VOLUME XIII NO. 5 March 1-15, 2015 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
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Children enjoy kite-flying at the black sand beaches of Glan, Sarangani.
Pinoys living longer ... but in poor health M
ANILA (March 1) - Filipinos are living longer but in poor health as the country nears a “demographic transition” that leads to an aging population, the Commission on Population (PopCom) said yesterday.
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Why this Filipina volunteered to live and die on Mars MANILA - To be like Christopher Columbus, the famous Italian explorer better known as the “man that discovered America.” This was how 24-year-old Minerva Rañeses, explained her decision to join the Mars One initiative --a project that aims to send people to the Red Planet by 2024, with four more going every two years. The catch is that the people sent via the mission that aims
to start a colony on Mars can never return as the technology to bring them back to Earth simply does not exist yet. In addition, according to a study, the first humans to ever set foot in the fourth planet from the Sun will likely survive for only 68 days. Despite the risk and the thought of facing death away from her family, Rañeses, one of the 100 men and women
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tion systems have yet to catch up with social conditions.” “People are living longer but in poorer health and socioeconomic conditions. They are only partially reaping the benefits of better health and social conditions,” he said. Based on a report of the University of the Philippines Population Institute titled the “Future Aging in the Philippines: Demographic Trends, Human Capital and Health Status,” there was a significant rise in the number of older Filipinos in the past decade. “The population 60 years and over or senior citizens in the Philippines increased from 3.2 million in 1990 to 4.6 million in 2000, then to 6.2 million in 2010,” the report said. In 1960, 4.3 percent of the population was composed of senior citizens and this rose to 4.6 percent in 1970; 5.3 percent in 1980 and 1990; 5.4 percent in 1995; six percent in 2000 and
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PopCom executive director Juan Antonio Perez III said older Filipinos are expected to account for 10 percent of the population by 2025, up from the current six to seven percent. According to Perez, the life span of Filipinos is now longer at 67 for males and 72 for females due to modern technology. Their quality of life, however, did not improve. Perez said that by 2025 to 2030, the country’s population would start to age. At present, there are around seven million Filipinos who are senior citizens, or aged 60 and above. “We can say our population is not yet aging. We are still a young population but we are on the boundary of a demographic transition stage of an aging population,” he told The STAR. In 1970, the lifespan for Filipino males and females were 57.3 and 61.5, respectively. He said the “social protec-
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Bong son shot, wounded MANILA (March 1) – A son of Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. was in critical condition yesterday from what a family friend described as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. But the family’s lawyer said the shooting was accidental. Cavite Vice Gov. Jose Lorenzo Bautista III, who is known as Ramon Revilla III in politics and Jolo Revilla in show business, was cleaning a .40 caliber Glock pistol when the gun went off, said lawyer Raymond Fortun. Revilla was rushed to the Asian Hospital in Muntinlupa. “He sustained a gunshot that went through his upper right chest,” Cavite Gov. Juanito Victor Remulla said. “He’s alive.” Bong Revilla’s talent manager Lolit Solis, a close family friend, said Jolo, the third of seven chil-
dren, “idolized” his father. Jolo was the most affected by the senator’s detention without bail for plunder, Solis told The STAR. She said that among the children, Jolo was the closest to his father. Normally an ebullient person, Jolo became depressed upon his father’s arrest last year, Solis said. The family’s assets have also been frozen by the courts. “He often wept during visits to his father,” Solis told The STAR. “Bong could accept his fate, but he didn’t realize that someone else in the family was suffering a lot.” The depression apparently deepened, Solis said, following recent news that the senator might be transferred from a special detention facility at Camp Crame to a regular jail at Camp Bagong Diwa. Recently, Revilla’s custodians
were sacked amid reports that he had attended the Feb. 14 birthday party of Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile in the hospital room at the Philippine National Police General Hospital where the latter is being held without bail also for plunder. Solis said Jolo’s girlfriend, actress Jodi Sta. Maria of the popular television series “Be Careful with My Heart” was the first to arrive at the Asian Hospital yesterday. Also keeping watch at the hospital were Jolo’s mother, Cavite Rep. Lani Mercado; his son Gabriel by Grace Adriano, daughter of actress Rosanna Roces, and other relatives. Senator Revilla is expected to seek a pass to be with his son.– With Wilma Yamzon
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Abu’s Sahiron wounded in Sulu fighting? MANILA (March 1)- Abu Sayyaf leader Radulan Sahiron could have been among the bandits wounded in a clash in Barangay Buhanginan, Sulu last Friday. “We are still verifying this. What is confirmed is that 25 of them were killed while 27 others were wounded,” a military source in Sulu said. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has offered $5 million for information leading to the capture of Sahiron and another Abu Sayyaf leader, Isnilon Hapilon, for their crimes against Americans. At least 25 Abu Sayyaf gunmen were killed and 27 others were wounded after five days
of fighting with government troops in Sulu. The military said two soldiers from Joint Task Group Sulu (JTGS) led by Col. Allan Arrojado were also killed and 26 others wounded in the gunbattles. Capt. Maria Rowena Muyuela, spokesperson for the Western Mindanao Command, said troops from the 1st Scout Ranger Battalion under Lt. Col. Eugenio Boquio attacked the fleeing group of Sahiron in Sitio Baunoh Butong, Barangay Buhanginan in Patikul. Muyuela said ground troops have launched mortar attacks while air support was provided by the Air Force.
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering $5 million each for information leading to the capture of Abu Sayyaf leaders Radulan Sahiron (right) and Isnilon Hapilon. Photos courtesy of the FBI.
She said the 40-millimeter mortar rounds fired by the Abu Sayyaf bandits hit the wounded soldiers. She said the victims were airlifted to a military hospital in Barangay Busbus in Jolo. Muyuela said pursuing troops reported that Abu Sayyaf
bandits retreated toward Barangay Taglibi. The military is also verifying reports that more bandits led by Furuji Indama arrived in Sulu yesterday to reinforce the group of Sahiron. Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Affairs Office chief
Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said the bandits are now low in ammunition. “Reports from our sources in the villages in Patikul indicate that Abu Sayyaf is on the run... The elite Scout Rangers are relentlessly tracking them down,” Cabunoc said. –With Roel Pareño
Binay backs house arrest for JPE, GMA MANILA (March 1) - Vice President Jejomar Binay yesterday supported proposals to put Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile and former President now Pampanga Rep. Gloria MacapagalArroyo under house arrest. “Government prosecutors are opposing house arrest for… Enrile. This is cold and callous. It opens the government to charges that it lacks compassion for the sick and elderly,” he said. Binay said this also reinforces the “widely held view” of the administration’s selective justice and would invite further criticisms that political opponents are treated harshly. Binay issued the statement after the 91-year-old Enrile was rushed to the Makati Medical Center on Thursday due to pneumonia. “He needs medical atten-
tion for several ailments and medical conditions that go with his advanced age,” Binay said. “His ongoing bout with pneumonia shows the fragility of his physical state. House arrest for him would be the compassionate thing to do,” he added. Binay and Enrile, along with former President and Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, were the leaders of the United Nationalist Alliance that challenged the administration bloc during the 2013 elections. Enrile has since been charged with plunder over corruption allegations involving the use of his Priority Development Assistance Fund or pork barrel. He is under hospital arrest at the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Malacañang has no position
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6.8 percent in 2010. Perez said the government has 10 years to come up with programs for the elderly. He underscored that an aging population entails various elderly-related issues like rehabilitation, depression, daily activities and health care. The expert said that older persons need the government’s help as they will be “the poorest members of the population because usually their pensions are not enough for them.” -Philstar
still in the running for the oneway ticket, said that it is her opportunity to be part of history. “I never thought I’d live to see the day that humans will begin to explore in a way that Columbus did back in the time,” she said in an interview with ANC on Friday. “I just thought it would be my descendants, my children, my great grandchildren who will do the exploring. I just never thought that I would have the opportunity to do this,” she
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so far on the house arrest for Enrile being proposed by Binay and several lawmakers. “This is quite a recent development and so far...The President has not been able to discuss with us what our particular position will be,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said. President Aquino earlier openly said it was all right with him if Enrile would get humane treatment for his old age and ailments. This was when the senator’s hospital arrest was still being discussed. But Valte said the courts would eventually decide if Enrile would be placed under house arrest. Binay also supported calls to grant house arrest to Arroyo, who is under hospital arrest at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City. – With Aurea Calica added. A graduate of St. Scholastica’s College in Manila, Rañeses describes herself as an “intellectual wanderer”. She is one of the two Filipinas chosen from over 200,000 applicants, with the other being an entrepreneur named Jaymee Del Rosario. Asked if she had any hesitations in joining the highly-controversial project, she said: “Of course, this is a one way trip so I had to know if I’m ready to leave everything behind.” -abscbnnews.com
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Allow Noy to finish term, congressmen say MANILA (March 1) - For the sake of the country’s stability and to save it from those lusting for power, President Aquino should be allowed to finish his six-year term of office until June 30, 2016, congressmen said yesterday. Rep. Conrado Estrella lll of party-list group Abono deplored the call by some groups for Aquino to step down in the aftermath of the Mamasapano carnage that left 44 policemen, 18 Muslim guerillas and five civilians dead. He said forcing the President to resign will do the country more harm than good. “I believe that since we have a presidential form of government, it is not good for our democracy not to let the President finish his term… Other-
wise, we should shift to the parliamentary system, where the prime minister and his Cabinet can be easily removed through a vote of no confidence by the parliament whenever they are not able to perform their mandate,” he said. Estrella said he believes there is a better way “to address this issue (Mamasapano bloodbath) in a peaceful and sober manner. I strongly urge the country’s leaders, both in the administration and the opposition, to continue to seek the path of peace.” Isabela Rep. Rodolfo Albano lll agreed with Estrella, saying those lusting for power should just wait for the next elections scheduled in May next year. – Philstar/With Janvic Mateo
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members killed in Sulu ZAMBOANGA (March 1) - At least 24 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members have been killed and 27 injured as military operation against the group entered its fourth day in Sulu, military officers said on Saturday. Combined military forces launched attacks on some 300 ASG members on Wednesday morning in the mountainous areas of Pakikul town in Sulu, and have gone on pursuit operations since then. The firefights left two government soldiers dead and 26 others injured.
The military said police and marines have set up blocking operation and checkpoints to prevent the militants from slipping out of the operation zone in Patikul town. The 400-strong ASG, founded in the early 1990s by Islamic extremists, is a violent Muslim terrorist group operating in the southern Philippines. The ASG is notorious for a series of kidnappings, bombings and even beheadings in southern Philippines over the past decades. -Xinhua
PCGG won’t be abolished yet MANILA (March 1)- It is not yet time to abolish the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) as it still has work to do, Malacañang said yesterday. It noted the PCGG’s achievements over the years as the agency commemorated its 29th year yesterday. “I have been following the progress of the PCGG and we can truly say they have a lot of achievements from the time they started their work—at least, particularly for this administration in 2010,” deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said over dzRB. The PCGG was created 29 years ago by then President
Corazon Aquino by virtue of Executive Order Nos. 1 and 2, making it the first official act of the new government – predating the present Constitution. The PCGG was supposed to recover ill-gotten wealth from the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos and his cronies. “Cases have started moving more quickly. (They) have been able to recover more assets arising out of litigations. But I think even the PCGG recognizes that there should be an end to the cases,” Valte said. She said the PCGG will have to wind up its operations but there is no timeframe yet. -Philstar
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Kaye Abad admits she’s okay with having a baby before marriage
As the Kapamilya drama Two Wives enters its last three weeks, Kaye Abad admitted she has one wish when it comes to what she wants her character Yvonne to experience by the time the show ends. “Yumaman naman sana ako (laughs). Makatikim man lang ng mansyon pag nag-te-taping. Lagi na lang ako dun sa maalikabok na lugar (laughs). Seriously, siguro basta makasama ko pa rin yung anak ko and maging masaya lang yung pamilya ko at stable yung pamilya ko pag nagtapos na yung show. Na wala na sanang mangyari pa na trahedya sa pamilya ko,” she said. Kaye said she has learned a lot from playing Yvonne the martyr wife. “May takot yung character ni Yvonne na hindi talaga lumalaban kasi nga aminado siya na may kasalanan siya na kaya naman nagalit si Janine kasi may nangyari sa kanila ni Victor habang hindi na sila ni Victor. Kaya hindi rin naman talaga todo lumalaban si Yvonne kasi may kasalanan naman talaga siya kay Janine,” she shared during the Two Wives thanksgiving presscon held last February 24 inside the ABS-CBN compound. Kaye said she has learned a lot from the
show as an actor and as a single person. “Na ganun pala talaga kapag may pamilya ka na and lalo na pag may anak kayo. Kasi dati pag tinatanong ako kung ako ba daw yung nasa katayuan ni Yvonne, ipaglalaban ko ba daw yung asawa ko? Sabi ko, ‘Kung ako kasi, wala pa akong asawa. Kung yung lalake ayaw sa akin, sige I’ll let go.’ Kumbaga hindi ko ipipilit yung sarili ko. Pero ang dami kong naririnig na mga kaibigan ko na may asawa or mga tita ko na may asawa na ganun talaga, sinasabihan na sila na tanga sila. Kahit minsan sinasabi ko na ang tanga tanga mo na para mag-stay pa sa relationship na yan. Pero ganun pala talaga pag pamilya na yung pinag-uusapan. ‘Pag may anak ka na ipaglalaban mo pa rin talaga na mabuo yung pamilya mo,” she explained. After having recently taking time off from work because she got sick, Kaye said she was thankful her boyfriend Paul Jake Castillo was there to take care of her. “Siyempre nakakatuwa na nandun siya na nagbantay. Severe dysmenorrhea so kinailangan ko magpa-check up. Siguro sa pagod at puyat din, ganyan. So pinagpahinga ako ng isang week,” she said.-push.abs-cbn.com
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Ladies & gentlemen, Miss Canada Petite 2015 finalist
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ANA Clarisse Tan star ted joining pageants at a young age of 5. She has star ted her career in modeling here in Canada less than a year ago while set ting her goal on Miss Canada Petite 2015.
Out of 20 girls on the first screening to represent Manitoba, she was selected. These last few years, we never had a representative from Winnipeg on this pageant for a while. Jana will be taking the challenging world of Collision Repair and Refinish this coming school year at the Red River College. She loves working on cars since she was a lit tle girl and she used that passion to enter the modeling world. Jana star ted modeling in car shows, meets and photo shoots to build her por t folio. She aims not to be known not only in the automotive industry as she is more than that. She is a very passionate and enthusiastic learner. She learned to play the piano and dance ballet at age 3, play the guitar and sing at age 7 and many other talents and skills. She is planning to use her songwriting skills for the talent por tion in the pageant. “My song is very close to my hear t because it is about my childhood. I hope that young people will learn and relate from the message,” she said. “Miss Canada pageant is not much about outer beaut y but more on the beaut y that you have inside”, she explains as to why she joined the pageant. “The judges take into account your communit y contributions including charities, fundraisers and volunteer work,” she added. The pageant will be held in Toronto on August
and will be aired on television nationwide. Moreover, there is an entry fee of $3,000 that will cover trainings, hair, makeup, accommodations, etc. This cost can be gathered through selling ads from the program book. Jana is looking for sponsorships and donations to help her on her journey to the crown. If she wins the pageant, her goal is to raise awareness on her plat form “No Gender Needed” which focuses on Womenin-trades and the LGBTT* community. “I chose this plat form because I felt the discrimination growing up. I was bullied for what I love doing and people don’t understand that. I don’t want other people especially the young generation to suf fer like I did,” she said. Jana believes ever yone, no mat ter what gender you are, should be treated equally. She will be hosting lots of events to raise funds for both pageant cost and charity plat form in the future. More details on her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/janaclarisse Suppor t Winnipeg, Suppor t Manitoba! For sponsorship and donation details, please email: jclarissetan@yahoo.ca More details about the pageant: ht tp://l.facebook.com/l/wAQG4Xy_ VAQH-R_ow7BZnOcMabGgNIrUFpiZ2SED9r ziW Xw/w w w.misscanada. tv
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Ang Peryodiko
MB Nominee Program needs a serious review
eaders of Ang Peryodiko will likely know that every Saturday, I am at the McDonald’s restaurant on Keewatin street where people know they can find me if they need to talk. Since fall of last year, it seems that every week I am being asked about the nominee program as people are becoming more and more frustrated with the excuses being given as to why applicants are being rejected, long processing times, lack of communications, and the fact that the program has not allowed for people outside of Canada to be able to submit applications. I would like to expand on all these points. As an example, on the 21st of January, I reviewed one application where the person met all the requirements, had more than enough points but it was rejected because it was felt that she might have difficulty with finding employment here in Manitoba. I do not understand how that conclusion was reached. It concerns me as to just how much discretion is now
This program is important to our province and once the NDP Leadership race is resolved, Manitoba’s Premier needs to deal with this program as a priority issue (if nothing else, bring back Minister Nancy Allen). being used as a way to say no to applicants. On another note, the actual processing time from the time someone submits an application to the time the person gets a response has also changed. Months of additional waiting time have been added and, in many cases, it is well over a year. There is no excuse for it other than poor management of the program. I can remember when I was the MLA for Inkster
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Straight up (www.mpkevin.ca) arguing years ago about processing times being too long. The minister (Nancy Allen) at the time made a commitment to reduce it to under three months and, to her credit, she did. As a result of longer waiting times, sponsors and applicants are eager to hear something about the progress of their applications. I am constantly being told about the lack of communication coming from the nominee office. Again, I will bring up for
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Mula sa Turning Point Daily Devotional ni David Jeremiah ay ang kwento ng isang lalaki na naghahanap ng perpekto o ganap na litrato ng kapayapaan. Inanunsyo niya ang paligsahan upang mahanap ang obra maestrang ito. Ang paligsahang ito ay humamon sa imahinasyon
PASTOR JUNIE JOSUE
ng mga pintor sa lahat ng dako na nagdala ng maraming paintings o pagpipinta na galing sa malapit at malalayong lugar. Nagulat ang mga dumalo sa araw kung kailan pipiliin ang mananalo, nang ipinakita ang napili ng nagpapaligsahang lalaki. Mukhang ito ang pinaka malayo sa litrato na naghahayag ng ganap na kapayapaan. May waterfall o talon na kumakaskas ang tubig pababa sa mabatong
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F
IGHTING erupted Friday morning in Maguindanao between Army soldiers and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, according to reports. BIFF commanders later crowed that they hit an Army tank using a 90mm recoilless rifle they had seized from police Special Action Force commandos during the Jan. 25 raid in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
The Mamasapano incident, however, showed the MILF and BIFF joining forces, like brothers in arms, not only to drive away the SAF but also in butchering the commandos and then looting the corpses. The first wave of raiders managed to kill Marwan but failed to retrieve his body, and instead made do with running off with a severed finger for positive identification.
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Kaya kaibigan, imbis na maapektuhan ng kaguluhan sa ating mundo o umasa sa pagbabago o pagtigil ng kaguluhan para pumayapa ang ating puso at isip, ilagak mo ang pagtitiwala at pag asa sa Diyos na tunay na pinagmumulan ng ganap na kapayapaan.
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That clash, which left 44 SAF commandos dead, raised questions on the true nature of the ties between the BIFF and Moro Islamic Liberation Front, whose members attacked the police raiders out to capture top Jemaah Islamiyah terrorists Zulkifli bin Hir or Marwan and his Filipino cohort Basit Usman. The MILF has always claimed that the BIFF is a splinter group whose members, in opposing the peace process, continue to stage violent attacks in Mindanao.
Ganap na kapayapaan sa gitna ng ganap na kaguluhan
a gitna ng kaguluhan sa ating mundo, saan tayo kumukuha ng kapayapaan o pagasa ng kapayapaan? Napakaraming pagaaway, giyera, patayan at sari saring kaguluhang at kawalan ng seguridad ang bumabagabag sa atin. Nandyan ang napakaraming patayan dala ng terorismo gaya ng nangyari sa France sa Charlie Hebdo magazine headquarters na ikinamatay ng mahigit isang dosenang tao. Isis, Al Qaeda at iba pang radical extremist na nais itatag ang paniniwala sa buong mundo at patayin ang humahadlang dito. Sa ating bansa naman ay ang pagpaslang sa 44 special action forces sa Maguindanao ng mga rebeldeng MILF. At pang araw araw na kaguluhan, krimen, problema na bumabalot sa ating paligid at mundo na nagdadala ng kabalisahan, takot at pangamba. Saan nga tayo makakakuha ng kapayapaan at seguridad?
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To this day the remains of the slain fugitive remain hidden by those who slaughtered the SAF 44 to protect him from capture. The military, accused by police officials of deliberately withholding reinforcements that could have saved the SAF 44 from the slaughter, now claims to be fighting the BIFF with assistance from the MILF. The Moro National Liberation Front, from which the MILF also broke away during the original peace negotiations, dismissed the reported ongoing clashes in Maguindanao as a farce; Filipinos call it a moro-moro. Questions have persisted for many years about the true nature of the ties between the MILF and BIFF. Some quarters believe that like the Pentagon kidnapping gang in the past – widely believed to be the MILF’s fund-raising arm – the BIFF is being maintained by the MILF as its underground armed force, beyond the reach of the country’s laws, even as the MILF leadership commits to decommissioning. It will take more than acoustic warfare to dispel such doubts. Returning all the weapons and personal belongings looted from the SAF 44, including that 90mm antitank weapon, will help restore trust in a derailed peace process. -Philstar
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lot of people are saying that one, only one more major mistake and it would be enough to knock down the Aquino administration. For the moment, there is still space, if properly used, that can save his government. His advisers had better make use of this space. It has to do with the Bangsamoro Basic Law. But unreasonably stubborn as he is, Aquino has been quoted as saying that he will not give an inch. In his talk with legislators he told Congress to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as it has been pledged under a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). “Uulitin natin, tuloy na tuloy ito. We repeat, there’s no stopping the BBL….” With such intransigence Aquino once more is in collision course with his bosses – the people of the Philippines. A timeline has been set for the bill’s immediate approval. This will be a disaster. With the President determined to go for BBL, it is time for the other groups in Muslim Mindanao to step in. Why should one group of Muslims – the MILF – take over the region without other groups who belong to it as well? One such group is the Bangsamoro Transformation Council. The group clarified it “is not a component of the so-
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Make peace not war Elfren S. Cruz
BREAKTHROUGH stand based on well thought out reasoning. There are three particular groups I would like to cite with excerpts from their statements. Alliance of business organizations Several business organizations – Makati Business Club, Management Association of the Philippines, Employers Confederation of the Philippines, Philippine Business for Social Progress, Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines and two from Mindanao namely, the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Mindanao Business Council – recently issued a joint statement. The group had some blunt views on the current political situation saying: “In the midst of national mourning, certain sectors and political players have openly called for all out war in Mindanao, branded our brother and sister Muslim Filipinos as terrorists, cast doubt on the Bangsamoro Peace Process and the sincerity of the negotiators, and vigorously demanded the
We need a new People Power – a people united with sobriety and courage moving forward as one united nation in search of peace and prosperity for future generations. resignation of the President. … We do not and will not support such calls. WE CALL INSTEAD FOR SOBRIETY, COURAGE AND UNITY.” The business groups reiterated the economic gains and the credible campaign to restore integrity and good governance under the stewardship of President Aquino. They, therefore, said: “ We must not allow political manipulations to take advantage of legitimate emotion and grief to the point of trumping reason and endangering the gains we have made over the last few years....We reaffirm our support for the Aquino administration and the Bangsamoro Peace Process. There is no other answer to the aspirations of the Bangsamoro people but total and lasting peace. It is in this context that we appeal to the Aquino administration and all parties involved to put the peace process back on truck at the earliest time possible.” Professors for peace In their statement on the Mamasapano incident the 32 signatories said they were Filipino academics, teachers, public intellectuals, policy analysts and researchers from the leading institutions that included De La Salle University, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, Asian Institute of Management, Ateneo de Davao, University of San Carlos, Na-
tional University of Singapore, Georgetown University (USA) and other schools. Their statement had two main messages — a call for sobriety and that peace is possible in a just and inclusive society. On sobriety they said: “ We are alarmed by the hatred and bigotry surfacing in both traditional and social media; and we call on all media to pursue more stringent fact based reporting at this critical point in the peace process and the nation’s history.” In a recent television interview, the editor-in-chief of the Economist magazine was asked for the reason the magazine has lasted close to a century and retained its international credibility. She replied that they make sure their writers’ views are the result of fact based analysis. It is clear that many of our commentators and writers reflect views based solely on opinions or specific agendas. The Professors for Peace believe that peace is possible and offered a historical perspective. They said that the “ history of all successfully negotiated peace settlements elsewhere, from Northern Ireland to South Africa tell us that it is impossible to right all wrongs committed in the past by both sides. Yet it is still possible to end the vicious cycle of conflict by sparing future generations from war, and by immediately addressing the wide social, economic and other
divides that feed the cycle of conflict and underdevelopment so poignantly revealed by the Mamasapano tragedy.” This message should be addressed to the senators and commentators who equate justice with the maxim “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” The historical perspective may be too deep and far reaching to politicians whose agenda is limited to the 2016 elections and the media commentator who is only interested in viewership and listenership ratings. The statement ends by urging the nation’s leaders to continue to strengthen the peace process and ends with the hope of giving our youth “ a chance one day to build that cohesive and united society that we all aspire for.” For all those who are interested in joining their effort for peace, the Professors for Peace Movement invites everyone interested to send an e mail to peaceprofessors@gmail.com. As they say — may their tribe increase. Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) The CEAP is the organization that represents more than 1,240 Catholic schools throughout the Philippines. It includes institutions that cater to the more affluent sector of society but also 700 mission schools primarily for the poor. In terms of tertiary education – colleges and universities — the CEAP has more institutions than the government. In some recent media stories, it has been highlighted that some
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here are lawmakers and jingoistic media commentators who continue to beat the drums of war with the argument that peace in Mindanao is only possible through more violence and even all out war. They have been joined by elements on the political fringe jumping at any opportunity to undermine the stability of the country. The so called “Left,” who never joined EDSA People power, are quick to denounce the government’s search for peace in Mindanao. These same leftist forces have not condemned the killings of policemen, soldiers and medical personnel in recent ambushes by the New People’s Army. But now there are more groups representing responsible sectors of society who are finally coming out publicly to voice opinions based on reason and fact based analysis rather than emotional pandering to the public. There was a recent interview by a female television commentator of two UP professors — Emmanuel de Dios and Edna Co — on their stand on the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Before the two guests could explain their stand, the commentator started telling them that “you are just saying what the President said.” After several attempts to explain and being cut off with the same remark, Prof. de Dios, perhaps out of frustration, simply said: “Just because the President said it does not make it wrong.” Those who are interested in understanding the logic and reason for the current process should read manifestos from groups who have issued their
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Keep an eye on Mindanao The BTC viewed the BBL as an imperfect process now stormed by criticisms primarily for its exclusive attributes rather than being naturally inclusive. It is also viewed as not reflective of the real Moro aspiration for lasting peace. Since its inception, many believed the BBL is bound to fail. called National Transformation Council (NTC). The BTC was founded and organized way ahead of the NTC. The BTC is prepared to assume a lead role in dealing with the Moro problem…” They addressed the statement to Bayanko, a non-partisan group whose credo is an all inclusive movement for nation building. As a crowdsourcing movement, Bayanko is ready to pursue the dialogue with BTC. The statement came from Datu Benjie Andong and this column excerpts relevant parts are consistent with our philosophy of an all-inclusive solution to promote peace in Muslim Mindanao. “The BTC viewed the BBL as an imperfect process now stormed by criticisms primarily for its exclusive attributes rather than being naturally inclusive. It is also viewed as not reflective of the real Moro aspiration for lasting peace. Since its inception, many believed the BBL is bound to fail. “The biggest stumbling block is the constitutional infirmities
contained in several of its basic provisions… It created more problems and divisions instead of offering a solution… “The BTC adheres to active non-violence as the fundamental tool to achieve Moro recognition and eventually for lasting peace for Muslim Mindanao. Its advocacy is for inclusion of all people of Mindanao in the struggle to finally attain the ‘elusive peace’ in the Southern Philippines. BTC is not only working for the recognition of the Moro people, but also for the Lumads and all the other inhabitants of Mindanao to be recognized as citizens of this republic with fundamental and basic inalienable rights embodied in the Constitution.“ *** On the Fallen 44, the BTC said they represented the Filipino nation because six of the brave were from the Cordillera indigenous tribes and two brave Moro fighters came from Muslim Mindanao. “The BTC supports any
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FROM A DISTANCE peaceful resolution to the Moro issue, but it stands firm against any form of deception. At present, there is no consistency and harmony among the contending forces in the Moro dilemma in addressing the Mindanao situation and P-Noy’s strategy only created further disunity.” The BTC agrees with Bayanko the system must be changed. With Muslim moderates organizing themselves, Aquino’s intransigence with the BBL will face a formidable opposition. *** Recently, former President FVR has stepped in to help resolve the problem. Norodin Alonto Lucman praises him: “In times like these I miss FVR. I remember I signed up with Carmen Pedrosa’s petition to extend FVR’s term because I have that sinking feeling that
after FVR and following Constitutional imperatives something terrible will happen in the way of sustaining the gains of FVR’s presidency. And it did - Big Time. It’s back to pre Edsa I syndrome….” He quoted the former president when he told former Gov. Almarin Tillah of Tawi Tawi, “The AFP must act to save Mindanao from destructive politicians.” It is not just Muslims Mindanao who are besieged by “destructive politicians.” So are Filipinos in the other parts of the country fighting hard to bring unity and a new order of politics and governance. Bayanko’s position is all major sectors of society must have a stake in the system. The Aquino government took a divisive approach. The Yellow army against the others. The MILF against the others. We share the call for unity of Cardinal Tagle in his homily at the Edsa Shrine Mass when he said we must look at others like our brothers and sisters. Bayanko recently received an offer to be part of Binay’s advisory council that it has immediately turned down. The same offer was made to Peping Cojuangco who is now supporting his candidacy. We don’t know whether this offer has the approval of the vice president or is just a ploy pedrosa, 21
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Janella’s “Oh My G” hits new all-time high national TV rating
ABS-CBN’s most-watched daytime TV program “Oh My G” hit its newest all-time high national TV rating on February 19, according to data from Kantar Media. The Janella Salvador-starrer ranked sixth in the list of the most-watched TV shows in the country with a national TV rating of 18%, which is almost 10 percentage points higher compared to its rival program on GMA “The Ryzza Mae Show” (8.4%). Meanwhile, TV viewers will surely get more hooked in “Oh My G” now that Sophie (Janella) is going to follow G’s (God) advice to fulfill the last request of her father Paul to look for the mysterious woman named Anne Reyes. Who is Anne and why did her
uncle Santi (Dominic Ochoa) lie to her about Anne’s real identity? Don’t miss the continuation of the feel-good drama series that will bring everyone closer to God, “Oh My G,” weekdays before “It’s Showtime” on ABSCBN Prime-Tanghali. For more information about “Oh My G” log on to www.abs-
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Exercise during pregnancy Kegel exercise: to help strengthen your core especially during pregnancy
I am on the tail end of my 8th month, 33 weeks of pregnancy. Two more weeks and I will be on my 9th month. Wow, let me tell you the changes that happen and what women need to adjust to during the day-today activities. First of all, I can’t bend down to tie my shoe laces, imagine putting on your socks, never mind compression socks, OMG forget it! But I have to wear them because it helps with decreasing the swelling on my ankles and feet. Sleep? What about it? Definitely having troubles because repositioning is so difficult and you wake up every time you move. Can you tell this is my first pregnancy? For those who had more than one child,good job!!! I may sound like I am complaining but I just want to share some of what I am experiencing. I know that every woman is different and every pregnancy is different. I’m sure others experience way more aches and pain in comparison to mine but fortunately I am still able to complete my daily workout routine. In this article, I will focus on the benefits of exercises during pregnancy. I’m sure we hear that light exercises will help with healthier delivery, important to your health and your baby’s health and to maintain your strength and flexibility during your pregnancy. If you have not added fitness into your daily routine, it is never too late to start. Be sure to consult your doctor in case there are contraindications to you exercising. Here’s a list of benefits of exercise for pregnant women: • Increase stamina • Little exercise can go a long way specially giving yourself a boost • Sleep is better when you exercise and waking up feeling rested • Exercise helps prevent gestational diabetes which is common during pregnancy • Mood improves: causesthe brain to release endorphins (the feel good chemical that improves mood and decreases stress and anxiety) • Your back will be protected even though abs are not targeted, exercise can relieve
back pain and pressure • Exercise helps with increasing pain tolerance therefore, it will help with labor and delivery • Postpartum recovery is easier if you stay fit during pregnancy and you will recover physically after giving birth These health benefits are helpful for those who want to start or maintain their fitness level. No pressure and most importantly, listen to your body. If an activity is uncomfortable, discontinue performing that specific activity. If you’re feeling tired, sleep. Remember, every pregnancy is different so be sure not to try vigorous activities and have a feel of the exercise you will be performing. Another important exercise that I use for my clients with low back pain andalso recommended for pregnant women is the Kegel Exercise. You should have heard of the kegel exercise at some point in your life. However, if you haven’t, now you will have more information about how important it is and to perform kegelexercise correctly. What is Kegel exercise? Kegel exercise is strengthening your pelvic floor muscles. These muscles control your urine flow and help hold your pelvic organs in place.Kegel exercise is recommended for every woman who strives for healthy living. Benefits of Kegel exercise: • Strengthens and restores pelvic floor muscles tone • Increases blood flow to nerve supply to pelvic region • Prevents and treats urinary stress incontinence • Helps in recovery from physical stress of childbirth • Helps to avoid incontinence later in life or experiencing stress • Helps in going through menopause How to perform Kegel exercise? • Lying down or sitting or standing, find the muscle that holds your pee • Contract the muscles that stop your pee for 10 seconds; repeat 3 more times • Complete 3 sets of 10 second hold, 3-4 times a day • Avoid sucking in your
stomach, contracting your thighs and holding your breath • Be sure not to do Keg-
elexercise during urination, it will hurt your bladder
Here are examples of Kegel exercise incorporating exercise ball and other exercises:
Bridge exercise with kegel: 3 sets of 10 seconds hold.
Sitting on exercise ball 3 sets of 10 seconds hold Sitting for 510 minutes with mini bounce or side to side hip movements
Ball under the calves to help relieve low back stress while lying flat Contract pelvic floor muscles 10 seconds and repeat 3-5 times
I hope that this helps you during your pregnancy. Just remember before you perform any type of physical activities, consult your doctor first. Unless of course fitness is part of your daily routine, continue on as normal bringing down the intensity. Please look out for the next issue as we are going to provide a simple exercise program for moms-to-be. Exercise during pregnancy II: Weight training program and stretching program for moms-to-be
Written by: Melanie Talastas-Soriano CAT(C) Athletic Therapist, CFT Fitness Trainer
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“That was it. There is no profession in the world that is worth dying for,” recalled Nestor in an interview with Ang Peryodiko.
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a toilet cubicle decent job in a crown corporation offered a sense of security. What else he could ask for? His income together with his wife’s were more than enough to sustain a family with three children. But deep inside, he knew something was amiss. Perhaps, it was his own conscience pleading with him that he could accomplish more. Initially, he dismissed the idea of shifting to another career. “I never imagined myself in the sales profession because I absolutely feared rejections. More so, I thought I was already at the peak of my career when I lectured at De La Salle,” continued the mortgage consultant. Despite the naysayers, Nestor gambled by reducing his working hours and burned midnight oil to acquire his license as a mortgage consultant. When he finally passed the license exam, his initial clients naturally included his circle of friends and co-workers. A natural storyteller with an amiable personality, Nestor easily adjusted to his role as sales professional. As months ebbed away, he spent more time learning every nook and cranny of his newly-found world, and less time in the casino. Eventually, he quit the latter and journeyed to a new chapter of his life. As he expanded his network, he encouraged his wife to follow suit. Not as a mortgage specialist, but as a real estate agent. With no 15th and 30th cheques offered by traditional employment, Nestor rolled his sleeves and buckled down to work using his unorthodox strategy. He is now his own boss, his income only limited by his own imagination. This mortgage consultant firmly believes in the power of goodwill. To his potential clients, he takes an extra mile, sometimes, literally --- preparing tax returns, being a mover for people transferring to new homes, assisting in the preparation of paper works of those who wish to avail the Provincial Nominee Program,
Nestor De Quiroz, sales professional par excellence, poses for Ang Peryodiko during the interview.
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O MANY times he knelt down yet it was not act of prayer. With a dust mask on, the 6’3” native of Silang, Cavite was meticulously cleaning the toilet, as immaculate as it could be, so he could bring home a cheque of meager amount to her loving wife. That was nine years ago when life was ambivalent, and he, a once professor and sports coordinator at De La Salle University in Dasmariñas, first arrived in Winnipeg to chase a big dream. Nestor De Quiroz began his Canadian journey, not with a bang, but with a whimper. Not acclimatized in the western ways of life, he was shocked, like many immigrants before him, about the immense impact of this paradigm shift. For one, the bloody Artic wind during the winter and spring seasons could bring any human soul to the brink of depression. For someone who grew up and played basketball half-naked in alleys and streets of Silang under the blue skies, coconut trees and scorching sun, the prospect that three to four months of every passing year in Manitoba being allotted to surviving the deep freeze was, the very least, discouraging. It did not help that he was uprooted from his culture and the people he dearly loved, the anchor that defined him as a Filipino. So, in that dingy, dimly-lit cubicle, as Nestor, the janitor, was kneeling and spraying the toilet bowls with disinfectants, and at the same time fighting back his own tears, an epiphany dawned on him. From then on, he vowed to swim against the current, like a salmon, and defy all the insurmountable odds. The challenges and struggles in 2006, the year he migrated to Winnipeg, were not easy. Here’s a man who just turned 30 and starting a family. He has two Masters Degrees, in Business Administration and in Physical Education Sports, respectively. He earned a few units of Phd in Development Administration. With these academic feats, he secured an employment with a reputable
By Archie Casilan assembling furniture, plumbing, etc. “There was even a time when I replaced a toilet bowl as an extra customer service,” stated Nestor, smilingly. Almost a decade after a De La Salle professor stepped on Canadian soil, the gambit seemed to have paid off. He and his wife, Jackie, now an outstanding realtor, sold their old house and bought a brand new home in Amber Trail, of which the modern contemporary interior was designed by a local Filipino designer. The once reluctant sales professional is now comfortable in his
own skin and savoring the fruits of his labor. More time at hand means more chances to travel and bond with his family. He also enjoys personally guiding his children to navigate the paths to teen hood. From scrubbing toilet bowls to rubbing elbows with bank executives, this mortgage consultant has finally find his niche. In 2014, his unrelenting pursuit for a better life was rewarded with a six-figure income, not bad for someone who feared rejections. -Photo by Archie Casilan (Archie Casilan emerged from the Creative Writing Class of the late critic and writer Jess Q. Cruz. He contributed articles to various newspapers and publications in the Philippines. Prior to migrating to Winnipeg in 2007, he became the managing editor of a defunct political magazine, The Philippine Advocate. A student activist during his college days, he is now a political pundit among his drinking buddies. He earned a Bachelor’s Arts degree from Far Eastern University. To sustain a living, he works full time for a crown corporation. To feed his soul, he writes prose and poetry.)
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Enrique Gil on Liza Soberano: ‘She’s the most beautiful girl na nakita ko’
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‘yun jackpot na, solid ‘yun, at siyempre super happy.” Enrique relayed that what attracted him the most to Liza is her character. “Una sa lahat nagustuhan ko siya is sobrang humble niya at mas nagustuhan ko siya when nalaman ko ‘yung kwento ng buhay niya, don talag ako na-wow. At tsaka masarap siya kasama.” He further shared that they agree on a lot of things which makes it easier for him to get along with the actress. “Kung ako favorite ko cookies and cream, favorite din niya cookies and cream, ako ayoko ng suka, siya allergic sa suka so sobrang nagja-jive talaga kami so ‘yun sobrang nakakatuwa na to find a girl na tulad niya,” he said. In a separate interview with Push, Liza also admitted that Enrique is special to her and that she has a crush on the actor. “It’s not hard to like him, his very likeable and we’re close. It’s fun to have a crush on your best friend. [I like ‘yung] pagiging family person and [that] he loves animals. And makikita mo talaga na ginagawa niya lahat for his family, for his mother, that he has dreams and in his dreams kasama niya ‘yung family niya that’s something that I really like about a guy.” Enrique extended his gratitude to all their LizQuen supporters. The actor promises that there will be a lot of more exciting things that will happen in their show Forevermore. “Sa lahat ng supporters, sa lahat ng nagpapa-trend sa amin sa Twitter laging number one nationwide, worldwide, maraming salamat for all your effort, huwag kayong magaalala relax lang kayo, I love you all.” -push.abs-cbn.com
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What Palace thinks of proposed tax exemption for Pacquiao MANILA – The Palace said it will let the Congress and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) study a senator’s proposal to give tax exemption to Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao for his upcoming fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III earlier proposed that Pacquiao be given tax exemption as his incentive for representing the Philippines to the highly anticipated bout on May 2. But Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Valte said the executive department believes that BIR Commissioner Kim Henares can come up with inputs regarding the proposal. The BIR and Pacquiao have clashed in the past over the latter’s tax problems. “And we’ll leave it also to our fellow workers in Congress to deliberate on that particular proposal also because you would have to necessarily discuss,” Valte said. “There will be questions on ‘yung paano ho ‘yung mga ibang atleta na they also go out and compete, they bear the flag, and kasama din po ba sila kung sakali, lalo ‘yung mga iba nating professional athletes.” US media has reported that the undefeated Mayweather will receive 60 percent of the purse and stands to make some $120 million with the Filipino taking $80 million.-ABSCBNnews.com
GO FOR K.O. Juan Manuel Marquez says Manny Pacquiao has no other choice but to knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr. in order to win in their May 2 super bout.
Marquez to Pacquiao:
No choice but to KO Mayweather
MANILA (March 1) – The only way Manny Pacquiao gets to defeat Floyd Mayweather is to knock him out. This is the declaration of Pacquiao’s archrival Juan Manuel Marquez, who offered the tip to the Filipino icon as he tries to accomplish what 47 other boxers before him tried but failed to. In a report by boxingscene. com, Marquez pointed out that Pacquiao needs to deal with Mayweather’s myriad skills to emerge victorious in their May 2 showdown in Las Vegas. “Mayweather has the defensive resources, technique, speed, and counter-attacks to do a lot of damage to Pacquiao, and I think he will impose [those traits],” the Mexican legend stressed.
Marquez knows Pacquiao from head to toe, having tangled with the fighting congressman for four epic bouts that culminated in a sensational knockout victory for the Mexican in 2012. Prior to that, the 41-year-old boxer drew with Pacquiao in their first encounter in 2004 then lost close decisions in their next two rematches. Marquez in 2009 also challenged Mayweather, who dominated him to win a decision. Pacquiao will now attempt what Marquez and other fighters weren’t able to do – hand Mayweather his first setback. And the only way to do it, according to Marquez, will be via a knockout. “I know how judges perform in Las Vegas, as we saw that fight where Jose Luis Castillo
beat [Mayweather]. However, [the judges] gave it to Mayweather and Pacquiao has no alternative but to knock Mayweather out to end his undefeated record,” he continued. Marquez referred to Mayweather’s first fight with Jose
Luis Castillo in 2002, where the Mexican challenger appeared to have done enough to win. Castillo, however, lost via a controversial unanimous decision in the bout that some observers thought he should’ve won. -abs-cbnnews.com
Westbrook injury blow for Oklahoma City Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery to repair a right cheek fracture and will miss the Thunder’s next game, the team announced on Saturday. Westbrook suffered a knee to the face at the end of Friday’s game against Portland and will miss at least the contest against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. It comes at an inopportune time as Westbrook enjoyed a phenomenal February, averaging 31.2 points, 10.3 assists and 9.1 rebounds. With reigning MVP Kevin Durant out of Oklahoma City’s lineup due to injury, West- brook had been carrying the team. The 26-year-old was named the MVP of last month’s NBA All Star Game and has thrust his name into league MVP discussions with his play as of late. Westbrook is averaging 26.5 points, 8.1 assists and 6.8 rebounds on the season for the Thunder, who are currently in the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. (Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles, editing by Nick Mulvenney)
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Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla back on the big screen to thrill fans with “Crazy Beautiful You”
REDWOOD SHORES, CA, February 24, 2015 – Twitter exploded last Tuesday in the Philippines when teenage sensations, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, premiered their latest movie together, ABS-CBN Star Cinema’s romantic comedy, Crazy Beautiful You, which TFC@theMovies will bring to over 40 theaters in the US and Canada starting March 6. The Twitter followers of the “KathNiel” loveteam - which total over 7 million - made their loyal presence felt for their celebrity idols, tweeting like crazy and posting a veritable, beautiful photo coverage of
another milestone event for the on-screen couple. Coming off the successess of their last teleserye, “Got To Believe”, and hit movie, “She’s Dating The Gangster”, fans have been eagerly anticipating the next team up of Padilla and Bernardo. No less than the seasoned Mae Cruz-Alviar, director of huge box-office rom-com hits like “Babe, I Love You”, “She’s The One” and “Bride For Rent”, was tapped to helm Crazy Beautiful You, assuring many of another delightful cinematic journey. The story of Crazy Beautiful Youfocuses on problem child Jackie Serrano (played
TFC@theMovies brings the hottest Filipino rom-com to over 40 theatres in U.S. and in Canada starting March 6. by Bernardo) whose rebellious spirit forces her mother (played by Lorna Tolentino) to take her to a medical mission in Tarlac province in hopes that this would instill a sense of responsibility in her and that she’d turn out for the better. There she meets Kiko (played by Padilla) who will make sure she gets all her tasks done during the mission. Together, they will embark on an unforgettable
adventure that will change their lives forever. “It was Ernest Hemingway who wrote the line, ‘When spring came, there were no problems except where to be happiest,’ from his memoir, ‘A Moveable Feast’, said ABS-CBN Global Head of Theatricals and acclaimed film and TV director John-D Lazatin. “We are on the cusp of winter and spring here in North America, so consider Crazy Beautiful You our Filipino spring film offering. I can promise you that this movie, like its title, will be a crazy riot of the beautiful colors and shades of young love. And hardly anybody does young Filipino love better on the big screen than the
loveteam of KathNiel. The moviegoers are in for a very happy spring treat.” As an additional treat, TFC is offering a Sneak Peek of Crazy Beautiful Youthis Sunday, March 1, preempting “Citizen Pinoy” at 6:15pm Pacific, 9:15pm Eastern. Live the magic of this love duo with behindthe-scene interviews and more - the perfect appetizer to the main entree which is the moviegoers’ date night on March 6 with TFC@theMovies. For more information including the theater listings for US and Canada on Crazy Beautiful You,visit http://www.tfcca.com/crazy-beautiful-you/
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‘unexpected’ concert MANILA (March 1) - Alex Gonzaga admits having hesitations to have her first concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Concert Producer Joed Serrano was the one who approached Alex and convinced her dad to hold the “AG from the East: #TheUnexpectedConcert”, which will happen on April 25. “Ilang beses po ako nag-no — mga twice,” she said, laughing, in an interview on Thursday. “Kasi parang okay na po akong ito ang gagawin ko, maliit na venue. Pero very persistent po si kuya Joed and sobra ang binigay niyang faith. So sabi ko baka si Lord na ang gumagamit sa kanya, sige, why not.” Not everyone is aware that Alex can sing, especially since she doesn’t showcase it in “ASAP’s” Karaoke segment where she sings with Luis Manzano. Yet her sister Toni has once defended her already and explained that “kasi kapag kumanta si Alex ka-boses ko. So kapag kumanta siya sasabihin na naman ng tao ginagaya niya ‘yong ate niya. Kasi ‘yon ang parang scapegoat niya.” So when Toni learned about her upcoming concert, she would scold Alex when she sees her not preparing for it. “Siyempre bilang ate ang dami niyang gusto ipagawa sa akin,” she relates, adding that Toni would tell her to swim and run on the treadmill to improve her stamina and endurance. Although she’s now slowly showcasing her talents in singing, acting and hosting,
Alex clarified that she can never take over her sister’s success in the industry. “Lahat ng tao iba-iba ‘yan. So may ibang maipapakita ‘yan na hindi mo kayang ipakita, at mayro’ng kaya mo ipakita na wala naman sila,” she explained. “So siguro hindi po maganda na sabihing ako po ang papalit sa kanya, kasi forever na po na andyan ang mga nauna sa iyo.” -Philstar
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n the wee hours of today, we posted on our Facebook page a photo of a lowered owner-type jeep that had been used as a bridal car by an awesome couple. The owner of the jeep sent us that photo, which has now collected more than 35,000 likes as we write this. The guy is named Alfred Ty--no, not that super-rich Alfred Ty--and it’s unclear whether he was also the groom seen driving the jeep in the picture or he simply lent it to a friend. The bridal jeep photo, by the way, was sent to us back in December. Anyway, Alfred has sent us more recent images of the jeep. Apparently, he has been modifying the thing since acquiring it. He says he bought it mainly because of its Toyota 4AGE engine. He has also installed wider wheels, giving the jeep a sportier stance. And yes, the Victoria Court sticker remains. Check out the pics and be inspired to put together your own four-wheel creation. Just be committed to it. (Story by topgear. com.ph/Photos from Alfred Ty)
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to get Bayanko to support him in exchange for his commitment to change the Constitution. Whether the offer is genuine or not, Bayanko wishes to state categorically that under no circumstances will it join an advisory council of Jojo Binay. It does not support any presidential candidate for 2016. *** Things to remember: In a post on the website of Filipino e-Scribbles we are told the original Bayan Ko song was written in Spanish by General José Alejandrino, a close associate of General Antonio Luna. The original title was “Nuestra Patria.“ The Spanish lyrics were originally written for the famous 1898 zarzuela “Walang Sugat” (No Wound) by Severino Reyes, and it expressed opposition to the United States Occupation. From ex-DILG Sec. Jess Robredo, “It is not enough that a leader is good, more importantly, it is the people and the system that must force the leader to be good.”-Philstar
horoscope ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ve been on a roll, and it’s been great fun, hasn’t it? You’ve been working hard, playing hard and being easy to get along with — especially since you’ve been able to get the results you’ve wanted. You’re still feeling mellow, but you’ll need to be a bit more assertive today. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You possess a very particular type of honesty that’s straightforward and compassionate — and you shouldn’t ever let anyone tell you it’s not the right way to be. Especially not at this particular moment in time. Whatever comes up now will call for someone with guts, firmness and compassion — someone who can boldly say what no one has said before, in an inimitable, inarguably honest way. That would be you. Go right ahead and step in. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ve never been fond of keeping secrets — or very good at it, either, to be honest. Fortunately, you’re also perfectly equipped to say what’s on your mind and in your heart just as soon as it occurs to you. That’s going to come in handy right about now, when a loved one comes to you with that look on their face — begging you, without saying a word, to keep quiet about a recent event. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Friends in need aren’t new to you — you tend to attract them. You know it, and you love it. It also doesn’t hurt that you’re the absolute ultimate nurturer and the trustworthiest of friends. At this particular moment in time, by the way, those traits will be running on high. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If there’s anyone on the planet you’d never have believed would take your side — and defend you, too, even to their superiors — oddly enough, it will now turn out to be the one person who will. In fact, they’ll do all that and more to help. Fortunately, you’re an absolute expert at expressing gratitude. Once you get over the shock of it, you may even start an actual friendship. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Every now and then, the universe sends along a pleasant surprise for no particular reason.
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bangin. Masama at maulan ang panahon at kulay abo ang ulap sa kalangitan habang puno nang ilaw ng sumasabog at kumakalat na kidlat. Sa kalagitnaan ng sinaryo ay may maliit at mukhang marupok na puno sa gitna ng talon. Sa isa sa mga sanga nito ay ang pugad na kung saan ay may isang ibon na namamahinga dito. Habang nakapikit ang mga mata ng ibon ay tinatakpan ng kanyang mga pakpak ang mga sisiw na kasama niya sa pugad. Pinahahayag niya ang kapayapaan na pinangingibabawan ang magulo at mapanganib na paligid.
Catholic clergy and nuns are opposing the government’s stand on the Bangsamoro process for peace. However, the CEAP has come out with its official stand which I have written about. Let me just repeat the first statement of their manifesto: “We are profoundly saddened and shocked that the deliberations on the Bangsamoro Basic Basic Law have been indefinitely suspended.” In its closing statement, the Catholic educators said: “Let those in the north and south who are charged with leadership walk humbly, calmly and wisely before the God of Peace together. Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you. Do not requite evil with evil. Requite evil with good, confusion and rage with wisdom, death with life. Pass a Bangsamoro Basic Law that secures justice and peace.” The principal officers of the CEAP who signed included Br. Erguiza FSC of La Salle (president), Fr. Joel Tabora, S.J. of Ateneo de Davao (vice president), Fr. Herminio Dagohoy O.P. of UST (treasurer) and other trustees.
mer Minister Nancy Allen who seemed to make that issue a priority. In fact, I can recall that whenever I inquired about a file, through the Minister’s directive, people were contacted and provided some form of an update. I have no idea as to why communication or consultation has been minimized today. I can understand and empathize with the sponsors and applicants’ growing frustration. At one time it was Immigration Canada that was worse than the nominee program in Winnipeg but that has changed. The biggest problem with the nominee program is related to what was not done a year or more ago. The Government knew or should have anticipated the need to make the necessary changes to the program over a year ago in order to have prevented the program from being frozen last summer (temporary workers in Manitoba and international students can still apply if in Manitoba). There are issues related to Ottawa wanting Manitoba to work with other provinces with respect to identifying the number of certificates that would be available to our province versus the number of people in Manitoba wanting to get family, friends and workers from abroad. In short we all knew that the demand for certificates was greater than the supply. Bottom line is that we now have hundreds if not thousands of people here in Manitoba just waiting to see what is going to happen when the program re-opens. My comments are not meant to be a reflection on the civil service workers who I know are doing an outstanding job with what they have. The issue is one of making the necessary changes to fix the program and properly resource the nominee office. This program is important to our province and once the NDP Leadership race is resolved, Manitoba’s Premier needs to deal with this program as a priority issue (if nothing else, bring back Minister Nancy Allen).
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Ang Diyos, na master artist, ay dinisenyo ang buhay na maranasan natin ang ganap na kapayapaan sa ating kalooban sa paraang hindi pinahihintulutan ang kaguluhan na maliliman ang pag asa natin sa katas taasang pamamahala at kapangyarihan ng Diyos sa lahat ng bagay at pangyayari sa buhay. Pagkatapos na matagpuan at maransan natin ang kapayapaang ito mula sa Diyos, nais din niya na ikalat natin ito sa mga tao sa paligid natin. Kung paanong ang mga terorista ay nagkakakalat ng lagim at takot, nais ng Diyos na ikalat natin ang kanyang pambihirang kapayapaan. Kapayapaang galing sa pambihirang pagibig ng Diyos sa atin na hindi nagbabago o naglalaho. Pagibig na magdadala sa Diyos na gawin sa abot ng kanyang makakaya o kapangyarihan ang bagay na mabuti para sa kanyang minamahal. Kayat kahit napapaligiran tayo ng kaguluhan at kawalan ng kasiguruhan, samantalang nakatuon ang ating pagtitiwala at pag asa sa Diyos ay puno tayo ng kapayapaang hindi maipaliwanag. Ito ang sinabi ng propetang Isayas sa Isayas 26:3-4, “Iyong iingatan siya sa lubos na kapayapaan, na ang pagiisip ay sumasa iyo: sapagka’t siya’y nagtitiwala sa iyo. Magsitiwala kayo sa Panginoon magpakailan man: sapagka’t nasa Panginoong Diyos ang walang hanggang batong maasahan.”
Congrats — because you’re due for one of those right now. Someone you haven’t seen for a very long time is due to make an appearance — and not just a cameo appearance, either. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your sign specializes in relationships, and when you’ve decided that someone is perfect for someone else, you’ll stop at nothing to get them together. That’s lovely, but at the moment, if you’ll be acting on behalf of one of those parties coaching them on the fine points of playing hard-to-get wouldn’t hurt. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You love your time alone — you insist on it. Everyone knows that. Every now and then, however, even your privacy-loving sign needs to get out there and mingle with a great big group of kindred spirits. This absolutely does not mean you can’t still give yourself alone-time, but it could mean that you’ll need to put it off for a little while. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your sign’s resume has never included a fondness for being meticulous, discreet or frugal. Those traits, sometimes even in others, bore you to tears. You’re known for being a bit too blunt at times, but you’re also honest and generous — which explains the cast of amazingly different characters you call friends. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’re not exactly famous for indulging yourself — and that goes for anything in any category. You’re the epitome of self-restraint — especially when you’re on a mission, and your goal is in sight. Right now, though, anything even remotely resembling a halfway approach just won’t work for you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Having trouble sleeping? And even more trouble staying asleep once it finally happens? Well, there’s only one thing to do: Schedule some quality time alone with yourself, and figure out what’s bothering you. An issue you can’t quite put to bed — figuratively speaking — is probably what’s keeping you from putting yourself to bed — literally. If you need help, you know who to call for advice — and it’s their turn, isn’t it? PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar 20): You’ve got a bit of a dilemma now, and you’ll be quite torn by it. Should you listen to what seems like amazingly sound advice, courtesy of a loved one who’s not only never let you down, but also has experience in the type of situation you’re currently dealing with? Or should you go with your gut, even if it’s telling you to do the exact opposite?
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Give peace a chance I join the business groups who said: “We cannot afford to squander 56 months of institutionalizing reforms, weeding out corruption and solidifying our economic and social foundations.” We need a new People Power – a people united with sobriety and courage moving forward as one united nation in search of peace and prosperity for future generations.-Philstar Kaya kaibigan, imbis na maapektuhan ng kaguluhan sa ating mundo o umasa sa pagbabago o pagtigil ng kaguluhan para pumayapa ang ating puso at isip, ilagak mo ang pagtitiwala at pag asa sa Diyos na tunay na pinagmumulan ng ganap na kapayapaan. (Junie Josue, Lead Pastor, International Worship Centre, 1077 St James Street, Winnipeg Manitoba, 204-7744478)
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puro drama na lang. Our life is full of drama as it is so I want to give people something they will find encouraging,” she said. As someone who has become loved by her fans with her highly-dramatic characters such as Yna Macaspac, Kristine observed that drama has negative effect on its viewers. “The tendency is for them to relate to the character and say na kaya sila inaapi kasi ganito talaga ang buhay. They will go into self-pity mode instead of realizing how powerful God is in their lives,” she said.-push-abs-cbn.
Kristine Hermosa has long wanted to be back in front of the camera. However, as she has previously stated, she would only do it provided that the right project is given to her. But what is the right project anyway? “Buong showbiz life ko, drama na ang ginagawa ko. Now I want something different,” she said in an interview at StarStudio magazine’s February issue. She added, “It doesn’t have to be comedy, just something light and enlightening to watch. I want to be able to inspire people through what I do. ‘Yan ang matagal ko na sinasabi. I will return, anytime, as long as you give me a project that will uplift people’s spirits.” Whether her comeback is happening anytime soon or not, what is sure is that it would be a gradual event. “I want to take it slow, paisaisa. I really want to but at the same time, I want something different from what I used to do,” she stressed. Kristine points out that being a mother and a wife has gravely changed what she can and cannot do for showbiz. “Before my time was my own, kahit kulang ako sa tulog, nakaktulog naman. I only had myself to think of, ngayon, pupuyatin mo ako, when I have a family to think about,” she said. “I need to be a wife and mother, then I have to take care of myself—hindi ko alam kung paano ko kakayanin lahat ‘yon. I’ll go crazy! Baka magsulat na lang ako sa dingding.” The former Pangako Sa ’Yo actress also pointed out that she wants something that won’t compromise not only her time with her family but also her morals. “I told them I am looking for something that will offer viewers valuable lessons, hindi ‘yung
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Are Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones planning to have a baby already? After tying the knot last year, Jericho Rosales has been persistently asked whether or not he is already planning to have a baby with wife Kim Jones. In an interview with the actor during the photo shoot of his new show Bridges of Love, Jericho shared that there is no plan yet since they are both caught up with their respective careers and they still have more things to pursue professionally. “Wala pa[ng plano] hindi pa, I’m still praying about it kung kailan ang perfect timing kasi gusto ko muna maenjoy niya ’yung work niya, I mean ako din gusto ko maging prepared for that. Kasi pagkinasal kayo hindi pa tapos don ‘yun eh, pag-aaralan niyo pa ‘yung isa’t isa ‘di ba? And then kung kailan ‘yung timing,” he said. Jericho remarked that it is essential that he will get to take care of Kim when the time comes that she gets pregnant. With his busy schedule now that would be impossible so he would rather not have it happen soon. “I want to be there for her kapag nabuntis na siya. I want to be there a few months before siya manganak and a few months after siya manganak so timing is crucial talaga. Gusto ko andon ako eh para sa kanya and
we’re both not ready pa so we are praying hard about it. Time will come.” The actor is set to star in the upcoming soap Bridges of Love this March. With the intimate and passionate scenes that his role requires, how is Kim reacting to it? “Well first of all Australian si Kim so medyo open ‘yung kultura nila ‘di ba so hindi masyadong konserbatibo pero may values siyempre si Kim. Walang naging problema sa amin ‘yun ever kasi alam niya na ginagawa ko ‘yung work ko, na may reason. She knows that na hindi ako gagawa ng isang bagay for wrong reasons, that’s how much she trusts me and vice versa.” He further stressed that Kim is very understanding when it comes to his work and he appreciates her for it. “She’s the most supportive, she’s my best friend, she’s my most favorite person in the world and the only issue now of course is she’s busy, she’s very busy ‘yun lang pero okay lang ‘yan. Sanay na sanay kami sa isa’t isa, kumbaga para sa akin lang perfect, wala namang perfect pero ‘yung set-up namin, ‘yung pagkakaintindihan namin sa isa’t isa, full support talaga.”-push.abs-cbn.com/Photo credit to whynotcoconut.com
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Ronda Rousey destroys Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds at UFC 184 LOS ANGELES – It used to be that Ronda Rousey needed a minute to finish her fights. Now, she’s getting two of them done in half of that time. The most dominant fighter
in the world continued her mind-boggling run of destruction Saturday, submitting previously unbeaten top contender Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds – the quickest finish in UFC
championship history – in the main event of UFC 184 at Staples Center to retain her women’s bantamweight title. Rousey blew away Alexis Davis in just 16 seconds at UFC 175 in July in what seemed to be a ridiculously easy manner. But it was done even quicker on Saturday. Zingano raced out of her corner and threw a flying knee at Rousey. She then flung Rousey down. But Rousey, the vastly superior grappler, quickly reversed position and got on top. She extended Zingano’s arm toward her and then turned her hips to the right, putting incredible pressure on the joint and forcing the tap. “We expected she might come out flying,” Rousey said. It was over so quickly, Zingano seemed stunned. She didn’t
know what to say and several times uttered an expletive as she was being interviewed in the cage by UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan. “She had my arm and I saw her leg,” Zingano said. “I thought to grab a hold of it and all of a sudden, I was tapping.” Rousey has now beaten each of the women ranked 1-5 in the bantamweight division, including Miesha Tate twice. Tate actually made it to the third round at UFC 168 in 2013, but since then Rousey needed 1:06 to stop Sara McMann, 16 seconds to dispose of Davis and only 14 seconds to end it against Zingano. Against McMann, Davis and Zingano, fighters who entered their bouts against her with a combined record of 32-5, Rousey is 3-0 with three first-round
finishes in a combined time of one minute, 36 seconds. There is literally no one for her to fight. Tate appears to be the only opponent currently in the UFC who is even remotely competitive with her. Former Strikeforce champion Cristiane Justino, who defeated Charmaine Tweet on an Invicta card Friday in Los Angeles, wants to come to the UFC to face Rousey, but there is question if she can make the bantamweight limit of 135. And even if she makes it, even Justino would appear to be a long shot to beat the 2008 Olympic judo bronze medalist. “Holly Holm is a world champion boxer and I want to test myself against that striking,” Rousey said. “And Bethe Correia is undefeated and I’d like to take that ‘0’ away from her.” By Kevin Iole/yahoo sports
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