The April 15 deadline has come and gone, but unfortunately some taxpayers missed the deadline. For those who successfully filed their annual income tax returns (ITRs) despite all the challenges, hats off to you. But don’t celebrate yet because tax filings are not over. Before packing for the much-awaited summer holidays, mark your calendar and comply with the following post April 15 requirements.
‘Furious 7’ zooms past $1 billion mark Video: Islamist ISIS kills Ethiopian Christians in Libya BIFF attacks Army, PNP posts in Maguindanao Meet Cody and Caleb Walker, the men who filled in for Paul Walker in ‘Furious’ 7 Studies: Merck drug Keytruda effective against 3 cancers Report: Kuwait discovers 4 new oil fields in kingdom Pagasa issues thunderstorm warning over Metro Manila Top Islamic leader meets Senate leaders, pushes BBL Philippine stocks pared losses early Monday but still ended in negative territory, in line with the rest of Asia. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) closed down 1.03 percent, or 81.62 points, to 7,865.27, or still within a trading range that analysts said the measure would trade at this week. The broader all-shares index was down 0.94 percent, or 42.69 points, to 4,494.17. Stock across the region were also in the red as stimulus efforts in China aimed at countering slowing growth failed to lure investors back into the market. In the Philippines, foreign investors were net sellers to the tune of P703.8 million Monday, data from the PSE showed. A total of 1.14 billion shares changed hands for P18.57 billion. The volume spike was mainly due to a block sale of about P9.97 billion worth of Rizal Commercial Banking Cop. shares. It closed Monday an investment deal allowing a unit of Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. to take a 20-percent stake in RCBC at P64 a share. Miguel R. Camus Get Inquirer updates while on the go, add Read More …
The fighter best known for his unblemished boxing record and best-hated for his arrogance and big talk is seeming likable these days, less haughty in interviews and even talking about things other than money. “The main thing that’s important is family,” said five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. during his media day at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, Nevada. The upcoming fight is the biggest purse in history. It is speculated that the match that was 5-years in the making could generate up to as much as $500 million. But it’s also one of the most historic fights ever. Mayweather was asked what was more important for him: money or legacy? “A little bit of both, my legacy. But of course being a prize fighter, I want to make money. A little but of everything plays a major key in a fight of this magnitude,” he said. “But the most important thing is family.” Jannelle So and Manny Pacquiao The undefeated American boxing champion holds a record of 47-0. No loss in all of 47 fights, which is the justification behind him branding himself as “The Best Ever.” While it may be the case, fans see this kind of self-branding and promotion as arrogance, turning many would-be supporters off. “Money May” has also been hated for his flashy ways. The fact that he served 60 days of a 90-day sentence at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges involving a Read More …
It’s really difficult to define what sorority “sisterhood” really means. People from the “outside” looking in will never understand it, while those from the “inside” can’t seem to explain it. This writer is proud to be part of the “unconditional bond of friendship” brought about by joining the Sigma Delta Phi Sorority. For some of us who came from sheltered Catholic schools we were overwhelmed enrolling in a large campus setting and we seemed “lost.” However, joining large organizations such as the Student Catholic Action (UPSCA) wasn’t what we thought to be. We likewise didn’t feel the sense of “belonging” in a large group. Sigma Delta Phi Sorority So, the five (5) of us: Cely, Malou, Jon, Eva and I embarked on joining the university sorority group called the Sigma Delta Phi Sorority, which was also known as the “Society of Dramatics and Fine Arts.” This group produced successful campus Broadway musicals such as: “Once Upon A Mattresss,” “A Property Is Condemned,” “Aloyan,” and numerous others; We joined this particular university sorority in order to alleviate the mental challenges we have in school, find a sense of “belonging” in a smaller group and to also challenge the plebeians (students who have no desire in joining Greek-lettered groups) in their belief that sorority and fraternity groups were “just a bunch of fun-loving drinkers and party-goers;” and we wanted to prove them wrong. There were a total of 26 of us in our batch of neophytes who joined and collectively, we were indoctrinated (a form of being taught to seek information, Read More …
A Philippine flag flown at half-mast at Fernando Air Base Tuesday as soldiers mourn the death of 44 members of the PNP Special Action Force killed during an encounter with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters. The MILF claims the clash Sunday erupted due to lack of coordination, when the elite cops tried to capture Malaysian bomb expert Marwan. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Some 90 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and private armed groups had been recommended to be criminally charged for the Mamasapano clash, according to a report by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Prosecution Service (NPS). Justice Secretary Leila De Lima on Thursday said the 224-page report was the first part of the joint team’s findings. She said she still has to go over the joint team’s findings before baring its contents to the public. De Lima described the joint team’s initial findings as the result of “a very comprehensive work although hindi pa tapos ang trabaho nila.” She said the team was given two more months to complete its report on the Jan. 25 clash that killed more than 60 people, including 44 members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force, 18 MILF members, and five civilians. De Lima said the initial report focused on determining who was responsible for the death of 35 of the 44 commandos, who were the 55th SAF company. The second part of the report will dwell on those responsible Read More …
Interior Secretary Mar Roxas (center) receives the Board of Inquiry (BOI) report on the Mamasapano incident from Philippine National Police OIC Deputy Director General Leonardo Espina (right) and Director Benjamin Magalong, the BOI chairman, on Friday. The report was immediately made public. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Philippine National Police on Thursday said they have no official record yet of the reported resignation of General Leonardo Espina as the police force’s officer-in-charge. “Wala pang ganyan sa official records ng PNP,” police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Generoso Cerbo Jr. told reporters early Thursday morning. A report on Wednesday claimed Espina tendered his resignation to President Benigno Aquino III last March, four months before his scheduled retirement. Cerbo denied the report’s allegation. “Kami ang unang makakaalam kung may pagbabago sa PNP,” Cerbo said, adding “Kung may changes diyan, isa ako sa unang makaaalam.” Moreover, Cerbo said, “Normally, kapag may resignation, it will be through channels… maraming pagdadaanan.” The PNP has no record yet of Espina’s resignation, supposedly submitted last March. Cerbo said, “Patuloy pa rin ang kanyang (Espina) pagtatrabaho, walang nabago.” Espina was even promoted, and effective last Tuesday he assumed as The Deputy Chief for Administration (TDCA), the second highest post in the agency, even as he remains the police force’s officer-in-charge, Cerbo added. “Na-promote pa siya, naging full-time TDCA pa siya… so wala tayong nakikitang basehan ang alegasyong ito,” he said. (MNS)
From left to right: Bobby Rimas, UCLA Pilipino Alumni Scholarship Director, Trish Eusala, UCLA Prep Student Coordinator, and Dr. Jeffrey Mariano of Kaiser Permanente On Saturday, April 11th at the UCLA Carnesales Commons’ Venice Room, the UCLA Pilipino Recruitment and Enrichment Program (PREP) and the UCLA Pilipino Alumni Association presented a panel of Pilipino professionals who graduated from or taught at UCLA. Panelists included professionals in the fields of education, nursing, engineering, entertainment, and medicine. UCLA Pilipino Alumni Chair Roselyn Castro moderated the panelists as they offered prospective students and their parents insights and advice relating to their experiences as undergrad and graduate students, the challenges they encountered, their accomplishments, and how they entered into their professions. One of the panelists, Dr. Jeffrey Mariano who recently became a Partner at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in West Los Angeles, indicated that “the students and their parents and families are inspirations to me and countless others. Education is key!” Patricia “Trish” Eusala, UCLA PREP Student Coordinator, who spearheaded the event, ensured that the panel ran smoothly and warmly answered questions from prospective UCLA students and their families before and after the event. Bobby T. Rimas, the UCLA Pilipino Alumni Scholarship Director, spoke with students and their families immediately after the event to discuss details regarding available scholarships through the UCLA Pilipino Alumni / Lovell Sevilla Scholarship Program. The UCLA Pilipino Alumni / Lovell Sevilla Scholarship Program usually culminates in the awarding of the UCLA Pilipino Alumni Endowment Scholarship at UCLA Pilipino Alumni’s annual Read More …
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JAPAN Marine United Corp. (JMU) has won the contract to build ten 40-meter multi-role vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), due for delivery by the third quarter of 2018, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) said on Sunday.