De Lima refuses to confirm inclusion of Honasan, others in 3rd batch of ‘pork’ cases

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Jun 172014
 
De Lima refuses to confirm inclusion of Honasan, others in 3rd batch of ‘pork’ cases

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Monday refused to confirm a newspaper report that said Sen. Gringo Honasan is among the next batch of individuals who will soon face charges in connection with the P10-billion pork barrel scam. “At this point, I cannot confirm nor deny kung accurate ba iyan or what kasi alam niyo naman consistent iyong ating policy na we only announce kapag na-file na,” De Lima said. De Lima was reacting to a Philippine Daily Inquirer report that said based on a reliable source, Honasan is among the respondents in the third batch of cases that will be filed by the Department of Justice in connection with the pork barrel scam. She said the special task force created by the DOJ under Undersecretary Jose Justiniano has already told her it has nothing to do with the supposed leak of information. “I actually immediately asked iyong special task force kung may kinalaman sila dyan sa [leak] na iyan. Ang sabi nila ‘No,’ hindi nila alam saang galing iyang leakage na iyan,” she said. De Lima said the DOJ and the National Bureau of Investigation have yet to decide whether to file the third batch of criminal charges this week. Aside from Honasan, other supposed respondents in the third batch of cases are: Director General Joel Villanueva of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), La Union Rep. Victor Ortega (first district), former La Union Rep. Manuel Ortega, Read More …

DFA asks Pinoys to convince loved ones in Iraq to come home

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Jun 172014
 
DFA asks Pinoys to convince loved ones in Iraq to come home

Photos show 3 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and one student who are part of the 15 OFWs from Egypt who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Friday (August 30, 2013) to escape the civil disturbance in that country. The OFWs availed the government’s mandatory repatriation program after the Philippine authorities declared alert level 4 in Egypt, meaning all Filipinos there are forced to go home. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday appealed to Filipinos who have relatives in Iraq to convince them to return to the Philippines while the situation there is still manageable. “Tinatawagan natin ang ating mga kababayan sa Pilipinas na may kaanak o mahal sa buhay na nasa Iraq, sana naman po ay himukin nila, kumbinsihin nila ang mga kaanak o mahal sa buhay na lumikas na po sa Iraq habang may pagkakataon pa po,” DFA spokesperson Charles Jose said. In Malacañang, Presidential Communications Operations Office head Herminio Coloma Jr. likewise appealed to Filipinos in danger zones to return to the country. “We are calling on our residents, especially those who are in the danger zones, to voluntary repatriate themselves or return to the Philippines at government expense,” he said. But he said that they are not forcing anyone to do anything against their will, although they have deployed a quick response team to talk to them. On Saturday, the DFA raised alert level 3 for most parts of Iraq due to the deteriorating security situation there. Under Read More …

Enrile files supplemental motion at Sandiganbayan to oppose warrant of arrest

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Jun 172014
 
Enrile files supplemental motion at Sandiganbayan to oppose warrant of arrest

President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Vice President Jejomar Binay during the 5th Global Conference of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Opening Ceremony at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Thursday (January 31, 2013). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Juan Ponce Enrile filed Monday a supplemental motion to oppose the issuance of a warrant against him over his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam. In his 30-page motion, Enrile said he was not “informed of the nature and cause of accusation against him.” Because of this, the case should be dismissed because the information against him is void, the motion read. “Being void for non-compliance with the requirement of the Constitution that in all criminal prosecution, the accused ‘be informed of the nature and cause of accusation against him,’ no warrant of arrest may be issued…” the motion read. Enrile’s camp lawyers also said the plunder charge against Enrile did not categorically state that the former Senate President received kickbacks in a “combination or series of overt criminal acts.” “The phrase ‘combination or series of overt criminal acts’ in the information is but a conclusion of law, and not a statement of fact…” the motion further claimed. “It is respectfully prayed that no warrant of arrest be issued against the accused in the instant case. Since the information is void, the case should further be dismissed,” the motion added. Aside from Enrile, Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla Read More …

Poe recalls immigrant life in US

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Jun 172014
 
Poe recalls immigrant life in US

By Nimfa U. Rueda LOS ANGELES – Sen. Grace Poe reminisced about her life as an immigrant in the United States as she addressed Filipino-Americans celebrating the 116th Philippine Independence Day. “I was once an overseas Filipino like you,” Poe, told hundreds of Fil-Ams attending the annual “Kalayaan Grand Gala” at the Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles Saturday evening (Sunday in Manila). “I know how hard it is to start a new life in a foreign land. Tulad nyo, naranasan ko maging homesick, kung papaano mag drive para sa mga anak, pumasok sa trabaho, magluto, maglinis ng bahay at kung anu-ano pa (Like you, I felt homesick, I had to drive the kids to school, go to work, clean the house and do miscellaneous errands).” After graduating in 1991 from Boston College with a degree in political science, Poe started her family life with husband Neil Llamanzares in Fairfax, Virginia. They lived a quiet life for 12 years, raising their children – Brian, 21, Hanna, 16, and Nika,10. Poe, the adopted daughter of movie icon and national artist Fernando Poe, Jr. and wife Susan Roces, said that just like most Filipino immigrants in the US, she decided to move to the US for economic reasons. “Noong ikasal ako, sabi ko, naku papaano ito? Kahit gaano kaganda ang edukasyon, hindi ka mabibigyan ng sweldo na makakayang bumuhay ng pamilya (When I got married, I asked myself, what am I supposed to do? Even the best education can’t get you a salary that’s enough to raise a family),” she recalled. “Nahiya ako sa tatay ko. I felt so embarrassed because I married right after I graduated.” Poe said she did not want to keep depending on her parents. So when her husband got a job in the US, they decided to live as immigrants in a country Read More …

Why Eric Quizon has no love life

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Jun 172014
 
Why Eric Quizon has no love life

Eric Quizon (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Actor-director Eric Quizon, the son of the late Philippine King of Comedy Dolphy, has no time for love — at least not at the moment. In a recent interview, Quizon explained his focus now are on his siblings, nearly two years after the death of their father. “Sa akin kasi parang marami lang akong kailangang ayusin. So ‘yang (love) diyan muna sa isang tabi,” he said. “It’s something that I have to do. I promised my dad that. Gusto ko maayos lahat and then,” added Quizon, who was assigned by Dolphy to be his estate administrator. Dolphy, who never got married, had 18 children with six women. Currently, the Quizons are preparing for the second death anniversary of the well-loved comedian, who died on July 10, 2012, at the age of 83 due to multiple organ failure. “May mga plano, definitely. But now there’s a game app na lumabas, ‘yung Dolphy Game. Lumabas na siya noong December pero hindi pa fully introduced. But soon it will be out by the time ng death anniversary niya at birthday niya,” Quizon said, adding that the app will be carried by a major telecom firm. Quizon also returned to TV directing as one of the directors of the legal drama “Ipaglaban Mo,” which debut Saturday, June 7, after “It’s Showtime.” (MNS)

State-of-the-art skincare at Festival Supermall

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Jun 172014
 
State-of-the-art skincare at Festival Supermall

MANILA, Philippines – Regenesis The Face and Body Boutique promises to bring to the South the benefits of healthy skin as it opens its latest branch at Festival Supermall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Regenesis is a skin and body clinic that offers some of the most advanced, state-of-the-art treatments and services to revitalize face and body. Owner Dr. Angela Gomez, an aesthetic medicine specialist who trained in Switzerland and the US, got interested in aesthetic medicine because of her exposure to children with skin diseases during her residency days. “I was getting a lot of young patients with skin diseases, so I decided to study about the skin, as well. I attended a lot of dermatology seminars and conventions. Of course, that also included aesthetic dermatology. The fast-evolving field of aesthetic medicine inspires me to keep up with only the latest,’’ Dr. Gomez says. Regenesis focuses on enhancing natural beauty rather than changing the face completely. “What we go for in Regenesis is to enhance what’s already there. This is why we don’t have any cosmetic surgery procedures on our services menu,” she expounds. “We want things to look natural.” One of their most popular treatments is the platelet-rich plasma treatment, wherein blood plasma is taken from a customer and re-injected onto the face as a natural filler. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: “The plasma stimulates the growth and renewal of collagen and lessens fine lines. It also improves skin texture and tone,” explains Dr. Gomez. Read More …

Smart solutions for dry, brittle hair

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Jun 172014
 
Smart solutions for dry, brittle hair

Rx for colored hair: Tresemmé’s Keratin Smooth line has a shine spray that incorporates heat/UV protection. HI, REGINA! I use conditioner, but my hair still feels brittle and dry afterwards. What’s going on?                                                       ALLIE Is your hair colored? Because coloring — especially when there is bleach involved — sucks the life out of hair. (And hair is already dead to begin with!) I just got a dye job fairly recently, too, and my hair’s texture now is a lot drier and more damaged than it was when it was still virgin black, so I’m taking extra good care of it with the right products. If your hair is colored, too, you should be using hair products specifically designed for colored hair. They’re typically made with gentler ingredients so that they don’t strip color, and most of the time, they have components that help nourish dry, damaged hair. They also don’t include ingredients (like sulfates) that fade your color. I’m currently going through Pureology’s Pure Volume shampoo and conditioner; the brand’s specifically designed to maintain colored hair. If your hair’s not colored, do you heat-style a lot? You need to be using a heat- and/or UV-protecting product if you frequently use a flat iron or curling iron. (Tresemmé’s Keratin line has a shine spray that incorporates heat/UV protection.) If you blow-dry daily, don’t blow-dry straight out of the shower. Towel-dry first, then air-dry, and only when it’s just a little damp and mostly dry should you hit it with the blow Read More …

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