With tagged as among the Top 10 emerging markets, many domestic companies are acquiring, merging or consolidating their businesses to expand their operations, increase market share, and maintain competitiveness, among others. Under the Philippine Tax Code, gains or losses from the sale, exchange or transfer of properties are generally subject to tax. However, no gain or loss shall be recognized in case of a tax free exchange pursuant to Section 40(C)(2) of the Tax Code.
Kim Domingo (MNS photo) To be good enough for pin-up is something many stars aspire for. It should be said however, being hot has its pros and cons – just ask Kim Domingo. Blessed with an innocent face and a killer bod, Kim, the latest crush ng bayan, shared in an interview the pitfalls of looking like a goddess. “May mga instances na nababastos ako,” she said. ““Ewan ko. ‘Yung iba parang ‘di sila makapagpigil. Konting skin, konting cleavage, magte-take advantage na agad. May nanghihipo, nangyayakap… “Tapos ang iba naman, huhusgahan ka because of the way you look – to the point na pag nag-bikini ako, sasabihin masamang ehemplo daw ako. Eh nagtratrabaho lang naman ako!” She has learned how to deal with these things. “Kapag mga public appearances, I make sure may security. Tapos sa social media naman, deadma na lang,” Kim said. Asked if she plans to change how some people see her, the budding actress said, yes, there are other sides of her that they could focus on. “Ayoko isipin ng mga tapo na puro pagpapaseksi lang alam ko,” she said. “I want to show them na may talent din naman ako.” For now, however, she will simply do what she does best: celebrate her beauty. “Iniisip ko, bakit ko ikahihiya? Bakit ko itatago? Beauty is a blessing.” And so far, so good. Kim has certainly had lots of opportunities come her way from the time she entered show business just a few months ago. Most recently, Read More …
Angelica Panganiban (MNS photo) Angelica Panganiban was all praises for her co-stars Dingdong Dantes and Paulo Avelino in the upcoming Star Cinema movie “The Unmarried Wife.” The film served as the reunion project of Panganiban and Dantes, who was also her leading man in the 2012 movie “One More Try.” The romantic drama earned Dantes the Best Actor trophy at the 38th Metro Manila Film Festival. From the last time that they worked together, Panganiban noticed how much Dantes has grown as an actor. “Ang laki ng difference ngayon ni Dingdong. Simula nung una ko siyang nakatrabaho from ‘Segunda Mano’ to ‘One More Try’ and then dito, talagang napapanganga ako sa kanya ngayon kapag umaarte siya. Sobrang flawless nung performance na pinakita niya,” she said. Asked what she thinks is the reason behind Dantes’ improvement, Panganiban said: “Ang laki siguro ng naitulong na sobrang tahimik ‘yung buhay niya. Parang masayang masaya siya. Parang wala na siyang insecurities sa katawan niya.” Dantes is married to actress Marian Rivera. They have a daughter, one year old Maria Letizia. Meanwhile, Panganiban said she is also fortunate to have worked with Avelino for the first time in “The Unmarried Wife.” The actress said they did not have a hard time breaking the ice. “Pareho kasi kami ng personality, tahimik lang kapag hindi kinakausap. Walang pressure,” she said. “Pero kapag kinausap ko naman siya, magsasalita naman siya. Hindi ako nai-intimidate sa kanya. Kasi ‘di ba ‘yung ibang tao, ang tingin sa kanya, tahimik lang na Read More …
Zanjoe Marudo (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov 1 (Mabuhay) — Actor Zanjoe Marudo is enjoying his single life nine months after he confirmed his breakup with actress Bea Alonzo. Marudo said he learned a lot of things after the split. “Parang ngayon ko lang na-realize na grabe, ‘yung time pala sa sarili mo minsan parang kulang pa. Ngayon ko lang nae-enjoy,” he said. “Ang dami ko pa palang kailangang gawin para asikasuhin ang sarili ko. Doon ko naa-appreciate ang sarili,” he added. Marudo also stressed the importance of “give and take” in a relationship. “Huwag mong isipin ‘yung sarili mo lang. Kasi partners kayo, hindi ba? Kasi dalawa na kayong nagpapatakbo ng relasyon, hindi na lang ikaw. Dapat intindihin mo rin ang partner mo, kung anong ayaw at gusto niya. Hindi pwedeng ikaw lang ang masusunod.” Now that he is happier and more mature, is Marudo ready for a new relationship? “Dapat hindi minamadali ang mga bagay,” he said, adding, “Feeling ko hindi pa ako ready.” Marudo recently starred in the Star Cinema movie “The Third Party” with Sam Milby and Angel Locsin. (MNS)
Jaclyn Jose (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov 1 (Mabuhay) — Actress Jaclyn Jose strongly vowed support for her daughter, “The Greatest Love” star Andi Eigenmann, over growing criticism that she had wronged actor Albie Casiño when she accused him of being the father of her only child. Jose, this year’s Cannes Best Actress said she will protect her daughter and granddaughter Ellie “with her life” from the rampant bashing. “I will always love Andi and Ellie. And as I’ve said, I will protect them with my life. Hindi ko bibitawan iyang dalawa na iyan, kadugtong na ng buhay ko [sila] eh,” she said. Jose, however, refused to comment on reports, quoting Andi’s half-sister, that Jake Ejercito is the biological father of Ellie. She explained that she is in no position to comment on such private matters. “I can’t talk about that kasi nandoon lang po ako sa anak ko si Andi at apo ko si Ellie. Hanggang doon lang po ang puwede kong sabihin,” she said. Last month, Max, Andi’s half-sister, revealed in an online podcast that a DNA test has proved that Ejercito is the real father of Ellie. Andi has since released a statement asking for privacy, but did not confirm nor deny Max’s claims. Casiño, on the other hand, expressed relief over the news, saying that he is “happy that the truth is out.” After the news of Max’s revelation broke, many have started demanding that Andi apologize to Casiño for Read More …
Vice President Leni Robredo MANILA, Nov 1 (Mabuhay) — Vice President Leni Robredo is hoping President Rodrigo Duterte will stick to his promise to stop cussing. Back home in Naga City for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Robredo was asked to comment on Duterte’s recent pledge to God, who he said spoke to him while he was on the flight back to Davao City from a three-day official visit to Japan. “Sana,” she replied in an interview on Monday. “Kasi lalo na sa international community na hindi sanay sa ganoon, kahit hindi malicious ‘yung gusto niyang sabihin, nagkakaroon ng ibang mensahe.” The Vice President, who previously joined calls asking the President to be more careful with his pronouncements, reiterated that national officials like them must consider that they serve a wider audience. In this setting, she noted that their statements may be misunderstood, and she said she reminds herself to be more careful as well. “Hindi lang sa kaniya. Kami din ‘yung pagpapaalala sa sarili na parating maging maingat sa sinasabi, kasi ‘yung mga sinasabi namin ngayon, nagkakaroon ng ibang dimensions, hindi tulad ng mga kausap namin noon na lahat kilala kami at naiintindihan ang gusto naming sabihin,” she said. “Dati sa Davao, si Pangulong Duterte, kahit anong sabihin niya, naiintindihan ng mga taga-Davao kasi kilala siya. Sa atin dito [sa Naga], ako, kahit ‘yung sabihin ko medyo careless, naiintindihan ako ng tao. Pero ngayon kasi, ang aming audience, mas malawak na, mas maraming hindi Read More …
ECONOMIC growth likely remained close to 7% during the third quarter on the back of strong household consumption and a pick-up in investment in the post-election period, an analyst said, although government spending may have hit a snag as the new administration manages the transition.
THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is looking to tap the existing footprint of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for its planned national broadband network.
THE Department of Energy (DoE) has completed the public consultation on the audit of the country’s power plants, from which it obtained proposals to also look into the efficiency of the transmission system.
Sen.Gordon & Sen.Lacson (MNS photo) MANILA, Nov 2 (Mabuhay) –Not a scare tactic, but a “bully attitude” by the United States toward the Philippines. This was how Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson reacted on Wednesday to President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that the US’ decision to stop its planned sale of 26,000 firearms to the Philippines was a scare tactic. “Yan lang pantakot nya sa akin. Hindi sya magpapabili ng armas? E karaming de bomba dito (It’s a scare tactic. The US won’t sell firearms to us? There are many bombs here),” Duterte was quoted in the media as saying. But Lacson, chairman of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, had a different opinion. “No, it was not a scare tactic but a bully attitude towards a longtime ally which is not fair to say the least, being an equally sovereign state,” the senator said in a text message. “Prudence dictates that the state department should first show a conclusive investigation that says what Sen. Cardin has alleged before issuing a statement banning the sale of assault rifles to our uniformed services,” he said. Lacson was referring to top Democrat Sen. Ben Cardin, who had reportedly expressed his plan to oppose the arms deal amid reports of human rights violations in the Philippines. Recognizing that the US’ decision might disrupt the implementation of the PNP’s Capability Enhancement Program (CEP), the senator urged the police to start shopping in other territories for its armament requirements. He reiterated that the Philippines Read More …