The smash-hit two-night concert of Celine Dion at the MOA is another feather in the cap of Renen de Guia’s Ovation Productions which has produced the concerts of several other big international artists in Manila. Renen and wife Celina’s son Bogie handles the company’s production, road management and security. “I take my hat off to Bogie for being a genius in putting up a show,” said ex-actor Joed Serrano who, unknown to many people (including some of his friends), was a co-producer of Celine’s concert but requested Renen and Celina (Cel) not to put his company’s name (Joed Presents) on the ads and in the press releases for reasons that Joed would rather not disclose. “Aside from Smart, PLDT and Sunlife, I want to thank Renen and Cel whom I hold in high esteem,” added Joed. “I have other people to thank for saving me, like Tito Boy (Abunda, photo), Ms. Kelly, Bebs, Twinny Gracey, Te Cors, Louie, Ryan and Flor Santos (the … [Read more...] about Joed has Boy Abunda to thank for ‘saving’ him
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News Unpacking federalism: Who will rule? Send in the clans
This latest installment of "PCIJ's Primer on Federalism - Stats on the state of the regions: Who will rule? Send in the clans" focuses on the preponderance of the same political families that have run and won again and again, simultaneously for different posts, in the last five elections. PCIJ's Primer on Federalism - Stats on the state of the regions: Who will rule? Send in the clans A "SELF-EXECUTING" ban on political dynasties is supposedly one of the crown jewels of the draft constitution for the pitch to shift to a federal system of government. It is paired with a proposed ban on turncoatism, or candidates changing political parties between elections or during election campaigns. These are supposed to limit the opportunities for the powerful few to continue to have considerable clout, as well as to prevent candidates from repeatedly making a mockery of the political-party system. But there are a few big ifs. Drafted by the 22-member Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 … [Read more...] about News Unpacking federalism: Who will rule? Send in the clans
News Pagtataas ng minimum wage sa Cordillera, pinag-aaralan dahil sa inflation
Magsasagawa ang Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) ng public consultation sa Hunyo tungkol sa posibleng pagtataas ng minimum wage Cordillera bunsod ng patuloy na pagtaas sa presyo ng bilihin. Dissecting Data: April 2018 inflation Kasalukuyang nasa P285-P300 ang minimum wage sa Baguio City at La Trinidad, habang ang mga taga-Tabuk City, Bangued, Bontoc, Lagawe, Banaue, Buguias, Bauko, Sagada, at Tublay ay nasa P270-P290 lamang. Isa sa mga minimum wage earners sa naturang rehiyon ay si Marcita Lim, na pinagkakasya ang kinikitang P285 kada araw para sa 3 anak. "Hindi lang naman pagkain ang kailangan, marami pang kailangan para sa mga bata," hinaing ni Lim. Pero dahil sa pagtaas ng presyo ng iba't ibang bilihin at serbisyo gaya ng pamasahe sa taxi at gasolina na ngayo'y umaabot na sa higit P65 kada litro, tila hindi na raw sapat ang minimum wage. Dagdag-pasahe sa jeepney, inihirit sa Baguio Ayon sa Department of Labor and Employment sa Cordillera, inflation din … [Read more...] about News Pagtataas ng minimum wage sa Cordillera, pinag-aaralan dahil sa inflation
Once in these festive islands
Once in these festive islands MANILA, Philippines — Long before organized religion came to Philippine shores, local folk indulged in nature worship, seeing themselves as guardians of the earth. Much like today’s eco-warriors, they connected with the seasons, the planet, plants, and animals to ensure a balanced life for the community. Dance rituals for fertility and abundance, to call forth the wind and the rain, or to appease mother nature herself following some tragic occurrence or natural disaster, also became part and parcel of community life. When the annual Aliwan Fiesta takes to the streets of Manila and Pasay anew on April 26 to 28, a diverse array of festivals will serve as a visual treat for both tourists and locals, audience and participant, in a grand convergence geared toward heightening a sense of kinship amid competitive regionalistic fervor. Seventeen contingents from various cities and municipalities all over the … [Read more...] about Once in these festive islands
News Ilang nitso, pinagnakawan sa barangay sa Abra
BANGUED, Abra - Napapadalas ang kaso ng mga nitsong ninanakawan sa Barangay Bangbangar sa bayan na ito, ayon sa pulisya. Madalas na nilalagyan ng mahahalagang gamit ang mga nitso sa Abra dahil sa paniniwalang magagamit ang mga ito sa kabilang buhay ng mga namayapa, paliwanag ni Chief Inspector Dominador de Guzman Jr., acting police chief ng bayan. Nitong Marso 29, nadiskubre aniyang binuksan ng mga hindi pa nakikilalang kawatan ang 4 na nitso sa Barbarakbak Cemetery. Natangay mula sa isa sa mga nitso ang isang cellphone, pera at personal na gamit ng nakalibing doon habang wala namang nakuha sa 3 pang nitso, sabi ni De Guzman. Noong 2017, pinagnakawan din aniya ng mga hindi nakilalang indibidwal ang 2 nitso sa lugar. "Theft po ang puwede nating ikaso just in case po na maaktuhan natin itong mga tao at sa ngayon po mayroon po kaming follow-up operation at tinitignan po natin talaga kung sino po iyong mga involved dito," sabi ng pulis. Dagdag niya, bagama't ginagalang ng mga awtoridad ang … [Read more...] about News Ilang nitso, pinagnakawan sa barangay sa Abra