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“The Winning Team” – World Champion Manny Pacquiao raises Edith’s hand in full support of her candidacyfor a Glendale City Council Candidate Edith Fuentes! (Photo: by Toto Mortel). Glendale, CA – Philippine Congressman and World Champion Boxer, Manny Pacquiao, gives 100% support to our Kababayan, Edith Fuentes for Glendale City Council (April 7, 2015) candidacy.  Pacquiao is asking our Kababayans to support Fuentes, “Suportahan natin at iboto si Edith Fuentes.”  If elected, Fil-Am Edith Maniquis Fuentes, will be the first Asian-Pacific Islander elected to Glendale City Council after more than 109 years. “My goal is to represent everyone across the board, specifically our Kababayans.  Help me win this election, please vote!” – said Fuentes. Fuentes, who retired after 20 years as Planning and Zoning Administrator for the City of Glendale, is asking all our kababayans in Glendale – “BUMOTO PO TAYONG LAHAT. Napaka-halaga po nitong election sa April 7, 2015.”  Bumoto by absentee ballots (you can request applications from now until March 31st from City Clerk’s office, 613 E. Broadway, (818) 548-2090 and return ballots by April 7th) or vote in person (if already registered voter) on election day, April 7, 2015. (photo courtesy of http://www.fuentes4council.com/) Glendale election precincts will be opened whole day on April 7th from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.  Kung hindi nyo alam ang precincts ninyo, pumunta sa kahit aling voting precincts and they will give you a provisional ballot to vote. We need all Glendale Fil-Am registered voters to Go Out To Vote (GOTV) this time. Kaya natin ito, Edith Fuentes, needs our Read More …

Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski (MNS photo) World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Climate Solutions Steward Mikee Cojuangco-Jaworski leads this year’s Earth Hour campaign aimed at raising environmental awareness. Held annually, it encourages people to switch off their lights for more than an hour on March 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. In an interview, Mikee said it’s not only Mother Nature that’s been suffering from people’s irresponsibility. She underscored that we are, in fact, ultimately killing ourselves by not taking care of our surroundings. “We all agree naman na we are already feeling the bad effects of climate change. That is why when they approached me, I agreed (to do it). I want to be part of an event that would remind us that simple acts can contribute to (the rehabilitation of) our planet,” she said. Mikee urges everyone to make energy conservation part of their lifestyle. “Medyo malamig naman kapag gabi kaya baka pwedeng ’wag nang buksan ’yung aircon or saglit lang. Kasi ’yung mga ganoong bagay (ay) malaking tulong na,” she said. Educated at a very young age about environmental awareness, Mikee hopes the country would be named No.1 Earth Hour country anew. “For years palagi tayong nangunguna sa ganyan. Siyempre nakakatuwa na we are championing the Earth Hour. Very nice kasi alam mo naman tayong mga Pilipino gustong palaging number one sa mga ganitong bagay,” she said. In line with the campaign, WWF also launched “The Gift of Light” campaign that will give portable solar lamps to families in Palawan so Read More …

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Since five years ago the heat has been building up from both camps of Filipino eight world title holder Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten Floyd Mayweatther Jr. to bring them into the ring. Amid the back and forth negotiations to smoothen out some issues, finally the two great boxing gladiators will meet at MGM Garden in Las Vegas on May 2nd for what is dubbed the “Fight of the Century”. The unique encounter is the most awaited encounter and has the distinction  being the top prizefight event where both boxers will laugh their way to the bank after less than an hour of blood and sweat if the fight goes through the scheduled 12 rounds. Pacquiao will pocket $80 million while Mayweather will be $120 richer. The staggering amount to stage the fight will cost their fans a lot of money to witness in person or in pay-per view mode. Pacquaio so far has been the only Filipino boxer in history to have ever amassed tons of money doing a job at the canvassed real estate and viewed by millions of boxing fans around the world at different time zones. Good timing and providence are factors that enabled Pacquiao to reach a pinnacle of success in chosen career. Gifted with extraordinary athletic ability and a no-nonsense approach to his craft, the Filipino sports hero continues to reap the natural fruits of his solid commitment. Boxing Pays: Jinkee Pacquiao, wife of boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, appreciates the champ’s gift of a house Read More …