theater sa Temecula, California. Ang palabas na nagsimula sa ilalim ng orihinal na pamagat na “i-Vice Ganda Mo ‘ko sa Araneta,” ay unang lumabas noong nakalipas na taon sa Smart Araneta Coliseum o “Big Dome” sa Maynila kung saan natamo nito ang posisyon bilang pinakamalakas na palabas na pinangungunahan ng isang lokal na artista, ayon sa ABS-CBN News. Ito ay ang pangatlong palabas ni Vice Ganda sa popular na tanghalang ito. Sa kasalukuyan, si Vice Ganda ay isa sa mga regular na TV host ng “It’s Showtime,” isang lingguhang variety show tuwing tanghali sa ABS-CBN. Mapapanood din siya sa kanyang sariling talk show tuwing Linggo, ang “Gandang Gabi Vice.” Siya rin ay lumabas sa maraming sikat na programang pang telebisyon, tulad ng “Pilipinas Got Talent” at ang popular na telenobelang “Juan Dela Cruz.” Siya ay isang matagumpay na mang-aawit at artista ng pelikulang Pilipino, kung saan siya ay lumabas sa napakaraming pelikula, kasama na ang tatlo sa mga pangunahing pelikula sa takilya. Ang pagtatanghal sa Pechanga Resort & Casino ay magiging isang mahalagang pangyayari sa buong karera ni Vice Ganda. Sa loob ng dalawang gabi, siya ay inaasahang magbigay ng malalaking produksiyon at walang tigil na katatawanan at aliw. Kasama niya ang kanyang mga espesyal na panuhin na sina Eljay Falcon, ang Read More …

Palace: Aquino not insensitive, to spend EDSA anniv in calamity-hit areas

 Entertainment
Feb 212014
 
Palace: Aquino not insensitive, to spend EDSA anniv in calamity-hit areas

President Benigno S. Aquino III tours and inspects the facilities of the Estero de San Miguel Micro Medium-Rise Building (mMRB) Model Unit at the Claro M. Recto High School in Barangay 412, Zone 42, Legarda Street, Sampaloc, Manila City on Wednesday (February 19, 2014). The Estero de San Miguel Project is in line with the program goal of providing safe, affordable, decent and humane relocation in accordance with the Relocation Action Plan (RAP) through the People’s Plan mechanism and process for on-site, near-city relocation of affected ISFs in accordance with People’s Plan that contains shelter solutions and finance scheme development, validated and accepted by the ISFs themselves. The MRB model unit started construction in November 2013 and was completed in January 2014.(MNS photo) MANILA, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) – A Malacañang spokesperson on Thursday downplayed a reported disconnect between typhoon victims and President Benigno Aquino III, saying the President will even spend the anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution in calamity-hit areas. “Is there a disconnect? I don’t think so. I think the actions of the President have shown that he is anything but insensitive,” presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during a press conference. Lacierda’s remark came a day after Aquino thumbed down the demand of some Yolanda survivors for the government to grant their families P40,000 each, saying it will not solve their problem in the long run. Lacierda, however, said the “resolve to help and assist the people on the affected areas remains to be strong.” In fact, Read More …

Napoles biding her time till 2016?

 Entertainment
Feb 212014
 
Napoles biding her time till 2016?

Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, poses questions to Janet Lim-Napoles, alleged pork barrel scam mastermind during the hearing on Thursday (Nov. 7, 2013) at the Senate building in Pasay City. (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV suspects that alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim Napoles is hoping to turn the tide come 2016, when her supposed bet for president wins. Trillanes said he believes Napoles will not spill the beans anytime soon and may be waiting for the outcome of the 2016 presidential polls before making her next move. Trillanes said Napoles is careful in mentioning individuals whom she supposedly had transactions with, as there is a possibility that these people or their allies might retain power in 2016. “Hindi magsasalita iyan dahil tataya iyan sa magiging susunod na presidente ng Pilipinas para mamasahe ang kanilang mga kaso, o mabigyan muna ng pyansa tapos para kinalaunan makakalimutan ng kababayan natin, mawawala na lang yan,” Trillanes said. “Sa tingin ko kasi ang nakikita nila is malapit na itong eleksyon eh. Kung magtitiis siya, maaari kung mananalo ang kanyang manok, eh mamamasahe ang kaso niya. Kung magsasalita siya ngayon, marami siyang makakaaway na baka ito ang mga naka-pwesto sa susunod. So kailangan masigurado niya muna. Ngayon, kung matatalo ang manok niya sa 2016 malamang magsasalita na iyan.” Pressed to name the person he believes is Napoles’ presidential bet, Trillanes said: “Alam na siguro natin iyan kung sino.” Napoles, Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Juan Ponce Enrile and Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Read More …

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