Senators’ wishes for Duterte: Good health, peace of mind, wisdom

by Xave Gregorio

Senators did not miss out on the chance to greet President Rodrigo Duterte on his 73rd birthday on Wednesday (March 28).

Senate President Koko Pimentel, Senate Majority Leader Tito Sotto, and Senators Ralph Recto, Grace Poe and Sonny Angara all wished the President, who suffers several illnesses, good health.

Duterte previously revealed that he is suffering from at least four ailments, namely a slipped disc, Barrett’s esophagus, Buerger’s disease and acute bronchitis.

He was photographed on his birthday last year with an oxygen concentrator, which he said helped with oxygenation.

“Pinaka-stressful na trabaho ‘yung sa kanya so sana pagkalooban siya ng magandang kalusugan para magampananan niya ang kanyang tungkuling at mabigyang daan ang pag-asa ng ating mga kababayan,” said Angara in a text message.

Recto also wished Duterte “more wisdom and a successful presidency,” while Poe wished him “peace of mind and fulfillment.”

The oldest person to be ever elected as Philippine president also enjoys unprecedented popularity, with higher popularity and trustworthiness ratings than his predecessors.

He has been leading the charge against illegal drugs in a fierce war, which has left several thousands suspected drug personalities dead and has received criticism from local and international rights groups.

Duterte has also been keeping a careful watch on government officials, easily sacking them for any whiff of corruption. However, critics point out that the President has been selective, citing the case of former Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon, who, after being implicated in a smuggling scandal, was promoted to the Office of Civil Defense.

Aside from this, the President also sanctioned an ambitious infrastructure program dubbed “Build, Build, Build.”

Other domestic issues which Duterte faces are the continued rebellion of Communist forces and the possible creation of a new autonomous Bangsamoro region, seen as the answer to decades of Moro rebellion in Mindanao.

He and his party PDP-Laban are also pushing for the shift to a federal form of government which would increase autonomy of local regions – an effort which his allies in the lower house are spearheading.

Senator Gringo Honasan said he is praying for Duterte’s “continuing wisdom vision courage and political will.”

“He alone with God’s help, may have the capacity to make difficult decisions, that will benefit the greatest number of Filipinos, for the greater good, for the longest time, in our blessed Country for the sake of our Children,” Honasan said.

Gloria Arroyo vows 'unwavering support' for birthday boy Duterte

(2ND UPDATE) 'Thanks for the years of real friendship,' former president now Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo tells President Rodrigo Duterte in her birthday message

FRIENDS. President Rodrigo Duterte and former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo share a light moment during a courtesy visit in Malacañang on November 28, 2016. Photo by King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo

(2nd UPDATE) – Former president now Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday, March 28, pledged her “unwavering support” for President Rodrigo Duterte, who celebrated his 73rd birthday that day,

“Happy birthday to an exemplary leader, President Rodrigo Duterte. Thank you for your trailblazing leadership and service to the Filipino people,” Arroyo said in her birthday message to Duterte sent to media.

The lawmaker also thanked Duterte “for the years of real friendship.”

During the 2016 election campaign, when Arroyo was on hospital arrest for "multiple cervical spondylosis" or the wearing off of the bones, Duterte had personally assured her that he would grant her pardon if convicted of plunder in relation to the alleged misuse of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office funds.

Arroyo refused, as she would have to admit that she was guilty of plunder. Barely a month into the Duterte administration, the Supreme Court acquitted her after 4 years in detention.

“I wish you fortitude and the best of health so you can continue instituting your programs for real change for our country. You have my unwavering support,” Arroyo said in her message.

'Good health'

Wishes for good health dominated the birthday messages for the 73-year-old Duterte.

In the Senate, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP Laban president, greeted his party mate as well and said: “Keep cool and keep healthy. We need you to guide our nation for your full term.”

Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto said his wish for Duterte is good health, more wisdom, and a successful presidency.”

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III said he sent the President a birthday greeting wishing him good health, the same birthday for Duterte conveyed by Senators Grace Poe and Juan Edgardo Angara.

‘Happy Birthday President Duterte’

PRESIDENT Duterte may have celebrated his birthday without fanfare but members of his official family and members of Congress did not forget as they extended their greetings to the Chief Executive who turned 73 on Wednesday.

All wished the President many more “healthy years” and expressed their gratitude for his leadership and compassion.

Palace Spokesman Harry Roque wished Duterte to have “more healthy years ahead.”

He said the nation was fortunate to have Duterte, given his “strong political will” and “decisive leadership” to move the country to progress and prosperity.


“Today, the father of the nation is celebrating one of the most important occasions in his life. Our country’s leader, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, is turning a year older,” Roque said in a statement.

“On this day, we are reminded of how blessed we are as a nation to be headed by someone who is known for his strong political will, decisive leadership and compassion for his fellowmen. I join the people in wishing our President a happy birthday!” he added.

In a separate statement, Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo lauded Duterte for his resolve in “complying with the directives and commands of the Constitution to serve and protect the Filipino people.”

“As you add another page to your book of life, the gods of destiny appear to be smiling at how you have hurdled the formidable gauntlet they have thrown at you, for surely you  have mastered the art of playing at  your foes, vexing your detractors and perflexing  your allies as well,  as you carry the burdens of the presidency with the erudition of a tactician and the dexterity of a magician.”

“In recognition and appreciation of your dedication to the nation, and in fear of your mortality, the overwhelming majority of the Filipinos who placed you in the exalted office you now holds, have stormed the heavens with their prayers that the angels be sent to you to spread their wings to shield you from any harm, injury or sickness and to wish you on your birthday a continuing good health that you may continue to fulfill your mandate under the guidance of the Almighty’s wisdom and love. Many happy returns of the day. Cheers President Rody!” he added.

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar described Duterte as a “man for the people.”

“We pause for this one day, to render to the President, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the honor and the gratitude deserving of a leader, whose vision is revealed as each day unfolds. He acts both from the realm of power, and from the homes of the powerless,” said Andanar.

He added that Duterte’s stories and manner of speaking “belong authentically to the language of the people.”

Like his fellow Palace officials, Andanar wished the septuagenarian president a long life.

“We pray that our President be blessed with more years, strong health, and the wisdom of fine age,” Andanar said.

Duterte’s Special Assistant Christopher “Bong” Go wished his “boss, adviser and mentor” a “long and healthy life so that he may continue serving the nation.”

Greetings from the Senate

Senators from the majority bloc echoed Duterte’s official family.

Senate President Aquilino Pimentel 3rd said, “Happy birthday Mr. President.”

“Keep cool and keep healthy. We need you to guide our nation for your full term,” Pimentel told the President in a text message, which he also sent to reporters.

Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto wished the Chief Executive “good health, more wisdom, and a successful presidency.”

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto 3rd said that he sent the President a message “for his continued good health.”

“I wish him good health, peace of mind and fulfillment,” said Sen. Grace Poe.

Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara said, “We wish the President and his family continued good health to withstand all the rigors of being president.”

Sen. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan 2nd said, “As President Rodrigo Duterte turns 73 today, we pray for continuing wisdom, vision, courage, and political will.”

“With God’s help, may he have the capacity to make difficult decisions, that will benefit the greatest number of Filipinos, for the greater good of our blessed country for the sake of our children,” Honasan said.

‘Unwavering support’

Former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expressed her “unwavering support” for the President as she wished greeted him a happy birthday.

“Happy birthday to an exemplary leader, President Rodrigo Duterte,” Arroyo said.

She then thanked him for his “trailblazing leadership and service to the Filipino people” and “for the years of real friendship.”

“I wish you fortitude and the best of health so you can continue instituting your programs for real change for our country,” Arroyo said.

“You have my unwavering support. God bless you and your family,” she added.

Greetings from an ally

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended his best wishes to Duterte as he cited the deepening bilateral relations between the Philippines and China.

Xi, in a congratulatory letter released by the Chinese embassy in Manila on Tuesday, praised the “turnaround” on the China-Philippines relations over the past year.

“Our bilateral relations have enjoyed ongoing betterment and improvement and reaped productive outcomes, which brought tangible benefits to our two peoples and promoted peace and stability of the region,” the Chinese leader said in his letter.

Xi also recounted his meeting with Duterte on several occasions that resulted in important consensus on advancing China-Philippine relations and a deepening practical cooperation towards the future growth of their bilateral relations.

Philippine and China relations have achieved a positive turnaround since the visit of the President to China in 2016.

“I attach great significance to the growth of China-Philippines relations, and stand ready to work with you to carry forward sustained and in-depth growth of China-Philippines relations and bring about more benefits to our countries and peoples,” Xi said.

The President has not been known to throw big parties on his birthday even when he was mayor of Davao City for more than 23 years and one term each as vice mayor and first district representative.

He usually makes himself scarce and as much as possible avoids people even those who only want to greet him.

The President was born on March 28, 1945, in Maasin, Southern Leyte, to Vicente Duterte, who was governor of the undivided Davao in the late 1950s, and Soledad Roa, a teacher. CATHERINE S. VALENTE, JEFFERSON ANTIPORDA, BERNADETTE TAMAYO

Solons hail Duterte on birthday

House of Representatives members on Wednesday showered President Rodrigo Duterte with greetings and praises on his 73rd birthday, with some congressmen calling him the country’s “sole hope” as well as a “brave and fearless leader.”

“May the Lord give him longer life and wisdom to be able to steer this country toward real growth and progress. Siya lang ang pag-asa ng Pilipinas (He is the sole hope of the Philippines),” Surigao del Norte 2nd district Robert Ace Barbers said.

“It makes me proud to be a Mindanaoan! Happy birthday Mr. President,” added Barbers, who chairs the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs.

Duterte, a former longtime Davao City mayor, won the Palace seat in landslide fashion during the May 2016 presidential polls. At age 71, he was the oldest ever to be elected as Philippine president.

Another Mindanaoan in Sulu 2nd district Rep. Munir Arbison wished for more strength and better health for the Chief Executive on his special day.

“I wish that he could be gven by Allah strength and good health so that he could resolve the problem of insurgency in Mindanao as will as the kidnapping and drug problem in Sulu which has brought down the image and economy of our country,” Arbison said.

This was echoed by her another solon from the south, Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel.

“I wish him good health so that he could finish all the programs and projects that he started,” said Pimentel, chairman of the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability.

A key program that would entail the entire six-year term Duterte is the “Build, Build, Build” program. Began in 2017, Build, Build, Build is an expansive infrastructure modernization program that will have a total price tag of around P9 trillion.

By the time Duterte has stepped down in 2022, the Philippines will have ushered in a “golden age of infrastructure” thanks to the program, according to its proponents.

“Happy 73rd Birthday Mr. President. Thank you for your brave and fearless leadership. I hope that you have a day of joy and rest on your birthday,” Deputy Minority Leader, AKO-Bicol Party-List Rep. Alfredo Garbin said in a rather practical wish for the septuagenarian Duterte.

Garbin’s fellow AKO-Bicol nominee, Rep. Rodel Batocabe, wished success for the Chief Executive in his signature campaign against illegal drugs.

“May you continue to blessed with good health, infinite wisdom and indefatigable spirit to deal with the multifarious concerns and problems of our nation. I also hope that will succeed in the war against drugs and poverty and preside over a country which is relatively peaceful, prosperous and stable,” Batocabe said.

Meanwhile, Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Winston Castelo also expressed hope that the Philippines would return to its previous glorious standing in the world community under the leadership of the birthday boy, Duterte.

“[I wish him] long life and good health to lead the country to economic progress and regain our pride as a Filipino in the global stage,” he said.

Robredo wishes a 'successful administration' for Duterte

'Iyong success ng administrasyon ng ating Pangulo, wala naman doong ibang makikinabang tayong mga Pilipino. Kaya iyon ang pinaka-birthday wish ko sa kanya,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on the

Vice President Leni Robredo continued to wish President Rodrigo Duterte success in leading the country as the Chief Executive turned 73 on Wednesday, March 28.

Asked for her birthday wish for Duterte, Robredo said she wants the President to achieve his goals for the country since this would benefit all Filipinos.

“Siyempre, parati nating birthday wish iyong good health, iyong success sa administrasyon. Kasi iyong success naman ng administrasyon ng ating Pangulo, wala naman doong ibang makikinabang [kundi] tayong mga Pilipino. Kaya iyon ang pinaka-birthday wish ko sa kanya,” she said.

(Of course, we always wish for him good health and the success of his administration. The success of the President's administration will benefit no one else but Filipinos. That's why this is always my birthday wish for him.)

Robredo had the same wish for the President last year, when she said that there's any birthday gift she could give to Duterte, it would be prayers for good health and the success of his administration.

Duterte and Robredo barely see each other since the Vice President was compelled to resign as housing czar in December 2016, after the President barred her from attending Cabinet meetings. (READ: LIST: Where Duterte and Robredo part ways)

Malacañang said there were "irreconcilable differences" between the top two officials of the land. But Duterte later admitted that Robredo's opposition to the hero’s burial for the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was the final straw.

Duterte and Robredo now only meet in events where both leaders are invited, among them, the graduation rites of the country's military and police academies, Philippine Independence Day at the Luneta, and major events of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

They are always seen acting cordially towards one another, despite their political differences. Recently, they sat each beside each other at the 2018 graduation rites of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA).

At the PNPA commencement exercises, the President even opened his speech by telling Robredo, “I love to see my Vice President.”

Message of Speaker Pantaleon D. Alvarez to President Rodrigo Duterte on his 73rd birthday

On behalf of the House of Representatives and my family, I would like to extend our sincerest greetings to President Rodrigo Duterte on his 73rd birthday.

For the past two years, our country has benefited from the President's competent leadership. No doubt, his long experience in public office, as prosecutor, congressman and Davao City Mayor, has adequately prepared him to assume the highest elective position and to lead the country towards political stability and sustained economic growth.

We join the rest of the nation in wishing the President good health and long life in the years ahead.

TBP launches Cine Turismo

Cesar Montano with DOT Sec. Wanda Teo

Actor-producer Cesar Montano, now Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) an agency attached to the Department of Tourism, launched recently a new campaign called Cine Turismo. And serving as its launch activity is a recognition of eight Filipino-made films and two foreign films that showcased the beauty of the Philippines, thereby promoting Philippine tourism.

Said Cesar: “Film tourism is a steadily growing industry in the Philippines. This project was created to acknowledge the many films and filmmakers, that through their wonderful portrayals of the Philippines, have aroused interest and boosted tourism in local tourist spots.” The launch was held at Manila Diamond Hotel with DOT Sec. Wanda Tulfo-Teo as special guest.

The campaign is a timely move by the TPB in light of the pending Film Tourism Bill (SB 1330) sponsored by Sen. Grace Poe and introduced by Sen. Sonny Angara which recognizes the “potential of international and local motion picture production to create jobs, grow the economy and raise the nation’s international profile and seeks to offer incentives to production companies who choose to showcase Philippine destinations and the nation’s historical and cultural heritage, or champion Filipino film practitioners and artists in foreign productions.

The films honored were Ice Idanan’s “Sakaling Di Makarating;” Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil’s “Lakbay2Love;” Irene Villamor’s “Camp Sawi;” Victor Villanueva’s “Patay Na Si Hesus;” Mario Cornejo’s “Apocalypse Child;” Paul Soriano’s “Siargao;” “Nerissa Picadizo’s “Requited;” and Thop Nazareno’s “Kiko Boksingero.”

Special citations will also be given to South Korean films “Mango Tree,” shot in Cebu and directed by Lee Soo-Sung; and “Romantic Island,” directed by Cheol-Woo Kang and shot in Boracay.

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Andre gets full support from father

Andre Paras

In a recent interview, Andre Paras happily shared he and his brother Kobe get the full support of their father Benjie Paras in their respective careers – Andre in his showbiz endeavours, and Kobe in basketball.

Andre, who plays Pido, a cop on the GMA series “Sherlock Jr.” said if they encounter problems, Benjie is always there to guide and reminds them that “it’s just a bad day, not a bad career.” More, he always encourages them to focus their attention to more positive things.

“Sherlock Jr.” also stars Ruru Madrid, Ai Ai delas Alas, Roi Vinzon, Gabbi Garcia and Tonton Gutierrez among others. The series airs weeknights after “24 Oras” on GMA Telebabad.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 27, go to Cesar Zalamea, Amb. Ruperto Dizon, Geena Zablan, Lydia Castillo, Linda Bolido, Gerry Constantino, Baby Austria, CJ Sarino, Arlene dela Cruz, Jessica Balatucan, Boripat Phansaithong and Aurem Martinez of New York; Nitz Castillo, Edgardo Zaragoza, Maxie Paredes and Dr. Chris Smith of Texas…March 28: Consul Antonio Villamayor, Roselle Nava, Lita Esteban, Noel Le, Esperanza Cabunoc, Katrina Mercado, Polly Bautista, Victorino Ilagan, Joseph Bitangcol, Romeo San Miguel, Rev. Fr. Nono Alfonso, S.J., Geena Zablan, Brenz Erica Camagong-Lingat, Jeffrey Zaide, Vangie Guese, Dodong Verano, Esther Yuzon-Labang, Hannah Caratagena, Manuel Lazaga, Mark Genesis Cinco Durban, Rose Dinoy, Thorie Decano, Aileen Lagman, Thou Reyes, Luis Yabut, son of "TWBA" executive producer Nancy, Chiqui Roa-Puno and President Rodrigo Duterte…

Araneta to develop new budget hotel in Cubao

ARANETA CENTER, Inc. (ACI) plans to launch a new hotel, which will cater to the millennial market, within its 35-hectare property in Cubao, Quezon City.

“We will be coming up with a new hotel.. It will be a lifestyle budget hotel, run by also a popular international brand,” ACI Senior Vice-President for Operations Antonio T. Mardo told reporters on the sidelines of a company event last week.

Mr. Mardo said the new hotel will have around 300 rooms, with a lower price point than ACI’s first hotel in the property, Novotel Manila.

“This will be catering to the millennials… will be directed towards the young traveler, and young families as well,” the ACI executive said.

The introduction of a second hotel forms part of ACI’s P50-billion redevelopment of the Araneta Center complex, which will see more office, retail, and residential projects over the next 10 to 15 years.

For the office component, ACI has recently topped off its second office tower called CyberPark Tower 2. The company plans to launch three more office towers in the coming years, bringing the gross floor area of its office properties to 600,000 square meters (sq.m.).

Mr. Mardo said the towers are expected to attract business process outsourcing companies, as well as Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) once the Quezon City government irons out rules for such businesses.

“The challenge in Quezon City, (POGOs) are not yet an accepted type of business. Maybe we can talk to the city government… It should be pulled to the city because you get to fill up your offices, there is revenue, and you pay taxes to the city. They also get licenses from the city government,” Mr. Mardo said.

ACI is also propping up its retail spaces with the expansion of Gateway Mall. So far, it has brought Gateway Mall 1’s GFA to 100,000 sq.m. The company is adding currently adding 130,000 sq.m. for Gateway Mall 2, and another 100,000 sq.m. for Gateway Mall 3.

“We are going to introduce new concepts that will hopefully entice more people to the Gateway Mall, our new hotel, to Novotel, and to the entire development,” Mr. Mardo said.

For the residential aspect, ACI is currently building the 18-tower Manhattan Residences.

Mr. Mardo cited Araneta Center’s prime location compared to other developments, given its access to different points in the metro through different modes of transportation through the Metro Rail Transit Line 3, Light Rail Transit Line 2, and provincial buses and UV express terminals.

“The access to transportation, and 24/7 activity. We are probably the only center that has all types of access,” Mr. Mardo said.

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3rd TFFF, a tribute to Direk Maryo

The third edition of TOFARM Film Festival (TFF) from Sept. 12 to 18 will be a tribute to its former festival director, the late Maryo J. Delos Reyes. With social-entrepreneur Dr. Milagros O. How at the forefront, the TFF is the only advocacy-driven film festival in the country. The entries seeking inclusion has to showcase the lives, journeys, trials and triumphs of the Filipino farmers.

“We were deeply saddened with the demise of Direk Maryo. He gave so much of himself for TFF. When he suddenly left us, we found ourselves at a crossroad – should we go on with the project or not? But after a lot of thinking, I personally thought it’s best to carry on what Direk Maryo started. The festival would be a continuation of his vision for the farmers and for our film industry. This is our tribute to him.”

The deadline of submission of entries this year is on April 20. Those interested may log on to www.tofarm.org for the mechanics of the competition. TFF 2018 will also include a short film competition. The awards night will be on Sept. 15.

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Like new again

It’s been asked: “What do Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin, Nelson Mandela, Pablo Picasso, former US Pres. Harry Truman, Prime Minister Charles de Gaulles, German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, King Hirohito of Japan and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, among other others, have in common?

Well, it’s been said all of them underwent original living cell therapy in the clinic of Prof. Dr. Block or Prof. Dr. Niehans. Dr. Block’s grandson, Dr. Daniel Block, reminded us so when he was here recently to meet with the local media. He also said Dr. Paul Niehans is the father of modern living cell therapy.

Dr. Daniel Block is the Managing Director of the D. Siegfried Block GmbH & Clinic in Lenggries, Germany which has always been the top choice when it comes to fresh cell therapy because of its ancestry of excellence.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 24, go to Yehlen Catral, Jennifer Cortes, Pinky Alforque, Gloria Goloy, Ayo Gunting, Tessie Lobriguito, Jonathan Lorenzo, Leo Dominguez, Zardo Austria, Glen Regondola, Nate Barretto, Vangie Martelle, Gian Berino who turns 24 years old and Chloe Madison G. Martinez who turns 3 year old today… March 25: Rosemarie Gaisano, Esther Vibal, Leo Katigbak, Iris Sanchez, Dominic Rea, Bernard Cloma, Oscar Oida, Leandro Muñoz, and Quintin Alianza… March 26: Rebecca Rocha, Atty. Beth Guerrero, Manny Valdemor, Jair Williams, Ed Santiago, and Grace Samar, Margie Baterina, Dr. Marievi David, David Chua, and Kathryn Bernardo…

Ahead of maintenance, MRT3 has more trains but more breakdowns

More trains are now available to the commuting public but it still suffers from more breakdown incidents on the same week

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) may be running on more trains now with 12 trains operating, but it broke down 5 times this week.

From March 17 to March 23, the MRT3 suffered 5 glitches – two of which were caused by electrical failure in the affected train's motor, two due to door failure, while another was due to a signalling problem.

Transportation officials earlier attributed the increase of trains to the availability of spare parts. The glitches this week, however, is not due to lack of spare parts, MRT3 media relations officer Aly Narvaez told Rappler.

"Spare parts for rolling stock and power were delivered but electrical failure is one of the common causes of unloading," Narvaez said in a mix of English and Filipino.

"Door failure may be caused by human intervention, when passengers lean on the door or when they force it open. It causes pressure on door components, and eventually on the motor, which results to the glitch," she added.

There have been 9 breakdown incidents in March, or a total of 47 glitches when 2018 started, affecting some 3,000 passengers in total.

The railway system served close to 300,000 passengers from March 19 to March 22, about 5% increase from the first week of March ridership of only 286,000.

More glitches

On Saturday, March 17, around 340 passengers were unloaded at GMA-Kamuning Station at 5:08 pm due to electrical failure. The day averaged with 11 working trains, serving some 235,000 passengers on a Saturday.

On Sunday, March 18, the day opened with 12 running trains at 6 pm but the MRT3 suffered from a glitch in the afternoon.

At 6:49 pm, a Southbound MRT3 train unloaded around 600 passengers at Ortigas Station due to signalling error. Despite the glitch, the railway operator ran on an average of 12 trains with a ridership of 165,000 on a Sunday.

On Monday, March 19, there were 11 trains running when the week started. It experienced two glitches in the evening.

At 6:45 pm, around 740 passengers were unloaded by a Southbound MRT3 train at Shaw Boulevard Station due to electrical failure. More than an hour after, some 400 passengers got off at Magallanes Station at 8:03 pm due to door failure.

The day ended with 11 trains on average but was able to serve almost 310,000 passengers despite the glitches.

On Tuesday, March 20, 11 trains were running the entire day serving some 297,000 passengers.

On Wednesday, March 21, 11 trains were running by 6 am. It went up to 12 by 7 pm. The day closed with an average of 11 operational trains serving more than 295,000 passengers.

On Thursday, March 22, there were 12 running trains available for the commuting public by 6 am. But a glitch happened at 6:19 pm, with a Northbound MRT3 train unloading around 1,000 passengers at Buendia Station due to door failure.

On Friday, March 23, the day opened with 12 trains at 6 am. The MRT3 was able to maintain the number of trains through out the day but by 7:32 pm, there were 13 trains running.

Maintenance

The MRT3 is scheduled to conduct its maintenance services from March 28 to April 1, closing down operations on those days.

MRT3 announced on Thursday that the team is all set for the maintenance activities during the Holy Week, preparing 1,000 meters of contact wire, 100 pieces of diffusers, cans of paint for repainting of walls and signages, as well as signalling parts for the general cleaning.

The MRT3 management also said that 782 light rail vehicle tires will also be available for the annual maintenance of the trains.

Once the rehabilitation of MRT3 trains are done, the transportation department promised that 15 trains should be up and running by April. (READ: DOTr promises better MRT3 services by 2nd quarter of 2018)

Experts from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) joint advisory panel will also join the MRT3 team during the maintenance services.

In 2017, the MRT3 has an average daily ridership of 463,000 from 20 running trains. In November 2017, this was later adjusted to 15 to ensure the safety of passengers after anomalies with former maintenance provider Busan Universal Rail Incorporated's performance. (READ: Surviving MRT3: Worst train fails in 2017)

The number was later reduced to the available trains now to ensure passenger safety. In February 2018, the number of trains went down to as few as 6 trains. (READ: MRT3 suffers almost daily breakdowns since start of 2018)

There were 516 MRT3 glitches recorded in 2017 – almost 10 incidents a week.

ABS-CBN posts P3.16 billion net income in 2017, exceeds goal

ABS-CBN Corp said Friday it posted net income of P3.16 billion in 2017, as rising consumer sales aided revenue growth.

The country's largest media and entertainment company said consolidated revenues reached P40.7 billion last year. Consumer sales rose by a "healthy" 9 percent.

"Overall, we are pleased with our performance for 2017 and we are particularly happy to have exceeded our guidance for net income," said ABS-CBN chief financial officer Aldrin Cerrado.

The company maintained its TV ratings lead last year, headlined by the long-running Coco Martin police drama "FPJ's Ang Probinsyano," followed by "Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids" and "The Voice Teens."

It followed closely by Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo's fantasy series, "La Luna Sangre", and the news program "TV Patrol" 

Also making to the list are "Langit Lupa," "Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin," "It’s Showtime," "ASAP," "Ipaglaban Mo," "The Better Half," "The Promise of Forever," "Hanggang Saan," "The Greatest Love," Pusong Ligaw,", "Wildflower," "My Dear Heart," "A Love to Last," "The Good Son," "TWBA," "Bandila," "Home Sweetie Home," "Little Big Shots," "MMK," "I Can Do That," "I Can See Your Voice," "Gandang Gabi Vice," "Wansapanataym" and "Rated K".

With the ratings-based pricing called CPIRP that has been in place since 2015, Cerrado said "improved ratings directly translate to increased revenues."

Total costs and expenses for 2017 were flat compared to the previous year. On a per-hour basis, costs were down 2 percent, ABS-CBN said.

Total assets rose to P75.1 billion as of end of December 2017 compared to P72.7 billion in 2016. The company’s equity base increased to P33.7 billion from P31.7 billion.

As of December 2017, ABS-CBN said it sold 4.3 million units of its TVPlus. By the end of 2018, the company hopes to breach the 6-million mark, ABS-CBN Group CFO Ron Valdueza said.

"Our subsidiaries also made significant contributions to our revenue growth," he said.

Star Cinema sold P2.9 billion in tickets. "The Revenger Squad" alone grossed almost P600 million. 

SkyCable revenues grew 4 percent to P9.1 billion in 2017, driven by a 21-percent increase in broadband and DTH Subscribers. By year-end, the company had over one million PayTV subscribers and more than 200,000 broadband subscribers, bringing Sky’s total subscriber base to over 1.2 million.

The Filipino Channel staged "ASAP Live in Toronto" in Canada with a 7,000-strong audience.

Kidzania, the company’s educational theme park, attracted over 330,000 visitors for 2017, while TV shopping channel O Shopping generated P840 million in sales.

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Donald J. Duterte

It had to happen, sooner or later.

This latest nickname for the American president was seen on a protester’s placard in New Hampshire—the first state that gets to vote in US electoral primaries—after Trump said the other day that he might consider pushing the death penalty for “drug kingpins” who, because of their deadly trade, effectively commit multiple murder.

Such a move would of course have to clear the US Congress as well as the Supreme Court, which among other things would have to rule whether such a drastic federal penalty is proportionate to the gravity of the offense committed. Evidently Trump thinks so, an opinion that is obviously shared by Donald’s “brother” Digong.

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But neither Trump nor other right-thinking Americans should need a Duterte to point out the gravity of the threat posed by the drug trade. The entirety of American culture today is awash in drugs, so much so that a wildly popular TV series like “Breaking Bad” could run for nearly ten seasons purely on the misadventures of a couple of social misfits who turn to baking crystal meth, or shabu.

The reason drug usage gets away with a wink and a nod in the States—and can even end up being glorified like the heroes of “Breaking Bad”—is the reification of Rights and of the Self in that thoroughly self-absorbed culture. If I’m able to get away with doing something, no matter what it is, then it’s probably a Right that I’m entitled to, just because it’s something I want to do.

It’s a pervasive way of thinking that cuts across ideological divides. On the far right, groups like the NRA are ready to die for their constitutional right to bear arms, even if that so-called right is clearly premised by the US Constitution on the existence of, and need for, a popular militia—one that, 250 years later, has long been replaced by a professional standing army.

On the lefty-liberal side, the same groups who’d oppose Trump’s death penalty for druggies—let alone Duterte’s far harsher statements—are virtually certain to be the same people who’d cheer the Right of American mothers to murder a million unborn babies every year, vilify pro-life Catholics exercising their own free speech rights as “the new Taliban,” and want the US State Department to coerce countries like ours to adopt abortion policies buried deep within “planned parenthood” and “responsible parenthood” programs.

The hypocrisy—on human rights, unborn babies’ rights, drug criminals’ rights—is so rank, it makes you gag.

But doesn’t an abortion ban drive women with unwanted pregnancies underground? Heck, yes, and of course it should. Murdering the unborn is a practice that deserves to be carried out with shame, in the shadows. Underground is where it belongs, together with purveyors of the drug trade—in their case, six feet under.

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Talking about hypocrisy may not be the best segue into a look at the latest news from our esteemed leaders in Congress. Or—maybe it is?

Over at the House, the honorable congressmen voted a new divorce bill into law, 134-57 with two abstentions. It was noteworthy that after the vote, Duterte broke his conspicuous silence on the issue to reveal that, no, he was opposed to the new bill, because it would be “disadvantageous” to children and abandoned mothers.

Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, who shepherded the bill through the House, has announced that he will be talking to the President to try and change his mind. After all, they share a common history of failed first marriages—one which unfortunately is all too common as well in our country, whether or not the couple is honest, or lucky, enough to split up and move on.

We sense, however, that Duterte is being canny about the divorce issue, which isn’t part of his core agenda for governance. If the true believers in the Senate on either side of this issue win his vote against the other side, they ought to add their strength to the President’s on the issues that do matter to him.

Speaking of the Senate, those exalted ladies and gentlemen approved, by 17-2, a new law creating a national identification system. The new national ID card can be used in all transactions with government, making it more convenient for our citizens to avail of public services. The ball is now with the House to come up with a similar counterpart bill from their end, which can then be consolidated into a single law for the President’s OK.

The new ID card ought to be less controversial than divorce, except for the usual leftist claptrap about government invasion of privacy. But what may upset some other folks is a recent estimate from Neda that the new system may cost up to P24 billion to roll out. We hope we get to see the details about those imposing costs as soon as possible.

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We close with our occasional roundup of economic news, most of it, again, positive:

The Philippines finally inked a new agreement for a P51-billion loan from Japan to finance the planned Metro Manila subway. This will be the first tranche for the P357-billion first phase of this ambitious project. Even if it breaks ground on schedule, it’s sure to be unfinished by the time Duterte steps down. That’s why we ought to elect the right man—or woman—again in 2022.

AMRO, a regional think tank, expects our economy to grow even faster in 2018 and 2019 due to buoyant exports and higher domestic consumption driven by grand infrastructure projects like the new subway. But even with funds like the Japanese loans coming in, I’m not sure if we have the non-financial resources—technical talent, cooperative local governments, transparency and political will—to start up all those projects on schedule.

All that growth is bound to take a toll on the country’s financials. The current account deficit more than doubled last year to hit its highest level since 1999, mainly because of strong imports. The overall balance of payments deficit also more than doubled last year, albeit still within government’s original target due to record-high inflows of foreign direct investments. And this early, the 4 percent inflation target for the current year is already certain to be breached.

To put things in perspective, though, any fast-growing economy always runs the risks of overheating as well as over-leverage. Even as we’re watching out for these risks, let’s not take our eyes off the prize.

Readers can write me at gbolivar1952@yahoo.com.

Senate approves bill creating 8th district for Cavite

(UPDATED) – The Senate has okayed a House measure that would increase the number of Cavite's congressional districts to 8.

On March 5, the Senate approved on 3rd and final reading House Bill 5367, reapportioning the 6th and 7th legislative districts. Sponsored by Senate local government committee chair Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, the bill was sent back to the House on March 8.

If the measure is enacted, General Trias City would have its own district, becoming the new 6th district.

The rest of the current 6th district – Trece Martires City, Tanza, and Amadeo – plus the town of Indang would compose the new 7th district.

The new 8th district would be what's left of the current 7th: Tagaytay City, Alfonso, General Aguinaldo, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Naic, and Ternate.

The bill – authored by Representatives Luis Ferrer IV of the 6th district, Abraham Tolentino of the 7th District, and Roy Loyola of the 5th District – seeks to amend Section 1 of Republic Act 9727, which reorganized the province into its current 7 districts.

The House approved HB 5367 on 3rd reading on May 15, 2017.

According to the 1987 Constitution, legislative districts "shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory."

Cities with a population of at least 250,000 are also entitled to have at least one representative. Based on the 2015 Census, General Trias City has a population of 314,303.

Senate OKs House bill recognizing Santo Tomas as a city of Batangas

Voting 19-0, the Senate yesterday approved on third and final reading a measure emanating from the House of Representatives that seeks to convert the municipality of Santo Tomas in the province of Batangas into a component city.

Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chair of the Senate committee on local government, sponsored House Bill 5160, which recognizes Santo Tomas as a city.

“Like the national hero Miguel Malvar, a native of this town and among the first of countless Filipino revolutionaries, Sto. Tomas is also leading the way towards progress among local government units,” Angara said.

The senator said the “thriving” town of Santo Tomas was one of the most populous in the whole country, and clearly met the population requirement indicated by the Local Government Code.

The lawmaker added the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) has certified the municipality’s average annual income at more than P230 million, which is also well above the required amount for conversion.

Santo Tomas also hosts a 600-megawatt solar panel factory — the first of its kind in the country, and a multinational paints supplier factory that would produce paints for many industries.

“If we provide enough resources for flourishing towns like Santo Tomas, then more Filipinos are given the chance to relish this bountifulness,” Angara said.

According to Angara, a great part of national development is dependent “on the quality and capacity of the country’s local government units.”

“Our national government agencies have drawn economic plans that entail the expansion of the economy outside urbanized cities to dissipate concentrated gains,” he said.

“But to accomplish this goal requires solid foundations, not just of the national agencies, but also of our local governments,” Angara stressed.

Senate approves cityhood of Sto. Tomas town in Batangas

Lawmakers in the plenary express their support and agreement to convert Sto. Tomas into a city, making it the 4th city in the province of Batangas

With a vote of 19-0, the Senate unanimously approved last Monday (March 19) the passage of House Bill 5160 or “An Act Converting the Municipality of Sto. Tomas in the Province of Batangas into a Component City to be known as City of Sto. Tomas”.

Lawmakers in the plenary expressed their support and agreement to convert Sto. Tomas into a city, making it the 4th city in the province of Batangas.

Local government officials headed by Sto. Tomas Mayor Edna P. Sanchez, together with Vice Mayor Armenius O. Silva and members of the local council, came in full force to thank Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, Committee Chairman of the Committee on Local Government, for sponsoring the bill and ensuring its passage during the third and final reading.

The move for the conversion of Sto. Tomas into a city started in 2015 when it was proposed by then 3rd District Batangas Congressman Nelson P. Collantes.

Sto. Tomas has an average annual income of P230 million as certified by the Department of Finance and a population of 179,844 as certified by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

It occupies a total of 10,032 hectares, as certified by the Land Management Bureau.

Once signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the law will be published and will be subject to a plebiscite to allow all the members of the electorate to participate in the democratic process.

Local officials are confident that residents of the town will embrace the development as it promises to bring more opportunities, more jobs and greater progress to Sto. Tomas.

Tangled web of confusion

Anyone who has gone through the experience of building a house or undertaking a major renovation knows how frustrating it is to make sure things go well according to plan. There are so many moving parts and anything can go wrong at any time. It’s usually a tangled web of confusion.

It is also an absolute test of your people management skills. It doesn’t mean that just because you have a contractor, you can relax. You have to be on top of the project all the time to make sure you are progressing as scheduled.

I can imagine how more immensely difficult it is to supervise a multi-billion peso infrastructure project like that elevated expressway that will connect the north and south expressway. This is why San Miguel has an in-house staff and consultants to make sure things are moving.

But it isn’t that simple. It helped that San Miguel divided the project between two of the country’s top and most dependable contractors, DMCI and EEI. But even then, there were problems right from the start.

They were delayed about six months because a supermarket refused to let them work in the land adjacent to it. The owner just didn’t like the idea of an expressway right next to it.

For a project as big as this one, every day of delay costs lots of money. I understand that the elevated expressway should have been delivered late last year. But there had been so much delay for so many reasons. We will be lucky if we can use the portion from Buendia to Paco by December. Essentially, right of way problems have been causing significant delays that will cost users higher tolls.

One reaction I received last week says problematic project execution is a third world thing.

“Yes, it is doable to complete the viaduct of the SMC connector road along Osmeña highway from Buendia to the intersection of Quirino avenue and Osmeña highway by the end of 2018 (the remaining effective work time is actually from April to November 2018; when the month of December starts, there is hardly any work activity in the construction area until mid January the following year).

“The steel girders in the corner of Buendia Avenue and Osmeña highway were uploaded from Jan. 15 to March 15, 2018. And there are still two portions within this stretch where concrete girders are still to be uploaded.

“I am sure the big bosses of DPWH and DOTr are eagerly looking forward to inaugurate the Buendia to Quirino portion of the viaduct for PR purposes.  However, it is puzzling why the construction of the northbound ramp after the intersection of Buendia Avenue and Osmeña highway (it is almost finished) is being prioritized when there is no exit ramp being constructed at the Paco station end of the viaduct.

“On the other hand, the southbound entry ramp at the corner of Zobel Roxas street and Osmeña highway is not being constructed (but they have cordoned the middle lane in that stretch and construction materials like the cylindrical steel pipes that form the foundation of the ramp pillars are just lying in the middle of the road). There is no ROW issue in this portion of the construction site.

“If a southbound entry ramp can be constructed at the corner of Zobel Roxas street and Osmeña highway (or at the corner of Quirino avenue and Osmeña highway) then motorists can use this Quirino-Buendia portion to travel all the way to Alabang when this viaduct is hopefully completed by December 2018.”

I asked the contractor, DMCI, but they were not very communicative. All I could get is the information that they are awaiting further instructions from San Miguel and TRB.

Other sources say the original viaduct design does not have a down ramp at Paco Station and an up ramp at Zobel Roxas intersection, but San Miguel has indicated they want this. A minimum of eight months would be necessary to complete the ramps from notice to proceed.

I texted Ramon Ang and he replied that there are no outstanding issues that must be resolved by San Miguel. He said the segment would be delivered for sure by December.

Hmmm… I would normally believe RSA because he is a micromanager who knows the tiniest details of progress in his projects. But I wonder if he is aware of problems being faced by NGCP in getting their right of way so their poles can be relocated and construction of the elevated expressway can go full blast.

An academic observer wrote me to say execution of this project “validates the infrastructure experience in developing countries: it is not simply infrastructure spending in isolation; infrastructure build-up efficiency also requires institutional capabilities such as detailed engineering analysis and construction plans, bureaucratic efficiency, and contract enforcement. This explains why the planning and execution of the BBB’s 75 major projects (not just the connector road) are encountering a lot of problems.”

If government and San Miguel really want to deliver the segment by December, they should put up a mechanism for better coordination. Weekly meetings where issues are resolved quickly should be called. It is clear that having competent private sector parties (DMCI, EEI and San Miguel) mean nothing, if relevant government agencies do not act with urgency.

But what can one expect from DOTr? This agency is all about show!

For instance, DOTr had a ground breaking ceremony for the Common Station September last year, but nothing has happened on the ground six months later. I am told they have had two failed biddings due to low government cost estimate compared to reality. So, no contractor yet even if they broke ground.

This means it will be months before anything happens. This is a design and build contract and the design part can only start once the contract is awarded. Yung ground breaking, drama lang ni Tugade.

NAIA Consortium wants to link airport to Metro Manila Subway, LRT1

Part of the consortium's proposal is a transit system or 'people mover' that would connect the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the planned Metro Manila Subway and existing Light Rail Transit Line 1

All passenger terminals of the nation's busiest gateway, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), would be accessible via the planned Metro Manila Subway and the existing Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1), should the government push through with the P350-billion NAIA upgrade proposal of 7 local conglomerates.

The NAIA Consortium, which is composed of 7 of the country's biggest conglomerates, seeks to connect NAIA to the planned subway and LRT1 by building a transit system or "people mover."

"It won't necessarily be a monorail. It could be light rail. We target to put it in place by 2022," NAIA Consortium spokesperson Jose Emmanuel Reverente said in a media briefing on Wednesday, March 21.

The transit system would form part of the consortium's P350-billion proposal to upgrade, operate, and maintain NAIA for 35 years.

The 7 partners are Aboitiz InfraCapital Incorporated, AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation, Alliance Global Group Incorporated, Asia's Emerging Dragon Corporation, Filinvest Development Corporation, JG Summit Holdings Incorporated, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.

Singapore's Changi Airports International Private Limited serves as the NAIA Consortium's technical consultant.

"The airport people mover will connect you from NAIA Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, and then underground to Terminal 3," Reverente said.

"You don't have to exit [the] NAIA complex," he added, just to move from one terminal to another.

Citing a Department of Transportation (DOTr) letter dated March 12, the NAIA Consortium said it has hurdled the "completeness review" of the unsolicited proposal. This means its proposal is now being reviewed by the department.

Under the implementing rules and regulations of the build-operate-transfer (BOT) law, the first complete proposal should be evaluated and decided upon. The second complete proposal will only be entertained if the first one is rejected.

The law states that the second complete proposal can be considered if there is a failure in the negotiation of the first proposal.

Should the DOTr reject the NAIA Consortium's proposal, under the law, it will consider and review the unsolicited proposal of another group – listed Megawide Construction Corporation and its Bangalore-based partner GMR Infrastructure Limited.

It was just on March 1 when Megawide and GMR submitted a $3-billion (P155.97-billion), 18-year unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate, develop, operate, and maintain the dilapidated NAIA.

GMR-Megawide's proposal provides a lower project cost and shorter concession period compared to that of the NAIA Consortium, which earmarked P350 billion and set 35 years of concession for the project.

While the NAIA Consortium's proposal provides an option for a 3rd NAIA runway, GMR-Megawide said it is "unviable" to set up another runway at the airport.

"It is urgent for the country to get this project going because doing nothing as a result of a long approval process will set all of us back," Reverente said.

NAIA, designed to handle only 31 million passengers, is expected to accommodate 47 million in 2019. It accommodated a total of 42 million passengers in 2017, data from the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) showed. – Rappler.com

'Super consortium' details P350-billion plan to upgrade NAIA

A consortium of the country's largest conglomerates on Wednesday presented more details on how they plan to transform the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) into a premier gateway terminal or a regional hub.

Part of their plan is to construct a "people mover," which may be in the form of a monorail or light rail that will connect the different terminals at the airport complex.

The P350-billion project aims to improve and expand the current NAIA terminals under the first phase, while the second phase will involve the construction of a new runway and an integrated hub.

The so-called 'super consortium' is made of seven conglomerates, namely: Aboitiz InfraCapital, AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation, Alliance Global Group, Asia's Emerging Dragon Corporation, Filinvest Development Corporation, JG Summit Holdings, and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.

The super consortium said the 3-kilometer people mover would help transfer commuters around NAIA's three terminals, and will be linked to LRT-1. A subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, which is part of the group, currently operates the train line.

With the people mover, there will be no need to go outside the NAIA Complex to connect to another NAIA terminal, the group said.

Besides linking to the LRT-1, the group also proposed to make NAIA terminals accessible through the planned Metro Manila subway.

The group also plans to put up larger check-in and baggage areas, more space for well-wishers and walk-through zones, as well as centralized immigration and security zones in Terminals 1 and 3.

The consortium also aims to double the floor area of the terminals to 623,000 square meters from 364,000 sqm.

If it receives the 'Notice to Proceed' by year's end, the group said it plans to increase the airport's passenger capacity from the current 31 million annually to 47 million in 2020, and 65 million in 2022.

"Magiging 50 percent and more overcapacity ng NAIA. Kung wala tayo gawin, nasa 60 million na dadaan sa airport. Kailangan may gawin tayo sa pinakamadaling panahon," said Jose Miguel Reverente, spokesperson of the group.

The second phase of the project involves putting up a third runway parallel to the NAIA's longest runway.

The new runway will be built on reclaimed land in Merville Parañaque, and will have a satellite terminal connected to the people mover.

This integrated hub is designed to accommodate 90 million passengers per year and will have an additional floor area of 610,000 sqm.

The NAIA consortium has tapped Singapore's Changi Airport, which has experience in 59 other airports in various roles, as technical consultant partner.

Reverente said Changi will not compete with the Philippines as a regional hub.

"Changi has their catchment area; there will be no conflict of interest. The consortium is 100 percent Filipino-owned, and we are their client," Reverente said.

Last March 12, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) declared a "complete submission" on the P350-billion offer of the consortium to improve and expand NAIA.

If the DOTr gives "original proponent status" to the NAIA consortium, the offer would go to the National Economic and Development Authority for assessment and approval.

Besides the offer of the super consortium, the government is also entertaining proposals from two other groups.

Filipino-Indian consortium GMR-Megawide is also proposing to upgrade NAIA at the cost of P156.3 billion.

Sangley Airport Infrastructure Group owned by billionaire Henry Sy and media magnate Wilson Tieng, meanwhile, plans to build a new airport at Sangley Point in Cavite at the cost of around $12 billion. 

Katy Perry wants Manila to witness ‘The Tour’

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry makes her comeback to Manila on April 2 at the Mall of Asia Arena. This is part of the Asian leg of “Witness: The Tour” after several added shows in South America and Europe as well as in New Zealand and Australia.

Katy’s concerts have received exceptional reviews from U.S.A Today, the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe and Billboard, among others.

It’s been said that “Witness” attempts to artistically reveal a more authentic persona, not as Katy Perry, but as Katheryn Hudson. The album “wanders along the shores of riskier territories, exploring new sound, distancing Perry from the animatedly sweet chart-topping hits that made her the pop superstar that she is in this day and age.”

This latest tour is Katy’s first run since the sold-out, 151-date “Prismatic World Tour,” which concluded in 2015 and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a show to damage retinas and blow minds.”

Two rising pop vocalists Hailee Steinfeld and Tove Styrke would also be witnesses, as they will be opening for her in the coming shows in Europe and the UK.

“One Of The Boys” was Katy’s Capitol Records debut after signing with the label in 2007. She cemented her status as a global superstar with her first No. 1 hit, “I Kissed A Girl,” and the release of the groundbreaking record, “Teenage Dream (2010),” making Katy the first woman in music history to gain five No. 1 hits in a single album.

“PRISM,” her 2013 album, debuted at No. 1 on iTunes in 100 countries and has sold more than 12.5 million adjusted albums worldwide. With the singles “Roar,” “Firework” and “Dark Horse” each surpassing the 10 million threshold. Katy is the first female artist to earn three RIAA Digital Single Diamond Awards. In her 10 years with Capitol, she has racked up a cumulative 18+ billion streams alongside worldwide sales of more than 40+ million adjusted albums and 125+ million tracks. She is the most-followed person on Twitter, and the first to surpass 100 million followers.

“Katy Perry’s Witness: The Tour Live in Manila” is presented by AEG Presents and Ovation Productions.

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GMA exec chosen Effie Awards jury

GMA Network Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Lizelle G. Maralag was again named one of the jury members in the 2018 APAC Effie Awards. On her third consecutive year as judge, Maralag is the lone Philippine TV network representative to this year’s lineup of judges consisting of senior level executives with rich knowledge and expertise on various marketing disciplines.

The Effie Awards is a prominent award-giving body recognized in the industry as the global standard of marketing effectiveness excellence. It is organized by the Confederation of Asian Advertising Agency Associations (CAAAA) and Tenasia Group.

Maralag has been responsible for driving growth and marketing innovation for the network leading it to become the Philippine network with the most number of local and global marketing awards to date.

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Famous party for a birthday bash

Models, TV personalities and dash of the social set came in full force as Keren Pascual blew out another candle of his exciting life.

KEREN Pascual (left) in souvenir shot with his Famous friends after his birthday dinner at Balthazar’s in Covent Garden: Noel Manapat, Gretchen Barretto, Lesley Mobo, Aivee Teo, Onin Lorente

Guests sang Happy Birthday as Keren made a wish and blew out their candles on the cake.

"Maraming, maraming salamat po sa pagbati ninyo, narinig ko po sa Facebook, Twitter, Instagram at YouTube ang pagbati pinamumunahan nina Zanjoe Marudo, Bea Alonzo, Enchong Dee, LA Aguinaldo, Arjo Atayde, Ria Atayde, Maxene Magalona, Robby Mananquil, Alexa Ilacad, Grae Fernandez, Iñigo Pascual, Miko Raval, David Chua, Daniela Stranner, tito Jaru Albert, ate Mikki Gonzalez, road managers tita Diane Juntado at ate Maquie Raquiza, handler tita Monch Novales, direk Johnny Manahan, Mariole Alberto, Tita Cory Vidanes, Sir Deo Endrinal, Sir Biboy Arboleda, Sir Ruel Bayani, Ate Ginny Ocampo, Sir Joey Concepcion, Senador Bam Aquino, Senador Grace Poe, Senador Manny Pacquiao, Vice President Leni Robredo, Senate President Koko Pimentel, Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, Transportation Secretary Art Tugade, Trade Secretary Mon Lopez, Tourism Assistant Secretary Ricky Alegre, Cherie Mercado-Santos, Dr. Cesar Chavez, Tim Orbos at Zeny Cuison-Maglaya magpapasalamat ako ngayon binati naman ninyo muling pasasalamat sa iyong pagbati sa aking ika-limangpu't pitong kaarawan, salamat po at pagpalain kayo ng Panginoong Diyos. Akalain mo man ninyo, sino namang pari ang kinakantahan na may higit na dalawangpu't libong tao sa katulad na ginawa ninyo," he said after the candle-blowing.

Among are the well-wishers are director Robby Carmona, beauty queens Ana Sideco, Alaiza Malinao, Franchesca Lagua, Nikita Mc Elroy, Jodilly Pendre, Jo Ann Bitagcol, Lou Muñoz, Michelle Panemanglor, Justine Gabionza, Nicole Cordoves and Maxine Medina, Leah Puyat, Anton Barretto, Marissa Tambunting, Luz Siguion-Reyna, Ana De Ocampo, Charlene Reyes Escaler and Eds Genuino, Team Ayala Mark Sablan, AC Legarda, Rowena Tomeldan, Mina Domingo, Pivi Diaz, Maricris Bernardino and Gabby Katigbak, Yes! Magazine editor-in-chief Jo-Ann Maglipon, Star Magic road managers Wheng Corpuz, Portia Dimla, Diane Juntado, Maquie Raquiza and Nenette Rustia, handler Monch Novales, Mikki Gonzalez, Jaru Albert, Leo Katigbak, Laurenti Dyogi, Pia Bacungan, Evelyn Raymundo, Rachel Simon, Hermie de Leon, Rudy Villar, Charmaine Canillas, Sandra Puno, John Rojo, Digna Santos and Lawrence Tan, Ogie Alcasid and daughter Leila, Dolly Anne Carvajal and son IC Mendoza, Janice de Belen, daughters Inah and Kaila and sister Gelli, Sylvia Sanchez, James Deakin, AJ Muhlach, Shaina Magdayao, Liza Soberano, Pokwang, Zanjoe Marudo, Bea Alonzo, Enchong Dee, Alexa Ilacad, Grae Fernandez, Iñigo Pascual, Miko Raval, David Chua, Daniela Stranner, LA Aguinaldo, Arjo Atayde, Ria Atayde, Javi Cang, Kim Cruz, Carlos Laurel, Hannah Locsin, Luigi Pumaren, Kat Galang, Paolo Gonzalez, Kelsey Merritt, Daniel Velasco, Sarah Geronimo and Matteo Guidicelli, Maxene Magalona and Robby Mananquil, Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Anne Santos and Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, Mike Defensor, Pelita Peralta Uy, Miko Salud, Carlo Magdaluyo, Jules Yanga and Bernice Tenchavez, Fashion Forward founder and CEO Bong Guerrero, Jon Herrera and Patti Grandidge, Gian Carlos, photographer and artist Filbert Kung, Bob Novales, road manager Mo Nuevo, Marivic and House of Representatives Secretary General Atty. Cesar Pareja, Korina Sanchez-Roxas, McDonald's Philippines Executive Vice President & Deputy Managing Director Margot Torres, ABS-CBN Chief Operating Officer for broadcast Cory Vidanes, Dreamscape Entertainment business unit head Deo Endrinal and Advertising and Promotions Head Biboy Arboleda, ABS-CBN business unit head and director Ruel Bayani, Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo, ASAP production assistant Noimie Comia and writer Patch Buenaventura, actress and TV host Amy Perez, Ken Pagaspas, Music Management International (MMILive) CEO and owner Rhiza Pascua, Marilu San Juan-Martirez, talent manager Shirley Kuan, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Bibeth Orteza, Loren Karunungan Disonglo Farmer, VIVA Films executive and Professional Artists Managers Inc. president and talent manager June Torrejon-Rufino, Lucia Santiago-Maisonneuve, Mary Joy de Leon Hans, Maricor Lustre, former model Anthea Robles, TV show directors Don Miguel Cuaresma and Ian Lorenos, Vicky Florendo-Montenegro, The Peninsula Manila retired social and public relations director Mila Magsaysay-Valenzuela, Teacher Naynay Ventura, Mars Chua, Mark San Diego, Josephine Knox, Ruthy Vera, Allen Arvin Tan and Jennifer Toledo, Vicente Tan and Joy Sia, Nicolas Pimentel, Agustin Palao, Pureza Dumancas, Evelyn Coronel, Ian Irving Tan, Michael Eric Go and Maria Theresa Mutia, Jose Albert Avila, Maria Liza Blessett, Levie Lim, Ann Marjorie Ong, Joanna Angheng, Inez Aznar, Carla Tiu, Tania Morada, Deborrah Cua Ho, Lourdes Arnado, December Chy, Calvin Gothong, Ryan Yu, Christopher Uy, James Go, Edric Tan, Emilio Pascua, Edward Onglatco, Gladys Llaban, Andie Noval, Marissa Unchuan, Leading Social Marketer, Research & Planning Director and Veteran Communication Strategist Brad Geiser, Nancy Ortiga, Annie Benitez, Jude Hipolito, Anna Marie Periquet, Reena Francisco, Aisa Yap, former Tagaytay Highlands general manager Nick Celdran, Globally Award-Winning Brand Architect Risk, Crisis & Reputation Strategist and Marketing & Communications Innovator Amor Maclang, Bobby Capco, Rocky Urbina, Corcor Bitong, Tess Villanueva, former Quezon City councilor Mike Planas, JC Cuadrado, Albert de Jesus, Ian Ramos, Mia Yan, Joseph Esmilla, Gina Medina, Dino Decena, Renato Lucas, Chris Millado, Katsch Catoy, Eric Cruz, Alex Cortez, Della Besa, Ana Maria de Guzman, Jaddy Vitug, Vince Abella, Greg Yu, Raffy Jose, Andy Jacinto, Lyka Ugarte, Lila Almario, Gabby Estrella, Tokie Tantoco, Margarita Yuchengco Locsin, Ian Tiongson, Rod Feliciano, Rogue Media Inc. Publisher Vicky Montenegro, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte-Alurining, “Philippine Star” columnist Joanne Zapanta Andrada, Bohol 3rd District Rep. Arthur Yap, OFW rights advocate Susan “Toots” Ople, The Advent Manila Hospitality Group owner, economist, political analyst and "Manila Bulletin" business and political columnist Andrew Masigan and restaurateur Sandee Siytangco-Masigan, Philippine National Bank board of director, Mike Romero, Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's trusted aide Len Bautista-Horn, Ross Rica King and Darren Deen, Patrick Rosas, Ricarido and Rosalinda King, The Voices of Praise Choir, Robin and Luis King, Carlos Palanca III, Kazuie Hirose, Kazuo Wada, Lourdes Cacho, Grace Gonzalez, Haydee King, Victoria Tiu, Linda Chang, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oscar Moreno, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Isidro “Jun” Rodriguez, Pasig City 2nd District councilor Yoyong Martirez, former Labangan Mayor Abubakar Afdal, Muntinlupa’s Gender and Development Office (MGDO) chairperson and program director Trina Reyes-Biazon, Backroom Inc. vice-president Bettina Aspillaga, Star Creatives Chief Operating Officer Malou Santos, Star Magic chairman emeritus and founder Johnny Manahan, Star Magic head Mariole Alberto, Club Bulakeño president Bernadette Lomotan, Henry & Sons Trading and Manufacturing Company, Inc. president Roberto Francisco, Amanda Huibonhua Sandoval, Abubakar Afdal, Rona Agustines, Jenny Ortega-Manguiat, Rachel Mercado, Kevin Limjoco, Roberto Francisco, Daniele Vastolo, Gil Miguel Puyat, Maridee Chanyungco, Celia Silang-Cruz, Rosanna Escudero, Sigrid Villamil, Jojo Silverio, Jenny Serrano, Noel Bautista, Lexi Schulze and Javi Berrenguer-Testa, Francisco Delgado, Newtrends International Corporation president and general manager George Mirani, Newtrends International Corporation general manager Murli Menon, Ben and Naida Yapjoco, Del and Marilou Ordoñez, Glenn and Glenn Westerman, Edwin Medalle, Rene and Girlie Sarmiento, Colette Goldstein, former ABS-CBN vice president for government, corporate Affairs and PR Maloli Espinosa Manalastas, CBN Asia Vice President for Production and Programming and “The 700 Club Asia” executive producer Kata Inocencio, Kakai Manotoc-Arroyo, Jane Franco, Dean Lina Liparanon, Fernando Peña, EDSA People Power Commission Vice Chairman Christopher Carreon, businessman Miguel Blardony, Tourism Assistant Secretary Ricky Alegre, Honorary Consul to Norway in Cebu Candice Gotianuy, Bunny Ludo-Alcordo, Zeny Deen, Socorro Protacio, Lynn Agustin, Ria Romero, Gloria Mara, Corcor Dizon-Bitong, photographer Francis Abraham, Bien Bautista, photographer Tom Epperson, Jun de Leon, Raymund Isaac, Lita Puyat, film/music video director, Vybe Entertainment chief marketing officer and Furball, Inc. director and partner Quark Henares, Filmex, Inc. film director Henry Frejas, film director, producer and film educator Mark Meily, indie and alternative director Raymond Red, Parikshit Bhasin, Ana Martha Moreno, Pastry Chef Sonja Ocampo, jeweler Ginger Ignacio, House of Laurel's Kathy Teves-Villanueva, Samantha Laurel, Vanessa Morales, Marge Marasigan, Ria and JP Castrillo, Anna Xerez Burgos, Erma Cuizon, Gingging Dumdum, Jovenir Bataican, Manuel Dumdum, Catherine Marie Castillo, Mayra Florencio, Viveva Singson, Edwin Bautista, Joseph Ortega Pollisco, Bayo's vice president Lynn Agustin, Sonny Bitong, Marichu Yap, Bridges@Com managing directors Nicole Jacinto and Franco Santos, Javier Marcalain (director, overall strategy development), Alexei Villaraza (director, media content), Bianca Fernandez (events manager) assisted by Angela Panlilio, Martha Gonzalez (media monitoring and analysis officer), accounts manager Angelica Lim with account officers Patricia Espino, Celine Viray, Javi Lebron and Bea Guingona, Goldilocks Bakeshop Marketing Director Pinky Yee, Chef Rolando Ongcoy, Shiv Hiranand, Rocco Puno, entrepreneur and surfer Jeff Ortega, Gaby Manas, Marco Yulo, Matt Laurel, Ava Daza, Katrina Razon, Julio Villafuerte, Michael Concepcion, Magsy Concepcion, Paolo Monasterio, Kevin Christian Sy, Marilen Elizalde, Cecille Ysmael, Rafa Alunan, Chris Feist, David Kaufman, Pinky Estrebillo and Yvette Lejano, Ayala Corporation head of public policy Tony Lambino, “Esquire” web editor Jonty Aquino-Cruz, Biz Whiz managing director Estelle Ople Osorio, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. CFO Randy Estrellado, McCann Worldgroup Regional Business Director Cia Hatzi, MRM/McCann Managing Director Manny Fernando, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Head of Strategic Planning Gino Borromeo, McCann Worldgroup Chairman and CEO Raul Castro, McCann Worldgroup Philippines Managing Partner Bernadette Chincuanco, McDonald's Philippines President and CEO Kenneth Yang, Coca-Cola ASEAN Business Unit President Manuel Arroyo, Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines President Cecile Alcantara, Coca-Cola Philippines President & General Manager Guillermo Aponte, McCann Worldgroup Asia-Pacific President Charles Cadell; Coca-Cola Philippines Vice President for Public Affairs & Communication Adel Tamano; and McCann Worldgroup Philippines Director for Business Development & Corporate Affairs Tricia Camarillo-Quiambao, marketing director Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Franchise and Commercial Leadership Director Peter Schaelstraete together with the Coca-Cola Philippines team: Johanna Hife, Steve Little, Rogie Delena, Raymond Villaflor, Coca-Cola FEMSA Commercial Unit Associate Director (Mindanao) Jay Justiniano, Coca-Cola Philippines Sparkling Category Marketing Manager Teejae Sonza, Coca-Cola Philippines Finance Director Eduardo Rearte, Jobert Dumlao, Sharon Tanganco, Roki Ferrer, Rachel Cruz, Francis Chua, Franz Decloedt, Yasmin Mallari, Jenny Cinco, Jing Atienza, Criselda Pascual, Mavel Banocnoc, Thess Acuna, Franco Jorge, Stephanie Castillo, Tish Condeno, Jaideep Kibe, Nicamae Baylen, Jenalyn Perez, Barry del Rosario, and Nikki Lee, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Philippines), Inc. national key accounts director Eric Montinola, Coca-Cola (Philippines) IMC senior sparkling content manager Jenny Cinco, Coca-Cola Philippines senior I-marketing manager Jacinto Gervasio, key accounts manager Herman Medina-Cue, marketing manager for Sparkling Flavors Jonah de Lumen, senior brand manager for Coca-Cola Derek Sotto, ACS Manufacturing Corporation founder, president and owner Engineer Alfonso C. Supetran and wife Lourdes Dacumos, relatives and closest friends from ACS Manufacturing Corporation, Adamson University, Mapúa Institute of Technology and Green Meadows Subdivision, City Delivery general manager Francis Dy, Golden ABC, Inc. Vice President for Sales Operations Dino Sagun, national sales diretor Marge Mankil, TAYO Awards Foundation Co-chairman of the Board of Directors Rollie Fabi, TAYO Awards Foundation Executive Director James de Vera, TAYO Awards Foundation President Aika Robredo, Lenovo Philippines country general manager Michael Ngan, Open Communications Inc. marketing manager and Lenovo Smartphones and Tablets brand marketing manager Patricia Paredes, sales director Nestor Remata, Open Communications product manager Alaena Rae Sy, Wave Mobile Inc. owner Paul Tinsay, Lenovo Philippines marketing communications manager Anna Abola, business unit head Juan Armando Rojo, Carlos Chan’s children Carlson, Archie, Rinby, Larry, Oszen and Shera Chan, Chef Tony’s general manager Anthony Elepano, social marketing manager Ashley Ang, “One FC” senior director for commercial development Maja Grimnitz, “One FC” CEO Victor Cui, “One FC” SVP and head of commercial partnerships Victor Chu, Asheesh Mandhyan, iPay Philippines president Eddie Lee, Timothy Roxas-Chua, Gerard Escay, Diageo “Reserve World Class 2015” participating bartender Antony White of Hooch, Monette and Mike Mapa, MM Vazquez, Jessica Tiongson, Bingo Manahan, Bea Munoz, Julz Savard, Timothy Pabillano Barnes, Ronald and Ruth Ventura, Rico Tan, Agustin Lamm, Liam Dames, Lia Ramos, Kevin Moss, Nana Caragay, Emi Jorge, Tricia Centenera, Moncef El Haddar, Doo Ona, Celine Weckerle, “Women's Health” editor-in-chief Lara Parpan, David Ludwig, Jun Poblador, Amiel Mendoza, Alex Tabtsov, Arthur Tseischchev, Mike Concepcion, Yvethe Santiago, Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2014 Parul Shah, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2014 Kris Janson, Archie Geotina, The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) marketing and communications corporate director Ryan Chan, The Bellevue Manila assistant marketing manager Mary Eunice Lodripas, The Bellevue Manila's Vue Bar supervisor Rizzy Lutz, F&B manager Vic Lammatao, The Bellevue Resort director of sales Weng Esteban, Peter Yabut, Joey Torres, “DEFY 123 Triathlon 2015” organization committee member Jerry Santos, Moby de Jesus, “DEFY 123 Triathlon 2015” organization committee member Teddy Tong, Norman Arteficio, Mariella Powell, Isa Isip-de Jesus, Mark del Rosario, “DEFY 123 Triathlon 2015” organization committee member Anthony Kierulf, Michelle Meer, Katrina Cruz, Betsy Medalla, Yvonne Colendrino, Coach Etch Verzola, Kali Kalalo, John Pangilinan, Jerry Evaristo, Mikki Quilala, Mike Advincula, Justine Bernabe, Franchesca de Guzman, Heish Lavina, Mel Abesamis, Bong Gonzales, Anthony Kierulf, Dondi Valdez, Sancho and Jammy Honrado, Liza Abesamis, Solar NRG Philippines’ Grigori Agriopoulos, Clarisse Chiongbian and Mike Cosenheim, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu executive sous chef Juanito Abangan, hotel manager Julie Najar, executive chef Stefano Verrillo, food and beverage manager Joward Tongco, former Marco Polo Plaza Cebu general manager Hans Hauri, fashion diretor Raymond Villanueva, Balletcenter Cebu artistic director Gregory Aaron, MPPC banquet service supervisor Cyrill Escurido, Dr. Vivina Chiu Yrastorza, Sandra and Jurgen Pesch, talent manager and film producer Atty. Joji Villanueva-Alonso, Expat Communications, Inc. president and managing director Butch Bonsol, “Expat” magazine editor in chief Agnes Abrau, Stylebible.ph Associate Fashion & Beauty Editor Zoe Laurente, Andrea Ang of L’officiel Manila, Gela de Dios of Starstyle, and Sarah Santiago of Megastyle; “Men’s Health” editor in chief Peejo Pilar and Amador Madamba; Top Gear Philippines publisher Jeff Reyes; and JP Calimbas, Richard Cunanan, Kit Payumo and Bert Casal of the Calibre team, Bambi Harper, Toby Gatchalian, Gicelle Himala, Edith Marquez-Reyes, Rebecca Daza-Sadhwani, Bing Carrion-Buck, president and publisher of total PR Marketing and Communications company Seagull Philippines, Inc., Geoffrey Short, Jeremy Cliff, Mabey and Johnson’s Mr. and Mrs. David Forsyth, GMA Network Chief Marketing Officer Lizelle Maralag; BBDO Guerrero/Ortega chairman David Guerrero; Campaigns and Grey former chairman Yolanda Villanueva-Ong; Masscom president Ed Cruz and EVP Raymund Timbol; Jon Timbol of Ace Saatchi, Ricky Jalbuena of DDB; Adobo magazine president & Editor-in-Chief Angel Lim Guerrero, Unilever Philippines, Inc. Vice President for Corporate Affairs Chito Macapagal and former chairman and president Howard Belton, Lilia Co and Beth Bravo, ambassador Toto Zaide, Unilever Philippines former environmental consultant Sonny Valencia, PAL Holdings, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista, former HSBC deputy CEO Martin Cook, jewelry designer Victoria Marin, former Style Lab makeup artist Ivy Chang, former Metro magazine associate editor and YoU magazine editor-in-chief Stefanie Cabal, entrepreneur and design consultant Michele Periquet Jones, Haidee Benedicto and Rene Cayetano, Jr., Cebu City mayor Tomas Osmeña and Alice Cayetano McHugh, Helena Benedicto, Anita Siy, Lilian Benedicto, Reggie Ocampo, Antonio Arce, Enrilen Benedicto, Sarah Jane Florido, Jennifer Go, Maybelline Te, Ali Bernard Go, Lala Ticzon, Edward Onglatco, Cristina Lim, former Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Philippine Ambassador to China, Singapore, South Korea, Brazil, Canada and India and Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation Independent Director Francisco Benedicto, former First Lady Amelita Martinez-Ramos, Dr. Angelina P. Galang, Chito Bertol, former Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary, Presidential Adviser on Climate Change and Philippine National Construction Corporation director Elisea Gozun, and environment crusaders Narda Camacho, former Unilab Consumer Health Division vice-president, Unilab Active Health vice president for operations and BioBalance Institute general manager Alex Fernandez, Josel Garcia, Alex Panlilio, Joey Romana, Joey Peralta, Backy Baquiran and former colleagues from Unilab Consumer Health Division Kraft Foods Philippines Senior Brand Manager Michelle Ianne Gan and Johnson & Johnson senior brand manager Paolo Reyes, former Unilever country communications manager Ed Sunico, Moving and Storage’s well-liked Brian Lane; plus other representatives of British companies in the Philippines, Klaudia Koronel, Irma Adlawan, Efren Reyes, Jr., Mario Magalona, Emilio Garcia, Rustica Carpio, Lotlot De Leon, Malou Crisologo, Perla Bautista, Melanie Marquez, Bernard Palanca, Justin Cuyugan, Matet de Leon, Arlene Muhlach, Candy Pangilinan, Wynwyn Marquez, Anna Marin, Jenine Desiderio, Denise Joaquin, Claire Ruiz, Pamu Pamorada, Prince Stefan, Sam Thurman, Kazel Kinouchi and Patricia Ysmael, actor and model Troy Montero, actress and breast cancer survivor Maritoni Fernandez, businesswoman Katrina Ponce Enrile, Siquijor Vice Governor Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza; Jay Manalo; Alessandra de Rossi; actress and model Angel Aquino, comedienne Nanette Inventor, actors Joel Torre, Spanky Manikan and Miguel Faustmann, Chona Montinola, former model Cathy Santa Maria-Escano, Natalia Escaño, Nena Mewshaw, Crispy Santamaria Laurel and Mia Laurel, Jeff Canoy, Alvin Elchico, Zen Hernandez, Abner Mercado, boxing champion and Sen. Manny Pacquiao, figure skater Michael Martinez, Vice President Leni Robredo, Senate president Koko Pimentel, Finance Secretary Carlos “Sonny” Dominguez III,Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Transportation Undersecretary for Roads Thomas Orbos, former Transportation Undersecretary for Railways Dr. Cesar Chavez, former education secretary Bro. Armin Luistro, former environment and natural resources secretary Gina Lopez, former social welfare and development secretary Dinky Soliman, former Taguig mayor Freddie and first lady Kaye Lopez-Tinga, Taguig Rep. and former Sen. Pia Cayetano and brother Lino and wife Fille Cainglet, Dolor Guevarra, Sen. Grace Poe, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, former Sen. Rene Saguisag, Rev. Rhee Timbang, Rev. Broderick Pabillo, former congressmen Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III and Neri Colmenares, ACT partylist Rep. Antonio Tinio, University of the Philippines (UP) chancellor Michael Tan, Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) national chairman and law dean Jose Manuel Diokno, BAYAN’s Carol Araullo, National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) secretary general Edre Olalia, UP professors Rolando Simbulan and Julkipli Wadi, journalists Vergel Santos and Inday Espina Varona, actors Mae Paner and Audie Gemora, Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay, Edith Burgos and former Bayan Muna Party-List Rep. Teddy Casiño, SM Group marketing manager Karen Fagara, SM Megamall Ortigas mall manager Jocelyn Lapid, SM Assistant Vice President for Leasing Mitch So, “Urban Time” managing director Linfred Yap, SM assistant vice president for "Premier 2" operations Christian Mathay and SM Megamall assistant mall manager Egbert Lim, SM Foundation's Linda Atayde, Jollibee's Ato Tanmantiong, Tony Tan-Caktiong, Jollibee president Joseph Tanbuntiong, Jollibee vice president for marketing Harvey Ong, Jollibee AVP for Human Resources Ruth Angeles, Jollibee chief financial officer Ysmael Baysa, Jollibee Foods Corporation and Chowking marketing director Timi Gomez Aquino, Edgar "Injap” Sia II, Ramon Ang, Injap Investments Inc. president Ferdinand K. Constantino, Dr. George S.K. Ty, Toyota Taytay, Rizal, Inc. chairman Severino Lim, Toyota Shaw/Toyota Pasig executive vice president Jonalyn Lim, Toyota Commonwealth, Inc. president William Li, SMART’s Cris Young, Globe Telecom’s Luigi Reyes, "Pioneer Insurance” president and CEO David Coyukiat, Toyota Motors Philippines Corporation vice chairman and Lexus Manila, Inc. chairman Alfred Ty, Arthur Ty, Mary Ty, Fabian Dee, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepena, Francisco Sebastian, Elvira Ong Chan, Metrobank branch head There Joyce Navarro, Metrobank Makati NSCO head SVP Melissa Guiao, cluster sales head Maria Victoria delos Santos, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation executive vice president Yohei Murase, senior executive vice president Dr. David Go, Toyota Taytay, Rizal director/treasure Zellyn Lim-Diaz, William Li, Toyota Balintawak president Don Juan Miguel Oben, Toyota Marilao, Bulacan president Apolinario Santos, Jr., Toyota Financial Service President Mototaka Sato, executive vice president Rommel Ocampo, Toyota Dealers Association president Rene So, MAA Assurance president Danny Go, Toyota Taytay, Rizal, Inc. president Arturo Lopez, Azul Land Corporation president Fernando Lim, Don Juan Miguel Oben, Toyota Alabang, Inc. general Manager Johanna See, parts and service manager Emerson See, Toyota Commonwealth assistant general manager Aldrich Li, Kia Philippines president Ginia Domingo and son Francis, Toyota Motors Philippines Corporation first vice president for customer service operations Rainnier Gregorio, Rommel Ocampo, Toyota Otis, Inc. president lawyer Reginaldo Oben, Jojo Racelis, Felice Santa Maria, Claud Marc, Andy Santa Maria and Dr. Louie Racelis, Toyota Motors Philippines Corporation senior vice president Ariel Arias, Toyota Cagayan de Oro president Betty Lu, Toyota Motors Philippines Corporation vice president Lyna Garcia, Josephine Lim, Toyota Quezon Avenue executive vice president and general manager Franklin Lim, Dra. Techie Layson, businessman Jo Marie Layson, Ed Legarda and Rose Legarda, Toyota Shaw, Inc. general manager Libay Magsipoc, Jules Lim, BDO Head Office Corporate Banking Group account officer Stefanie Isis Lim, Metrobank Head Office Corporate Banking Group account officer Jose Conrado Yap, NBCUniversal vice president of channels for Asia Scott Mckenzie, NBCUniversal country manager Liza Latinazo, regional marketing director Hannah Deeth and One Mega Group founder and CEO Sari Yap, “Tickles”, "Apostrophe" and “ROY&BIV”’s Chunchi Soler, Yoya Tanseco and Carlo Tanseco, "Krispy Kreme"'s Carlyn Salud, Sarabia Style and Optics’ Federico and Socorro Sarabia, Cora and Fred Sarabia, "Marcella"'s Beth Co, "Original Penguin"'s Ericson Lee, Suyen Corporation's Jude Ong, BPI's Amy Orbin An-an King and Millette Recuena, Vista Land President and CEO Manuel Paolo Villar, Enrique Teehankee, Elizabeth Yu-Gokongwei, Vicky Lauchengco, Lance Gokongwei, Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Liza Gokongwei-Cheng, Tony Go, Yvette Fernandez, Robinsons Malls General Manager Arlene Magtibay, RSSI’s Ayel Abanlog and Teresa David-Lo, Alexa Panistante, Joshua Generoso, Cecill Panistante, Joana Gaco, Kristine Sumtra, RLC project sales head Ronald Panganiban, Ludy Verada, Girlie Rodriguez, Ryan de Guzman, Stephen Delumen, Marice Ofrin, Robinsons Land Corporation president and COO Frederick Go, SVP for Robinsons Residences and Robinsons Luxuria Mybelle Aragon-Gobio, vice president Sales and Marketing for Robinsons Residences and Robinsons Luxuria May Precilla, vice president Operations Department Kerwin Tan, vice president Project Management Department engineer Emmanuel Arce and assistant vice president Business Development Department Trina Cipriano, RLC sales directors Fort Gonzales and Isaac Aligaen, Isaac Aligen, sales director Leah Guntan and John Antipino, Elizabeth Brown and Anna Luvina, RLC's Lenin Ramos-Madlangbayan, Isaac Aligaen, May Precilla and Stephen Delumen, RLC business development associate director for Robinsons Residences TJ Luzano, Gino Romero, Marian Santos and Jaime Ramos, RLC senior associate for Recruitment and Training Kathleen Mae Cortina, RLC Network Distribution coordinator Valerie Mae Mijares, RLC executives Mybelle Aragon-Gobio, Robinsons Luxuria account manager Lucille Neriza Valino, sales manager Jerson Bill Garlan, sales director Reynado Antipino III, RLC executives Mybelle Aragon-Gobio, Robinsons Residences senior sales manager Allan Ronald Santiago, account manager Maricar Adorna, RLC's Laiza Cassandra Basa, Tess Atienza, Nancy Vogt, RLC's Jonah Lim, Rica Anne Ko, RLC's Elsa Gutierrez, Amado Eustaqui, Akiko Sumulong, RLC's Mike Santa Ana, Roda Doroteo, Jaime Ramos, RLC's Jill Gutierrez, Jorengel Juezan, Kevin Saclot, Ram Esber, Kimberly, Sherly and Shirley Chen, RLC's Isaac Alifaen, Chen Jui Huei, Huang Dongchua, May Precilla, Ansyl Yap Cadag, Sol de Jesus, Lauren Yap, Richelle Takiadin, Rosemarie, Sheila and Irene Flores, Peter Kawsek, RLC's Jason Reyes, Marilou and Andrew Kawsek, Handyman commercial business manager Lyra Hernandez, Ecoterm Water Heater sales and marketing manager Sugar Canzana, PLDT Home connect key accounts manager Faith Sanchez, Robinsons Land business optimization unit head Jeng dela Torre, PLDT Home marketing support Raul Alvarez, RLC senior vice president Mybell Aragon-Gobio, Robinsons Appliances general manager Hope Tang, marketing services manager Carlo Cadorniga, vice president for sales and marketing of Robinsons Residences and Robinsons Luxuria May Precilla, RLC's Sugar Cornelio with executive sales director Jolan Guevarra, RLC sales manager Boots Carandang and sales director Sonera Gorospe, RLC sales managers Jannet Lopez and Ella Omar, RLC account manager Jessica de Guzman, sales director Lyn Asuncion, account manager Karen Lecaroz, RLC account manager Rodel Salentes, Ronacris Collado, RLC’s Lea Kristina Sudio, Joshua de Leon and Kathryn Hilario, Inocentes Tecala and wife Erlinda, Ignacio Campos, Erlinda Mariano, Jaime Inigo, Maria Mariano, RLC's Jeffrey Pasia, RLC’s Angelo Jay Torregoza, “The Magnolia Residences” new unit owner Leo Hernandez, Louie and Ingrid Sison, RLC’s Kunihiro Sato Jover and Joy Nocom, RLC’s Lourdes Cabigao, Audrey and Gabriel Castillo, RLC’s Connie Lumibao Agnes Castillo, Ron Patrick Cuico and Dominic Viray, Ella, Elieen and Len Quimosing, RLC's Jose Bajado, Swanie Lee, RLC’s Federick Cua and Lovina Malapas, RLC's Mary Grace Ouipit, Desiree and Rico Sales, RLC’s Rico Espino, Mene and Eddie Catensa, RCBC Bankard's Irene Taylo, BPI Vice President and Credit Cards Business Divison Head Ezer Escolar, venture capitalist Dom Hernandez, entreprenur and restaurateur Trisha Versoza, Ramen Nagi’s Philippine franchise partners Winnie C. Go, Michael James Chua, Carissa Coscolluela, Roxanne Farillas, Enti Coscolluela, Avi Siy-Coscolluela, and Erickson Farillas, Ramen master Satoshi Ikuata, Atushi Kobayashi, Nobuhiro Sonoda, Ryoichi Nishio, Carlos P. Romulo Foundation and Zuellig Family Foundation chairman ambassador Roberto Romulo, United Nations Children's Fund Philippines deputy director Dr. Abull Alim, Asian Development Bank vice president for operation Stephen Groff, Center for Agriculture and Rural Development - Mutally Reinforcing Institutions founder and managing director Dr. Jaime Aristotle Alip, World Bank country director for the Philippines Motoo Konshi, Fukushima University specially appointed professor Satoru Mimura, Zuellig Family Foundation president professor Ernesto Garilao, broadcast journalist Tina Monzon-Palma, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change vice-chairman professor Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Ateneo de Manila University president Rev. Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, Climate Change Commission vice chairman and executive director Secretary Lucille Sering, United Nations Development Programme Philippines resident coordinator Dr. Luiza Carvalho, National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council executive director Undersecretary Alexander Pama, First Gen Corporation chairman and CEO Federico Lopez, Citoy Lopez, Eva Abesamis, Lopez Holdings Corporation chairman emeritus Oscar Lopez, Berta Lopez-Feliciano, Cedie Vargas, Mitos Santisteban, Mary Ann Ansaldo-Chan, Pilipinas Got Talent production manager and Regional Davao TV production and programming head Ikit Garcia, ABS-CBN Global Limited Philippine country manager Edson Aguiflor, Ging Madrigal, Raqui Garcia, Suky Lammoglia, First Philippine Industrial Park, Inc. senior adviser to the president Henry Co, ABS-CBN safety head Martin Aguda and race directors Eric Imperio and Thumbie Remigio, ABS-CBN Global Limited’s CFO and strategic planning head Kai Rodriguez, Skylight Films head and Star Cinema writer, director and Vice President for New Media Enrico Santos, TV headwriter Joel Mercado, Monette Atillano, Annika Aquino, Saripaz Villar, Edgar Medina, Dak Escay, Mia Padilla, Agile Zamora, Jet Brondial, Ana Tecson, Arlene Yu, Sasah Quema, Jayelles' Ina Bugayong and Eg Geron, Linda Tan and Sally Lim, Marissa Fenton and fashion designer Eddie Baddeo, Eimee Cragun, Marie Syjuco and Angie Sison, Carla Mercado and Maila Garcia, Adams Travel's Nema Ocon, Aerial Travel’s Rowena Maglinao, Bon Voyage Travel's Johanna Adornado, Ubud Village Resort representative, Sign and Wonders International's Criselda Claros and RnB Travel and Tours’ Maria Lynn Rellosa, Cordym Travel’s Celine Clemente, Philippine Airlines’ Maria Christina dela Cruz, Travel System's Elvira Villamor, Tripmart Travel's Emerose Poonmark, T.R.I.P.S. Travel's Rose Banares, Ark Travel Vice President for Sales Joie Castro, Wisdom Travel Services' Nelia Arclaga, Arfel Travel's Nadine Karingal, AERA Travel's Christine Estavillo and UniLink Travel's Gabriel Macadangang, Seminyak Beach Resort and Spa senior sales manager Pritha Razad and GM Marie Helene Moreira, Journalist Obed Napitupulu and Love Hotel marketing communications manager Arbella Kusuma, Fashion TV Founder, Owner and President Michel Adam, Budsan International Corporate General Manager Henry Goh, Love Hotel director of sales and marketing Dewi Lestari with Love Hotel's guest relation officers, Joie Castro, Filinvest Alabang, Inc. executive vice president Catherine Iligan, Filarchipelago Hospitality Service assistant vice president for Hotel Services Francis Gotianun, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) chairman emeritus Andrew Gotianum, Sr., FLI vice president for Supply Chain Management Michael Edward Gotianum, Festival Supermall Inc. senior vice president for Retail Operations Joy Polloso, FLI AVP for Purchasing Andrew Gotianum III, Muntinulpa City Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, Michael Edward Gotianun, Capt. Manny Ilagan and daughter Catherine, FAI Senior AVP for Special Projects Daphne Mae Odra-Sanchez Filinvest Tenant Mix manager Alva Montes with Business Development Managers Jonax Dyning and Paul Pascual, Joie Castro and Stephanie Chong, Filinvest Leads Management head Teng Verdadero, Sales Administration Head Regina Nava, FLI Vice President for Market Research and chief of staff Harriet Ducepec and Filinvest Commercial Centers Vice President and Group Head for Marketing and Exhbits Rose Nuqui, Girlie Benitez, Nestle Gutierrez, Sophie and Paulette Quinto, FAI Senior Manager for Project Development (Residential) Patricia Ann Porto and Filinvest City marketing manager Jennifer Santos, FLI Senior Vice President and Cluster Head Francis Cevalios, Andrew Gotianun III, Willy Tee-Ten, Filinvest City Project Head Don Ubaldo, B Hotel general manager Jomari Ouano, The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts managing director Patrick Chan, The Bellevue Resort Managing Director Dustin Chan, B Hotels managing director Ryan Chan, The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts chairman Johnny Chan with Edward Co Tan + Architects principal architect Edward Tan and Interior Designer Glenda Po, Minerva Tanseco, Naty Pappas, Lyn Roxas, Dr. Elenita Binay, Dr. Nellie Acosta, Wilma Weibel, Zee Lifestyle publisher Eva Gullas and Fe Boltron, Carmen Campbell, Rosebud Sala, Pacita Sode, Kingsley Medalla, Tamsin and Amanda Booth, Agnes Huettel, Lelet Heredia, Christine Pelaez, Tippi Smith, Romeo Vergara, Camille Oloan, Jon Unson, Liga Jankova, Arnis Parkers, Heis Avenir, Waterfront Hotel Mactan General Manager Benhur Caballes, Andrew Harrison, Lapulapu Mayor Paz Radaza, Paul Villarete, Jot Chiongbian, Kyra Cabaero, Mia Ali, Manna Alcaraz, Patty Taboada and Yumny Mariot, Cheryl Tiu and Kissa Castaneda-McDermott, Cecille Ang, Finn Carrew, Sandie poblador Chris and Jaime Diaz, Gaby Manas, Joy Wassmer, Katrina Razon, Vice President for SMEDD Corporation (SMEDD)Hans Sy, Jr. and Carol Sy, Sen. Sonny Angara, Leo Po, Jin Perez, Marielle Po, Teresa Herrera-Anthony, Liam Harris, Mikkel Puyat and Alex Eduque, Katrina Goulborun-Feist, Jean Goulbourn, Jeanne and Karina Kebs, Bea Roxas, Tony Rufino, William Co, Conrad Onglao, Anthony Yupangco, Mark Higgins, Richie and Karen Lerma, Trickie Lopa Caloy and Pia Ocampo Adriano Stefanutti, Jessie Sincloco, Gale Atienza, Junie del Mundo, Sen Sanchez and Jerry Paras, Hoseki Corporate Affairs Director Zabeth Co, Rubie Yap-Cruz, Rolini Pineda, Hoseki founder Falco, Hoseki Operations Manager Harold Co, Dr. Celina Garcia, Atty. Josephina Tapia, Candice and Lyla Ang, Chit Ong, Hoseki head of finance Grace Co, Johnny Litton, Hoseki chief creative officer Knoi Esmane, Pronove Tai & Associates CEO Monique Pronove, Stefan Co, Bianca Li, Roseann and Robina Ko with Grace Ko, Eugene and Bonnie Lemi with Knoi Esmane, Ambassador Victor Garcia, Palmy Layug, Zabeth Co, Roi Philips and Duday Tuason, Mars Lambino, Ana Tecson, Eni Alba and Sally Hofilena, Pasig City Administrator Atty. Reynaldo Dionisio, Minami Saki owner and Astoria Hotels and Resorts president Jeffrey Ng, Sen. Bam Aquino, STAR’s Christine Dayrit, Astoria Hotels and Resorts chief operating officer Vivian Ng, Minami Saki executive chef Kimito Katagari, Basic Energy Corporation Senior Vice President and General Manager Anthony Cuaycong, Asian Grand Legacy president Miguel Cerdqueda, chef Kimito Katagari and Danny Ocampo, Atty. Jose Malvar Villegas, Astoria Hotel Manager Ping Regalado and Jorle Butic, Albert Sikat and Orlando Quiapon, Jenny Dayao, Stef Juan, Astoria PR head John Tanjangco, Monica Herrera, Michael Ng and wife Emily, NutriAsia’s Renante and Edna Soralbo, Astoria sales manager Coralee Tan, Girlie Jovero and Aki Gadayan, Minami Saki restaurant designer Architect Ed Gallego and wife Bernadette, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa online marketing manager Milal Legaspi, human resources manager Colleen Barcelona, events coordinator Paige Gingete, Rocel Gonzaga, The Palace hotel executives with Plantation Bay Duty Manager Christine Noval, spa manager Chokie Ortiz, special project assistant Malou dela Rosa, public relations officer Hannah Lood and MIS manager Cherry Allego, Xavier Ryan Singh, Daphne Odra-Sanchez, Jen Santos and Richard Alarcon, Boom Sason and Aaron Azreg, Hideo Muraoka and Fatima Rabago and daughter Danda, Sam Richelle and son Myles, Marbee Shing Go and Frank Briones, Swiss Embassy Consul Hans-Peter with Hye-Won FItze, Queen Lema, Raoul Imbach and Jan Hargreaves, The Swiss Yodel Ladies, Debbie Ner, Cristina del Carmen, Brittany Corporation's team Erwin Mosura, Michelle Bilan, Maria Teresa Paloma, Juvy Geneveo, Andrea Fabian, Michelle Barrientos, General Manager Trixie Dial, Jeaneane Panizales, James Menil, Carla Cadiz, Martin Lim, Cristel Antonio and Jahmina Jeresano, Mabelle and Nonong Torino and children Bettina, Nicko and Anton, Nicole, Theresa, Beatriz, Walbert and Alyssa Vicencio, Albert Yeoh, Alessandra Herrera, Kim Jin Wook, Jen Noel, Gordon and Willow Grae Docherty with Geraldine Guevarra, Diana Jeresano and daughter Jahmina, Ron and Malen Cabatuan and children Arkin and Anesca, Brittany Corporation's Carla Cadiz, Lea Bulatao and Carmina Pariotes, Danielle Borja and Matthew Areglado, Imee de Villa and daughter Louise Andrea, Anton, Bettina and Nicko Torino, Rejean Reposposa, Simon, Yvonne and Sam Raquel with Melve Petalino, Elhison, Elizhka and Indhie Cortez, Angel Estimado and daughter Aera, “YES! 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President and Chief Operating Officer Robina Gokongwei-Pe, Dr. Philip Buñag, Liane Bautista, businessman and former La Paz, Tarlac vice mayor Robert Mananquil, STAR’s Regina Belmonte, Xandra Rocha, Altro Mondo's Boy David, Isa Pilapil, Collectors Bio Augustin and Frankie Arellano, Isa Belmonte, Reimon Gutierrez, Claude Tayag, Mandarin Oriental Manila communications director Charisse Chuidian, Former Sen. 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LRay Villafuerte and wife Lara, Raul and Patty Arambulo, Bayer CropScience, Inc. Philippines managing director Dr. Joachim Wegfahrt and wife Gabriella, Carlo Aboboto, Ciara Infantado, Dr. Cecile Infantado, Marielle Infantado, Dr. Aissa Avelino, Patty Aboboto, Billy Sonmez, Tes Schofer, Hera Geriene, 856 G Gallery in Cebu curator Jing Ramos, artist Jewelle Yeung, Flor Inclino, Atty. 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Deputy General Manager Atty. Rolly Dueñas, Commercial Business Group Division Manager Marjie Duque, Ayala Land vice president and head of operations and support services commercial business group and Ayala Theatres Management Inc. chairman Rowena Tomeldan, Fairview Terraces general manager Liz Gayla, Ayala Land Commercial Business Group Advertising and Promotions Associate Manager Denise Olanday-Lagayan, Ayala Theatres Management Inc. deputy general manager Atty. Rolly Dueñas, Ayala Land, Inc. president and CEO Bobby Dy, Rich and Carrie Yang, Stephanie Zubiri, Ayala Malls Marketing Services Division Manager Sandy Espinosa, Ayala Land Inc. Commercial Business Group senior division manager and head of marketing Maricris Bernardino, “Mercato Central” co-founder, TV show host, “The Philippine Star” columnist and Monaco Vice Consul RJ Ledesma, Ayala Land Assistant Vice President Javier Hernandez, Ayala Malls associate marketing manager Mitch Suarez, BPI Family Savings Bank Senior Vice President for Retail Loans Ginbee Go, BPI Family Bank President Nabbie Alejo and Senior Vice President and Ka Negosyo Loans Division Head Cedoy Roces, Alpha Southeast Asia CEO and Publisher Siddiq Bazarwala, Tara Litton, Enrique Chua and daughters Tiffany, Ruby Jane and Sheree, Richard Tiu, Mayenne Carmona, Henry and Jojo Sabarte, Marivic Vasquez, Lilibeth and Paqui Campos, fashion photographer Paolo Pineda, “Men’s Health” art director Glen Concio, AJ Dee, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation product manager for mobile and IT Ien Rivera, business unit director for contents and services Chris Concepcion, Samsung business advisor Mike Cheon, business unit director for IT and mobile team Jojo Vega, SEPCO product marketing head for Mobile Coco Domingo, stylist Sidney Yap, writer and talent manager Noel Ferrer, Dr. William Leung, Gerick Parayno, Ruel Mendoza, Ricky Sison, Johnny Santos, Andres Estella, Ojie Leona, Felix Bacolor, William Ma, ACC Philippines board member Louie Locsin, Josie Natori, businessman George Barcelon and Irene Tan Barcelon, Bridges@Com managing director Franco Santos, chairperson Toni Palenzuela, president Annie Ringor, and managing director Nicole Jacinto, Visions and Expressions Inc. president Susan Joven, Toni Gregory-Palenzuela, Newtrends International Corporation president George Mirani, Ching Cruz, Agnes Huibonhoa, Fe Rodriguez, "Cabalen" owner and president Maritel Nievera, Toff de Venecia and Maki Cruz, Pam Lopez-Tantoco, Rachelle de Guzman, Chris Blodgett, Anthony Blodgett, Dr. Arnel Quiambao, Dave Mancao and Monicca Domingo, parents Daisy and Dr. Aitoy Mancao, sisters Trina and Czari, Arleen Siongco, Dely Tubio, Dolly Godinez, Ayee Gonzales, Topper Cuyegkeng, Bebot Mancao, Dodo Macias, Mario King, Ruby Gomez, Frankie Carrion, Beverly Joson, Angie Buan, Annabelle Tan Go, Anton Carrion, Rupert Mayuga, Peter Mancao, Ariel Aguilar, Nezi Rubio, Trisha Aguilar, Camille Cruz, Carla Munoz, Glad Rodriguez, Grace Fernandez, Khamil Carrion, Czari Domingo, Kris Sevilla, Cath David, Dixie Atienza and Chini Anderson, Argee Godinez, Ernest Buan, Clark Godinez, Chino Jayme, Doug Macias, Aaron Co, Dave Macias, Luis San Juan, Joel Echacez, Ging Yulo, Ken Pono, VC Bacungan and Chad Noval, Pipo Angeles, Angelo Calma, Lorenzo Tan, artist Gus Albor, Rex Mendoza, Greg Navarro, Faaabvlous Fifteen Women are Nabbie Alejo, Tetta Agustin-Bravery, Flora Chua, Sheree Chua, Mags Cue, Tiffany Syson-Cuña, Benedicta Du-Baladad, Jemellie Gonzales, Nguyen Mai Huong, Gina Ronquillo, Sarah Sison, Annie Tanco, Mildred Vitangcol, Ofelia Wadle and Marife Zamora, Maribel and Pabiling Calma, Mitch Garcia, Annabelle Adriano, Glexy Mojares, The Chosen Children Village, Peggy Angeles, Robin Sy, Nina Sy, SM Hotels and Conventions Corproation execuitves Neil Rumbaoa, Merce Santos, Sharon Fong, Dindo and Leah Magallanes, Baritone Joseleo Logdat, pianist Belinda Salazar, Markki Stroem, DSAP Board Raymond Gabriel, Kevin Peter Yu, treasurer Juis Buted, vice chairman Beth Anana, Leni Olmedo, Maricar Sandalo, Rose Castillon-Famorca, 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year awardees: Menchie Copaway, Robin and Cheryl Bugayong, Ma. 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The Poolside of the newly opened Grand Hyatt Manila was packed with their guests—for a totally fun happening meant for “every kid-at-heart,” said the celebrator.

It cheerfully adorned the place. Liza Ilarde Cuenca told me, “I really feel like a kid again.”

It was really a time to throw all our inhibitions away and bring out that playful vibe in us, thanks to the master publicist and our King of the Night, Keren.

"Happy birthday Tito Keren, I love you", Robi Domingo said.

Happy happy birthday dear keren ❤️❤️❤️ @kpr313 love you 🎉🎉🎉

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"Happy Birthday po Tito Keren!", says Edelweis Abrenica.

"Happy birthday Keren!" said ABS-CBN chief operating officer for broadcast Cory Vidanes.

"Tito Keren! Happy birthday, pa-burger ka naman daw," says McDonalds Executive Vice President & Deputy Managing Director Margot Torres.

"Happy birthday Tito Keren!" says comedian Vhong Navarro.

"Happy birthday Keren!" says Billboard Music Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Twinky Lagdameo.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, March 22, go to Anya Katigbak, Beverly Alforque, Filomena Batungbakal, Atty. Ed Oliva, Baby Naidas Zapata, and Elaine Villar… March 23: Marivic Gancayco, Manny Cinco, Monica Costa, Chris Cahilig, Marivic Alvarado, Charo Jalandoni, Margarita Fores, Vice Mayor Danny Lacuna, Lily Lagasca, Vicenta Bonnin, Sandra Jean Melicar, Dina dela Paz, Beth Lorenzana Fonacier, Atty. Gaby Concepcion and Geoff Eigenmann…