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No truce There will be no ceasefire with communist rebels this Holy Week, the defense department said, as security forces are on alert to prevent untoward incidents during the holidays.

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ANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said security officials have not discussed a Holy Week truce with the rebels.

A boy jumps into the polluted water of Manila Bay ahead of World Water Day in Tondo, Manila.-Romeo Ranoco, Reuters

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“I don’t think there will be (a ceasefire). We have not discussed this at Cabinet level nor between the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and PNP (Philippine National Police),” Lorenzana said in a text message to The STAR yesterday.

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Duterte wants grandson to become Davao mayor

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MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte wants his 24-yearold grandson Omar Vincent to run for mayor of Davao City one day.

In a speech during an event in Sulu last Monday, Duterte reiterated he has no interest in prolonging his stay in power. He then mentioned his grandson who was with him.

“Mag-interes na lang ako ‘yung apo ko maging mayor ng Davao, OK na ‘yan.

At least may dumaang mayor na Muslim (I duterte, 22

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LP to form ‘resistance’ coalition in 2019 polls Board of inquiry to probe PNPA mauling incident, alleged hazing video MANILA - The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) has formed a board of inquiry to investigate the mauling incident involving cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA).

The board of inquiry, which will conduct a broader probe, will be led by Romy Magsalos, Director of the National Police College, and lawyer Jason Ison, along with 5 other members.

Nine PNPA cadets are facing criminal and administrative charges for allegedly mauling their seniors after their graduation rites. More or less 20 others may also be charged.

According to PPSC President

Ricardo De Leon, the board will also look into a video taken in 2017, which recently surfaced online, showing a supposed hazing incident inside the PNPA. “’Yung nakita ko sa YouTube at sa Rappler. Nagkaroon sila ng initiation. That was not even authorized. Nagkaroon na nga sila ng covenant ng anti-hazing,” he said.

De Leon said it is possible that the release of the alleged hazing video online was done to counter the move of those who filed the case against the cadets.

“Ang isa doon (sa video) na pumapalo ay ‘yon ‘yung naging

MANILA, Philippines — The Liberal Party is eyeing to form a coalition that will be the “genuine opposition” in next year’s elections.

LP President Sen. Francis Pangilinan stressed the need for a strong opposition that will resist the “slide to authoritarianism and anti-democratic rule.”

“We hope to help build together the broadest coalition of groups and individuals united behind defending our freedoms and our civil and political rights,” Pangilinan said in a statement released Tuesday.

The opposition party is hoping to form a “resistance” coalition that will ensure that the country’s economic development will not be sidelined by corruption and human rights violations.

Pangilinan, however, acknolowledged that the LP will need the help of other groups in forming an opposition coalition.

“We will need to work with other groups and forces willing to unite and to resist extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses, the undermining of our sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea, and the continuing rise of prices of basic commodities, among others,” Pangilinan said.

Sen. Bam Aquino earlier said that he is not victim sa graduation. That was the report that I received. Kaya gumanti rin,” he said.

“There is a high possibility because may mga na-pinpoint na ‘yung one of the lieuten-

interested to join PDP-Laban’s senatorial slate as he will join a genuine opposition slate for the 2019 midterm elections.

Aquino will be the only re-electionist senator who will not be joining the ruling political party’s senatorial slate as Senate President Koko Pimentel had already expressed his support for Sens. Sonny Angara, Nancy Binay, JV Ejercito, Grace Poe and Cynthia Villar.

In a television interview on Monday, Aquino said that there is a need for a slate that is independent from PDP-Laban.

“In 2019, hindi lang ‘The Force’ kailangan, we need ‘The Resistance’ – a genuine opposition slate. Kailangan ng mga taong magsasama-sama, magtutulong-tulong para labanan ang polisiya ng administrasyon na nakakasakit sa tao. You will find me on that slate,” Aquino told ANC’s Early Edition.

Ejercito had earlier referred to him and the four other re-electionist senators who will be joining PDP-Laban as “The Force.”

He added that the LP will join a coalition slate which will be composed of people willing to speak out against the Duterte administration’s policies.

“The people willing to answer the call should join forces,” Aquino said. Philstar

ants, siya ‘yung isang pumapalo diyan sa hazing video [from] 2017,” he added.

De Leon also said the venue of the alleged hazing was undeniably done inside the PNPA

dormitory as those involved were wearing uniforms at the time of the incident.

He said the PNPA already communicated to the cadets that hazing is not allowed and that it is against the law. The cadets even signed “two covenants,” he added.

PNPA alumni association denies mauling ‘tradition’ following Silang incident De Leon, who graduated from the Philippine Military Academy, recalled “dunking,” or throwing a cadet in a pool, as the only tradition during his time. He said it was never done to cause harm or hurt anyone in the academy.

“Ito ‘yung farewell lang ito. Kilitian at kulitan. Walang manhandling kasi kapag naitapon ka na sa pool, aahunin ka, sasaluduhan ka, para bang ‘Goodluck, sir!’ as a new officer,” he said.

“Ihahatid ka pa nga sa kuwarto. Diyan na ‘yung maguumpisa na kaniya-kaniyang hawak ng pentel pen. Mamanahin mo ang mga gamit nila,” he added. The board of inquiry is expected to come up with investigation results on April 2.-Maan Macapagal, ABS-CBN News

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Apple goes back to school with new iPad, apps Businessmen seek 3-phased Boracay rehab

CHICAGO, United States Apple on Tuesday unveiled new applications and a discounted iPad tablet aimed at the education market as it tries to regain momentum lost to Google in the world of classroom technology.

At an event in Chicago, the California-based Apple showcased a new, free curriculum called Everyone Can Create that enables teachers to integrate drawing, music, filmmaking or photography into their lessons.

Apple also announced Schoolwork, a new app that helps teachers create assignments and see student progress.

At the same time, Apple unveiled a refreshed version of its 9.7-inch iPad, which will start at $299 for schools and $329 for the consumer market.

The updated iPad offers support for Apple Pencil -- an extra $99 -- which can be used for sketching and handwritten notes.

“Creativity sparks a deeper level of engagement in students, and we’re excited to help teachers bring out that creativity in the classroom,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of marketing.

With these new products, he said, “we believe we can amplify learning and creativity in a way that only Apple can.”

Apple was once a leader in the classroom but in recent years it has fallen behind Google, which now accounts for around 60 percent of new mobile PCs shipped to US schools, compared with 12.3 percent for Apple, according to Futuresource Consulting. — Agence France-Presse

MANILA - As the government prepares to shut down Boracay for six months, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Tuesday reiterated its call for a three-phased rehabilitation of the island and for the government to hold a dialogue with stakeholders.

Instead of completely closing off Boracay, the group said the government should close off one of the island’s three major entry points at a time.

PCCI identified these three entry points as the Cagban jetty port, Punta Bunga and LapuzLapuz Beach.

“With these three possible entry and exit points, the idea is to only close one point of entry at a time to gradually restore the island in phases,” PCCI said in a statement.

The group reiterated that a complete shutdown of Boracay would be bad for the island’s businesses and the 17,000 di-

rect employees in the travel and hospitality industry.

“Many establishments owe the banks hence without a revenue stream, they may not be able to handle their interest payments appropriately and the ripple effects would carry over to the overall financial, supply, and employment value chain,” said PCCI president Ma. Alegria Sibal-Limjoco.

“While shutting down the island for at least six months appears to be the most practical option to urgently solve its current issues, we believe that it will create unnecessary disruption in many legitimate and law abiding micro and small businesses and job losses for thousands of local residents of Boracay,” Limjoco said.

On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said the six-month shutdown and rehabilitation of the island could no longer be put off.-ABS-CBN News

Florida woman seeks to save tree by marrying it March 26 (UPI) -- A Florida woman seeking to save a tree from being chopped down by the city held a wedding where she became married to the ficus.

Karen Cooper said she and other neighbors of Snell Family Park in Fort Myers were distraught when they learned the city’s Beautification Advisory Board and Public Works Department plan to have the giant ficus, which is more than 100 years old, removed from the park.

Cooper organized a Saturday event at the park where she and several other brides in white gowns said their vows to the tree.

“If they cut down this tree, I’m going to be a widow,” Cooper told the Fort Myers News-Press.

Cooper and her allies plan to make their case to the Beautification Advisory Board during its Tuesday meeting.

Ward 5 Councilman Fred Burson, the only city official who attended the wedding on Saturday, vowed to fight for the ficus.

“If we don’t get it settled at the Beautification Board meeting, I’ll take it to the City Council,” he said.-By Ben Hooper

Airline crew member had 9 pounds of coke in his pants March 22 (UPI) -- Customs officials at a New York airport said an airline crew member on a flight from Jamaica was found to be hiding 9 pounds of cocaine inside his pants.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Jamaican citizen Hugh Hall was a crew member on a Fly Jamaica Airways flight that arrived March 17 at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Montego Bay. Hugh presented himself for inspection upon arriving in New York and he was taken to a private search room, where officers found four packages of cocaine taped to his legs under his pants.

The cocaine weighed about 9 pounds and had an estimated street value of $160,000.

“This seizure is another example of our CBP officers being ever vigilant in protecting the United States from the distribution of illicit drugs,” said Leon Hayward, acting director of CBP’s New York Field Operations.

Hall was arrested on suspicion if importation of a controlled substance and turned over to Homeland Security investigations.By Ben Hooper

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6 individuals from PH make it on Forbes ‘30 Under 30 Asia’ List

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Six individuals from the Philippines are on this year’s Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” List, which recognizes disruptors, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are below 30 years of age across the region.

The list includes 30 honorees in 10 categories such as Arts; Consumer Technology; Enterprise Technology; Entertainment & Sports; Finance & Venture Capital; and Healthcare & Science. Also included are Industry, Manufacturing & Energy; Media, Marketing & Advertising; Retail & E-commerce; and Social Entrepreneurs.

- Stephanie Sy, 29— founder, Thinking Machines.

Sy founded Thinking Machines in 2015, a data science startup designed to make artificial intelligence systems work for humans “Founder Stephanie Sy and her team want to make companies more effective by encouraging them to make data driven decisions,” Forbes said.

- Bretman Sacayanan, 19—vlogger, Bretman Rock.

Born in the Philippines and relocated to Hawaii at the age of seven, Sacayanan currently has over eight million followers on Instagram and almost two million on YouTube.

“The beauty vlogger is known not only for his makeup tutorials, but also his often humorous views on life,” Forbes noted.

- Carlo Delantar, 26— country director, Waves for Water.

Delantar heads the Philippine operations of Waves for Water, an international non-profit organization which provides clean water to those in need.

“With only a small team, Delantar enlists the help of travelers there to distribute water filtration systems. So far, they have handed out some 10,000 water filters, helping one million Filipinos to access clean water,” according to Forbes.

- Patrick Lynch, 28—cofounder, First Circle.

Lynch is an Irish native who co-founded Philippine-based fintech company First Circle. It provides small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with finance, particularly those having a difficult time securing capital.

According to Forbes, First Circle has already loaned millions of dollars to businesses in the Philippines.

- Archie Oclos, 28—artist.

Oclos is an artist from the University of the Philippines who tackles sociopolitical issues in the country.

“The 28-year-old Filipino artist has criticized the country’s war on drugs through his murals—depicting President Rodrigo Duterte with a crown made of guns—as well as the treatment of its indigenous people,” Forbes said.

- Miko Aspiras, 29,— chef. Aspiras started baking at the age of 11, and had his eye on the culinary industry since. He started as a commis chef at the Shangri-La in Manila, and has worked in a number hotels such as Resorts World Manila and Raffles.

He also started his own food group Tasteless, under which he co-owns seven restaurant concepts.

According to Forbes “30 Under 30 Asia” List editor Rana Wehbe, this year’s list is made up of millennials who take risks and tackle issues that matter to their generation.

“For this list in particular, we were looking for individuals who had really made a difference in their field,” she said.

“To help us select the most deserving people from more than 2,000 impressive nominations, we employed the help of industry-specific judges to vet each and every one of the entries,” Wehbe noted.

Among the judges are business magnates such as Allan Zaman and Hiroshi Mikitani for the retail and e-commerce category, and fashion designer Vivienne Tam and singer Kris Wu for the arts and entertainment and sports categories.

Other judges include tech entrepreneurs Sonny Vu of Fossil and S.D Shibulal of Infosys, and tech investors Kai-fu Lee of Sinovation and Anna Fang of ZhenFund in the finance and venture capital category.

According to Forbes, this year’s list includes individuals from 24 countries across AsiaPacific—including representatives from Azerbaijan and North Korea for the first time.

Last year, five Filipinos were on the list which included entrepreneurs and individuals who excelled in their various fields. —By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA News

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Duterte orders PNP to arrest, charge peddlers of fake drugs

President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to curb the proliferation of counterfeit drugs in the market by arresting and charging those behind the illegal racket, a Palace official said Wednesday.

Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said Duterte issued the order on Tuesday night to PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public against counterfeit paracetamol—a pain reliever and fever reducer—being sold in the market. “The President has ordered the Chief PNP to arrest all persons who manufacture, import, distribute, sell, administer, dispense fake drugs and they will be charged with economic sabotage because

those acts undermine not only the economy because of the law of supply and demand but it also threatens the security of the nation because it endangers the vast health of our people,” Panelo told reporters.

Aside from the health risks posed by fake medicines, the scale at which the country’s pharmaceutical industry may be affected can also result in “considerable loss of government revenues,” Panelo said.

The FDA has already urged consumers to purchase medicines only from FDA-licensed establishments.

It also called on local government units and law enforcement agencies to prevent the sale and distribution of counterfeit drug products to the general public.

— Virgil Lopez/RSJ, GMA News

Tax reform has ‘minimal’ impact on prices of consumer goods —DTI The enactment of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law contributed minimally on prices of consumer goods, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday.

In a press conference in Makati City, Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said prices of consumer goods were only minimally affected by the passage of the TRAIN Law. “The effect of TRAIN Law Package 1 on BNPCs (basic necessities and prime commodities) ranges from only 4 centavos to 25 centavos,” she said.

President Rodrigo Duterte signed the proposed tax reform proposal into law on December 19. It reduced the personal income tax and expanded the value-added tax (VAT) base.

With the tax reform law in effect starting Jan. 1, 2018, in-

flation in January registered at 4.0 percent, the fastest in over three years.

But Castelo said the increase in prices of consumer goods was mainly due to other factors.

“The increase that you will see now on the prices of BNPCs is caused by other factors such as foreign exchange, presyo ng raw materials ... at ang presyo ng crude oil na ini-import natin from Dubai,” she said.

“The price of crude oil has increased in the international market, not only the selling price to the Philippines,” Castelo noted. —By JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA News

DOLE open to total

ban on Middle East maids MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) supports Senate Resolution No. 676 seeking a total ban on the deployment of Filipino household service workers (HSWs) in countries not providing similar rights and work conditions as their nationals.

“If there is no memorandum of agreement between our country and the accepting countries, then it is foolhardy to deploy our workers overseas because they will not be protected,” Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said.

Bello said the DOLE will not hesitate to stop deployment in countries not giving enough protection to Filipino workers like what happened in Kuwait.

He said the DOLE and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) are working closely to review existing bilateral agreements with countries employing Filipinos.

“The DOLE and the DFA met two weeks ago to study the template for new bilateral agreements to provide better protection for our workers,” Bello said.

Concerning the deployment ban in Kuwait, Bello said he is not inclined to recommend the lifting of the ban on domestic

workers’ deployment even after the proposed agreement with Kuwait is signed in April.

The DOLE imposed a total deployment ban after the body of Filipina domestic helper Joanna Demafelis was found stuffed inside a freezer in an abandoned apartment in Kuwait.

The labor chief expressed hope that the agreement could provide better working conditions for Filipinos in Kuwait.

Bello said the deployment ban will be lifted only after the Kuwait government has ensured justice for the death of Demafelis.

Demafelis’ employers have

been arrested, but are yet to be extradited to Kuwait.

“They have to face the consequences of their action, mere detention is not a penalty,” Bello said.

In the resolution last week, the deaths of Demafelis, Irma Avila Edloy and Josie Lloren, who all died due to abuse sustained while they worked as domestic helpers abroad, were cited to justify the call for total deployment ban of HSWs in some countries.

Bello said he sees no need to ban the deployment of domestic workers in all countries except for those that are not treating Filipinos fairly.Philstar-

Well wishers flock to Duterte’s Davao home to celebrate his birthday

DAVAO CITY - As early as 4:00 a.m. on Holy Wednesday, supporters and well wishers flocked to Doña Luisa Phase 1 Subdivision to serenade President Rodrigo Duterte on his 73rd birthday.

Although they claimed that they were invited to attend the President’s birthday, police and military restricted them from entering Duterte’s house.

This did not stop them from singing birthday songs and offering prayers and wishes to the country’s top official.

They even brought the President a Philippine flag birthday cake, but it was handed over to the authorities guarding his house.

“We are really expecting

na maka-serenade kami. We are not frustrated, but we are still happy because we are lawabiding people. ‘Yon ang policy, yun ang sundin,” said Bishop Claro Loquias, Jr., national chairman of the Baptist Bishop

of the Philippines.

Aside from Davaoeños, supporters from other areas as far as Butuan City and Japan journeyed to Davao to greet the President. -Hernel Tocmo, ABSCBN News

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Entertainment Bea Alonzo What’s the BUZZ?

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deletes photos of Gerald Anderson, Pia Wurtzbach MANILA, Philippines — From Kim Chiu to Maja Salvador, Sarah Geronimo, and Bea Alonzo, is Gerald Anderson now dating Pia Wurtzbach?

Such was the question many netizens have been asking on social media after Bea unfollowed and deleted photos of both Gerald and Pia on her Instagram account.

Bea also deleted the poster of Gerald and Pia’s movie “My Perfect You,” which made netizens abuzz that the rumored relationship of Gerald and Bea is now over because of Miss Universe 2015.

Some netizens also claimed to have seen Pia and Gerald strolling in a mall together.

As of press time, there are still no words from the three of them online, but Bea’s hairstylist posted a cryptic message on Instagram.

According to the stylist, who uses the

username @ayuhamasaki: “Bakit hindi na lang magkatuluyan ang mga TAPAT at SERYOSO at hayaang maglokohan ang mga MALALANDI at BABAERO.” Netizens had mixed reactions regarding the Instagram post.

User @salazarang8 said: “Wala nang bearald maharot kac yang c budoy na yan feeling mo ang gwapo pewee.”

Netizen @anonanon2x commented: “Di natin alam kung ano nga nangyari between gerald & bea. I hope they will find peace in whatever decision they make. Wag muna idamay si pia - she is in a relationship & seems happy with her bf.”

User @flyingkisses101 said: “Baka pwedeng magantay nalang Muna tayu bago manghusga, malay natin nahack lang account ni bea,” while @dollvjjCome on! I’m fan of both....let’s not judge Anyone until we know the thruth.”

Pia has reportedly broken up with car racer Marlon Stockinger, but this has not been confirmed by the couple. Pia’s Valentine post with Marlon in New York is still on her Instagram.

Bea and Gerald dated back then, which they confirmed during their guest appearance in Vice Ganda’s Sunday show “Gandang Gabi, Vice” in 2016. They dated once again while doing their film “How To Be Yours.”

On the other hand, Bea and Pia became friends and worked together during their teen years on the youthoriented show “K2BU.” It can be recalled that Pia admitted she was insecure with Bea back then because Bea was always cast in lead roles, while Pia only got minor parts.

Such insecurity was told in Pia’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” life story.-Philstar

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Tricia Centenera looks back on her failed marriage with Gab Valenciano Two years after their muchpublicized separation, Tricia Centenera is now ready to talk about her failed marriage with Gab Valenciano. The model/ blogger recalled that March 27 would have been their third anniversary as a married couple but realized that even though things didn’t go as planned, she was able to pick herself up and move on.

“I actually saw my ex-husband last night – we didn’t even realize it was the eve of our, what would have been anniversary. We had a friendly embrace & were surrounded by family, it was nice,” she wrote on her blog.

“Guys I’m sharing this story because I know a few of you have followed my journey through all of this & even taken the time to reach out to me.

You are the ones I’m writing to today to say thanks for all the love, I appreciate you all.

And to those asking me how I feel today I want to tell you this… I FEEL EMPOWERED,” she added.

She also defended Gab against his bashers.

“My ex-husband I believe is a good man who has just made some bad choices, but are any of you completely perfect? I can say I’ve made some pretty poor life choices too but I believe

it’s how we bounce back & get back up that’s what’s more important. There’s nothing wrong with failing forward & he is trying his best to be the best version of himself so please let him try.”

Tricia then said that she considers Gab as her friend now.

“Yes this man broke me however I didn’t let it ruin me forever. Through sincere prayer, petition & forgiveness, I can now call him a friend even though the expectation is that as his ex-wife I should

hate him, I honestly don’t.

Yet a friend who I’m sure will p*#s me off at times but none the less a friend…or maybe we’re more like siblings now haha he’s like the sibling who doesn’t give the best love advice.”

Tricia is now happily in a relationship with a “man I love whole heartedly” and Gab approves of it.

“He’s sincerely happy for us.

He asks love & healing advice & is trying for himself.”-BY JOAN LEARY

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The next beauty queen?

Ruffa thinks daughter has what it takes

There is little doubt in her mind: Ruffa Gutierrez thinks that her daughter, Lorin, has what it takes to become a beauty queen.

The actress explained that with the right training and by finishing college first, her young head-turner can “represent the country in the best way possible.”

She was asked about the prospect of Lorin joining pageants at the sidelines of her

daughter’s first endorsement shoot on Tuesday. The proud mom revealed that Lorin has no plans so far to do so, sharing that her eldest is completely focused on her studies.

“Napaka-importante na makapagtapos siya ng pagaaral,” she said. “I want her to make the most of everything that she’s learning while she’s in high school.”

She added that aside from giving Lorin something to fall

back on in case a career in the spotlight does not work out, a good education is a huge advantage to take with you when competing for international crowns.

“Ang importante kasi is iyong may utak eh. Hindi lang iyon focus puro katawan.

Second na lang iyon,” she explained. “Ang importante is what she can do to represent out country.”

Asked about what advice Gutierrez, who finished 2nd runner-up in the 1993 Miss World pageant, has been giving Lorin, she said: “Be Godfearing, be positive, and be an

inspiration to others.”

‘I won’t say no’ Lorin, 14, told reporters that she wouldn’t say no if an opportunity does come along, whether it be in local showbiz or pageantry.

She admitted that she may not be able to handle the pressure just yet, but she’s more than willing to take on new challenges.

“If the opportunity comes

and if I decide to change my mind, then of course, I’m not going to say no to anything right now because I’m still young. My mind can change pa.”

She said that she does know her priorities, however.

“Super important to finish my studies because if I do, I’ll be able to answer more intelligently, which will make me represent the country in a better light.” -ABS-CBN News

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Increasing Immigration levels is crucial Editorial to sustaining economic growth

This year, Canada will likely invite over 310,000 immigrants and that number will continue to grow in the years ahead. For example, we are expecting in 2019 around 330,000 immigrants and 340,000 in 2020.

Over the next 10 years, we could see in excess of 300,000 from the Philippines alone.

To emphasize and support what I am saying, let me share with you what Mr. Ahmed Hussen, the Minister of Immigration, said at the Citizenship and Immigration Committee meeting on Feb. 15th, 2018:

Straight up (www.mpkevin.ca) Canada has a tremendous opportunity to leverage our well-managed immigration system in support of our country’s future.

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An unexpected Holy Week message from Duterte

he Holy Week is upon us and we expect that a great majority of the Filipino faithful would go home to their respective provinces or cities and troop to their churches or parishes and renew their spiritual lives. Holy Week makes us ordinary Filipino unique because in reality, Christianity is on a retreat in many parts of the world. But not in the Philippines where the faith of the Filipino people remains strong and steadfast, which makes me proud of my Catholicism.

Over the weekend, as I read my Philippine Star, I was surprised to read that Pres. Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte issued an official statement calling upon the Filipino people to observe Holy Week meaningfully “through reflection and working for a better life.” He added, “This is the time to revitalize our faith and renew our relationship with God and our fellowmen.

As we put our hands together in prayer, may we use this as an opportune time to rekindle our religious fervor and cherish our time-honored traditions as a pious people.”

“One of the greatest challenges Canada will soon face, along with many other industrialized countries, will be labour shortages linked to our aging population. While immigration is certainly not a solution on its own to our demographic challenges, it plays an important role in helping us to address those challenges. Now more than ever, it’s important that we have a robust immigration system in place that can meet our current and future economic and demographic needs.

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through reflection and working for a better life.” He added, “This is the time to revitalize our faith and renew our relationship with God and our fellowmen. As we put our hands together in prayer, may we use this as an opportune time to rekindle our religious fervor and cherish our timehonored traditions as a pious people.

Frankly speaking, this was one statement that I never expected to hear from Pres.

Duterte. However, allow me to say that I will never forget the day that he won the Presidency because he went straight to the grave of his mother in the Davao cemetery to seek solace and prayer. That act of prayer gave us an insight that DU30 believes in life after death… that he often talks to his mother who was a very conservative

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This Holy Week message from the President is a very meaningful one because whether you like Pres. Duterte or not, he is the President of this nation and for the first time in his presidency, he sound more like Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma urging the faithful to participate in religious activities and to nourish their faith and spirituality.

Thus we earnestly hope that Filipinos from all over the country would use this Holy Week to renew their ties to the

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Casino ban

wo Marcos-era presidential decrees banned government officials and employees including military personnel, together with anyone under age 21 from playing in casinos.

The decrees were reaffirmed by the Duterte administration in Memorandum Circular No. 6 dated Sept. 20, 2016.

The orders, however, do not provide penalties for violators.

Now a bill filed in the House of Representatives seeks to impose a fine, initially set at P100,000. The passage of House Bill 3545 is uncertain. Earlier this year, lawmakers had protested Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa’s order authorizing the arrest of government officials including politicians found playing in casinos.

Thanks to weak enforcement and the lack of penalties, compliance with the ban has always been spotty. Joseph Estrada, who occupied various government positions before becoming president, was hounded during his 1998 campaign by a video showing him playing high-stakes baccarat in a casino VIP pit.

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In 2013, then president Noynoy Aquino had to let go of his shooting buddy Virginia Torres after she was caught on video playing the slot machines in what she said was a gaming arcade rather than a casino. Torres headed the Land Transportation Office at the time.

Not all government officials playing in casinos are as well known as Torres was when her video was uploaded on YouTube.

The belief that they will not be recognized even if caught on surveillance camera will guarantee that government employees will continue to defy the ban.

Elected officials may also feel that they are above the law and presidential orders, and openly defy the ban. A number of politicians are also widely suspected to be the principal jueteng operators in their turfs, and cannot be expected to comply with a ban on playing in state-run casinos.

Some officials argue that the prohibition is unrealistic. But the bar for exemplary behavior is supposed to be set higher for government officials and employees, who are covered by a code of conduct and ethical standards. Events in the recent past in Manila and the United States have also shown that gambling addiction can have lethal consequences.

Public servants who can’t sacrifice their fondness for gambling should consider getting out of the government. Otherwise, they should be prepared for appropriate sanctions, which the government must have the will and capability to impose.Philstar

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hese days I often find myself utterly confused, as I am sure most people are, by what President Duterte says and what he actually means.

Trying to comprehend his real meaning just makes my head hurt because one day he’ll speak out on policy only to retract his words the next day. This trigger happy type of rhetoric surely has his spin masters like Palace spokesman Harry Roque working overtime trying to decipher the president’s true meaning.

It’s ironic because the president was touted as a straight shooter during the elections.

He was supposed to be someone whose word was his bond free of politicizing and double meaning. Unfortunately that is not true at all and his form of “doublespeak” is probably the most confusing ever leaving everyone wondering as to his true intentions. What is a joke?

What is real? These days we never really know. Most of the time when the president says something we end up giving it a few days to see if he actually really meant it.

And we are not the only ones I am sure. Those around the president are just as bewildered and left without a clue as to what our Commander in Chief means and even as to what their true standing is in his administration is. For a long time, there was animos-

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OT A FEW Filipinos were quick to notice that the White House seems to be taking the same hardline stand against illegal narcotics that has drawn world attention to President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war.

In a speech in Manchester, New Hampshire, a state hard hit by the opioid epidemic sweeping the US, President Donald Trump called on Monday for the imposition of the death penalty on drug traffickers.

His death call to meet the opioid emergency that claims 115 American lives (mostly overdose victims) daily has set Filipinos asking if Trump has impliedly endorsed Duterte’s drive that has killed 4,000 to 15,000 (depending on who does the counting) suspected drug dealers and users.

Regardless of Trump’s thoughts on Duterte’s style, the official answer to the speculative endorsement will be a “No” – especially now that the Philippine leader’s bloody record is being examined by the International Criminal Court over his vehement objections.

To applause of the Republican-leaning crowd in Manchester, Trump said: “If we don’t get tough on the drug dealers, we’re wasting our time. That toughness includes the death penalty!”

The runaway opioids being chased by Trump are a class of addictive drugs, including prescription painkillers such as heroin, fentanyl, Percocet and OxyContin, some of them

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The art of doublespeak At this point, no one can tell what is going to happen. As I mentioned the president is quite well known for having a certain opinion one day and changing it the next. ity between the president and Vice President Leni Roberdo with President Duterte making it all but clear that he felt Bongbong Marcos was cheated out of the job. And then, some time passes, and all of a sudden during an event with Leni held recently, the president was quoted saying that he loved seeing his vice president. Sarcastic or perhaps a change of heart?

That’s not unprecedented for this particular president.

The opposite is true as well.

In the current administration you can be completely important and standing in the sun one day and then the next you are banished and out of the inner circle. Like the Palace’s former spokesperson Ernest Abella who was suddenly transferred to a foreign office under an obscure title. Like a good follower, he went quietly but I am sure he left wondering what he had done wrong.

Now I guess we wait to see who is next on the chopping block. If you ask me Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre is ripe for the picking, especially after he put pork barrel queen Janet Lim Napoles under witness protection to the dismay

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of the entire country. That move better bear fruit and net even bigger corruption fish or it will just be another person getting away with plundering the nation punishment free. * * * In several previous columns I agreed with President Duterte’s decision to “shut down” Boracay to give the island time to rehabilitate and to build the necessary infrastructure in place to handle the massive amounts of sewage and pollution left in the wake of constantly burgeoning tourist numbers. I have always loved the island paradise and don’t want to see it fold under the immense weight of too many people and felt that as harsh as shutting it down seemed, it was the right decision if we wanted to preserve the island’s future.

However, as with most things there is a new twist to the story. While the president’s intentions to help curb pollution in Boracay seem noble they are now under question with the news breaking that despite the Environment and Tourism departments recommendation to temporarily close the island,

INTROSPECTIVE the government has granted a “provisional license” to a Macau casino company and their Filipino partner to build a 23hectare casino worth over $500 million on the island.

While it may be completely innocent – as the government claims – the timing certainly does seem suspicious. Several other tourist spots in Boracay are under fire for being irresponsible and adding to the growing tourist numbers and pollution problem of the island and yet it’s okay to build another huge tourist trap? I thought the problem was that Boracay had already bitten off more than it could chew and that the island needed to take a step back? This new development hardly seems like taking a step back.

The government is currently defending the building of the casino by saying it doesn’t inter-

fere with the original proposed rehabilitation plan for Boracay. During the shutdown, key changes will still be made on the island helping reducing pollution as well as sewage treatment all in the hopes of helping the island get back on its feet.

According to the government the new casino project will be subject to the same strict infrastructure and sewage treatment guidelines and will have these in place well before it can open its doors to the public.

However, the residents and long time Boracay advocates are asking the government to seriously reconsider saying that the island is not a gambling destination and that opening a casino will radically change the dynamic of the tourist destination as well as impact the type of tourists who frequent the island. They further argue that there are other places for casinos in the country and that both Manila and Macau already have several options with needing to open another in Boracay.

At this point, no one can tell what is going to happen.

As I mentioned the president is quite well known for having a certain opinion one day and changing it the next. He could very well change his mind about this new development as well.

I guess we’ll have to wait and see. -Philstar

Trump not copying Duterte drug drive Federico D. Pascual Jr.

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Trump called on prosecutors to be harsher on drug dealers, but did not call for legislation to expand application of the death penalty for federal drug crimes.

It will be useful for the Manila crowd, meantime, to compare the anti-narcotic campaigns running on either side of the Pacific: • Some 2.4 million Americans are addicted to opioids.

The drug-users count in the Philippines is 1.3 million. Population of the US is 327 million, about thrice that of the Philippines’ 105 million.

• Capital punishment is authorized in the US in some murder cases, while there is totally no death penalty in the Philippines. Around 55 percent of Americans polled favor the death penalty for murder.

• Drug-related deaths in the US are traced mostly to opioid overdose. In the Philippines, they are blamed on alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs).

• The US punitive crackdown is aimed at traffickers. In the Philippines, there is hardly any distinction between drug

NOT A FEW Filipinos were quick to notice that the White House seems to be taking the same hardline stand against illegal narcotics that has drawn world attention to President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody drug war. dealers and users, especially when they fight back (“nanlaban”).

• The US regards the opioid crisis as a public health concern.

The drug menace in the Philippines is approached more as a police problem.

• “Drug trafficking” is defined by Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165) as the “illegal cultivation, culture, delivery, administration, dispensation, manufacture, sale, trading, transportation, distribution, importation, exportation and possession of any dangerous drug and/or controlled precursor and essential chemical.”

• Under US federal sentencing guidelines, a “drug trafficking offense” is “an offense under federal, state, or local law that prohibits the manufacture, import, export, distribution, or dispensing of a controlled substance (or a counterfeit substance) or the possession of a controlled substance (or a counterfeit substance) with intent to manufacture, import, export, distribute, or dispense.”

• Death penalty allowed in US, but…

IN AN ARTICLE on the death penalty in drug cases, MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos says in part:

“The death penalty is authorized against a defendant who has directed a continuing criminal enterprise involving either large quantities of drugs, or if $20 million is generated from the enterprise in a oneyear period.

“In 1994 through the Federal Death Penalty Act, the availability of capital punishment was expanded to some 60 criminal offenses. Nearly all federal statutes providing for the death penalty do require a concomitant death. Espionage, treason and trafficking in large quantities of narcotics are exceptions to this rule; the death penalty can be imposed for these crimes without an accompanying fatality.

“In practice, the government has not sought death for these kinds of offenses since the reintroduction of capital punishment into the federal criminal justice system in 1988.

“But the president could seek to enforce existing law and give life to the death penalty for drug traffickers. Then, the Supreme Court might stop him.

“In 2008, the Supreme Court ruled that use of the death penalty should be reserved for crimes that take the life of the victim.

“In deciding whether punishment is cruel and unusual, in violation of the Eighth Amendment, the court has ‘looked to the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.’ The Eighth Amendment requires that a capital sentencing scheme must restrict capital punishment to a narrow category of the most serious crimes, and offenders whose extreme culpability warrants execution.

“As the law stands today, capital punishment appears limited by the court to murder or other crimes that result in the death of the victim.

“The court also has imposed other limitations: Even where a death does result from a felony but the defendant was not the actual killer, the defendant must additionally be (1) a major participant, and (2) exhibit reckless indifference to human life, in order to be eligible for capital punishment. Although federal drug crimes feature numerous mandatory minimum sentences, a mandatory death sentence would also likely be unconstitutional, according to a 1976 Supreme Court case.

“The president may wish to impose the death sentence for drug crimes. But he cannot create this legislation; only Congress can. The president could, however, attempt to enforce the existing laws permitting capital punishment for trafficking in large amounts of drugs.

Either way, the Supreme Court would likely strike down the statute or undo the individual sentence if presented with the opportunity.”Philstar

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Vic Sotto, Ruby Rodriguez on AlDub’s alleged ‘separation’ MANILA, Philippines — Are Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, also known as the massively followed love team AlDub, going solo or on separate ways?

In separate interviews with Philstar.com, AlDub’s co-hosts in the noontime show “Eat Bulaga!,” Vic Sotto and Ruby Rodriguez, shed light on the controversy.

According to Vic and Ruby, they do not know anything about the alleged separation. Instead, Ruby reminded everyone to beware of fake news on social media.

“Ang daming kumakalat sa social media. Patay na nga ako, ‘di ba?” she quipped.

Ruby said, she just took the fake news on her death lightly and thought, “Dahil d’yan, mas lalong hahaba ang buhay ko!”

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Kris Aquino

rules out politics - at least until December 2019 MANILA – Kris Aquino indirectly announced through a social media post Tuesday that her entry into the political arena is not going to happen soon -- at least until December 2019 or after the 2019 midterm elections.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Aquino categorically said she has signed several “no political participation waivers” for several contracts with some of them expiring by the end of next year.

“Nakapag-joke na nga ‘ko on our way back to the hotel na Tarlac politicians no longer have to fear me buying property and establishing residency there,” she wrote.

“I am highly allergic to trees, grass, weeds, and pollen. So that rules out living anywhere that isn’t an urban area for me. So I cannot start public service from our home province.”

The former “Kris TV” host is the youngest daughter of democracy icons Ninoy and Cory Aquino. She is the sister of former President Benigno Aquino III. Meanwhile, Aquino revealed in the same post why she went to the United States without her sons.

“I flew all the way to San Francisco because this was where they had my most comprehensive records from Dec 2016, BUT also to protect my privacy because we were getting a thorough diagnosis about my frequent allergic reactions,” she wrote, unedited.

After a series of tests, Aquino feels fortunate that all her fears were unfounded because her allergies are mostly environmental and not from food, fragrances or any skincare or makeup products.

Following her checkup, Aquino will return to the Philippines on Wednesday.

“Our prayers have been answered because we already know my medical issues and we have the correct prevention information as well as the emergency medication I’ll need. God bless all of you with a peaceful Holy Week,” she ended.-ABS-CBN News

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LOS ANGELES, United States - Smash’em up blockbuster “Pacific Rim: Uprising” sent shockwaves through the North American box office this weekend, claiming the top spot with takings of $28 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

The action-packed sequel knocked “Black Panther” from number one after five straight weeks, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations, but the film attracted mixed reviews and fell short of “Pacific Rim’s” $37.3 million debut in 2013.

Set 10 years after “Pacific Rim,” “Uprising” follows a new generation of pilots of the first film’s giant “Jaeger” military mechanoids -- fending off enormous Kaiju monsters aiming to end humanity.

The movie, from Universal, centers on

“Star Wars” sensation John Boyega as Jake Pentecost, son of Idris Elba’s character Stacker, who died to save the world in the first film.

London-born Boyega also took a producing role alongside Guillermo del Toro, the first film’s director.

While the film rose to prominence, it was time for Wakanda’s King T’Challa to surrender his box office crown. “Black Panther” dropped into second place with earnings of $16.7 million.

The Marvel smash hit, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o has earned $631 million in the US and Canada -- making it the highest-grossing superhero film in the US according to industry tracker Box Office Mojo, overtaking “The Avengers” (2012).

Thanks to an impressive box office reign, it is also the first film since “Avatar” (2009) to chalk up five consecutive top spots.

In at third for a second week was low-budget, faith-based drama “I Can Only Imagine,” which amassed $13.8 million.

Made for a modest $7 million, the movie stars J. Michael Finley as the

lead singer of a popular Christian band. Dennis Quaid and Cloris Leachman also star.

Fourth place went to newly-released “Sherlock Gnomes,” taking $10.6 million.

A sequel to 2011’s “Gnomeo and Juliet” the Paramount animation features big names including James McAvoy and Emily Blunt. The Shakespearean pair call upon Sherlock (Johnny Depp) to get to the bottom of a string of garden gnome disappearances.

Falling from second last week to fifth this was “Tomb Raider,” a Warner Bros. adventure reboot starring Swedish actress Alicia Vikander as the fearless and ferocious Lara Croft.

The movie, also starring Dominic West and Kristin Scott Thomas, netted an estimated $10.4 million for total earnings of $41.7 million.

Rounding out the top 10 were: “A Wrinkle In Time” ($8 million) “Love, Simon” ($7.8 million) “Paul, Apostle of Christ” ($5 million) “Game Night” ($4.2 million) “Midnight Sun” ($4.1 million) — Agence France-Presse

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Bert Nievera, veteran singer and father of Martin Nievera, passes away

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Veteran singer Bert Nievera has passed away at age 81.

Dubbed the Johnny Mathis of the Philippines for his smooth singing voice, his passing was announced by his son Martin Nievera.

“I can’t believe you’re gone. Life will never be the same again,” Martin wrote on Tuesday.

Martin’s ex-wife Pops Fernandez also took to Instagram to express her grief.

“To daddy bert nievera.. my second dad... may you rest in peace... so saddened to hear this news... thank you for all the beautiful memories... condolences to the nievera family...” she wrote.

Martin and Pops’ son Robin, also had an emotional message for his grandfather.

“To the one that started it all. The one the keeps singing even though he “forgot the stupid words.” Thank you for the memories, Lolo. I love you and I will miss you,” he wrote.

Aside from the Miss Universe Philippines crown, Catriona Gray also bagged numerous special awards during the Binibining Pilipinas coronation night. But if two past queens had their way, Gray wouldn’t have gone home with one of those accolades -that of being the “best in swimsuit.”

Maggie Wilson, who won Binibining Pilipinas World in 2007, and Bea Rose Santiago, who was crowned Miss International Maggie Wilson

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Catriona Gray takes the Big Dome stage during the Binibining Pilipinas swimsuit round. -Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

in 2013, made their opinion clear on social media as they watched the ABS-CBN telecast of the pageant Sunday night.

Screenshots of Wilson’s and Santiago’s Facebook posts circulated among fans of Gray. Santiago expressed surprise with the result, while Wilson said: “Huh, best in swimsuit? Paano? I mean, pretty face but definitely not the best body out there.”

On Twitter, Santiago followed up by saying, “It should not be all about the face,” and identifying a specific candidate -- Binibini 14 Samantha Bernardo -- as the “deserving” winner of the swimsuit award.

Wilson and Santiago’s candid comments made them the targets of “bashing” from supposed fans of Gray. On Instagram, the two queens were flooded with “rude comments,” in Santiago’s words.

Her exchange with a number of Gray’s fans have since been deleted.

Wilson, meanwhile, took a screenshot of a comment that called her husband her “sugar daddy,” and her mother a “monkey.” She posted it on her Instagram stories, with a caption tagging Gray’s account, “You can hate me if you like, but how dare you go after my family! These are your fans, @catriona_gray.”

While that post has since been removed, Wilson retained another Instagram story where she also

tagged Gray, apparently to inform her about the “nasty” behavior of her so-called fans. In that statement, Wilson also clarified she believes Gray deserved being crowned the country’s representative to Miss Universe.

She wrote: “Getting so much hate for a comment I made about Catriona Gray. I didn’t agree with her being awarded best in swimsuit. I stand by that. I also do think she’s beautiful and deserves her Miss Universe-Philippines win for overall performance.

“Did you forget I also wrote that? Or did you choose to ignore and neglect to read, screencap and share that part just so you have a ‘reason’ to hate?”

Referring to Gray, Wilson continued: “Why don’t you ask her what she thinks? I’m sure she won’t condone how nasty you’re all being. An opinion is different from bashing.”

Apparently getting wind of the situation, Gray took to Instagram to address her fans. In a statement posted through her stories, she urged her supporters to not be “overly sensitive” and refrain from “retaliating with negativity.”

She wrote: “Hey, my loves.

I’ve been seeing some comments online regarding the comments of two of our beauty queens and their opinions on the best in swimsuit award in BBP2018.

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Lord. Here especially in Cebu, many people attend retreats or religious seminars as their way of spending their Holy Week.

Sure, all the beach resorts in Cebu and in Bohol are filled to capacity but we do not take this away from people who also want to use the Holy Week as their short vacation. We do not take that away from them.

As Fr. Ernesto Javier told us during a sermon about Holy Week, God doesn’t expect us to turn around and become what we are not just because it is Holy Week. What is expected of us is a little this and a little that and even priests do not expect the Catholic faithful to turn 180 degrees because more often than not, these sudden turn around often fall back to what they used to be… huge sinners.

So at the start of the Holy Week season, we have already witnessed a startling turnaround when we got an unexpected message from Pres. Duterte to rekindle our religious fervor and cherish our time-honored traditions as a pious people.

Have a good Holy Week!

* * * Last Friday dawn, the streets of Cebu became an ambush zone (across the Ayala Shopping Center) when some 50 armed men, went to the Infinity KTV Bar and attacked Mr. Wellington “Willy” Lim, the younger brother of alleged Drug Lord Mr. Peter Lim. More than 56 empty Armalite rounds were found on the crime scene, but Mr. Willy Lim was not harmed because he was riding an armored Ford Expedition SUV, which was peppered with bullets. That was a blatant ambush early dawn last Friday as armed men in a pickup truck attacked the SUV of Willy Lim. Obviously, the gunmen did not know that his Ford Expedition was armored.

As of press time, the Philippine National Police (PNP) did not have any leads as to who may have conducted that ambush. For sure, it was no two-man assassination on a motorcycle, but a pickup load of armed men. As of today, we can only speculate that Willy Lim has most probably left the country… anyway there is no

“Hold departure order” against his person. However his brother alleged Drug Lord Peter Lim blamed the police for the attempt on his brother’s life. Mind you, it’s not everyday that we would hear that the police is being blamed for an assassination attempt on someone. This is why I would like to hear it from Cebu City Police Director Senior Supt. Joel Doria whether this is true to not.

But while Willy Lim survived the attempt on his life, however William Bucay, a security guard working for the KTV bar was killed during the ambush while another security guard, George Lambating was wounded. Two German tourists, Pauline Bashbach and Manuel Goering were also slightly injured in the incident, but declared out of danger. Looking at all the angles of this attempt on the life of Willy Lim, whoever ordered the shooting did not study his target very well, otherwise, they would have known that Willy Lim drives around in an armored vehicle, where Armalite rounds merely bounced off the vehicle. Philstar

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Canada to attract more talented individuals with the skills our economy needs. Immigration, therefore, will ensure that we are able to continue increasing the size of our labour force and grow our economy.

Immigration will also help to support our much-cherished health care system, public pensions, and other social programs in the decades to come.

Our need for increased immigration is supported by the government’s research as well as by independent research conducted by various organizations. The most recent census revealed that immigration is a driving force in meeting Canada’s demographic and labour market challenges.

In 2016 labour force growth was in large part due to increased immigration, with immigrants accounting for nearly one-quarter of Canada’s labour force. Similarly, between 2006 and 2016 about two-thirds of Canada’s population growth was the result of immigration.

Several observers have also called for significant increases in immigration to support Canada’s long-term prosperity.

For example, according to the Conference Board of Canada, in order to sustain a healthy level of economic growth across the country, we will need to bump our immigration levels up to 1% of our population within the

next two decades.

As we increase our immigration levels over the next few years, we’ll also continue to ensure that our immigration system remains well managed and operates with the safety and security of Canadians as its top priority. Under this plan, we will responsibly grow the number of permanent residents that Canada welcomes each year. Over the next three years, we’ll increase our immigration levels from approximately 0.8% of the population to 0.9% of the population by 2020.

As well, the number of skilled immigrants we select through our express entry system will grow over this time frame, which will mean more highly skilled talent for our labour market. At the same time we recognize the importance of non-economic immigration as well. That is why we are also allocating more space each year for sponsored family members so that we can reunite more families with their loved ones in Canada.”

The above remarks resonate what I had consistently stated in the past and will continue to expound in the future. Canada and Philippines are two great nations and they need each other. We must build upon our existing relationships and develop stronger opportunities to utilize each country’s resources and talents.

Why Maymay remains endearing to many Within two years after her “Pinoy Big Brother” win in 2016, Maymay Entrata has achieved several milestones in showbiz -- a lead role in a box-office hit, a supporting role in a top-rating fantaserye, a platinum-selling self-titled album, and most recently, a sold-out solo concert that’s now spawned a tour.

And yet despite all these accomplishments, the 20-year-old appears to have stayed humble and no less her “fan girl” self as she was during her stay in the famous yellow house.

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terview on “Tonight With Boy Abunda” to promote her upcoming concert series, “The Dream Tour,” which kicks off on April 13 in Imus, Cavite.

Entrata, known for her boisterous and candid demeanor in “Pinoy Big Brother,” has grown more poised since her showbiz entry, but if her interview with Boy Abunda is anything to go by, she hasn’t lost her endearing, spirited reactions and animated way of talking.

While she’s learned to keep private and filter details she shares, particularly when it comes to her relationship with onscreen partner Edward Barber, Entrata couldn’t help but let out expressions that clued in her screaming fans in the studio.

She addressed Abunda as “sir” throughout the episode, as she did Enrique Gil, Zanjoe Marudo, and Sam Milby when they surprised her in “Pinoy Big Brother.”

Despite her uncontrollable excitement at the time, she also made it a point to call Angel Locsin and Liza Soberano “ma’am.”

Asked how she feels about her success-filled journey in showbiz so far, Entrata appeared genuinely in disbelief, and made sure to credit the people who have been instrumental to her reaching new heights.

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After 35 years, Joey de Leon finally marries wife MANILA, Philippines — After 35 years of being together, veteran TV host Joey de Leon and Eileen Macapagal finally tied the knot in a civil ceremony recently held at the Supreme Court.

“Mr. and Mrs. De Leon,” Joey shared in an Instagram post on March 20.

The newly married longtime couple only invited close friends and family members for their life’s milestone.

Joey’s “Eat Bulaga” cohosts and long-time friends Tito Sotto, Allan K, and Pauleen Luna-Sotto posted on their Instagram pages their congratulatory messages for the newly weds.

“That’s it! Natuloy din!” said Senator Sotto in a selfie with his wife Helen Gamboa, with the newly weds on the background.

The senator and his wife also posted a video of Helen dancing with Joey’s other “Eat Bulaga” co-host Ruby Rodriguez, presumably at the wedding reception.

Comedian Allan K posted a photo of the couple kissing and captioned it: “congrats joey and eileen.”

Pauleen, Vic Sotto’s wife, said on a post that the marriage is “A testament of His love and mercy.”

“Today, we say together that God listens to those who believe,” Pauleen added.

“Pasasalamat ko ay pang habang panahon, ang hiling ko nalang ay sana’y maglaon, pagsasama natin kaloob ng Panginoon. Maraming salamat Eileen De Leon. God listens to those who believe!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. de Leon!!!!”

Joey and Eileen have three children: Jocas, Jako, and Jio.Philstar

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Muscle strain: Lower back Part 1

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USCLE strain can happen to anyone and can be problematic in their dayto-day life. The lower back muscles are mostly affected and often injured due to improper lifting. Lowering a heavy object is in fact how you can get injured and not the actual lifting. The feeling of your muscle pulling apart, sharp pain, feeling something pop and leaving you out of breath for a few minutes is when you know you have injured something.

Here are 5 steps to take care of your acute lower back muscle strain: *Acute muscle strain is when an injury just

2. Apply heat after 72 hours. After 72 hours, your injury would have settled down by this time. Which means the body is done protecting the area, you can now apply heat to help soothe the skin, the fascia and the muscle itself.

Bringingblood flow and healthy nutrients will help in tissue healing. Apply heat for 10-15 minutes.

happened within 24 hours (you just injured it).

Muscles experience micro-tearing and the body is protecting it when feeling pain, tightness, swelling and heat (blood are rushing to the injured area).

1. Ice the injured area and rest. Sitting for a long time or standing might be uncomfortable. Try to find the best position. When applying ice, you can lie on your back or stomach, whichever is the most comfortable. You can also change your positioning often. Sleeping may be challenging, however you can use pillows under your knees if lying on your back and use pillows between your knees if lying on your side. Rest means, do not perform physical tasks that may contribute to your lower back pain. Apply ice for 10-15 minutes.

Disclaimer: Information in this article is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding an injury or medical condition.

Written by: Melanie Talastas-Soriano BA-Kin, CAT(C), ISSA-CPT Athletic Therapist, Personal Trainer

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3. Seek the help of an Athletic Therapist. You are now at day 3 or 4 after your injury. It is now time to book an appointment with an Athletic Therapist. You may feel 50% better than you did the first day you injured it but I know that you are not performing your normal daily routine because you still can’t walk at a normal speed or bend down to reach for something. Also, in the mornings you feel very stiff. This step is the most important one that people always miss. I say this because, people that sustained a low back injury and was not completely rehabbed becomes chronic and the injury will come back worse than the first time.

By this time, it willbe harder to rehabilitate a chronic injury if you decided to help yourself get better.

When you see an Athletic Therapist, you will be assessed with your injury and find out exactly how you hurt yourself and which muscles are affected.

Then, there are tools that we use to help you relieve pain and stiffness on your low back.

We will apply heat to the area, use ultrasound if necessary and then help the muscle get looser by soft tissue release technique and massage the injured area.

You will feel much better after that first session but still not 100%. The follow up sessions are as important so that we move forward to muscle healing.

4. Rock tape application. One technique that we

use to help with muscle healing after a therapy session is the application of rock tape. Rock tape is designed to help the injured muscle groups to increase blood flow to the area, encourage the muscle to move, help decrease pain and decrease muscle fatigue. The best thing about rock tape application is that you can have it on for 3-5 days and it’s water proof. If you want to read more about how rock tape works, please visit our website www.insahyu.com an article was written specifically about the benefits of rock tape.

5. Strength/stretch program. You are now on your third or fourth follow up session with your Athletic Therapist and very close to 90% better.

You are now moving forward and feeling better every day with the guidance of your A.T. The strength and stretch program will be your guide to prevent low back muscle strain in the future. Now, this is the key to a complete rehabilitation and a good transition to your training routine. Stay tuned for the part 2 article for detailed strength/stretch program.

A muscle strain that is left untreated will nag you for weeks, months or even years.

These 5 steps are critical and very important for your recovery. Follow these steps in this order to feel better every day and recover sooner than later.

Thank you for reading our article. We hope that our exercise and rehab tips can helpyou avoid much serious injuries and can be treated quickly.

To book an appointment with Melanie please email her at insahyu.bookings@ gmail.com subject: athletic therapy appointment or call at 204.999.0933 and leave her a voicemail.

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MMA: Belingon out to seal status as No. 1 bantamweight contender

DEFEAT TAJIKISTAN, 2-1

Azkals book historic ticket to AFC Asian Cup

The Philippines made football history on Tuesday after defeating Tajikistan, 2-1, to qualify ever for the prestigious AFC Asian Cup for the first time.

Longtime Azkals star Phil Younghusband sealed the victory with a penalty kick at the 90th minute, scoring his 50th goal in international competition in the most dramatic fashion.

With the win, the Azkals finished on top of Group F with 12 points to seal their ticket to next year’s tournament in the United Arab Emirates.

But the Philippines had to go through quite a scare against a game Tajikistan side, which drew first blood after Kevin Ingreso gave up a penalty for a tackle inside the box, resulting in a Nazarov Akhtam goal at the 66th minute.

With the small but rabid crowd at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium at the edge of their

MANILA, Philippines -- In his past four appearances inside the ONE Championship cage, Filipino standout Kevin “The Silencer” Belingon has proven to be worthy of becoming the top challenger for the bantamweight championship.

However, Belingon will have a slight detour from his goal of meeting division kingpin Bibiano Fernandes in a rematch.

The Filipino knockout artist has been booked to duke it out with American veteran Andrew Leone in a three-round affair in the main event of ONE: Heroes of Honor on April 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

“I am excited because the bout will be held in Manila. It favors me because it is always a delightful experience to perform in front of my countrymen at the Mall of Asia Arena,” said Belingon.

There are those who believe that Belingon has already done enough to earn a shot at Fernandes, who successfully defended his belt against two-

division world champion Martin Nguyen via split decision last March 24.

Ever since he lost to Fernandes in January 2016, Belingon has steamrolled his opposition and picked up four straight victories.

“Like any other martial artist in this promotion, my goal is to become world champion.

I was given a shot at the title a few years ago, but I fell short against Bibiano Fernandes. I want another shot at the title.

I have been working very hard to make sure I keep winning,” Belingon said.

The Team Lakay member knows he can clinch a second crack at the ONE bantamweight world championship if he defeats Leone.

“I am coming for that belt, and no one can stop me. Whoever they put in front of me, I will be looking to destroy. I am a man on a mission. I want to show everybody that I am the real title challenger-in-waiting,” he declared. -ABS-CBN News

seats, Ingreso would turn from goat to hero with a goal at the 75th minute to revive the Azkals’ chances.

That would set up Younghusband’s historic goal, which came after a hit on Patrick Reichelt inside the penalty box.

Tensions arose in extra time when a commotion broke out involving Tajikistan’s Dzahilov Iskandar and the Philippines’ Dennis Villanueva, who were both sent off.

The home team held on the rest of the way to seal perhaps the biggest step in Philippine football history, a culmination of eight years of steady ascension that began in 2010, when the Azkals first captured the fancy of the basketballcrazy nation with a surprising semifinals run in the AFF Suzuki Cup. —JST, GMA News

PBA lifts ban on ex-import

Renaldo Balkman MANILA, Philippines – Former NBA player and now Alab Pilipinas import Renaldo Balkman can now have his second chance in the Philippine Basketball Association.

PBA commissioner Willie Marcial lifted Tuesday the league’s lifetime ban on Balkman, opening the door for his possible PBA comeback as early as the 2018 Commissioner’s Cup that fires off on April 22.

San Miguel Beer, Balkman’s team during his flagrant misconduct in the league five years ago, still owns the right of first refusal on the player. The Beermen, however, have tapped in Troy Gillenwater as their temporary import while waiting for the availability of their champion import Charles Rhodes.

Marcial said he made the verdict based on Balkman’s appeal and on the decision of former commissioner Chito Salud.

“I trust that he has learned his lesson and has become a better person and a more disciplined athlete. Good luck to him,” said Salud, the PBA commissioner when Balkman

threw an outrage during a PBA game in 2013.

“Arwind is also okay with the pardon,” said Marcial.

In his outrage then, Balkman assaulted Santos while his teammate tried to stop him from venting his frustration at a referee’s decision. During the break in play, Balkman bumped a referee, pushed one teammate and then shoved Santos. After Santos pushed back, Balkman grabbed his teammate by the neck before he was pulled away by more team members.

For that antics, Balkman was slapped a lifetime ban on top of a hefty fine of P250,000.

Balkman’s track record as a player included a head-butting incident during a FIBA Americas game between Puerto Rico and Venezuela and an altercation with the Alaska Milk Aces during a preseason game also in the PBA. But he seems to have mellowed down as he’s showing with Alab Pilipinas in the Asean Basketball League. Philstar

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Why silent about Joshua?

Julia Barretto answers fan

Young star Julia Barretto has been vocal of her affection for her onscreen partner and rumored boyfriend, Joshua Garcia -- but not recently, at least to some of their loyal fans.

One follower of the tandem dubbed “JoshLia” even brought up the topic to Barretto on Twitter Sunday. The tweet, which has since been deleted, read: “Nakakalungkot na sa daming tao na proud kay Joshua sa ipinakita niya, ni isang suporta at salita wala tayo narinig kay @ BarrettoJulia” While the fan did not mention specifically what he was pertaining to, the tweet coincided with a tragic

scene of Garcia in the primetime series “The Good Son” making the rounds on social media, with many viewers praising his acting.

Addressing the fan, Barretto said: “Because you know what I learned recently Mark? That things like that can also be done in private.”

The tweet garnered hundreds of likes and retweets, with comments from ranging from relief to rejoicing.

Others agreed with Barretto’s decision to keep things more private.

JoshLia fans’ apparent concern over their idols’ relationship came after the two reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. The two,

however, eventually followed each other again, screenshots from hawkeyed supporters showed.

Shortly after, Barretto took to Twitter to ask a supposed hacker to stop getting into her Instagram account. “Kindly asking whoever got in or trying to get in my IG account to stop it. Thank you,” she said.

In a recent interview, Garcia maintained his relationship with Barretto is going well, but did not go into specifics. He did say, however, that they are set to reunite onscreen after the nearing conclusion of his ongoing project, “The Good Son.”ABSCBN News

K-Pop star Seo Minwoo passes away MANILA - The lead singer of K-Pop boy band 100% Seo Minwoo has died. He was 33.

Citing a statement from his record label TOP Media, Billboard reported that Seo passed away due to cardiac arrest.

He was supposedly found at his home in Gangnam district in Seoul on Sunday night without a pulse.

“His family, the 100% members, and the TOP Media artists and staff members are all grief-stricken and in mourning from the unexpected, sad news,” the statement read.

Seo’s boy band broke into the limelight in 2012. Among their songs are “Bad Boy,” “Want U Back,” “Better Days,” and “Sketch U.” Aside from singing, the Korean star also pursued acting.ABS-CBN News

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‘To my best friend’: Jericho writes open letter to wife Kim Jones Kapamilya leading man Jericho Rosales credited his wife of four years, model and vlogger Kim Jones, for making him “a better version of myself” in a heartfelt, open letter he shared Sunday.

On Instagram, the 38-year-old actor shared a set of photos of him with Jones, captioned with the letter seen by his million-strong followers.

Rosales wrote, unedited: “Dear Kim, 7 years ago you introduced me to mp3s. Today i still listen to cds. But I’m definitely a better version of myself because of you. Not a lot of folks know how much you help me with my personal and career issues and decisions.

“On the other hand, I’m so proud of everything you have become and achieved.

You never fail to impress me. To my best friend, cheers to more years of annoying each other and laughing ‘til we pee! I am so happy to be your recce partner.”

The letter got hundreds of comments within hours. Many expressed “kilig” with Rosales’ gesture, which a number considered to be even sweeter considering there wasn’t a special occasion to celebrate.

Married in May 2014, Rosales and Jones continue to make a mark their respective careers. On several occasions, they’ve appeared together in industry events, to the delight of their fans.-ABS-CBN News

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He is also not in favor of suspending offensive military operations against the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the communists.

“I have not gotten any guidance from the President. I am not also recommending a ceasefire,” Lorenzana added.

Earlier media reports said communist rebels have declared a unilateral ceasefire from March 28 to April 1 to allow Filipinos to observe the Holy Week peacefully.

The peace talks between the government and communist groups collapsed last year after the NPA staged a series of attacks

against soldiers and policemen.

President Duterte heaped the blame on the rebels, who he said are pushing for a coalition government under a power-sharing arrangement that would violate the Constitution.

Duterte also raised doubts on the rebels’ sincerity, citing their attacks that harmed civilians, aside from their alleged extortion schemes against businesses.

However, he raised the possibility of resuming the peace talks earlier this month if the two sides come up with a ceasefire deal.

Sixty-one members of the House of Rep-

resentatives have filed a resolution calling for the revival of the talks but presidential peace adviser Jesus Dureza said a resumption would only happen if there is an “enabling environment.”

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said the government would continue to “exhaust any and all means to achieve lasting peace” despite the cancellation of the peace talks with the rebels.

“Even without the peace talks, the government’s efforts at forging peace with communist rebels have been gaining ground, as evidenced by the surrender of NPA fighters,” he added.Philstar

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am just interested in seeing my grandson become mayor of Davao, that will be OK. At least there will be a Muslim mayor),” he said, referring to Omar.

Omar Vincent is the eldest son of former vice mayor Paolo Duterte, and his mother has Muslim ancestry.

The President’s daughter Davao City Mayor Sara DuterteCarpio is reportedly being eyed to run for a national position in the elections next year.

Paolo resigned last year after a public spat with his daughter Isabel over her controversial debut pictorial at Malacañang.

Paolo was also implicated in the smuggling of P6.4 billion worth of shabu at the Port of Manila despite the government’s war on drugs, the flagship program of the President.

The President said Davao City accommodates everybody regardless of religion.

“Ang Davao neutral wala ’yan. Wala ‘yang Muslim-Muslim, walang Moro-Moro diyan (Davao is neutral. It is not an issue if you are a Muslim or Moro),” he said.

“Lalo na si Inday, ayaw ng bigotry ’yan (Especially Inday, she doesn’t like bigotry). Because they know, I know that part of us belongs to the Moro people,” he said, referring to Sara by her nickname.

The President also said the people should be careful in electing his successor.

“And I suggest that you elect a President na hindi g***. Hindi agawin ang gobyerno, gamitin ang military (who is not an idiot. Someone who will not seize the government or use the military),” he said.

“Huwag kayong matakot sa akin hanggang ano lang – matanda na ako eh. At wala akong bisyo niyang pag-extend nang extend ng term. Hindi lang ninyo alam gaano kapagod (Don’t be afraid of me – I am already old. And I don’t like extending and extending my term. You just don’t know how exhausting my job is),” he added.

No party for Duterte’s birthday Duterte turns 73 today, but there’s no party.

There’s also no appointment or meeting. Duterte will just spend his birthday and the entire Holy Week break with his children and grandchildren in Davao City.

Duterte has been home since last week and is expected to return to Malacañang next week.Special Assistant to the President Christopher Go said Duterte does not throw lavish parties when he celebrates his birthday. He usually avoids people on his special day.

“Prayers from his well-wishers during his birthday would surely make him very happy,” Go said.

The only thing Duterte made public was his recent visit to children afflicted with cancer at the House of Hope at the Southern Philippines Medical Center compound. He has been one of the supporters of the House of Hope. -Edith Regalado/Philstar

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LOOK: Robin Padilla turns their home into a big playground Being the loving father that he is, Robin Padilla turned their home into a big playground for kids.

Mariel Padilla shared on Instagram how Robin made their home a kid friendly zone so she can host a baby shower and invite kids over.

“Safety of the kids come first. So he childproofed our house. You can see in the photos that he actually did a lot of the work himself,” Mariel wrote.

Their daughter Isabella definitely enjoyed his father’s efforts as she played with other kids.BY ROSELLE BASBAS

Let Raffy Tulfo solve your problem

MANILA, Philippines — The buko vendor mauled by MMDA personnel for fighting back when apprehended for illegal kariton parking went to complain to Raffy Tulfo, the broadcaster to see when all solutions flop.

Over Wanted sa Radyo on Radyo5 92.3 News FM, the credulous complainer got a huge startle when shackled as a criminal in hiding from a murder case.

This is the kind of lead in broadcast work that made the Guild of Educators, Mentors and Students (GEMS) award Raffy, dapper in his “uniform” dark suit, as 2017 Best Male Radio Broadcaster in recognition ceremony held at De la Salle-Zobel Ayala Alabang on March 3.

Lost and found for delinquent dads and high-breed dogs with the highest male listenership, Raffy’s frame of reference is to deliver result at all cost, even paying for DNA test (“P20,000 ‘yan. May pondo naman.”) to find out if a crying boy is a carped father’s biological son.

This area of influence goes on weekdays, every cabbie’s must-tune in midafternoon FM station. He’s that of a curiosity grabber he’s not even on primetime but on a dead slot. Here is a phenomenon!

Raffy is the Rafael Yabut and Johnny de Leon of now, not even balking to travel abroad to ensure the resolution of a reported problem. He’s a fresh stir of public service and derringdo that we have not experienced for the longest time

that’s why he is ahead of the public service genre.

No wonder the queue of complainers is endless even when airing mid-afternoon.

Working systematically with assistants who interview complainers and attend to them even before Raffy put them on air, Niña Taduran provides the female POV and reporters accompany complainers to see through the grievance’s details. It’s an onscreen process that works seamlessly, toppling knotted areas to complainer’s satisfaction. He uses a freakish mix of sleuthing, male understanding and intimidation to deliver.

And Raffy is fair and thorough to both complainer and complained until he comes across a liar when he starts to spew unkind words and some non-printable. -Philstar

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