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More Filipinos are Jobless
Rise blamed on Lack of Government support
Dawn addresses
Bamboo ‘half-
brother hoax
Actress Dawn Zulueta has broken her silence over rumors that say she and singer Bamboo Mañalac are siblings.
Dawn recently took to Twitter to address the “persistent rumor” that she said she “didn’t pay much attention to before.”
She decided to speak out after the issue has “spiraled into several ‘official’ announcements on social media.”
Pointing out that she has “high respect” for the OPM artist, Dawn denied that Bamboo is her half brother and also urged him to also submit his own account “as a courtesy.” The actress, whose real name is Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo, said that she and her brother George are the only children of their parents, Jose Fazil Tahanlangit-Taleon and Maria Cleofe Soleta-Salman.
Aside from the two half-brothers – Jed and Josiah – from her father’s remarriage, she detailed that “both my parents can attest to no other offspring.”
Dawn described the “gossip-gone-viral” as “both disconcerting and mortifying” to her parents, as well as to Bamboo.
“I implore everyone who has taken part in spreading this wild rumor to please check and RE-CHECK your sources.” She hopes that after making the statement, “we can put an end to this confounding tall tale.”
WHO’S TORY NOW? Candidate for Toronto Mayor JohnTory (SEATED) looks bored while listening to speakers at the Taste of Manila Festival while emcees Rey Tolentino, Philip Beloso and Josie de Leon listens to the speaker.
MANILA - The figure could be misleading as it excludes the underem- ployed, or those doing part-time jobs, or farmers and fishermen whose livelihood depends on the planting season and the vagaries of the weather. The number may as well exclude those tending the sari-sari stores and plying their trade on the wet markets, and the familiar street hawkers. They, too, should be considered jobless.
The National Economic and Devel- opment Authority clearly underesti- mated the jobless situation the other day, but it was forthright enough to concede that the Aquino administration had lagged behind in providing social protection and creating jobs despite a robust 7.2 percent economic growth in 2013.
Neda director general Arsenio Bali- sacan said that while the government achieved its economic growth targets last year, the unemployment rate was at 7.1 percent, or in the upper ceiling of the state’s forecast range of 6.8 to 7.2 percent.
The latest Social Weather Stations survey revealed that the number of jobless Filipinos, out of a population close to 100 million, rose to 12.1 mil- lion during the last quarter of last year, from 9.6 million recorded at the end of September 2013.
Lawmakers, meanwhile, were not wrong to question the accuracy of
the gross domestic product data. The economic growth, the second-fastest pace in Asia, next only to China, is not producing the desired results. It does
not have a trickle-down effect and will not ultimately eradicate poverty.
The growth is not inclusive because
it is concentrated on the urban areas, simply because the government failed to draw up an economic plan that encour- ages labor-intensive jobs. The Philip- pines also has failed to attract enough foreign investments that could offer jobs on a more permanent basis.
The Philippine economy has trans- formed into a service-oriented one
and neglected the industrial sector that could provide a stronger base for eco- nomic growth. The government, in addi- tion, is slow on erecting infrastructure projects that should link up the farmers in the countryside to the major markets in the urban centers.
FilCan Mother Introduces Skin Care Line
TORONTO - Entrepreneur Gina Aranas revealed to media and guests the ‘ARANAS Skin Solutions products.
Aranas, a mother of three who migrated to Canada in 2005, decided to create her own skin care line when she started experiencing skin ageing, an inevitable reality for women reaching past their prime. Along with ageing came common problems like skin changes, pigmentation, and uncontrolled oil glands. She had tried many different products to determine which ones worked against those that did not. During all these trials, she pas- sionately researched and constantly found new and better ways to improve and care for her skin as well as that of others. Eventu- ally, she became a proponent of great and natural skin care products. In her objective to help ageing women gain renewed confidence and look their best, she developed ‘ARA- NAS Skin Solutions when she did not find a product that suitably met her needs. Her skin care line was initially distributed among
friends when it first came into the market in July 2013.
“Although ‘ARANAS’ is a North Ameri- can brand, the roots are Asian and it follows the logic that caring for the skin is better than just covering it. Its vision is to care for the skin using naturally derived products and ex- tracts rather than chemicals, which is always a better option,” according to Aranas
ARANAS Skin Solutions are formulated using the best combination of skin treat- ments, regimens, and ingredients that har- moniously work together to provide the fin- est results for the skin. Primary examples are a moisturiser that works well with sunscreens and a face cleanser that effectively cleanses and prepares the skin for the application of other products.
‘ARANAS Skin Solutions have afforded the same benefits to men and other skin tones and types. The products have shown significant improvements in the skin of us- ers such as a decrease in blemishes and dark spots.
The event also showcased videos on age- ing gracefully, beautiful and natural women as well as the New Face of ‘ARANAS Skin Solutions., Miss Josie de Leon, It was capped with entertainment from Chelsea Angeles and John Alix.
New face of Aranas, Josie de Leon, Aranas founder Gina Aranas, and Chat de Leon pose at the launching.
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