AFTER more than 10 years, Japanese beef may now be imported as the Philippine government has approved Japan’s Foreign Meat Establishment (FME) Certificate.
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ILOILO CITY — A proposed 510-hectare reclamation project was among the investment opportunities unveiled by the Iloilo city and provincial governments Wednesday.
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THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday filed with the Justice Department separate complaints against suspected tax evaders, including a contractor for Malampaya-funded projects.
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The Gutierrez family (MNS photo) With the family of showbiz veterans Eddie Gutierrez and Annabelle Rama set to star in their own reality show this summer, daughter Ruffa Gutierrez shared what fans can expect from the six-episode special. Said to be the first show of its kind in Asia, “It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez” will feature the personal and professional lives of the celebrity family. “I’m very, very proud. It’s historic,” Ruffa said Thursday during a press conference attended by her parents and siblings, twins Raymond and Richard. According to the actress, viewers can expect spontaneity and “mayhem” from the family. “The good thing about this is that we’re not only starring it, we’re producing it as well,” she said. “Ang ayaw lang kasi namin na hindi totoo lang lalabas sa publiko. Kaya now that we’re in control, mapapakita namin ‘yung gusto namin ipakita sa mga tao.” If there’s one thing their director, Emmy award-winner Michael Carandang, asked of the Gutierrez family, Ruffa said it is “to be as real as possible.” But she stressed that the freedom given to her family can be a double-edged sword, noting the lack of filtering and editing on the show for her notoriously outspoken mother. “Hindi ko alam kung ano gagawin ni mommy sa show. Kasi reality show ‘di ba? So usually na-fifilter namin si mommy eh ‘to, baka pagtapos ng cruise at pagtapos ng taping, white na ‘yung buhok ko sa stress,” she said, laughing. “There’s always one member of Read More …
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Photographed through the window of a closed aircraft, an aerial view shows Pagasa Island, part of the disputed Spratly group of islands, in the South China Sea located off the coast of western Philippines Wednesday July 20, 2011. China protested a trip made by Filipino lawmakers to disputed areas in the South China Sea to assert the claim of the Philippines. Ethan Sun, spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Manila, said the trip scheduled was ‘against the spirit’ of a code of conduct signed by claimants to the areas in 2002. The Spratlys, believed to be rich in oil, mineral and marine resources, are also claimed in whole or partly by Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan. (AP Photo/Roley Dela Pena, Pool) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippines is still seeking a peaceful resolution to the territorial dispute in the South China Sea despite the recent incident of harassment involving Chinese vessels. “We believe in the [principle that] what is ours is ours, and so we will continue to push that, and we’re doing that diplomatically,” presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said during a press conference Wednesday. The Philippines has filed another diplomatic protest against China — its second in two weeks — after Chinese vessels allegedly prevented two Filipino vessels carrying supplies and personnel from going to Philippine-controlled Ayungin Shoal off the South China Sea last Sunday. On Feb. 25, the Philippines also accused China of harassing a group of fishermen off the Scarborough Shoal, another Philippine-claimed area in the South China Read More …
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Event to give away nearly $40,000 in prizes, including 2014 Mercedes C250 www.villagebuildah.com Los Angeles, California – Village Buildah, a nonprofit group dedicated to educating, sheltering, and feeding the underprivileged of the world, is proud to announce its first-ever international Car Raffle Fundraising Event to fund four global charities. Those in the United States and Canada can purchase raffle tickets for a tax-deductible donation of only $2 per ticket. Tickets will be entered into a raffle, and winners will be selected on Saturday, June 28th, 2014, at 8:00 pm. The top prize is a brand-new, 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 luxury sedan. The second prize winner will receive a brand-new Vizio 70-inch HDTV, and the third prize winner will receive $1,000 in cash. The proceeds will serve to advance humanity, fight poverty, and make a difference across the globe through four worthy causes: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Palmdale; Philippines-based Gawad Kalinga; and Typhoon Victims of Haiyan/Yolanda, dedicated to assisting the thousands of victims of the hard-hitting 2013 typhoon in Southeast Asia. “We are humbled to be able to raise much-needed funds for several terrific causes,” said Edwin Fernandez, Village Buildah Chairman of the Charity Committee and Special Events. “Our organization believes in being a vocal advocate for the homeless, hungry, and displaced, and through the raffle, we can help others do the same.” Added Fernandez, “We encourage all to participate and help those in need who cannot help themselves.” Village Buildah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group based Read More …
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Athletic couple Tessa Prieto-Valdes (top right) and Dennis Valdes (top left) prove that you too can swim in style with Speedo.
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This racing event, supported by celebrity enthusiasts such as Dingdong Dantes, Ryan Agoncillo, and Richard Gomez, aims to boost sports tourism in the country.
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Regine Tolentino cites true love as the reason why she and husband Lander Vera Perez were able to bounce back from their brief separation back in the day.
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WASHINGTON – The United States on Wednesday accused China of raising tensions by blocking two Philippines vessels as it urged freedom of navigation in the tense South China Sea. The United States, a treaty-bound ally of Manila, said it was “troubled” by Sunday’s incident in which China prevented movement of two ships contracted by the Philippine navy to deliver supplies and troops to the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. “This is a provocative move that raises tensions. Pending resolution of competing claims in the South China Sea, there should be no interference with the efforts of claimants to maintain the status quo,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. The Philippines on Tuesday summoned China’s charge d’affaires, accusing Beijing of a “clear and urgent threat” to Manila’s interests. Beijing countered that the ships “infringed China’s territorial sovereignty” and violated a 2002 declaration of conduct in the South China Sea. The United States rejected China’s stance, saying that countries had the right to “regular resupply and rotation of personnel” to locations before the 2002 declaration. The Second Thomas Shoal, which sits around 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan, is claimed by the Philippines, China and Taiwan. Beijing calls it Ren’ai Reef. Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam claim other parts of the Spratly islands, which lie near vital sea lanes and rich fishing grounds and are also believe to sit on vast mineral resources. The United States, while saying it takes no position on the sovereignty of disputed territories, has Read More …