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Filipino Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Julia Montes denies rumors she and Coco Martin have a love child
Actress Julia Montes has dismissed speculation that she and longtime partner Coco Martin have a love child, saying the child star Zia Grace — who appeared in her series 'Saving Grace' — is not their daughter. In an interview with journalist Karen Davila, Montes acknowledged the rumors, saying they're untrue despite the striking resemblance between Zia and Martin. 'Zia, when you look at her, she has the same features as Coco. So even we agree that she could be mistaken for our child. But no, she is not our daughter. Zia has parents of her own,' she said in Tagalog. Montes said it was unfair for Zia's real parents to be dragged into the issue, especially since the young actress is just beginning her career. 'It's pitiful for her parents. It's overwhelming. But Zia is happy because we joke about taking her home with me. She always says yes. So we really do have a special relationship.' When asked whether she and Martin plan to have kids of their own, Montes smiled and replied, 'Yes, of course. That's the happiness in life — family life.' The speculation about a child resurfaced in July 2024 after TV host Willie Revillame thanked 'Coco, Julia, and your children' during his show 'Wil to Win,' which sparked renewed curiosity among fans. Martin has yet to comment on the remark, though he also stirred speculation when he referred to Montes as 'Nanay' at the premiere of her MMFF film 'Topakk.' The couple has kept their relationship largely private, though Martin confirmed in May 2023 that they had been together for 12 years, finally ending long-standing rumors about their romance.
NBC News
21-05-2025
- Health
- NBC News
When measles struck, a surge of parents stepped up to vaccinate their children
Kala Hunter did not hesitate to get her 2-year-old son, Brady, fully vaccinated in March as the number of measles cases grew in her West Texas community. 'Being in the hotbed of the measles outbreak,' said Hunter, 47, of Lubbock, 'it was a no-brainer. If it was safe to get him vaccinated early, we were going to protect him.' Harmony Montes, 21, also of Lubbock, said she felt the same way. As the outbreak escalated in April, Montes jumped at the chance to get her daughter, Melody Rocha, vaccinated at her six-month checkup. 'We didn't hesitate at all,' Montes said. 'I wasn't going to risk her health.' The moms represent a recent surge in Texas parents opting to get their babies and toddlers the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccin ation as soon as possible. Hunter said that her child's doctor assured her that the second vaccine dose was safe. 'I trust my pediatrician,' she said. Neither kid has had side effects like fever or rash from the shot, Hunter and Montes said. New data from Truveta, a health care and analytics company, shows that the percentage of 6-month-old babies in Texas getting their measles vaccination in April increased by more than 30 times the prior year's average. 'That means parents aren't just getting the vaccine early, they're getting it as early as they can,' Nina Masters, a senior scientist at Truveta and part of the research team, said in an interview with NBC News. Typically, the MMR is given in two doses, around a child's first birthday, and again around the time a child enters kindergarten, at age 4 or 5. One dose is 93% effective at preventing measles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A second dose increases protection to 97%. During measles outbreaks, however, the first dose can be given as early as 6 months old. If a child has already received the first dose at 12 months, doctors can give the second dose about a month later, said Dr. Ronald Cook, chief health officer at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock and health authority for the city. 'Public health measures, which include vaccinations, stop the spread of the virus, even in areas with outbreaks of measles,' Cook said. Most of the time, fewer than 2% of infants get vaccinated early for measles, according to the Truveta data. The company used its access to electronic health record information for tens of thousands of infants in Texas to assess early vaccination uptake in the state. That low percentage isn't surprising as the shots aren't generally given early unless there's an outbreak. The data shows that early vaccinations of Texan infants 6 to 11 months old ticked up in February as word of the outbreak spread. The number increased even more in March, and by April, it was exponentially higher than vaccination percentages before the outbreak began.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Calexico man sentenced for smuggling $3M in illegal pesticides, veterinary drugs
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — A Calexico man has been sentenced to prison for orchestrating a years-long scheme to smuggle and distribute illegal pesticides and veterinary drugs from Mexico into the United States, federal prosecutors in San Diego announced Wednesday. Ruben Montes, 60, was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison and ordered to forfeit $12,710 after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge related to the distribution of more than $3 million in unapproved products. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California, Montes coordinated the illegal importation and sale of chemicals and drugs not approved for use by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Authorities say the operation began in 2020 and spanned multiple states. Ecuadorian drug trafficker pleads guilty in San Diego federal court 'Bringing in and selling pesticides and veterinary drugs illegally puts both people and the environment at risk,' said U.S. Attorney Adam Gordon. 'These unregulated products can be harmful to animals, insects, and humans. Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who chooses profit over public safety.' The unapproved pesticides, primarily Taktic and Bovitraz, contain amitraz — a chemical toxic to bees and potentially dangerous to humans if it contaminates honey or beeswax. The veterinary drugs involved — including Tylocet, Terramicina, Tetragent Ares, and Catarrol — are not FDA-approved for use in the U.S. Federal officials said Montes directed co-conspirators to smuggle the products into the U.S. by hiding them during border crossings. Once across, the illegal products were stored in units in Calexico before being distributed across the country. Montes also shipped around 150 packages of the unapproved substances to an accomplice in Texas. One of Montes' co-defendants, identified as Gutierrez, remains at large. Montes and Gutierrez supplied most of the illegal substances to individuals charged in a separate case, United States v. Toledo, according to court documents. 'A secure border is vital to ensuring the health and safety of Americans,' said Acting Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division. 'The Justice Department is committed to prosecuting those who violate our environmental and customs laws and jeopardize the health and safety of our citizens.' The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in collaboration with the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and with support from the EPA and FDA. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kissimmee real estate broker sentenced for bank fraud
A federal judge has sentenced Maria Del Carmen Montes, 48, from Kissimmee, to 33 months in prison for bank fraud. She pleaded guilty on January 4, 2024. Court documents show that Montes collaborated with Carlos Ferrer and others in a mortgage fraud scheme aimed at banks. She assisted clients in purchasing homes and directed them to a loan officer. To obtain loans for clients who were not qualified, Montes forwarded their personal and financial information to Ferrer, who generated fake pay stubs and W-2 forms indicating false income and employment history. Montes then presented these forged documents to banks, which utilized them to grant loans. On August 13, 2024, Ferrer was sentenced to four months in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in the scheme. The Federal Housing Finance Agency, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the FBI carried out the investigation. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Poor handled the prosecution. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Waupun man faces multiple drug charges after traffic stop in Dodge County
CHESTER, Wis. (WFRV) – A 19-year-old Waupun man was taken into custody Tuesday after a traffic stop led to a series of drug-related charges, according to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say Aaron Montes was stopped for multiple traffic violations and was allegedly found in possession of cocaine. A search warrant was later executed at Montes' residence in the town of Chester, resulting in the seizure of additional drugs, drug paraphernalia, and cash believed to be related to drug activity. Teacher at Kaukauna Catholic school arrested on 10 counts of possession of child pornography According to the sheriff's office, prior investigations revealed Montes had sold cocaine during multiple operations. Court records show Montes faces the following charges: Manufacture/deliver cocaine (more than 1–5 grams) Bail jumping – felony (multiple counts) Manufacture/deliver cocaine (more than 5–15 grams) Manufacture/deliver cocaine (more than 40 grams) Possession with intent to deliver cocaine (more than 15–40 grams) Maintaining a drug trafficking place Possession of THC Possession of cocaine Fond du Lac Fire Rescue installs smoke detectors in apartment after stove fire Montes made a court appearance on Wednesday, where a cash bond was set at $10,000. He is scheduled to return to court for a review hearing on April 30, with a preliminary hearing set for June 1. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
