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Poisoning in Malaysia linked to Smuggled Liquor

PETALING JAYA - Another four deaths have been connected to methanol poisoning, bringing the total number of casualties to 33.

Selangor has been the hardest hit with 20 fatalities, followed by Kuala Lumpur (10 deaths) and Perak (three) since the case became known last Monday.

The vast majority of the casualties were Myanmar nationals (11 casualties), followed by Malaysians (nine). The rest were from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Indonesia.

The identity of four casualties remained obscure.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the previous night that the ministry had conducted checks on 586 premises selling liquor and discovered 1,816 bottles labelled with an assortment of brands that did not meet the Food Act and Food Regulations 1985.

He also asked individuals who suspect that they have methanol poisoning to seek for treatment.

“Those who have symptoms of methanol poisoning such as stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, headache, and blurred vision within five days of consuming alcohol need to seek immediate treatment at any clinic or hospital,” he added.

In the meantime, Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation senior vice-chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for serious activity on illegal liquor.

He encouraged the authorities such as the Customs Department, police and local councils to conduct a crackdown on businesses offering such beverages.

“With the help from the Health Ministry and Chemistry Department, random samples should be taken and analyzed to determine whether the liquor has been adulterated or it contains high levels of methanol,” he said in a statement yesterday.

“A mandatory jail sentence should be imposed on those who sell smuggled or adulterated alcohol.”

Existing laws, he said, should also be revised to curb liquor sales as alcoholic outlets were mushrooming and working with minimal regulation.

Lee attributed the methanol poisoning cases to a lack of authority over liquor sales as many shops were offering cheap smuggled or defiled liquor.

“The main reasons behind the cases are the adulteration of samsu, beer or liquor with cheap but poisonous methanol which is being commercially sold as methylated spirit.

“It baffles me as to why some of the liquor sold in our country contains methanol that exceeds the permitted level, as shown by an analysis done by the Health Ministry,” he said.

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Teacher pushed a student down stairs causing fracture

Chennai: A woman has held up a protest with the Vyasarpadi police expressing that a teacher in a corporation elementary school in Ganeshpuram had beaten up her nine-year-old child and pushed down in the staircase, abandoning him with a broken hand.

Following the complaint, the school authorities issued a transfer certificate to the victim and his brother, said the boy’s mother Athilakshmi, a maid. “The teacher warned me for sleeping and beat me up. She was in a hurry to send all the students out. Since I was packing my bag slowly, she pushed me towards the staircase and I rolled down,” said Tamizhselvan, a Class IV student.

“Though I told the school authorities that my son’s pain was unbearable, they brought a doctor who asked us to apply pain balm. An X-ray test later revealed that he suffered a fracture on his left hand, said Athilakshmi. “They told me I should provide a leave letter since Tamizhselvan would be on leave until his hand healed. Since I don’t know to read and write, they sought my signature on an empty paper. Later on Friday, they told me to withdraw three of my children from the school. They handed over the transfer certificates for Tamizhselvan and Sathish and told me not to bring my daughter Sanjana to school again.”

“Instead of taking action, the Vyasarpadi police forced me to accept a ‘compensation’ of Rs 10,000 and asked me to withdraw the complaint,” Athilakshmi said.

City corporation deputy commissioner (education) Mageswari Ravi Kumar revealed to TOI that the accusation was false. She said the child had fallen down amid a fight with other students and that his parents had decided to pull the children out of the school. Inspector Mohanraj also said the teacher was innocent. He denied offering Rs 10,000 for medical expenses.

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Fireworks explosion kills 24 and injured 49 in Mexico City

MEXICO CITY — Twenty-four individuals, including a child, were killed and no less than 49 others were injured Thursday when two blasts tore through fireworks workshops in a town just north of Mexico City.

The dead included four firefighters and two cops who rushed to the scene after the main blast, just to be by killed by the second blast.

In an initial statement said by the government of the State of Mexico, there were eight people from the town of Tultepec were killed, along with the six emergency personnel and two other people who hadn't yet been recognized. The state government later raised the loss of life to 24.

First responders were also among the injured said by the government. Helicopters took the injured to several hospitals, and more than 300 police were sent to the scene.

Many residents make a living by creating and selling homemade fireworks and explosions are a regular occurrence. In June, seven people were killed and eight others were injured in a blast in Tultepec.

In December 2016, in an open-air fireworks market crowded with holiday shoppers a massive fire broke out killing several dozens of people.

In other places in Mexico deadly fireworks explosions have also occurred. In 2002, a blast at a market in the Gulf coast city of Veracruz killed 29 people; in 1999, 63 people died when an explosion of illegally stored fireworks destroyed part of the city of Celaya; in 1988, a fireworks blast in Mexico City's La Merced market killed at least 68 people; and in 2013, a rocket struck a truck loaded with fireworks for a religious procession in Tlaxcala state, killing 17 people.

Security measures at firecrackers workshops and markets have been a matter of constant debate in Mexico. While regulations exist on the books, many continue making powerful firecrackers and bottle rockets and selling them to the public.

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The Meeting with the Filipinos in Korea was sealed “with a kiss”

SEOUL — President Duterte finished his two-hour long speech before the Filipino people community on Sunday night with a snappy kiss from a Filipina whom he gave with a book he often cited in condemning the Catholic Church.

The President had offered the book "Altars of Secrets: Sex, Politics and Money in the Philippine Catholic Church" composed by the late columnist Aries Rufo to the group of audience.

He initially asked whether there was a priest around, drawing out laughter from the group, who clearly knew the President's tiff with Catholic bishops who had reprimanded his war on drugs.

In the midst of cheers from the group, the President called two women who rushed to the stage. One kissed him on the cheek while the other jumped up and down while talking with him.

President Duterte then playfully gestured to one of the ladies to give him a kiss on the lips. She gave him a smack.

Before this, the President joked that the audience may end up leaving the Grand Hilton hotel and convention center as members of his "lglesia ni Rodrigo."

He joked that under his "church," individuals would make themselves happy since "you only live once."

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Boracay in the State of Calamity

Metro Manila, Philippines - President Rodrigo Duterte said he will declare a condition of calamity in one of the country's most famous travel destinations.

"Sabi ko na, "Sir, inutusan kita six months. Tapusin mo 'yang problema sa Boracay," [I said, "Sir, you have six months. Finish the problem in Boracay."]" Duterte said in a Tuesday speech in Malacañang, pertaining to his marching orders to Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) officer-in-charge Eduardo Año.

The state of calamity would allow the quick release of funds for those individuals who might be financially displaced by the island's clean-up, Duterte said.

The DILG declared a six-month state of calamity to accelerate rehabilitation endeavors, in spite of the fact that the President did not specify a particular period.

On Feb. 10, Duterte called Boracay a "cesspool" and requested the DENR to clean up the island within six months.

On Feb. 20, the DENR distribute a "mission team" to address the island's environmental issues, with no less than 81 establishments accepting notices of violation.

Meanwhile, the DILG said that more than 800 establishments in Boracay are facing different violations.

"In the meantime, if I were from Boracay or you guys there, the best thing for you to do is to cooperate with the government and hasten the cleanup," Duterte said. "For as long as there are s*** coming out of those pipes draining to the sea, I will never give you the time of the day na bumalik diyan [to return there]."

Duterte likewise cautioned the judiciary not to interfere in the rehabilitation endeavors.

"I would caution the courts not to interfere by issuing TRO (temporary restraining order) because you would just exacerbate the situation," he said.

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Briton and German arrested for smuggling illegal drugs in Bali airport

BALI: Indonesian customs officials said they have captured two foreigners accused of attempting to smuggle drugs onto the tourist island of Bali.

Customs chief Himawan Indarjono said British resident Adam Scott and German Siegfried Karl Achim Ruckel were arrested before the end of last month at Bali's Ngurah Rai airport.

He said officers seized a jug with 655 Diazepam tablets, otherwise called Valium, from Mr Scott, a computer analyst who arrived from Bangkok on Jan 24. The amount, which was not reported on his customs declaration, was judged to be more than he needed for personal use.

He said Mr Scott is suspected with damaging the Customs and Psychotropic laws, under which he could face up to 10 years in jail and a fine of $22,000 if discovered guilty.

Another customs official, Husni Syaiful, said Mr Ruckel arrived two days later from Doha and had 7g of heroin, 0.2g of amphetamine and 15.3g of morphine.

In the event that discovered guilty, Mr Ruckel could face up to a death sentence and a fine of up to $730,000.

Indonesia has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are some of the time executed. Eighteen convicts, mostly foreigners, have been executed under President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who took office in October 2014 and declared a war on illegal drugs.

More than 150 individuals are currently on death row, for the most part for drug crimes. Around one-third of them are foreigners.

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Philippines can develop ships to ensure the military capability

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines can build its own shipbuilding industry to guarantee the military will have the ability to secure the country and its territorial waters from piracy, terrorism and encroachment, Sen. Richard Gordon said.

Gordon noted some global giants in shipbuilding – like Hanjin Heavy Industries in Subic, Zambales – have set up tremendous shipyards in different parts of the country in acknowledgment of Filipinos' abilities.

“We are an archipelagic country; we should be able to build ships. We should have ships made in the Philippines – in Cebu, in Hanjin in Subic,” the senator said in a statement.

“We should really make an effort to strengthen our military, because we are facing both internal and external threats. At the same time, we should consistently assert our national territory, which includes Scarborough Shoal and Benham Rise, in no uncertain terms,” he said.

He said the current launching by Hanjin of the first-ever Subic-made 20,600-TEU (twenty-foot equal unit) class compartment vessel shows that Filipinos have the ability to assemble ships.

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TAT: Tourist flocking to Pattaya

Around 8 million visitors went to Pattaya in the first half of this year, putting the resort city to top last year's total, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Suladda Sarutilavan, the TAT Pattaya office executive said, the number of guests was up 5% on last year during the first six months, at around 8 million. Visitor spending during a similar period was 110 billion baht, 15% more than in the first two quarters last year, she said.

Ms Suladda expected the number of vacationers and their spending in 2017 will surpass a year ago's figures. "The mid-year figures were an encouraging trend," she said.

A year ago, 13.7 million visitors went to Pattaya, spending 200 billion baht for accommodation and different activities during their stay.

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Foreigners represented 65% of all travelers a year ago and localS 35%. China guests dominated at 2.54 million, followed by 800,000 Russians, 600,000 Koreans, 400,000 Indians and 400,000 Germans.

The number of travelers gather to Pattaya should keep on increasing as transport networks promote the city in years to come, according to the tourism official.

The government is promoting U-tapao airport as another entryway toward the eastern areas and will build a rail link between U-tapao and Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.

A ferry service has been launched, linkiing it over the Gulf with Cha-am in Phetchaburi, and another sea link will join Sattahip in Chon Buri and Koh Chang in Trat.

Source: http://www.bangkokpost.com/travel/in-thailand/1324275/tat-tourists-flocking-to-pattaya-outlook-is-good

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DOT collaborates with Lego to promote Intramuros

Manila, Philippines - The Department of Tourism (DOT) has collaborated with popular international toy brand Lego to promote Intramuros among the youth and "deepen their appreciation" of the walled city's rich history, culture and legacy.

Through the "iMake History Fortress Architecture" competition, the DOT wants to "stir the imagination" of around 200 college students as they make scale models of iconic landmarks found in Intramuros.

“This activity aims to encourage youthful Filipino visionaries, particularly architecture and engineering students, to deepen their appreciation of our diversely rich history,” Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo said.

The 12 groups who are part of the project, cosponsored by the Royal Danish Embassy and Lego Education’s local partner Felta Multimedia Inc., have until Sept. 30 to present their work.

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Their scale display plans, 70 percent made of Lego blocks, will be turned over to the Intramuros Administration and later housed at Baluarte de Santa Barbara Chamber.

The 12 schools competing for the best prize of P50, 000 are Polytechnic University of the Philippines (San Ignacio Church), Don Bosco Technical College Mandaluyong (Recoletos Church), University of Baguio (Ayuntamiento de Manila), Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Palacio del Gobernador), National University (Santo Domingo Church) and Kalinga State University (San Agustin Church), University of Sto. Tomas (Lourdes Church), Surigao State College of Technology (San Francisco Church) and De La Salle College of Saint Benilde (Intendencia), Columban College Olongapo. Technological Institute of the Philippines and New Era University will be making variations of Manila Cathedral.

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Resorts World Manila attack: Not a terror attack police insist

Thirty-six individuals suffocated from smoke after a shooter raged a casino-hotel in the Philippines and set fire to gambling tables, police have said.

Metropolitan Manila police Chief Oscar Albayalde said none of the bodies had shot injuries.

Authorities said before they believed robbery was the motive in the assault at the Resorts World Manila, which sent people escaping into the streets amid the night, with handfuls suffering minor wounds amid the stampede.

The suspect was discovered dead early on Friday, having evidently committed suicide, and betting chips were also recovered.

The assault incited a claim of responsibility from the Isis terror group, but police emphasize on they had no evidence to support it.

The violence unfolded as government forces were engaged in a battling against Muslim militants aligned with Isis in the southern city of Marawi.

"He would have shot all the people gambling there" if it had been terrorism, national police chief Ronald dela Rosa said. "But he did not hurt anyone."

"It's either he lost in the casino and wanted to recoup his losses or he went totally nuts," Mr Albayalde said, adding he saw no connection to the fighting in Marawi.

Mr dela Rosa said security footage demonstrated the shooter ignoring a guard who attempted to question him at the entrance to the complex.

He didn't hurt the guard however went straight to the gambling area.

The shooter stole gambling chips, shot up television screens and set gambling tables on fire by pouring petroleum on them, Mr dela Rosa said.

It was not clear how the shooter smuggled petroleum and an assault rifle into the crowded casino, however he didn't fire at people he encountered.

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The only gunshot wound was to a guard at the complex, who shot himself accidentally when the suspect went into the room, authorities said.

Ronald Romualdo, a maintenance laborer at Resorts World, said he and his colleagues heard shots and saw people smashing the windows on the second floor and third floor to get away.

"We took out a ladder to save them. We were able to save many of them," he said. "But one woman I was trying to save fell from the second floor. I could not carry her." He said the woman was not moving afterwards, but he didn't realize what happened to her.

Around a hour and a half after the assault started, Resorts World Manila said on its Facebook page that it was on lockdown taking after reports of gunfire and was attempting to guarantee the security of guests and workers.

Mr dela Rosa said the shooter clearly barged into a room on the fifth floor of the Maxims hotel associated with the mall and casino, where he set himself on fire.

A bag of gambling chips worth 113 million pesos (£176,500) was found in a can.

The suspect was English-talking yet had no identification cards.

Mr dela Rosa portrayed him as "white, with a mustache" and around 6ft.

He said the man's car in the complex car park was being analyzed.

Source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/resorts-world-manila-casino-shooting-attack-philippines-gunman-isis-police-terrorism-robbery-a7768331.html

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Pinay businesswoman died during cosmetic surgery

Shiryl Saturnino a 29-year-old Filipina businesswoman died during a cosmetic surgery at a clinic in Mandaluyong City.

On Sunday (March 26, 2017), Saturnino was pronounced dead around 3:21 am while undergoing a liposuction, butt, and breast surgery at a clinic. The doctors attempted to revive and save the patient, yet they failed to do so.

The parents of Shiryl requested the Chief Superintendent Romulo Sapitula of Eastern Police District (EPD) to lead an investigation regarding to the death of their daughter last Sunday.

“We should determine whether there is negligence during the operation and file necessary charges,” said by Sapitulan in his directive to Senior Superintendent Joaquin Alva, city police chief quoted by Philstar.

Saturnino together with Shiela Mae Anabe Deinla a relative arrived at the Icon Clinic in Mandaluyong City around 5 pm last Saturday (March 25, 2017). She was set to undergo a liposuction, butt surgery, and breast augmentation, as indicated to the result of the initial investigation.

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The doctors Jose Jovito Mendiola and Samuel Eric Yapjuangco performed the cosmetic surgery, which lasted until around 2:40 am on Sunday. The doctors saw that their patient's heart was no longer beating.

The doctors attempted to revive the patient through mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, yet it didn't work. So they look for assistance from Makati Medical Center, however Dr. Kristel Marie del Rosario declared Saturnino already dead around 3:21 am.

Alva said that the doctors have promised that they would fully cooperate with the police investigators on investigating the incident. Yapjuangco and Mendiola likewise promised to give their statement as prepared by their lawyers.

The police chief also said that they still waiting for the autopsy result before filing charges against the doctors who performed the surgery, which caused Saturnino's demise.

Source: https://philnews.ph/2017/03/28/29-year-old-businesswoman-shiryl-saturnino-died-cosmetic-surgery/

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Jeremy Marquez plans to wed Gwen Zamora this coming March 2017

MANILA, Philippines - “It’s about time. I’m not getting any younger.” former Parañaque City Councilor Jeremy Marquez said, he decided to end his single-blessedness and exchanging vows with girlfriend Gwen Zamora at a church in Panglao, Bohol, in March.

“We are still finalizing plans,” said Jeremy, one of the many children of former Parañaque City Mayor Joey Marquez.

The couple wants a “rustic look” to their wedding and they found a church in Panglao after an extensive research.

“Just right for our concept,” explained Jeremy.

Saying he and Gwen have numerous things in common that it’s the right time to settle down because, “in love talaga ako, eh. It’s the right time.”

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Gwen's mother is half-Vietnamese/half-Filipino and her father is a French chef that travels around the world that is the reason Gwen has spent most of her life in France, China and Thailand where her father has been based— until she chose to stay put in the Philippines to pursue after a showbiz career.

Would he let Gwen stay on in showbiz after their wedding?

“Love niya ang showbiz, she wants to pursue it, so that’s it,” said Jeremy who has put his own showbiz career on hold when he ventured into politics (he ran for Parañaque City vice mayor in last May’s elections but lost).

When he was asked if there is any “restrictions” on Gwen if and when? he said “I have reservations but I trust her decisions,” said Jeremy. “Alam naman niya ‘yon.”

Source: http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/09/15/1623816/jeremy-gwen-wed-march-2017

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Kylie Padilla celebrates her birthday and engagement

Manila, Philipines - "Encantadia" star Kylie Padilla turns twenty four and is now engaged with Aljur Abrenica. This statement came official through Vidanes Celebrity Marketing’s late post on Instagram. It came only a day after news broke out about Kylie's pregnancy with actor Aljur.

Vidanes Celebrity Marketing handles Kylie's career and Robin Padilla's career. Kylie is Robin Padilla's daughter with Liezl Sicangco. Robin and Liezl split up in 2010.

Vidanes Celebrity Marketing reported the engagement of Kapuso stars Kylie and Aljur on Instagram. It read, "Vidanes Celebrity Marketing" want to announce to the public the engagement of Ms. Kylie Padilla and Mr. Aljur Abrenica." This was posted on Tuesday night, soon after news broke out about Kylie's pregnancy.

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Both sides haven't given any official statements yet but a reliable source confirms that the couple are indeed expecting. Kylie Padilla posted a photograph of Aljur giving her an embrace on Instagram. Kylie captioned it, "I know these past days have been rough, but can’t wait for the day people get to know you like I know you. Can’t wait to share how it happened. I’m just happy I am sharing it with you."

Unexpectedly, Kylie Padilla is celebrating her birthday and now three months pregnant and engaged to Aljur Abrenica on her twenty-fourth birthday.

Source: https://www.pilipinaspopcorn.com/kylie-padilla-engaged-with-aljur-abrenica-and-celebrates-24th-birthday/

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Duterte urged to declare Miss Universe a non-working holiday

Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo on Tuesday encouraged Malacañang to proclaim January 30, coronation day of Miss Universe 2016, a non-working holiday.

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Castelo, who is likewise the chairman of House committee on Metro Manila Development, said that declaring the said date a holiday will give Filipinos the chance to watch the international pageant and to give support for Maxine Medina, the country’s representative.

“Last hosted by the Philippines in 1994, the much awaited competition of beautiful women from across the globe would be held right here in our country, in Manila actually, so the more the occasion becomes very relevant for all of us,” Castelo said in a statement.

“It would be a pity if our countrymen miss the opportunity to witness in their own backyard a contest where Filipinas have proven to excel and become certified champions on beauty and brains,” he further explained.

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Workers will appreciate a long weekend beginning from the celebration of the Chinese New Year on January 28 if President Rodrigo Duterte announces the Miss Universe coronation a special holiday.

Castelo additionally clarified that it would give the people "respite from political noise and corporate stress," and would likewise save Metro Manila from traffic. “Remember, Manila would be on the eye of the world during the Miss Universe. The city should be at its best when the curtain rises,” he added.

The Miss Universe 2016 pageant will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on January 30.

Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/864974/declare-miss-universe-tilt-a-non-working-holiday-solon

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Kristine Hermosa give birth to baby boy

MANILA, Philippines - Actress Kristine Hermosa-Sotto gave birth to a healthy baby boy at exactly 11:01 p.m., Saturday, November 5, her fourth child with Oyo Boy Sotto.

The proud father Oyo, posted a photo of his son on Instagram to welcome his new son Marvic Valentin Sotto II.

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In 2011, Kristine gave birth to her first child, daughter Ondrea Bliss. Then they adopted a son named Kristian Daniel and gave birth to another son with Oyo, Kaleb Hanns, in 2014.

Kristine returned to the television scene last June in GMA-7’s comedy sitcom “Hay Bahay” together with her husband Oyo before giving birth. Oyo Boy’s father comedian Vic Sotto also stars in the sitcom.

Source: http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/11/07/1641109/kristine-hermosa-gives-birth-baby-boy

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Make your own egg tempera paint

Want to make your own tempera paints for your children’s activity. It is very easy to make with one main ingredient to use and these are eggs. This homemade egg tempera paint recipe is the easiest to make and it will last once it is dry.

But wait, don’t you know that egg tempera is a painting technique that has been used for centuries and then fell out when oil paint was introduced. Click here to see the example of a painting used by egg tempera. I saw this recipe on the net and thought to share this with you. Making this recipe won’t take long and it is perfect to all kids craft especially to toddlers craft because of the safe ingredients that are used.

Ingredients

• eggs • paint brush • food coloring • small bowls • extra container • forks

Make the Paint

1. Separate the yolk from the white then drop each yolk to your bowls. 2. Mix the food coloring into the egg then mix them well. 3.  Paint.

To add more fun making this tempera paints allow your children to help you. This will create a memorable bonding with you and your children.

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Marcos buried as former president, soldier not a hero

The loyalists of Ferdinand Marcos were reminded by Deputy Speaker Fredenil Castro that the dictator was buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani not as a hero, according to the Supreme Court, but as a former president and soldier.

“It did not say that he would be buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani because he is a hero. That is an issue that has yet to be resolved to this day because it was sidestepped by the Supreme Court,” Castro said in a radio interview.

“What the Supreme Court merely said was he can be buried there because he was a soldier and a former President, and that is in accordance to the law,” said the Capiz representative.

The Marcos loyalists should not blow up the issue by saying that Marcos was a hero, said Castro.

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“Perhaps they should just keep that in their hearts because that has yet to be proven. And in fact, that heroism is under question because of the many things discovered … which does not qualify him to be a hero. In fact, many say that [Marcos] faked his records and medals. Even the US government said it did not confer to him a medal,” Castro said.

There was “enough legal process that where they could ventilate their opposition” Castro said to those opposing the burial.

“We have the laws like the right to claim damages. If they know who were responsible for the death or disappearance of their loved ones,” Castro said, including the prescriptive period for criminal liability does not apply in this instance as the culprits have not yet been identified and haled to court.

A lawyer and former activist, Castro was also a martial law victim. Asked if the crime could still be blamed on Marcos, Castro said it was possible.

“But considering he has died, it is his estate that would be liable for this. Criminal liability ceases after his death … And since his estate had been inherited by his children, it is his children who would be responsible for the damages,” Castro said.

Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/846149/solon-marcos-buried-as-soldier-ex-president-not-as-hero