SoCal representatives to FYLPRO off to Manila

 Entertainment
Jul 282014
 
SoCal representatives to FYLPRO off to Manila

Rynn Chua Los Angeles – Rynn Chua and Edward Aparis are two (2) delegates from Southern California selected to participate in the 2014 Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPRO) and to take part in an immersive program in the Philippines from 24 to 28 July 2014. The FYLPro is an annual program running on its 3rd year, launched in July 2012 in partnership with the Ayala Foundation, FYLPro taps the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Consulates in the United States in identifying 10 outstanding young Filipino-American leaders who have great potential in pushing Philippines-US relations forward.  This is a project of PHL Ambassador to the U.S. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., tailored to develop leadership and talent of second-generation Filipino Americans into contributing to further development of the Philippines and provides delegates to meet and dialogue with the highest officials and policymakers in the Philippines, leaders of industry, media, cultural experts, business and social entrepreneurs as well as innovators in different fields. Rynn graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University.  Not resting on his laurels, he is currently pursuing his MBA at Pepperdine University concentrating in Entrepreneurship, while running Double Y Entertainment, Inc., an event management firm of which he is the Founder and CEO.  He was a social worker at the APAIT Health Center, board member of the LA County Prevention Planning Committee, and later employed at the US Center for Disease Control and the Associations of Schools of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia. From social work and public health, Read More …

Speaker to name solons who got DAP

 Entertainment
Jul 282014
 
Speaker to name solons who got DAP

President Benigno S. Aquino III graces the Opening Ceremony of the 2013 Philippine M.I.C.E. Conference (MICECON 2013) at the 3rd Floor, SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premiere in Davao City on Thursday (March 07, 2013). The MICE Conference is a prestigious gathering of key players in the travel and tourism industry. The conference will provide the Host an opportunity to showcase its destinations to approximately 400 stakeholders in the tourism industry comprised of: travel agents, tour operators, hoteliers, resort owners, professional congress/ exhibition/event organizers, association/corporate executives, destination management companies, airline representatives, local government officials, academe, students and the media. In photo are Senator Franklin Drilon, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., and Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr. (MNS Photo). MANILA (Mabuhay) – House Speaker Sonny Belmonte will release the names of congressmen who received projects funded from the unconstitutional disbursement acceleration program. Belmonte said he is aware that many members of the House have projects funded by the DAP. He said he is more than willing to release the list of DAP beneficiaries among House members once it becomes available. “We must not always jump to conclusions and dub something as negative or ill-intentioned without the facts,” the Speaker said. “I have always asked my colleagues in the House to account for their projects and the funding afforded them for these. Each of us is responsible to our constituents and to the Filipino people and should be open to scrutiny in terms of where these public funds are utilized.” Belmonte is Read More …

Dr. Ramon Geluz shows creative genius anew in ‘The Life of St. John the Baptist’ Musical

 Entertainment
Jul 282014
 
Dr. Ramon Geluz shows creative genius anew in ‘The Life of St. John the Baptist’ Musical

Research found out that artists “have structurally different brains compared with non-artists’ and brain scans of the participants revealed that “artists had increased neural matter in areas relating to fine motor movements and visual imagery”. The research published in NeuroImage, suggests that an artist’s talent “could be innate” and “training and environmental upbringing also play a crucial role in their ability”. Nature and nurture came to fore in the Belgium-based research with authors reporting of “training and environmental upbringing playing crucial roles in their ability’. Segue to multi-awarded artists Dr. Ramon Geluz whose artistry embodies the substance of the research. An artist first and a medical doctor and educator, second, Dr. Geluz has a lot of that gray matter inside his skull to be able to excel in both fields. St. John the Baptist Musical: Multi-awarded Composer/Medical Doctor Ramon Geluz is flanked by well-wishers, Lydia Soriano, Loi Herrera, Edith Andres and Den and Joe Iglesias at the conclusion of the musical production, “The Life of St. John the Baptist” at St. Louise De Marillac Church in Covina July 19. Dr. Geluz wrote the music, lyrics and directed the musical’s encore presentation. Dr. Geluz is a medical practitioner by profession who doubles as a consummate artist whose fascination with music blossomed at an early age. He credits his mom, Carmen Tiongson Sison, from whom he learned to play the piano.  He also sang as a boy soprano at their local parish church and there was no stopping him from thereon. Tucked Read More …

Unfinished DAP-funded projects worry executive, Abad admits

 Entertainment
Jul 282014
 
Unfinished DAP-funded projects worry executive, Abad admits

President Benigno S. Aquino lll attends to the Good Governance Summit 2014 with the theme of ” Good Governance through Open Government and Sustainable Procurement ” at the Philippine International Convention Center, CCP Complex in Pasay City,Wednesday,July 15. Also in photo are from left, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda,Deped Secretary Armin Luistro, DILG Secretary Mar Roxas II, DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima, DBM Secretary Florencio Abad, Secretary to the Cabinet Rene Almendras, Central Bank Governor Amando Tetangco, Presidential Legislative Liason Officer Manuel Mamba.(Photo by Benhur Arcayan/Malacañang Photo Bureau) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Aquino administration is still clueless on how it will go about the projects funded by the controversial Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) that have yet to be completed, Budget Secretary Florencio Abad admitted before senators Thursday. “Yun ang isang pinagtatalunan sa executive, sa aking pagkakaalam karamihan (sa mga proyekto) ay naisagawa na. Inaalam naming ngayon kung alin ang hindi pa natatapos. May pangangamba ang bureaucracy sa mga proyektong hindi pa natatapos,” Abad told Senate finance committee chairman Francis Escudero during the hearing on DAP. Abad said they still need to consult with legal experts on what should be done with the projects. “Kailangang isangguni sa legal experts kasi hindi masyadong maliwanag ang sinasabi ng Korte Suprema,” he said. “Makakatulong po kung maririnig namin ang Kongreso.” SC decision The Supreme Court has ruled that portions of the DAP are unconstitutional, triggering the filing of impeachment complaints against President Benigno Aquino III and calls for Abad’s resignation. Defending the DAP before the Read More …

Revisiting accounting for levies

 Economy
Jul 272014
 

PAYING THE government certain amounts primarily due to legislation is often customary or necessary in conducting a business. In our current business environment where compliance with legislation is paramount, businesses are compelled to pay and settle these obligations. Failure to comply with these obligations has implications ranging from imposition of penalties to revocation of licenses or business permits.

Palace trusts Congress to do what’s right

 Entertainment
Jul 272014
 
Palace trusts Congress to do what’s right

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the nauguration of Ciudad de Victoria (City of Victory) in Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday (July 21). Ciudad de Victoria is a 50-hectare tourism enterprise zone established by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in time for its centennial celebration on Sunday (July 27). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacanang on Tuesday said it trusted congressmen to decide on what must be done with the impeachment complaints filed against President Benigno Aquino III although it admitted that the decision of the lawmakers would ultimately be a numbers game. “Hindi maikakaila na mahalaga ang numero dito dahil sa kahuli-hulihan magbobotahan kung maipapasa o hindi ang impeachment ngunit naniniwala pa rin kami na katotohanan, katuwiran at kapakanan ng mga mamayan ang dapat pairalin,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. told reporters in a briefing at the Palace. (We cannot deny that what is important here is numbers because at the end, the representatives will vote on whether an impeachment complaint should approved but we believe that the truth, justice and the welfare of the people should be prioritized.) Coloma refused, however, to comment on the basis of the complaints, which tackled the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP), but merely said the issue has now entered the political arena where legislators, as opposed to justices, will have the last say. Coloma was reacting to the two impeachment complaints filed against the president questioning the DAP this week at the House of Representatives, which is dominated by Aquino allies. Read More …

Dennis Trillo meets with hitmen

 Entertainment
Jul 272014
 
Dennis Trillo meets with hitmen

Dennis Trillo (MNS Photo) Dennis Trillo always researches on his roles and this time, work has prompted him to see killers. The actor claims to have spoken with members of a hit squad for them to serve as study for his role in the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival official entry “The Janitor” where he plays Crisanto Espina, an ex-cop who hunts down suspects of a bank robbery. The story was inspired by the Cabuyao bank robbery-massacre in 2008, touted as the “Philippines’ bloodiest bank robbery.” “Surreal ’yung pakiramdam dahil kaharap mo, marami nang napatay na mga tao. Suwerte lang at naka-tiyempo kami ng mga taong ganon dahil hindi ko akalain na mangyayari na makakakapag-usap ako sa mga nakawala,” he said. Dennis and director Mike Tuviera met with the men in an empty, dark room where no communication device was allowed. He was surprised to see that not all assassins are physically threatening guys. “Nu’ng umpisa medyo kinakabahan kami ni direk pero nu’ng nakaharap na namin sila, para lang silang normal na tao na hindi mo aakalin na ganon ’yung trabaho na ginagawa nila. Maayos silang kausap, edukado sila.” The actor was told that the hit men only kill people involved in heinous crimes. To them, Dennis said, it’s simply a job. Dennis was eager to do “The Janitor” because he wanted a role far different from the sweet gay character he played on hit series “My Husband’s Lover.” “Gusto ko iba-iba ’yung nakikita sa akin every project,” he said. Read More …

Aquino uses Mabini’s principles to justify DAP

 Entertainment
Jul 272014
 
Aquino uses Mabini’s principles to justify DAP

President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief Emmanuel Bautista, tour the Asian Defense, Security and Crisis Management Exhibition 2014 held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Thursday (July 17). (MNS photo) TANAUAN CITY, Batangas (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday used principles from Filipino hero Apolinario Mabini, whose 150th birth anniversary is being commemorated here, to justify his administration’s Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP). In a speech to commemorate the hero’s sesquicentennial, Aquino said Mabini himself pushed for a proactive executive branch before the Malolos Congress, the legislature of the First Philippine Republic founded in 1898. “Sa harap ng Malolos Congress, idiniin ni Mabini ang pangangailangan ng ehekutibong maging mabilis, maliksi, at buo ang loob, dahil trabaho nitong matugunan ang pangangailangan ng taumbayan sa lalong madaling panahon,” the President said. He added that Mabini wanted flexibility for the executive to implement programs to help the public. “Ang mga institusyong pampubliko para sa kapakanan ng taumbayan; kung ganoon, hindi marapat na ang mismong mga sistemang panggobyerno ang pipigil sa paghahatid ng benepisyo,” Aquino said. The President also highlighted Mabini’s anti-corruption principle, which he said is still applicable to the government at present. “Si Mabini rin po ang nagpunla ng konsepto ng serbisyong pampubliko sa ating pambansang kamalayan. Ang paniniwala niya: Kung sa taumbayan nagbubukal ang kapangyarihan, dapat lang itong gamitin sa ikabubuti nila… Iginiit ni Mabini: Walang sinumang may karapatang pagkakitaan ang kanyang posisyon sa pamahalaan,” Earlier this month, the SC Read More …

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