Saturday, May 27, 2017

Legarda encourages visits to museums

International Museum Day was held May 18 and in celebration, Sen. Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to make frequent visits to museums to enrich understanding of our culture and history.
“Art and culture are food for the soul. It enriches our understanding of our tradition and history and promotes better understanding especially among Filipinos whose culture is very diverse,” said the lady senator.
“Our National Museum organizes lectures and workshops that help us better understand and appreciate our heritage as well as the culture of our neighbor countries.”
Legarda is the patron of the Hibla gallery, as well as the Baybayin: Ancient and Traditional Scripts of the Philippines gallery, and the Rice, Biodiversity and Climate Change exhibit – all of which are her projects with the National Museum.
Legarda has also proposed the creation of regional museums to serve as venues in ensuring the conservation and preservation of the country’s traditional folk arts.
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Renewal
Versatile actress Manilyn Reynes renewed last May 18 her exclusive contract with GMA Network, Inc.
Manilyn said she is happy to continue her journey as a Kapuso. “Kasi po ang Kapuso talagang may puso, ika nga. Hindi lamang sa kung ano pa man ang tinitingnan ng tao, it’s because it’s true. Kaya nga po, nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon ulit na maging Kapuso, kaya sabi ko, magta-trabaho ako ng buong pagmamahal at buong puso dahil ako ay certified Kapuso.”
The seasoned character actress added, “Actually ’yung first show na sinalihan ko nu’ng 10-years-old ako, dito sa GMA. From that time on, every now and then, may show ako dito hanggang sa nag-‘That’s Entertainment’ ako, and the rest is history.”
Manilyn is part of the award-winning family sitcom “Pepito Manaloto” and the top-rating primetime series “Meant To Be.” Aside from these shows, she has been part of numerous GMA programs including “Bakekang,” “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang,” “All My Life,” “Destiny Rose,” and “Once Upon A Kiss.”
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 27, go to Mae Binauhan, Cherry Pie Picache, Ms. Coney Reyes, Inno Sotto, Angie Honorio Duran, Col. Rody Tensuan, Michael de Vera, Fred Sarabia, Joseph Dy, Lolita Camagun, Alex B. Tumaca, Ping Diaz Fetizanan, Mary Anne Tolentino, Kristine Joy Chua, Allen Coj, Cedric Mychal P. Serrano, Ester Capistrano, Ma. Catherine Armas-Belen, Babelito Sarile, Janno Tabanoa, Joel Baring, Jose Euclid Langbid, Lord Fritz Valencia, Maria Wahing Pogoy, Ella Mae Cupnizhilla and Shall Magsino-Bonifacio... Happy wedding anniversary to Dante and Ellen Torralba and Yannie and Ime Quinton…Happy Fiesta Brgy. Sta Maria Magdalena, San Pablo City… May 28: GMA Network Corporate Communications' Jojo Aquio, TV director Bert de Leon, sexy comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto Magallanes, choreographer Douglas Nierras, director Lupita A. Kashiwahara, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Edgar Aquino, Alice Marcelo, Mark Dayrit, Arthur Sales, Girlie Pleyto, Josie Santos, Imelda “Ida” Diomampo, Justito B. Lagum, Elijah Montealegre, Mavic Macam Ragudos, Archie Lacson, Dr. Nancy Ordoba, Myra Figi, Alice Despi, Emily Banac, John Lloyd Malinao, June Joseph Perez, June Perez, Kenjie Ezekiel Perales, Marilen Ybanez, Pampee Barcenas, Shahlom Alinsug, Zoey Hermoso, Nanay Elvira Ricarde Calvadores and Christian Jeirezze Gerilla Martinez… Happy wedding anniversary to Aga and Charlene Muhlach, and Ronald and Agnes ManaliliMay 29: Rodolfo Salalima, Anna Mareine Alisca, Ausbert Manejas, Derbie May Negre-Revilla,, Mrs. Celia Laurel, Robbie Tan, Raul Piedra, Emma Gutierrez, Pearl Susim, Dr. Luz Espiritu, Nestor C. Encariza, Ruby B. Villaruz, Col. Reynaldo Gopilan, Oliver Bundalian, Pacita Aguirre, Virgie Lovely, Dianne Bautista, Shirley Uy, Marissa Valdez Jupiter, Valerie Ann Duaso, Dan John de Guzman, Rommel Placente, Ines Ragodon, Berna Duran Velasco and Barbara Milano… Belated b-day greetings to John Soledad, Reily Santiago, Chikee dela Calzada, Haley Atienza, Hannah Lehitimas, Kian Gee M. Cabatuan, Patrick Alcoseba, Perla Isiang, Rev. Fr. Sofronio de Pena, Stephanie Nielsen and Tristan Anthony Roslinda (May 21) and Riego Gamalinda, Rafael Billones, Christian Kirik, Josie Malayo, Yolly Borja, Armie Ramos, Mhelai Salvador, Caridad Piozon of Lapulapu and Arlene Sagrado of Bato, Leyte (May 25)…Ramon K. dela Cruz who passed away peacefully in the grace of our Lord on May 23. His remains line in state at Chapel Hope of Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inc., Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. His interment will be at Loyola Crematory Service on Sunday, May 28 at 1 p.m… Daddy, papa, tatay o ama. Anuman ang tawag sa'yo 50% discount ka sa ride all you can kasama ng dalawang anak mo. Saan? Sa Star City! Kailan? Sa Father's Day June 18, 2017! Kaya TARA NA! Per DTI-FTEB Permit Number 6350, Series of 2017.

House approves bill on Mandaue’s lone congressional district bid Read more: http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/134423/house-approves-bill-mandaues-lone-congressional-district-bid#ixzz4q68bmzqn Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

Proponents of Mandaue City’s lone district bid are one step closer to realizing their dream after the House committee on local government approved House Bill 4117 authored by Rep. Jonas Cortes of Cebu’s 6th district.

“This bill affords the city and its constituents the right to enjoy the privileges appurtenant to a legally declared congressional district and will ultimately redound to the benefit of the people, not only of Mandaue City but also of the sixth district by way of better welfare, service and benefits,” Cortes said in a privilege speech.

Cortes, a former mayor of Mandaue City, said the city has 365,144 residents and is known to be Cebu’s industrial center.

The conversion of Mandaue City into a lone district was one of the campaign promises of Cortes when he ran for district representative during last year’s elections.

If enacted into law, Mandaue City will leave Cebu’s sixth district which is composed of the towns of Consolacion and Cordova.

This will also allow the city to receive funding in the General Appropriations Act every year after its approval.

During the committee deliberation, Cortes thanked several officials for supporting his bill including former Cordova mayor Adelino Sitoy, who is now presidential adviser on legislative affairs and head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO).

He also thanked Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho and Consolacion Mayor Teresa Alegado and some councilors of the two towns who also attended the committee deliberation.

The passage of the bill was backed by the Mandaue City Council which earlier passed a resolution supporting the conversion of the city into a district.

At the same time, the Cebu Provincial Board also approved a resolution by Board Members Thadeo Jovito Ouano and Glenn Bercede supporting the bill.

Jamaal James Calipayan, the chief of staff of Cortes, said the next step will be an endorsement of the approved committee report to the committee on rules.

“It will be forwarded to the floor for a period of sponsorship and deliberation at the plenary for the second reading. Then the third and final reading,” he said.

After this, the bill will have to be referred to the Senate for their own version.

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