January 2015 – Page 18

Manny Pacquiao: So faithful

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All he aspired for when he was starting his boxing career was to be the champion of the Philippines. But after 20 decades in the sport, Manny Pacquiao has become not only his beloved nation’s champ; but also a well-respected world boxing record-holder – the first and only eight-division world champion, with an impressive ten world titles. “Of course I never think [sic] that I’m going to be like this. My dream is [sic] to help my mother and to be the champion in the Philippines,” he said in a recent interview. “I’m really thankful to God for what he has done in my life. I think God has a purpose in raising me like this. I believe it is to serve as an example and inspiration to others and bring them closer to God.” Jannelle So and Manny Pacquiao Even as a devout Catholic, Pacquiao’s dedication to the traditions of the church was inspiring to many, regularly attending church on Sundays and praying the rosary religiously. His pre and post-fight Catholic masses were well-attended by supporters and fans. So were his rosary novenas that started on the ninth night before each fight. Entering the ring, he’s been seen wearing the beaded article around his neck; and making the sign of the cross at the start of each fight. But all that changed when he started reading the Bible more. “We must read the bible because that’s the manual to life, so that we will be careful to do everything Read More …

Pag-IBIG president unaware that Omni Security is connected with Binay, Lopez

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Jan 232015

Pag-IBIG president unaware that Omni Security is connected with Binay, Lopez

PAG-IBIG Chair Atty. Darlene Berberabe attends the Blue Ribbon Subcommittee hearing for the first time. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) president Darlene Marie Berberabe was unaware that the agency providing her security was allegedly connected with Vice President Jejomar Binay, who recommended it to her, and Pag-IBIG director Tomas Lopez. Berberabe admitted that it was only now that she heard the connection between Omni Security Investigation Inc., Binay, and Lopez. “Ngayon ko lang din tinignan yung GIS (general information sheet ng Omni) andun nga yung Hirene Lopez, hindi ko sya kilala nang personal. Hindi naging apparent yung connection dahil it (security contract) did not reach the board,” she said during the resumption of the hearing of the blue ribbon subcommittee on the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building II and other corruption allegations against Binay. Hirene Lopez, treasurer of Omni, is the wife of Tomas Lopez who is a member of the Pag-IBIG board of directors and president of University of Makati. Berberabe’s close-in security personnel are employees of Omni. Former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado earlier claimed the Lopezes are dummies of Binay. During the hearing, Senate Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said Berberabe should scold her office’s legal department for not pointing out the conflict of interest in getting the contract. He also asked Berberabe if Lopez is attending their board meetings, to which the latter replied in the affirmative. “Bakit sa inyo naga-attend tapos dito nawawala siya? Kelan ang susunod ninyong meeting, Read More …

Senate expands Binay probe

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Jan 232015

Firefighters try to extinguish the fire on a burning bus at the northbound lane of the Ayala flyover Wednesday. No one was reported hurt in the incident that caused massive traffic and suspension of the of the Metro Rail Transit operation. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday revealed that he has filed a resolution expanding the scope of the Senate Blue Ribbon sub-committee probe on the corruption allegations against Vice President Jejomar Binay. Trillanes said he filed last Tuesday, January 20, proposed Senate Resolution 1114 which seeks to look into the alleged anomalies at the Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP), where Binay serves as Board of Trustees chairman and president, respectively. He said Senator TG Guingona, chair of the mother Blue Ribbon Committee, referred the resolution to sub-committee, chaired by Senator Koko Pimentel. “He (Guingona) believes that it is consistent as far as the personalities involved dito sa ongoing investigation natin. Para doon sa mga nagtatanong kung anong koneksyon nito doon sa first resolution, ito po, meron na pong bagong resolution kaya konektado na siya directly,” Trillanes said. The ongoing sub-committee probe was launched by virtue of Senate Resolution 826, which deals with the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall Building II and “other related anomalies committed by past and present Makati City Hall officials.” Pimentel confirmed the move, saying “we will simultaneously… have hearings on Senate Resolution 826 and Senate Resolution 1114.” Trillanes and Senator Read More …

US thaws frozen aid to PHL

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Jan 232015

$15-M military assistance withheld earlier due to human rights abuses CLARK AIR FIELD, PAMPANGA – Philippine Air Force Airman 1st Class Villegas Ramwyl carries U.S. Marine Cpl. Abraham Bernado during aircraft rescue and firefighting training at Clark Air Field, Pampanga, Republic of the Philippines, Sept. 26 part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 2014. The day of training familiarized the Armed Forces of the Philippines members with egress procedures should an aircraft mishap occur. The Philippine and U.S. militaries often engage in bilateral training in the common interest of regional security. Bernado is power line mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Photo : Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry Manila, Philippines | AFP | – The United States has lifted restrictions on a small portion of its military assistance to the Philippines that was withheld over human rights concerns, the foreign minister said Thursday. The gesture affects about $15 million dollars that have been withheld over the last five years, a fraction of Washington’s total military assistance to the South East Asian island. Albert del Rosario told reporters that the aid restriction had been lifted “sometime last year”, but did not explain why it had been lifted. A day earlier, US assistant defense secretary David Shear said that the Washington had provided $300 million in military-related assistance since 2001 and would provide another $40 million in 2015 as part of America’s support to modernize the poorly-equipped Philippine military, which Read More …

PHL slams China island building as Beijing hits back

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Jan 232015

PHL slams China island building as Beijing hits back

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) Manila, Philippines | AFP | – The Philippines’ foreign minister on Thursday slammed China’s attempts to build islands in the disputed South China Sea, prompting Beijing to accuse Manila of making “trouble out of nothing”. Albert del Rosario repeated a warning that Beijing was reclaiming land around isolated reefs in the South China Sea to turn them into islands which could hold fortified positions or even airstrips. The Philippine foreign secretary said the Chinese actions in the Spratly islands would impact freedom to navigate the strategic mineral-rich waters, through which large volumes of the world’s trade pass. “I will re-emphasize this and invite the concern of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) states because it is a threat to all of us,” del Rosario told reporters. Beijing dismissed Manila’s concerns Thursday, saying that “small Read More …

Binay got P200-M kickback for Alphaland-BSP deal – Trillanes

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Jan 232015

Binay got P200-M kickback for Alphaland-BSP deal – Trillanes

Vice President Jejomar Binay (left) is given a tour of the Toledo copper mine in Toledo City, Cebu on Thursday, November 6. Binay did not attend the day’s Senate probe on the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building II. He is in Cebu to attend the Philippine Scouting Centennial Jamboree and meet with local officials to check their housing programs. Also in photo is Adrian Ramos (right), COO of Carmen Mining Corp. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Antonio Trillanes is accusing Vice President Jejomar Binay of accepting P200 million in kickbacks from a joint venture between Alphaland and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines for the development of a prime property in Makati City. Trillanes said the P200 million was an initial “commission” or advance given to the Vice President for approving the Alphaland-BSP deal. The senator said the Boy Scouts organization owns several properties including a property on Malugay Street and Ayala Avenue Extension. “Kaya pala interesadong-interesado itong si Binay na manatili bilang presidente ng Boy Scouts of the Philippines,” he said, noting that Binay forced the BSP board to retain him as Boy Scouts president. Trillanes said that under the Alphaland-BSP deal, the Boy Scouts would provide the land and Alphaland would develop the property. “Supposed to be joint venture yun. Boy Scouts sa kanya yung lupa tapos yung developer sa kanya yung capital paggawa ng building. Pero ang nangyari yung lupa ng Boy Scouts yun din ang ginawang collateral for loan. So walang capital itong developer. Read More …

What to expect from ‘Bagito’ in new chapter

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Jan 232015

What to expect from ‘Bagito’ in new chapter

Ella Cruz, Nash Aguas and Alexa Ilacad (MNS photo) Nash Aguas, Alexa Ilacad and Ella Cruz, stars of the primetime series “Bagito,” shared their excitement over the changes that will happen in their respective characters as the series opens its new chapter this month. “Level up na sa story,” said Aguas, who portarys Drew. “Nakakatuwa kasi kung maiisip niyo, dati ‘yung first namin last year ay sobrang pasabog na at ang daming nangyari.” “[Ngayong taon] mas marami pa palang ibubuga ang teleserye, mas maraming dapat abangan. Dapat niyong abangan dahil bumalik na si Vanessa (Cruz) at [abangan niyo rin kung] ano ang mangyayari sa baby namin.” Cruz added: “Dahil tapos na akong magpakilig eh magpaiyak naman tayo ngayon!” Aside from Ilacad, Cruz and Aguas, the series also stars Agot Isidro, Ariel Rivera, Angel Aquino, Paolo Santiago and members of the boy group Gimme 5. (MNS)

Inigo Pascual speaks up on Julia Barretto, Sofia Andres

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Jan 232015

Inigo Pascual speaks up on Julia Barretto, Sofia Andres

Inigo Pascual (MNS Photo) Following reports that Inigo Pascual is pursuing both Julia Barretto and Sofia Andres, the son of Piolo Pascual set the record straight, saying he is not courting either of the two actresses. “Hindi po totoo na nililigawan ko si Julia, and hindo po totoo na pinagsasabay ko silang dalawa,” he said. However, the actor admitted that despite not having established an official relationship with Andres, his “Relaks, It’s Just Pag-ibig” co-star, Andres, they had “something special” and remain good friends. “We’re good friends. Not officially together, but we were talking and I can say we had something special. No label to it,” he said. Having been assigned to different projects – Andres is now in “Forevermore,” while Pascual will appear in an upcoming season of “Wanspanataym” with Barretto, the actor said they talked about how things can’t always go their way in the industry. “We didn’t give up on each other, I mean I had to tell her that it’s our job… We have different love teams, we can’t control things,” he explained. “We were never officially together. I mean, we had a good talk, we just hugged… It wasn’t a goodbye,” he added. When asked if the idea of courting Barretto crossed his mind, the actor noted that they are both still young and that having a relationship is not a priority at the moment. “Parehas kaming 17 and hindi naman po sa takot… [but] we’re both young and it’s not something that we’re really Read More …

Guinness World Record for PH woman symbol formation

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Jan 232015

Guinness World Record for PH woman symbol formation

Record setting [via the Philippine Commission on Women] The Guinness world record for the largest woman symbol formation is now held by the Philippines. The world record was set by 10,168 people forming the largest gender symbol in Rizal Park on the occasion of the “Juanas” celebration of International Women’s Day in March 8, 2014. The confirmation of the title was given on January 7, the 40th founding anniversary of the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the country’s primary policy-making and coordinating body on women and gender concerns. Guinness’ Alex Angert is quoted in his message to PCW that since there is no existing record for the largest human formation of a gender symbol, the PCW only needed 250 participants to set a new world record. The woman symbol formation gathered government agencies, non-government organizations, state colleges and universities and civil society. The confirmation came after evidences of the world record attempt on video, photographs, witness statements, and certification from an audit company, among others, were received and reviewed by Guinness World Records. The post Guinness World Record for PH woman symbol formation appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Pangasinan’s Bayambang sets BBQ Guinness world record Cebu beats India world record for largest Zumba class PHL sets new Guinness record with thousands of sky lanterns Charice is Guinness World Record’s youngest judge

‘Manny’ in US theaters and On Demand Jan 23

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‘Manny’ in US theaters and On Demand Jan 23

By Hannah De Castro-Abinuman Fil-Am Director Ryan Moore with Manny Pacquiao Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Liam Neeson and directed by Ryan Moore and Academy Award winner, Leon Gast (When We Were Kings), “Manny” – a feature length documentary film about the “People’s Champ,” will be released in theaters and On Demand starting Jan. 23, 2015. Highlighting Pacquiao’s journey from a struggling and starving teenager who engaged in the world of boxing to provide for his family, to becoming the world-renowned boxing icon that he is today, the film takes its viewers behind the scenes into the life of Manny Pacquiao. The film includes interviews featuring Hollywood celebrities like Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Piven and Jimmy Kimmel, boxer Oscar De La Hoya and other notable personalities. It also features original music by composer and music producer Lauren Balfe, who is known for his work in Inception, The Dark Knight, Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes. Producer and Director, Ryan Moore said that he has always wanted to capture something real on camera. And with 5 years in the making of “Manny”, he was able to obtain footages that show the different facets of Manny Pacquiao’s life. In fact, the film even includes never-before-seen home footages. Ryan Moore, who is Filipino-American, hopes that after watching his film, Filipinos will be reminded of their roots, as Pacquiao’s life is depicted not only in the aspect of being a fighter in the ring, but in essence, it’s more about him being a true fighter in Read More …

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