THE GOVERNMENT’S full-year forecast of a $2-billion surplus in balance of payments (BoP) remains within reach, the central bank chief said, while noting some revisions to initial data for adjustments on trade and portfolio investments.
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Oct 272015
GENERAL GOVERNMENT (GG) debt relative to the local economy continued to decline in the first half of 2015, the Finance department said yesterday.
Oct 272015
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Oct 272015
Chinkee Tan “Why am I having a hard time attaining my goal?” “Why do I stop at the middle of a fight?” “Why am I being dragged down and why does this affect me so much? “Why do I lose heart whenever I have a problem?” Are you wondering how other people can do it? They don’t seem to give up whatever they are going through in life. They will face whatever problem or challenge head-on, even if it keeps on coming back and they can still recover from it. But for you, it’s a different story. You can’t seem to do what they do! One secret of successful people is that they are DETERMINED! Why? When you are determined: √ You don’t back out on anything √ You don’t retreat from any challenge √ Nothing and no one can stop him For example, if you want to lose weight then you won’t mind the work you need to do at the gym and to let go of your favorite sweets. If you want to save, you won’t mind limiting your spending. If you want to finish your education, you will not complain about sleepless nights or sacrificing bonding time with your friends so that you have more study time. The result, SUCCESS! Why is it difficult to stop a person who is determined? What can we learn from them? COMMITMENT Determined people are committed to their goal 101%. When they say it is what they want, it is definitely Read More …
Oct 272015
Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano (MNS Photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) -– Enrique Gil is planning to bring Liza Soberano to Paris for her 18th birthday in January. Gil said Soberano has yet to visit Disneyland and he wants his leading lady to first experience it in Paris. “Ang plano ko kasi dalahin siya sa Disneyland sa Europe. Dream niya pumunta sa Disneyland. Never pa siya nakapunta. Ako first Disneyland ko sa Paris nung bata ako, so gusto ko ‘yung first Disneyland niya sa Paris din,” he added. Just like Soberano, Gil said he also wants to spend his birthday with only a few people close to his heart. “Ganun din kasi ako eh, tuwing birthday ko, hindi rin ako mahilig mag-celebrate ng engrande. Usually gusto ko mag-travel or pumunta sa beach with family. Nung sinabi niya, sabi ko parehas kami. Gusto niya mag-travel, gusto niya pumunta sa Paris. Sasamahan ko siya kung kaya sa schedule. Pinapag-usapan na namin. Kasama ‘yung mom ko naman and sister ko and best friend niya,” he said. When prodded if their friendship has already leveled up, Gil said: “Malapit na. Sabi niya kapag 18 na siya. Malapit na mag-January so hintayin na natin.” Although they are not yet officially a couple, Gil said he always tells Soberano how much he loves her. “Yes, siyempre naman. Sinasabi ko sa kanya diretso. Naniniwala naman talaga ‘yun matagal na. In denial lang siya [kapag nagsasabi ako ng I love you],” he said. Meanwhile, Gil thanked Soberano for sticking with Read More …
Oct 272015
Christy Rosacia LOS ANGELES – Two Filipino-American video journalists took part in the spectacular global musical performance that has recently broken the Guinness World Record for the largest gospel choir. “I was amazed and had goosebumps,” said Christy Rosacia, Los Angeles correspondent for UNTV. “I was teary-eyed. They were tears of joy.” Rosacia and Joy Macainan, who is part of the UNTV camera crew, sang gospel songs at the Church of God International (MCGI) center in Los Angeles – in unison with their fellow members in 1,360 centers around the world. The main gathering, with 8,688 “Ang Dating Daan” (ADD) choir members, was at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Joy Macainan Guinness World Records adjudicator Fortuna Burke Melhem confirmed on Oct. 12 that MCGI now officially holds the Guinness World Record title, “Largest Gospel Choir.” The auditing firm Punongbayan & Araullo validated the record number of choir members at the Araneta Coliseum. The MCGI bagged its Guinness World Records title on its 35th anniversary. During the program, the choir members performed 15 songs in five languages. “We’re so blessed to be part of the ADD Chorale,” said Macainan. “Though we’re not with them physically, we were in one chorale group spiritually.” Ang Dating Daan (The Old Path) is the longest running radio-television program of its kind. The show is hosted by Bro. Eli Soriano and Kuya Daniel Razon. Fil-Am video journalists Christy Gaela Rosacia (leftmost)and Joy Marivic S. Macainan (second from right), both seen here with Sen. and vice presidential candidate Read More …
Oct 272015
President Benigno S. Aquino III along with former DILG Secretary Manuel Roxas, Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo and DILG Secretary Senen Sarmiento are prayed over by Bishop Francisco Santos and Bishop Jonel MIlan during the Thanksgiving Celebration and National Transformation Assembly of the Tarlac First Baptist Church. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Benigno Aquino III on Monday signed into law amendments to the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Act. The law was signed during the 15th National PESO Congress held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. It was witnessed by lawmaker-authors both from the House of Representatives and the Senate, among others. Vissia Marie Aldon, president of the PESO Managers Association of the Philippines, Inc., said the amendatory provisions will institutionalize the PESO in all local government units across the country, “thereby expanding and transforming its function into a multi-dimensional facility for employment, livelihood, and training.” Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said that under the new law, all PESOs will have their own budget and office space. Permanent plantilla positions will also be created for PESO personnel. The amendments will also improve labor market information and employment facilitation service through computerized systems of monitoring, coordination, and reporting, said Baldoz. The amended PESO Act will also allow local government officials to fund PESOs and its initiatives through their internal revenue allotment. President Aquino said amendments to the PESO Act will modernize PESO offices to help address the problem of job-skills mismatch. “Mas alam ng lokal na pamahalaan ang Read More …
Oct 272015
Congressman Pacquiao has “Bigger dreams for our people” while in ALABEL, Sarangani (October 7, 2015) – “In the coming days, I will be embracing new levels of responsibility,” says Manny Pacquiao, “I will be confronting tougher challenges. Yes, I will be dreaming bigger dreams for our people and for our nation.” This statement stirs the crowd to applaud lone district Congressman Manny Pacquiao in his State of the District Address at the Capitol gym Monday, October 5. (Jake Narte/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) MANILA (Mabuhay) – Six official candidates led by Sarangani boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, and six guest bets are set to run for senator under the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) in the 2016 elections. UNA president and Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco officially announced the candidates comprising the UNA’s senatorial slate in a statement Monday. Aside from Pacquiao, those running for senator as UNA’s official candidates are: actress and Parañaque City Councilor Alma Moreno; Sulu princess Jacel Kiram; labor lawyer Allan Montaño; former Special Action Force chief Getulio Napeñas, and broadcast journalist Rey Langit. Meanwhile, UNA’s guest candidates are: re-electionist Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III; former senator Panfilo Lacson; former senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri; former senator Richard Gordon; Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, and migrant workers’ advocate Susan “Toots” Ople. Sotto is a stalwart of the Nationalist People’s Coalition while Lacson has been included in the Liberal Party-led senatorial slate. Gordon, chairman of the Philippine Red Cross, will run under the Bagumbayan party while Romualdez belongs to Read More …
Oct 272015
So he will arrive on time, Alden Richards rides a helicopter.
Oct 272015
President Benigno S. Aquino III administers the oath of office to newly-appointed generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the oath-taking of military officers at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (May 27). (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines announced that its Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) Company is now preparing for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Manila this November. The event will take place Nov. 18 to 19, AFP public affairs office chief Col. Noel Detoyato said Saturday. The training is to ensure better response in situations requiring CDM service. The AFP CDM Company will be on standby for the duration of the APEC Meeting as support unit to Philippine National Police personnel who will be on the frontline of keeping the safety and security of the event. They will be immediately deployed if necessary or when when the peaceful conduct of the event is threatened. The CDM Company is composed of soldiers under the Security and Escort Group of AFP General Headquarters based in Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo. They will also be accompanied by AFP K-9 units. They regularly undergo training on crowd management. These soldiers were also properly briefed in human rights as part of their training, Detoyato stressed. (MNS)