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Zsa Zsa Padilla and Conrad Onglao (MNS Photo) Actress-singer Zsa Zsa Padilla has called off her engagement with architect Conrad Onglao, her daughter Karylle confirmed. Speaking to reporters at a campaign sortie for a presidential candidate, the 35-year-old Karylle said that Padilla and Onglao have split and has asked for the press to give her mother “time to heal.” “May mga moments katulad nito na kailangan lang maging private,” she said, refusing to reveal more details about the break-up. “I’ll leave it to my mom to explain.” In a statement released through her talent manager, Padilla said that both she and Onglao tried to save their relationship. “It didn’t work out,” she said. Back in March, Padilla told reporters that she was already planning her wedding with Onglao and that it would happen sometime this year. Padilla, at the time, admitted that she wants an intimate ceremony. Padilla and Onglao, who proposed to the actress in August last year, have been a couple for more than two years. Before Onglao, Padilla was the long-time partner of the late Comedy King Dolphy. She was also married to dentist Modesto Tatlonghari, the father of Karylle. They separated in 1987. Onglao, on the other hand, was previously married to interior designer Ivy Almario, with whom he has two sons. They were divorced in the United States and obtained a legal separation, and church annulment here in the Philippines. (MNS)

Consulate reminds Filipino citizens who wish to cast their PHL votes to come now until May 9 (photo courtesy of Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA) Overseas Voters registered with the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles are being reminded that voters who have received their ballots should mail back their accomplished ballots as soon as possible in order for USPS to be able to deliver them to the Consulate General on or before 06 May 2016 (Friday) in time for the May 9 (Monday) 2 a.m. deadline for the receipt of ballots. Please be informed that USPS does not deliver mails on weekends to the Philippine Consulate General, Los Angeles.  Voters who may want to ensure that their ballots be received by the Consulate General before 2:00 am of 09 May 2016, may wish to personally deliver/submit their accomplished ballots at the Consulate’s Polling Place. Undelivered/returned ballots by U.S. Postal Service due to insufficient or incomplete address may still CAST their votes personally at the Philippine Consulate General. List of undelivered/returned ballots can be viewed on this link: http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/announcement-undeliveredreturned-ballots PERSONAL VOTING Overseas Voters in Los Angeles Country should drop by the Consulate to cast their ballots personally at the Philippine Consulate General, located at 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010 The polling place is open daily including Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On May 6, , Sunday, the Voting Center will be open from 8 a.m. up to 2 a.m. of Read More …

Two-time PBA Most Valuable Player, Abet Guidaben flocked by basketball fans who attended the U.S. book launch of “The Maestro” at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 28 April 2016. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Basketball fans flocked to the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 28 April 2016 to witness the US launch of the book, “The Maestro of Philippine Basketball,” which chronicles the life and career of legendary coach Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan. “Coach Dalupan was not only a coach but a mentor, and an inspiration to those who share his love and passion for the sport. This biographical work clearly shows how his sterling achievements continue to reflect, and at the same time, influence the evolution of Philippine basketball,” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. said in a video recorded message. Personally delivering the Ambassador’s remarks was the Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Minister Patrick Chuasoto, who noted the applicability of the Maestro’s leadership and mentoring principles to business, diplomacy and life in general. “Opposing coaches knew very well Coach Dalupan was great in making substitutions and addressing match-up situations. But more than that, Coach Dalupan knew how to create a team and make it win. People would think that it is so easy to coach a team composed of talented players. This is far from reality. The coach has to handle the individual personalities of these players and have them collectively play as one. This is no mean task and Coach Dalupan was Read More …

Presidential aspirant-Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said in a press conference at the Golden Bay Restaurant in Pasay City on Thursday (April 29, 2016) that he has instructed his lawyer, Atty. Sal Panelo, to have his bank account in the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Julia Vargas branch opened in front of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Monday, May 2. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)SCS/acd MANILA (Mabuhay) — Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte remains the top choice for president among Filipino voters, according to the latest poll by Pulse Asia conducted on April 26 to 29. In the poll sponsored by ABS-CBN, one in three Filipinos, or 33 percent, picked Duterte as the country’s next leader. The survey sampled 4,000 registered voters with a margin of error of ±1.5% Duterte’s rating remained unchanged from the last Pulse Asia poll conducted on April 19 to 24. Liberal Party bet Mar Roxas, meanwhile, was second at 22 percent, two points better than his rating in the previous survey. He remains statistically tied with Senator Grace Poe, who garnered 21 percent, a one-point drop from her previous survey rating. Vice President Jejomar Binay remained at fourth spot with a 17 percent rating, one point lower than his rating from the previous survey. Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago rounded up the list with 2 percent. Five percent of voters remain undecided. (MNS)