Several years back, government propagandists proclaimed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as the country’s new heroes.
We absolutely agree with the commendation as they have helped a lot in keeping local economy afloat. In fact, most economists would attest that, without them, Philippine economy would have long been derailed.
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The Sogo Urban Adventure Race
The country’s largest hotel chain, Sogo Hotel, held a 24-hour Urban Adventure Race last March 29.
Coinciding with the event is a feeding program at Hotel Sogo Malate, led by invited guest speaker, Robert David Quickly, founder of the Hospitality for Homeless Foundation.
The Feeding Program provided its beneficiaries (over 100 kids from Barangay 704, 702, 721, and 734 of District 5 in Manila) with food, linens and school supplies, in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development District 5, headed by Maria Julie S. Bajelot and the Day Care Worker Association.
Also in attendance to help distribute gift items were Sogo Ambassadors Glaiza Sarmiento and Vince Vargas.
The Sogo Urban Adventure Race included biking, trekking, running, rappelling, urban navigation, raft building and problem solving.
Finishing first for the Elite Men Category was Team Solido of Ernest Louie Peralta and Rassel. At second place was Team Basta Bisaya Gahi of Raquel Espinosa and Roel Ano. At third place was Team EZ Biker of Tristan Justin Valencia and Crisanto Maturana.
For the Elite Mixed Category, declared first, second and third runners-up, respectively, were: Team Let’s Go of Jimmy Hembra and Claire; Team One of Ryan Christopher Moral and Charwaine Bartolay; and Team MMS1 of Romulo Henson and Heidi Sarno.
Winners received P30,000 (1st prize), P10,000 (2nd prize), and P5,000 (3rd prize).
For the Fun Category, the 1st finisher was Team Geo of Jonathan Capili and Mark Jason Andres; 2nd placer was Conquer Ultra of Benedict Meneses and Emiliano Burgos; and third was Team S05 of John Paul G. Santiago and Alvin Laborte.
Winners received P15,000 (1st prize), P10,000 (2nd prize), and P5,000 (3rd prize).
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 15, go to actress Diana Zubiri, Mrs. Gloria “Baby” Angara, former Cinderella’s Therese Coronel Santos, Rosario Czarina R. Ablaza, actress Susan Henson, Jose Mari Hilario, Marcel Meily, Linda Celestial, Linda Cabrera, Joseph D. Baricana, Wig Tysman, Tommy C. Lim Jr., Dianne Gamboa, Maria Luisa Manahan Medina, Bakary Manka, Eilynn Feliciano, Atty. Gloria Paculdo, Jemmarie F. Ronquillo, Aaliyah Maoie G. Yadori, and Ryan Ramos of Star Magic…
We absolutely agree with the commendation as they have helped a lot in keeping local economy afloat. In fact, most economists would attest that, without them, Philippine economy would have long been derailed.
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| IRMA ADLAWAN |
Note that the country’s almost 10 million OFWs remit an average of no less than $20 billion to the treasury. Also, imagine the purchasing power they provide their families.
However, some government officials, it seems, have made milking cows of our OFWs. To think that they already pay a huge price for their sacrifices. Imagine the pain of having to live abroad, away from your family for years.
This is what we see in the movie “Edna,” with award-winning Irma Adlawan in the title role.
Edna has been working abroad for 10 straight years. Coming home, she is surprised to see her family still in the same predicament she left them. What happened to the money she has been sending?
Worse, she feels detached from her family, who treat her as if she is a stranger. Years of toiling abroad practically destroyed the bond, affection and love they have for each other. How can she recapture the years gone by?
The movie comes in three parts: Edna’s life abroad, her arrival and her resolve.
“My role took so much out of me,” Irma revealed. “The concentration I had to do was so intense. It is the most challenging role I have ever portrayed to date.”
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| DIRECTOR-ACTOR Ronnie Lazaro with producer Anthony V. Gedang |
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The Sogo Urban Adventure Race
The country’s largest hotel chain, Sogo Hotel, held a 24-hour Urban Adventure Race last March 29.
Coinciding with the event is a feeding program at Hotel Sogo Malate, led by invited guest speaker, Robert David Quickly, founder of the Hospitality for Homeless Foundation.
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| SOGO AMBASSADORS Glaiza Sarmiento and Vince Vargas help distribute gift items to the street children of Manila |
Also in attendance to help distribute gift items were Sogo Ambassadors Glaiza Sarmiento and Vince Vargas.
The Sogo Urban Adventure Race included biking, trekking, running, rappelling, urban navigation, raft building and problem solving.
Finishing first for the Elite Men Category was Team Solido of Ernest Louie Peralta and Rassel. At second place was Team Basta Bisaya Gahi of Raquel Espinosa and Roel Ano. At third place was Team EZ Biker of Tristan Justin Valencia and Crisanto Maturana.
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| PHOTO shows from left, Sue Geminiano, Sogo Hotel marketing manager; Jet Magallanes, Branch Manager of the Year; Father Robert David, Sogo Ambassadors Glaiza Sarmiento and Vince Vargas with the street children (Teresa G. Martinez) |
For the Elite Mixed Category, declared first, second and third runners-up, respectively, were: Team Let’s Go of Jimmy Hembra and Claire; Team One of Ryan Christopher Moral and Charwaine Bartolay; and Team MMS1 of Romulo Henson and Heidi Sarno.
Winners received P30,000 (1st prize), P10,000 (2nd prize), and P5,000 (3rd prize).
For the Fun Category, the 1st finisher was Team Geo of Jonathan Capili and Mark Jason Andres; 2nd placer was Conquer Ultra of Benedict Meneses and Emiliano Burgos; and third was Team S05 of John Paul G. Santiago and Alvin Laborte.
Winners received P15,000 (1st prize), P10,000 (2nd prize), and P5,000 (3rd prize).
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 15, go to actress Diana Zubiri, Mrs. Gloria “Baby” Angara, former Cinderella’s Therese Coronel Santos, Rosario Czarina R. Ablaza, actress Susan Henson, Jose Mari Hilario, Marcel Meily, Linda Celestial, Linda Cabrera, Joseph D. Baricana, Wig Tysman, Tommy C. Lim Jr., Dianne Gamboa, Maria Luisa Manahan Medina, Bakary Manka, Eilynn Feliciano, Atty. Gloria Paculdo, Jemmarie F. Ronquillo, Aaliyah Maoie G. Yadori, and Ryan Ramos of Star Magic…
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