Alexa reveals how she won Annabelle over.
Nov 262014
Nov 262014
Christmas decors and amenities at Marikina Riverbanks.(MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Saturday expressed confidence the Philippine National Police and the Department of Trade and Industry can provide two-fold protection for Christmas shoppers as the holidays draw closer. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has coordinated with the PNP on security arrangements especially for malls. “I’m quite sure (MMDA Chairman Francis) Tolentino has coordinated with the PNP regarding the new opening and closing hours of malls and that the security arrangements will be made accordingly,” she said on government-run dzRB radio. On Friday, the MMDA and mall owners agreed on an “11 to 11” scheme where malls would be generally open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Nov. 28 to Jan. 3, to minimize the impact of heavy traffic during the holiday shopping season. Tolentino also said a separate meeting may be held to coordinate security in malls. “Pag mall, ang una riyan private security. Ang PNP umaalalay riyan lalo sa season na dumadami ang tao tulad ng Pasko,” Valte said. Meanwhile, Valte said the DTI will continue to inspect prices of popular holiday-related items in shops, to protect consumers from overpricing. The DTI has also been deploying “Diskwento Caravans” to sell basic goods at low prices. “Very active ang consumer protection ng DTI at kanilang monitoring teams. Halos araw-araw sila nagpapadala ng report,” she said. (MNS)
Nov 262014
President Benigno S. Aquino lll views the solar rooftop project of SM Supermalls at Northlink Building in SM City North Edsa Complex, Quezon City, during Lunching of Solar Rooftop Project on Monday, November 24, 2014.The solar panels spread across 11,511 square meters of the mall’s rooftop have the capacity of 1.5 MW. The energy of the sun captured by the panels is converted to electricity by 60 inverters which can provide 5 percent of daily supply of 179,793 average kilowatt. Also in photo is SM Prime Holdings President Hans Sy.(MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III attended Friday the 60th anniversary of the Araneta Center likening its success story to feats that the nation could achieve if Filipinos work together and love their country. In his message during the event, the President reminisced on his childhood experiences at the Araneta Center, where he and his family attended social and sports events. The President praised the Araneta family for their love of their property in Cubao, developing the Araneta Center into a major commercial and entertainment center instead of just concentrating on the family’s agricultural business. He admired the visions and achievements of patriarch Don Amado Araneta. At the 60th anniversary of the Araneta Center, the President said the dreams of the new generations of Aranetas is not completed yet and there are many more to come. For instance, the family, together with its partners are building 18 towers of the Manhattan Garden City, with 10 already erected. Read More …
Nov 262014
Manny Pacquiao connects with the right against Chris Algieri during their World Boxing Organization (WBO) 12-round welterweight title fight at the Venetian Macau. (MNS photo) MANILA (AFP) – Manny Pacquiao is open to taking a smaller purse in a dream match-up with undefeated American Floyd Mayweather, the Philippines boxing hero’s business manager said Tuesday. “The talks are already going on. It is more of what the fans want. It’s not about the pay (level). That’s the least of his concerns,” Pacquiao’s business manager Eric Pineda told AFP. Pineda declined to discuss the amounts of money involved, but in 2012 there was speculation that a fight between the two could lead to the first $200 million purse in boxing history. Pacquiao defeated Chris Algieri, another once-undefeated American boxer, in Macau on Sunday in a successful defense of his World Boxing Organization crown before throwing down the gauntlet to Mayweather, saying “It’s been a long time since I’ve been wanting this fight, it has to happen”. Referee Genaro Rodriguez counts as Chris Algieri tries to pull himself up after being knocked down by Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight title fight in Macao on Sunday.(MNS photo) Sunday’s fight saw Pacquiao, one of the world’s richest sportsmen, knock down Algieri six times, convincing fans that the Filipino, who turns 36 next month, remains in shape to face Mayweather, 37. Mayweather potentially has more to lose in a fight against Pacquiao. He has a perfect 47-0 record and has won world titles at five different Read More …
Nov 262014
Flavorful dishes from around the world at 50 percent discount: Chefs in open-theater kitchens cook for the buffet at Flavors Restaurant of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, assuring freshness. The discount is given to Citi credit card holders until Jan. 31,2015. I am a sucker for the magic phrase “50 percent discount.” When a top-rated restaurant declares a 50 percent discount, all gourmets and gourmands rush there like mad, hungry fans. And this one thing I’ve observed: the richer people are the first to go for cost-saving treats like this. That’s why they’re richer. So when Bea Tan of Citi Philippines invited me recently for lunch at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, I quickly said yes. I wanted to see if the offer was really worth trying. I also wanted to check out the new Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, so conveniently connected to Glorietta Mall. I remember memorable events at the old Holiday Inn along Roxas Boulevard. It opened in 1976 together with 14 other hotels to accommodate International Monetary Fund/World Bank conference delegates, Its director for advertising and PR then, Toni Villaraza-Gregory, recalled that it became Traders Hotel in the 1990s. The amiable hotel manager Christopher Wichlan showed us a new Holiday Inn that is an incredibly modern and relaxing urban sanctuary in the heart of a busy business center But what about the buffet at Flavors Restaurant which is offered at 50 percent off for Citi cardholders until Jan. 31, 2015? Could it be just another buffet Read More …
Nov 262014
By Hannah De Castro-Abinuman The first gated condominium subdivision in Cebu, Banawa Heights offers leisure, luxury and privacy. AppleOne Properties successfully culminated their US Road Show on November 19, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in Cerritos, CA. The road show focused in three key areas in the US – New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Numerous Filipinos, mostly Cebuanos, flocked the said events looking for the perfect property investment in their homeland. The property road show highlighted AppleOne’s most recent project – The AppleOne Banawa Heights in Cebu City, which derives inspiration from the vibrant spirit and colorful living of the San Francisco Bay area, with charming Victorian-themed facades. Situated right at the heart of Metro Cebu, AppleOne Banawa Heights is the first distinctly-themed gated residential condominium subdivision in the city. Yvet Andalis, Executive Vice President of AppleOne Properties During the event in Sheraton Hotel, Cerritos, Yvet Andalis, Executive Vice President of AppleOne properties, candidly started the program with an anecdote. “In my last visit to Qatar, I asked our kababayans, how many of you have Louis Vuitton bags? Ang dami pong nagtaas ng kamay. How about Hermes? May nagtaas din. Then I asked, how many of you actually own properties?” It is a sad truth that not all of us are fortunate enough to have financial literacy. In fact, most people work very hard for their families but retire without really saving a dime or making the right investments. Andalis then said, “Put your money in solid investments. Read More …
Nov 262014
Introducing the next level in conditioning—Cream Silk Daily Treatment Conditioner.
Nov 252014
Guess what’s the first dish Carmina Villarroel ever cooked: tinola.
Nov 252014
SAN FRANCISCO — Any time immigration reform is in the news, advocates warn, immigrant families are vulnerable to scam artists and unscrupulous individuals who promise to help them for a fee. President Obama’s executive action on immigration revises enforcement priorities to focus on recent arrivals and those who had committed serious crimes. It would expand the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and create a new deferred action program for parents of U.S.-citizen or legal-permanent-resident children who have lived in the country for more than five years. I t would also revise the legal immigration system, with a special focus on science, technology and entrepreneurs. However, there is no new application available yet, and advocates are warning immigrants to stay tuned to trusted media sources and community groups to get accurate information. Spike in scams Earlier this year, NAM reported that the San Francisco District Attorney’s office had seen a spike in immigration fraud cases in 2013, prompting it to launch a multilingual campaign to educate immigrant families about how to avoid scams. NAM found that some people were seeking immigration advice from unqualified individuals, and that translation issues were contributing to the confusion. For example, in most Latin American countries the term “notario” means lawyer. But in the United States, a notary just means someone who is licensed by the state to witness and sign documents. “Notaries can’t represent a person in court, they can’t assist them in a formal legal process; they can only fill out forms. But anyone Read More …
Nov 252014
MANILA, Philippines–The last four Filipino peacekeepers from Ebola-stricken Liberia arrived in Manila on Friday via commercial flight and were immediately brought to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center (AFPMC) in Quezon City for the mandatory 21-day quarantine instead of Caballo Island where the rest of their colleagues are. Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said the decision to let the four undergo quarantine at the AFPMC was based on Department of Health (DOH) guidelines. Cabunoc said the group was previously declared “no risk” personnel and cleared to travel after passing the Ebola screening test in Liberia. Meanwhile, another peacekeeper who had arrived earlier and was being held under quarantine on Caballo Island was also brought to the AFPMC after complaining of chest pains. In a press briefing, DOH spokesman Lyndon Lee Suy said the peacekeeper was diagnosed with hypertension but still underwent testing for Ebola as part of precautionary measures. “It is highly improbable that he is afflicted with Ebola but we still took a blood sample and had him tested for Ebola as a safety measure,” Lee Suy told reporters on Tuesday. He said the peacekeeper complained of dizziness and nausea while playing basketball with the other soldiers on the island. Experts from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine went to the hospital to draw blood samples from the soldier. Results of the test are expected in 48 hours. Lee Suy said the soldier will remain in the hospital for the rest of the quarantine period of his group Read More …