OPINION: Trump has a lot to learn from Duterte on taming media

OPINION: Trump has a lot to learn from Duterte on taming media
Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Jul 24 2017 01:10 AM

Oftentimes, when we read or watch on TV news about what’s happening in Donald Trump’s United States of America, you can easily find similarities in the Philippines.

It’s because Trump and the Philippine’s Rodrigo Duterte have many things in common: their contempt for the rule of law, their low regard of women, and their antagonism towards media.

The other day, Trump’s press, Secretary Sean Spicer, resigned. This inspired social media wit, Bernard Ong, to pen a letter to Trump with very exciting recommendations.

Here’s Ong’s letter:
“Dear Donald,
“Sorry to hear about the resignation of your spokesman, Sean Spicer. Constant lying and heaping praise on the president is a tough job. Sean's skin wasn't thick enough.
“May I suggest a Filipino as replacement? You can take your pick from among Andanar, Mocha and Abella. You will find them eminently qualified.
“We have a surplus of these characters over here so shipping one off to America is no big deal.
“In exchange, we want you to send to the Philippines Sylvester Stallone. We miss him a lot. We were hoping to watch him on Rambo XXVII and Rocky XXXIV by now.
“We urgently need Rocky/Rambo for several matters of national importance.
"1. to fast-track the liberation of Marawi from terrorists. We'll take the rest of his Expendables crew if he asks.
"2. To train Pambansang Kamao Pacman for another comeback so he can pay his taxes.
" 3. To whip our president into shape so he doesn't look like a Butete in military uniform. “
It’s a pity that Spicer’s position was immediately filled up. The White House announced the appointment of Sarah Huckabee Sanders as the new press secretary.
Reports said Spicer resigned after Trump brought in a new White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci.
Trump badly needs to beef up his communication team as more incriminating information are  being uncovered about the involvement of his son, Donald Trump, Jr.in Russia’s efforts to influence U.S. elections last year by providing him with materials against then Democratic Party’s candidate Hillary Clinton.
His son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who holds the position as senior adviser to the President, has also been dragged into the scandal.
Trump is getting a beating from media especially CNN, New York Times, and Washington Post.
He should learn from Duterte how to control media. Look at how Duterte was able to tame the Philippine Daily Inquirer, which he has lambasted for publishing that La Pieta photo of an anguished woman cradling the dead body of her husband, one of over 5,000 killed in his war against illegal drugs (3,200 drug suspects killed in presumed-legitimate anti-drug operations; 2,098 others killed in drug-related homicides, as of mid-June 2017).
Duterte raked up the Inquirer owners or the Prieto family's alleged questionable purchase of the Mile Long property in Makati as well as the tax payments of their other businesses.
The pressure must have been too much. Last week, Marixi R. Prieto, chair of the Inquirer Group of Companies, announced that they were selling her family’s 85 percent stake in the Inquirer to businessman Ramon Ang, president and chief executive officer of San Miguel Corporation.
Duterte is also threatening another major media outfit, ABS-CBN, of blocking the renewal of its franchise due on March 30, 2020, however it would be extended up to December 31, 2027.
Trump has a lot to learn from Duterte.
                                                                                       
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TV Station Ident

Station idents of ABS-CBN, PTV, ABC (now TV5), GMA, RPN (now CNN Philippines) and IBC featured but hopefully nominated as best TV station of the year on PMPC Star Awards.

The "Please Pray the Rosary" is a Philippine Roman Catholic advocacy commissioned by Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC of the Family Rosary Crusade. The station ID is used in ABC-5 (now known as TV5) before the start of every program from February 21, 1992 until January 18, 2004 and later on all radio stations.

It consists of the Virgin Mary suddenly appearing and gradually zooming out in the screen with an ominous choir singing in the background with the Blessed Mother saying "I ask every family: 'Please, pray the Rosary' ". When Mary says the latter part, (i.e. Please, pray the Rosary) the said phrase appears with Mama Mary's signature on the bottom right of the phrase on the screen. It then shifts to a male voice saying "The family that prays together, stays together" which is a motto originated by Fr. Patrick Peyton with the bottom part of the Rosary in the very right corner of the screen.

Medium to low (none for Filipino Catholics who are used to the commercial)- For most Filipinos (since majority of them are Roman Catholics), the sudden appearance of the Virgin Mary in the commercial is not really startling, and her voice and appearance is mostly loving and sweet. The loud ominous choir takes the effect behind the scare of the commercial. But when it comes to the male voice, the scare factor lessens since the ominous choir simply just hums until the end of the commercial.

The image of the Virgin Mary used in the commercial is based from Our Lady of Medjugorje. There is another variation of the commercial where the Virgin Mary suddenly fades in and Her face color suddenly changes from blue to orange. The voice of the Blessed Mother was lent by Lydia Sison, a long time friend of Fr. Patrick Peyton and the male annotation was made by Jess Decolongon.

The Hourly Station ID is aired right before the MTRCB Ratings Advisory in English.

Videos Courtesy of:

ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management, People's Television Network, Inc., RPN-IBC Archives, Storm Visualization & Imaging, Inc. and View on the 3rd - Jojo Bailon

The nominees for the "Best Station with Balanced Programming" and "Best TV Station ID" in

• the First PMPC Star Awards for Television 1987
• Second PMPC Star Awards for Television 1988
• Third PMPC Star Awards for Television 1989
• Fourth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1990
• Fifth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1991
• Sixth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1992
• Seventh PMPC Star Awards for Television 1993
• Eighth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1994
• Ninth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1995
• Tenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1996
• Eleventh PMPC Star Awards for Television 1997
• Twelfth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1998
• Thirteenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 1999
• Fourteenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2000
• Fifteenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2001
• Sixteenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2002
• Seventeenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2003
• Eighteenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2004
• Nineteenth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2005
• Twentieth PMPC Star Awards for Television 2006

1986

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "A-B-S-C-B-N, Watch It Us.... Do It Again!" (September 14, 1986-November 30, 1986)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Sharing A New Life With You" (December 1, 1986-February 28, 1987)
• PTV-4 Station ID: "4 People's Television" (March 15, 1986–March 1, 1989)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "Share the Wonderful World of GMA Radio-Television ARTS: Where You Belong!" (1986-November 12, 1987)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "B-P-T Basta Pinoy sa Trese" (1986–1987)

1987

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN, The Star Network": "This is ABS-CBN, you're on channel 2 D-W-W-X-T-V in Metro Manila, The Star Network!" (March 1, 1987-November 30, 1988) (Station ID similar to The Netherlands' "Veronica Leader" 1981 ident, created by Image West, Hollywood, California, U.S.A.)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "GMA Radio-Television ARTS: Where You Belong!" (The station ID opens with a collage of GMA-7's provincial stations through such as the Mayon Volcano in Albay, Magellan's Cross in Cebu, the vintas of Mindanao, which symbolize network's wide coverage area. The next sequence shows laser beams shooting up and out from the tips of GMA's provincial TV towers, the beams subsequently merging to form Channel 7's Tower of Power resting on the Philippine map. The new tower is operationally and will be pressed into service by the first quarter of 1988. Upon completion, the 777-foot high TV tower will be the highest structure in the country. From the technical aspect, the tower will widen the primary coverage of Channel 7 and further enhance its signal to its provincial relay and affiliate stations. Channel 7's new station ID ends with the Tower of Power resting on the relief map of the Philippines flipping out to reveal the GMA corporate logo underneath and Channel 7's slogan - "Where You Belong" - being spelled out on the screen.) (November 13, 1987-November 6, 1988) 
• IBC-13 Station ID: "E-13, Life Begins at 13" (The entire version of IBC-13 Station ID in 1987 "Life Begins at 13" aired after the star-studded TV special "Something Big and Beautiful" aired on August 12, 1987) (August 12, 1987-June 16, 1989)

1988:

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Celebrate with the cheers in 1988" (January 1, 1988 to January 31, 1988) 
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN: celebrating 35 years of the Philippines' largest network!" (February 1-October 31, 1988)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN Satellite Broadcasting System" (with World Map) (1988-1995)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "GMA-7-POWER" (November 7, 1988-December 1, 1988)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "The Largest, Most Powerful Network in the Philippines" (December 2, 1988-December 31, 1989)

1989:

Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos presenting the Best Station with Balanced Programming award during the 1989 Star Awards for Television (Bob Novales did the voice-over/introduction). you can see there the old station IDs of the local TV networks (ABS-CBN 2, PTV 4, GMA 7, RPN/New Vision 9, IBC 13).

GMA won as Best Station, with then network executive Bobby Barreiro receiving the award.

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: feat. The Philippine Map in 3D and the Logo of ABS-CBN and 2 in 3D (full color, high quality) (1988-1991)
• PTV-4 Station ID: "Four For You!": "may umikot hanggang sa right perspective zoom ang station compound ng PTV 4 Manila sa Visayas Ave. in CGI format habang may kantang "Four for you!" (1989-1992) 
• RPN-9 Station ID: "New Vision 9: The Future" (voiced by Andy Santillian): "This is New Vision 9: The Future!" (full color, high quality) Version 2: "full jingle nito, colorless cartoonized creation parang Fido Dido effect 'yung mga tao na loyal viewers ng New Vision 9 nationwide at sa huling clip may high-rising angle na transmission tower nito and then 'yung logo ident ng New Vision 9: The Future" (October 8, 1989-September 30, 1994)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "Pusong Pinoy, Pusong Trese" with the full jingle composed by George Canseco: "Kay bukas talaga ang buhay Pinoy / Makulay basta't laging buhay / Ang buhay Pinoy may puso, pusong buhay / Pusong Pinoy, pusong trese!" (June 16, 1989-July 31, 1990)

1990

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "With Mega Manila's Most Romantic, Radio Romance D-double-U-double-R 101.9 at ang pinagkakatiwalaang inyong D-Z-M-M 630kHz, this is the A-B-S-C-B-N Broadcasting Corporation on Nationwide Telecast, in the Service of the Filipino!" (1990-1991)
• GMA-7 Station ID: The full nostalgic jingle of GMA Radio Television ARTS: Where you Belong (the thick brush-like beaming rainbow logo) circa 1990 that goes something like this' "...This is where you belong. Let to share the world with you! .....Where you Belong. Making rainbows with you all around. You have found! Where you Belong... Where you belong! (three-note powerful music)". and here is the full jingle of GMA Radio Television Arts (the thick brush-like beaming rainbow logo) in late 1989 or early 1990. and it goes something like this' "if the friends you always told, together in recent home, now raise the pope wait in their wings, with the colors tomorrow brings, this is where you belong, let us share the world with you! where you belong (you belong), where you belong (you belong), where you belong we can work with sight and sound, where you belong (where you belong) making rainbows with you all around, you have found! Where You Belong... Where You Belong! (three-note powerful music)". (January 1, 1990-April 29, 1992)
• Islands TV-13 Station ID "The Best of Shows" 1992 version of full station ident of Islands TV 13 several months before it renamed back to IBC on its new image. The start of the clip was collage of network's shows followed by the spinning 3D pyramids with celebs' images from their shows inside its volume shape to combine network's logo then the logo "Islands TV 13" which their text font Revenue was shown (1990–1992)

1991

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Searchlights" with Batman 1989 Soundtrack Finale and at the ending voiced by Peter Musngi: "A-B-S-C-B-N, In the Service of the Filipino!" and with it's computer generated the 4 gold spotlights, floor and it's logo (1991-May 1992)

1992

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN: In the Service of the Filipino, Worldwide" (1987 ABS-CBN instrumental jingle plays) (voiced by Peter Musngi): "This is ABS-CBN, the most admired broadcasting network in Asia. In the Service of the Filipino Worldwide." (June 1, 1992-December 31, 1992)
• PTV-4 Station ID: "The People's Network" PTV 4's station ident with the voiceover said: "The People's Network. Reaching Out to Make us One." then sang with chorus, "Four..... for you!" (1992-September 30, 1994)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "Come Home to ABC-5" (1992 version) with the with orchestral song "Come Home To ABC Channel 5" and version 2: the Full Jingle sung by Gino Padilla: "Come live your life, set yourself free... Come Home to ABC, Come Home to ABCeeeee..." (February 21, 1992-July 31, 1992)
• ABC-5 Station ID "Today TV" with Full Jingle goes: "Catch Up with Today TV, ABC-5!" (August 1, 1992-March 20, 1993)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "GMA Rainbow Satellite: Where You Belong!": "The best becomes bigger & better with the giant Rainbow Satellite, & now reaches more town & more cities in the Philippines & even across Southeast Asia more than any other television network, the new GMA... Giant reach from the new GMA Rainbow Satellite, now truly this is where you belong!" with Contains the old 1990-1992 GMA Logo, and the forming of the rainbow, the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, the Asia Globe, Satellite with Map of the Philippines and the GMA Man. (April 30, 1992-December 31, 1993)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "This is IBC-13, the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation" (October 1992-May 27, 1994)
• SBN-21 Station ID "World TV-21" (May 21, 1992-June 2, 1997)

1993:

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Sarimanok" (January 1, 1993-1995)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Bringing 21st Century Television to the Filipino" (June 1, 1993-1995)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "40 Years: ABS-CBN and Philippine Television" (Voiced by Peter Musngi) "40 Years of ABS-CBN." (October 1, 1993-1994)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "The Fastest-Growing Network, ABC-5" The full station identification of ABC Ch. 5 now (TV5) circa 1993-1994 featured in order, the galactic sky, their transmission tower, an ABC TV 5 compound building in Novaliches, QC, ABC channels/stations nationwide, ABC 5 logo and then the slogan as 'The Fastest Growing Network, ABC-5.' (with Today's TV, ABC-5 Jingle instrumental version) (March 21, 1993-January 31, 1994)
• RJTV-29 Station ID: "Make it A Habit" (April 1, 1993-September 30, 1993)
• RJTV-29 Station ID: "Your Music and Shopping Network" (October 1, 1993-June 30, 1995)
• CTV 31 Station ID: "Cinema Television" (October 31, 1993-September 2, 1997)

1994:

• PTV-4 Station ID: "The People's Television: The Television Network for the People" (October 1, 1994-September 30, 1995)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "ABC Takes The Big Leap in 1994" with "The Big Leap" sung by Ariel Rivera (February 1, 1994-January 29, 1995)
• GMA-7 Station ID (voiced by Al Torres): "Patuloy na naglilingkod sa Pamilyang Pilipino, sa Sambayanan at sa Buong Mundo! GMA, on it's 45th Year of Responsible Broadcasting!" (replaces the words "Rainbow Satellite" and its slogan "Where You Belong" on the bottom of its particular logo but half-rounded 7-colored rainbow with a satellite at the top of its rainbow and bold initials "GMA" still remain.) (January 1, 1994-September 30, 1995)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN, The Network" On October 1, 1994, New Vision 9 reverted back to RPN 9. The network, did not use the 1982 logo, however, and used a new logo, which consisted of a world globe with a red-blue gradient-colored ring and the words "RPN" and "THE NETWORK" in Optima Bold font, representing RPN's slogan during that time: "RPN: The Network". The logo was discontinued on March 31, 1996 in favor of returning the 1982 box logo. (the station ID video contains a 3D CGI virtual world globe and the jingle goes: "R-P-N Philippines! R-P-N Informs! R-P-N Entertains! R-P-N Serves! R-P-N... The Network!") (October 1, 1994-April 21, 1996)
• IBC-13 Station ID "Pinoy ang Dating, IBC" (version 1 - long version: with "Pinoy ang Dating" jingle sung by Grace Nono aired after the signing on station notice and before the signing off station notice and version 2 - short version: 30 seconds hourly station ID before the program starts) (May 28, 1994-1995, 1999-December 31, 2001)
• Sky1 Station ID: "The Pinoy Movie Channel" (June 12, 1994-May 31, 1998)
• The Filipino Channel Station ID: "TFC - You're home": "TFC: The Filipino Channel, the ABS-CBN International Network" (September 24, 1994–1996)
• Channel V International Ident: "This is the STAR TV Network and you're watching Channel V." (May 1994-2001)

1995:

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "All The Best Shows Come from the Brightest Network" (1995-1997)
• PTV-4 Station ID: "PTV: People's Television Network, Ang Network Para sa Pilipino" (the station ID (full version) features the statues of heroes including Ninoy Aquino (version 1), and the EDSA-Ortigas Skyline time-lapse (version 2), then after that, the jingle goes: "Peee-Teee-Veee! Ang Network Para sa Pilipinooo!") (October 1, 1995-June 29, 1998)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "ABC: In the Big League!" (voiced by Michael Knight) "Nationwide via Satellite, The Fastest-Growing Network, A-B-C, In the Big League!" (January 30, 1995-March 30, 1996)
• GMA-7 Station ID: (voiced by Al Torres): "Patuloy na naglilingkod sa Pamilyang Pilipino, sa Sambayanan at sa Buong Mundo! GMA, on it's 45th Year of Responsible Broadcasting!" (features a spaceship (or brownish something) yung setting. Basta andyan na yung logo tapos pupunta yung sattelite sa taas) (October 1, 1995-August 31, 1998)
• Citynet 27 Station ID "Your Window to the World" (August 27, 1995-August 26, 1996)
• RJTV-29 Station ID: "Timeless Television" (June 30, 1995-1997)
• STAR Plus Asia (now STAR World Asia) Ident "This is the STAR TV Network, and your watching STAR Plus" (1995-1999)
• STAR Movies Asia Ident (1995-1999)
• STAR Sports Asia Ident: "This is the STAR TV Network, and your watching STAR Sports" (1995-1999)
• STAR Chinese Channel Taiwan Ident: (with English subtitles: "This is the STAR TV Network, and your watching STAR Chinese Channel" 衛視中文台台灣版台徽 "這裡是衛星電視，您正在收看的是中文台。" (1995-June 30, 2001)

1996:

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN: 50 Years of Committed Communications" (January 1, 1996-1997)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "The Fastest-Growing Network, ABC Reaching Out to You" with Reach Instrumental (March 31, 1996-December 31, 1997)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN: Let Us Saving the Beauty of Nature" (April 22, 1996-May 31, 1996)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN: Your Friendly Network" The 1982 logo finally returned as the logo of the network (this time, without the number 9, and a different slogan entitled "Your Friendly Network".) (Voiced by Andy Santillian): "Covering Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao via Satellite, this is R-P-N, Your Friendly Network!" (June 1, 1996-May 31, 1997)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "The Premium Network, Studio 23" (October 12, 1996-April 4, 1999)
• Citynet 27 Station ID "Your Window to the World" (2nd Version, launched during the 1st Anniversary Special at Araneta Coliseum (August 27, 1996-September 1, 1999)
• STAR TV VIVA Cinema Ident: "Ito ang STAR TV at pinapanood niyo ay VIVA Cinema!" (May 6, 1996-June 30, 2001)
• Sarimanok News Network Channel Ident: "(voiced by the late Frankie Evangelista) This is the Sarimanok News Network." (July 10, 1996-June 30, 1999)

1997

• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN: Leading the Way" (Station ID shorter version with the jingle goes: "Ar-Pee-Ennnn, Leading the Weeeeey...") (June 1, 1997-November 29, 1998)
• SBN-21 Station ID: "The Only One" (June 2, 1997-June 23, 2005)
• RJTV-29 Station ID: "Interactive Experience Television" (1997-2000)
• CTV 31 Station ID "ctv thirty-one, an RMN station" (September 3, 1997-August 20, 2000)

1998

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Philippine Centennial" (January 1, 1998-September 30, 1998)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN: 45 Years of Philippine Television" (October 1, 1998-March 31, 1999)
• PTV-4 Station ID: "PTV Network" (June 30, 1998-April 30, 2000)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "The Best of Both Worlds" (The station ID contains the World Globe and the ABC's corporate logo) (January 1, 1998-July 31, 1999)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "GMA: Where You Belong!" (the original station ID associated with this logo was just a 30-seconder with a sky background, and the letters G, M and A coming together with the rainbow to form the logo...the music video-style station ID (with a "rehash" of the "where you belong" jingle) (September 1, 1998-October 26, 2002)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN: Quality Primetime Television" (November 30, 1998-December 31, 1999)
• ZOE TV-11 Station ID: "Give Love, Celebrate Life!": "You believe, like see the other... Be strong, speak the truth... Give Love, Celebrate Life.... ZOE-TV!!!" (April 19, 1998-September 1, 2005)
• IBC 13 Station ID: "IBC: Bagong Pinoy" (May 3, 1998-1999)
• Pinoy Blockbuster Channel Station ID "Basta Pelikula, Ito ang Bida" (June 1, 1998-May 19, 2001)
• STAR World Asia Channel Ident: "This is the STAR TV Network, Across Asia and the Middle East, your watching STAR World!" (September 1, 1998-June 30, 2001)

1999

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN: In the Service of the Filipino": "(voiced by Peter Musngi) This is A-B-S-C-B-N, In the Service of the Filipino, Worldwide." (April 1, 1999-December 31, 1999)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN, Ang Puso't Diwa ng Telebisyong Pilipino": "(voiced by Peter Musngi): Ito po ang A-B-S-C-B-N, Ang Puso't Diwa ng Telebisyong Pilipino" (April 1, 1999-December 31, 1999)
• ABS-CBN News Channel Station ID with 1993 ABS-CBN Sarimanok Jingle (June 30, 1999-December 31, 1999)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "Power To The Viewer You Want. You Choose. You Rule" (August 1, 1999-December 31, 1999)
• IBC-13 Station ID: (Voiced by Peewee): "This is the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation!" (August 1999-December 31, 2000)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "This is My Channel!" (April 5, 1999-January 20, 2001)
• UltraVision 25 Station ID: "The New Era Of Television" (July 27, 1999-April 22, 2000)
• EMC-27 Station ID "Entertainment Music Channel" (September 2, 1999-December 31, 1999)

2000

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "ABS-CBN: In the Service of the Filipino": The first scene featured all the past logos and station ID's (along with the Sarimanok) of ABS-CBN during that time on television screens. Later, a portal transports the viewers to a dark clear space, and displays the 1986 ABS-CBN logo for one last time. Then, all of a sudden, the 1986 logo began to shift its parts and transform them, starting its reconstruction into a new logo. The box is removed and replaced by a new crystal plane, the rings and line modify their appearance and start separating from each other, and the ABS and CBN names start to merge and morph into a newer ABS-CBN text with a more modern typography. As the 1986 logo reconstructs, the current logo of ABS-CBN becomes visible, and as the reconstruction finishes, the new logo becomes completely visible (with the line and text appearing in white), with the dark space becoming a black background with R-G-B light streams, and the slogan "In The Service Of The Filipino", now in Rotis Semi Serif font, more cleaner font (appearing in white), appearing below a white line, which is seen between the logo and the slogan. Later, the 1986 logo ended its lifespan and the new logo started being used as the current corporate logo. (January 1, 2000-September 30, 2000)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Clouds" On the regular version, the sky is light blue and the bars showing the channel's name (ABS-CBN) and slogan (IN THE SERVICE OF THE FILIPINO) are white, meanwhile the channel name and slogan are black-colored and scroll left and right on the bars, repeatedly. On the variant, the sky is yellow and and the bars showing the channel name (ABS-CBN) and slogan (IN THE SERVICE OF THE FILIPINO) are sky blue, meanwhile the channel name and slogan do the same repeated scrolling, but they are color-inverted from the regular version, this time being white instead of black. (daytime and primetime versions, October 1, 2000-2002)
• PTV-4 Station ID: "PTV: Fast... Forward" (May 1, 2000-July 15, 2001)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "ABC: We Are The New Generation" (January 1, 2000–April 16, 2001)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN: Family TV" (January 1, 2000-2001)
• NET 25 Station ID "Feed Your Mind" (April 23, 2000–November 17, 2011)
• Channel [V] Philippines 27 Station ID (January 1, 2000-July 21, 2001)
• E! Philippines 31 Station ID "Entertainment Television" (August 21, 2000-May 31, 2003)

2001

• NBN-4 Station ID: "National Broadcasting Network: One People, One Nation, One Vision" (July 16, 2001–2006)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "Come Home to ABC" (April 17, 2001–April 11, 2004)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN, Your Kind of TV" (February 2001-2002)
• ZOE TV-11 Station ID during CNBC Asia time: "This is ZOE Channel 11. The Home of CNBC" (June 15, 2001-June 14, 2002)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "Pinoy ang Dating 2001 version" voiced by Terrence Khan: "Ito ang Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation!" (January 1, 2001-August 31, 2002)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "Cool TV" (January 21, 2001-September 30, 2002)
• UNTV 37 Station ID "Unlike" (June 2, 2001-July 4, 2004)
• NBC 41 MTV Philippines Station ID: "This is NBC Channel 41. Home of MTV Philippines" (January 1, 2001-December 31, 2006)
• Cinema One Channel Ident: "Look Who's Watching" (May 20, 2001-February 28, 2003)
• STAR Movies Asia/Middle East/Philippines Channel Ident: "This is STAR and your watching STAR Movies...STAR Movies" (July 1, 2001-December 31, 2008)
• STAR Movies Taiwan Channel Ident: 衛視國際電影台亞洲頻道台徽 "這裡是STAR，您正在收看的是STAR Movies。" (with English subtitles: "This is STAR. And your watching STAR Movies") (July 1, 2001-December 31, 2008)
• STAR Plus India Ident: "This is STAR. And your with STAR Plus... STAR Plus" (July 1, 2001-2003)
• STAR World Asia/Middle East/Philippines Channel Ident: "This is STAR. And your with STAR World... STAR World." (July 1, 2001-April 30, 2005)
• SCM Taiwan/Hong Kong/Singapore/Southeast Asia Channel Ident: 衛視電影台香港頻道/台灣頻道/東南亞頻道台徽 "這裡是STAR，您正在收看的是衛視電影台。" (with English subtitles: "This is STAR. And your watching STAR Chinese Movies") (July 1, 2001-April 30, 2005)
• STAR Chinese Channel Taiwan/International Channel Ident: 衛視中文台台灣頻道台徽 "這裡是STAR，您正在收看的是中文台。" (with English subtitles: "This is STAR. And your watching STAR Chinese Channel.") (July 1, 2001-July 31, 2012)

2002

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID "Sa ABS-CBN, Ikaw ang No. 1" (September 2, 2002-February 8, 2003)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "GMA: Kapuso ng Pamilyang Pilipino, Anumang Kulay ng Buhay" with GMA Kapuso Jingle "Kapuso" sung by Regine Velasquez (October 27, 2002-April 14, 2007)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "World Class Primetime, RPN" (2002-April 2003)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "IBC: New Face, New Attitude!" (September 1, 2002–December 11, 2003)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "Studio 23, Watch U Want!" (October 1, 2002-June 25, 2004)
• 3ABN 45 Manila Station ID "Three Angels Broadcasting Network" (January 6, 2002-present)
• Xing Kong Regional Channel Ident: "這裡是STAR，您正在收看的是星空衛視。" (with English subtitles: "This is STAR, and your watching Xing Kong") (March 28, 2002-present)

2003

• ABS-CBN 2 Station ID: "50 Years Philippine Television" (full version: "Lumipas at magbago man ang panahon, sa isip at pananaw, sa puso at diwa ng Pilipino i-isa ang ibig sabihin nang telebisyon, A-B-S-C-B-N, Limampung Taon ng naglilingkod sa sambayanang Pilipino!" and 30-seconder version: "Ito po ang A-B-S-C-B-N, Limangpung taon na naglilingkod sa sambayanang Pilipino!") (February 9, 2003-December 31, 2003)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN, Moving Ahead" (with "Member: KBP" Seal) (April 2003-March 11, 2007)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "IBC: Ang Bagong Pilipino" (December 12, 2003-June 4, 2011)
• Cinema One Station ID: "Enjoy Kang Kasama" (March 1, 2003-March 19, 2006)

2004

• ABS-CBN 2 Station ID "ABS-CBN: The Philippines Largest Network sa Bagong Taon, ABS-CBN: Sabay Tayo, Kapamilya!" (January 1, 2004)
• ABC-5 Station ID "ABC, Iba Tayo!" (April 12, 2004-July 29, 2006)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "Studio 23, KaBarkada Mo!" (June 26, 2004-January 10, 2009)
• UNTV-37 Station ID "UNTV: In Service to Humanity, Worldwide" (July 5, 2004-July 29, 2005)

2005

• QTV-11 Station ID: "QTV Channel 11: Kwento Natin 'to" full jingle (vocal and instrumental versions) (November 11, 2005-March 17, 2007)
• SBN 21 Station ID "SBN: Dito, Ikaw ang Una!" (June 24, 2005-present)
• UNTV 37 Station ID "Your Intelligent Alternative" (July 29, 2005-July 2008)
• ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV 39 Station ID "Delivering the Good News 24 Hours a day, 7 Days a week" (November 13, 2005-March 27, 2007)
• GEM TV 49 Station ID "GEM TV: Global Expansion Media" (July 27, 2005-September 2012)
• Jack TV Station ID "If you don't know entertainment you don't know Jack" (May 2005–2007)
• ETC 2nd Avenue Station ID: "You're on ETC 2nd Avenue!" (December 15, 2005–2006)

2006

• ABC-5 Station ID: "Idol Maging Iba, ABC!" (July 30, 2006-November 26, 2006)
• Sonshine Media Network International TV 39 Station ID "Sonshine Media Network International: Service First, Right Here, Right Now, Worldwide" (January 8, 2006-August 31, 2010)
• UniversiTV 33 Station ID "Take me where dreams are born" (November 27, 2006-March 9, 2008)
• ETC 2nd Avenue Station ID: "Everybody's Watching!" (2006–January 17, 2007)
• 2nd Avenue Station ID: Entertainment Without Borders (2007)
• 2nd Avenue Station ID: Urban Entertainment (2007)
• CinemaOne Station ID: "Ang buhay natin, parang sine." (March 19, 2006-April 16, 2013)

2007

• NBN-4 Station ID: "NBN Information Channel" (January 1, 2007-March 31, 2008)
• ABC-5 Station ID: "Pumped and Loaded, A-B-C!" (October 29, 2007-August 8, 2008)
• GMA-7 Station ID: "GMA: Kapuso ng Bawat Pilipino" with full jingle (Vocal and Instrumental versions) (April 15, 2007-August 4, 2012)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN, Kasama Mo! Simple ang Ligaya, Masarap Kasama!" (March 11-July 15, 2007)
• RPN-9 Station ID: "RPN, Pare!" (July 16-December 31, 2007)
• Q-11 Station ID: "Be on Q: Something Better is Waiting for You, Be on Q!" (March 18, 2007-August 31, 2008)
• ACQ-KBN Sonshine TV 39 Station ID: "Your Window to the Inner World" (March 28, 2007-June 04, 2009)

2008

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "One Team, One World, One Family (55 years)" (January 1, 2008-December 31, 2008)
• NBN-4 Station ID: "NBN: Bayan Ang Number 1!" (April 1, 2008-April 30, 2009)
• TV5 Station ID "Shake Mo, TV Mo" (August 9, 2008-April 3, 2010)
• RPN 9 Station ID "C/S on RPN 9: C/S First, C/S Free." (January 1-October 3, 2008)
• RPN 9 Station ID "C/S 9: Right here, Right now" (October 4, 2008-November 27, 2009)
• Q-11 Station ID "Get More of Life on Q" (September 1, 2008-April 29, 2009)
• SBN 21 Station ID "ETC on SBN 21: ETC, It's All Good!" (January 1, 2008-March 1, 2011)
• RJTV 29 Station ID "2nd Avenue: New Neighbors. New Destination. Same Avenue." (January 2008)
• RJTV 29 Station ID "2nd Avenue: Redefined Entertainment." (____ 2008)
• RJTV 29 Station ID "2nd Avenue: We make TV worth watching." (2008)
• RJTV 29 Station ID "2nd Avenue: You're on 2nd Avenue!" (2008)
• ZOE TV 33 Station ID "Live Love, Celebrate Life" (March 10, 2008-February 28, 2011)
• UNTV 37 Station ID "Your Public Service Channel" (July 27, 2008-present)
• GEM TV 49 (HD) Station ID "GEM HD ISDB-T TEST BROADCAST" (September 1, 2008-September 27, 2012)

2009

• NBN-4 Station ID: "Your Information Channel" (May 1, 2009–October 5, 2011)
• RPN 9 Station ID: "Solar TV on RPN 9: It's A Bright New World" (November 29, 2009-October 30, 2010)
• Q-11 Station ID: "Love Life. Love Q." (May 1, 2009-May 28, 2010)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "Get it here on Studio 23!" (January 11, 2009-July 31, 2010)
• 2nd Avenue on RJTV Station ID: "The channel for the Urbanite" (2009-September 2, 2012)
• Channel NewsAsia Ident: "Celebrates 10 years of Asian perspectives, Channel NewsAsia" (March 17, 2009)

2010

• TV5 Station ID "Para sa'yo, Kapatid!" (April 5-August 31, 2010)
• RPN 9 Station ID: "RPN 50 Years (1960-2010)" (June 1, 2010-May 1, 2011)
• RPN 9 Station ID: "Solar TV on RPN 9: You're Watching Solar TV, Kung Saan Lahat Panalo!" (October 31, 2010–February 25, 2011)
• Q-11 Station ID: "Buhay Q, Kumpleto!" and full jingle (with Vocal and Instrumental version) (May 29, 2010-February 20, 2011)
• Studio 23 Station ID: "Studio 23, Iba-Kabarkada!" (August 1, 2010-January 17, 2014)
• SMNI 39 Station ID "Alternative Media, Alternative Power, It Sustain Lives" (September 01, 2010-May 03, 2011)
• ABS-CBN News Channel Station ID: "News 24/7" (September 6, 2010-October 25, 2015)

2011

• PTV-4 Station ID: "PTNI People's Television Network, Inc." (October 6, 2011-January 8, 2012)
• RPN 9 Station ID: "ETC: Entertainment on every side, style in every angle." (March 2, 2011-May 29, 2011)
• RPN 9 Station ID: "ETC: Young and Loving It!" (May 30, 2011-present)
• GMA News TV Station ID: "GMA News TV Channel 11: Oras-Oras, Alam Ko" (with Panata sa Bayan orchestral version) (February 28, 2011-November 16, 2014)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "Where the Action Is!" with Andy Hug background music and the station ID says: "Action is the name of the game, on I-B-C, where the action is!" (June 5, 2011-March 2013)
• SBN 21 Station ID: "Talk TV on SBN 21, Be talktv" and "You're Watching, Talk T-V!" (April 2, 2011-October 29, 2012)
• NET 25 Station ID "Dito na 'ko!" (October 1, 2011-December 31, 2013)
• The Game Channel on BEAM 31 Station ID "I'm Game for The Game Channel" (August 15, 2011-February 15, 2012)
• Light TV 33 Station ID "Kaibigan Mo!" (March 1, 2011-March 29, 2014)
• SMNI 39 Station ID "Where Everything is Possible" (May 4, 2011-September 12, 2015)
• AksyonTV Station ID with AksyonTV Theme and it's versions: "Ang News Headquarters ng Pilipinas" and "Higit sa Balita, Aksyon!", "Saan man, Kailanman, Kapatid!" with Pagbabago theme (February 21, 2011-present)
• Hope Channel Philippines 45 Station ID "Bringing Hope to Hope Channel" (September 20, 2011-present)

2012

• PTV 4 Station ID "PTV: People's Television NETWORK" (January 9-June 2, 2012)
• PTV 4 Station ID "PTV: Telebisyon ng Bayan" "Balanghay" (Revised Jingle) (June 3, 2012-April 1, 2017)
• TV5 Channel 51 Rizal (January 21, 2012-present)
• GMA-7 Station ID "Kayo ang laman ng Aming Puso, GMA" (August 6, 2012-present)
• 2nd Avenue on RJTV Station ID: "2nd Avenue: A Dash of Life" (September 3, 2012-April 26, 2014)
• CHASE on BEAM 31 Station ID "Get your thrill in Mystery" (February 15, 2012-October 19, 2012)
• JACK City on BEAM 31 Station ID "Drama with Style" (October 20, 2012-August 31, 2014)
• SBN 21/Solar News Channel Station ID: "Solar News Channel: Inform, Inspire" (October 30, 2012-November 30, 2013)
• INC TV-49 Station ID: "This is I-N-C-T-V: Iglesia Ni Cristo Television, Propagating the True Message of Salvation!" (October 31, 2012-present)
• STAR Chinese Channel Taiwan Channel Ident: "這裡是福斯國際電視網，您正在收看的是衛視中文台。" (with English subtitles: "This is Fox International Channels, and your watching STAR Chinese Channel" (August 1, 2012-December 17, 2016)

2013

• RPN 9/Solar News Channel Station ID: "Your'e Watching Solar News Channel on Free Television" (December 1, 2013-August 22, 2014)
• IBC-13 Station ID: "Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation" (March 5, 2013-present)
• SBN 21/ETC Station ID: "ETC on SBN 21: ETC, Young and Loving it!" (December 1, 2013-2014)
• DZRH News Television Station ID: (Voiced by Dennis Antenor, Jr.): "Ito ang D-Z-R-H News Television, naglilingkod sa pagbabalita, nationwide!" (October 1, 2013-June 30, 2014)
• Velvet Channel Station ID: "Home of the Most Prestigious Red Carpet Events" (November 1-December 31, 2013)

2014

• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Masayang Muli ang Kuwento natin!" (January 1, 2014-February 21, 2014)
• ABS-CBN-2 Station ID: "Universe" (February 21, 2014-present)
• ABS-CBN Sports and Action Channel 23 Station ID: Play Hard (January 18, 2014-August 28, 2016)
• Net25 Station ID: "EBC Presents: Net25 for 2014" (January 1, 2014-2015)
• 2nd Avenue on RJTV-29 Station ID: "2nd Avenue: Woman First" (April 27, 2014-October 15, 2016)
• Light Network Station ID: "Experience Light, Light Network" (March 30, 2014-March 5, 2017)
• 9TV Station ID: "please comment if insert the tagline here" (August 23, 2014-April 11, 2015)
• GMA News TV-11 Station ID: "GMA News TV: May Pag-Asa" (November 17, 2014-present)
• Cinema One Station ID: "20 Cinema One: Laging Kasama" (June 1, 2014-present)
• DZRH News Television Station ID: (Voiced by Dennis Antenor, Jr.): "Ang radyo ng Pilipino, D-Z-R-H, pitumpu't-limang taon sa balita at serbisyo, tuloy-tuloy ang makabagong bayanihan!" (July 1, 2014-July 14, 2015)

2015

• CNN Philippines Station ID: (CNN Philippines news theme plays) "This is CNN Philippines." (March 16, 2015-present)
• NET 25 Station ID: "EBC presents Net 25 for 2015" (January 4-July 29, 2015)
• NET 25 Station ID: "I am one with 25" (July 30, 2015-present)
• SMNI Station ID: "Your Way To The New World" (September 12, 2015-present)
• CT Station ID: "Get Citified!" (March 22, 2015-present)
• ABS-CBN News Channel Station ID: "Your Partner, Your News Channel" (October 26, 2015-present)
• DZRH News Television Station ID "76 Taon DZRH" (Voiced by Dennis Antenor, Jr.) "Pinagkikinggan ng Pilipinas ang kaunaunahang radyo ng Pilipino. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, balita at serbisyo sa bayan sa makabagong bayanihan sa loob ng pitumpu't anim na taon." (July 15, 2015-July 2, 2016)

2016

• TV5 Station ID: "Find Your HAPPY Here" (February 9-September 2016)
• SBN 21 Station ID: "ETC: Take it. Own it Flaunt it." (October 16, 2016-present)
• S+A Station ID: "Sumasaludo sa Pusong Palaban ng Lahing Pilipino" (August 29, 2016-present)
• RJTV 29 Station ID "2nd Avenue: Where Characters Get Delightfully Real." (October 16, 2016-present)
• DZMM TeleRadyo Station ID: "Balita. Public Service. Tatlong Dekada." (July 1, 2016-present)
• DZRH News Television Station ID "77 Taon: Serbisyong tapat sa iyo": (Voiced by Dennis Antenor, Jr.): "Samahang pinagtibay na ang panahon, walang iwanang samahan. pitumpu't-pitong taon ng pagsasama ng Pilipino, at mga lingkod sa pagbabalita. Una sa radyo, una sa Pilipino, D-Z-R-H!" (July 3, 2016-February 27, 2017)

2017

• PTV-4 Station ID "PTV: Para sa Bayan" (April 16, 2017-present)
• TV5 Station ID: "I Choose Courage" (March 9, 2017-present)
• Light Network Station ID: "Magaan Dito, Kaibigan!" (March 6, 2017-present)
• DZRH News Television Station ID (Voiced by Dennis Antenor, Jr.): "UNA SA TAMANG PAGBABALITA, UNA SA TAMANG SERBISYO, D-Z-R-H, Pitumpu't-walong taon ng paglilingkod sa pagbabalita!" (February 27, 2017-present)

Cignal Entertainment premieres ‘Tukhang’

Cignal TV has launched Cignal Entertainment, a full entertainment brand of original content catering to Filipinos’ evolving tastes.

Aside from creating awesome content, Cignal TV President Jane Basas shared these materials will be made available on different platforms. Some of their content partners are Content Cows with Wilma Galvante, VIVA, Ideas First with Perci Intalan and Jun Lana, Fox’s Jude Turcuato and more.

Cignal Entertainment’s premiere production is its first miniseries “Tukhang,” a crime drama that explores the social costs behind the controversial war on drugs while mining the human drama that surrounds it. The four-part series, directed by Lawrence Fajardo, stars James Blanco and Karel Marquez.

“Tukhang” premieres today on Colours (Ch 60 SD, Ch 202 HD), Sari Sari (Ch 3 SD) and Bloomberg TV Philippines (Ch 8SD, Ch 250HD), on Cignal.

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Beauties at clean-up run

The newly crowned Miss Philippines-Earth winners and Aliwan Fiesta queens from the last four years have all signed up for various races in this year’s Manila Bay Clean-Up Run tomorrow.

Karen Ibasco and her court – Kim de Guzman, Jessica Marasigan, Nellza Bautista, and Vanessa Mae Castillo – will join festival queens Steffi Rose Aberasturi, Stephanie Joy Abellanida, Cynthia Thomalla, and Marla Alforque in helping Manila Broadcasting Company raise greater awareness of the urgency to clean the country’s waterways.

The Go Girls and deejay Tanya Chinita of YES! The Best 101.1 topbill the mini concert capping the fun run, which will help generate funds for Land Bank’s clean-up drive to save Manila Bay.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 22, go to singer Dulce, Susan Valdez, Mita Rufino, Mimi Balero, Yvette Bautista, AJ Violago, Mary Cerrada, Dan Calleja, OJ Mariano, Jane Oineza, Nino Alejandro and Isay Alvarez…July 23: Wilhelm Soriano, Joseph Siytangco, Suzie Lazo, Pinchie Tanopo Lim, JCI’s Jose B. Jimenez III, Dr. Francisco Casanova, Suzie Lazo, Emma Cimanes,Marie Lichauco, Reneesme Dawn “Mimi” M. Palacios, Christy Fermin, Barbie Atienza, Zanjoe Marudo and Rosemarie Humag… July 24: celebrators:  Cheska Garcia, Atty. Romulo Makalintal, Rufy Fajardo of LA, Ali Forbes, Roldan Ignacio, Gilbert Uy, Anne Marie Espiritu, Janet Palma-Tuazon, Roldan Ignacio, Gilbert Uy, Jayne Guan of PCSO Chairman’s office, Janella Obispo and talent manager Arnold Vegafria… Happy wedding anniversary to Ronaldo Victor and Antonieta Asuncion… Happy 1st monthsary to Blaise Andrew M. De La Cruz and Caitlin Geci G. Cos

Family Appointment with El Shaddai: Healing Message Throwback

Upload old episodes of weekly Family Appointment with El Shaddai, Tuesday fellowship and other El Shaddai programs from 1992 to 2016 on www.youtube.com/DWXIGawain.

AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES.  In order to reach out to its more than fifty diocesan centers in the provinces and more than sixty overseas chapters, the Foundation sends to these areas audio and video tapes of its weekly Family Appointment with El Shaddai, Tuesday fellowship and other El Shaddai programs. The Tapes Administration handles the reproduction of those programs in audio and video cassette tapes. The old episodes of the weekly Family Appointment with El Shaddai, Tuesday fellowship and other El Shaddai programs, along with the Audio-Visual Presentations of the Foundation from 1992 to 2017 are soon to be uploaded on YouTube for the full video and SoundCloud.com for the full audio clip. The winning bidder for the archiving on computer is Samsung Philippnes and it released in July to August 2013, for the pre- and post-anniversary activities and re-launching of the YouTube Channel during the working hours of July 1 and August 31, 2017 at the same location.

All Video and Audio Cassette Tapes are transferred and converted to YouTube and SoundCloud and courtesy of El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, Inc. Media Ministry Department (Tapes Administration office) located at Queensway Commercial Tower, Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati and uploaded it on YouTube:

• 8th Anniversary Special - Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila from August 22 to 23, 1992 (Days after he celebrated his 53rd birthday on August 20.)

On the occasion of the Eight Anniversary of the Foundation held at the PICC-CCP Grounds, from August 22-23, 1992, more than one-and-a-half million prayer-partners attended the affair. His Excellency, President Fidel V. Ramos, gave his greetings to the congregation.

• 9th Anniversary Special - Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila from August 21 to 22, 1993

Close to two million people gathered to praise, worship, and give thanks to God for His love and goodness on the Ninth Anniversary of the Foundation held at the Quirino Grandstand, from August 21 to 22, 1993. The crowd filled the Rizal Park from Taft Avenue to Manila Bay at the back of the grandstand. The affair featured the mass wedding of two hundred thirty couples who had previously lived together without the blessing of the Church. During his healing message, Bro. Mike launched the "Love Our Police Movement," believing that through the Filipinos' love and faith in the members of the Philippine National Police, the nation will change for the better.

• Easter Overnight Family Appointment with El Shaddai - Live at PICC-CCP Grounds, Pasay City (April 2-3, 1994)

On April 2, close to three million people gathered for the Foundation's Easter Overnight Celebration at PICC-CCP Grounds.

• 10th Anniversary Special - Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila from August 20 to 21, 1994: Part 1 from 6:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. of August 20, 1994 and Part 2 from 12:00 A.M. to 9:00 a.m of August 21, 1994.

For the first time in the history of Rizal Park and the whole of Metro Manila for that matter, about three million people joined the Tenth Anniversary of the Foundation at the national park from August 20 to 21, 1994. The participants crowded the 50-hectare park and adjacent areas-Roxas Boulevard, Taft Avenue, UN Avenue, T.M. Kalaw St., Port Area, and Jones Bridge. Some of them came to the venue as early as three days before the event. They came not only from Metro Manila, but also from Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, the Ilocos Region, Quezon, the Bicol Region, Sorsogon, Leyte, and other distant provinces. Also present were members from different overseas chapters of the Foundation.

• 11th Christmas Overnight Annual Family Appointment with El Shaddai (December 24 to 25, 1994)

From December 24-25, the Foundation held the biggest Christmas party in the Philippines during its Annual Family Reunion at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila. The close to three million attendees feasted on thousands of roasted calves, pigs and chickens. In the early morning, thousands of doves for peace and prosperity were released by the attendees.

• El Shaddai 11th Anniversary Special (the PNCC-PICC-CCP Grounds, Buendia Ave. Ext., Pasay City, from August 19 to 20, 1995. Telecast live on Channel 13 IBC and DWXI 1314)

The Eleventh Anniversary of the Foundation was held at the PNCC-PICC-CCP Grounds, Buendia Ave. Ext., Pasay City, from August 19 to 20, 1995. Three days before the event, tents of sack, plastic and umbrellas had already mushroomed in and around the venue. The members and followers of the Foundation from the provinces arrived in buses, trucks, jeepneys, and other vehicles festooned with streamers bearing the name "El Shaddai." In view of the huge numbers of people coming to the venue, the Buendia Avenue Extension was closed and a big number of those who came had to stay in their vehicles, go to the rooftops of nearby buildings, or sit on the sidewalks and simply monitor the celebration on their portable TV and radio sets. His Eminence Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin, officiated a mass wedding of one hundred eighty-two couples.

• El Shaddai 12th Anniversary Special (Live at the PICC-CCP Grounds from August 17 to 18, 1996, before the 57th birthday of Brother Mike)

His Excellency, President Fidel V. Ramos was the guest of honor during the Twelfth Anniversary of the Foundation at the PICC-CCP Grounds from August 17 to 18, 1996. In line with the anniversary theme, which is unity, leaders from the different charismatic groups were invited to speak in a CLSS. During the Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Bishop Bacan , a mass wedding took place, in which eighty couples who had been living together as common-law spouses finally tied the knot. Brother Mike delivered the Healing Message about the "Miracle Touch of Unwavering Faith."

• Family Appointment with El Shaddai: 13th Annual Overnight Family Christmas Reunion (December 21 to 22, 1996)

From December 21 to 22, 1996, millions of members and followers of the Foundation joined in the colorful and joyful celebration of the Family Christmas Reunion with El Shaddai held at the PICC-CCP Grounds, Buendia Ext., Pasay City.

Just looking at the stage design, one can feel the Christmas season, wherein a giant Christmas tree were placed. The was made up of piled-up boxes with 5 in. x 5 in. x 7 in. in size covered by colorful Christmas wrappers. This is the same box, called Miracle Vision Prayer-Request Wish Box, which the attendees brought in the affair as instructed by Bro. Mike. The box had ribbons with color gold, symbolizing the virtue of faith; yellow, symbol of love; and white, symbol of good works. It had a hole to like a money-box, where the attendees put a duplicate copy of their 12 prayer-requests. During the Holy Mass, 101 couple who had been living outside the grace of God finally tied the knot. Some of them were the pair of Bro. Lucino dela Cruz, 64 years old, and Sis. Lolita Papango, 63 years old, who had been living together without the blessing of the church for almost 38 years. Notable among them was a Swiss national who married a Filipina, a couple both afflicted with leprosy, at a Muslim convert. Prior to this, close to 50 among them were baptized and confirmed first before they were allowed to get married, according to Church regulations.

• Family Appointment with El Shaddai: New Year Celebration '97

From December 28 to 29, 1996, in order to welcome the coming year 1997, millions of people gathered for an overnight fellowship at the PICC-CCP Grounds beamed live nationwide via satellite over IBC TV-13.

• El Shaddai 13th Anniversary Special (August 23 to 24, 1997 days after the 58th birthday of Bro. Mike)

The Thirteenth Anniversary of the was celebrated at the PIC-CCP Grounds from August 23 to 24, His Eminence, Jose Thomas Cardinal Sanchez, Most Rev. Naval Bishop Filomeno Bactol, Bishop Bacani, and some Reverend Fathers and Spiritual Directors of the Foundation for local and overseas chapters attended the affair. A number of public officials also graced the occasion. Brother Mike presented the "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Award to President Fidel V. Ramos, the guest of honor.

• El Shaddai 14th Anniversary Special (August 22 to 23, 1998, two days after Bro. Mike's 59th birthday and the foundation's 14th anniversary on August 20, 1998)

On the occasion of its 14th Anniversary, the Foundation held an overnight fellowship at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila, from August 22 to 23, 1998, with the theme: "New Heart, New Spirit" (Ezekiel 36:26). The affair was televised live nationwide via satellite on IBC TV-13. Over three million people from Metro Manila, the provinces, and abroad joined the celebration, which started at four o'clock in the afternoon. Several priests expounded the theme of the mission of the Foundation which is "Faith, Love, and Unity." During the concelebrated Thanksgiving Mass with Bishop Bacani as the main celebrant, a mass wedding was officiated, wherein thirty-seven couples, who had been living as common-law husbands and wives, finally tied the knot. Sister Belen del Monte-Velarde, wife of Bro. Mike, shared with the crowd her experience about the successful quadruple heart bypass operation of Bro. Mike in the USA in July 1998. The anniversary was also attended by a number of government officials led by His Excellency President Joseph Ejercito Estrada and  Vice-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The President, together with Vice-President Arroyo and Bro. Mike, led the symbolical lighting of a miniature radio transmitter tower, which ushered the re-launching of DWXI (1314 kHz) AM radio, now broadcasting with an increased power of 30 kW from its previous 15 kW power in 1994. The radio station started broadcasting with a power of 9 kW in 1981.

• First National Day of Prayer and Fasting for National Strength and Unity against All Adversities held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (November 14, 1998)

On November 14, 1998, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 47, close to a million people, led by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, joined together for the launching of the First National Day of Prayer and Fasting for National Strength and Unity against All Adversities held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila. The rally was held for the strengthening and unity of the Filipino people amidst the crises, adversities or calamities experienced by the country, and in assisting the fellow countrymen under those circumstances. Representatives from different sectors of the nation offered prayers, according to their needs in particular and for the country in general. In his special message, the President asked the crowd to pray for his fruitful stint during the APEC Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 17-18. At the end of his speech, the President led the congregation for the recitation of "Our Father." Brother Mike, led the crowd in prayer for the President. In his homily during the Mass, Bishop Teodoro Bacani praised the President for leading the multi-sectoral prayer rally. In his healing message, Bro. Mike talked about having a peaceful and prosperous life.

• Pamaskong Salong-Salo ng Masang Pilipino at Pangulong Joseph Ejercito-Estrada - Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila from December 25 to 26, 1998

A colorful and glorious celebration of Christmas was attended by close to four million people during the Annual Christmas Overnight Family Reunion with El Shaddai held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, from December 25 to 26, 1998. Dubbed "Pamaskong Salu-salo ng Masang Pilipino at Pangulong Joseph Ejercito Estrada", the affair was beamed live nationwide via satellite on IBC TV-13 and PTV-4. A Thanksgiving Mass was led by Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr., together with Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual at Rev. Fr. Sanny de Claro, spiritual directors of the Foundation; Rev. Fr. Emmanuel I. Cruz of Malolos; Rev. Fr. Manheim Abellana, SDB, of Malig, Davao; and Rev. Fr. Roger Orpiada of Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Malate, Manila. One hundred and twelve children received their First Holy Communion at the Mass. After the candlelight ceremony, Bro. Mike delivered his healing message about Christmas. In his Christmas message, President Estrada thanked the prayer-partners for their prayers during his stint in the APEC Summit in Malaysia last November 1998.
Before the affair ended, the President, together with Bro. Mike and Sis. Belen, distributed gift packs, containing 3 kg. rice, 1 kg. bihon, 1 kg. sugar, 1 large can of sardines, 1 big onion, at 1 bunch of garlic, to more than 4,000 indigent people from different places in Metro Manila and distant provinces.

• Tayo'y Pilipino: Sandugo, Sanlahi, Isang Katawan-Magkaisa na Tayo! (Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, held last March 7, 1999)

On March 7, 1999, in order to strengthen the peace and order situation in the Philippines, thousands of members and followers of the Foundation led the nation in a Prayer Rally for Peace and Unity at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila. The event was beamed live nationwide via satellite at PTV-4. The theme of the affair was "Tayo'y Pilipino: Sandugo, Sanlahi, Isang Katawan-Magkaisa na Tayo!" ("We are Filipinos-One Blood, One Race, One Body: Let Us Unite Now!") Prayers for peace and unity were offered by representatives of various sectors led by Bro. Mike. Their prayers included the plea for the release of police and military captives held by the CPP-NPA-NDF and for the resumption of peace talks between them and the government; and also for an end to the armed conflict in Mindanao. To symbolize the national desire for peace and unity, thousands of doves were released by the congregation. Signed personal petitions of each attendee were tied to the birds' legs. A celebration of the Holy Mass was led by Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual, Spiritual Director of the Foundation, together with Rev. Fr. Manheim Abellana, SDB. In his healing message, Bro. Mike expounded about having peace that comes from the Lord-one which cannot be shaken even in times of troubles.

• El Shaddai 15th Anniversary Special (Held last Friday, August 20, 1999 to Saturday, August 21, 1999 at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila. Telecast by RPN Channel 9: Full video of the event with lyrics on-screen on YouTube soon to be uploaded: Part 1 from August 20, 1999 at 3:00 PM to 5:30 pm and Part 2 from 9:00 PM of August 20, 1999 to 7:00 AM of August 21, 1999)

Not even the strong winds and heavy rain could dampen the spirit of close to 1.2 million people in joining the 15th Anniversary of the Foundation held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila, from August 20-21. Most of the attendees were already in the venue days before the overnight affair beamed live nationwide via satellite over RPN TV-9. Before the noon of August 20, in observance of Bro. Mike's 60th birthday, the attendees feasted on roasted chickens, pigs and calves as a gift of the family and friends for his birthday. Early in the afternoon, the crowd jubilantly caught with their umbrellas inverted thousands of miracle-souvenir handkerchiefs thrown into the air from several helicopters. A thanksgiving prayer was offered by Bro. Mike for his 60th birthday and for the 15th anniversary of the Foundation. He also led the congregation in prayer for their prayer-requests, which were tied to balloons and released to the air at the signal of Bro. Mike. His Excellency, President Joseph E. Estrada, the guest of honor in the occasion, gave his greetings and message to the crowd. The President was with First Lady Loisa Ejercito Estrada, MD. In attendance also were some members of the cabinet; several senators led by Senate President Blas Ople; several congressmen led by House Speaker Manny Villar; and friends of Bro. Mike from the business, entertainment, media, legal, and religious sector. A Thanksgiving Mass was led by His Eminence Jose Thomas Cardinal Sanchez of the Vatican City, together with Bishop Bacani; Very Rev. Msgrs. Mariano T. Balbago Jr. of Antipolo Diocese and Mario A. Castillo; and Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual and Rev. Fr. Sanny de Claro, spiritual directors of the Foundation. Joining them also were several spiritual directors from the international chapters of the Foundation namely Reverend Fathers Bernard J. Nolan of Brisbane, Australia; Leo E. Steinbock of L.A., Ca., USA; and Thomas Kawamura of Tokyo, Japan, as well as from the Philippines namely, Dwight de Jesus; Remigio Mendoza of Mabini, Batangas; Manheim Abellana, SDB; Eligio Santos of San Ildefonso Parish, Makati; and Stephen Punnakal and Victor Maung Thit of the Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Malate, Manila. Highlighting the Mass was the mass wedding of 50 couple who had been living together for a long time without the blessing of the Church. They decided to get married for they had known through their listening of the Word over DWXI (1314 kHz) AM, that they are living against the will of God, for it is written in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, "...Do not be deceived: Neither the sexual immoral...nor adulterers...will inherit the Kingdom of God." After the Mass, a candlelight ceremony was held followed by the delivery of the healing message of Bro. Mike.

• Second National Day of Prayer and Fasting Against All Adversities (November 13, 1999)

On November 13, 1999, in accordance with Executive Order No. 169 signed by President Ejercito-Estrada, complementing Presidential Proclamation No. 47, declaring the second Saturday of November of every year as National Day of Prayer and Fasting Against All Adversities, thousands of people from different sects and religions in the Philippines joined together for the affair held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila. Reverend Ephraim Perez and Bro. Boy Baldomaro of the New Hope of Life Church, Baliuag, Bulacan led the congregation in the singing of praise and worship songs. Bishop Efraim M. Tendero of the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCES) exhorted the crowd about the importance of prayer. Reverend Reynaldo Santillana of the Christian Ministers Council of Bulacan led the invocation. This was followed by the offering of prayers of representatives of the different sects and religions, namely, Bro. Joe Villanueva of the Mission to All the World Ministry; Rev. Fred Magbanua of the Christian Leaders Alliance of the Philippines (CLAP); Imam Abdul Bashit Kareem Bantuas of the Muslim community; Rev. Kenneth Aguillera of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP); Minister Adriel Obar Meimban, Ph.D. of the Iglesia ni Cristo; Most Rev. Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. of the Catholic Church; and Bro. Bert Lotilla of the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship. Their prayers for the nation were as follows: peace and unity, healing of the nation, lasting peace and prosperity in Mindanao, productive collaboration between the media and the government, eradication of poverty and graft and corruption in the public service, and bountiful harvest and improvement of economic growth and employment. A candlelight ceremony was held after the special message and prayer of the President. The congregation led by Bro. Mike joined together in the recitation of the "Our Father". He also prayed for unity among Filipinos amidst adversities and for progressive development of the nation.

• Christmas Overnight Family Appointment with El Shaddai - Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (December 25 to 26, 1999)
• Millennium Celebration Mass and Worship and Healing Rally - Live at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (January 1, 2000)

2000

• Maundy Thursday & Good Friday Celebration at PICC-CCP Grounds, Pasay City (April 20 & 21, 2000)
• Easter Overnight Celebration at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (April 22-23, 2000)
• Pentecost Overnight Celebration at PICC-CCP Grounds, Pasay City (June 10-11, 2000)
• 16th Anniversary Overnight Celebration at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (August 19-20, 2000)
• Third National Day of Prayer and Fasting for National Strength and Unity against All Adversities held at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (November 11, 2000)
• 17th Christmas Overnight Family Reunion at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila (December 23-24, 2000)

2001

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 12, 2001 at PICC-CCP Grounds)
• Good Friday Special (April 13, 2001 at PICC-CCP Grounds)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 14 to 15, 2001 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• Pentecost Overnight Celebration (June 2 to 3, 2001 at PICC-CCP Grounds)
• 17th Anniversary Special (August 17 to 18, 2002 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 18th Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 22 to 23, 2002 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)

2002

• Maundy Thursday Special (March 28, 2002 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (March 29, 2002 at Amvel City)
• Easter Vigil Overnight Celebration (March 30 to 31, 2002 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• Pentecost Overnight Celebration (May 18 to 19, 2002)
• 18th Anniversary Overnight Celebration (August 17 to 18, 2002 at Amvel City)
• 19th Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 21 to 22, 2002 at Amvel City)

2003

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 17, 2003 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 18, 2003 at Amvel City)
• Easter Vigil Overnight Celebration (April 19 to 20, 2003 at Amvel City)
• Pentecost Overnight Celebration (June 7 to 8, 2003 at Amvel City)
• 19th Anniversary Special (August 23 to 24, 2003 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 20th Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 27 to 28, 2003 at Amvel City)

2004

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 8, 2004 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 9, 2004 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 10 to 11, 2004 at Amvel City)
• 20th Anniversary Special (August 21 to 22, 2004 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 21st Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 25 to 26, 2004 at Amvel City)

2005

• Maundy Thursday Special (March 24, 2005 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (March 25, 2005 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (March 26 to 27, 2005 at Amvel City)
• 21st Anniversary Special (August 20 to 21, 2005 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 22nd Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 25 to 26, 2005 at Amvel City)

2006

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 13, 2006 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 14, 2006 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 15 to 16, 2006 at Amvel City)
• 22nd Anniversary Special (August 19 to 20, 2006 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 23rd Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 23 to 24, 2006 at Amvel City)

2007

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 5, 2007 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 6, 2007 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 7 to 8, 2007 at Amvel City)
• 23rd Anniversary Special (August 18 to 19, 2007 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 24th Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 22 to 23, 2007 at Amvel City)

2008

• Maundy Thursday Special (March 20, 2008 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (March 21, 2008 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (March 22 to 23, 2008 at Amvel City)
• 24th Anniversary Special (August 17 to 18, 2008 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• 25th Annual Overnight Christmas Special (December 19 to 20, 2008 at Amvel City) 

2009

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 9, 2009 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 10, 2009 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 11 to 12, 2009 at Amvel City)
• Opening of the El Shaddai International House of Prayer (August 20, 2009 at Amvel City)
• 25th Anniversary Special (August 21 to 22, 2009 at Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Manila)
• Christmas Special (December 19 to 20, 2009 at Amvel City) 

2010

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 1, 2010 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 2, 2010 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 3 to 4, 2010 at Amvel City)
• 26th Anniversary Special (August 21 to 22, 2010 at Amvel City)
• Christmas Special (December 25 to 26, 2010 at Amvel City) 

2011

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 21, 2011 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 22, 2011 at Amvel City)
• Easter Overnight Celebration (April 23-24, 2011 at Amvel City)
• 27th Anniversary Overnight Celebration (August 20 to 21, 2011 at Amvel City)
• Christmas Overnight Celebration (December 25 to 26, 2011 at Amvel City) 

2012

• Maundy Thursday Special (April 5,  2012 at Amvel City)
• Good Friday Special (April 6, 2012 at Amvel City)
• Easter Vigil Overnight Celebration (April 7-8, 2012 at Amvel City)
• 28th Anniversary Special (August 18 to 19, 2012 at Amvel City)
• Christmas Overnight Celebration (December 22 to 23, 2012 at Amvel City) 

2013

• Holy Week Overnight Celebration (March 30-31, 2013 at Amvel City) with 2001 Holy Week AVP
• Special Overnight for Mid-Term Election nung May 11-12, 2013.
• 29th Anniversary Special (August 17 to 18, 2013 at Amvel City)
• Christmas Overnight Celebration (December 21 to 22, 2013 at Amvel City) 

Audio-Visual Presentations of the Foundation

Aside from the upload of full video of weekly Family Appointment with El Shaddai, Tuesday fellowship and other El Shaddai programs from 1992 to 2017 on YouTube and SoundCloud, now the Audio-Visual Presentations of El Shaddai DWXI PPFI (co-produced by Buhay Makulay Productions) is now uploaded on YouTube soon on this FB Group Page, same bidding process:

• 10th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired in 1994)
• 11th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired in 1995)
• Holy Week Audio Visual Presentation (aired in 2001)
• Christmas Documentary (Aired in Christmas 1992 to 2012)
• 13th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 24, 1997)
• 14th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 23, 1998)
• 15th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 21, 1999)
• 16th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 20, 2000)
• 17th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 19, 2001)
• 20th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 22, 2004)
• 21st Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 21, 2005)
• 22nd Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 20, 2006)
• 23rd Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 19, 2007)
• 24th Anniversary Audio-Visual Presentation (aired on August 17, 2008)
• "Pagbabalik-tanaw sa mga Alaala", an audio-visual presentation shows in loving memory of some staff and volunteer disciples of this ministry when the time they were still with us on earth and serve the Lord. It was shown during the Movement's 25th Anniversary August 22, 2009

Govt revives Clark rail project

The Transportation Department proposed to build a railway system connecting Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City and Clark International Airport in Pampanga.

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade told reporters the planned rail system would use the right of way of Philippine National Railways. “It [rail] would come from Naia or Trinoma [in Quezon City] to Clark,” Tugade said.

Tugade said the department would finalize the proposal for submission to the National Economic and Development Authority within 90 days. The proposed rail system aims to promote Clark International Airport as an alternative international gateway to Naia which is now congested.

A similar project was proposed under the Arroyo administration but was shelved by the Aquino administration.

Japan International Cooperation Agency said Naia was expected to exceed its maximum handling capacity this year, when the airport would handle 37.78 million passengers.  Its maximum handling capacity stands at 35 million passengers a year.

Tugade also said the agency planned to ask airlines to transfer their turbo-props operations to Clark as part of the government program to decongest the NAIA. The meeting with the airline operators is scheduled Thursday.

Tugade said general aviation at Naia would be removed to increase the capacity of the terminal “When I remove general aviation, you will have an additional space between 18 percent and 21 percent.  Already, this weekend,  I was pleased to get an open letter from chairman Lucio Tan saying he is openly endorsing the removal of general aviation and that he will also remove all his jet and helicopters there to show his commitment. Same is true with Lance Gokongwei,” Tugade said.

He said general aviation would be transferred to Sangley Point in Cavite.

Meanwhile, the Duterte administration also proposed to build a cable car to address traffic congestion at Edsa.  “I’m not thinking this for a replacement for train. Hopefully I can make this concept approved by end of the year and implement it by mid next year,” Tugade said.

Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said the government needed at least 10 years of continuous buildup of roads, bridges and railways to fully achieve the so-called “golden age” of infrastructure.

“I think, my forecast is 10 years of continuous buildup. We are really severely handicapped by infra,” Diokno said at the sidelines of a Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines forum in Makati City.

Diokno said infrastructure projects would be built simultaneously nationwide and not sequentially as practiced. Diokono said in Metro Manila, there be another three or four lines to supplement the existing LRT Line 1, LRT 2 and MRT 7.

“For too long, public infrastructure has been neglected. As a result, the Philippine economy is deficient in all types of infrastructure—roads and bridges, ports and airports, railways and urban transit systems, irrigation systems and water systems. To address this, we will hike infrastructure spending from a low 5 percent to a high of 7 percent of GDP,” Diokno said. With Julito G. Rada

http://thestandard.com.ph/mobile/article/211180

Groundbreaking of LRT-MRT Common Station Expected by September

The groundbreaking of the common station linking the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) is expected by September this year.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade told reporters on the sidelines of the progress briefing and inspection of the Build, Build, Build (BBB) projects Thursday as he appealed for support of the initiative.

“The riding public wants to have the common station be built. The leadership of the Congress supports this project as well. This common station will be made possible through the cooperation and support of everyone,” the transportation secretary said.

Expected to be completed by April 2019, the 13,700 square meter common station will connect LRT Line 1 (LRT-1), Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), and the MRT-7 from North Avenue, Quezon City to San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.

It is a joint project of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Department of Transportation (DOTr), SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH), Universal LRT Corporation (BVI) Limited of the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), North Triangle Depot Commercial Corporation (NTDCC), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA).

A memorandum of agreement was signed last January by the government, Metro Pacific Investments Corp. Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. Director Hans T. Sy, Ayala Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jaime Zobel de Ayala, and San Miguel Corp. (SMC) President and CEO Ramon S. Ang which indicated that that the common station will be located in the middle of the original 2009 site in front of The Annex at SM City North EDSA and the 2013 location near Ayala’s TriNoma mall in Quezon City, ending a deadlock spanning nearly eight years.

It was supposed to be a compromise for an earlier agreement with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPHI) which did not materialize and the project has been in a legal entanglement ever since, resulting led to the arrest and detention of former president and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from a controversy after a Pasay court issued a warrant of arrest against her, following the filing of a complaint for electoral sabotage by the Commission on Elections and She was transferred to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center in Quezon City on December 9, 2011, the impeachment trial, conviction and removal of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona on May 31, 2012 and his death on April 29 due to complications of a heart attack and suffered from kidney disease and diabetes last year and outgoing plunder trial case of former senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla, Jr. and the arrest warrant against Senator Leila de Lima for allegedly violating the drug trafficking law.

The government will shell out PHP 2.8 billion for the construction of the common station’s Area A -- where the platform and entrance for LRT-1 and MRT-3 will be located.
The PHP2.8 billion will be financed and built by the DoTr, while the operation, maintenance, and development will be split between Light Rail Manila Corp. for LRT-1 and DoTr for MRT-3.
Henry Sy-led SM and Ayala Land’s TriNoma will have naming rights for the common station.

Unenthusiastic Anthem Singers May Face Jail Time In This Country

Citizens who don’t perform the national hymn with enthusiasm may face fines and jail time in the Philippines.
Philippines citizens may have to work on their singing skills because they might end up in jail if they don’t.

According to a new bill, approved by the country's House of Representatives, citizens are required to sing the national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang," “with fervor” in public.

A lackluster performance can result in fines between $1,000 to $2,000 and up to two years of jail time. Moreover, citizens convicted of violating the proposed law repeatedly will also reportedly be "named and shamed" in a national newspaper.

And even though the country’s controversial president, Rodrigo Duterte, who is notorious for adopting an aggressive approach toward drug lords, doesn't have anything planned to tackle the extremist groups in the Philippines, forcing patriotism among citizens is apparently worth it.

"Some Filipinos don't even know all the words to the national anthem,” said Marlyn Alonte, one of the bill's sponsors.

According the bill, known as the "Revised Flag and Heraldic Code," it will be mandatory for students to memorize the anthem at public and private schools. Furthermore, the anthem should be played in accordance with its original composition, a 2/4 time signature when played instrumentally and a 4/4 time signature when sang. It should be played at a tempo between 100 and 120 beats per minute.

All Filipinos are required to stand during the anthem and face the flag, or the band and conductor in case of no flag. Casting contempt, dishonor or ridicule upon the national anthem is considered a violation of the law.

However, the bill doesn’t mention how it would measure a person’s enthusiasm while singing the national hymn.

Some in the Philippines expressed disappointment on social media over this bizarre patriotism-instilling measure while the country is already inundated with many pressing issues.

http://www.carbonated.tv/news/philippines-bill-jail-time-unenthusiastic-anthem-singers-bill

Lee heaps praise on ‘Bloody Crayons’ cast

Filmmaker Topel Lee attributes the ease of crafting “Bloody Crayons” to its cast that includes Janella Salvador, Elmo Magalona, Sofia Andres, Diego Loyzaga, Jane Oineza, Maris Racal, Yves Flores, Empoy Marquez and Ronnie Alonte.

At a press conference, he said it is more challenging to mount than usual as “this is my first suspense film without using entities.”

“It is my first opportunity to practice that,” he explained. “Buti na lang magagaling ang cast ko. Sobrang laking tulong ng mga batang ito.”

Having nine characters in the movie also boosted Topel’s creative juices, making sure each one has distinct nuance.

“We have to specify what kind of characters they have para hindi nagkakapareho. We used different devices for each of the characters.”

He added that in lieu of using supernatural characters in the movie, he used a lot of camera cranes to make his shots and the scenes look more dynamic. He is thankful Star Cinema provided him the tools he needed.

“I used a lot of equipment na imposibleng magamit sa mga indie shoots,” he said.

Hyped as the “ultimate barkada movie,” “Bloody Crayons” is based on the Wattpad story and Precious Pages’ best-selling novel by Jason Argonza.

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Excitement continues on ‘MVR’

Viewers have fallen in love with Pagaspas (Miguel Tanfelix) and Lawiswis (Bianca Umali) characters on the top-rating primetime series “Mulawin Vs. Ravena.”

They, in fact, now refer to the characters endearingly as Gas and Wis.

Meanwhile, the most hated character in the series is Siklab (Dion Ignacio) because of his fierce intention to have Wis as his wife. But, of course, Wis loves only Gas and vice versa.

Will Gas be able to protect Wis from Siklab’s intentions? This and Almiro’s (Derrick Monasterio) discovery that he is a Mulawin are just some of the more exciting developments on the show.

“Mulawin Vs. Ravena” airs weeknights after “24 Oras” on GMA Telebabad.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 13, go to Zeny Iglesias, Rey Cristobal, Dr. Vinson Pineda, Ben, Benedict and Barbara Ann Yalung, Lalaine Vitug, Claire Macaraeg, Rose de Villa, Maya Savellano, Msgr. Marlo Peralta, Gregory Jed Salterio, Jody Manuel, Ma. Teresa Casanova Tan, Laurie Tan, Marie Elaine Fernandez, RK Villacorta, Maricel Eden Cua, Kyla Solera, Michelle Dy, Jualberto Kualkera. Lydia Quintella, Fr. Jeff Quintella and Vicky Morales…Belated b-day greetings to Airiel Enteria of Bulusan, Sorsogon (July 11) and Nestor Gervacio (July 12)…FR. SIMEON REYES, S.J. died early this morning, July 12, in the Jesuit Health and Wellness Center. Funeral Mass on 15 July at 8 a.m., also in the Oratory of St. Ignatius. His Interment at Sacred Heart Novitiate Jesuit Cemetery, right after the Funeral Mass.  July 14: Manny Pangilinan, Roselle Monteverde, Rudy Bediones, Romy Suzara, Nerissa Cabral, Dr. Merly Tan, Mizbee Salvador, Mila Marquez, Ricky Calderon, Edel dela Cruz, Jed Madela, Rolando Timbol, Darren Timbas, Theresa Santamorino, Cesar Alesis Bunoy Orica, Julieta and Petpet and Rosemarie, Gerald Zunera, Jam Achias, Louie Martin, Bea Cortez, Erwin Amboy, Julie Bonifacio and former Caloocan Vice Mayor Nancy Quimpo…Belated b-day greetings to Katherine Cortez and Nancy Hapis…

Standing ovations for Boy Abunda

Hailed as the “King of Talk” in Philippine TV, Boy Abunda received standing ovations when he delivered speeches at different venues recently. The first, in Singapore, was attended by 200 of the most in-demand public speakers in Asia and in the world. The second happened at a commencement exercise for the graduating students of AMA.

The Singapore speaking engagement was upon the invitation of Fredrik Haren, one of the leading figures of the Asia Professional Speakers. Abunda delivered his speech with aplomb: He got a rousing 10-minute standing ovation, which he himself did not expect. It was his first time to talk before a gathering of professional public speakers.

 Despite his expertise in interviewing and talking before varied audiences, Abunda felt he was not “professional” enough to be called a professional public speaker. The audience reaction surprised him as it did the audience.

 Like what he does in all of his engagements, Abunda came prepared with his piece, mentally. He did not have the usual teleprompter common among speakers or a prepared written speech to read before his audience. What he had was, aside from bullet points which served as reminders for him to keep on track, were his heart, his words and his truth.

“At the onset, I told them that I am not a professional speaker. That I am a talk show host, an interviewer but I use the same tools as they do – my words, my heart, my truth.”

They were floored. They were in awe. What could have been more compelling than to tell a story from the heart?

Abunda titled his talk as “The Fab Sermon In Singapore: Don’t Just Be A Speaker, Be A Star”. In it, he pointed out the how and why it is important to be a star speaker. Three of the more important qualities he named were, charisma, x-factor and presence. He also made them realize that nothing lasts forever including fame. But fame can be prolonged though. Quoting Bono, front man of the world-renowned band U2, Abunda said, “Stars have strong sense of occasion. They know they and their audiences are temporary.”

While at the AMA commencement speech he delivered to thousands of graduates, he was the inspiring figure. He provided them with insights on success and failure and how the latter pushed him to be where he is now. He also reminded the graduates to always love their mothers and of how his own mother served as his rock and inspiration.

Indeed, Abunda never fails to amaze his audiences.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 11, go to Sylvia Reynoso-Gala, Baby Monroy, Robert Roque, Eliseo Aurelio, Jr., Maynard Penalosa, Oliver Teves, Bex Vinaviles, Merci Lejarde, Hannah Flores, Herminio Agunias, Karen L. Enriquez, Captain Romeo, Karissa Reyes and Editha C. Nación who will celebrate her 80th birthday at Water Woods Clubhouse in Baliuag, Bulacan…Belated b-day greetings to Jovannie M. Nicdao (July 9)… July 12: Xian Lim, Margo Midwinter, Bro. Bo Sanchez, Don Ado Escudero, Agnes Rustia-Ver, Meelin Raymundo, Trina Kalaw Yujuico, Cathy Garcia Bermundo, Susan Reyes Grau, Dr. Chari Ballecer, PJ Dacuycuy, Sunshine Dacudao, Gene Navea, Jean Sobee Lipa-Cabangon, Julius Enrico Arcaya (of Gumaca), Ma. Naneth Aguilar of Cagayan de Oro City, Chan Chan Torres, Carmen Macapulay-Peralta, Vilma Selga, Sarah Abdullah, Regie Baylon, Dorie Arosa, Thea Lalican, James Floyd and Fr. Jeff Quintella…

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Special arts & music event at Ka Freddie’s

Ka Freddie’s Music Restaurant on Tomas Morato in Quezon City will be the venue for “Kultura” on July 28.

The event showcases 12 original and especially selected watercolor and acrylic paintings by artists Roland Santos and Nik Masangcay whose works are featured in the coffee table books “Nostalgia” and “Philippines.”

The hardbound publications are the creations of award-winning publisher and author Marlene Aguilar, who is also the curator for the event. Cocktails commence at 5 p.m.

Later that night, singer-composer Freddie Aguilar will perform live with the Watawat Band. Aguilar is President Rodrigo Duterte’s adviser on Philippine art and culture.

Guests of honor at the event are Frederick M. Alegre, Asst. Secretary, Department of Tourism, Office of Public Affairs,Communications and Special Projects; Rafael M. Alunan III, former DILG Chief; Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao, Governor of Antique; Arthur P. Tugade, Secretary, Department of Transportation; and art patrons Dolores Encabo Barrion-Palacios and Ma. Teresita Herrera.

“Kultura” is a nationwide affair sponsored by the Department of Tourism. It is a travelling show to be presented in eight key cities in the Philippines covering the provinces of Antique, Cavite, Davao, Iloilo, Aklan, Mountain Province, Palawan, and Pangasinan.

“Kultura” aims to promote tourism through Philippine music, art and culture.

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Effective role for Jackie Rice

It seems Jackie Rice is playing Lucy in “My Love From The Star” effectively because she’s getting into the nerves of fans of the series.

Her being “plastic” to Steffi (Jennylyn Mercado) is clear to fans who are, of course, on Steffi’s side. Lucy is also in love with Winston (Christian Bautista) who in turn has eyes only for Steffi.

The Philippine adaptation of the hit Koreanovela “My Love From The Star,” also starring Gil Cuerva, airs weeknights on GMA Telebabad.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 8, go to Willie Nepomuceno, Ces Drilon, Gardo Verzosa, California-based Millet Garcia, Marco Jose Revilla, Ms. Miloy Trinidad, James Maturino, Liza Velasco, Olive Castro of PCSO Chairman’s office, James Aron Mangun, Evel dela Cruz, Viz Bonalos, Prof. Carmencita T. Aguilar of Philconsa, Jude Bautista and Emylou R. del Castillo… July 9 celebrators: restaurateur Rod Ongpauco, Atty. Jessie Eustaquio, Baby Joson, Susan D. Banaria, Cristina Ablaza, Mark Pierre C. Tobias, Cheryl de Leon, Ofelia Pumar, Jhim Justine M. Lazatin, Linda Veronica dela Rea, Loretta Atienza-Lina, Cirilo Bautista, Veronica Velasco-Bayota of Luna, La Union; Julius ‘Empoy’ Marquez and Bam Romana…July 10 celebrators: Dennis Ting, Rep. Evelio R. Leonardia, Marco Sison, Geny Tan, Philip A. Nazareno, Princess Revilla, Alex Timbol, Nelda Quizon, Senedy Que, Claire De Leon Papa, Susan Amoranto, Prescilla Martinez-Flores, Joby Tanjuatco, Wilma Doesn’t, Armand Braun Jr., Linda Dizon, Sally Ancheta, Kailash Ramchandani, Joshua Lim, Raven Batan Castanos, Australia-based Rufina Mangabat-Aldeano and Millie Sta. Ana-Gurfinkel … Happy wedding anniversary to Juan and Maria Gomez…

3.2-Km. Laguna Lake Highway Opens July 7

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of the 3.2 kilometer portion of Laguna Lake Highway in Taguig City.

DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar led on Friday, July 7, 2017, the opening to motoring public of the additional 2 lane at the east bound direction of Laguna Lake Highway which is expected to reduce travel time from Taytay, Rizal to Bicutan, Taguig from one (1) hour to just 30 minutes.

The 3.2-kilometer additional 2-lane road from Napindan to M.L. Quezon Avenue was built under Phase I and Phase II of the Laguna Lake Highway Project costing P512 million.

“This newly opened highway is part of a road network that we are building to ease congestion in this particular area and provide a barrier that would prevent back flow of water coming from the Laguna de Bay going to industrial and residential areas in Metro Manila,” said Secretary Villar.

Villar said structures for pedestrians are integrated in the road projects to ensure inclusive mobility not just of motorists, but also bikers and pedestrians.

The Laguna Lake Highway Project in particular covers the construction and widening of two (2) bridges, improvement and concreting of existing dilapidated asphalt road, with provision of additional two lanes, and construction of 2-meter wide planting strips, 3-meter bike lane, and 1.5-meter sidewalk.

Laguna Lake Highway, also known as Circumferential Road 6 (C6) located along the peripheral areas of Laguna de Bay links the towns of Rizal to the eastern corridor of Metro Manila.

It was opened to light vehicles in 2000, effectively serving as an alternate route of motorists to avoid the congested Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Circumferential Road 5 (C5).

Due to strategic commercial importance, the road network became a favorite access of all types of vehicles including heavily loaded trucks that resulted to early deterioration of the existing asphalt pavement.

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