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Nov 272014
Nov 262014
Christmas is just weeks away, and many of us have already started preparing for it by decorating our homes, buying presents, and maybe even planning for an out-of-town trip. For some people though, Christmas preparations can be quite stressful, and may even take away from the joy and wonder of the season. Don’t let that happen to you (and your family). Take the time to make this Christmas a truly meaningful one for you and yours. Here are some tips to help you out: 1. Start a special Christmas tradition. Homeschooling is such a blessing to our family in so many ways — one of which is that I get to learn about so many beautiful traditions associated with our Catholic faith. I especially love those that are related to liturgical seasons like Christmas and Advent. Over the years, our family has made some of these traditions our own, and our Christmases have been so much more meaningful because of them. Lifestyle Feature ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: For a list of meaningful Christmas traditions that you can start with your own family, try checking out this one by The Learning Basket. It contains most, if not all, of the traditions that we have, too — although I must admit that on some years, we don’t get to do all of them. 2. Give gifts that give life. After Super Typhoon Yolanda struck the Philippines last year, my husband and I decided to forego buying Christmas gifts for Read More …
Nov 262014
MALACAÑANG and the House of Representatives are moving to facilitate early passage of a joint resolution that will allow the government to tap existing capacities to plug the projected power shortage next year.
Nov 262014
SPEAKER Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr. assured a speedy approval for the P23.34-billion supplemental budget being requested by the Budget department, citing the need to back previous projects left unfunded following a Supreme Court ruling on pork-barrel disbursements.
Nov 262014
CONFIDENCE among CEOs in the Asia Pacific region continues to rise, a new report by PwC finds. Some 46% of executives in the region now say they are “very confident” of growth in the next 12 months, up 10 points from 2012 and four points from last year, despite slowing growth in China, the economic engine for the region.
Nov 262014
Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador (MNS photo) Celebrity couple Gerald Anderson and Maja Salvador have finally agreed to work together on ABS-CBN’s upcoming show “Give Love On Christmas Presents: Gift of Life.” This will be the first onscreen pairing for the real-life couple, who have repeatedly said they prefer not to work with each other. “Masaya kami kasi first time namin na magta-trabaho together tapos para sa Pasko pa. Ito ‘yung Christmas special ng ABS-CBN at Dreamscape para sa Kapuskuhan and may episode kami doon,” Anderson said. Salvador said she was taken by the story of “The Gift of Life” and couldn’t say no to it. “Nung in-offer sa amin ay hindi namin matanggihan dahil ang gandang regalo para sa lahat para makapagbigay ng magandang kwento ngayong Pasko,” Salvador said. Both Anderson and Salvador also see the TV special as a treat to their fans. “Very exciting para sa mga fans at para sa Pasko pa, it’s my favorite season. Ang hirap talagang tanggihan. I’m excited for the story,” Anderson said. Salvador said she had always wanted to work with Anderson, even before they became a couple. “Naging fan din ako nang ginawa niyang trabaho, especially ‘Budoy.’ Kaya nung kinwento ito, eh ano ba ang pakiramdam kung magkatrabaho kaming dalawa. Parang nakaka-excite ang pakiramdam na co-actor ko siya,” she said. “Ang hirap talagang tumanggi kapag-Pasko.” “The Gift of Life” is one of the three episodes of ABS-CBN’s holiday special “Give Love On Christmas.” (MNS)
Nov 262014
by Elena Johnson Chimichurri is a fresh and simple sauce commonly used in Argentina. It gives a vibrant, herbal flavor to any food it accompanies. Here, I’ve paired it with marinated grilled tofu. Chimichurri is also a delicious compliment to grilled seitan (wheat protein), grilled asparagus, and sautéed mushrooms. Chimichurri Tofu Chimichurri Tofu Makes 16 pieces (2) 14-oz. blocks extra firm tofu, drained Marinade: 1 ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive oil Chimichurri: ½ cup parsley, finely chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper ⅓ cup olive oil Wrap each block of tofu in a few paper towels and place them side by side on a large plate. Set another plate on top of the tofu, and weigh it down with something heavy (e.g. cans of beans or a cast iron pan). Press and drain the tofu for at least 20 minutes, then remove the plates and paper towels. Slice each block of tofu crosswise into 8 even pieces. Whisk marinade ingredients together in a shallow casserole dish. Place tofu slices in the dish and turn them over to coat all sides. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile make the chimichurri. In a small bowl mix parsley, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Mix in the olive oil and set aside to allow the flavors to meld. Place Read More …
Nov 262014
President Benigno S. Aquino III with Araneta Center partners during the 60th anniversary celebration Friday (November 21) held at the Gateway Tower in Cubao, Quezon City. With the president are Manny Pangilinan, Andrew Tan of Mega World, Teresita Sy-Coson of SM, Jorge Araneta , Alfredo Ramos of National Bookstore and Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco and daughter Zenaida Tantoco of Rustans. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang assured that President Benigno Aquino III would consider the best candidate to replace Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Billantes once he retires in February 2015. “The President always takes into consideration the best possible candidates for any vacancy in government,” Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said on state-run radio. When asked if Aquino would elect an insider as requested by the Comelec employees, Valte said the president is “cognizant of the call to appoint an inside.” Rank-and-file employees of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged Aquino to consider appointing “insiders” as successors of retiring poll officials. “The President considers the best interest of the agency and the people when it comes to the appointment,” she said. Brillantes, who was not an insider, was a veteran election lawyer before he was appointed by Aquino to head the poll body. Brillantes along with Commisioners Lucenito Tagle and Elias Yusoph will retire on February 2 next year. Tagle was a retired Court of Appeals justice while Yusoph was a provincial prosecutor in Marawi City before they were appointed to Comelec by former president and now Pampanga Representative Read More …
Nov 262014
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago attends the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing of the P10 billion Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam Thursday, November 7. Santiago reminded Napoles that she cannot just invoke her right against self-incrimination (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is supporting a proposed measure of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago which seeks the creation of a presidential debate commission. Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said requiring presidential and vice-presidential aspirants to face each other in a debate would be for the benefit of the voters. “Pagdating sa lebel ng presidential, nagiging issue dito ang pagsipot ng kandidato. Kung bahagi na ng batas ang debate, na talagang itinalaga for this purpose, siguro mas lalalim ang usapan pagdating sa mga isyu at iba’t ibang plataporma ng mga kandidato,” Jimenez said. Santiago’s Senate Bill 1797 seeks to establish a Presidential Debate Commission which will “schedule the debates for the Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, submit reports evaluating the debates scheduled by the Commission itself and by other agencies, organization or the mass media, and formulate the guidelines for the adoption of the best format for the debates.” Santiago’s bill remains pending with the Senate committee on electoral reforms and people’s participation. Jimenez believes the public wants the presidential debates institutionalized. “Nararamdaman namin na gusto rin talaga ng publiko. Ang kailangan eh matimbrehan ang mga kongresista na ito ang gusto ng kanilang constituency,” he said. (MNS)
Nov 262014
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 18, 2013) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) prepare for an underway replenishment as the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 2). Preble and Curtis Wilbur are on patrol with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Paul Kelly BEIJING (AFP) – Beijing on Monday dismissed as “irresponsible” US criticism of its construction of an artificial island reportedly large enough for an airstrip in a disputed section of the South China Sea. The statement by China’s foreign ministry came after a US military spokesman urged Beijing to stop what it described as a vast land reclamation project on the Spratly Islands. The island chain, which the Chinese call Nansha, is also claimed in whole or part by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. “External forces have no right to make irresponsible remarks,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said at a briefing when asked about Washington’s comments. “The construction activities China is undertaking are for the improvement of the working and living conditions of the island-stationed personnel, so that they can better fulfil their international obligations and responsibilities in search and rescue.” A report last week by IHS Jane’s Defence revealed new details of a land reclamation project China is undertaking Read More …