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Alden Richards (MNS Photo) Nora Aunor is happy Alden Richards has become even more popular these days. The Superstar admires the actor’s humility and considers him like a son. Nora gave Alden a piece of advice, “Huwag kang magbabago. Kung ano ka nu’ng araw na nakilala ka ng mga tao, lalong lalo na ’yung mga fans mo, ganu’n ka pa din dapat ngayon. Mahalin mo ’yung mga taong nagmamahal sa’yo.” Nora and Alden worked together prior in director Adolf Alix Jr’s “Kinabukasan.” In the film, Nora played a lesbian who had an affair with Alden’s character’s mom played by Rosanna Roces. Alden shared he enjoyed working with Nora. “(She’s) very down to earth, madaling lapitan so parang hindi masyadong nakaka -intimidate kausapin,” he related. Alden learned a lot from the multi-awarded actress, saying, “Epitome siya ng perfect acting eh. Siya ’yung epitome ng ‘as is’ acting, natural na natural.” Nora just finished working on the indie “Kabisera,” which did not make list in this  year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). “Sayang kasi talagang ang intention nito ay mapasali sa Metro Manila Film Festival. Sana may awa ang Diyos na magkaroon ng himala na mapasali pa din sa MMFF,” she said. (MNS)

President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Pagpupugay sa mga Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Iskolars at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (October 06). The program aims to showcase the successful implementation of TESDA Scholarship Programs, celebrate the various achievements of scholars, and recognize the successful partnership of TESDA with various organizations. (MNS photo) MANILA, Oct 7 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday personally confirmed the news that Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino has withdrawn from the senate slate of the ruling Liberal Party. “Today, MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino spoke on the recent incident connected to him. He has accepted responsibility for it. With this, he has likewise decided to withdraw as a senatorial candidate of the Administration,” Aquino said in a statement, referring to reports that Tolentino hired a group of sexy dancers as a gift to Laguna Representative Benjamin Agarao. The group Playgirls performed a dance number, deemed lewd and inappropriate, during the birthday celebration of Agarao in Laguna and after an oath-taking event of the LP, which was attended by presidential candidate Manuel “Mar” Roxas II. Tolentino earlier denied the claim of the event emcee that the group was a “gift” from him. President Benigno S. Aquino III delivers his speech during the Pagpupugay sa mga Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Iskolars at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City on Tuesday (October 06). The program aims to showcase the successful implementation of Read More …

Freedom fighter Carolina ‘Bobbie’ Malay offers flowers at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Memorial Center in Quezon City on Monday. Human rights activists and relatives gathered to remember their loved ones killed during the Martial Law years imposed by the late President Marcos. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Amid the negative issues being linked to his name and family, Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  on Wednesday maintained that he is lucky to be a Marcos. “I’m thankful that I’m a Marcos. I congratulate myself for choosing my parents very well,” Bongbong said during a news forum in Quezon City when asked if he thinks that being a Marcos is a burden. He added that being a Marcos has given him an advantage. “Ang bait ng taumbayan sa amin. I think overall, I grew up to a privileged childhood because I am a Marcos. I was able to go to go to a good school because I’m a Marcos, I was able to enjoy the support of many people. It is all clear to me, it was a lucky thing to be born a Marcos,” he said. Asked if he does not regret being under the shadow of his father, the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the senator said: “It is inevitable, he cast a very big shadow.” Human rights advocates hold a protest rally commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law at the Mendiola Peace Arch on Monday. The protesters urged the government to uphold human rights and Read More …

Mon Confiado (MNS photo) Following the success of “Heneral Luna”, actor Mon Confiado confirmed that he will once again take on the role of Emilio Aguinaldo in the next two movies of the film production outfit Artikulo Uno. “In fact, trilogy itong gagawin ng Luna team ng Artikulo Uno. After nito ay Gregorio del Pilar. And after that, Manuel L. Quezon. At ang common denominator ng trilogy ay si Aguinaldo,” Confiado said. “At sinabi ng aking direktor na si Jerrold Tarog na ako ang mag-a-Aguinaldo sa lahat ng films na ito sa grupo nila, sa team na ito,” he added. The actor said he is excited to be part of the two other historical films. “Mas interesting ‘yon dahil ‘yung Gregorio alam natin na involved din si Aguinaldo diyan, mas war picture ito. ‘Yung Manuel L. Quezon, alam natin na medyo political. Alam natin na si Manuel L. Quezon ang naging kalaban ni Aguinaldo sa eleksyon at natalo si Aguinaldo, so interesting,” he said. Confiado, who has been receiving praise for his performance as Aguinaldo in “Heneral Luna” starring John Arcilla, admitted that he is overwhelmed by the public’s support for the movie. “Talagang overwhelmed at ako ay naging parte ng ‘Heneral Luna’… Parang binago niya ang way of promoting a film, kasi Facebook ang bumuhay sa promotion niya, at ibang klase rin ‘yung reception ng mga tao. Kaya talagang nakakagulat, hindi namin ini-expect na magiging blockbuster siya sa ganoong paraan,” he said. He went on to note the different Read More …

Toyota Highway Teammate technology. The car can take over the driving duties on the freeway.©Toyota (Relaxnews) – After a cautious, secretive start, Japan’s biggest car company is opening up about its plans to build self-driving cars and is demonstrating its progress to date. Like all major automakers, Toyota has been developing and researching active safety and semi-autonomous driving systems for a number of years, yet until now, it didn’t like to talk about it. However, on Tuesday the company made its first public demonstration of its Highway Teammate technology which essentially takes over driving duties under highway driving conditions, but then hands the controls back to a flesh-and-blood driver when in other situations—hence the name. The specially adapted Lexus GS, which took to Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway, is capable of maintaining lane discipline, of merging onto and exiting the freeway and has the processing power and smarts to make decisions about the best course of action – be it slow down, stay in lane or perform an overtaking maneuver. Toyota is aiming to bring a form of this technology to its real-world production vehicles before 2020, the year that Tokyo plays host to the Olympic Games. And it’s by no means the only Japanese company working to make an automotive statement in time for the world’s greatest amateur sporting event. Robot Taxis, a joint venture between DeNA Co and ZMP Inc, is hoping to start testing an autonomous car in Kanagawa from March that will be able to chauffeur tourists to Read More …