Kathryn’s mother enraged over fake photo scandal

 Entertainment
Jun 152015
 
Kathryn’s mother enraged over fake photo scandal

Kathryn Bernardo (MNS photo) Min Bernardo, the mother of teen superstar Kathryn Bernardo, vented her frustration on Twitter over the spread of fake nude photos of her daughter online. She said, unedited: “Happy ba kayo sa mga ginagawa nyo?? Ano ba napapala nyo, kumikiTa at sumisikat siguro kayo??Ano naman ang susunod?? Sana huag kayong makarma” The post was re-tweeted over 6,000 times with 7,000 favorites. Former actress Karla Estrada, the mother of Bernardo’s onscreen partner Daniel Padilla, similarly called out those responsible for spreading the fake “scandal.” “Wala tayong makukuhang respeto sa taong walang respeto sa sarili,” said Estrada, who has developed a close relationship with Bernardo. “Tandaan mo digital na karma ngayon… Ingat!” The fake photos of Bernardo came after the pilot week of her new teleserye “Pangako Sa ‘Yo,” in which she co-stars with Padilla, Jodi Sta. Maria, Angelica Panganiban and Ian Veneracion. (MNS)

President Aquino appeals for solidarity as nation marks 117th Independence Day

 Entertainment
Jun 152015
 
President Aquino appeals for solidarity as nation marks 117th Independence Day

President Benigno S. Aquino III, unveils the street markers of the President Corazon C. Aquino and Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Avenues in Barangay Ungka, Pavia, Iloilo on Thursday (June 11) during his visit to the Province of Iloilo. In photo are Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson, Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas II, Senate President Franklin Drilon, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr., Iloilo Vice Governor Raul Tupas Pavia, Iloilo Mayor Michael Gorriceta, Iloilo 1st District Representative Oscar Garin, Jr., 2nd District Representative Arcadio Gorriceta, 3rd District Representative Arthur Defensor, Jr., and 5th District Representative Niel Tupas, Jr. (MNS photo) ILOILO CITY, June 12 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday underscored the importance of solidarity as he led the celebration of the country’s 117th Independence Day in the town of Santa Barbara in Iloilo province. The President said that because of the united effort of our forefathers, the Philippines gained freedom after 300 years under Spanish rule. The Chief Executive also said unity gives power to the people to fight corruption and poverty. “Isandaan at labimpitong taon na ang nakalipas mula nang ideklara ang kalayaan; kalag na po tayo ngayon sa tanikala ng mga dayuhang mananakop. Sa kabila nito, nariyan naman ang panibagong hamon na labanan ang katiwalian at kahirapan sa bansa. Malinaw po na sa pagbibigkis, nananaig ang ating mga bayani sa pagkamit ng kalayaan, kaya’t sa pagbibigkis din malalampasan ang suliraning ating hinaharap sa kasalukuyan,” he said in his speech in front Read More …

Grace Poe nearly ties VP Binay in latest poll survey

 Entertainment
Jun 152015
 
Grace Poe nearly ties VP Binay in latest poll survey

Senator Grace Poe (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Sen. Grace Poe has nearly tied Vice President Jejomar Binay in the latest presidential preference survey conducted by independent think tank IBON Foundation. The IBON survey conducted from May 13 to 23, 2015 showed that 13.8 percent of respondents wanted Binay to be the next highest leader of the country while 13.7 percent of respondents preferred Poe. Coming in third place was Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who was preferred by 7.6 percent of the respondents. IBON explained that the respondents were not given any names of potential candidates during the survey but were asked to name the person they preferred to be the next president. The survey had 1,496 respondents. The IBON survey has a margin of error of plus-or-minus 3 percent. While he has repeatedly stated that he has no plan of seeking re-election, President Benigno Aquino III landed in fourth place with 4.2 percent of respondents wanting him to remain in office. Following Aquino in the ranking was his close ally and former running mate Interior Secretary Mar Roxas who was preferred by 3.8 percent of the respondents. The IBON said among the issues when the survey was conducted were the corruption allegation against Binay as well as the mounting speculation that Poe will run for President. IBON Foundation executive director Sonny Africa said that the results of poll surveys might change significantly once personalities file their certificates of candidacy. Of the five personalities that topped the IBON survey, Read More …

De Lima forms team to probe Wang Bo deportation case

 Entertainment
Jun 152015
 
De Lima forms team to probe Wang Bo deportation case

Members of Bayan Muna hold a picket in front of Chinese consulate in Makati on Friday April 17 to protest against China’s reclamation activities in Panganiban Reef, part of the disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea. Recent satellite pictures showed the Chinese constructing facilities in the area. (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima has created a five-member panel to investigate the deportation controversy surrounding Chinese gambling lord Wang Bo, who allegedly bribed Immigration officials in exchange for his freedom. In a two-page department order, De Lima tasked the fact-finding panel to determine the possible commission of either criminal or administrative offenses by private individuals and public officials over the course of the deportation proceedings by the Bureau of Immigration against Wang Bo. The team was given one month or 30 days from receipt of the department order to come up with a report on its findings. Making up the panel are Atty. Peter Chan Lugay, SRA Cesar Reyes, Atty. Arnold Diaz, Atty. Catherine Camposano-Remigio, and Atty. Glenn Anthony Quimio. The team was ordered to review and evaluate relevant documents on Wang Bo’s deportation case, as well as conduct interviews of personalities involved, including the Chinese fugitive and the Immigration officials involved in his arrest last February 10 and the May 26 issuance of a resolution taking him out of the government’s black list. De Lima said the people behind the filing of a “dubious” criminal complaint against Wang Bo with the Manila Prosecutor’s Office should Read More …

Miriam wants probe on P53.14B taxes Malampaya contractors owe to gov’t

 Entertainment
Jun 152015
 
Miriam wants probe on P53.14B taxes Malampaya contractors owe to gov’t

Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago asks questions to Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chief Negotiator Mohagher Iqbal during the third public hearing on the Mamasapano incident. Santiago asks committee to reconsider showing Mamasapano video, says it can be admissible as evidence in court. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has called for a Senate investigation on the P53.14 billion underpaid income taxes Malampaya contractors allegedly owe the government. In Senate Resolution 1388, Santiago said the government must balance the interest between profit of investors and state revenue while at all times ensuring that public interest is primordial. She said the Commission on Audit stated that Malampaya gas field owes the government P53.14 billion in underpaid income taxes from 2003 to 2009. The contractors claimed that the amount was deductible from the government’s 60 percent share of taxes during the period. This view was supported by the Department of Energy, but COA said Presidential Decree 87 and 1459 are clear that the minimum government share was 60 percent of the net earnings of any exploration. Among the contractors involved were Shell Philippines Exploration BV, Chevron Malampaya LLC, and Philippine National Oil Company. “Congress should intensify existing legislation to clarify revenue sharing issues on the Malampaya gas field project,” Santiago said in the resolution. Malampaya is a deepwater gas-to-power project located in Palawan supplying three gas turbine power plants with a combined capacity of 2,760 megawatts of power. The companies extracting natural gas are required to pay corporate income taxes. Read More …

JV defends Poe: Walang masama sa pagiging ampon

 General
Jun 152015
 
JV defends Poe: Walang masama sa pagiging ampon

Senator Grace Poe offers flowers at the tomb of her father, Fernando Poe Jr., at the Manila North Cemetery on Sunday (Dec. 14, 2014), the 10th death anniversary of the acknowledged Filipino movie king. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito defended Sen. Grace Poe amid questions about her citizenship, saying there is nothing wrong with being a foundling and being adopted. In his speech at today’s Independence Day celebration in San Juan, Ejercito said he is against the allegation even though it came from a party-mate and friend. He asked Poe to forgive those behind the allegation. “Kailanman, walang masama sa pagiging ampon, at lalo na hindi ito kasalanan. sabi ko nga mabuti pa sya kahit na ampon binigyan ng karangalan ang pangalan ng kanyang kinikilallang mga magulang. May ilan sa atin, hindi nga ampon tunay nga na anak eh binigyan naman ng kahihiyan ang magulang,” he said. “Sa pagkakataong ito nais ko ihingi ng paumanhin sa ating senadora ang ating mga kaibigan. Marahil hindi sila nabigyan ng mabuting payo.” Ejercito, son of former president Joseph Estrada, assured Poe of his support should she decide to seek higher office in 2016. Poe was the guest speaker at the city’s celebration of independence. “Kung mangyayari lang naisin niya ang paglahok sa pambansang halalan sa isang taon, nais kong ipabatod sa inyo na dahil sa prinsipyo at panindigan na ating nakita sa pagsasama sa Senado, ako po ay inyong maaasahan. Secret lang. Nagkakaintindan na tayo, kapatid,” Ejercito said. Read More …

Ambassadors of Co-Creation

 News
Jun 152015
 
Ambassadors of Co-Creation

Corazon P. Guidote There are a lot of good reasons why I am very hopeful about the Philippines. Much has to do about our youth and how many of them are fighting hard to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Not too long ago, I attended SM Foundation’s annual presentation of college graduates from its scholarship program. The event is attended by their benefactors, the Sy family, the SM group and other co-sponsors. Always an emotionally charged event, more than 260 graduates went to SMX Convention Center with their parents, all of them joyful and proud. This year saw a record number of graduates, which again yielded a high percentage of honor students, 23% of total or 62 graduates to be exact. Two were summa cum laude, 21 were magna cum laude, 29 were cum laude, and 10 with academic distinction. And of those who have so far taken their board exams, four ranked among the topnotchers. One ranked 3rd in civil engineering, and three ranked 3rd, 6th and 8th in electrical engineering. Such good news, excitement could not be contained even among the officers and employees of the Foundation. Ever since I joined SM nine years ago, I had been attending this event. Each year, I go home hopeful and inspired. These graduates are not ordinary students. All from public high schools, they are among the brightest but from some of the poorest families nationwide. What makes them special is their ability to excel amidst extreme challenges. Read More …

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