MOMOLing and HOHOLing with the Nightout Boys

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Dec 182014
 
MOMOLing and HOHOLing with the Nightout Boys

For more than eight years now, Magic 89.9 DJs Slick Rick (Eric Virata), Tony Toni (Anthony James Bueno) and Sam YG (Samir Gogna) have been entertaining listeners with their radio program, Boys Night Out. They’ve become well-known for their naughtiness, frankness and wackiness in addressing relationship issues shared by their callers. The boys have even coined words that describe certain relationship stages that a man and woman find themselves in, such as “MOMOL” which means “Make-Out-Make-Out Lang” and “HOHOL” for “Hang-Out-Hang-Out-Lang.” So what’s new? The trio is ending 2014 with a book called I Need Space, the first release of ICON, a label of Viva PSICOM Publication Corp., which publishes works of famous personalities. A compilation of the hottest topics they have talked about on their show, the book aims to help single men analyze their solitary state. What have they done or what are they doing to remain single? You don’t have to be single to enjoy the book. Buy a copy (availabe in bookstores since Dec. 15) and find out for yourselves. Let’s try to pick the brains of the trio. How can you tell if, courting a girl, may pag-asa ka, nagpapa-hard-to-get lang ang girl or talagang walang gusto sa’yo? Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Any tips for guys not gifted with looks on how to win the affection of girls with to-die-for looks? Will money help? How would you discourage jilted guys from taking anything drastic (like jumping from the top of Read More …

Holiday shopping for a Globe of Good

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Dec 182014
 
Holiday shopping for a Globe of Good

‘TIS the time to go holiday shopping and people are scouting out the perfect gifts for family, friends, co-workers, clients, and anyone who matters. ‘Tis also the time when many are looking for ways to make the season more meaningful. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a way to do both at the same time? Thus, Globe Telecom enjoins everyone to consider items produced by social enterprises and local producers when buying gifts. By patronizing products from these micro-entrepreneurs, shoppers are able to help create a wonderful Christmas for many workers and their families. Globe currently supports several social enterprises as part of its corporate social responsibility advocacy to promote sustainable livelihood in underserved communities. Globe partner social enterprises include Bayani Brew, Bote Central, Custom Made Crafts Center, Gifts & Graces, Jacinto & Lirio, and Rurungan Sa Tubod Foundation, Inc., and Hineleban Coffee, among others. Each one boasts unique items carefully crafted using indigenous materials by communities from around the country. Bote Central Bote Central focuses on providing sustainable livelihoods to local communities using forest and agri-forest products. Its Kape’t Buhay Program provides income opportunities to local coffee farmers by equipping them with technology, training, and marketing support, among other things, in order to start their own agricoffee business. Featured by the likes of National Geographic, CNN, and the BBC, its Coffee Alamid is one of its most popular selections. (PR) Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on December 19, 2014. DISCLAIMER: Sun.Star website welcomes friendly debate, but Read More …

Pemberton can leave PHL if govt fails to gain custody over him, lawmaker warns

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Dec 182014
 
Pemberton can leave PHL if govt fails to gain custody over him, lawmaker warns

Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, the US Marine charged with murder for the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude, could leave the Philippines in a year’s time unless the government takes custody of him. In a statement Thursday, Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Neri Colmenares urged the Philippine government to override the US’ refusal to turn over Pemberton since it violates the country’s criminal laws and disregards the jurisdiction of the Philippine courts and law enforcement over crimes committed in the Philippines and against Filipinos. “It is unthinkable that the government should allow this brazen affront to the Filipino nation and downright revolting that the government failed to arrest and take custody of the suspected assailant Pemberton and the US authority and custody prevailed over the American suspect of killing a Filipino on Philippine soil,” he said.  Colmenares did not elaborate on how the Philippines can compel the US to turn Pemberton, who is being held in Camp Aguinaldo under guard by US military personnel, over. The US Embassy has said the US “will continue to work closely with the Philippine government to help ensure justice is served and the rights of all persons are protected.” Should the Philippines fail to get custody of Pemberton, Colmenares, a lawyer, warned that the US’ obligation to present him in court will end within a year under Article 5 Paragraph 6 of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).  “This means the US can spirit him out of the country after one year. We Read More …

BIR slaps Makati City's cake supplier with P46.6-M tax evasion case

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Dec 182014
 
BIR slaps Makati City's cake supplier with P46.6-M tax evasion case

The Bureau of Internal Revenue on Thursday filed a P46.6 million tax evasion case against a supplier cake at the Makati City hall cafeteria and the Ospital ng Makati. Kimtun Chong, sole proprietor of Cups and Mugs Kitchenette, was accused of willful attempt to evade or defeat tax and deliberate failure to supply correct and accurate information in his annual income tax return for taxable years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Cups and Cakes is the same supplier said to have provided the supposedly overpriced cakes that the city gives senior citizens on their birthday. Whistleblowers against Vice President Jejomar Binay earlier claimed his daughter, Sen. Nancy Binay, had supplied the cakes, a claim the lawmaker denied.  Former Makati City Administrator Marjorie de Veyra earlier said the city government had been been getting the city’s cakes from their supplier Cups and Mugs since 2010. These cakes have been delivered to some 100,000 senior citizens by the staff of the Social Welfare and Development Office. An investigation by the BIR showed Cups and Mugs was engaged by Makati City to supply birthday cakes and cater food services in the Makati City Hall cafeteria and at Ospital ng Makati from 2009 to 2011. In reply to an access letter sent by the BIR, the Makati City local government certified that it paid Cups and Mugs a total of P107.64 million. “Investigators, however, discovered that despite earning a large amount income for the said years, he substantially underdeclared his correct and deliberately failed to Read More …

Lacson wants to transfer his office’s rehab duties to NDRRMC

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Dec 182014
 
Lacson wants to transfer his office’s rehab duties to NDRRMC

Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery Panfilo Lacson on Thursday proposed the transfer of post-disaster rehabilitation duties currently being handled by his office to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In a statement, Lacson pointed out that his office’s mandate “only covers Yolanda-affected areas,” so it cannot extend rehabilitation efforts to those newly affected by Typhoon Ruby. “It dawned on me that a permanent agency should be equipped to handle all functions related to preparedness, recovery and rehabilitation since we are a typhoon-prone country,” Lacson said. He added that his office already has a “transition plan” to allow the NDRRMC to take over rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. Lacson said it is the “perfect time” to expand the NDRRMC’s functions, because the law creating the council, Republic Act 10121, is set for review next year. “Having OPARR transition its accomplishments and best practices to the relevant government agencies by 2015 during the review period will also aid Congress in identifying the required remedial legislation to make the Philippines’ response & recovery from disasters faster & more efficient,” he said. A month after Yolanda struck central Philippines last year, President Benigno Aquino III appointed Lacson as presidential assistant to oversee the reconstruction of areas affected by the super typhoon. Last October, Aquino approved a master plan prepared by Lacson’s office to rebuild areas hit by Yolanda. Yolanda cut a swath of devastation across central Philippines, leaving 6,300 people dead and displacing over 1.4 million families. —Andreo Calonzo/KBK, GMA News

Ramos: PH interest is above Pemberton issue

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Dec 182014
 
Ramos: PH interest is above Pemberton issue

Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos. AJPRESS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – There are “higher interests” than what may be a “damaging” relationship between the country and the United States over the custody of Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton, tagged as suspect in the killing of Filipino transgender woman Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude, former President Fidel V. Ramos said on Thursday. “You know on that issue, although it’s serious for all of us, must not be the cause for the damage of Philippine-US relations, because there are higher interests,” he told reporters at the sidelines of the 79th anniversary rites of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at Camp Aguinaldo. “I’m sorry for the family and I’m sorry also for the US side, but in this case, it must be our higher interests. The higher interests are Philippine interests, because we are right on site, we are on the battlefield, we are the victims of bullying by, hindi ko na sasabihin, mabuhay ang Pilipinas,” Ramos said. Ramos was obviously referring to China that is seen as a “bully” for its aggressive claims in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). The United States has rejected the demand of the Philippines to have custody of Pemberton and to transfer him to a local jail. The Department of Foreign Affairs has expressed disappointed over the US decision. The US Marine is  currently detained at the Joint US Military Assistance Group at Camp Aguinaldo, but is secured by US personnel. Based on the Visiting Forces Agreement, the US Read More …

US Navy men in Tubbataha Reef case punished; compensation coming – Goldberg

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Dec 182014
 
US Navy men in Tubbataha Reef case punished; compensation coming – Goldberg

popular Coleen: Billy is the perfect partner Pacquiao Las Vegas betting underdog vs Mayweather Aiza Seguerra, Liza Diño plan to have a baby through IVF Cavs coach David Blatt loves the ‘Philippines’ MJ’s worst is 10 times better than Kobe’s best, says Miller Binay confirms cohosting radio show US spy jailed in Cuba for 20 years comes home Donkey dies after being sat on in Spanish Nativity scene videos US, Cuba declare historic breakthrough in ties AFP celebrates 79th anniversary Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 3 – Dec. 17, 2014) Arlyn de la Cruz makes directorial debut in MMFF New Wave entry 2014 MMFF New Wave US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / NINO JESUS ORBETA MANILA, Philippines — US Navy officers responsible for the grounding of a US Navy ship in Tubbataha reef in 2013 have no more military career, according to US Ambassador Philip Goldberg. Goldberg said on Thursday that people “responsible” for the USS Guardian “received punishment” for the accident that led to the destruction of precious coral reefs in the area. “Basically, their careers are over,” Goldberg said in an interview with ANC’s Karen Davila, adding that the US government was “sorry for what happened.” The ambassador also indicated that the US government would eventually pay compensation to the Philippine government for the accident. “We have an agreement I think to pay the compensation. We’re just waiting for the bank account information,” he said. “We gonna make sure that it doesn’t Read More …

US must still produce Pemberton in court—De Lima

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Dec 182014
 
US must still produce Pemberton in court—De Lima

popular Coleen: Billy is the perfect partner Pacquiao Las Vegas betting underdog vs Mayweather Aiza Seguerra, Liza Diño plan to have a baby through IVF Cavs coach David Blatt loves the ‘Philippines’ MJ’s worst is 10 times better than Kobe’s best, says Miller Binay confirms cohosting radio show US spy jailed in Cuba for 20 years comes home Donkey dies after being sat on in Spanish Nativity scene videos US, Cuba declare historic breakthrough in ties AFP celebrates 79th anniversary Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 3 – Dec. 17, 2014) Arlyn de la Cruz makes directorial debut in MMFF New Wave entry 2014 MMFF New Wave Justice Secretary Leila de Lima. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Regardless of the custody battle, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the US government should produce Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton before the Olongapo Regional Trial Court for his appearance on Friday. “Irrespective of the issue of custody and the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement), US authorities have a commitment to make him available to proceedings like that. That one is not subject to debate,” De Lima said Thursday. She said, “I am sure the US authorities would realize the implications or repercussions if they refuse to produce Pemberton.” Pemberton is scheduled to appear before the Olongapo RTC Branch 74 on Friday following the issuance of the warrant for his arrest. He was charged with murder for the death of Filipino transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude. RELATED STORIES US rejects PH demand for custody of Pemberton Read More …

BI recaptures escaped US national

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Dec 182014
 
BI recaptures escaped US national

popular Coleen: Billy is the perfect partner Pacquiao Las Vegas betting underdog vs Mayweather Aiza Seguerra, Liza Diño plan to have a baby through IVF Cavs coach David Blatt loves the ‘Philippines’ MJ’s worst is 10 times better than Kobe’s best, says Miller Binay confirms cohosting radio show US spy jailed in Cuba for 20 years comes home Donkey dies after being sat on in Spanish Nativity scene videos US, Cuba declare historic breakthrough in ties AFP celebrates 79th anniversary Simbang Gabi at the Gesu (Day 3 – Dec. 17, 2014) Arlyn de la Cruz makes directorial debut in MMFF New Wave entry 2014 MMFF New Wave MANILA, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration has recaptured escaped ward Douglas Brent Jackson after a six-day manhunt by the BI Davao Intelligence agents. Immigration spokesperson Elaine Tan said Jackson was arrested last Saturday in Tibangan, Iligan City. Jackson escaped the bureau’s holding facility in Davao last December 7 by sawing off the grills of the window where he was detained. He was captured after a thorough manhunt operation led by the Chief of the Intelligence Division, lawyer Jose Carlitos Licas, with the active coordination of BI-Davao Alien Control Officer Eddie de Lima. “The arrest was effected by joint elements of BI and Philippine National Police (PNP) operatives,” BI spokesperson Elaine Tan said.Jackson was apprehended around 8 p.m. hiding in a hotel on Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Tibanga, Iligan City, using the alias Ted Miller. The manhunt team included Intelligence Officer Abdullah Madale, Special Agent Melody Read More …

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