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Nina Michelle V. Remo at Ronnel W. Domingo
MAARANGKADA ang Pilipinas. Matapos purihin ng sari-saring pangkat dahil sa masiglang ekonomiya at bigyan ng unang investment grade ng Fitch Ratings, isa na namang pandaigdigang credit-rating agency ang nagtanggal sa bansa sa basurahan.
Sinabi kahapon ng Standard & Poors na itinaas nito ang credit rating ng Pilipinas nang isang baytang mula BB+ paakyat sa BBB-, ang unang lebel ng investment grade. Tinukoy ng ahensya ang magandang macroeconomic fundamentals ng Pilipinas sa kabila ng mga problema ng ibang bansa sa kanilang ekonomiya. Ibinigay ng S&P ang stable na hinaharap ng bansa. Ipinapakita nito sa mga investor na magandang mamuhunan sa Pilipinas. Sa mga nagpapautang ay sinasabi nito na ang pamahalaan at ng mga lokal na negosyo ay kayang magbayad ng utang, kaya bababa ang interes sa mga ito. Ikinagalak ni Finance Secretary Cesar Purisimapinuno ng pangkat pang-ekonomiya ng pamahalaanang upgrade. Aniya, ang pasya ng S&P ay ika-13 sa magandang rating mula nang maluklok ang pamahalaang Aquino sa kalagitnaan ng 2010. Ani Purisima, ang upgrade ay another resounding vote of confidence in the Philippines at patunay na matatag ang lokal na ekonomiya, na katumbas ng sa ibang bansa na may investment grade o mas higit pa. We are very pleased that S&P , along with Fitch [Ratings], has also affirmed the Philippines strong economic and fiscal gains progress that has been made thanks to the discipline and prudence in financial management instilled by President Aquino in his administration, aniya. Sinabi ni Bangko Sentral Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. na inaasahan ang dagdag na kumpiyansa ng mga mamumuhunan sa bansa.
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P120-M kasong tax evasion vs Ex-CJ Corona
HALOS isang taon mula nang mapatalsik bilang hepe ng Korte Suprema, nahaharap si Renato Corona sa P120-milyong kaso ng tax evasion na may katumbas na pagkakabilanggong hanggang 10 taon. Sa resolusyong lumabas kahapon, nirekomenda ng isang lupon ng Department of Justice ang pagsasampa ng kaso, na nagugat sa umanoy hindi hinayag na pera at ariarian ni Corona sa anim na statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), sa Court of Tax Appeals sa Quezon City. Lumabas sa imbest i g a s y o n n a P120,498,219.52 ang dapat bayaran ni Corona. J Aning
SINIMULAN na kahapon ang final testing and sealing ng mga precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machine tulad nitong sa Brgy. 15 SA Gotamco NIO JESUS ORBETA Elementary School sa Pasay City.
Now, this (the initial FTS results) is the proof that we made corrections. What happened in 2010 was not repeated, aniya. If there is a major hitch while Im here, Ill know what to do on Election Day. Kahapon, nagsagawa ang Comelec ng FTS sa hindi bababa sa 10 porsyento ng 77,829 clustered precinct sa bansa at hinayag na walang malaking aberyang naiulat. Philip C. Tubeza
1M dagdag na jobless
Ayon sa SWS, 10% inangat ng unemployment rate sa PH
TUMAAS ang bilang ng walang trabaho sa bansa sa unang tatlong buwan ng 2013, ayon sa pinakabagong serbey ng Social Weather Stations (SWS).
Pumalo sa 11.1 milyon ang mga Pilipinong 18 taong gulang pataas na walang trabaho, mas mataas nang 10 porsyento mula sa 10.1 milyon sa huling bahagi ng 2012, ayon sa serbey na ginawa mula Marso 19-22. Tinanong sa serbey ang 1,200 tao mula sa ibat ibang lugar sa bansa. May margin of error ito na plus-orminus three percentage points. Anang SWS, sa unang tatlong buwan ng taon ay tumaas ang kawalan ng trabaho sa 25.4 porsyento sa mga 18 taong uglang pataas at gustong maghanapbuhay. Noong Disyembre, ito ay 24.6 porsyento. The first quarter unemployment rate particularly in March is high. It becomes a problem if it will persist beyond the first quarter. This means that GDP growth cannot generate employment which means jobless growth, ani Cid L. Terosa ng University of Asia and the Pacific. Kasama sa walang trabaho ang mga nagresign (12 porsyento), natanggal (8 porsyento), at mga naghahanap ng trabaho sa unang pagkakataon (5 porsyento). Sa mga natanggal sa trabaho, 6 porsyento ang hindi nabigyan ng bagong kontrata. Anang Malacaang, tumaas ang nawalan ng trabaho dahil sa temporary jobs noong Kapaskuhan. Normally, you will have temporary jobs for December. Thats seasonal... So, we get many seasonal jobs for that, ani Edwin Lacierda, tagapagsalita ng Pangulo. Lumilikha ang pamahalaan ng mga trabaho sa industriya ng turismo, agrikultura at imprastraktura. Halos hindi nabago ang dami ng kababaihang walang trabaho (35.7 mula 35.4). Sa kalalakihan ay dumami mula 15.3 porsyento paakyat sa 17.3. Batay sa edad, pinakamarami ang walang trabaho sa pangkat na 18-24 (tumaas mula 47.6 tungo sa 49.6). Sinundan ito ng pangkat 25-34 (31.8, mas mababa sa dating 32.8). Sumunod ang pangkat 35-44 (tumaas sa 23 mula 20). Sa pangkat 45-pataas ay 15.8, bahagyang mataas sa 15.5. AR, MLU
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ROMEL M. LALATA, Editor
ONG, lean, leggy Venus Raj, 2010 Miss Universe fourth runner up, always looks glammed up. But she confesses that she is a frugal shopper.
her or not. Her advice for other girls is to go for comfort over style. No matter how trendy, if a dress is not comfortable, you wont look good in it, she explained. I also choose clothes that reflect my personalitylaid-back, fun. I like bright colors (Im a cheerful person). I love Barbie Doll dresses!
Designer gowns
For evening gowns, she turns to top designers Rajo Laurel, Francis Libiran, Eric Pineda and Veejay Floresca. They know me very well, she said. I tell them only the color and style. When I get the gown, its sure to fit me. She switches red-carpet styles depending on the occasion. For pageants, I wear beaded gowns. For high-fashion gatherings, she goes for a modish silhouette like my Rajo gown, with long sleeves and a turtle neck.
VENUS shows off her personal possessions. Boyfriend Andrei Felix beat her to the cashier when she bought the Suesh professional makeup case seen behind her. The Samsonite luggage, also at the back, is a good investment. She never leaves home without her Samsung cell phone (above), toiletries and shades (top, right).
pageant enthusiast John Morante, a bank executive. When the going gets tough on the red carpet, Venus brings out her secret weapon: Footzyfolds (foldable flat shoes). You can put them in your purse and change into them when your feet start hurting. The flats were a gift from 2004 Miss World finalist Karla Bautista, who distributes them locally.
Bag collection
Venus would never buy luxury totes but would use one if she got it as a gift. But she recently splurged on luggage. I went for Samsonite because its a good investment. I need my travel bags sturdy. She also invested in a top-ofthe-line makeup case, which can be fitted with light bulbs. This I need for work, she said. She was about to pay for the Suesh case, Venus said, but boyfriend Andrei Felix beat her to the cashier.
Size 9
A size 9, Venus finds it hard to shop for the right pair in local stores. We have no half sizes here, she said. Shoe fit is crucial. You dont want pinched feet if you have to walk far or stand for a long time. Her glittery Steve Maddens are comfy, she insisted, though they have six-inch heels. The pair was a gift from US-based
More than a tiara, she considers her hair the ultimate accessory, her crowning glory. I put my hair up in a bun or pony tail and Im good to go. Venus favorite timepiece is a Tendence. Its a gift, from Tendence. It goes with everything. And she never leaves home without her headphones, chargers and Samsung cell phone.
Fresh scents
A favorite scent is Ferragamo Incanto, although I would use any fresh and feminine scent. On moms behest, she loads up on sun block, especially when beach-bound.
Makeup choice
She is finicky about cosmetics. She was loyal to a certain brand, till she realized it looked too heavy. I switched to a lighter brand. She gets her makeup sponges from Watsons and recently, for the first time, she tried some new red lipstick at the store. A misconception is that dark-skinned girls [like me] should avoid red lipstick because its too strong. But there are different shades of red; you just have to find the right one for your skin tone.
Glam shades
She loves her Ferragamo dark glasses. Very classy, she said. Even on the beach, you look and feel like a goddess. She is partial to smaller, square frames. But when I want to look like a beauty queen, I wear big glamorous styles.
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Saturday, May 4
Sunrise: 5:36 AM Sunset: 6:12 PM Avg. High: 36C Avg. Low: 26C Max. Humidity: (Day)62%
Bikini girl
Between the bikini and the one-piece suit, Venus opts for the former. I have a slim waist and a bikini shows it off. She has quite a collection of bikinis. One of these is the very special lavender pair by Dar Be Dar. I wore it in the Miss Universe swimsuit competition, Venus said. I dont wear it often; I dont want it to get wet. A precious souvenir.
ALBERT Buiza, 21, BS Civil Engineering student sa TUP-Manila For modeling projects: pab0611@ gmail.com
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Accessories, gadgets
Shes not a big fan of bangles, beads or other trinkets. I prefer earrings to bracelets or pendants, she said. When youre wearing a gown, a simple diamond stud should be enough.
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UNILEVER Philippines Corporate Communications Manager Liza Vengco (third from left) and PR Head for Personal Care Apples Aberin (second from left) join models in previewing the gown designs of Ben Farrales. The Dean of Philippine Fashions creations, along with designs from 30 other fashion designers, will be featured in Flores de Mayo 2013, organized by the Congregacion del Santisimo del Nino Jesus with the theme Colors of Mindanao. The grand parade, sponsored by Cream Silk, will be held on May 5 at the SM Mall of Asia.
SPORTS
DENNIS U. EROA, Editor
Kapalaran
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CAPRICORN
Dadami problema mo kapag nagkapera
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Maba-bad trip ka mamayang 1:45pm
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AQUARIUS
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Aplayan lahat ng puwedeng aplayan
Ok optimistic sa Yakapin mo raw, kaso Magvi-videoke wala dapat malisya negosyo pero ingat din kapitbahay magdamag
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PISCES
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ARIES
Kumuha ng bagong cedula habang maaga
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Mabibingi ka na sa earphones mo
Gustung-gusto niya Tuloy ang project oras amoy ng nail polish mo na naka-rehistro na
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TAURUS
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HINABOL ni Carmelo Anthony ng New York Knicks ang looseball sa Game Five ng Eastern Conference quarterfinals kontra Boston Celtics Miyerkules sa Madison Square Garden. Pumalag ang Celtics, 92-86, upang lumapit sa serye, 3-2. AFP
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GEMINI
I-prioritize mo mga gastusin mo
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Di mo magugustuhan ang gupit mo
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CANCER
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Huwag kopyahin ang objectives ng katabi
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LEO
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VIRGO
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Palitan ang idol mo, maraming kalokohan
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LIBRA
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Mag-concentrate ka sa strengths mo
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SCORPIO
Money:
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Career:
lumapit ang Houston Rockets kontra Oklahoma City, 2-3. Nagwagi ang Rockets 107-100. Sinira ni James Harden ang depensa ng Thunder matapos isalpak ang unang pitong tira sa tres bagamat may trangkaso. Kinuha ng Indiana ang 3-2 agwat matapos pabagsakin ang Atlanta Hawks, 106-83. Inquirer wires
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Maiinis ka na sa haba Mas malaki gastos sa Asar maglaro ng games SAGITTARIUS ng buhok niya sa ilong mga biglaang binibili sa phone pag lasing
Jared Dillinger
MATAGAL-TAGAL ding panahon ang aabutin bago makabalik sa paglalaro si Jared Dillinger ng Talk N Text. As you all know, naaksidenrte si Jared sa South Superhighway alas-tres ng madaling araw noong nakaraang Sabado. Nangyari ang aksidente ilang oras matapos ang Game One ng PBA Commissioners Cup best-offive semifinal series na kung saan ay na-masaker ng 25 puntos ng Barangay Ginebra ang TNT. Ayon sa bali-balita, total wreck ang SUV ni Jared. Mukhang ganun din ang nangyari sa balakang ni Jared. After a battery of tests at
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Beth Celis
celishuddle@yahoo.com the Makati Medical Center where Jared was brought after the accident, nalamang may fracture ang pelvic bone ng player at nawala sa lugar ang balakang. Mga 60 porsyento daw ang lihis papasok. Can you imagine how that looks? Si Jared, nakaforward ang balakang. Nitong Miyerkoles, Labor Day, inumpisahan na ang procedure para maibalik sa
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orig ang buto-buto ni Jared. Inoperahan din ang player para malagyan ng metal plates at turnilyo ang kanyang pelvis. Habang nagpapagaling, hindi makakalakad si Jared ng mga 2 hanggang 3 buwan. Mag-uumpisa ang rehab kung nakakalakad na si Jared. Kung kailan makakapaglaro muli si Jared will all depend on how his body responds to the operation and the rehab, ayon kay TnT team manager Aboy Castro. But for sure he will miss the rest of the PBA season and the Gilas campaign in the FIBA-Asia champiobship this August.
SPORTS
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MUKHANG pera o puwedeng pumusta kay Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0, 26 KOs) na itataya ang titulong WBC welterweight kontra kay Robert Guererro (31-1-1, 18 KOs). Sinabi ng ama ni Guerrero na si Ruben sa press conference Miyerkules sa MGM Grand Hotel/Casino sa Las Vegas na gugulpihin ng kanyang anak ang wife beater. I dont have to sit here and badmouth his father, sabi ni Mayweather. Only God can judge me. Magsasagupa ang dalawang boksingero Mayo 4 (Mayo 5 sa Maynila). AFP
IGOS, Davao del SurHindi pa kumpirmado kung lalahok si boxing icon Manny Pacquiao sa selebrasyon ng PBA All-Star na umarangkada ngayon dito.
sabi ni Vince Hizon ng Greats. At least, whatever happens, I wouldnt be the one trying to take a charge on him (Pacquiao) when he drives to the basket. Pangungunahan ni Benjie Paras ang Stalwarts. Hawak ni Paras ang karangalan bilang tanging manlalaro na nagwagi bilang MVP at Rookie of the Year sa isang season. Gagawin din ngayon ang Obstacle Challenge, Three-Point Shootout at Slam Dunk.
There is a big possibility that he will drop by, and if he will be allowed to play, he will play, sabi ni Gob. Douglas Cagas kahapon. Hiniling ni Pacquiao sa gobernador na payagan siyang lumaro sa Legends na kung saan ay maghaharap ang PBA Greats at PBA Stalwarts 6 p.m. ngayon sa Sports, Cultural and Business Center ng Davao Del Sur dito. Im just happy that, if ever, hell be my teammate,