Thursday, July 6, 2017
Instituto Cervantes celebrates 80th anniversary of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’
Some 80 years ago, on July, 12, 1937, Picasso’s “Guernica” was exposed to the public for the first time. To commemorate this historical event, Instituto Cervantes and the Embassy of Spain, in collaboration with FDCP and Ayala Museum, have programmed a film series and a lecture associated to the famous painting and the historical period when it was created.
The event kicked off on July 1 with the feature film “El Viaje De Carol (Carol’s Journey).” The film series will continue on July 8, 6 p.m., with the viewing of “La Lengua De Las Mariposas (Butterfly’s Tongue),” directed by José Luis Cuerda in 1999. The film bagged more than 20 international awards and nominations – among them, the Goya Award to the Best Adapted Screenplay.
On July 15, at 6 p.m., the documentary “Raza, El EspÃritu De Franco (Race, The Spirit Of Franco)” will be featured. Directed by Gonzalo Herralde in 1977, this documentary produced after the dictator Francisco Franco’s death, includes interviews with the dictator’s sister and the actor who played the leading role in the Franco-inspired film “Raza.”
On July 22, 6 pm, the audience will have the opportunity to see a short documentary that has become a classic –Luis Buñuel’s “Tierra Sin Pan (Land Without Bread),” produced in 1933.
Directed by Pilar Pérez in 2013, the documentary “Las Maestras De La República” will conclude the movie series on July 29 at 6pm. This film, awarded with the Goya for Best Documentary in 2014, reflects the role of several female teachers, their effort to establish democracy in the country, and how they were key in the years between 1931 and 1936.
All films will be shown in their original versions in Spanish with subtitles in English. The screenings will take place at the FDCP Cinematheque, 855 T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
On July 8 at 3 p.m., Instituto Cervantes in collaboration with the Ayala Museum, will present an “Art Appreciation” lecture on Pablo Ruiz Picasso entitled “Cubism And The Long Path To Picasso’s Guernica.” In this lecture, art-historian Juan Ignacio Pita will discuss some details of the historical and artistic journey that led to one of the 20th century’s masterpieces.
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Auditions for ‘The Lion King’ set
“The Lion King” premieres in Manila in March 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire. They’re on the look out for boys and girls from ages 9 to 12 for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala. The Manila premiere is presented by Concertus.
Registration for the open call auditions will be held at Big Shift Studios, 3rd Level, A Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 7, 2017.
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ABS-CBN, GMA both claim ratings lead
ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. both claimed the lead in nationwide TV ratings in June, citing data from different research firms.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Lopez-led media and entertainment giant said it grabbed a 46% audience share in total day national TV viewership in June, 12 points higher than GMA’s 34%, using Kantar Media data.
On the other hand, GMA said it posted a 42.3% average total day people audience share in June, while ABS-CBN recorded 37.6%, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Kantar Media’s data covered a nationwide panel of 2,610 urban and rural homes, while Nielsen TV’s data covered 900 more homes than the former.
ABS-CBN said its average audience share during the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 midnight) reached 50% in June, compared to GMA’s 32%. Its audience share for the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) also reached 43% versus GMA’s 31%.
For the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) and afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), ABS-CBN’s average audience share stood at 43% and 44%, respectively, versus GMA’s 39% and 38%.
ABS-CBN, meanwhile, said it was the leader in the morning block, with a 43 percent share against GMA’s 37 percent. It was likewise ahead of competition in the noontime and afternoon blocks.
Overall, ABS-CBN said it captured more viewers in Total Balance Luzon, at 47 percent against GMA’s 37 percent, and Total Luzon, at 42 percent against GMA’s 37 percent.
In Visayas and Mindanao, ABS-CBN led with larger margins. It cornered 55 percent against GMA’s 28 percent in Total Visayas, and 55 percent against GMA’s 29 percent in Total Mindanao.
Among its top-rating shows in June included FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which recorded an average national TV rating of 35.5%, while La Luna Sangre had a national TV rating of 34.1%.
The other ABS-CBN-produced programs that figured in the top 20 were The Voice Teens, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin, It’s Showtime, ASAP, Banana Sundae, Ipaglaban Mo, Pusong Ligaw, The Better Half, TV Patrol, Wansapanatym, My Dear Heart, A Love to Last, Tonight with Boy Abunda, Bandila, Wildflower, Home Sweetie Home, Goin’ Bulilit and Rated K.
Aside from radio and television, ABS-CBN has also become the leader in the local music, film, cable TV, and publishing industries and is also the pioneer of digital television in the country.
By the end of March, ABS-CBN TVplus has already sold 2.6 million boxes nationwide since its launch in 2015 and significantly boosted ABS-CBN’s TV ratings.
Aside from ABS-CBN, among Kantar Media’s local current subscribers are People's Television Network, Inc., Viva Communications, Inc. and Solar Entertainment Corp.
Meanwhile, GMA said its total day people audience share reached 49.2% in urban Luzon, 18 points higher than its rival. Urban Luzon, it said, accounts for 77% of the country’s total urban TV household population, with total day people audience share of 49.2 percent; way ahead of competition by 18 points.
Based on Nielsen data, GMA said Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho was the top show in Urban Luzon.
Closely following KMJS were Mulawin vs. Ravena, Magpakailanman, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, Sunday Pinasaya, Dear Uge, 24 Oras, Pepito Manaloto, My Love from the Star, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Ika-6 Na Utos, Legally Blind, D’Originals and the recently-concluded romantic comedy series Meant to Be.
Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide, with approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar. Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.
Nielsen’s clients also include 12 local TV networks including TV5, AksyonTV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corp., and Viva Communications, Inc.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 6, go to former VP Noli de Castro, Liberty Ilagan, Lilibeth Lagman, Wally Trinidad, Jose Agaton R. Sibal, Dr. Ofelia Manlapit, Rene Ragunton, Shirley Jimenez, Desiree Danielle Layos, Charlson Ong, Queenie Manapat Dinio, Mary Jane Sumampong, Freddie Cuneta, Sonny Ibañez, Anna Mariel S. Macalino, JB Magsaysay, Charles Edsel Chua and MB’s VP for Public Relations Ching Suva… July 7 celebrators: Dingdong Avanzado, Imelda Ylanan, Bong Chavez, Marie Christine Ledesma, Rep. Roy V. Señeres, Marivic Martinez, Jack Teotico, Tristan Albert Flores-Wenceslao, Grace Figues, Bert Pasquin, Al B. Blanco, Dr. Ben Dorado, Dr. Candy Noche-Apacible, Carl Flores, Charles Owen, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, Venus Raj, Adela N. Martinez, Mimi Andres, PJ Endrinal, Ruel Bayani and John Lapus… Happy wedding anniversary to Allan and Libby Lavarro…
The event kicked off on July 1 with the feature film “El Viaje De Carol (Carol’s Journey).” The film series will continue on July 8, 6 p.m., with the viewing of “La Lengua De Las Mariposas (Butterfly’s Tongue),” directed by José Luis Cuerda in 1999. The film bagged more than 20 international awards and nominations – among them, the Goya Award to the Best Adapted Screenplay.
On July 15, at 6 p.m., the documentary “Raza, El EspÃritu De Franco (Race, The Spirit Of Franco)” will be featured. Directed by Gonzalo Herralde in 1977, this documentary produced after the dictator Francisco Franco’s death, includes interviews with the dictator’s sister and the actor who played the leading role in the Franco-inspired film “Raza.”
On July 22, 6 pm, the audience will have the opportunity to see a short documentary that has become a classic –Luis Buñuel’s “Tierra Sin Pan (Land Without Bread),” produced in 1933.
Directed by Pilar Pérez in 2013, the documentary “Las Maestras De La República” will conclude the movie series on July 29 at 6pm. This film, awarded with the Goya for Best Documentary in 2014, reflects the role of several female teachers, their effort to establish democracy in the country, and how they were key in the years between 1931 and 1936.
All films will be shown in their original versions in Spanish with subtitles in English. The screenings will take place at the FDCP Cinematheque, 855 T.M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
On July 8 at 3 p.m., Instituto Cervantes in collaboration with the Ayala Museum, will present an “Art Appreciation” lecture on Pablo Ruiz Picasso entitled “Cubism And The Long Path To Picasso’s Guernica.” In this lecture, art-historian Juan Ignacio Pita will discuss some details of the historical and artistic journey that led to one of the 20th century’s masterpieces.
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Auditions for ‘The Lion King’ set
“The Lion King” premieres in Manila in March 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire. They’re on the look out for boys and girls from ages 9 to 12 for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala. The Manila premiere is presented by Concertus.
Registration for the open call auditions will be held at Big Shift Studios, 3rd Level, A Venue Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 7, 2017.
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ABS-CBN, GMA both claim ratings lead
ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. both claimed the lead in nationwide TV ratings in June, citing data from different research firms.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Lopez-led media and entertainment giant said it grabbed a 46% audience share in total day national TV viewership in June, 12 points higher than GMA’s 34%, using Kantar Media data.
On the other hand, GMA said it posted a 42.3% average total day people audience share in June, while ABS-CBN recorded 37.6%, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Kantar Media’s data covered a nationwide panel of 2,610 urban and rural homes, while Nielsen TV’s data covered 900 more homes than the former.
ABS-CBN said its average audience share during the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 midnight) reached 50% in June, compared to GMA’s 32%. Its audience share for the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) also reached 43% versus GMA’s 31%.
For the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) and afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), ABS-CBN’s average audience share stood at 43% and 44%, respectively, versus GMA’s 39% and 38%.
ABS-CBN, meanwhile, said it was the leader in the morning block, with a 43 percent share against GMA’s 37 percent. It was likewise ahead of competition in the noontime and afternoon blocks.
Overall, ABS-CBN said it captured more viewers in Total Balance Luzon, at 47 percent against GMA’s 37 percent, and Total Luzon, at 42 percent against GMA’s 37 percent.
In Visayas and Mindanao, ABS-CBN led with larger margins. It cornered 55 percent against GMA’s 28 percent in Total Visayas, and 55 percent against GMA’s 29 percent in Total Mindanao.
Among its top-rating shows in June included FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, which recorded an average national TV rating of 35.5%, while La Luna Sangre had a national TV rating of 34.1%.
The other ABS-CBN-produced programs that figured in the top 20 were The Voice Teens, Maalaala Mo Kaya, Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin, It’s Showtime, ASAP, Banana Sundae, Ipaglaban Mo, Pusong Ligaw, The Better Half, TV Patrol, Wansapanatym, My Dear Heart, A Love to Last, Tonight with Boy Abunda, Bandila, Wildflower, Home Sweetie Home, Goin’ Bulilit and Rated K.
Aside from radio and television, ABS-CBN has also become the leader in the local music, film, cable TV, and publishing industries and is also the pioneer of digital television in the country.
By the end of March, ABS-CBN TVplus has already sold 2.6 million boxes nationwide since its launch in 2015 and significantly boosted ABS-CBN’s TV ratings.
Aside from ABS-CBN, among Kantar Media’s local current subscribers are People's Television Network, Inc., Viva Communications, Inc. and Solar Entertainment Corp.
Meanwhile, GMA said its total day people audience share reached 49.2% in urban Luzon, 18 points higher than its rival. Urban Luzon, it said, accounts for 77% of the country’s total urban TV household population, with total day people audience share of 49.2 percent; way ahead of competition by 18 points.
Based on Nielsen data, GMA said Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho was the top show in Urban Luzon.
Closely following KMJS were Mulawin vs. Ravena, Magpakailanman, Wowowin, Eat Bulaga, Sunday Pinasaya, Dear Uge, 24 Oras, Pepito Manaloto, My Love from the Star, Bubble Gang, Saksi, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Ika-6 Na Utos, Legally Blind, D’Originals and the recently-concluded romantic comedy series Meant to Be.
Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide, with approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar. Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.
Nielsen’s clients also include 12 local TV networks including TV5, AksyonTV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corp., and Viva Communications, Inc.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 6, go to former VP Noli de Castro, Liberty Ilagan, Lilibeth Lagman, Wally Trinidad, Jose Agaton R. Sibal, Dr. Ofelia Manlapit, Rene Ragunton, Shirley Jimenez, Desiree Danielle Layos, Charlson Ong, Queenie Manapat Dinio, Mary Jane Sumampong, Freddie Cuneta, Sonny Ibañez, Anna Mariel S. Macalino, JB Magsaysay, Charles Edsel Chua and MB’s VP for Public Relations Ching Suva… July 7 celebrators: Dingdong Avanzado, Imelda Ylanan, Bong Chavez, Marie Christine Ledesma, Rep. Roy V. Señeres, Marivic Martinez, Jack Teotico, Tristan Albert Flores-Wenceslao, Grace Figues, Bert Pasquin, Al B. Blanco, Dr. Ben Dorado, Dr. Candy Noche-Apacible, Carl Flores, Charles Owen, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, Venus Raj, Adela N. Martinez, Mimi Andres, PJ Endrinal, Ruel Bayani and John Lapus… Happy wedding anniversary to Allan and Libby Lavarro…
ABS-CBN, GMA both claim ratings lead
ABS-CBN Corp. and GMA Network, Inc. both claimed the lead in nationwide TV ratings in June, citing data from different research firms.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Lopez-led media and entertainment giant said it grabbed a 46% audience share in total day national TV viewership in June, 12 points higher than GMA’s 34%, using Kantar Media data.
On the other hand, GMA said it posted a 42.3% average total day people audience share in June, while ABS-CBN recorded 37.6%, based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement.
Kantar Media’s data covered a nationwide panel of 2,610 urban and rural homes, while Nielsen TV’s data covered 900 more homes than the former.
ABS-CBN said its average audience share during the primetime block (6 p.m. to 12 midnight) reached 50% in June, compared to GMA’s 32%. Its audience share for the morning block (6 a.m. to 12 noon) also reached 43% versus GMA’s 31%.
For the noontime block (12 noon to 3 p.m.) and afternoon block (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.), ABS-CBN’s average audience share stood at 43% and 44%, respectively, versus GMA’s 39% and 38%.
ABS-CBN, meanwhile, said it was the leader in the morning block, with a 43 percent share against GMA’s 37 percent. It was likewise ahead of competition in the noontime and afternoon blocks.
Overall, ABS-CBN said it captured more viewers in Total Balance Luzon, at 47 percent against GMA’s 37 percent, and Total Luzon, at 42 percent against GMA’s 37 percent.
In Visayas and Mindanao, ABS-CBN led with larger margins. It cornered 55 percent against GMA’s 28 percent in Total Visayas, and 55 percent against GMA’s 29 percent in Total Mindanao.
Among its top-rating shows in June included “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” which recorded an average national TV rating of 35.5%, while “La Luna Sangre” had a national TV rating of 34.1%.
Variety show “It’s Showtime” is still the most watched noontime show in the country with a national TV rating of 33% on weekdays and 20.5% on Saturdays, against its rival “Eat Bulaga” which only got 23.4% on weekdays and 19.3% on Saturdays, ABS-CBN said.
The other ABS-CBN-produced programs that figured in the top 15 were “The Voice Teens,” “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin,” “Pusong Ligaw,” “The Better Half,” “Ipaglaban Mo,” “TV Patrol,” “Wansapanataym,” “My Dear Heart,” “A Love to Last,” “Tonight with Boy Abunda,” “Bandila,” “Wildflower,” “Bet on Your Baby,” “Home Sweetie Home,” “Goin’ Bulilit” and “Rated K”.
Meanwhile, GMA said its total day people audience share reached 49.2% in urban Luzon, 18 points higher than its rival. Urban Luzon, it said, accounts for 77% of the country’s total urban TV household population.
Based on Nielsen data, GMA said “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” was the top show in Urban Luzon.
Closely following KMJS were “Mulawin vs. Ravena,” “Magpakailanman,” “24 Oras,” “Pepito Manaloto,” “Celebrity Bluff,” “My Love from the Star,” “Bubble Gang,” “Saksi,” “Hay Bahay,” “Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko,” “Eat Bulaga,” “Sunday Pinasaya,” “Dear Uge,” “Ika-6 Na Utos,” “Tadhana,” “Legally Blind,” “D’Originals” and the recently-concluded romantic comedy series “Meant to Be.”
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 6, go to former VP Noli de Castro, Liberty Ilagan, Lilibeth Lagman, Wally Trinidad, Jose Agaton R. Sibal, Dr. Ofelia Manlapit, Rene Ragunton, Shirley Jimenez, Desiree Danielle Layos, Charlson Ong, Queenie Manapat Dinio, Mary Jane Sumampong, Freddie Cuneta, Sonny Ibañez, Anna Mariel S. Macalino, JB Magsaysay, Charles Edsel Chua and MB’s VP for Public Relations Ching Suva… July 7 celebrators: Dingdong Avanzado, Imelda Ylanan, Bong Chavez, Marie Christine Ledesma, Rep. Roy V. Señeres, Marivic Martinez, Jack Teotico, Tristan Albert Flores-Wenceslao, Grace Figues, Bert Pasquin, Al B. Blanco, Dr. Ben Dorado, Dr. Candy Noche-Apacible, Carl Flores, Charles Owen, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, Venus Raj, Adela N. Martinez, and John Lapus… Happy wedding anniversary to Allan and Libby Lavarro…
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Luster Starts to Wear off Philippines’ Duterte
The declaration of martial law on May 23 by Filipino President Rodrigo R. Duterte, while only for 60 days and on the southernmost island of Mindanao, has begun to crystalize growing doubts about Duterte’s commitment to democracy and started to remind his constituents of unsettling resemblances to Ferdinand Marcos, who pretty much wrecked the country during his 21 years in power, 14 years of it under martial law.
Duterte, on a visit to strongman Vladimir Putin in Russia, declared martial law in response to a still-flaring battle in Marawi City between the Maute terror group, which has publicly aligned itself with the Islamic State and Abu Sayyaf, and the Philippine Army and the national police. So far, with the rebels still on the loose, Duterte has vowed to pursue them into the Visayas island group in the middle of the country if they escape, and to declare martial law there. At various times he has threatened the suspension of habeas corpus, as Marcos did.
Political observers in Manila believe the announcement and the threat to extend martial law into the Visayas is more political – a gambit to strengthen his authority – than anything done out of concern for security. They point out that his predecessor, Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, faced a similar situation in Zamboanga City with as many as 200 insurgents, and resolved it without resorting to martial law.
Stratospheric popularity ratings continue
The Social Weather Stations polling organization gives Duterte a net 66 percent positive rating during the first quarter of 2017. It is the highest rating of any president since polling began during the administration of Corazon Aquino in 1986 although her son enjoyed high ratings for four of his six years. The other major polling unit, Pulse Asia, reported his performance has slipped slightly, by 5 percentage points to 78 percent in March from 83 percent in December. (the two use different polling methods, accounting for the discrepancy in numbers)
Anyhow, his popularity has created a situation in which leading political figures who might oppose his agenda have backed away from challenging him, either because of his popularity, or out of fear. The congress, which might act as a brake on his more impulsive actions, has simply abdicated its responsibility as a check and balance.
If Duterte were to extend martial law to the Visayas, where terrorism and security are not an overriding issue despite an April attack on Bohol, the impact on the economy could be dire, with international investors already nervous about the rule of law and the legitimacy of the business and investment environment. If martial law were to expand to Luzon, the biggest and most populous island and the home of the capital Manila, that would mean serious trouble. Until the situation is clarified, the outlook for potential new investments and business expansion, especially by western multinationals, remains uncertain, especially given Duterte’s erratic behavior.
In the wake of the Marcos ouster, the government under Corazon Aquino pushed through a new constitution that theoretically made it extremely difficult to declare martial law. It would take ratification by the Congress and it was limited to 60 days. The way the legislature has simply folded on the Mindanao declaration is an indication that it is toothless.
Promise starting to tarnish
Duterte’s promise – built on what was said to be a corruption-free government in Davao City – to clean up the federal government, is starting to look tarnished. He has begun to discard the allies who helped him get elected, trading them in for allies of the disgraced and deeply corrupt former President Gloria Arroyo, who was in office from 2001 to 2010. He has accused the departed of corruption but they say they have been cashiered because they challenged him. He himself has not been involved in any corruption scandals, unlike Marcos, but he is deep into conflict-of-interest situations. He has admitted accepting gifts and money from friends when he was mayor and says he doesn’t see anything wrong with it. He has brushed off an accusation by Sen. Antonio Trillanes that he has PHP2.2 billion (US$44.34 million) in his personal bank accounts, far above his declared assets statements.
Especially controversial, at least for environmentalists, is the loss of Gina Lopez, the aristocratic former Environment Minister, whose appointment was turned down by the Senate. Ostensibly Duterte sought to save the appointment of Lopez, who ordered the suspension of several mining licenses over pollution, but given his sway in Congress, it is difficult to believe he could have been thwarted if he had wanted her in his administration. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez accused her of arbitrarily shutting down mines on the basis of unseen audits, which she denied.
Other controversial decisions include engineering Marcos’s burial in the National Heroes’ Cemetery against overwhelming evidence that Marcos falsified his WWII record, and easy acquiescence in the pardon of Gloria Arroyo as well as rejection by the courts against kidnaping charges against Janet Napoles Lim, charges that kicked off the so-called Pork Barrel scandal of 2015. Lim was the alleged bagwoman for dozens of lawmakers diverting government development funds into their own pockets.
No dissent allowed
Saying he wouldn’t put up with dissention, Duterte barred Vice President Leni Robredo from cabinet meetings after she criticized his war on drugs, which has been almost exclusively waged against the poor, and jailed his longtime adversary and critic, Sen. Leila de Lima, who also demanded an end to the war on drugs, on charges that human rights activists say were spurious.
More ominously, Duterte postponed local barangay (village-level) elections, originally to be held last October, claiming that 40 percent of the country’s 42,000 barangay captains were involved in illegal drugs. In March of this year, he followed that up with a threat to cancel the elections altogether and instead appoint all 42,000 positions “with people he could trust.” A bill to do so has since been introduced in the Assembly.
“The President is openly disdainful of journalists and the press, and regularly accuses the media of bias,” according to a report by a Philippines based think tank. “In a page borrowed from the White House of US President Donald Trump, the Duterte administration labeled media coverage of the drug war’s civilian death toll as ‘fake news.’ In a presentation to the United Nations Human Rights Council this month, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the President’s enemies fed false statistics to the domestic media, which were ‘gobbled up’ by the foreign press.”
He has also threatened to unblock the renewal of the legislative franchise of the broadcasting network ABS-CBN, the country’s largest, and to confiscate government land leased by the owners of the Philippine Daily Inquirer – arguably the strongest of the country’s print media.
“Duterte is ruling by fear. His threat to impose martial law in other parts of the country has given us the jitters,” said a senior journalist who remains unnamed.
Drug problem wildly overstated
The fake news, however, stems from Duterte’s own administration, which has overstated the drug problem in the Philippines, more than doubling the number of addicts. As Asia Sentinel reported in January, the government says there are 4 million drug addicts in the Philippines. But according to a 2015 study by the Dangerous Drugs Board, a Philippine government agency, the prevalence rate of current drugs users 10-69 years is 2.3 percent (1.8 million people). Marijuana users comprise 72.3 percent of total drug users, whereas shabu (methamphetamine) users make up 48.9 percent (the overlap is because some use both). Duterte has evidently ignored the facts provided by his own government to propel society into action and in fact fired Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Benjamin Reyes for “contradicting your own government” by using a much lower figure than Duterte’s.
In fact, his drug war is a war against the poor, with more than 7,000 people murdered by police or vigilantes, with very few of the drug lords he promised to bring down. In fact, there is as much cocaine – a drug of the rich – floating around haute Manila as there ever was.
He has received an approving call from Trump, who congratulated him on his drug war, and he has disported with dictators in both Russia and China. But Marcos’s original proclamation of martial law was also enormously popular, with the citizenry applauding what appeared to be an initial fall in violent crime. But eventually 30,000 opposition figures, journalists, students and labor activists were detained, more than 3,200 were murdered and an estimated 35,000 were tortured. Marcos closed the legislature and either closed or tightly monitored the press – while funneling millions for questionable contracts to his cronies, taking over some of the country’s best businesses.
Duterte connects well to the public with his folksy style, dirty and in-your-face jokes, shows decisiveness unlike Noynoy Aquino, but he hasn’t really responded to the pressing problems of some of the worst traffic problems in Asia. He simplifies solutions to problems, making them one-dimensional, which goes well with the masses. Many dismiss his controversial comments – joking during the siege of Marawi City that soldiers could rape with impunity, for instance – and his threats of martial law, but the jokes are starting to wear thin.
http://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/luster-wear-off-rodrigo-duterte/
Duterte, on a visit to strongman Vladimir Putin in Russia, declared martial law in response to a still-flaring battle in Marawi City between the Maute terror group, which has publicly aligned itself with the Islamic State and Abu Sayyaf, and the Philippine Army and the national police. So far, with the rebels still on the loose, Duterte has vowed to pursue them into the Visayas island group in the middle of the country if they escape, and to declare martial law there. At various times he has threatened the suspension of habeas corpus, as Marcos did.
Political observers in Manila believe the announcement and the threat to extend martial law into the Visayas is more political – a gambit to strengthen his authority – than anything done out of concern for security. They point out that his predecessor, Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, faced a similar situation in Zamboanga City with as many as 200 insurgents, and resolved it without resorting to martial law.
Stratospheric popularity ratings continue
The Social Weather Stations polling organization gives Duterte a net 66 percent positive rating during the first quarter of 2017. It is the highest rating of any president since polling began during the administration of Corazon Aquino in 1986 although her son enjoyed high ratings for four of his six years. The other major polling unit, Pulse Asia, reported his performance has slipped slightly, by 5 percentage points to 78 percent in March from 83 percent in December. (the two use different polling methods, accounting for the discrepancy in numbers)
Anyhow, his popularity has created a situation in which leading political figures who might oppose his agenda have backed away from challenging him, either because of his popularity, or out of fear. The congress, which might act as a brake on his more impulsive actions, has simply abdicated its responsibility as a check and balance.
If Duterte were to extend martial law to the Visayas, where terrorism and security are not an overriding issue despite an April attack on Bohol, the impact on the economy could be dire, with international investors already nervous about the rule of law and the legitimacy of the business and investment environment. If martial law were to expand to Luzon, the biggest and most populous island and the home of the capital Manila, that would mean serious trouble. Until the situation is clarified, the outlook for potential new investments and business expansion, especially by western multinationals, remains uncertain, especially given Duterte’s erratic behavior.
In the wake of the Marcos ouster, the government under Corazon Aquino pushed through a new constitution that theoretically made it extremely difficult to declare martial law. It would take ratification by the Congress and it was limited to 60 days. The way the legislature has simply folded on the Mindanao declaration is an indication that it is toothless.
Promise starting to tarnish
Duterte’s promise – built on what was said to be a corruption-free government in Davao City – to clean up the federal government, is starting to look tarnished. He has begun to discard the allies who helped him get elected, trading them in for allies of the disgraced and deeply corrupt former President Gloria Arroyo, who was in office from 2001 to 2010. He has accused the departed of corruption but they say they have been cashiered because they challenged him. He himself has not been involved in any corruption scandals, unlike Marcos, but he is deep into conflict-of-interest situations. He has admitted accepting gifts and money from friends when he was mayor and says he doesn’t see anything wrong with it. He has brushed off an accusation by Sen. Antonio Trillanes that he has PHP2.2 billion (US$44.34 million) in his personal bank accounts, far above his declared assets statements.
Especially controversial, at least for environmentalists, is the loss of Gina Lopez, the aristocratic former Environment Minister, whose appointment was turned down by the Senate. Ostensibly Duterte sought to save the appointment of Lopez, who ordered the suspension of several mining licenses over pollution, but given his sway in Congress, it is difficult to believe he could have been thwarted if he had wanted her in his administration. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez accused her of arbitrarily shutting down mines on the basis of unseen audits, which she denied.
Other controversial decisions include engineering Marcos’s burial in the National Heroes’ Cemetery against overwhelming evidence that Marcos falsified his WWII record, and easy acquiescence in the pardon of Gloria Arroyo as well as rejection by the courts against kidnaping charges against Janet Napoles Lim, charges that kicked off the so-called Pork Barrel scandal of 2015. Lim was the alleged bagwoman for dozens of lawmakers diverting government development funds into their own pockets.
No dissent allowed
Saying he wouldn’t put up with dissention, Duterte barred Vice President Leni Robredo from cabinet meetings after she criticized his war on drugs, which has been almost exclusively waged against the poor, and jailed his longtime adversary and critic, Sen. Leila de Lima, who also demanded an end to the war on drugs, on charges that human rights activists say were spurious.
More ominously, Duterte postponed local barangay (village-level) elections, originally to be held last October, claiming that 40 percent of the country’s 42,000 barangay captains were involved in illegal drugs. In March of this year, he followed that up with a threat to cancel the elections altogether and instead appoint all 42,000 positions “with people he could trust.” A bill to do so has since been introduced in the Assembly.
“The President is openly disdainful of journalists and the press, and regularly accuses the media of bias,” according to a report by a Philippines based think tank. “In a page borrowed from the White House of US President Donald Trump, the Duterte administration labeled media coverage of the drug war’s civilian death toll as ‘fake news.’ In a presentation to the United Nations Human Rights Council this month, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the President’s enemies fed false statistics to the domestic media, which were ‘gobbled up’ by the foreign press.”
He has also threatened to unblock the renewal of the legislative franchise of the broadcasting network ABS-CBN, the country’s largest, and to confiscate government land leased by the owners of the Philippine Daily Inquirer – arguably the strongest of the country’s print media.
“Duterte is ruling by fear. His threat to impose martial law in other parts of the country has given us the jitters,” said a senior journalist who remains unnamed.
Drug problem wildly overstated
The fake news, however, stems from Duterte’s own administration, which has overstated the drug problem in the Philippines, more than doubling the number of addicts. As Asia Sentinel reported in January, the government says there are 4 million drug addicts in the Philippines. But according to a 2015 study by the Dangerous Drugs Board, a Philippine government agency, the prevalence rate of current drugs users 10-69 years is 2.3 percent (1.8 million people). Marijuana users comprise 72.3 percent of total drug users, whereas shabu (methamphetamine) users make up 48.9 percent (the overlap is because some use both). Duterte has evidently ignored the facts provided by his own government to propel society into action and in fact fired Dangerous Drugs Board Chairman Benjamin Reyes for “contradicting your own government” by using a much lower figure than Duterte’s.
In fact, his drug war is a war against the poor, with more than 7,000 people murdered by police or vigilantes, with very few of the drug lords he promised to bring down. In fact, there is as much cocaine – a drug of the rich – floating around haute Manila as there ever was.
He has received an approving call from Trump, who congratulated him on his drug war, and he has disported with dictators in both Russia and China. But Marcos’s original proclamation of martial law was also enormously popular, with the citizenry applauding what appeared to be an initial fall in violent crime. But eventually 30,000 opposition figures, journalists, students and labor activists were detained, more than 3,200 were murdered and an estimated 35,000 were tortured. Marcos closed the legislature and either closed or tightly monitored the press – while funneling millions for questionable contracts to his cronies, taking over some of the country’s best businesses.
Duterte connects well to the public with his folksy style, dirty and in-your-face jokes, shows decisiveness unlike Noynoy Aquino, but he hasn’t really responded to the pressing problems of some of the worst traffic problems in Asia. He simplifies solutions to problems, making them one-dimensional, which goes well with the masses. Many dismiss his controversial comments – joking during the siege of Marawi City that soldiers could rape with impunity, for instance – and his threats of martial law, but the jokes are starting to wear thin.
http://www.asiasentinel.com/politics/luster-wear-off-rodrigo-duterte/
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
‘Impostora’ most challenging work yet for Kris Bernal
“Impostora,” the remake of the first GMA-produced TV drama adapted abroad, started airing yesterday and lead star Kris Bernal couldn’t be happier about it.
“Impostora” is about Nimfa, an plain-looking street vendor who willingly undergoes surgery and complete facial reconstruction to become Rosette, a wealthy and beautiful but unhappily married wife seeking to escape her husband.
Kris tackles one of her toughest roles to date as Nimfa/Rosette. “It’s very different from the last one I did. First time ko na gumawa ng isang dual role. Dito sa soap talaga ako mahahasa, at mag-go-grow. Ito na siguro ’yung pinaka-challenging character ko. Sa ‘Impostora,’ pabago-bago ako, hindi lang sa acting, sa pananamit din, may prosthetics pa ako and iba’t-ibang makeup at look.”
Rafael Rosell, on the other hand, feels honored to be working with Kris.
“Walang arte at astig siya. To prepare for our roles, Kris and I had a few workshops together where we got to know each other better. It’s really important for the dynamics and chemistry.”
Playing equally important roles on the series are Ryan Eigenmann; Assunta de Rossi; Elizabeth Oropesa; Aicelle Santos; Vaness del Moral; Rita Daniela; Leandro Baldemor; Sinon Loresca; Yuan Francisco; and Dayara Shane with the special participation of James Blanco.
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No stunt man stand
Derrick Monasterio won the admiration of many when he refused having a stunt man do his action scenes on “Mulawin Vs. Ravena (MVR).” He values his craft so much he wants his action scenes to come out naturally. “Para ma-enjoy ng viewers,” he said.
His recent fight scene with Joko Diaz on “MVR” was so intense that viewers really admired his efforts. It showed his dedication as an actor. In the series, Derrick’s love team partner is Bea Binene.
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GMA Network keeps nationwide ratings lead in June
GMA Network Inc. (GMA) remains the most watched television station in the country based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider.
From June 1 to 30 (with June 25 to 30 based on overnight data), GMA led the competition across all time blocks in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) with an average total day people audience share of 42.3 percent; besting ABS-CBN’s 37.6 percent by 4.7 points.
The Kapuso Network likewise kept its winning streak in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country, with total day people audience share of 49.2 percent; way ahead of competition by 18 points.
More GMA shows also made it to the list of top programs nationwide and in Urban Luzon. Multi-awarded public affairs program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho was the most watched GMA show during the said period. It also grabbed the top spot in Urban Luzon, where 9 out of 10 shows were from GMA Network.
Closely following KMJS were Mulawin vs. Ravena, Magpakailanman, Eat Bulaga, Wowowin 24 Oras, Pepito Manaloto, My Love from the Star, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Ika-6 Na Utos, Legally Blind, and the recently-concluded romantic comedy series Meant to Be.
Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.
In 2016, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/subscribers consisting of 12 local TV networks including TV5, AksyonTV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc.; five regional clients; two blocktimers and 17 media agencies.
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“Impostora” is about Nimfa, an plain-looking street vendor who willingly undergoes surgery and complete facial reconstruction to become Rosette, a wealthy and beautiful but unhappily married wife seeking to escape her husband.
Kris tackles one of her toughest roles to date as Nimfa/Rosette. “It’s very different from the last one I did. First time ko na gumawa ng isang dual role. Dito sa soap talaga ako mahahasa, at mag-go-grow. Ito na siguro ’yung pinaka-challenging character ko. Sa ‘Impostora,’ pabago-bago ako, hindi lang sa acting, sa pananamit din, may prosthetics pa ako and iba’t-ibang makeup at look.”
Rafael Rosell, on the other hand, feels honored to be working with Kris.
“Walang arte at astig siya. To prepare for our roles, Kris and I had a few workshops together where we got to know each other better. It’s really important for the dynamics and chemistry.”
Playing equally important roles on the series are Ryan Eigenmann; Assunta de Rossi; Elizabeth Oropesa; Aicelle Santos; Vaness del Moral; Rita Daniela; Leandro Baldemor; Sinon Loresca; Yuan Francisco; and Dayara Shane with the special participation of James Blanco.
• • •
No stunt man stand
Derrick Monasterio won the admiration of many when he refused having a stunt man do his action scenes on “Mulawin Vs. Ravena (MVR).” He values his craft so much he wants his action scenes to come out naturally. “Para ma-enjoy ng viewers,” he said.
His recent fight scene with Joko Diaz on “MVR” was so intense that viewers really admired his efforts. It showed his dedication as an actor. In the series, Derrick’s love team partner is Bea Binene.
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GMA Network keeps nationwide ratings lead in June
GMA Network Inc. (GMA) remains the most watched television station in the country based on data from Nielsen TV Audience Measurement, the industry’s widely trusted ratings service provider.
From June 1 to 30 (with June 25 to 30 based on overnight data), GMA led the competition across all time blocks in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) with an average total day people audience share of 42.3 percent; besting ABS-CBN’s 37.6 percent by 4.7 points.
The Kapuso Network likewise kept its winning streak in Urban Luzon, which accounts for 77 percent of the total urban TV household population in the country, with total day people audience share of 49.2 percent; way ahead of competition by 18 points.
More GMA shows also made it to the list of top programs nationwide and in Urban Luzon. Multi-awarded public affairs program Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho was the most watched GMA show during the said period. It also grabbed the top spot in Urban Luzon, where 9 out of 10 shows were from GMA Network.
Closely following KMJS were Mulawin vs. Ravena, Magpakailanman, Eat Bulaga, Wowowin 24 Oras, Pepito Manaloto, My Love from the Star, Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko, Ika-6 Na Utos, Legally Blind, and the recently-concluded romantic comedy series Meant to Be.
Nielsen data is gathered through a greater number of sampled homes nationwide in comparison to Kantar Media. With approximately 900 more homes surveyed in Total Urban and Rural Philippines compared to Kantar, Nielsen data is statistically considered more representative of the total TV population.
In 2016, Nielsen TV Audience Measurement increased its client pool to a total of 36 clients/subscribers consisting of 12 local TV networks including TV5, AksyonTV, CNN Philippines, Net 25, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Viva Communications Inc.; five regional clients; two blocktimers and 17 media agencies.
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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 4, go to former VP Teofisto Guingona, Dr. Minerva G. Laudico, Lourdes F. Austria, Rona Mahilum, Minerva Laudico, Elizabeth Robinson, Diosdado Belen of Hawaii, Valeriana M. Torio, Michael Orlina, Raymond Mendiola, Philamy Rivera, Jose Tongol and Brigida F. Silan of New York… July 5: Janet Basco, Monica Aveo, US-based Cielito del Mundo and Jaime Hidalgo, Toni Serrano-Parsons, Djhoanna Garcia, Norma Francia, Rita Canchela, JC Negado, Marie Acosta, Donna Louise Poltan, Marcial S. Alix, Jr., Sheila Marie Singson, Lino Aromin, Dr. Grace Tercero, Dr. Terry R. de Leon, Perpetuo Silan of New York, Eagle Riggs, Arron Villaflor, Eric Soriano, Amelia Pineda, Alberto Antonio and immigration lawyer Michael Gurfinkel… Happy wedding anniversary to Eddie and Josie Seson of Hawaii…
Monday, July 3, 2017
DZRH News Television New Schedule
Weekdays
- 3:55 am - Kape't Pandasal
- 4 am - Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas! (with Mae Binauhan and Rommel Fuertes)
- 5 am - Rapido Hataw Balita (with Angelo Palmones and Henry Uri)
- 6 am - ACS Balita
- 6:30 am - Rapido Hataw Balita (with Angelo Palmones and Henry Uri)
- 7 am - Pangunahing Balita (with Joe Taruc and Deo Macalma)
- 8 am - Damdaming Bayan! (with Joe Taruc and Milky Rigonan)
- 9 am - PSE Live: The Stock Market Today
- 10:30 am - DZRH Icons (with Sonny Casulla)
- 11 am - Showbiz Tsismis Live (with Atorni Ton)
- 11:30 am - Highly Recommended (with Vien Dacles)
- 12 pm - MBC Network News (with Dennis Antenor, Jr., Vien Dacles and Sonny Casulla)
- 1 pm - The 700 Club Asia
- 1:30 pm -
- Monday: Adyenda (with Alex Tinsay)
- Tuesday: Midnight Prayer Helps (with Sis. Cel de Guzman)
- Wednesday: PJM Forum (with Bp. Leo Alconga and Ptr. Domeng Rivera)
- Thursday: I Love Pinas
- Friday: This is my story, this is my song (with Jungee Marcelo)
- 2:30 pm -
- Monday: DZRH Operation Tulong: Government Service Insurance System / Philippine Social Security System
- Tuesday and Thursday: Makabagong Bayanihan (Tuesday and Thursday)
- Wednesday: Go Negosyo
- Friday: DOH Health Agenda
- 3 pm - Rapido Hataw Balita (with RS RSibayan)
- 4 pm - Biyaheng RH Breaktime! (with Dennis Antenor, Jr., Etnarolf Rosales, Deo Macalma and Rica Herra)
- 5 pm - DZRH Doble Banda
- 6 pm - Alas-6 Em Punto (with Jana Abejero and Kristine Javier-Jabson)
- 6:30 pm -
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: Showbiz Talk Ganern! (with Morly Alinio and Sol Gorgonio Rula)
- Wednesday: Negosyo At Iba Pa. (with Angelo Palmones and USec. Zeny Maglaya)
- 7:30 pm - Lunas (with Cheska Camille San Diego Bobadilla / Elai Bensal)
- 8:30 pm - Lunas (extension)
- 9 pm - PCSO Lotto Results Draw
- 9:15 pm - Balita RH Agad! (with Prof. Dody Lacuna and Jana Abejero)
- 9:45 pm - Arthro (with Dr. Rey Salinel Jr. and Mae Binauhan)
- 10:15 pm - DZRH Operation Tulong (with Prof. Dody Lacuna and Mae Binauhan)
- 11:15 pm - DZRH Icons (replay)
- 11:45 pm - Showbiz Tsismis Live (replay)
- 12:15 am - Highly Recommended (replay)
- 12:45 am - MBC Network News (replay)
- 1:45 to 2:45 am - The 700 Club
Pineda humingi na ng 'public apology'
Para matigil na ang isyu, personal na humingi ng ‘public apology’ si international singer Arnel Pineda sa National Historical Institute (NHI) dahil sa kanyang bersyon ng “Lupang Hinirang” sa laban ni Manny Pacquiao kay Joshua Clottey noong Linggo sa Cowboys Stadium sa Arlington, Texas.
Sa kabila nito, ipinaglaban pa rin ni Pineda, bokalista ng bandang Journey, ang kanyang ‘artistic freedom’.
“I apologize for my dissatisfaction performance dun sa fight ni Pacquiao and Clottey sa Dallas, Texas, according to their standards. What can I do? I’m just doing my job... but then again hindi ako hihingi ng sorry kasi artistic freedom ko yon. It doesn’t make me less of a Filipino dahil sa nabago ang pagkakanta,” ani Pineda sa panayam ng abs-cbnNEWS.com.
Kagaya ng mga nakaraang singers na nahilingan ni Pacquiao na kumanta sa kanyang laban, muling kinondena ng NHI ang pagkanta ni Pineda sa national anthem.
Nagbanta si NHI Heraldry Section chief Teddy Atienza na magsasampa ng demanda laban kay Pineda kung hindi ito mag-iisyu ng public apology.
“Ano ba ang bago? Iyong traditional na pagkanta ng ‘Lupang Hinirang’ ang gusto nilang marinig. On my part, I’m just doing my artistic freedom. I was there as Filipino representing Pacquiao and the Philippines. Iyon ang importante,” ani Pineda.
Sinabi ni Atienza na pinabagal ni Pineda ang kanyang pagkanta ng national anthem imbes na sa orihinal nitong march tempo bukod pa ang pagbirit nito sa huli.
“Alam ko naman na nag-flat ako kasi ang parte na ‘yon na nagsimula ng magsigawan ang tao. Wala akong ear monitor. Hindi ko na marinig ang sarili ko noong pumapasok ako doon sa line na ‘lupa ng araw ng luwalhati’t pagsinta.’ Sumisigaw na sila, highlight ng melody ng kanta ‘yon sa unti-unti hindi ko naririnig,” sabi nito.
Sa Republic Act (RA) 8491, ang sinumang tao na lalabag nito na babastusin, babaguhin o iibahin ang tono, gagawing katatawanan o hindi magbibigay galang kapag tinutugtog ang ating pambansang awit ay mahaharap sa kasong criminal o administratibo sa probisyon nito ay papatawan ng humigit-kumulang sa P20,000 multa o halos isang taon na pagkakakulong.
Ang pagpapahintulot sa mga security personnel at sa mga usher sa sinehan na hulihin ang sinumang lalabag. Maari silang humingi ng tulong sa mga awtoridad sa pag-aresto sa lalabag.
Mukahin ng UP College of Music, sana raw ang National Historical Institute ang orihinal na bersyon at masusing ituro ito ng mga mangaawit na hindi na muli pagmulan pa ng kontrobersya.
Tinuligsa rin ni Atienza ang isinuot ni Pineda na ‘cowboy-inspired polo’ at hindi ang isang tradisyunal na Barong Tagalog.
Ang nasabing modernong modern Barong Tagalog na isinuot ni Pineda ay gawa ni Filipino fashion designer Ariel Agasang.
Si Pineda ang ikalawang Filipino male singer na kumanta ng national anthem sa laban ni Pacquiao matapos si Martin Nievera noong Mayo sa kanyang laban kay Ricky Hatton sa MGM Grand sa Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ang mga Filipino female singers naman na nagbigay ng kanilang mga bersyon ay sina Karylle, Lani Misalucha, Sarah Geronimo, Ciara Sotto, Geneva Cruz at Kyla.
Sa kabila nito, ipinaglaban pa rin ni Pineda, bokalista ng bandang Journey, ang kanyang ‘artistic freedom’.
“I apologize for my dissatisfaction performance dun sa fight ni Pacquiao and Clottey sa Dallas, Texas, according to their standards. What can I do? I’m just doing my job... but then again hindi ako hihingi ng sorry kasi artistic freedom ko yon. It doesn’t make me less of a Filipino dahil sa nabago ang pagkakanta,” ani Pineda sa panayam ng abs-cbnNEWS.com.
Kagaya ng mga nakaraang singers na nahilingan ni Pacquiao na kumanta sa kanyang laban, muling kinondena ng NHI ang pagkanta ni Pineda sa national anthem.
Nagbanta si NHI Heraldry Section chief Teddy Atienza na magsasampa ng demanda laban kay Pineda kung hindi ito mag-iisyu ng public apology.
“Ano ba ang bago? Iyong traditional na pagkanta ng ‘Lupang Hinirang’ ang gusto nilang marinig. On my part, I’m just doing my artistic freedom. I was there as Filipino representing Pacquiao and the Philippines. Iyon ang importante,” ani Pineda.
Sinabi ni Atienza na pinabagal ni Pineda ang kanyang pagkanta ng national anthem imbes na sa orihinal nitong march tempo bukod pa ang pagbirit nito sa huli.
“Alam ko naman na nag-flat ako kasi ang parte na ‘yon na nagsimula ng magsigawan ang tao. Wala akong ear monitor. Hindi ko na marinig ang sarili ko noong pumapasok ako doon sa line na ‘lupa ng araw ng luwalhati’t pagsinta.’ Sumisigaw na sila, highlight ng melody ng kanta ‘yon sa unti-unti hindi ko naririnig,” sabi nito.
Sa Republic Act (RA) 8491, ang sinumang tao na lalabag nito na babastusin, babaguhin o iibahin ang tono, gagawing katatawanan o hindi magbibigay galang kapag tinutugtog ang ating pambansang awit ay mahaharap sa kasong criminal o administratibo sa probisyon nito ay papatawan ng humigit-kumulang sa P20,000 multa o halos isang taon na pagkakakulong.
Ang pagpapahintulot sa mga security personnel at sa mga usher sa sinehan na hulihin ang sinumang lalabag. Maari silang humingi ng tulong sa mga awtoridad sa pag-aresto sa lalabag.
Mukahin ng UP College of Music, sana raw ang National Historical Institute ang orihinal na bersyon at masusing ituro ito ng mga mangaawit na hindi na muli pagmulan pa ng kontrobersya.
Tinuligsa rin ni Atienza ang isinuot ni Pineda na ‘cowboy-inspired polo’ at hindi ang isang tradisyunal na Barong Tagalog.
Ang nasabing modernong modern Barong Tagalog na isinuot ni Pineda ay gawa ni Filipino fashion designer Ariel Agasang.
Si Pineda ang ikalawang Filipino male singer na kumanta ng national anthem sa laban ni Pacquiao matapos si Martin Nievera noong Mayo sa kanyang laban kay Ricky Hatton sa MGM Grand sa Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ang mga Filipino female singers naman na nagbigay ng kanilang mga bersyon ay sina Karylle, Lani Misalucha, Sarah Geronimo, Ciara Sotto, Geneva Cruz at Kyla.
EDITORYAL - Kulang sa aksiyon ang National Historical Inst.
Ngayon lang ngumangawa ang National Historical Institute (NHI). Kung hindi pa binatikos nang binatikos ang maling tiyempo ng pagkaka-awit ni Martin Nievera sa “Lupang Hinirang” noong Linggo sa laban ni people’s champ Manny Pacquiao, hindi pa sila lalabas sa kanilang lungga at ngangawa. Mali nga raw ang pagkakaawit ni Nievera sa “Lupang Hinirang”. Mabilis daw dapat ang tiyempo ng awit at hindi katulad ng ginawa ni Nievera na mabagal at sa dakong huli ay bumirit. Labag daw sa Republic Act No. 8491 o ang 1998 Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines ang rendition ni Nievera. Dapat daw ay mabilis o sa marching tone na talaga namang orihinal na ginawa ng kompositor na si Julian Felipe noong 1898.
Nakapagtataka lamang kung bakit ngayon lamang pumiyok ang NHI gayung marami na ring nagkamaling singer habang inaawit ang “Lupang Hinirang” sa laban ni Pacquiao. May ilang singer din na binago ang rendition ng Pambansang Awit pero wala namang pagpiyok na ginawa ang NHI. Meron pa ngang singer na hindi alam ang kasunod ng linya ng awit. Halatang-halata ang pagkakamali. Ang masasabing maganda at tamang pagkakaawit ng “Lupang Hinirang” ay nang gawin ito ni Karylle noong Dec. 7, 2008 na laban ni Pacquiao at De la Hoya. Tamang-tama at suwabe ang tiyempo kaya naman nakasabay sa pagkanta ang mga Pinoy na nanood sa laban. Nang kantahin ni Nievera ang “Lupang Hinirang” wala ni isa mang nakasabay sapagkat nagbago ang tiyempo.
Ang pagkakamali ni Nievera sa pag-awit ng “Lupang Hinirang’’ nagdulot sa kanya nang maraming problema sapagkat sabi ng mga mambabatas, balak nilang kasuhan ang singer. Isa raw itong pambabastos. Pero kung masyadong mabagsik ang mga mambabatas kay Nievera, dapat din namang magpakita sila ng kabagsikan sa mga taga-NHI na walang ginagawa para maproteksiyunan ang Pambansang Awit sa mga bumabastos dito. Hindi lamang ang “Lupang Hinirang” ang nasasalaula kundi pati na rin ang watawat na kahit gula-gulanit na ay hinahayaan pa ring nakawagayway. Ang NHI sa palagay namin ang dapat kastiguhin dito sapagkat sila ang nagkulang sa aksiyon.
Nakapagtataka lamang kung bakit ngayon lamang pumiyok ang NHI gayung marami na ring nagkamaling singer habang inaawit ang “Lupang Hinirang” sa laban ni Pacquiao. May ilang singer din na binago ang rendition ng Pambansang Awit pero wala namang pagpiyok na ginawa ang NHI. Meron pa ngang singer na hindi alam ang kasunod ng linya ng awit. Halatang-halata ang pagkakamali. Ang masasabing maganda at tamang pagkakaawit ng “Lupang Hinirang” ay nang gawin ito ni Karylle noong Dec. 7, 2008 na laban ni Pacquiao at De la Hoya. Tamang-tama at suwabe ang tiyempo kaya naman nakasabay sa pagkanta ang mga Pinoy na nanood sa laban. Nang kantahin ni Nievera ang “Lupang Hinirang” wala ni isa mang nakasabay sapagkat nagbago ang tiyempo.
Ang pagkakamali ni Nievera sa pag-awit ng “Lupang Hinirang’’ nagdulot sa kanya nang maraming problema sapagkat sabi ng mga mambabatas, balak nilang kasuhan ang singer. Isa raw itong pambabastos. Pero kung masyadong mabagsik ang mga mambabatas kay Nievera, dapat din namang magpakita sila ng kabagsikan sa mga taga-NHI na walang ginagawa para maproteksiyunan ang Pambansang Awit sa mga bumabastos dito. Hindi lamang ang “Lupang Hinirang” ang nasasalaula kundi pati na rin ang watawat na kahit gula-gulanit na ay hinahayaan pa ring nakawagayway. Ang NHI sa palagay namin ang dapat kastiguhin dito sapagkat sila ang nagkulang sa aksiyon.
Malilong: Fervor is a feeling, not a duty
WE already have twenty-two State policies in the constitution. The House of Representatives wants to add a twenty-third: reverence and respect at all times for the flag, the national anthem and other national symbols. It says so in House Bill No. 5224, which they unanimously passed last week, amending the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines nineteen years after it was approved on Feb. 12, 1998. And how does the bill propose to achieve the desired attitude towards our national symbols? By increasing the penalty for non-observance. As soon as the bill is signed into law, failure to comply with any of its provisions shall be penalized with a fine of between P50,000 to P100,000 or imprisonment of not more than one year or both fine and jail term. That’s quite a hefty increase from the P5,000 to P20,000 fine imposed by the existing law. How sad that two decades of the Philippine Flag law have not seen us develop passion for our national symbols. Many of us don’t even care to stand up when the Lupang Hinirang is played. One early Monday morning at the Abellana oval this year, I heard children singing the national anthem and paused. A few others did, too but most did not and, worse, looked at us like we just landed from Mars. Will a stiffer penalty ignite a surge in patriotism? In the first place, is it correct to equate reverence for symbols with love of country? Who serves the cause of patriotism better: the public official, who stands in attention and places his hand on his chest every time he hears the anthem being sung but who swears to rip into pieces any court order that challenges his authority or the ordinary Juan dela Cruz who looks at flag ceremonies as a triviality but who humbly obeys orders even if they meant personal inconvenience? Are we more interested in form than in substance?
Read more: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2017/07/01/malilong-fervor-feeling-not-duty-550604
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Read more: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/opinion/2017/07/01/malilong-fervor-feeling-not-duty-550604
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Sunday, July 2, 2017
Rodriguez: House bill provides correct rendition of the national anthem
It does not matter whether you can’t sing it in perfect tune or you mispronounce wording due to speech defect, the important consideration in singing the Philippine national anthem is to do it with passion and pride as a Filipino.
Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Maximo Rodriguez aired this statement as he clarified reports claiming that the recently approved House Bill (H.B.) 5224 prohibits the “out-of-tune” singing of “Lupang Hinirang,’’ the country’s national anthem.
“Being sintunado (out-of- tune) is not intentional. It is not a violation of the provisions of the bill,” stressed Rodriguez, principal author of HB 5224.
Rodriguez and other coauthors of the bill come under fire after media reports claimed that HB 5224 proposes to penalize any person who shall sing the national anthem in the wrong tune.
The veteran Mindanao lawmaker corrected media by pointing out that what is provided under the bill is the correct rendition of the anthem which 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 sang.
Approved on third and final reading last month, HB 5224 provides that the singing of the anthem “shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor.”
“The rationale is a higher plain of appreciation in the singing, showing the feeling of sincerity and patriotism. After all, this is one country that for a moment in singing should exude our love,” said Rodriguez.
The Lower House passed the legislative measure for the fourth time since it was first proposed during the 14th Congress, reportedly by Rodriguez and his brother, then Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez.
Passed by the chamber during the 14th, 15th, 16th and now the 17th Congress, HB 5224 or the proposed Revised Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines embodies in House Bill 5224 seeks to repeal Republic Act 8491.
Rodriguez aired hope that the Lower House’s early approval of the measure would convince senators to act on the bill.
Co-authors included Representatives Anna Katrina Enverga (NPC, Quezon); Ron Salo (Kabayan Partylist); Mark Go (PDP-Laban, BaguioCity); Luisa Lloren Cuaresma (NPC, Nueva Ecija); Marlyn Primicias-Agabas (NPC, Pangasinan); and Christopher De Venecia (PDP-Laban, Pangasinan).
H.B. 5224 overhauled RA 8491 “in the light of contemporary changes in attitudes and idioms” in the country. It seeks to promote love of country and underscore the importance of complying with stand expressions of respect for national symbols, said Rodriguez.
The proposed measure also resolved controversies affecting beliefs and traditions of certain religious faiths.
Under the bill, believers of such religions that prohibited them from singing the national anthem must “nonetheless, show full respect by “standing at attention.”
It also prohibits the playing of the anthem preceding events of “mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes,” except in international competitions hosted by the Philippines or where it has a delegate; national or local sports competitions, signing off and signing on of radio and television broadcast stations, 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 other occasions as may be allowed by the NHCP.
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.
The national anthem shall be sung in its original composition in Filipino. If performed in other languages and dialects within the Philippines, approval of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in consultation with the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino.
Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Maximo Rodriguez aired this statement as he clarified reports claiming that the recently approved House Bill (H.B.) 5224 prohibits the “out-of-tune” singing of “Lupang Hinirang,’’ the country’s national anthem.
“Being sintunado (out-of- tune) is not intentional. It is not a violation of the provisions of the bill,” stressed Rodriguez, principal author of HB 5224.
Rodriguez and other coauthors of the bill come under fire after media reports claimed that HB 5224 proposes to penalize any person who shall sing the national anthem in the wrong tune.
The veteran Mindanao lawmaker corrected media by pointing out that what is provided under the bill is the correct rendition of the anthem which 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 sang.
Approved on third and final reading last month, HB 5224 provides that the singing of the anthem “shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor.”
“The rationale is a higher plain of appreciation in the singing, showing the feeling of sincerity and patriotism. After all, this is one country that for a moment in singing should exude our love,” said Rodriguez.
The Lower House passed the legislative measure for the fourth time since it was first proposed during the 14th Congress, reportedly by Rodriguez and his brother, then Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez.
Passed by the chamber during the 14th, 15th, 16th and now the 17th Congress, HB 5224 or the proposed Revised Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines embodies in House Bill 5224 seeks to repeal Republic Act 8491.
Rodriguez aired hope that the Lower House’s early approval of the measure would convince senators to act on the bill.
Co-authors included Representatives Anna Katrina Enverga (NPC, Quezon); Ron Salo (Kabayan Partylist); Mark Go (PDP-Laban, BaguioCity); Luisa Lloren Cuaresma (NPC, Nueva Ecija); Marlyn Primicias-Agabas (NPC, Pangasinan); and Christopher De Venecia (PDP-Laban, Pangasinan).
H.B. 5224 overhauled RA 8491 “in the light of contemporary changes in attitudes and idioms” in the country. It seeks to promote love of country and underscore the importance of complying with stand expressions of respect for national symbols, said Rodriguez.
The proposed measure also resolved controversies affecting beliefs and traditions of certain religious faiths.
Under the bill, believers of such religions that prohibited them from singing the national anthem must “nonetheless, show full respect by “standing at attention.”
It also prohibits the playing of the anthem preceding events of “mere recreation, amusement or entertainment purposes,” except in international competitions hosted by the Philippines or where it has a delegate; national or local sports competitions, signing off and signing on of radio and television broadcast stations, 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 other occasions as may be allowed by the NHCP.
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.
The national anthem shall be sung in its original composition in Filipino. If performed in other languages and dialects within the Philippines, approval of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, in consultation with the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino.
Saturday, July 1, 2017
Sanya and Rocco not a romantic couple yet
Despite their closeness, brought about by their working together for one year on the set of GMA Network’s trend-setting telefantasya “Encantadia,” co-stars Rocco Nacino and Sanya Lopez insist they are not playing beautiful music together just yet.
Although there is now a special bond between them, Sanya and Rocco stressed their relationship has always bordered on friendship, not as boyfriend-girlfriend.
But Sanya was quick to add that to her, Rocco is very much a boyfriend-material.
“Masaya ako sa pag-aalaga sa akin ni Rocco sa set, especially while we’re working for ‘Haplos.’ He has always been very supportive of me and I appreciate that very much,” Sanya said at the press conference of “Haplos.”
On the other hand, Rocco said: “Sanya touched my life by inspiring me to do my best.”
On “Haplos,” Sanya plays Angela Alonzo, a physical therapy undergraduate whose goal in life is to find and love a man as amazing as her father Renato Alonzo, played by Emilio Garcia. Rocco plays Angela’s boyfriend Gerald Cortez, a handsome and hardworking salesman.
“Haplos” starts airing on GMA on July 10 after “Impostora.”
• • •
Love of nature
Aside from the entertainment value of GMA Network’s primetime series “Mulawin Vs. Ravena,” the people behind its production don’t fail to inculcate in viewers the importance of protecting the environment.
The young cast of the series – Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Dion Ignacio and Derrick Monasterio – has taken this advocacy to heart. They involved themselves recently in a tree-planting project in Tacloban at the Northern Tacloban National High School.
• • •
Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 1, go to Ben Farrales, Susana Pichay, Pitang Tiongson, Chuchie Hermoso, Queenie Savellano, Precious Valencia, Atty. Raul Gancayco, Bobby Novenario, Baby Linao, Lek de Castro, Julius a Nepomuceno, Arch, Reginald Yaneza, and Precious Hipolito…July 2: Rep. Imelda Marcos, “Baby” O’Brien, Yvonne Salcedo, Techie Agbayani, Venus Salangsang, Ging Cruz, Margie Quimpo Espino, Ramy Diez, Ciara Sotto and Red Samar… July 3: Sunshine Dizon, Louie Heredia, Viring S. Ongkeko, Louie Ablaza, Tommy Manotoc, Nora Saba, Jesus Ernesto R. Sibal, Ma. Luz Dominique M. Martel, Jose Ma. Montelibano, and Reggie Bonoan of Balita…
Although there is now a special bond between them, Sanya and Rocco stressed their relationship has always bordered on friendship, not as boyfriend-girlfriend.
But Sanya was quick to add that to her, Rocco is very much a boyfriend-material.
“Masaya ako sa pag-aalaga sa akin ni Rocco sa set, especially while we’re working for ‘Haplos.’ He has always been very supportive of me and I appreciate that very much,” Sanya said at the press conference of “Haplos.”
On the other hand, Rocco said: “Sanya touched my life by inspiring me to do my best.”
On “Haplos,” Sanya plays Angela Alonzo, a physical therapy undergraduate whose goal in life is to find and love a man as amazing as her father Renato Alonzo, played by Emilio Garcia. Rocco plays Angela’s boyfriend Gerald Cortez, a handsome and hardworking salesman.
“Haplos” starts airing on GMA on July 10 after “Impostora.”
• • •
Love of nature
Aside from the entertainment value of GMA Network’s primetime series “Mulawin Vs. Ravena,” the people behind its production don’t fail to inculcate in viewers the importance of protecting the environment.
The young cast of the series – Bianca Umali, Miguel Tanfelix, Dion Ignacio and Derrick Monasterio – has taken this advocacy to heart. They involved themselves recently in a tree-planting project in Tacloban at the Northern Tacloban National High School.
• • •
Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, July 1, go to Ben Farrales, Susana Pichay, Pitang Tiongson, Chuchie Hermoso, Queenie Savellano, Precious Valencia, Atty. Raul Gancayco, Bobby Novenario, Baby Linao, Lek de Castro, Julius a Nepomuceno, Arch, Reginald Yaneza, and Precious Hipolito…July 2: Rep. Imelda Marcos, “Baby” O’Brien, Yvonne Salcedo, Techie Agbayani, Venus Salangsang, Ging Cruz, Margie Quimpo Espino, Ramy Diez, Ciara Sotto and Red Samar… July 3: Sunshine Dizon, Louie Heredia, Viring S. Ongkeko, Louie Ablaza, Tommy Manotoc, Nora Saba, Jesus Ernesto R. Sibal, Ma. Luz Dominique M. Martel, Jose Ma. Montelibano, and Reggie Bonoan of Balita…
Friday, June 30, 2017
The greatest Filipino Christmas carols
Payapang Daigdig, 1946: This is considered the Filipino version of Silent Night because of the peace it expresses and its touching simplicity. The peace we associate with Christmas is coupled here with peace around the world. This was composed by Felipe de Leon, Eduardo de Leon and Brigido Batungbakal at the end of World War II. The bombings were over. The enemy was vanquished. The world then was finally at peace.
Ang gabi’y payapa/ lahat ay tahimik/ pati mga tala/ sa bughaw na langit/ kay hinhin ng hangin/ waring umiibig sa kapayapaan ng buong daigdig….
Mano Po Ninong, Mano Po Ninang, 1962: Obviously influenced by the Spanish villancico, it was composed by Ador Torres with lyrics written by Manuel Villar Sr., founder of Villar Recording. The song was recorded by the Mabuhay Singers, a group that specialized in traditional Filipino music of which Torres was a founding member. It tells of the Filipino custom of touching the forehead to the hand of one’s elders as a sign of respect, and which is usually answered with a gift during Christmastime.
Mano po ninong/ mano po ninang/ narito kami ngayon/ humahalik sa inyong kamay/ salamat ninong/ salamat ninang/ sa aginaldo pong inyong ibibigay….
Pasko Na Naman, 1965: A lilting paso doble also with hints of the villancico, it was also composed by Felipe de Leon with lyrics by Celerio. This was also recorded by the Mabuhay Singers who turned it into another hit. It was the favorite tune of children carolers some decades ago and which was sung to the accompaniment of tinkling tansans.
Pasko na naman/ o kay tulin ng araw/ Paskong nagdaan/ tila ba kung kailan lang/ ngayon ay Pasko dapat pasalamatan/ ngayon ay Pasko tayo ay mag-awitan/ Pasko, Pasko…
Pasko Na Sinta Ko, 1976. A sad, beautiful ballad, it was composed by Francis Dandan with words by the great baritone Aurelio Estanislao and popularized by Gary Valenciano in 1986. It fully captures the sentiment closest to the Pinoy’s heart that of being together with the loved ones at Christmastime. It is forever remembered on a tragic note. Dandan was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Jan. 30, 2001.
Pasko na sinta ko/ hanap-hanap kita/ bakit nagtatampo/ nilisan ako/ kung mawawala ka/ sa piling ko Sinta/ paano ang Pasko/ inulila mo/ sayang sinta ang sinumpaan….
Miss Kita Kung Christmas, 1978: It was composed by Hermie Uy with lyrics by Fe M. Ayala and popularized by Susan Fuentes. It is also about missing a loved one on Christmas but presented in a light, pop, Manila sound style. Alongside Pasko Na Sinta Ko, it has become the most covered Christmas song among Filipino singers. Fuentes was known as the Queen of Visayan Songs. This was her successful bid to crossover into the Tagalog market.
Ang Disyembre ko ay malungkot/ ‘pagka’t miss kita/ kahit na anong pilit kong magsaya/ miss kita kung Christmas/ kahit sa’n ako magpaling-paling ng tingin/ walang tulad mo/ ang nakapagtataka’y kay raming/ nakahihigit sa yo/ hinahanap-hanap….
Christmas In Our Hearts, 1990: Composed and recorded by Jose Mari Chan as a duet with his daughter Lisa, this was the first Filipino Christmas song in English to win widespread popularity. It is not only the sparkling melody that won the hearts of many, it is also the fact that in spite of the foreign language, it is most expressive of the Filipino Christmas celebration.
Let’s sing Merry Christmas/ and a happy holiday/ this season may we never forget/ the love we have for Jesus/ let Him be the one to guide us/ as another New Year starts/ and may the spirit of Christmas/ be always in our hearts.
Star ng Pasko, 2009: Composed by Robert Labayen and written by Marcus Davis, this Christmas song would be the last Christmas celebration under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and ABS-CBN station's Christmas celebration was dedicated to the show.
Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw, wala nang iba, kundi ikaw, salamat sa liwanag mo, muling magkakakulay ang Pasko.
Ngayong Pasko, Magningning ang Pilipino, 2010: Music by Lloyd Corpuz, written by Jordan Constantino and arranged and Produced by Eric Perlas. Also dedicates this year’s Christmas Station ID to all those who continue to bring pride and honor to our country with their world-class talents and skills, like Journey frontman Arnel Pineda and international pop star Charice, first under the presidency of Benigno Aquino III.
Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino, saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo, bituin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal, ngayong Pasko magniningning ang Pilipino.
Thank You for the Love, 2015. Composed by Robert Labayen and written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana. Also dedicated to the victims of the SAF 44, and last under the presidency of Aquino III.
"May estudyante nagsabi sa amin, ang dami nyang kaibigan at kamag-anak na namatay sa baha sa Cagayan (because of Typhoon Lando) pero nung dumating ang kanta ng SID, yun yung nag-lift ng spirit nya", he recalled. The Recording Music Video, featuring the song's vocalists KathNiel, LizQuen, JaDine, Bamboo and Elha Nympha, released by CCM premiered last Nov. 3 after TV Patrol and as of this writing has posted 2.7 million views on YouTube. Labayen himself wrote the unforgettable lyrics of the song.
Maraming bagay ang dumarating, lahat ay lilipas din, ligaya't kalungkutan, pana-panahon din lang
Iisa ang tumatagal, tunay na pagmamahal sa pag-ibig na taglay, lahat ay mahihig'tan
Ang gabi’y payapa/ lahat ay tahimik/ pati mga tala/ sa bughaw na langit/ kay hinhin ng hangin/ waring umiibig sa kapayapaan ng buong daigdig….
Mano Po Ninong, Mano Po Ninang, 1962: Obviously influenced by the Spanish villancico, it was composed by Ador Torres with lyrics written by Manuel Villar Sr., founder of Villar Recording. The song was recorded by the Mabuhay Singers, a group that specialized in traditional Filipino music of which Torres was a founding member. It tells of the Filipino custom of touching the forehead to the hand of one’s elders as a sign of respect, and which is usually answered with a gift during Christmastime.
Mano po ninong/ mano po ninang/ narito kami ngayon/ humahalik sa inyong kamay/ salamat ninong/ salamat ninang/ sa aginaldo pong inyong ibibigay….
Pasko Na Naman, 1965: A lilting paso doble also with hints of the villancico, it was also composed by Felipe de Leon with lyrics by Celerio. This was also recorded by the Mabuhay Singers who turned it into another hit. It was the favorite tune of children carolers some decades ago and which was sung to the accompaniment of tinkling tansans.
Pasko na naman/ o kay tulin ng araw/ Paskong nagdaan/ tila ba kung kailan lang/ ngayon ay Pasko dapat pasalamatan/ ngayon ay Pasko tayo ay mag-awitan/ Pasko, Pasko…
Pasko Na Sinta Ko, 1976. A sad, beautiful ballad, it was composed by Francis Dandan with words by the great baritone Aurelio Estanislao and popularized by Gary Valenciano in 1986. It fully captures the sentiment closest to the Pinoy’s heart that of being together with the loved ones at Christmastime. It is forever remembered on a tragic note. Dandan was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Jan. 30, 2001.
Pasko na sinta ko/ hanap-hanap kita/ bakit nagtatampo/ nilisan ako/ kung mawawala ka/ sa piling ko Sinta/ paano ang Pasko/ inulila mo/ sayang sinta ang sinumpaan….
Miss Kita Kung Christmas, 1978: It was composed by Hermie Uy with lyrics by Fe M. Ayala and popularized by Susan Fuentes. It is also about missing a loved one on Christmas but presented in a light, pop, Manila sound style. Alongside Pasko Na Sinta Ko, it has become the most covered Christmas song among Filipino singers. Fuentes was known as the Queen of Visayan Songs. This was her successful bid to crossover into the Tagalog market.
Ang Disyembre ko ay malungkot/ ‘pagka’t miss kita/ kahit na anong pilit kong magsaya/ miss kita kung Christmas/ kahit sa’n ako magpaling-paling ng tingin/ walang tulad mo/ ang nakapagtataka’y kay raming/ nakahihigit sa yo/ hinahanap-hanap….
Christmas In Our Hearts, 1990: Composed and recorded by Jose Mari Chan as a duet with his daughter Lisa, this was the first Filipino Christmas song in English to win widespread popularity. It is not only the sparkling melody that won the hearts of many, it is also the fact that in spite of the foreign language, it is most expressive of the Filipino Christmas celebration.
Let’s sing Merry Christmas/ and a happy holiday/ this season may we never forget/ the love we have for Jesus/ let Him be the one to guide us/ as another New Year starts/ and may the spirit of Christmas/ be always in our hearts.
Star ng Pasko, 2009: Composed by Robert Labayen and written by Marcus Davis, this Christmas song would be the last Christmas celebration under the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, and ABS-CBN station's Christmas celebration was dedicated to the show.
Ang nagsindi nitong ilaw, wala nang iba, kundi ikaw, salamat sa liwanag mo, muling magkakakulay ang Pasko.
Ngayong Pasko, Magningning ang Pilipino, 2010: Music by Lloyd Corpuz, written by Jordan Constantino and arranged and Produced by Eric Perlas. Also dedicates this year’s Christmas Station ID to all those who continue to bring pride and honor to our country with their world-class talents and skills, like Journey frontman Arnel Pineda and international pop star Charice, first under the presidency of Benigno Aquino III.
Ngayong pasko magniningning ang Pilipino, saan man sa mundo tanaw nila ang liwanag mo, bituin ka ng pagmamahal pinagpala ng Maykapal, ngayong Pasko magniningning ang Pilipino.
Thank You for the Love, 2015. Composed by Robert Labayen and written by Thyro Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana. Also dedicated to the victims of the SAF 44, and last under the presidency of Aquino III.
"May estudyante nagsabi sa amin, ang dami nyang kaibigan at kamag-anak na namatay sa baha sa Cagayan (because of Typhoon Lando) pero nung dumating ang kanta ng SID, yun yung nag-lift ng spirit nya", he recalled. The Recording Music Video, featuring the song's vocalists KathNiel, LizQuen, JaDine, Bamboo and Elha Nympha, released by CCM premiered last Nov. 3 after TV Patrol and as of this writing has posted 2.7 million views on YouTube. Labayen himself wrote the unforgettable lyrics of the song.
Maraming bagay ang dumarating, lahat ay lilipas din, ligaya't kalungkutan, pana-panahon din lang
Iisa ang tumatagal, tunay na pagmamahal sa pag-ibig na taglay, lahat ay mahihig'tan
Salamat sa pag-ibig na subok ng panahon, dala nito'y liwanag lalo na sa ngayon
Tuwing pasko, whoa-whoa, mas ramdam mo, whoa-whoa
Dama sa ating tinig ang init ng pag-ibig, whoaa...
Na-na, nanana, nanana, thank you, thank you for the love
Na-na, nanana, nanana, thank you, thank you for the love
Aseana City primed for massive growth
With business activity expected to double in a few years within its environs and that of surrounding communities in the Manila Bay area, the 204-hectare Aseana City along Roxas Boulevard is continuing to prime development with a number of projects.
It recently inaugurated Aseana Square, a two-storey food hub and commercial complex to serve the 240,000 vehicles that pass through the emerging business district that also hosts the City of Dreams, Solaire Resorts and Okada Manila entertainment complexes.
In the next three years, three more Aseana City projects, namely the 14-storey Aseana 3 office building, the 170-unit Pixel Residences, and St. John Paul II Church will also attract more visitors, locators and residents to the area, according to Delfin “Buds” Wenceslao, managing director of Aseana Holdings.
Other developers and business owners have also seen the potential and invested in this masterplanned community which will soon be the gateway to Cavite’s populous residential areas with the completion of the LRT 1 Cavite extension in 2021.
These include Ayala Land Inc. which will be putting up the nine-hectare Ayala Aseana mall and Thailand’s Erawan Group which is currently completing a Hop Inn hotel at Aseana City. Both announced that their projects would becompleted by 2018.
A study by Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) revealed that most Metro Manila business districts will be fully developed by 2018. Consequently, masterplanned communities like Aseana City – which still has open spaces – will become even more prime and attractive to other investors that want to ride on the economic growth of the country. This early, LPC notes that office supply in the Bay Area is expected to double by 2021.
In the meantime, a daytime population of 20,000 – many of whom are employed by the three massive entertainment hubs – are already seeing the advantages of living in this emerging center near schools and major universities, hospitals, and within commuting distance of the major business districts.
Aseana City itself hosts two international schools. Unsurprisingly, Pixel Residences is already fully sold out even if completion date is still two years away.
Retailers on the lookout for strategic locations also realize the growth potentials of Aseana City, according to Wenceslao. Aseana Square, which is along the busy Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and has 25 units for retails and commercial spaces was leased out within months.
Along with stand-alone restaurants Gerry’s Grill, Racks, Shakey’s, Northpark and Chowking, it now hosts the spacious Juxing Seafood Restaurant which will most likely appeal also to gourmets from Binondo as well as Yummy House Chinese Barbecue grill and Serenitea.
Hot Star chicken, Pit Boss Restaurant and Chi Mac Chicken and Beer complete the dining offerings.
“We expect to see a spike within the next few years in the number of people who come to Aseana City,” said Wenceslao.
“We anticipate to see more people wanting to live near where they work. In fact, we built Pixel Residences in anticipation of this demand and were affirmed by its warm market reception. When the Ayala mall opens, Aseana City will become a place to live-work-play or a self-contained area primed for exponential growth.”
It recently inaugurated Aseana Square, a two-storey food hub and commercial complex to serve the 240,000 vehicles that pass through the emerging business district that also hosts the City of Dreams, Solaire Resorts and Okada Manila entertainment complexes.
In the next three years, three more Aseana City projects, namely the 14-storey Aseana 3 office building, the 170-unit Pixel Residences, and St. John Paul II Church will also attract more visitors, locators and residents to the area, according to Delfin “Buds” Wenceslao, managing director of Aseana Holdings.
Other developers and business owners have also seen the potential and invested in this masterplanned community which will soon be the gateway to Cavite’s populous residential areas with the completion of the LRT 1 Cavite extension in 2021.
These include Ayala Land Inc. which will be putting up the nine-hectare Ayala Aseana mall and Thailand’s Erawan Group which is currently completing a Hop Inn hotel at Aseana City. Both announced that their projects would becompleted by 2018.
A study by Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) revealed that most Metro Manila business districts will be fully developed by 2018. Consequently, masterplanned communities like Aseana City – which still has open spaces – will become even more prime and attractive to other investors that want to ride on the economic growth of the country. This early, LPC notes that office supply in the Bay Area is expected to double by 2021.
In the meantime, a daytime population of 20,000 – many of whom are employed by the three massive entertainment hubs – are already seeing the advantages of living in this emerging center near schools and major universities, hospitals, and within commuting distance of the major business districts.
Aseana City itself hosts two international schools. Unsurprisingly, Pixel Residences is already fully sold out even if completion date is still two years away.
Retailers on the lookout for strategic locations also realize the growth potentials of Aseana City, according to Wenceslao. Aseana Square, which is along the busy Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard and has 25 units for retails and commercial spaces was leased out within months.
Along with stand-alone restaurants Gerry’s Grill, Racks, Shakey’s, Northpark and Chowking, it now hosts the spacious Juxing Seafood Restaurant which will most likely appeal also to gourmets from Binondo as well as Yummy House Chinese Barbecue grill and Serenitea.
Hot Star chicken, Pit Boss Restaurant and Chi Mac Chicken and Beer complete the dining offerings.
“We expect to see a spike within the next few years in the number of people who come to Aseana City,” said Wenceslao.
“We anticipate to see more people wanting to live near where they work. In fact, we built Pixel Residences in anticipation of this demand and were affirmed by its warm market reception. When the Ayala mall opens, Aseana City will become a place to live-work-play or a self-contained area primed for exponential growth.”
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