Cops involved in Espinosa raid still under restrictive custody –PNP

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Dec 102016
 
Cops involved in Espinosa raid still under restrictive custody –PNP

PNP chief Dir. Gen. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa presents suspected Eastern Visayas drug lord Kerwin Espinosa to media at Camp Crame early Friday morning, November 18, 2016. Espinosa, son of slain Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa, is the alleged Eastern Visayas drug lord. Espinosa was brought to Manila after five months of hiding in Abu Dhabi. (MNS photo) MANILA, Dec 3 (Mabuhay) — The policemen involved in the raid which led to the death of Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. are still under restrictive custody even though they were allowed to leave Camp Crame, an official of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) Internal Affairs Service (IAS) said Saturday. IAS Chief of Staff Maria Lynberg Constantinopla made the clarification following reports that the restrictive custody status of Police Supt. Marvin Marcos and 17 other policemen involved in the raid had been lifted. “In fact, there is no actual lifting of restrictive custody. They were just allowed to go home to get some information for attachment on their counter-affidavit,” Constantinopla said. She added that PNP personnel are supervising the cops in Leyte while they are getting the necessary documents for their counter-affidavits, which will be submitted on Monday. PNP Chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa relieved Marcos and other officers over the slay of Espinosa. In November, suspected drug lord Kerwin Espinosa claimed that he bribed Marcos with at least P3 million to lay off operations against his drug trade. (MNS)

Some Miss U candidates to arrive in PHL on Friday for kickoff party

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Dec 102016
 
Some Miss U candidates to arrive in PHL on Friday for kickoff party

Eleven Miss Universe 2016 candidates were presented during the media briefing held at the Department of Tourism (DOT) head office in Makati City on Monday (Dec. 12, 2016). They are (standing from left to right) Miss Korea Jenny Kim, Miss China Joyce Li, Miss Vietnam Dang Thi Le Hang, Miss Myanmar Htet Htet Tun, Miss New Zealand Tania Pauline Dawson, Miss Japan Sari Nakazawa, Miss Philippines Maxine Medina, Miss Indonesia Kezia Roslin Cikita Warouw, Miss Malaysia Kiranmeet Kaur Balijeet Singh, Miss USA Deshauna Barber, and Miss Thailand Chalita Suansane. The Philippines previously hosted the Miss Universe pageant twice, in 1974 and 1994. (MNS photo) MANILA, Dec 7 (PNA) – About 11 candidates of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant will be arriving in Manila on Friday (Dec 9) to lead a kickoff party a month before the country hosts its coronation night on January 30, 2017. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo told reporters that 11 candidates will spearhead a kickoff party in the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City as a “preview” to one of the world’s most-watched beauty pageants. The kickoff party will be attended by candidates from USA, Japan, Australia, China, Korea, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Philippines. Reigning Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach will also be present in the event, which will be arranged by one of the event’s main partners, Solar Entertainment Corp. Teo said the hopefuls are expected to visit Siargao on Dec. 11 and Cebu on Dec. 12 to begin photoshoots and tour Read More …

Bianca, Miguel not rushing into having relationship 

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Dec 102016
 
Bianca, Miguel not rushing into having relationship 

Bianca Umali (MNS photo) Bianca Umali is definitely one of the most promising young stars of GMA today. A former child star, she’s getting prettier and sexier by the day. She was first paired with Miguel Tanfelix in “Paroa, Kuwento ni Mariposa” four years ago and since then, their BiGuel teen loveteam has gained its own legion of fans. “Four years na ‘yung loveteam namin but we got to know each other as child stars seven years ago pa when I was only nine,” says Bianca. “So ganun na namin katagal na kakilala ang isa’t isa. We saw each other growing up.” So what’s the real score between them now? “We’re very good friends pa rin po. Hindi kami nagmamadali kasi 16 pa lang naman po ako, never been touched, never been kissed. At siya naman, he just turned 18.” “Kaya sana po, huwag nyo kaming madaliin,” says Miguel, who’s been appointed as Youth Ambassador of the U.N. Population Commission for being a good and wholesome role model in maintaining his belief in being pure before marriage. “Basta sa ngayon, we’re so happy na mas nagiging closer ang relationship namin as good, good friends. Mas priority namin ang career and studies. Ako po, araw-araw pumapasok sa La Salle for entrepreneurship.” They’re now paired anew in another show, “URL (Usapang Real Love)”, billed as the first interactive rom com on Philippine TV. (MNS)

Sarah G, Ebe Dancel win big at 29th Awit Awards

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Dec 102016
 
Sarah G, Ebe Dancel win big at 29th Awit Awards

Sarah Geronimo (MNS photo) MANILA, Dec 8 (Mabuhay) — Sarah Geronimo and Ebe Dancel took home the top honors at the 29th Awit Awards held at the Music Museum on Wednesday. Geronimo won Album of the Year for “The Great Unknown,” while Dancel bagged the Song of the Year award for “Bawat Daan.” Dancel also won Best Inspirational Recording, Best Engineered Recording, Best World Music Recording, and Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play for the hit series “Ang Probinsyano.” Daryl Ong won Best Male Recording Artist for “Mabuti Pa,” while “The Voice Kids” coach Bamboo took home the Best Rock/Alternative Recording award. Aiza Seguerra was given the Best Ballad award for her rendition of “Araw Gabi,” while the “Dangal ng Musika” honor was given to the 1970s musical group Boyfriends. The 2016 Awit Awards was hosted by Matteo Guidicelli and Tippy Dos Santos. Here is the full list of winners of the 29th Awit Awards: Best Inspirational Recording – “Bawat Daan” by Ebe Dancel Best Christmas Recording – “Apat na Buwang Pasko” by Jon Santos Best Performance by a Child – “Believe in Magic” by Julia Concio Best Musical Arrangement – “Pero” by Conscious and the Goodness Best Vocal Arrangement – “Waters of March” by Moy Ortiz Best Engineered Recording – “Bawat Daan” by Ebe Dancel Best Album Package – “Greetings from Callalily” by Callalily Best World Music Recording – “Kasayaw” by Ebe Dancel Best Novelty Recording – “Siopao na Pag ibig” by K.A. Antonio Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Read More …

Derek: Hearing my son call me dad ‘broke my heart’

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Dec 102016
 
Derek: Hearing my son call me dad ‘broke my heart’

Derek Ramsay (MNS photo) “It broke my heart,” admitted actor Derek Ramsay as he recalled the first time his son called him dad. This happened last Christmas, Ramsay shared, adding that those moments with Austin, his child with estranged wife Mary Christine Jolly, were the “best” days of his whole life so far. “I [also] took him to watch my movie and he was very proud. When the fans came up to me and ask for pictures, he’d be like, ‘That’s my dad, that’s my dad,” a beaming Ramsay gushed. “And then we took off to Palawan, and do what Ramsays do: stay under the sun, jump into the ocean, do crazy things where you can hurt yourself. And I was like, ‘Okay, this is my son.” Austin, whom Ramsay first introduced to the public in June last year, is currently based in Dubai with his mother Mary Christine. Ramsay said that he wishes he could spend more time with him. “That’s probably the only thing missing in my life,” he said. Meanwhile, Ramsay also talked about his relationship with girlfriend, model Joanne Villablanca. Asked if she gets jealous of his intimate film scenes with other women, Ramsay replied: “Before we got into this relationship, she knew what my line of work is and we talked about it, and said, ‘I don’t want to get into this relationship if we are going to bring this up again. I don’t want to sound selfish but I will guarantee you that the Read More …

Trillanes: Senate panel’s report on EJKs a ‘a piece of garbage’

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Dec 102016
 
Trillanes: Senate panel’s report on EJKs a ‘a piece of garbage’

The Blue Ribbon Sub-Committee, chaired by Sen. Koko Pimentel, resumes its inquiry on the alleged overpricing of the 11-storey new Makati City II Parking Building, the 22-storey Makati City Hall Building and related anomalies. (MNS photo) MANILA, Dec 7 (Mabuhay) — Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday called the Senate justice committee soon-to-be released committee report “a piece of garbage” allegedly meant to cover-up extrajudicial killings. “Talagang lumalabaas na ano siya, Duterte collaborator. Ang committee report na iyan ay cover-up ng extrajudicial killings na nagsimula at dumami ngayon noong nagsimulang umupo si President Duterte,” Trillanes said He added: “Talagang this is a piece of garbage, ang committee report ni Sen. [Richard] Gordon.” The senator added that the committee report is an alleged product of Gordon’s “selective justice” and “twisted logic.” “Talagang sumisipsip lang si Sen. Gordon sa kanyang political patron,” he added. Trillanes cited Gordon’s pronouncement that he will recommend the filing of murder charges against self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato for the killing of alleged terrorist Sali Makdum. “On one hand pinaniniwalaan niya (Gordon) ang contention ni Matobato na siya ang nag-abduct kay Sali Makdum, na enough na ire-recommend niya na murder, pero ‘di niya pinaniniwalaan ang allegation ni Matobato na si President Duterte ang nasa likod at pag-create ng Davao Death Squad noong siya ay mayor pa,” he said. Gordon slashed back at Trillanes. “I’m sorry that he said that about his fellow senators. I don’t know where he comes from and he calls hardwork garbage,” he said. He Read More …

Yasay in talks with Russian counterpart for PRRD Moscow visit next year

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Dec 102016
 
Yasay in talks with Russian counterpart for PRRD Moscow visit next year

(From left) Vice President and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council Secretary Maria Leonor V. Robredo, Cabinet Secretary Leoncio B. Evasco, Jr., Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr., and Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Vitaliano N. Aguirre II, attend the Cabinet Orientation Workshop at the Premier Guest House in Malacañan Palace on July 11,Monday. (MNS photo) MANILA, Dec. 6 (PNA) – Secretary of Foreign Affairs Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr. is in Moscow to talk to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on how both ministries would undertake the preparations for the proposed visit to Russia of President Duterte next year. The bilateral meeting came at the heels of the meeting between President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Lima, Peru. In a statement Tuesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, the two foreign ministers also discussed the current state of bilateral relations and the prospects to enhance cooperation on a broad ranges of areas, spanning the political, security, economic, cultural and people-to-people spheres. They both agreed to redouble efforts to conclude a number of agreements that would form part of the legal framework on which to build relations. They also discussed regional and global issues including the priorities of the Philippine chairmanship of ASEAN in 2017, regional security architecture and UN issues. This is the first visit to Russia of Secretary Yasay. In the joint press conference held after the Read More …

Manila mayor emphasizes role of barangay officials in war vs drugs

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Dec 102016
 
Manila mayor emphasizes role of barangay officials in war vs drugs

Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada confers with police officials on the capital city’s peace and order situation. (From the Facebook Page of Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada) MANILA, Dec. 7 (PNA) – Barangay officials are at the forefront of the never-ending battle against drugs but will also be the first to benefit from the economic gains that a drug-free Manila would bring, Mayor Joseph Estrada has said. “If our city is drug-free, our economic progress will continue. People will go to us. Many more tourists and investors will come. We will regain our lost status as the Pearl of the Orient. And it’s you, in the barangays, who will greatly benefit from it,” Estrada told a group of barangay chairmen during a meeting at the Manila City Hall Wednesday. He thus urged the barangays and the police to “unite and bond closer” for the sake of the general public. The mayor further said that before retiring, he wants the capital city to become the first drug-free city in the country. “This is not a tall order, especially if all the stakeholders, from the city government down to the barangays, law enforcement, and the private sector do their part. In fact, it would be the best legacy the city government could leave behind for the next generation,” he said. Estrada reminded the barangay chairmen that City Hall has been augmenting their supplemental budget by the millions to boost their anti-criminality campaign. Last Monday, some PHP32 million was released for the barangays’ supplemental Read More …

Duterte offers ‘any position’ to outgoing AFP chief

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Dec 102016
 
Duterte offers ‘any position’ to outgoing AFP chief

President Rodrigo Duterte speaks with newly-installed AFP chief Lt. Gen. Eduardo Año during a command conference at the AFP General Headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. (MNS photo) MANILA, Dec. 7 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday thanked outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines chief-of-staff Gen. Ricardo Visaya for a job well done and offered him to choose any position he wants after his retirement, even the position of Defense secretary. Visaya, who was replaced by Philippine Army Chief Lieutenant General Eduardo Año as new AFP chief, retired on the eve of his 56th birthday after 37 years of distinguished military service. In his speech during the change of command ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo, President Duterte told the outgoing chief of the 125,000-strong military that he can have any position he wants. “I would like to express the gratitude of, for and in behalf of the Filipino people to Gen Visaya for a job really well done. Sir, Gen Visaya, mamili ka ng pwesto dyan sir,” he told the general. “Choose your position. That is how grateful the nation is to you. Gusto mo kausapin mo si Delfin (Lorenzana), okay din yan” Duterte said. Lorenzana is the incumbent Defense secretary.Visaya, who is part of the Matikas Class of the Philippine Military Academy of 1983, was appointed as the AFP chief-of-staff last July. Prior to his appointment, he was head of the Southern Luzon Command (SOLCOM). A native of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Visaya, is a Read More …

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