Denmark’s Ambassador to the Philippines said he “reads” the media, but has apparently been misreading them. He said “some media” are “systematically negative” in their reporting on the government, but his subsequent statements sounded as if he was describing most, or even all of them.
If anything can be said about the news media today, it is that they are too often deliberately positive when it comes to reporting on the present regime. But in his message to the “Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Crafting the Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists” last Nov. 7, Ambassador Jan Top Christensen said the Philippine media have not acknowledged such “progressive developments” as President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order mandating public access to information held by government agencies under the Office of the President; the Tax Reform Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act; the campaign against illegal drugs; and the creation of the Presidential Task Force on Media Safety (PTFOMS).
Christensen blamed this alleged negativism on “lack of ethical standards [and] lack of professionalism,” and assured his audience of journalists, communication academics, UNESCO officials, and members of media advocacy and publishers’ groups that his opinion is based on his “read [ing] many different media everyday.”
Apparently the ambassador is unfamiliar with the many threats to journalists, about which the speakers after him were, in contrast, so eminently aware. And neither, it seems, has he been reading a widely circulated Manila broadsheet whose editorial policy has always been supportive of whatever regime is in power, including, and most specially, the present one. One of this newspaper’s more recent offenses against the truth was its urging its readers to remember how Ferdinand Marcos “saved and transformed our country” by declaring martial law on Sept. 21, 1972.
Neither, it seems, has Christensen been reading another that’s in the running for the Most Badly Edited Newspaper of the Decade Award, which, in furtherance of its mindless support for the same regime, uses its news columns as opinion vehicles and is every day in violation of such basic journalism canons as truth-telling, fairness, and even correct grammar.
There is a third rag in contention for the same category, primarily because of its so-called columnists, one of whom is the unashamed and long-time mouthpiece of Duterte ally Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, in whose behalf he knowingly spreads false information, and invites State repression of regime critics.
It is these “positive” newspapers that most qualify for criticism for being ethically and professionally challenged. It is completely wrong to describe those other media organizations that are not in the same shoddy league as “systematically negative,” by which term Ambassador Christensen probably meant those he perceives to be critical of the Duterte regime.
Despite their supposedly critical stance, these newspapers, TV networks, and online news sites nevertheless religiously report Mr. Duterte’s tirades, his threats to block their franchise renewal applications, and even the regime’s attempts to suppress them through various “legal” and underhanded means. Neither do they ever fail to quote whatever nonsense past and present presidential spokespersons say, as well the daily absurdities and evasions of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Some even cover the early campaign sorties of the regime’s candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Every one of them also reported the “progressive” developments Christensen mentioned, among them Mr. Duterte’s freedom of information (FOI) EO, with, in fact, a great deal of enthusiasm — until they discovered that it has not made getting information even from Malacañang itself any easier, and that despite the EO, an FOI law is still needed for the sake of government transparency and the regime’s own claims that it is against corruption.
These media organizations did the same thing in the case of TRAIN. They dutifully quoted the assurances of government economic managers that it will not boost the inflation rate and that it would help bring the country out of its present Third World status. If they can be faulted for anything, it is for the rarity of the follow-up reports and analyses the media audiences need to understand why, in the wake of TRAIN, the prices of such necessities as food have gone sky-high together with the unemployment rate.
The creation of PTFOMS was similarly widely reported, among other reasons because of the continuing killing of journalists (158 since 1986, 14 of which occurred during the past two years of the Duterte regime). So were its activities chronicled by much of the media, among them its executive director’s demanding that a community newspaper take down a report that wasn’t to his liking, and its proposal for government licensing of journalists. It again proposed licensing during the Nov. 7 consultation — by which time, however, Ambassador Christensen had left, and could no longer appreciate how “progressive” the creation of PTFOMS has been.
As for the anti-drug campaign, every PNP, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Malacañang spokesperson and Duterte act, statement, plan and justification for it has been so amply reported that its immense cost in lives (estimated by human rights groups at 24,000 and rising) is increasingly being regarded by media readers and viewers as necessary and even normal.
There is of course also the smuggling through of billions of pesos worth of drugs for which no one has been held responsible, and which all the media except the three “positive” newspapers headlined, simply because it met all the criteria of newsworthiness. Does Christensen think it shouldn’t have been that well reported?
If he does, he should be assured by the fact that thanks to the present regime, even some of the more responsible media organizations, in their attempt to not be seen as solely “negative,” have practically abdicated the journalistic duty of providing their audiences the context and meaning of the news in these dangerous times.
Most of them — there are exceptions — have succumbed to merely quoting what this or that source said without interpretation and discernment. It is in this sense that Christensen’s criticism may apply. In their fear that they will be seen as biased and partisan — and harassed even further by the regime and its online trolls — many of these media organizations are failing to meet the primary ethical responsibility of truth-telling as well as the imperative of adhering to the professional standard of providing their audiences reports that are of significance to their lives. What some of them are doing is not journalism, but what the journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger calls stenography.
What was so deeply ironic about Christensen’s message was that the Nov. 7 consultation organized by the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) was supported by the European Union and Denmark’s own Foreign Ministry in recognition of the dangers journalists in the Philippines are facing today, which include not only being insulted, cursed and barred from coverage, but also threatened, harassed, and even murdered.
But a further and even worse irony is that by echoing Mr. Duterte’s and his fellow bullyboys’ tirades against the media, Ambassador Christensen was helping validate the regime’s attacks on the press and media as indispensable sources of the information citizens need in this alleged democracy. That as an ambassador he has to be in the good graces of a regime widely known for its antipathy to the slightest criticism doesn’t excuse his buying into the fairy tale horrors it has been passing off as truth to intimidate and silence those sectors of the Philippine press who take the responsibilities of their craft seriously.
An apology will not be enough, but would be a good start.
Luis V. Teodoro is on Facebook and Twitter (@luisteodoro). The views expressed in Vantage Point are his own and do not represent the views of the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility.
www.luisteodoro.com
Published in Business World
Nov. 22, 2018
http://bulatlat.com/main/2018/11/22/misreading-the-news-media/
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
PAGKAINGAY-INGAY
Masasabi kong enjoy ang panahon ng aking kabataan. Makulay dahil naging busy sa pag-aaral at pagiging choir member ng simbahan. Mas nahilig sa musika. Nagka-bonus pa na matuto sa ilang instrumento gaya ng banduria na super lalabs ko at tsaka yung lyre. Ewan! Kahit nakakapagod e ang charap-charap sumama sa prusisyon dahil isa ka sa nagko-contribute ng noise sa community para ipaalam na, “Uy! Eyow!!! Naririto na’ng Poon! Tunghay na po!!!”
Tapos, pagdating ng linggo e makikiingay na naman dahil ano’t ano man ang boses mo’y magpapasunod ka sa marami na, “Uy! Kantahan na natin si Lord! Kanta na po!!!”
Gosh!
Ganun—pala—ako—kaingay!!! … noon. Hilig ko na ngang makipagkuwentuhan sa mga kaibigan e hilig ko pang sumawsaw sa mga gawaing maiingay para mag-anyaya ng mga tao to get closer kay Lord.
Kaso, before ako grumaduate ng grade 6 e nagkaro’n ng malaking pagbabago dahil pinahinto na kami ni father sa choir. Kasi wala na raw kaming pahinga. Halos di na yata kami magpang-abot sa bahay. Medyo ouch yun pero super concern lang siya sa health namin. Tutal may ibang paraan pa raw to serve God kaya—sige na!
Pero inaamin, na yun na ang naging simula ng pananamlay ko sa simbahan… at marahil kay Lord.
Pero labas dun si father, ha! Ang desisyon niya ay nagmistulang hamon para mapagtanto kung hanggang dun na nga lang ba ang makakaya ko para sa Kanya. Sa pagka-choir o paglilingkod sa simbahan lang ba masusukat ang effort para masabing, “O God, close na tayo, ha!”
Gosh!
Focus, focus, focus—sa school. Wala na. Dun na lang umikot ang mundo ko.
Kaya siguro sobrang natorete bigla nang makarinig ng tila pamilyar na mga ingay.
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
Golly!
Ano na naman yun?
Di pa Sunday, ah!
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
Golly talaga!
But tsorii, kedali naman ‘atang dumedma!
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
My gosh!
Ang iingay niyo!!!
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
Hay naku!
Nakaka—?!#?!#?!#
Hayayay!
Hallelujah!
‘Kala mo biglang niliyaban ang kaluluwa sa sobrang irita!
My yayay!
I can’t imagine kung ano’ng reaksiyon ni Lord sa nakikita Niyang reaksiyon ko sa mga sandaling yun. I truly understand kung sob—rang napapailing ko Siya.
Hay…
Ang ingay na yun ay nasundan pa noong sumunod na linggo—tapos nung sumunod ulit na linggo—tapos naging automatic every Friday, e may magaganap na raw na gawain sa lumang building na super lapit sa bahay namin. Dati yung building e pang negosyo nung may-ari nito. Until napahinto ang negosyo at natengga si building. Tapos all of a sudden e nabuhayang muli dahil umano sa gawain na yun. At—ang pinaka-kalorkey pa dun e nung—pati na si mother ko e naki-join sa maiingay na yun!
Aguy!!!
“Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!”
Pumapalakpak pa sila?!
“Death has lost its victory and the grave has been denied.”
My gosh!
Isasama ko ba si mama sa mga kinaaasaran ko na?! Naku!!!
“Jesus lives forever, He’s alive! He’s alive!!!”
Pigil. Pigil. Pigil.
Andun si madir, andun si madir—ba’t kasi andun si madir?!
Iwwiwiwww!!!
“Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!!!”
Boom!
Umabot din dun—na yung pinakaayaw mo, yung pinakakinainiririta mo e—siyang ipapa-sa yo…
Aguy! Na katotohanan.
Ano pa nga bang magagawa ko kundi lunukin ang sarili nang masundan din ng masundan ang pag-aattend ni madir. At ang sobrang grabe sa lahat e yung mahikayat pa kaming mag-audition kung papasang choir member ng gawain na yun.
Hay…
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko, na hindi magbabago…”
Nasa hagdan pa lang paakyat kasama ni ate e naririnig na namin ‘to. At hindi namin alam ang kantang ‘to.
“Sa mga pagluha ko, naro’n balikat Mo.”
At kailangan pa talagang naka-mayk?!
Gosh!
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko kung may alon at bagyo. Kung sa’n ka naro’n Hesus, payapa ang unos.”
Buti may iba pang mag-o-audition. Sila muna habang pinag-aaralan namin ni ate ang kanta.
“Aleluya, aleluya, aleluya. Kublihan ko’y ikaw.”
Bonggang—o, gosh!
Ah-ahm-ayayay… ah-koh-nah-poh… yung sasalang?!
Shocks!
Panginig ng buto, ah!
Seryoso!
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko…”
Ninenerbiyos…
Nangangatog…
Para pa ngang nangingiyak…
“Na hindi magbabago…”
Nakaka-relate…
May naaalala…
“Sa mga pagluha ko, naro’n balikat mo.”
Di ba nung una, ayaw ko—ayaw ko talaga.
Simula’t sapul ngang marinig kong gawai’y nainis talaga ko—sobra.
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko kung may alon at bagyo. Kung sa’n ka naro’n Hesus, payapa ang unos.”
Shocks! Parang sayang na kung di ko ‘to mapapasa… kaso lito pa talaga sa tono niya…
“Wala sa ganda ng boses ang basehan. Kundi nasa pakiramdam—kung tagos sa puso ang pagkanta,” wika ni Sister Tess, pinuno ng gawain.
Ayun!
Dahil tila naramdaman niya rin ako kaya—ayuyun!
Nakapasa ang bruha!
Kalorkey!
Yeyey!!!
Su—lit ang kabang bonggang-bongga!!!
Wooh!!!!!!!!!!
Hal-le-lu-jah…
Ang ingay—na sobrang ikinairita ko—e siya pa lang ingay na tumatawag sa akin papalapit—kay Yahweh El Shaddai.
Galing!
“Mga Makabayang Awitin” (Philippine Patriotic Songs)
Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas
(Philippine National Anthem)
Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay
Lupang hinirang
Duyan ka ng magiting
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil
Sa dagat at bundok
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw;
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma’y ‘di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa’yo.
Bayan Ko
(My Country)
Ang bayan kong Pilipinas
Lupain ng ginto’t bulaklak
Pag-ibig ang sa kanyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda’t dilag
At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa
Ibon mang may layang lumipad
Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal dilag
Ang di magnasang makaalpas
Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luha ko’t dalita
Aking adhika
Makita kang sakdal laya
Pilipinas Kong Mahal (My Beloved Philippines)
Ang bayan ko’y tanging ikaw
Pilipinas kong mahal
Ang puso ko at buhay man
Sa iyo’y ibibigay
Tungkulin ko’y gagampanan
Na laging kang paglingkuran
Ang laya mo’y babantayan
Pilipinas kong hirang
Ako ay Pilipino (I am a Filipino)
Ako ay Pilipino
Ang dugo’y maharlika
Likas sa aking puso
Adhikaing kay ganda
Sa Pilipinas na aking bayan
Lantay na Perlas ng Silanganan
Wari’y natipon ang kayamanan
ng Maykapal
Bigay sa ‘king talino
Sa mabuti lang laan
Sa aki’y katutubo
Ang maging mapagmahal
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Isang bansa, ‘sang diwa
ang minimithi ko
Sa bayan ko’t bandila
Laan buhay ko’t diwa
Ako ay Pilipino
Pilipinong totoo
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Taas noo kahit kanino
Ang Pilipino ay ako.
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Taas noo kahit kanino
Ang Pilipino ay ako.
Panatang Makabayan
Original version
Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas
Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan
Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi
Ako'y kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan
Upang maging malakas,
Maligaya at kapakipakinabang
Bilang ganti ay diringgin ko
Ang payo ng aking mga magulang
Susundin ko ang mga tuntunin ng aking paaralan
Tutuparin ko ang mga tungkulin ng
Isang mamamayang makabayan
At masunurin sa batas.
Paglilingkuran ko ang aking bayan nang
Walang pag-iimbot at ng buong katapatan
Sisikapin kong maging isang tunay na Pilipino
Sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.
Current version
Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas,
aking lupang sinilangan,
tahanan ng aking lahi;
kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang
maging malakas, masipag at marangal.
Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
diringgin ko ang payo
ng aking magulang,
susundin ko ang tungkulin
ng mamamayang makabayan:
naglilingkod, nag-aaral at nagdarasal
nang buong katapatan.
Iaalay ko ang aking buhay,
pangarap, pagsisikap
sa bansang Pilipinas.
Towards the 1970’s (when President Ferdinand E. Marcos declares martial law on September 23, 1972) to the current century and the millennium, these songs are “Tayo’y mga Pinoy” composed by Heber Bartolome and sung by Judas for the 1978 Metro Manila Popular Music Festival and “Ako’y Isang Pinoy” by Florante de Leon. After the 1986 EDSA People-Power Revolution, the songs are “Magkaisa” composed by Tito Sotto, Ernie dela Pena and Homer Flores and sung by Virna Lisa, “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo” composed by Jim Paredes and sung by APO Hiking Society, Celeste Legaspi, Coritha & Eric, Edru Abraham, Gretchen Barretto, Ivy Violan, Inang Laya, Joseph Olfindo, Kuh Ledesma, Leah Navarro, Lester Demetillo, Noel Trinidad and Subas Herrero, “Mga Kababayan Ko” composed and sung by the late Francis Magalona from the album “Yo!” in 1990.
KAY GANDA NG ATING MUSIKA — This song inspires us to love our very own music. I always say that when it’s a well-written OPM, it becomes a bigger hit compared to a foreign song…“Kay ganda ng ating musika, ito ay atin, sariling atin…”
ang Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika ni Ryan Cayabyab ay naging awit ng mga uri ng Orihinal na Pilipinong Musika
“Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika”
Music and Lyrics: Ryan Cayabyab
Interpreter: Hajji Alejandro
Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit
Naging makulay ang aking munting daigdig
Tila ilog pala ang paghimig
Kung malalim, damdami’y pag-ibig
Kung umapaw, ang kaluluwa’t tinig
Ay sadyang nanginginig
Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit
Bawat sandali’y aking pilit mabatid
Ang himig na maituturing atin
Mapupuri pagka’t bukod-tangi
Di marami ang di-magsasabing
Heto na’t inyong dinggin
KORO:
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.
Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit
Nagkabuhay muli ang aking paligid
Ngayong batid ko na ang umibig
Sa sariling tugtugtin o himig
Sa isang makata’y maririnig
Mga titik, nagsasabing:
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.
Kay ganda ng ating musika!
“Anak”
Music and Lyrics: Freddie Aguilar
Interpreter: Freddie Aguilar
Noong isilang ka sa mundong ito
Laking tuwa ng magulang mo
At ang kamay nila ang iyong ilaw
At ang nanay at tatay mo’y
Di malaman ang gagawin
Minamasdan pati pagtulog mo
At sa gabi’y napupuyat ang iyong nanay
Sa pagtimpla ng gatas mo
At sa umaga nama’y kalong ka
Ng iyong amang tuwang-tuwa sa iyo
Ngayon nga ay malaki ka na
Ang nais mo’y maging malaya
Di man sila payag
Walang magagawa
Ikaw nga ay biglang nagbago
Naging matigas ang iyong ulo
At ang payo nila’y sinuway mo
Di mo man lang inisip na
Ang kanilang ginagawa’y para sa iyo
Pagkat ang nais mo’y
Masunod ang layaw mo
Di mo sila pinapansin
Nagdaan pa ang mga araw
At ang landas mo’y naligaw
Ikaw ay nalulong sa masamang bisyo
At ang una mong nilapitan
Ang iyong inang lumuluha
At ang tanong,”anak, ba’t ka nagkaganyan”
At ang iyong mga mata’y biglang lumuha ng di mo napapansin
Pagsisisi at sa isip mo’y
Nalaman mong ika’y nagkamali
Pagsisisi at sa isip mo’y
Nalaman mong ika’y nagkamali
Kahapon ay nilimot mo
Pati ang iyong masamang bisyo
Laki’ng pasalamat ng magulang mo
Ikaw nga ay tuloyang nag bago
Natagpuan ang sarili
Galaw ng isip mo matuwid na
Patuloy ang takbo ng araw
At ikaw ay natutong umibig
Hindi nag laon at ipinasya mo’ng
Lumagay kana sa tahimik
Pagka binata mo’y natapos na
Malapit kanang magging ama
Kaya lalong nag sikap ng husto
Dumating ang iyong hinihintay
Sinilang ang panganay mo
Parang langit ang iyong nadama
Ngayon anak alam mo na
Kung ano’ng pakiramdam ng magging isang ama
Ganyan din ang nadarama
Ng iyong ama’t ina ng ikaw ay makita
Ngayon iyong naramdaman
Ngayon iyong naranasan
Ngayon iyong maiintindihan
Tama pala ang iyong ina
Tama pala ang iyong ama
Ngayon hindi kana magtataka
Hindi pala biro’ng maging magulang o ngayon iyong dinaranas (3x)
Ipaglalaban Ko
Ikaw ang pag-asa
Nasa ‘yo ang ligaya
Sa piling mo, sinta
Iyon ang pagdurusa
Madilim na kahapon
‘Di ko na alintana
Dahil sa ‘yo, sinta
Buhay ko ay nagbago
Anuman ang mangyari, ‘di kita iiwan
Ipaglalaban ko ang pag-ibig mo
Ipaglalaban ko hanggang sa dulo ng mundo
Ang ating pag-ibig, giliw ko
“Sa ugoy ng duyan”
Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan
Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan
Refrain:
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko’y tala, ang tanod ko’y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan
Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko’y tala, ang tanod ko’y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan
Nais kong matulog sa dating duyan ko, inay
Oh! inay
“Tayo’y Mga Pinoy”
Music and Lyrics: Heber Bartolome
Interpreter: Judas
Dito sa Silangan ako isinilang
Kung saan nagmumula ang sikat ng araw
Ako ay may sariling kulay: kayumanggi
Ngunit hindi ko maipakita tunay na sarili
Kung ating hahanapin ay matatagpuan
Tayo ay may kakanyahang dapat na hangaan
Subalit nasaan ang sikat ng araw
Ba’t tayo ang humahanga doon sa Kanluran
CHORUS 1
Bakit nanggagaya, mayro’n naman tayo
Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano
‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango
Dito sa Silangan, tayo’y isinilang
Kung saan nagmumula ang sikat ng araw
Subalit nasaan ang sikat ng araw
Ba’t tayo ang humahanga doon sa Kanluran
Bakit nanggagaya, mayro’n naman tayo
Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano
‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango
CHORUS 2
Mayro’ng isang aso, daig pa ang ulol
Siya’y ngumingiyaw, hindi tumatahol
Katulad ng iba, painglis-inglis pa
Na kung pakikinggan, mali-mali naman
‘Wag na lang
AD LIB
Bakit nanggagaya, mayro’n naman tayo
Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano
‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango
‘Wag na, oy oy
Oy, ika’y Pinoy
Oy, oy, ika’y Pinoy
Ako’y Isang Pinoy
Ako’y isang Pinoy sa puso’t diwa
Pinoy na isinilang sa ating bansa
Ako’y hindi sanay sa wikang mga banyaga
Ako’y Pinoy na mayroong sariling wika.
Chorus
Wikang pambansa ang gamit kong salita
Bayan kong sinilangan
Hangad kong lagi ang kalayaan.
Si Gat Jose Rizal nuo ay nagwika
Siya ay nagpangaral sa ating bansa
Ang hindi raw magmahal sa sariling wika
Ay higit pa ang amoy sa mabahong isda.
Magkaisa
Ngayon ganap ang hirap sa mundo
Unawa ang kailangan ng tao
Ang pagmamahal sa kapwa’y ilaan
Isa lang ang ugat na ating pinagmulan
Tayong lahat ay magkakalahi
Sa unos at agos ay huwag padadala
Chorus
Panahon na (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
Ng pagkakaisa (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kahit ito (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Ay hirap at dusa
Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Sa bagong pag-asa
Ngayon may pag-asang natatanaw
May bagong araw, bagong umaga
Pagmamahal ng Diyos, isipin mo tuwina
Panahon na (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
Ng pagkakaisa (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kahit ito (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Ay hirap at dusa
Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Sa bagong pag-asa
Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Sa bagong pag-asa
“MAMBO MAGSAYSAY”
This campaign jingle, written and composed by Raul Maglapus and credited with sweeping Ramon Magsaysay to the Presidency in the 50s, resurfaced in the 80s, after Keithley played the jazzy tune during her broadcasts to boost morale. The lyrics were a subtle jab at the rampant corruption and flagrant human rights violations of the Marcos regime.
“Everywhere that you would look
Was a bandit or a crook
Peace and order was a joke
Til Magsaysay pumasok.
That is why, that is why
You will hear the people cry
Our democracy will die
Kung wala si Magsaysay.”
Magsaysay had run on a campaign to stamp out corruption and strengthen the country’s democratic institutions, in a stark contrast to a fellow Ilocano who had done the opposite.
(Listen to the track on Soundcloud)
ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
The 19th century hymn was also adopted by the members of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Intermittently played over Radio Veritas, and later Radyo Bandido, the solemn hymn served to encourage the soldiers by reminding them of the unity of the opposition.
The United Methodist Hymnal Number 575
Text: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Music: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
Tune: ST. GERTRUDE, Meter: 65.65 D with Refrain
1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle see his banners go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
2. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
(Refrain)
3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
(Refrain)
4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
(Refrain)
5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
this through countless ages men and angels sing.
(Refrain)
Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo
With the heartfelt lyrics of Jim Paredes of the APO Hiking Society, written just after the revolution, Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo became the collaborative effort of a group of Filipino recording artists released in April 1986.
‘Di na ‘ko papayag mawala ka muli.
‘Di na ‘ko papayag na muli mabawi,
Ating kalayaan kay tagal natin mithi.
‘Di na papayagang mabawi muli.
Magkakapit-bisig libo-libong tao.
Kay sarap palang maging Pilipino.
Sama-sama iisa ang adhikain.
Kelan man ‘di na paalipin.
Ref:
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.
Masdan ang nagaganap sa aming bayan.
Nagkasama ng mahirap at mayaman.
Kapit-bisig madre, pari, at sundalo.
Naging Langit itong bahagi ng mundo.
Huwag muling payagang umiral ang dilim.
Tinig ng bawat tao’y bigyan ng pansin.
Magkakapatid lahat sa Panginoon.
Ito’y lagi nating tatandaan.
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.
Coda:
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan.
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat!
Mga Kababayan Ko
Mga kababayan ko
Dapat lang malaman nyo
Bilib ako sa kulay ko
Ako ay pilipino
Kung may itim o may puti
Mayron naman kayumangi
Isipin mo na kaya mong
Abutin ang yung minimithi
Dapat magsumikap para tayo’y di maghirap
Ang trabaho mo pagbutihin mo
Dahil pag gusto mo ay kaya mo
Kung kaya mo ay kaya nya
At kaya nating dalawa
Magaling ang atin
Yan ang laging iisipin
Pag-asenso mararating
Kung handa kang tiisin
Ang hirap at pagod sa problema
Wag kang malunod
Umaahon ka wag lumubog
Pagka’t ginhawa naman ang susunod
Iwasan mo ang ingit
Ang sa iba’y ibig mong makamit
Dapat nga ika’y matuwa sa napala ng iyong kapatid
Ibig kong ipabatid
Na lahat tayo’y kabig-bisig
Mga kababayan ko
Dapat lang malaman nyo
Bilib ako sa kulay ko
Ako ay pilipino
Kung may itim o may puti
Mayron naman kayumangi
Isipin mo na kaya mong
Abutin ang yung minimithi
Respetuhin natin ang ating ina
Ilaw siya ng tahanan
Bigyang galang ang ama
At ang payo n’ya susudan
At sa magkakapatid
Kailangan ay magmahalan
Dapat lang ay pag-usapan ang hindi nauunawaan
Wag takasan ang pagkukulang
Kasalan ay panagutan
Magmalinis ay iwasan
Nakakainis marumi naman
Ang magkaaway ipag bati
Gumitna ka at wag kumampi
Lahat tayoy magkakapatid
Anong mang mali ay ituwid
Magdasal sa Diyos Maykapal
Maging banal at wag hangal
Itong tula ay alay ko
Sa bayan ko at sa buong mundo
Mga kababayan ko
Dapat lang malaman nyo
Bilib ako sa kulay ko
Ako ay pilipino
Kung may itim o may puti
Mayron naman kayumangi
Isipin mo na kaya mong
Abutin ang yung minimithi
Sabihin Mo, Ikaw ay Pilipino
Sabi ng tatay ko, kapag mayroong nagta nong
Nasaan ang bayan mo? Isagot mo ay yung totoo
Sabi ng tatay ko, maraming nang-ibang bayan
Mas higit ang kayamanan, pag-ibig ay, wala naman
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Kahit saang bansa ikaw ay mag punta
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Pilipino ka, yan ang totoo
Sabi ng tatay ko, marami ang naghihirap
Ngunit hindi magtatagal, yayaman din tayo
Sabi ko sa tatay ko, di bale ng mahirap
Basta’t lahat ay pantay-pantay at nagkakaisa
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Kahit saang bansa ikaw ay mag punta
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Pilipino ka, yan ang totoo
Sabihin man ng lolo mo, ika’y kastila at kano
Pagmasdan mo ang kulay mo, kulay lupa walang kasing ganda
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Kahit saang bansa ikaw ay mag punta
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Pilipino ka, yan ang totoo
“Babalik ka rin”
I
Saan ka man naroroon ngayon, Saudi, Japan o Hongkong
Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Ano mang layo ang narating, Singapore, Australia, Africa,
Europe o Amerika, babalik at babalik ka rin.
Refrain:
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Ii
Sa piling ng iyong pinagmulan, sa iyong nakaraan
Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Anumang layo ang narating, iyong maaalala
Ang dati mong kasama, babalik at babalik ka rin.
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Iii
Sa paglipas ng panahon, sa iyong kahapon
Sa alaalang naghihintay sa ‘yo.
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Tapos, pagdating ng linggo e makikiingay na naman dahil ano’t ano man ang boses mo’y magpapasunod ka sa marami na, “Uy! Kantahan na natin si Lord! Kanta na po!!!”
Gosh!
Ganun—pala—ako—kaingay!!! … noon. Hilig ko na ngang makipagkuwentuhan sa mga kaibigan e hilig ko pang sumawsaw sa mga gawaing maiingay para mag-anyaya ng mga tao to get closer kay Lord.
Kaso, before ako grumaduate ng grade 6 e nagkaro’n ng malaking pagbabago dahil pinahinto na kami ni father sa choir. Kasi wala na raw kaming pahinga. Halos di na yata kami magpang-abot sa bahay. Medyo ouch yun pero super concern lang siya sa health namin. Tutal may ibang paraan pa raw to serve God kaya—sige na!
Pero inaamin, na yun na ang naging simula ng pananamlay ko sa simbahan… at marahil kay Lord.
Pero labas dun si father, ha! Ang desisyon niya ay nagmistulang hamon para mapagtanto kung hanggang dun na nga lang ba ang makakaya ko para sa Kanya. Sa pagka-choir o paglilingkod sa simbahan lang ba masusukat ang effort para masabing, “O God, close na tayo, ha!”
Gosh!
Focus, focus, focus—sa school. Wala na. Dun na lang umikot ang mundo ko.
Kaya siguro sobrang natorete bigla nang makarinig ng tila pamilyar na mga ingay.
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
Golly!
Ano na naman yun?
Di pa Sunday, ah!
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
Golly talaga!
But tsorii, kedali naman ‘atang dumedma!
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
My gosh!
Ang iingay niyo!!!
“Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!”
Hay naku!
Nakaka—?!#?!#?!#
Hayayay!
Hallelujah!
‘Kala mo biglang niliyaban ang kaluluwa sa sobrang irita!
My yayay!
I can’t imagine kung ano’ng reaksiyon ni Lord sa nakikita Niyang reaksiyon ko sa mga sandaling yun. I truly understand kung sob—rang napapailing ko Siya.
Hay…
Ang ingay na yun ay nasundan pa noong sumunod na linggo—tapos nung sumunod ulit na linggo—tapos naging automatic every Friday, e may magaganap na raw na gawain sa lumang building na super lapit sa bahay namin. Dati yung building e pang negosyo nung may-ari nito. Until napahinto ang negosyo at natengga si building. Tapos all of a sudden e nabuhayang muli dahil umano sa gawain na yun. At—ang pinaka-kalorkey pa dun e nung—pati na si mother ko e naki-join sa maiingay na yun!
Aguy!!!
“Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!”
Pumapalakpak pa sila?!
“Death has lost its victory and the grave has been denied.”
My gosh!
Isasama ko ba si mama sa mga kinaaasaran ko na?! Naku!!!
“Jesus lives forever, He’s alive! He’s alive!!!”
Pigil. Pigil. Pigil.
Andun si madir, andun si madir—ba’t kasi andun si madir?!
Iwwiwiwww!!!
“Hallelujah! Jesus is alive!!!”
Boom!
Umabot din dun—na yung pinakaayaw mo, yung pinakakinainiririta mo e—siyang ipapa-sa yo…
Aguy! Na katotohanan.
Ano pa nga bang magagawa ko kundi lunukin ang sarili nang masundan din ng masundan ang pag-aattend ni madir. At ang sobrang grabe sa lahat e yung mahikayat pa kaming mag-audition kung papasang choir member ng gawain na yun.
Hay…
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko, na hindi magbabago…”
Nasa hagdan pa lang paakyat kasama ni ate e naririnig na namin ‘to. At hindi namin alam ang kantang ‘to.
“Sa mga pagluha ko, naro’n balikat Mo.”
At kailangan pa talagang naka-mayk?!
Gosh!
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko kung may alon at bagyo. Kung sa’n ka naro’n Hesus, payapa ang unos.”
Buti may iba pang mag-o-audition. Sila muna habang pinag-aaralan namin ni ate ang kanta.
“Aleluya, aleluya, aleluya. Kublihan ko’y ikaw.”
Bonggang—o, gosh!
Ah-ahm-ayayay… ah-koh-nah-poh… yung sasalang?!
Shocks!
Panginig ng buto, ah!
Seryoso!
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko…”
Ninenerbiyos…
Nangangatog…
Para pa ngang nangingiyak…
“Na hindi magbabago…”
Nakaka-relate…
May naaalala…
“Sa mga pagluha ko, naro’n balikat mo.”
Di ba nung una, ayaw ko—ayaw ko talaga.
Simula’t sapul ngang marinig kong gawai’y nainis talaga ko—sobra.
“Ikaw ang kublihan ko kung may alon at bagyo. Kung sa’n ka naro’n Hesus, payapa ang unos.”
Shocks! Parang sayang na kung di ko ‘to mapapasa… kaso lito pa talaga sa tono niya…
“Wala sa ganda ng boses ang basehan. Kundi nasa pakiramdam—kung tagos sa puso ang pagkanta,” wika ni Sister Tess, pinuno ng gawain.
Ayun!
Dahil tila naramdaman niya rin ako kaya—ayuyun!
Nakapasa ang bruha!
Kalorkey!
Yeyey!!!
Su—lit ang kabang bonggang-bongga!!!
Wooh!!!!!!!!!!
Hal-le-lu-jah…
Ang ingay—na sobrang ikinairita ko—e siya pa lang ingay na tumatawag sa akin papalapit—kay Yahweh El Shaddai.
Galing!
“Mga Makabayang Awitin” (Philippine Patriotic Songs)
Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas
(Philippine National Anthem)
Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng Silanganan
Alab ng puso
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay
Lupang hinirang
Duyan ka ng magiting
Sa manlulupig
Di ka pasisiil
Sa dagat at bundok
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw;
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma’y ‘di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya na ‘pag may mang-aapi
Ang mamatay ng dahil sa’yo.
Bayan Ko
(My Country)
Ang bayan kong Pilipinas
Lupain ng ginto’t bulaklak
Pag-ibig ang sa kanyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda’t dilag
At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko, binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa
Ibon mang may layang lumipad
Kulungin mo at umiiyak
Bayan pa kayang sakdal dilag
Ang di magnasang makaalpas
Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luha ko’t dalita
Aking adhika
Makita kang sakdal laya
Pilipinas Kong Mahal (My Beloved Philippines)
Ang bayan ko’y tanging ikaw
Pilipinas kong mahal
Ang puso ko at buhay man
Sa iyo’y ibibigay
Tungkulin ko’y gagampanan
Na laging kang paglingkuran
Ang laya mo’y babantayan
Pilipinas kong hirang
Ako ay Pilipino (I am a Filipino)
Ako ay Pilipino
Ang dugo’y maharlika
Likas sa aking puso
Adhikaing kay ganda
Sa Pilipinas na aking bayan
Lantay na Perlas ng Silanganan
Wari’y natipon ang kayamanan
ng Maykapal
Bigay sa ‘king talino
Sa mabuti lang laan
Sa aki’y katutubo
Ang maging mapagmahal
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Isang bansa, ‘sang diwa
ang minimithi ko
Sa bayan ko’t bandila
Laan buhay ko’t diwa
Ako ay Pilipino
Pilipinong totoo
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Taas noo kahit kanino
Ang Pilipino ay ako.
Ako ay Pilipino, ako ay Pilipino
Taas noo kahit kanino
Ang Pilipino ay ako.
Panatang Makabayan
Original version
Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas
Ito ang aking lupang sinilangan
Ito ang tahanan ng aking lahi
Ako'y kanyang kinukupkop at tinutulungan
Upang maging malakas,
Maligaya at kapakipakinabang
Bilang ganti ay diringgin ko
Ang payo ng aking mga magulang
Susundin ko ang mga tuntunin ng aking paaralan
Tutuparin ko ang mga tungkulin ng
Isang mamamayang makabayan
At masunurin sa batas.
Paglilingkuran ko ang aking bayan nang
Walang pag-iimbot at ng buong katapatan
Sisikapin kong maging isang tunay na Pilipino
Sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa.
Current version
Iniibig ko ang Pilipinas,
aking lupang sinilangan,
tahanan ng aking lahi;
kinukupkop ako at tinutulungang
maging malakas, masipag at marangal.
Dahil mahal ko ang Pilipinas,
diringgin ko ang payo
ng aking magulang,
susundin ko ang tungkulin
ng mamamayang makabayan:
naglilingkod, nag-aaral at nagdarasal
nang buong katapatan.
Iaalay ko ang aking buhay,
pangarap, pagsisikap
sa bansang Pilipinas.
Towards the 1970’s (when President Ferdinand E. Marcos declares martial law on September 23, 1972) to the current century and the millennium, these songs are “Tayo’y mga Pinoy” composed by Heber Bartolome and sung by Judas for the 1978 Metro Manila Popular Music Festival and “Ako’y Isang Pinoy” by Florante de Leon. After the 1986 EDSA People-Power Revolution, the songs are “Magkaisa” composed by Tito Sotto, Ernie dela Pena and Homer Flores and sung by Virna Lisa, “Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo” composed by Jim Paredes and sung by APO Hiking Society, Celeste Legaspi, Coritha & Eric, Edru Abraham, Gretchen Barretto, Ivy Violan, Inang Laya, Joseph Olfindo, Kuh Ledesma, Leah Navarro, Lester Demetillo, Noel Trinidad and Subas Herrero, “Mga Kababayan Ko” composed and sung by the late Francis Magalona from the album “Yo!” in 1990.
KAY GANDA NG ATING MUSIKA — This song inspires us to love our very own music. I always say that when it’s a well-written OPM, it becomes a bigger hit compared to a foreign song…“Kay ganda ng ating musika, ito ay atin, sariling atin…”
ang Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika ni Ryan Cayabyab ay naging awit ng mga uri ng Orihinal na Pilipinong Musika
“Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika”
Music and Lyrics: Ryan Cayabyab
Interpreter: Hajji Alejandro
Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit
Naging makulay ang aking munting daigdig
Tila ilog pala ang paghimig
Kung malalim, damdami’y pag-ibig
Kung umapaw, ang kaluluwa’t tinig
Ay sadyang nanginginig
Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit
Bawat sandali’y aking pilit mabatid
Ang himig na maituturing atin
Mapupuri pagka’t bukod-tangi
Di marami ang di-magsasabing
Heto na’t inyong dinggin
KORO:
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.
Magmula no’ng ako’y natutong umawit
Nagkabuhay muli ang aking paligid
Ngayong batid ko na ang umibig
Sa sariling tugtugtin o himig
Sa isang makata’y maririnig
Mga titik, nagsasabing:
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Kay ganda ng ating musika
Ito ay atin, sariling atin
At sa habang buhay awitin natin.
Kay ganda ng ating musika!
“Anak”
Music and Lyrics: Freddie Aguilar
Interpreter: Freddie Aguilar
Noong isilang ka sa mundong ito
Laking tuwa ng magulang mo
At ang kamay nila ang iyong ilaw
At ang nanay at tatay mo’y
Di malaman ang gagawin
Minamasdan pati pagtulog mo
At sa gabi’y napupuyat ang iyong nanay
Sa pagtimpla ng gatas mo
At sa umaga nama’y kalong ka
Ng iyong amang tuwang-tuwa sa iyo
Ngayon nga ay malaki ka na
Ang nais mo’y maging malaya
Di man sila payag
Walang magagawa
Ikaw nga ay biglang nagbago
Naging matigas ang iyong ulo
At ang payo nila’y sinuway mo
Di mo man lang inisip na
Ang kanilang ginagawa’y para sa iyo
Pagkat ang nais mo’y
Masunod ang layaw mo
Di mo sila pinapansin
Nagdaan pa ang mga araw
At ang landas mo’y naligaw
Ikaw ay nalulong sa masamang bisyo
At ang una mong nilapitan
Ang iyong inang lumuluha
At ang tanong,”anak, ba’t ka nagkaganyan”
At ang iyong mga mata’y biglang lumuha ng di mo napapansin
Pagsisisi at sa isip mo’y
Nalaman mong ika’y nagkamali
Pagsisisi at sa isip mo’y
Nalaman mong ika’y nagkamali
Kahapon ay nilimot mo
Pati ang iyong masamang bisyo
Laki’ng pasalamat ng magulang mo
Ikaw nga ay tuloyang nag bago
Natagpuan ang sarili
Galaw ng isip mo matuwid na
Patuloy ang takbo ng araw
At ikaw ay natutong umibig
Hindi nag laon at ipinasya mo’ng
Lumagay kana sa tahimik
Pagka binata mo’y natapos na
Malapit kanang magging ama
Kaya lalong nag sikap ng husto
Dumating ang iyong hinihintay
Sinilang ang panganay mo
Parang langit ang iyong nadama
Ngayon anak alam mo na
Kung ano’ng pakiramdam ng magging isang ama
Ganyan din ang nadarama
Ng iyong ama’t ina ng ikaw ay makita
Ngayon iyong naramdaman
Ngayon iyong naranasan
Ngayon iyong maiintindihan
Tama pala ang iyong ina
Tama pala ang iyong ama
Ngayon hindi kana magtataka
Hindi pala biro’ng maging magulang o ngayon iyong dinaranas (3x)
Ipaglalaban Ko
Ikaw ang pag-asa
Nasa ‘yo ang ligaya
Sa piling mo, sinta
Iyon ang pagdurusa
Madilim na kahapon
‘Di ko na alintana
Dahil sa ‘yo, sinta
Buhay ko ay nagbago
Anuman ang mangyari, ‘di kita iiwan
Ipaglalaban ko ang pag-ibig mo
Ipaglalaban ko hanggang sa dulo ng mundo
Ang ating pag-ibig, giliw ko
“Sa ugoy ng duyan”
Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan
Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan
Refrain:
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko’y tala, ang tanod ko’y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan
Sana’y di nagmaliw ang dati kong araw
Nang munti pang bata sa piling ni nanay
Nais kong maulit ang awit ni inang mahal
Awit ng pag-ibig habang ako’y nasa duyan
Sa aking pagtulog na labis ang himbing
Ang bantay ko’y tala, ang tanod ko’y bituin
Sa piling ni nanay, langit ay buhay
Puso kong may dusa sabik sa ugoy ng duyan
Nais kong matulog sa dating duyan ko, inay
Oh! inay
“Tayo’y Mga Pinoy”
Music and Lyrics: Heber Bartolome
Interpreter: Judas
Dito sa Silangan ako isinilang
Kung saan nagmumula ang sikat ng araw
Ako ay may sariling kulay: kayumanggi
Ngunit hindi ko maipakita tunay na sarili
Kung ating hahanapin ay matatagpuan
Tayo ay may kakanyahang dapat na hangaan
Subalit nasaan ang sikat ng araw
Ba’t tayo ang humahanga doon sa Kanluran
CHORUS 1
Bakit nanggagaya, mayro’n naman tayo
Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano
‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango
Dito sa Silangan, tayo’y isinilang
Kung saan nagmumula ang sikat ng araw
Subalit nasaan ang sikat ng araw
Ba’t tayo ang humahanga doon sa Kanluran
Bakit nanggagaya, mayro’n naman tayo
Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano
‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango
CHORUS 2
Mayro’ng isang aso, daig pa ang ulol
Siya’y ngumingiyaw, hindi tumatahol
Katulad ng iba, painglis-inglis pa
Na kung pakikinggan, mali-mali naman
‘Wag na lang
AD LIB
Bakit nanggagaya, mayro’n naman tayo
Tayo’y mga Pinoy, tayo’y hindi Kano
‘Wag kang mahihiya kung ang ilong mo ay pango
‘Wag na, oy oy
Oy, ika’y Pinoy
Oy, oy, ika’y Pinoy
Ako’y Isang Pinoy
Ako’y isang Pinoy sa puso’t diwa
Pinoy na isinilang sa ating bansa
Ako’y hindi sanay sa wikang mga banyaga
Ako’y Pinoy na mayroong sariling wika.
Chorus
Wikang pambansa ang gamit kong salita
Bayan kong sinilangan
Hangad kong lagi ang kalayaan.
Si Gat Jose Rizal nuo ay nagwika
Siya ay nagpangaral sa ating bansa
Ang hindi raw magmahal sa sariling wika
Ay higit pa ang amoy sa mabahong isda.
Magkaisa
Ngayon ganap ang hirap sa mundo
Unawa ang kailangan ng tao
Ang pagmamahal sa kapwa’y ilaan
Isa lang ang ugat na ating pinagmulan
Tayong lahat ay magkakalahi
Sa unos at agos ay huwag padadala
Chorus
Panahon na (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
Ng pagkakaisa (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kahit ito (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Ay hirap at dusa
Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Sa bagong pag-asa
Ngayon may pag-asang natatanaw
May bagong araw, bagong umaga
Pagmamahal ng Diyos, isipin mo tuwina
Panahon na (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
Ng pagkakaisa (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kahit ito (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Ay hirap at dusa
Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Sa bagong pag-asa
Magkaisa (may pag-asa kang matatanaw)
At magsama (bagong umaga, bagong araw)
Kapit-kamay (sa atin Siya’y nagmamahal)
Sa bagong pag-asa
“MAMBO MAGSAYSAY”
This campaign jingle, written and composed by Raul Maglapus and credited with sweeping Ramon Magsaysay to the Presidency in the 50s, resurfaced in the 80s, after Keithley played the jazzy tune during her broadcasts to boost morale. The lyrics were a subtle jab at the rampant corruption and flagrant human rights violations of the Marcos regime.
“Everywhere that you would look
Was a bandit or a crook
Peace and order was a joke
Til Magsaysay pumasok.
That is why, that is why
You will hear the people cry
Our democracy will die
Kung wala si Magsaysay.”
Magsaysay had run on a campaign to stamp out corruption and strengthen the country’s democratic institutions, in a stark contrast to a fellow Ilocano who had done the opposite.
(Listen to the track on Soundcloud)
ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS
The 19th century hymn was also adopted by the members of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Intermittently played over Radio Veritas, and later Radyo Bandido, the solemn hymn served to encourage the soldiers by reminding them of the unity of the opposition.
The United Methodist Hymnal Number 575
Text: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924
Music: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
Tune: ST. GERTRUDE, Meter: 65.65 D with Refrain
1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
forward into battle see his banners go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
with the cross of Jesus going on before.
2. At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
on then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
(Refrain)
3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
one in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
(Refrain)
4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
but the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
we have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
(Refrain)
5. Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
this through countless ages men and angels sing.
(Refrain)
Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo
With the heartfelt lyrics of Jim Paredes of the APO Hiking Society, written just after the revolution, Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo became the collaborative effort of a group of Filipino recording artists released in April 1986.
‘Di na ‘ko papayag mawala ka muli.
‘Di na ‘ko papayag na muli mabawi,
Ating kalayaan kay tagal natin mithi.
‘Di na papayagang mabawi muli.
Magkakapit-bisig libo-libong tao.
Kay sarap palang maging Pilipino.
Sama-sama iisa ang adhikain.
Kelan man ‘di na paalipin.
Ref:
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.
Masdan ang nagaganap sa aming bayan.
Nagkasama ng mahirap at mayaman.
Kapit-bisig madre, pari, at sundalo.
Naging Langit itong bahagi ng mundo.
Huwag muling payagang umiral ang dilim.
Tinig ng bawat tao’y bigyan ng pansin.
Magkakapatid lahat sa Panginoon.
Ito’y lagi nating tatandaan.
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.
Handog ng Pilipino sa mundo,
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat.
Coda:
Mapayapang paraang pagbabago.
Katotohanan, kalayaan, katarungan.
Ay kayang makamit na walang dahas.
Basta’t magkaisa tayong lahat!
Mga Kababayan Ko
Mga kababayan ko
Dapat lang malaman nyo
Bilib ako sa kulay ko
Ako ay pilipino
Kung may itim o may puti
Mayron naman kayumangi
Isipin mo na kaya mong
Abutin ang yung minimithi
Dapat magsumikap para tayo’y di maghirap
Ang trabaho mo pagbutihin mo
Dahil pag gusto mo ay kaya mo
Kung kaya mo ay kaya nya
At kaya nating dalawa
Magaling ang atin
Yan ang laging iisipin
Pag-asenso mararating
Kung handa kang tiisin
Ang hirap at pagod sa problema
Wag kang malunod
Umaahon ka wag lumubog
Pagka’t ginhawa naman ang susunod
Iwasan mo ang ingit
Ang sa iba’y ibig mong makamit
Dapat nga ika’y matuwa sa napala ng iyong kapatid
Ibig kong ipabatid
Na lahat tayo’y kabig-bisig
Mga kababayan ko
Dapat lang malaman nyo
Bilib ako sa kulay ko
Ako ay pilipino
Kung may itim o may puti
Mayron naman kayumangi
Isipin mo na kaya mong
Abutin ang yung minimithi
Respetuhin natin ang ating ina
Ilaw siya ng tahanan
Bigyang galang ang ama
At ang payo n’ya susudan
At sa magkakapatid
Kailangan ay magmahalan
Dapat lang ay pag-usapan ang hindi nauunawaan
Wag takasan ang pagkukulang
Kasalan ay panagutan
Magmalinis ay iwasan
Nakakainis marumi naman
Ang magkaaway ipag bati
Gumitna ka at wag kumampi
Lahat tayoy magkakapatid
Anong mang mali ay ituwid
Magdasal sa Diyos Maykapal
Maging banal at wag hangal
Itong tula ay alay ko
Sa bayan ko at sa buong mundo
Mga kababayan ko
Dapat lang malaman nyo
Bilib ako sa kulay ko
Ako ay pilipino
Kung may itim o may puti
Mayron naman kayumangi
Isipin mo na kaya mong
Abutin ang yung minimithi
Sabihin Mo, Ikaw ay Pilipino
Sabi ng tatay ko, kapag mayroong nagta nong
Nasaan ang bayan mo? Isagot mo ay yung totoo
Sabi ng tatay ko, maraming nang-ibang bayan
Mas higit ang kayamanan, pag-ibig ay, wala naman
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Kahit saang bansa ikaw ay mag punta
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Pilipino ka, yan ang totoo
Sabi ng tatay ko, marami ang naghihirap
Ngunit hindi magtatagal, yayaman din tayo
Sabi ko sa tatay ko, di bale ng mahirap
Basta’t lahat ay pantay-pantay at nagkakaisa
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Kahit saang bansa ikaw ay mag punta
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Pilipino ka, yan ang totoo
Sabihin man ng lolo mo, ika’y kastila at kano
Pagmasdan mo ang kulay mo, kulay lupa walang kasing ganda
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Kahit saang bansa ikaw ay mag punta
Sabihin mo ikaw ay pilipino
Pilipino ka, yan ang totoo
“Babalik ka rin”
I
Saan ka man naroroon ngayon, Saudi, Japan o Hongkong
Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Ano mang layo ang narating, Singapore, Australia, Africa,
Europe o Amerika, babalik at babalik ka rin.
Refrain:
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Ii
Sa piling ng iyong pinagmulan, sa iyong nakaraan
Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Anumang layo ang narating, iyong maaalala
Ang dati mong kasama, babalik at babalik ka rin.
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Iii
Sa paglipas ng panahon, sa iyong kahapon
Sa alaalang naghihintay sa ‘yo.
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Ikea allots P7B for Philippine store
By Victor V. Saulon, Sub-editor
IKEA has allocated an initial investment of P7 billion to set up its first Philippine store, which at a leased area of 65,000 square meters is described by the Swedish furniture retailer as its largest in the world.
Christian Rojkjaer, managing director Ikea Southeast Asia, said the store would have around 9,000 well-designed, functional home furnishing products, and could be the brand’s first stop before expanding outside Metro Manila.
“Everything is open right now. But I could imagine there will be some more stores in Manila and then we’re going further out potentially with e-commerce first, but I think we’re going to focus on Manila for a while,” he said in an interview during the launch of Ikea’s pre-opening website Ikea.ph at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City ahead of the store opening in end-2020.
Asked about the potential other stores, he said: “We don’t know. We are looking into it.”
“The world is changing so fast — big stores, small stores, e-commerce. We are looking at the totality, but we will expand in the Philippines,” he said.
Mr. Rojkjaer said the company, which owns the Ikea stores in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, plans to hire around 500 Filipino workers and would create hundreds of spin-off jobs and business opportunities.
Those business opportunities include local partners to support operations in areas such as logistics, food supply, transport, waste management and security.
“Some of them we have found. But we are still looking for clearing all those contracts here. Lots of contracts. There will be lots and lots,” he said.
The Ikea store will be located between Mall of Asia Arena and SMX Convention Center in an area as big as the size of 150 basketball courts. Company officials said the local store will be almost double the size of a typical Ikea big blue-box.
The shop floor will be similar to other Ikea stores but the building will also house a call center and a supersized warehouse to accommodate e-commerce operations in the Philippines. The store opening will also allow shoppers to shop online and get their orders delivered.
Georg Platzer, Ikea Southeast Asia market development manager, told reporters he would be managing the company’s first store in the Philippines.
“In two years from now, I would love to have opened already. Let’s stick to end of 2020 because it’s quite a complex project. You’ll never know what’s going to happen like it’s a big construction site,” he said.
He said P7 billion is the investment for the retail side, which also covers fitting out, stocking, marketing, and staffing the first store for its opening.
“For us it’s always important that we get as close as possible to the places where many people live. We want to be accessible,” Mr. Platzer said, adding that the store should be about a 60-minute driving distance from its target market.
“Metro Manila is quite dense area already,” he said. “There are not so many open spaces like we found here [Mall of Asia] a perfect block, but we’re still positive that we’re gonna find some more and open more touch points in the future throughout Metro Manila, but also why not the whole Philippines.”
A typical IKEA store has more than 55 inspirational room settings. The self-serve warehouse has flat-packed products ready to be taken home. A supervised playroom for kids is available as well as a restaurant.
Sought for comment, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Harald Fries, said: “Ikea is probably the Swedish company that builds the most on the Swedish brand, on Swedishness. So whenever Ikea comes into a new country it means a lot for strengthening the image of Sweden in that country in a very positive way.”
Separately, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. said it was set to build another mixed-use building in the Mall of Asia complex that will be its first lifestyle city development in Pasay City. The project will house Ikea’s first store in the country, it added.
SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim said in a statement that the addition of the mixed-use facility, and the entry of Ikea, “complements the integrated lifestyle we dreamt” for the Mall of Asia complex.
IKEA has allocated an initial investment of P7 billion to set up its first Philippine store, which at a leased area of 65,000 square meters is described by the Swedish furniture retailer as its largest in the world.
Christian Rojkjaer, managing director Ikea Southeast Asia, said the store would have around 9,000 well-designed, functional home furnishing products, and could be the brand’s first stop before expanding outside Metro Manila.
“Everything is open right now. But I could imagine there will be some more stores in Manila and then we’re going further out potentially with e-commerce first, but I think we’re going to focus on Manila for a while,” he said in an interview during the launch of Ikea’s pre-opening website Ikea.ph at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City ahead of the store opening in end-2020.
Asked about the potential other stores, he said: “We don’t know. We are looking into it.”
“The world is changing so fast — big stores, small stores, e-commerce. We are looking at the totality, but we will expand in the Philippines,” he said.
Mr. Rojkjaer said the company, which owns the Ikea stores in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, plans to hire around 500 Filipino workers and would create hundreds of spin-off jobs and business opportunities.
Those business opportunities include local partners to support operations in areas such as logistics, food supply, transport, waste management and security.
“Some of them we have found. But we are still looking for clearing all those contracts here. Lots of contracts. There will be lots and lots,” he said.
The Ikea store will be located between Mall of Asia Arena and SMX Convention Center in an area as big as the size of 150 basketball courts. Company officials said the local store will be almost double the size of a typical Ikea big blue-box.
The shop floor will be similar to other Ikea stores but the building will also house a call center and a supersized warehouse to accommodate e-commerce operations in the Philippines. The store opening will also allow shoppers to shop online and get their orders delivered.
Georg Platzer, Ikea Southeast Asia market development manager, told reporters he would be managing the company’s first store in the Philippines.
“In two years from now, I would love to have opened already. Let’s stick to end of 2020 because it’s quite a complex project. You’ll never know what’s going to happen like it’s a big construction site,” he said.
He said P7 billion is the investment for the retail side, which also covers fitting out, stocking, marketing, and staffing the first store for its opening.
“For us it’s always important that we get as close as possible to the places where many people live. We want to be accessible,” Mr. Platzer said, adding that the store should be about a 60-minute driving distance from its target market.
“Metro Manila is quite dense area already,” he said. “There are not so many open spaces like we found here [Mall of Asia] a perfect block, but we’re still positive that we’re gonna find some more and open more touch points in the future throughout Metro Manila, but also why not the whole Philippines.”
A typical IKEA store has more than 55 inspirational room settings. The self-serve warehouse has flat-packed products ready to be taken home. A supervised playroom for kids is available as well as a restaurant.
Sought for comment, Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Harald Fries, said: “Ikea is probably the Swedish company that builds the most on the Swedish brand, on Swedishness. So whenever Ikea comes into a new country it means a lot for strengthening the image of Sweden in that country in a very positive way.”
Separately, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. said it was set to build another mixed-use building in the Mall of Asia complex that will be its first lifestyle city development in Pasay City. The project will house Ikea’s first store in the country, it added.
SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim said in a statement that the addition of the mixed-use facility, and the entry of Ikea, “complements the integrated lifestyle we dreamt” for the Mall of Asia complex.
House committee OKs TV5 franchise renewal
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises approved yesterday the renewal of the franchise of TV5 for 25 years.
The television network’s franchise is expiring next year.
Reps. Romero Quimbo of Marikina and Xavier Jesus Romualdo of Camiguin authored the renewal bill, which the committee, chaired by Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez, endorsed after a brief discussion.
In House Bill 8379, Quimbo and Romualdo said since it started operations, TV5 has provided viewers an “array of programming consisting of accurate news, wholesome entertainment, inspiring sports programs, and other informative and relevant services.”
“Today, more than ever, the country needs access to news, entertainment, sports, and information that will result in a more progressive, well-informed and inspired citizenship. TV5 remains committed in its quest to continue providing such programming to our countrymen, as broadcasting services are critical in nation-building,” they said.
They said if Congress renews its franchise, TV5 “intends to take advantage of new technologies as well as equipment available to provide for superior informative, entertaining and educational programs to its nationwide viewers.”
During the brief discussion on the bill, committee members urged the country’s third television network “to effectively compete with the broadcasting duopoly composed of ABS-CBN and GMA-7.”
TV5 president Vincent Reyes told the committee that when TV5 took over the former Associated Broadcasting Company on August 9, 2008, it tried to compete on all fronts.
“But since 2016, we have been re-positioning ourselves largely as a news and sports platform, where we hope to be No. 1,” he said.
GMA-7 had its franchise renewed on April 20, 2017. The renewal bill for the franchise of ABS-CBN, filed during the presidency of Benigno Aquino III, is still pending with the Alvarez committee.
Sources said the renewal bill would not move unless ABS-CBN threshes out its issues with President Duterte, who has repeatedly threatened to block its approval.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/11/21/1870276/house-committee-oks-tv5-franchise-renewal
The television network’s franchise is expiring next year.
Reps. Romero Quimbo of Marikina and Xavier Jesus Romualdo of Camiguin authored the renewal bill, which the committee, chaired by Palawan Rep. Franz Alvarez, endorsed after a brief discussion.
In House Bill 8379, Quimbo and Romualdo said since it started operations, TV5 has provided viewers an “array of programming consisting of accurate news, wholesome entertainment, inspiring sports programs, and other informative and relevant services.”
“Today, more than ever, the country needs access to news, entertainment, sports, and information that will result in a more progressive, well-informed and inspired citizenship. TV5 remains committed in its quest to continue providing such programming to our countrymen, as broadcasting services are critical in nation-building,” they said.
They said if Congress renews its franchise, TV5 “intends to take advantage of new technologies as well as equipment available to provide for superior informative, entertaining and educational programs to its nationwide viewers.”
During the brief discussion on the bill, committee members urged the country’s third television network “to effectively compete with the broadcasting duopoly composed of ABS-CBN and GMA-7.”
TV5 president Vincent Reyes told the committee that when TV5 took over the former Associated Broadcasting Company on August 9, 2008, it tried to compete on all fronts.
“But since 2016, we have been re-positioning ourselves largely as a news and sports platform, where we hope to be No. 1,” he said.
GMA-7 had its franchise renewed on April 20, 2017. The renewal bill for the franchise of ABS-CBN, filed during the presidency of Benigno Aquino III, is still pending with the Alvarez committee.
Sources said the renewal bill would not move unless ABS-CBN threshes out its issues with President Duterte, who has repeatedly threatened to block its approval.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2018/11/21/1870276/house-committee-oks-tv5-franchise-renewal
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Laguna’s 4th district congressional bet substitution sealed
SANTA CRUZ, Laguna-The congressional candidate for the 4th district of the province who filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) last month for the 2019 midterm election has given up his candidacy on Monday.
This paved the way instead for Laguna lawyer Antonio Carolino, 52, the unopposed 2nd termer Mayor of Santa Maria town, to fill in the legislative district bid vacated by the withdrawal of the younger Felicisimo ‘Bingbong’ San Luis under the Nationalista Party (NP).
The incumbent Santa Maria mayor also gave up his second-term mayoralty bid to his wife, former mayor and lawyer Cindy Carolino, in a substitution move.
The Carolino couple filed their respective candidacies as substitutes with the incumbent mayor Antonio for the congressional seat and wife Cindy for Sta. Maria mayor on Monday at the provincial Commission on Election (Comelec) office here.
San Luis who has withdrawn from the congressional race, in a brief statement, reasoned out the move was to give way to the governance of a more experienced and qualified Carolino.
According to Comelec-Laguna provincial officer lawyer Patrick Enaje, such substitution is allowed by law for as long as there is a proper endorsement of the political party where the candidates belong.
He also said that this is the first case of substitution in the province starting from the municipal level and to the provincial level.
In his statement after the filing, Mayor Carolino said that being unopposed for the second term as mayor in his hometown is a sure win but the call to serve across the district covering 16 municipalities and occupying almost 50 percent of the province’s land area, prompted him to accept the candidacy.
“The 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd districts of the province are already experiencing developments while our district covering 16 municipalities occupying almost 50 percent of the land area of the province has been left behind,” Carolino said.
“The farmers in our town produce 80 percent of the coffee processed in Batangas province for lack of facilities in the district,” said Carolino, citing that the 4th district which includes Sta. Maria town is predominantly agricultural lands.
Laguna is composed of 24 municipalities and six cities comprising four districts and two lone districts.
The cities of San Pedro and Santa Rosa belong to the 1st District while the city of Cabuyao and the municipalities of Los Baños and Bay belong to the 2nd District.
The cities of Biñan and Calamba used to belong to the 1st and 2nd Districts respectively but have achieved their status as lone districts.
San Pablo City and six other municipalities of Alaminos, Calauan, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Rizal and Victoria comprise the 3rd District; while the 4th district covers the towns of Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Santa Maria and Siniloan.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1054375
This paved the way instead for Laguna lawyer Antonio Carolino, 52, the unopposed 2nd termer Mayor of Santa Maria town, to fill in the legislative district bid vacated by the withdrawal of the younger Felicisimo ‘Bingbong’ San Luis under the Nationalista Party (NP).
The incumbent Santa Maria mayor also gave up his second-term mayoralty bid to his wife, former mayor and lawyer Cindy Carolino, in a substitution move.
The Carolino couple filed their respective candidacies as substitutes with the incumbent mayor Antonio for the congressional seat and wife Cindy for Sta. Maria mayor on Monday at the provincial Commission on Election (Comelec) office here.
San Luis who has withdrawn from the congressional race, in a brief statement, reasoned out the move was to give way to the governance of a more experienced and qualified Carolino.
According to Comelec-Laguna provincial officer lawyer Patrick Enaje, such substitution is allowed by law for as long as there is a proper endorsement of the political party where the candidates belong.
He also said that this is the first case of substitution in the province starting from the municipal level and to the provincial level.
In his statement after the filing, Mayor Carolino said that being unopposed for the second term as mayor in his hometown is a sure win but the call to serve across the district covering 16 municipalities and occupying almost 50 percent of the province’s land area, prompted him to accept the candidacy.
“The 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd districts of the province are already experiencing developments while our district covering 16 municipalities occupying almost 50 percent of the land area of the province has been left behind,” Carolino said.
“The farmers in our town produce 80 percent of the coffee processed in Batangas province for lack of facilities in the district,” said Carolino, citing that the 4th district which includes Sta. Maria town is predominantly agricultural lands.
Laguna is composed of 24 municipalities and six cities comprising four districts and two lone districts.
The cities of San Pedro and Santa Rosa belong to the 1st District while the city of Cabuyao and the municipalities of Los Baños and Bay belong to the 2nd District.
The cities of Biñan and Calamba used to belong to the 1st and 2nd Districts respectively but have achieved their status as lone districts.
San Pablo City and six other municipalities of Alaminos, Calauan, Liliw, Nagcarlan, Rizal and Victoria comprise the 3rd District; while the 4th district covers the towns of Cavinti, Famy, Kalayaan, Luisiana, Lumban, Mabitac, Magdalena, Majayjay, Paete, Pagsanjan, Pakil, Pangil, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Santa Maria and Siniloan.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1054375
SEC Bacolod created through legislation
BACOLOD City – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration in Bacolod City is the SEC office in the country created by legislation.
According to Gerardo del Rosario, director of SEC Company Registration and Monitoring Department, the Bacolod SEC office is the only SEC local office in the country created by legislation and credits are given to then Rep. Evelio ‘Bing’ Leonardia.”
Del Rosario added that the SEC will officially open its permanent office in Bacolod City on Nov. 23, 2018.
On his part, Leonardia explained that, “This was conceptualized to serve our corporate and business sectors and create a climate conducive for business to grow. It is also aimed to improve the ease of doing business in Bacolod and Negros Island. And eventually it will provide inclusive growth.
Del Rosario was here recently and led the delegation, composed of Human Resource and Administrative Department Director Romuald Padilla, training officer Diana Elvina Cortes, and legal counsel Ma. Cristina Montelibano, that visited the Bacolod City Government Center recently to formally announce the SEC Bacolod opening.
Leonardia’s bill was passed into law in the 16th Congress as Republic Act No. 10785, otherwise known as “SEC Bacolod Office Law.”
“This means that no matter who will run the SEC, the Bacolod office is here to stay as a permanent office. This will not be subjected to administrative policy changes. Its existence will even be more stable than any other field office in the country,” Leonardia said.
He added that a SEC office in Bacolod will further boost the “business-friendly policies” of the administration, which has been consistently recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as among the top finalists in its “Most Business-Friendly” annual national contests.
The creation of a SEC office in Bacolod is one of the legislative moves of Leonardia to help boost the local growth and development. Among his measures were to seek the establishment of Bacolod local offices for the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Department of Tourism (DoT), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and others.
According to Gerardo del Rosario, director of SEC Company Registration and Monitoring Department, the Bacolod SEC office is the only SEC local office in the country created by legislation and credits are given to then Rep. Evelio ‘Bing’ Leonardia.”
Del Rosario added that the SEC will officially open its permanent office in Bacolod City on Nov. 23, 2018.
On his part, Leonardia explained that, “This was conceptualized to serve our corporate and business sectors and create a climate conducive for business to grow. It is also aimed to improve the ease of doing business in Bacolod and Negros Island. And eventually it will provide inclusive growth.
Del Rosario was here recently and led the delegation, composed of Human Resource and Administrative Department Director Romuald Padilla, training officer Diana Elvina Cortes, and legal counsel Ma. Cristina Montelibano, that visited the Bacolod City Government Center recently to formally announce the SEC Bacolod opening.
Leonardia’s bill was passed into law in the 16th Congress as Republic Act No. 10785, otherwise known as “SEC Bacolod Office Law.”
“This means that no matter who will run the SEC, the Bacolod office is here to stay as a permanent office. This will not be subjected to administrative policy changes. Its existence will even be more stable than any other field office in the country,” Leonardia said.
He added that a SEC office in Bacolod will further boost the “business-friendly policies” of the administration, which has been consistently recognized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) as among the top finalists in its “Most Business-Friendly” annual national contests.
The creation of a SEC office in Bacolod is one of the legislative moves of Leonardia to help boost the local growth and development. Among his measures were to seek the establishment of Bacolod local offices for the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), Department of Tourism (DoT), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and others.
PNP complaint with ‘Ang Probinsyano’ is Duterte’s fight vs ABS-CBN?
Police Chief Oscar Albayalde’s tantrums over the blockbuster teleserye “Ang Probinsyano” is alarming coming on the heels of Pres. Duterte’s renewed attack on ABS-CBN, threatening non-renewal of its franchise which is due to expire on March 30, 2020.
Duterte’s threat not to renew ABS-CBN’s license has been a common refrain in many of his speeches whenever he complained about unfavorable media reports about him.
“I will file a complaint. Congress, no need to renew it,” he said in one speech.
Another time he said ABS-CBN owners sent feelers to talk with him but he refused.““I will not talk to you, but I will also never intervene. Pero if I had my way I will not give it back to you,” he said.
There has been a noticeable respite from his threat to ABS-CBN in recent months as the public was pre-occupied with the successful Malacañang-initiated ouster of Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno and failed attempt to send back to prison Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV by voiding the amnesty granted to him by Pres. Benigno Aquino III in 2011.
But it seems it was just the proverbial calm before the storm. Last month, a media activist shared with us his concern about an information he got that Duterte is so impatient with ABS-CBN and he does not want to wait until the 2020 expiration of ABS-CBN’s franchise.
The source said Duterte wants ABS-CBN out of the way before the May 2019 elections.
The same source also said friends in the judiciary tipped him that Duterte’s “bright boys” are thinking of usinga “quo warranto “ against ABS-CBN, the same tactic Solicitor General Jose Calida used to oust Sereno.
Quo warranto (Latin for “by what warrant or authority?”) is a legal procedure used to challenge an individual’s right to or authority over the position he or she holds.
The source said Malacañang is going to question how the Lopezes regained ABS-CBN in 1986 after the ouster of Ferdinand Marcos who ordered the government take-over of ABS-CBN when he declared Martial Law on Sept. 21, 1972.
We could not believe these talks and we wished that they were just rumors.
Alarm bells, however, rang last Nov. 8, when Duterte brought up his issue with ABS-CBN againin his speech during his visit to the newly re-opened Boracay. He said,“Hindi ko palusutin. iyong franchise niyo matatapos. But let me ask you questions first. Kasi ako talaga mag-object na ma-renew kayo. Alam mo bakit? Magnanakaw kayo, estapador.”
Our concern has been compounded by Albayalde’s complaint, joined by Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, of the negative portrayal of police in “Ang Probinsyano.”
Albayalde’s complaint reeks with arrogance and stupidity.The militant Gabriela Women's Party put it in the right perspective: The police are the ones tainting the PNP's image with their bloody anti-drug crackdown and sexual abuse of women and minors.
Albayalde complained that the PNP chief in the current season of “Ang Probinsyano” is portrayed as villain. “"Parang 'yung the chief PNP himself is a villain -- hindi naman po siguro kailanman nangyari sa amin. In reality, well, hindi puwedeng mangyari iyan."
Sen. Grace Poe, who has a personal attachment to the show because the series honors movie great Fernando Poe Jr, her father (her mother, Susan Roces also appears in the TV series) reminded Albayalde that the teleserye is a work of fiction. “The story emanates from the source material, with bits of twists. There are antagonists in the story, which did not only include the police, but many others,” she said.
She added: "Pwede nating sabihin na 'bato-bato sa langit, tamaan ay wag magalit.”
Albayalde said he is not calling for the cancellation of the hit series. Just a revision of the script.
That’s censorship. That violates the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
As Gabriela pointed out, Albayalde’s statement “is censorship as it amounts to creating prior restraint on the part of the producers in sustaining the storyline of the show. This will also set a very dangerous precedent, as the DILG will abuse legal actions to sanction shows and content that are inconsistent with its desired image of the PNP. “
The DILG said is it "seriously considering" filing charges against the producers of“Ang Probinsyano.”
DILG Spokesperson Jonathan Malayasaidamong the charges they are looking into include the prohibition on the use of police uniforms, properties and even using the acronym of the organization (PNP),and possible violations of the Children's Television Act of 1997 "because the show may have violated the National Council for Children's Television standards for television programs that should be child-friendly."
"We will seriously consider filing legal action and imposing sanctions..." Malaya said.
We just hope this is not in compliance with Duterte’s crusade against ABS-CBN.
http://verafiles.org/articles/pnp-complaint-ang-probinsyano-dutertes-fight-vs-abs-cbn
Duterte’s threat not to renew ABS-CBN’s license has been a common refrain in many of his speeches whenever he complained about unfavorable media reports about him.
“I will file a complaint. Congress, no need to renew it,” he said in one speech.
Another time he said ABS-CBN owners sent feelers to talk with him but he refused.““I will not talk to you, but I will also never intervene. Pero if I had my way I will not give it back to you,” he said.
There has been a noticeable respite from his threat to ABS-CBN in recent months as the public was pre-occupied with the successful Malacañang-initiated ouster of Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno and failed attempt to send back to prison Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV by voiding the amnesty granted to him by Pres. Benigno Aquino III in 2011.
But it seems it was just the proverbial calm before the storm. Last month, a media activist shared with us his concern about an information he got that Duterte is so impatient with ABS-CBN and he does not want to wait until the 2020 expiration of ABS-CBN’s franchise.
The source said Duterte wants ABS-CBN out of the way before the May 2019 elections.
The same source also said friends in the judiciary tipped him that Duterte’s “bright boys” are thinking of usinga “quo warranto “ against ABS-CBN, the same tactic Solicitor General Jose Calida used to oust Sereno.
Quo warranto (Latin for “by what warrant or authority?”) is a legal procedure used to challenge an individual’s right to or authority over the position he or she holds.
The source said Malacañang is going to question how the Lopezes regained ABS-CBN in 1986 after the ouster of Ferdinand Marcos who ordered the government take-over of ABS-CBN when he declared Martial Law on Sept. 21, 1972.
We could not believe these talks and we wished that they were just rumors.
Alarm bells, however, rang last Nov. 8, when Duterte brought up his issue with ABS-CBN againin his speech during his visit to the newly re-opened Boracay. He said,“Hindi ko palusutin. iyong franchise niyo matatapos. But let me ask you questions first. Kasi ako talaga mag-object na ma-renew kayo. Alam mo bakit? Magnanakaw kayo, estapador.”
Our concern has been compounded by Albayalde’s complaint, joined by Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, of the negative portrayal of police in “Ang Probinsyano.”
Albayalde’s complaint reeks with arrogance and stupidity.The militant Gabriela Women's Party put it in the right perspective: The police are the ones tainting the PNP's image with their bloody anti-drug crackdown and sexual abuse of women and minors.
Albayalde complained that the PNP chief in the current season of “Ang Probinsyano” is portrayed as villain. “"Parang 'yung the chief PNP himself is a villain -- hindi naman po siguro kailanman nangyari sa amin. In reality, well, hindi puwedeng mangyari iyan."
Sen. Grace Poe, who has a personal attachment to the show because the series honors movie great Fernando Poe Jr, her father (her mother, Susan Roces also appears in the TV series) reminded Albayalde that the teleserye is a work of fiction. “The story emanates from the source material, with bits of twists. There are antagonists in the story, which did not only include the police, but many others,” she said.
She added: "Pwede nating sabihin na 'bato-bato sa langit, tamaan ay wag magalit.”
Albayalde said he is not calling for the cancellation of the hit series. Just a revision of the script.
That’s censorship. That violates the constitutional guarantee of freedom of expression.
As Gabriela pointed out, Albayalde’s statement “is censorship as it amounts to creating prior restraint on the part of the producers in sustaining the storyline of the show. This will also set a very dangerous precedent, as the DILG will abuse legal actions to sanction shows and content that are inconsistent with its desired image of the PNP. “
The DILG said is it "seriously considering" filing charges against the producers of“Ang Probinsyano.”
DILG Spokesperson Jonathan Malayasaidamong the charges they are looking into include the prohibition on the use of police uniforms, properties and even using the acronym of the organization (PNP),and possible violations of the Children's Television Act of 1997 "because the show may have violated the National Council for Children's Television standards for television programs that should be child-friendly."
"We will seriously consider filing legal action and imposing sanctions..." Malaya said.
We just hope this is not in compliance with Duterte’s crusade against ABS-CBN.
http://verafiles.org/articles/pnp-complaint-ang-probinsyano-dutertes-fight-vs-abs-cbn
Robinsons Galleria unveils a fresh new look
By Zsarlene B. Chua
Reporter
ROBINSONS Galleria, one of the first shopping malls that opened along EDSA in 1990, has gotten a much-needed makeover.
It took more than two years to complete the renovation of Robinsons Land Corp.’s flagship mall, which included widening the atrium, introducing more wood tones, removing the scenic elevator, and improving the lighting.
“The mall itself is an old one…so the renovations took time,” Myron Lawrence T. Yao, regional operations manager for the commercial centers division of RLC, told the media during a run through on Nov. 13.
Robinsons Galleria has a gross floor area of 215,000 square meters spread across five levels.
Mr. Yao said the renovation is 94% completed, and is expected to be finished by yearend. He said the mall only needs to re-paint its exteriors and finish the upgrade of the cinema, which will include a premium cinema with recliner seats for around 100 people.
To make the mall feel more modern, RLC used more wood in Robinsons Galleria’s interiors, particularly its ceilings, and installed more lights. Mr. Yao noted mall goers have often told them that the mall seems a little dark.
With the goal of making the space more open, Mr. Yao said they decided to remove the scenic elevator in the atrium. The new space is currently occupied by a 32-foot European fir tree Christmas tree which can be seen from all the mall’s floors.
Despite the extensive renovations, Mr. Yao said Robinsons Galleria maintained most of its tenants with the mall having 98% occupancy. He said the mall also increased the number of food retail partners, which now stands at 20% of the total tenants from 10% previously.
The mall’s food court, located at the lower ground floor, also increased the number of seats to 1,200 from 1,000.
Next year, Mr. Yao said Robinsons Galleria will also launch a new steel parking building near Saint Pedro Poveda College. The carpark structure will be able to accommodate 250 cars and 250 motorcycles and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019.
ROBINSONS MAGNOLIA EXPANSION
Meanwhile, Robinsons Magnolia is set to open a new wing by the second quarter of next year.
In an email to BusinessWorld, Arlene G. Magtibay, general manager of RLC’s commercial centers division, said the new wing will add “55,000 square meters in floor area to the existing mall.”
Robinsons Place Manila will also undergo renovation in 2019 “to refresh and reinvigorate the malling experience,” Ms. Magtibay added.
Next year will also see RLC opening Robinsons Galleria South in San Pedro Laguna, which, as Ms. Magtibay describes, will be their “premium mall in the south.”
But before 2018 ends, RLC is scheduled to open their 51st mall in Valencia City, Bukidnon on December 12. This will be the company’s seventh mall in Mindanao and will have a floor area of 47,000 square meters spread across three levels.
The new mall will have around 200 stores and restaurants, six cinemas and a green park with a pond.
Reporter
ROBINSONS Galleria, one of the first shopping malls that opened along EDSA in 1990, has gotten a much-needed makeover.
It took more than two years to complete the renovation of Robinsons Land Corp.’s flagship mall, which included widening the atrium, introducing more wood tones, removing the scenic elevator, and improving the lighting.
“The mall itself is an old one…so the renovations took time,” Myron Lawrence T. Yao, regional operations manager for the commercial centers division of RLC, told the media during a run through on Nov. 13.
Robinsons Galleria has a gross floor area of 215,000 square meters spread across five levels.
Mr. Yao said the renovation is 94% completed, and is expected to be finished by yearend. He said the mall only needs to re-paint its exteriors and finish the upgrade of the cinema, which will include a premium cinema with recliner seats for around 100 people.
To make the mall feel more modern, RLC used more wood in Robinsons Galleria’s interiors, particularly its ceilings, and installed more lights. Mr. Yao noted mall goers have often told them that the mall seems a little dark.
With the goal of making the space more open, Mr. Yao said they decided to remove the scenic elevator in the atrium. The new space is currently occupied by a 32-foot European fir tree Christmas tree which can be seen from all the mall’s floors.
Despite the extensive renovations, Mr. Yao said Robinsons Galleria maintained most of its tenants with the mall having 98% occupancy. He said the mall also increased the number of food retail partners, which now stands at 20% of the total tenants from 10% previously.
The mall’s food court, located at the lower ground floor, also increased the number of seats to 1,200 from 1,000.
Next year, Mr. Yao said Robinsons Galleria will also launch a new steel parking building near Saint Pedro Poveda College. The carpark structure will be able to accommodate 250 cars and 250 motorcycles and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2019.
ROBINSONS MAGNOLIA EXPANSION
Meanwhile, Robinsons Magnolia is set to open a new wing by the second quarter of next year.
In an email to BusinessWorld, Arlene G. Magtibay, general manager of RLC’s commercial centers division, said the new wing will add “55,000 square meters in floor area to the existing mall.”
Robinsons Place Manila will also undergo renovation in 2019 “to refresh and reinvigorate the malling experience,” Ms. Magtibay added.
Next year will also see RLC opening Robinsons Galleria South in San Pedro Laguna, which, as Ms. Magtibay describes, will be their “premium mall in the south.”
But before 2018 ends, RLC is scheduled to open their 51st mall in Valencia City, Bukidnon on December 12. This will be the company’s seventh mall in Mindanao and will have a floor area of 47,000 square meters spread across three levels.
The new mall will have around 200 stores and restaurants, six cinemas and a green park with a pond.
Passage of universal health care bill seen before Christmas
MARILAO, Bulacan — Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, on Monday expressed optimism that the Universal Health Care (UHC) bill seeking to give all Filipinos access to health care coverage and services, will become a law before Christmas.
Ejercito, principal author of Senate Bill 1986, the "Universal Health Care Bill," said the bicameral conference committee would only need to reconcile the different provisions in two versions of the bill before bringing it to President Rodrigo Duterte for signing.
“If President Duterte will sign the measure, this will be a beautiful Christmas gift for all Filipinos,” said the senator, who served as guest of honor during the flag ceremony inside Marilao Municipal Hall on Monday morning.
Ejercito said the Senate passed the bill on third and final reading last week.
“All senators voted for the approval of the said measure. This came immediately after President Duterte's call for the passage of the proposed measure at the Senate,” he added.
Ejercito said the passage of the bill into law would also expand the PhilHealth coverage to include free consultation fees, laboratory tests and other diagnostic services.
The senator also shared another landmark measure which has been approved in the Senate -- the bill seeking to consolidate all housing agencies with the creation of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
He said the department would be responsible for all housing and urban concerns, including planning, policy-making, regulations, program coordination, and performance monitoring.
Aside from the two bills, Ejercito is also hopeful for the construction of the mass railway transport system known as North and South rail project by January 2019.
“The traffic in Marilao and even in the City of Malolos and other parts of Bulacan will be reduced because of the proposed railway system and modernization of the transport sector,” he said.
“Through this railway system, towns will continue to flourish along the railway system. Traffic will be discarded or reduced. Development is no longer centered in Metro Manila. It will spread to the provinces traversed of the railway system from Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan to La Union and to PNR South from Laguna, Quezon to Bicol,” the senator added.
The young senator from San Juan City also distributed bag and learning materials to 2,000 students from 27 daycare schools in this town. (PNA)
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1054279
Ejercito, principal author of Senate Bill 1986, the "Universal Health Care Bill," said the bicameral conference committee would only need to reconcile the different provisions in two versions of the bill before bringing it to President Rodrigo Duterte for signing.
“If President Duterte will sign the measure, this will be a beautiful Christmas gift for all Filipinos,” said the senator, who served as guest of honor during the flag ceremony inside Marilao Municipal Hall on Monday morning.
Ejercito said the Senate passed the bill on third and final reading last week.
“All senators voted for the approval of the said measure. This came immediately after President Duterte's call for the passage of the proposed measure at the Senate,” he added.
Ejercito said the passage of the bill into law would also expand the PhilHealth coverage to include free consultation fees, laboratory tests and other diagnostic services.
The senator also shared another landmark measure which has been approved in the Senate -- the bill seeking to consolidate all housing agencies with the creation of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
He said the department would be responsible for all housing and urban concerns, including planning, policy-making, regulations, program coordination, and performance monitoring.
Aside from the two bills, Ejercito is also hopeful for the construction of the mass railway transport system known as North and South rail project by January 2019.
“The traffic in Marilao and even in the City of Malolos and other parts of Bulacan will be reduced because of the proposed railway system and modernization of the transport sector,” he said.
“Through this railway system, towns will continue to flourish along the railway system. Traffic will be discarded or reduced. Development is no longer centered in Metro Manila. It will spread to the provinces traversed of the railway system from Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Pangasinan to La Union and to PNR South from Laguna, Quezon to Bicol,” the senator added.
The young senator from San Juan City also distributed bag and learning materials to 2,000 students from 27 daycare schools in this town. (PNA)
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1054279
Monday, November 19, 2018
Congress passes bill creating 3 new Palawan provinces
Senator Risa Hontiveros and other groups oppose splitting Palawan, saying it will benefit China. Bill to be transmitted to President Dutete for signing.
Palawan, the island closest to the disputed West Philippine Sea, would soon be divided into 3 provinces, after the House and the Senate approved the proposal.
Voting 14-1, the Senate on Monday, November 18, approved House Bill 8055, sponsored by Senate committee on local government chairman Juan Edgardo Angara. Only Senator Risa Hontiveros opposed the bill. The House approved a counterpart measure in August.
The bill seeks to divide Palawan into 3 new provinces, namely Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, Palawan del Sur.
"If we speak of economic potential, Palawan is a powerhouse. Its local growth rate has been clocked at bristling 7 percent per annum for many years now. And this was achieved with a total ban on the exploitation of natural resources over a wide swath of its land," Angara said.
A plebiscite will be conducted in 2020 so Palawan residents could decide on the matter.
Under congressional rules, local bills such as HB 8055 must first be passed in the House of Representatives before being transmitted to the Senate. The measure was filed by Palawan representatives on March 15, 2018 and was approved on final reading just 5 months after, August 22. The Senate received the bill on August 30 and passed the same in less than 3 months.
The bill would now be transmitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for signature.
Composition
The divisions under the proposed measure are as follows:
Palawan del Sur will be the so-called "mother province"
Palawan del Norte
Palawan Oriental
The independent city of Puerto Princesa City would not be part of any of the 3 provinces.
A divided Palawan to benefit China?
Senator Hontiveros and other groups opposed the measure. A divided Palawan, they said, would only strengthen China’s position in the West Philippine Sea.
"Instead of having to face a single, strong provincial government which can mobilize the entire island in its own defense, China will now have the opportunity to infiltrate and influence smaller local government units," Hontiveros said.
"This is not your business as usual subdivision of political units but one with deep geopolitical repercussions especially since the Province of Palawan is right in the forefront of our West Philippine Sea territory," she added.
Hontiveros also lamented the lack of genuine consultation in the proposal, citing the letter of Bishop Eduardo Sarabia Juanich of Taytay, Palawan and the petition by the Save Palawan Movement.
"For something as important as what the bill seeks to accomplish, it is my opinion that our committee did not reach out to all affected sectors, particularly the non-government organizations, the religious and the private sector,” she said.
The passage of the measure came a day before Chinese President Xi Jingping's arrival in Manila for his state visit.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/217063-law-splitting-palawan-into-3-new-provinces-soon-to-be-enacted
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| 3 PROVINCES. A map showing the proposed composition of the 3 new provinces of Palawan. |
Palawan, the island closest to the disputed West Philippine Sea, would soon be divided into 3 provinces, after the House and the Senate approved the proposal.
Voting 14-1, the Senate on Monday, November 18, approved House Bill 8055, sponsored by Senate committee on local government chairman Juan Edgardo Angara. Only Senator Risa Hontiveros opposed the bill. The House approved a counterpart measure in August.
The bill seeks to divide Palawan into 3 new provinces, namely Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, Palawan del Sur.
"If we speak of economic potential, Palawan is a powerhouse. Its local growth rate has been clocked at bristling 7 percent per annum for many years now. And this was achieved with a total ban on the exploitation of natural resources over a wide swath of its land," Angara said.
A plebiscite will be conducted in 2020 so Palawan residents could decide on the matter.
Under congressional rules, local bills such as HB 8055 must first be passed in the House of Representatives before being transmitted to the Senate. The measure was filed by Palawan representatives on March 15, 2018 and was approved on final reading just 5 months after, August 22. The Senate received the bill on August 30 and passed the same in less than 3 months.
The bill would now be transmitted to President Rodrigo Duterte for signature.
Composition
The divisions under the proposed measure are as follows:
Palawan del Sur will be the so-called "mother province"
- Aborlan
- Narra
- Quezon
- Rizal
- Espanola
- Brooke's Poin
- Bataraza
- Balacbac
- Kalayaan island group
Palawan del Norte
- Coron
- Culion
- Busuanga
- Linacapan
- Taytay
- El Nido
Palawan Oriental
- Roxas
- Araceli
- Dumaran
- Cuyo
- Agutaya
- Magsaysay
- Cayancillo
- San Vicente
The independent city of Puerto Princesa City would not be part of any of the 3 provinces.
A divided Palawan to benefit China?
Senator Hontiveros and other groups opposed the measure. A divided Palawan, they said, would only strengthen China’s position in the West Philippine Sea.
"Instead of having to face a single, strong provincial government which can mobilize the entire island in its own defense, China will now have the opportunity to infiltrate and influence smaller local government units," Hontiveros said.
"This is not your business as usual subdivision of political units but one with deep geopolitical repercussions especially since the Province of Palawan is right in the forefront of our West Philippine Sea territory," she added.
Hontiveros also lamented the lack of genuine consultation in the proposal, citing the letter of Bishop Eduardo Sarabia Juanich of Taytay, Palawan and the petition by the Save Palawan Movement.
"For something as important as what the bill seeks to accomplish, it is my opinion that our committee did not reach out to all affected sectors, particularly the non-government organizations, the religious and the private sector,” she said.
The passage of the measure came a day before Chinese President Xi Jingping's arrival in Manila for his state visit.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/217063-law-splitting-palawan-into-3-new-provinces-soon-to-be-enacted
Senate OKs bill dividing Palawan into three provinces
By Hannah Torregoza
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the measure dividing Palawan—the country’s largest province—into three new provinces.
House Bill No. 8055, which was sponsored by Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chair of the Senate committee on local government was passed with 14 affirmative votes, one negative vote and zero abstention.
It was Sen. Risa Hontiveros who cast the negative vote on the bill, expressing her fears that a divided Palawan would strengthen China’s position in the West Philippine Sea.
The measure, Palawan will be divided into three provinces—namely, Palawan Del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan Del Sur.
Under the bill, the province of Palawan del Norte will be composed of the municipalities of Coron, Culion, Busuanga, Linacapan, Taytay and El Nido.
The province of Palawan Oriental, in turn, would be comprised of the municipalities of Roxas, Araceli, Dumaran, Cuyo, Agutaya, Magsaysay, Cayancillo, and San Vicente.
On the other hand, the province of Palawan del Sur, which will be considered as the “mother province,” will be composed of the municipalities of Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Rizal, Espanola, Brooke’s Point, Bataraza, Balacbac and Kalayaan.
Angara said the three proposed provinces would be created upon approval of the majority of the votes cast by voters in the affected areas in a plebiscite to be conducted in 2020.
According to Angara, due to the “vastness” of Palawan, an archipelago of 1,800 islands with a population of at least 1.1 million, the division of the existing province under the bill would comply with requirements for a province set forth by the Local Government Code.
He also said that the three proposed provinces will meet the land area requirement; Palawan del Norte and Palawan Oriental are expected to satisfy the population requirement imposed by law by 2020.
“If we speak of economic potential, Palawan is a powerhouse. Its local growth rate has been clocked at bristling seven percent per annum for many years now. And this was achieved with a total ban on the exploitation of natural resources over a wide swath of its land,” Angara noted.
However, Hontiveros expressed concern that if China has aggressively and arrogantly exerted its claim on the West Philippine Sea, it can now easily conquer the three provinces which are now reduced as small local government units.
“Instead of having to face a single, strong provincial government which can mobilize the entire island in its own defense, China will now have the opportunity to infiltrate and influence smaller local government units,” Hontiveros said.
“This is not your business as usual subdivision of political units but one with deep geopolitical repercussions especially since the Province of Palawan is right in the forefront of our West Philippine Sea territory,” she added.
She also lamented the lack of genuine consultation in the proposal, pointing out that the letter of Bishop Eduardo Sarabia Juanich of Taytay, Palawan and the petition by the Save Palawan Movement indicated that there were no genuine discussions made when the bill was being heard.
“For something as important as what the bill seeks to accomplish, it is my opinion that our committee did not reach out to all affected sectors, particularly the non-government organizations, the religious and the private sector. While the public hearing conducted in the Senate invited as resources persons, local government officials and employees of the province, it failed to take into account the position of the various NGOs, people’s organizations and the religious who are opposed to the subdivision of our last frontier,” Hontiveros said.
“It is my opinion that the bill has failed to take into account the various environmental and natural resources laws that have specific jurisdiction over Palawan,” she said.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/11/19/senate-oks-bill-dividing-palawan-into-three-provinces/
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the measure dividing Palawan—the country’s largest province—into three new provinces.
House Bill No. 8055, which was sponsored by Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chair of the Senate committee on local government was passed with 14 affirmative votes, one negative vote and zero abstention.
It was Sen. Risa Hontiveros who cast the negative vote on the bill, expressing her fears that a divided Palawan would strengthen China’s position in the West Philippine Sea.
The measure, Palawan will be divided into three provinces—namely, Palawan Del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan Del Sur.
Under the bill, the province of Palawan del Norte will be composed of the municipalities of Coron, Culion, Busuanga, Linacapan, Taytay and El Nido.
The province of Palawan Oriental, in turn, would be comprised of the municipalities of Roxas, Araceli, Dumaran, Cuyo, Agutaya, Magsaysay, Cayancillo, and San Vicente.
On the other hand, the province of Palawan del Sur, which will be considered as the “mother province,” will be composed of the municipalities of Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Rizal, Espanola, Brooke’s Point, Bataraza, Balacbac and Kalayaan.
Angara said the three proposed provinces would be created upon approval of the majority of the votes cast by voters in the affected areas in a plebiscite to be conducted in 2020.
According to Angara, due to the “vastness” of Palawan, an archipelago of 1,800 islands with a population of at least 1.1 million, the division of the existing province under the bill would comply with requirements for a province set forth by the Local Government Code.
He also said that the three proposed provinces will meet the land area requirement; Palawan del Norte and Palawan Oriental are expected to satisfy the population requirement imposed by law by 2020.
“If we speak of economic potential, Palawan is a powerhouse. Its local growth rate has been clocked at bristling seven percent per annum for many years now. And this was achieved with a total ban on the exploitation of natural resources over a wide swath of its land,” Angara noted.
However, Hontiveros expressed concern that if China has aggressively and arrogantly exerted its claim on the West Philippine Sea, it can now easily conquer the three provinces which are now reduced as small local government units.
“Instead of having to face a single, strong provincial government which can mobilize the entire island in its own defense, China will now have the opportunity to infiltrate and influence smaller local government units,” Hontiveros said.
“This is not your business as usual subdivision of political units but one with deep geopolitical repercussions especially since the Province of Palawan is right in the forefront of our West Philippine Sea territory,” she added.
She also lamented the lack of genuine consultation in the proposal, pointing out that the letter of Bishop Eduardo Sarabia Juanich of Taytay, Palawan and the petition by the Save Palawan Movement indicated that there were no genuine discussions made when the bill was being heard.
“For something as important as what the bill seeks to accomplish, it is my opinion that our committee did not reach out to all affected sectors, particularly the non-government organizations, the religious and the private sector. While the public hearing conducted in the Senate invited as resources persons, local government officials and employees of the province, it failed to take into account the position of the various NGOs, people’s organizations and the religious who are opposed to the subdivision of our last frontier,” Hontiveros said.
“It is my opinion that the bill has failed to take into account the various environmental and natural resources laws that have specific jurisdiction over Palawan,” she said.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/11/19/senate-oks-bill-dividing-palawan-into-three-provinces/
Senate OKs bill dividing Palawan into 3 provinces
The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading a bill that seeks to split Palawan into three provinces: Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental, and Palawan del Sur.
House Bill No. 8055, which aims to divide of the country’s largest province in terms of land area, was passed with 14 affirmative votes, one negative vote from Senator Risa Hontiveros, and zero abstention.
Angara said with the vastness of Palawan, which has around 1,800 islands and a notably large population, splitting the province into three will comply with the requirements for a province set by the Local Government Code.
“If we speak of economic potential, Palawan is a powerhouse. Its local growth rate has been clocked at bristling 7 percent per annum for many years now,” Senator Sonny Angara, sponsor of the bill and chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, said in a statement.
“This was achieved with a total ban on the exploitation of natural resources over a wide swath of its land,” Angara said.
Under the bill, Palawan del Sur, which will be considered the “mother province,” will consist of municipalities, namely, Aborlan, Narra, Quezon, Rizal, Espanola, Brooke’s Point, Bataraza, Balacbac, and Kalayaan.
Palawan del Norte, on the other hand, will include municipalities of Coron, Culion, Busuanga, Linacapan, Taytay, and El Nido.
Palawan Oriental, meanwhile, will cover municipalities of Roxas, Araceli, Dumaran, Cuyo, Agutaya, Magsaysay, Cayancillo, and San Vicente.
Angara said the creation of the three provinces will be established via a plebiscite in 2020. /kga
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1055055/senate-oks-bill-dividing-palawan-into-3-provinces
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Bench Under the Stars 30th Anniversary Denim and Underwear Show highlights
Checkout Bench's 30th Anniversary Denim and Underwear Show highlights here!
ABS-CBN Kapamilya stars Ellen Adarna, Johan Aguilar, Gerald Anderson, Regine Angeles-Leaño, Alex Anselmuccio, Jon Avila, Robi Domingo, Ejay Falcon, Mikee Lee, Zanjoe Marudo, Sam Milby, Sam Pinto, Bruce Quebral, Melai Cantiveros, Johan Santos, Hermes Bautista, Tibo Jubalon, Paul Jake Castillo, Regine Angeles, Ron Morales, John James Uy, Johan Aguilar, Nico Antonio, Phoemela Baranda, Benj Basa, Ivan Carapiet, Alex Castro, David Chua, Sam Concepcion, John Lloyd Cruz, Rayver Cruz, Jake Cuenca, Alessandra de Rossi, JC de Vera, Franco Daza, Isabelle Daza-Semblat, Enchong Dee, John Estrada, Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, Kristine Hermosa-Sotto, Luke Jickain, Karylle, Kian Kazemi, Nadine Lustre, Xian Lim, Mark McMahon, Shaina Magdayao, Bianca Manalo, Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, Robby Mananquil, Joseph Marco, Coco Martin, Jessy Mendiola, Priscilla Meirelles-Estrada, Marc Nelson, Kristine Nieto, Diether Ocampo, Bela Padilla, Angelica Panganiban, Bubbles Paraiso, Angelo Patrimonio, Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, Tyrone Perez, Pokwang, Cassandra Ponti, John Prats, Angeline Quinto, Wendell Ramos, Miko Raval, James Reid, Keanna Reeves, Thou Reyes, Raphael Robes, Randy See, Jome Silayan, Jay R Sillona, Nicole Uysiuseng, Arron Villaflor and Kerbie Zamora and GMA Kapuso stars Carla Abellana, Aljur Abrenica, Carlene Aguilar, Marco Alcaraz, Victor Aliwalas, Benjamin Alves, Antonio Aquitania, Christian Bautista, James Blanco, Kris Bernal, Chad Burden, Rainier Castillo, Carlos Concepcion, Rodjun Cruz, Assunta de Rossi-Ledesma, Dingdong Dantes, AJ Dee, Martin del Rosario, Ryan Eigenmann, Jason Francisco, Frencheska Farr, Tanya Garcia-Lapid, Carl Guevara, Edgar Allan Guzman, Katrina Halili, Jon Hall, Maureen Larrazabal, Kris Lawrence, Grace Lee, Ehra Madrigal, Michelle Madrigal-Woolfolk, Alicia Mayer, Jennylyn Mercado, Aubrey Miles, Diva Montelaba, Iwa Moto-Ablan, Sen. Manny Pacquiao and Jinkee Jamora, Andre and Kobe Paras, Camille Prats-Yambao, Francine Prieto, Dex Quindoza, Rufa Mae Quinto-Magallanes, Marian Rivera-Dantes, Shaun Rodriguez, Rafael Rosell, Steven Silva, Prince Stefan, Suzuki Sadatsugu, Mike Tan, Geoff Taylor, Dennis Trillo, Quezon City Rep. Alfred Vargas, Iya Villania-Arellano, Maggie Wilson-Consunji and Paranaque City Councilor Jomari Yllana, Bench Body Whitening Lotion endorsers Dominique Cojuangco, Addie Manzano and Allison Rodriguez, Geena Rocero, Ken Anderson, Wowowee girls RR Enriquez, Saicy Aguila, and April “Congratulations” Gustilo, America's Next Top Model alumnus Allison Harvard, Dominique Reighard and Sophie Sumner and PBA players Rob Duat, Doug Kramer, Anthony and David Semerad, Jeric and Jeron Teng and Arnold van Opstal were unable to appear in the event.
To recall, Enchong wears JINS Airframe U377 (Spider), 2009 adidas DLSU cap (Unisex, Fairway/White) and hoodie (fairway/white), 2011 Nike exclusive De La Salle Dri-Fit tee (white), BENCH/ body Hipster Brief - Black (BUB2032BK3), BENCH/ Skinny Jeans - Black (LAM6000B) and DC Shoes Men's AT-3 Mid Sneaker (Royal Blue/Armor) would be exhibited at BENCH/ stores nationwide because he was in Bench Uncut 2010 also got wild cheers from the audience and he shows his athletic side with these dance moves, and doing workouts at Bodyworx Spa & Fitness Club instead of Anytime Fitness Dona Hemady before doing a photo shoot at BENCH/ Tower.
Robi wears JINS Airframe U377 (Faded Charcoal), 2008 Adidas Ateneo sesquicentennial jacket (blue/white) and teamwear tees (blue with three white stripes) with the words "1987. 1988. 2002. 2008. Bring the pride back", BENCH/ Furne One’s Far East collection men’s costume white sando and denim pant and DC Shoes Men's AT-3 Mid Sneaker (White/Black/Athletic Red) and appeared in the said show when he ripped his sando in the Furne One's Far East segment.
A Twitter user who said "Nakakatawa yung ginawa ni Robi Domingo sa Bench Uncut."
The loveteam of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson, wearing elaborate costumes, closed the segment.
BRAZIL. The show reached its peak during the Brazil segment.
Pokwang was followed by Kapuso actress Carla Abellana and Kapamilya heartthrob Enchong Dee.
"The colorful Brazil portion was inspired by exotic birds of the Amazon, according to designer Val Taguba. The most action-packed segment featuring accidental porn star Katrina Halili and young heartthrob Enchong Dee." ('Bench Uncut': It's a tradition!', CHUVANESS By Cecile Van Straten, The Philippine Star, July 7, 2010)
“When Enchong Dee made his entrance at this year’s Bench Universe show, he owned the night in no less than an aerial canoe, looking every bit the gladiator with his toned body and feisty stance.” (Metro Magazine, November 2012)
Also available: Bench Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future (2010 Denim and Underwear Show) and Bench Universe (25th Anniversary Denim and Underwear Show 2012) full show on YouTube in High Definition.
Bench Uncut: A Bolder Look at the Future (2010 Denim and Underwear Show) held last July 2, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum and aired last October 24, 2010 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best, while Bench Universe: 25th Anniversary Denim and Underwear Show held last September 13 and 14, 2012 at the Mall of Asia Arena and aired last November 18, 2012 on ABS-CBN Sunday's Best and December 8, 2012 on Star World (now Fox Life).
Friday, November 16, 2018
ABS-CBN 9-mo net down 35%
Media giant ABS-CBN Corp. saw earnings drop in the nine months through September this year as revenue was relatively flat while costs increased.
From January to September 2018, ABS-CBN posted a net income of P1.48 billion, down almost 35 percent. Total revenue slid by 0.1 percent to P29.5 billion.
The company’s main television advertising business, which accounted for about half of total revenue, declined 2.8 percent to P14.88 billion. The rest came from consumer sales, which went up by 2.9 percent to P14.6 billion.
ABS-CBN said there were “fewer advertising placements.” On the other hand, consumer sales were propped up by the sale of its TVPlus boxes as the company continued its digital television rollout.
This came even as SkyCable saw revenue drop 2.8 percent as cable subscribers declined. ABS-CBN noted that the overall subscription business of Sky went up by 450,000 during the nine-month period as viewers shifted to its direct-to-home business.
ABS-CBN also saw costs increase 5 percent to P28.19 billion. Of note was the 7.8-percent jump in production costs. ABS-CBN cited amortization expenses apart from higher facilities and employee-related costs. General and administrative costs also went up by 8.4 percent as it invested in “content building, information security measures, and digital initiatives.”
https://business.inquirer.net/260654/abs-cbn-9-mo-net-down-35
ABS-CBN, GMA Network 3rd quarter earnings decline on lower ad revenues
MEDIA companies ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. reported lower earnings in third quarter, due to a slump in advertising revenues.
In a regulatory filing, ABS-CBN said its net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company dropped 19% to P776.9 million during the July to September period.
The Lopez-led media company said its third quarter revenues grew by 4% to P10.6 billion, as advertising sales fell 2% to P5.302 billion.
For the first nine months of 2018, ABS-CBN saw its attributable net income decline by 32% to P1.627 billion.
Consolidated revenues for the January to September period was flat at P29.49 billion, from P29.51 billion a year ago. Advertising revenues also dipped 3% to P14.87 billion, while consumer sales rose 3% to P14.6 billion on a 24% rise in sales of TV Plus boxes.
ABS-CBN recorded a 5% rise in direct costs and expenses during the nine-month period at P28.190 billion. This was attributed to a 8% growth in production costs at P9.56 billion and 8.4% hike in general and administrative expenses at P8.892 billion.
Meanwhile, in a regulatory filing, GMA Network reported its attributable net income went down 4% to P738.28 million during the third quarter, as revenues declined by 5% to P3.892 billion.
During the January to September period, GMA Network reported its attributable net income slumped 15% to P1.9 billion, amid 6% lower revenues to P11.142 billion. Consolidated operating expenses dipped 2% to P8.4 billion during the first nine months.
GMA Network said its year-to-date sales from television and radio airtime, which is 88% of the company’s revenues, dipped 6% to P9.845 billion.
“[T]he contraction in airtime advertising was felt across the broadcasting industry thus providing the main drag for the revenue shortfall. Nonetheless, mixed results were seen among airtime-revenue generating platforms, Radio and Regional TV operations remained steadfast, managing to pull ahead in their topline year-on-year, while Ch-7 and GNTV-11 succumbed to lukewarm sales in between periods,” it said.
PNB Securities, Inc. President Manuel Antonio G. Lisbona said the drop in earnings for both companies only shows that advertisers are shifting to online platforms.
“Looking at both companies’ stock prices even for the last 24 months, you can see that both have been declining steadily because of this. That said, both companies have also begun shifting and diversifying into the online space,” he said in a text message on Thursday.
GMA said sales from international operations, subsidiaries and other businesses led by its digital arm GMA New Media grew 2% to P1.297 billion in the nine-month period. For ABS-CBN, its digital platforms delivered consolidated revenues of P627 million, up 46% from last year. — Denise A. Valdez
Duterte extends MBC franchise by 25 years
THE franchise of the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), owner of radio station dzRH, has been extended by President Rodrigo Duterte by another 25 years.
Duterte signed Republic Act 11109 on October 30, copies of which were given to members of the media only on Thursday.
The franchise will be renewed for 25 years, unless the order is revoked or canceled sooner. It will be deemed ipso facto (by fact) revoked if the corporation failed to operate continuously for two years.
MBC should secure the appropriate permits and licenses for the construction and operation of its stations or facilities.
The House of Representatives passed the bill on Aug. 29, 2018, while Senate passed its own version on Aug. 15, 2018.
MBC is owned by Fred J. Elizalde and the FJE Group of Companies, which operates the amusement park Star City. Elizalde is also the chairman and president of Philippine International Corp., Elizalde Holdings Corp. and Northern Capiz Agro-Industrial Development Corp.
MBC operates the oldest radio station in the country, dzRH. It also operates numerous FM radio stations, including Love Radio, WRocK and Yes FM.
Also on October 30, Duterte extended the franchises of Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corp. and the Vanguard Radio Network Co., by 25 years.
The former owns Like FM 105.9, while the latter runs 95.9 Big Sound FM.
https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-extends-mbc-franchise-by-25-years/468228/
Duterte signed Republic Act 11109 on October 30, copies of which were given to members of the media only on Thursday.
The franchise will be renewed for 25 years, unless the order is revoked or canceled sooner. It will be deemed ipso facto (by fact) revoked if the corporation failed to operate continuously for two years.
MBC should secure the appropriate permits and licenses for the construction and operation of its stations or facilities.
The House of Representatives passed the bill on Aug. 29, 2018, while Senate passed its own version on Aug. 15, 2018.
MBC is owned by Fred J. Elizalde and the FJE Group of Companies, which operates the amusement park Star City. Elizalde is also the chairman and president of Philippine International Corp., Elizalde Holdings Corp. and Northern Capiz Agro-Industrial Development Corp.
MBC operates the oldest radio station in the country, dzRH. It also operates numerous FM radio stations, including Love Radio, WRocK and Yes FM.
Also on October 30, Duterte extended the franchises of Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corp. and the Vanguard Radio Network Co., by 25 years.
The former owns Like FM 105.9, while the latter runs 95.9 Big Sound FM.
https://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-extends-mbc-franchise-by-25-years/468228/
Thursday, November 15, 2018
MOCHA USON REACTS TO PRES. RODRIGO DUTERTE LATEST THREAT TO ABS-CBN’S FRANCHISE RENEWAL
- President Rodrigo Duterte’s beef with ABS-CBN is far from over.
- The President slammed Gabby Lopez III for allegedly swindling him.
- Amid insults, Mocha Uson still gets TV appearances in ABS-CBN.
We all thought President Rodrigo Duterte has forgiven and forgotten about his beef with top media network, ABS-CBN. He, however, threatened to block ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal (again).
In a speech, the President slammed chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III for allegedly swindling him.
New threats.
In the said speech, the President said:
“Yung franchise ninyo, matatapos. But let me ask you questions first. Kasi ako talaga mag-object na marenew kayo. Alam mo bakit? Magnanakaw kayo. Estapador. Ginawa ninyo sa amin, marami kami…”
“Kalakas ng loob… mukhang marami kami sila Chiz Escudero, tanggap nang tanggap. Niloko ninyo kami, marami hindi lang ako kaya kayo hindi ko kayo palusutin.”
The President continued to reprimand said network for supposedly favoring Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV‘s political ads over his, which he said was already paid for.
“Alam mo yung ginawa ng mga p*****g i*a kayo, ikaw Gabby. Inuna mo pa yung advertisement ni Trillanes na hindi ikaw. Pinaniraan ako ng mga bata, ay si Duterte killer yan. Sa batas, there was an injunction na hindi pwede yan kasi bawal na gamitin mo ang bata. And yet pumunta talaga kayo, went ahead with the show and made it public.”
Mocha Uson Blog.
Hopeful Senator and former PCOO Asec. Mocha Uson laughed about this in a recent Facebook post.
“Ang saya saya! May karma ang lahat ng bagay.”
Mocha only used to provide sex advice to her followers. She would also have bedroom sessions with her group, the Mocha Girls. During the 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections, Mocha’s blog began to shift its content towards politics.
Her blog opposed much of the Philippines’ leading newsgroups such as ABS-CBN, GMA Network, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Rappler. She collectively called said publications as “Presstitutes,” a word play mashing ‘press’ and ‘prostitute’ together.
Mocha gets TV appearances.
When the President expressed his dismay at media enterprises like ABS-CBN, Mocha was soon hurling insults at the network. On April 2018, Mocha appeared in ABS-CBN’s The Bottomline hosted by Boy Abunda.
It was a mild interview as PRRD had earlier threatened the corporation with non-renewal of its broadcasting license.
Korina Sanchez interviewed Mocha for Rated K. Although Mocha had been a huge critic of Korina’s husband, Mar Roxas, the journalist pointed out that the blogger is actually newsworthy.
Rated K ratings plummets because of Mocha.
Interviewing the most controversial blogger and announcing it on social media may be a wrong move as the episode caused Rated K‘s ratings to plummet. Rated K viewers also expressed their dismay.
“ms korina, lahat ng episode mo sa rated k hindi ko pinalagpas, baka ngayon lang. Walang ka kwenta kwenta. sorry ms korina hindi kami manonood.”
“We watch Rated k all the time but we have to pass this episode”
“Magrate kaya ang episode na eto? Nanunuod ako ng rated k… pero pag siya never mind! Lipat channel na lang”
“You just wasted your show’s precious time Ms Korina”
ABS-CBN’s franchise is up for renewal in March 2020 and its enabling law which is House Bill 4349 is still pending at the House of Representatives. The network has been a constant target of the President ever since.
Duterte signs laws declaring holidays in various provinces
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed 17 laws declaring special non-working holidays in various parts of the country in commemoration of some events.
The laws, which were signed by the President on October 30 and November 8, are as follows:
Copies of the laws were released by Malacañang to the media on Thursday. — Virgil Lopez/RSJ, GMA News
The laws, which were signed by the President on October 30 and November 8, are as follows:
- Republic Act 11113 - Special non-working holiday in Ligao City, Albay on March 24 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11114 -Special non-working holiday in Agoo, La Union on December 8 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11115 - Special non-working holiday in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental on June 16 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11116 - Special non-working holiday in Los Baños, Laguna on September 17 of every in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11117 - Special non-working holiday in Lanao del Norte province on July 4 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11118 - Special non-working holiday in Guimaras on May 22 of every year in commemoration of its anniversary as a province
- RA 11119 - Special non-working holiday in Albay, including its cities, on April 3 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11120 - Special non-working holiday in Ifugao on September 2 of every year in commemoration of the surrender of General Tomoyuki Yamashita, commander of the Japanese Imperial Army in the Philippines, in Kiangan, Ifugao
- RA 11121 - Special non-working holiday in Misamis Occidental on November 2 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11122 - Special non-working holiday in Cebu City and the entire Cebu province, including its highly urbanized and component cities, on September 21 of every year in celebration of “Cebu Press Freedom Day”
- RA 11123 - Special non-working holiday in Occidental Mindoro on November 15 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11124 - Special non-working holiday in Cavite City, Cavite on September 7 of every in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11125 - Special non-working holiday in Agusan del Sur on June 17 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11126 - Special non-working holiday in Sultan Kudarat on November 22 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary
- RA 11128 - Special non-working holiday Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on July 4 of every year in commemoration of its charter day anniversary
- RA 11129 - Special non-working holiday in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental on June 27 of every year in commemoration of its charter day anniversary
- RA 11130 - Special non-working holiday in Padre Garcia, Batangas on December 1 of every year in commemoration of its founding anniversary and the annual “Kabakahan Festival”
Copies of the laws were released by Malacañang to the media on Thursday. — Virgil Lopez/RSJ, GMA News
Duterte renews franchise of Manila Broadcasting Co
President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law renewing the franchise of Manila Broadcasting Co., one of the country’s largest radio operators, and two other networks, documents released by the Palace Thursday showed.
Duterte signed on Oct. 30 Republic Act 11109 renewing for another 25 years the franchise of Manila Broadcasting Co., which operates various radio stations, including DZRH, Love Radio, and Yes FM.
The President also signed on Oct. 30 RA Nos. 111110 and 11111 renewing the franchise of Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corp. and Vanguard Radio Network Company Inc., respectively.
Bright Star operates Like FM 105.9 while Vanguard owns Big Sound FM 95.9.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/18/duterte-renews-franchise-of-manila-broadcasting-co
Duterte signed on Oct. 30 Republic Act 11109 renewing for another 25 years the franchise of Manila Broadcasting Co., which operates various radio stations, including DZRH, Love Radio, and Yes FM.
The President also signed on Oct. 30 RA Nos. 111110 and 11111 renewing the franchise of Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corp. and Vanguard Radio Network Company Inc., respectively.
Bright Star operates Like FM 105.9 while Vanguard owns Big Sound FM 95.9.
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/15/18/duterte-renews-franchise-of-manila-broadcasting-co
Duterte OKs renewal of franchise of MBC, 2 others
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the renewal of franchise granted to the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC).
Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11109 last Oct. 30, which grants the renewal for another 25 years of MBC’s franchise. A copy of the law was shared to the media on Thursday.
MBC is a radio and television network currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies, which also operates hotels and a Pasay-based amusement theme park. Its AM flagship station, dzRH is the oldest radio station in the country.
Duterte, likewise, approved for another 25 years the franchises of Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation and Vanguard Radio Network Company.
Created in April 1992, Bright Star or Retro 105.9 DCG-FM plays a diverse mix of retro pop, dance, hip-hop, rap, R&B, new wave and soul music.
Vanguard Radio, meanwhile, provides news and entertainment through its broadcast stations in Nueva Ecija, Baguio City, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan, and Bohol. /jpv
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1053896/duterte-oks-renewal-of-franchise-of-mbc-2-others
Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11109 last Oct. 30, which grants the renewal for another 25 years of MBC’s franchise. A copy of the law was shared to the media on Thursday.
MBC is a radio and television network currently owned by the FJE Group of Companies, which also operates hotels and a Pasay-based amusement theme park. Its AM flagship station, dzRH is the oldest radio station in the country.
Duterte, likewise, approved for another 25 years the franchises of Bright Star Broadcasting Network Corporation and Vanguard Radio Network Company.
Created in April 1992, Bright Star or Retro 105.9 DCG-FM plays a diverse mix of retro pop, dance, hip-hop, rap, R&B, new wave and soul music.
Vanguard Radio, meanwhile, provides news and entertainment through its broadcast stations in Nueva Ecija, Baguio City, La Union, Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan, and Bohol. /jpv
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1053896/duterte-oks-renewal-of-franchise-of-mbc-2-others
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Filipina wins inaugural ASEAN Prize for autism advocacy
By Argyll Cyrus Geducos
SINGAPORE-–Tears started streaming down Erlinda Uy Koe’s face as she said that children with autism are now being embraced by the society.
This was how Koe described the award she got from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tuesday evening. Koe bested 49 other candidates for the inaugural ASEAN Prize for her advocacy for family autism.
“For the ASEAN Prize, the inaugural ASEAN Prize, to go to a family autism advocacy, is a statement. It’s a statement that ngayon, niyayakap na ng ASEAN ang inclusion para sa mga taong may autismo kagaya ng aming mga anak (that ASEAN is now embracing the inclusion of persons with autism like our children),” she told Filipino reporters here.
“So sabi ko (I said), winning it in itself is a statement. So we look forward to a more autism friendly ASEAN and of course it starts with us,” she added.
In an interview with the Filipino media, Koe was not able to control her emotions as she expressed gratitude to the people who are willing to help kids who are within the spectrum.
“‘Pag po nagkaroon kayo ng anak na with autism, ang naiisip niyo lang, paano niyo siya matutulungan, paano niyo siya mapapalaki na kaya niyang makisabay sa buhay (When you have a kid with autism, the only thing you can think of is how to help them and raise them to be able to go on with life),” she said.
“And then sa journey po ninyo marami kayong makikilala na mga tao, mga professionals, mga volunteers, mga partners na kahit walang kamag-anak na may autism, makikita niyo po kung paano sila tumulong (And in your journey, you will see how professionals, volunteers, and partners help you even when they don’t have relatives with autism),” she added.
The first ever ASEAN Prize, an initiative of the ASEAN Secretariat, was awarded to Koe by Singapore Prime Minister and ASEAN 2018 Chairman Lee Hsien Loong during the opening ceremony of the Summit Tuesday. The award aims to recognize inspiring achievements and contributions that foster the ASEAN identity, promote the ASEAN spirit, and champion the ASEAN way.
In addition to her trophy, Koe also received a cash prize worth US$20,000. She was chosen as the winner by a judging committee made up of ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi and three other former ASEAN SGs.
Upon receiving her award, the former Manila Bulletin columnist said that receiving the inaugural ASEAN Prize was a welcome blessing.
“In the spirit of servant-leadership, I share this recognition with the 13,000 fellow parents and family members who comprise the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and with countless other advocates from the ASEAN Autism Network (AAN),” Koe said.
“These angels labor to engineer institutional mechanism to improve the lives of persons with autism and their families,” she added.
More support
Koe, who has a 24-year-old son with autism, also said that winning the prize would mean that she can further advance her advocacy to the entire Southeast Asian region.
“I am thankful for the momentum this recognition will bring in taking our advocacy to the regional stage,” she said.
“Persons with autism need acceptance, accommodation and appreciation — and we hope to find more receptive minds and hearts among our policymakers to build a genuinely autism-friendly global society,” she added.
She also said that with her recognition, she hopes that more doors will open for the welfare of people with autism.
“With this recognition ang panalangin po namin, magbubukas ito ng mas maraming pintuan para po mas makalapit kami sa mga policy makers whether sa gobyerno or sa private companies (our prayer is for doors to open so we can approach policy makers whether in government or private companies),” Koe expressed.
Koe is the Chair Emeritus of the ASP which now has 96 chapters nationwide. At the regional level, Koe served as the AAN comprised of autism family support organisations from all 10 ASEAN Member States. AAN is a platform for ASEAN member countries to cooperate and unite in developing non-discriminatory strategies and intervention programs to support persons living with autism and their families.
According to Lim said they look forward to Koe’s continued efforts in contributing towards an inclusive, resilient, people-oriented, and people-centered ASEAN.
“Ms. Koe’s work and dedication to improve the lives of autistic adults and children reflect the spirit that is deeply rooted in an ASEAN Community that engages and benefits the people,” Lim said.
Advise to parents
Koe also advised parents to not carry the problem by themselves and find people who can help them as they cannot do it on their own.
“Palagi kong sinasabi, when you found out na may anak nga siya, iiyak ka. Magluluksa (I always say that when you find out that your kid has autism, you will cry and grieve). But after that, you have to move on,” she said.
“I will understand kung sa umpisa, ang nasa isip lang nila ‘yung anak nila (if at the beginning all they think of is their child), which is what I went through. But I would pray that more and more parents families would join us in our advocacy, because of the number,” she added.
“It’s just like ASEAN. HIndi pwedeng isa isa lang na bansa. So lahatan. Ganun din sa tao (It cannot be for just one country, it needs to be for all. The same applies for people),” she continued.
Honor
Meanwhile, President Duterte and Malacañang congratulated Koe for bringing honor to the country by winning the inaugural ASEAN Prize.
“The Philippines is honored by the conferment of the premier award to Ms. Erlinda Uy Koe, whose work with ASEAN Society Philippines and ASEAN Autism Network has touched the lives of persons with autism and their families across the region,” Duterte said during the working dinner with the other ASEAN leaders Tuesday evening.
“The Palace wishes to congratulate Ms. Erlinda Uy Koe for winning the ASEAN Prize 2018 and bringing tremendous pride and great honor to the country,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement.
“We cannot be more proud of Ms. Koe and may her exemplary works inspire greater righteousness and dignity in all of us,” he added.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/11/14/filipina-wins-inaugural-asean-prize-for-autism-advocacy/
SINGAPORE-–Tears started streaming down Erlinda Uy Koe’s face as she said that children with autism are now being embraced by the society.
This was how Koe described the award she got from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tuesday evening. Koe bested 49 other candidates for the inaugural ASEAN Prize for her advocacy for family autism.
“For the ASEAN Prize, the inaugural ASEAN Prize, to go to a family autism advocacy, is a statement. It’s a statement that ngayon, niyayakap na ng ASEAN ang inclusion para sa mga taong may autismo kagaya ng aming mga anak (that ASEAN is now embracing the inclusion of persons with autism like our children),” she told Filipino reporters here.
“So sabi ko (I said), winning it in itself is a statement. So we look forward to a more autism friendly ASEAN and of course it starts with us,” she added.
In an interview with the Filipino media, Koe was not able to control her emotions as she expressed gratitude to the people who are willing to help kids who are within the spectrum.
“‘Pag po nagkaroon kayo ng anak na with autism, ang naiisip niyo lang, paano niyo siya matutulungan, paano niyo siya mapapalaki na kaya niyang makisabay sa buhay (When you have a kid with autism, the only thing you can think of is how to help them and raise them to be able to go on with life),” she said.
“And then sa journey po ninyo marami kayong makikilala na mga tao, mga professionals, mga volunteers, mga partners na kahit walang kamag-anak na may autism, makikita niyo po kung paano sila tumulong (And in your journey, you will see how professionals, volunteers, and partners help you even when they don’t have relatives with autism),” she added.
The first ever ASEAN Prize, an initiative of the ASEAN Secretariat, was awarded to Koe by Singapore Prime Minister and ASEAN 2018 Chairman Lee Hsien Loong during the opening ceremony of the Summit Tuesday. The award aims to recognize inspiring achievements and contributions that foster the ASEAN identity, promote the ASEAN spirit, and champion the ASEAN way.
In addition to her trophy, Koe also received a cash prize worth US$20,000. She was chosen as the winner by a judging committee made up of ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi and three other former ASEAN SGs.
Upon receiving her award, the former Manila Bulletin columnist said that receiving the inaugural ASEAN Prize was a welcome blessing.
“In the spirit of servant-leadership, I share this recognition with the 13,000 fellow parents and family members who comprise the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) and with countless other advocates from the ASEAN Autism Network (AAN),” Koe said.
“These angels labor to engineer institutional mechanism to improve the lives of persons with autism and their families,” she added.
More support
Koe, who has a 24-year-old son with autism, also said that winning the prize would mean that she can further advance her advocacy to the entire Southeast Asian region.
“I am thankful for the momentum this recognition will bring in taking our advocacy to the regional stage,” she said.
“Persons with autism need acceptance, accommodation and appreciation — and we hope to find more receptive minds and hearts among our policymakers to build a genuinely autism-friendly global society,” she added.
She also said that with her recognition, she hopes that more doors will open for the welfare of people with autism.
“With this recognition ang panalangin po namin, magbubukas ito ng mas maraming pintuan para po mas makalapit kami sa mga policy makers whether sa gobyerno or sa private companies (our prayer is for doors to open so we can approach policy makers whether in government or private companies),” Koe expressed.
Koe is the Chair Emeritus of the ASP which now has 96 chapters nationwide. At the regional level, Koe served as the AAN comprised of autism family support organisations from all 10 ASEAN Member States. AAN is a platform for ASEAN member countries to cooperate and unite in developing non-discriminatory strategies and intervention programs to support persons living with autism and their families.
According to Lim said they look forward to Koe’s continued efforts in contributing towards an inclusive, resilient, people-oriented, and people-centered ASEAN.
“Ms. Koe’s work and dedication to improve the lives of autistic adults and children reflect the spirit that is deeply rooted in an ASEAN Community that engages and benefits the people,” Lim said.
Advise to parents
Koe also advised parents to not carry the problem by themselves and find people who can help them as they cannot do it on their own.
“Palagi kong sinasabi, when you found out na may anak nga siya, iiyak ka. Magluluksa (I always say that when you find out that your kid has autism, you will cry and grieve). But after that, you have to move on,” she said.
“I will understand kung sa umpisa, ang nasa isip lang nila ‘yung anak nila (if at the beginning all they think of is their child), which is what I went through. But I would pray that more and more parents families would join us in our advocacy, because of the number,” she added.
“It’s just like ASEAN. HIndi pwedeng isa isa lang na bansa. So lahatan. Ganun din sa tao (It cannot be for just one country, it needs to be for all. The same applies for people),” she continued.
Honor
Meanwhile, President Duterte and Malacañang congratulated Koe for bringing honor to the country by winning the inaugural ASEAN Prize.
“The Philippines is honored by the conferment of the premier award to Ms. Erlinda Uy Koe, whose work with ASEAN Society Philippines and ASEAN Autism Network has touched the lives of persons with autism and their families across the region,” Duterte said during the working dinner with the other ASEAN leaders Tuesday evening.
“The Palace wishes to congratulate Ms. Erlinda Uy Koe for winning the ASEAN Prize 2018 and bringing tremendous pride and great honor to the country,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement.
“We cannot be more proud of Ms. Koe and may her exemplary works inspire greater righteousness and dignity in all of us,” he added.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/11/14/filipina-wins-inaugural-asean-prize-for-autism-advocacy/
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