‘Bonifacio,’ Robin Padilla’s epic and ambitious film entry

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Jul 112014
 
‘Bonifacio,’ Robin Padilla’s epic and ambitious film entry

by Walden Sadiri M. Belen Robin Padilla (MNS photo) For the second time in a row, awarded actor Robin Padilla is doing another ambitious film entry for the Ruby Year of the Metro Manila Film Festival scheduled on December 25, 2014. The film is  “Bonifacio, Gusto mo ba siya  Makilala?” Robin’s entry last year was “10,000 Hours,” a controversial and ambitious movie because it’s theme was serious and political for a film festival that caters to the whole family especially the children. Yet, it won most of the awards from the 39th MMFF and did more than what was expected at the box office. With “Bonifacio,” Robin and his producers would like to shed more truth on the life of Andres Bonifacio, the Supremo and founder of Katipunanmovement which sought and fought for our country’s freedom from the Spaniards. A historical biopic, they hope to give the Filipinos a more substantive and refreshing tale of our revolutionary hero. “Money is not an issue here,” expressed Robin. “Me and my producers are people who love the country. We are ready to spend money just to tell the true story of Bonifacio!” Just like Bonifacio, Robin is not just a respected action star, but he has also grown to be known as being revolutionary in the realm of showbiz and in society. He has always been vocal about his sentiments (nowadays via social media like Facebook and Instagram) on various issues from the entertainment industry, politics and society in general. And with Read More …

Pretrial conference in Revilla’s ‘pork’ cases canceled

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Jul 112014
 
Pretrial conference in Revilla’s ‘pork’ cases canceled

Senator Bong Revilla, shown in photo on his way to be detained on plunder and graft charges, said his lawyer, Sal Panelo, only talked about the rats and roaches in his cell in jest. Revilla’s lawyer has said the senator’s family saw rats “as big as cats” inside the senator’s cell. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The pretrial conference for Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr.’s plunder and graft cases was canceled after his lawyers contested the fact that the public prosecutor failed to finish marking the documentary evidence against him. “Pina-postpone namin ‘yung pretrial para magkaroon ng time para mag-continue ng marking ng exhibits ‘yung both parties. Kaya na reset ‘yung pretrial to August 27,” Atty. Joel Bodegon, Revilla’s lawyer, told reporters after the hearing. The pretrial hearing was canceled after the prosecution questioned exhibits E, F, G and H proposed by the prosecution. According to Bodegon, the prosecution was remiss in providing descriptions for alleged documents that will prove Revilla’s ill-gotten wealth despite not being in possession of the said documents. “It’s surprising that the prosecution is claiming na wala pa silang copies of the documents but they have descriptions,” Bodegon said during the hearing. But the public prosecutor argued that the evidence is merely part of the report of the Ombudsman and is therefore being processed. According to the Rules of Court, the pretrial is a mandatory part of the trial that opens up the possibility of an amicable settlement or of a submission to alternative modes of Read More …

Sandiganbayan justice asks: Where is Napoles’ affidavit?

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Jul 112014
 
Sandiganbayan justice asks: Where is Napoles’ affidavit?

Sen. Teofisto Guingona III, Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee, questions Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala during the inquiry Thursday on the alleged P10-B Priority Development Assistance Fund scam involving the Janet Lim-Napoles group at the Senate Session Hall in Pasay City.(upper photo power point presentation by Senate. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – A Sandiganbayan Justice asked the prosecutors about alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles’ sworn affidavit during the pre-trial of Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.’s plunder case on Wednesday. Associate Justice Rafael Lagos said he did not see among the documents of evidence Napoles’ affidavit that she executed in her bid for immunity, which was later junked by the Ombudsman. The prosecuting panel, led by Joefferson Toribio, said it has yet to receive a copy of Napoles’ affidavit. “There was also no mention of it during the investigation,” Toribio said. Napoles’ affidavit was executed long after the plunder complaint was filed before the Ombudsman. At that time, Napoles’ lawyer Stephen David stood up and said he invoked his client’s right to self-incrimination. But Lagos said the court was not asking him. In attendance for the pre-trial was Revilla, who looked cheerful in his pink polo as he talked to his lawyers before the session opened. When his son Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla arrived in the middle of the pre-trial, Revilla lightened up. Jolo sat close behind his father. At times, Jolo leaned toward his father and talked to him, both smiling. But when the Justice asked for Read More …

Senator wants NCCA to revisit rules in conferring National Artist award

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Jul 112014
 
Senator wants NCCA to revisit rules in conferring National Artist award

President Benigno S. Aquino III confers the 2012 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award to Magdalena Gamayo during the awarding ceremonies at the Heroes Hall, Malacañan Palace on Thursday (November 08). Gamayo, an inabel weaver from Pinili, Ilocos Norte, was honored for her work in safeguarding and promoting the traditional art of textile weaving. The National Living Treasures Award is the highest award given to traditional artists by the Philippine Government. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The National Commission for Culture and the Arts should revisit its rules and processes in selecting and conferring awards to avoid incidents such as the rejection by President Benigno Aquino III of Nora Aunor’s nomination as National Artist, a senator said late Tuesday. “What I would suggest to the NCCA, kung lagi naman ganun, and then revise na lang naming yung rules kasi kung nagiging issue yun for the President and for that matter sa future President, we might as well adopt, amend our rules or change our rules,” Senator Pia Cayetano, who sits as a member of the NCCA in choosing the National Artist, told reporters. Aquino earlier said Aunor’s name was omitted from the final list of personalities to be conferred the National Artist award because of her history with illegal substance. The President said he does not want to give the message that using illegal drugs is acceptable. He said Aunor was convicted of illegal drug charges but the actress’ lawyer denied this. Aunor was arrested in 2005 in Los Angeles Read More …

Filipino Style Recipe : Banana Split

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Jul 112014
 
Filipino Style Recipe : Banana Split

(filipinostylerecipe.com) Banana split is an ice cream-based dessert that served in a long dish called boat. This is one of the best dessert and popular around the world. Estimated Time of Preparation: 10 minutes. Good for 1-2 person INGREDIENTS: 1 banana, sliced lengthwise 1 scoop each vanilla,chocolate and strawberry ice cream marshmallow creme(optional) whipped cream(optional) strawberry syrup chocolate syrup or hot fudge cherry nuts,chopped PROCEDURES: 1. Place banana slices in a long skinny ice cream bowl. 2. Top with scoops of ice cream(vanilla, chocolate and strawberry). 3. Pour chocolate syrup on vanilla ice cream. 4. Pour strawberry syrup on strawberry ice cream. 5. Pour marshmallow creme on chocolate ice cream. 6. Top each with whipped cream. 7. Sprinkle with nuts 8. Top each with a cherry. Notes: 1. Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt may use instead of whipped cream. 2. You may also use strawberry instead of cherry. 3. Caramel syrup is a good alternative for marshmallow creme. 4. Adding waffle stick like stick-O or sliced peaches makes your dessert much special. 3. Some added marshmallow, pineapple tidbits, pecans, choc bits and mini M&Ms bits as toppings. Source : http://filipinostylerecipe.com/2011/08/banana-split/

PNP arrests 44 from China, Taiwan in Internet fraud

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Jul 102014
 
PNP arrests 44 from China, Taiwan in Internet fraud

MANILA – Forty-two Taiwanese and two Chinese suspects have been arrested in the Philippines over a sophisticated Internet scam targeting compatriots back home, police said Thursday. The suspects — who posed as police officers, prosecutors, judges and anti-money laundering officials — cheated people from Taiwan and China out of their money by claiming they could safeguard their cash, a police statement said. The scammers would allegedly convince their victims that their bank accounts were being used for money-laundering and that their assets could be protected if they transferred all their money to accounts owned by the fraudsters, police added. “The syndicates… usually go to the Philippines as tourists and rent houses in posh (housing projects)” where they set up their illegal operations, a police statement said. The suspects were arrested in a series of raids in the central city of Iloilo on Wednesday by a police anti-cybercrime unit and immigration bureau agents. The law enforcers were aided by an official of Taiwan’s cultural office in Manila, it said. The two Chinese suspects were “caught in the act of engaging with their would-be victims abroad,” said Senior Inspector Joanna Fabro, adding that scammers often believed they were unlikely to be prosecuted in the Philippines. But she said the authorities were now boosting their anti-cybercrime capabilities. “Maybe they aren’t afraid of our laws. But we have more teeth and we hope more of them will be apprehended soon,” she said. The suspects will eventually be deported to China and Taiwan respectively but Read More …

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