Vilma Santos-Recto open to return to politics

a business that ground to a halt during lockdown. Are these credit cards dischargeable in Chapter 7? I would say that if you are an honest debtor, they should all be dischargeable.

However, I do suggest that you consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney of your choice to determine your eligibility for Chapter 7, or Chapter 13. There may be some nuances in the circumstances of your case that may affect your case.

For instance, client used or drew down on $50,000 of credit cards last year, by buying gift cards then selling these gift cards for cash.

The $50,000 in cash was then deposited into a bank account then sent offshore. Well let’s just say that this is certainly not a routine case. The bank statement going back the last 12 months will show that $50,000 was in the account then was sent overseas. This may involve a continuation of the first hearing for production of a lot of documents to explain what happened to the $50,000.

Some creditors may file adversary cases to object to discharge. Under the worst case, there could be a criminal referral by the U.S. Trustee. On the other hand, if client is an honest debtor, he should be able to get a discharge after navigating choppy waters in his bankruptcy proceeding.

If you have too much debt and need relief, please set an appointment to see me. I will analyze your case personally.

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by Den AfiniDAD-BernArDo Philstar.com

“STAR for All Seasons” Vilma Santos-Recto is yet to be named a National Artist, considered as the highest honor conferred to a Filipino artist. But as a politician, she has already received the Presidential Lingkod Bayan, the most prestigious award given to a public servant.

According to “Ate Vi,” she never knew that she would join and even excel, as a local government official.

“I never dreamt na papasok ako sa politics! Never! Never in my wildest dreams,” she professed at last Monday’s (Feb. 27) press con for her launch as new endorser of motorbike hailing app Angkas.

“But I guess it was meant to be. May purpose ‘yung Panginoon. I just did my best and tinulungan naman N’ya ko, so naging public servant ako for 24 years.”

When she won as the first woman mayor of Lipa, Batangas in 1998, Vilma was enrolled by her husband, former senator and now Batangas congressman Ralph Recto, in a crash course on public administration and local governance at the University of the Philippines. Hanggang sa maging governor ako at congresswoman, every day is a learning process.

Kasi iba-iba ang kinakaharap mo It’s really a fulfillment para sa’kin kasi mayroon akong nagawa, nakapagsilbi ako, para sa mga kababayan natin nang walang kamera. And they appreciate you pinagkakatiwalaan ka nila, para sa’kin legacy ‘yun. Para sa’kin ‘yun ang importante, to respect the trust they give you especially for a woman like me. Barako country ang Batangas, ‘di ba?

So pinagkatiwalaan ako to serve them, malaking bagay para sa’kin ‘yun.”

Given her good track record in public governance, Vilma has been urged by “Vilmanians” to run for higher office such as senate, and even for vice president and president.

To this, she said: “I really don’t mind kasi iba ‘yung fulfillment eh ng pagiging isang public servant.

It’s very, very fulfilling… Kung meron lang din akong isang legacy na pupwedeng iniiwan, palagay ko, ‘yun ‘yung serbisyong ginawa ko as a public servant.”

Ate Vi, however, had reservations when returning to government since she has just celebrated her 60 years in showbiz with a lineup of projects.

“Sa kaso ko kasi, hindi madali.

Alam mo, ‘pag nagsilbi ka, it’s really a sacrifice. Gusto mo talaga magsilbi. Ako kasi nu’ng naging public servant ako, naskaripisyo talaga ‘yung career ko… Sa priorities ko, my first priority is my immediate family. Family first before everything. And then second is being a public servant. Ang medyo napunta sa third ‘yung show business ko… six years na wala na akong nagawang pelikula because I got so involved sa pagiging legislator, congresswoman, ‘di madali eh, kasi batas na pinaguusapan dito. ‘Di kamukha ng local chief executive, local government, para ka lang nasa bahay. Para kang nanay. You take care of a bigger family. But being a legislator, a congresswoman, you really need to study.”

The “Star for All Seasons,” nonetheless, is not shutting her doors in returning to the campaign trail in the future.

“Pero kung plano after three years, sa ngayon, wala pa sa ngayon. With all honesty. Kung babalik, why not? Pero kung hindi rin, okay. Marami pa rin akong pwedeng gawin na interesting din. Looking forward ako na baka magdirect ako, ‘di ba? Marami pa. Maraming pwedeng gawin na sa tingin ko magiging exciting at magiging open ako para sa lahat ng challenges na darating pa.”

Sarah Geronimo thanks parents on her 20th showbiz anniversary

by Anne PAsAjol Inquirer.net

DESPITE a seeming fallingout with her parents Divine and Delfin, Sarah Geronimo made sure to express her gratitude to them as she celebrated her 20 years in show business.

The singer-actress had a small celebration together with her husband, actor-TV host Matteo Guidicelli, and head of Viva Communications Vic del Rosario, as seen in a video shared by fan account @ksgdlz on TikTok.

Geronimo was surprised with a bouquet and a cake, while Guidicelli can be heard asking his wife for a speech in the background.

“Nagpapasalamat po ako kay Lord at umabot ako ng dalawang dekada dito sa showbiz, at sa lahat ng sumu-suporta sa akin, ang mga Popsters,” she then said. (I thank the Lord as well as those who support me, my Popsters, [who are the reason why] I was able to stay here in show biz for two decades.)

“At sa akin pong mga magulang, sa aking Mommy Divine at aking Daddy Delfin guwapo, sa aking family, my fur babies, my Viva family, ABSCBN family, thank you (To my parents—my Mommy Divine and handsome Daddy Delfin, to my family, fur babies, Viva family, ABS-CBN family, thank you),” she continued. “And my husband, thank you, my love, Matteo Guidicelli.”

In the video, Del Rosario can also be seen teasing the couple to have a baby, saying it should be their “priority” and that “money will come in after the baby.”

Geronimo marked her 20th showbiz anniversary on March 1 with the release of her new song

“Habang Buhay.” Meanwhile, it can be recalled that her secret wedding with Guidicelli in 2020 sparked the interest of the public amid the disapproval shown by her mother, Divine. Despite this, Geronimo asked her parents in October last year for forgiveness for her “life decisions” that affected their relationship.