Maine Mendoza apologizes for ‘insensitive’ behavior Jan Milo Severo (philstar.com) - June 20, 2018 - 1:59pm MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso star Maine Mendoza apologized for her alleged insensitive behavior during the “Eat Bulaga” segment “Sugod Bahay.” A fan tweeted Maine and said, “Bakit ganon idol? Ginawa mong biro ‘yung pinagdadaanan in ate?” Maine then replied to the fan, saying that she did not know what the contestant was going through. “Nakikiramay po kami kay ate. Hindi po namin alam nung una na ganun pala ang pinagdadaanan niya bilang hindi po namin naintindihan ‘yung una niyang sinabi,” the “Dubmash Queen” replied. The incident happened in Calumpit, Bulacan, where Maine, together with co-hosts Polo Ballesteros and Jose Manalo, interviewed a winner of the “Sugod Bahay” segment. The winner turned emotional upon learning … [Read more...] about Maine Mendoza apologizes for ‘insensitive’ behavior
News NFA Davao, nangutang ng 8,000 sako ng bigas sa Gensan
DAVAO CITY - Nanghiram muna ng 8,000 sako ng bigas ang National Food Authority (NFA) Davao Region sa General Santos City dahil sarado pa rin ang mga outlet ng NFA rice retailers sa lungsod. Ayon kay Leonila Selpa, ang tagapamahala ng NFA sa Davao, babayaran nila ang inutang na bigas kapag dumating na ang mga bigas na para sa Davao. Dagdag ng NFA, naantala ang shipment ng bigas dahil sa masamang panahon sa Luzon, at iniiwasan nilang mabasa at masira ang mga bigas. Sako-sakong NFA rice na natengga sa barko, ipamamahagi na Gagamitin ng Department of Social Welfare and Development ang makukuhang bigas mula sa General Santos City bilang reserba upang may maipamahagi sakaling may sakunang mangyayari. Sa Sabado naman inaasahang darating sa Davao Region ang mahigit 200,000 sako ng NFA rice na inangkat mula Vietnam at Thailand. Nanawagan ang mga ordinaryong mamamayan na sana mapadali ang pamamahagi ng NFA rice sa mga outlet dahil hindi na nila kayang pasanin ang sobrang mahal na presyo ng … [Read more...] about News NFA Davao, nangutang ng 8,000 sako ng bigas sa Gensan
News BI arrests Japanese fugitive in Malate
MANILA - A Japanese fugitive wanted for theft, counterfeiting private documents and fraud in Japan was arrested in Malate last June 12, the Bureau of Immigration reported. Toshio Hoshino, 49, was reported to be loitering around the areas of Ermita and Malate. He was arrested at a local hotel along Mabini Street. The BI immediately ordered Hoshino's arrest upon receiving word from Japanese authorities that he had a criminal record. Hoshino was turned over to the BI Legal Division for proper filing of charges and eventual deportation. … [Read more...] about News BI arrests Japanese fugitive in Malate
Heads rolling over poor-quality school lunches
Boonrak Yodphet, secretary-general of the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec), said on Wednesday that investigators had so far visited 12 schools in the jurisdictions of 10 educational service area offices across the country. He said further probes were required and school directors were being transferred. Lunch-budget mismanagement first turned up at two schools, one under Prachin Buri Primary Education Service Area Office 1 and the other under Phitsanulok Office 2. Factfinders then looked into an allegation of graft resulting in substandard lunches being served at a school under Sing Buri Secondary Education Service Area Office 5, Boonrak said. More recently, the director of Ban Tha Mai School under Surat Thani Primary Education Service Area Office 2 was dismissed from the civil service pending an investigation into alleged lunch-budget embezzlement that resulted in kindergarten pupils eating the same meagre meal every day – fermented rice noodles with fish sauce. … [Read more...] about Heads rolling over poor-quality school lunches
A-share market primarily affected by emotions: PBOC boss
China DigestEconomics and Policy from China's Newspapers Yi Gang urges calm, as economic fundamentals remain strong and supply and demand have become more balanced By Asia Times staff June 20, 2018 5:57 AM (UTC+8) Share Tweet Linkedin Print Email Share 0 Comment 0 The fluctuations in A-share market on Tuesday were mainly affected by emotions, said Yi Gang, governor of the People’s Bank of China, responding to the 3.78% one day decline of the Shanghai Composite Index, Shanghai Securities Journal reported. Yi urges investors to stay calm and rational, saying that ups and downs are expected in any market. Yi is “full of confidence” with China’s capital market as the economic fundamentals remain sound. The resilience of economic growth has increased, and the total supply and demand have become more and more balanced. This year, the Chinese yuan is one of the few currencies that have appreciated against the US dollar, Yi added. He also promises that the … [Read more...] about A-share market primarily affected by emotions: PBOC boss