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After dominating the Senate race with more than 25 million votes, Sen. Cynthia Villar was formally proclaimed as a duly-elected Senator in the May 13 midterm elections. Based on the votes officially tallied by the Commission on Elections en banc sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, Villar led the 12 candidates for senator who got the biggest number of votes. "I am very thankful for this opportunity to continue serving our people as a senator. Makakaasa po ang ating mga kababayan na sulit ang tiwala na binigay nila sa akin,” Villar said. Villar was accompanied by her husband, former Senate President Manny Villar and their children during the proclamation ceremonies at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. The Nacionalista Party Senator said she hopes to retain the chairmanship of the Committee on Agriculture and Food, which puts her in “a better position to advance legislation that will ensure affordable and adequate supply of food for a...

Voters of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, led by Mayor Arthur Robes, aired their overwhelming support to re-electionist Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, also  known as “Misis Hanepbuhay.''  Villar was invited as a guest during the Zumba Marathon at Grotto Vista Resort in    Brgy. Graceville.  Mrs. Villar, chair of the Senate committees    on agriculture and food, and environment and natural resources, has been leading the senatorial race based on the latest Pulse Asia survey. This developed as  Bro. Mike Velarde, the leader of the country’s biggest charismatic movement, backs the Villar, touted by President Rodrigo Duterte as the “most industrious senator.”  In throwing his support to villar and the senatoriables, Velarde said he believes they could    help the poor and the downtrodden, by creating jobs, addressing poverty and illegal drugs, among others. Villar’s candidacy is also being backed up by the Hugpong ng Pagbab...

Movie and television personality Kris Aquino said she is having second thoughts about pursuing a career in politics, saying she is unfit to run because of her health. "What I have is not curable. I have accepted that. It has no cure. You have to deal with all the symptoms and you can deal with everything that goes with it," said Kris, during a press conference in support of the candidacy of Sen. Bam Aquino who is seeking Senate re-election during a press conference held in Quezon City April 22.  Timi Aquino, wife of Bam, also expressed the candidacy of her husband. In October 2018, Kris was diagnosed with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU), which, according to novartis.co.uk "is a serious, chronic and distressing skin condition that is difficult to diagnose and manage." Kris added: "You cannot control it but it will be forever be there." The daughter of former President Cory Aquino said that public servants should be healthy. ...

International fashion designer Angela Taloza has been named as the franchise holder and national director of Jewel of the World Italy. Taloza was welcomed by John De La Vega, founder and international director of Jewel of the World beauty pageant. "I am very excited to be part of the Jewel of the World family, a pageant that promotes beauty in cultural diversity," says Taloza after she signed up with De La Vega in Quezon City recently. As franchisee for Jewel of the World Italy, Taloza earned the right to choose a candidate in Italy who will compete in the international pageant next year. "For our first stint in the pageant, we will handpick a Filipino-Italian candidate. You will meet her soon. Secret muna kung sino ang candidate from Italy," says Taloza. Then in the succeeding years of the international pageant, Taloza says that she will try to find a candidate who is pure Italian. Taloza, 13, is an international fashion designer who owns the ...

Urban agriculture is a viable intervention to make poor households and communities healthier and more food sufficient, Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has said. Villar, who is the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, notes how the spiraling prices of food and other commodities have made life more difficult for families in poor urban communities. In urban communities where living spaces are cramped and land use is limited, Villar said households can practice urban gardening and plant vegetables in small pots and empty plastic containers to have their own vegetable gardens for their family's supply of nutritious greens. The senator said urban vegetable gardening will not only address food sufficiency but will likewise promote health and wellness of families. Backyard vegetable gardening will hit two birds with one stone - ensuring the supply of vegetables on your tables and providing the necessary nutritional supply to make your family healthy,’ Villar s...

US first lady Melania Trump may have skipped Manila when her husband US President Donald Trump attended the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders' Summit and Related Meetings from Nov. 13-15. But Melania, no doubt, is a popular figure among Asians, including Filipinos. Melania, 47, grew up in Yugoslavia and she speaks five languages - Slovenian, English, French, German and Serbian. She is the first US first lady to be born in a communist country. She has a half brother. As she embraces her role in politics, Melania said that his son Barron is the priority for now. "Barron is the priority for now. I am very involved in his life," the former fashion model told Us Magazine. Arriving on a chauffeured Cadillac Escalade, Melania drop-offs and pickups her son everyday. One local told the same magazine that Melania is always camera-ready when she arrives in school but very sweet and kind. During school hours, Melania focuses on her je...

Is the American band Journey headed for splitsville? Neal Schon, American guitarist for the band "Journey," has slammed front man Arnel Pineda and three other members of the band after their visit to the White House in Washington, DC recently. Schon, who is said to be the last original member of "Journey," said that the band should never be used for politics or religion. His complete post on Facebook: "I will remain strong and consistent with the belief we've always shared and agreed upon - Journey should never be used and exploited by anyone , especially band members for politics or any one religion. "I've been here since 1972 and this has always been our belief. This was with intent to exploit the brand and use the name. "Journey was not there - 3 individual members were Cain Valory and Pineda whom I found ... Tours are done all the time but it could have been privately. The members who attended know my position and the wa...

Newly crowned Bb Pilipinas Universe 2017 Rachel Peters has said that she is "still over the moon" as she thanked all those who supported her in journey to the most prestigious local beauty contest. "A truly unforgettable moment!!! 💖💖 I am so overwhelmed by all the love and support that I have received throughout this incredible journey. I still can't believe it but I'm over the moon and I'm so excited to be representing the Philippines in Miss Universe 2017!!!!" said Peters on Instagram. "I would like to express my gratitude to all the people who have helped me- it took an army so I won't mention you all, but you know who you are!!! 😘😘 To my 39 Binibini sisters - I'm so happy to have met you all. Thank you for a wonderful two months! To BPCI and of course Madam Stella Araneta- thank you for the trust and the opportunity!" Peters also said. ' Ang aking pamilya ❤️ so happy we were complete for this special night' ...