Thursday, July 23, 2020
Celebrities who find fulfillment in pursuing and completing their colleg...
Almost every one of us surely looks up to at least one celebrity, either local or international, due to their mesmerizing beauty, unmistakable prowess, and impressive wit and eloquence that they exude on-and-off-cam.
But in this episode of Kapamilya Snaps, your admiration to some of the most popular and well-loved ABS-CBN talents will definitely amplify as they’ve set as great examples of further pursuing our other aspirations and becoming the best versions of ourselves through education in spite of the obstacles and hardships we’re going to encounter along the way.
While many of us have assumed that they’re already contented with the fame and fortune being a celebrity has brought them, the 16 Kapamilya stars in this feature actually found fulfilment in pursuing and completing their college degrees.
She may have already enthralled us with her deific beauty, promising acting skills, and boldness in speaking out her mind in some issues, but Liza Soberano made us fall in love with her deeper when she went back to school in 2018 to pursue Psychology in Southville International School and Colleges.
We can probably say that the Make It With You star got inspired by seasoned actress Jodi Sta. Maria, who’s been enrolled in the same institution and program since 2017 and even made it to the Dean’s Lister last semester!
Other Kapamilya actresses who are still completing their college degrees are Miles Ocampo, Alexa Ilacad, Maris Racal, and Sharlene San Pedro.Being a passionate actress that she is, Miles is determined to add another feather on her cap not only as an alumna of Goin’ Bulilit and Luv U and as a promising actress, but as degree holder as well. The Home Sweetie Home cast member initially took up Theater Arts then shifted to Creative Writing, both at University of the Philippines Diliman.
Her bestfriend and fellow Goin’ Bulilit and Luv U alumna Sharlene is also juggling her showbiz duties and student responsibilities as she currently takes up Psychology via AMA Online Education.
She may have a hard time balancing her career and studies, as what she shares on Instagram, yet there’s no stopping Alexa from finishing her Business Administration degree at Treston International College, wherein she’s also a Dean’s Lister!
We all know her as one of the most remarkable products of reality show Pinoy Big Brother and among the most favourite actresses and songstresses of her generation. But, only a few knows that Maris is also on her way to attaining her ambition of becoming a doctor as she’s currently taking up Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at the Trinity University of Asia.
While these Kapamilya celebrities are still burning the midnight candle in pursuit of accomplishing their chosen degrees, the following worked hard in earning theirs in spite of their already flourishing showbiz careers.
As they entered the local entertainment scene at early ages or in their teenage years, Maxene Magalona, Enchong Dee, Kristel Fulgar, Robi Domingo, Erik Santos, Joj and Jai Agpangan, and Tippy Dos Santos had to juggle career with their studies, which they successfully did.
Maxene graduated from Ateneo de Manila University with a degree in AB Social Sciences in 2010, the same time with Enchong who’s able to finish his degree in Developmental Studies at De La Salle University, wherein he used to be a decorated varsity swimmer and national athlete as well.
“King of Teleserye Theme Songs” Erik also received his diploma that same year after completing his Dentistry degree from Centro Escolar University.
Three years after his victorious stint in Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus, the “True-Blue Atenean of Quezon City”-turned-“Ang Tambay Sa Bahay Ni Kuya” was able to graduate in 2012 from ADMU with a degree in Health Sciences. Although he’s expected to go to medical school as originally planned, Robi opted to pursue his hosting career.
Starting out as a child star, Kristel had amazingly managed to finish her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication at University of Sto. Tomas in 2015 while juggling it with her showbiz commitments.Despite her busy career, Tippy was able to finish her degree in Family Life and Child Development at UP Di
liman in 2016. And at present, she went on to amaze us with how she’s balancing her life as a singer, actress, host, and law student as she began taking up Law at the same university in 2018.
As their undeniably similar features and personality amuse us ever since their stints in PBB Teen Edition 4 in 2012, twins Joj and Jai Agpangan continue to impress us when they both graduated from UP-Open University with a degree in Education in 2018.
On the other hand, Gretchen Ho and Maricar Reyes-Poon were both already degree holder prior to entering the limelight.
The Umagang Kay Ganda host and former volleybelle, doesn’t only have one, but two major degrees under her belt. She’s able to complete her Management Engineering and Communication degrees from ADMU, while representing the academe in the UAAP as one of its varsity players.
Meanwhile, before becoming one of the country’s seasoned actresses, Maricar already earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at ADMU and continued her Doctor of Medicine course at UST, making her an actual doctor.
May these Kapamilya stars inspire you to keep on going and pursuing your dreams whatever circumstances you have to go through in attaining the success you’ve been aspiring for!
https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-videos/16-kapamilya-stars-who-find-fulfillment-in-pursuing-completing-their-college-degrees-12638
World Broadcasting Unions urges PH govt, lawmakers to renew ABS-CBN franchise
The World Broadcasting Unions appealed Wednesday to the Philippine government and lawmakers to renew ABS-CBN's franchise to "restore the free flow of information to Filipinos" especially as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic.
The lawmakers' decision to reject ABS-CBN's bid for a fresh license "puts at risk the employment of more than 11,000 workers and has drawn accusations of an attack against press freedom," the international organization said in a statement.
The broadcast network is "a vital source of information for tens of millions of Filipinos," said the group that serves as coordinating body for broadcasting unions who represent broadcaster networks worldwide.
The WBU said the Philippines is among countries "hard-hit" by the pandemic and suffered as well from its first typhoon for the year, Ambo, that prompted hundreds of thousands to flee their homes while observing physical distancing due to the virus.
"At times like these – and always – citizens depend on broadcast media for basic information, essential for their survival. This must not be denied to them," the WBU said.
"The closure of ABS-CBN is a matter of concern, not just in the Philippines but internationally."
Established in 1992, the WBU groups the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, the Arab States Broadcasting Union, the African Union of Broadcasting, the Caribbean Broadcasting Union, the European Broadcasting Union, the International Association of Broadcasting, and the North American Broadcasters Association.
The Committee on Legislative Franchises of the House of Representatives last July 10 rejected the new franchise application of ABS-CBN in fulfillment of President Rodrigo Duterte's earlier threats, and despite relevant government agencies clearing the company of alleged irregularities and delinquencies.
On May 5, it was forced off the air by the National Telecommunications Commission over the expiry on May 4 of its old franchise, although it previously committed to allow the network to continue operations until Congress resolves its new franchise application.
Two alias cease and desist orders were also served late last month by the NTC against ABS-CBN's digital broadcast in Metro Manila and its sister company Sky Cable's direct broadcast satellite service nationwide.
Opposition lawmakers have asked House leaders to allow plenary deliberation and voting on ABS-CBN's franchise.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/23/20/world-broadcasting-unions-urges-ph-govt-lawmakers-to-renew-abs-cbn-franchise
World Broadcasting Unions appeals to Duterte to reconsider ABS-CBN franchise renewal
World Broadcasting Unions (WBU), the coordinating body for broadcasting unions who represent broadcaster networks across the globe, stands with ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ largest television broadcaster, after the Philippine House of Representatives voted to shut down permanently its free television and radio services last July 10.
In a statement sent to Philstar.com, WBU said the shutdown "puts at risk the employment of more than 11,000 workers and has drawn accusations of an attack against press freedom. The closure of ABS/CBN is a matter of concern, not just in the Philippines but internationally."
According to WBU, the franchise denial did not close not one TV station but ABS-CBN’s 42 television stations, 10 digital broadcast channels, 18 FM stations and five AM stations across the Philippines, serving a population of more than 108 million.
"ABS-CBN has been fighting to retain its broadcasting rights for some time after the NTC (National Telecommunications Commission) refused to renew its 25-year franchise licence in February. After a public outcry and with support from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, ABS-CBN was operating under a temporary licence. This week, the Supreme Court deferred until early August a hearing into an ABS-CBN petition against the NTC order. It is unclear what effect the House vote will have on this legal action."
WBU recognized that ABS-CBN is a free-to-air television network that has a 44 percent audience share for its news and programs.
As the oldest broadcasting network in the Philippines – operating since 1946 - WBU said ABS-CBN has been a vital source of information for tens of millions of Filipinos.
"As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the role of broadcast media has never been so important. The Philippines is particularly hard-hit with more than 57,000 C-19 cases and a high fatality rate. The first storm of 2020 - Typhoon Ambo - hit land seven times in mid-May. Pandemic protocols complicated the evacuation of tens of thousands of people under lockdown in coronavirus-stricken areas. At times like these – and always – citizens depend on broadcast media for basic information, essential for their survival. This must not be denied to them," WBU stated.
The WBU appeals to the lawmakers in the Philippines House of Representatives and Senate, along with the Duterte administration, to reconsider and to renew ABS-CBN’s franchise to restore the free flow of information to Filipinos.
Established in 1992 as a coordinating body at the international broadcasting level, WBU has provided global solutions on key issues for its member unions with individual broadcasting members that include British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Fox, Disney TV and NBC Universal, among others.
ABS-CBN to focus on digital, cable business after franchise denial
Beleaguered media giant ABS-CBN Corp. on Thursday outlined its plans to continue its business sans a legislative franchise to operate free-to-air broadcast.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, ABS-CBN said it planned “to continue to operate in other businesses that do not require a legislative franchise, such as, international licensing and distribution, digital and cable businesses, as well as, continue with the syndication of content through various streaming services.”
On July 10, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises voted to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN.
The panel adopted the Technical Working Group’s (TWG) Committee Resolution recommending the denial of the network's franchise application through 70 yes votes, 11 no votes, and three who did not participate.
ABS-CBN went off air on May 5 after the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist against the network for lack of franchise.
“The Company takes into consideration the probable shift of consumer behavior in terms of accessing content, as well as, the ever-changing technology available to the public,” ABS-CBN said.
“Likewise, the Company takes into consideration the impact of COVID 19 in other business segments,” it said.
The media company said its news and other content are accessible through digital platforms such as its social media pages, YouTube channel, iWant app, and on cable TV.
The ABS-CBN said it has adopted and continues to implement cost control measures, reducing general administrative expenses (GAEX) or overhead, rationalizing capital expenditures, and streamlining its manpower requirements as discussed below.
“Given the reduced operations, the Company is reviewing its current business models, structures, processes and systems, for a more agile, efficient and effective organization,” it said.
“The Company will focus on businesses that will generate growth in revenues and is reducing investments in non-core activities,” it added.
ABS-CBN has recently announced the closure of KidZania Manila due to conditions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lopez-led media giant noted that ABS-CBN and its creditor banks are confident that with the proper security in place, its obligations to its creditor banks will be satisfied in accordance with the existing terms of, including payment schedules, under the relevant loan agreements.
In terms of the impact of the franchise denial, ABS-CBN explained that its free-to-air business in the country accounted for 68% of the company’s revenues for the un-audited period ended September 30, 2019, which amounted to P15.9 billion.
“The Resolution significantly affects the company’s Media, Networks, and Studio Entertainment (MNSE) operations, specifically the Company’s free-to-air business in the Philippines,” it said.
On an unaudited consolidated basis, free-to-air advertising was approximately 50% of ABS-CBN’s unaudited consolidated revenue for the period ended September 30, 2019.-NB, GMA News
ABS-CBN exhausting ’all remedies' on franchise, shifting focus to growth areas
ABS-CBN reviewing current business models for a “more agile, efficient and effective organization”
MANILA -- ABS-CBN Corp on Thursday said it will continue to explore "all available remedies" and "courses of action" while focusing on its other businesses to drive growth moving forward.
"The denial of the franchise application of ABS-CBN to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain radio and television broadcasting stations in the Philippines does not affect the primary franchise of ABS-CBN to exist as a corporation and does not affect the rights of its shareholders," the company said in a disclosure to the stock exchange.
The House of Representatives legislative franchises committee recently voted to deny ABS-CBN's bid for a fresh 25-year franchise, while the National Telecommunications Commission ordered the company to stop its digital terrestrial TV network, resulting in massive retrenchments and job loss for thousands of Filipinos.
The franchise denial affected the company's free-to-air advertising business, which accounts for 50 percent of consolidated revenues as of end-September last year.
The company said to mitigate the impact of the franchise denial and the pandemic, it will focus on its other businesses that do not require a legislative franchise - among them, international licensing and distribution, digital and cable businesses, and content syndication through various streaming services.
It also implemented group-wide cost control measures, rationalizing capital expenditures and streamlining manpower.
"Given the reduced operations, the Company is reviewing its current business models, structures, processes and systems, for a more agile, efficient and effective organization," it said while lessening investments on non-core activities to preserve cash.
ABS-CBN said it was also "not aware" of any material contracts, claims or demands, as it is currently in talks with creditor banks on its long term obligations.
"The Company is likewise confident that any payments or financial obligations that may arise under its customary or usual business agreements are manageable and will not have a material adverse impact on ABS-CBN at this time. The Company is committed to honor all existing obligations for goods delivered and services rendered by its third party suppliers and/or to negotiate new terms for these obligations, should it be necessary," it added.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/07/23/20/abs-cbn-exhausting-all-remedies-on-franchise-shifting-focus-to-growth-areas
Give God The Right Place
And Joshua said, “Ah, Sovereign LORD, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us? If only we had been content to stay on the other side of the Jordan!” Joshua 7:7
Look up the word sovereign and you are apt to find a definition such as this: “Sovereign: A British coin. See Pound Sterling.” The definition continues, “The name sovereign was first applied to kings. Everyone in a kingdom was a subject of the king. The king himself was usually sovereign, which means subject to no one.”
But this definition omits an important fact: God was considered sovereign long before any king ever considered himself to be subject to no human being whatsoever. For centuries British kings acknowledged that they, being human, were subject to the Almighty—something which some politicians have never learned. But the issue to focus on is this: Is God Himself sovereign? To whom does He answer and give an account? And if God is sovereign, how does this affect our lives?
After considering the issue for almost 70 years, Bible teacher, Guy Duffield wrote, “Life is largely a problem of orientation—getting things in their proper place in relation to everything else. If we get God in His rightful place in our life everything else will fall into proper position…. Thus,” he said, “if we get God fixed, all else will find its rightful place.”
If God is really sovereign, it means that He answers to no one, He does anything He pleases, and that He rules according to His will. This, of course, would be a pretty scary premise if God were an unjust dictator, one who rewards or damns at the whim of an emotional roller-coaster. Some, reading only parts of the Old Testament without an understanding of the context, see God just like that. No wonder they prefer to ignore his sovereignty.
If God is really sovereign, there are some binding consequences as far as our relationship to Him is concerned. If He is sovereign, then I am His subject. If He is fully in control, then what I think about Him is not nearly as important as what He thinks about me. The bottom line: Simple obedience is not only a requisite, but an absolute necessity.
It is little wonder that many prefer to never think about God’s sovereignty or consider their relationship to Him. For those who have never learned something of His nature—His mercy, His kindness, His grace and goodness, thinking of God as one who is absolutely in control of our destinies is disconcerting. Then, too, standing between people and a sovereign God results in a lot of misunderstanding for many. “Where is God when people suffer?” they ask, or “Why didn’t God do something when my baby needed help?” Most of the questions which form a dark cloud obscuring the sovereignty of God are issues which, should God explain them to us, are completely beyond our understanding.
The real issue that separates us from the grand and comforting truth of God being in control, is that we are fearful of losing control. We want to hold onto the notion that we are masters of our fate and that we are at the helm of the ship called destiny. This, of course, is a sad illusion. The flip side is that when we acknowledge our dependence upon a loving and mighty God, we then enter into a parent/child relationship, and God’s care becomes personal and intimate.
Understanding more of the nature and character of God—the real thing described in the Bible, not the misunderstood counterfeit offered by some religions--is the key to knowing God; and when you really know Him, you will grasp His great love for you. You will respond in love to Him, and when you love Him, your fears will dissipate. Give God the rightful place in your life and all else will find its rightful place.
Resource reading: Ephesians 1:1-14
BARMM Cabinet files Administrative, Civil Service, Local Government codes
Cotabato City—Three (3) priority codes of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been filed in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and went through the first stage of legislation this Wednesday, July 22.
The codes, which were authored by the Government of the Day, are the Local Government Code (Cabinet Bill No. 58), the Civil Service Code (Cabinet Bill No. 59), and the Administrative Code (Cabinet Bill No. 60).
“We [the Government of the Day] are aware that the passage of the six priority codes are the main duties mentioned in the Bangsamoro Organic Law and we are also aware that there have been concerns about the status of these codes,” BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim asserted during his 8th Chief Minister’s Hour at the plenary session of the BTA parliament on Wednesday.
Ebrahim noted that these codes were “carefully drafted” by the Bangsamoro Cabinet with collective efforts from the Office the Speaker, Office of the Majority Floor Leader, and some Members of the Parliament (MP) before submitting it to the parliament.
“We are confident that we will be able to iron out whatever issues and challenges we may face in completing the legislative process,” Ebrahim stated, adding, “What is of prime importance is we pass these vital legislations within the year, In Shaa Allah.”
He also added that these legislations had undergone numerous deliberations, consultations, and sessions with experts, including a meeting held on July 20, to finalize the six (6) priority codes, which also include the Bangsamoro Electoral Code, Revenue Code, and the Educational Code.
According to Ebrahim, the Bangsamoro Government presses on the importance of fulfilling its duties to the Bangsamoro and its people during the transition period, despite the ongoing war against the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19).
Lastly, Ebrahim reminded the BTA parliament that the establishment of the Bangsamoro Government is only a step towards achieving the aspirations for the people. “The positions we are holding are reminders of the huge responsibilities entrusted to us by our people. Our sense of reward should be about seeing our people living a significantly better life and quite frankly, we still need to do a lot more to achieve this goal,” he said.
During the said session, forty-five (45) MPs were physically present, while fifteen (15) attended via online conference.
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