Nat’l ID system law to take effect Aug. 25 —PSA

The law that will put in place a national identification system is set to take effect on August 25, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Saturday.

The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Act was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on August 6 and was published in newspapers on August 9.

The law will take effect 15 days after publication in general circulation, "so August 25 pa magte-take effect," PSA chief and National Statistician Lisa Grace Bersales said in an interview on Super Radyo dzBB.

The law seeks to harmonize, integrate, and interconnect the countless and redundant government IDs by establishing a single national identification system to be known as the Philippine Identification System.

The Phil-ID will contain information such as the PhilSys number, full name, facial image, sex, date of birth, blood type, and address.

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the law is targeted to be completed in September.

"Kapag na-publish na [ang IRR] puwede na kaming mag-procure at i-implement ang national ID," Bersales said.

She said the PSA targets to initially distribute one million national IDs.

An initial funding of P2 billion has been earmarked for the implementation of the national ID system under the 2018 national budget. — Ted Cordero/MDM, GMA News

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ABS-CBN Franchise earns a ‘pass’ from Pres. Rodrigo Duterte?

• During the May 2016 elections, ABS-CBN did not air President Rodrigo Duterte’s political advertisements.
• President Rodrigo admitted his hurt from a controversial political advertisement which ABS-CBN aired.
• The President, however, is ready to move on and let it pass.

During a dinner with Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas, President Rodrigo Duterte admitted his hurt from a controversial political advertisement which ABS-CBN aired. Although he had been threatening to stop the corporation’s franchise renewal, he had since moved on and mellowed down from the issue.

The said ad featured children who questioned his capabilities as a leader.

History

During the May 2016 elections, ABS-CBN did not air President Rodrigo’s political advertisements. They, however, aired a controversial political advertisement against him which was paid by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. This caused a beef between him and the corporation became a frequent target of the President’s rants.

Rants.

The President accused the corporation’s of writing and publishing stories that defame him. He also called former ABS-CBN Chairman Gabby Lopez a “swindler” for not returning his advertisement money even if his political commercials didn’t air. The President also continued to threatened to file a criminal case against the Lopez family.

“Thieves.”

In early August, President Duterte stated that he is not in favor of the corporation’s franchise renewal which will expire on March 30, 2020. The President also called the Network owner thieves for tricking small people. In a speech he made on August 3, the President hoped that the franchise won’t push through.

“Now, ABS-CBN, their franchise is due for renewal. They sent emissaries to me. They sent Gabby (Lopez) away because nothing will happen. I will not talk to you, but I will also never intervene. But if I had my way, I would not give it back to you.”

Wrong allegations.

In the said dinner, President Rodrigo noted that his ad placement did not push through. He, however, was maligned and accused of stealing billions from people.

“Minsan sinobrahan… I will not say I am sorry but you should understand me. ‘Yung placement ko na hindi natuloy, tapos nababoy pa ako. Billions and billions sabi raw ng… Hindi naman totoo.”

The President, however, is ready to move on and let it pass.

“That was really hurting. Kaya minsan I blurt it out but I have learned to live with it actually. Kung minsan mag-init lang ang ulo ko… But let’s just understand each other, and let it pass. I said because let no man with no sin cast the first stone.”

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Deniece Cornejo: A woman of courage

Deniece Cornejo

She may have suffered a lot in her life, but Deniece Cornejo is a woman of strength and courage.

Deniece was an achiever early on. She was a consistent honor student in school, and even after studying at De La Salle University, her quest for education remained unhampered by occasional modelling and endorsing jobs.

In 2013, she was chosen as SM Style Ambassadress and represented the Philippines in the 50th anniversary of the world-renowned brand Mary Kay. She also competed in beauty pageants, trained by Kara G, who was a judge in the grand finals of “Asia’s Next Top Model” competition.

Deniece has also been invited as resource speaker at school events, at the Arellano University Ad Congress, as well as in NGOs and government institutions.

She is a recipient of various awards. The most heartening to her was when she was recognized as first Filipino to assist the female troops of the AFP in Marawi (she went there by herself!) and was later awarded at the 120th anniversary of Philippine National Independence.

Also very memorable for Deniece was when she was invited to speak during the Women’s Month Celebration of the Department of Education and the British Embassy’s “Press for Progress” event. The British Embassy also invited Deniece to a celebration of the 92nd birthday of Queen Elizabeth.

By the way, Deniece also has a passion for music and the arts. She has exhibited her art works at the Bonifacio Global City. She has had guesting stints on TV, too.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, Aug. 18, go to former BM Angelica Jones Alarva, Jojie de Nero, Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Marilen Tantoco, Gerlie M. Antonio, Clarita Cristobal, Marilou Morera, Gerlie Tan, Boy Limjoco, Noel Bautista, Elena Diga, Virgie Vega, Dr. Manny Calayan, Mark Meily, Fr. Manuel Roux, Marilou Irene Oganiza-Inocencio, Edna Panganiban, Carmen Javier, Lea Pamorcanand Wendell Ramos… Aug. 19: Mother Lily Monteverde, Maribel Lopez, Conrado Estrella, Tonton Young, Nancy Harel, Manuel Bediones, Celine Africa, Ernie Duque, AJ Siytangco, Rey Panaligan, Atty. Mar Santiago, Letlet Veloso, Lit del Rosario, Randy Ortiz, Iwa Moto, Ella Guevara, Loida Lagana-Huang, Merlita Macahindog and Hannah Nolasco…Aug. 20: Fr. Franklin Beltran, Toy Cuaycong, Chief Justice Emilio Gancayco, Noel Trinidad, Consul Fortune Ledesma, Christine Gatchalian, Cheloy Ignacio, Tanya Montenegro, Jaime Picornell, Melon Recto Silverio, Vincent del Rosario, Atty. Jose Villanueva, Alex Datu, Ruben Ilagan, Phillip Salvador, Max Collins, Mervin dela Cruz, Precy Langkay, Lani Glorioso, Coach Ronjay Reyes Enrile, Anders Moeller, Hercules Callanta, Leah Gutierrez and Bro. Mike Velarde… Belated b-day greetings to Agustina Baby Bernardino, Abby Rebong, Mike David, Jean Gaecerro, Angeline del Carmen, Rainier Tolentino, Bayani Agabin and Neil Clark (Aug. 17)…Condolences to the family of late Nestor Amago of Barangay Aguado, Trece Martires, Cavite who died last Aug. 15… Aug 21: Sec. Martin Andanar, Sen. Lito Lapid, Jeanne Margaret Goulbourn, Hector Villanueva, Nina Teves, Charlie Uy, Eva Gonzalez, Francis Zamora, Noemi B. Reyes, George del Rosario, Mayor Manny Ilumba, Mutya C. Laxa, Chit Picache Vizconde, Carmelita “Baby” Millado, Jay Valenciano-Glorioso, Carol Yap, Pinky and Miguel Mendoza, Ace Esmeralda and Marissa Ching… Happy wedding anniversary to Col. and Mrs. Clemente Lobusta…