Duterte: No Building Casino in Boracay

President Duterte is against the building a casino in the island of Boracay, Philippines.

“Far from it actually. I never said building anything or even a nipa hut there,” Duterte said in a press conference in Davao City before flying to China.

“Walang plano diyang casino-casino. Tama na iyan kasi sobra na. May casino dito, casino doon,” he added.

(There is no plan to build a casino there. Stop already because they’re too much. There’s a casino here, a casino there.)

The President's announcement came as Galaxy Macau's Galaxy Entertainment Group and its local  partner, AB Leisure Exponent Inc., stated their plan of a $500-million integrated casino resort in the prominent island resort.

Duterte said Filipinos would not obtain anything from building a casino in Boracay.

“Bakit bigyan ko kayo diyan ng casino? Ano’ng makuha ng Pilipino diyan? Lahat ‘yan,” he said.

(Why would I give you a casino? What will the Filipinos get out of it? All of it.)

The President said he would likewise sign a decree to declare a state of calamity.

“Now if you are asking of a financial help, I am going to sign the proclamation of calamity. And we can make available about P2 billion of assistance but these are only for the poor Filipinos,” he said.

“I will not spend any single centavo for those inns there, hotel owners or motels. At ‘yung magagandang bahay (And for the beautiful houses), do not expect me to pay anything,” he added.

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Rochelle Pangilinan bridal gown

Manila, Philippines - Actress and dancer Rochelle Pangilinan was the picture of a beautiful bride on Tuesday, August 8, when she wedded actor Arthur Solinap in Tagaytay City. 

For her big day, Rochelle wore a white outfit by Dubai-based designer Michael Cinco. On Instagram, the designer stated: "Guess who's wearing this couture exquisite mermaid wedding dress with [a] detailed, fully embroidered, and crystallized cape... wedding ceremony is ongoing now in Tagaytay." 

Cinco has designed various gowns and dresses for Filipino and international celebrities. His garments have been worn by the likes of Austrian singer and Swarovski heiress Victoria Swarovski, Liza Soberano, and Marian Rivera, who wore a Cinco creation for her wedding to Dingdong Dantes in 2014. 

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He is likewise the fashioner behind the blue outfit of Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, when she crowned her successor in Manila last January. 

Rochelle and Arthur, who have been together for 8 years, got engaged with 2016.

Source: http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/178121-rochelle-pangilinan-wedding-gown-michael-cinco

As Maine Mendoza turns 22 she faces her worst fear

Manila, Philippines - If she were to rate her acting performance in her new TV series, "Destined to Be Yours," Maine Mendoza would give it an unassuming five out of 10. 

"Sakto lang [Just right]—that is the way I see it. Watching myself was still somewhat awkward for me. However I also felt that I was able to deliver what was asked of me … It helped that my character, Sinag, is also a silly and maharot [cheerful], so that came across naturally," Maine told the press at a recent dinner facilitated by CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino for the fans and show biz press.

Despite the fact that there was an "ilang [awkward] factor" when she watched "Destined's" pilot scene, Maine said it was also a fulfilling experience. “It was nice seeing that the thing I have been working hard for; the thing I thought I could not do; the thing that I feared most, is already right here in front of me,” she said 

"Destined," her first TV nightly series that also stars her "AlDub" partner, Alden Richards, got a 22.5 percent rating in NuTam (Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement), according to provider AGB Nielse. The show's "early success," Maine stated, meant a lot to her.

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"I am not after the ratings. I see this show as a gift to the fans, more than anything," Maine stressed. "I saw mostly positive feedback in social media; I’m happy about that. There were also a lot of tweets—na-miss ko ’yan [I miss that]." 

Maine, who turns 22 last March 3, hosted a birthday get-together ahead of time, with 20 fans who won CDO's meet-and-greet contest. They had a cozy talk over a seven-course French Mediterranean dinner, and, obviously, endless photo ops.

“Some of them were from outside Luzon; some as far as Davao. Some were familiar faces; some I have met only for the first time. I am glad I was given the chance to spend some time with them,” she related.

Maine Mendoza (center) with her fans who won CDO’s meet-and-greet contest.

Meanwhile, she was asked if there was anything more she could wish for, the young celebrity said: “I already feel blessed for everything that has been happening in my life.”

Source: http://entertainment.inquirer.net/217111/maine-mendoza-faces-worst-fear-turns-22-today

Archbishop Cruz tells Alvarez: Don’t play God

Manila, Philippines - Former Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president and Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Emeritus Oscar Cruz on Thursday advised House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez against playing God taking after the threat to remove those who against the death penalty bill from plum posts in the Duterte-allied supermajority in Congress.

Alvarez (left), Curz (right)

 Archbishop Cruz also cautioned Alvarez against removing “plunder” from the list of crimes punishable of death.

“Unang–una, he is playing God. Para bang siya ang may utos ng huwag kang papatay at siya rin ang magsasabi kung sino ang papatayin mo o hindi. Ikalawa, yung utos na ‘Thou shall not kill,’ walang nakalagay dun na except or provided or until basta ‘Thou shall not kill.’” Archbishop Cruz said in an interview over Church-run Radyo Veritas.

(First of all, he is playing God. It’s like he was the one who commanded that you shall not kill and that he is also the one who can say who should or should not be killed. Secondly, the commandment “Thou shall not kill,” it doesn’t state there “except,” or “provided,” or “until,” it just says “Thou shall not kill.”)

He as well showed concern over the prevalence of "political motives" in pushing for the reimposition death penalty in the country. 

“The boss of Congress is acting purely on political motives. Meaning to say kung ano ang sinabi ng boss ay siyang gagawin, nakakahiya, nakakasama ng kalooban (whatever the boss says, that’s what is done, it’s embarrassing, it’s hurtful),” Cruz said.

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“Kahit na masama o mabuti ‘yung boss mo diyan sa gobyerno ay siyang susundin mo?” he added.

(Regardless of whether your boss in government is good or bad, despite everything you'd obey him?)

CBCP Episcopal Commission on Migrants and Itinerant People Balanga Bishop Ruperto Santos criticized the speaker's proposition to lower the minimum criminal liability age to 9 years old, from the current 15.

“Instead of [letting] more children be tagged as criminals, let us put all our efforts at {letting] children be children. Let us see to their health and education so they will grow up [as] good citizens. We should be concerned with peace and order, where everyone especially children are protected and secured in and out of the house,” he said.

He additionally clarified that lowering the age of liability for crime won't resolve crime.

“It will just increase the number of criminals. We are also responsible for every child that is thrown into criminality. Jesus said do not suffer the little ones for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” Santos added.

Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/869865/cbcp-tells-alvarez-dont-play-god

Alvarez tells Bato to Resign

House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has demand Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Executive General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa to leave from his post as evidence that he loves President Rodrigo Duterte. 

Alvarez (left), Dela Rosa (right)

In an interview over dzMM radio Friday (Jan. 20), Alvarez said Dela Rosa "needs" to leave since Duterte will be compelled to own up to his faults if he doesn’t.

“Alam mo naman ang ating Pangulo, ay, you know, matapang po yun at kahit na kasalanan nung tauhan niya ay kayang-kaya niyang akuin yun,” he said. [You know our President is a brave person and even though it's the fault of his personnel he will own it.]

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“Kaya kung… alam mo kung tayo ay talagang mahal natin yung Pangulo, tanggapin na natin. Tayo na yung tumanggap nung bala para dyan,” Alvarez added. [So… you know if we really love our President, we should accept it. We should accept the bullet for that. ]

The Speaker has joined calls for Dela Rosa's resignation over the demise of Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo a year ago. No less than the PNP chief acknowledge that the victim was choked to death inside Camp Crame by, police officers, hours after his abduction from his Pampanga home. 

Dela Rosa, however, said he will resign if Duterte instructs him to step down.

Source: http://politics.com.ph/alvarez-tells-bato-resign-love-duterte/

Nate Alcasid’s airline-theme birthday party

Mommy and Daddy Ogie Alcasid-Regine Velasquez prepared a fun airline-themed birthday party by for their baby boy Nate.

Mommy Regine expressed her love for her son Nate on his special day by posting a picture with her son on instagram saying “"To my sweet little man Happy Birthday. The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’ (?Numbers? ?6?:?24-26? NIV) in JESUS name I pray................. I love you forever Boo" Regine continued. 

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The doting mom's humor is undeniable when she posted another photo of her "Booboo Bear". She said, "Yah I'm getting too old for this!!!!!! Stop talking my picture mom!!!!!!!!!" 

Aside from Mommy Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's birthday greetings, Nate Alcasid also received some heartfelt messages from his dad, Ogie Alcasid and sisters Leila and Sarah Alcasid. 

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/stars/reginevelasquez/articles/2016-11-08/26661/LOOK-Regine-Velasquez-Alcasid-posts-sweet-messages-for-Nate-Alcasids-birthday