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    GRAND PARK MAKES SUMMER SENSATIONAL WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THE PARK FOR EVERYONE

    – Free Music and Dance Performances, Movies, Exercise, Kids Activities, Special Summer Holiday Celebrations and More Encourage Grand Park Visitors to “Park Here Any Time” – LOS ANGELES (May 22, 2013) – Grand Park today announced a robust, multi-dimensional series of free summer events and activities designed to help Angelenos make this a summer to [...]

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    DBM infuses P42M into Bangsamoro Transition Commission

    Sec. Abad: Initial allocation to support Bangsamoro cause The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) rolled out P42 million as allocation—of which P29 million has been released as cash—to support the operational requirements of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, in line with the Aquino administration’s goal of facilitating socio-economic reform and development in the Autonomous Region [...]

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    Philippines joins world in expressing sympathy for Oklahoma City tornado victims in the US

    The Philippines joined other nations in expressing sympathy and grief for the residents of Oklahoma City suburb of Moore in the United States that was struck by a gigantic tornado on Monday. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte expressed sadness over the “loss of young lives in this [...]

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  • KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

    KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

    The third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy opens May 23 Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy.  Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion [...]

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  • Sunshine calls Cesar ‘ex-husband’

    Sunshine calls Cesar ‘ex-husband’

    Actress Sunshine Cruz now calls her actor Cesar Montano as her “ex-husband.” Cruz stressed that although her marriage to Cesar has not yet been annulled, they are no longer living under one roof. “Kasi sa papel, kami pa din. Hindi pa naman kami annulled pero hiwalay na talaga kami ng bahay ni Buboy kaya, well, [...]

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DBM infuses P42M into Bangsamoro Transition Commission

Sec. Abad: Initial allocation to support Bangsamoro cause The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) rolled out P42 million as allocation—of which P29 million has been released as cash—to support the operational requirements of the Bangsamoro Transition Commission, in line with the Aquino administration’s goal of facilitating socio-economic reform and development in the Autonomous Region [...]

2013/05/22 More
The 2013 Oklahoma City tornado as it passed through south Oklahoma City. (by Ks0stm courtesy of www.commons.wikimedia.org)

Philippines joins world in expressing sympathy for Oklahoma City tornado victims in the US

The Philippines joined other nations in expressing sympathy and grief for the residents of Oklahoma City suburb of Moore in the United States that was struck by a gigantic tornado on Monday. In a press briefing in Malacanang on Wednesday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte expressed sadness over the “loss of young lives in this [...]

2013/05/22 More
OPAPP-DILG-AECID to train LGUs on peace promoting planning

OPAPP-DILG-AECID to train LGUs on peace promoting planning

More local government units (LGUs) from various municipalities are set to be trained this year on mainstreaming conflict sensitivity and peace promoting approaches to their planning processes, Secretary Teresita Quintos-Deles of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) said today. “We are hoping that more LGUs particularly in conflict-affected areas will [...]

2013/05/21 More
Jacinto Ng (L), Asia United Bank (AUB) Corp chairman, leads the ceremonial ringing of the bell at the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), as Anita Ng (2nd L), PSE Chairman Jose Pardo (2nd R) and PSE official Vivian Yuchengco look on, in a financial district of Makati city, metro Manila May 17, 2013. Philippine lender Asia United Bank Corp jumped as much as 9.5 percent on its market debut on Friday after an oversubscribed public offer, the first listing since the country won investment rating upgrades from two agencies this year. (MNS photo)

President Aquino forms task force on ease of doing business in Phl

In a bid to boost the country’s competitiveness ranking in the world and improve the business climate in the country, President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed an administrative order for the creation of an inter-agency task force that will implement reforms making it easier to do business in the Philippines. Executive Secretary Paquito N. [...]

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Fil-Am News

KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

The third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy opens May 23 Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy.  Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion [...]

2013/05/22 More
Photo above shows (2nd from L-R) Mr. Warren Furutani, Los Angeles Public Works Commissioner,  Consul General Maria Hellen Barber-De La Vega with Filipino Community Leaders.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL CELEBRATES ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Los Angeles, 16 May 2013 – Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega joined the Asian American Community in commemorating Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (APIAHM) organized by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Los Angeles City Hall on 10 May 2013 and the Los Angeles County Asian American Employees Association [...]

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Photo above shows (6th from left) Ms. Mia Mcleod, Chair of “We Are One Filipino”, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., (3rd from right) Consul General Maria Hellen Barber De La Vega with officers of the new Youth Organization. (www.philippineconsulatela.org)

10 FilAm Youth Leaders to Take Part in 2013 FYLPRO in Manila

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today announced the second batch of ten exceptional young Filipino-Americans in the United States and Guam who have been selected for the 2013 Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro). Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., who initiated the program last year, said the following individuals will take part in the program that [...]

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PH Embassy Welcomes Convictions in Two EJK Cases in the Philippines

PH Embassy Welcomes Convictions in Two EJK Cases in the Philippines

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today welcomed the reported conviction of the gunmen involved in two cases of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, saying this underscores Manila’s strong commitment to address human rights violations. In a statement, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia Jr. said the convictions should convince the international community and civil society that the Aquino [...]

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Philippines

Local and foreign observers gather at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City Tuesday to witness the official canvassing of votes prepared by Commission On Elections with the National Board of Canvassers. (MNS photo)

Brillantes to resign if 6 proclaimed senators-elect will be bumped off top 12

MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) — Elections chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. said Friday that he will resign form his post if it will be proven that the six senatorial candidates proclaimed Thursday night will be bumped off the top 12. Brillantes issued such remarks amid criticisms on the legality of the partial proclamation. The proclamation of [...]

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Top 3 Senators, neophyte Senator Grace Poe(right) Senator Loren Legarda(center)and Senator Chiz Escudero pose during proclamation of the (6) Initial Senators out of 12 on Thursday night May 17,2013 at the PICC in Pasay City. (MNS photo)

Commissioners debated partial proclamation

MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) — Commission on Elections Chairman Sixto Brillantes admitted Friday that the decision to proclaim six winning senators did not come without debate. “May konting kuwan di ko muna pwedeng i-discuss ngayon. Hindi kami nag-press con kasi may konti kaming issue. May debate kami we have to settle it among ourselves first,” [...]

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President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the students from the Center for Excellence (CENTEX) Elementary School for a group photo souvenir during the ceremonial signing of Republic Act No. 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall of the Malaca?n Palace on Wednesday (May 15). The K to 12 program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School) to provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and entrepreneurship. In photo are House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, Jr., and Senator Edgardo Angara. (MNS photo)

President Aquino says government remains focused in providing quality education for Filipino students

MANILA, May 15 (Mabuhay) — The government’s quest to provide quality education for all Filipino students remains a top priority as it continues to introduce reforms and programs designed to uplift and improve the delivery of knowledge and learning of schools, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday. Speaking to authors, co-authors, development partners, [...]

2013/05/18 More
Loren: No ill will vs Alan Peter

Loren: No ill will vs Alan Peter

MANILA, May 15 (Mabuhay) — Despite an alleged rift between them, Senator Loren Legarda on Wednesday said she has no ill feelings against Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. “Ako ay taong walang sama ng loob maski kaninuman. I think that’s the secret to contentment and serenity, and happiness,” Legarda said. She issued the statement after President [...]

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Grandpark

GRAND PARK MAKES SUMMER SENSATIONAL WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THE PARK FOR EVERYONE

– Free Music and Dance Performances, Movies, Exercise, Kids Activities, Special Summer Holiday Celebrations and More Encourage Grand Park Visitors to “Park Here Any Time” – LOS ANGELES (May 22, 2013) – Grand Park today announced a robust, multi-dimensional series of free summer events and activities designed to help Angelenos make this a summer to [...]

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Southern California Edison warns customers of payment scam

ROSEMEAD, Calif.,  – Southern California Edison (SCE) is advising Asian customers to be aware of a telephone scam is demanding immediate payment for allegedly past due electricity bills. Imposters have been calling SCE customers telling them they must make immediate payment on past due bills or have their electric service disconnected. The callers are also [...]

2013/05/21 More
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REGISTERED OVERSEAS VOTERS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIR MAILED BALLOTS MAY PROCEED TO THE PHILIPPINES CONSULATE GENERAL TO VOTE

Los Angeles, 07 May 2013 – The Overseas Voting for the 13 May 2013 elections will terminate on 13 May 2013 at 4 a.m. Los Angeles time. Overseas Voters (OV) who have not yet received their mailed ballots may proceed to the Philippine Consulate General and be provided with ballots to be able to vote.  Pursuant [...]

2013/05/07 More
Far East Movement (photo courtesy of www.fareastmovement.com)

Macy’s & American Airlines Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month with Far East Movement

Macy’s brings special performances by Cherrytree recording artists Far East Movement to 6 locations nationwide in honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month  NEW YORK, NY (May 1, 2013) – In honor of contributions made by Asian-Pacific Americans, Macy’s celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month this May at select Macy’s locations nationwide. Macy’s will host the platinum-selling Far East [...]

2013/05/07 More

World News

Juan Edgardo Angara (photo courtesy of www.ivoteph.com)

Angara to senator-elect son: ‘Do the best you can’

MANILA (Mabuhay) – Outgoing Senator Edgardo Angara, the longest serving senator in the post-EDSA Senate, has a piece of advice to senator-elect son Juan Edgardo ‘Sonny’ Angara: ‘Do the best you can in your job as senator.” Angara made this advice moments before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc, sitting as national board of [...]

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New US $100 bill to enter circulation in October

New US $100 bill to enter circulation in October

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2013 (AFP) – The United States will put a redesigned $100 bill, including an array of cutting-edge security features, in circulation in October, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. The new $100 bill was supposed to have entered circulation in February 2011. But the release was delayed by production problems, notably creasing of [...]

2013/04/24 More
A man with a placard that calls for family reunification at a rally in Washington D.C. last April 11 before U.S. senators unveiled an immigration reform bill that may allow deportees to be reunited with their families. . (Photo from Reform Immigration for America Facebook page)

Senate immigration bill a good start, but raises concerns about access to health care

WASHINGTON – Kathy Ko Chin, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), issued the following statement in response to the comprehensive immigration reform bill introduced today in the Senate. “We are pleased that the “gang of eight” worked across party lines to produce a bipartisan bill to start the [...]

2013/04/22 More
President Barrack Obama (MNS Photo)

Suspect arrested over U.S. ricin mailings: official

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2013 (AFP) – U.S. authorities have arrested a suspect over mailings laced with the deadly poison ricin to President Barack Obama and a Senator, officials said Wednesday. “Today at approximately 5:15 pm (2215 GMT), FBI special agents arrested Paul Kevin Curtis, the individual believed to be responsible for the mailings of the [...]

2013/04/18 More

Entertainment

KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

KOREAN AMERICAN ACTOR KEN JEONG RETURNS IN THE HANGOVER PART III

The third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy opens May 23 Korean American actor Ken Jeong returns in THE HANGOVER PART III, the third and final film in director Todd Phillips’ record-shattering comedy trilogy.  Jeong reunites with stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis and Justin Bartha for the epic conclusion [...]

2013/05/22 More
Sunshine calls Cesar ‘ex-husband’

Sunshine calls Cesar ‘ex-husband’

Actress Sunshine Cruz now calls her actor Cesar Montano as her “ex-husband.” Cruz stressed that although her marriage to Cesar has not yet been annulled, they are no longer living under one roof. “Kasi sa papel, kami pa din. Hindi pa naman kami annulled pero hiwalay na talaga kami ng bahay ni Buboy kaya, well, [...]

2013/05/21 More
Ai Ai delas Alas and Jed Salang (MNS photo)

Ai Ai accuses Jed Salang of physical abuse

MANILA, May 20 (Mabuhay) — Comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas broke down on “The Buzz” on Sunday as she confirmed that she and her husband for a month, businessman Jed Salang, have already separated. In an exclusive interview with host Boy Abunda, delas Alas revealed Salang physically abused her that made her decide to leave [...]

2013/05/21 More
Kathryn Bernardo (MNS Photo)

Kathryn excited to start taping new series

MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) -– Teen actress Kathryn Bernardo is both excited and nervous for her upcoming television series with Daniel Padilla titled “Got to Believe.” Bernardo said she is looking forward to taping the show’s first episodes but she is also a little nervous to work with box-office director Cathy Garcia Molina. “Hindi pa [...]

2013/05/21 More

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Antonio Basilio, the Philippines' representative to Taiwan, speaks during a joint news conference with Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei May 15, 2013. Chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Amadeo R. Perez will arrive in Taiwan on May 15 to visit the family of Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng, who was shot dead by Filipino coast guards in disputed waters in the South China Sea last week, according to local media.  (MNS photo)

Malacañang says Taiwan will provide additional security to protect Filipinos

The Taiwan government intends to provide additional security to protect Filipinos in Taiwan amid reports of assault and discrimination against Filipino nationals staying there, a Palace official said on Monday. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a press briefing in Malacanang that the Philippine government remains optimistic that the harassment and assaults against Filipinos in [...]

2013/05/20 More
Sea Trials. The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) of the Philippine Navy leaves the pier at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, to undergo three days of sea trials in preparation for its departure for the Philippines next month. (Photo by the United States Coast Guard)

BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) Begins Sea Trials

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) began its much-awaited sea trials as part of preparations for its journey to the Philippines. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said the Alcaraz left at 8:30 a.m. Monday, from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, where it has been undergoing refurbishment since it [...]

2013/05/20 More
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DOJ not keen on joint probe on fisherman’s death

MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is not amenable to Taiwan’s request for a joint investigation of the recent shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman off the Bashi Strait in Northern Philippines. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said on Friday that Taiwan sent a letter to the DOJ on Wednesday formalizing its request for [...]

2013/05/20 More
Antonio Basilio (R), the Philippines' representative to Taiwan, talks with Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lin (L) during a joint news conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taipei May 15, 2013. Chairman of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) Amadeo R. Perez will arrive in Taiwan on May 15 to visit the family of Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng, who was shot dead by Filipino coast guards in disputed waters in the South China Sea last week, according to local media. (MNS photo)

PCG assures NBI of full cooperation in probe of shooting of Taiwanese fisherman

MANILA, May 16 (Mabuhay) — The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday assured the National Bureau of Investigation of its full cooperation in the probe into last week’s shooting off disputed waters that killed a Taiwanese fisherman. However, Coast Guard spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Armand Balilo said they will defer comment on the issue for now. Balilo [...]

2013/05/18 More