BBL constitutional, peace council concludes

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May 082015
 
BBL constitutional, peace council concludes

Senate President Franklin Drilon and Senator Bongbong Marcos receive the Citizens’ Peace Council report on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Representing the Peace Council are former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr., former Ambassador Howard Lee, former Education Secretary Edilberto de Jesus, Teach Peace, Build Peace founder Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman, Ateneo de Davao University President Rev. Fr. Joel Tabor and Director Vicky Gatchitorena. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Malacañang-created peace council tasked to review the provisions of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) on Tuesday maintained that the measure was overall “constitutional” despite some phrases that need to be inserted or deleted. “In conclusion, the Cluster declared that the BBL complies with the Constitution’s mandate for the creation of autonomous regions ‘within the framework of the Constitution and the national sovereignty as well as territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines,” former Chief Justice Hilario Davide told the Senate committee on local government during the continuation on the panel’s deliberations on the BBL. Before the start of the hearing, the peace council submitted to Senate President Franklin Drilon and Senate committee on local government chairman Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. its 50-page report containing the findings and recommendations on the BBL. Marcos’ committee is the one deliberating on the proposed law. At the start of the hearing, peace council member and Ateneo de Davao University president Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J. said their report was a product of almost a month of deliberations that culminated in a peace summit held Read More …

Pacquiao could face criminal charges for hiding shoulder injury — report

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May 082015
 
Pacquiao could face criminal charges for hiding shoulder injury — report

Filipino boxing icon and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao and WBC/WBA welterweight champion American Floyd Mayweather Jr. face off during their official weigh-in on Friday (Saturday in Manila) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for their welterweight unification bout on May 2. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Manny Pacquiao could face sanctions for not disclosing his injury to the Nevada State Athletic Commission prior to his fight against Floyd Mayweather. Francisco Aguilar, the chairman of the commission that oversaw this past weekend’s mega-fight, told True.Ink that it is “something we’re looking at, and an issue we’ll be discussing with the Attorney General.” According to the report, Pacquiao could be guilty of perjury for not disclosing the injury on his pre-fight health checklist. “In Nevada, perjury is considered a D-class felony, a crime punishable by as many as four years in prison, criminal guidelines state,” the report added. After losing via unanimous decision, Pacquiao cried foul over the fact that the commission refused to allow him to take painkiller shots for his shoulder. In a statement, the Pacquiao camp contended that it had filed the necessary paperwork to have the shots available to him, with disclosures having been made to the authority in charge of testing the fighters. “Manny’s advisors notified the United States Anti-Doping Agency (‘USADA’) of the shoulder injury and the treatments being proposed by the doctors during training and on fight night. USADA spoke to Manny’s doctors twice, investigated, and confirmed in writing that Read More …

Pacquiao to have surgery for shoulder injury, postpones homecoming

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May 082015
 
Pacquiao to have surgery for shoulder injury, postpones homecoming

Manny Pacquiao throws a punch but doesn’t his target as he fails to beat Floyd Mayweather, Jr. during their welterweight WBO, WBC and WBA (Super) title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — Filipino boxing champ and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao may not be able to get home this Friday as he will undergo surgery on his right shoulder. This was the advice of Pacquiao’s doctors after an MRI scan. Pacquiao’s adviser Michael Koncz said doctors told the boxer his injury worsened after his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday (Sunday, PHL time). The operation is scheduled for this week. Doctors will give a complete medical report before and after the operation. The surgery will be for Pacquiao’s torn rotator cuff, with the recovery time expected to put Pacquiao out of action for nine to 12 months. Trainer Freddie Roach earlier said Pacquiao injured his shoulder after colliding with another fighter during sparring and their arms got entangled. During his post-fight press conference on Sunday, Pacquiao said he was not able to do the things he needed to do during the bout with Mayweather because of his injury. “It was because my shoulder hurt,” Pacquiao said. He lost to Mayweather via unanimous decision last Sunday in the four-belt unification bout. Pacquiao admitted his team decided not to inform the public about the injury prior to the fight. “Ayaw ko na mag-alala sila,” Pacquiao said. Initially, the champ was scheduled to return to the Philippines this Read More …

Katrina Halili reconciles with Hayden Kho, Vicki Belo

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May 072015
 
Katrina Halili reconciles with Hayden Kho, Vicki Belo

Vicky Belo,Katrina Halili, and Hayden Kho (MNS Photo) Six years after the sex video scandal that even merited a Senate probe, actress Katrina Halili, Hayden Kho, both subjects of the controversy, and celebrity doctor Vicki Belo, have proven that time heals all wounds. Belo took to image-sharing application Instagram to share a photo with Halili, Kho and talent manager Lolit Solis. The picture was taken 10 days ago. “I always believe in forgiving but I have to admit that it’s not easy. But, if God can forgive us for all our sins, who are we not to do the same. Being bitter and unforgiving enslaves you and not the other person. To God be all the glory,” Belo said. Kho confirmed the reconciliation. “After seven years of enmity, Katrina, Vicki, and myself are now reconciled. And I want to say that just like the restoration of my medical license, the restoration of my relationship with Vicki, Katrina, and many others happened because I first sought to restore my relationship with God,” he said. It was reported early this week that it was Halili who wanted to make peace with Belo. And through the help of Solis, the meeting happened. The sexy actress filed legal complaints against Kho, who lost his medical license for years before regaining it in 2014. Still active in showbiz, Halili is now a single mother while Kho and Belo remain a couple. Kho is also hosting a medical show on TV5. (MNS)

Jane Oineza to do movie with Joshua, Manolo

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May 072015
 
Jane Oineza to do movie with Joshua, Manolo

Jane Oineza (MNS Photo)  “Pinoy Big Brother” ex-housemates Jane Oineza, Joshua Garcia and Manolo Pedrosa are set to do a movie under Star Cinema. The young actors inked a contract with Star Cinema recently. “Mayroon po kaming pinirmahan na contract for two pictures sa Star Cinema. Super happy and blessed kami na finally may contract na kami with Star Cinema. [I’m] Super happy, hindi ako makapaniwala,” said Oineza, who turned emotional over her newest showbiz break. “Opo, sobrang happy na mayroon na agad, I didn’t know, at masaya kasi kasama ko si Joshua at si Jane,” Pedrosa said. “Masayang-masaya po,” added Garcia. Oineza, Garcia and Pedrosa will star in a youth-oriented movie with the working title “Bloody Crayons.” Pedrosa said he plans to use his acting experience in the hit series “Oh My G!” with Janella Salvador in preparation for the upcoming film. Garcia, on the other hand, said he is learning a lot from his co-actors in the series “Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita” with Oineza, Vina Morales and “PBB” ex-housemate Loisa Andalio. Oineza, a former child star, for her part said she is ready to face any challenge. “Hindi ko papalagpasin ang chance na ito and gagawin ko ang best ko sa lahat,” she said. (MNS)

‘Jasmine’ and ‘Twinsters’ take top honors at 2015 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

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May 072015
 
‘Jasmine’ and ‘Twinsters’ take top honors at 2015 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

2015 LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL GRAND JURY PRIZE FOR BEST FEATURE GOES TO JASMINE, DIRECTED BY DAX PHELAN. HERE, THE TEAM FROM JASMINE CELEBRATES ITS FIVE AWARDS. FIFTH FROM LEFT: CHRIS CHAN LEE (WINNER, BEST EDITING); SEVENTH FROM LEFT: JASON TOBIN (WINNER, BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA); THIRD FROM RIGHT: DAX PHELAN (DIRECTOR); SECOND FROM RIGHT: GUY LIVNEH (WINNER, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY). (PHOTO courtesy of STEVEN LAM) Los Angeles, CA – The 2015 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) held its closing ceremony with Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature JASMINE directed by Dax Phelan. The festival’s Best Director award was given to Jennifer Phang for her film “Advantageous.” Jasmine was also recognized by additional four awards – best cinematography by guy Livneh; best sound for Lisa Fowle; best actor for Jason Tobin; and Chris Lee for best editing. “Advantageous” took home two more awards – best music score for Timo Chen; and best editing  for Sean Gillane and Jennifer Phang; Jaqueline Kim, co-writer and lead actress likewise received the Linda Mabalot Renaissance Award. Miss India America was honored  with best screenplay written by Ravi Kapoor and Meera Simhan as well as best comedy actor award to Tiya Sircar. THE TEAM FROM ADVANTAGEOUS, WINNER OF MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE 2015 LAAPFF, CELEBRATES ON CLOSING NIGHT AT THE DGA. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: ACTRESS JACQUELINE KIM; DIRECTOR JENNIFER PHANG; COMPOSER TIMO CHEN. (PHOTO courtesy of STEVEN LAM) Best Ensemble Cast went to Ktown Cowboys directed by Daniel Park. Read More …

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