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Rights groups slam MMDA spox for ‘drama serye’ remark on detained activist
Human rights groups slammed Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Spokesperson Celine Pialago following her “drama serye” remarks at detained activist Reina Mae Nasino who recently buried her three-month-old daughter River. Kapatid, a support group for families and friends of political prisoners, said those who downgrade what happened to the political prisoner are only trying to “cover the government’s gross violation of human rights.” “The story of Reina Mae Nasino and her 3-month-old child who died last week is not ‘drama-serye.’ It is a real story that exposed the countless injustices committed by the government,” it said in a statement released on Sunday. “MMDA Chair Danny Lim, a former political prisoner himself, should have long shown the door to his spokesperson. It should be obvious by now that sensitivity cannot be taught nor proper manners and right conduct if one is empty-headed,” it added. Meanwhile, National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) President Edre Olalia was more restrained, saying they would “do the same thing if she was in Ina’s position and circumstance. “To start with, we will never ever wish this horrible tragedy and injustice to visit the Asec, her mother, her daughters, her sisters and her aunts,” he said in a Facebook post. Despite having nothing to do with traffic, Pialago felt the need to “use her voice as a Filipino” to share her two cents on Nasino’s case. “Hindi lahat ng inang nakakulong ay nakapunta sa libing ng kanyang anak. Kaya yung mga sumisimpatya kay Reina Mae Nasino, pag aralan niyo mabuti ang dahilan bakit siya nakulong at kilalanin niyong mabuti kung sino siya sa lipunan (Not all jailed mothers get to visit their children’s funeral. So all of those who sympathize with Reina Mae Nasino, study well why she was imprisoned and know who she is and what her role is in society),” she said in a Facebook post on Sunday morning. “Masyado ninyong ginagawang pang drama serye sa hapon ang paghihinagpis niya. Tigilan niyo (You are trying to make her grief like an afternoon drama serye. Stop it)!” she added. Nasino was five months pregnant with River when she was arrested in November 2019 for allegedly being found with firearms and explosives at the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Manila Office in Tondo, Manila. Her lawyers have insisted that the pieces of evidence were planted and that the charges filed against her are trumped-up. She gave birth to River on July 1 at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Medical Hospital on July 1. She and her baby were returned to the Manila City Jail 48 hours later. Before this, she filed a motion before the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) to allow her to breastfeed her daughter for a year at the hospital or a prison nursery. But Manila RTC Branch 20 Judge Marivic Balisi-Umali denied this, saying that the jail has “very limited resources” for the care of her child. Nasino was also among 22 elderly and medically-compromised detainees who filed a motion for their compassionate release amid the pandemic on April 8 before the Supreme Court. But months later, the High Court ruled that the trial courts will be the ones to decide on their temporary release. On August 13, the activist-mother was ordered to turn her child over to her relatives. River was admitted at the Philippine General Hospital for fever and diarrhea on September 24. She was placed in the intensive care unit on October 9 where she died a few hours later. A few hours before her daughter died, Nasino filed a very urgent motion for furlough so she can be with her child in her dying moments. On October 13, Manila RTC Branch 47 Judge Paulino Gallegos granted her three full days from October 14 to 16 to be by her daughter’s side during the wake and burial. But the next day, he cut Nasino’ furlough down to only six hours from 1 to 4 p.m. on October 14 and 16 after receiving opposition from the Manila City Jail. The Manila City Jail cited lack of personnel, health concerns, and a guideline stating that detainees can only be at their loved ones’ burial and wake for a maximum of three hours. For both the wake and the funeral, Nasino was clad in a full set of personal protective equipment, handcuffed, and flanked by numerous uniformed personnel. Tensions rose during the wake after her escorts tried to pull her away twice before her time was up, eventually escorting her out with 20 minutes to spare before 4 p.m. On October 16, Marites Asis, Nasino’s mother, had to kneel and beg in front of the police to allow them to hold funeral at 11:30 a.m. The cops wanted to delay it until 1 p.m. Police also sped off with River’s hearse to the Manila North Cemetery, leaving her family behind and thwarting activists’ plan to conduct a caravan around the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals before burying her at the cemetery. Nasino’s counsels at NUPL earlier said that they will file charges against those involved in the activist’s treatment during her daughter’s wake and burial. .....»»
Detainee seeks hospital stay after giving birth
A detainee who had just given birth has asked the Manila Regional Trial Court to let her stay at the hospital for a year amid fears that she and her baby could be infected with coronavirus disease 2019 in the city jail......»»
Angelica Panganiban ibinandera ang sweet video nila ni Bean
NAANTIG ang puso ng mga netizens sa simpleng bonding moments ng aktres na si Angelica Panganiban sa kanyang baby girl na si Bean. Sa kanyang Instagram page ay ibinandera ng aktres ang video nila ni Bean kung saan makikitang nakahilig ang kanyang ulo sa binti ng anak habang nanonood ito. Ngunit ang nakakatunaw ng puso.....»»
Cameron Diaz, Benji Madden announce birth of baby boy in IG post
Actress Cameron Diaz and her musician husband, Benji Madden, say they are “blessed and grateful” to have welcomed a baby boy — Cardinal Madden — to their family. The couple announced the arrival of their son in an Instagram post they each shared Friday. “He is awesome and We are all so happy he is here!.....»»
Cameron Diaz, rocker Benji Madden welcome baby no. 2
Cameron Diaz and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden now have a son in addition to a daughter as they announced his birth on Instagram on Saturday. .....»»
Report: Pauleen Luna gives birth to 2nd girl
Pauleen Luna has reportedly given birth to her second baby with host Vic Sotto. .....»»
Alfred Vargas, wife Yasmine Espiritu celebrate arrival of 4th baby
Actor-politician Alfred Vargas and his wife Yasmine Espiritu have welcomed the birth of their fourth child, a healthy baby girl......»»
Sherwin Gatchalian, Bianca Manalo reunite in Vancouver amid cheating scandal
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian and his girlfriend Bianca Manalo has reunited in Vancouver, Canada. .....»»
I love you 3000 : Rob Gomez, Shaila Rebortera celebrate baby s baptism amid convo scandal
The daughter of controversial Kapuso actor Rob Gomez and his partner Shaila Rebortera was baptized recently......»»
Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker welcome baby boy
Television personality Kourtney Kardashian has given birth to her first child with husband and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker......»»
Delivery bag checklist before giving birth
Mary Mason once said, “A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years and in your heart till the day you die.” During a woman’s pregnancy, one of the things she meticulously prepares is her delivery bag. A delivery bag consists of new mother’s and baby’s essentials when the baby is born in a hospital or clinic. If you are nearing your delivery due date, around eight months, and haven’t had any idea what to bring, check out this basic list. [gallery size="large" columns="1" ids="200378,200381,200382"] For newborn Baru-baruan or newborn clothes set — At least two pieces of tops (either sleeveless or with sleeves), shorts or long pants, a pair of mittens and booties and a baby cap. Liquid soap — To wash off some fluids or vernix (the white, cheesy-looking substance that coats the newborn’s skin), a mild liquid soap is necessary. The baby’s first bath will be done by a lying in or hospital staff after giving birth. Diapers — Bring at least two to five pieces of newborn diapers. A good quality diaper should be super absorbent, gentle on baby’s skin, great fit and made of eco-friendly materials. Bib or small, soft cloth — This can come in handy to protect the baby’s delicate skin and clothes from spit-up, breastmilk and drool. Have at least three pieces. Receiving blanket — A thick blanket helps protect the baby from the cold air. Choose colors either blue or pink for easy gender identification. Plain white is also good. [caption id="attachment_200379" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] THE baby’s first bath will be done by the lying-in or hospital staff.[/caption] For mommy Dress — Bring at least two to five nursing clothes to make your breastfeeding journey more manageable and comfortable. It’s easy to put on, easy to loosen and easy to take off again since it doesn’t put any pressure on your postnatal body. Adult diapers — Carry at least six to eight pieces of adult diapers to help absorb leakage of excess blood after giving birth. Maternity pads — After the adult diaper phase, maternity pads give extra protection after child birth. Toiletries — These include liquid soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, bath towel, deodorant and cotton buds. You can add wet wipes and tissue, too. Slippers — Wear your slippers before going to the hospital or lying in. Scrunchie, comb and mirror — Stay clean to avoid any infection and you also feel better after giving birth. Comb your hair to look good as well. Liters of water — Be extra hydrated by drinking at least 16 cups of water a day to help you produce breastmilk round the clock. Documents and IDs — These are given requirements from the hospital or lying in, as well as your baby’s identification for birth certificate. Bring at least two government IDs. Speaking of government IDs, update your PhilHealth contributions to avail of maternity hospital coverage. Ideally, keep the delivery bag by your house door or any accessible place so it’s easy to grab and go when the time comes. Start ticking off this checklist now! The post Delivery bag checklist before giving birth appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PhilHealth insists ‘no data was compromised’ amid cyberattack
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation or PhilHealth on Wednesday maintained its claim that its members' data was not compromised by the recent cyberattack on its system. In an interview with Daily Tribune, PhilHealth spokesperson and Senior Vice President for Health Finance Policy Israel Pargas reiterated that their database remained “intact”. He, however, admitted that hackers behind the cyberattack accessed the data that were stored in the servers affected by the hacking. “We cannot verify that. It can be a possibility because again, checking our database, it is still intact. If we check the database, it appears that no data was compromised or leaked,” he said. “However, since our employees are also working with regard to our members and all, it could be true that there may be data stolen by these hackers. It is uncertain whether any data was stolen or not,” he added. On Tuesday night, the Department of Information and Technology confirmed that the hackers have already started publishing PhilHealth employees’ data on the dark web. DICT Undersecretary Jeffrey Dy said the stolen data includes details on employees' identification cards, memorandum, directives, and hospital bills. The development came a day after the self-imposed deadline of the hackers on the government to pay a $300,000 ransom for the data expired. Dy said the information posted on the dark web could just be a “teaser” of what the hackers have stolen from the state-run health insurer’s system. At the same time, in an advisory, PhilHealth confirmed that some members' personal information including names, addresses, dates of birth, sex, phone numbers, and PhilHealth identification numbers were compromised. The corporation said it is “working to notify all affected individuals directly.” The state-run health insurer also urged its members to take precautionary measures in light of the cyberattack on its system. “Monitor your credit reports for any unauthorized activity,” it said. Members were also encouraged to place a fraud alert on their credit reports and change their passwords for their online accounts, especially their financial accounts. Members were also advised to be wary of phishing emails and smishing text messages. No numbers Asked how many members were affected by the incident, Pargas said PhilHealth has yet to know the quantity of the data stolen by the hackers. “There might have been data that were compromised but we don’t have any numbers yet,” he said. In case PhilHealth members receive suspicious calls about their data, they may report it through phic.actioncenter2023@gmail.com or phic.dpo@gmail.com, he said. Online Meanwhile, the state-run health insurer said its website, member portal, e-claims, HCI portal, Electronic Premium Remittance System, and electronic PhilHealth Acknowledgment Receipt can now be accessed by the public and their partners. On September 22, PhilHealth temporarily shut down its website and membership portal due to an "information security incident." The post PhilHealth insists ‘no data was compromised’ amid cyberattack appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Beauty queens congratulate Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella Obeñita for first baby
Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella "Cindy" Faye Obeñita has given birth to her first child with fiancé Henri Lopez......»»
Kris Bernal gives birth to baby girl named after NBA star Luka Doncic
Kris Bernal has finally given birth to her firstborn and she turned to an NBA superstar for her baby girl's name. .....»»
A grateful nation honors its heroes
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will lead today’s observance of the country’s 92nd National Heroes’ Day at the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio Taguig, where his father and namesake was buried. In the presence of other top government officials, the President is expected to expound on the celebration’s theme of “Karangalan, Katungkulan and Kabayanihan (honor, duty and heroism).” But what stuff are heroes made of? Historian Esteban Ocampo described “heroes” as those whose gallantry helped shape the history of nations, so much so that they are immortalized, and remembered long after their deaths. The Philippines has produced a long list of heroes, with Dr. Jose Rizal being considered the primus inter pares or the first among co-equals among them. Why not allow Andres Bonifacio, the Katipunan’s supremo, to share the spotlight with Rizal? Why not indeed, when the nation celebrates both Rizal Day, every 30th of December to commemorate his martyrdom; and Bonifacio Day, every 30th of November celebrating the birth of Tondo’s pride, whose death would be ordered by another Filipino “hero,” General Emilio “Miyong” Aguinaldo. But Rizal alone or with Bonifacio would not suffice as heroes were forged, too, through the years of fighting American and Japanese colonizers, many of them sacrificing their lives on the altar of freedom. The country, dating back to 28 October 1941 when Act 3827 was passed, has been celebrating National Heroes’ Day every last Sunday of August. The celebration dates would be moved many times over before being reverted to the original. True enough, many other Filipino heroes had been disenfranchised with only nine making it to the official list of the National Heroes Committee created by then-President Fidel V. Ramos in 1995. The magnificent nine are Rizal, Bonifacio, Aguinaldo, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo del Pilar, Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat, Juan Luna, Melchora Aquino and Gabriela Silang. Rizal is best known for his fiery novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterimo which, to some historians, planted the seed of revolution in the likes of Bonifacio against Spain. Bonifacio so idolized Rizal that his Katipunan would use his surname as the password in their clandestine meetings, something which the Spaniards would use in convicting him and ordering his execution via firing squad at Bagumbayan, today’s Luneta or Rizal Park in Manila. Aguinaldo’s place on the list is certainly a contentious one amid his formation of the court that tried and ordered the execution of the Bonifacio brothers. He had also been pilloried over the roles he played during the American and Japanese occupations. Mabini, the “Sublime Paralytic,” would be credited as the “brains” of the revolution, while Del Pilar would be hailed for his propaganda work against the Spaniards. Luna, who painted the Spoliarium and Parisian Life, was also active in the fight against Spain. So did Sultan Kudarat, who did so in the 1600s. Women are well-represented in the list by Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino who provided the Katipuneros food, medicines, and a safe haven; and Gabriela Silang, who took over the fight against Spain when her husband Diego Silang was killed. But where is Lapulapu, whose forces were credited for killing the first Spanish conquistadores to step foot on Philippine soil, Ferdinand Magellan? Not on the list for sure. Maybe on the menu? The post A grateful nation honors its heroes appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cainta hospital has new incubators
The local government of Cainta, Rizal has bought additional incubators for One Cainta Hospital to be used by newborn babies who need special care. “Our hospital has new incubators. We now have four incubators to be used by the babies who need special care,” Cainta municipal administrator Keith Nieto said. Nieto said the infant incubators are free to use by patients in the town’s hospital. “I have heard how difficult it is to transfer to hospitals because there are no incubators available for premature babies,” he said. Nieto said he himself was a premature baby when his mother gave birth to him. “This is for all premature babies who were born in our hospital,” he said. The post Cainta hospital has new incubators appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Malunggay ice cream for lactating mothers
As mothers dive into breastfeeding, this path is filled with triumphant moments and challenges. They’re not alone on this journey as Fog City Creamery offers a delicious helping hand -- lactation ice cream with malunggay. UNICEF Philippines’ 2017 data highlights the importance of early breastfeeding initiation, with an encouraging 57 percent of infants being breastfed within the first hour after birth. This initial support is crucial for both mothers and babies. However, the numbers dip to around 34 percent for continued exclusive breastfeeding from zero to six months. This disparity underscores many mothers’ challenges in maintaining exclusive breastfeeding, such as managing low milk supply and work demands. “We partnered with Vpharma and used its Mega -Malunggay and Herbilogy products to formulate our lactation ice cream flavors, enriched with galactagogues, such as fenugreek, oats, malunggay and malt, to enhance milk production, and achieve breastfeeding goals,” Edy Gamboa-Liu, managing director of Fog City Creamery, said. Beyond nourishment, Fog City Creamery’s lactation ice cream is a gesture of self-care. You are taking a moment for yourself amidst the beautiful chaos of motherhood, as every spoonful is a celebration of your dedication to your baby and a tribute to the incredible bond you’re building through breastfeeding. Fog City Creamery’s lactation ice cream flavors are Mega-Malunggay, Herbilogy Breastfeeding Milk Tea and Herbilogy Choco Malt Oat Praline with Fenugreek. These are available at P1 Power Plant Mall in Makati City or by order via 0917 883 3344 or fogcitycreamery@gmail.com. The post Malunggay ice cream for lactating mothers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Ex-PBB housemate Lie Reposposa shares sweet photo with afam BF amid cheating allegation
Former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemate Lie Reposposa shared a sweet photo of her with foreigner boyfriend Paul Joshua Marsden amid rumors that the influencer cheated on her boyfriend......»»
Markus Paterson only has nice words for Janella, reflects on their separation
Markus Paterson minced no words in a tell-all, sit-down interview with Ogie Diaz on the latter’s YouTube channel. Paterson discussed all the issues that have swirled around him, particularly his separation from fellow actor Janella Salvador, who he only had good and kind words for, describing how good of a mother she was to their now 2-year-old son. He described in detail how things fell apart after they got back to the Philippines from the UK, where Janella gave birth, and reality set in, having to deal with a growing family amid the pressure of work, the pandemic, and child-rearing. He also admitted to his shortcomings as a partner, and his lack of ability to hash things out during arguments, preferring to avoid rather than confront. He vehemently denied that he ever resorted to domestic violence, but that he understood why Janella would be very traumatized by his drinking. Even if Janella knew that he would never lay a hand on her, it brought back trauma from a previous relationship, explained Paterson. The post Markus Paterson only has nice words for Janella, reflects on their separation appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
South Korean couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korea has spent billions of dollars on policies to boost its birth rate. But when Kim Kyu-jin and her wife wanted to have a baby, they had to fly to Belgium. Legally, South Korea considers Kim single, despite her 2019 wedding — ceremony in Seoul, legal registration in New York City — because the […] The post South Korean couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»