Binay, Poe, Roxas have ‘friendly’ meet; shun politics

 Entertainment
Sep 092015
 
Binay, Poe, Roxas have ‘friendly’ meet; shun politics

Vice President Jejomar Binay, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Senator Grace Poe, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas and Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting Chairperson Henrietta de Villa pose for a group photo after a private meeting on Monday night called by the PPCRV. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Vice-President Jejomar Binay, Secretary Mar Roxas and Sen. Grace Poe – three potential rivals in the 2016 presidential election – were together at the official residence of Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle Monday night. But what did they talk about? The three potential candidates prayed together at the Arzobispado de Manila in Intramuros and even had a chance to talk to each other about many things “except politics.” The meeting was organized by the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) to give the presidential aspirants spiritual guidance. PPCRV chairwoman Henrietta de Villa said the event was an “ordinary evening prayer” gathering and there was no talk about politics. “There was no sharing of platforms. It was just plain moment of providing them some kind of spiritual rest,” De Villa said. “We prayed together. The one who led us in prayer was the deacon, not the cardinal. Cardinal was one reading with us,” she said. The report said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle talked about John 13, which talks about Jesus’ leadership styles and practices. It was the same reflection made by Tagle at a servant leadership in public service forum in Ortigas last July. “To be a Read More …

Asia Society presents Filipino Design Now: Filipino heritage through the eyes of celebrated designers

 Entertainment
Sep 092015
 
Asia Society presents Filipino Design Now: Filipino heritage through the eyes of celebrated designers

Clutch by Wynn Wynn Ong. (image courtesy of http://asiasociety.org/) Asia Society presents Filipino Design Now, a special showcase of top Filipino designers. This special display coincides with Philippine Gold: Treasures of Forgotten Kingdoms, an exhibition of over 100 spectacular works of gold from the 10th to 13th century, highlighting the creativity, prosperity and cultural connections of the precolonial period. Asia Society celebrates the artistic visions of top Filipino designers in this exclusive showcase conceived by Filipino jewelry designer Federico De Vera. An arbiter of taste, De Vera is a gallery owner of antique objects, curios, and jewelry, and more recently, the author of De Vera Objects andDe Vera Jewelry. Presented in Asia Society’s lobby, the showcase features exclusive collections by fourteen renowned Filipino designers who have been invited to create products inspired by their interpretation of Philippine culture. Filipino Design Now provides an opportunity to experience the rich culture and heritage of the Philippines, promoting appreciation of and inspiring pride in Filipino design, material and craftsmanship. Signature pieces from these talented designer’s collections have been selected for inclusion in the display, with the balance of the collections featured for sale at AsiaStore and online at AsiaStore.org. Featured designers include: – Maricris Brias, home textiles. Brias and her local artisans are committed to reviving the native artistry of Mindanao’s ethnic tribes, manufacturing textiles and home accents created from local abaca and banana fiber, handwoven exclusively by T’boli and Mandaya natives. – Lenora Cabili, fashion. Cabili’s designs are inspired by tradition, mixing Read More …

eBIRForms: Looking back, planning ahead

 Economy
Sep 092015
 

It has almost been three years now since the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) first introduced the use of the Electronic BIR Forms (eBIRForms) Package in the preparation and filing of tax returns of taxpayers who are not registered under the Electronic Filing and Payment System (EFPS). The eBIRForms Package is a platform that allows a non-EFPS taxpayer to accomplish a tax return electronically.

Young JV and friends in new album

 General
Sep 092015
 
Young JV and friends in new album

In his latest release YJV, Young JV collaborates with KZ Tandingan, Karylle and Vice Ganda After two hit albums under his belt, the platinum-selling Ready or Not and the gold record Doin’ It Big, Young JV is making a bid to repeat the success with his latest release, YJV. And the singer-actor is getting a little help from some of his friends. Working with recent Philpop winner Thyro Alfaro, the Star Records and Cornerstone co-managed artist recently scored a hit with the upbeat song called Ale. The music video for the song is also making waves in music channels and various social media sites. The new five-song album sees the young rapper collaborate with the likes of KZ Tandingan on Mismo Baby and Karylle on Hurts So Bad, tracks he co-wrote with ace songwriters Jungee Marcelo and Marcus Davis Jr. But his list of friends who lent him a hand does not end there. YJV, which will soon be re-released as a repackaged album, now gives Young JV the chance for another noteworthy collaboration with Vice Ganda. The two worked together to come up with the track PasaDiyos for inclusion in the special edition release. The exciting third album, as Young JV says, will be “a fusion of EDM (electronic dance music) and R&B.” Moreover, he described this combination of music genre as “an explosion of heavy, melodic and uplifting synths that can only come from my heart.” The heartfelt offering to fans has endeared the young rapper to his Read More …

Aquino hopes Malaysia help in peace process continues amid protests

 News
Sep 092015
 
Aquino hopes Malaysia help in peace process continues amid protests

INQUIRER.net By: Kristine Angeli Sabillo, September 9th, 2015 03:16 PM Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, center in back row, and Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, right in back row, congratulate Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chief negotiator Mohagher Iqbal, following a signing ceremony for a tentative peace agreement between the MILF and the government which Malaysia helped broker, at Malacanang Palace. Others are Malaysian peace broker Tengku Abdul Ghafar, right back to camera, and MILF chair Al Haj Murad. AP FILE PHOTO With Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak in hot water because of a corruption scandal, President Benigno Aquino III has said he hopes nothing will change in the two countries’ joint efforts for peace in Mindanao. Aquino, during the Meet Inquirer Multimedia forum on Tuesday, said he has not been in touch with Najib “except [during] formal meetings in Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).” “And I haven’t discussed this particular problem with him,” he said. “What I know for a fact now is that we have Prime Minister Najib, who has been very instrumental ever since I got into this office, in moving this peace dialogue forward and we hope that this policy of Malaysia doesn’t change [from] being really of tremendous help in resolving this long, long problem that has been festering since the late 60’s,” he added. Malaysia has been instrumental in the peace process between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), serving as a third party facilitator. A number of talks Read More …

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