Kapuso regional event in Sultan Kudarat

 General
Dec 122014
 
Kapuso regional event in Sultan Kudarat

Alden Richards (center) with (from left) Ate Redg, Louise delos Reyes, Max Collins and Pekto MANILA, Philippines – GMA Network’s first-ever regional affair in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, left thousands of supporters in awe and abuzz with excitement after it featured Kapuso stars led by Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. Free shows were mounted by the Network’s Regional TV team at the Sultan Kudarat Sports and Cultural Center — highlighting the Filipino fiesta as its brand of entertainment — that coincided with the province’s celebration of the annual Kalimudan Festival. Gabby Eigenmann recently graced the coronation night of this year’s Mutya ng Sultan Kudarat and serenaded the contestants. Bet ng Bayan host Alden Richards, who recently represented the country at the Hanoi International Film Festival, meanwhile, bannered a Kapuso Fiesta. Joining him on stage were Louise delos Reyes and Max Collins, who felt elated by the attendance of an overwhelming audience estimated at 12,000. Last Nov. 20, Regine, host of Bet ng Bayan and Sarap Diva, thrilled around 10,000 people with her presence in a Kapuso Fans’ Day. Also present in the said festival were Mark Herras, Dion Ignacio, Kylie Padilla and Rochelle Pangilinan. Last Nov. 21, the four GMA talents experienced the Kalimudan spirit as they topbilled a fun-filled Kapuso Night. “We are very happy for a fruitful partnership with the province of Sultan Kudarat. It was exciting for us to bring the Kapuso brand of entertainment to such a beautiful place like Sultan Kudarat. This was our first time to join the Kalimudan Festival and we were overwhelmed by the thousands of Sultan Kudarateños who welcomed us in all our activities,” said Read More …

Talentadong Pinoy 2014 grand finale tonight

 General
Dec 122014
 
Talentadong Pinoy 2014 grand finale tonight

Talentadong Pinoy 2014 host Robin Padilla with co-hosts Mariel Rodriguez (left) and Tuesday Vargas MANILA, Philippines – Seven Hall of Famers of TV5’s Talentadong Pinoy 2014 are set to compete in the much-awaited grand showdown of talents happening at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila tonight at 7.  The contestants will display their talent for one last time as each of them vies for the Ultimate Talentadong Pinoy 2014 title as well as the coveted P1M grand prize. The finalists are Tazmania, the 17-member dance group of Cavite; Lariza Jane Cabaltierra of Quezon City, also known as MIZTIQ; Davaoeño Neil Rey Garcia or Neil — Never Exit in Life; BMG Wheelchair Dancesport; Florendo and Joseph Mayo, or popularly known as Bonfire; Amaya Isabel Gonzalez or Amaya from New Manila;  and Escapade Blazing Color Guards. “Nakita ko talaga dito sa show na ito na ang Pilipino basta para sa kanyang pamilya lahat gagawin and now that it’s the finals, nakakalungkot dahil may matatalo. As much as we want everybody to win or even having a tie, there’s only one Ultimate Talentado, kaya good luck sa sa kanilang lahat,” said Robin Padilla during the presscon. Pilita Corrales, Jaya, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Richard Gutierrez, Cherie Gil, Gelli de Belen and Charice will sit as talent scouts. The Talentadong Pinoy 2014 Grand Finals will also make for an unforgettable night of music as Jaya, Chadleen, Zendee Rose Tenerife and Charice render a special number. Entertainment ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1 Talentadong Pinoy Read More …

Breeze-Maaga ang Pasko

 General
Dec 122014
 
Breeze-Maaga ang Pasko

From left: Breeze assistant brand manager Samantha Kwan, Unilever corporate communications head Liza Vengco, Jollibee Philippines VP for marketing Harvey Ong, Regine Tolentino, Bettina Carlos, Christine Bersola-Babao and Jollibee PR director Arline Adeva.  Below: Breeze has signed up as Jollibee’s official detergent partner for the 20th Maaga ang Pasko. MANILA, Philippines – Breeze has signed up as Jollibee’s official detergent partner for the 20th Maaga ang Pasko, supporting the campaign’s mission to make Christmas bigger and brighter for even more Filipino kids nationwide. To achieve this, Breeze is holding a series of special 1 Laba @ Maaga ang Pasko events, using Breeze with ActivBleach to wash more than 500,000 toys donated by kindhearted Filipinos across the country and even abroad.  The first run of the 1 Laba Clean-up held recently in Mandaluyong was joined by an army of volunteers, including celebrity moms like Christine Bersola-Babao, Regine Tolentino and Bettina Carlos. They all worked together to make sure that the donated toys look and smell as good as new before they are delivered to beneficiaries in time for Christmas.    “Our goal is to bring cheer and joy to more Filipino children by cleaning pre-loved toys, making sure that they are in the best condition before they are given to the beneficiaries,” said Unilever head of corporate communications Liza Vengco. “It’s a good feeling because even if we don’t get to meet the kids who will receive these gifts, we know that we have played a part in making their Christmas a Read More …

PNoy: Authorities to ‘harden’ buses, terminals in wake of Bukidnon blast

 News
Dec 122014
 
PNoy: Authorities to ‘harden’ buses, terminals in wake of Bukidnon blast

PNoy off to SoKor for 25th ASEAN-Korea summit. President Benigno Aquino III, escorted by AFP chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr., reviews the honor guard during a send-off ceremony at the NAIA Terminal II on Thursday, December 11. Aquino will be attending the 25th ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit 2014 in Busan, South Korea. Benhur Arcayan Security forces are working to minimize risks to passengers in the wake of a bomb explosion on a bus in Bukidnon on Tuesday, President Benigno Aquino III said on Friday. In a meeting with reporters in Busan, South Korea, Aquino said the bomb attack — the second against a bus owned by Rural Transit Mindanao Inc. since November — has prompted authorities to “harden” terminals and buses against more bombs. More security measures will also be put in place to screen passengers who are picked up along the bus route since they don’t have to undergo security checks at the bus terminals. “So ibig sabihin ‘non, parang si konduktor, si driver will help to profile passengers. Iyong pintuan, isang pintuan na lang ang dadaanan para ma-account ang [mga pasahero] — things like that,” the president said. He added authorities are considering measures like baggage tags to identify luggage that has already been checked and screened for weapons, explosives, and other contraband. “You can ride in the terminal, pero most of these threats happen in between the terminals. So itong passengers na ito, how do we protect these buses and the riding communities from people Read More …

Almirante: Contingent attorney’s fees(Part 3)

 Economy
Dec 122014
 
Almirante: Contingent attorney's fees(Part 3)

Dominador A. AlmiranteLabor case digest COMPLAINANTS Josephine Solano and 10 others filed a complaint for illegal dismissal, monetary claims and damages against Podden International Philippines, Inc. (Podden) and respondent Alejandro Cruz-Herrera. They engaged the services of petitioner Atty. Emmanuel D. Agustin to handle the case upon the verbal agreement that he will be paid on a contingency basis, at 10 percent of the final monetary award. The complainants, through Atty. Agustin, obtained a favorable ruling before the labor arbiter (LA). No appeal was taken from the judgment. Hence, on Feb. 2, 1999, a motion for execution was filed. The National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), in a resolution dated May 7, 2003, ordered the labor arbiter to immediately issue the corresponding writ of execution for the enforcement of the decision, the total monetary award of which as of July 20, 1999 reached P3,358,441.84. On Aug. 6, 2004, respondent Herrera filed a petition for certiorari before the Court of Appeals (CA) assailing the resolution of the NLRC. While the petition was pending on Aug. 30, 2005, a joint compromise agreement was submitted to the CA. In a resolution dated Sept. 30, 2005, the CA approved the compromise agreement and entered judgment. Displeased, Atty. Agustin filed a petition for review on certiorari with the Supreme Court. He assailed the CA resolution, contending, among others, that the compromise agreement was unconscionable and executed without his knowledge and consent. While the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the compromise agreement, it ruled that Atty. Agustin Read More …

PNoy: China tried to block S. Korea from selling jets to PHL

 General
Dec 122014
 
PNoy: China tried to block S. Korea from selling jets to PHL

President Benigno Aquino III said that China tried to pressure South Korea to not sell a squadron of brand new FA-50 fighter jets to the Philippines worth P18.9 billion, a report from GMA News TV’s “State of the Nation” program said Friday. But Aquino, after giving the statement during his visit to Busan, South Korea for the 25th ASEAN Republic of Korea commemorative summit, did not elaborate further. The purchase is part of a five-year, 75 billion-pesos ($1.68 billion) modernization program, which is seen to improve the Philippines’ capability to defend its maritime borders against the creeping expansion of China in the South China Sea. But defense officials in February denied that the purchase is specifically in response to the tensions between the two countries. The Philippines is also currently in the middle of an arbitration case with China before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which it filed in January 2013. During his visit, Aquino inspected the prototype models of the lead-in fighter jets, which are said to be at par with America’s F16 fighter planes. “The last time kasi we had fighters in the inventory that was in 2005. So by next year isang dekada na ang dumaan,” Aquino said. The first batch of fighter jets will be delivered to the Philippines in 2015 while the final batch will be delivered in 2017 for a total of 12 jets. The government signed the deal with Korean Aerospace Industries Ltd. last March. — Andrei Medina/JST, GMA News

Despite high ratings, Grace Poe still has no plan to run for president in 2016

 Entertainment
Dec 122014
 
Despite high ratings, Grace Poe still has no plan to run for president in 2016

Senator Grace Poe (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday said she still has no plan to seek higher post in the 2016 despite her improving rating in terms of people’s choice, but she admitted: the survey result “is truly heartwarming.” In the recent Pulse Asia survey conducted between November 14 and 20, 18 percent of the 1,200 respondents said they would vote Poe for president if the elections were held during the survey period. Vice President Jejomar Binay, meanwhile, dropped five percentage points but remained at the top. In the latest survey, Binay had 26 percent. “But, as of this time, it does not shake off the real reasons I have said before that deter me from even seriously considering  to run in 2016,” Poe told reporters in a text message. She earlier said she does not want  to go through what her father, actor Fernando Poe Jr., experienced in 2004 when he ran against then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. She also said she didn’t want the public to think she was too ambitious as she admitted there were others who are more experienced. “There are still so much to do in the Senate that needs my full attention and efforts,” the neophyte senator added. (MNS)

China condemns PHL over disputed sea arbitration

 Entertainment
Dec 122014
 
China condemns PHL over disputed sea arbitration

In this photo taken Feb. 25, 2014 by surveillance planes and released Thursday, May 15, 2014, by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, a Chinese vessel, top center, is used to expand structures and land on the Johnson Reef, called Mabini by the Philippines and Chigua by China, at the Spratly Islands at South China Sea, Philippines. The Philippines has protested China’s reclamation of land in the disputed reef in the South China Sea that can be used to build an airstrip or an offshore military base in the increasingly volatile region, the country’s top diplomat and other officials said Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The white arrow was added by the source. (MNS photo) Beijing, China | AFP | – China on Sunday slammed the Philippines for challenging its territorial claims over the South China Sea through international arbitration, refusing to back down just a week before a deadline to respond in the case. The Philippines infuriated China in March by filing a formal plea with a United Nations tribunal challenging Beijing’s maritime claims. The tribunal gave Beijing until December 15 to reply, but China reaffirmed Sunday that it would not submit to arbitration to resolve the dispute, which has heightened tensions. “By initiating compulsory arbitration at this moment, the Philippines is running counter to the common wish and joint efforts of China and ASEAN member states,” the government said in a lengthy position paper. “Its underlying goal is not… to seek peaceful settlement of the South China Sea issue, Read More …

APEC spells out key targets for 2015 and beyond

 Entertainment
Dec 122014
 
APEC spells out key targets for 2015 and beyond

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2015 kick-off ceremony at The Eye Ballroom of the Green Sun Hotel in Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City on Monday night (December 01). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has set key targets to be achieved next year and beyond. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura Del Rosario, the chair of the APEC 2015 Informal Senior Officials’ Meeting, has released key APEC targets for 2015 and in the succeeding years. Among these targets include achieving free and open trade and investment based Bogor goals’ timetable, 10 percent improvement in the supply chain performance by 2015 in terms of time, cost and uncertainty using 2009 as base and meeting the goal of 25 percent improvement on ease of doing business next year in five priority areas. These areas are: staring a business, getting credit, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and dealing with permits. Other targets also include tariff reduction on APEC List of Environmental Goods to 5 percent or less by 2015, having one million inter-APEC university students by 2020, reducing aggregate intensity by 45 percent by 2035 using 2005 as base year, and achieving universal broad band access in APEC region by 2015. APEC member economies also target achieving convergence on regulatory approval procedures for medical products by 2020, increasing forest cover in the region by at least 20 million hectares of all types of forest by 2020, conserving at least 10 percent Read More …

DOTC green lights four groups to bid for P4-B South Terminal PPP

 Entertainment
Dec 122014
 
DOTC green lights four groups to bid for P4-B South Terminal PPP

MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Department of Transportation and Communications prequalified four groups bid for the central transport terminal project under the public private partnership (PPP) program. In separate letters for prequalification, DOTC said the following groups can bid for the P4-billion Integrated Transport System (ITS) project-South Terminal: Datem Inc., as prospective bidder, with LKY Development Corp. as operations and maintenance (O&M) contractor Filinvest Land Inc., as prospective bidder, with DDT Konstract Inc. as construction contractor and Festival Supermall Inc. and Pro-Excel Property Managers Inc. as O&M contractors MWM Terminals, Megawide Construction Corp. as lead member, WM Property Management Inc. as consortium member Ayala Land Inc. as prospective bidder, Makati Development Corp. as construction contractor and Ayala Property Management Corp. as O&M contractor However, these companies failed to meet the initial hurdle: EEI Corp. – proposed to meet development expertise for Filinvest Land Inc. – was not qualified by the Prequalification, Bids and Awards Committee (PBAC) of the agency due to incomplete general information sheet. Maju TMAS Sdn. Bhd. – proposed to meet the O&M expertise for Ayala Land Inc. – was not qualified by PBAC due to incomplete requirements. The deparment is targeting April next year for the submission of bids, DOTC spokesman Michael Arthur Sagcal told GMA News Online. The ITS South Terminal project seeks to connect passengers from Laguna and Batangas to other urban transport systems such as the Philippine National Railways and public utility vehicles in inner Metro Manila. The project involves a passenger terminal building, arrival Read More …

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