Amy Perez shares some amusing anecdotes about being a celebrity mom
Apr 252015
Apr 252015
Hayden Kho Jr. finally knows the role of showbiz in his life: “Importante is for that not to define who I am…”
Apr 252015
Rhian Ramos refuses to talk about ex-bf Mo Twister, and wants to focus on “moving forward.”
Apr 242015
Lea Salonga knows that criticisms come with being an artist, “But if you critique my life, it’s a territory that’s a little delicate.”
Apr 242015
For half a decade, fans all over the world eagerly waited for news and confirmation about this much-anticipated battle between the undefeated American boxer who claims he’s “The best ever,” and the 8-division Filipino boxing champion and congressman whom supporters refer to as “The people’s champ.” The Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao bout took five long years to finalize. But the wait is worth it, if only evidenced by the hype surrounding the May 2nd clash at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “Normally I’m inviting the media and now I’m actually throwing them out,” said Fred Sternburg who has been in-charge of Pacquiao’s public relations since the first Eric Morales fight. “Manny has asked me to close the doors, to stop giving interviews. We will continue that,” he said in an interview during Pacquiao’s open media workout which was attended by an estimated 300 credentialed members of the media. Freddie Roach and Jannelle So Of course print and broadcast journalists, boxing analysts and bloggers came to see and talk to the man of the hour, since this training camp has been closed off to the public and to reporters. Security has been strict. And that is something that Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach had always wanted for his ward. “I’ve never seen Manny better. There’s no distractions. I want Manny performing for me and not the audience. The audience he can perform for on May 2nd.” Roach said. A historic fight and the largest purse Read More …
Apr 242015
Randy Clarito (1Heart Caregiver Services Director for Business Development and Training), Kamran Ghasri (1Heart Franchisee Owner) and Belina Tagarao (1Heart Caregiver Services Founder & CEO). Three months into officially marketing to the public its Franchise offering, 1Heart Caregiver Services awarded Kamran Ghasri as its first franchisee a protected territory in the Beverly Hills area. Mr. Ghasri has over 10 years of experience being a successful franchisee of a Printing company in the East Coast. With his background in owning a franchise business, Mr. Ghasri saw the opportunity and business sustainability of 1 Heart’s business offer. “The Homecare industry is bound to explode in the next 20 years. The timing is right to start a business in this industry now. I know how it is to be a franchisee. Having a “big brother” that would teach and support me as I grow this business makes more sense than start something on my own and make some costly mistakes.” So what makes 1Heart Caregiver Services a viable franchise business opportunity? According to Belina Tagarao (CEO), there are 3 key differentiators that makes the 1Heart Franchise an excellent business model and a great choice for anyone starting their own home care business. First, the company is comprised of a professional team with 50 years of collective healthcare experience. The company also has a strong relationship with national retirement facilities and hospitals making it the brand of choice for reliable and professional in-home care services. Second, 1Heart Caregiver Services® growth and success is attributed Read More …
Apr 242015
John Prats and Isabel Oli (MNS Photo) JOHN Prats officially proposed marriage to Isabel Oli in late September last year, staging a flash mob of dancers in Eastwood in front of the public. They’re now officially tying the knot on May 15. They’ve just released their pre-nup Nice Print photos and it has a four seasons theme: Winter, spring, summer, fall. This is their way of sharing one of the happiest moments in their lives with their fans. Isabel prefers a small intimate wedding and this will be held at the farm of the Prats family in Batangas. Only family members and very close friends will be invited to the affair. Isabel will be wearing a creation of New York-based fashion designer Vera Wang, which John got for her when they had a vacation in the States last Christmas. She’ll actually wear two different gowns: One for the wedding ceremony and the other, for the reception. John was previously linked to Heart Evangelista, Nancy Castiglione, Rachelle Anne Go, Bianca Manalo and Shaina Magdayao. Isabel was, in turn, linked before to Marco Alcaraz, James Yap and Paolo Contis. It was John’s younger sister, Camille Prats, who acted as a matchmaker in introducing them to each other. Here’s hoping their wedding will be hitch free and that their marriage will last for a lifetime. They plan to have a baby right away. Isabel says they want to have at least four kids, but John jokingly says he wants 14 kids no less. Read More …
Apr 242015
DILG Secretary Mar Roxas III (left) chats with Senators Grace Poe-Llamanzares, JV Ejercito, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the Senate deliberation on the 2015 budget of the Department of Interior and Local Government on Monday, November 24. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – A lawmaker on Thursday challenged resigned Customs chief John Sevilla to name personalities exerting “political pressure” that forced him to quit his post. Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also urged the Department of Justice to investigate Sevilla’s allegation. “Nakakagulat din yan. I think kung sino ang nagpe-pressure sa kanya sabihin niya at anong gusto ng mga taong ito na gawin niya. Nag-resign na rin naman siya… sabihin na niya para ‘di na maulit ang political pressure na kanyang sinasabi,” Marcos told reporters on Thursday. Sevilla announced his resignation Thursday morning, over a year after his appointment, saying he could no longer stand the “political nature” hounding the Customs. Also, Marcos said that while he is aware there were people exerting political pressure on the Bureau of Customs, this is the first time he heard that the 2016 elections have something to do with it. “Anong ibig sabihin, may ipinapagawa sa kanya para sa paghahanda sa eleksyon? What does it mean exactly? That because of the 2016 elections political pressure was exerted on him and by whom?” the senator said. “Dapat e, tutal nabuksan na yung issue ng mga nagpe-pressure sa kanya e, ipagpatuloy na niya, sabihin na niya lahat who are the people involved and what are they Read More …
Apr 242015
Janet Lim Napoles (center), the alleged pork barrel scam queen, is escorted out of the court room after being found guilty on her kidnapping and serious illegal detention case of scam whistleblower Benhur Luy at the Makati Regional Trial Court on Tuesday. Napoles was sentenced to permanent imprisonment. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The Sandiganbayan Third Division will conduct the bail hearing of Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged brains behind the pork barrel scam, at the Correctional Institute for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City on Friday. In a press conference Thursday, clerk of court Dennis Pulma confirmed that the CIW has set aside a hall in the facility’s medium security area for the hearing. “For tomorrow’s continuation of Mrs. Napoles’ bail hearing, the venue will be inside the premises of the Correctional Institute for Women in Mandaluyong. Same time, 8:30,” Pulma said. The hearing will be the first since Napoles was convicted of serious illegal detention by the Makati Regional Trial Court. According to Pulma, Napoles’ bail hearings for her graft and plunder charges will be in the CIW since the Supreme Court has yet to act on the Sandiganbayan’s request for her to be brought out of jail every time she needs to attend a hearing. “So far we have not yet received any notice or resolution or action to the letter of the Presiding Justice. In the meantime, we made some arrangements with the officials of the CIW, to hold the hearing tomorrow in the premises,” Pulma said, referring Read More …
Apr 242015
Senator TG Guingona , chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee together with Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Koko Pimentel present to the media the list of the persons to be detained in connection to the investigation of the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee on the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall Building 2 and other anomalies. Included in the list are Makati Mayor Junjun Binay and six other Makati city officials. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Teofisto ‘TG’ Guingona III on Wednesday welcomed the signing of the law amending and strengthening the Sandiganbayan’s function and structure. ”It is a welcome development. We cannot stress enough the importance of extracting accountability in a timely and relevant manner,” Guingona said after President Benigno Aquino III Republic Act No. 10660 or “An Act Strengthening further the Functional and Structural Organization of the Sandiganbayan.” ”Our justice system is undermanned and overburdened. The Sandiganbayan needs additional divisions for it to fulfill its mandate of rendering justice in an efficient and speedy manner,” Guingona added. Under the new law, the anti-graft court’s division will increase from five to seven for the immediate disposal of the pending cases before the Sandiganbayan. The amended law also lowered the number of justices to two from three for a session in each division to have a quorum. ”By increasing the capacity of the Sandiganbayan and rationalizing its procedures, the court will be more capable in performing its principal function of eliminating graft and corruption in the government services,” Guingona Read More …