Jul 102016
 
‘Going Green’ to honor the late OC Green advocate Linda Sarno

Rational occupants of the planet Earth are rallying to save and conserve the resources that God has placed in their hands if they still so desire to enjoy what is has to offer in this generation and the next. This is plain and basic faithfulness to the concept of stewardship which had gone berserk with irrational abuses that man has subjected the environment and now are reaping the expected results of their blatant disregard for their discordant behavior. The world, fortunately is heeding the wake up call that if man doesn’t do his share in conserving and protecting, or being good stewards of the natural resources that surround him, he himself will be among the first victims of this utter disregard. Already, in many parts of the world, governments are joining the advocacy to arrest the damage resulting from many years of neglect. In Orange, conservationists and green advocates will bring to focus their shares in stewarding resources to help arrest the harmful effect of years of utter disrespect for nature. The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County joins this year’s effort,  its eight consecutive years of faithful advocacy, in raising public consciousness on this burning concern and elicit wider support in saving the planet from destruction. “Green” Fil-Am Chamber -The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County will host this year’s 8th Annual Green, Conserve and Health Expo on August 4th at the Pacific Ballroom of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel in honor of the late Atty. Read More …

Jul 102016
 
OUTLANDER among  Kelley Blue Book’s ‘Most Affordable Three-Row Vehicles ‘

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, recognized for having over 100 improvements as compared to the 2015 model-year, has been rated third in Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com list of 10 Most Affordable Three-Row Vehicles of 2016. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com editors highlight the 10 new 2016 model-year affordable vehicles that can seat seven or eight passengers, perfect for families on a budget. The list features six minivans and four SUVs, with prices ranging from $23,000 to $30,000. “We set a new value standard for the brand when we launched the 2016 Outlander last year, and to see it is recognized by such an informative and trusted source in the automotive industry confirms that Mitsubishi is making a name for itself in the SUV/CUV segment,” said Don Swearingen, Chief Operating Officer, MMNA. “Our objective was to provide consumers with a reliable, value-oriented vehicle that offers them the technology, safety and utility today’s families require; this shows we are doing just that.” Each of the 10 featured vehicles detail fuel economy, horsepower, pricing information, photos, links to both expert and consumer reviews and ratings, and more. Ranked as number three the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander is recognized for continuing to reward buyers with more features for their money, and offering impressive warranties (5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty). For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com: http://mediaroom.kbb.com/10-most-affordable-three-row-vehicles-2016  

Jul 092016
 
FACC-SLAA holds workshop on social media marketing on July 11

Carson, CA – The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce South Bay will hold its second entrepreneurial workshop on Monday, July 11 at the Double Tree by Hilton Carson Hotel at 2 Civic Plaza Drive at 6:30 pm. The hotel is right across CarsonCommunity Center. The business workshop will be conducted by Sweeney Mae, a marketing coach and marketing manager of South Bay Pavilion. Among the topics which will be discussed area are social media marketing, display advertising, E-commerce, viral, inbound and video marketing and downloading apps to enhance marketing. Sweeney Mae said, “Social media isn’t a place to do hard sell. It’s a platform to allow your customers and prospects to learn more about who you are.” She stressed that social media must be used to strengthen the brands of the products or service that businesses provide. Cynthia Tan, president of the FACC-SLAA added that the workshop is free. A major sponsor of the business workshop is Tesoro Carson. For more information, call 310. 987.8886 or go to the facebook page FACC-SLAA. 

Jul 072016
 
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents ‘Out Of This World’

A cosmic family adventure light years beyond your expectations The all-new, immersive production debuts of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “Out Of This World” on the West Coast for the first time in the 145 year history of Ringling Bros., marking the national tour’s World Premiere at Staples Center in Los Angeles; playing Staples Center from July 14 – 19, followed by Citizens Business Bank Arena/Ontario from July 22 – 26 and rounding out the Southland engagement at the Honda Center/Anaheim from July 29 – August 7. First-Ever West Coast National Tour Debut Blasts Off July 14th – August 7th Throughout Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) – Prepare to blast off on an intergalactic adventure for space-age family fun as the ultimate circus experience launches into the future with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Out Of This World. Audiences will take the helm to join the Circus Space Fleet on a heroic quest of good versus evil that will let imaginations run wild with unexpected surprises and thrills at every turn. This all-new, immersive production debuts on the West Coast for the first time in the 145 year history of Ringling Bros., marking the national tour’s World Premiere at Staples Center in Los Angeles; playing Staples Center from July 14 – 19, followed by Citizens Business Bank Arena/Ontario from July 22 – 26 and rounding out the Southland engagement at the Honda Center/Anaheim from July 29 – August 7. Through the lens of a magic telescope, Read More …

Jul 072016
 
Duterte admin not relying on BPO as growth driver

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte salutes the colors with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana at the 69th Anniversary of the Philippine Air Force at Air Force City in Clark Field, Pampanga. (MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) — The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector continues to be a major growth driver of Philippine economy, but the economic managers of the Duterte administration are not keen on relying too much on the sector as technological advancements may lead to a decline in its contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP). “Secretary Dominguez is raising concerns on BPO. We should not be too reliant on BPO. It might change in the future,” newly-appointed Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno told reporters in a briefing in Pasay City. Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez III said the country has to prepare and make sure that the economy will not be affected in case the demand for manpower will no longer be as robust as it is now. Although this may not be in the immediate future, manpower may be taken over by artificial intelligence, the Cabinet official noted. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addresses Philippine Air Force 69th anniversary celebration at Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base in Pampanga. (MNS photo) “We just want to make sure we are prepared if there are any breakthrough developments in new technology for artificial intelligence,” Dominguez said. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the services sector, which includes BPO, was the main driver for the first quarter gross domestic product (GDP). Read More …

Jul 072016
 
Dela Rosa on naming of suspects: I can’t question president’s wisdom

Philippine National Police Chief Director-General Ronald dela Rosa answers questions during a press conference at Camp Crame, Wednesday. Three high-ranking PNP officials allegedly involved in illegal drugs tagged by President Duterte reported to Dela Rosa to clear their names. (MNS photo) MANILA, July 7 (Mabuhay) — Police Director General Ronald Dela Rosa firmly said Thursday he has no right to question the President Rodrigo Duterte’s naming of top police officials allegedly linked to illegal drug syndicates. In an interview on News To Go, Dela Rosa said when pressed for comments on Duterte’s dropping of names: “The President is the President. I cannot question his wisdom. Alam niya ang ginagawa niya.” He has sufficient information to back up his claims, he added. During the Philippine Air Force’s 69th anniversary on Tuesday, Duterte named Joel Pagdilao, Edgardo Tinio, Vicente Loot, Bernardo Diaz, and Marcelo Garbo Jr. as among police officials linked to drug rings. Earlier reports, however, said Malacañang had refused to disclose pieces of evidence of Duterte’s claims against former and active police officials, citing the constitutional right of suspects “to due process.” Asked if the PNP have documents linking the accused to illegal drugs trade, Dela Rosa again said that [the documents] are classified and disclosure to public is prohibited. “As I’ve said, kung mayroon [man] kaming hawak [na ebidensya] hindi namin sasabihin dahil wala pang nai-file na kaso. Classified ang mga dokumento na ‘yan,” he added. Under the supervision of the Department of Interior and Local Government, the National Read More …

Jul 072016
 
NAPOLCOM: Probe on PNP execs allegedly involved in illegal drugs trade to be done in 7 days

Hundreds of Philippine National Police-Reactionary Standby Support Force (PNP-RSSF) personnel assemble at the PNP headquarters on Wednesday. PNP accounted for its personnel who will be deployed around the country during the synchronized national and local elections on May 9.(MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) on Wednesday assured the public that the investigation on the alleged involvement of five police generals in protecting illegal drug syndicates will be finished in seven days. In a press conference after an en banc session, NAPOLCOM Commissioner Rogelio Casurao said they were given a directive to finish the investigation within seven days and immediately conduct dismissal proceedings. “We are estimating that we could complete the entire process in a month’s time. We  will come up with a very clear pronouncement by way of an en banc resolution to be signed by all commissioners,” Casurao said. “We are assuring the public that the investigation to be conducted is going to be straight ahead investigation,” he added. He said the police generals will be given five days to answer. He also emphasized that the commission would never let the case drag, as doing so may only cause suspicion that there are things being fixed. “The president is very clear on this matter. Ayaw niya na that the investigation will drag on. We are never going into that situation,” he said. During the 69th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force, President Rodrigo Duterte named Edgardo Tinio, Vicente Loot, Bernardo Diaz, Marcelo Garbo Jr., and Read More …

Jul 072016
 
Lacson bill excludes gov’t officials, employees from safety of bank secrecy

Presidential Adviser on Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Panfilo M. Lacson answers questions from the media in an interview after he delivered his address at a forum in Makati City last January 23. The former senator had refused to accept his pork barrel funds from the start. He said in a privilege speech that the funds had corrupted legislators. Now, even the members of the media are being named as those who received “payolas.” (MNS photo) MANILA  (Mabuhay) – To make it easy for the law to investigate and prosecute erring government officials and employees, Senator Panfilo M. Lacson filed a measure seeking to exclude them from the Bank Secrecy Law or Republic Act 1405, ahead of the 17th Congress which opens on July 25. Senate Bill 47 removes from all public servants the protection under RA 1405, which prohibits the disclosure or inquiry into bank deposits, Lacson said Wednesday. “Uncovering ill-gotten wealth of government officials may soon get easier. Law enforcement authorities will be equipped with the tools needed to go after crooks in government,” Lacson said. “The avowed purpose of the law is meritorious in preserving the confidentiality of bank transactions,” the senator noted. “Unfortunately, this provision of the law prohibiting the disclosure of or inquiry into bank deposits had been exploited time and again to hamper and stall investigations of government officials and employees suspected of enriching themselves while in public office,” he emphasized. Lacson noted his bill will amend Section 2 of RA 1405, to exclude from the Read More …

Jul 072016
 
Why Zsa Zsa won’t delete IG photos with ex-boyfriend

Zsa Zsa Padilla (MNS Photo) Zsa Zsa Padilla ended speculations that she and former fiance Conrad Onglao are back together. Some netizens speculated that the couple are back together since the “Divine Diva” has not yet deleted their photos on Instagram. On May 3, Padilla’s daughter Karylle confirmed that the singer-actress called off her engagement with the architect because “it didn’t work out.” The two were supposed to tie the knot sometime this 2016. Padilla confirmed her daughter’s statement and said she is currently undergoing “healing.” Padilla, meanwhile, admitted that she used to have much anger during the early stages of the breakup. But, “by God’s grace,” she said it eventually mellowed down. “It’s so hard to be angry din e. It’s exhausting! When you breakup kasi, you’re angry. That’s normal,” she said. While there was anger, Padilla said her relationship with Onglao was also rich in good memories, which she said are uploaded on Instagram. “You’re always naman posting good memories ‘di ba?” she quipped. When asked why she is not deleting their photos together, the 52-year-old singer-actress said it is childish to do so. “I’m not for that because these are things that happened to you. I’m adult enough to tell myself na this happened and it was an experience,” she said. “It’s there, I mean, I don’t wanna touch it anymore,”

Jul 072016
 
Sharon wants to do a movie with Coco Martin

Sharon Cuneta (MNS photo) Her upcoming comeback movie with Star Cinema is one of the many reasons Sharon Cuneta is determined to shed more pounds and regain her former figure. The “The Voice Kids” coach shared that she has already lost 50 pounds in six months. She intends to lose some more before she finally starts shooting her big-screen project. “In September, I will start shooting my movie na hindi ko pa ma-announce. Super [excited ako about it]. Magagalit si Tita Malou (Santos) kapag in-announce ko pero kapag in-announce po ito, sana po nakaupo kayo. Kapit lang po,” she said. Cuneta said she is inspired to work out knowing that the ABS-CBN executives still believe in what she can achieve at this point in her career. “Inspiration din ‘yung talagang naniniwala pa ang ABS-CBN at Star Cinema sa akin. Parang that adds to your inspiration tapos ‘yung fans mo hindi tumitigil talaga. ‘Yung messages na natatanggap ko from FB and from Twitter, tabon na tabon ng good vibes ‘yung hindi. Ang laki ng pasasalamat ko sa Panginoong Diyos. Talagang everything is possible with him,” she said. Cuneta shared she actually cried when she watched herself on “ASAP” in January. “Naiyak talaga ako. I knew na mataba ako matagal na. Parang sanay na ‘yung tao. There’s more to me than my weight. Lagi kong sinasabi sa sarili ko ‘yun. But siyempre kung sa 38 years ko sa showbiz, mga 30 doon leading lady ako. So hindi ko ma-deny sa sarili ko Read More …