By Argyll Geducos
President Duterte signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11243 reapportioning the first legislative district of the province of South Cotabato which effectively creates the lone legislative district of General Santos City.
Under the new law, signed March 11, the first legislative district of the province will be composed of Polompok, Tamapakan, and Tupi.
The Second Legislative District will be composed of Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, and T’Boli.
General Santos City will be the province’s third legislative district.
Based on the new law, the incumbent representatives of the present First and Second Legislative District of the province shall continue to represent the districts until the new representatives have been duly elected and qualified in the next elections after the law takes effect.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is also mandated to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement the Act within 30 days after its effectivity.
The law will take effect 15 days after it gets published in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
RA 11243 originated by the House of Representatives and was passed by members of the Lower House on May 2, 2017. It was amended by the Senate on September 3, 2018. Amendments were concurred in by the Lower House on January 29 this year.
This is the sixth law on reapportionments of congressional districts signed by President Duterte. It follows legislative district changes in Aklan, Isabela, Cavite, Calamba City in Laguna, and Southern Leyte.
House Bill 5162 was filed by South Cotabato (1st District) Representative Pedro Acharon Jr.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/03/20/duterte-signs-law-creating-lone-district-of-general-santos-city/
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
GenSan now a separate legislative district
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that would create a separate legislative district for General Santos City.
The city, currently part of the first district of South Cotabato, will compose the third legislative district of the province under Republic Act 11243, which Duterte signed on March 11. The new law was made public Wednesday.
Polomolok, Tampakan, and Tupi remain to be part of the first legislative district, while Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, and T’Boli comprise the second legislative district.
The incumbent lawmakers of the first and second legislative districts will continue to represent the districts until new representatives are elected.
The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this act within 30 days after its effectivity.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/20/19/gensan-now-a-separate-legislative-district
The city, currently part of the first district of South Cotabato, will compose the third legislative district of the province under Republic Act 11243, which Duterte signed on March 11. The new law was made public Wednesday.
Polomolok, Tampakan, and Tupi remain to be part of the first legislative district, while Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, and T’Boli comprise the second legislative district.
The incumbent lawmakers of the first and second legislative districts will continue to represent the districts until new representatives are elected.
The Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this act within 30 days after its effectivity.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/20/19/gensan-now-a-separate-legislative-district
General Santos City gets own congressional district
The province of South Cotabato now has 3 legislative districts
General Santos City will soon have its own representative in the House.
Republic Act No. 11243, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11, carved General Santos City out of South Cotabato's first district. It becomes the province's third legislative district.
The towns of Polomolok, Tampakan, and Tupi will remain in the first district. The 2nd district of South Cotabato, on the other hand, will continue to include Koronadal City and the municipalities of Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, and T'Boli.
It remains unclear if the new district will get to elect its representative in the coming May elections. Even the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not sure.
Section 2 of the law simply states: "The incumbent Representatives of the present First and Second Legislative Districts of the Province of South Cotabato shall continue to represent the districts until the new Representatives shall have been elected and qualified."
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez told Rappler he "can't say right now" whether the election for the new district will happen on May 13, because "there is a process for that."
General Santos City has a population of 594,446, according to the 2015 census. For the 2019 elections, it has a voting population of 301,106.
The Comelec should issue the rules and regulations to implement RA 11243 within 30 days after the law's effectivity. The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the government's Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
This is the 6th law on reapportionments of congressional districts under President Duterte. It follows legislative district changes in Aklan, Isabela, Cavite, Calamba City in Laguna, and Southern Leyte.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/226221-general-santos-city-new-congressional-district-march-2019
General Santos City will soon have its own representative in the House.
Republic Act No. 11243, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on March 11, carved General Santos City out of South Cotabato's first district. It becomes the province's third legislative district.
The towns of Polomolok, Tampakan, and Tupi will remain in the first district. The 2nd district of South Cotabato, on the other hand, will continue to include Koronadal City and the municipalities of Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan, and T'Boli.
It remains unclear if the new district will get to elect its representative in the coming May elections. Even the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not sure.
Section 2 of the law simply states: "The incumbent Representatives of the present First and Second Legislative Districts of the Province of South Cotabato shall continue to represent the districts until the new Representatives shall have been elected and qualified."
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez told Rappler he "can't say right now" whether the election for the new district will happen on May 13, because "there is a process for that."
General Santos City has a population of 594,446, according to the 2015 census. For the 2019 elections, it has a voting population of 301,106.
The Comelec should issue the rules and regulations to implement RA 11243 within 30 days after the law's effectivity. The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the government's Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
This is the 6th law on reapportionments of congressional districts under President Duterte. It follows legislative district changes in Aklan, Isabela, Cavite, Calamba City in Laguna, and Southern Leyte.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/226221-general-santos-city-new-congressional-district-march-2019
Duterte signs law making GenSan separate district
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed into law a bill creating the lone legislative district of General Santos City in the province of South Cotabato.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11243 on March 11 and a copy of which was released to media on Wednesday (March 20).
Under the law, “The First Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato is hereby reapportioned in order to create the Lone Legislative District of General Santos City to commence in the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act.”
General Santos City is currently part of the province’s first district. The new law, however, established General Santos as the third district.
The legislative districts of South Cotabato will now be composed of:
(a) First Legislative District
(1) Polomolok
(2) Tampakan
(3) Tupi
(b) Second Legislative District
(1) Koronadal City
(2) Banga
(3) Lake Sebu
(4) Norala
(5) Santo Niño
(6) Surallah
(7) Tantangan
(8) T’Boli
(c) Third Legislative District
(1) General Santos City
The new law states that “the incumbent Representatives of the present First and Second Legislative Districts of the Province of South Cotabato shall continue to represent the districts until the new Representatives shall have been elected and qualified.”
Moreover, “the Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within 30 days after its effectivity”.
General Santos is the Philippines’ southernmost city, classified as a highly urbanized first-class city and the 15th most populous city in the country with 594,446 inhabitants as per 2015 census, according to the Philippine Information Agency.
This act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives on May 2, 2017, amended by the Senate on Sept. 3, 2018 and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on Jan. 29, 2019. (PNA)
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065106
Duterte signed Republic Act 11243 on March 11 and a copy of which was released to media on Wednesday (March 20).
Under the law, “The First Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato is hereby reapportioned in order to create the Lone Legislative District of General Santos City to commence in the next national and local elections after the effectivity of this Act.”
General Santos City is currently part of the province’s first district. The new law, however, established General Santos as the third district.
The legislative districts of South Cotabato will now be composed of:
(a) First Legislative District
(1) Polomolok
(2) Tampakan
(3) Tupi
(b) Second Legislative District
(1) Koronadal City
(2) Banga
(3) Lake Sebu
(4) Norala
(5) Santo Niño
(6) Surallah
(7) Tantangan
(8) T’Boli
(c) Third Legislative District
(1) General Santos City
The new law states that “the incumbent Representatives of the present First and Second Legislative Districts of the Province of South Cotabato shall continue to represent the districts until the new Representatives shall have been elected and qualified.”
Moreover, “the Commission on Elections shall issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within 30 days after its effectivity”.
General Santos is the Philippines’ southernmost city, classified as a highly urbanized first-class city and the 15th most populous city in the country with 594,446 inhabitants as per 2015 census, according to the Philippine Information Agency.
This act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
This Act which originated in the House of Representatives was passed by the House of Representatives on May 2, 2017, amended by the Senate on Sept. 3, 2018 and which amendments were concurred in by the House of Representatives on Jan. 29, 2019. (PNA)
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065106
Duterte signs law creating lone district of General Santos
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law that creates the lone legislative district of General Santos City.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11243 on March 11.
Under the law, the first legislative district of South Cotabato will be composed of Polomolok, Tampakan and Tupi.
Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan and T’boli will be under the second district.
General Santos City will be the third legislative district.
The incumbent representatives of the first and second legislative districts of South Cotabato will continue to represent their respective districts until the new congressmen will be elected in May.
The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper. Ralph Edwin U. Villanueva
https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-signs-law-creating-lone-district-of-general-santos/528428/
Duterte signed Republic Act 11243 on March 11.
Under the law, the first legislative district of South Cotabato will be composed of Polomolok, Tampakan and Tupi.
Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan and T’boli will be under the second district.
General Santos City will be the third legislative district.
The incumbent representatives of the first and second legislative districts of South Cotabato will continue to represent their respective districts until the new congressmen will be elected in May.
The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper. Ralph Edwin U. Villanueva
https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-signs-law-creating-lone-district-of-general-santos/528428/
Duterte signs law making GenSan a separate legislative district
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure creating the lone congressional district of General Santos City in the province of South Cotabato.
Duterte signed on March 11 Republic Act 11243, or An Act Reapportioning the First Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato, thereby creating the Lone Legislative District of General Santos City. A copy of the law was released to media on Wednesday.
General Santos City, an independent and highly-urbanized locality, is presently part of the province’s first district. With the signing of the law, the city will now represent the province’s third legislative district.
Under the new law, the legislative districts of the province shall now be composed of:
First Legislative District: Polomolok, Tamapakan and Tupi
Second Legislative District: Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan and T’Boli
Third Legislative District: General Santos City
The incumbent representatives of the present First and Second Legislative District of South Cotabato shall continue to represent the districts until the new representatives have been duly elected and qualified, the law states.
The Commission on Elections is also mandated by the law to “issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.” /cbb
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1097818/duterte-signs-law-making-gensan-a-separate-legislative-district
Duterte signed on March 11 Republic Act 11243, or An Act Reapportioning the First Legislative District of the Province of South Cotabato, thereby creating the Lone Legislative District of General Santos City. A copy of the law was released to media on Wednesday.
General Santos City, an independent and highly-urbanized locality, is presently part of the province’s first district. With the signing of the law, the city will now represent the province’s third legislative district.
Under the new law, the legislative districts of the province shall now be composed of:
First Legislative District: Polomolok, Tamapakan and Tupi
Second Legislative District: Koronadal City, Banga, Lake Sebu, Norala, Santo Niño, Surallah, Tantangan and T’Boli
Third Legislative District: General Santos City
The incumbent representatives of the present First and Second Legislative District of South Cotabato shall continue to represent the districts until the new representatives have been duly elected and qualified, the law states.
The Commission on Elections is also mandated by the law to “issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within thirty (30) days after its effectivity.” /cbb
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1097818/duterte-signs-law-making-gensan-a-separate-legislative-district
Signing of partnerships for the Inquirer Lifestyle series Fitness Fashion with Samsung show
Inquirer Lifestyle renewed its contract with Samsung on February 1, 2019, in time for the fashion show's 11th anniversary on July 31, 2019.
Spotted at the signing were: Philippine Daily Inquirer chairman Raul Palabrica, president and CEO Alessandra Prieto-Romualdez, publisher Raul Pangalanan, founding editor Eugenia Apostol, executive editor Joseph Voltaire Contreas, lifestyle editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation president and managing director Kevin Lee, HSBC Philippines president Graham FitzGerald, Mastercard Philippines president and country manager Poch Villa-Real, Philippine Airlines, Inc. President and COO Jaime Bautista, Rustans Commercial Corporation President Zenaida Tantoco, San Miguel Corporation chairman and CEO Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., Smart Chairman and President and CEO Manuel Pangilinan and SM Aura Premier mall manager Margarita de Leon.
The Fitness Fashion is flagship runway project of Samsung and Inquirer Lifestyle was held at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila in Makati City held last July 31, 2008.
The show had 12 sought-after designers melding their creations with the latest brand collections: Kipling with Vic Barba; Fila with Lulu Tan-Gan; Nike Golf with Anthony Nocom; Speedo with Louis Claparols; Adidas with Patrice Ramos-Diaz and Rhett Eala; Marks & Spencer with Arcy Gayatin; Aigle and Oxbow with Rajo Laurel; Bench with Joey Samson; and Puma with Ivarluski Aseron and Randy Ortiz.
“Fitness.Fashion” also scored a coup with the runway debut of fitness enthusiast and sports advocate Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other guest models were Akiko Thompson, Amanda Carpo, Rina Go, Paolo Abrera, Phoemela Baranda, Svetlana Osmeña, Jeena Lopez, Enchong Dee, LA Aguinaldo, Ruby Gan, Fely Atienza, Trishan Cuazo, catwalk queens Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Apples Aberin-Sadhwani, and Inquirer’s own Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Leica Carpo.
Plus including Kennevic and Kennie Asuncion, Jacob Benedicto, Japoy Lizardo, Joaqui Mendoza, Nica Calapatan, Tim Polero, Katrice delos Reyes, Micco Sollano, Marielle Infantado, Kyle Arrieta, Eugene Herrera, Carlos Dala, Prince Carlos, Fille Cainglet, Maruja Banaticla, Jessey de Leon, Princess Gaiser, Therese Gaston, Dzi Gervacio, Melissa Gohing, Michele Gumabao, Aerieal Patnongon, Mika Reyes, Alyssa Valdez, Gretchen Ho, Kara Acevedo, Karlo Martin Santos, Leila Alcasid, Charlie Dizon, Karl Gabriel, Diony Hipolito, Tony Labrusca, Anna Luna, Zonia Mejia, Patty Mendoza, Donny Pangilinan, Markus Paterson, Inigo Pascual, Miko Raval, Daniella Stranner, Yasmine Suarez, Chantal Videla, Henz Villaraiz, Simon Atkins, Gwyne Capacio, Luigi dela Paz, Nico Elorde, Jeric Fortuna, Isaac Lim, Brent Paraiso, Jed Manguera, Aljun Melecio, Gab Reyes, Martin Reyes, Alfred Sajulga, Jan Sobrevega, Xavier Senoren, Renzo Subido, Axel Torres, Gab Banal, Woody Co, Isaac Go, Robin Tan, TY Tang, Chris Tiu, Jeric Teng, Jeron Teng, Tyler Tio, Norbert Torres, Thomas Torres, Arnold van Opstal, Yutien Andrada, Arvie Bringas, Ryan Buenafe, Roland Anthony del Rio, John Lester Dela Cruz, Fritz Delgado, Jeric Estrada, Alfren Gayosa, Paul Lee, Jon Macasaet, Mark Magno, Kenneth Mamaril, Arvin Jay Vitug, Arnold Vosotros, Paolo Javelona, Kyles Lao, Jarrell Lim, Kib Montalbo, Bobby Ray Parks, Von Pessumal, Joshua Torralba, Karol Vitangcol, Joshua Webb, Noah Webb, Juami Tiongson, Anton Asistio, Carlo Balmaceda, Gabe Capacio, Frank Golla, Emman Monfort, Giboy Babilonia, Jolo Riego de Dios, JP Erram, Kevin Ferrer, Genesis Manuel, Kurt Mikael Aguilar, BJ Andrade, SJ Belangel, Jeb Bello, RV Berjay, Kevin Jonathan Chu, Jason Credo, Robi Domingo, Charles Dumrique, Marck Espejo, Neil Patrick Flores, Mike Gamboa, Javier Gayoso, Shaun and Dave Ildefonso, Rex Intal, Ivan Jose, Enzo Joson, Ton Joson, Canciano Llenos, Gian Mamuyac, Joaquin Enrico Manuel, Jolo Mendoza, Carlos Monfort, Matt and Mike Nieto, JP Pareja, Martin Javier Pascual, Paolo Pe, Kris Porter, Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena, Jan Resurreccion, Jai Reyes, Tomie Rivera, Paolo Romero, Gavin Rosario, Raphael Santos, Kyle Suarez, Lambert Tenorio, Robert Bolick, Josef Elizalde, John Gob, Manolo Pedrosa, AJ Perez, Bruce Quebral, Mikee Reyes, Prince Rivero, Ricci Rivero, Kobe Paras, Gelo Vito, Van Abatayo, Lancelot Abude, Carmelo Afuang, Baser Amer, Joshua Caracut, Art Dela Cruz, Adven Jess Diputado, Alfonzo Gotladera, Axel Iñigo, Aljon Mariano, James Martinez, Javee Mocon, Dave Moralde, Ryan Monteclaro, Francis Munsayac, Alvin Padilla, LA Revilla, Eric Salamat, Nico Salva, Roldan Sara, Santi Santillan, Encho Serrano, Arvin Tolentino, Jacob Ochoa, Jinggoy Valmayor, Kenzo Gutierrez, Mikko Mabanag and Lukas Magallano, kart racers Matteo Guidicelli, Tyson Sy and Mark Bumgarner, race car driver Enzo Pastor, Illac Diaz, Ginggay Joven-dela Merced, Paco Magsaysay, Maggie Wilson, Divine Lee, Camille Villar, Mons Romulo-Tantoco, Luke Jickain, Robby Mananquil, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Jake Cuenca, Victor Basa, Jon Avila, Priscilla Meirelles, Kristine Hermosa and Anton San Diego.
The show was supported by L’Oreal Phils. and Swatch.
Official mall partners are SM Supermalls, Robinsons Malls, Ayala Malls, Araneta Center, Star Malls and Trinoma Mall.
Our official media partners are ABS-CBN, People’s Television Network (PTV-4), ABC TV5, GMA-7, RPN-9, Q Channel 11, IBC-13, Studio 23, NET 25, ANC: ABS-CBN News Channel, ETC: Entertainment Central, GNN: Global News Network, Lifestyle Network, Living Asia Channel, Asian Journal, Panay News, DZBB Radyo Bisig-Bayan 594, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZRH, Campus Radio 97.1 WLS-FM, RJ 100.3 FM, 90.7 Love Radio, 939 KCFM, 96.3 WRocK, 101.1 YES! FM, MOR 101.9 My Only Radio For Life and Focus Media Audiovisuals.
Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the guest of honor in the occasion, gave her greetings and message to the crowd. In attendance, also were watching the show are some members of the cabinet; former presidents Joseph Estrada, Fidel Ramos and Corazon Aquino; Sen. Benigno Aquino III, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Executive Assistant and Personal Aide Christopher Lawrence Go, Naga City first lady Leni Robredo, CBCP president Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, several senators led by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; several congressmen led by House Speaker Prospero Nograles; and friends of El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde from the business, entertainment, media, legal, and religious sector.
Guest of Honor:
Spotted at the signing were: Philippine Daily Inquirer chairman Raul Palabrica, president and CEO Alessandra Prieto-Romualdez, publisher Raul Pangalanan, founding editor Eugenia Apostol, executive editor Joseph Voltaire Contreas, lifestyle editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation president and managing director Kevin Lee, HSBC Philippines president Graham FitzGerald, Mastercard Philippines president and country manager Poch Villa-Real, Philippine Airlines, Inc. President and COO Jaime Bautista, Rustans Commercial Corporation President Zenaida Tantoco, San Miguel Corporation chairman and CEO Eduardo Cojuangco, Jr., Smart Chairman and President and CEO Manuel Pangilinan and SM Aura Premier mall manager Margarita de Leon.
The Fitness Fashion is flagship runway project of Samsung and Inquirer Lifestyle was held at the Rigodon Ballroom of the Peninsula Manila in Makati City held last July 31, 2008.
The show had 12 sought-after designers melding their creations with the latest brand collections: Kipling with Vic Barba; Fila with Lulu Tan-Gan; Nike Golf with Anthony Nocom; Speedo with Louis Claparols; Adidas with Patrice Ramos-Diaz and Rhett Eala; Marks & Spencer with Arcy Gayatin; Aigle and Oxbow with Rajo Laurel; Bench with Joey Samson; and Puma with Ivarluski Aseron and Randy Ortiz.
“Fitness.Fashion” also scored a coup with the runway debut of fitness enthusiast and sports advocate Sen. Pia Cayetano. Other guest models were Akiko Thompson, Amanda Carpo, Rina Go, Paolo Abrera, Phoemela Baranda, Svetlana Osmeña, Jeena Lopez, Enchong Dee, LA Aguinaldo, Ruby Gan, Fely Atienza, Trishan Cuazo, catwalk queens Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez and Apples Aberin-Sadhwani, and Inquirer’s own Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Leica Carpo.
Plus including Kennevic and Kennie Asuncion, Jacob Benedicto, Japoy Lizardo, Joaqui Mendoza, Nica Calapatan, Tim Polero, Katrice delos Reyes, Micco Sollano, Marielle Infantado, Kyle Arrieta, Eugene Herrera, Carlos Dala, Prince Carlos, Fille Cainglet, Maruja Banaticla, Jessey de Leon, Princess Gaiser, Therese Gaston, Dzi Gervacio, Melissa Gohing, Michele Gumabao, Aerieal Patnongon, Mika Reyes, Alyssa Valdez, Gretchen Ho, Kara Acevedo, Karlo Martin Santos, Leila Alcasid, Charlie Dizon, Karl Gabriel, Diony Hipolito, Tony Labrusca, Anna Luna, Zonia Mejia, Patty Mendoza, Donny Pangilinan, Markus Paterson, Inigo Pascual, Miko Raval, Daniella Stranner, Yasmine Suarez, Chantal Videla, Henz Villaraiz, Simon Atkins, Gwyne Capacio, Luigi dela Paz, Nico Elorde, Jeric Fortuna, Isaac Lim, Brent Paraiso, Jed Manguera, Aljun Melecio, Gab Reyes, Martin Reyes, Alfred Sajulga, Jan Sobrevega, Xavier Senoren, Renzo Subido, Axel Torres, Gab Banal, Woody Co, Isaac Go, Robin Tan, TY Tang, Chris Tiu, Jeric Teng, Jeron Teng, Tyler Tio, Norbert Torres, Thomas Torres, Arnold van Opstal, Yutien Andrada, Arvie Bringas, Ryan Buenafe, Roland Anthony del Rio, John Lester Dela Cruz, Fritz Delgado, Jeric Estrada, Alfren Gayosa, Paul Lee, Jon Macasaet, Mark Magno, Kenneth Mamaril, Arvin Jay Vitug, Arnold Vosotros, Paolo Javelona, Kyles Lao, Jarrell Lim, Kib Montalbo, Bobby Ray Parks, Von Pessumal, Joshua Torralba, Karol Vitangcol, Joshua Webb, Noah Webb, Juami Tiongson, Anton Asistio, Carlo Balmaceda, Gabe Capacio, Frank Golla, Emman Monfort, Giboy Babilonia, Jolo Riego de Dios, JP Erram, Kevin Ferrer, Genesis Manuel, Kurt Mikael Aguilar, BJ Andrade, SJ Belangel, Jeb Bello, RV Berjay, Kevin Jonathan Chu, Jason Credo, Robi Domingo, Charles Dumrique, Marck Espejo, Neil Patrick Flores, Mike Gamboa, Javier Gayoso, Shaun and Dave Ildefonso, Rex Intal, Ivan Jose, Enzo Joson, Ton Joson, Canciano Llenos, Gian Mamuyac, Joaquin Enrico Manuel, Jolo Mendoza, Carlos Monfort, Matt and Mike Nieto, JP Pareja, Martin Javier Pascual, Paolo Pe, Kris Porter, Kiefer Ravena, Thirdy Ravena, Jan Resurreccion, Jai Reyes, Tomie Rivera, Paolo Romero, Gavin Rosario, Raphael Santos, Kyle Suarez, Lambert Tenorio, Robert Bolick, Josef Elizalde, John Gob, Manolo Pedrosa, AJ Perez, Bruce Quebral, Mikee Reyes, Prince Rivero, Ricci Rivero, Kobe Paras, Gelo Vito, Van Abatayo, Lancelot Abude, Carmelo Afuang, Baser Amer, Joshua Caracut, Art Dela Cruz, Adven Jess Diputado, Alfonzo Gotladera, Axel Iñigo, Aljon Mariano, James Martinez, Javee Mocon, Dave Moralde, Ryan Monteclaro, Francis Munsayac, Alvin Padilla, LA Revilla, Eric Salamat, Nico Salva, Roldan Sara, Santi Santillan, Encho Serrano, Arvin Tolentino, Jacob Ochoa, Jinggoy Valmayor, Kenzo Gutierrez, Mikko Mabanag and Lukas Magallano, kart racers Matteo Guidicelli, Tyson Sy and Mark Bumgarner, race car driver Enzo Pastor, Illac Diaz, Ginggay Joven-dela Merced, Paco Magsaysay, Maggie Wilson, Divine Lee, Camille Villar, Mons Romulo-Tantoco, Luke Jickain, Robby Mananquil, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, David Chua, Jake Cuenca, Victor Basa, Jon Avila, Priscilla Meirelles, Kristine Hermosa and Anton San Diego.
Official mall partners are SM Supermalls, Robinsons Malls, Ayala Malls, Araneta Center, Star Malls and Trinoma Mall.
Our official media partners are ABS-CBN, People’s Television Network (PTV-4), ABC TV5, GMA-7, RPN-9, Q Channel 11, IBC-13, Studio 23, NET 25, ANC: ABS-CBN News Channel, ETC: Entertainment Central, GNN: Global News Network, Lifestyle Network, Living Asia Channel, Asian Journal, Panay News, DZBB Radyo Bisig-Bayan 594, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZRH, Campus Radio 97.1 WLS-FM, RJ 100.3 FM, 90.7 Love Radio, 939 KCFM, 96.3 WRocK, 101.1 YES! FM, MOR 101.9 My Only Radio For Life and Focus Media Audiovisuals.
Her Excellency, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the guest of honor in the occasion, gave her greetings and message to the crowd. In attendance, also were watching the show are some members of the cabinet; former presidents Joseph Estrada, Fidel Ramos and Corazon Aquino; Sen. Benigno Aquino III, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Executive Assistant and Personal Aide Christopher Lawrence Go, Naga City first lady Leni Robredo, CBCP president Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, several senators led by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; several congressmen led by House Speaker Prospero Nograles; and friends of El Shaddai leader Bro. Mike Velarde from the business, entertainment, media, legal, and religious sector.
Guest of Honor:
- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Guests
- Vice President Noli de Castro
- House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles
- Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile
- Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno
- Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada
- Former President Fidel V. Ramos
- Former President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino
- Senator Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III
- Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte
- Davao City Vice Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio
- Executive Assistant and Personal Aide Christopher Lawrence T. Go
- Naga City First Lady Maria Leonor G. Robredo
- Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines President and Jaro Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo
- Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal B. Rosales
- Antipolo Bishop Gabriel V. Reyes
- Antipolo Bishop Emeritus Crisostomo A. Yalung
- Antipolo Bishop Emeritus Protacio G. Gungon
- Cubao Bishop Honesto F. Ongtioco
- Imus Bishop Luis Antonio G. Tagle
- Imus Bishop Emeritus Manuel C. Sobreviñas
- Kalookan Bishop Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr.
- Malolos Bishop Jose F. Oliveros
- Novaliches Bishop Antonio R. Tobias
- Novaliches Bishop-Emeritus Teodoro C. Bacani, Jr.
- Parañaque Bishop Jesse E. Mercado
- Pasig Bishop Francisco San Diego
- San Pablo Bishop Leo M. Drona
- Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim
- Quezon City Mayor Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr.
- Antipolo City Mayor Victor R. Sumulong
- Caloocan City Mayor Recom R. Echiverri
- Las Piñas City Mayor Vergel Aguilar
- Makati City Mayor Jejomar C. Binay
- Malabon City Mayor Canuto Senen A. Oreta
- Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin C. Abalos, Jr.
- Marikina City Mayor Maria Lourdes Carlos-Fernando
- Meycauayan City Mayor Joan V. Alarilla
- Muntinlupa City Mayor Aldrin L. San Pedro
- Navotas City Mayor Tobias Reynald M. Tiangco
- Parañaque City Mayor Florencio M. Bernabe, Jr.
- Pasay City Mayor Wenceslao B. Trinidad
- Pasig City Mayor Robert C. Eusebio
- San Juan City Mayor Joseph Victor G. Ejercito
- Taguig City Mayor Sigfrido R. Tinga
- Valenzuela City Mayor Sherwin T. Gatchalian
- Angono Mayor Aurora A. Villamayor
- Binangonan Mayor Cecilio M. Ynares
- Cainta Mayor Ramon A. Ilagan
- Obando Mayor Orencio E. Gabriel
- Pateros Mayor Jaime Cruz Medina
- Rodriguez Mayor Pedro S. Cuerpo
- San Mateo Mayor Jose Rafael E. Diaz
- San Pedro Mayor Calixto R. Catáquiz
- Taytay Mayor Joric Gacula
- Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman
- Agriculture Secretary Bernie Fondevilla
- Budget and Management Secretary Florencio B. Abad
- Commission on Higher Education Chairman Carlito S. Puno, DPA
- Education Secretary Dr. Mona A. Valisno
- Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes
- Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose L. Atienza, Jr.
- Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima
- Foreign Affairs Secretary and Committee on Privatization Chairman Alberto G. Romulo
- Health Secretary Dr. Esperanza G. Cabral
- Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo
- Justice Secretary Raul M. Gonzalez
- Labor and Employment Secretary Marianito D. Roque
- National Defense Secretary Gilbert C. Teodoro, Jr.
- Public Works and Highways Secretary General Hermogenes E. Ebdane, Jr.
- Science and Technology Secretary Estrella F. Alabastro
- Social Welfare and Development Secretary Celia Capadocia Yangco
- Tourism Secretary Alberto A. Lim
- Trade and Industry Secretary Jesli A. Lapus
- Transportation and Communications Secretary Anneli Lontoc
- Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process General Hermogenes Esperon
- Presidential Adviser for Constituency Affairs and Adviser for Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Edgardo D. Pamintuan
- Presidential Adviser for Provincial Affairs Hon. Conrado A. Limcaoco
- Presidential Adviser for Jobs Generation Hon. Luis P. Lorenzo, Jr.
- Special Assistant to the President, Presidential Adviser for Special Concerns Hon. Erlinda M B. de Leon
- Presidential Adviser on Strategic Projects Hon. Gloria L. Tan Climaco
- Presidential Adviser for New Government Centers Hon. Rodolfo Del Rosario
- Undersecretary Danilo L. Encinas
- Assistant Secretary, Presidential Adviser on Cooperatives Sarah Buena S. Mirasol
- Presidential Adviser for Muslim Communities, Presidential Adviser on Culture Hon. Nur. G. Jaafar
- Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs Hon. Arturo Carrillo
- Presidential Adviser for Police Affairs Hon. Orlando A. Macaspac
- Presidential Adviser for Eastern Visayas Hon. Victor A. Domingo
- Presidential Adviser for North Luzon Hon. Renato V. Diaz
- Presidential Adviser for Southern Tagalog Hon. Cesar N. Sarino
- Presidential Adviser on Regional Development Hon. Paul G. Dominguez
- Presidential Adviser on Agricultural Modernization Hon. Angelito M. Sarmiento
- Presidential Adviser Jose A. Rufino
- Presidential Adviser on Appointment Tomasito B. Monzon
- Presidential Adviser for Muslim Royalty Concerns Hon. Sultan Jamalul D. Kiram III
- Presidential Adviser for Cagayan Valley Hon. Silvestre Bello II
- Presidential Adviser Carolina G. Hernandez
- Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs Maj. Gen. Arturo B. Carillo (Ret.)
- Presidential Adviser for Police Affairs P/Dir. Orlando A. Macaspac (Ret.)
- Presidential Adviser on Infrastructure Teodoro T. Encarnacion
- Presidential Adviser on Foreign Affairs Alfonso T. Yuchengco
- Presidential Adviser on Rural Electrication Francisco G. Silva
- Presidential Adviser for New Government Centers Rodolfo P. Del Rosario
- Presidential Adviser on Food Security & Job Creation Arthur Yap
- Presidential Adviser for Revenue Enhancement Narciso Y. Santiago, Jr.
- Presidential Adviser for Trade & Development Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino
- Office of The Presidential Adviser Benjamin G. Dy
- Special Adviser for Energy Affairs and Presidential Adviser for External Affairs Edgardo M. Del Fonso
- Presidential Adviser for Region VI Rafael L. Conscolluela
- National Economic and Development Authority Director General and Political Adviser Ralph Recto
- Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Sergio Apostol
- National Security Adviser and Director-General Norberto B. Gonzales
- Deputy National Security Adviser Pedro R. Cabuay, Jr.
- Deputy National Security Adviser Virtus Gil
- Cabinet Secretary Atty. Silvestre Bello III
- National Anti-Poverty Commission Lead Convenor Domingo F. Panganiban
- Commission on Higher Education Chairman Carlito S. Puno, DPA
- Committee on Privatization Executive Director Crisanta S. Legaspi
- Cooperatives Development Authority Chairman Atty. Efren C. Moncupa
- Coordinating Council for Private Participation Chairman Paul G. Dominguez
- Coordinating Council for Private Participation Executive Director Noel Eli B. Kintanar
- Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Rodolfo B. Albano
- Energy Regulatory Commission Members TF Raul Tan and Alejando Barin
- Film Development Council of The Philippines (FDCP) Chairman Rolando Atienza
- Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB) of the FDCP Chairperson Christine M. Dayrit
- Games and Amusements Board Chairman Dominador R. Cepeda, Jr.
- Government Corporate Monitoring and Coordinating Committee Chairman Renato S. De Villa
- Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board Commissioner & Chief Executive Officer Romulo Q. Fabul
- Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Atty. Francis C. Tolentino
- Manila Broadcasting Company Chairman Fred J. Elizalde
- Philippine Long-Distance Telephone Company, Smart Communications, Inc. and TV5 Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan
- Ayala Corporation Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
- JG Summit Holdings, Inc. Chairman Emeritus John Robinson L. Gokongwei, Jr.
- Makati Business Club President Ramon Del Rosario Jr.
- Makati Business Club Executive Director Bill Luz
- Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of The Philippines Chairman/CEO Ali B. Sangki
- Baguio Economic Zone Administrator Digna D. Torres
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor / Chairman of the Monetary Board Armando M. Tetangco Jr.
- Bataan Economic Zone Administrator Emilio C. Reyes
- BCDA Management and Holdings, Inc. Chairman Filadelfo S. Rojas, Jr.
- Cagayan Economic Zone Authority Administrator Rodolfo O. Reyes
- Cavite Economic Zone Zone Administrator Raymundo T. Nagrampa
- Cebu Ports Authority General Manager Jose Joaquin M. Marquez
- Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions Executive Director Assistant Secretary Felicitas R. Agoncillo-Reyes
- Clark Development Corporation President / CEO Levi Laus
- Clark International Airport Corporation Chairman Nestor Mangio
- Clark International Airport Corporation Executive Vice-President Alexander S. Cauguiran
- Clark International Airport Corporation President Franco V. Puzon
- Cottage Industry Technology Center Executive Director Franklin P. Bunoan
- Cultural Center of the Philippines Chairman Emily Altomonte Abrera
- Cultural Center of the Philippines President Nestor O. Jardin
- Dangerous Drugs Board of The Philippines Secretary/Chairman Vicente C. Sotto III
- Deputy Administrator for Electric Distribution Utilities Services Edita S. Bueno
- Development Academy of The Philippines President Eduardo T. Gonzalez
- Development Bank of The Philippines Chairman Vitaliano N. Nañagas II
- Development Bank of The Philippines President & CEO Reynaldo G. David
- Duty Free Philippines General Manager Michael Christian U. Kho
- Government Service Insurance System President and General Manager Atty. Winston F. Garcia
- Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises Managing Director Benel P. Lagua
- Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) President / CEO Atty. Romero Federico S. Quimbo
- Home Insurance and Guaranty Corporation President Wilfredo F. Hernandez
- John Hay-Poro Point Development Corporation President Damaso E. Bangaoet, Jr.
- Laguna Lake Development Authority General Manager Casimiro A. Ynares III, MD
- Light Rail Transit Authority Administrator Melquiades A. Robles
- Local Water Utilities Administration Administrator Lorenzo H. Zamora
- Lung Center of the Philippines Executive Director Dr. Juanito A. Rubio
- Mactan Economic Zone Administrator Dante M. Quindoza
- Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority General Manager-Chief Executive Officer Danilo August Francia
- Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Alfonso G. Cusi
- Metro Transit Organization, Inc. General Manager Moises S. Tolentino, Jr.
- Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Administrator Orlando C. Hondrade
- National Broadcasting Network Chairman and Presidential Management Staff Head Cerge Remonde
- National Commission for the Culture and Arts Chairperson Dr. Vilma Labrador
- National Dairy Authority Administrator Salvacion M. Bulatao
- National Food Authority Administrator Gregorio Y. Tan, Jr.
- National Historical Institute Chairman Dr. Ambeth R. Ocampo
- National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation President Angelico T. Salud
- National Irrigation Administration Administrator Marcelino Tugaoen Jr.
- National Kidney and Transplant Institute Executive Director Dr. Enrique T. Ona, M.D., FPCS, FACS
- National Power Corporation President Cyril C. del Callar
- National Tobacco Administration Administrator Carlitos S. Encarnacion
- Natural Resources Mining Development Corporation President Oliver Butalid
- North Luzon Railways Corporation Chairman and Acting President Rogelio L. Singson
- Northern Foods Corporation Chairman / Administrator LIVECOR Bernardo J. B. Mitra
- Northern Foods Corporation President Gerardo I. Ledesma, Jr.
- Occupational Safety and Health Center Executive Director Dr. Dulce P. Estrella-Gust
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Administrator Marianito D. Roque
- People’s Credit and Finance Corporation (PCFC) President and Chief Executive Officer Edgar V. Generoso
- Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation President B/Gen. Reynato R. Jose (Ret.)
- Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation President Ephraim C. Genuino
- Philippine Center for Economic Development Executive Director Raul V. Fabella
- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Chairman Margarita Pengson-Juico
- Philippine Children's Medical Center Officer in Charge, Executive Director Dr. Zenaida L. Antonio, M.D., Mhped
- Philippine Coconut Authority Administrator Jesus Emmanuel M. Paras
- Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation Executive Director Daniel G. Corpuz
- Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation President Benito F. Estacio, Jr.
- Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Ricardo M. Tan
- Philippine Economic Zone Authority Director General Atty. Lilia B. De Lima
- Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency (PhilExIm) President / CEO Virgilio R. Angelo
- Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) General Manager Petronilo B. Buendia
- Philippine Health Insurance Corporation President Lorna O. Fajardo
- Philippine Heart Center Director Ludgerio D. Torres, M.D.
- Philippine Institute for Development Studies President Dr. Josef T. Yap
- Philippine International Convention Center General Manager Atty. Araceli E. Villanueva
- Philippine National Oil Company-Petrochemical Development Corporation (PNOC-EDC) President Peter Anthony S. Abaya
- Philippine National Railways General Manager Mr. Jose Ma. I. Sarasola, II
- Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Oscar M. Sevilla
- Philippine Postal Corporation Postmaster General Hector Villanueva
- Philippine Reclamation Authority Acting General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Andrea Domingo
- Philippine Retirement Authority Chief Executive Officer / General Manager Vernette Umali-Paco
- Philippine Rice Research Institute Executive Director Hon. Leocadio S. Sebastian
- Philippine Tourism Authority Chairman Senator Richard J. Gordon
- Phividec Industrial Authority Chairman Col. Emmanuel V. De Ocampo
- Public Estates Authority General Manager / CEO Teodorico C. Taguinod
- Quedan & Rural Credit Guarantee Corporation President & CEO Dr. Nelson C. Buenaflor
- Small Business Guarantee and Finance Corporation Undersecretary Zorayda Amelia C. Alonzo
- Social Security System President / CEO Corazon S. De La Paz
- Southern Philippines Development Authority Chairman of the Board of Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datu Zamzamin Ampatuan
- Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman Commo. Feliciano S. Salonga PCGA
- Sugar Regulatory Administration Administrator James C. Ledesma
- Technology and Livelihood Resource Center Director-General Antonio Y. Ortiz
- Trade and Investment Development Corporation President Victor C. Macalincag
- Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority Chairman and Administrator Manuel A. Dalipe
- Philippine Olympic Committee Chairman Jose S. Cojuangco, Jr.
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Chairman Marixi Rufino-Prieto
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Founding Editor Eugenia Duran-Apostol
- Philippine Daily Inquirer President Alessandra Prieto-Romualdez
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Editor-in-Chief Letty Jimenez-Magsanoc
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Publisher Isagani M. Yambot, Sr.
- Philippine Daily Inquirer Lifestyle Editor Thelma Sioson-San Juan
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