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i Maricel Opena, 29 yrs. old nagtatrabaho dito sa Taipei ay isa sa libu-libong kababaihan na nakaranas ng pagiging epektibo ng upgraded Dream Love 1000 sexual na pabango na gawa sa England. Nabili niya ito mula sa EEC Elite Mart sa Chungshan sa halagang NT560 lamang at naging palagiang gamit dahil sa halimuyak nito na kaayaaya. Naisip din na subukan ito pagdating ng nobyo.

Nagstop over dito ang kaniyang boyfriend

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Habang kumakain ay wala itong tigil ng paghalik at paghaplos nito sa kaniyang pisngi, napapangiti na

lamang siya at kaniyang tinutugunan ang mga halik nito. Hanggang sa lumisan ito patungong Pilipinas ay patuloy ang pagiging malambing nito na sinasabing mahal na mahal siya at aayusin na agad ang kasal nila.

Naikuwento niya ang karanasan sa mga kaibigan at maging sila ay bumili at nagumpisang gumamit nitong seksuwal na pabango. Nakaranas din sila nang maalab na pagmamahal mula sa mga nobyo nila.

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SSS to open more offices to assist OFWs

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he Social Security System (SSS) is targeting to open two Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) member assistance offices this year, in line with providing compulsory coverage for Filipinos working abroad as mandated under Republic Act (RA) 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018.

In a statement on Monday, the SSS said that it has currently 26 foreign representative offices in 18 countries for OFW member assistance services, targeting to open two more offices this year, as the compulsory OFW coverage is set to take effect.

“We have a total of 26 offices in 18 countries providing SSS services. All these offices are located in the Philippine

embassies…This year our target is to open two more offices, Tel Aviv, Israel and also in New York. The offices will be manned by regular SSS employees to manage the representative offices,” said SSS Senior Vice-President and Head of International Operations Division Joy A. Villacorta.

Based on data from the SSS, there were 1.14 million registered OFWs in the system, of which around 550,000 were paying members as of end-2018.

The state-run pension fund also disbursed an estimated P5.65 billion in benefits to more than 63,000 OFW pensioners and members in 2018, or 89 percent of the P6.37 billion contributions collected from OFWs on the same year.

In line with RA 11199, the SSS is

proposing that all land-based OFWs should pay at least a minimum monthly contribution of P960 which is equivalent to 12 percent of the new minimum monthly salary credit (MSC) for OFWs of P8,000.

Even paying only one month of contribution at the new minimum MSC, an OFW-member will get 61 times in return from his contribution or P58,400 in total lump-sum benefits for disability, death or retirement plus funeral grant.

According to the SSS, if OFW members opt to pay at the highest MSC of P20,000 or P2,400 monthly contribution, the benefit amount would be P116,000.

In terms of sickness benefits, this will also increase under the new minimum

MSC for OFWs coming from the previous P150 a day benefit, increase by 60 percent to P240 a day.

Maternity benefit will also increase by more than double, from a range of P10,000-P13,000 to P28,000 under the Expanded Maternity Leave Law which took effect on March 11.

For retirement benefit, those with 120 qualifying monthly contributions at P8,000 MSC will have a basic monthly pension amounting to P3,200.

If they are paying based on the P20,000 MSC, the pension benefit will be P8,000 per month.

“We’d like our OFWs to know that membership with SSS is for life. Membership does not expire so all contributions you put in are all accounted for. In case you stopped paying due to work abroad, you can always reactivate your membership by continuing to pay your contribution to become eligible to the seven types of SSS benefits including unemployment insurance. I hope our OFWs will look at SSS contributions as their long-term savings and not an expense burden,” said SSS President and CEO Aurora C. Ignacio.

Ignacio said the pension fund will exhaust all ways to come out with the guidelines on compulsory OFW coverage while taking into consideration the concerns and suggestions that were discussed during the public forum with OFW stakeholders last May 3.

“It was clear in the public forum that all stakeholders are united in providing social security protection to all OFWs. However, we must settle some issues in the implementing guidelines. We will continue to hold discussions with our partners in government who are jointly mandated with the SSS under the new law to ensure compulsory OFW coverage, namely the Department of Labor and Employment and its concerned agencies such as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Leaders from both land-based and seabased OFW sectors will also be consulted in the process, and all together, we will see how we can best implement the provisions of the law,” she added. —Business Mirror

Taiwanese firms to invest in Subic

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ight Taiwan-based companies have expressed their interest to invest in this premier freeport.

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairperson and administrator Wilma T. Eisma said Thursday this was the result of her presentation of the investment and business opportunities here during the recent Philippine Investment Forum held in Taipei, Taiwan.

Eisma said two of those Taiwanese firms have so far committed USD9 million in investments.

She said these are the FTI Holdings Group (Milagros International, Inc.), which plans to invest USD6 million in Subic and hire 600 workers within the year; and Grey Matter Industries Group, which has committed to invest USD3 million and hire 200 workers.

FTI Group designs, manufactures and sells luggage, fashion handbags and backpacks, apparel and apparel accessories, outdoor products, and pet products and accessories, which are sold in the United States.

Eisma said FTI’s chief auditor, Paul Lee, already inspected a prospective factory site in Subic’s Tipo area on April 30, and will conduct another inspection with other company officials next month to finalize the new business venture.

Meanwhile, Grey Matter Industries, which is engaged in the manufacture of PET bottles, plastic films and other plastic products, she said, has already sent the SBMA a letter of intent on April 29.

“The SBMA is now in touch with the six other interested Taiwanese companies to firm up (their) investment plans here,” Eisma said.

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DOLE issues three new workers’ protection policies

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he Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued three new policies for the protection of Filipino workers. DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III, together with other stakeholders, signed the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11210 or the Expanded Maternity Leave Law; DOLE-Department of Justice (DOJ)-Bureau of Immigration (BI) Guidelines on the Issuance of Work and Employment Permits to foreign nationals; and memorandum of agreement (MOA) and Certification for Returning OFWs. The joint guidelines aim to clarify and harmonize existing regulations on the issuance of appropriate permits to all foreigners who intend to work, perform specific activities, and/or render services in the Philippines, whether in the context of an employment arrangement or otherwise.

It noted that the government agencies have identified 14 categories for the issuance of Special Work Permit (SWP), which include athletes, artists, journalists, chefs, among others. “A Special Work Permit (SWP) shall be issued by the BI to foreign nationals who intend to work, engage in specific activities, or render services outside of an employment arrangement” it said.

“An SWP shall be granted in favor of

an applicant who shall thereby be entitled to work in the Philippines for a maximum period of six months, non- renewable,” the joint guidelines added.

The BI will issue the SWP to nonresident aliens, who will be employed in the Philippines for a period not exceeding six months. In contrast, a 9(g) visa is a working visa for aliens employed in the country, with contracts usually lasting for one to three years. On the other hand, the DOLE shall issue the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) to foreigners who will work in the Philippines for more than six months.

“The DOLE is mandated to regulate the employment of aliens through the issuance of AEP to non-resident foreign nationals or to the applicant employer after a determination of the non-availability of a person in the Philippines who is competent, able and willing at the time of application to perform the services for which the alien is desired,” it added.

Foreign applicants are required to submit his/her Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) when applying for the permits.

“All applications for permits covered by this Joint Guidelines shall require TIN of the foreign national from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR),” the guidelines added.

In 2018, the BI issued a total of 83,760

SWPs, while the DOLE reported issuing a total of 54,241 AEPs, the primary requirement for securing the 9(g) visa.

Meanwhile, the DOLE, the Social Security System (SSS) and the Civil Service Commission also signed the IRR of the 105Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law.

Covered by the law are female workers in the public and private sectors, in the informal economy, female members who are voluntary contributors to the SSS, and female national athletes.

The IRR has also allowed a female worker, at her option, to allocate up to seven days of said benefits to the child’s father, whether or not the same is married to the beneficiary.“In case of death, absence, or incapacity of the child’s father, the female worker may allocate to an alternate caregiver who may be any of the following, upon the election of the mother taking into account the best interests of the child: a) A relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity; or b) The current partner, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, of the female worker sharing the same household. The option to allocate maternity leave credits shall not be applicable in case the female worker suffers miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy,” it added.

The IRR noted that violations of the law has a corresponding fine of at least PHP20,000 to a maximum of PHP200,000 and imprisonment of not less than six years and one day nor more than 12 years, or both.

Meanwhile, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have formalized their partnership via a MOA in providing skills training, technical education and assessment and certification for returning OFWs. “Whereas, the Parties, agree to collaborate in a partnership venture to strengthen TESDA’s purposive intervention for returning OFWs, and also explore the development of a joint project on technical education and skills training, as well as assessment and certification for Returning Filipinos through the Comprehensive OFW Reintegration Program Framework,” the (MOA) read.

OWWA focuses on the welfare of the OFWs and their families. It is present in all three stages of migration: pre-departure, on-site, and upon arrival that when the OFW returns, it will provide livelihood trainings and programs for the OFWs reintegration.

TESDA is tasked to manage and supervise technical education and skills development in the Philippines. —PNA

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computer peripherals and accessories for the Taiwan, China and the United States markets; CDStar Co., Ltd., manufacturer of Skechers, Keen, Clarks, Asics, Salomon, and Novi shoes; and Ya Horng Electronics Co., Ltd., producer of electrical appliances and audiovisual electronic products for the US, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and France.

Another prospective investor is Sagittarius Sporting Good Co., Ltd., (Xiamen

Feipeng Industry Co. Ltd.), a manufacturer of sports and protective equipment, which said it intends to produce fishing and sports inflatable boats in Subic. Eisma noted that most of the incoming Taiwanese investors will locate at the Tipo area, which is being developed by the SBMA as a major industrial site.

Meanwhile, more than 250 Taiwanese investors attended the April 24-26 Taipei trade roadshow organized by the Philippine

Investment Promotion Plan, in coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Taipei, the commercial affairs section of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office.

The forum showcased investment and business opportunities for Taiwanese industry players who are repositioning their strategy in light of the recent global trade and economic developments and conflicts between major global markets. —PNA

These prospective investors are Rong Shin Industrial Co., Ltd., which is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of lawn and garden power tool muffler system; Catcher Technology Co., Ltd., a major supplier of Taiwanese computer giant Wistron; Primax Electronic Ltd., which manufactures

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Duterte signs law waiving docu fees for first-time jobseekers

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irst-time jobseekers will no longer have to pay for fees when they acquire government documents needed for employment.

This after President Rodrigo Duterte, on April 10, signed Republic Act 11261 or the First-Time Jobseekers Assistance Act, a copy of which was released to media.

Under the new law, government fees and charges are waived in the issuance of documents required in the application of first-time jobseekers, so long as they submit a barangay certification as proof. The law covers not only fresh graduates but also outof-school youth. These documents include police clearance certificate, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance, barangay clearance, medical certificate, birth certificate, marriage certificate, transcript of academic records issued by state colleges

and universities, tax identification number (TIN), unified multi-purpose ID (UMID), and other documentary requirements issued by the government that may be required by employers.

In signing the new law, Duterte recognized the need to “promote full employment and equality of gainful work and opportunities for its citizens.”

“All government agencies and instrumentalities, including governmentowned and -controlled corporations (GOCCs), local government units (LGUs), and government hospitals shall not collect fees or charges from a first-time jobseeker: Provided, that such fee or charge is paid in connection with the application for and the granting of licenses, proofs of identification, clearances, certificates or other documents usually required

in the course of employment locally or abroad: Provided, further, that the benefit provided under this Act shall only be availed of once,” the law read.

The law creates an Inter-agency Monitoring Committee in charge of monitoring the compliance of the concerned government agencies and instrumentalities and may recommend to the proper authorities the filing of an administrative complaint against any person who refuses to comply with the provisions of the act.

The committee will be chaired by the Labor Secretary and composed of the heads of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the departments of information and communications technology, finance, and education, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the National Youth Commission (NYC), the Technical

Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), and others. The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) shall be issued within 60 days from the effectivity of the new law. The new law is a consolidation of Senate Bill 1629 and House Bill 172, which was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives last February 6.

It shall take effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. Senator Joel Villaueva, the law’s principal author and sponsor, welcomed the signing of the law noting that it is estimated to benefit about 1.3 million first-time jobseekers annually.

Villanueva, chair of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources Development, said, “It takes a high school graduate up to three years to find a first job while it takes a college graduate one year to find a first job.” “We warmly welcome the signing of our bill into law as this will financially aid our youth in finding employment,” he said in a statement. —PNA

BI e-gates to expand to NAIA 2 arrival site

File photo from the Philippine Information Agency shows DOJ Sec. Menardo Guevarra and other key Immigration officials witnessing the launching of the E-Gates System Project at the NAIA.

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OUR months since it installed the electronic gates (e-gates) at the arrival areas with positive results, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it wiĺl install similar e-gates for departing international travelers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia). Grifton Medina, BI Port Operations Division Chief, said the e-gates will initially be pilot-tested at the departure area of the Naia Terminal 2.

He said the BI is targeting to test-run the new e-gates by May. He said that similar to the arrival e-gates, the departure e-gates will be for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “We want to make processing smoother and faster for our fellow Filipinos, especially OFWs, so they can maximize their time with their families,” said Medina. Due to security concerns, the e-gates will initially be utilized for processing of Filipino workers only. Other types of passengers may undergo regular immigration inspection.

“We are still studying extending this later to cater to other types of passengers, perhaps to permanent residents and frequent flyers.” Medina made the announcement after the BI received an award at the Philippine OpenGov Leadership Forum 2019 held April 25 in Makati City. This was in recognition of its successful e-gates program and other improvements to its airport operations. Singaporebased OpenGov Asia, which hosted the forum, presented the BI with a Recognition of Excellence (RoE) for successfully installing 21 e-gates in six international airports in the country which facilitated faster immigration processing.

OpenGov Asia is a content platform, primarily focused on imparting knowledge on information and communications technology (ICT) between governments in the Asia-Pacific region. The RoE is given

by OpenGov Asia to institutions that have demonstrated improvement in ICT strategies, policies, and initiatives.

“The main beneficiary of this project will be our OFWs who will no longer go through the hassles of lining up for clearance before they could leave the country,” Medina said. “This is another huge step forward in the improvement of our services,” said BI Commissioner Jaime Morente. —Business Mirror

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BI to OFWs: Don’t take shortcuts just to work abroad

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void dealing with fake recruiters and taking shortcuts when trying to find employment abroad.

This was the reminder raised by Immigration chief Jaime Morente on Sunday as another Filipina was intercepted by the agency after presenting a tampered overseas employment certificate and a fake Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) clearance.

According to Morente, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) should not take “shortcuts” when leaving the country as human traffickers would not stop their illegal works.

“They just won’t stop. Walang manloloko kung walang magpapaloko. Do not take socalled shortcuts just to work abroad. It is for your own protection,” he said.

Morente stressed that presenting fake documents would not get through the

immigration officers assigned in the airport, as their computer system is linked with POEA. This, Morente said, makes fake permits and other bogus documents easier to detect.

Morente then urged future OFWs not to deal with illegal recruiters as it would only cause trouble for them.

“Do not deal with these fraud syndicates because believing them is to your disadvantage,” Morente said in a statement.

“Deal only with licensed recruiters and not with these human traffickers whose only motive is to earn profits at the expense of our poor kababayan,” he added.

Based on the data of the immigration bureau, at least 14 OFWs were stopped at the NAIA for having fake overseas employment certificates and POEA clearances during the Holy Week break alone.

—Inquirer

COMELEC wraps up official tally

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he official tally of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ended Wednesday (May 22), with the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) accounting for 100% of certificates of canvass.

The Certificates of Canvass (CoCs) from the United States arrived Tuesday (May 21) evening, which translated to over 200,000 registered voters. Spokesperson James Jimenez earlier said this would be crucial for those in the 12th and last spot.

Reelectionist senator Nancy Binay was in the Top 12. Reelectionists JV Ejercito and Bam Aquino trailed in the 13th and 14th spot respectively.

Incumbent Senator Cynthia Villar topped the latest count with 25,283,727 votes, followed by reelectionist Senator Grace Poe and

former presidential aide Christopher "Bong" Go with 22,029,788 and 20,657,702 votes, respectively.

The result of the canvass was released early Wednesday. The NBOC said a total of 47,296,442 valid ballots were counted, with voter turnout at 74.31 percent.

Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon told CNN Philippines last Wednesday they expected the complete transmission of elections returns on May 17, and the list of winning senatorial candidates by May 20. The announcement of the final list of winners was delayed, however, as CoCs were still being tallied until Tuesday (May 21). The final COC from Los Angeles was canvassed Tuesday (May 21) evening.

—CNN Philippines

BI stops 5 victims of human trafficking from exiting Clark

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IVE women were intercepted in two separate incidents by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) at the Clark International Airport for attempting to leave the country as tourists, but who turned out to be undocumented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

The three women were arrested by BI port operations authorities on May 8 while attempting to board their flights to Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.

Three of the women were bound for Kota Kinabalu where they were hired to work as nightclub entertainers while the two were going to work in Lebanon as domestic workers.

The victims claimed they were enticed by a job offer they received online and subsequently met with their recruiter whom they identified only as a certain “Danilo” in a mall in Quezon City.

During their meeting, the three women said they paid “Danilo” up to P100,000 each to land the job.

They said they were offered jobs in a pub in Kota Kinabalu, and that their documents will be given to them in Hong Kong.

The two other victims, on the other hand, presented fake visas to the UAE. During interrogation, they admitted having been offered jobs in Beirut, but that they were instructed by their recruiter not to reveal their true destination.

“Obviously these women have been victimized by unscrupulous humantrafficking syndicates that prey on the poor,” the BI said.“We must pursue cases against these illegal recruiters to protect our fellow Filipinos from exploitation in foreign lands,” it added.

The BI said many human-trafficking victims are sometimes forced into prostitution, or become virtual slaves, with salaries far below industry standards.

“Illegal recruiters will put their victims in a tight spot. The victims, knowing that they entered through illegal means, would be forced to agree to the unfair work conditions given to them and would even be asked to pay via salary deduction hefty sums for their recruitment,” the BI pointed out.

The incident prompted Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente to alert BI personnel in ports outside Manila to be on the lookout for other trafficking victims who might attempt to leave via the same scheme.

Morente said the incidents only show that trafficking syndicates are trying to use other international airports for their operations after interceptions were stepped up at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The five women have been turned over to the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking for further investigation and assistance.

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Ugat ng masasamang bagay sa akin ito nuong 2010. Na-detek naman ang tumor sa utak ng aking kapibahay na si Morris. Agresibo daw sabi ng doktor. Kinakailangan nang chemotheraphy.

Pansamantala siyang natigil sa trabaho.

Sa ibang pang pangyayari, isang janitor sa Pabrika ng sinulid sa Taoyuan, Taiwan ang tumuntong sa isang automatic cutting and compacting machine upang maglinis. Nahulog ang tsinelas niya sa loob ng makina.

Pumasok siya sa loob upang kunin ang tsinelas sa pag-aakalang patay ang makina.

Subalit automatikong umandar ang makina matapos maditek na may pumasok na “maruming bulto ng bulak.” Pinutol siya ng makina. Walang nakakita, walang nakarinig at walang saklolo. Nadiskubre na lamang ang nangyari. Ang tanong, ano

ba ang ugat ng masasamang pangyayari sa buhay ng tao? Ano ang karaniwang reaksyon? Ano ang mabuting gawin upang maligtas at maka move on?

Mga pangkaraniwang reaksyon ng tao kung may masamang pangyayari sa buhay: Malimit ikinakaila o itinatanggi ang katotohanan. Hindi makapaniwala sa nangyari at hindi matanggap. Nagkukunwari na okey lamang gayon naghihirap ang kalooban. Kapag, may nagtanong ng “kumusta ka”, ang tugon ay “okey lang” daw, kahit naghihinagpis ang kalooban. Ayaw aminin ang tutuong pakiramdam. Ibang beses, galit o ngitngit. Nagpupuyos at nagrerebelde ang puso dahil sa masamang nangyari.

Itinatanong, “Bakit ako pa?” Pagdarabog, Pag-proprotesta at pasigaw ang mga sali-

ta. Hindi mapigil ang bibig. Ang iba, natutulala. Minsan itinataas ang nakakuyom na kamao sa Diyos kung bakit pinayagan ang gayong masamang situasyon o bagay sa buhay. Ibang beses, naghahanap ng masisisi. Kung hindi ang sarili ang sisihin, asawa, kamag-anak, ka-trabaho, amo, gobyerno, o pati na nga Diyos. Mas mabuti malaman ang mga katotohanan na magbibigay ng tutuong solusyon sa ugat ng masasamang bagay.

TRUTH # 1 : Ang ugat ng masasamang bagay gaya ng mga sakit, kapansanan, aksidente, kahirapan, pagdurusa, mga kakulangan, kapalpakan, pang-aabuso, kamatayan, at iba pa. Mula ng mag desisyon ang unang tao na magkasala, naputol na ang kaugnayan sa Diyos.

(Gen.3; Rom 3:23). Ang pagkaputol ng ugnayan sa Diyos ang naging ugat ng masasamang bagay sa buhay. Nawala ang free access sa biyaya ng Diyos. Tuloy naging marupok, nakorap at bumaluktot ang lakad ng tao sa buhay mula nuon. Sa pagtalikod sa Diyos, nagpailalim ang tao sa kapangyarihan ng demonyo. Ito ay sa alam ng tao o hindi o sa gusto ng tao o sa hindi. Dahil marupok, madaling matukso, mahulog sa bitag ng diablo, nakakagawa ng masasamang bagay at naka-didisgrasya sa sarili at sa kapwa. Lalong dumadami ang masasamang bagay sa buhay. Wala mabuting na-imbento ang tao na hindi nakokorap din ng tao. Nang-maimbento ang internet, kumalat din ang porn at iba pang maruming gawain. Ano mang Social media platform gaya ng facebook, tweeter, youtube ay ginagamit din sa mga masasamang bagay.

TRUTH # 2: Ang magandang layunin ng Diyos. Ginawa ka upang makipag-ugnayan sa Diyos una sa lahat at bigyan ng masaganang buhay (Juan 10:10). Layunin ng Diyos na tulungan ka manumbalik sa Kanya matapos kang mahulog sa pagkakasala. Nais ng Diyos na iligtas ka sa mga bunga ng pagkakahiwalay sa Kanya. Ginagamit din lamang ng Diyos ang ilang masamang bunga ng kasalanan mo hindi para parusahan o sirain ka. Ito ay upang maging daan na makipag-ugnayan ka muli sa Kanya.

Hindi para wasakin ka kundi para ilayo pa nga sa mas masamang kahuhulugan ng patuloy na pagsa-sa-walang bahala sa pakikipag-ugnayan sa Kanya. Iligtas ka sa baluktot na landas. Binibigyan ka ng maraming pagkakataon na matagpuan ang daan pabalik sa Kanya. Ito ay dahil sa pag-ibig at awa sa iyo (Juan 3:16). Nais iiwas ka sa walang hanggang kapahamakan. Unawain mo lamang ang magandang layunin ng Diyos sa iyo.

TRUTH # 3: Ang Taga-Putol ng Ugat ng masama. Si JesuCristo ang Bugtong na Anak ng Diyos ang ipinagkaloob Taga-Putol ng ugat ng masama. Siya ang daan mo at Tagapagdugtong sa naputol na ugnayan mo sa Diyos. Si Jesus lamang ang tanging Daan, Katotohanan, at Buhay.

Walang makababalik sa Diyos Ama liban sa Kanya (Juan 14:6). Hindi ka ma-iuugnay sa Diyos ng simbahan o iglesya bagaman walang masama ang magsimba ka. Hindi ka mai-uugnay ng iyong pagpapakabait bagaman dapat magpakabait. Hindi ka mai-uugnay sa Diyos ng kapwa tao miski santo pa ang taong iyon. Nakasalalay ang iyong pakikipag-ugnay sa Diyos kay JesuCristo lamang. Siya ang puputol ng ugat ng masama sa iyong buhay. Wala ng pangalan ibinigay sa silong ng langit sa ikaliligtas ng tao liban sa pangalan ni JesuCristo (Acts 4:12).

Putulin mo a ang ugat ng masama. Aminin mo na ikaw ay nasa kapangyarihan ng kasalanan. Aminin mo na ang kasalanan mo ang pumutol ng kaugnayan mo sa Banal na Diyos. Habang nagkakasala ka sa isip, salita at sa gawa, pinananatili mong putol ang iyong kaugnayan sa Diyos. Habang nagpapa-ilalim ka kay Satanas, putol ang iyong ugnayan sa Diyos.

Humingi ka ng tawad sa Diyos ng buong pagkumbaba. Magsisi ka sa iyong kasalanan. Tanggapin mo ang Bugtong na Anak ng Diyos na si JesuCristo na Siyang kabayaran sa iyong kasalanan. Gawin mo si Jesus na iyong Tagapag-ugnay sa Diyos. Ibabalik ng Diyos ang free access mo sa Kanyang awa at biyaya (Heb 4:14-16). Gawin mong manalangin sa Kanya. Kilalanin mo Si Jesus ng lubos sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa ng kanyang Banal na Salita (Biblia). Gagawin mo ba?

----------------------------------------------------------------------Kung nais mong ma-ipanalangin ay sumulat ka sa paul@launchpoint.cc.

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What to do when you get a sunburn, according to a dermatologist

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t’s almost too easy to get carried away while you’re having fun in the sun. Despite the blistering heat, you might not recognize your skin sending you stress signals before you’re red all over and officially sunburnt. Sunburn, although extremely common in the summer and in tropical climates like ours, is a serious condition that needs special attention. “Most sunburns are first degree burns but when severe can cause swelling and even fluid-filled papules called vesicles or blisters,” explains Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas of BeautiqueMD. Hence, if you’re heading to the beach or simply love your time in the sun, here’s a dermaapproved guide to treating sunburnt skin:

How to know if you’re sunburnt You have a sunburn when your skin turns red, feels warm, and becomes painful after being under the sun. According to Dr. Roberdo-Vitas, other symptoms can manifest internally as well.

“Oftentimes, those who have sunburn involving large areas of the body may feel feverish. Some experience the chills, headache, and body weakness,” she says.

What to do when you get a sunburn/

How to treat it First of all, Dr. Gaile says that you have to act fast. Find shade immediately (or even better, stay indoors) to avoid further sun exposure and high tempratures.

Treat your skin from the inside out by doing the following:

Drink lots of water.

— Take a cool bath or shower.

— Apply cold compresses to sunburnt areas.

— Apply gentle soothing creams and moisturizers such as ones that contain aloe vera.

What NOT to do when you get a sunburn

In your haste to get better, you might opt to try different things to speed up the healing process.

While we can’t say you shouldn’t, here are a few things that the dermatologist recommends you avoid: Avoid using products that could further irritate the skin. (Products with heavy fragrance, alcohol, etc.)

Stay away from direct sunlight and heat exposure.

Wear soft non-abrasive clothing such as cotton or silk.

Once your start peeling, let your skin shed naturally and avoid force-peeling.

How to calm down sunburnt skin and prevent irritation

What you do after first aid is equally crucial to healing burnt skin. You may visit your dermatologist for some extra help, and Dr. Gaile shares that they may prescribe you with topical steroid creams for inflamed areas. If your sunburn still feels particularly painful, the derm says you may take pain relievers such as ibuprofen, which will reduce discomfort and swelling. As you do all this, she also reminds to wear protective clothing (long sleeves, jackets, etc.) and sunscreen when you step outside. Don’t forget to keep your skin moisturized with emollient creams as well to give it a protective film that prevents further irritation through dryness. —Cosmo.ph

How to get rid of smelly feet

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aving smelly feet can be such a downer—it’s embarrassing, and affects your confidence. (The horror of going shoe shopping!) But don’t worry, we’re here to help! Below are simple tips you can try to get rid of bad foot odor.

Know the cause.

Finding the root of the problem is key. Do your feet sweat too much because of ill-fitting shoes? Poor ventilation causes bacteria to form, eventually resulting to bad odor. Another culprit may be a fungus that is causing your steppers to smell.

Practice good foot hygiene.

It’s important to get rid of the dirt on your feet and your toenails regularly.

Trim the nails every three weeks and dig out the gunk in the toenail’s sidewalls.

The buildup in these grooves attribute

to the bad odor. Also, don’t repeat socks.

Worn socks already have sweat, bacteria, and dead skin all over. G-R-O-S-S. Choose the right footwear.

As mentioned earlier, tight footwear trigger extreme sweating. Choose a pair with enough wiggle room and made with breathable material. If you must wear PVC shoes (hello, rainy days), please wear fresh socks first. Please!

Never wear shoes with your feet wet.

Moist conditions trigger bacteria to populate. Make sure the areas between each toe and the insoles are dry before putting on shoes. Wipe with a towel or old shirt before sliding into your shoes. A cosmetic solution, but essential. Whether you use foot powder or a deodorizing spray, applying it on clean, dry feet will combat bad odor.

Medicate.

If the smelly source is fungal, apply a clotrimazole cream on clean, dry feet prior to wearing footwear and before going to bed. While there are OTC treatments available in drugstores, we highly recommend that you see a General Physician first before self-medicating.

Rotate your shoes.

Your shoes have gone through a lot during the day. Like your feet, you should let your footwear breathe. The interiors are probably moist, so it is best to let them dry for a day before wearing them again. Good news: This is a legit reason to buy more shoes. ;) If you’ve done everything and your feet still smell, it’s time to get professional help from a General Physician or a podiatrist.

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How to Find the List of Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets for Sale There are two ways to view Pag-IBIG foreclosed property listings: by visiting the Pag-IBIG Fund office or checking the government agency’s website

To get the list of foreclosed properties in the Pag-IBIG office, go to the second floor of JELP Business Solutions Center, 409 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong (for properties in Metro Manila) or the Pag-IBIG regional branch (for properties in the provinces). Coordinate with the Marketing and Sales-Acquired Assets Management Group.

Steps to View the List of Acquired Properties Under Negotiated Sale Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets Page

If you prefer to see the list of acquired assets online, check the Pag-IBIG website’s Property Finder page. Listings of foreclosed properties in Metro Manila are updated regularly, while the list for properties in the provinces is updated every Friday.

Here’s how to find the list of Pag-IBIG acquired assets online:

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Pag-ibig Acquired assets: ag-IBIG acquired assets are ideal for both low-income earners who want to own an affordable home and real estate investors who want to maximize their returns.

Interested in buying an acquired asset from Pag-IBIG? Here’s everything you need to know about Pag-IBIG Fund acquired assets to make an informed buying decision.

What are Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets?

A Pag-IBIG acquired asset is a property that’s foreclosed because the original owner who availed of Pag-IBIG housing loan failed to pay the monthly amortizations.

The Pag-IBIG Fund normally gives delinquent borrowers a chance to buy back their foreclosed property when they default on their payments. It also offers this buy-back option to tenants who occupy and rent the foreclosed properties.

If the buy-back option doesn’t work out, Pag-IBIG offers the foreclosed property to new buyers at a lower price via public bidding to recover the unpaid loan and generate income for the Fund.

If the sale via auction fails for a certain property, it is then put up for negotiated sale in which buyers can get as much as 30% discount.

Should You Buy a Pag-IBIG Acquired Asset?

Purchasing a foreclosed property from Pag-IBIG makes financial sense for two reasons.

First, Pag-IBIG acquired assets are sold at prices below the market value. This enables you to afford a home if you don’t have enough money to purchase a brand-new property. If you avail of Pag-IBIG housing loan to finance a foreclosed property, you’ll have lower monthly amortizations.

Second, Pag-IBIG foreclosed properties are a great investment. Buying one gives you an opportunity to buy low and sell or rent high, not to mention that the value of real estate increases over time.

However, there are risks to buying a foreclosed home. Pag-IBIG acquired assets are sold on an “as is, where is” basis, which may mean that some of them may have damaged parts. If a foreclosed property’s condition is less than ideal, you’ll have to spend money to fix it.

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1. Click the Property Finder link on the PagIBIG Fund website. This will take you to the Pag-IBIG Fund Acquired Assets page.

2. Click the Properties Under Negotiated Sale button.

3. Select your preferred location (province and municipality) and price range from the drop-down menu.

4. Click the Search button. All the available foreclosed properties for sale based on your search criteria will appear, including the following details: — Subdivision name — Location — Branch account (the Pag-IBIG office that supervises the property’s sale) — Contact numbers of the supervising PagIBIG branch — Date when the property was last updated 5. Click the View Property/s link to view these specific details of the property you’re interested in: — Exact location of the property (phase, block, and lot) — Lot area — Floor area — Price (value of the property) — Property type (house and lot / lot only / duplex / quadruplex / row house / townhouse) — Status (occupied/unoccupied) — Remarks (available/reserved) 6. Click the Print button if you want to have a copy of the foreclosed property’s information.

Steps to View the List of Acquired Assets for Auction If you prefer to bid for an acquired property over getting one under negotiated sale, you can also view the list of foreclosed properties available for bidding on the PagIBIG website.

Here’s how to check the list of Pag-IBIG acquired assets for public auction: l San Fernando Housing Hub When: May 17, 2019 Where: Shakey’s Maimpis, Mc Arthur Hiway Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga l Calamba Housing Hub When: April 30, 2019 Where: Pag-ibig Fund, Ground Floor High Rise Business Center Bldg., Brgy., Halang, Calamba City ERRATUM: EXCLUSION. Must read. l Cebu Housing Hub: When: April 23, 2019 Where: 5F, Audio Visual Room, Pag-IBIG Fund – WT Corporate Tower, Mindanao Ave., Cebu Business Park, Cebu City ERRATUM: CORRECTION. Must Read.

l Davao Housing Hub: When: May 3, 2019 Where: 2F Lily B Suncity Complex, Nationa Highway, General Santos City ERRATUM: EXCLUSIONS. Must read.

When: May 2, 2019 Where: 4F, RD Function Hall, 88 Hotel, Gensan Drive, Barangay Zone III, Koronadal City ERRATUM: EXCLUSIONS. Must read. l NCR Branch When: April 26, 2019 Where: Pag-IBIG Fund Pasay Members Branch 2F (Traning Room) Roxas Strip Building, Libertad cor. Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City ERRATUM: EXCLUSION. Must read.

When: April 25, 2019 Where: Pag-IBIG Fund Pasay Members Services Branch 2F (Training Room) Roxas Strop Building Libertad cor. Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Schedule of Public Aucions (With Discount) l San Fernando Housing Hub: When: May 17, 2019 Where: Shakey’s Maimpis, Mc Arthur Hiway Maimpis, San Fernando, Pampanga l Tuguegarao Housing Business Center: When: May 22, 2019 Where: 3F, Conference Room, Editha Tuddao Building, Balzain Hiway, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Go to the Pag-IBIG Fund Acquired Assets page.

1. Scroll down the page to find the Schedule of Public Auctions section, which is divided into those with discount and no discount. The property listings are grouped into either the NCR branch or provinces.

2. Click on your preferred bidding schedule and venue for the location of the property.

A PDF file will pop up, which contains the bidding guidelines and listing of foreclosed properties up for auction.

3. Read the guidelines and scroll further to find the listing. Take note of these details of the foreclosed property you’re considering to buy: — Property number — Property location — Type of property — Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) — Lot area — Floor area — Minimum bid — Appraisal date How to Bid for Pag-IBIG Foreclosed Properties

Planning to join a public auction to buy a Pag-IBIG acquired asset? Here are the general

instructions on making a bid for a foreclosed property.

1. Prepare the Bidding Requirements Before you participate in the public bidding for Pag-IBIG acquired assets, gather all the requirements first and put them in a sealed envelope. l Two copies of accomplished Offer to Bid form l Bidder’s bond equivalent to 10% of your proposed bid price for your desired property (paid either in cash at a Pag-IBIG office or manager’s check payable to Pag-IBIG Fund) l Accomplished Special Power of Attorney and Acknowledgment form (if you can’t attend the bidding and will have an authorized representative to bid on your behalf) 2. Check for Any Erratum Posting on the Pag-IBIG Website Five days before the scheduled auction, visit the Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets page to check if there’s any erratum posted on the property listing under the auction you’ll be attending.

An erratum contains the list of properties that are recently removed from the list for public bidding. Usually, these properties are excluded from bidding because they’re already sold to a direct buyer before the auction.

It’s important to verify that the foreclosed property you want to buy is still available for bidding.

3. Attend the Scheduled Bidding Approach the secretariat or technical working group at the entrance of the venue to register and submit your sealed bid.

After the deadline of bid submission, the sealed bids will be opened. The highest bidder will be announced the winner.

If you win the bid, your bidder’s bond (10% of the bid price) will automatically become your down payment for the foreclosed property. You can pay the remaining 90% of the bid amount in cash, in installment, or through Pag-IBIG housing loan.

If you lose the bid, you’ll get your bidder’s bond back with an acknowledgment receipt.

How to Buy Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets Under Negotiated Sale 1. Reserve the Foreclosed Property Go to the Pag-IBIG office that’s in charge of the sale of the acquired asset. l Present these documents for making the reservation: l Valid ID (any of the following): l Company ID l Passport l UMID l Driver’s license l PRC ID l Driver’s license l Voter’s ID l Postal ID l OWWA ID l AFP ID l IBP ID l Senior citizen ID l HDMF-Pag-IBIG Overseas Program (POP) ID

Proof of income: Local employees: Latest one-month payslip l Self-employed: Income tax return (ITR) / l Barangay Permit / Business Permit l OFWs: Active employment contract / Certificate of employment and compensation

To reserve your chosen property, fill out the Reservation Form and Offer to Purchase Form where you’ll indicate your preferred mode of payment. You may choose to purchase through cash, installment, or availing of the Pag-IBIG housing loan. These payment modes have different discount rates and payment terms.

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DoT invites the public to visit Museo de Intramuros

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ourism Secretary Romulo-Puyat tours the three-story museum that showcases the form of religious images belonging to the Intramuros Administration collection.

AS the Philippines celebrate National Heritage Month this May, the Department of Tourism (DoT) invites the public to explore and learn about Philippine culture and history by visiting Museo de Intramuros in Manila.

Managed by the Intramuros Administration (IA), Museo de Intramuros is located in two important reconstructions inside the walled city: the San Ignacio Church and the Mission House of the Society of Jesus. The museum was designed to house the period art collections of IA that includes ecclesiastical art, furniture, vestments, and textiles and other artifacts.

The museum will be open to the public starting May 2, 2019, and admission is free.

Museo de Intramuros’ official opening, which took place on April 29, 2019, was among the highlights of the Intramuros Administration’s 40th anniversary as an institution.

The museum will be open to the public starting May 2, 2019, and admission is free, as the Philippines celebrate National Heritage Month this May, the Department of Tourism (DOT). The museum was designed to house the period art collections of IA that includes ecclesiastical art, furniture, vestments, and textiles and other artifacts.

Curated by Dr. Esperanza Gatbonton, has six components: (1) The Immaculate Gino Gonzales, Dr. Cecilia dela Paz, Santiago Conception, (2) The Religious Order, (3) Pilar and Martin Tinio, the exhibition The Patronato Real and the establishment

Olympic star fears for life over Duterte foe list The Philippines’ first female Olympic medalist said that she fears for her safety after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s government named her in a chart claiming to show a plot to undermine his rule.

People called out publicly by the president in the past for perceived wrongdoings — frequently in the form of alleged links to the drug trade — have ended up dead or in jail.

The claim targeting weightlifting star Hidilyn Diaz surfaced in the closing days of the campaigning in midterm elections, which have been marked by flying accusations.

“I am shocked. I am concerned for my security as well as that of my parents,” said Diaz, who became her country’s most successful female athlete when she won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

“My mother is terrified because [journalists] are interviewing her and she has no idea why,” Diaz tearfully told Philippine TV network GMA late on Thursday, adding that online trolls are now also going after her.

Diaz, 28, was among dozens named in charts released by a Duterte spokesman on Wednesday, which allegedly showed links between people he accused of plotting to “discredit this administration.”

The charts, which did not substantiate the accusations, included the names of opposition politicians, an exiled communist guerrilla leader, journalists and others.

They were released in the closing days of a legislative election campaign thick with flying accusations, including allegations that Duterte’s family is tied to the drug trade.

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2. Submit the Requirements for Purchase of Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets (For Housing Loan Only)

This is an additional step for buyers who will purchase a foreclosed property through a Pag-IBIG housing loan.

Within 30 calendar days from paying your reservation fee, submit all the required documents to the Pag-IBIG office.

Basic Requirements l Two copies of accomplished Buyer’s Information Sheet with l 1×1 ID photo attached to each form l Photocopy (front and back) of valid ID of principal buyer and spouse, co-buyer and spouse, if applicable l Proof of income (any of the following): — Local employees: Notarized certificate of employment and compensation / Latest one-month payslip / Latest ITR — Self-employed: ITR, audited financial statements, and official receipt of tax payment / Commission vouchers / Bank statements or passbook for the last 12 months / Lease contract and tax declaration / Certified true copy of Transport

The president has found international notoriety for his crackdown on narcotics in which police have killed thousands of alleged dealers and users.

Those accused in the government charts have issued forceful denials, including journalist Maria Ressa, who runs a Web site critical of Duterte and was arrested twice this year in what press advocates call intimidation efforts.

Diaz posted a video on Facebook of herself tearfully rejecting any involvement in opposing the government.

“Please do not link somebody who is busy making sacrifices for everyone, for the Philippines. I am merely doing my best to represent the Philippines in weightlifting,” she wrote, as she prepares for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

Franchise / Certificate of engagement — OFWs: Employment contract / Certificate of employment and compensation / ITR filed with host country/government Also, pay the PHP 2,000 processing fee and PHP 100 documentary stamp tax.

3. Receive the Notice of Approval of Loan If your housing loan is approved, you’ll be issued a Notice of Approval of Loan and Disclosure Statement on Loan Transaction. Within 30 days from receiving these documents, pay the one-year advance insurance premiums.

4. Sign and Submit Mortgage Documents

Submit a signed and notarized Deed of Conditional Sale and other mortgage documents that certify your housing loan from the Pag-IBIG Fund.

5. Make Your Payment

Cash purchase: Pay the property’s net selling price in full within 30 calendar days from your reservation date.

Installment purchase: Pay the net selling price in 12 monthly installments.

Purchase through housing loan: Start making your monthly amortization payments after 30 days from loan takeout date. Use the Pag-IBIG housing loan calculator to compute your monthly amortization.

Tips for Buyers of Pag-IBIG Foreclosed Properties Inspect the Property First

Before you make a reservation or purchase a foreclosed property, be sure to visit the unit to check for structural damage and anything that needs fixing. Verify also the provided information on the property, such as its lot and floor area.

Assess the property’s environment (i.e., Is it peaceful?

Is it prone to flooding?) and accessibility to public transport, l

of Parishes, (4) Religious Colonial Paintings, (5) The establishment of a parish and sacred vessels, and (6) The Indio Response.

In her 1981 book Philippine Religious Imagery, co-curator Dr. Gatbonton wrote, “This collection of the Intramuros Administration is extremely valuable because it represents the first real attempt to collect and preserve within the Philippines an important aspect of the country’s cultural heritage.

“The collection affords the viewer a panorama of the various styles and enables him to compare them with the artifacts done abroad in the same medium. We, Filipinos, have always tended to accept that we were the passive receiver of artistic stimuli from abroad. This collection proves that the Philippines was as much a giver.”

At the museum’s opening, DoT Secretary and Chairperson of the IA Board of Administrators, Bernadette RomuloPuyat said, “IA’s dedication in ensuring that the tangible treasures that immortalize our history are now accessible to the public is commendable.”

—Manila Times

In this file photo taken on August 11, 2016 during a press conference as she arrives at the Manila International Airport in Manila. The Philippines' first female Olympic medallist says she fears for her safety after President Rodrigo Duterte's government named her in a chart claiming to show a plot to undermine his rule. (AFP/Noel Celis)

malls, schools, hospitals, etc.

You may visit the property with an engineer or real estate expert to help you evaluate the property and identify the necessary repairs and improvements.

Proceed with the bidding or reservation of the property only when you’re sure that it fits your desired qualities. l Be Personally Present During Reservation The Pag-IBIG Fund requires the buyer’s personal appearance when making a reservation of an acquired asset.

Buyer’s appearance is still required for reservations under real estate agents or brokers.

Pag-IBIG accepts the Special Power of Attorney only if the principal buyer is an OFW who’s currently abroad. l Transact with Pag-IBIG Employees Only

Beware of fixers and fake agents or employees of the PagIBIG Fund. Make your payments only in the Pag-IBIG office.

Even agents and brokers are prohibited from collecting or accepting payments for the purchase of Pag-IBIG acquired assets. l Avoid Occupied Properties

The Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets page specifies which foreclosed properties are occupied or vacant. Buying or bidding on an occupied property can cause you trouble later on if the occupants refuse to vacate it.

Final Thoughts Pag-IBIG acquired assets are a worthy investment for both homebuyers and real estate investors in the Philippines.

You can find the perfect property for you, as long as you understand the entire process of bidding or purchasing a foreclosed property from Pag-IBIG. —MoneyMax.ph

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H only Asian country to be featured in Cannes Producers Network The Philippines is the only Asian country featured this year in the prestigious Cannes Producers Network at the Marché du Film to be held starting (May 15) until May 21 in France, the Film Liza Diño Development Council of Film Development Council the Philippines (FDCP) of the Philippines (FDCP) announced.

Chairperson “Only seven countries are featured this year, and ours is one of them,” FDCP Chair Liza Diño proudly told reporters. “The Philippines is not yet known as a country that makes films that can be consumed by the international market. They don’t have any idea yet of how big our industry is. The goal of the FDCP is to tell the world that we have films intended for the global market.”

She added: “The FDCP wants to change the global perception. The Philippines has skilled producers and work force. We have amazing stories that I think can be appreciated by the global audience. We’re celebrating the 100th year of Philippine cinema this year. This means our films have already been enjoyed by many locally.”

The Marché du Film is the world’s biggest film market, which is held alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Part of this film market is the Cannes Producers Network, an exclusive producers-only event that brings together people from all over the world to network with international partners and to seize opportunities for

Aicelle Santos joins Asian superstars in Beijing

Aicelle Santos performed "Nais Ko" at the National Stadium in Beijing, China for the Asian Culture Carnival.

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umipad patungong Beijing, China ang GMA-7 singer-actress na si Aicelle Santos para maging Philippine representative sa naganap na Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations. Nagperform si Aicelle sa Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird’s Nest, noong May 15 bilang part ng Asian Culture Carnival. Inawit ni Aicelle ang “Nais Ko” sa harap ng higit kumulang na 30,000 people. Kabilang ang Miss Saigon star sa mga best Asian performers at iba pang internationally renowned singers. abilang sa mga performers ang sikat na South Korean singer na si Rain at ang Korean boy band EXO member na si Lay Zhang.

Ang kung fu star na si Jackie Chan ay nag-showcase ng kanyang martial arts skills. Kinanta naman ng Italian tenor na si Andrea Bocelli ang opera classic na “Nessun Dorma.” Pinost ng manager ni Aicelle na si Carlo Orosa ang photos at videos ng performance nito via Instagram.

Bago nag-perform si Aicelle, heto ang pinost niya sa Instagram: “One stage will showcase 40 different Asian cultures through music and dance. With pride and honor, we raise our flag!” May theme na “Joined Hearts and Shared Future,” the event focuses on the progress of Asian countries. Tampok dito ang sub-forums about Asian civilization exchanges and mutual understanding.

Higit 1,500 experts mula sa iba’t ibang parte ng mundo ang imbitado sa naturang conference.

international film coproductions.

During the event for the Philippines slated on May 21, the FDCP will present five companies—considered among the country’s biggest industry players—to more than 300 international partners. They are the following: APT Entertainment Inc., represented by Mike Tuviera; Globe Studios, with Armi Rae Cacanindin; The Idea First Company, with Perci Intalan; Spring Films, with Joyce Bernal; and Ten17P, with Paul Soriano. Guest of honor will be ABS-CBN Films, to be represented by Enrico Santos.

The FDCP will also bring to Cannes eight producers who will participate in the event with their latest projects for international coproductions to allow them to look for

cofunders, producers or distributors who can help them release their finished films in other countries. The producers are Monster Jimenez of Arkeofilms, Treb Monteras of Dogzilla, Maria Madonna Tarrayo of UXS Inc., Dan Villegas of Project 8 corner San Joaquin Projects, Kriz Anthony Gazmen of Black Sheep, Michaela Tadena of Media East Productions, Pamela Reyes of Create Cinema and Arleen Cuevas of Cinematografica Films.

This is the Philippines’ second time as a spotlight country at the Cannes Producers Network, Diño pointed out. “In the past year, there were a lot of Filipino art house films that have successfully inked distribution deals with companies from France and

Germany. Of course, the films of Lav (Diaz) and Brillante (Ma Mendoza) already have distributors as soon as they enter Cannes.

That’s how in demand these auteur directors are,” she stressed. “The FDCP, however, wants to provide more platforms to other producers and filmmakers, who I believe also have good stories to tell.” The FDCP has shouldered the round-trip airfare of the featured producers. They will also get stipends ($100 per day for three days) and a badge worth P25,000.

The producers and production companies will also be featured in the Philippines’ Marché du Film Pavilion along the Village International Riviera from today up to May 23.

—Inquirer

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Filipina tribal leader wins international human rights award unfortunate and downtrodden.” n activist championing Cariño, an Ibaloi, is the cothe rights of indigenous chairperson of national minority peoples was named the alliance Sandugo Movement of winner of the 2019 Gwangju Moro and Indigenous Peoples for Prize for Human Rights—the first Self-Determination. She was among Filipino to receive the award. the founders of the Cordillera Joanna Patricia Cariño Peoples Alliance. received the human rights prize, Cariño—who was arrested, an award commemorating a 1980 tortured and detained for two years pro-democracy movement in the during the Martial Law period of South Korean city of Gwangju, dictator Ferdinand Marcos—is (May 18). also a member of the Samahan ng “Human rights make us Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon human. With every violation of at Aresto and convenor of the human rights, our humanity is This handout photo shows Joanna Cariño (second from left) Campaign Against the Return of diminished. The human spirit can receiving the 2019 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights. the Marcos and Martial Law in its only take so much oppression, formation in the Cordilleras.

She added: “But we have to prepare however, before resistance develops. ourselves for sacrifice and even death in Last February 2018, Cariño and more Repression breeds resistance. To stand up for the struggle against tyrants for people’s than 600 individuals were included in human rights, to resist tyranny and to rebel democracy and a better world. It is a government petition proscribing the against an oppressive system is justified,” honorable to stand up for democracy and to Communist Party of the Philippines and the Cariño said. defend human rights, especially for the less New People’s Army as terrorist organizations.

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The newly crowned Mr. Gay World 2019 is Filipino and he advocates for mental health

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e are really killing it in the pageant scene. Our representative in the Mr. Gay World 2019, John Jeffrey “Janjep” Carlos, just took home the crown during this year’s competition in Cape Town, South Africa. This makes him the second Filipino and Asian to do so, after fellow Filipino John Fernandez Raspado, who took the crown in 2017. Janjep is a 41-year-old businessman in Philippine media who hails from Cavite. He bested 21 other candidates in the final round of the pageant, including first runner-up Francisco Alvarado of Spain, and second runner-up Oliver Pusztan of Hungary, third runner-up Chayodhom Samibat from Thailand, and fourth runnerup Nick Van Vooren from Belgium.

An early crowd favourite, Janjep also walked away with two other titles including Best in National Costume and Best in Written Exam.

Like his predecessor, Jordan Bruno, the Australian chef who won the title last year, Janjep also advocates for mental health awareness. In his introductory video, he mentioned his work for the charity Mental Health PH. He’s particularly outspoken on the fight against depression.

“Depression is real, and it has caused the tragic loss of lives. Depression is a real illness that can be treated if properly diagnosed,” he said. “With love and understanding of people undergoing

Their names have been since stricken off in the amended government petition.

She called the award a “vindication” of her life-long vocation to defend and promote democracy and human rights.

“It is ironic that while the repressive Philippine Duterte regime labels human rights activists such as myself as terrorists, prestigious foreign institutions such as the May 18 Memorial Foundation recognizes my human rights activism as honorable,” Cariño said.

She stressed the public must hold on to the lessons of the 1986 People Power and Gwangju Democratic Uprising, in which hundreds of people were killed in the southwestern South Korean city during protests against the military junta of Gen. Chun Doo-hwan in May 1980.

“We should always remember, we should never forget. The people, united, shall never be defeated. Never again to Martial Law!” Cariño said. —Philstar

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John Jeffrey “Janjep” Carlos crowned as Mr. Gay World 2019 held in Cape Town, South Africa. Janjep is a 41-year-old businessman in Philippine media who hails from Cavite. depression, this illness can be transformed into wellness.”

In his tweet, South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the delegates to the rainbow nation, where they stayed for a week leading to the finals.

“As we celebrate the freedom afforded to all the people in South Africa and affirm the democratic values of human dignity, equality, and freedom enshrined in our Constitution, I wish Mister Gay World delegates well and I hope you enjoy your visit to the most beautiful places in the world,” he said.

This is the fourth time that South Africa has hosted the Mister Gay World pageant.

loisa Lopez, a freelance photojournalist from the Philippines, was recognized as the winner of this year’s Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award for her coverage of the Duterte administration’s drug war.

After graduating from the De La Salle University, Lopez worked as a correspondent for the Philippine Daily Inquirer – specializing in photo stories on human rights, women and religion. The Manila-based photojournalist has been covering the covering and documenting the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign that saw almost nightly killings of alleged drug suspects.

In 2017, she continued covering the same beat for online news website Rappler, before joining Reuters as a contributing photographer covering news around the country. Elisa Lees Muñoz, executive director of the International Women’s Media Foundation, said that this year’s IWMF recognized the three powerful freelance women photojournalists.

Lopez, along with this year’s honorable mentions–American photojournalist Mary Calvert and Saudi Arabian freelance photojournalist Tasneem Alsultan–will be honored in a ceremony at the residence of German Ambassador Emily Haber in

Eloisa Lopez (Inset) is a freelance photographer and journalist based in Manila, Philippines. She covers breaking news and takes a special interest in stories on human rights, women and children.

Washington D.C. in June. Lopez will also receive US$20,000 as prize. The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award honors brave women journalists who document underreported stories in challenging or underserved environments while capturing poignant moments of humanity. The award was created in honor of German Associated Press photojournalist Anja Niedringhaus, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2014.

—filipinotimes.net

Three Philippine bars among Asia’s 50 Best Bars

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hree Philippine bars have been deemed as among Asia’s best in a ranking curated by the region’s top mixology experts and most experienced members of the bar industry.

The Curator, a third-wave coffee shop by day and cocktail bar by night located in Makati’s upscale Legazpi Village, ranked #37 on the list. It was also voted the best bar in the country.

The Curator has been a consistent presence on the list, coming in at #16 in 2016, #23 in 2017, and #25 in 2018.

Oto, a small vinyl bar in Poblacion, Makati came in at #37, while The Back Room, a hidden bar at the Shangri-la hotel in Taguig, rounded out the list at #50.

Topping the list is The Old Man in Hong Kong, followed by Manhattan in Singapore and Indulge Experimental Bistro in Taipei. Two other Singapore bars, Native and Atlas, round out the top 5. The 2019 Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking, released on May 9, is the fourth edition of the list. The ranking was based on votes from members of the Asia’s 50 Best Bars

Academy, which includes drinks industry experts across 14 countries and dozens of cities across Asia.

Asia’s 50 Best Bars is the regional ranking under The World’s 50 Best Bars brand. The brand is owned and organized by William Reed Business Media, the same group behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Asia’s Best 50 Restaurants ranking.

In late March, Toyo Eatery in Makati ranked #43 in the 2019 list of Asia’s 50 The Curator, a third-wave coffee shop by day and Best Restaurants.

– Rappler.com cocktail bar by night located in Makati's upscale Legazpi Village, ranked No. 37 on the list.

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NEWS onald “Bato” dela Rosa led the Senate race in overseas absentee voting (OAV) in Taiwan, as shown in the certificate of canvass (COC) released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday.

Of the 9,360 votes in Taiwan, Dela Rosa garnered 7,743 votes in Taiwan followed by Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos with 7,389 votes. Aside from Dela Rosa, administration-backed senatorial candidates were also included in the “Magic 12” of the overseas absentee votes from Taiwan. Dela Rosa, Marcos, Go, Cayetano, Villar, Angara, and Tolentino were either supported by presidential daughter Sara DuterteCarpio’s regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago or President Rodrigo Duterte’s Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan. Comelec said there are 44 clustered precincts in Taiwan. Only 9,630 people voted out of the 41,460 registered voters in Taiwan.

The breakdown of votes in senatorial race in Taiwan as per COC in Taiwan are as follows: 1. Bato Dela Rosa -------- 7,743; 2. Imee Marcos ------------ 7,389; 3. Christopher Bong Go-- 7,383; 4. Doc Willie Ong --------- 6,745; 5. Pia Cayetano ---------- 6,571; 6. Cynthia Villar ---------- 5,923; 7. Francis Tolentino ------ 4,811; 8. Sonny Angara --------- 4,140; 9. Grace Poe ------------- 4,109; 10. Glenn Chong --------- 3,730; 11. Larry Gadon --------- 3,669; 12. Lito Lapid ------------ 3,517

Taiwan Government: 115 days off for public holidays 2020

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he Cabinet spokeswoman Kolas Yotaka announced (May 2) that the government has approved the 2020’s holiday schedule for administrative offices. In total, there are 115 holidays, including 7 days for the Spring Festival, 4 days for the Mid-Autumn Festival and 4 days for Dragon Boat Festival. The Central News Agency reported that the Executive Director Su Shichang has announced earlier that there will be at least seven days off for the Lunar New Year. New Year’s Eve will be on 1/24 next year, so the Lunar New Year holiday starts from 1/23, one day before New Year’s Eve. Prior to that, The Cabinet spokeswoman however, there will also be makeup working days. As for the Kolas Yotaka Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, which fall on 6/25 (Thursday) and 10/1 (Friday) respectively, days off will be adjusted flexibly so that each festival can have 4 days off. Makeup working days will also be carried out before the holidays. In addition, next year 228 is on Friday which equals to a 3-day holiday. Moreover, there will be 4 days off for the Qingming Festival. According to the plan of the Personnel Administration General Office, the Lunar New Year holiday lasts for 7 days (1/23-1/29) and 2/15 is the makeup day; Qingming Festival holiday last for 4 days (4/2-4/5); the Dragon Boat Festival holiday lasts for 4 days (6/25-6/28) and 6/20 is the makeup day; MidAutumn Festival holiday lasts for 4 days (10/1-10/4) and 9/26 is the makeup day; National Day 10/10 falls on Saturday and Friday 10/9 t is the makeup day. Thus, the National Day holiday (10/9-10/11) lasts for a total of 3 days.

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Taiwan to initiate 1st stage ban on single-use plastic straws

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ingle-use plastic straws will no longer be provided to those making dine-in purchases at department stores, educational institutions, fast food outlets, government agencies and shopping centers starting July 1 in Taiwan. Announced in June 2018 by the Cabinet-level Environmental Protection Administration, the measure does not cover biodegradable or plastic straws for takeout purchases. This is likely to be implemented if public response to the initiative is favorable. According to the EPA, an online poll conducted last month revealed 82 percent of respondents support the ban, surpassing the 70 percent recorded in a nationwide telephone poll in November 2018. Agency statistics compiled over the last decade identify plastic straws as the second most commonly appearing item of trash on Taiwan’s shorelines after polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, bottles. It is expected the measure will remove 100 million straws from circulation per year. The EPA initiative is in line with the ministerial declaration by 179 participating member states at the Fourth Session of the U.N. Environment Assembly committing all signatories to significantly reducing single-use plastic products by 2030. It also dovetails with the new law approved by the European Parliament March 27 banning single-use plastics across the EU by 2021. Under the EPA’s existing disposable plastics reduction plan, the use of shopping bags, single-use drink cups and tableware will be restricted by 2025 and banned by 2030. (SFC-E)

Taiwan Expo series goes into second-tier cities in New Southbound Policy countries

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series of Taiwan Expo organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will be held in five second-tier cities in New Southbound Policy countries in 2019. While Taiwan Expo had been held in first-tier cities of foreign countries, this year will mark a shift in the practice by moving the expos to five second-tier cities in Southeast Asia. The cities are New Delhi in India, Penang in Malaysia, Hanoi in Vietnam, Surabaja in Indonesia, and Davao in the Philippines. The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BFT) has authorized TAITRA to organize the Taiwan Expo series since 2017. Instead of focusing on selling products as has been done in the past, this year’s Taiwan Expo will present “Taiwan flavors,” including the country’s culture, industry, tourism, and medical resources, to residents of the five cities, reports the BFT. In the past two years, the Taiwan Expo series has been held in six foreign countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and India, attracting 1,400 companies to participate, the BFT said. Along with a slew of associated activities such as cultural performances, industry forums, procurement meetings, and road running events, the expos have attracted 210,000 visits from local residents and enabled 500 enterprises to enter local markets in the past two years, the bureau added. He added that many New Southbound Policy countries have gained an interest in Taiwan through the expos. For example, 66% of Indonesian expo visitors hadn’t visited Taiwan, but 88% of them became interested in the country after visiting the expos.

Taoyuan rolls out Taiwan’s first free luggage delivery

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aoyuan City goes the extra mile to curry List of designated Taoyuan Hotels: favor with international tourists by rolling out Taiwan’s first free luggage delivery 1. 68 Green Motel service from Taoyuan International Airport to 30 2. 168 Motel-Zhongli designated hotels in the city, starting now.

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Taoyuan’s Department of Tourism (DOT) 4. I hotel-Zhongli Flagship said on (May 10) that tourists who opt to use the free service have to make an online 5. Majesty Hotel reservation and then take their luggage, along 6. Le Midi Hotel Zhongli with the bar code, reservation record, to the 7. Six Star Motel Taiwan Pelican Express (台灣宅配通) service 8. Young Motel counters located at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 9. Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

One passenger can only enjoy one piece of 10. One + One Motel luggage free of charge, the DOT said.

11. Broadway Motel-Zhongli

The Taoyuan City Government said that 12. Chuto Plaza Hotel per year, a total of 40 million passengers 13. Yayue Hotel entered or left the country through the airport, 14. Clover House offering a unique opportunity to promote the 15. Eastern Hotels & Resorts local tourist sector by persuading arriving Yangmei travelers to pick a local hotel.

16. South Garden Hotels & Resorts

The travelers could first take a bus to view 17. Gueylin Hotel the districts of Daxi and Cihu while their luggage 18. Tao Garden Hotel was already on its way to their hotel, officials said.

19. Holiday Inn Express Taoyuan The luggage will have to be checked 20. Orchard Park Hotel before 2 p.m., the department said, adding that 21. Wusulin Before the luggage will arrive at hotels by 7 p.m.

However, the free luggage delivery service 22. Federal Highway 2 Hotel will be limited to the 30 designated hotels 23. Freedom Design Hotel and a total of 3,500 pieces of luggage for the 24. Monarch Plaza Hotel trial operation, the department said. The 25. Ours Hostel free service will be increased if it yields good 26. Fullon Hotel Linkou 27. Fullon Hotel Jhongli results, the department added.

HOW TO APPLY: 28. Fullon Hotel Taoyuan Step 1: Book the following TAOYUAN HOTELS. 29. Fullon Hotel Taoyuan Airport Step 2: Make an online reservation for free Acess MRT A8 luggage delivery service .

30. Chateau De Chine Taoyuan Step 3: Bring your bar code, reservation record, and check the luggage at Taiwan Step 5: Make sure to check your luggage before 14:00, luggage will arrive at hotels by Pelican Express counter at Terminal 1 or 2.

Step 4: One passenger can only enjoy one 19:00 on the same day. piece of luggage free of charge.

Migrant workers protest brokerage system, call for direct hiring

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undreds of migrant workers took to the streets of Taipei, calling on the central government to abolish the private foreign worker brokerage system and replace it with a direct government-togovernment hiring system.

The 200-plus migrant workers, led by the Migrant Empowerment Network in Taiwan (MENT), staged the demonstration in front of the Ministry of Labor (MOL), ahead of May 1, International Workers’ Day. Traffic in Taipei’s main administrative area was diverted as the workers spread a large quilt on the road, while their demands for the abolition of the private brokerage system were blared from loudspeakers on a truck.

“Government-to-government direct hiring,” was the call on the loudspeakers, a demand that accompanied the call for the abolishment of broker fees written on the quilt. At the rally, MENT said the Taiwan government for many years has been bringing in migrant workers but has not provided them with proper services and protections.

As a result, what started as a public service has become a profit-making business for private brokers, charged MENT, which is a coalition of organizations that advocate for migrant worker rights.

MENT cited the example of a migrant worker who was defrauded of NT$55,000 (US$1,778) by brokers who promised to find him a new job when his contract ended last September. At his new job, he later discovered that he was listed as an “unaccounted migrant worker,” MENT said, adding that it was an example of how brokers control the fate of migrant workers because of their monopoly of the market.

There have been many similar cases over the years, which is why it is imperative that the current brokerage system be abolished, MENT said. If the Taiwan government does not take responsibility to provide the necessary employment services and replace the brokerage system, migrant workers will constantly find themselves in trouble, MENT said. In response, the labor ministry said private brokers are not the only option for the hiring of migrant workers. It said employers can also refer its Direct Hiring Service Center (DHSC) for assistance.

According to the DHSC website, the DHSC was set up in December 2007 to “provide employers with multiple employment methods for hiring foreign workers and to alleviate the burden of foreign workers coming to Taiwan.”

—Focus Taiwan

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Batang 90s ka kung pinanganak ka between late 80’s and early 90’s — Masaya ka kapag naglalaro ka ng Tex at Pog. Kadalasan ang design dito ay yung mga palabas sa TV, mga drama o kaya anime, may dialogue pa.

— May comics pa ang bazooka. Kahit di mo naintindihan yung Fortune Cookie sa huli ay collection mo pa rin yun.

— Uso pa yung tirador, yung gawa talaga sa sanga ng puno.

— Ang mga babae naglalaro ng paper dolls na tigpipiso bawat isang set sa sari-sari store.

Kung lalake ka, siguradong may pellet gun ka.

Humihingi ka ng dalawang piso sa magulang mo para maglaro ng video arcade sa sari-sar store. Favorite mo yung Sonic, Mario, at Street Fighter at Tetris.

— Nagwa-watusi ka kapag New Year kahit pinapagalitan ka ng Nanay mo.

— Meron kang sapatos na umiilaw yung swelas kapag iniaapak mo. Mas sikat kung iba-iba yung kulay.

— Merong at least isang Chicago Bulls na shirt sa bahay nyo. Madalas number 23 pa yung nakalagay.

— Pinapatulog ka ng yaya/nanay mo tuwing tanghali o hapon para raw lumaki. Hindi na kasi pinapatulog ang mga bata ngayon tuwing tanghali di tulad nung panahon natin.

— Sinasabihan ka ng matatanda na may lalabas na pari o bigas sa sugat mo kapag hindi nilagyan ng alcohol pero in the end, betadine lang ang magpapatahimik sa inyo.

Kung babae ka, nagkaroon ka ng butterfly hairclips / rings (si Jolina ang nagpauso nito) Kung medyo may pera ang pamilya nyo, nagpapabili la ng Polly Pocket — Naglalagay ka ng Kisses (yung mabango) sa pencil case mo, o kaya sa isang lalagyan na may bulak, alcohol at tinutusok ng karayon

Best answer kapag mag-aabot ng pamasahe sa Jeep.

1. #MedyoJinggoyNaSagot Driver: “saan galling ang P20?”

Pasahero: “manong wag nyo kong husgahan please. Ang perang yan ay hindi galling sa gobyerno.

2. MedyoParanoidNaSagot.

Driver: “San yung bente?”

Pasahero: “Ano? Kakaaabot ko lang nawala agad yung bente ko?”

3. #MedyoMayabangNaSagot Driver: “Estudyante?”

Pasahero: “Mechanical Engineer, 2010 Board Passer.”

4. #MedyoHarorToTheNthPowerNaSagot Driver: “Estudyante?”

Pasahero: “Opo” 2nd year high school. Hindi pa nireregla pero may anim na crush na.”

5. #MedyoDumadaMovesNaSagot Driver: “Ilan dito sa P20?”

Pasahero: “Dalawa po. Isang manhid at isang nagmamahal ng palihim.”

6. #Medyo defensive na sagot Driver: “Saan galing?”

Pasahero: “Nagmotel, 3 hours kami dun. At wag kayong judgemental please, gumagawa lang kami ng loombands.”

7. MedyoNakahithitNgPentelpenNaSagot Driver: “Saan ang baba ng bente?”

Pasahero: “Tung-inuhhh!!! Naglalakad yung bente!!”

8. #Medyo Senti na sagot.

Driver: “walang barya?”

Pasahero: “Yan tayo eh. Sobra sobra na nga ang binibigay, pero parang kulang pa rin.

Parang pag-ibig.”

9. #Medyo highblood na sagot.

Driver: “Saan ang baba?”

Pasahero: “Sa gitna ng kalsada. Para patay ako tapos kulong kayo.”

10. #Medyo Emo heart na sagot Driver: “Ilan dito sa P20?”

Pasahero: “Isa lang. Wag nyo na din sanang itanong kung bakit. Sanay na ako sa palagiang iniiwan. Kaya nasanay na rin akong mag-isa.

Keep the change.”

---------------------------------------------------------Girl: I have experienced so much happiness since you came. No one can ever replace you

here in my heart. Just keep in mind that I’m still the same girl who loved you and nothing can ever stop that.

Boy: Wait lang ha? Nagdodota ako eh.

--------------------------------------------------------BF: Sino ‘yang tinitingnan mo, love?

GF: Ex ko iyon, love. I heard lasenggo na nya after our break-up 7 years ago.

BF: Grabe ha, haba ng celebration --------------------------------------------------------Boy: Ang manok, baboy, prutas, gulay…

Girl: Hmp, alam ko na ‘yan, nagmamahalan na, tayo na lang ng hindi?!

Boy: Hindi, lahat ‘yun, natikman ko na, ikaw na lang ang hindi --------------------------------------------------------Boy Bolero: Hindi ka tao, hindi ka hayop Girl: Ano tayo?

Boy Bolero: Bagay tayo…

Girl: Utot mo! Hindi ka tao, hindi ka bagay, hayop ka!

--------------------------------------------------------3 Minutes CS: I w! as hoping you can take this survey with me…would you have the time to do that sir?

Contact: how long is this gonna to take?

CS: Mmm..mga three minutes…(Wapak!... napatagalog eh hehehe) --------------------------------------------------------A friend of mine asking information to client Agent: What state you’re located?

Client: I am from PA Agent: Wow, I see you’re Pakistan? (namfufu.. imbes na Philadelphia).

--------------------------------------------------------Agent verifying info from the customer: Agent: Is that a P for Ping-pong?

Customer: No, it’s B. Agent: Oh, B, like Bing-Bong…

he first 10 cubic meters consumed by customers of Manila Water Company Inc. will be waived in June while “severely affected” customers will receive a P2,197.97 rebate, following the water supply shortage that’s been plaguing the East Zone concession area since March.

In a press conference, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said all customers of Manila Water on record as of March 31, 2019, will have charges for the first 10 cubic meters consumed waived.

“There’s going to be a minimum rebate — 10 cubic meters for all customers. This is because all of the Manila Water customers were affected, so that’s going to be the minimum rebate for everyone,” said MWSS chief regulator Patrick Lester Ty.

“That amount will be depending on your classification whether you are residential, semi-commercial, commercial, industrial.

Even a household of bulk connections will be considered as one account,” he added.

Aside from the blanket rebate, Ty said that some 140,000 accounts of Manila Water that were severely affected by the supply shortage will also be given additional rebates.

“Those that were severely affected customers of Manila Water... we have awarded them a rebate in the amount of P2,197.94.

This is going to be credited to their billing statement,” he said. “Those severely affected accounts from barangays which experienced no water for 24 hours for seven consecutive days or broken starting March 6 to March 31, these are those that will be considered as severely affected.”

According to Ty, the additional rebates for severely affected customers will act like an overpayment, which can be used as credit until it is fully utilized.

“It’s similar to an overpayment. You can even use this amount if you have an unpaid balance with Manila Water. You can credit this to that amount, you can apply this to all your bills including previous unpaid

balances,” he said. “This amount of P2,197.94 rebate was identified based on the list of 45 barangays released by Manila Water when the concessionaire offered a one-time bill waiver program last April,” he added.

Initial investigations of the MWSS found that the water availability in the concession area of Manila Water spiralled down to 71% on March 7, when what it dubbed as “massive service interruptions” were experienced by customers following operational adjustments implemented by the private concessionaire to protect the level at the La Mesa dam, which has already hit its critical level of 69 meters as of March. The MWSS last month slapped a P1.134 billion fine on Manila Water — P534 million as fines and another P600 million to finance a new water source for the company.

“The entire amount of the penalty of the P534 million rebate is actually given. All of it will be given to the public, to the consumers, and not a single cent will be kept by the MWSS,” said Ty. Manila Water in March said

that scheduled water interruptions will go on throughout the entire summer, citing the low water levels in dams.

The Ayala-led company in the same month announced it would implement a one-time bill waiver scheme covering customers affected by the recent water service interruptions.

Ferdinand dela Cruz, Manila Water President and CEO, earlier apologized for the recent water supply issues experienced by the customers of the company, as the La Mesa Reserve breached its critical level of 69 meters which prevented the company from meeting the demand of 150 million liters per day from the reservoir. The Zobel de Ayala brothers, Manila Water chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala and vice chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, also took responsibility for the water interruptions. Earlier this month, Manila Water said customers should expect service interruptions to persist until La Mesa Dam’s water supply returns to its normal level of 75 meters.

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12, in both public and private schools, are required to undergo the said training. The ROTC program includes lesson in patriotism, basic military training, and civic training. Students who fail to undergo ROTC shall not be qualified for graduation. Exempted, however, are students who are physically and psychologically unfit, as well as varsity players.

The proposed law also states that students who have undergone basic ROTC class are to be considered first-level civil-

service eligible. Those who have undergone the optional advanced class shall be deemed second-level civil-service eligible.

Graduates of the basic ROTC class are also eligible for lateral entry and enlistment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Coast Guard, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and Bureau of Fire Protection.

Kabataan Party-list Rep. Sarah I. Elego, one of four lawmakers who voted against

the bill, said in a statement: “These policies, if enacted, would only legitimize the systemic attacks the state has undertaken against those critical of its administration. Numerous campaigns led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police were launched to create false hysteria within universities by resorting to the red-tagging of nationalist and progressive groups falsely accused as recruiters and members of the New Peoples’ Army.”

—Business World

para mabilis manganak.

— May free stickers ng Disney movie sa loob ng Maggi Noodles.

— Pinapatunog mo yung takip ng Gatorade.

— Ang mga stationaries na uso: Papemelroti, Tsukuba, Sashikibuta. Pwedeng ibenta, pwedeng trade lang.

— Pampalipas oras mo dati ang paglalaro ng Brick Game at swerte yung mga may advanced version na may tumatagos na blocks para mapuno na yung gap sa loob. Mas advanced ka kung Tamagotchi ang nilalaro mo.

Pinapakain mo, pinapatulog mo at inililibing mo kung namatay na. At kung talagang kaya nyong bumili, Game Boy ang sayo. Pero kung wala ka talaga, yung laruan na lang na may tubig sa loob tapos dapat ma-shoot mo yung mga bilog sa stick na maliit.

— Bago magsimula ang klase, nakikilaro ka muna sa 10-20, jackstone, langit lupa, ice water, taguan, Dr. quack-quack, tumbang preso, pepsi, seven-up at agawan base. Di bale nang madumi na nag uniform mo pagpasok ng classroom.

— Sinasabi mo sa kaklase mo na “Liars go to hell” kapag tingin mo nagsisinungaling sya. “Cross my heart, hope to die” kapag nangangako ka. “Period no erase” Kapag gusto mo walang kumontra sayo. Kaya lang wala kang lusot kapag sinabi ng kaklase mo na “Akin yung factory ng pambura.”

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House approves ROTC bill for senior high school students

he House of Representatives on (May 20) approved on third and final reading a bill reviving the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) for senior high school students.

House Bill 8961 is a consolidated version based on the bill authored and filed by Batangas 2nd District Rep. Raneo E. Abu. The chamber approved the bill with 167 affirmative votes, four negative votes, and zero abstention. In the proposed Reserve Officers Training Corps Act, students in grades 11 and

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Baron Geisler ex-dating partner on physical-abuse allegation: “Why just now? E, kasi nga, sinungaling.”

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inagot ni Karen Anne Tolosa ang katanungan ng maraming netizens kung bakit ngayon lamang siya nagsalita tungkol sa pananakit na ginawa sa kanya ng aktor na si Baron Geisler.

Sa paglalahad ni Karen, nangyari ang pananakit sa kanya ni Baron “1 YEAR AND 3 MONTHS AGO.” Nakatanggap ng pambabatikos si Karen matapos ilabas ng PEP.ph ang pagsisiwalat niya.

Lalo pa’t nagbago na raw si Baron matapos isailalim ang sarili sa rehabilitation dahil sa matinding problema nito sa alkohol. Kababalik lang din ng aktor sa showbiz sa pamamagitan ng top-rating teleserye ni Coco Martin sa ABSCBN, ang FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.

Higit sa lahat, malapit nang ikasal si Baron sa kanyang non-showbiz girlfriend.

Kaya ang tanong ng karamihan: “Why now?” Sa madaling-salita, kinukuwestiyon nila ang timing ni Karen sa pagsisiwalat ng ginawa sa kanya ni Baron.

Muling nakipag-ugnayan ang PEP.ph kay Karen, sa pamamagitan ng text messaging, upang hingin ang kanyang reaksiyon sa pambabatikos na natatanggap niya mula sa netizens. Tugon niya, “So why just now? E, kasi nga, sinungaling. “I’m at a point in my recovery na I’m no longer afraid to speak my truth.

“What he’s doing is not right kahit sabihin mo pang marami siyang projects ngayon, truth is truth.”

Diin pa ni Karen, “I have nothing to gain sa kanya. “He’s a toxic person, so blessing pa nga that he’s out of my life.

“I used to believe that no matter how drunk he could get, never niya kayang manakit ng babae at alam niya yun.

“I believed in him, in his potential to grow as a person and his craft kaya I was really there to help him rebuild what he has lost. “But that’s not the point anymore.

“The point is.......STOP LYING.”

Karen Anne Tolosa, Baron Geisler former girlfriend Wala rin daw pakialam si Karen sa mga nangyayari ngayon sa buhay ni Baron, partikular na ang nalalapit na pagpapakasal nito. Sabi niya, “He can do whatever he wants, it’s none of my business.

“Marry her or not, I really couldn’t care less.”

Nilinaw rin ni Karen ang naging ugnayan nila noon ni Baron. Complicated” ang paglalarwan niya sa naging relasyon nila ng aktor.

Lahad ni Karen, “We dated back in 2012 for a short while and got together again in 2017, deciding to just stay friends.

“I was helping him pick up his life and with his sobriety so we spent a lot of time together to the point na, yes, you could say we were sort of living together.

“At the same time, we were free to see other people naman.

“It’s complicated, I know, but it’s the truth. “So, no, I was never his ‘girlfriend’ at di ko pinangarap yun.” Matatandaang pinalagan ni Karen ang tweet ni Baron noong May 4 kung saan sinabi nitong: “Excuse me. Never ako nanakit. “Puro alleged harassment that caused me millions.”

Ito ay sagot ng aktor sa isang netizen na nagsabing bakit binibigyan pa rin ng proyekto ng ABS-CBN ang aktor kahit nananakit diumano ito. Sabi ni Karen sa kanyang Twitter (@itsmekarentee) post noong May 4: “Are you sure? Or are you delusional? “Or do you need me to remind you of reality? “Stop lying to people. It’s sick.” —PEP.ph

Ian Veneracion, tinuloy ang show matapos mag-back out ni Patti Austin sa concert nila sa Canada

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ag-back out ang Grammy awardwinning singer na si Patti Austin sa mismong araw ng konsyerto na pagsasamahan sana nila ng Filipino actor at singer na si Ian Veneracion dahil umano sa hindi nito gusto ang areglo ng ilang kantang itatanghal nila.

Agad namang nagpaskil sa entrance ng Vogue Theatre sa Vancouver, Canada ng anunsiyo na hindi na makadadalo si Austin sa concert na pinamagatang ‘Soul and Heart.’

Dismayado naman ang producer ng pagtatanghal na Backstage Ventures sa pangunguna ni Marivic Monteverde at sinabing hindi umano nagpakita ng professionalism ang singer sa biglaang pagurong nito sa concert.

“As far as I know, she’s paid… We all know that she is professional and we are expecting her to at least have that respect and decency to tell us I’m sorry, or at least respect the audience,” sabi ni Monteverde sa isang pahayag sa ABS-CBN News.

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Ex Battalion or Ex B as the group has now come to be called was formed by rapper Mark Maglasang, renamed Bossx1ne or Bos One, six years ago, known for the hit singles "Hayaan Mo Sila" (#2 Billboard Philippine Top 20)[1] and "No Games" (#10). It now includes the following rappers: John Maren Mangabang or Emcee Rhenn, Jon Gutierrez a.k.a. King Badger, Daryl Ruiz a.k.a. Skusta Clee, James Samonte as James Brando and Archie de la Cruz as Flow G. They all started rapping while in their early teens honing their art by joining barangay rap contests or simply hip-hopping on the streets where the rap genre was actually born. (Inset) Ai Ai delas Alas is no longer acting as the manager of the highly popular hip-hop group Ex Battalion.

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pisyal na inihayag ni Ai-Ai delas Alas, May 15, na binibitawan na niya ang pamamahala sa showbiz career ng Ex Battalion, ang sikat na Filipino hip-hop group.Dahil naniniwala siyang talented at malayo mararating ng grupo na proper guidance lamang ang kailangan, pumayag si Ai-Ai na tulungan ang Ex Battalion mula noong March 2018. Sa tulong ni Ai-Ai, nadagdagan ang mga show ng Ex Battalion, tumaas ang kanilang professional fee at natupad ang pangarap nilang makarating at makapag-perform sa ibang bansa.

Hindi nagkulang si Ai-Ai sa pagpapaalaala sa Ex Battalion na mahalin ang propesyon, maging mabuti sa mga tagahanga, at pag-ingatan ang bawat kilos dahil mga bata ang karamihan sa fans nila.

Pero may hangganan ang lahat.

Sa loob ng 14 na buwan, maraming beses na pinaiyak ng Ex Battalion si AiAi dahil sa kanilang unprofessionalism, ang hindi pagsipot sa mga tinanggap na commitment, pagtanggap ng mga show na inililihim sa manager nila kaya nagkakaroon ng conflict sa schedule, ang pakikipagaway at pakikipagsuntukan sa rapper na si Makagago.

Noong June 1, 2018, pumirma ng kontrata si Ai-Ai at ang Ex Battalion para sa partnership nila sa Viva.

Isang malaking presscon ang inihanda ng Viva at dito nagkaroon ng announcement tungkol sa pelikula na ipo-produce ng film outfit na pagbibidahan ni Ai-Ai at ng Ex Battalion, ang Sons of Nanay Sabel.

The following day, June 2, nag-post si Ai-Ai na magpapahinga muna ito bilang manager ng Ex Battalion.

Pero napakiusapan siyang i-reconsider ang kanyang desisyon at i-delete ang

kanyang Instagram post. Ang hindi pagsipot ng tatlong miyembro ng Ex Battalion sa isang provincial show ang dahilan ng pagkaubos noon ng pasensya ni Ai-Ai. Hindi sumama si Mark Maglasang aka Bosx1ne dahil nagpaalam itong bibili ng ginto, latecomer kaya naiwanan ng eroplano si Daryl Ruiz aka Skusta Clee, at hindi nagising mula sa mahimbing na pagkakatulog si John Mangabang aka Emcee Rhenn.

Noong April 29, 2019 ang red-carpet premiere ng Sons of Nanay Sabel sa SM Megamall Cinema.

Pero na-delay ang screening ng pelikula dahil hinintay pa ng lahat ang pagdating nina Archie dela Cruz aka Flow G. at Daryl Ruiz aka Skusta Clee, na bumili pa ng mga damit na isusuot. Noong nakaraang linggo, muling sumakit ang ulo ni Ai-Ai dahil tumanggap si Mark ng mga show para sa Ex Battalion na lingid sa kanyang kaalaman.

Si Ai-Ai ang kinukulit ng mga concert producer para sa mga show na wala siyang kinalaman dahil hindi sumipot si Mark, na biglang tumiwalag sa grupo at may brilliant excuse na aayusin muna ang kanyang mga personal na problema.

Tumanggi rin ang Ex Battalion na sumipot sa miting de avance ng isang winning senatorial candidate dahil gusto nilang magpadagdag ng bayad.

Pero si Ai-Ai na ang nagpasya na huwag na silang pasiputin, kahit willing ang nagimbita na dagdagan ang talent fee ng grupo.

Ang mga nabanggit na kuwento ang ilan lamang sa maraming insidente ng unprofessionalism ng Ex Battalion na mitsa para hindi manghinayang si Ai-Ai na talikuran ang pagtulong sa kanila. —PEP.ph

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Gayunman, nagpatuloy ang show kahit hindi na dumalo si Austin at tanging si Veneracion na lamang ang nagpasaya sa mga Filipino audience na nasa Canada.

Kahit na nabasa na nila ang anunsiyo sa gate ng venue na walang Austin na magpapakita sa concert, excited pa rin ang

audience na manood kahit si Veneracion na lamang ang magtatanghal.

Buo ang loob namang hinarap ni Veneracion ang audience kahit aminadong hindi sigurado kung mairaraos niya nang mag-isa ang show na ginawa para sa kanila ni Austin.

“Of course, kinabahan ako kasi ayun nga, I’m more of an actor than a singer naman

ag-react si Toni Gonzaga sa lumabas na isyung idedeklara umanong persona non grata ng Parañaque City ang kapatid na si Alex Gonzaga.

Noong campaign season, nagpakawala si Alex ng hindi magandang akusasyon laban kay mayoral candidate at incumbent mayor ng siyudad na si Edwin Olivarez.

Nanalo si Olivarez sa katatapos lamang na 2019 midterm elections.

Maraming supporters ng alkalde ang hindi natuwa kay Alex nang tukuyin niya ang mayor na “may pagkamadugas” nung nangampanya ang actress-host sa naturang siyudad para sa ini-endorso niyang party list.

Nakunan sa video ang pahayag ni Alex, at kumalat ito sa social media, kung saan inulan ng pambabatikos si Alex mula sa mga supporters ng mayor.

Kaugnay nito, nagsalita naman si Toni sa kinasasangkutang isyu ng nakababatang kapatid. Aniya, inaayos na ito ni Alex, at makikipagpulong daw siya sa kampo ng

Parañaque mayor.

“She said that she’s dealing with the matter privately with the city already, and they’re gonna have a formal talk and have a formal meeting,” paliwanag ni Toni sa panayam ni ABS-CBN entertainment reporter MJ Felipe noong May 16, Huwebes.

Dugtong ni Toni, “I guess from this, there are lessons learned, and she will move on from this and babaunin niya dito yung lessons na natutunan niya.”

Samantala, itinanggi naman ng siyudad ng Parañaque na may hakbang silang ideklarang persona non grata si Alex. Ito ay ayon sa panayam ng ABS-CBN News kay Paranaque City Administrator Ding Soriano.

Sinabi rin ni Soriano na nakarating kay Olivarez ang komento ni Alex, pero hindi niya ito pinersonal dahil “it’s part of politicking.”

Hinimok din ng city administrator si Alex na maging maingat sa kanyang mga pahayag, lalo pa’t marami umano siyang followers.

—Pep.ph

Laban kay Thurman tuloy na--Pacquiao The 40-year-old will head to Las Vegas to take on a fighter ten years his junior for the WBA super welterweight championship on July 20. uloy na tuloy na ang salpukan nina Nevada. boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at Pinatunayan ni Pacquiao na may undefeated American fighter Keith ibubuga pa ito at handang labanan sinumang Thurman sa Hulyo 20 (Hulyo 21 sa Maynila). iharap sa kanya – maging si undefeated

Galing na mismo ang announcement American fighter Floyd Mayweather Jr. sa reigning World Boxing Association “I really don’t believe my career is over.

(WBA) regular welterweight champion na si I proved it in my last fight against (Lucas) Pacquiao na inihayag nito sa kanyang Twitter Matthysse. And now I prove it again at the age at Instagram account. of 40,” ani Pacquiao matapos ang laban kay

“Summer just got a little hotter,” ayon Broner. sa post ni Pacquiao kasama ng promotional Inaasahang sisimulan na ni Pacquiao poster ng laban. ang pagha­ handa nito anumang araw sa Naglabas na rin ng statement ang buwan na ito dahil 10 linggo na lamang promoters ng event sa Pacquiao-Thurman ang nalalabi bago ang nakatakdang laban match. “In the biggest night of boxing this year, kay Thurman. Handa rin si Thurman na boxing’s only eight-division world champion, makaharap si acquiao saan man nito nais Senator Manny ‘Pac Man’ Pacquiao, will take ganapin ang laban. on undefeated WBA Welterweight World “Maybe Brooklyn, maybe Vegas, Champion Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman on wherever Manny Pacquiao wants it. I’d even Saturday, July 20 in a blockbuster showdown fight him in the Philippines if I have to,” ani that headlines a Premier Boxing Champions Thurman. Matapos ang dalawang taong on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View event,” ayon sa pahinga ay nagbalik-aksiyon si Thurman statement. noong Enero kung saan tinalo niya si Josesito Huling sumabak si Pacquiao noong Lopez via 12-round majority decision upang Enero nang itarak nito ang unanimous matagumpay na maipagtanggol ang hawak decision win laban kay Adrien Broner sa na WBA super welterweight belt at umangat MGM Grand Garden Arena sa Las Vegas, sa 29-0 ang kanyang rekord. —Pilipino Star

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talaga. When I learned na I don’t know, she just flew off, it was going to be my show—oh my goodness,” sabi ni Veneracion.

Ipinakita ni Veneracion ang version niya ng iba’t ibang awiting may kabuluhan sa kanyang buhay at nag-alay pa ng isang awitin para sa no-show niyang partner sa concert na si Austin.

Ginulat ni Austin ang kanyang mga Filipino

fans sa ginawa nitong pag-back out sa show dahil kilala siya bilang magiliw sa kanyang mga tagahanga, lalo na sa Pilipinas kung saan nakagawa na siya ng ilang concerts, at ang iba ay kasama pa ang ilang OPM legends tulad nina Jaya, Lea Salonga, at Martin Nievera.

Pinasikat ni Austin ang mga awiting “In My Life,” “If I Believe,” at “All Behind Us Now.” —Buzzflare.com

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Taiwan becomes first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

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aiwan made history on May 17 as the first country in Asia to legalize samesex marriage, after most lawmakers of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) voted to pass a Cabinet-sponsored bill that gives gay couples the right to get married.The bill, titled Enforcement Act of Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748, cleared the legislative floor at 3:30 p.m. on Friday (May 17).

The new law will take effect May 24, allowing two persons of the same gender, aged 18 or older, to register a marriage, with at least two witnesses signing the registration document. Either partner in the marriage will be allowed to adopt the biological children of the other, under the law. However, nonbiological children who had been adopted by one partner before the marriage cannot be adopted by the other partner, it states.

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Cabinet’s bill to make possible the adoption of one partner’s non-biological children by the other, but it was not put to a vote after lawmakers passed the Cabinet’s version of the article on adoptions. On the issue of same-sex transnational marriages, lawmakers voted 84-6 against an NPP motion to amend the Cabinet’s bill to allow transnational same-sex couples from any country to get married in Taiwan.

The NPP motion sought to exempt such couples from regulations stipulated in the Act Governing the Choice of Law in Civil Matters Involving Foreign Elements, which state that the marriage of a transnational couple is governed by the laws of their respective countries. Under that act, even with the legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan, a Taiwanese national would not be able to enter into a legally recognized union with a partner from a country where gay marriage is not legal. —China Post

Taipei named best leisure destination in Asia

aipei has won the Leisure Lifestyle Award hosted by U.S. Global Traveler magazine as the “best leisure destination in Asia” in 2019, according to a Tourism Bureau official stationed in Los Angeles.

This is the second consecutive year Taipei has topped the annual survey in the magazine — the only monthly publication for business and leisure luxury travelers, said Brad Shih, director of the Los Angeles office of Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau.

Taipei finished first in the “Best leisure destination in Asia” category, edging out Seoul, Singapore, Tokyo, the Thai island of Phuket, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Osaka and Bali in descending order.

“Taipei won the honor for the second time this year, an indication that the city has

captured the heart of mainstream travelers.

Taipei welcomes more people to visit and get to know Taiwan better,” Shih said.

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is usually the first place visited by foreign visitors who come to the country. Global Traveler readers, board members, and experienced staff made nominations in each category. From these, Global Traveler’s Advisory Board selected the winners.

The Advisory Board is made up of welltraveled executives from a broad range of industries. Taiwan has also been nominated to compete in the “Destination with the Highest Client Satisfaction, Asia/South Pacific” Wave Awards sponsored by Los Angeles-based TravelAge West magazine, the Tourism Bureau said. The winner of the prize will be announced on June 13.

Apple Jane Dionaldo (front, third left), "muse" of Sanlong St. basketball team, poses with her team at the opening ceremony of the CIASI Taiwan Basketball League 2019 in Taipei on May 19, 2019. CNA photo.

Filipino summer basketball league kicks off in Taipei

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he Taiwan chapter of the Confederation of Ilocano Association, Inc. (CIASI), or Samahang Ilocano, a Filipino organization that aims to help its compatriots in different countries, kicked off its 2019 summer basketball league tournament in Taipei (May 19).

The CIASI Taiwan Basketball League 2019, which follows on from the last time the tournament was held in April 2016 in Taipei, features 17 men’s teams.

Rheden Delumen, national chairman of CIASI’s Taiwan chapter, which has 13 sub-chapters with approximately 700 members in the country, said the basketball teams are made up of members of Taiwan’s Filipino migrant worker community and is aimed at creating unity, sportsmanship and respect.

With the knowledge that sometimes overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have to face challenges while abroad, such as trying to keep physically and mentally fit, in addition to fighting homesickness, Delumen said the tournament will help by uniting

OFWs in Taiwan.

It gives Filipino migrant workers the opportunity to meet and play sports against each other in a friendly and competitive manner, Delumen pointed out.

In addition to the players, during the opening ceremony, each basketball team also had a “muse” -- a female who represented each team.

These muses accompanied their respective teams in front of a panel of judges, who decided which team’s muse was to be awarded with the title of “Best Muse” and which team was to be attributed with “Best Uniform.”

Ronald Li (front, center), one of the judges, presents Itawis basketball team with “Best Uniform” award at the opening ceremony of the CIASI Taiwan Basketball League 2019 in Taipei on Sunday (May 19).

The tournament, which will be played in a round-robin format before proceeding into elimination rounds, is expected to be held until late July or early August, Delumen said.

—By William Yen, Focus Taiwan

KILALANIN: Mga artistang pinalad manalo at mga natalo sa halalan

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inalad ang ilang kumandidatong bituin na manalo sa halalan. Kasama sa mga namayagpag si Jestoni Alarcon na nanguna sa provincial board member o bokal sa unang distrito ng lalawigan ng Rizal. Nagwagi rin si Angelica Jones bilang bokal sa

Vilma Santos Gian Sotto Vico Sotto unang distrito ng Laguna.

Nanalo rin ang reelectionists na sina Richard Gomez at Lucy Gomez bilang mayor at kongresista ng Ormoc, Leyte.

Si Vilma Santos ang congressman-elect ng Lipa City at Imelda Papin naman ang vice governor-elect ng Camarines Sur. Angelica Jones Richard & Lucy Lani Mercado Matamis din ang tagumpay para sa pa ang proklamasyon ng isa pa niyang tiyuhin anak ni Rico J. Puno na si Tosca at na si Marlon Bautista bilang kongresista ng Jhong Hilario bilang mga konsehal sa Makati.

Tagumpay din ang Revilla dynasty sa 1-Pacman party-list.

Tinitiyak pa ang pinal na bilang sa ama ni uncontested na panalo ni Jolo Revilla bilang vice governor ng Cavite, ang tiyahing Andrea Jolo na si Bong Revilla sa Senate “magic 12.” Lalo Bautista-Ynares bilang Antipolo City mayor- namang lumakas ang pamilya Sotto sa pagiging elect, at tiyuhing Strike Revilla bilang Cavite bagong alkalde ng Pasig ni Vico Sotto.

Naiproklama namang Quezon City vice congressman-elect.

Bacoor mayor-elect naman ang ina ni mayor ang pinsan ni Vico na si Gian Sotto Jolo na si Lani Mercado habang nakaantabay habang councilor-elect naman si Wahoo Sotto

Ecija, kung saan siya tinalo ni Ging Suansing. Base rin sa Commission on Election (Comelec) returns, kinulang din sa boto sina Long Mejia sa pagkakongresista sa Camarines Sur, at ang ama nina Toni at Alex Gonzaga Jestoni Alarcon Tosca Puno Jhong Hilario na tumakbong alkalde ng Taytay, Rizal. Hindi rin tagumpay ang takbo nina Edu Manzano bilang San Juan congressman; Monsour del Rosario bilang Makati vice mayor; Andrea del Rosario bilang Calatagan, Batangas vice Jolo Revilla Andrea Revilla Strike Revilla mayor; Roderick Paulate sa Parañaque. Samantala, marami sa mga bilang Quezon City vice artistang kandidato ang natalo sa bilangan sa mayor; Sheryl Cruz bilang Tondo, Manila halalan sa kabila ng bentahe at hatak nila sa councilor; Jeremy Marquez bilang Parañaque mga manonood. Kabilang dito si Richard Yap vice mayor; Bearwin Meily bilang Taytay, na tumakbong kongresista ng unang distrito Rizal councilor; at Dominic Ochoa bilang ng Cebu City. Ikinalungkot ni Yap na hindi siya Parañaque councilor. Kinulang din ng boto nabigyan ng pagkakataong tuparin umano ang komedyanteng si Romy “Dagul” Pastrana ang mga pangarap sa Cebu. sa pagka-councilor sa Rodriguez, Rizal, at

Nabigo rin si Rommel Padilla sa pagtakbo Gary Estrada sa pagka-vice mayor ng Cainta, bilang kongresista sa unang distrito ng Nueva Rizal.

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HUKOU Tel.: (03) 597-8686 â—?Mon-Sat : 8AM - 9PM â—?Sun :8-12; 17-21

No.169, Ren-le Road Hukou Township, Hsinchu County 新獚縣暖ĺ?Łé„‰éłłĺ‡°ć?‘äť ć¨‚čˇŻ169č™&#x;

MIAOLI STATION 3

Tel.: (037) 272-172 â—?Mon-Sun : 9AM - 9PM

No. 93, Zhongzheng Road, Miaoli City č‹—ć —ĺ¸‚ä¸­ć­ŁčˇŻ93č™&#x;

ZHUNAN

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No.4, Zhanqian, Miaoli City, Miaoli County č‹—ć —ç¸Łč‹—ć —ĺ¸‚çŤ™ĺ‰?4č™&#x;

No. 119 Zhongshan Rd, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County č‹—ć —ç¸ŁçŤšĺ?—鎎中幹衯119č™&#x;

â—?Mon-Sun : 9AM-9PM

TAICHUNG CITY

â—?Mon-Sun: 9AM-9PM

Tel.: (04) 2227-1100

No. 24-1, Datong St., Shalu Dist., Taichung City ĺ?°ä¸­ĺ¸‚沙隿ĺ?€ĺ¤§ĺ?ŒčĄ— 24č™&#x;äš‹1

No. 32, Li-chuan East St., Central Dist.,Taichung City ĺ?°ä¸­ĺ¸‚中ĺ?€çś ĺˇ?ć?ąčĄ—32č™&#x;

No. 14, Jianggong Road, Dajia District, Taichung City ĺ?°ä¸­ĺ¸‚大甲ĺ?€č”Łĺ…ŹčˇŻ14č™&#x;

TEPZ ( ) â—?Mon-Sun : 9AM-9PM

No. 480-3, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City �中市潭��中幹衯2掾480䚋

DALIN

â—?Mon-Sun: 9AM - 9PM

No.19-1, Huzhu Com’ty, Dalin Township, Chiayi County ĺ˜‰çžŠç¸Łĺ¤§ćž—éŽŽäş’ĺŠŠç¤žĺ?€19-1č™&#x;

YONGKANG

â—?Mon-Sun :9AM - 9PM

DOULIU ( )

â—?Mon-Sun : 9AM-10PM

No. 114, Minsheng Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County 雲林縣斗六市民ç”&#x;衯114č™&#x;

TAINAN

RENDE â—?Mon-Sun: 9AM-9PM

DALIAO ( )

â—?Mon-Sat: 11AM-8PM â—?Sun: 9AM-8PM

No. 1235, Guangming Rd., Sec. 1, Daliao Dist., Kaohsiung City éŤ˜é›„ĺ¸‚ĺ¤§ĺŻŽĺ?€ĺ…‰ć˜ŽčˇŻä¸€ćŽľ1235č™&#x;

â—?Mon-Sat :9AM-7PM â—?Sun: 9AM-6PM

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Taipei City Foreign Workers Consultation Service Center

Tel: 02-25502151 Fax: 02-25507024

Kaohsiung City Tel: 07-8117543 Foreign Workers Fax: 07-8117548 Consultation Service Center Taipei County Foreign Workers Tel: 02-89659091 Consultation Service Center

02-89651044 Fax: 02-89651058

Taoyuan County Foreign Workers Consultation Service Center

Tel: 03-3344087 03-3341728 03-3322101 ext.

6812 Fax: 03-3341689

Manila Economic and Cultural Office

Thailand Trade and Economic Office

Indonesian Economic and Trade Office

Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office Taiwan Pag-IBIG Taiwan

No. 563, Dexian Rd., Nanzi Dist. Kaohsiung City éŤ˜é›„ĺ¸‚ćĽ ć˘“ĺ?€ 垡賢衯563č™&#x;

DEXIAN

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â—?Mon-Sun: 9AM-9PM

NEPZ ( )

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TAINAN-TK

No. 31, Gongyuan S. Road, North District, Tainan City ĺ?°ĺ?—ĺ¸‚ĺŒ—ĺ?€ĺ…Źĺœ’ĺ?—衯31č™&#x;

No. 180-1, Zhongshan, Rende District, Tainan City ĺ?°ĺ?—ĺ¸‚äť ĺžˇĺ?€ä¸­ĺąąčˇŻ180-1č™&#x;

No.1, Lane 101, Gangyan Rd., Gangshan Dist., Kaoshiung City éŤ˜é›„ĺ¸‚ĺ˛Ąĺąąĺ?€ĺ˛Ąç‡•čˇŻ101塡1č™&#x;

No. 216, Linsen West Rd. East Dist., Chiayi City ĺ˜‰çžŠĺ¸‚ć?ąĺ?€ćž—棎輿衯216č™&#x;

No. 184, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi Dist., Taichung City ĺ?°ä¸­ĺ¸‚ć˝­ĺ­?ĺ?€ä¸­ĺąąčˇŻ184č™&#x;

â—?Mon-Sun :9AM-9PM

No. 1102-1, Wangxing Road, Yongkang Dist., Tainan City ĺ?°ĺ?—市永庡ĺ?€çŽ‹čĄŒčˇŻ1102-1č™&#x;

â—?Mon-Sat :12PM-9PM â—?Sun : 9AM-9PM

â—?Mon-Sat :10:30AM - 9PM â—?Sun: 9AM - 9PM

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â—?Mon-Sun :9AM - 9PM

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DAJIA

( ) â—?Mon-Sun: 9AM-9PM

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â—?Mon-Sun :9AM - 9PM

MIAOLI 1

Each Sudoku has a unique solution that can be reached logically without guessing. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces.

Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3 x 3 square.

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GUANYIN

Tel.: (03) 435-2182

â—?Mon-Sun :9AM-9PM

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No. 55/57, Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei City Tel: 02 2658 8825 10F, No.151, Xinyi Rd, Sec. 3, Taipei,Taiwan Tel: 02- 25811979 Fax: 02- 25818707 6F., No. 550, Ruiguang Road, Neihu District, Taipei City Tel: 02-87526170 Fax: 02-87523706 No. 3-1, Lane 69, Songjiang Road Taipei, Tel: 02-25043477 Fax: 02-25041761 No. 55/57, Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei City Tel. No.: (02) 2517-7775 Mobile: 0975563561

Language Service Line English 0800-885885 Thai 0800-885995 Indonesian 0800-885958 Vietnamese 0800-017858 Fire Dept. and 119 Ambulance Service Police 110 Local Directory 104 Assistance (Mandarin) 105 Long Distance Directory Assistance (Mandarin) Directory Assisance (English) 106 Protection Hotline 113 Coast Guard 118 Anti-Fraud Hotline 165 Freeway Report 168 Operator Assistance 1128 Int’l Call Center 0800-080-100 Int’l Community 0800-024-111

English-Speaking Taxi Service 02-2799-7977 Tourist Information 02-2717-3737 Taoyuan Int’l Airport 03-383-2194 Tourist Service Center Taoyuan Int’l Aiport 03-383-2194 - Terminal 1 Taoyuan Int’l Airport 03-398-3341 - Terminal 2 SSS Taiwan

No. 55/57, Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei City Tel. No.: (02) 2507-9187 Mobile: 0926-38256

Taoyuan Int’l Airport Office

â—?Mon-Sun: 9AM 7PM

No. 108, Dexian Road, Nantzu District, Kaohsiung City éŤ˜é›„ĺ¸‚ćĽ ć˘“ĺ?€ĺžˇčł˘čˇŻ108č™&#x;

Kaohsiung Int’l Airport

03-398-9002 / 03-393-1469 English: 03-398-3976 Thai: 03-398-3975 Indonesian: 03-398-3977 Vietnamese: 03-398-3974

No. 9, Hangjan S. Rd., Dayuan Township, Taoyuan, Taiwan Room No: C-0-278

07-803-6804 / 07-803-9177 07-803-6419

No.2, Zhongshan 4th Rd., Siaogang Dist.

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

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