Maniolas

Celebrity doctor Hayden Kho and daughter Scarlet Snow (MNS photo) Celebrity doctor Hayden Kho has switched the Instagram account of his baby daughter, Scarlet Snow, to private, one month after introducing his first child with partner Vicki Belo to the public. The 36-year-old Kho pleaded for understanding as he begins regulating Scarlet Snow’s followers, which has ballooned to near 200,000. “It’s for her protection,” he said. “Don’t worry coz people can still request permission to follow and those who are already following would still be able to see her posts.” Kho admitted to be “very” protective of Scarlet Snow. He also explained that he decided to open a social media account for his daughter due to fears of identity theft. “The only reason we opened an account for Scarlet is because I wanted to prevent identity theft. So pagkapanganak pa lang niya, kinuha ko na agad lahat ng Scarlet Snow Belo sa Instagram, sa Facebook, at sa Twitter before pa makuha ng iba,” he said. Scarlet Snow was born through surrogacy. Kho and Belo first introduced her to the public last May 16 — leading to speculation that the baby was adopted. “She is 100 percent our daughter,” said Belo. Kho shared that he and Belo, at first, did not want to reveal Scarlet Snow. “Partly because we wanted to focus on her,” he said. “We don’t want to be busy na sasagot about sa mga issues. People are asking questions now.” The couple has also posted home videos of Read More …

National Federation of Filipino American Associations (Photo courtesy of NaFFAA Facebook page) Washington, D.C. Now in its second year, the Alex Esclamado Memorial Award for Community Service will be a main highlight at NaFFAA’s 2016 National Empowerment Conference in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania on August 4-6. The awards are open to all Filipino and Filipino American organizations and associations in the United States, including those that are not members of NaFFAA. No entry fee is required of the nominee-organization. However, awardees are expected to be present to receive the Alex Esclamado Memorial Loving Cup at the awards ceremony. Four awards will be given: One award for a Youth Organization (Youth Category) and Three awards for any organization engaged in the following areas: Youth Affairs, Education, Senior Citizens, Women, Health,  Immigration & Human Rights, Entrepreneurship, Arts & Culture, Aid to the Philippines, Civic Involvement. Deadline for submission of nominations is July 20. More information is available at naffaa.org or NaFFAA Facebook. “These awards are intended to encourage and inspire community workers, volunteers and leaders to continue their selfless endeavors in the service of their respective communities – whether  Filipino or mainstream American,” says NaFFAA National Chair JT Mallonga. “Most of all, they are meant to give proper honor and recognition to those who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment and have provided significant and meaningful benefits to their intended recipients.” 2014 Awardees The Council for Filipino American Organizations of Central Florida, the West Bay Pilipino Multi-Service, Inc., Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas, and the Pilipino Read More …