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/

Camille Prats and VJ Yambao’s Batangas Wedding

MANILA, Philippines – Actress Camille Prats and her boyfriend VJ Yambao are married!

Camille Prats marries again, this time to VJ Yambao

At the Nayomi Sanctuary Resort in Batangas the couple wed last January 7, after they got engaged last June 2015. A bridal shower was held for Camille last November.

Camille and VJ posted photos of their entourage on the day of the wedding.

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Camille posted a video of her entourage, while VJ posted a photo of his drive to the venue. Imprinted on VJ's sleeve button were their initials and the date, January 7, 2017.

Here's a look at Camille in her wedding gown.  

This is Camille's second marriage. She was already married to Anthony Linsangan, who died in 2011. They had a son, Nathan.

Source: http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/157613-camille-prats-vj-yambao-wedding-batangas

Gia Sison’s Perspective towards Breast Cancer

In the #BCMTalks sessions, a series of talks that focus on sharing women’s breast cancer experience with an online audience, Gia Sison (@giasison) became the latest guest speaker. Gia shared her unique experience of being a patient and physician of breast cancer. She began by taking listeners back to the very beginning.

“I was diagnosed just over one year ago when, by coincidence, I felt a lump in one of my breasts,” she explained. “I had a mammography procedure done and I was able to understand the image of my breasts. When I saw it I said to myself ‘this looks bad.’ As a physician I already knew it was cancer.”

The shock didn’t end there as a mixture of feelings threatened to overpower her. However Gia’s profession as a doctor meant she began formulating a plan of action.

“I was totally numb at first. I wasn’t able to cry. I had to pull myself together and work out how to manage it. I was debating with myself as to the best course of treatment.”

She said that the bungee jump from doctor to patient was profound. “I felt lonely at times, other times it was happiness. It was a roller-coaster of emotions.”

The topic of connection and support is an often overlooked aspect of breast cancer treatment. Patients are often left without a means of support group alongside fellow cancer patients. However Gia, use the social media vital in developing a support network and keeping her spirits positive throughout her chemotherapy sessions.

“The social network knew my story first even before my friends did,” she said. Through them I began to form support groups. They were instrumental in my support system when I was diagnosed and undergoing treatment.”

“Whenever I would go into chemotherapy, I would tweet. There would be a surge of tweets cheering me on. Through their support I was able to go to chemo. They put up a Facebook fan page and posted messages of hope, which I read every day. They served as my support group and reinforced for me the wonders of digital health.”

Gia shared the unique position she was placed in as a cancer patient and physician. She explained how her bedside manner has changed and how effective her experiences are in urging patients to keep positive.

“Whenever I see patients with cancer now there is an extra dash of empathy because I have had that experience and can empathize.  I find myself sharing my own story with the patient as I don’t want them to lose hope as their doctor had cancer too.”

Gia went onto portray a portion of the actions she took after she was given the all-clear. “I started to become my conscious of the ingredients in my food. I did cheat occasionally with junk food though!”

“I’ve also been exercising and becoming extra vigilant with my health. I also try to get six hours of sleep.”

Gia's last words to the session's listeners were one of positivity and courage in the face of adversity. “If there’s anything that cancer taught me is life happens for a good reason and it’s really all about perspective,” she said. “You can either see your disease as something to gripe about or as something that can get you to change your lifestyle for the better.”

“You cannot handle cancer alone. A support group is very important. It has taught me to connect and conquer cancer with courage in my heart.”

She concluded with one critical recommendation – a self-administered breast exam every month. “If I had examined my breasts earlier I could have caught the mass and avoided chemotherapy,” she said. “I regret not doing that. So that’s my advice: go for early detection and screening and if you feel a lump go see your doctor.”

Source:  http://newsroom.gehealthcare.com/doctor-patient-gia-sisons-breast-cancer-perspective/