Sarah Lahbati says she’s happy working with the Kapamilya network.
Sep 102015
Sep 102015
Anne Curtis hopes to “see improvements in the traffic.”
Sep 102015
KC Concepcion and Piolo Pascual (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — KC Concepcion made peace with ex-boyfriend Piolo Pascual in London over the weekend, almost four years after their acrimonious split. The actress made the announcement during a Twitter chat with her followers while she was on a train from London to Paris. She and Piolo are currently touring Europe with several ABS-CBN stars for the Sunday noontime variety show “ASAP”. Twitter user “connie” posed this question to the 30-year-old daughter of megastar Sharon Cuneta: @kc_concepcion nagkaron ba kayo ng chance ni piolo n makapagusap kahit simpleng batiin lng..?#AskKc KC responded with a respectful “opo” (yes) punctuated by a smiley and posted a photo of the former sweethearts snuggling up to each other in a restaurant in London. She did not elaborate but the post was well appreciated by her fans, eliciting 336 retweets and getting favorited 1,066 times as of this posting. KC and Piolo officially became a couple on October 21, 2010 after getting close while working on the 2009 remake of the Korean soap opera “Lovers in Paris”. The romance fizzled after a year. In an emotional taped interview with Boy Abunda on “The Buzz”, which aired on November 27, 2011, she admitted the split but was vague about the reason. However, her tears betrayed her pain and hinted at neglect and incompatibility. She also made subsequent cryptic statements that revived old rumors about his sexuality. Barely two months after going public with their breakup, KC stunned the Read More …
Sep 102015
Gensan presents Tuna Festival in General Santos City (8 September 2015) – The 17th Tuna Festival features students clad in colorfully- and tuna-inspired costumes while dancing in Pioneer Avenue towards the Oval Plaza Stadium during the Tuna Festival street dancing competition Sunday, September 6. The participants were Christian School of Polomolok, Polomolok Poblacion National High School, Sto. Nino National High School (Polomolok), and the Goldenstate College of Gensan. (Gensan CPIO/ Russell Delvo) GENERAL SANTOS CITY – “Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to declare this year’s Tuna Festival the most successful in the three years that I am the city mayor.” This was the statement of City Mayor Ronnel Rivera after a series of big events that took place during the 17th Tuna Festival celebration. At the closing ceremony of the 17th Tuna Festival Sunday (September 6), Mayor Rivera expressed nothing more than gratitude to the people and organizations, especially the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), that made the celebration successful. The PFDA, headed by Mario Malinao, was the co-organizer of the 17th Tuna Festival along with the city government. Mayor Rivera also acknowledged the efforts of the Philippine National Police, Joint Task Force Gensan, and other public safety units in maintaining peace and order during the celebration. This year’s Tuna Festival focused on giving tribute to the industry and people who made Gensan the Tuna Capital of the Philippines. In a press conference held on August 12, Mayor Rivera and all of the organizers of the 17th Tuna Festival said they will Read More …
Sep 102015
— Lumads and human rights advocates protest outside the House of Representatives during the deliberation of 2016 Department of National Defense budget. The groups called for an independent investigation into extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in Lianga, Surigao del Sur allegedly perpetrated by paramilitary forces. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The leader of youth activist group Anakbayan slammed President Benigno Aquino III for his response to allegations that military and paramilitary groups are killing indigenous peoples in Mindanao. Vencer Crisostomo, national chairperson of Anakbayan, said the President engaged in “classic doublespeak” when he responded to queries regarding the killings of Lumad people in Mindanao. “Aquino’s statement is classic doublespeak which emboldens the paramilitary and military in its campaign targeting civilians. It reveals Aquino’s complicity in the militarization of communities and the murder of Lumads and activists under his military Oplan Bayanihan. Blood is clearly on Aquino’s hands,” Crisostomo said in a statement. During a roundtable discussion with journalists and editors of Philippine Daily Inquirer, President Aquino said it is not the policy of his government to kill innocent lumads, following allegations that the military and paramilitary groups were involved in the killing of 3 indigenous people. “There is no campaign to kill anybody in this country. There is a campaign to go after everybody who commits crimes, regardless of who they are,” Aquino told Inquirer editor and journalists during round table discussion. “Serving the people does not entail killing any of our citizens.” For Crisostomo, the President’s response “revealed Read More …
Sep 102015
Commuters still opt to take the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) instead of braving the traffic on EDSA on Tuesday despite the reported improvement on the flow of traffic along the major thoroughfare. The Highway Patrol Group said it is still adjusting on their second day of managing traffic on EDSA. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras on Wednesday acknowledged the “hard work and continuous efforts” of the Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority for working together to address the traffic situation in the metropolis. In a statement, Almendras said the complex problem “requires the ‘whole of government’ approach”, which also involves other agencies such as the Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Transportation and Communications, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, and Land Transportation Office. “The past two days are proof that the initial steps being taken to ease the traffic situation were effective, and government will continue to strive to improve our interaction and interoperability among concerned government agencies,” he said in the statement. The Cabinet Secretary also urged the public to follow traffic rules and regulations. “We continue to appeal to the public for their cooperation in following traffic rules and regulations that greatly impact on traffic flow and management,” he said. Almendras has been tasked by President Benigno S. Aquino III to coordinate with agencies to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila, especially along the Epifanio de los Santos Read More …
Sep 102015
President Benigno S. Aquino III is the guest of honor in the El Shaddai Charismatic Renewal Movement 31st anniversary celebration, coinciding with the 76th birthday of its spiritual leader-founder Mariano Z. Velarde, also known as Brother Mike, at the El Shaddai House of Prayer at Amvel Business Park in Paranaque City Sunday morning, (August 23). After the program, the President, along with Bro. Mike, DILG Sec. Manuel Roxas III, and DND Sec. Voltaire Gazmin had a private breakfast. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The search is on for Interior Secretary Mar Roxas’ running mate despite the President’s statement that the Liberal Party (LP) would not give up on Senator Grace Poe, a ranking party official said Wednesday. “Nag-uumpisa na kaming maghanap para sa ganoon ay handa na (We’ve started looking for [Roxas’ running mate] so that we’d be prepared),” Senate President Frankin Drilon, vice chair of LP, said. Drilon was reacting to President Benigno Aquino’s statement that the party would not give up on Poe until the end of the filing of candidacy in October this year. “Iba pa rin ‘yung united,” Aquino said during the Meet Inquirer forum at the Philippine Daily Inquirer headquarters in Makati City Tuesday. Drilon said four names were being floated to become Roxas’ running mate. They are Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo, Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, and Senators Alan Cayetano and Antonio Trillanes IV. Asked if Robredo was the top choice, the Senate leader said the party had not decided on it. “Hindi pa Read More …
Sep 102015
Vice President Jejomar Binay speaks to senior citizens in Amapola St., Barangay Pembo, Makati, Thursday. The city government of Makati has been under public scrutiny amid new allegations of having “ghost” senior citizens who reportedly receive benefits. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday said the latest plunder complaint filed by lawyer Renato Bondal was “just another nuisance suit” paid for by his critics. In a statement, Binay’s spokesperson for political affairs lawyer Rico Quicho said the vice president had no transactions with Meriras Realty Development Corporation over the alleged illegal use of a property in Makati City. Bondal, one of the witnesses testifying before the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee on the corruption allegations against Binay, claimed Binay used Meriras to hide the ownership of the property. Meriras is a combination of the surnames “Mercado” and “Irasga” of former Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado and former Makati City Engineer Nelson Irasga. Mercado used to be a close ally of Binay during the latter’s term as city mayor of Makati. “We all know that Bondal and Mercado are the indefatigable sources of trumped up charges against the Vice President. This is but another charge that has been bought and paid for,” said Quicho. Contrary to Bondal’s claims, Quicho said the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) declared the acquisition of the Meriras lot valid and legal more than a decade ago. “Clearly, Mr. Bondal is merely fabricating this Read More …
Sep 092015
Toyota Division is No. 1 retail brand in July; Camry No. 1 selling car in America TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2015 sales of 217,181 units, an increase of 0.6 percent from July 2014 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in July 2015 as in July 2014, sales were up 0.6 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted July 2015 sales of 187,365 units, down 0.6 percent on a volume and DSR basis. ”July auto sales showed no signs of slow down for the industry,” said Bill Fay, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. “Led by Tacoma sales, the Toyota division light trucks posted a best-ever July.” July 2015 Highlights: Camry was best-selling car in July; posted sales of 38,435 units Corolla posted sales of 30,249 units Total TMS light trucks up 8.6 percent, a July record Highlander up more than 12 percent 4Runner up almost 26 percent RAV4 posted sales of 26,709 units Combined Tacoma and Tundra pickup sales up almost 17 percent Meanwhile, when redesigning the Camry for 2015, Toyota went bumper to bumper and floor to roof, changing or re-engineering nearly 2,000 parts. Only the roof remained unchanged, and it capped off the boldest Camry ever. Now, only one year after this major redesign, America’s best-selling car will offer the 2016 Camry Special Edition for owner’s looking for an extra dose of both aggressiveness and technology. Based on the Read More …
Sep 092015
Dennis Trillo (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Dennis Trillo admitted that he received his highest talent fee to date for the biopic of Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) leader Felix Manalo. The actor said this was the reason he meticulously prepared for his role in the upcoming movie “Felix Manalo, Ang Talambuhay ng Sugo ng Iglesia ni Cristo.” “Sa preparasyon, marami po kaming pinagdaanan. Nag-immersion po kami, kinausap po kami ng mga ministro, ni-lecture-an po, backgrounder, binigyan po kami ng mga babasahin and siyempre po, pinag-aralan namin ‘yung script,” Trillo said. Trillo said he also did his personal homework to learn more about his character. “Maaga pa lang, noong nalaman ko po na ako po ang gaganap, nag-research na ako sa YouTube. Tinignan ko kung may mga videos ba para makita ko ’yung hitsura niya, kung paano siya nagsasalita, ’yung pamamaraan ng tono ng pananalita niya,” he said. Trillo admitted that the among the biggest challenges in portraying Manalo is that he had to memorize long lines. “Mahahaba talaga ‘yung linya. Kailangang mag-memorize ng maraming pages sa script. Mabuti naman, kahit papaano nakayanan ko. Ang mahirap pa po doon, ‘yung pagiging Ka Felix Manalo mismo dahil isa siyang napakaimpluwensiyang tao,” he said. It took them two months to finish the whole movie. Contrary to the original plan, Trillo was also the one who played the old Manalo, which was originally offered to Albert Martinez. “May separate contract naman po kaya okay lang,” he said. “Medyo mahirap lang yung matandang Ka Felix Read More …