KOTA KINABALU: Sister Rufina Sotiar, a 68-year-old nun, became the oldest apprentice to receive her Level 3 certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education during the Sabah and Labuan FT National Dual Training System convocation ceremony held yesterday. Rufina said she likes her occupation at Taska Stella Maris and enjoys looking after the children under her care, who are between two-months-old and four-years-old. “They are very smart, and hence, we need to come up with activities. Caring for little children is no longer about just feeding them and putting them to sleep. There must be some activities too. It is all about the quality of the care,” she told press members after receiving her certificate yesterday. She added that she wanted to improve her knowledge in caring for little children, hence, her one year and a half of hard work to attain the certificate from SLDN. She also said that she does not get tired looking after the children, despite the age, and that she … [Read more...] about Nun is oldest to receive certificate in childhood care
PBA teams up with World Vision for charity
MANILA, Philippines -- The PBA will doing some charity work to cap off its final conference for the season. The league is going to match every point scored by both teams in the last two minutes of each Governors' Cup game with a P100 donation to World Vision. The project takes effect for the entire elimination round schedule of the season-ending tournament, which opens on September 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena. READ: 5 games to watch in 2019 Governors' Cup Proceeds of the campaign will benefit specific projects and programs of World Vision to their assisted communities. World Vision is a global humanitarian organization devoted to improving the lives of families and communities to overcome poverty. As the largest non-profit organization in the country, it helps over 1.5 million children every year with the support of thousands of Filipinos sponsors and donors. "In our own little way, the PBA would want to help change a child’s life lalo na at ang ating liga ay isa sa mga … [Read more...] about PBA teams up with World Vision for charity
An intimate birthday celebration @ The Peak
An intimate birthday celebration @ The Peak (The Philippine Star) - September 15, 2019 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Rustans Group Chairman and CEO Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco recently celebrated her birthday at the Terrace of The Peak on the 62nd floor of Grand Hyatt with a small group of close friends. Nedy and I have known each other since our late teens or early twenties. Our friendship has strengthened through the years, having lived through nearly a dozen Philippine presidents, martial law and Edsa revolution. It was a joyful gathering of long-time friends that included former beauty queen Au Au Pijuan, head of Hermes Philippines Mario Katigbak, Minnie Cagatao Lawrie, “DJ” Lopez and Philippine Tatler publisher Irene Martel Francsico. Nedy has always been a sweet and loving friend to all of us, and we are honored to celebrate her birthday with her. … [Read more...] about An intimate birthday celebration @ The Peak
Boxing: Duno stops Delgado, wants unbeaten Garcia next
CARSON, California -- "Ruthless" Romero Duno racked up his 12th win in a row by overpowering Ivan Delgado in a lightweight showdown on Sunday in Carson, California. They went toe to toe for seven rounds, with Duno landing a series of power shots all throughout the fight -- but also eating a few combinations from Delgado. But after absorbing several overhand rights and combinations, Delgado looked gassed in the seventh round. He did not leave his corner for the 8th round, giving the 23-year-old Duno his 21st career win -- and 16th by knockout. Duno improved to 21-1, with his lone loss all the way back in May 2016. "It was a good fight," said Duno, a native of General Santos. "I wasn't expecting the knockout, because I know Ivan wants to win the fight, too." READ: Pedro Taduran stops Samuel Salva to capture IBF minimumweight crown In his post-fight interviews, Duno made it clear who he wants to fight next -- unbeaten Ryan Garcia. The 24 hours leading up to the fight had taken a strange … [Read more...] about Boxing: Duno stops Delgado, wants unbeaten Garcia next
Antigraft Agency Commissioners Return Their Mandate in Protest
Jakarta. Commissioners of the national antigraft agency released a statement on Friday evening to "return their mandate" to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo. They said "extraordinary circumstances" had forced them to take this step, as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is progressively being crippled by a series of revisions to the KPK Law, initiated by the House of Representatives, and the national legislature's controversial selection process for new commissioners. By returning their mandate, the KPK commissioners effectively handed over the agency's reins to the president. Ongoing investigations by the agency may have to be stopped temporarily. "[The KPK commissioners] have decided to hand over the responsibility of managing corruption eradication [efforts] to the president of Indonesia," KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah said at a press conference at the agency's headquarters in South Jakarta. The House approved the proposed … [Read more...] about Antigraft Agency Commissioners Return Their Mandate in Protest