DZRH Program Schedule

Monday-Friday

• 4 am – DZRH Balita (with Mae Binauhan)
• 5 am – Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas (with Henry Uri)
• 6 am – ACS Balita (with Angelo Palmones)
• 6:30 am – Angelo Palmones Live! (with Angelo Palmones)
• 7 am – Pangunahing Balita (with Deo Macalma and Angelo Palmones)
• 7:30 am – Damdaming Bayan (with Cesar Chavez)
• 9 am – RH Karambola
• 10:30 am – Radionovelas
• 12 nn – DZRH Network News
• 1 pm – Radionovelas
• 2 pm – DZRH Operation Tulong (with Reggie Espiritu) (every Wednesday: Go Negosyo (with Cheska Camille San Diego-Bobadilla) / Thursday: Makabagong Bayanihan / Friday: DOH Health Agenda (with Catherine Untalan-Vital and Health Sec. Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial)
• 3 pm – Rapido Hataw Balita (with Rey Sibayan)
• 4 pm – Biyaheng RH Breaktime (with Dennis Antenor, Jr. and Florante Rosales, Deo Macalma and Rica Hera)
• 5:30 pm – DZRH Doble Banda
• 6:30 pm – Alas-6 En Punto (with Jana Abejero and Kisses Javier-Jabson)
• 7 pm – Showbiz Talk Ganern (with Morly Alinio and Gorgy Rula) (every Wednesday: Negosyo, Atbp. with Angelo Palmones and Zeny Maglaya)
• 8pm – Buhay At Kalusugan (with Charito “Chat” Ramirez–De Luna and Master James Alejandro)
• 9 pm – PCSO Lottery Draw (Channel 4 simulcast)
• 9:15 pm –  Rapido Hataw Balita Final Edition (with Dody Lacuna and Jana Abejero)
• 10:15 pm – DZRH Operation Tulong (with Mae Binauhan and Dody Lacuna)
• 11:15 pm – Gabi ng Lagim
• 11:45 pm – Balintataw (with Cecile Guidote-Alvarez)
• 12:15 to 4 am – DZRH Midnight Special (with Edmar Estabillo and Edwin Doque) (every Wednesday: Family Appointment with El Shaddai: Worship and Healing Rally (with Bro. Mike Z. Velarde) up to 2:15 am, sign-off the air every Wednesday mornings from 2:15 to 4 am for its regular transmitter maintenance)

Saturday

• 4 am – Tambayan (with Florante Rosales and Raymond Dadpass) 
• 6 am – Biyaheng Bukid (with Henry Uri and Manny Piñol) 
• 7 am – Pangunahing Balita (with Joe Taruc and Deo Macalma)
• 8 am – SOS: Special On Saturday (with Cesar Chavez and Sen. Koko Pimentel) 
• 9 am – Alerto Pilipinas sa DZRH (with Francisco “Kit” Tatad)
• 10 am – Bayan, Ayaw ng Krimen at Kurapsyon
• 10:30 am – Katumbas ay Biyaya (with Rey Sibayan) 
• 11 am – Tambalang KJ (with Karen Ow-yong and Jana Abejero) 
• 12 nn – Rapido Hataw Balita (with Aly Narvaez) 
• 12:30 pm – Biyaheng RH (with Vien Dacles) 
• 1 pm – Mga Alaala at Paala-ala ni Mr. Senior Citizen (with Atty. Romy Macalintal) 
• 2 pm – Diskarte: CCP (with Flordeliza Abanto and Henry Uri)
• 3 pm – Boses ng Kabataan (with Jana Abejero)
• 4 pm – Love Notes Serenade 
• 5 pm – Punto De Vista: Una Sa Lahat
• 6 pm – Alas Sais Em Punto (with Aly Narvaez and Kisses Javier-Jabson)
• 6:30 pm – Health Station DZRH (with Cheska San Diego) 
• 7:30 pm – May Trabaho (with Glady Mabini and Barbie Atienza)
• 9 pm – PCSO Lottery Draw (Channel 4 simulcast)
• 9:15 pm – Yan ang DZRH (with Val Gonzales and Boy Gonzales) 
• 10:45 pm – Gabi ng Bading (with Morly Alinio)
• 11:45 pm – MBC Network News: Special Edition (with Sonny Casulla and Vien Dacles)
• 12:15 to 2:15 am – Saturday Family Appointment with El Shaddai: Worship and Healing Rally (with Bro. Mike Z. Velarde)

Sunday

• 4 am – Sunday Good Vibes (with Nicole Lopez)
• 5 am – Rapido Hataw Balita (with Angelo Palmones and Henry Uri)
• 6 am – Sunday Mass
• 7 am – Pangunahing Balita (with Joe Taruc and Deo Macalma)
• 8 am – Isyung Pambayan (with Elpi Cuna ”Mang Porong” and Milky Rigonan)
• 9 am – Review (with Atty. Rhina Seco)
• 10 am – DZRH Kasindak Sindak (with Benjie Felipe)
• 11 am – Ang Galing Mo Doc (with Cheska San Diego)
• 12 noon – Rapido Hataw Balita (with Milky Rigonan)
• 12:15 nn – Sunday Light Moment (with Shane Juan)
• 1 pm – Mag-Usap Tayo (with Malou Cervantes)
• 2 pm – Ireklamo kay Greco! (with Dennis Antenor, Jr. and Greco Belgica)
• 3 pm – RH Fastbreak (Anthony Suntay, Paolo Abrera and Snow Badua)
• 3:30 pm – Art 2 Art (with Lisa Macuja-Elizalde)
• 4 pm – Radyo Henyo (with Angelo Palmones and Ruby Cristobal)
• 5 pm – 
• 6 pm – Talakayan (with Cecile Alvarez)
• 7 pm – Lunas (with Edmar Estabillo)
• 8 pm – Kapanalig (with Fr. Bong and Ed Montilla)
• 9 pm – PCSO Lottery Draw (Channel 4 simulcast)
• 9:15 pm – Showbiz Talk (with Morly Alinio)
• 10:15 pm to 12 midnight – Tonight with Sonny and Liezel (with Sonny Casulla and Liezel Once)

De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Tankers for Nike and Speedo Combo

Gerald Anderson can be friends with his exes

Gerald Anderson, 28, said his morning drama series “Ikaw Lang Ang Iibigin” was instrumental in him forging renewed friendship with actress Kim Chiu, reportedly his girlfriend for four years.

“Kaya ko pong sabihin ang totoo na kaya ko pong makipagkaibigan sa ex ko. At dahil po ’yan sa show kong ginagawa na sobrang blessing nga siya dahil nabigyan ako ng chance na makasama ko ang ex ko,” said he at the press conference for his latest film “Can We Still Be Friends?”

He added he now can ask Kim about her life while he can talk freely about his with her. “Truly, every time na magkasama kami ay nangungumustahan kami. Kaya ko talaga maging friends with my ex but it takes time,” stressed Gerald.

He also believes it’s better that he and his ex are friends especially in showbiz which he describes as a “small industry.”

“Pangit ’yung iwas-iwas ka at ayaw mong makita ’yung tao. I respect my ex so much at sayang naman ’yung mga years na nagsama kami,” he said.

His real life experiences are reasons the actor could relate well to his movie “Can We Still Be Friends?” Directed by Prime Cruz, the Star Cinema movie is set for a June 14 opening in cinemas nationwide and it also stars Arci Muñoz. This marks their second tandem after “Always Be My Maybe” in 2016.

Gerald is Digs in the movie who broke up with his girlfriend Sam, played by Arci, after eight years. The irony is that after their break-up, both found themselves “checking” each other’s lives.

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International award

The iconic and well-loved telefantasya “Encantadia” truly made a mark, not just locally but also internationally.

At the recently concluded 2017 Apollo Awards in Singapore, “Encantadia” bagged the Best Visual Effects (Long Form Category). It’s the show’s first-ever international award.

GMA Senior Program Manager Helen Rose Sese together with GMA Post Production Video Graphics Manager Catherine Frayco received the award on behalf of “Encantadia” and GMA Network.

Helmed by Mark Reyes, the requel of “Encantadia” was topbilled by Kapuso leading ladies Kylie Padilla, Gabbi Garcia, Sanya Lopez, and Glaiza de Castro. The show premiered in July 2016 and ended its successful 10-month run last May 19.

The Apollo Awards, first launched in 2005, recognizes the best in production and post-production across the Asia Pacific region.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 6, go to Criselda “Gay” Gloria, Monette Flores, Greg Lerma, and movie director Dante “Ga” Nico Garcia… Happy wedding anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Larry de los Santos…The Julian A. Pastor Memorial School Batch 1978 will have a reunion at the school grounds in Cuta Central in Batangas City on June 24, 3 p.m. onward. For inquiries, call Lilian Malig-on at 0916-702-0360. Belated happy birthday greetings to Sander Andan (June 1)…Erlinda Villanueva Tan, who passed away at the age of 76. Her remains lie instate at Capila dela Virgen, Santuario de San Antonio Parish, 3117 McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City. Interment will be at the Heritage Memorial Park-Taguig on Thursday, June 8 after the 9 a.m. Holy Mass. June 7 celebrators: Mrs. Eve Sarmiento, Dr. John Cenica, Maria Montes, US-based Bobby Yalong and Adelaida Yague Martinez, Bobby Ignacio, Mrs. Ester Legaspi, Mico Salvador, Robert Calupitan, Reynaldo Castañeda, Carla Marasigan and Helen Barzaga… Happy wedding anniversary to Anthony & Aurora Raquel Arcega... Happy anniversary to the Crusaders Shalom Choir of Sto. Cristo Parish, Valenzuela…

Law on the Philippine National Anthem

From September 2007 to March 2010, the Philippines was abuzz about Christian Bautista, Martin Nievera, La Diva and Arnel Pineda’s rendition of the national anthem before the the exhibition match of Gerry Peñalosa and Bernabe Concepcion  and Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto and Joshua Clottey boxing matches in the United States. A few commentators opined that his take on the song was a violation of Philippine law, specifically Section 37 of the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines (R.A. 8491).

Sa tuwing may laban si Manny Pacquiao, flag ceremony sa mga paaralan, bago ang pagbubukas ng oras ng trabaho at nagtatapos ang trabaho ng mga emplyeado sa mga opisina at SONA ng Pangulo, pirme na lang ang kontrobersya ang pag-awit sa Lupang Hinirang.

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Republic Act No. 8491

AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES

. . .

CHAPTER II

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Section 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.

Sec. 36. The National Anthem shall always be sung in the national language within or without the country. The following shall be the lyrics of the 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 iyo.

Sec. 37. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT AND COMPOSITION OF JULIAN FELIPE, IN 2/4 BEAT WHEN PLAYED; AND WITHIN THE RANGE OF 100 TO 120 METRONOME, IN 4/4 BEAT WHEN SUNG. THE NHI, IN COORDINATION WITH THE PROPER GOVERNMENT AGENCY, SHALL DISSEMINATE AN OFFICIAL MUSIC SCORE SHEET THAT REFLECTS THE MANNER IN WHICH THE NATIONAL ANTHEM SHOULD BE PLAYED OR SUNG.

Sec. 38. When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or THROUGH THE PLAYING OF A RECORDING IN ANY FORMAT, the attending public shall sing the NATIONAL anthem. The singing SHALL BE MANDATORY AND must be done with fervor.

As a sign of respect, all persons shall stand at attention and face the Philippine flag, if there is one displayed, and if there is none, they shall face the band or the conductor. At the first note, all persons shall execute a salute by placing their right palms over their left chests. Those in military, scouting, citizens military training and security guard uniforms shall give the salute prescribed by their regulations. The salute shall be completed upon the last note of the anthem.

Individuals whose faith or religious beliefs prohibit them from making such pledge must, nonetheless, show full respect when the pledge is being rendered by standing at attention.

The national anthem shall not be played and sung preceding events of mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes except on the following occasions:

a) International competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative; b) national or local sports competitions; c) During the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations; d) Before the initial and last screening of films and before the opening of theater performances; Provided, that the owners and management of the establishments shall be mandated to enforce proper decorum and implement the pertinent provisions of this act; and e) Other occasions as may be allowed by the NHI.

Sec. 39. All officials and employees of the national and local government, and any agency or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned entities or offices displaying the national flag and government institutions of learning are hereby directed to comply strictly with the rules prescribed for the rendition of the anthem. Failure to observe the rules shall be a ground for administrative discipline.

The Oath of Patriotism (Panatang Makabayan) must be recited after the singing of the national anthem in basic education institutions. The Pledge of Allegiance (Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas) may be recited as well, though the law did not specify who is required to do so.

“We have to follow the law, and our law is very categorical (on this). In singing the national anthem, you have to follow the arrangement of Julian Felipe, the original copy of which is officially kept at the National Library of the Philippines, in 2/4 beat when played; and within the range of 100 to 120 metronome in 4/4 beat when sang,” he said.

In the spirit of Araw ng Kalayaan as well for next week, Timow’s Turf will tackle over that aspect in detail for each network. Bear in mind that this does count MVs that is aired for seasonal purposes such as Women’s Month provided by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) last March.

According to networks

ABS-CBN

Prior to the network's version, from January 1, 1991 to December 30, 1994, it used the version of the Philippine National Anthem produced by Philippine Airlines, also used for PTV-4, GMA-7 and Islands TV/IBC-13 [except New Vision 9]. During the time of President Marcos, maestro Lucio San Pedro made an arrangement of Lupang Hinirang which was so different from the original. It was a beautiful arrangement. Nobody complained. It was played in movie theaters before the screening and people had to stand up for a long time because it was very long. I'm sure some of you still remember this.

From December 30, 1994 to May 31, 1998, the successor of the version of the Philippine National Anthem produced by Philippine Airlines was the version of the Philippine National Anthem produced by BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands), used for this station, along with PTV-4, ABC-5, RPN-9 (RPN, The Network/RPN) and IBC-13 (Pinoy ang Dating, IBC), also used for sister channel Studio 23 from October 12, 1996 to May 31, 1998 and rival GMA-7 until August 22, 2010.

From June 1, 1998 to June 11, 2000, it used the 1998 Centennial version produced by DYR-Alcantara and Production Village Corporation, also used on Knowledge Channel until 2012.

In mid-2000s, the network decided to create their in-house concept with the circle of their talents and ordinary people sang the anthem. However, some recognized faces were no longer connected with Mother Ignacia such as Willie Revillame (due to his tarnished reputation) and Dolphy (when he signed the deal with TV5).

However, stars come and go – few but significantly big, especially Ai-Ai de las Alas and Kris Aquino. When both of them ended their contracts, Vice Ganda took Ai-Ai’s place but Kris’ scene remained intact.

Now, with KathNiel, LizQuen, love teams formed from Pinoy Big Brother (e.g. BaiLona, MayWard), The Voice finalists, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano child stars like Xymon Ezekiel “Onyok” Pineda and McNeal “Makmak / Awra” Briguela joined in their ever-expanding roster of exclusive talents, they really need a massive update.

Despite this, such visual version of the national anthem is very popular and is played in major cinemas nationwide — except SM, perhaps — before the initial and final full film screenings of the day.

GMA

This network reportedly proposed a freestyle rendition of the anthem by their exclusive stars in the 1990s but due to the prevailing law, it was shelved and instead played the 1994 PNA video from BPI.

They don’t have their own concept until August 22, 2010 when they showcase the pantheon of historical heroes portrayed by their veteran stars.

On April 9, 2013 (after 24 Oras), they ditched it in favor of how heroes can inspire ordinary Filipinos towards nation building.

The current edition (since Jan. 1, 2016) emphasizes on posterity as the hope for the country’s future.

After the anthem, all editions end their concept with their network’s audio jingle — the first being in full and the second and third edition being abridged. The present edition tracked the centerpiece globe of SM Mall of Asia, hinting that such mall and other SM malls around the country used this version on their silver screens before showing the GMA Network Center.

TV5

Since their reform last August 2008 from ABC 5, they still aired the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo-era PNA MV where they emphasize the “Strong Republic” agenda until now due to their laziness.

CNN Philippines

Only aired on free TV, the vocal-less MV’s visual concept is focused on each of the eight provinces — reflected in the rays of the sun in the flag — with their untold, distinct, significant and contributory part of the Philippine Revolution that’s not commonly found on general history books.

Note the ending scene has the vertical orientation of the flag under war mode (i.e. red field on observer’s left and blue on right). It can be interpreted either as intentional (due to historical gist) or unintentional (an error from the creators).

RPN Davao


Since thier reform last January 2008 from C/S on RPN they still aired the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo-era PNA MV where they emphasize the "Strong Republic" agenda until now due to the laziness

PTV

Since the end of the Gloria years in 2010, their PNA version with the “Strong Republic” concept was deemed unfit unlike the earlier-mentioned TV5. They modestly added then-President Noynoy Aquino’s picture and quote after her, covering the predecessor’s agenda.

Because of their laziness and deterrence to produce a new concept, they regressed to the BPI version and is still playing today under the succeeding and present Duterte administration.

IBC

The current PNA music video that aired over the barely recognizable network was made under former President Noynoy Aquino’s communication team; simply put, their concept is a hodgepodge seam of old and new clips.

Going into details, it’s an assortment of videos and pictures from CRT monitors, nearly outdated military assets, Sarah Geronimo’s Bayanihan para sa Kapayapaan to monuments.

Since the guards have been changed for 11 months now, no motive will still replace the PNA concept – a reflection of how sloth and broke Old Balara is.

Net 25

Using the Koro Filipino’s rendition, their version is simply a mix of Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifaco and natural beauty.

Light Network

The first digital-only TV channel uses the government-approved Centennial version in 1998 — apparently placed for nostalgic purposes during their pioneer years as ZOE Broadcasting Network on then Channel 11.

Knowledge Channel

The educational cable and satellite TV channel uses the fully animated music video of the Philippine National Anthem performed by the Radioactive Sago Project and produced by NHCP (formerly NHI) and Rock Ed Philippines.

Source: http://congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/third_14/hbt06424.pdf "AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8491 ENTITLED, “AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES" and https://www.facebook.com/notes/skycable-memories/detailing-the-lupang-hinirang-music-videos-found-on-phtv/1325242364263967/?comment_id=1441111856010350&notif_id=1506980841683751&notif_t=feed_comment

DZRH Reporters

• RH 4 - Karen Ow-Yong
• RH 5 - Val Gonzales
• RH 6 - Ewen Alfaro
• RH 7 - Henry Uri
• RH 9 - Sonny Casulla
• RH 911 - Bing Formento
• RH 11 - Rey Sibayan
• RH 12 - Milky Rigonan
• RH 13 - Mae Binauhan
• RH 14 - Leth Narciso-Abinales
• RH 15 - Jana Abejero
• RH 16 - Shane Juan Prudence
• RH 17 - Nicole Lopez
• RH 18 - Ruel Saldico
• RH 19 - Jun Dimacutac
• RH 20 - Eva Ajero
• RH 21 - Florante Rosales
• RH 22 - Kisses Javier-Jabson
• RH 23 - Edwin Duque
• RH 24 - Edmar Estabillo
• RH 25 - Grace Vera- Sansano
• RH 26 - Rommel Fuertes
• RH 27 - Noche Cacas
• RH 28 - Raymund Dadpaas
• RH 29 - Boy Gonzales
• RH 30 - Liezel Once
• RH 31 - Gary Libunao
• RH 32 - Jimmy Angay-angay
• RH 33 - Benjie Antiquia
• RH 34 - Jayne Bantayan
• RH 35 - Renz Belda
• RH 36 - Dennis Alipio
• RH 37 - Danny Cumilang
• RH 38 - Freddie Fajardo
• RH 39 - Aine Grace Bañaria Bravo
• RH 40 - Jhun Ociones Suter
• RH 41 - Romy Gonzales
• RH 42 - Dennis Antenor, Jr.
• RH 43 - Rocky (Atorni Ton)
• RH 44 - Vien Dacles
• RH 45 - Andy Verde
• RH 46 - Rex Cantong
• RH 47 - Rita Salonga
• RH 48 - Shiela Marie Edubas
• RH 49 - 
• RH 50 - 
• RH 51 - 
• RH 52 - 
• RH 53 - Kristian Carag

DZRH On-Air Personalities

Anchors and Presenters

• Joe Taruc
• Deo Macalma
• Señor Rey Pacheco
• Ka Rene Jose
• Kisses Javier-Jobson
• Florante Rosales
• Raymond Dagpaas
• Joel Gorospe
• Rey Sibayan
• Reggie Espiritu
• Ellanie Bensal
• Dennis Antenor, Jr.
• Richard “Rico Panyero” Sarmiento
• Atty. Brigido “Dodo” Dulay
• Dodie Lacuna
• Conrado Banal III
• Prof. Antonio “Tonton” Contreras
• Cong. Jonathan Dela Cruz
• Ed Javier
• Cheska Bobadilla
• Morly Alinio
• Gorgy Rula
• Rocky Choopeta
• Jemuel Salterio
• Pete Ampoloquio, Jr.
• Peter Ledesma
• Abe “Papa Umang” Paulite
• Aster Amoyo
• Charito “Chat” Ramirez–De Luna
• Master James Alejandro
• Cowboy Charlie Ramirez
• Henry Uri
• Mae Binauhan
• Karen Ow-Yong
• Jana Banana Abejero
• Eva Ajero
• Maria Morena
• Cesar Chavez
• Faith Salaver
• Koko Pimentel
• Cheryl “Rica Herra” Adami
• Arvin Alivia
• Marian Roces
• Nicole Lopez
• Mavel Arive
• Kristine Dera
• Kara Karinyosa
• Sonny Casulla
• Lizel Onse
• Flordeliza Abanto
• Malou Cervantes
• Greco Belgica
• Val Gonzales
• Boy Gonzales
• Malou Cabral
• Atty. Romulo “Romy” Macalintal
• Edmar Estabillo
• Edwin Doque
• Francisco “Kit” Tatad
• Catherine Vital
• Paulyn Ubial
• Dr. Noel Jusay Lacsamana
• Milky Rigonan
• Glady Mabini
• Barbie Atienza
• Mahar “Mr. Nababaha” Lagmay
• Sherwin "Bata" Alfaro
• Let Narciso-Abinales
• Elpidio “Mang Porong” Cuna
• Atty. Rhina Seco-Padilla
• Benjie Felipe
• Deah Ricacho
• Anthony Suntay
• Paolo Abrera
• Snow Badua
• Manny Piñol
• Sen. Richard Gordon
• Missy Hista
• Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

Reporters

• Julius Segovia
• Toby Pavon
• Shiela Edubas
• Benjie Durango
• Claire Delfin
• Jeff Caparas
• Michele Mediana–De Castro
• Kristian Carag
• Rey Ferrer
• Kathleen Forbes
• Sheila Frias
• Dindo De Viterbo
• Gretchen Malalad
• Kleir Pineda
• Jun Veneracion
• Jasper Espino
• Kirby Cristobal
• Noche Cacas
• Sandro Hermoso
• Jomar Bobadilla
• Allan Francisco
• Ryan Ang
• Carla Lim
• Rita Salonga
• Kristine De Guzman
• Dennis Lazo
• Vien Dacles
• Gary Alipio
• Renz Belda
• Benjie Antioquia
• Danny Cumilang
• Freddie Fajardo
• Jimmy Angay-Angay
• Aine Grace Bravo
• Rex Cantong
• Romy Gonzales
• Jun Dimatutac
• Gary Libunao
• Grace Vera-Sansano
• Jane Galit-Bantayan

Radio Drama Talents

• Betty Roxas
• Dante Castro
• Vilma Borromeo–Estellore
• Bobby Cruz
• Phil Cruz
• Susan Robles
• Ben Mercado
• Rose Tonido
• Gerry Mutya
• Elba Abanco
• Eddie Legaspi
• Jun Legaspi
• Rosanna Villegas
• Lionel Benjamin
• Lolita Del Mundo
• Allan Ortega
• Chiquit Del Carmen–Amor
• Luz Fernandez
• Carlos Alalay
• Rona Aguilar
• Maynard Llanes
• Raymond Narag
• Glenda Ressureccion
• Robert Brillantes
• Filipina Pamintuan
• Justeen Mongcalo
• Louie Paraboles
• Vincent Rodriguez
• Davene Venturanza
• Rowena Raganit
• Lloyd Navera
• Bon Reyes
• Rowena Benavidez–Lazaro
• Rose Barin
• Jefferson Utanes
• Hazel Hernan
• Anthony Steven San Juan
• Fourth Lee
• Grace Cornel–Constantino
• Montreal Repuyan

Former

• Fidela "Tiya Dely" Magpayo (deceased)
• Tita Swarding (deceased)
• Louie Beltran (deceased)
• Ruth Abao–Espinosa (now with DWIZ 882)
• Jay Sonza
• Rey Langit (now with DZRJ 810 AM)
• Angelo Palmones (now with Super Radyo DZBB 594)
• Andy Verde (now with DWWW 774 AM)
• Mike Perez (deceased)

Nora Aunor marks 50th year as ‘Tawag Ng Tanghalan’ champ

Last May 29, multi-awarded actress Nora Aunor marked the 5th decade of being “Tawag Ng Tanghalan” grand champion. She was undefeated champion for 14 weeks, and the youngest at 14 to win the title in the history of the contest.

Nora’s winning piece when she was declared champ was “Moonlight Becomes You.”

She went on to carve a singing career with the hits “People,” “The Greatest Performance Of My Life,” “Ikaw Ang Superstar Ng Buhay Ko,” “Pearly Shells,” “Habang Panahon,” and more.
Nora was feted on her recent 64th birthday by fans.

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Movie launch

“Valor” was launched recently by the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) and the Board of Trustees of Veterans of World War II (BTVWWII). The documentary recounts the heroism of the late Col. Emmanuel V. de Ocampo during the war as a member of the Hunters-ROTC Guerrillas.

The special screening of the 53-minute long “Valor” was filmed by Spyron AV Manila. The movie was written and directed by young filmmaker Bani Logrono.

The coffee table book with the same title was also launched at the Ayala Museum.

The film “Valor” also touches on Col. Emmanuel’s feats after the War especially his involvement with the veterans sector as the leader of the VFP and with PVB as well.

After the screening, a copy of the documentary was presented to the De Ocampo Family by PVB Chairman Roberto F. De Ocampo, BTVWWII Chairman, Justice Manuel Pamaran, BTVWWII Trustee Col. Francisco San Miguel and Spyron AV Manila Managing Director Lucky Guillermo. It was received by Dr. Pilar de Ocampo, the late colonel’s wife.

The documentary film was first premiered at the Presidential Museum & Library, then screened in schools and malls all over the country aimed at the youth.

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ABS-CBN, GMA claim top ratings in May

ABS-CBN Corp. strengthened its dominance in nationwide television (TV) ratings in May, while GMA Network Inc. said it was the leader in urban households in the country.

Citing data from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN said it widened its TV ratings lead nationwide in May through its average audience share of 46 percent compared to GMA’s 34 percent.

Kantar Media’s data is based on a nationwide panel size of 2,610 urban and rural homes that represent 100 percent of the total Philippine TV viewing population.

ABS-CBN said it remained king in the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 midnight) as 50 percent of households in the country tuned in to its programs, higher than GMA’s 33 percent.

The primetime block is the important part of the day for advertisers as this is when most Filipinos watch TV.

ABS-CBN also won in the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) through an audience share of 37 percent versus GMA’s 32 percent; in the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) with 43 percent compared to GMA’s 38 percent; and in the afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) with 47 percent against GMA’s 35 percent.

It also beat GMA in different parts of the country such as Total Balance Luzon where it recorded an average audience share of 47 percent compared to GMA’s 36 percent; in Total Luzon with 41 percent against GMA’s 37 percent; in Total Visayas with 53 percent compared to GMA’s 28 percent; and in Total Mindanao with 53 percent as opposed to GMA’s 29 percent.

Meanwhile, GMA said in a statement yesterday it was the most watched TV network in May based on Nielsen TV Audience Measurement’s National Urban TV Audience Measurement which showed it had an audience share of 42.5 percent, ahead of ABS-CBN’s 36.7 percent.

GMA said it also kept its lead in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country.

In particular, GMA had a 49.8 percent audience share in Urban Luzon versus ABS-CBN’s 30.5 percent.

Kapuso programs, likewise ruled the list of top-rating programs in NUTAM with seven out of the top 10 shows coming from GMA.

The recently concluded hit telefantasya Encantadia once more clinched the top spot. Joining the list are new primetime launches Mulawin vs. Ravena and My Love from the Star, as well as consistent top-raters Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, Destined to be Yours, Pepito Manaloto, Magpakailanman, Full House Tonight, 24 Oras and Saksi.

Also posting high nationwide ratings are Hay Bahay, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Wowowin, Imbestigador, Eat Bulaga, Sunday Pinasaya and Follow Your Heart.

Radio GMA’s flagship FM station Barangay LS 97.1 was hailed as the number one choice of listeners in Mega Manila according to the latest survey of Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement.

Barangay LS captivated the hearts of more listeners in Mega Manila for the month of May with an average audience share of 22.2 percent, which was driven by its variety of programs and wacky bunch of DJs.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 3, go to Lray Villafuerte, Lorlie Villanueva, Tessie Capulong, Elmer Labella, Oliver Gorospe, and Matllde Banaag…Happy wedding anniversary to Stephen Sia and Sarah Brodett; and Rex Mayor and Weng Bercasio… June 4: Quirino Gov. Junie Cua, Gretchen Fullido of ABS-CBN, Maribel Dario, Francy Varilla, Angie Diao, Camille Arnault Teotico, Sonia Pajaro, Vic Savellano, Paquito Ignacio, Darlene V. Bayota, Nicholas Magnale, Lorna C. Quinones, Harmony Cossett Tabota-Cabusao, Angelo “Jigger” Armas of New York, Loraine Mendiola of San Pablo, Laguna, Lance Raymundo II, Niño Juan, and Joshua Aquino... June 5 celebrators are former Ilocos Sur Gov. Carmeling Crisologo, Tita Gutang, Nelly R. Ledesma, Dr. Margarita Holmes, Rikki Jimenez, Rikka Infantado-Dylim, Maria Paz Mendoza-Santiago, Florida-based JL G. Concepcion, Dr. Leila Mercado-Asis, Richard Gonzalez, former Sen. Ramon “Jun” Magsaysay, Jr., Judy Kwan of Metrobank, and awarded actor Baron Geisler... Happy wedding anniversary to Rudy and Lorie Lizardo of New Jersey, USA…Happy 35th priesthood anniversary to Rev. Fr. Medz R. Valmores…Belated b-day greetings to Aznar “Jack Pam” Pamplona, Jack Sotto, Yoko Himeno, Max Red, Anna Mariene Alisaca, Ausbert Manejas, Debre May Manejas and Malou Gica (May 29)…

Who’s going to be Barbie’s groom?

Fans of the GMA series “Meant To Be fans” are getting anxious on who Billie (Barbie Forteza) will choose as her groom among her four suitors.

Last week, in a wedding episode, Billie rejected all of them because they were getting unruly in their efforts to win her over.

The Instagram and Twitter accounts of fans of the JEYA boys Ken Chan, Addy Raj, Ivan Dorschner and Jak Roberto are getting hotter with their various choices and guesses. Who will Billie choose?

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Actors Guild holds fundraising concert

The Actors Guild of the Philippines will hold a fundraising project on June 3.

Billed “A Night With The Stars,” it will be at the Sky Dome of SM North EDSA. Music icon and Actors Guild President Imelda Papin leads an array of performers including Jukebox King Victor Wood, Claire dela Fuente, Eva Eugenio, Marco Sison, Patricia Javier, Keanna Reeves, Darius Razon, Emma Cordero, John Nite, Aillen Papin, Angelica Jones Alarva, Garry Cruz, LA Santos, Angelo Carreon, and Elizabeth Fronda.

To be sung at the concert is the newly composed theme song of the guild titled “Artista,” which aims to give honor and recognition to the actors and actresses in the movie/television industry. The slogan of the Actors Guild is “Sining Ko, Pahahalagahan Ko.”

The concert, which benefits the elderly members of the guild, is one of the various projects lined up by the guild which includes a medical mission, a sports fest to be headed by Robin Padilla, and a shoot fest to be participated in by actors. The guild is also planning to put up a cooperative to help augment the income of people in the industry and give health-care assistance to the seniors of the Guild.

The other officers of the Actors Guild are: VP Internal Affairs, Amay Bisaya; VP External Affairs, Ricardo Cepeda; Treasurer, Lynn Madrigal; Secretary, Perry de Guzman; Board of Directors, Rez Cortez, Val Iglesias,  Boy Roque,  Roy Solo, Gerry Roman, Josie Tagle, Jhap Bahian, Jaime Cuales, Joel Ortega; and Jeffrey Santos, Chairman of the Board.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, June 1, go to Senator Ping Lacson, Rhea Santos of GMA-7, Alicia Alonzo, San Diego, CA-based realtor Max Ricketts, Eva Abesamis, Froilan Antonio, Angela Andal, Ms. Clarissa G. Antonio-Estefa of Ontario, CA; Mrs. Nita Magat, Lauren Gabrielle Espiritu, Vic Guevarra, Jessa and Dingdong Avanzado’s daughter Janelle Amanda, Jojie A. Tan of the Pansol Tourism Council, and US-based Gina Pajo and Jo Diaz Garcia… Happy wedding anniversary to Eric and Shirley Cruz (nee Halili)…June 2 celebrators are former Sen. Loi Pimentel-Ejercito, US-based Sylvia La Torre, Ms. Lorna V. Quisumbing, cousins Jeanne Anne M. Parlan (of New York, USA) and Freddie Y. Martinez, newshen Ching Utzurrum of Cebu, Jenny Hernandez, Mar Tolentino (of San Francisco, CA); Evangeline Rabanzo-Teodoro, Jennifer Soliman, Marcelina Barleta and Wendy Valdez… Happy 67th birthday and 35th priesthood anniversary to Rev. Fr. Walter "Agalon" Tabios…Happy wedding anniversary to Rene and Consul Fortune Ledesma, and Jude and Rowena Ejercito…Belated b-day greetings to Emil Reyes of Pasay City (May 29)…

P3B allotted for toll expansion By Myla Iglesias May 30, 2017 - Malaya News

South Luzon Tollways Corp. (SLTC) has allocated P3.041 billion for capital expenditures this year, mostly to fund the expansion of South Luzon expressway (SLEx) by 57.04 kilometers from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Tayabas, Quezon.

SLTC, majority owned by diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC), said P2.3 billion of the capex will be used to expand Toll Road 4 (TR4).

The remaining budget will be spent on enhancement activities including flood mitigation, conversion to LED lights, seamless tollway project and toll collection system/traffic control for P438 million, as well as asphalt resurfacing, pavement repair, bridges and slope embankment for P275 million.

The company said it is on track to start the construction of the first phase or TR4A from Calamba to Makban in Laguna next month. The entire project is targeted to be completed by 2022.

The expansion to TR4 is part of SLTC’s 30-year concession or until 2036. The project’s construction cost is P16.8 billion, inclusive of other transaction costs, and the right-of-way (ROW) acquisition cost is P3.5 billion (reimbursable).

Currently, the Toll Regulatory Board has signed and approved the final engineering design for TR4. The Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation also signed the ROW acquisition.

“SLTC aims to extend the reach of SLEx by accomplishing full construction of TR4, a new 57.04 km four-lane toll road from TR3 in Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena City in Quezon, thereby extending SLEx to around 93 km,” the company said.

“SLTC may also consider the possibility of an extension of the concession period for SLEx,” it added.

SLTC will also be pursuing improvement projects such as road widening, additional lanes and toll plazas, rehabilitation and other road repair works, flood mitigation and other safety measures.

SLTC is 80 percent owned by MTD Manila Expressways, a unit of SMC, and 20 percent owned by state-run Philippine National Construction Corp.

The company is the concessionaire of SLEx which currently spans 36.1 km from Alabang, Muntinlupa to Sto. Tomas.

ALAMIN: Tamang paggalang sa watawat ng Pilipinas

Sinimulan na ngayong linggo ang tinaguriang mga Araw ng Watawat na layong bigyang halaga ang bandila ng Pilipinas lalo't papalapit na ang Araw ng Kalayaan.
Muling itinaas nitong Lunes ang isang higanteng bandila sa Cavite, kung saan una itong ipinakilala noon ipinaglalaban pa ang kalayaan.
Taon-taon, inaalala ng mga Caviteño ang sagupaan ng mga rebolusyonaryong Pilipino at ng mga Kastila sa Imus noong Mayo 28, 1898, na tinaguriang "Battle of Alapan."
Iyan ang ginugunita ngayon ng bansa bilang Araw ng Watawat.
Hanggang sa anibersaryo ng pagdeklara ng kalayaan sa Hunyo 12, hinihikayat ang mga Pilipino na ipakita ang bandila sa mga opisina, paaralan, tahanan at sa mga pampublikong lugar.
Paraan na rin ito ng pakikiisa sa mga kababayan lalo na sa panahon ng pagsubok sa Mindanao.
Pero hindi lang basta-basta ginagamit ang bandila. Narito ang ilang paalala sa tamang paggalang sa watawat ng bansa:
- Dapat nasa nakatakda at prominenteng posisyon lang ito ipinapakita.
- Hindi dapat hayaang kumupas o mapunit ang bandila.
- Bawal itong sumadsad sa lupa.
- Hindi ito dapat gawing dekorasyon, pantakip o lona.
- Hindi ito puwedeng suotin o gawing disenyo ng damit.
- Hindi ito maaaring ilagay sa mabababang puwesto pati na rin sa mga lugar tulad ng night club at pasugalan.
- Bawal sulatan, sirain o gawing katatawanan ang bandila.

DOTr, LRTA break ground for LRT-2 extension

Transportation officials on Tuesday broke ground for the 4 kilometer Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) East Extension Project.
It entails constructing a 4 km extension of the LRT-2 System from Santolan in Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo, Rizal.
Two additional stations – Emerald, in front of Robinsons Metro East and Sta. Lucia in Cainta, and Masinag, before the Masinag Junction in Antipolo City – will also be constructed.
"Travel time from Recto to Masinag will soon be reduced to 40 minutes compared with the usual travel of up to 3 hours in the same route by bus or jeepneys," the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said in an emailed statement Tuesday.
D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMCI Holdings Inc., bagged the contract for the two stations. Construction is set to start on June 6, 2017.
To be completed in August 2018, the project is envisioned to accommodate 80,000 passengers more per day in the first five years of operation. That is on top of the daily ridership of 240,000 on average.
Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade and LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Ignacio Berroya led the groundbreaking.
“It will be a timely addition to have both new stations in the LRT Line 2 as we acknowledge the need for greater accessibility of passengers coming from the eastern side of Metro Manila, extending to key areas of Antipolo and its nearby cities,” Tugade said.
“The completion of the LRT Line 2 East Extension Project is part of the fulfillment of the government’s promise to ease traffic congestion by extending the service of the LRT Line 2 System to the eastern part of Metro Manila,” Berroya noted. — Jon Viktor Cabuenas/VDS, GMA News

DOTr leads groundbreaking of LRT 2 Masinag, Emerald stations today

The east extension of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 will be commercially available by the second half of 2018, the transportation department said in an advisory.

Such a target, which falls a year short of the original third quarter of 2017 goal, was set as the government breaks ground for the new stations of the railway line today, Tuesday.

“On Tuesday, May 30, the Department of Transportation and Light Rail Transit Authority will lead the groundbreaking ceremony of the LRT Line 2 East Extension that will signal the start of construction of its two stations,” the advisory read.

The two new stations, Masinag and Emerald, will be built by construction company DMCI.

“The project will be completed in August 2018,” the advisory read.

The extension of the country’s youngest overhead railway system is expected to cater to an additional 75,000 daily passengers living in densely populated areas of Rizal.

The train line has a daily ridership of about 217,000 passengers, below its designed capacity of between 570,000 passengers per day.

The government also plans to extend the railway line all the way to the port area through the Public- Private Partnership (PPP) Program.

It was approved by the previous government’s National Economic and Development Authority Board, but was included in the pipeline of projects to be implemented under the PPP Program.

The project will extend the line from its current end-station in Recto up to Pier 4 in the port area in Manila and the operations and maintenance of the existing LRT-2 System.

The LRT 2 is a 13.8-kilometer mass-transit line that traverses five cities in Metro Manila namely Pasig, Marikina, Quezon City, San Juan and Manila, along the major thoroughfares of Marcos Highway, Aurora Boulevard, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, Legarda and Recto Avenue.

‘My Love From The Star’ premiered last night

The local adaptation of the Korean series “My Love From The Star” premiered last night on GMA Telebabad and as expected, it provided “kilig” moments to viewers.

Jennylyn Mercado plays Steffi Chavez, a beautiful, sophisticated, and overly confident popular actress who is careless at times. Meanwhile, newest Kapuso heartthrob Gil Cuerva steps into the shoes of Matteo Domingo, an intelligent, aloof, but cold and often distant extra-terrestrial being forced to live his days here on Earth.

The story begins over 400 years ago when Matteo’s spaceship crash-landed on Earth. Since then, he has lived many lives and eagerly awaits the return of beings from his planet to take him home. While waiting, he encounters Steffi. Steffi, being the popular actress, is used to people literally and figuratively falling down her feet and giving her everything she wants, but Matteo doesn’t even know who she is and this comes as a shock for her.

Initially, they won’t get along, but will later on come to discover that they have feelings for one another and fall in love. But how can two different beings from two separate worlds – a human and an alien – be together?

Completing the cast are Gabby Eigenmann as Jackson Libredo, Christian Bautista as Winston Libredo, Glydel Mercado as Lynelle Chavez, Renz Fernandez as Peter Yuzon, Jackie Rice as Lucy Yuzon, Migo Adecer as Yuan Chavez, Melissa Mendez as Doris Yuzon, Spanky Manikan as Mr. Jang, Nar Cabico as Jun, Analyn Barro as Mina, Valentin as Detective Park, Moi Marcampo as Kathy, Pauline Mendoza as Marcella, the girl Matteo fell in love with back in the 16th century.

 Playing a very special role in the remake is Rhian Ramos as Rachel Andrada, another sought-after actress and the top rival of Steffi in the industry.

 “My Love From The Star” airs after “Mulawin Vs. Ravena.”

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Trending worldwide

 “Mulawin Vs. Ravena” has been trending worldwide since premiere.

Many couldn’t help but feel nostalgic over the first “Mulawin” that GMA Network presented many years back. And viewers noted the exciting chemistry between Heart Evangelista (Alwina) and Dennis Trillo (Gabriel) that they could feel their emotions in their scenes.

 The choreography and special effects are also amazing, thanks to the leadership of Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 30, go to actor-director Ricky Davao, Rep. Bingbong Crisologo, Liza Bacason-Madrienes, Beauty Gonzalez-Crisologo, Fr. Allan Samonte, Gabby Demiere, Glenda Barretto, Rene Austria, Roxanne Lapus, Marlene dela Peña, Jose Lim, Dr. Jofe Syquia, Ferdie Villar, Narciso Talampas, Jr., Marilen I. Cojuangco, Jacqueline Sagmit, Monina S. Capili, Pocholo Malillin of Club Mwah, Leslie Lomeda, Mary Grace V. Macahindog, Rihanna Sofia L. Tabor, Ronalis Cheng and MB’s Chito Vasquez and gorgeous Teresa Gerilla Martinez…Happy 50th wedding anniversary to Ed and Solly Peregrino… May 31 celebrators are William Martinez, Benhur A  Villanueva, Perlita M. Magno, John Lester Domingo, Ferdie Santa Ana, Leslie Ann Ong-Santos, Adel Almontero of UK, Ruby Velasco Remie and Desiree Kate A. Silan of New York, and Jojo Gaela…

Legarda encourages visits to museums

International Museum Day was held May 18 and in celebration, Sen. Loren Legarda encouraged everyone to make frequent visits to museums to enrich understanding of our culture and history.
“Art and culture are food for the soul. It enriches our understanding of our tradition and history and promotes better understanding especially among Filipinos whose culture is very diverse,” said the lady senator.
“Our National Museum organizes lectures and workshops that help us better understand and appreciate our heritage as well as the culture of our neighbor countries.”
Legarda is the patron of the Hibla gallery, as well as the Baybayin: Ancient and Traditional Scripts of the Philippines gallery, and the Rice, Biodiversity and Climate Change exhibit – all of which are her projects with the National Museum.
Legarda has also proposed the creation of regional museums to serve as venues in ensuring the conservation and preservation of the country’s traditional folk arts.
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Renewal
Versatile actress Manilyn Reynes renewed last May 18 her exclusive contract with GMA Network, Inc.
Manilyn said she is happy to continue her journey as a Kapuso. “Kasi po ang Kapuso talagang may puso, ika nga. Hindi lamang sa kung ano pa man ang tinitingnan ng tao, it’s because it’s true. Kaya nga po, nabigyan ako ng pagkakataon ulit na maging Kapuso, kaya sabi ko, magta-trabaho ako ng buong pagmamahal at buong puso dahil ako ay certified Kapuso.”
The seasoned character actress added, “Actually ’yung first show na sinalihan ko nu’ng 10-years-old ako, dito sa GMA. From that time on, every now and then, may show ako dito hanggang sa nag-‘That’s Entertainment’ ako, and the rest is history.”
Manilyn is part of the award-winning family sitcom “Pepito Manaloto” and the top-rating primetime series “Meant To Be.” Aside from these shows, she has been part of numerous GMA programs including “Bakekang,” “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang,” “All My Life,” “Destiny Rose,” and “Once Upon A Kiss.”
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 27, go to Mae Binauhan, Cherry Pie Picache, Ms. Coney Reyes, Inno Sotto, Angie Honorio Duran, Col. Rody Tensuan, Michael de Vera, Fred Sarabia, Joseph Dy, Lolita Camagun, Alex B. Tumaca, Ping Diaz Fetizanan, Mary Anne Tolentino, Kristine Joy Chua, Allen Coj, Cedric Mychal P. Serrano, Ester Capistrano, Ma. Catherine Armas-Belen, Babelito Sarile, Janno Tabanoa, Joel Baring, Jose Euclid Langbid, Lord Fritz Valencia, Maria Wahing Pogoy, Ella Mae Cupnizhilla and Shall Magsino-Bonifacio... Happy wedding anniversary to Dante and Ellen Torralba and Yannie and Ime Quinton…Happy Fiesta Brgy. Sta Maria Magdalena, San Pablo City… May 28: GMA Network Corporate Communications' Jojo Aquio, TV director Bert de Leon, sexy comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto Magallanes, choreographer Douglas Nierras, director Lupita A. Kashiwahara, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Edgar Aquino, Alice Marcelo, Mark Dayrit, Arthur Sales, Girlie Pleyto, Josie Santos, Imelda “Ida” Diomampo, Justito B. Lagum, Elijah Montealegre, Mavic Macam Ragudos, Archie Lacson, Dr. Nancy Ordoba, Myra Figi, Alice Despi, Emily Banac, John Lloyd Malinao, June Joseph Perez, June Perez, Kenjie Ezekiel Perales, Marilen Ybanez, Pampee Barcenas, Shahlom Alinsug, Zoey Hermoso, Nanay Elvira Ricarde Calvadores and Christian Jeirezze Gerilla Martinez… Happy wedding anniversary to Aga and Charlene Muhlach, and Ronald and Agnes Manalili… May 29: Rodolfo Salalima, Anna Mareine Alisca, Ausbert Manejas, Derbie May Negre-Revilla,, Mrs. Celia Laurel, Robbie Tan, Raul Piedra, Emma Gutierrez, Pearl Susim, Dr. Luz Espiritu, Nestor C. Encariza, Ruby B. Villaruz, Col. Reynaldo Gopilan, Oliver Bundalian, Pacita Aguirre, Virgie Lovely, Dianne Bautista, Shirley Uy, Marissa Valdez Jupiter, Valerie Ann Duaso, Dan John de Guzman, Rommel Placente, Ines Ragodon, Berna Duran Velasco and Barbara Milano… Belated b-day greetings to John Soledad, Reily Santiago, Chikee dela Calzada, Haley Atienza, Hannah Lehitimas, Kian Gee M. Cabatuan, Patrick Alcoseba, Perla Isiang, Rev. Fr. Sofronio de Pena, Stephanie Nielsen and Tristan Anthony Roslinda (May 21) and Riego Gamalinda, Rafael Billones, Christian Kirik, Josie Malayo, Yolly Borja, Armie Ramos, Mhelai Salvador, Caridad Piozon of Lapulapu and Arlene Sagrado of Bato, Leyte (May 25)…Ramon K. dela Cruz who passed away peacefully in the grace of our Lord on May 23. His remains line in state at Chapel Hope of Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium, Inc., Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. His interment will be at Loyola Crematory Service on Sunday, May 28 at 1 p.m… Daddy, papa, tatay o ama. Anuman ang tawag sa'yo 50% discount ka sa ride all you can kasama ng dalawang anak mo. Saan? Sa Star City! Kailan? Sa Father's Day June 18, 2017! Kaya TARA NA! Per DTI-FTEB Permit Number 6350, Series of 2017.

House approves bill on Mandaue’s lone congressional district bid Read more: http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/134423/house-approves-bill-mandaues-lone-congressional-district-bid#ixzz4q68bmzqn Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

Proponents of Mandaue City’s lone district bid are one step closer to realizing their dream after the House committee on local government approved House Bill 4117 authored by Rep. Jonas Cortes of Cebu’s 6th district.

“This bill affords the city and its constituents the right to enjoy the privileges appurtenant to a legally declared congressional district and will ultimately redound to the benefit of the people, not only of Mandaue City but also of the sixth district by way of better welfare, service and benefits,” Cortes said in a privilege speech.

Cortes, a former mayor of Mandaue City, said the city has 365,144 residents and is known to be Cebu’s industrial center.

The conversion of Mandaue City into a lone district was one of the campaign promises of Cortes when he ran for district representative during last year’s elections.

If enacted into law, Mandaue City will leave Cebu’s sixth district which is composed of the towns of Consolacion and Cordova.

This will also allow the city to receive funding in the General Appropriations Act every year after its approval.

During the committee deliberation, Cortes thanked several officials for supporting his bill including former Cordova mayor Adelino Sitoy, who is now presidential adviser on legislative affairs and head of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO).

He also thanked Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho and Consolacion Mayor Teresa Alegado and some councilors of the two towns who also attended the committee deliberation.

The passage of the bill was backed by the Mandaue City Council which earlier passed a resolution supporting the conversion of the city into a district.

At the same time, the Cebu Provincial Board also approved a resolution by Board Members Thadeo Jovito Ouano and Glenn Bercede supporting the bill.

Jamaal James Calipayan, the chief of staff of Cortes, said the next step will be an endorsement of the approved committee report to the committee on rules.

“It will be forwarded to the floor for a period of sponsorship and deliberation at the plenary for the second reading. Then the third and final reading,” he said.

After this, the bill will have to be referred to the Senate for their own version.

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LRT2 stations rehab completed in Sept.

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) yesterday said the P138-million replacement of the conveyance system at LRT Line 2 will be completed in September this year.
The replacement works for the 32 defective elevators and 13 non-operational escalators have started recently.
This is a component of the ongoing multi-year rehabilitation project of LRTA that will put back in good working condition the equipment and facilities of the LRT 2 system.
Gen. Reynaldo Berroya,  LRTA administrator,  said  dismantling of the defective conveyance system at Recto station --  one of the busiest stations of LRT-2 which serves as the  transfer point to the Doroteo Jose station of LRT-Line 1 --  has started.
LRT-2 has 32 elevators and 58 escalators. However, none of the elevators is operational and only 31 out of the 58 escalators are working. Of the 27  non-operational of escalators, 13 have been included in this project.
Berroya said  fixing the conveyance system at busy stations like Recto, Legarda, Cubao, Katipunan and Santolan is being prioritized as there are more passengers boarding and alighting at the said stations.
“We are hoping to restore the elevators and escalators at Recto and Santolan stations next month. However, timely completion and use of the same will depend on the arrival of the equipment and parts and issuance of permit to operate by the respective local governments,” Berroya said.
With the complete restoration of the conveyance system in September of this year, better accessibility, convenience and safety at stations will be experienced by the riding public particularly by the elderly, persons with disability, pregnant, and women with children.
 The project was bid out by the procurement service of the Department of Budget and Management and awarded to the joint venture of  MA-AN Construction Corp. and IFE Elevators.

GIANT REACH

Philippines

1. Manila
2. Laoag
3. San Nicholas
4. Vigan
5. Tuguegarao
6. Quirino
7. Basco
8. Aparri
9. Santiago, Isabela
10. Ilagan
11. Cauayan
12. Bayombong
13. Baguio
14. San Fernando, La Union
15. Bangued
16. Tabuk
17. Bontoc
18. Sagada
19. Mt. Sto Tomas, Tuba, Benguet
20. Dagupan
21. Cabanatuan
22. Gapan
23. Baler
24. Olongapo
25. Subic
26. Iba
27. Botolan
28. San Fernando, Pampanga
29. Tarlac City
30. Balanga
31. Malolos
32. Baliuag
33. Plaridel
34. San Miguel
35. Obando
36. Meycauayan
37. San Jose del Monte
38. Rodriguez
39. San Mateo
40. Morong
41. Antipolo
42. Cainta
43. Jalajala, Rizal
44. Cavite City
45. Tagaytay
46. Tanza
47. Biñan
48. Calamba
49. San Pablo
50. Batangas
51. Lipa
52. Lucena
53. Infanta
54. Puerto Princesa, Palawan
55. Narra, Palawan
56. Brooke’s Point, Palawan
57. Quezon, Palawan
58. Coron, Palawan
59. El Nido, Palawan
60. Roxas, Palawan
61. Bataraza, Palawan
62. San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (relay station)
63. Calapan
64. Boac
65. Romblon
66. Daet
67. Naga
68. Iriga
69. Goa
70. Legazpi
71. Malilipot
72. Tabaco
73. Caramoran, Catanduanes
74. Panganiban, Catanduanes
75. San Miguel, Catanduanes
76. Virac, Catanduanes
77. Sorsogon
78. Masbate
79. Boracay
80. San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
81. Culasi, Antique
82. Caluya, Antique
83. Iloilo
84. Miagao
85. Jordan, Guimaras
86. Kalibo
87. Roxas
88. Bacolod
89. San Carlos
90. Cadiz
91. Hinigaran
92. Victorias
93. Binalbagan
94. Sagay
95. Kabankalan
96. Sipalay
97. Cebu City
98. Bogo, Cebu
99. Barili
100. Toledo, Cebu
101. Samboan
102. Dumaguete
103. Tanjay
104. Guihulngan
105. Bais
106. Bayawan
107. Jagna, Bohol
108. Tacloban
109. Ormoc
110. Baybay
111. Naval, Biliran
112. Capoocan, Leyte
113. Isabel, Leyte
114. Sogod, Southern Leyte
115. Basey, Samar
116. Calbayog
117. Catbalogan
118. Borongan
119. Catarman
120. Zamboanga
121. Dipolog
122. Sindangan
123. Dapitan
124. Ipil
125. Pagadian
126. Mambajao
127. Cagayan de Oro
128. Gingoog
129. Oroquieta
130. Ozamis
131. Iligan
132. Marawi
133. Malaybalay
134. Maramag
135. Valencia
136. Manolo Fortich
137. Davao City
138. Digos
139. Panabo
140. Tagum
141. Malita
142. Mati
143. Nabunturan
144. General Santos
145. Polomolok
146. Koronadal
147. Butuan
148. Prosperidad
149. San Francisco, Agusan del Sur
150. Tandag
151. Surigao
152. Bislig
153. Dinagat Island
154. Cotabato
155. Kidapawan
156. Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao
157. Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao
158. Alabel, Sarangani
159. Surallah, South Cotabato
160. Lebak, Sultan Kudarat
161. Jolo, Sulu
162. Bongao, Tawi-Tawi

Indonesia

• Jakarta
• Bandung
• Bogor
• Tanjung Pinang
• Semarang
• Bintan
• Surabaya
• Makassar
• Banda Aceh
• Medan
• Batam (Pulau Batam)
• Yogyakarta
• Denpasar (Bali)
• Bandar Lampung
• Palembang
• Padang
• Pekanbaru
• Pontianak
• Banjarmasin
• Malang
• Manado
• Kediri
• Mattaram, Lombok
• Makassar
• Pematang Siantar
• Rantau Parapat
• Binjai
• Sibolga
• Tanjung Balai
• Tebing Tinggi
• Boyolangu
• Jambi
• Solo
• Atambua
• Kebumen

Gary V. finds a new way of helping children

Last Christmas, Typhoon Nina wreaked havoc on Baybay Elementary School in Malinao, Albay.

“Almost all our materials, tables, desks, books were damaged. We had computers before but the flood resulting from Nina damaged everything,” said Grade 1 teacher Francia Camilo.

Helping them pick up the pieces is singer Gary Valenciano, whose Shining Light Foundation turned over a Smart school-in-a-bag to the school last April 5. Donated by the PLDT-Smart Foundation and Smart Communications, the school-in-a-bag contains a solar panel, LED TV, five tablets preloaded with the Batibot app, a laptop, Smart pocket wi-fi and smartphone with starter load, a hard drive, and curriculum-based educational content.

“When I started out in the industry, the thought of doing something like this for children was beyond me. It was usually, ‘Let’s come up with a fundraising concert because they need a building for education.’ I still do that today. But the school-in-a-bag is a totally different way of doing it. With this I can encourage and reach people through technology,” said Valenciano, who hails from Bicol.

The singer’s foundation, established in 1989, supports needy students, Christian missionaries, and people with diabetes.

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‘Celebrity Bluff’ returns

“Celebrity Bluff,” hosted by Eugene Domingo, makes a comeback with awarded actor and TV host Edu Manzano as special bluffer.

In an interview, Domingo couldn’t contain her excitement. She said she loves making people happy and even describes it as her mission in life.

Manzano revealed doing “Celebrity Bluff” is a first for him. He said having Domingo would make the show more enjoyable and a memorable experience for him.

“Bilib ako sa kanya,” he commented. “It’s harder to make people laugh than cry. I’m looking forward to working with Uge.”

The show also features Boobay and the Kapuso boy band One Up as bluffer and performers respectively.

The new season would have back-to-back, star-studded pilot episodes with Pambansang Bae Alden Richards and comedian Brod Pete as bluffers. Competing for the grand prize are “Ika-6 Na Utos” stars Sunshine Dizon and Ryza Cenon, best friends Andrea Torres and Rochelle Pangilinan and Jennylyn Mercado and Sheena Halili.

Also joining the new season are Joyce Ching and Kristoffer Martin, Bea Binene and Derrick Monasterio, and Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, May 25, go to Ms. Beth Day Romulo, Councilor Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez, Anita Magsaysay, Councilor Alma Moreno, George Sison, Bechay Vera Perez-Nakpil, France Bonnin, Anessa Fiona F. Caalim, Bobbit Avila, Loenne de la Cruz, and Gelli de Belen…Belated b-day greetings to Jeffrey Tajonera (May 24)… May 26 celebrators include Dory Mateo, Alera Castro, Mirna Orgulio, Jonas Gauffud, Eli Concepcion, Cesar and Laarni Esteban, Comm. Fe Aldava Yap, Brig. Gen. Raul S. Imperial, Evelyn Recio Cruz, John Rex Tiu, Cely Cabalza, Iking Araneta, Nerissa dela Cruz, Felipa A. Somera, May Savellano Acosta, Dr. Jo Catapang, Liza Rodriguez, Kareen Cabrera and Josephine Elicano…

Mandaue Congressional District suportado sa Provincial Board

CEBU, Philippines - Suportado sa Hunta Probinsiyal sa Lalawigan sa Sugbo ang balaudnon nga nagtinguhang pagbulag sa Dakbayan sa Mandaue gikan sa ika-unom nga distrito aron mahimong Mandaue Congressional District.

Sa resolusyon nila Bokal Glenn Bercede ug Thadeo Jovito Ouano sa ika-unom nga distrito sa Probinsiya sa Sugbo, ilang gisaysay nga dugay ra nga gusto sa mga konstituwente sa Mandaue nga mahimo kining lone congressional district sukad pa nga na classify kini isip High Urbanized City sa tuig 1991.

“The creation of the Mandaue Congressional District shall ensure and guarantee further representation of at least one Congressman to carry their interests and verbalize the aspirations of Mandaue City being a highly industrialized manufacturing hub of the Province of Cebu” pagbasa sa resolusyon sa duha ka mga bokal.

Niadtong bulan sa Oktubre 2016, si Kongresista Jonas Cortes sa 6th district miduso og balaudnon o House Bill 4117  nga nagtinguha nga mahimong lone district ang Mandaue. Matud ni Bercede ug Ouano nga kun aduna nay kaugalingong representante ang Mandaue didto sa Kongreso, makahatag kini og dugang pagtagad sa mga Sugboanon. (BANAT NEWS)