Rita Avila in a book-signing event by Crispina Martinez - Belen September 14, 2016 Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/rita-avila-in-a-book-signing-event/#Ao3ZquGv384pLF6B.99

Actress-author Rita Avila will have two book-signing events on Sept. 18 at the 2016 Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center.
The first will be at the St. Paul’s Publishing booth from 2 to 3 p.m., where she’ll autograph Part 2 of her children’s book “Ang Hindi Nakikitang Pakpak.”
Then at the National Book Store booth from 6 to 8 p.m., Rita will launch her first novel, “Wanna Bet On Love,” where she shared her light and comic side in telling a story about love, gambling and friendship.
Rita got into writing out of grief over the death of her three-week old son who succumbed to congenital heart ailment a few years ago. The first outcome of her literary endeavor was the inspirational book “8 Ways To Comfort With Grace.”
This was followed by a book based on her and husband’s experience of being bullied in school, titled “Si Erik Tutpik At Si Ana Taba.” Her next book, dedicated to the memory of her son, was the series “The Invisible Wings (Ang Hindi Nakikitang Pakpak).”
Rita started her showbiz career with the late German Moreno’s “That’s Entertainment.” Some of her movies were “The Flor Contemplacion Story,” “Sabel,” “Soltera” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” Her last teleserye was “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli” on GMA Network.
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Sison-Tagle chairs ‘Best of Aliw’
Elizabeth Sison-Tagle, president of the Inner Wheel Club of Manila, has been appointed chairperson of “The Best Of Aliw” by Alice H. Reyes, president of the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc.
The event, a first in the country’s live entertainment history, is presented by Resorts World Manila in cooperation with the AAFI and Tag Media & Public Relations. It will be held Oct. 11 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of RWM.
Junior New System, the latest WCOPA champion, will join six “Entertainers of the Year” (Rico J. Puno, Lea Salonga, Dulce, Jed Madela, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Gerphil Flores), two “Lifetime Achievement Awardees (Ramon Jacinto and Imelda Papin), and three “Hall of Famers” (The Angelos, Halili-Cruz School of Ballet and Spirit of ’67) in a unique show directed by Hall of Famer Freddie Santos.
“The Best Of Aliw” is a fundraiser for the AAFI Welfare Fund, a project started by Tagle during her term as revival president, and for the renovation of the 55-year-old Christ the King Parish Church in Quezon City.
Manila Bulletin is a media partner of “The Best Of Aliw,” along with Crossover, EasyRock, Mellow and others. Tickets are available are TicketWorld.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Sept. 15, go to Emy Munji, Jo Gomez, Bobby Martino, Cherie Moreno, Francis Valderama, Gani & Ruby Ann Buenaflor, Nina Ramos, Geraldine Tan, Mabel Ferrer, Dulce Baybay, US-based Cheri Querol Moreno and Francis Valderrama, Bobby Martino, Gani and Ruby Ann Buenaflor, Nick Ablaza, JR Pajaro, Marichi Nabong, Sonny M. Ola, Dolores Banaria, Mabel V. Ferrer, Jazmine Angelo, Jim Montes Mamaril, Irma Bazerghi, Evelyn Fuentebella, Helen Atienza-Dela Cruz, Jewel Castro-Cancio, Karen Cruz, Anna Moreno, Melie dela Cruz, Amilou Ace Fariolen, Anton Roberto, Cathy Densing, Emma Monarez, Max and Imelda Galacio, Mirasol Pepito, Evangeline Colina and Rufus Isaiah Arriola…Belated birthday greetings to Jean Magat (Sept. 13)...Congratulations to the Kathniel movie "Barcelona: A Love Untold" under STAR Cinema, now showing in all cinemas… Sept. 16: Janno Gibbs, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Tommy Abuel, Rica Bagatsing, Janet Bordon, Rex Paul Cruz, Belinda Mejia, Norma Cobarrubias, Beth Lugtu, Emeellee Mercado, Elma Fadri, Millie Reyes, Betty Malong, Joel Mejia, Arlene Silan-Vigilla, Lee Soliman, Josie Sanchez, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Lui Andrada, Lito Legaspi, Rica Bagatsing, Janet Bordon, Rex Paul M. Cruz, Belinda Mejia, Norma Cobarrubias, Beth Lugtu, Gemma Cruz, Elma Fadiri, Millie Reyes, Betty Malong of PCSO, Joel Mejia, Arlene Silan-Vigilla of Atlanta, presidential photographer Gil Nartea, Jenny Reyes, Georgia, Lee Soliman, Imelda C. Baun, MB Research’s Leo Ortega Laparan II and Ms. Milen de Quiros and Romy Posadas…Belated b-day greetings to Shelby Payne (Aug. 29) and INVESCAP, Inc. chairman and president Lucio Co (Sep. 13)…Roque Emigdio Luis Bello III passed away peacefully in the grace of our Lord on Sept. 13, 2016. His bereaved wife, sons, mother, brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends request the pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul. His remains lie in state at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Taytay, Rizal. Cremation will be at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inside St. John the Baptist Columbary and Park, Highway 2000, Taytay, Rizal on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at 8 a.m.

House urges govt to look at public welfare on common rail station decision by Ben Rosario September 16, 2016 Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/house-urges-govt-to-look-at-public-welfare-on-common-rail-station-decision/#pV31jcM1D91rfjsy.99

The House minority bloc called on government to give public welfare utmost consideration as it resolves a tug-of-war between two shopping mall giants over the putting up of a common station that could bring in tremendous business prospects.

This was gathered as the Department of Transportation disclosed that the 11.7 kilometer Light Rail Transit (LRT-1) extension in Cavite is expect to be completed in 2021, with construction set to commence next year.

Minority Leader Danilo Suarez said the construction of the common Metro Rail Transit-Light Rail Transit station at the intersection of EDSA and North Avenue is being contested by the country’s leading mall operators but government planners appear to have leaned towards the interest of one of them to the detriment of the riding public.

“We find it necessary to revisit the new design of the LRT-MRT common station in North EDSA as we don’t want a mistake siilar to the Gateway Mall connection, where commuters have to walk approximately 700 meters to transfer from MRT LIne 3 to LRT Line 2,” said Suarez in a recent press conference.

He admitted that the Cubao mall mass transit link was originally intended to be constructed at the northern side of the Cubao EDSA-Aurora blvd intersection for the convenience of the riding public and to allow swifter transfer of passengers.

For still unexplained reasons, government transportation officials abandoned the plan. Thus, riders have to walk in between two Araneta Center malls to be able to transfer rides.


Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/house-urges-govt-to-look-at-public-welfare-on-common-rail-station-decision/#pV31jcM1D91rfjsy.99

House minority wants to revisit new design for LRT-MRT common link station Published September 14, 2016 3:56pm - See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/581362/money/companies/house-minority-wants-to-revisit-new-design-for-lrt-mrt-common-link-station#sthash.zlhVsPT7.dpuf

Congressmen led by Minority Leader Danilo Suarez on Wednesday expressed the need to "revisit" and closely monitor the new design to be laid down by the government for the common link station to connect the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) lines.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade earlier told lawmakers that stakeholders had agreed to build the common station in between SM North and Trinoma in Quezon City. The memorandum of agreement is set to be signed on September 28.

But on Wednesday, the minority congressmen said they would closely monitor the progress of the common station project to ensure that it does not favor anyone but the public.

"We find it necessary to revisit the new design of the LRT-MRT common station in North EDSA as we don't want a mistake similar to the Gateway Mall connection, where commuters have to walk approximately 700 meters to transfer from MRT Line 3 to LRT Line 2," said the minority.

"We wonder then the interests served here. Is it that of the mall owners?," asked the minority in a statement read by Suarez to the media during a news conference.

The group said that interchange stations in Hong Kong and New York only require commuters to go up or down a platform or walk a few meters to transfer railway lines.

"There must be an assurance na huwag mo paglalakarin ang commuters.... Sa bago nilang assignment na iniisip, mababasa ka pa ng ulan para lumipat ka sa kabilang istasyon," said Suarez.

In his group's statement, the congressmen said: "We in the minority firmly believe that the concept of a mass transit is the great equalizer between a rich man and a poor man. To paraphrase, a developed country is not where everybody rides a private vehicle; it is one where the rich and the working class ride the train together."

During a House hearing on the Department of Transportation's budget last week, Tugade had vowed that the parties would have reached a common agreement before the plenary budget deliberations in October.

Among those who agreed build the common station are San Miguel Corporation (SMC) president and CEO Ramon Ang, Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, and business tycoon Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II.

The P1.4-billion project will link LRT-1, MRT-3, and the proposed MRT-7 – from the North Avenue station to San Jose del Monte in Bulacan, via Commonwealth Avenue.

The P63-billion MRT-7 is to be constructed by Universal LRT Corp. (ULC), a unit of San Miguel Holdings Corp. Once completed, the 22.8-kilometer MRT- 7 line would traverse the northeast direction of Quezon City, Caloocan, and Bulacan. It is designed to carry around two million passengers a year.

Meanwhile, the P65-billion LRT-1 Cavite extension project was awarded to the Light Rail Manila Consortium – a joint venture between MPIC and the Ayala Group.

The extension project would stretch the LRT-1 from Baclaran in Pasay City to Niog in Bacoor, Cavite.

Under the Aquino administration, the then-Department of Transportation and Communications decided to have the proposed P1.4-billion common station at the TriNoMa Mall – rather than in front of SM City North EDSA.

TriNoMa mall is owned by North Triangle Depot Commercial Corp., a 73.24-percent subsidary of Ayala Land Inc.

According to the previous DOTC management, the common station was relocated after a study showed that the government can save P800 million to P1 billion if the station is built close to Trinoma, an adjacent mall owned by competitor Ayala Land Inc.

The DOTC had said that the agreement with SM Prime expired in 2011 but the Sy-led developer claimed there was no expiry date provided in the documents.

In November 2013, Malacanang approved the P1.4 billion construction of the LRT1 North Extension Project – Common Station.

The project involves the provision of a common station for LRT1, MRT3 and eventually MRT7. Head to head platforms for LRT1 and MRT3 with a 147.4-meter elevated walk-a-lator to the proposed MRT7 at North Avenue near SM Sky Dome will be constructed. It also comes with a footbridge at the southbound side of the North Avenue Station, near Hotel Sogo.— RSJ, GMA News

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Rita Avila in a book-signing event by Crispina Martinez - Belen September 14, 2016 Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/rita-avila-in-a-book-signing-event/#Ao3ZquGv384pLF6B.99

Actress-author Rita Avila will have two book-signing events on Sept. 18 at the 2016 Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center.

The first will be at the St. Paul’s Publishing booth from 2 to 3 p.m., where she’ll autograph Part 2 of her children’s book “Ang Hindi Nakikitang Pakpak.”

Then at the National Book Store booth from 6 to 8 p.m., Rita will launch her first novel, “Wanna Bet On Love,” where she shared her light and comic side in telling a story about love, gambling and friendship.

Rita got into writing out of grief over the death of her three-week old son who succumbed to congenital heart ailment a few years ago. The first outcome of her literary endeavor was the inspirational book “8 Ways To Comfort With Grace.”

This was followed by a book based on her and husband’s experience of being bullied in school, titled “Si Erik Tutpik At Si Ana Taba.” Her next book, dedicated to the memory of her son, was the series “The Invisible Wings (Ang Hindi Nakikitang Pakpak).”

Rita started her showbiz career with the late German Moreno’s “That’s Entertainment.” Some of her movies were “The Flor Contemplacion Story,” “Sabel,” “Soltera” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” Her last teleserye was “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli” on GMA Network.

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Sison-Tagle chairs ‘Best of Aliw’

Elizabeth Sison-Tagle, president of the Inner Wheel Club of Manila, has been appointed chairperson of “The Best Of Aliw” by Alice H. Reyes, president of the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc.

The event, a first in the country’s live entertainment history, is presented by Resorts World Manila in cooperation with the AAFI and Tag Media & Public Relations. It will be held Oct. 11 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of RWM.

Junior New System, the latest WCOPA champion, will join six “Entertainers of the Year” (Rico J. Puno, Lea Salonga, Dulce, Jed Madela, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Gerphil Flores), two “Lifetime Achievement Awardees (Ramon Jacinto and Imelda Papin), and three “Hall of Famers” (The Angelos, Halili-Cruz School of Ballet and Spirit of ’67) in a unique show directed by Hall of Famer Freddie Santos.

“The Best Of Aliw” is a fundraiser for the AAFI Welfare Fund, a project started by Tagle during her term as revival president, and for the renovation of the 55-year-old Christ the King Parish Church in Quezon City.

Manila Bulletin is a media partner of “The Best Of Aliw,” along with Crossover, EasyRock, Mellow and others. Tickets are available are TicketWorld.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Sept. 15, go to Emy Munji, Jo Gomez, Bobby Martino, Cherie Moreno, Francis Valderama, Gani & Ruby Ann Buenaflor, Nina Ramos, Geraldine Tan, Mabel Ferrer, Dulce Baybay, Evelyn Fuentebella, Helen Atienza-Dela Cruz, Jewel Castro-Cancio, Karen Cruz, Anna Moreno, Melie dela Cruz, Amilou Ace Fariolen, Anton Roberto, Cathy Densing, Emma Monarez, Max and Imelda Galacio, Mirasol Pepito, Evangeline Colina and Rufus Isaiah Arriola…Congratulations to the Kathniel movie "Barcelona: A Love Untold" under STAR Cinema, now showing in all cinemas… Sept. 16: Janno Gibbs, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Tommy Abuel, Rica Bagatsing, Janet Bordon, Rex Paul Cruz, Belinda Mejia, Norma Cobarrubias, Beth Lugtu, Emeellee Mercado, Elma Fadri, Millie Reyes, Betty Malong, Joel Mejia, Arlene Silan-Vigilla, Lee Soliman, Josie Sanchez, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Lui Andrada, and Romy Posadas…Belated b-day greetings to Shelby Payne (Aug. 29) and INVESCAP, Inc. chairman and president Lucio L. Co (Sep. 13)…Roque Emigdio Luis Bello III passed away peacefully in the grace of our Lord on Sept. 13, 2016. His bereaved wife, sons, mother, brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends request the pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul. His remains lie in state at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Taytay, Rizal. Cremation will be at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inside St. John the Baptist Columbary and Park, Highway 2000, Taytay, Rizal on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at 8 a.m.

Rita Avila in a book-signing event by Crispina Martinez - Belen September 14, 2016 Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/rita-avila-in-a-book-signing-event/#Ao3ZquGv384pLF6B.99

Actress-author Rita Avila will have two book-signing events on Sept. 18 at the 2016 Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center.

The first will be at the St. Paul’s Publishing booth from 2 to 3 p.m., where she’ll autograph Part 2 of her children’s book “Ang Hindi Nakikitang Pakpak.”

Then at the National Book Store booth from 6 to 8 p.m., Rita will launch her first novel, “Wanna Bet On Love,” where she shared her light and comic side in telling a story about love, gambling and friendship.

Rita got into writing out of grief over the death of her three-week old son who succumbed to congenital heart ailment a few years ago. The first outcome of her literary endeavor was the inspirational book “8 Ways To Comfort With Grace.”

This was followed by a book based on her and husband’s experience of being bullied in school, titled “Si Erik Tutpik At Si Ana Taba.” Her next book, dedicated to the memory of her son, was the series “The Invisible Wings (Ang Hindi Nakikitang Pakpak).”

Rita started her showbiz career with the late German Moreno’s “That’s Entertainment.” Some of her movies were “The Flor Contemplacion Story,” “Sabel,” “Soltera” and “Shake, Rattle & Roll.” Her last teleserye was “Hanggang Makita Kang Muli” on GMA Network.

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Sison-Tagle chairs ‘Best of Aliw’

Elizabeth Sison-Tagle, president of the Inner Wheel Club of Manila, has been appointed chairperson of “The Best Of Aliw” by Alice H. Reyes, president of the Aliw Awards Foundation, Inc.

The event, a first in the country’s live entertainment history, is presented by Resorts World Manila in cooperation with the AAFI and Tag Media & Public Relations. It will be held Oct. 11 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater of RWM.

Junior New System, the latest WCOPA champion, will join six “Entertainers of the Year” (Rico J. Puno, Lea Salonga, Dulce, Jed Madela, Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and Gerphil Flores), two “Lifetime Achievement Awardees (Ramon Jacinto and Imelda Papin), and three “Hall of Famers” (The Angelos, Halili-Cruz School of Ballet and Spirit of ’67) in a unique show directed by Hall of Famer Freddie Santos.

“The Best Of Aliw” is a fundraiser for the AAFI Welfare Fund, a project started by Tagle during her term as revival president, and for the renovation of the 55-year-old Christ the King Parish Church in Quezon City.

Manila Bulletin is a media partner of “The Best Of Aliw,” along with Crossover, EasyRock, Mellow and others. Tickets are available are TicketWorld.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Sept. 15, go to Emy Munji, Jo Gomez, Bobby Martino, Cherie Moreno, Francis Valderama, Gani & Ruby Ann Buenaflor, Nina Ramos, Geraldine Tan, Mabel Ferrer, Dulce Baybay, Evelyn Fuentebella, Helen Atienza-Dela Cruz, Jewel Castro-Cancio, Karen Cruz, Anna Moreno, Melie dela Cruz, Amilou Ace Fariolen, Anton Roberto, Cathy Densing, Emma Monarez, Max and Imelda Galacio, Mirasol Pepito and Rufus Isaiah Arriola…Congratulations to the Kathniel movie "Barcelona: A Love Untold" under STAR Cinema, now showing in all cinemas… Sept. 16: Janno Gibbs, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Tommy Abuel, Rica Bagatsing, Janet Bordon, Rex Paul Cruz, Belinda Mejia, Norma Cobarrubias, Beth Lugtu, Emeellee Mercado, Elma Fadri, Millie Reyes, Betty Malong, Joel Mejia, Arlene Silan-Vigilla, Lee Soliman, Josie Sanchez, ABS-CBN Business Unit Head Lui Andrada, and Romy Posadas…Belated b-day greetings to Shelby Payne (Aug. 29) and INVESCAP, Inc. chairman and president Lucio L. Co (Sep. 13)…Roque Emigdio Luis Bello III passed away peacefully in the grace of our Lord on Sept. 13, 2016. His bereaved wife, sons, mother, brothers, sisters, other relatives and friends request the pious readers to pray for the eternal repose of his soul. His remains lie in state at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Taytay, Rizal. Cremation will be at Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inside St. John the Baptist Columbary and Park, Highway 2000, Taytay, Rizal on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at 8 a.m.