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VOL. XXIII, NO. 50 LOS ANGELES / ORANGE COUNTY / INLAND EMPIRE
January 14 - 20, 2017
The leading source of news and information for Filipino-Americans
Governor’s Ball kicks off 65th Miss Universe competition charity drive MANILA, Jan 11 (PNA) – One the most exclusive events that are part of the run-up to the Miss Universe Competition will happen at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on January 16. The Governor’s Ball, named after former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, is a special gala where members of high society get an opportunity to have a close encounter with the beauty candidates of the 65th Miss Universe in black tie dinner, which features entertainment by exceptional performances from world-class talents. See MISS UNIVERSE, page 7
SC orders Sen. De Lima to respond on disbarment complaint By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan
MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday directed former Justice Secretary and now Senator Leila de Lima to comment on the disbarment complaint filed by lawyer Fernando Perito late last year in connection of her admitted love affair with her former driver Ronnie Dayan. SC spokesman Theodore Te said the Court made the decision during their regular en banc directing De Lima to comment on the complaint within 10 days. “In the matter of Atty. Fernando P. Perito vs. Atty. LeiSee DE LIMA, page 7
‘No way’ to Nickelodeon park if it harms environment – Lopez MANILA, Jan 11 (Mabuhay) – Environment Secretary Gina Lopez said Wednesday she would not allow US television network Nickelodeon to build an underwater theme park in Palawan if it will damage the environment. While Lopez said she was not aware of any application from Nickelodeon, she said “I will never allow the corals to be harmed, that’s what we have, that’s our wealth. You can’t kill the corals for a theme park, no way.” “We will not allow anything that will damage the environment. No amount of money is worth the well being of our See NICKELODEON, page 7
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte calls the world to get together and act together to preserve mankind in his message during the New Year Vin d’Honneur at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 11, 2017. The Vin d’Honneur gathers envoys from different countries across the globe for a toast with the Philippine President. (MNS photo)
Duterte to diplomats: PHL values friendships
MANILA, Jan 11 (Mabuhay) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday spoke of strengthening “existing friendships” as he hosted his first New Year’s Vin d’Honneur in Malacañang for members of the diplomatic corps. “We value partners as we strengthen existing friendships even as we pursue new ones. We believe that friends help each other and utilize constructive engagement
to achieve common goals,” Duterte said in his message to the diplomatic corps. The Vin d’Honneur was attended by 94 envoys and heads of international or-
gnizations including United States Ambassador Sung Kim, Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua, and Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev. See FRIENDSHIPS, page 7
Feast of Black Nazarene generally peaceful – NCRPO By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan
Thousands of devotees attempt to approach and touch the Black Nazarene in its carriage during the traditional procession from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church on Monday dawn (Jan. 9, 2017) (MNS photo)
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MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – The feast of the Black Nazarene ended generally peaceful early Tuesday morning with 1.4 million devotees joining the celebration this year, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said. NCRPO Chief Police Director Oscar Albayalde said there were no major untoward incident during the ‘Traslacion’ or grand procession on Monday. Albayalde noted zero crime incident during the ‘Traslacion’ as he expressed his gratitude to all the help extended.
The procession started early after the mass at the Quirino Grandstand early on Monday. The procession was expected to last for many hours as its pace was very slow due to the huge crowd and flock of people waiting along the image’s procession route. The procession, which lasted for about 22 hours, ended as the Black Nazarene’s carriage finally reached Quiapo Church around 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday. Filipino devotion was again on full display during the feast of the iconic Black Nazarene, as millions among See PEACEFUL, page 7
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