SchoolStudents Can Earn Nursing Assistant Credential Under New Partnership BetweenSan Diego College of Continuing Education, San Diego Unified School District

SAN DIEGO, CA -- Students at two San Diego Unified SchoolDistrict high schools will soon be able to train as certified nursingassistants (CNA) through the San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE),with classes counting toward required CNA preparation by the time they graduatehigh school.

The program, which launches this summerat SDCCE’s César E. Chávez Campus in Barrio Logan, is open to students at SanDiego High School’s MedTech Academy and the School of Biomedical Science andTechnology at Kearny High Educational Complex. Lab classrooms at SDCCE mirror ahospital setting to prepare CNA students for careers at hospitals, medicalcenters, skilled nursing facilities, or in-home health. “The San Diego College of ContinuingEducation is excited to partner with the San Diego Unified School District inthis career-training opportunity that will not only prepare high schoolstudents with the skills and knowledge necessary to become registered CNAs, butalso set them on a healthcare career pathway that can lead to becoming aLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or a Registered Nurse (RN) and livable wages,” said SDCCE President Dr.Tina M. King. San Diego Unified School DistrictSuperintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson agreed. “This partnership will providereal-world opportunities for our students to thrive in school, college, and career,allowing them to become certified nursing assistants by the time they graduatehigh school,” he said. “The

San Diego Unified School District is thrilled tocollaborate with the San Diego College of Continuing Education on this newprogram and all that it offers our students.”

The program will give students seekingemployment after high school the opportunity to pursue a career and educationin an expanding field.

Certified nursing assistants are playinga critical role in the growing healthcare industry and earn an average wage ofnearly $40,000 annually in San Diego County, according to the federal Bureau ofLabor Statistics.

CNAs work under the direction of onsite licensed nursingstaff in performing duties ranging from measuring and recording vital signs,such as heart rate and blood pressure, to feeding patients. In addition tonursing, expanded career opportunities for CNAs can include nursing managementand leadership.

The summer class at the SDCCE’s César E.Chávez Campus begins June 13. SDCCE's CNA certificate program prepares studentsfor the state CNA examination and provides an opportunity for clinicalrotations at local hospitals and healthcare facilities. Because SDCCE is astate testing site, students will be able to take the state exam shortly afterthey complete the program. The new partnership allows for high school studentsto become certified CNAs by the time they graduate with their high schooldiploma.

MEDIACONTACTS: David Ogul, San Diego College dogul@sdccd. edu Maureen Magee, San Diego Unified

SchoolDistrict, mmagee@sandi.net

About San Diego Unified School District

With nearly 100,000students enrolled in Universal Transitional Kindergarten through high school,more than 13,000 employees, and 226 educational facilities, San Diego Unifiedis California’s secondlargest school district. A leader among urban districts,San Diego Unified is a majority-minority district with a diverse studentpopulation representing multiple ethnic groups and more than 60 languages anddialects. In addition to academics, San Diego Unified provides extensivewrap-around services for families. Learn more at sandiegounified.org.

About San DiegoCollege of Continuing Education

San Diego College of Continuing Education is the adult educationdivision of the San Diego Community College District. It was one of the firstcommunity college continuing education institutions in California to meet thestandards for independent accreditation from the Western Association of Schoolsand Colleges. Approximately 30,000 students are served per academic year atseven campuses in San Diego. Noncredit classes and career training are availableat no cost, including online options. Classes are free because San DiegoCollege of Continuing Education is part of the California system of highereducation. Funding also comes through business and industry partnerships.

Andrea Brillantes claps back at bashers Aljur Abrenica admits marriage failed because he cheated

MANILA -- Actress Andrea

Brillantes clapped back at bashers who criticized her for making the first move in inviting her boyfriend Ricci Rivero to be her date at the recently concluded Star Magical Prom.

In the vlog of Ogie Diaz, Brillantes said it's about time we change such mindsets about women.

"Well first sa mga nagshe-shame sa akin just because I proposed, na ang babae ang nag-propose, tulad nang sinabi ko sa comment na it's high time that we stop shaming girls for making the first move. It's sad, kasi nakakabasa ako ng comments na malandi na ako kaagad because I was the one who proposed," she said.

"Sana po mabago na natin 'yung pag-iisip na ganun. Kasi kung okay po sa lalaki, bakit 'di pwede sa babae? At saka ang nakakalungkot ay galing pa sa babae ang comment na 'yon. At saka hindi ba women's empowerment month ngayon? So dapat talagang kung feminist ka at naniniwala kang kaya ng babaeng gawin ang ginagawa ng mga lalaki, pero kapag ginawa ko na ang ginagawa ng lalaki, hindi okay? It's just doesn't make sense lang," she added.

Rivero, who was with Brillantes during the interview, also pointed out that she is a talent of Star Magic.

"The easiest answer Bebe is kasi ikaw 'yung may prom and not me," Rivero told Brillantes.

"'Yun din, at saka kasi ako ang may prom. And even if invited ka Bebe I can still and I should still be able to propose to you without a problem," Brillantes said. It will be recalled that Brillantes made headlines because of her "promposal" to Rivero with the help of her favorite idol superstar group Blackpink. Brillantes and Rivero were among the thousands of Filo Blinks who watched the Blackpink's concert in Bulacan last month. (MNS)

Janella Salvador reveals snake tattoo in swimsuit photos portrayed by Jane de Leon.

Yet even before the glowing reception to her version of Valentina, Salvador had already planned on getting a tattoo that would pay homage to the character. In an August 2022 interview on “Kapamilya Chat” — just a week after “Darna” premiered — Salvador answered in the affirmative if she would consider an ink depicting a snake.

“Iniisip ko pa kung saan, pero sure ako na gusto ko talaga maglagay ng snake sa katawan. Siyempre, [it’s my] most iconic role. Malay niyo, andiyan na pala!” she said at the time. The serpent wasn’t the only visible tattoo in Salvador’s Monday post; she also put on display the previously known rainbow stripes on her left ear.

MANILA -- After confirming his relationship with sexy star AJ Raval, actor Aljur Abrenica admitted that his marriage to Kylie Padilla failed because of his cheating.

During an interview with Toni Gonzaga on Toni Talks, Abrenica was asked directly if the reason why the actor's marriage fell apart was because he cheated.

Abrenica replied that it’s true. “Yeah, totoo naman, totoo naman ‘yun. On my part, oo. Ina-admit ko ‘yun, may pagkakamali ako."

Abrenica tied the knot with Padilla in 2018, and their breakup was first confirmed by her father, Robin Padilla, in July 2021. They have two children, Alas Joaquin and Axl Romeo.

Even before this admission, Abrenica earlier in the interview confessed that he had committed mistakes before, including cheating on a girl.

"Binibigay ko talaga lahat. Anything that I can think of that could make her happy, ginagawa ko but still may mga pagkakamali ako noon kasi hindi pa ako ganoon kamature," he said.

"Everything that you do is may kapalit at wala kang takas doon. Kahit 'di man in the same way, pagbabayaran [mo]. Wala kang takas."

At the same time, Abrenica also admitted he experienced being cheated on, although he did not mention names.

“Ang sakit, sobrang painful. It breaks you. Naalala ko na parang there's no life. Wala ka nang buhay, hindi ka na magising nang maaga. Part of you dies eh.'Yung worth mo mawawala. It's worse talaga,” he said. Abrenica said that he tried his best to make his relationship with Padilla but he lost time for his family.

"Hindi ako nagkaroon ng time sa kanila, nung nagkaroon ako ng takot to provide. Nawalan ako ng oras, so nawala 'yung relationship," the actor said.

"Sobrang mahirap siya kasi hindi na talaga magwo-work. You come up to this (point) na I have to accept this. Hindi na talaga. Kasi ginawa ko na lahat, at siya rin, ginawa niya na lahat, in fairness. It's mutual. Kaming dalawa," he added.

He added that his love for Padilla will not fade as they have two children whom they have to raise.

"Hindi na mawawala 'yun. You can love a person naman from afar. 'Yung pagmamahal kasi, hindi mo siya mako-convert and nanay siya, may pinagsamahan naman kami. It just so happened na hindi na talaga sa ngayon," Abrenica said.

"Even though na I have to accept na talagang hindi na kami magkasama ng ex-wife ko. Ang mangyayari kasi, I have to be the best of myself. I have to accept na hindi na kami magkasama kasi ang iisipin ko ba, maglulugmok ba 'ko roon, hindi na kami magkasama, papadala ba 'ko roon o tatanggapin ko na lang na ito 'yung kaya ko pang gawin, 'yun na lang gagawin ko," he added.

Elsewhere in the interview, he said it was Padilla who suggested to fulfill their responsibilities to their two children but separately. "Ganyan 'yung sabi ni Kylie, much better kung hindi kami magkasama 'pag parenting." (MNS)

Bianca Gonzalez still friends with Mariel Rodriguez, Toni Gonzaga she said.

“And that, like, I think truly started the bond. And then of course, different life stages. More relationships, eventually isa isa kaming kinasal. Isa isa kaming naging nanay,” she added.

For Gonzalez, it’s important to have women in one’s life “who know you especially in the public sphere.”

MANILA -- She’s had snakes as minions and as her hair (at least on TV as the iconic Valentina), and now Janella Salvador has yet another on her hip, as an artful tattoo which she revealed recently.

Followers of Salvador caught a glimpse of the snake ink as the actress-singer shared snaps of her El Nido getaway on Instagram. Two photos from the set show her lounging in a swimsuit, with a view of the tattoo on her left hip.

Salvador, 25, did not mention when she got inked with the snake image.

Salvador is known to have two pet snakes — Versace and Valentino — which she first introduced in late 2021 after she was announced as the actress to portray the serpent queen Valentina in “Mars Ravelo’s Darna.”

Her sultry yet layered take on the character went on to become a beloved and trending performance, with scenes of Valentina frequently going viral along with those showing her screen chemistry with Darna,

Other photos from Salvador’s vacation update, meanwhile, gave a peek of the boutique resort where she stayed: Isla Amara, a venture coowned by fellow Kapamilya stars Kathryn Bernardo and Piolo Pascual.

Going by the pictures, Salvador fully enjoyed the vacation with her constant companion, her two-yearold son Jude.

Salvador’s getaway comes ahead of a packed schedule that includes preparing for a concert to mark a decade in showbiz. (MNS)

Gardo Versoza recovering after undergoing angioplasty

MANILA --Actor Gardo Versoza is in recovery after he underwent an angioplasty procedure last March 28.

Versoza's wife Ivy Vicencio confirmed that veteran screen actor had a heart attack.

"Unusual 'yung signs kaya hindi namin alam na heart attack. Kasi ang masakit sa kanya 'yung likod, back pain at batok at ulo. So hindi talaga namin iniisip na inaatake na siya. After niyang sumakit ulo, nagsuka siya ng dalawang beses. After niya magsuka nagla-lock na 'yung jaw niya, so 'yun 8 p.m. (dinala ko na siya sa ospital)," Vicencio shared.

"After nun nakita sa ECG confirmed na heart attack nga siya. 'Yung isang ugat ginawa ay angioplasty. 'Yung ginawa nila ay kritikal na kumbaga kung nahuli kami ng oras pwedeng nawala na siya. Kaya mabilis ang pangyayari sa hospital na talagang wala silang sinayang na oras," she added.

According to Vicencio, her husband will undergo another procedure after two to three months.

"Yung isang ugat ay gagawin pa rin po after two to three months kasi hindi pwedeng pagsabayan dahil ganoon ka-kritikal ang lagay niya, na kapag pinagsabay ay hindi kakayanin ng katawan niya," she said. Vicencio said the actor is still in the intensive care unit but is now in stable condition.

"Kailangan ng close monitoring kaya nasa ICU. ...Recovering na rin. Hinahabaol lang ng konti 'yung salita, ang steps niya ay baby steps lang ganyan. Nag-start na rin siyang magcardiac rehab," she added.

"Kasi healthy siya, active siya. Pero 'yun pala, awareness na rin sa mga tao na hindi ibig sabihin eh active eh healthy na sa tingin mo, si Gardo naging extreme naman ang workout at biking niya kaya ang heart niya naman ang tinira. Kasi extreme lagi. So dapat talaga in moderation," Vicencio added.

In the interview, Vicencio expressed her gratitude to all the fans of the actor.

"Salamat sa lahat, sa mga nag-offer ng prayer, 'yan 'di mababayaran. Galing sa puso namin ni Gardo, maramingmaraming salamat," she said. She also thanked the actor's "Unbreak My Heart" family the support and for the understanding. Versoza is one of the stars of the upcoming series.

In his latest post on Instagram, Versoza thanked God, doctors and his wife for everything. (MNS)

MANILA -- Even though they no longer work together, Bianca Gonzalez remains close friends with Mariel Rodriguez and Toni Gonzaga.

“Yes [we’re still friends]. We actually have a chat group — and the chat group is still called even to this day, even if ako na lang ‘yung natira, ‘Kuya’s Angels,’” she said. Every time she reflects on their special bond, Gonzalez said it gets really overwhelming because they first met each other when they were in their early 20s.

“Ibang ibang stage of life pa kami nun. I remember the first time we met, we were all heartbroken. I remember it was a trip to Hong Kong, nag-iiyakan kasi meron kaming mga bagong… parang break lahat in some way, shape, or form,”

“It’s so important to still be connected to friends who knew you from the start, ‘yung kilala ka before you were whatever in your position, in whatever field you’re in. Because they know who you really are. They keep you grounded. … So they will always, always be that to me,” she said.

Gonzalez said they just haven’t been hanging out lately largely due to their busy lives as mothers.

“Actually it’s ironic kasi ‘yung work, kaya pa ‘yung busy-ness ng work. Pero nung mga naging nanay na, oh my gosh. ‘Yun na ‘yung talagang wala, ang hirap na talaga. Kasi I think, if anything, all of us, even we work, we’re very hands-on with our kids,” she said. (MNS)

Karina Bautista wants to break 'kontrabida' stereotype

MANILA -- Kapamilya actress

Karina Bautista, who is known for her sweet and wholesome roles, hopes to play a kontrabida role in the future.

Bautista shared the reasons why she wanted to play a villain.

"Gusto kong maging kontrabida for once kasi I want to break the stereotype na ang kontrabida kailangang nakataas ang kilay, kailangang mukhang matapang, maldita. Pero in real life we all know everyone can be kontrabida, hindi ba? 'Yung mga mukhang mababait, hindi niyo alam," Bautista said.

"'Yung mga role kasi na greyish na hindi mo alam kung mamahalin mo or kakainisin mo. Like after the movie mapapasabi ka, 'ano ba ito?'

'Yung may rason siya, totoo siyang tao, hindi siya character. Totoo siya na mararamdaman mo na she has reasons of doing these bad things in her life pero at the same time mali," the young actress added. Bautista also wants to do a project where she can show off her love for swimming.

"I don't know if everyone knows it but I'm a swimmer," she said.