GOSSIP GIRL: Sanya Lopez describes her ideal man

BY GISELLE SANCHEZ

Sep 12, 2023 07:14 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Attention all applicants to claim Sanya's heart. If Potato Corner has described the exact requirements to get a position in their company, why can’t GMA Network’s "Urduja" find her a king? “To be honest, Ate Giselle, I’m not looking for a boyfriend because I am swamped doing fiestas, corporate shows, and endorsements while waiting for my upcoming project on GMA-7, which we will announce as soon as we start taping. But because you are persistent, Ate Giselle, I will play your game of preference," says the "First Nanny" star. 

Sanya Lopez

I chanced upon Sanya Lopez at the Butuan Airport. She came from a show in Tandag City while I had a concert with Mayonnaise and Itchyworms for Surigao City’s Bundak Music Festival. 

Attention all applicants to claim Sanya's heart. If Potato Corner has described the exact requirements to get a position in their company, why can’t GMA Network’s "Urduja" find her a king? “To be honest, Ate Giselle, I’m not looking for a boyfriend because I am swamped doing fiestas, corporate shows, and endorsements while waiting for my upcoming project on GMA-7, which we will announce as soon as we start taping. But because you are persistent, Ate Giselle, I will play your game of preference," says the "First Nanny" star.

 

Giselle: Showbiz or non-showbiz
Sanya: Showbiz because he will understand my work better
Giselle: Filipino or Foreigner
Sanchez: Filipino
Giselle: Mixed (mestizo) or pure Pinoy
Sanya: Mestizo
Giselle: Lean or bulky?
Sanya: Lean
Giselle: Taller than you or the same height?
Sanya: Taller than me. I like tall guys.

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I told Sanya I wouldn’t ask about men with kindness, sincerity, and a good heart because that’s given. The "First Lady" actress stresses, “Again, this is just a game, okay. I want to prioritize my career, and if God gives me extra time, I want to finish my medical technology college degree. I was going to enroll in 2017, but my projects in GMA kept on rolling. But my goal is to finish college.” Sanya's GMA programs "First Nanny," "First Lady," and "Wild and Free" are now on Netflix.

Padilla bats for clearer Halal regulation, better awareness on Muslim dietary principles

BY DHEL NAZARIO

Sep 11, 2023 06:10 PM 

Sen. Robin Padilla on Monday, Sept. 11 pushed for clearer regulations on Halal certification amid the confusion brought by having two different agencies involved in the certification and accreditation. 

Sen. Robin Padilla presides over the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs hearing to discuss Senate Bill No. 2406 or the National Day for Awareness of Religious and Traditional Garments and Attire, and Senate Resolution No. 743, or the Plight of Muslim Community in the Observance of Their Dietary Principles. (Senate PRIB photo)

During the hearing of the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs chaired by Padilla, he called for the clarification of the role of agencies involved in the certification of Halal food products and the detection and seizure of fake Halal products. 

For now, he noted the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) are involved in certification and accreditation.

Padilla noted the Halal industry is significant, involving more than $2.22 trillion (P121.28 trillion) based on the International Market Analysis Research and Consulting Group in 2022. This is expected to grow to P228.1 trillion in 2028.

"Hiwalayin natin, isang nagse-certify at isa naghuhuli (Let us separate this so one agency will certify and another will enforce)," said Padilla.  

"Kailangan nating proteksyunan ang Muslim brothers and sisters. Bilang kami mambabatas din, tingnan din natin ang kapakanan naman ng ating nagnenegosyo (We must protect our Muslim brothers and sisters. As lawmakers, we must also consider the interests of traders)," he added.

On the other hand, he also called for the intensified awareness drive on the dietary principles of Muslims, to prevent incidents stemming from the violation of Muslims' beliefs.

There, he took up controversies including the deaths of two policemen stemming from the serving of pork to a Muslim police officer; and the issue of Halal certification.

"Nais ko pong linawin: hindi po ito paghiling ng espesyal na pagtrato. Atin lamang pong inaasahan na sa usaping ito, ay magkaroon tayo ng tapat na pakikitungo sa ating kapwa, at ganap na transparency sa publiko nang walang anumang anyo ng panlilinlang (I want to make it clear that we Muslims are not seeking special treatment. All we want is to address these issues with utmost transparency)," said Padilla.

Also, Padilla pushed for an intensified awareness and education campaign in the Philippine National Police and other government agencies regarding the dietary principles of Muslims.

He said this will help prevent incidents like the shooting incident in Taguig City that resulted in the deaths of two policemen, following a confrontation stemming from the serving of pork to a Muslim police officer.

Meanwhile, the hearing also tackled Senate Bill 2406 which sets March 1 as a day of recognition for traditional and religious attire.

Padilla said our history is not only recorded in books and documents but in attire such as "Barong Tagalog," "Balintawak," and "Baro't Saya"; Ilonggo jusi and pina, Moro malong, Bicol sinamay, nipis, and patadyong; Ilocano abel, Visayan tapis pintados, Bagobo dagmay, Bilaan tandayon, Mandaya ikat, and many more.

"Sa madaling sabi, kung nais po nating bigyang diin ang pag-iingat sa ating pambansang pagkakakilanlan at sa bukod-tanging kultura at tradisyon ng isang daan at sampung (110) grupo ng Indigenous Peoples o IPs na binubuo ng 14 hanggang 17 milyong Pilipino, mahalagang hakbang po ang pagtatalaga ng isang araw ng pagkilala sa ating kasuotang tradisyunal at panrelihiyon (If we want to give importance to our national identity and the culture and tradition of 110 Indigenous Peoples groups that comprise up to 17 million Filipinos, setting aside a day of recognition for traditional and religious attire would go a long way)," he said.

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PH eagle ‘Geothermica’ dies in Singapore; VP Duterte saddened

BY RAYMUND ANTONIO

Sep 10, 2023 02:28 PM

  

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Philippine male eagle, “Geothermica” or “Geo,” died of infection in Singapore, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore announced.

Philippine eagle Geothermica (Photo by Roslan Rahman, Agence France-Presse)

Geothermica was one of the two Philippine eagles in the Bird Paradise at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. He was 19 years old. 

Before his untimely death on Sept. 7, the male eagle had been under “intensive care in Singapore, receiving the best care possible,” the embassy said.

In a statement, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte said she was “saddened” by the passing of Geothermica, which she visited in Singapore last June.

“Known as Geo, his journey was not only of strength and resilience but also a story of friendship between the Philippines and Singapore,” she added.

Geo and female Philippine Eagle “Sambisig” were transferred from the Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City to Singapore in 2019 under a Wildlife Loan Agreement between the Philippines and the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore. 

The breeding program is a 10-year renewable agreement that was part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the establishment of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Singapore.

“In tribute to Geo, I join the call to effect change and carry forward his memory as a story of hope and a lasting commitment to the preservation of endangered species,” Duterte said.

On Friday, Sept. 8, the Mandai Wildlife Reserve announced in a statement that Geo died due to severe infection in his lung.

The official stressed that Geo’s and Sambisig’s lives “exemplified the Philippines’ commitment to conservation and underscored the importance of safeguarding our planet's biodiversity.”

“I thank the Mandai Wildlife Group for its exceptional care of Geo. Additionally, I thank the Philippine Eagle Foundation for its cooperation and tireless efforts in the protection and preservation of these magnificent birds,” she added.

The Philippines Eagle Foundation said there are an estimated 392 pairs of Philippine Eagles left.

Join this logo contest and be a part of the 60 Years of EU-PH celebrations

BY MANILA BULLETIN

Sep 11, 2023 09:12 AM

  

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The EU Delegation to the Philippines is calling on all creative graphic artists in the country to join its logo contest in celebration of the 60th anniversary of EU-PH relations in 2024.  The competition is open to Philippine residents (nationals or foreign) between 16 and 29 years of age. 

 

 

The selected logo will be the official logo to be used in all EU Delegation communication materials in a string of activities during the 60th EU-PH anniversary year. The logo should be simple, easy to reproduce and portray clearly the 60-year EU-Philippines partnership. The logo should contain components from the EU and Philippine flags.

 

The submission of the logos shall be made in electronic hi-resolution, editable formats (jpg, png) by the end of 15 September 2023, to the following email address: delegation-philippines-ppi@eeas.europa.eu with the subject 60th anniversary EU-PH relations logo 

 

The winners will receive the following:

•            1st prize: Holographic trophy representing the winning logo.

•            2nd price: EU-PH commemorative token.

•            3rd price: EU-PH commemorative token. 

The authors of the winning logo and of the 2nd and 3rd special mention logos will be invited to a luncheon at the residence of the EU Ambassador in Makati City.

 

Requirements:

Important elements that should be included in the 60th EU-PH anniversary logo.

•            EU flag components - blue color and 12 yellow stars. You may visit the official EU website. https://european-union.europa.eu/ 

•            PH flag components - blue, red, white colors and yellow sun and stars.

•            All images should be copyright free. By participating in this competition, the winner agrees to transfer ownership of the winning logo to the EU Delegation.

•            Use of AI-produced art is strictly prohibited.

•            Images should be in the following formats

•            Raster

•            Vector

•            72 pixels for website and online platforms and 300dpi for printing purposes.