The Lemonheads is playing Manila on Dec 4 at Whitespace along Pasong Tamo Extension in Makati. If you’re scratching your head wondering, who are the Lemonheads again? Let’s start at how, we...Read more
A 9-point refreshers' course on The Lemonheads
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VP Binay to respond to allegations on Monday
It's going to be a busy Monday for the media."Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla—the spokesman of Vice President Jejomar C. Binay—said Binay will answer all the corruption allegations against him 'point by point' on Monday, September 15," reports JC Bello Ruiz in Tempo.
Remulla explained that the venue and time for Binay's statement will be made known sometime today, Friday, Sep 12.
Remulla went on to say that Binay will also announce on Monday if he will accept the Senate's invitation for him to attend the continuation of the probe into the alleged overpriced Makati City Hall Building 2 on Sep 25.
READ: Miriam's advice to VP Binay: Attend senate hearing
Remulla also "belittled former Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado’s allegation at the Senate that Binay got a 13% cut from every contract for projects entered into by the city government during his time as mayor."
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Calling all Filipino artists! The Philippine Artist Residency Program 2015 is now open!
If you’re an artist and you want to live in France for about three months time, we think you should give the Philippine Artist Residency Program a shot.
A combined effort of Alliance Francaise de Manille (AFM), Centre Intermondes, and 1335 Mabini Gallery (which we feel you should already have visited), the Philippine Artist Residency Program will give the selected artist the opportunity to live in France for about two to three months to develop their proposed project.
And then within the year after his return to the Philippines, the artist will be invited to exhibit at the Alliance Total Gallery.
The selected applicant will join the ranks of visual artist Ambie Abano, sculptor Riel Hilario, glass sculptor Goldie Poblador, and mixed media artist Poklong Anading, who is in France right now for his residency!
See this?
That could be you, you know. Check out below if you are eligible:
- True-blue Filipino citizen
- 45 years old or younger as of the month of application year
- Have received at least two years of formal art school
- Have held at least one solo exhibit in a reputable art space
- Must be okay with the fact that any submitted material will not be returned
- Have not applied or won to PARP before
Eligible? Okay, below are the things you'll need to submit:
- Accomplished application form
- Proposed program of residency
- A letter stating your interest
- Your CV
- Documentation of your work
You have until Dec 31, 2014 to submit your application. The announcement of the selected grantee will be made by Mar 2015.
For more information, you may call +63 2 8957585.
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Gigi Reyes set to undergo brain scan
She literally needs to have her head examined."Detained lawyer Gigi Reyes, the former chief of staff of Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, is set to undergo a brain scan at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila," reports Dennis Carcamo on Philstar.com.
Last August 5, Reyes reportedly accidentally banged her head on the wall of her cell after suffering an anxiety attack.
READ: Gigi Reyes requests trip to the hospital after hitting her head on the wall of her cell
In a resolution, the Sandiganbayan's 3rd Division, ordered the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to bring Reyes to the PGH on Monday, September 15, at around 3pm, to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance angiogram.
In case you didn't know, the report noted that "Reyes is a co-accused in the plunder and graft charges against Enrile in connection with the P10-billion pork barrel scam."
Screengrab of photo posted on Philstar.com
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PNoy defends PNP Chief Alan Purisima
He's standing by his man."In his agenda-setting dialogue with government officials on Friday, September 12, Aquino responded to those calling for the resignation of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima following the kidnap-robbery incident along EDSA that involved cops," reports Louis Bacani on Philstar.com.
Aquino defended Purisima, saying, "Let me ask you this: Is this the only time that scalawags are in police service? Yes, there are scalawags. But who caught the 'hulidap' crew on EDSA? Policemen also nabbed them."
Aquino added: "Is it right to demand General Purisima's resignation when he's leading our police force in doing their job right?"
The report noted: "The President also pointed out that there have been 'transformations' among police ranks in terms of equipment, government welfare and work system under Purisima's watch."Aquino likewise cited "the arrests of fugitive Jovito Palparan, the Tiamzon couple of the New People's Army, as well as some of the suspects in the killings of race car champ Enzo Pastor and hotel chain owner Richard King."
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Call center agent caught selling shabu inside fastfood spot
What on earth is happening in Quezon City? It seems that criminals over there aren't afraid to do their transactions in plain sight."The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives recently arrested Jenny A. Tecson, 27, a call center agent for selling shabu inside a fast food restaurant in Cubao, Quezon City," reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
The report revealed that "Tecson was caught in the act of handing over a transparent plastic bag containing white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride, or shabu, weighing approximately 175 grams to a PDEA poseur-buyer in exchange for the PHP500-peso marked bill."
The operation took place inside a fast food restaurant along General McArthur Avenue.
The report noted: "Tecson will be charged with violation of Section 5 (Sale of Dangerous Drugs), Article II of Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002."
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Lawyers of Dalia Pastor submit her affidavit to NBI
For the record, her current whereabouts have not been revealed."In her three-page sworn affidavit submitted by her lawyers before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), race car driver Enzo Pastor's widow, Dalia, denied having an affair with suspected slay mastermind Sandy de Guzman, saying the latter is only a friend," reports ANC.
Dalia explained in her affidavit: "I consider him to be both our friend and numerous people have been making the same offer because of the industry we are in."
She also said she "could not remember the last time she saw De Guzman." She did say, though, that De Guzman attended her birthday party in 2012."He went to my birthday party celebrated in my residence at that time in San Antonio Village, Makati in September 2012," she noted in the affidavit.
She then indicated that it is also "possible" that De Guzman went to their present residence in Magallanes Village.
Moreover, Dalia said De Guzman was even talking about "a business partnership" with her husband.
RELATED: Enzo's assistant says Dalia suggested their June 12 route
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6 Pasay cops sacked for extortion scam
Let's hope they're out of the police force for good and not just "reassigned.""Six policemen were relieved from their duties after they allegedly abducted and tried to extort money from a man in Las Piñas City last month," reports Mitch Arceo in Tempo.
The sacked cops were identified as SPO4 John Miranda, SPO2 Jerry Fernandez, SPO2 Jay de Guzman, SPO1 Sabbon, PO3 Gil Anos, and PO3 Hernan Pua.
Here's the crazy part: They all belonged to the Pasay Police's Anti-Crime Follow-Up Unit.
According to Senior Supt. Adolfo Samala Jr., chief of the Las Piñas police, they learned about the incident from the National Press Club (NPC).
Apparently, the victim had gone to the NPC office in Manila and related his ordeal to NPC vice president Benny Antiporda."
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Miriam wants to organize meet-and-greet event for fans
In a video posted on her Facebook page on Fri, Sep 12, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago told her followers that she was thinking of organizing a “meet and greet” event for them.
This is to celebrate the fact that she was winning her battle against lung cancer.
Santiago said, "Hello my dearest friends, I wanted you to see me as I am now in partial recovery from my lung cancer,” Santiago said in the video. “It was stage four which is the last stage but doctors took away two cups of liquid from my lungs."
She continued, "So I don’t think I am stage 4 anymore plus, after six weeks of my wonder pill, which I take once a day, the scan showed that 80 percent of the cancerous mass had already disappeared, So, I would like to see you personally in a greet and meet function or event that I would like to personally organize for each one of you."
In closing, the senator said, "In the meantime, I will give you a very, very grateful and loving hug and kiss. Thank you."
As of 6pm on Friday, September 12, the video has gotten over 90,000 likes.
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Post by Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago.
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Napoles ordered to attend hearings
She can't take a rain check on her hearings."Detained businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles, the alleged brains behind the PHP10 billion pork scam, must continue to appear before the Sandiganbayan regarding her plunder and graft cases," reports Dennis Carcamo on Philstar.com.
The Sandiganbayan's 3rd Division, which is chaired by Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang, denied Napoles' lawyers' request to waive her court appearance during the proceedings.
Napoles' lawyers had filed a motion to ask the court to excuse Napoles because she suffered from "mental and physical fatigue every time she is escorted from her detention cell at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City to the Sandiganbayan in Quezon City."
The court is obviously not buying that as an excuse.
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Stella Abrera: 10 things I like about Manila
Stella Abrera was born in Manila but moved to the United States when she was four years.
READ: Stella Abrera is 'Giselle' at Ballet Philippines' 45th anniv
The American Ballet Theatre soloist—who plays Giselle for one night only in Ballet Philippines' 45th anniversary production—reveals the 10 things she looks forward to doing while in town.
1. Eating longganisa at Sev's Café
A friend brought me to a tiny cafe across the street from the Cultural Center of the Philippines called Sev's Cafe. They serve the most delicious homemade longganisa with my healthy—it's served with brown rice—longsilog. B/L Legaspi Towers 300, Pablo Ocampo St cor Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila; +63 2 2392327. Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 12pm-12am.
2. Swimming at Sofitel Philippine Plaza
After a fabulous brunch at Spiral—such an amazing array of foods—I strolled around the hotel grounds and reminisced about the fun afternoons I spent as a kid in that pool. Atang dela Rama Rd, CCP Complex, Pasay City; +63 2 5515555.
3. Dancing to Philippine Philharmonic's music
I look forward to experiencing the beautiful music of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, led by maestro Olivier Ochanine, during our performance of Giselle on Sep 19 at the CCP. Tickets via Ticketworld.
4. Watching Manila sunsets from Bayleaf
It has been recommended that I check out the view of the sunset from the rooftop lounge of The Bayleaf in Intramuros. Hope I get some free time after rehearsals! Sky Deck View Bar, 10/F The Bayleaf Intramuros, Muralla cor Victoria Sts, Intramuros, Manila; +63 2 3185000. Mon-Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-11pm.
READ: 5 best rooftop bars in Manila
5. Touring Intramuros
I look forward to showing my partner, James, the beautiful Walled City. It's so full of history. Hot tip: Carlos Celdran's classic Intramuros Walking Tour takes three hours and costs PHP1,1000 per adult. Email celdrantours@hotmail.com
6. Smelling sampaguita wreaths
There's one hanging on my bedside lamp now. It smells heavenly! Hot tip: Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines. Garlands are sold for cheap on the street or near Catholic churches.
7. Eating comfort food
Ube ice cream, lechon kawali and mangosteen—check, check and check! I'm still looking for atis, though.
8. Taking cover from afternoon rainstorms
9. Shopping at SM Department Store
So fun shopping for beautiful Philipinana garments, and wishing I could buy all of the acacia wood dining accessories. Hot tip: ShoeMart in Harrison Plaza in Malate is one of the department store's oldest branches.
READ: 10 things to do in Harrison Plaza
10. Eating dried mangoes
Yes, more eating.
Catch American Ballet Theater soloist Stella Abrera perform in Ballet Philippines' Giselle with principal dancer James Whiteside in their one-night only performance on Sep 19, 8pm. Tickets via CCP +63 2 8323704.
Katherine Trofeo and Jean Marc Cordero perform in these shows: Sep 19 3pm, Sep 20 2pm & 6pm, Sep 21 2pm. Tickets: CCP Box Office +63 2 8323704 or Ticketworld +63 2 8919999.
Photo by Erickson dela Cruz
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22 students charge Valenzuela teacher for sexual harassment
Schools should be more discerning about the teachers they hire."James Lynn, a 61-year-old teacher, was arrested earlier this week after the students of Malinta National High School in Valenzuela City filed complaints against him for reportedly sexually harassing them," reports Rey Galupo in The Philippine Star.
According to Police Inspector Josephine Dalumpines, the first one to file a complaint was a 13-year-old girl who revealed that "Lynn, their MAPEH (music, arts, physical education and health) teacher, tried to give her a ring in front of her classmates and called her mahal (beloved).'"
The report noted: "The girl then alleged that after Lynn ordered everyone to go outside for their physical education class, he put his hands in her blouse and pulled her bra strap."
The report added that "after learning of James Lynn’s arrest, 21 more students from the same school filed similar complaints against him."
Lynn will be charged with multiple counts of unjust vexation in relation to Republic Act 7610, the child abuse law.
Photo by Judgefloro (Wikipedia)
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Manila's Erap lifts truck ban indefinitely
May this ease some of Metro Manila's traffic woes."Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada has lifted the truck ban in the city indefinitely to help ease congestion in the ports," reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
Estrada said the lifting of the truck ban is effective starting noon on Saturday, September 13, pursuant to Executive Order No. 67.
Estrada explained that they "decided to lift the truck ban to give the national government the free hand to address congestion in the ports."
He stated, "We understand that the national government is confident that it can solve the problem of the port congestion within the few months in time for the holiday season."
Photo via ABS-CBN
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Senator Bongbong Marcos' son off to Oxford Brookes University
Senator Bongbong Marcos revealed on his Facebook Page that his second son, Joseph Simon, 18, has been accepted to Oxford Brookes University in England," reports Gerry Lirio on ABS-CBNnews.com.
The young Marcos will fly to London on Monday, September 15, for his Oxford schooling. He's taking up Business Management.
The report noted: "Marcos himself went to Oxford where he took up Political Science, Philosophy and Economics from 1975 to 1978."
His eldest, Ferdinand Alexander, also studied in London and now works in Manila.
Post by Bongbong Marcos.
Update: The original story stated that Joseph Simon was accepted to the University of Oxford instead of Oxford Brookes. Both are located in the city of Oxford, United Kingdom.
Screengrab of photo shared via Senator Bongbong Marcos' Facebook page.
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Valenzuela City has the best jail in the country
So, just how great is this jail?
Well, it's so great that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has tagged the Valenzuela City Jail as "The Best City Jail of the Year.""For starters, the six-storey jail facility is new, as it was inaugurated in June this. Plus, it's not congested as it currently houses 625 inmates while it's ideal capacity is 2,000 inmates," reports Czarina Ong in Manila Bulletin.
The brand new jail, which is fully funded by the local government, has been certified by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), recognizing it for complying with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners.
The report noted: "The jail also has its own infirmary, health unit, kitchen, pantry, library, classroom, basketball court, and conference room."
The report added: "The inmates are accorded certain luxuries such as a shared television and a small cooperative with canned goods, and snacks, but contrabands are prohibited."
Photo from Valenzuela City Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian's Facebook page
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DFA says passport production back to normal, but delays will persist
This is good news...unless you needed your passport yesterday."In an advisory released on Saturday, September 13, the the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the technical issue that had caused passport production to stop has been fixed," reports Nestor Corrales on Inquirer.net.
But while the DFA said it "expected operations to normalize also this Saturday," they also said that "delays will still persist within the next three to four weeks."
The DFA explained that "it would address the delays in passport issuance within the next three to four weeks as its personnel would work around the clock, even during holidays and weekends, to ensure that production backlogs are addressed in the soonest possible time."
Screengrab of photo from the PilipinasTeleserv website
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A 9-point refreshers' course on The Lemonheads
The Lemonheads plays Manila on Dec 4 at Whitespace along Pasong Tamo Extension in Makati. If you’re scratching your head wondering, who are the Lemonheads again? Let’s start at how, we believe, you know of them.
1. “Mrs. Robinson.”
They did the remake of the Simon and Garfunkel classic in 1992 to promote the video release of The Graduate. Eventually, it made its way to Wayne’s World 2 and more recently, The Wolf of Wolfstreet. The Lemonhead’s version is included in their 1992 solid-as-gold album “It’s A Shame About Rey.” Has it rung a bell yet?
2. Speaking of It’s A Shame About Ray…
One of the songs in that breakthrough album is called “Hannah+Gabi,” which, if you’re a follower of our local scene, is how Mikey Amistoso calls his solo project. You may have heard of Hannah+Gabi from the OST of Marie Jamora’s 2012 Cinemalaya entry Ang Nawawala. Yes, Mikey, Marie, and their cohorts from Ciudad, which includes Quark Henares are among the generation that has been tremendously influenced by The Lemonheads.
3. “My Drug Buddy.”
Is Mikey’s favorite Lemonheads song. If you had just been born in 1992 and is more attuned to the current indie scene, you may know that said song as covered by Austin-based musician Ben Kweller, him of “Wasted and Ready” fame.
4. Ryan Adams.
Mandy Moore’s husband actually collaborated with the Lemonheads in the band’s most recent release, 2012’s The Hotel Sessions. Adams contributed drumming and produced the record.
5. The Christina Aguilera connection.
If you’ve heard a Sunday slowdown-esque version of Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful,” that’s actually The Lemonheads you’re headrng. The band included their version that song in their 2009 album of covers Varshons, where Liv Tyler and Kate Moss also collaborated.
6. Speaking of Beautiful…
Evan Dando is The Lemonheads’ front man and the only remaining original member of the band. Why does his name sound familiar? You may recognize him from leafing through a 1993 issue of People magazine, where, he was was included in the magazine’s “Most Beautiful list.”
7. The Lemonheads candy.
Yep, Evan Dando named the name after the candy of the same name. But that happened around 1989, after releasing three records to lukewarm success. Then, the band was collectively known as the Whelps.
8. Back to the music.
If the above are too nerdy for a casual bystanding, below are the other big fat three songs we assume you know: “Big Gay Heart,” “Into Your Arms” and “It’s About Time,” which are all from the 1993 record Come on Feel the Lemonheads.
9. “If I could Talk I’d Tell You” meanwhile comes from the 1996’s Car Button Cloth. All of the songs received a tonload of airplay on NU 107.
7pm, Whitespace Manila, 2314 Chino Roces Extension, Makati. Ticketworld. Early bird discounts are offered until Sep 30
Photo by PMPPK via WikiCommons
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Classes in Metro Manila, other affected areas suspended due to Typhoon Luis
Metro Manila didn't have a public storm signal warning up, but we're sure feeling the effects of Typhoon Luis."Malacañang suspended classes in all levels in several areas as Typhoon 'Luis' continues to bring heavy rains in different parts of the country," reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
The announcement was made by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. Sunday night.
Classes in all levels in the following areas have been suspended for Monday, September 15:
1. Aurora
2. Bataan
3. Batangas
4. Bulacan
5. Cavite
6. Calamian Group of Islands
7. Laguna
8. National Capital Region (NCR)
9. Nueva Ecija
10. Occidental Mindoro
11. Oriental Mindoro
12. Pampanga
13. Quezon
14. Rizal
15. Tarlac
16. Zambales
The report added that the local government units of different provinces have earlier declared class suspensions in the following areas:
1. Benguet (all levels)
2. Ilocos Norte (preschool to high school)
3. San Fernando, La Union (all levels)
4. Pangasinan (preschool to high school)
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Typhoon Luis is expected to be out of the Philippine area pf responsibility (PAR) by Monday morning.
Image from PAGASA
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Magic! is coming to Manila
Magic! what? Some of you may be unfamiliar with this band – yes, it’s a band – but we’re pretty sure you know their hit song “Rude.”
The band, originally from Canada, is coming over to the Philippines for a concert at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila this Oct. 22.
And don’t think they’re a one-hit wonder; after all, they released their album Don’t Kill the Magic just last June 30 so they’re pretty fresh.
You still have time to grab their CD (in case you haven’t yet) and check out their other songs so you can sing along come concert time.
Tickets will be available via TicketWorld starting Sept. 19.
And as if you haven’t heard their hit song, here it is:
Photo: Magic! website
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MMDA lifts number coding for September 15, Makati not included
This isn't really a cause for celebration, is it?"Due to bad weather, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has lifted the number coding scheme for Monday, September 15," reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
The MMDA explained that the number coding suspension applies to the entire Metro Manila—except for Makati City.
In a dzMM interview, MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino said, "This doesn't mean we're encouraging the people to go out even if the kids are home because classes are suspended. We never know, there might be street floods due to intermittent rain."
The report didn't state Makati's reason from not lifting the number coding scheme.
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