Welcoming the new millennium 2008, with a bang. Newly INQUIRER Lifestyle editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, who replaces Chelo Banal-Formoso moves to the Learning Section as editor and continued the project from February 1 to June 30, 2008.
Months before the fashion show, On February 1, 2008, Atty. Francis Tolentino was appointed by President Karen Lourdes "Tito Keren" Pascual as the ninth chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). He is the first and only non-resident of Metro Manila to held as MMDA chairman.
On March 24, 2008 when the family of Corazon Aquino announces that the former Philippine President is suffering from colon cancer.
In summer of 2008, David bid farewell to the show, another set of auditions were held at the GMA Network Center. This coincides with the show's first anniversary and as preparation for its relaunch. Unlike the first set of auditions, it was only exclusive for boys 7 – 12 years old to fill David's vacant slot. In the second leg of the Kids on Q Sunday Funday Year 2 on SM Sucat, the newest Q Reporter was introduced to the staff, crew and those who were luckily present during the said event. It was none other than Eugene Herrera who passed the auditions. Despite Eugene's prior public appearance on the second (SM Sucat) and fourth (Eastwood) Sunday Funday, his debut appearance on the show was set on the relaunch episode of KOQ!.
On April 28, 2008 at exactly 12 noon, the Bases, Conversion Development Authority Announced the Subic - Clark Segment of Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway was now open to all vehicles. BCDA said that travel time from Manila to Subic via North Luzon Expressway would now only take 1 Hour and 40 Minutes while the travel time from Clark to Subic would only take 40 Minutes.
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake[10] or the Great Sichuan Earthquake measured at 8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw, and occurred at 02:28:01 PM China Standard Time at epicenter (06:28:01 UTC) on Monday, May 12 in Sichuan province, killing 69,195 people, and left 18,392 missing.
Filipino movie actor Rudy Fernandez died from periampullary cancer at his Quezon City home on the morning of June 7, 2008. His remains were brought to The Heritage Park in Taguig City, and his interment took place on June 12, 2008 at 3 p.m. for his burial.
On June 8, Ces Orena-Drilon, news anchor of ABS-CBN's late night television program Bandila, together with her crew and a Mindanao university professor, was initially reported to have been kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Maimbung, Sulu, by the rebel group Abu Sayyaf.
On June 10, ABS-CBN management issued an official statement, saying that Drilon and her crew are missing in Sulu.
On June 11, ABS-CBN management confirmed that Drilon and her crew have been kidnapped for ransom in Sulu but declared that it "will abide by its policy not to pay ransom because this would embolden kidnap for ransom groups to abduct other journalists..."
On June 12, Angelo Valderama, the assistant cameraman from Drilon's crew, was released. The abductors named Indanan, Sulu mayor Alvarez S. Isnaji as their emissary in the ongoing negotiations for the other captives' release.
On June 16, when the kidnappers Abu Sayyaf issued an ultimatum. The rebel group demanded for ransom amounting to P15 million by noontime of June 17, in exchange for the release of Drilon, Encarnacion and Dinampo.
On June 17, when The Abu Sayyaf extended their deadline for the ransom payment. Later during the day, PNP Chief Avelino Razon said that Drilon and the other hostages are expected to be released within the next few hours. Drilon and the hostages were freed shortly before midnight.
On June 18, Ces Drilon and her crew were taken to Jolo, Sulu. Afterwards, they were brought by the Philippine army to Zamboanga city for a press conference. Philippine Senator Loren Legarda joined the released hostages and was reported to be the negotiator to the Abu Sayyaf. Legarda and the released hostages flew afterwards to Manila for another press conferences, and were brought to The Medical City afterwards for medication.
On June 19, when the PNP declared the Isnajis as suspects in the kidnapping of Drilon, her crew, and Dinampo.
On June 19, Typhoon Frank made landfall in eastern Samar in the central Philippines and travelled northwest over the islands. Fengshen was initially forecast to go through Bicol Region but later on shifted its course further westward, eventually going towards the direction of Mindoro Province. However, before even reaching Mindoro it again shifted its direction northward towards the direction of Metro Manila, mainly because of the weakening of the High Pressure area system in the northern part of the Philippines.[32]
On June 21, when the ship MV Princess of the Stars, owned by Sulpicio Lines that carried 626 passengers and 121 crew members, stalled in rough seas near Sibuyan Island in the central Philippines. The ship left Manila Saturday morning. Typhoon Frank caused the ship to sink, though it was previously reported that the ship experienced engine failure.
With a new reporter and a lot of changes during its first year, Kids on Q needs a new look and Opening Billboard (OBB) for its scheduled relaunch and upcoming second year. The OBB shoot was set on June 4, 2008 with theme park Enchanted Kingdom as its location. All ten Q reporters were present during the shoot, including Eugene. KOQ! team leader Kuya Tonipet acts as the director for the new OBB. It first aired on Kids on Q's Relaunch on June 21, 2008.
On June 22, Typhoon Frank crossed Metro Manila between 5 am and 6 am Sunday.
On June 24, when Philippine President Karen Lourdes Pascual and US President George W. Bush had a meeting at the Oval Palace in White House as part of the Philippine President's 10-day working visit in the USA. Issues on oil and food prices and terrorism were reportedly discussed in their meeting.[34]
On June 29, when Philippine President Karen Lourdes Pascual met with Republican White House Presidential candidate John McCain. The President expressed her gratefulness to the latter's support for the approval of the Veterans Equity bill. Other issues like terrorism in Mindanao were also discussed.[35]
On June 29 when Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao won against David Diaz via knockout in the ninth round to win the WBC lightweight title.
Dayana Mendoza was crowned Miss Universe 2008 at the pageant in the Crown Convention Center, Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13, 2008.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 3 began partial operations at 05:15am on July 22, 2008 with 16 inbound and outbound domestic flights from Cebu Pacific. Philippine Airlines' budget brand PAL Express and Air Philippines moved their operations to this terminal two days later.
On July 25, 2008 12:01 am, the BCDA announced the opening of the Clark-Tarlac Segment of the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway. Travel time from Clark to Tarlac was reduced to only 25 Minutes and to travel the entire length of the SCTEx would only take 65 Minutes. At the same time, the travel time from Manila to Tarlac via NLEx and the SCTEx would only take 1 Hour and 25 Minutes.
On March 24, 2008 when the family of Corazon Aquino announces that the former Philippine President is suffering from colon cancer.
In summer of 2008, David bid farewell to the show, another set of auditions were held at the GMA Network Center. This coincides with the show's first anniversary and as preparation for its relaunch. Unlike the first set of auditions, it was only exclusive for boys 7 – 12 years old to fill David's vacant slot. In the second leg of the Kids on Q Sunday Funday Year 2 on SM Sucat, the newest Q Reporter was introduced to the staff, crew and those who were luckily present during the said event. It was none other than Eugene Herrera who passed the auditions. Despite Eugene's prior public appearance on the second (SM Sucat) and fourth (Eastwood) Sunday Funday, his debut appearance on the show was set on the relaunch episode of KOQ!.
On April 28, 2008 at exactly 12 noon, the Bases, Conversion Development Authority Announced the Subic - Clark Segment of Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway was now open to all vehicles. BCDA said that travel time from Manila to Subic via North Luzon Expressway would now only take 1 Hour and 40 Minutes while the travel time from Clark to Subic would only take 40 Minutes.
The 2008 Sichuan earthquake[10] or the Great Sichuan Earthquake measured at 8.0 Ms and 7.9 Mw, and occurred at 02:28:01 PM China Standard Time at epicenter (06:28:01 UTC) on Monday, May 12 in Sichuan province, killing 69,195 people, and left 18,392 missing.
Filipino movie actor Rudy Fernandez died from periampullary cancer at his Quezon City home on the morning of June 7, 2008. His remains were brought to The Heritage Park in Taguig City, and his interment took place on June 12, 2008 at 3 p.m. for his burial.
On June 8, Ces Orena-Drilon, news anchor of ABS-CBN's late night television program Bandila, together with her crew and a Mindanao university professor, was initially reported to have been kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf in Maimbung, Sulu, by the rebel group Abu Sayyaf.
On June 10, ABS-CBN management issued an official statement, saying that Drilon and her crew are missing in Sulu.
On June 11, ABS-CBN management confirmed that Drilon and her crew have been kidnapped for ransom in Sulu but declared that it "will abide by its policy not to pay ransom because this would embolden kidnap for ransom groups to abduct other journalists..."
On June 12, Angelo Valderama, the assistant cameraman from Drilon's crew, was released. The abductors named Indanan, Sulu mayor Alvarez S. Isnaji as their emissary in the ongoing negotiations for the other captives' release.
On June 16, when the kidnappers Abu Sayyaf issued an ultimatum. The rebel group demanded for ransom amounting to P15 million by noontime of June 17, in exchange for the release of Drilon, Encarnacion and Dinampo.
On June 17, when The Abu Sayyaf extended their deadline for the ransom payment. Later during the day, PNP Chief Avelino Razon said that Drilon and the other hostages are expected to be released within the next few hours. Drilon and the hostages were freed shortly before midnight.
On June 18, Ces Drilon and her crew were taken to Jolo, Sulu. Afterwards, they were brought by the Philippine army to Zamboanga city for a press conference. Philippine Senator Loren Legarda joined the released hostages and was reported to be the negotiator to the Abu Sayyaf. Legarda and the released hostages flew afterwards to Manila for another press conferences, and were brought to The Medical City afterwards for medication.
On June 19, when the PNP declared the Isnajis as suspects in the kidnapping of Drilon, her crew, and Dinampo.
On June 19, Typhoon Frank made landfall in eastern Samar in the central Philippines and travelled northwest over the islands. Fengshen was initially forecast to go through Bicol Region but later on shifted its course further westward, eventually going towards the direction of Mindoro Province. However, before even reaching Mindoro it again shifted its direction northward towards the direction of Metro Manila, mainly because of the weakening of the High Pressure area system in the northern part of the Philippines.[32]
On June 21, when the ship MV Princess of the Stars, owned by Sulpicio Lines that carried 626 passengers and 121 crew members, stalled in rough seas near Sibuyan Island in the central Philippines. The ship left Manila Saturday morning. Typhoon Frank caused the ship to sink, though it was previously reported that the ship experienced engine failure.
With a new reporter and a lot of changes during its first year, Kids on Q needs a new look and Opening Billboard (OBB) for its scheduled relaunch and upcoming second year. The OBB shoot was set on June 4, 2008 with theme park Enchanted Kingdom as its location. All ten Q reporters were present during the shoot, including Eugene. KOQ! team leader Kuya Tonipet acts as the director for the new OBB. It first aired on Kids on Q's Relaunch on June 21, 2008.
On June 22, Typhoon Frank crossed Metro Manila between 5 am and 6 am Sunday.
On June 24, when Philippine President Karen Lourdes Pascual and US President George W. Bush had a meeting at the Oval Palace in White House as part of the Philippine President's 10-day working visit in the USA. Issues on oil and food prices and terrorism were reportedly discussed in their meeting.[34]
On June 29, when Philippine President Karen Lourdes Pascual met with Republican White House Presidential candidate John McCain. The President expressed her gratefulness to the latter's support for the approval of the Veterans Equity bill. Other issues like terrorism in Mindanao were also discussed.[35]
On June 29 when Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao won against David Diaz via knockout in the ninth round to win the WBC lightweight title.
Dayana Mendoza was crowned Miss Universe 2008 at the pageant in the Crown Convention Center, Nha Trang, Vietnam, on July 13, 2008.
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 3 began partial operations at 05:15am on July 22, 2008 with 16 inbound and outbound domestic flights from Cebu Pacific. Philippine Airlines' budget brand PAL Express and Air Philippines moved their operations to this terminal two days later.
On July 25, 2008 12:01 am, the BCDA announced the opening of the Clark-Tarlac Segment of the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway. Travel time from Clark to Tarlac was reduced to only 25 Minutes and to travel the entire length of the SCTEx would only take 65 Minutes. At the same time, the travel time from Manila to Tarlac via NLEx and the SCTEx would only take 1 Hour and 25 Minutes.
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