Joshua Garcia on Julia Barretto: Wala pang ‘kami’

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May 272017
 
Joshua Garcia on Julia Barretto: Wala pang ‘kami’

Joshua Garcia (MNS photo) Joshua Garcia reiterated that his onscreen partner, actress Julia Barretto, is not yet his real-life girlfriend. Garcia, however, admitted that they are much closer to each other now. “Mas open na talaga kami ngayon sa isa’t isa. Nagkakasabihan na talaga ng problema. Ibang iba kaysa dati. Pero wala pang ‘kami’ kasi siyempre kailangan ko munang paghirapan ‘yun. Kailangan ko munang ligawan si Julia,” he said. Nonetheless, Garcia said he considers Barretto his “queen” because that’s how he sees it appropriate to treat his leading lady. Garcia and Barretto first worked together in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser “Vince and Kath and James.” Since then, the two have become really close, with many of their supporters speculating that they have already taken their relationship to the next level. After “Vince and Kath and James,” Garcia and Barretto will star again in an upcoming movie to be directed by Antoinette Jadaone. “Malapit na kaming mag-start, siguro next week, pero mauuna magsimula si Julia sa akin,” Garcia reported. “Actually kami lang dalawa pa ‘yung na-cast sa movie pero siyempre may mga magulang kami doon, may mga friends kami. Hindi pa puwede i-reveal,” he added. Aside from the movie, Garcia also has a new television series where he will work with Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona. (MNS)

Joshua Garcia on Julia Barretto: Wala pang ‘kami’

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May 272017
 
Joshua Garcia on Julia Barretto: Wala pang ‘kami’

Joshua Garcia (MNS photo) Joshua Garcia reiterated that his onscreen partner, actress Julia Barretto, is not yet his real-life girlfriend. Garcia, however, admitted that they are much closer to each other now. “Mas open na talaga kami ngayon sa isa’t isa. Nagkakasabihan na talaga ng problema. Ibang iba kaysa dati. Pero wala pang ‘kami’ kasi siyempre kailangan ko munang paghirapan ‘yun. Kailangan ko munang ligawan si Julia,” he said. Nonetheless, Garcia said he considers Barretto his “queen” because that’s how he sees it appropriate to treat his leading lady. Garcia and Barretto first worked together in the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival top-grosser “Vince and Kath and James.” Since then, the two have become really close, with many of their supporters speculating that they have already taken their relationship to the next level. After “Vince and Kath and James,” Garcia and Barretto will star again in an upcoming movie to be directed by Antoinette Jadaone. “Malapit na kaming mag-start, siguro next week, pero mauuna magsimula si Julia sa akin,” Garcia reported. “Actually kami lang dalawa pa ‘yung na-cast sa movie pero siyempre may mga magulang kami doon, may mga friends kami. Hindi pa puwede i-reveal,” he added. Aside from the movie, Garcia also has a new television series where he will work with Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona. (MNS)

Kiko Pangilinan vows to oppose nationwide martial law declaration

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May 272017
 
Kiko Pangilinan vows to oppose nationwide martial law declaration

Pangilinan in 2015(Wikipedia) MANILA, May 25 (Mabuhay) — Senator Francis Pangilinan said Thursday there is no basis for President Rodrigo Duterte to raise the possibility of placing the entire Philippines under martial in order to defeat terrorist groups. “While there may be isolated terrorist acts in these areas, there exists no Visayas-wide nor a Luzon-wide invasion or rebellion to merit the declaration of martial law as allowed under our Constitution,” Pangilinan said. “Absent any nationwide rebellion or invasion, we will vigorously oppose a nationwide martial law declaration,” he added. Pangilinan said a nationwide martial law declaration would only bring more suffering to the people and would not address poverty and joblessness. At a news conference upon his arrival from Russia on Wednesday, Duterte pointed to the projected arrival of ISIS in the country and the open defiance of lawless armed groups in Marawi City led by Maute group as the “compelling reason” for his declaration of martial law in Mindanao. The President said he might also expand the coverage of martial law to cover the whole country “if ISIS has already taken foothold in Luzon and terrorism is really not far behind.” “While we have given our critical and guarded support for the martial law declaration in order to defeat the Maute/Hapilon group in Marawi, we do not believe that martial law should be declared in the Visayas or Luzon,” said Pangilinan, president of the former ruling Liberal Party.

Kiko Pangilinan vows to oppose nationwide martial law declaration

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May 272017
 
Kiko Pangilinan vows to oppose nationwide martial law declaration

Pangilinan in 2015(Wikipedia) MANILA, May 25 (Mabuhay) — Senator Francis Pangilinan said Thursday there is no basis for President Rodrigo Duterte to raise the possibility of placing the entire Philippines under martial in order to defeat terrorist groups. “While there may be isolated terrorist acts in these areas, there exists no Visayas-wide nor a Luzon-wide invasion or rebellion to merit the declaration of martial law as allowed under our Constitution,” Pangilinan said. “Absent any nationwide rebellion or invasion, we will vigorously oppose a nationwide martial law declaration,” he added. Pangilinan said a nationwide martial law declaration would only bring more suffering to the people and would not address poverty and joblessness. At a news conference upon his arrival from Russia on Wednesday, Duterte pointed to the projected arrival of ISIS in the country and the open defiance of lawless armed groups in Marawi City led by Maute group as the “compelling reason” for his declaration of martial law in Mindanao. The President said he might also expand the coverage of martial law to cover the whole country “if ISIS has already taken foothold in Luzon and terrorism is really not far behind.” “While we have given our critical and guarded support for the martial law declaration in order to defeat the Maute/Hapilon group in Marawi, we do not believe that martial law should be declared in the Visayas or Luzon,” said Pangilinan, president of the former ruling Liberal Party.

De Lima says colleagues in Senate ‘feigned disbelief’ over Lascañas’ testimony

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May 272017
 
De Lima says colleagues in Senate ‘feigned disbelief’ over Lascañas’ testimony

Senator Leila de Lima, chair of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, leads the inquiry on the extrajudicial killings, Monday morning.(MNS photo) MANILA, May 25 (Mabuhay) — Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday said that her colleagues in the Senate have “feigned disbelief” over the testimony of retired Davao City cop Arturo Lascañas. This came after the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs chaired by Senator Panfilo Lacson released Committee Report No. 97 on May 17, two months after Lascañas made a complete turnaround from an earlier testimony, saying he was “forced” to lie about the Davao killings then. “The testimonies of both Matobato and Lascañas are considered weak and did not pass the scrutiny of the respective committees they were presented. The lack of credibility of both witnesses results in the lack of evidentiary value of their testimonies,” the report said referring to another confessed hitman, Edgar Matobato, who earlier testified before the Senate justice committee. “Aside from the extrajudicial confession, no other piece of evidence was presented to prove the alleged conspiracy. Therefore, their confession has no probative value,” it added. De Lima, for her part, said that it was “unfortunate” that the Senate committee has considered Lascañas’ testimony as not credible, “inspite of the fact that it corroborates the previous allegations of Edgar Matobato.” “Some of my colleagues previously scoffed at Matobato and his story for allegedly being incredible and wanting in corroboration. Now that another conscience-stricken DDS (Davao Death Squad) insider, in the Read More …

De Lima says colleagues in Senate ‘feigned disbelief’ over Lascañas’ testimony

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May 272017
 
De Lima says colleagues in Senate ‘feigned disbelief’ over Lascañas’ testimony

Senator Leila de Lima, chair of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, leads the inquiry on the extrajudicial killings, Monday morning.(MNS photo) MANILA, May 25 (Mabuhay) — Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday said that her colleagues in the Senate have “feigned disbelief” over the testimony of retired Davao City cop Arturo Lascañas. This came after the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs chaired by Senator Panfilo Lacson released Committee Report No. 97 on May 17, two months after Lascañas made a complete turnaround from an earlier testimony, saying he was “forced” to lie about the Davao killings then. “The testimonies of both Matobato and Lascañas are considered weak and did not pass the scrutiny of the respective committees they were presented. The lack of credibility of both witnesses results in the lack of evidentiary value of their testimonies,” the report said referring to another confessed hitman, Edgar Matobato, who earlier testified before the Senate justice committee. “Aside from the extrajudicial confession, no other piece of evidence was presented to prove the alleged conspiracy. Therefore, their confession has no probative value,” it added. De Lima, for her part, said that it was “unfortunate” that the Senate committee has considered Lascañas’ testimony as not credible, “inspite of the fact that it corroborates the previous allegations of Edgar Matobato.” “Some of my colleagues previously scoffed at Matobato and his story for allegedly being incredible and wanting in corroboration. Now that another conscience-stricken DDS (Davao Death Squad) insider, in the Read More …

Duterte meets Putin at Kremlin before heading to PH

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May 272017
 
Duterte meets Putin at Kremlin before heading to PH

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow prior to his return to the Philippines. President Duterte on May 24, 2017 opted to skip his scheduled engagements and cut short his official visit to the Russian Federation immediately after declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao due to the terror crisis that gripped Marawi City.(MNS photo) MOSCOW, May 25 (Mabuhay) — President Rodrigo Duterte met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin shortly before his scheduled departure for the Philippines. The two leaders smiled and shook hands with each other upon meeting. Putin returned to Moscow Tuesday evening to meet the Philippine President, who cut short his visit because of a terror attack in Marawi. Duterte explained the reason for his abrupt departure, saying he had a problem with the ISIS and had to head home to attend to the urgent matter. He offered friendship to Putin and assured the Russian President that the Philippines has gone beyond the ambit of western influence. He asked for a soft loan as well, saying the United States had cancelled the Philippines’ arms purchase from it. Putin, in turn, condoled with Duterte for the Marawi attack and hoped that it would be resolved with minimum losses. He also vowed improved relations with the Philippines. They could cooperate in the military sphere, he said. Other promising areas of cooperation were energy, machine building, and infrastructure, he said. (MNS)

Duterte meets Putin at Kremlin before heading to PH

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May 272017
 
Duterte meets Putin at Kremlin before heading to PH

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow prior to his return to the Philippines. President Duterte on May 24, 2017 opted to skip his scheduled engagements and cut short his official visit to the Russian Federation immediately after declaring a state of Martial Law in Mindanao due to the terror crisis that gripped Marawi City.(MNS photo) MOSCOW, May 25 (Mabuhay) — President Rodrigo Duterte met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin shortly before his scheduled departure for the Philippines. The two leaders smiled and shook hands with each other upon meeting. Putin returned to Moscow Tuesday evening to meet the Philippine President, who cut short his visit because of a terror attack in Marawi. Duterte explained the reason for his abrupt departure, saying he had a problem with the ISIS and had to head home to attend to the urgent matter. He offered friendship to Putin and assured the Russian President that the Philippines has gone beyond the ambit of western influence. He asked for a soft loan as well, saying the United States had cancelled the Philippines’ arms purchase from it. Putin, in turn, condoled with Duterte for the Marawi attack and hoped that it would be resolved with minimum losses. He also vowed improved relations with the Philippines. They could cooperate in the military sphere, he said. Other promising areas of cooperation were energy, machine building, and infrastructure, he said. (MNS)

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