Richard Gutierrez admits he is a father

 Entertainment
Jun 032014
 
Richard Gutierrez admits he is a father

Sarah Lahbati (MNS Photo) Richard Gutierrez has admitted Sunday on his family’s brand new reality show, “It Takes Gutz To Be A Gutierrez,” that he is a proud father. The announcement served as much-awaited answer to pregnancy rumors and questions that have been hounding him and his girlfriend Sarah Lahbati since last year. Prior to the show’s premiere, Richard did an interview with PEP.ph, saying, “I think now is the perfect time to answer their questions. One, Sarah is finally back in GMA. And two, we’re doing a reality show for E! And now, everything… you know, everything is good, wala na kaming problema. Now is the perfect time to answer it. And we will answer it in the next episodes – all of the questions.” Weeks leading to the maiden episode of the show, the family has been hinting that they will make an “explosive” revelation upfront. Shortly after the show aired on E! Channel, Sarah Lahbati posted on her Twitter account (@sarahlahbati): “Extremely happy to announce the new member of our family, baby Zion.” It came with a photo she posted on her Instagram account of a baby’s hand over an adult’s hand. Richard’s brother, Raymond Gutierrez, tweeted via @mondgutierrez: “Meet the newest member of the Gutierrez family next Sunday on #ItTakesGutzToBeAGutierrez #GutzOnE!” Richard Gutierrez (MNS Photo) Their sister Ruffa Gutierrez posted via her @iloveruffag Twitter account: “Richard is a proud father!! Congratulations Chard &@SarahLahbati it’s finally out in the open!!! Yay!!! Sarah is crying now!!!” She followed Read More …

AFP eyes letting US troops use Ulugan, Oyster Bays under EDCA

 Entertainment
Jun 032014
 
AFP eyes letting US troops use Ulugan, Oyster Bays under EDCA

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Johnson poses for a photograph with Philippine soldiers after conducting helicopter insert and extract training on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 29, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pete Thibodeau MANILA (Mabuhay) – Pristine Ulugan and Oyster Bays in Palawan province do not only have great value not only as a haven for nature lovers, but great strategic potential for the military. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is considering allowing the United States military to use the venues for training, under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). “(K)asi nakita natin ang potential niya at kailangan magkaroon ng paraan para ito ma-develop into a naval facility,” AFP spokesman Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said. EDCA, signed earlier this year by the Philippines and the US, expands cooperation between the two countries and allows the US military to build military facilities in “agreed locations.” It is seen to help the Philippines deter incursions by countries like China to disputed parts of the South China Sea, which the Philippines refers to as the West Philippine Sea Ulugan Bay is a harbor for sea vessels especially in bad weather. The military’s Naval Forces West had moved its headquarters there while the Navy has a detachment in the area, he added. On the other hand, Oyster Bay is a potentially strategic area considered for US troops’ use, as one can get to the West Philippine Sea from there via Ulugan Bay. Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez noted such a potential Read More …

Haiyan student victims start school in steamy tents

 Entertainment
Jun 032014
 
Haiyan student victims start school in steamy tents

Children hold plates on top of their heads against rainfall as they queue for free meals during Christmas celebrations at the town of Bislig, Tanauan in Leyte province, central Philippines December 24, 2013, a month after Typhoon Haiyan battered central Philippines. The Philippines has warned that predators might prey on Yolanda victims. (MNS photo) TACLOBAN, June 2, 2014 (AFP) – Tens of thousands of students in the central Philippines began the school year on Monday in steamy tents and other makeshift classrooms, seven months after Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated the region. The government said it had hoped to rebuild or repair 20,000 classrooms before students returned, but new regulations requiring higher building standards so schools withstand future typhoons led to delays. “These are the birth pangs of making sure that resiliency…would be the basis for better structures,” presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said in Manila. “In the meantime, the students will be studying in structures which are not yet resilient, but we hope for their understanding.” At the Panaluran Central School in Tacloban, a coastal city which bore the brunt of the typhoon, hundreds of sweat-soaked children crammed into three temporary classrooms made from steel frames and corrugated iron sheets as the temperature outside hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit). “It is pitiful to see them packed like sardines,” said housewife Gina Villamor as she anxiously waited for her children, aged 6 and 10, to finish their first day at school. “It is so hot in there. And there is no Read More …

Jessy Mendiola speaks up on rumored Colombian suitor

 Entertainment
Jun 032014
 
Jessy Mendiola speaks up on rumored Colombian suitor

ACTRESS Jessy Mendiola clarified reports that a Colombian suitor followed her during her latest trip to Jeju Island in South Korea. In an interview with the 21-year-old actress, Mendiola said that she had met Sebastian Lopez, a Colombian traveler, when she was vacationing with family and friends in Boracay Island in Aklan. She said Lopez travelled for almost a year and has now returned to Colombia to study. “He’s a traveler. Nagkataon lang na nagpunta siya sa Philippines tapos nag Boracay siya. Doon ko lang siya na-meet. Natapunan ko lang siya ng drink,” she recalled. “Nakakatuwa siya kasi lahat ng nasa paligid ko kinakausap niya. I think that is common with travelers. Kasi alone siya and you have to talk to people to go to places. In my case, natuwa ako sa kanya kasi hindi naman kami ganun katagal magkakilala but he followed me in Jeju,” she added. The ABS-CBN actress said Lopez told her that he’s also going to Korea but she was surprised when he actually followed her group in Jeju. “We just talked about our next trips after Boracay and he said and next stop niya is Korea. Masaya kasi siyang kasama. Hindi ko kasi inakala na pupuntahan niya ako sa Jeju and effort yun,” she added. The actress also disclosed that even if the 19-year-old is now back in Colombia, they constantly communicate with each other. When asked if Lopez is already courting her, Mendiola said she is just happy that she met him. “Wala pa Read More …

ABS-CBN shows list among most revised on Wikipedia

 General
Jun 022014
 
ABS-CBN shows list among most revised on Wikipedia

MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN’s list of shows is one of the most revised pages among Wikipedia’s 4.5 million entries in the English language. Ranked 13th with 22,060 revisions as of November 2013, the page “List of programs broadcast by ABS-CBN” on Wikipedia topped the number of revisions on world-famous names such as The Beatles, Wii, India, The Undertaker and United Kingdom. Leading the rankings is the page on former American President George W. Bush with 45,273 revisions, followed by articles on the list of WWE personnel, United States, Wikipedia and Michael Jackson, respectively. In the 6th to 10th places are articles on Jesus, list of Total Drama characters, Catholic Church, Barack Obama and Adolf Hitler. Following the list on local shows in the Philippines are articles on Britney Spears and World War II in 11th and 12th ranks, respectively. Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 ABS-CBN’s rival station, GMA Network, also made it to Wikipedia’s Database Report on the top 1,000 pages with most revisions. The “List of programs broadcast by GMA Network” landed at 62nd place.

PNoy vows incentives for outstanding policewomen

 News
Jun 022014
 
PNoy vows incentives for outstanding policewomen

President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday vowed to reward outstanding policewomen who, despite constraints, extended service beyond their call of duty. “Kung paanong pagkalinga ang ipinapamalas ninyo sa ating mga kababayan, ay siya ring pagmamalasakit ng estado ang dapat na inilalaan para sa inyo,” Aquino said in his speech during the courtesy call of 10 policewomen who were hailed by the Zonta Club of Makati Paseo de Roxas Foundation Inc. as most outstanding in their field for 2013. Among them were: P/ Insp. Arieza V. Otida, Pre –charge Investigation IDMB, CebuCity Police Office , PRO7 SPO3 Melinda K. Amsali, PCR PNCO, Tetuan Police Station Zamboanga City PO, PR09 PSUPT Maria Leonora Chua Camarao, OIC Discipline Law and Other Division, DPRM P/ Chief Inspector Gemma Vidal Braganza, Regional Chief Women and Children Protection Desk, PROCOR PO3 Annaliza Palicpic Flores , PCR PNCO Aviation Security Group SPO1 Ruth Bongo Violango, Investigation and Homecide Section Cebu City PO PRO7 SPO1 Cheryl Quinto Saldo , WCPD/HRAO, Surigao Del Norte PPO. PRO13 P/ Senior Inspector Jovelyn Abe Banares, Chief FJGAD, ORPCRD,PRO2 PPO2 Cheryl Lyn Wagas Ano-os, PCR/FPGS PNCO, Ozamiz City Police Station PRO10 P/ Senior Superintendent Herminigilda Dumaguin Salangad, HS Regional Health Service, RHS NCRPO chief The Palace said the winners, who were awarded in January, were selected based on their service record, achievements, and panel interview with a board of judges.  “Sa kabila ng ilang limitasyon at kakulangan sa inyong hanay, hindi kayo pinanghinaan ng loob; sa halip, lalo kayong nagsikap at sinagad ninyo Read More …

Napoles willing to return money to govt —lawyer

 News
Jun 022014
 
Napoles willing to return money to govt —lawyer

The lawyer of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles said his client is willing to return the amount she allegedly earned from the scam. In an interview aired on GMA News TV’s State of the Nation on Monday night, Napoles’ legal counsel, lawyer Stephen David, said that based on their calculations, his client only gained P2 billion from the pork barrel scam. “Dapat talagang ibalik iyon. Willing naman si Mrs. Napoles na ibalik iyon,” David said. He also noted that while his client is willing to return the amount, Napoles would not be able to pay in cash as her assets are currently frozen. “Wala siyang pera,” David said. Napoles has suggested to go after the lawmakers who owe her, noting that she can prove their debts through documents, he added. Last April, the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 22 had issued a freeze order on the bank accounts and properties of Napoles, effectively preventing her from having access to these assets during the duration of a forfeiture case filed by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) against her and more than 70 other people. Other assets However, sources earlier told GMA News that Napoles has assets that have yet to be frozen, the report said. The report noted that a whistleblower has told GMA News that Napoles allegedly has three condominium units in Makati amounting to P200 million. It added that she also has shares of stocks in some corporations and memberships in exclusive clubs. These are: Manila Polo Read More …

BFAR eyes 1-million roster

 Economy
Jun 022014
 

DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries Aquatic Resources (BFAR) hopes to register 1 million fisherfolk by July through the National Municipal Fisherfolk Registration Program in order to fulfill its commitment to national treaties and further improve its share in the European Union (EU) fish market.

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