By Marie Tonette Marticio
TACLOBAN CITY– With their landslide victory in last week’s midterm elections, the Espina political clan bared plans to boost tourism in Biliran province.
Outgoing congressman Rogelio Espina was elected governor, while his younger brother, the outgoing governor Gerry Boy Espina, won in the lone congressional district.
Rogelio said that among his priorities is to promote Biliran’s tourism industry.
He is also eyeing cityhood for the province’s capital, Naval town.
Brigido Canejas III, who was elected vice governor, is an Espina ally, and so are all eight provincial board members and the municipal councilors.
All mayors except in the town of Cabucgayan are from Bando Espina, the clan’s political group. Marisol Masbang, the wife of Edwin Masbang won as mayor.
Among the seven mayors who won under Bando Espina is Congressman Espina’s son, Mayor Gerard Espina of Naval.
Gerard Espina, the youngest member of the clan, also prioritizes tourism in order to lure more investors.
One of his projects is to promote Higatangan Island, which will be holding its 3rd summer festival on May 25-26.
“This year’s festival will showcase local food products, culture, and livelihood of the locals such as mat weaving,” he said.
The island has been provided by the Department of Tourism with a two-lane circumferential road to facilitate travel around the island. Among the other destinations are a lighthouse, rock formations, and cliff diving site.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/05/21/espina-clan-still-holds-sway-in-biliran/
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
THE FILIPINO DECIDES 2019: THE POST-ELECTION WRAP
Both ABS-CBN and GMA have rendered an outstanding competition over augmented reality. Once again, the former does simulcast with S+A but the latter has not done so with GMA News TV (for their last time under VHF channel 11). Amidst the doubts, TV5 finally covered.
When the transparency server were stalled at 0.4% during 8 hours after the poll closing, ABS-CBN seems to make the most of their time by airing their usual primetime teleseryes but GMA stayed on persistently. Both in the South Triangle Duopoly remained overnight while TV5 signed off for a moment until their server is updated once again.
For Media ng Bayan, it was a disappointment that their coverage were resorted to a “talk show” format. Well, what do you expect over a state-owned media consortium that cannot acquire and employ better presentation technology — at par with commercial counterparts — due to procedural red tape?
The Agenda
Now, for that hard part to digest. What’s in store for the incoming (18th) Congress?
What about the promises of the People’s Broadcasting Corporation bill (replacing PTV) — as promised on the President Duterte’s maiden State of the Nation address — and IBC’s privatization process? The former may be reintroduced if it failed to passed on the outgoing Congress but the latter is not as it would be answerable by the Presidential Communications Office during the budget interpellation on both Houses. If both did not prosper within the time period, it shouldn’t be surprising at all.
Conclusion
That being said, we carved up on what we chose that we cannot take it back (don’t say we didn’t warn you). That was our endgame and it is not as expected as what was in the movie.
Our results reflect what we are and we have no choice but to embrace them, whether we voted for any of them or not.
The Filipino Decides 2019 is hereby wrapped up.
When the transparency server were stalled at 0.4% during 8 hours after the poll closing, ABS-CBN seems to make the most of their time by airing their usual primetime teleseryes but GMA stayed on persistently. Both in the South Triangle Duopoly remained overnight while TV5 signed off for a moment until their server is updated once again.
For Media ng Bayan, it was a disappointment that their coverage were resorted to a “talk show” format. Well, what do you expect over a state-owned media consortium that cannot acquire and employ better presentation technology — at par with commercial counterparts — due to procedural red tape?
The Agenda
Now, for that hard part to digest. What’s in store for the incoming (18th) Congress?
- Primarily, the Constitutional reform. Last week’s election might the last to considered as a midterm and on this running Charter. Unless a finalized form of federal charter will be resolved and presented, there may be some legislators who have obvious self-interests and/or reservations that could object some salient provisions.
- The other main legislations: the restoration of death penalty, lowering of minimum age of criminal responsibility and the TRABAHO bill (a.k.a. TRAIN 2).
- Martial Law in Mindanao. With the clear numbers in both houses, the declaration under the said island group are extended every year with a breeze up until 2022.
- The solid defense of China’s trespassing of our seas and complete, permanent trade-off of its patrimony. It can be a done deal since they have the numbers to ratify a treaty with the adversary.
- Last but not the least is ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal. This incoming Congress will take on this issue, which will expire come March. Although it’s for the legal ownership, operation and maintenance of telecommunication facilities, the signal of non-renewal might mean that the national media industry should prepare for the instantaneous change of competition.
What about the promises of the People’s Broadcasting Corporation bill (replacing PTV) — as promised on the President Duterte’s maiden State of the Nation address — and IBC’s privatization process? The former may be reintroduced if it failed to passed on the outgoing Congress but the latter is not as it would be answerable by the Presidential Communications Office during the budget interpellation on both Houses. If both did not prosper within the time period, it shouldn’t be surprising at all.
Conclusion
That being said, we carved up on what we chose that we cannot take it back (don’t say we didn’t warn you). That was our endgame and it is not as expected as what was in the movie.
Our results reflect what we are and we have no choice but to embrace them, whether we voted for any of them or not.
The Filipino Decides 2019 is hereby wrapped up.
Marking 100 years, NDC gears up towards high-impact projects
By Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat
National Development Co., the government’s investment arm, is looking at high impact projects where it continues to act as an enabler and support provider to local enterprises.
NDC General Manager Ma. Lourdes Rebueno said as the company just celebrated its centenary.
Rebueno said they they will continue to act as an enabler this time towards new technology-incubation, global competitiveness endeavors, renewable energy generation, addressing supply chain gaps, micro, small and medium enterprises and urban/rural development, providing support to local economies.
Its projects in the pipeline include the Multi-purpose Gamma Irradiation Facility, the expansion of the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the Davao Food Complex in Toril, Davao, the NDC Industrial Estate in Dasmarinas, Cavite, the solar hybrid system project initially targeted to be located in Palawan and the venture fund for start-ups.
NDC is, likewise, working in parallel with and is supportive of the investment priority plans of the Department of Trade and Industry, specifically in the Leyte Ecological Industrial Zone.
The company has and will continue to champion socio-economic programs through projects in greenfield areas generating employment and raising income towards the upliftment of the dignity of the Filipinos, Rebueno said.
The NDC celebration held at PICC was an opportunity for NDC to showcase its evolution from 1919 to 2019, from its first subsidiary, the Cebu Portland Cement Company incorporated in 1921 to its most recent investment in Rizal Mini Hydro Power Project.
DTI Secretary Lopez cited NDC’s rich history and commended the company for its contribution to the current economic progress that the country is experiencing now.
Through its 100 years of existence, NDC took the role of a catalyst in the country’s economic development, undertaking diverse projects, from inception, to nurturing, to privatization. These include industrial projects in the form of the National Steel Corporation, Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation, Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation, agricultural plantations through the NDC-Guthrie Plantations, Inc. and NDC-Guthrie Estates, Inc., transport with the Philippine Airlines, National Shipping Corporation and ocean-going vessels.
Likewise, NDC was the Philippine corporate representative in the Asean Joint Venture Projects in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
After focusing on privatization during the Aquino administration, NDC reverted on its cycle of investments with the likes of the very successful First Cavite Industrial Estate, Inc., Manila Exposition Complex, Inc., Science Park of the Philippines, Inc., San Carlos Bio-ethanol, Inc., Philippine Mining Development Corporation, Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc., NDC Philippine Infrastructure Corporation, Alabang-Sto. Tomas Development, Inc.
Realizing the need for a definitive identity and to embrace a sense of corporate branding, the celebration was capped with the release of the new NDC Logo and the NDC Corporate Hymn.
NDC had a modest celebration of its centennial year which was held at the PICC with its Chairman, DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, as the guest of honor.
The occasion was a gathering of luminaries with the presence of former NDC Chairpersons, Ambassador Lilia Bautista, Jesli Lapuz and Adrian Cristobal. Likewise, present were former General Managers, Arthur Aguilar, Jose Mari Trenas, Samie Lim and Ofelia Bulaong together with partners from the government and the private sector.
Members of the NDC Board who attended the event are NDC GM Ma. Lourdes F. Rebueno; DOF Usec. Grace Karen G. Singson; NDC Chairman and DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez; DOE Usec. Jesus Cristino P. Posadas; BOI Vice-Chairman and Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo.
https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/05/20/marking-100-years-ndc-gears-up-towards-high-impact-projects/
National Development Co., the government’s investment arm, is looking at high impact projects where it continues to act as an enabler and support provider to local enterprises.
NDC General Manager Ma. Lourdes Rebueno said as the company just celebrated its centenary.
Rebueno said they they will continue to act as an enabler this time towards new technology-incubation, global competitiveness endeavors, renewable energy generation, addressing supply chain gaps, micro, small and medium enterprises and urban/rural development, providing support to local economies.
Its projects in the pipeline include the Multi-purpose Gamma Irradiation Facility, the expansion of the World Trade Center Metro Manila, the Davao Food Complex in Toril, Davao, the NDC Industrial Estate in Dasmarinas, Cavite, the solar hybrid system project initially targeted to be located in Palawan and the venture fund for start-ups.
NDC is, likewise, working in parallel with and is supportive of the investment priority plans of the Department of Trade and Industry, specifically in the Leyte Ecological Industrial Zone.
The company has and will continue to champion socio-economic programs through projects in greenfield areas generating employment and raising income towards the upliftment of the dignity of the Filipinos, Rebueno said.
The NDC celebration held at PICC was an opportunity for NDC to showcase its evolution from 1919 to 2019, from its first subsidiary, the Cebu Portland Cement Company incorporated in 1921 to its most recent investment in Rizal Mini Hydro Power Project.
DTI Secretary Lopez cited NDC’s rich history and commended the company for its contribution to the current economic progress that the country is experiencing now.
Through its 100 years of existence, NDC took the role of a catalyst in the country’s economic development, undertaking diverse projects, from inception, to nurturing, to privatization. These include industrial projects in the form of the National Steel Corporation, Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corporation, Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation, agricultural plantations through the NDC-Guthrie Plantations, Inc. and NDC-Guthrie Estates, Inc., transport with the Philippine Airlines, National Shipping Corporation and ocean-going vessels.
Likewise, NDC was the Philippine corporate representative in the Asean Joint Venture Projects in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
After focusing on privatization during the Aquino administration, NDC reverted on its cycle of investments with the likes of the very successful First Cavite Industrial Estate, Inc., Manila Exposition Complex, Inc., Science Park of the Philippines, Inc., San Carlos Bio-ethanol, Inc., Philippine Mining Development Corporation, Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc., NDC Philippine Infrastructure Corporation, Alabang-Sto. Tomas Development, Inc.
Realizing the need for a definitive identity and to embrace a sense of corporate branding, the celebration was capped with the release of the new NDC Logo and the NDC Corporate Hymn.
NDC had a modest celebration of its centennial year which was held at the PICC with its Chairman, DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, as the guest of honor.
The occasion was a gathering of luminaries with the presence of former NDC Chairpersons, Ambassador Lilia Bautista, Jesli Lapuz and Adrian Cristobal. Likewise, present were former General Managers, Arthur Aguilar, Jose Mari Trenas, Samie Lim and Ofelia Bulaong together with partners from the government and the private sector.
Members of the NDC Board who attended the event are NDC GM Ma. Lourdes F. Rebueno; DOF Usec. Grace Karen G. Singson; NDC Chairman and DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez; DOE Usec. Jesus Cristino P. Posadas; BOI Vice-Chairman and Managing Head Ceferino S. Rodolfo.
https://business.mb.com.ph/2019/05/20/marking-100-years-ndc-gears-up-towards-high-impact-projects/
Monday, May 20, 2019
Metro Channel Schedule (May 20, 2019)
- 5:55 am - Kape't Pandasal
- 6:00 am - Good Morning Hong Kong
- 7:30 am - Financial News
- 8:00 am - Property Experts
- 8:30 am - Global Market Bulletin
- 9:00 am - ETV
- 9:30 am - NBA Eastern Conference Finals 2019 (Game 3) - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors
- 11:30 am - Market Update
- 12:00 pm - Global Watch
- 1:00 pm - Market Update
- 1:30 pm - Inside Market
- 2:30 pm - The Heat
- 3:00 pm - The World Today
- 3:30 pm - Market Update
- 3:55 pm - Inside Market
- 4:00 pm - The Furchester Hotel
- 4:30 pm - The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
- 5:00 pm - Hotel Transylvania
- 5:30 pm - Super 4
- 6:00 pm - FINANCIAL REPORT
- 6:05 pm - Adam Ruins Everything
- 6:30 pm - Dolce Vita
- 7:00 pm - News Report with Sign Language
- 7:25 pm - Today in History
- 7:30 pm - News at Seven-Thirty
- 7:55 pm - Weather Report and Earth Live
- 8:00 pm - Pearl Magazine
- 8:30 pm - News File
- 8:35 pm - MasterChef Junior
- 9:25 pm - Video Cookbook
- 9:30 pm - Today in History
- 9:35 pm - Closer Look at Property
- 9:55 pm - Earth Live
- 10:00 pm - Financial at Ten
- 11:00 pm - News Roundup
- 11:30 pm - Tough Trucks
- 12:30 am - Marketplace
- 12:35 am - Signature Monday:Genius
- 1:40 am - WORLD MARKET UPDATE
- 1:45 am - NEWS ROUNDUP (PEARL)
- 2:00 am - Weather Report and Earth Live
- 2:05 am - Entertainment This Week
- 3:05 am - Sacred Sites
- 4:00 am - The Walking Dead
- 4:55 am - Channel Closed for Maintenance
Uy retains governorship of Zamboanga del Norte
The winners in the congressional races are Romeo Jalosjos Jr (1st district), Glona Labadlabad (2nd district), and Isagani Amatong (3rd district)
Governor Roberto Uy, candidate of the ruling PDP-Laban, retained the governorship of Zamboanga del Norte in a close contest with Representative Seth Frederick Jalosjos of the administration-allied Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP).
Uy was proclaimed governor by the Provincial Board of Canvassers at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall in Dipolog City early on evening Saturday, May 18.
Uy garnered 219,412 votes, just 2,895 ahead of Jalosjos.
In the province’s 1st district, Romeo Jalosjos Jr (HNP-APP) won against Uy’s son Roberto Jr (PDP-Laban), while in the 2nd district Representative Glona Labadlabad (PDP-Laban) retained the position against challenger Flora Villarosa (HNP-APP), outgoing mayor of Siayan municipality.
In the 3rd district, challenger Norbedieri Edding (HNP-APP) lost to incumbent Representative Isagani Amatong.
Retired General Alexander Yano, former Armed Forces chief of staff, lost to former congressman Rosendo Labadlabad, husband of the 2nd district congresswoman, in Sindangan, the province’s largest town.
Reports of vote-buying
Zamboanga del Norte is still among the 10 poorest provinces in the country, but it is also among the provinces with the most expensive vote.
According to reports, vote-buying ranged from P1,000 up to 5,000 for every stock vote of both sides. After their machineries were paid, the bidding started among those who were actively selling their votes, locally called “paling-paling.”
There were also reports of dirty tricks like “hamletting” – one camp would bring voters of their opponent to hotels or even to a ship to prevent them from voting.
It was reportedly more more “brutal” in Sirawai.
A watcher for Romeo Cariño, challenger of reelectionist Mayor Gamar Janihim, claimed the mayor’s men mauled watchers of his opponents and prevented his opponent’s voters from entering polling places, but no incident report from the authorities could prove this as of posting.
Of Sirawai’s 34 barangays, there were 9 barangays with a highly improbable turnout of 91-99%, while 24 barangays known to be the bailiwick of Cariño got very low turnout of voters at 80% down to zero percent.
“Meaning, there were no voters who cast their votes, including us watchers of Cariño,” the watcher said.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/231056-roberto-uy-retains-governorship-zamboanga-del-norte
Governor Roberto Uy, candidate of the ruling PDP-Laban, retained the governorship of Zamboanga del Norte in a close contest with Representative Seth Frederick Jalosjos of the administration-allied Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP).
Uy was proclaimed governor by the Provincial Board of Canvassers at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall in Dipolog City early on evening Saturday, May 18.
Uy garnered 219,412 votes, just 2,895 ahead of Jalosjos.
In the province’s 1st district, Romeo Jalosjos Jr (HNP-APP) won against Uy’s son Roberto Jr (PDP-Laban), while in the 2nd district Representative Glona Labadlabad (PDP-Laban) retained the position against challenger Flora Villarosa (HNP-APP), outgoing mayor of Siayan municipality.
In the 3rd district, challenger Norbedieri Edding (HNP-APP) lost to incumbent Representative Isagani Amatong.
Retired General Alexander Yano, former Armed Forces chief of staff, lost to former congressman Rosendo Labadlabad, husband of the 2nd district congresswoman, in Sindangan, the province’s largest town.
Reports of vote-buying
Zamboanga del Norte is still among the 10 poorest provinces in the country, but it is also among the provinces with the most expensive vote.
According to reports, vote-buying ranged from P1,000 up to 5,000 for every stock vote of both sides. After their machineries were paid, the bidding started among those who were actively selling their votes, locally called “paling-paling.”
There were also reports of dirty tricks like “hamletting” – one camp would bring voters of their opponent to hotels or even to a ship to prevent them from voting.
It was reportedly more more “brutal” in Sirawai.
A watcher for Romeo Cariño, challenger of reelectionist Mayor Gamar Janihim, claimed the mayor’s men mauled watchers of his opponents and prevented his opponent’s voters from entering polling places, but no incident report from the authorities could prove this as of posting.
Of Sirawai’s 34 barangays, there were 9 barangays with a highly improbable turnout of 91-99%, while 24 barangays known to be the bailiwick of Cariño got very low turnout of voters at 80% down to zero percent.
“Meaning, there were no voters who cast their votes, including us watchers of Cariño,” the watcher said.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/231056-roberto-uy-retains-governorship-zamboanga-del-norte
GMA Network eyes diversification outside media space
Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. is exploring opportunities outside the media space similar to the steps being undertaken by its rival network, its chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon said.
“Yes, there are plans. We are looking,” Gozon said when asked if GMA has plans to diversify its business just like what ABS-CBN has been doing recently.
Gozon, however, declined to disclose yet the potential areas which the company is looking to venture into, saying that the opportunities are still under study.
He said the possible revival of defunct TV network QTV on channel 11 under a blocktime agreement with Christian broadcaster ZOE Broadcasting Network and transformed into a general entertainment station as well the defunct social networking site Multiply.
“But we will do it slowly. We are not bold because we do not want to end up at a loss,” Gozon said.
GMA’s subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in media-related services such as movie making, sets and props construction, film syndication, music and video recording, new media, online gaming, post production services and marketing, which complement the company’s core television and radio broadcasting business.
Its rival network, ABS-CBN, is diversifying into new businesses outside the media space such as food and beverage, customer and merchant e-wallet services, and cosmetics production sectors.
ABS-CBN is also rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with a growing list of digital properties.
GMA, for its part, is also undertaking its own digital transformation efforts.
Gozon said GMA’s digital device “which will have features which our competitors do not have” would be launched sometime in the second half of the year.
The network is in the final stretch of preparations for the launch of MyGMA Go, its mobile digital terrestrial television service that is targeted to revolutionize content consumption habits by combining digital TV viewing and the fun elements of mobile interactivity.
GMA will launch an affordable and compact end-user device that can act as a digital TV receiver when connected to an Android smartphone.
Complimentary to this device is a mobile application that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store from which users can watch GMA’s exclusive channels and other free-to-air channels without a need for an active internet connection.
Gozon said the device would be distributed by PLDT.
“It will be exclusive with PLDT. We have a contract already, but the details are just being finalized. PLDT will handle distribution, while we will be in charge of the content and device,” he said.
The proprietary technologies that include hardware and software solutions for MyGMA Go have been patented with both the local and international Intellectual Property Organization, and manufacturing of the end-user devices from China will be done in the late second quarter.
Gozon said the company is initially targeting to sell one million units nationwide.
GMA and PLDT signed last January a technology, content, and distribution agreement that will involve the launch of game-changing innovations that will power the TV network’s digital transformation.
ABS-CBN, for its part, has sold seven million TVplus boxes since its launch in 2015 up to end February.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/05/20/1919201/gma-network-eyes-diversification-outside-media-space
“Yes, there are plans. We are looking,” Gozon said when asked if GMA has plans to diversify its business just like what ABS-CBN has been doing recently.
Gozon, however, declined to disclose yet the potential areas which the company is looking to venture into, saying that the opportunities are still under study.
He said the possible revival of defunct TV network QTV on channel 11 under a blocktime agreement with Christian broadcaster ZOE Broadcasting Network and transformed into a general entertainment station as well the defunct social networking site Multiply.
“But we will do it slowly. We are not bold because we do not want to end up at a loss,” Gozon said.
GMA’s subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in media-related services such as movie making, sets and props construction, film syndication, music and video recording, new media, online gaming, post production services and marketing, which complement the company’s core television and radio broadcasting business.
Its rival network, ABS-CBN, is diversifying into new businesses outside the media space such as food and beverage, customer and merchant e-wallet services, and cosmetics production sectors.
ABS-CBN is also rapidly transitioning into an agile digital company with a growing list of digital properties.
GMA, for its part, is also undertaking its own digital transformation efforts.
Gozon said GMA’s digital device “which will have features which our competitors do not have” would be launched sometime in the second half of the year.
The network is in the final stretch of preparations for the launch of MyGMA Go, its mobile digital terrestrial television service that is targeted to revolutionize content consumption habits by combining digital TV viewing and the fun elements of mobile interactivity.
GMA will launch an affordable and compact end-user device that can act as a digital TV receiver when connected to an Android smartphone.
Complimentary to this device is a mobile application that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store from which users can watch GMA’s exclusive channels and other free-to-air channels without a need for an active internet connection.
Gozon said the device would be distributed by PLDT.
“It will be exclusive with PLDT. We have a contract already, but the details are just being finalized. PLDT will handle distribution, while we will be in charge of the content and device,” he said.
The proprietary technologies that include hardware and software solutions for MyGMA Go have been patented with both the local and international Intellectual Property Organization, and manufacturing of the end-user devices from China will be done in the late second quarter.
Gozon said the company is initially targeting to sell one million units nationwide.
GMA and PLDT signed last January a technology, content, and distribution agreement that will involve the launch of game-changing innovations that will power the TV network’s digital transformation.
ABS-CBN, for its part, has sold seven million TVplus boxes since its launch in 2015 up to end February.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/05/20/1919201/gma-network-eyes-diversification-outside-media-space
A Mangudadatu elected 1st woman governor of Maguindanao
BESTING FIVE other candidates, Bai Mariam Sangki-Mangudadatu has won as the first woman governor of Maguindanao with 256,338 votes. Her closest rival was Freddie Mangudadatu, who received 201,565 votes. Freddie is the first cousin of Bai Mariam’s husband, Suharto Mangudadatu, who also won as the governor of Sultan Kudarat province in the neighboring SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Ms. Sangki-Mangudadatu said that she will focus on providing medical services, livelihood, and scholarship programs. Meanwhile, former Maguindanao governor, Esmael “Toto” Mangudadatu, brother of Freddie, won as congressional representative for the province’s 2nd District. Esmael told the media that despite his brother’s defeat, he is still ready to help the governor-elect “in serving Maguindanao.” He said, “I am willing to support whatever the plans of the new administration because we share the same endeavor of serving the province of Maguindanao.” The congressman-elect also said that he will ask President Rodrigo R. Duterte for a temporary halt on military operations in Maguindanao. “I am hoping that the war stops. Allow the BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) government to talk to the lawless elements.” He added that he is willing to take part in the negotiations. “Civilian lives are always at risk, it will only make a cycle of violence,” he said.
BASILAN
In Basilan, former ARMM regional governor Mujiv S. Hataman won as congressman for the island province’s lone district. His wife, former ANAK Mindanao representative Djalia Hataman won as mayor of Isabela City, which is geographically part of Basilan but is under the administrative jurisdiction of Zamboanga Peninsula Region. The couple ran against candidates of the Akbar political clan of Basilan.
SULU
In Sulu, members of the Tan family running under the ruling PDP-Laban party won several seats. Among them are former governor Abdusakur M. Tan, who is returning to his old post while his son, incumbent Governor Abdusakur A. Tan II, was elected vice-governor. — Tajallih S. Basman
https://www.bworldonline.com/a-mangudadatu-elected-1st-woman-governor-of-maguindanao/
BASILAN
In Basilan, former ARMM regional governor Mujiv S. Hataman won as congressman for the island province’s lone district. His wife, former ANAK Mindanao representative Djalia Hataman won as mayor of Isabela City, which is geographically part of Basilan but is under the administrative jurisdiction of Zamboanga Peninsula Region. The couple ran against candidates of the Akbar political clan of Basilan.
SULU
In Sulu, members of the Tan family running under the ruling PDP-Laban party won several seats. Among them are former governor Abdusakur M. Tan, who is returning to his old post while his son, incumbent Governor Abdusakur A. Tan II, was elected vice-governor. — Tajallih S. Basman
https://www.bworldonline.com/a-mangudadatu-elected-1st-woman-governor-of-maguindanao/
Filinvest Group allots $200 M for Clark Casino
Gotianun-led Filinvest Group is pouring in more than $200 million for its first ever integrated casino resort in Clark.
Under FHC subsidiary Mimosa Cityscapes Inc., Filinvest has a provisional license granted by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for a casino integrated resort in Filinvest Mimosa. FHC or Filinvest Hospitality Corp. is a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corp., the Gotianun-led holding company.
More than $200 million has been allotted to the project, which includes a casino, lifestyle mall, five-star hotel and events venue.
FDC intends to engage a third-party casino operator to manage the casino operations.
FDC president and CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap said the conglomerate marks a new phase with its participation in the development of the New Clark City.
“We start a new phase in the FDC story with our entry into infrastructure and logistics parks in New Clark City. Not only will these provide balance to our more cyclical property and banking segments and add another layer of diversity to our income mix, but these will also complement existing investments in the dynamic Clark corridor,” Yap said.
The Filinvest group, under Filinvest Land Inc., recently broke ground for its 288-hectare development in New Clark City, a joint venture with the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA).
This year, the group expects to start construction of Phase 1 of Filinvest at New Clark City.
The project is a 64-hectare innovation and logistics park which is targeted for completion in 2020.
FDC is a lead consortium member with a 42.5 percent stake in Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) which recently signed a 25-year concession agreement to develop commercial assets, operate and maintain project facilities and fit-out the new terminal in the Clark International Airport.
Other members of the consortium are JG Summit, Changi Airports Philippines (I) Pte. Ltd. and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc.
In the first quarter of the year, FDC posted a consolidated net income of P3.9 billion, up 50 percent than the same period in 2018.
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company reached P2.8 billion, up 61 percent from a year ago.
Excluding one-off expenses in the first quarter of 2018, consolidated net income increased by 37 percent, the company said in a filing last week.
FDC attributed its strong performance on the back of revenue growth of 22 percent, largely composed of contributions from its core businesses in property (43 percent) and banking (42 percent). The balance was contributed by its power segment (11 percent) and the sugar group (four percent).
Among the different business segments, the property – composed of the real estate and hospitality segments – continues to be a strong source of growth for the group, contributing more than half of FDC’s bottom line.
Filinvest Land’s net income grew by P2.8 billion during the quarter, up 61 percent.
The group is targeting a combined office and retail gross leasable area of 1.7 million square meters by 2023.
FDC’s banking and financial services subsidiary, East West Banking Corp. also delivered net income of P1.3 billion in the first quarter, up 36 percent.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/05/20/1919208/filinvest-group-allots-200-m-clark-casino
Under FHC subsidiary Mimosa Cityscapes Inc., Filinvest has a provisional license granted by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) for a casino integrated resort in Filinvest Mimosa. FHC or Filinvest Hospitality Corp. is a subsidiary of Filinvest Development Corp., the Gotianun-led holding company.
More than $200 million has been allotted to the project, which includes a casino, lifestyle mall, five-star hotel and events venue.
FDC intends to engage a third-party casino operator to manage the casino operations.
FDC president and CEO Josephine Gotianun-Yap said the conglomerate marks a new phase with its participation in the development of the New Clark City.
“We start a new phase in the FDC story with our entry into infrastructure and logistics parks in New Clark City. Not only will these provide balance to our more cyclical property and banking segments and add another layer of diversity to our income mix, but these will also complement existing investments in the dynamic Clark corridor,” Yap said.
The Filinvest group, under Filinvest Land Inc., recently broke ground for its 288-hectare development in New Clark City, a joint venture with the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA).
This year, the group expects to start construction of Phase 1 of Filinvest at New Clark City.
The project is a 64-hectare innovation and logistics park which is targeted for completion in 2020.
FDC is a lead consortium member with a 42.5 percent stake in Luzon International Premier Airport Development Corporation (LIPAD) which recently signed a 25-year concession agreement to develop commercial assets, operate and maintain project facilities and fit-out the new terminal in the Clark International Airport.
Other members of the consortium are JG Summit, Changi Airports Philippines (I) Pte. Ltd. and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc.
In the first quarter of the year, FDC posted a consolidated net income of P3.9 billion, up 50 percent than the same period in 2018.
Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent company reached P2.8 billion, up 61 percent from a year ago.
Excluding one-off expenses in the first quarter of 2018, consolidated net income increased by 37 percent, the company said in a filing last week.
FDC attributed its strong performance on the back of revenue growth of 22 percent, largely composed of contributions from its core businesses in property (43 percent) and banking (42 percent). The balance was contributed by its power segment (11 percent) and the sugar group (four percent).
Among the different business segments, the property – composed of the real estate and hospitality segments – continues to be a strong source of growth for the group, contributing more than half of FDC’s bottom line.
Filinvest Land’s net income grew by P2.8 billion during the quarter, up 61 percent.
The group is targeting a combined office and retail gross leasable area of 1.7 million square meters by 2023.
FDC’s banking and financial services subsidiary, East West Banking Corp. also delivered net income of P1.3 billion in the first quarter, up 36 percent.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/05/20/1919208/filinvest-group-allots-200-m-clark-casino
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Philippine National Anthem during the late 1970’s (Marcos regime) to 2010s (Duterte presidency)
Most TV stations in the Philippines air the Philippine National Anthem when they sign-on and upon they sign-off.
ring the Marcos years yun ang pinaka mahigpit na regime. Anyone can just be jailed for no reason at all but the music arrangement of maestro San Pedro was accepted and he was not reprimanded for doing so because it was done with respect. Alam naman kung binababoy lang ang pag awit. There was a rock band, who played the national anthem in a concert and it was played unrespectfully...pa gimmick lang ba and these guys were jailed. Sila lang ang alam kong nakulong and may reason para ikulong.
If they truly want to follow the original composition and arrangement of Julian Felipe, then our national anthem should be played as an instrumental and not sung at all. The composition was originally written as an instrumental with a marching band performing it."
is entirely correct. The pertinent law (Republic Act 8491) is posted below. It doesn't take a genius to detect that sections 36 and 37, if taken literally and absolutely, actually contradict each other. If section 37's qualifier ("in accordance with") is to be taken liberally, then it bears interpretive scrutiny as it can mean a host of musical possibilities. As such, performances such as those done by Martin Nievera and Arnel Pineda, though painful for some purists (present company excluded), are well within the liberality of interpretive renditions, and certainly at the core of the narrower distinctive of section 38--"the singing must be done with fervor."
What boggles the mind is how this got passed into law. Where were our music historians, even our grammarians, the day this was crafted? This is pursuant to R.A. No. 8491, titled, “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.” Regarding about this, sections 35 to 38 of this code says:
1980s-2010s version:
ring the Marcos years yun ang pinaka mahigpit na regime. Anyone can just be jailed for no reason at all but the music arrangement of maestro San Pedro was accepted and he was not reprimanded for doing so because it was done with respect. Alam naman kung binababoy lang ang pag awit. There was a rock band, who played the national anthem in a concert and it was played unrespectfully...pa gimmick lang ba and these guys were jailed. Sila lang ang alam kong nakulong and may reason para ikulong.
If they truly want to follow the original composition and arrangement of Julian Felipe, then our national anthem should be played as an instrumental and not sung at all. The composition was originally written as an instrumental with a marching band performing it."
is entirely correct. The pertinent law (Republic Act 8491) is posted below. It doesn't take a genius to detect that sections 36 and 37, if taken literally and absolutely, actually contradict each other. If section 37's qualifier ("in accordance with") is to be taken liberally, then it bears interpretive scrutiny as it can mean a host of musical possibilities. As such, performances such as those done by Martin Nievera and Arnel Pineda, though painful for some purists (present company excluded), are well within the liberality of interpretive renditions, and certainly at the core of the narrower distinctive of section 38--"the singing must be done with fervor."
What boggles the mind is how this got passed into law. Where were our music historians, even our grammarians, the day this was crafted? This is pursuant to R.A. No. 8491, titled, “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.” Regarding about this, sections 35 to 38 of this code says:
SECTION 35. The National Anthem is entitled Lupang Hinirang.
SECTION 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 may di magdidilim. Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta, buhay ay langit sa piling mo. Aming ligaya napag may mang-aapi, ang mamatay nang dahil sa’yo.SECTION 37. The performance of the Philippine National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe, as adopted under Commonwealth Act No. 382, and reiterated in Section 13 of Book I of the Administrative Code of 1987, and as made available and distributed by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
SECTION 38. When the National Anthem is played at a public gathering, whether by a band or by singing or both, or reproduced by any means, the attending public shall sing the anthem. The singing 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.
The anthem shall not be played and sung for 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) Local competitions;
c) During the “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations; d) Before the initial and last screening of full-length films and before the opening of theater performances; and
e) Other occasions as may be allowed by the Institute.
SECTION 39. All officials and employees of the national and local governments, and any agencies or instrumentalities thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations, privately-owned entities of 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 above-mentioned law was signed on February 12, 1998. But even before that, the TV stations already began to air this on their sign-offs and sign-ons, even in 1978.
1980s-2010s version:
- 1980-1985 (aired on BBC-2, MBS-4, GMA-7, RPN-9 and IBC-13): The late dictator Ferdinand and first lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos raises the flag at the Independence Flagpole, and after the drum roll, the male voice-over says: "Mga kababayan, awitin natin ang ating pambansang awit" and sung by the Mabuhay Singers. (digital quality version, high-quality picture (Standard Picture Mode, Normal Color Temperature 4:3 576i PAL version and high-volume audio sound version without any logos and watermarks) The video clip description was: Lupang Hinirang (C) 1979-1985 Philippine Government
- 1985-June 1988 (for GMA, RPN and IBC), 1985-1986 (for BBC), September 14, 1986-June 1988 (for ABS-CBN): that TV networks (all owned by the government/its cronies) used a modern-sounding Lupang Hinirang. When the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship was fell, several television channels were returned to their original owners, and instead used the U.P. Concert Chorus version.
- June 1988-December 30, 1994 (for ABS-CBN-2, PTV-4, GMA-7, RPN-9 and IBC-13), 1992-December 30, 1994 (for ABC-5 and SBN World TV-21), October 31, 1993-December 30, 1994 (for CTV-31) (produced by Philippine Airlines, arranged by Lucio San Pedro and performed in a Capella Version by the U.P. Concert Chorus) (digital quality version, high-quality picture (Standard Picture Mode, Normal Color Temperature 4:3 576i PAL version and high-volume audio sound version without any logos and watermarks) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCWmzbmxk64) The video title was: “A Tribute to the Filipino People by Philippine Airlines”, Performed by University of the Philippines Concert Chorus and Directed by Lucio San Pedro, National Artist. Ang lupang hinirang na pinapakita sa TV nung early 1990’s? yung umpisa may bata na kumakanta. may hawak ata siya na kandila.
- The original video where most of the footage come from Philippine Airlines’ Television Commercial, “Shining Through” and the music goes the slower version of the lines of the national anthem goes “Bayang Magiliw, Perlas ng Silanganan, Alab ng Puso sa dibdib mo’y buhay. Lupang Hinirang, duyan ka ng magiting, sa manlulupig di ka pasisiil”. The entire main music of the national anthem goes: “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 may di magdidilim. Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta, buhay ay langit sa piling mo (sa piling mo). Aming ligaya na pag may mang-aapi…ANG MAMATAAAYYY NANGGG DAAAHIIILLL SAYOOO!!!”
- December 30, 1994-June 11, 1997 (for ABS-CBN-2, PTV-4, ABC-5, RPN-9, IBC-13, World TV-21/SBN-21, RJTV-29 and CTV-31), December 30, 1994-June 11, 1997, 2001-August 22, 2010 (for GMA-7), August 27, 1995-1998 (for Citynet 27), October 12, 1996-1998 (for Studio 23), 2001-2004 (for ZOE TV-11), November 11, 2005-August 22, 2010 (for QTV-11) (The project was undertaken by the Advertising Foundation of the Philippines with production by ACES under Jun Castro, with the whole production being sponsored by the Bank of the Philippine Islands, performed by Philippine Madrigal Singers and Integrated National Police Orchestra. There was a 3D New Generation TV Commercial that came with the Philippine National Anthem in the mid-2000's (replacing the one with BPI 150 Years)?) (Digital Super Clear high-quality picture and high-volume audio sound version without any logos and watermarks) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck8todiybXQ) Launched on TV on the noon of December 30, 1994. This official version of our National Anthem was developed by the Philippine National Centennial Commission on December 30, 1994-1997.
- Male voice-over goes “Sa taong sanlibo siyam na raan siyam na pu’t walo, ipagdiriwang natin ang sandaan taong kalayaan, ngayon pa lang, sariwain na natin ang kahulugang ito sa mga titik ng ating Pambansang Awit.” In the video, you can see the “Philippine Centennial” logo designed by Edgardo Santiago and slogan “Kalayaan, Kayamanan ng Bayan” by Joachim Medroso. The rising sun shines its rays over a red and royal blue striped ribbon, twirled to form the figure 100. Underneath are the three stars which are also in the Philippine flag. The slogan aptly states the reason for the nationhood–that indeed, freedom is the true wealth of the nation. The gold “Philippine Centennial” is reversed to frame all elements.
- (Voiced by Minnie Manahan): “Tayo po ay magsitayo, ilagay ang kanan kamay sa dibdib at awitin natin sabay-sabay ang Pambansang Awit” and the performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers and the Integrated National Police Orchestra. The tempo is how it should be sung and played as it was originally composed in the March tradition. The main music of the national anthem begins as the ancient map of the Islas de las Filipinas, a golden sunrise at sea to match the Pearl of the Orient line in the Hymn, revolutionary soldiers in rayadillo uniform, General Gregorio del Pilar, the three martyred priests of Cavite or the Gomburza, revolutionary soldiers in a battle scene, a faded glimpse of Old Manila before the Revolution, the Noli Me Tangere cover and its author, Jose P. Rizal, the KKK Banner of Katipunan, it’s Supremo, Andres Bonifacio, General Aguinaldo who at Kawit proclaimed Philippine Independence, an old Filipino flag whose blazing sun is caricatured as a human face, Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar and Mariano Ponce who edited the newspaper “La Solidaridad”, the sewing of the First Philippine Flag in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza and Josefina Herbosa de Natividad; the Malolos Congress, Rizal’s execution by firing squad at Bagumbayan, and as a finale, a huge Philippine Flag, blown by gentle breeze unfurls to hug the whole screen and at the end of the video it says “Sandaang taong kalayaan ipinagdiriwang ng Bank of the Philippine Islands, saksi sa ating kasayasayan” plus there is a Special Thanks to. (This was played earlier at the Ayala Land Stockholders’ Meeting.)
- June 12, 1997-June 30, 1998 (for ABS-CBN, PTV, IBC, Studio 23, RJTV and CTV-31) Kung saang si dating Pangulong Fidel V. Ramos ang nasa opening part tapos 'yung title, “Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas.” ipinapalabas sa likod ng sunset with fade transition to waving Philippine Sun. 'Yung may linyang “Mga Kababayan, Ipagbunyi natin ang nakaraan, at isulong ang kinabukasan.” tapos may map of the Philippines sa moving earth with a lens flare representing the sun in the galaxy. last scene nagmarka yun sa mga Pilipino. yung eksena ng sundalong namatay na hawak ang watawat then may batang umiiyak sa tabi niya. Pareho rin 'yan sa FVR version kung saang sa end part, nagtitipon-tipon ang mga Pilipino na bumuo 'yung flag ng Pilipinas tapos nag-fade ito sa waving part. Tapos ipinapalabas ang Philippines 2000 logo sa ibabaw ng Philippine Centennial logo.
- July 1, 1998-June 11, 2000 (for ABS-CBN and Studio 23), July 1, 1998-June 12, 2003 (for PTV and IBC), July 1, 1998-July 31, 2001 and July 1, 2004-September 1, 2005 for ZOE TV-11 (the Philippine National Anthem Centennial version video during the presidency of Joseph Ejercito Estrada is aired on ABS-CBN, PTV, ABC, ZOE TV, IBC, Studio 23, RJTV and CTV-31. Agency: DYR-Alcantara, supplier Production Village Corporation, client Philippine National Centennial Commission, creative directors Willa Maglalang, Grace Chong and Mark Flores, account management: Norbert Pineda, Patrick Sison and Titus Arce, broadcast producer Beth Molina Maquiling. Team Production Village: Executive Producers Lorna Tabuena and Mari Buencamino, Line Producers Ina Lagman, Yayan Concepcion and Ross Misa, Producer Managers Caroline Francisco, Gina Chua and Beng Nadres, Storyboard Artist Tani Santos, Supervising Managers Jun Gomez, Ana Fe Manuel and Cecile Sia, Technical Manager Aning Vidanes, Studio Manager Maning Garcia, Catering Manager Lolit Ojas, Negative Cutter Jun Tungol, In-charge of Editing Studio Louie Lavilles, Traffic Communications Manager Leni Basco, Accounting Manager Ceng Capulong, Chief Electrician Boy Carbonel, Head Set Man Rito Cayabo, Transportation Coordinator Eddie Pampillon, Post Production Video Post, Colorist Jude Ng, Online Editor Jessica, Audio by Audio Post, Sound Engineer: Ronald de Asis, Creative Producer Ellen Le Ganda de Guzman, Chief Visualizer and Story Consultant: Bert Gabiano/Jun de Felipe, Staff: Ed Bondoc, Greg de Guzman, Bey Vito, Madison Laserna) (digital copy version, super clear high-quality picture (Standard Picture Mode, Normal Color Temperature 4:3 576i PAL version and high-volume audio sound version without any logos and watermarks)
- An Igorot playing the national anthem in bamboo flute when the flag was being folded. Meaning the red is on top, a representation of war by the soldiers. The three men walked and the flag was folded. After the drum roll, the male voice-over announcer says “Mga kababayan, awitin natin ang Lupang Hinirang, ang pambansang awit ng Pilipinas.” Sa umpisa ng kanta, nakapabilib kami. Humarap sa watawat habang itinataas ito. Sa first note ng anthem, masiglang hilahin pataas ang watawat. The tempo is how it should be sung and played as it was originally composed in the March tradition. When the song is played, people must stop walking, stand at attention and sing the anthem. The main music of the national anthem begins as the blending of the children’s voices to match the "Gentle People, Pearl of the Orient" line in the first note of the anthem in Tagalog a capella and led raising of the Philippine Flag by their two Boy Scouts of the Philippines members with the adult ones show that their patriotism as Filipinos lives on forever, showing the shots of Rizal Monument, the fishermen, the doctors, the employees, the construction workers, the farmers, the policemen, the firemen, the children, the sewing of the First Philippine Flag in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza and Josefina Herbosa de Natividad, the family, the car factory workers, the carpenters, the port workers, the airline hangar workers, the shot of Bonifacio Monument. While the scenes from the TV commercial of Expo Pilipino titled “Kawit” directed by Vitt Romero and including the Bayani Scenes by Raymond Red with the Rizal’s execution by firing squad at Bagumbayan and as a finale, the male voice-over announcer says “Ang watawat at pambansang awit ay sagisag ng ating pagka-Pilipino. Igalang natin at ipagpitagan ang mga ito” with logo of Philippine Centennial plus there is a Special Thanks to. (It won Bronze World Medal in the Music Video category at the 1999 New York Festivals World’s Best TV Programs and Film Awards) "Ba't wala pong watermark? Wala lang for this one I opted not to put" "Sana may makapag-upload ng klarong bersyon ng videong iyan."
- June 3, 1998-June 11, 2003 (aired on RPN-9) "Ang Pambansang Awit" produced by Armed Forces of the Philippines. bilang patotoo, may Simba APC, S211 Trainer Jet at Jacinto Class corvette sa video na ito na lahat ay naideliver sa AFP in the 90s...This 1998 Vocal version of Philippine National Anthem is performed by Koro Pilipino.
- Lupang Hinirang Music Video 1999 version, Produced by Iglesia Ni Cristo and aired on UltraVision 25 from July 27, 1999-April 22, 2000 and Planet 25 from April 23, 2000-April 30, 2001
- June 12, 2000-June 11, 2003 (aired on ABS-CBN-2 and Studio 23) (produced by Star Music, the national anthem music video directed by Mark A. Reyes, V, song re-arranged by Raul Mitra and performed by the 92AD Singers) (digital super clear copy version, plus minus-one version without videoke lyrics soon on YouTube, shot in 16:9 1080i Full High-Definition Digital Video Technology)
- Over 30 seconds of this 1minute 10 second video showcases pre-Spanish Philippines. This video was also the first to show the Philippine American War-which was the accurate context for the words of the song--since Julian Felipe wrote the original poem--FILIPINAS- in Spanish on August 1899--while Filipino soldiers of independence where defending the new capital of the Philippines in Pampanga from the invading American army. That poem was selected by Emilio Aguinaldo to become the words of the song-which as become the symbol of our nationalism. Just two months prior to the words being written, the very first anniversary of June 12,1898 --which is Philippine Independence Day, was celebrated with a grand military parade in front of the Pamintuan Mansion in Pampanga. Thus, the first Republic of the Philippines was able to celebrate both the first anniversary of PH Independence Day as well as the very first Jose Rizal Day in 1898 and 1899.) (digital super clear copy version, plus minus-one version without videoke lyrics soon on YouTube, shot in 16:9 1080i Full High-Definition Digital Video Technology) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDrJAlsieLg)
- Lupang Hinirang Music Video (2001 version), "Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas" Produced by Iglesia Ni Cristo and aired on Net 25 from May 1, 2001-July 23, 2006
- June 12, 2003-June 11, 2012 (aired on PTV-4, ABC/TV5, RPN-9 and IBC-13 from 2003 to 2012 and also aired on BEAM TV-31, "Ang Ating Pambansang Awit" produced by Office of the Press Secretary, Philippine Information Agency and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office) (digital super clear copy version, shot in 16:9 1080i Digital High-Definition Technology), The Philippine Flag waving, 1898 Philippine Declaration of Independence, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Jacinto, Presidents of the Philippines (www.youtube.com/0OgiQo8qgZ8)
- Lupang Hinirang Music Video 2006 version, Produced by Iglesia Ni Cristo and aired on Net 25 from July 24, 2006-July 31, 2010
- December 16, 2006-June 12, 2011 (aired on ABS-CBN and Studio 23) (directed by Onat Diaz, produced by Star Cinema) (shot in 16:9 1080i Full High-Definition Digital Video Technology) it was launched during the Finale of Pinoy Dream Academy. (Featuring: Dolphy, Vilma Santos-Recto, Charo Santos-Concio, Makisig Morales, Sharon Cuneta, Aga Muhlach, Willie Revillame, Kris Aquino, Piolo Pascual, Susan Roces-Poe, Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson, Claudine Barretto-Santiago, Judy Anne Santos-Agoncillo, Vhong Navaro, Toni Gonzaga, Diether Ocampo, Kristine Hermosa, Bea Alonzo, John Lloyd Cruz, Anne Curtis, Sam Milby, Boy Abunda, Zsa-Zsa Padilla-Quizon, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Maricel Soriano) (launched during "Pinoy Dream Academy" Finale)
- "Lupang Hinirang" Music Video 2010 version - Produced by Iglesia Ni Cristo and aired on Net 25 (August 1, 2010-present) and INC TV (October 31, 2012-present)
- August 22, 2010-April 9, 2013 (for GMA-7), August 22, 2010-February 27, 2011 (for QTV-11), February 28, 2011-April 9, 2013 (for GMA News TV-11) ("The Philippine National Anthem: Lupang Hinirang" produced by GMA Network, Inc. launched at 12 Noon during Party Pilipinas, aired last August 22, 2010) Shot wholly in high-definition (HD) digital video technology, the national anthem is slated to roll on the big screens of SM across the country. It will also be a part of GMA’s sign-on and sign-off messages marking the beginning and end of each day’s broadcast. Renowned film and television director Mark Reyes pitched the historical concept to GMA. “This will hopefully show and remind the younger generation what our heroes went through in history for our freedom. Being part of the network that has played a role in the scheme of history, I am edified to push in an artistic way the Filipinos’ passion for this country,” Reyes said. The GMA project team is composed of cinematographer Ding Achacoso (director of photography), Paul Ticzon (director), Vince Gealogo (co-director), Ingrid Navarro (producer) and cameramen Hanniel Aguilar, Javier Delgado and Paul Arrojado. The whole campaign was spearheaded by the creative team of GMA’s Program Support Department composed of Regie Bautista (VP), Dong Tan (associate creative director), Alex Almario (copy specialist), Dennis Tiu (art director), Hasmin Marable (senior project manager), and Minette Lopez (project manager). The 2010 Lupang Hinirang music video won the Bronze World Medal at the 2011 New York Festivals World’s Best TV Programs and Film Awards in the Music Video category and the Bronze Anvil from the 2011 Anvil Awards by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) in the Public Relations Tool category. This new theatrical version retells Philippine history through a succession of carefully-crafted and awe-inspiring reenactments of historical events from Lapu-Lapu’s victory over Magellan’s troops in the Battle of Mactan to the Filipinos’ peaceful revolt in pursuit of democracy in the 1986 People Power Revolution at EDSA. The new version, which was conceived from the strengthened corporate partnership between GMA Network and SM Cinemas, advances the narration of Philippine history from the standard versions released before. According to director Paul Ticzon, the team went through almost 10 months of meticulous research and preparation to shoot the vignettes. The roster of Kapuso stars who played Philippine historical icons include (in alphabetical order): Aljur Abrenica, Marvin Agustin, Victor Aliwalas, Alvin Aragon, Bea Binene, Iza Calzado, Bodie Cruz, Dingdong Dantes, Gabby and Geoff Eigenmann, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Carlo Gonzalez, Carl Guevarra, Richard Gutierrez, Dion Ignacio, Paolo Paraiso, Enzo Pineda, Rhian Ramos, Marian Rivera, Arthur Solinap, Mike Tan, JC Tiuseco, Dennis Trillo and TJ Trinidad. They are joined by Ogie Alcasid, Heart Evangelista, Eddie Garcia, Jaya Ramsey, Zoren Legaspi, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno, Regine Velasquez, Carmina Villaroel, Jillian Ward; plus News and Public Affairs’ pillars composed of Arnold Clavio, Mike Enriquez, Vicky Morales, Howie Severino, Jessica Soho, and Mel Tiangco.
- June 12, 2011-June 12, 2013 (aired on ABS-CBN and Studio 23) The 2nd Version features in the video, and then ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer and "Maalaala Mo Kaya" TV Program Host Charo Santos-Concio says at the start of the video: "Mga Kapamilya, ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas."
- April 9, 2013-present (aired on GMA-7 and GMA News TV-11): The 2013 version pays tribute to the heroes of today by drawing inspiration from the heroes of yesteryear's. It opens with an artist sketching a portrait of Lapu-Lapu, which seamlessly transforms into a colorful animation of the events that shaped Philippine history from the Battle of Mactan, which saw the defeat of the Spanish conquistadors in the hands of the natives, to the Cry of Pugad Lawin and the one portrayed by a firefighter who braves the raging flames of a burning building in order to save an infant. The opening transcript voiced by GMA Network, Inc. President Jimmy Duavit: "Ang tugong gumuhit ng ating kasaysayan ng ating pagkatao ng ating lahi ay ang tugo ng kabayanihan. Mula sa mga bakas na iniwan ng ating mga ninuno, ating ipinagpapatuloy ang kanilang nasimulan sa mga paraan hinihingi ng anumang panahon. Taglay ang ipinamanang kagitingan at inspirasyon, dahil ang apoy nasumiklab ilang siglo na ang nakalilipas ay nabubuhay pa rin sa atin. Magpa-hanggang ngayon. Mga kababayan, ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas." The main music of the national anthem begins as the heroes of the past are juxtaposed with modern heroes like a teacher who walks several miles to school daily to educate her pupils, a farmer who dutifully toils the land under the scorching heat of the sun to fend for his family, a traffic enforcer who continues to do his job despite being soaked in heavy rains, a doctor who compassionately attends to the medical needs of those in the barrios, overseas workers who endure being away from their loved ones in the hope of giving them a better future, an athlete who brings pride to his country, and the martyrdom of our national hero, Jose Rizal at the end, GMA Network Center Facade and SM Mall of Asia Facade at the end of GMA National Anthem 2013. While at the end is the Kapuso Tune and the GMA Network Logo.
- June 12, 2012-present (produced by RockEd Philippines and National Historical Commission of the Philippines, performed by RadioActive Sago Project, directed by Arnold Arre) National Anthem Music Video in widescreen 16:9 1920 pixels × 1080 lines (2.1 megapixels), and a temporal resolution of 60 interlaced fields Full High-Definition Digital Video Technology.
- June 12, 2013-present (aired on ABS-CBN-2 and Studio 23, later ABS-CBN Sports+Action Channel 23)
- June 12, 2013-present (aired on IBC-13, produced by Presidential Communications Development Strategic Planning Office) IBC-13's Philippine National Anthem features: the blue background shows the coat of arms of the Philippines and "Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas: Lupang Hinirang" in white Trajan letters, after the drumroll, GMA President Jimmy Duavit says: "Mga Kababayan, Ang Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas" and the sung by Philippine Madrigal Singers... The tempo is how it should be sung and played as it was originally composed in the March tradition.
- June 12, 2014-present (produced by VIVA Entertainment, Inc.
Friday, May 17, 2019
2 solons to push for Liloan City, Balamban City
CONVERTING the town of Balamban into a city and establishing a state college and university in Toledo City are among the priorities of lawyer Pablo John Garcia, who was elected congressman of the third district.
Balamban, known for its shipbuilding industry, is already qualified to become a city, he said.
“Its income, population and land area are more than enough to qualify as a city. Naa lay problema sa una sa computation sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa income kay based on certain index 2001 (There was just a problem with the DILG’s computation of the town’s income because it was based on a certain index). But now we have confirmed that it is now compliant. So Balamban will become a city soon,” said Garcia.
He was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections as the third district’s representative in Congress on Thursday, May 16.
Garcia got 128,878 votes, defeating Toledo City Mayor John Henry Osmeña, who got 77,068 votes, and former Pinamungajan mayor Geraldine Yapha, who got 43,416 votes.
During the 15th Congress (2010-2013), Garcia, then a congressman, authored a bill seeking the conversion of Balamban into a city. But the town at the time did not reach the P100-million income requirement for cityhood based on the 2012-2013 assessment of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF).
But according to the data of the BLGF in 2016, the town’s income had reached P309,906,408.
To become a city, a town must have an average annual income of P100 million in the last two years as certified by the Department of Finance.
According to a brief published by the Senate Economic Planning Office, a municipality or a cluster of barangays may be converted into a component city if it has an average annual income of at least P100 million in the last two consecutive years based on 2000 constant prices, and either a population of at least 150,000 inhabitants or a contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers.
Based on the 2015 census, Balamban had 87,177 inhabitants and an area of 333.56 square kilometers.
Meanwhile, Duke Frasco, the husband of Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia-Frasco, said he also wants Liloan to become a city as the town’s population is now more than 139,000.
Frasco, the son-in-law of Cebu Governor-elect Gwen Garcia, was elected fifth district congressman.
Liloan’s budget is around P120 to P139 million.
Frasco said he plans to construct satellite offices in the different towns in his district where his constituents can avail themselves of free medicines. (From SCG of SuperBalita Cebu, KAL)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1805974
Balamban, known for its shipbuilding industry, is already qualified to become a city, he said.
“Its income, population and land area are more than enough to qualify as a city. Naa lay problema sa una sa computation sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) sa income kay based on certain index 2001 (There was just a problem with the DILG’s computation of the town’s income because it was based on a certain index). But now we have confirmed that it is now compliant. So Balamban will become a city soon,” said Garcia.
He was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections as the third district’s representative in Congress on Thursday, May 16.
Garcia got 128,878 votes, defeating Toledo City Mayor John Henry Osmeña, who got 77,068 votes, and former Pinamungajan mayor Geraldine Yapha, who got 43,416 votes.
During the 15th Congress (2010-2013), Garcia, then a congressman, authored a bill seeking the conversion of Balamban into a city. But the town at the time did not reach the P100-million income requirement for cityhood based on the 2012-2013 assessment of the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF).
But according to the data of the BLGF in 2016, the town’s income had reached P309,906,408.
To become a city, a town must have an average annual income of P100 million in the last two years as certified by the Department of Finance.
According to a brief published by the Senate Economic Planning Office, a municipality or a cluster of barangays may be converted into a component city if it has an average annual income of at least P100 million in the last two consecutive years based on 2000 constant prices, and either a population of at least 150,000 inhabitants or a contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers.
Based on the 2015 census, Balamban had 87,177 inhabitants and an area of 333.56 square kilometers.
Meanwhile, Duke Frasco, the husband of Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia-Frasco, said he also wants Liloan to become a city as the town’s population is now more than 139,000.
Frasco, the son-in-law of Cebu Governor-elect Gwen Garcia, was elected fifth district congressman.
Liloan’s budget is around P120 to P139 million.
Frasco said he plans to construct satellite offices in the different towns in his district where his constituents can avail themselves of free medicines. (From SCG of SuperBalita Cebu, KAL)
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1805974
Thursday, May 16, 2019
GMA Network eyes 10% hike in revenues by end-December
THANKS to this year’s mid-term elections, broadcasting giant GMA Network Inc. expects to grow its revenues by more than a tenth by year-end.
Felipe L. Gozon, the company’s chairman, said his group aims to increase its top line by 12 percent this year, as ad revenues from the elections this quarter were “substantial.”
“While the network experienced slight declines in revenues in 2018, I am confident this year will bring better financial results because of election-related revenues, as well as those from our recurring advertising sales. We target to increase our 2019 revenues by 12 percent,” he said.
Gozon noted ad revenues from a “presidential election” are higher compared to a senatorial race.
The whole TV industry has suffered crippling revenues due to declining ads in recent years, save for election periods.
For GMA, its consolidated revenues inched down by 2 percent to P15.24 billion in 2018 versus 2017, leading to a 9-percent decline in profits to P2.32 billion during the same comparative periods.
But for the first quarter of 2019, its net income surged by 69 percent to P721.76 million, as its revenues grew by 14 percent to P3.8 billion.
Operational expenses increased by only 4 percent.
In another development, Gozon said his group is celebrating a “milestone” in its digital journey with the official transmission of its digital TV using UHF Channel 15.
The network is currently in the final stretch of preparations for the launch of MyGMA Go, its mobile Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service that will “revolutionize content-consumption habits by combining digital TV viewing and the elements of mobile interactivity.”
These so-called dongles will be offered through a partnership with PLDT Inc. A total of 4 million devices will be covered by the contract.
The device, which will initially be available for android smartphones, will have a complimentary app so that users can watch “GMA’s exclusive channels that will include an secondary general entertainment channel, Asian telenovela channel, Korean music and variety channel, and a concert channel, and other free-to-air channels without a need for an active Internet connection.”
Gozon said this new device will have “features” that will enhance the viewing experience of consumers. It will be launched within “the second half of the year,” he said.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/05/16/gma-network-eyes-10-hike-in-revenues-by-end-december/
Felipe L. Gozon, the company’s chairman, said his group aims to increase its top line by 12 percent this year, as ad revenues from the elections this quarter were “substantial.”
“While the network experienced slight declines in revenues in 2018, I am confident this year will bring better financial results because of election-related revenues, as well as those from our recurring advertising sales. We target to increase our 2019 revenues by 12 percent,” he said.
Gozon noted ad revenues from a “presidential election” are higher compared to a senatorial race.
The whole TV industry has suffered crippling revenues due to declining ads in recent years, save for election periods.
For GMA, its consolidated revenues inched down by 2 percent to P15.24 billion in 2018 versus 2017, leading to a 9-percent decline in profits to P2.32 billion during the same comparative periods.
But for the first quarter of 2019, its net income surged by 69 percent to P721.76 million, as its revenues grew by 14 percent to P3.8 billion.
Operational expenses increased by only 4 percent.
In another development, Gozon said his group is celebrating a “milestone” in its digital journey with the official transmission of its digital TV using UHF Channel 15.
The network is currently in the final stretch of preparations for the launch of MyGMA Go, its mobile Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) service that will “revolutionize content-consumption habits by combining digital TV viewing and the elements of mobile interactivity.”
These so-called dongles will be offered through a partnership with PLDT Inc. A total of 4 million devices will be covered by the contract.
The device, which will initially be available for android smartphones, will have a complimentary app so that users can watch “GMA’s exclusive channels that will include an secondary general entertainment channel, Asian telenovela channel, Korean music and variety channel, and a concert channel, and other free-to-air channels without a need for an active Internet connection.”
Gozon said this new device will have “features” that will enhance the viewing experience of consumers. It will be launched within “the second half of the year,” he said.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2019/05/16/gma-network-eyes-10-hike-in-revenues-by-end-december/
SM Prime set to launch 10 malls in 2 years
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest integrated property developer, lined up 10 new malls for opening over the next two years.
SM Prime said in an offer supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission it would open five malls in 2020, including SM City Daet, SM City Tanza, SM City Bataan, SM City Roxas and SM City Sorsogon.
These five new malls will have a gross floor area of 222,000 square meters.
SM Prime is also set to complete in 2020 the expansion of SM Mall of Asia Phase 4 with an additional GFA of 16,000 sqm.
The property firm said that in 2021, it would launch five shopping malls including SM Grand Central, SM City Tuguegarao, SM City Naga 2, SM City San Pedro, and SM Moonwalk Parañaque. These five malls have a total GFA of 223,000 sqm.
SM Prime said it was also expecting to complete by 2021 the expansion of three existing malls―SM City Clark, SM City Sta. Rosa and SM City Calamba with an additional GFA of 146,000 sqm.
It said funds for the new malls would come from the planned P10-billion peso bond offering slated this year.
SM Prime earlier said it would issue P10 billion in fixed-rate bonds representing the fourth and final tranche of the P60-billion bond shelf registration it filed in 2016.
SM Prime chalked up a net income of P8.8 billion in the first quarter, up 16 percent from P7.6 billion in the same period last year on the back of steady growth in rental revenues and residential sales.
Consolidated revenues posted a 14-percent increase to P26.5 billion from P23.3 billion a year ago, while operating income increased 17 percent to P13 billion from P11 billion.
The property firm attributed the company’s strong first-quarter performance to the consistent growth in rental income and higher residential sales.
The mall business, which accounted for 56 percent of the consolidated revenue, reported 8-percent revenue growth to P15 billion in the first three months from P13.9 billion in the same period last year.
The residential group also recorded a 23-percent increase in revenue in the first quarter to P9.2 billion from P7.5 billion a year earlier.
http://www.manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/294652/sm-prime-set-to-launch-10-malls-in-2-years.html
SM Prime said in an offer supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission it would open five malls in 2020, including SM City Daet, SM City Tanza, SM City Bataan, SM City Roxas and SM City Sorsogon.
These five new malls will have a gross floor area of 222,000 square meters.
SM Prime is also set to complete in 2020 the expansion of SM Mall of Asia Phase 4 with an additional GFA of 16,000 sqm.
The property firm said that in 2021, it would launch five shopping malls including SM Grand Central, SM City Tuguegarao, SM City Naga 2, SM City San Pedro, and SM Moonwalk Parañaque. These five malls have a total GFA of 223,000 sqm.
SM Prime said it was also expecting to complete by 2021 the expansion of three existing malls―SM City Clark, SM City Sta. Rosa and SM City Calamba with an additional GFA of 146,000 sqm.
It said funds for the new malls would come from the planned P10-billion peso bond offering slated this year.
SM Prime earlier said it would issue P10 billion in fixed-rate bonds representing the fourth and final tranche of the P60-billion bond shelf registration it filed in 2016.
SM Prime chalked up a net income of P8.8 billion in the first quarter, up 16 percent from P7.6 billion in the same period last year on the back of steady growth in rental revenues and residential sales.
Consolidated revenues posted a 14-percent increase to P26.5 billion from P23.3 billion a year ago, while operating income increased 17 percent to P13 billion from P11 billion.
The property firm attributed the company’s strong first-quarter performance to the consistent growth in rental income and higher residential sales.
The mall business, which accounted for 56 percent of the consolidated revenue, reported 8-percent revenue growth to P15 billion in the first three months from P13.9 billion in the same period last year.
The residential group also recorded a 23-percent increase in revenue in the first quarter to P9.2 billion from P7.5 billion a year earlier.
http://www.manilastandard.net/business/transport-tourism/294652/sm-prime-set-to-launch-10-malls-in-2-years.html
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Political clans’ millennials secure key posts in Leyte, Samar
TACLOBAN CITY -- Three millennials from popular clans succeeded in their first attempts to hold key elective positions in Eastern Visayas amid criticisms of lack of leadership experience.
On Wednesday, the provincial board of canvassers proclaimed Carl Nicolas Cari, as congressman-elect of Leyte’s 5th District, replacing his father, incumbent Rep. Jose Carlos, who won as Baybay City mayor.
At 26, Carl Nicolas will be the youngest solon from Eastern Visayas region in the next Congress. He is currently an ex-officio member of the city council as president of the city’s association of village chiefs.
He garnered 33,087 votes, more than double than the 16,786 votes earned by businesswoman Marilou Baligod.
When asked what will be his priority legislation, the younger Cari said that he will craft laws for farmers.
“Our farmers have been suffering especially coconut farmers because of the declining price of copra in the market.”
Carl Nicolas is a grandson of Carmen Cari, the clan’s matriarch and outgoing Baybay City mayor. Carmen’s grandfather Jose Ma. Veloso became Leyte first district representative for three terms (1922-1925; 1935-1938; 1941-1946) and senator for two terms (1916-1919 and 1925-1935) during the Commonwealth period.
Their family is Leyte’s oldest political dynasty, reigning before the era of Romualdezes of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos.
In Samar's capital city of Catbalogan, 25-year-old Dexter Uy is the new mayor-elect after a one-on-one race against businessman and politician Von Zosa. Dexter garnered 28,285 votes ahead of 21,241 votes obtained by Zosa.
Dexter, is the son of Coefredo, a long-time city mayor who was proclaimed vice mayor-elect. His sister, suspended Mayor Stephanie, is a newly-elected city councilor. Dexter served as Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President of Catbalogan in 2012.
“I am thankful to all residents of Catbalogan City for trusting and voting me. As the new mayor, I will be focusing on developmental projects that will bring improvements and progress to the city,” Uy said in a text message.
The youngest newly-elected official is 22-year-old Eduardo Ong Jr., who won as vice mayor to his namesake and father, Eduardo Ong Sr., the incumbent municipal mayor of Carigara town. The elder Ong also won for his third and final term as the town’s local chief executive.
The vice-mayor elect won with 20,585 votes against the 7,317 votes of incumbent Carigara Vice-Mayor Mildred Modesto.
The younger Ong's dominance in the vice-mayoralty race is a bitter-sweet victory for his family after his uncle, Leyte 2nd District Rep. Henry Ong, lost his bid for a second term in the House of Representatives.
The father and uncle of Eduardo Jr. toppled the more than the 30-year reign of Apostol clan in Carigara and the 2nd District of Leyte in the 2013 and 2016 elections.
“It’s a huge privilege to be trusted with the municipal council of Carigara. Foundations will be laid the next three years to ensure the sustainable growth of our municipality,” Ong said in his statement posted on social media.
Eduardo Jr. is a fresh graduate of business management of the De La Salle University in Manila where he grew up.
Since last year, he has been running a comedy bar with 10 workers in Metrowalk, a commercial hub in Pasig City. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1069904
On Wednesday, the provincial board of canvassers proclaimed Carl Nicolas Cari, as congressman-elect of Leyte’s 5th District, replacing his father, incumbent Rep. Jose Carlos, who won as Baybay City mayor.
At 26, Carl Nicolas will be the youngest solon from Eastern Visayas region in the next Congress. He is currently an ex-officio member of the city council as president of the city’s association of village chiefs.
He garnered 33,087 votes, more than double than the 16,786 votes earned by businesswoman Marilou Baligod.
When asked what will be his priority legislation, the younger Cari said that he will craft laws for farmers.
“Our farmers have been suffering especially coconut farmers because of the declining price of copra in the market.”
Carl Nicolas is a grandson of Carmen Cari, the clan’s matriarch and outgoing Baybay City mayor. Carmen’s grandfather Jose Ma. Veloso became Leyte first district representative for three terms (1922-1925; 1935-1938; 1941-1946) and senator for two terms (1916-1919 and 1925-1935) during the Commonwealth period.
Their family is Leyte’s oldest political dynasty, reigning before the era of Romualdezes of former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos.
In Samar's capital city of Catbalogan, 25-year-old Dexter Uy is the new mayor-elect after a one-on-one race against businessman and politician Von Zosa. Dexter garnered 28,285 votes ahead of 21,241 votes obtained by Zosa.
Dexter, is the son of Coefredo, a long-time city mayor who was proclaimed vice mayor-elect. His sister, suspended Mayor Stephanie, is a newly-elected city councilor. Dexter served as Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President of Catbalogan in 2012.
“I am thankful to all residents of Catbalogan City for trusting and voting me. As the new mayor, I will be focusing on developmental projects that will bring improvements and progress to the city,” Uy said in a text message.
The youngest newly-elected official is 22-year-old Eduardo Ong Jr., who won as vice mayor to his namesake and father, Eduardo Ong Sr., the incumbent municipal mayor of Carigara town. The elder Ong also won for his third and final term as the town’s local chief executive.
The vice-mayor elect won with 20,585 votes against the 7,317 votes of incumbent Carigara Vice-Mayor Mildred Modesto.
The younger Ong's dominance in the vice-mayoralty race is a bitter-sweet victory for his family after his uncle, Leyte 2nd District Rep. Henry Ong, lost his bid for a second term in the House of Representatives.
The father and uncle of Eduardo Jr. toppled the more than the 30-year reign of Apostol clan in Carigara and the 2nd District of Leyte in the 2013 and 2016 elections.
“It’s a huge privilege to be trusted with the municipal council of Carigara. Foundations will be laid the next three years to ensure the sustainable growth of our municipality,” Ong said in his statement posted on social media.
Eduardo Jr. is a fresh graduate of business management of the De La Salle University in Manila where he grew up.
Since last year, he has been running a comedy bar with 10 workers in Metrowalk, a commercial hub in Pasig City. (PNA)
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1069904
GMA Network starts digital TV transmission using permanent frequency
Broadcast giant GMA Network Inc. on Wednesday officially started transmitting digital television (DTV) using permanent frequency, as part of the company's shift from analog TV.
"Today marks another milestone in our digital journey. As of sign on this morning, GMA has begun transmitting digital TV using its permanent frequency," GMA chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon said in a speech during the company's annual stockholders meeting in Quezon City.
According to Gozon, GMA started transmitting DTV on May 15 using its permanent frequency UHF Channel 15, assigned by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
"The viewers of analog TV may continue to watch GMA programs on our free-to-air Channel 7 broadcast," said Gozon.
The government in 2017 said it aimed to phase out analog television by 2023 and to have the industry fully migrated to Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) by then.
"We are targeting four to six years of simulcast before the analog shut off," George P. Tardio, chief of the DICT National Information and Communications Technology Planning, said in February 2017.
Prior to this, the NTC in November 2013 issued a memorandum circular on the "Standard for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast Service," following an order of then-President Benigno Simeon Aquino III for the industry to shift to digital TV using the Japanese standard.
Earlier this year, GMA said it was investing over P1 billion to complete the second phase of its digitization project.
"All these state-of-the-art upgrades are part of GMA Network’s ongoing digitization project to bring world-class programming to our viewers here and abroad," Gozon said in February.
"We are excited to unveil more innovative offerings that will not only maintain our position as the country’s leading broadcast network but will also revolutionize TV viewing experience in the Philippines," he said. — BM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/694513/gma-network-starts-digital-tv-transmission-using-permanent-frequency/story/
"Today marks another milestone in our digital journey. As of sign on this morning, GMA has begun transmitting digital TV using its permanent frequency," GMA chairman and CEO Felipe Gozon said in a speech during the company's annual stockholders meeting in Quezon City.
GMA CEO Felipe Gozon: “This morning GMA has begun transmitting digital TV using its permanent frequency.” || @gmanews pic.twitter.com/it34eDRjwi— Jon Viktor Cabuenas (@ViktorCabuenas) May 15, 2019
According to Gozon, GMA started transmitting DTV on May 15 using its permanent frequency UHF Channel 15, assigned by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).
"The viewers of analog TV may continue to watch GMA programs on our free-to-air Channel 7 broadcast," said Gozon.
The government in 2017 said it aimed to phase out analog television by 2023 and to have the industry fully migrated to Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting (DTTB) by then.
"We are targeting four to six years of simulcast before the analog shut off," George P. Tardio, chief of the DICT National Information and Communications Technology Planning, said in February 2017.
Prior to this, the NTC in November 2013 issued a memorandum circular on the "Standard for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast Service," following an order of then-President Benigno Simeon Aquino III for the industry to shift to digital TV using the Japanese standard.
Earlier this year, GMA said it was investing over P1 billion to complete the second phase of its digitization project.
"All these state-of-the-art upgrades are part of GMA Network’s ongoing digitization project to bring world-class programming to our viewers here and abroad," Gozon said in February.
"We are excited to unveil more innovative offerings that will not only maintain our position as the country’s leading broadcast network but will also revolutionize TV viewing experience in the Philippines," he said. — BM, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/694513/gma-network-starts-digital-tv-transmission-using-permanent-frequency/story/
Joy B, Gian wagi sa Quezon City
Naiproklama na kahapon ng umaga ng Commission on Elections-QC-Board of Canvassers bilang nagwaging QC Mayor na si Joy Belmonte at nanalong bise-alkalde na si Gian Sotto sa QC Albert Hall sa QC Hall.
Sa final canvassing ng mga balota sa QC, nakakuha si Belmonte ng botong 469,480 at si Gian Sotto na nakakuha ng 382,393 votes.
May mahigit labing-apat na oras bago nakumpleto ng Comelec-QC ang canvassing ng mga boto at naiproklama na ang lahat ng mga nanalong kandidato.
Ang mga nanalong congressman sa District 1- Onyx Crisologo, District 2- Precious Castelo, Allan Reyes – District 3, Bong Suntay – District 4, Alfred Vargas – District 5 at Kit Belmonte – District 6.
Sa mga konsehal sa District 1- Alex Herrera, Lena Marie Juico, Doray Delarmente, TJ Calalay, Nikki Crisologo at Victor Ferrer.
Ang nanalong councilors sa district 2 na sina Winston Castelo, Bong Liban, Candy Medina, Ramon Toto Me-dalla, Mikey Belmonte at Estrella Valmocina.
Sa District 3, nanalo at naiproklama na rin sina Franz Pumaren, Kate Coseteng, John Defensor, Wency Lagumbay, Jorge Banal at Ryza de Leon.
Sa District 4, Councilors sina Imee Rillo, Marra Suntay, Irene Belmonte, Resty Malangen, Ivy Lagman at Hero Bautista.
Sa district 5 ang nanalong konsehal ay sina Joe Visaya, Carl Castelo, PM Vargas, Shay Liban, Ram Medalla at Allan Francisco habang sa District 6 ay sina Marivic Co Pilar, Bobby Castelo, Roger Juan, Lala Sotto, Donny Matias at Eric Juan.
Nagpapasalamat naman si Belmonte sa ipinakitang suporta ng mga taga-QC kaya’t agad anyang magta-trabaho para maipatupad ang mga pangako sa mga taga-lungsod. (Mer Layson)
https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/metro/2019/05/15/1917856/joy-b-gian-wagi-sa-quezon-city
Sa final canvassing ng mga balota sa QC, nakakuha si Belmonte ng botong 469,480 at si Gian Sotto na nakakuha ng 382,393 votes.
May mahigit labing-apat na oras bago nakumpleto ng Comelec-QC ang canvassing ng mga boto at naiproklama na ang lahat ng mga nanalong kandidato.
Ang mga nanalong congressman sa District 1- Onyx Crisologo, District 2- Precious Castelo, Allan Reyes – District 3, Bong Suntay – District 4, Alfred Vargas – District 5 at Kit Belmonte – District 6.
Sa mga konsehal sa District 1- Alex Herrera, Lena Marie Juico, Doray Delarmente, TJ Calalay, Nikki Crisologo at Victor Ferrer.
Ang nanalong councilors sa district 2 na sina Winston Castelo, Bong Liban, Candy Medina, Ramon Toto Me-dalla, Mikey Belmonte at Estrella Valmocina.
Sa District 3, nanalo at naiproklama na rin sina Franz Pumaren, Kate Coseteng, John Defensor, Wency Lagumbay, Jorge Banal at Ryza de Leon.
Sa District 4, Councilors sina Imee Rillo, Marra Suntay, Irene Belmonte, Resty Malangen, Ivy Lagman at Hero Bautista.
Sa district 5 ang nanalong konsehal ay sina Joe Visaya, Carl Castelo, PM Vargas, Shay Liban, Ram Medalla at Allan Francisco habang sa District 6 ay sina Marivic Co Pilar, Bobby Castelo, Roger Juan, Lala Sotto, Donny Matias at Eric Juan.
Nagpapasalamat naman si Belmonte sa ipinakitang suporta ng mga taga-QC kaya’t agad anyang magta-trabaho para maipatupad ang mga pangako sa mga taga-lungsod. (Mer Layson)
https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon/metro/2019/05/15/1917856/joy-b-gian-wagi-sa-quezon-city
Incumbents rule polls in southern MM
Incumbent officials dominated the midterm polls in southern Metro Manila.
Reelectionist Makati City Mayor Abby Binay was proclaimed winner with 179,522 votes, which is 80,869 higher than the 98,653 votes for her brother former mayor Junjun Binay, followed by businessman Ricky Yabut with 23,721 votes.
Independent candidates Rene Bondal garnered 3,565 votes; Wilfredo Talag, 1,541; and Love Alanzalon with 1,101.
Binay was not present during her proclamation at the Makati City coliseum yesterday morning.
Binay’s running mate, Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, also retained her post as she won against outgoing Makati City Rep. Monsour del Rosario, Battle Batalla, Roberto Lantin and Rodolfo Biolena.
Just like Binay, incumbent Pateros Mayor Ike Ponce has also retained his post with 18,370 votes against his opponent mayoral bet “Doc” Willie Buenaventura with 8,775.
Pateros Vice Mayor Gerald German also won with 14,600 votes against Carlo Santos, who only got 11,729 votes.
Film director Lino Cayetano was proclaimed mayor in Taguig City along with incumbent Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz.
Former senator and foreign affairs secretary Alan Peter Cayetano won as Taguig District 1 congressman while his wife, erstwhile Mayor Lani Cayetano, won as representative of District 2.
In Las Piñas City, Mayor Imelda Aguilar secured her second term as mayor, garnering 170,972 votes or 87.8 percent of the total votes cast against her three other rivals: Louie Casimiro, Benjamin Gonzales and Conrado Miranda, all independent.
Aguilar’s daughter April won as vice mayor with 161,789 votes or 86.32-percent of the total votes cast against independent candidate Antonio Abellar Jr.
Also, Camille Villar, daughter of reelectionist Sen. Cynthia Villar, won as congresswoman for the city’s lone district by 173,917 or 89.78 percent of the total votes cast against her opponent Jerry delos Reyes.
The mother-and-daughter tandem and Villar all ran under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), headed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III.
Meanwhile, reelectionist Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, who ran under the Liberal Party, will be serving as mayor for the third and last time after gathering 164,144 votes. He got over 112,000 votes more than his closest rival, former Bureau of Immigration acting deputy commissioner Marc Red Mariñas.
Also, incumbent Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon received 169,756 votes against former councilor Rafael Arciaga, Mariñas’ bet for congressman, who got 36,317 votes.
Arciaga has filed graft complaints against Fresnedi before the Office of the Ombudsman, the latest in March, due to alleged overpricing of a parcel of land.
Former vice mayor Artemio Simundac made a comeback, winning against incumbent Vice Mayor Celso Dioko, Mariñas’ running mate.
He was recently implicated in an alleged vote-buying incident last weekend, with the city prosecutor referring the case for further investigation.
Outgoing Pasay City congresswoman Imelda Calixto-Rubiano won by landslide as mayor, garnering 121,391 votes. She will switch places with outgoing mayor Antonino Calixto, who won as congressman for the city’s lone district in the House of Representatives by a landslide.
Two younger Calixtos secured their spots in their reelection for councilor: Antonino’s son Mark for the city’s first district and Mark’s cousin Joey Calixto-Isidro for the second district.
In Parañaque City, reelectionists Mayor Edwin Olivarez and Vice Mayor Rico Golez, son of the late former National Security Adviser and the city’s second district congressman Roilo Golez, won a second term.
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Reelectionist Makati City Mayor Abby Binay was proclaimed winner with 179,522 votes, which is 80,869 higher than the 98,653 votes for her brother former mayor Junjun Binay, followed by businessman Ricky Yabut with 23,721 votes.
Independent candidates Rene Bondal garnered 3,565 votes; Wilfredo Talag, 1,541; and Love Alanzalon with 1,101.
Binay was not present during her proclamation at the Makati City coliseum yesterday morning.
Binay’s running mate, Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, also retained her post as she won against outgoing Makati City Rep. Monsour del Rosario, Battle Batalla, Roberto Lantin and Rodolfo Biolena.
Just like Binay, incumbent Pateros Mayor Ike Ponce has also retained his post with 18,370 votes against his opponent mayoral bet “Doc” Willie Buenaventura with 8,775.
Pateros Vice Mayor Gerald German also won with 14,600 votes against Carlo Santos, who only got 11,729 votes.
Film director Lino Cayetano was proclaimed mayor in Taguig City along with incumbent Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz.
Former senator and foreign affairs secretary Alan Peter Cayetano won as Taguig District 1 congressman while his wife, erstwhile Mayor Lani Cayetano, won as representative of District 2.
In Las Piñas City, Mayor Imelda Aguilar secured her second term as mayor, garnering 170,972 votes or 87.8 percent of the total votes cast against her three other rivals: Louie Casimiro, Benjamin Gonzales and Conrado Miranda, all independent.
Aguilar’s daughter April won as vice mayor with 161,789 votes or 86.32-percent of the total votes cast against independent candidate Antonio Abellar Jr.
Also, Camille Villar, daughter of reelectionist Sen. Cynthia Villar, won as congresswoman for the city’s lone district by 173,917 or 89.78 percent of the total votes cast against her opponent Jerry delos Reyes.
The mother-and-daughter tandem and Villar all ran under the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), headed by Senate President Vicente Sotto III.
Meanwhile, reelectionist Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime Fresnedi, who ran under the Liberal Party, will be serving as mayor for the third and last time after gathering 164,144 votes. He got over 112,000 votes more than his closest rival, former Bureau of Immigration acting deputy commissioner Marc Red Mariñas.
Also, incumbent Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon received 169,756 votes against former councilor Rafael Arciaga, Mariñas’ bet for congressman, who got 36,317 votes.
Arciaga has filed graft complaints against Fresnedi before the Office of the Ombudsman, the latest in March, due to alleged overpricing of a parcel of land.
Former vice mayor Artemio Simundac made a comeback, winning against incumbent Vice Mayor Celso Dioko, Mariñas’ running mate.
He was recently implicated in an alleged vote-buying incident last weekend, with the city prosecutor referring the case for further investigation.
Outgoing Pasay City congresswoman Imelda Calixto-Rubiano won by landslide as mayor, garnering 121,391 votes. She will switch places with outgoing mayor Antonino Calixto, who won as congressman for the city’s lone district in the House of Representatives by a landslide.
Two younger Calixtos secured their spots in their reelection for councilor: Antonino’s son Mark for the city’s first district and Mark’s cousin Joey Calixto-Isidro for the second district.
In Parañaque City, reelectionists Mayor Edwin Olivarez and Vice Mayor Rico Golez, son of the late former National Security Adviser and the city’s second district congressman Roilo Golez, won a second term.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2019/05/15/1917857/incumbents-rule-polls-southern-mm
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