Marlou Colina’s Oscars weekend

 Entertainment
Mar 062014
 
Marlou Colina’s Oscars weekend

Marlou being interviewed at the Oscars’ Red Carpet Super stylist Marlou Colina is still reveling in the glow of his Oscars weekend, working and rubbing elbows with the stars at the recent Academy Awards in Hollywood. The boyish owner of Colina Salons was busy for two days working with The Weinstein Company, a number of whose projects were in the running: August Osage County,  whose co-star Julia Roberts was nominated for Best Supporting Actress; The Grandmaster, which was nominated for Best in Costume Design; Philomena, nominated for Best Motion Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, and its lead, Dame Judi Dench, for Best Actress. Though she did not win, Dench was praised by the winner, Cate Blanchett, in her acceptance speech. Marlou at the Academy Awards with the Oscar models for the ‘KTLA Live at the Red Carpet’ Marlou is exclusively working for Harvey Weinstein’s family for the pre-Oscars night and the awards night itself, doing the hair and make-up for Harvey’s daughter.  “I didn’t get enough sleep since I had to be at the Red Carpet for the ‘KTLA Live at the Red Carpet’ doing the hair and make-up for the models of Hollywood couturier Alexis Monsanto, and KTLA reporter Erin Myers,” Marlou said. “But no complains,” he adds happily.  “It’s God’s will that I am here. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, my American Dream come true.” Marlou at the Academy Awards for the ‘KTLA Live at the Red Carpet’ While working, Colina himself got some pleasant surprised: he was interviewed Read More …

Despite inconsistencies, Cunanan's testimony has weight – lawyer

 News
Mar 062014
 
Despite inconsistencies, Cunanan's testimony has weight – lawyer

Cunanan denies involvement in pork barrel scam. On-leave Technology Resource Center Director-General Dennis Cunanan told the Senate blue ribbon committee on Thursday, March 6, that he never received any kickbacks from the alleged P10 billion pork barrel scam. “Kung meron man ako, bakit hindi ko aaminin? Lalo na sa sitwasyon ngayon,” a teary-eyed Cunanan said. Benjie Castro Despite his denial that he received kickbacks from the multi-billion-peso pork barrel fund scam, the testimony of on-leave Technology Resource Center director general Dennis Cunanan was strong enough to prove the guilt of the senators implicated in the anomaly, one of his lawyers said. “In fact, meron siyang mga naipakitang dokumento na nagpapatunay na yung mga senador mismo ang nage-endorso. Sa mga endorsement letter na yun, nakapangalan na dun, nakasaad na kung anong mga foundations at NGOs (non-government organizations) ang papupuntahan ng kanilang PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund),” lawyer Odessa Bernardo said in a phone patch interview with Jiggy Manicad aired on GMA News’ “Quick Response Team (QRT), Thursday afternoon.  Cunanan, the new provisional state witness in the P10-billion pork barrel scam, appeared for the first time at the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on the anomaly, Thursday. During the hearing, he submitted copies of the endorsement letters, which allegedly came from the offices of Senators Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., Jinggoy Estrada and Juan Ponce Enrile. In the supposed letters, the the three senators listed the bogus NGOs of detained businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles as beneficiaries. Cunanan even pointed out during his testimony that Read More …

The right to due process in a tax assessment

 Economy
Mar 052014
 

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) has the gargantuan task of collecting P1.4 trillion in tax revenue for 2014. Consequently, various revenue issuances have been circulated to enhance tax compliance and intensify collection efforts. One such issuance is Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 11-2014, clarifying certain issues arising from amendments introduced by Revenue Regulations No. 18-2013 on RR 12-99 relative to the tax assessment process. In fine-tuning policy interpretations, the RMC raises several points of interest.

Joross Gamboa to wed girlfriend this year

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
Joross Gamboa to wed girlfriend this year

Joross Gamboa (MNS photo) Joross Gamboa confirmed he will be marrying his long-time girlfriend this year. Gamboa said he and his girlfriend, Kathy Kimberly Saga, are still planning the event but it will definitely be held at Fernbrook Gardens in Alabang in November. “Medyo inaayos pa rin namin, pinu-process, pero plano namin parang classic-classic para elegant. Hopefully after my birthday. Kasi ang birthday ko, weekdays eh,” he said. Gamboa proposed to Saga in 2013. The “Starting Over Again” star said he is looking forward to settling down with his partner so they could finally start building their own family. Asked how many children he wants to have, the Kapamilya actor said: “Gusto ko kung hanggang sa ilan siya pumayag. Yun ang simula, kambal, ‘tapos sunud-sunod pa.” But prior to the big day, Gamboa shared that he and Saga will first graduate from college this March. Both took up a degree in mass communications at Southville International School.(MNS)

Meat-Free Favorites : Multigrain Pancakes

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
Meat-Free Favorites : Multigrain Pancakes

By Elena Johnson These pancakes are higher in fiber and protein than a typical pancake made with white flour or a mix. The addition of multigrain cereal also gives them a thicker, chewy texture, perfect for soaking up maple syrup. As always, this recipe is 100% cholesterol-free because it is totally plant-based. If you enjoy my recipes, then you might also enjoy US VegWeek! Kicking off on Meatless Monday, you can join thousands of people by pledging to choose vegetarian foods for at least seven days from April 21 – 27. Visit USVegWeek.com for details. There are 52 weeks in a year — why not make at least one of them meat-free? Multigrain Pancakes Multigrain Pancakes Makes 6 – 8 pancakes ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ¾ cup multigrain cereal (including oats, rye, barley, wheat) ¼ cup wheat germ 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 2 cups soy milk 1 Tbsp. agave 2 Tbsp. canola oil Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients and whisk until combined. Heat a nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray with oil or cooking spray and spoon approximately ½ cup of batter into pan. Cook until batter is set and bubbles appear around edges. Gently flip pancake and cook on second side a few minutes more until brown. Remove pancake to a plate and keep warm. Continue making pancakes until all batter is used. Serve with maple syrup or other Read More …

Solons commend Filipino ice skater Michael Martinez

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
Solons commend Filipino ice skater Michael Martinez

Winter Olympian Michael Martinez given a warm welcome cum a $ 10,000 cash award handed over by Ms. Carmen Linda M. Atayde, Senior Assistant Vice President and Executive Director and Hans T. Sy, Chairman Philippine Skating Union and President, SM Prime Holding Inc. at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014 (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Lawmakers have commended through various resolutions Filipino ice skater Michael Christian Martinez who participated in the 22nd Winter Olympic Games recently held at Sochi, Russia. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte said the talented Michael Christian gave an impressive performance at the 2014 Winter Olympics, reaching 19th place overall in the men’s figure skating event. Martinez got a score of 64.81 points for the short program and 119.44 for the final free skate routine, for a cumulative score of 184.25 points. “The athlete has shown tremendous talent, ability, and heart, quietly achieving his dream of competing despite numerous obstacles and injuries through the years,” the Speaker said. “Through sheer determination and hard work, Martinez qualified in this years’ Winter Olympics, becoming the first Filipino and the sole athlete to ever compete from a Southeast Asian nation to reach the finals of the Men’s Free Skating event,” the Speaker said. The Speaker said Martinez has exhibited tremendous pride and joy in representing the Philippines at the 2014 Winter Olympics, serving as an inspiration to his countrymen, especially the young generation of today, when he showed the whole world the ability of the Read More …

Committee on Health approves proposed creation of National Center for Geriatric Health

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
Committee on Health approves proposed creation of National Center for Geriatric Health

An elderly survivor evacuated from the disaster zone of typhoon Haiyan is wheeled past a V-22 Osprey on tarmac after arriving on a military plane at Villamor Air Base in Manila November 13, 2013. Philippine officials have been overwhelmed by Haiyan, one of the strongest typhoons on record, which tore through the central Philippines on Friday and flattened Tacloban, coastal capital of Leyte province where officials had feared 10,000 people died, many drowning in a tsunami-like wall of seawater. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The House Committee on Health has approved proposals to create the National Center for Geriatric Health, which shall provide a full range of healthcare services, including primary care, wellness services and behavioral healthcare to senior citizens and other older members of the country’s population. Rep. Eufranio Eriguel (2nd District, La Union), committee chairman, directed the committee secretariat to consolidate the approved measures, namely House Bill 2834 authored by him and HB 2357 filed by Rep. Rosenda Ann Ocampo (6th District, Manila). Eriguel, who is a doctor, said the approval was a great move on the part of the panel and expressed hope the proposal will be enacted into law during the 16th Congress. “It’s wonderful. Who is not excited about it?,” he said. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Philippine Medical Association (PMA), Philippine College of Geriatric Medicine, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and senior citizens expressed their support for the proposal Read More …

22 more cities receive high-end Rosenbauer fire trucks from DILG

 Entertainment
Mar 052014
 
22 more cities receive high-end Rosenbauer fire trucks from DILG

Interior Secretary Manuel Roxas III (MNS Photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – Twenty-two more cities Monday received their Austria-made Rosenbauer fire trucks from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), bringing to 76 the total number of highly-urbanized cities that are now equipped with world-class fire-fighting equipment. DILG Secretary Mar Roxas said the Rosenbauer fire trucks, dubbed as the Mercedes Benz of fire-fighting vehicles, were acquired at a cost lower than the locally-assembled fire trucks that were procured by the previous administration. “Pagpapatunay ito na possibleng magkaroon ng world-class na fire trucks ang mga local government units natin nang hindi gumagastos ang gobyerno nang sobra-sobra,” Roxas said during the kick-off ceremony of the Fire Prevention Month in Quezon City. “Isa ito sa mga programa na nagpapakita na may magandang resulta ang pagpapatupad ng Daang Matuwid sa pamamahala. Patunay din ito na mas maraming benepisyo ang naibibigay sa mamamayan kung matatangal ang katiwalian sa pamahalaan,” he added. The Rosenbauer fire trucks acquired by DILG are equipped with water cannons that can fire to a least 62 meters distance horizontally and 24 meters vertically or equivalent to an 8-storey building. According to Roxas, the 76 brand new Rosenbauer fire trucks were acquired thru the credit facility granted by the Austrian government which has a grant element of 60 percent at a concessional rate of 1 percent per annum. The trucks were financed by an Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the Austrian government with a repayment term of 14 years with 3 ½ years Read More …

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