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Duterte signs national feeding program law Workers in

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resident Rodrigo Duterte has respective component units signed a law institutionalizing to devote a portion of their a national feeding program land or space for cultivation for undernourished children in of vegetables and other the country. Duterte signed on nutrient-rich plants. In June 20 Republic Act 11037 or the coordination with the “Masustansyang Pagkain para sa health department and local Batang Pilipino Act,” which aims to government units, the two combat hunger and undernutrition departments shall establish among Filipino children. The education and maintain water and and social welfare departments shall sanitation facilities. be the lead implementors of this law.

The national feeding Presidential Spokesperson program shall be Harry Roque said the law was a “clear complemented by a public proof of the President’s dedication to health nutrition and values afford every Filipino child of the right transformation campaign to proper healthcare and nutrition Children carry their free meals given during a feeding program by to “promote a holistic benefits.” the World Mission Community Care outreach group at a slum area in and integrated approach “It is a testament that the the Baseco compound in Manila to health and nutrition Duterte administration recognizes the education.”

6 students. Children under this program shall importance of good nutrition to our children’s also receive one fortified meal for a period of The education and social welfare ability to develop into physically and mentally departments are also tasked to create a not less than 120 days in a year. healthy individuals,” he added.

The law also provides for a milk feeding 5-year plan to fully implement the program.

The law provides for the establishment of program, wherein fresh milk and fresh milk- The law calls for the prioritization of the a supplemental feeding program for children based food products shall be incorporated in national feeding program in areas with high attending day care centers aged 3 to 5. Children the fortified meals and standardized menus prevalence of undernutrition among children under this program shall receive one fortified aged 3 years up to Grade 6 level. prepared by national government agencies. meal for a period of not less than 120 days in The education and social welfare The law also creates the National a year. A fortified meal, as defined by the law, is departments, in coordination with the health Nutrition Information System, which shall a “meal with deliberately increased content of department, shall also provide micronutrient be utilized in monitoring the health and essential micronutrients so as to improve the supplements, including iodized salt, to the nutrition of all Filipino children, especially nutritional quality of the food and provide the those covered by the program. To ensure the program beneficiaries. level of calories and protein as prescribed by The government shall also conduct efficient and effective implementation of the the National Nutrition Council.” simultaneous health examinations, program, the education and social welfare

A school-based feeding program shall including, but not limited to, deworming and departments shall establish a communityalso be implemented by the education vaccination. The education and social welfare based mode of procurement, liquidation and department for undernourished public departments shall also encourage their audit of goods and services needed for the school children from kindergarten to Grade program.

—ABS-CBN News

9 regions to get pay hike

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inimum wage earners in nine regions will get a salary increase, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced.

The wage boards in Cagayan Valley, Calabarzon, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga peninsula, Davao, Soccksargen and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao recently approved salary increases ranging from P9 to P56 per day, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said.

Workers in Zamboanga peninsula will get the highest increase at P56.43 while Calabarzon workers will get only P9.45. The average pay hike is P20.

“The need of the workers and the capacity of the employers to pay as well as the economic conditions in the regions were among the factors considered in approving the new wage orders,” Labor Undersecretary Ciriaco Lagunzad said. Lagunzad said the wage boards in Bicol and the Cordillera Autonomous Region are also expected to approve salary increases not later than August.

“The remaining six regions whose wage orders have yet to reach their anniversary dates are assessing the socio-economic condition in their respective areas through consultations,” Lagunzad added.

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App lets kids given Dengvaxia shots report symptoms

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hrough a mobile application, parents of children vaccinated with Dengvaxia may now easily report if they notice symptoms of illness.

“In essence, the Dengvaxia [mobile application] is an online, digital and real-time monitoring of the status of the children na navaccinate ng Dengvaxia,” said Department of Education Undersecretary Alain Del Pascua at the app’s launch on Tuesday (July 17).

According to a 24 Oras report by Raffy Tima, two app developers created the Dengvaxia Vaccinee Monitoring System

(DMVS) on Galileo’s Abizo app for Android and iPhone users.

Once the Department of Health (DOH) and the DepEd verify that a person was administered Dengvaxia, he or she may report his or her symptoms using the mobile app.

“Mahirap mag-report, halimbawa ng pamamantal sa balat, ‘di ba, so pwede ‘yan ita-type mo lang na namamantal ‘yung balat mo at kunan mo lang ng picture ‘yung balat mo,” said Galileo founder Jun Lozada.

The DepEd assured the public that the

personal information of those using the app will be protected.

“It’s very important issue and we are all sensitive and careful about maintaining their privacy,” DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones said.

The DOH, for its part, stressed that its aim is to prevent the increasing number of deaths that are believed to be connected with the controversial dengue vaccine.

“It’s very important that we bring it down about half of our current case fatality ratio of about .5 to .6 percent of the total

number of cases,” DOH chief Francisco Duque said. Data from DOH showed that around 891,000 children—aged nine and above— from public schools in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Cebu were vaccinated with Dengvaxia since the department’s immunization program was launched in April 2016.

The Health department stopped the program in December last year after Sanofi Pasteur issued an advisory that Dengvaxia should not be given to people who have not been afflicted by dengue. —GMA News

of frontline services,” the memorandum read. “There is a need for an interim measure to augment the salaries of BI employees, in recognition of the indispensability of their functions, the apparent disparity between the basic pay of BI employees and employees of agencies performing comparable functions and to promote the continuous and unhampered delivery of basic government services,” the memorandum added.

Concerns about their low monthly salary and overtime pay prompted some BI employees to skip work last year, resulting in long queues at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The controversy started after President Duterte vetoed a provision in the 2017 budget allowing BI to use express lane fees to pay for the overtime hours rendered by its personnel and the salary of contractual workers.

In his veto message for this year’s budget,

Duterte announced that he would back the creation of a trust fund from express lane fees and charges collected by the BI for the salaries and overtime work of its employees. Memorandum Order No. 24 enumerated the guidelines for the establishment of the trust fund.

Under the memorandum, express lane fees and charges collected by the BI shall be deposited in a special trust fund account with a government bank. The collection will comprise the Express Lane Fund (ELF).

More than half or 64 percent of the ELF will be used to augment the salaries of BI’s organic personnel who render service beyond regular office hours.

A quarter or 25 percent of the fund will be used to pay for the salaries of BI’s contractual personnel while 11 percent will be remitted to the National Treasury as income of the general fund.

Medialdea also noted that the 2018 budget entitles immigration organic personnel to augmentation of salaries if they render overtime services.

An immigration administrative order issued this year, meanwhile, provides that the monthly augmentation pay of organic personnel who render services beyond office hours shall be determined based on the designation of personnel, the amount of monthly ELF collections and the total number of organic personnel.

The memorandum also called for the immediate release of the augmentation pay for entitled organic personnel covering the months of January to May this year.

The payment augmentation scheme will be implemented until the end of the year or until the passage of the proposed Immigration Modernization Law, which would increase the base pay rates of BI personnel. —Philstar

Malacañang raises pay of immigration staff

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dmitting that the basic monthly pay of immigration employees is “extremely low,” Malacañang has issued a memorandum augmenting their pay to ensure efficient and unhampered delivery of services.

The augmentation pay of immigration personnel is contained in Memorandum Order No. 24 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea last July 13. In the order, Medialdea noted that the Philippine Immigration Act has not been updated since it was passed in 1940. As a result, the compensation system of immigration personnel has not been upgraded.

“The basic monthly pay of Bureau of Immigration (BI) employees has remained extremely low in spite of the nature of their work, thereby leading to a large number of resignations and causing prejudice to the efficient delivery

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OFWs have 5 years to get airport terminal fee refund

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verseas Filipino workers and other special category passengers have five years to collect unrefunded passenger service fees, officials said.

According Jess Martinez, head of the media affairs of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), passengers, particularly of the carrier, Cebu Pacific, can at any time collect their “unrefunded�

Passenger Service Charge (PSC), more commonly known as terminal fee.

The PSC was first integrated into airline tickets for domestic flights on August 1, 2012 while international PSC integration followed on February 1, 2015.

On March 2017, MIAA general manager Ed Monreal announced that terminal fees for overseas Filipino workers and certain other special category passengers such as diplomats and athletes would formally be waived as part of efforts to streamline airport charges that had been debated as early as three years ago.

The MIAA started collecting an integrated airport terminal fee amounting to P550 (Dh37.82) in 2014.

However, OFW groups such as the #NoTo550 Coalition opposed the move and cited the Migrant Workers’ Act of 1995 that directs that the fee should be waived upon presenting an overseas employment certificate (OEC).

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Epektibong imported perfume gamit ng sikat na host at model na si RR Enriquez

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adalasan sa pagsasama o pagmamahalan ng magasawa kapag umabot na sa higit isa o limang taon ay nakikita ang mga pagbabago ng bawat isa. Kapag ang isa sa kanila ay nakapagdesisyon na lumayo upang mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang mga anak doon nag-uumpisang magkaroon na konting hindi pagkakaunawaan.

Gaya ni Marites Serrano ng Chungshan, hirap siya sa pagsasama nilang mag- asawa.

Halos parati silang nagkakaroon ng tampuhan at alitan sa loob ng isang linggo. Naikuwento niya ang suliranin sa kaibigan at nang sumunod na day off ay sinamahan siya nito upang bumili ng upgraded Dream Love 1000 sexual na pabango na gawa sa

Marites Serrano

England at may 3D hologram model image silver seal. Bumili sila mula sa EEC Elite Mart sa halagang NT$560 lamang. Sinabi nito na epektibo ang nasabing pabango at subok na ng halos libulibong kababa ihan at celebrity tulad ni RR Enriquez, na dancer at host ng dating Wowowee

noontime show. Iminungkahi ng kaibigan ni Marites na makakatulong ang pabangong ito upang manumbalik ang sigla ng pagsasama nilang mag-asawa.

Di nag-atubili at ginamit niya ang bagong diskubreng pabango ayon sa instruction sheet. Mula noon ay napuna niyang naging kakaiba na ang trato ng kanyang asawa sa kanya. Naging unti-unti itong nagpakita ng lambing at napansin na siya palagi, bagay na ikinasaya ni Marites. Naging malambing, passionate at sweet ang kaniyang asawa, panay na ang halik at yakap nito na hindi naman dating ginagawa sa kanya.

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ith the help of bloggers, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region III are eyeing Chinese Taipei nationals to become the number one tourists to visit this premier Freeport and Central Luzon.

In a day tour of the Subic Bay Freeport, well-known Taiwanese bloggers were assisted by the DOT Region 3 and the SBMA on Friday, giving them a glimpse of the many tourist spots here. SBMA Chairman Atty.

Wilma T. Eisma welcomed these bloggers before boarding a yacht for a bay cruise here.

“We have been blessed with many tourist attractions in Subic Bay Freeport, we are adamant of pushing the numbers of tourist arrival in the Freeport, and we want to use every possible means to entice tourists. And having bloggers experiencing firsthand the many tourism attractions here, we hope that they would convey the message to their fellow Chinese Taipei nationals,” Eisma said.

The visitors were accompanied by Region III Tourism Officer Marilou Pangilinan, who met them at the Clark International Airport with the first Taipei to Clark flight of AirAsia Philippines.

The group first started their tour at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center (SBECC) where they met with the SBMA tourism officials. The group then went to Zoobic Safari where they had a close encounter with tigers.

After their tiger tour, the group went to

Ocean Adventure Marine Theme Park to visit the marine animals that reside there. The bloggers were awed at the sea lions’ enclosure as the animals gracefully swam inside their pool.

The group had an encounter with four bottlenose dolphins and viewed the feeding of blacktip reef sharks, including some of the small marine creatures that can only be found in the bottom of the sea. The bloggers were treated to a sumptuous lunch at the Acea Subic Bay Resort. The area, known for holding international triathlon events, provided the bloggers a tour of the area. The tour included the viewing of luxurious rooms, pristine beach, a restaurant and beautiful swimming pools.

To cap the visit, the bloggers also treated to a bay cruise by The Lighthouse Marina Resort Marketing Director Zed Avecilla. The bloggers visited the mangrove forest, the Ilanin area, a view of the Grande Island, and The Lighthouse Marina Resort on board a yacht.

Pangilinan said that Chinese Taipei tourists have often used Clark Airport as their entry point to the Philippines, frequenting areas such as Bohol, Palawan, Cebu and Benguet, but with little or no knowledge of Central Luzon’s tourist spots.

She hopes that through these bloggers, tourists who are looking for new areas would consider Subic Bay Freeport Zone as one of their stops during their stay in the country.

She added that Central Luzon has so much to offer, and that one cannot enjoy Subic Bay Freeport in just one day. —Manila Bulletin

CHUNG SHAN WOMEN’S CLINIC 中山女醫婦產科

台北市桂林路114號 No. 114 Guei-lin Road, Taipei City Tel.: (02)

2308-0316

CLINIC SCHEDULE: Mon to Fri: 02:00PM - 9:30 PM Sat: 10:00 AM - 12:00 NN 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sun: 9:30 AM - 12:00 NN 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

SERVICES INCLUDE: Birth Control Urinalysis Vaginal Repair

Anesthesia (painless) Surgery Ultrasound

Premenstrual Syndrome Venereal Disease Blood Test *UID

**We are open every day except Thursday**

Heping West Rd. Sec. (和平西路三段)

Xiyuan Rd. Sec. 1 (西園路一段)

Longshan Temple MRT Station Exit 1

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Pap Smear Pregnancy Test Prenatal Care

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Gui Lin Road (桂林路)

HOW TO GET CHUNG SHAN WOMEN’S CLINIC

By Bus: - From St. Christopher’s Church Take Bus 218 at Tatung University stop and get off at Guei Lin Road stop (10 mins.)

- From Taipei Main Station South Exit to Zhonghsiao West Road. Take Bus 218 or 265 get off at Guei Lin Road Stop (5 mins)

By MRT: From Taipei Main Station, take the Bannan Line (blue) to Longshan Temple Station, get out from Exit 1, turn right to Xi Yuan Road, walk to the clinic for 3 mins.

The KulTOURa app is your mobile travel guide in the Philippines

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new mobile was recently introduced to help tourists and students gain more appreciation of our country’s history and our people’s culture.

It’s named KulTOURa, and was launched by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, together with the Department of Tourism in collaboration with Smart Communications and InnoPub Media.

The app offers information on mustsee places in our country including heritage sites, historic schools and churches, nature parks, popular attractions, and other famous landmarks. It also contains useful trivia about selected towns and cities, including iconic personalities, delicacies and more.

“The Kultoura app was developed to help tourists and students learn more about Philippine culture and heritage. It may also be useful to foreigners who are interested in the rich history and beautiful destinations in our country.” – NCCA Chairman Virgilio Almario.

“We want to help travelers really enjoy and experience the Philippines by seeing for themselves the rich culture and heritage of our people. Innovations such as the KulTOURa app are part of Smart’s efforts to enable foreign and local tourists to travel like never before.” – PLDT and Smart Public Affairs Group Head Ramon R. Isberto.

The app, tourist marker, and provision for high-speed connectivity are all part of the Digital Tourism program launched by InnoPub and Smart in 2012 in partnership with LGUs. It aims to make use of mobile technology to promote tourism as well as the

The KulTOURa mobile app has a goal of helping tourist enjoy their stay in the country by providing a better appreciation of Philippine culture and history. preservation of cultural and heritage sites. To date, the program has been implemented in key destinations such as Baguio, Bohol, Albay, Dapitan, and Davao.

The deployment of high speed Wi-Fi hubs at tourist spots complements Smart’s on-going LTE rollout, providing connectivity to airports, seaports, and transportation terminals all over the country, as well as in popular hangout spots such as food parks.

In cooperation with the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Smart also recently launched carrier-grade Wi-Fi service at MRT Stations and along the stretch of EDSA to the benefit of commuters, traversing the country’s busiest highway.

—gadgetpilipinas.net

Ikot Manila lets you tour the city just by taking the LRT 1

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n Japan, Europe, and even southeast Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore, you could easily journey through their cities and at the same time do some sightseeing without even getting off the train.

In the Philippines, while train windows only offer a view of tall buildings and residential areas, still there are a number of monuments, parks, and historical buildings that travelers can look at while in-transit. This is specifically true for the oldest train line in the country which traverses through parts of Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, Pasay, and Parañaque.

The Light Rail Transit Line 1 trip is particularly teeming with sights to marvel at specifically in Manila area. What more if travelers got off the train and took a walking tour of its tourist spots? This is where the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC)’s newest project come in.

The project called Ikot Manila aims to reintroduce the city of Manila to locals and foreigners alike through walking tours. In coordination with local tour operators like Carlos Celdran who leads the Intramuros tours, Ivan Man Dy of Old Manila Walks, and Tralulu which specializes in Binondo food tours, tourists can take a stroll around Manila’s historical and cultural sites without the hassle of traffic.

The Department of Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo Puyat even tried out the route herself riding the LRT-1 to tour places like the National Museum, Intramuros, some old churches, and a few food establishments in

Binondo.

In a Facebook post, LRMC’s Head of Corporate Communications Rochelle Gamboa said that the project is a perfect tie-up with LRT-1 “because tourism is inevitably linked to transport.”

“Trains connect the most number of people to cultural, architectural and gastronomic capitals on the fastest land travel possible–giving tourists more time to experience the vibe and explore the uniqueness of the cities’ attractions,” Gamboa said.

Starting July 27, travelers can opt for guided or unguided tours of the city through the train line which runs from Roosevelt to Baclaran.

Tourists can also choose from four main tour categories: Glorious Architecture featuring a few stops to old churches peppered around Manila; Museum and Arts which includes a tour of the National Museum and other galleries; Bargains and Bites which will take tourists to some of Manila busiest shopping and dining places in Baclaran and Binondo; and Nature and Nurture that will walk locals and foreigners through some of Manila’s public parks and monuments.

Full details regarding the tours have yet to be announced as Gamboa said they are still ironing out the routes and other packages to be included. She also made mention of plans to launch a mobile application to aid tourists in booking packages but that too has yet to be finalized.

—nolisoli.ph

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umobo nang husto si Anita Espenilla dahil hindi niya matiis ang pagkain ng matatamis na deserts at tsokolate. Pagkatapos ng trabaho ay manonood siya ng mga pelikula gamit ang netbook.

Ngunit pagdaan ng mga araw at linggo ay nagulat na lamang siya sa nakita niya sa harap ng salamin. Nadepress siya sa hitsura kaya naisipan niyang panahon na upang magbawas ng timbang.

Kinalingguhan ay nakita ni Anita ang kaibigan na si Angelina.

Nagulat ito sapagkat napuna ang paglobo na kaniyang katawan kung kaya’t iminungkahi nito na Anita Espenilla (Before) gumamit ng upgraded Dream Love 1000 5 in 1 body essence gumagamit ng naturang lotion lotion, na gawa sa England. Sinabi para pumuti at manatiling slim rin ni Angelina na siya mismo ay at sexy.

Pumunta si Anita sa EEC

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Ipinagpatuloy niya ang paggamit nito umaga at gabi sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahid nang paitaas para pumayat at balutan ng glad wrap ang bahagi na gustong pumayat. Makalipas ang pitong linggo na paggamit ng 2 tubes ay nabawasan siya ng 2½ inches na taba sa baywang at balakang. Pumuti rin ang mukha niya at buong katawan.

Naramdaman din niya ang paggaan ng kaniyang timbang at naging younger looking pa siya.

Maging ang mga kaibigan ay napuna ang kapansin-pansin niyang kaseksihan. Kayang-

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A Filipina just became a ‘Chopped’ champion

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n June 19, a Filipina won in Chopped, a reality-based cooking show hosted by Ted Allen.

Joyce Anne Bucad of Cavite bested three other competitors to become the Chopped champion for its Doughnut Dash episode of the show’s 38th season.

“Never have I ever thought of myself joining a cooking competition on TV, but I’m sure glad I did,” the 34-year-old Assistant Pastry Chef at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas told GMA Lifestyle on Facebook messenger. “I wanted to win so bad,” she added.

Each episode features four chefs competing against each other in a threeround contest to get them to cook a full threecourse meal: a round for appetizers, another for the main course, and finally dessert. For every round, one competitor gets booted out until a winner emerges to claim the prize of $10,000.

In the first round, Joyce Anne made an entrance, creating a dish that was heavily inspired by her Filipino heritage. She used the doughnut as crouton to the chinese celery and

arugula salad with mostarda glazed corned beef.

“During one of the interviews, I was asked about my flavor profile. I said that Filipino food is sweet, sour and salty and so I draw inspiration on all those flavors to create the dish I was making for the appetizer round.”

In the main course round, she made bison tostadas with rainbow carrot slaw, and

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has clinched his 60th victory with a seventhround knockout of Argentinian Lucas Matthysse, his first stoppage in nine years.

Pacquiao, 39, said his “convincing victory” in the World Boxing Association welterweight title fight, his 12th championship win, showed age isn’t a barrier.

He rebounded from his disappointing loss last year to Australian Jeff Horn and this victory could extend his boxing career that had taken a backseat to his political life as a Filipino senator.

“This is it. I am back in boxing,” Pacquiao said. “I am not done. I’m still there. It’s just a matter of time. You have to rest and get it back and that’s what I did.”

He said training with new coach Buboy Fernandes, after parting ways with long-time trainer Freddie Roach in the lead up to the fight, was effective and that he felt in control from the start.

“At the beginning of round one, I had in my mind that I could control the fight but our

strategy is to be patient, to take time, don’t rush, don’t be careless like we did before,” he said.

His aggression knocked Matthysse down on one knee in the third and fifth rounds. A third knock-down in the seventh round led Matthysse to spit out his mouthpiece, causing a frenzy among Pacquiao fans in the stadium.

“I am not boasting but... I think he’s hurting from my punches. Every punch that I throw, he’s hurt. I think he’s scared of my punches,” Pacquiao said.

Matthysse, who won 36 out of 39 matches by knockout, hailed Pacquiao as a “great fighter, a great legend” and said he will take a break after his loss.

“This is part of boxing. You win some, you lose some,” he said.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad also attended the fight, the biggest boxing match in the country since the 1975 heavyweight clash between Muhammad Ali and Australian Joe Bugner.

Filipina Joyce Anne Bucad won against three other chefs in US reality-based cooking show Chopped.

salsa using the blueberry doughnut. And in the dessert round, Joyce went against Chef Oscar in creating their very own doughnuts.

“My food is heavily influenced by Filipino food that I grew up eating and cooking,” Joyce Anne says. “Even now that I’m in the US, I still cook Filipino food for my family, friends and colleagues. I draw on my childhood favorites and my most cherished food memories to create my unique flavor profile.”

The Doughnut Dash episode featured none other than Martha Stewart as a judge, which had Joyce Anne’s “stomach in knots the whole time. It was definitely a memorable experience,” she shares.

“It was very competitive. I was competing with three other driven chefs – one was known as the ‘Donut King,’ another was the Pastry Chef for an Iron Chef America winner, and the other was a Cupcake Wars winner…All of us wanted the title ‘Chopped Champion’.”

The episode was filmed six months ago, in January, after a long and tedious application process. “You have to submit an application, there’s quite a few interviews.

I did a couple of demos to showcase my savory and pastry sides,” the PUP Industrial Engineering graduate narrated.

Along with her fiancé Mike, it was Joyce’s mentor, Chef Roy Ellamar — previously a Chopped champ as well — who encouraged her to join the cooking competition.

“The decision to join came about shortly after I had a conversation with my fiancé about the opportunity. I had nothing to lose but everything to gain.”

The episode, Joyce Anne shared, took an entire day to film. “It was a very long day for me,” she said, which doesn’t sound unlike her usual schedule. “As a chef long hours, long days and long weeks are all part of the territory.”

And for those days, Joyce Anne says she looks to pork adobo as her comfort food. “It always brings me back to my childhood spent with my maternal grandmother. My adobo is inspired by hers. In my house I cook pork adobo as often as I could, My fiancé enjoys it, my kids especially love it among other Filipino food that I cook for them.”

—GMA News

Manny Pacquiao wins 60th career fight with 7th knockout of Matthysse in Malaysia

“I would like to congratulate Senator Manny Pacquiao for giving us pride and bringing the Filipino nation together once more,” said Duterte, who flew to Malaysia earlier for the bout ahead of an official visit.

Duterte said in a statement that Pacquiao has proven himself again as “one of the greatest boxers of all time” and that the win will cement his legacy in the sport.

Scores of screaming Filipino fans in the stadium waved flags and chanted “Manny Manny” throughout the match. Pacquiao’s rise to fame from an impoverished rural boy to one of the world’s wealthiest sportsmen over his 23-year career has made him a national hero.

Pacquaio said he will return to his senator work for now but won’t be hanging up the gloves just yet.

“I am addicted to boxing. I really love to fight and bring honor to my country. That’s my heart’s desire,” he added.

—Telegraph.co.uk

All three judges scored the bout in Manny Pacquiao's favor.

Team PH bags 286 awards in WCOPA 2018

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eam Philippines is taking home 286 awards, including a category champion title, from the just-concluded World Championship of Performing Arts competition held in Long Beach, California.

Eighty-seven Filipino delegates joined the annual competition, which has junior and senior divisions, spanning several categories, including dance, instruments, vocals, modelling, and acting.

Filipino guitar duo M Squared was named senior grand champion in the instrumentalists category. Overall, the senior grand champion of the world was Cayman Islands representative Rita Estevanovich, from the acting category.

The title of junior grand champion of the world, meanwhile, went to Stefan Ogilvie of South Africa, also from the acting category.

In total, the Philippines’ representatives won 55 gold medals, 83 silver medals, 81 bronze medals, 34 division champion plaques, and 33 semi-finalist badges, according to the local organizer’s official Facebook page.

Surviving depression, ‘Philippine Idol’ champion picks up pieces in ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan.’ Notably, Mau Marcelo, the first-ever “Philippine Idol” winner, was among the medalists. She got bronze for her jazz performance (“Sweet Love”) in the vocal soloists category, and silver for her contemporary performance (“This Is My Life”).

Kapamilya balladeer Jed Madela, the 2005 grand champion of the world, accompanied the Filipino delegates this year as coach, with national director Gerry Mercado, and creative The WCOPA 2018 Junior & Senior Awards. Congratulations to Team Philippines for winning 286 Medals, Plaques & Badges this year: 55 Gold Medals, 83 Silver Medals, 81 Bronze Medals, director Annie Mercado.

34 Division Champion Plaques, 33 Semi-Finalist Badges

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Revised federal charter lets President Duterte step down before his term ends

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he Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked to review the 1987 Constitution finally gave in to President Rodrigo Duterte. Under the final draft of the proposed federal charter released (July 17), Duterte will step down to give way to an elected Transition President after the new constitution is ratified.

The President had asked the 22-member panel to include this provision ending his term, after he rejected an earlier draft which had him leading the Federal Transition Commission.

Section 3, Article XXII of the revised draft states that “Within six (6) months from ratification of the Constitution, the President

shall call for an election for the Transition President and Vice-President in tandem...

Congress shall, by law, provide for the conduct of the election and appropriate funds for the purpose.” The two elected transition leaders must complete their mandate on June 30, 2022 and would be ineligible to run for any public office in the elections that year.

The draft charter also bans Duterte from running for re-election in the May 2022 national polls, but allows Vice President Leni Robredo to vie for public office.

This is contained in Section 2, Article XXII which states that “The incumbent President is prohibited from running as President in the 2022 elections under the Constitution.”

Earlier, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterated the President’s promise to step down from his post in 2019 if the proposed federal charter was approved by then.

Under the present Constitution, the President serves for six years with no reelection, while the proposed charter gives the chief executive a term of four years with one chance for reelection.

The shift to a federal form of government was among Duterte’s campaign promises, aimed at providing more autonomy and faster development in the regions. There were earlier speculations that the President would use charter change to stay in power past the end of his term in 2022. —CNN Philippines

departure list. The electronic immigration gates are provided with modern security features such as facial recognition, biometric scanning, bar code reading, and smart card recognition, Morente added.

According to OIC Deputy Commissioner Marc Red Marinas, head of the BI’s Port Operations Division, the P329 million E-Gate project was funded by the government and by the International Air Transport Association.

Marinas explained that as the project is still in its “experimental phase,” it will be first used by Filipino passengers with machine readable passports.

Marinas said children, senior citizens on

wheelchairs and other handicapped travelers will still have to go through the regular counters.

Meanwhile BI Deputy Commissioner Tobias Javier described the E-Gate System as a “fast travel and accurate border clearing system” which he said can also “detect persons of interest trying to cross the country’s borders”. According to the BI, a total of 21 E-Gates will be installed in five major international airports before the year ends.

Of these, 11 will be installed at NAIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Five will be installed at the Mactan international airport, three at the Clark international airport and two at the Davao international airport. —Inquirer

BI installs electronic immigration gates at NAIA

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he Bureau of Immigration (BI) on (July 19) launched its Electronic Gate System (E-Gate) project which aims to improve the processing time of international passengers and to lessen long queues at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the Bureau expects to cut the processing time of passengers from the present 45 seconds to just 8 to 15 seconds.

Morente said the project will also enhance the BI’s ability to detect passengers with derogatory records, including wanted fugitives and those who are in the immigration blacklist, watch list and hold

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resident Rodrigo Duterte has apologized to God for calling Him “stupid,” a remark that has caused an uproar among members of the Catholic Church and other religious groups. Duterte made the apology during a meeting with evangelist Bro. Eddie Villanueva at the Malago Golf Club in Malacañang on (July 10) Tuesday night. Villanueva had earlier asked the President to apologize for his rant about a “stupid God” and for questioning the creation theory in the Bible.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte discusses matter with Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide (JILCW) Founder and President Eduardo Villanueva during a meeting in Malacañang.

Also in the photo are Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo and Sec. Bong Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President.

“If it’s the same God, I’m sorry, that’s how it is. Sorry, God. I said sorry God. If God is taken in a generic term by everybody listening then that’s well and good,” Duterte said in a video posted by the Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO) on its Facebook Page. The President maintained his critics should “never use the name of God to attack government.”

“I only apologize to God, nobody else. If I wronged God, he would be happy to listen.

Why? Because my God is all forgiving. Why? Because God created me to be good and not bad,” he said.

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Mga pundasyon ng tahanan

itong Hunyo 2018, nabiyayahan kami ng aking maybahay na makasama ang aming dalawang anak at mga apo sa Taiwan. Kasama ang dalawa kong anak na babae, ang apat na apo at manugang. Nag-enjoy kami sa pamamasyal sa iba’t ibang lugar at muli namin napasiyalan ang Taipei 101. Ang Taipei 101 ay popular na gusali sa Taipei at sa buong mundo bilang ikatlo sa pinakamataas. Mahusay ang pagkakatayo nito gamit ang pinakabagong pamamaraan ng pagtatayo ng gusali kung kaya’t sa kabila ng hamon ng lindol at masamang panahon, nananatili itong nakatayo. Naihambing ko tuloy ang pagbubuo ng tahanan sa pagtatayo ng Taipei 101. Maraming tao ang hindi gumagamit ng tamang pundasyon sa pagtatayo ng kanilang tahanan kaya madaling nabubuwal sa hamon ng buhay. Ano ang kailangan para makabuo ng segurado at matatag na tahanan? Ang Diyos ang gumawa ng tao kaya ipinahayag na rin niya ang tamang pundasyon sa pagtatayo ng tahanan kung isasagawa. Heto ang mga pundasyon na kailangan ng tahanan ayon sa Biblia,

PAG-IBIG. Ang unang mahalagang pundasyon na kailangan ay ang Pag-ibig. Hindi lamang basta pag-ibig galing sa tao. Marupok at makasarili ang pag-ibig ng tao. Ang pag-ibig na galing sa Diyos ang kailangan. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Si Jesus ang pag-ibig ng Diyos. Ang pag-ibig niya ang nagbunsod para iligtas at hanguin ang tao sa kasalanan na nagpaparupok sa tao. Ang sino man nanalig kay Jesus ay napasakanya na ang kaligtasan sa kapahamakan at kapangyarihang umibig mula sa Diyos. Ano ba ang kalikasan ng pag-ibig ng Diyos? Ito ay matiyaga at mabait.

Ito ay hindi naiinggit, hindi nagmamapuri o nagmamataas. Hindi nag-uugali ng di-nararapat. Hindi ito naghahangad ng sariling kapakinabangan. Hindi madaling magalit at mag-isip ng masama. Hindi ito nagagalak sa kalikuan kundi nagagalak sa katotohanan. (1 Corinthian 13:4-6). Ang pag-ibig ni Cristo ang pundasyon na kailangan sa pagbubuo ng tahanan. Kailangan lamang na tanggapin mo ang pag-ibig ni Cristo sa iyong puso upang masimulan ang pagtatayo ng pundasyon sa tahanan.

LAKAS NG LOOB. Sinong mag-aakala na si Robin Williams, ang tanyag na Hollywood actor na nagpapasaya sa lahat ay nagbigti sa sarili dahil sa depression at addiction? O si Anthony Bourdain na isang batikang CNN cook/ reporter ay magbigti rin? O si Kate Spade na isang kilalang bag designer ay magpakamatay din? Kailangan ng tatay, nanay, mga anak ang lakas ng loob sa pagbubuo ng tahanan. Lakas ng loob ang kailangan upang maharap ang mga hamon sa pamilya, trabaho at komunidad.

Kaya nga pinalakas ng Diyos ang loob ni Josue para itatag ang bayan ng Israel sa lupang pangako. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Nangako ang Diyos na sasamahan sa buhay kung susunod sa Kanya. Nuoong August 12, 2014, na-ireport na isang Pinay na OFW ang nag-hubad ng damit at nagsisisigaw sa isang public square sa Hongkong. Obviously, nasiraan ng bait gawa marahil ng sobrang bigat na dala sa buhay at

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Kailangan ng tao at pamilya ang lakas sa loob galing sa Diyos. Ikaw, saan mo kinukuha ang lakas ng loob?

RESPETO. Ang paggalang ay nawawala na sa bokabularyo ng maraming tao sa ngayon. Iniutos ng Diyos “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain ” (Exodo 20:7). Ang ibig sabihin ng “vain” ay walang laman, kasinungalingan, walang pahalaga, o walang dahilan paggamit sa pangalan ng Diyos (Mark Driscoll). Marami ang nagsisimba ngunit ang lumalabas sa bibig ay F%$#@ at sa isip ay marumi at ang mga ginagawa ay labag sa Diyos. Ang pagsambit ng pangalan ng Diyos sa pang-araw-araw na karaniwang usapan na wala naman ibig sabihin gaya ng (OMG) ”Oh, my God!” o “Peksman, cross my heart” ay kamanhidan ng budhi. Ang utos ng Biblia na, ‘Honor your father and your mother” (Deuteronomy 5:16) ay malimit na ring wina-walang bahala. Sinasagot, pinagdadabogan at pinagsasalitaan ng masama ang mga magulang at matatanda. Gayon na rin ang asal sa kapwa sa kabila ng sinabi ng Biblia, “Show proper respect to everyone…” ( 1 Peters 2:17).

Ang iginagalang na lamang ng iba ay ang may kapangyarihan at may ibibigay sa kanila. Kailangang itaguyod ang tutuong paggalang sa Diyos sa isip, salita at gawa. Gayun din sa magulang, mga anak at kapwa saan man tahanan.

RESPONSIBILIDAD. Binigyan ng Diyos ang bawat tao ng kakayanan, talino, kapabilidad upang maging responsable sa buhay (Romans 12). Una, para panagutan ang sariling buhay sa Diyos. Sinabi sa Biblia, “For each will have to bear his own load” (Galatians 6:5).

Ikalawa, sinabi ng Biblia, “But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” (1 Timothy 5:8). Ibig sabihin ang ama at ina ng tahanan ay may sagutin sa pangangailangan ng kanilang mga anak at kailangang gampanan nila ito. Ikatlo, responsabilidad sa iglesya at bayan (Roma 12). Dapat lamang na gampanan ng bawat tao ang kanilang pananagutan sa iglesya at bayan. Ang mga kaloob na hindi ginagamit ayon sa layunin ng Diyos ay kasalanan.

Hindi maitatag ang tahanan kung irresponsable sa buhay.

PANALANGIN. Sinabi ng Biblia, “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land ” (2 Chronicles 7:14). Kundisyon ng Diyos na magpakumbaba ang tao at tumalikod sa masamang asal at gawa at dumulog sa Diyos sa pananalangin upang mapatawad at gamutin ang mga hinanaing ng pamilya at bayan. Hindi maitataguyod ang tahanan o bayan kung rebelde o ayaw manawagan sa Diyos.

Gaya ng Taipei 101, binigyan ka ng Diyos ng mga pundasyon sa pagtatag g iyong tahanan, nasasa iyo kung isasabuhay mo ito. Ang tagumpay ng iyong tahanan ay nakasalalay sa mga pundasyon na ito. Maitataguyod ang tahanan at bayan kung ipatutupad ang mga pundasyon sa pagtatayo ng tahanan na kaloob ng Diyos sa buhay. Sino at ano ang pundasyon mo sa buhay?

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Newsbits Solon: OFW ID supposed to be free but DOLE charging P720

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party-list lawmaker accused the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of using the OFW ID as a cash cow. Interviewed on Dobol B sa News TV, ACTS-OFW party-list Aniceto Bertiz III said DOLE has been charging P720 per OFW ID or the iDOLE. “This ID should be free,” he said, adding it was their group which donated the OFW cards as an expression of gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte. He also said the ID was useless as it is “not a functional card.” “Dagdag basura lang sa wallet,” Bertiz said. In a separate interview, Bello said he put the OFW ID project on hold after learning that some personalities inside and outside of DOLE wanted to “earn” from it. “Merong nag-alok ng pera para diyan.

Pinaghahatian. Sabi ko alam mo, itong iDOLE Card para sa OFW, dapat walang gastos ang gobyerno at dapat walang gastos ang OFW. Kaya kung ganyan ang plano niyo, mabuti pa scrap natin. Which I did,” he said. Bello added, “Scrap natin ito until we can find a system that will provide an I-DOLE Card to our OFWs at no expense to the government and especially at no expense to our OFWs.”

DOLE to regularize 300,000 contractual workers in 2018

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he Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing to regularize 300,000 contractual employees this year, Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Wednesday. “We intend to regularize another 300,000 within the year,” Bello told Radyo Inquirer. He boasted that under his term, DOLE has already regularized around 317,000 contractual workers. “Sa totoo lang ‘yan ay number one achievement ng ating Pangulo in terms of his program against contractualization,” he said. (To be honest, that’s number one achievement of President [Rodrigo Duterte] in terms of his program against contractualization.) DOLE under Bello has been calling out companies that allegedly violate the labor code on regularization. Of late, Bello directed the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) to regularize more than 7,000 workers. PLDT said it plans to ask its workers to re-apply before becoming regular employees, a move that Bello also criticized.

New HIV cases almost hit 1,000 per month

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or three succeeding months, the number of new HIV/AIDS cases hit almost 1,000 a month, the latest report of the Department of Health (DOH) showed yesterday. Based on the HIV/AIDS registry prepared by the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau, a total of 950 new cases of HIV/AIDS were documented in May. Prior to this, there were 914 and 924 cases recorded in March and April, respectively. Last January and February, the DOH had monitored 1,021 and 871 cases, respectively. Transmitted Infection Prevention and Control Program Gerard Belimac said there was really a rising trend of the epidemic in the country. However, he noted the increasing awareness about testing and treatment hubs of the DOH is also contributing to the figures. Belimac added that to curb the epidemic, the DOH has been promoting the so-called test and treat strategy wherein the release of the test results is shortened and those who turned positive are immediately referred for consultation and treatment. The registry further showed the 950 cases in May had brought to 55,282 the total number of cases recorded since January 1984. Of this, 166 were already AIDS at the time of reporting.

But out of the 950 cases, five were pregnant women. Three of them were from Region 7 while Metro Manila and Region 4-A had one case each.

Borrowers won’t lose homes — Pag-IBIG

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ome Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), more popularly known as Pag-IBIG Fund, clarified that contrary to reports, 22,000 housing loan borrowers will not lose their homes after a report of the Commission on Audit showed that contracts to sell (CTS) have yet to be converted to real estate mortgage (REM). “The management of Pag-IBIG Fund has put safeguards in place to ensure that the home loan borrower’s rights are always protected. This is primordial as we implement the housing sector’s initiatives and President Duterte’s directive to prioritize the delivery of reliable government services,” said Secretary Eduardo del Rosario, concurrent chairman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and Pag-IBIG Fund board of trustees. Pag-IBIG Fund chief executive officer Acmad Rizaldy Moti noted that the non-conversion of CTS to REM is unrelated to the risk of losing houses. “Borrowers have no reason to worry because regardless of the conversion status of their properties, the only way they face the risk of losing their homes is if they are not paying their monthly obligations,” Moti said. Moti added that, to safeguard the borrower, the CTS is assigned to Pag-IBIG and annotated in the title as proof that the borrower purchased the property. “Pag-IBIG can sanction developers who fail to meet the conversion timeline (and) Pag-IBIG can do the conversion by using the retention fee deducted from the developer to make sure that these titles will be transferred under the names of the borrowers,” Moti explained.

Binay wants Boracay visitor capacity discussed before its reopening

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en. Nancy Binay pressed officials to determine the carrying capacity of Boracay before reopening the world-famous island to visitors. The final study on Boracay’s carrying capacity is set to come out in August, according to Local Government Undersecretary Epimaco Densing. “When the study comes out, and it shows that only X number could be accommodated, we should follow and only allow that number to come to Boracay,” Binay told reporters. Initial studies showed that the number of people in Boracay at any given time was more than what the island could carry. Bighani Manipula, officer in charge of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau, said a study conducted earlier this year showed that Boracay’s average carrying capacity was 11,222. Densing said an earlier study also showed that Boracay had a carrying capacity of 35,000. During peak season, this reaches 110,000, he said. Binay said Secretary Roy Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources would have to decide to whom they would open the island. “Open for everybody?

Open for the domestic market only? Or open only for Aklan residents?” she said. “What are the parameters of its opening?” According to Binay, a major problem has been the lack of communication between the government and those affected by the closure of the island.

“So sana, after this hearing, they should start talking,” she said.

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Pinays warned of ‘marriage-for-job’ scam in China

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he Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has cautioned the public from unscrupulous individuals who entice Filipino women into marrying Chinese nationals in exchange for employment in China and other financial benefits.

Citing information from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the POEA said five Filipino women were stranded in Tongxu, Henan province and have requested repatriation assistance from the government.

They were allegedly recruited by two Chinese nationals with a promise of employment in China.

The Chinese nationals were identified as Song Gang and Li Chunrong, also known as Steven Lee, who is reportedly married to one Violeta Aquino, a Filipino national from Urbiztondo, Pangasinan.

One of the victims said that Lee and his wife arranged her marriage to a Chinese national named Wei Qi Lai, who was then staying in Pangasinan as a tourist.

She claimed that they promised to give her family a dowry of P140,000 after their marriage and when she gets her Chinese visa, but her family only received P100,000

after deducting expenses for the wedding reception and processing of her travel documents.

They were married in Pangasinan on September 11, 2017 and she left for China on a tourist visa with her husband on November 13, 2017.

The couple then stayed with Lai’s family in Zhangzhou.

The DFA’s Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs said that although the five women are legally married to their Chinese spouses and are in possession of valid residence permits, the spouses did not allow them to find work in China.

Additionally, the victims found out that their spouses do not have the financial capability to support their respective family in the Philippines, contrary to what was promised by their recruiters.

One victim complained that her husband confiscated her passport and physically and sexually abused her. She escaped from her husband’s home on April 23, 2018.

The DFA has recorded 23 Filipino women who married Chinese nationals for job opportunities in China. —GMA News

OFW Singing Idol Season 2 tilt opens

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o recognize the talents of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) opens its Season 2 Family Singing Idol this July.

This nationwide singing competition is open to amateur singers, 16 years old and above, who are OFWs and their immediate family members.

The singing contest is a joint effort of DZME AM (news and public affairs radio station), the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), and OWWA. OWWA IX recently conducted an audition and has chosen three finalists who will represent Region 9 to compete for the weekly finals this coming October 12, 2018 at the DZME studio in Pasig City.

The weekly performances of the contestants, which will be conducted live

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every first, second and third Friday of the month, will also be video recorded and posted over DZME’s Facebook page at facebook.com/DZME1530khz immediately after the end of the program. Same video performances will also be posted over the Regional FB group.

Weekly winners will be chosen through voting system by Liking the video performances of the contestants posted over fb. The higher the number of likes, the bigger the chances of being chosen as the winner.

Contestants must not have won any major prize in any of the current national singing competitions. Weekly winners will get P5000 cash prizes and gift checks. Monthly winners will receive P5000 cash prizes and two-year scholarship grant while the grand winner or champion will bring home P10,000 cash prize, 50,000 gift checks from Duty Free and a Four Year Scholarship Grant. —pia.gov.ph

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How to continue your Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS contribution payments as a voluntary member Did you resign from your job to become a full-time freelancer or OFW? Paying your Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS contributions is no longer your former employer’s responsibility—you have to do it on your own now.

It’s important to continue your contribution payments with these government offices as a voluntary member. You can avail of a personal loan or housing loan, as well as benefits (such as sickness, maternity, and retirement benefits) and health insurance, only if you meet the required minimum number of contributions. Here are the things you need to do if you’re already a member of Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS, and want to keep on paying your contributions.

How to update your Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS Membership Records

Before you can start remitting your contributions as an individual paying member, you need to update your membership status first with Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS from employed to self-employed or OFW. It involves going to each of the government agency’s branch and filling out a form. You may be also required to present supporting documents.

Steps to Changing Your Pag-IBIG Membership Information

 Download and fill out the Pag-IBIG Member’s Data Form (MDF). Under “Membership Category,” mark the appropriate status (Overseas Filipino Worker [OFW] or Self-Employed).  Submit the accomplished MDF together with your supporting documents to the Marketing Division of a Pag-IBIG branch.  Get a Payment Order Form and proceed to the Cash Division to pay your Pag-IBIG contribution.

Pag-IBIG Requirements for Changing Membership to Self-Employed:

 Two 1×1 ID photos  Latest income tax return (ITR) with last year’s CPA-certified financial statement  Employee Statement of Accumulated Value (ESAV)*  Business Permit or Mayor’s Permit  DTI or SEC registration under your name

Pag-IBIG Requirements for Changing Membership to OFW:

 For OFWs, tick “Migrant Worker” and “Land Based” or “Sea Based.”  For freelancers, tick “Self-Earning Individual” and indicate your estimated monthly income.  Submit the accomplished PMRF to the nearest PhilHealth branch. OFWs may email their form to ofp@philhealth.gov.ph.

Wait for the printed copy or email of your updated PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR).

PhilHealth Requirements for Changing Membership to OFW:

 OFWs may present any of these documents when updating their membership status with PhilHealth:

Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) Employment Contract Working Visa

 Company ID issued by an overseas employer  Cash remittance receipt for money sent from abroad (at least two months before)  Valid ID or certificate issued in the country of employment

Steps to Changing Your SSS Membership Type

 For Self-Employed SSS Members:  Download and fill out two copies of the Member’s Data Change Request form (SSS Form E-4).  Choose “Change of Membership Type” and “To Self-Employed.” Under that field, indicate the nature of your profession, the year it started, and your monthly income.  Submit the filled-out forms along with a photocopy of your Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID) card. Present your original UMID card as well.

For OFWs:  Download and fill out three copies of the Contributions Payment Return (SSS Form RS-5).  Under “Type of Payor,” put a check mark next to “Overseas Filipino Worker.”

Submit the accomplished forms to an SSS branch together with your SSS contribution payment for the applicable month or quarter.

Your SSS membership status will be changed to OFW upon posting of your payment.

How Much Should Voluntary Members Contribute?

 Two 1×1 ID photos  Any valid ID such as passport  Latest valid Contract of Employment with POEA stamp  Employee Statement of Accumulated Value (ESAV)*  Special Power of Attorney (if someone else will submit your documents on your behalf ) *Note: The ESAV contains all your Pag-IBIG contributions remitted by your previous employers. You can get it from the Pag-IBIG branch where your last employer paid your contributions.

Make your contributions to Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS a fixed part of your monthly budget so that you won’t miss a payment. Here’s what you need to know about the contribution rates for freelancers and OFWs.

Steps to Updating Your PhilHealth Member Data Record

PhilHealth Contribution Rates

 Download the PhilHealth Member Registration Form (PMRF).

On the upper right corner of the PMRF, put a check mark next to “For Updating.”  Fill out the form. Under “Membership Category” and “Informal Economy,” choose the appropriate response.

Pag-IBIG Contribution Rates

The minimum monthly savings or contribution for all Pag-IBIG members, including freelancers and OFWs, is PHP 200.

You may increase your monthly payments to maximize your Pag-IBIG benefits.

 Freelancers earning PHP 25,000 or less monthly: PHP 200 per month or PHP 2,400 per year  Freelancers earning more than PHP 25,000 monthly: PHP 300 per month or PHP 3,600 per year  Land-based OFWs: Minimum of PHP 2,400 per year (can be paid in advance for two to

five years)  Seafarers: Same salary-based premium contribution rate as employed PhilHealth members (Those earning PHP 40,000 and above monthly pay a PHP 1,100 monthly contribution.)

SSS Contribution Rates

Whether you’re a self-employed or an OFW-member, your SSS contribution rate is 11% of your monthly salary credit, which is based on the monthly income you declared when you updated your SSS membership records. The minimum SSS monthly contribution for freelancers with a monthly income of PHP 1,000 to PHP 1,249.99 is PHP 110. Those earning PHP 15,750 and above monthly pay the maximum contribution of PHP 1,760. For OFWs, the minimum monthly salary credit is at PHP 5,000, so the minimum SSS contribution is PHP 550. OFWs earning PHP 15,750 or higher per month pay the maximum contribution of PHP 1,760.

Where to pay your Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS Contributions

For real-time posting of your contributions, pay them directly to any branch of Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS. A more convenient option is to pay through one of their accredited bills payment centers or collecting agents. Posting of payments made through these channels may take up to three days. Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS contribution payments are accepted at all Bayad Center outlets, SM bills payment counters, and Robinsons Business Centers. Paying via GCash is also easy, but it accepts only SSS and Pag-IBIG contribution remittances. OFWs can pay over-the-counter at I-Remit and Ventaja International branches abroad. Both accept payments for Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS contributions.

Pag-IBIG Contribution Payment Facilities

Freelancers and OFWs may remit Pag-IBIG contributions using their Mastercard or Visa credit cards. Just go to the Pag-IBIG Online Payment Facility to make a credit card payment. OFWs may remit their contributions abroad through AUB and PNB branches in their country of employment.

PhilHealth Contribution Payment Facilities

You can pay your contributions in any of the PhilHealth-accredited collecting agents in the Philippines or abroad.

Alternatively, OFWs may pay contributions at the PhilHealth counter at the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs (OSSCO) on the ground floor of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) office in Ortigas Ave. cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City.

SSS Contribution Payment Facilities

To ensure timely payments of your SSS contributions, you may enroll in the auto-debit arrangement system of any SSS partner bank: BDO, BPI, DBP, First Consolidated Bank, Metrobank, PNB, PSBank, UCPB OFWs may assign a family member or any representative to pay their SSS contribution on their behalf at any accredited payment centers in the Philippines.

When are the Contribution Payments Due?

Pay your contributions to Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth, and SSS on or before the due dates so that you can easily avail of the benefits and loans from these agencies anytime.

Pag-IBIG Contribution Payment Deadlines

You may remit your Pag-IBIG contributions every month or every quarter. The deadline for monthly payments is on the 10th day of the following month. For example, if you’re paying for July, your due date is August 10. As for quarterly payments, remit on or before the 10th day of the first month of the next quarter. For example, if you’re paying for the third quarter of the year (July to September), your due date is October 10.

PhilHealth Contribution Payment Deadlines

Freelancers may remit their PhilHealth contributions monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Here are the due dates for each payment schedule: Monthly: Last working day of the applicable month (If you’re paying for July, your deadline is January 31.)

Quarterly: Last working day of the applicable quarter (If you’re paying for July to September, your deadline is September 30.)

Semi-annually: Last working day of the first quarter of the applicable semester (If you’re paying for July to December, your deadline is September 30.)

Annually: Last working day of the first quarter of the year (If you’re paying for January to December 2019, your deadline is March 31, 2019.) Land-based OFWs must pay their yearly PhilHealth contributions as soon as their coverage or validity period expires.

SSS Contribution Payment Deadlines

For OFW Members: OFWs can pay their SSS contributions for a given year any time within that year. If you’re paying for October to December, your due date is on January 31 of the following year.

For Self-Employed Members: Voluntary members of SSS may remit contributions every month or quarter. The due dates are based on the last digit of their SSS number.

1 or 2: 10th day of the month following the applicable month or quarter 3 or 4: 15th day of the month following the applicable month or quarter 5 or 6: 20th day of the month following the applicable month or quarter 7 or 8: 25th day of the month following the applicable month or quarter 9 or 0: Last day of the month following the applicable month or quarter For example, if your SSS number ends in 1, your July payment is due on August 10. If you’re paying for the third quarter of the year (July to September), your deadline is Oct.10.

Final Thoughts As long as you don’t miss your contribution payments, you can rest easy knowing that you’re qualified for a benefit or loan from the government whenever you need it. Just be sure that all your payments are posted (The procedures on verifying contributions are the same for employed and voluntary members). —MoneyMax.ph

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How to prevent infectious diseases during the rainy season As Philippines enter into the wet season, floodings have been pretty usual occurrence as well, let’s keep our families in the Philippines safe and informed: Prevention is better than cure.

As the rain persists throughout the month of July, there are certain infections that the body is more prone to.In an interview with DZMM, infectious disease specialist Dr. Carmenchu EchiverriVillavicencio said that certain waterborne diseases such as leptospirosis, a bacterial infection caused by contact with rodent urine, is more prevalent during the rainy season.

Villavicencio said those who have open wounds on their feet are more prone to leptospirosis.

She added that when going through flooded areas people have to make sure that they have footwear on. To prevent skin diseases, people have to take a bath right away after wading through a flood.

This does not necessarily mean that one is “clear” of leptospirosis; Dr. Villavicencio said that it is better to be checked by a doctor who would be the one to affirm if in fact one is clear of leptospirosis or if one is in need of prophylaxis.

For pregnant women and children, “May mga alternative medicines na puwedeng ibigay ang doctor para rin ma-prevent ‘yung leptospirosis,” she added.

Symptoms for waterborne diseases

such as leptospirosis are fever, muscle pain (in the calf area), red eyes, headaches, chills, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Since its outbreak, a total of 1,030 cases of leptospirosis between January 1 and June 9, 2018 has been recorded. Of that number, 99 people have died from leptospirosis this year, according to the DOH. “Take prophylaxis to prevent leptospirosis if you waded in floods risk of death is very high if you get complications of kidney and lung failure and bleeding.

Go to your barangay health centers or to DOH hospitals to get free prophylaxis,” Dr. Romina Danguilan, deputy executive director of the National Kidney Transplant Institute (NKTI), said.

Leptospirosis: What you need to know

Leptospirosis is an infection caused by Leptospira bacteria. Entry of the Leptospira bacteria through wounds in contact with flood waters, vegetation, moist soil contaminated with the urine of infected animals, especially rats. Symptoms appear between 7 to 10 days after infection.

PREVENTION & CONTROL  Avoid swimming or wading in potentially contaminated water or flood water  Use of proper protection like boots and gloves when work requires exposure to contaminated water  Drain potentially contaminated water when possible

 Control rats in the household by using rat traps or rat poison, and maintaining cleanliness in the house.

Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection caused by contact with rodent urine, has killed 99 people across the country this year, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

It recorded a total of 1,030 cases of leptospirosis between January 1 and June 9, 2018, or 41% of the total number of leptospirosis cases in 2017 pegged at 2,495.

Skin diseases and dengue are also common during persistent monsoon rains.

The skin is the biggest barrier to infection and the risk to infection is greater if one has open wounds. The most common skin disease is the fungal infection.

“Ang fungi kasi gusto n’ya ‘yung moist na area so better make sure na palaging dry ang paa para hindi ka maging prone to fungal infection, at the same time there is an anti-fungal na we can prescribe for that, you just have to go see your doctor para sila ‘yung magbigay sa inyo,” Villavicencio said.

“Err on the safe side and check with the doctor,’ she added.

Preventive measures from waterborne diseases Being at risk of waterborne diseases such as leptospirosis does not mean it cannot be prevented. Here are some preventive

tips Dr. Villavicencio suggested that would protect the body from waterborne diseases.

1. Full Rest When asked how to prevent such diseases from happening, Villavicencio said that “full rest” is still what the body primarily needs.

“One is para maiwasan ang kahit anong infection, mas maganda siyempre na we have full rest, so bawal magpuyat,” she said.

2. Healthy Diet

The doctor stressed that if one is eating lots of vegetables and fruits and drinking ample amount of water, supplements are no longer needed.

3. Hand Hygiene “Hand hygiene” is also important. “[Kapag] hindi available palagi [ang] source of water and soap, okay lang naman kung alcohol or alcogel. It’s very handy and mura,” Villavicencio said.

She also made it clear that the body’s immune system is “not necessarily” affected by rainwater. “May mga ibang illnesses lang na mas madaling ma-transmit kung moist lang yung environment, but in essence kung maulanan ka it won’t make you prone to illnesses.”

4. Vitamins Vitamin C is also a good boost for the immune system, zinc has been proven also to help in making the body recuperate faster from viral infection, but a healthy diet trumps all. —ABS-CBN News

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Pilipinas Kay Ganda Ibinasura ng DOT ang mga slogan ng Pilipinas kay ganda dahil sa nakakahiya nitong slogan. Review ng mga slogan.

Bohol: Go To Hill Thanks for coming, Camiguin Babaeng Balbon, Marami sa Malabon Kalasin ang Bohol Takpan ang Navotas Hanap mo ba ay Maluwag, Tara na sa Laoag Get Dizzy, Iloilo Boracay, You Beach ---------------------------------------------------------GLORIA AND MIKEE Gloria: Anak pag namatay ako hindi r.i.p ang ilalagay mo ha.,., Mikee: Anu ngay mama?

Gloria: Ang gusto kung ilagay mo “jesus”.

Mikee: Anung jesus?

Gloria: Joseph-estrada -see -you -soon Mikee: Whhhaaaaaaat? Mas maganda pag “bayan”!

Gloria: Anung “bayan:?

Mikee: benigno -aquino -you -are -next!!!

Gloria: Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

---------------------------------------------------------BOY: Miss? Susi kba?

GIRL: Bakit??!

BOY: Pa_KEYS nga!!

GIRL: Eh gago ka pla eh!! gusto mo ng tadyak??!!!

BOY: Joke lng nmn!! Masyado kang FEELINGERA!!

---------------------------------------------------------Green minded na madre Madre: Father, ang lamig no?

Father: Oo nga eh. Gusto mo gawin natin yung ginagawa ng mag-asawa kapag nilalamig sila?

Madre: Sige, sige (kinikilig) Father: Sige, pagtimpla mo ko ng kape!?!

Isang araw may tatlong lalaki ang nasa sa jeep, yung isang Driver, isang Guro, at si Juan nawalan ng kontrol ang sinasakyan nila kaya nahulog sila sa bangin, nung nagkamalay ang tatlo, nakatayo na si San Pedro at si Satanas sa gilid sa harap nila Satanas: Dahil napupuno na ang langit napagkasunduan namin ni San Pedro na limitahan nalang ang papasok sa langit, kung sino man sa inyo ang makapagtatanong na hindi ko masagutan ng tama, yun ang karapat-dapat makapasok sa langit, kung masagot ko, diretsyo kayo sa impiyerno.

Sinong gustong mauna?

Driver: Ako! ako muna!!

Satanas: Ano ang itatanong mo sakin?

Driver: Anong araw ako unang nagdrive?

Satanas: (nag-isip ng konti) May 14 2001.

Boooomm! Nagliyab at biglang nawala ang driver.

---------------------------------------------------------Sumunod ang Guro Guro: Ako naman (nag bigay ng isang napakahabang Math problem) nasagutan din ito ng tama ni satanas kaya napunta na rin siya sa impyerno.

Satanas: Ikaw naman Juan!

Juan: Uhmmm, sige kumuha ka ng upuan at butasan mo ng 7 butas Satanas: Aba nga! inutusan pa ako, pero sige dahil naiintriga ako sa pinapagawa mo kumuha si satanas ng upuan at nilagyan ng 7 butas. Umupo si Juan at umutot sa upuan Juan: ang tanong ko sayo saang Butas ako umutot?

Satanas: (Pinagpawisan) uhmmm... sa ikaanim na butas?

Juan: mali ka! sa butas ng puwet ko! Tanga SAN PEDRO: welcome to heaven! Juan ---------------------------------------------------------Reporter: Sir, mainterview ko lang po kayo saglit tungkol sa mga kalabaw niyo.

Farmer: Okay Reporter: Saan niyo po sila pinapaliguan?

Farmer: Yung itim o yung puti?

Reporter: Yung itim po.

Farmer: Ah, Sa sapa yung itim Reporter: Eh yung puti?

Farmer: Sa sapa rin.

Reporter: (Tumaas ang kilay) ah ganon po ba.

Ano naman po pinapakain niyo sa kalabaw niyo?

Farmer: Yung itim o yung puti?

Reporter: Yung itim po Farmer: Ah, damo Reporter: Eh yung puti po?

Farmer: Damo rin Reporter: (medyo napipikon na) Eh san niyo naman po sila pinapatulog?

Farmer: Yung itim o yung puti?

Reporter: Yung itim!

Farmer: Sa ilalim ng puno.

Reporter: Eh Yung puti?!

Farmer: Sa ilalim din ng puno.

Reporter: (di na maitago ang inis) Bakit mo pa tinatanong kung itim o puti e parehas lang naman ang sagot mo!

Farmer: Ah, kasi yung itim na kalabaw sa akin kasi yon.

Reporter: Eh yung puti kanino?

Farmer: Sa akin din.

-------------------------------------------------------Juan: Tol! grabe yung assistant ko, ang bobo!

Tignan mo, Rodolfo halika dito, may iuutos ako.

Rodolfo: ano yun sir?

Juan: ito ang piso, ibili mo ako ng apat na case ng beer.

RODOLFO: opo sir.

JUAN: kita mo pre? Ang bobo noh? Bibili ng apat na case ng beer, Eh piso lang ang dala PEDRO: Mas bobo yung assistant ko, tingnan mo ah!

Pising halika , may iuutos ako sayo PISING: Ano yun Boss?

PEDRO: Punta ka sa office ko, tingnan mo kung nandun ako.

PISING: Opo boss, right away!

PEDRO: kita!

NAGKASALUBONG SI RODOLFO AT PISING RODOLFO: Pising grabe amo ko! Ang bobo, binigyan ako ng piso, pinabili ako ng apat na case ng beer, ehh alam naman nyang hindi ko kayang dalhin yun lahat.

PISING: lalo naman amo ko, pinapapunta ako sa opisina para tingnan kung nandun siya, ehh may telepono naman. BOBO Sino ang mas bobo, ang AMO o ang ASSISTANT?

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President Duterte SONA 2018 highlights

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resident Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered on Monday, July 23, 2018 his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in front of around 3,000 lawmakers and guests at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City.

SONA 2018 broke tradition of highlighting the previous year accomplishments but instead the ironfist leader addressed as a “father of the Filipinos” and focused on desire for genuine and meaningful change for the people.

The key policies, programs and initiatives of the government were discussed separately in the successful run of three-part series pre-SONA 2018 Forum.

SONA 2018 was delayed by an hour as advice of who will be seated beside President Duterte was not immediately finalized after Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo sworn as the new House Speaker. The Congress ousted Pantaleon Alvarez few minutes before the SONA. Note that the spots besides the president are reserved for the Speaker of the House and the Senate President.

The SONA proper started at exactly 5:22 in the afternoon and concluded at 6:09 pm or longer by few minutes in the originally declared 35-minute speech, due to off-thecuff remarks of the president.

Be guided with our summary and review of President Duterte’s SONA 2018.

“About 2 years ago, I solemnly took my oath as a worker of the national gov’t.

I was inspired to institute real changes for the greater good of the Filipino people,” President Duterte opened his speech.

Duterte highlighted that the war from illegal drugs is far from over and will not be sidelined, instead, it will be as relentless and chilling.

Duterte said his concern is more on human lives and not human rights. “Illegal drugs wasted away lives, dysfunctionalized families and ruined relationship. “

Duterte also addressed that corruption must stop to improve delivery of services.

He also warned government agencies to stop red tape. Duterte on Ease of Doing Business Act: “I hereby direct all government units and

President Rodrigo Duterte's 3rd State of the Nation Address

determination, not political ambition, is the guiding light. I have no illusions of occupying this office one day longer than what the Constitution under which I was elected permits.” But he is confident the people will support effort to pass a new Constitution.

Thousands of protesters and militant groups rallied near the Batasan to condemn rampant killings being linked to Duterte’s war against illegal drugs; as well as the tax reform law, raising duties on fuel, cars, and sugar-sweetened drinks.

Analysts added that Dutertenomics performance after his two years in power is fair to poor citing the impact of the TRAIN law.

The inflation rate (rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising and, consequently, the purchasing power of currency is falling) also increased versus last year (4.9 vs. 3.2).

Some also reacted with the proposed federalism, that would decentralize the system of the government. Others said creation of new states or regional governments will just create another bureaucratic layer with the installation of state governors on top of provincial governors, municipal, and city mayors.

Meanwhile, the President was not able to sign the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) in time for the SONA as it was not ratified before the adjournment of today’s session of the House of Representatives.

“We consider this as a temporary setback in the administration’s goal of laying the foundation for a more genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao,” the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson said in a statement.

On the other hand, latest Pulse Asia survey revealed that majority of Filipinos consider the war on the drugs as the Duterte administration’s most important achievement. The report also include good feedback for the fight against crime, salaray increase for police and soldiers, fight against graft and corruption and free tuition in public universities and colleges.

—The Summit Express

government agencies to faithfully implement this law and simplify the process.”

Duterte also said budget for Mindanao is being increased. By the end of his term, he wants to see the fullfillment of his promise.

On Bangsamoro Organic Law, he said: “Give me 48 hours to sign it and ratify the law.”

The Mindanaoan president emphasized “War is not an option. We have been through the catastrophe in Marawi. We have seen the horror, devastation, human toll, displacement of both Christians and Muslims alike.”

Duterte hailed the successful hosting of ASEAN anniversary and summit last November. “We will have stronger bonds with ASEAN friends.”

On relationwhip with China, Duterte said it has led to an unprecedented level of cooperation between nations on the war against transitional crimes. “Our shared intelligence with China led to discovery of clandestine shabu laboratories.”

The iron-fist president shared admiration to our Filipino migrant workers for their selflessness and courage in enduring hardships of living away. “You have contributed greatly to the Philippine economy. “ He also mentioned

the fight against ‘endo’ which has resulted to regularization of more than 300,000 workers.

Talking about the third telco player, Duterte said the chosen entity must provide the best possible services at reasonable prices.

He also wants to lower interconnection rates between industry players.

Duterte also promised to restore environmental integrity of Boracay. “It has sadly become a representation of government’s negligence, including mine.”

He said that protection of the environment is a top priority. Duterte was emotional as he discussed open pit mining that he said “destroying my country.”

Duterte applauded the Congress for the immediate passing of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion or the TRAIN law. “I am committed to a comprehensive tax reform and I ask Congress to continue the job.” On TRAIN impact, he said: “You have made funds available to build better roads, bridges and improved health and education.”

Duterte also warned rice cartels to stop messing with the people.

The passage of the universal healthcare bill was also encouraged by Duterte.

On federalism, he said: “Strong political

Earlier this year, the President ordered a temporary ban on the deployment of Filipino migrant workers to Kuwait following a string of reported deaths and abuses on Filipino workers in the Gulf state, including Joanna Demafelis, whose body was found in a freezer.

The row was resolved in May after the Philippines and Kuwait signed a deal to provide better protection for Filipino migrant workers in the Gulf state.

“You (Filipino migrant workers) epitomize

the innate resilience of the nation. You have shown your willingness to toil and sacrifice day in and day out for the long-term good of your family and loved ones,” Duterte said.

The President added that the Philippine government continues to work closely with other countries hosting Filipino migrant workers to ensure their welfare following reported abuses and deaths.

“It is for this reason that we are continuing to work with the host nations for the welfare of

our countrymen,” Duterte said.

“I’ve always believed that no matter how well-intentioned a leader is, no matter how well conceived may be his mission, if he lacks the political will to do what needs to be done, they can only end up a failure and a hopeless dreamer,” he added.

Over 10 million Filipinos are abroad, and the remittances of those who work in other countries and territories are a lifeline to the Philippine economy.

— ABS-CBN

tools and jigs, and other support services.

The livelihood assistance is a onetime grant that ranges from P250,000 to P1 million, relative to the requirements of the business project and the number of OFW members applying for the grant.

“The Tulong PUSO is one of DOLE-OWWA’s mechanisms to encourage OFW organizations to engage into viable and sustainable livelihood undertakings. Together with partner agencies like the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture, we will be conducting enterprise development training

and other social preparation interventions to equip the OFW groups with the right knowledge and skills to ensure the success of their chosen livelihood projects,” OWWA administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said.

OFW organizations with accreditation from the labor department, Cooperative Development Authority or the Securities and Exchange Commission can submit a project proposal together with the documentary requirements to any of OWWA’s 17 regional offices nationwide for evaluation.

The required documents include a

certificate of entrepreneurship development training (for start-up/formation), copy of DoLE/SEC/CDA registration, organizational profile with individual personal information, business permit issued by local government unit, business project (indicating or showing proponent capacity to put up an equity equivalent to at least 20 percent of the total project cost) and sketch of project site, and board resolution designating a business manager (on behalf of the group/ organization).

—Manila Standard

OFW welfare is top PH foreign policy concern, says Duterte

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resident Rodrigo Duterte assured that the welfare of Filipino migrant workers is the top foreign policy concern of the Philippines.

Duterte made the announcement during his third State of the Nation Address as he hailed the economic contributions of migrant workers.

“I am a worker of government and it is my vow to make sure that your well-being remains our foremost foreign policy concern,” the President said.

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P300-m fund for livelihood projects of OFW groups

uly constituted associations of overseas Filipino workers can look forward to availing of livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment— Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

This after the government allocated P300 million for the Tulong Pangkabuhayan sa Pag-Unlad ng Samahang-OFWs, or Tulong PUSO program.

The program aims to provide assistance to OFW organizations for the formation, enhancement, and restoration of livelihood projects in the form of raw materials, equipment,

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Kidney cancer ni Gary V. gumaling agad: This is the work of the Lord!

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agulat ang madlang pipol nang mabalitang nagkaroon ng kidney cancer si Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano. Lumabas ang balita sa Rated K ni Korina Sanchez na pagkatapos sumailalim ni Gary sa open heart surgery noong Mayo, nadiskubre ng kanyang doktor na meron siyang kidney cancer.

Kuwento ng award-winning singeractor, nagsimula raw siyang makaramdam ng matinding sakit sa likod ilang buwan pagkatapos siyang operahan sa puso. Ayon sa doktor, posibleng epekto lang daw ito ng operasyon pero base sa diagnostic exam meron siyang “six-centimeter malignant tumor” sa kidney.

Pero ang good news, na-discover ng mga doktor na, “the tumor was confined and extractable,” ibig sabihin hindi raw ito kakalat sa ibang bahagi ng kanyang katawan at maaring tanggalin sa isang simpleng operasyon. Hindi na rin daw kailangang sumailalim sa chemotherapy at radiation

si Gary. “Doctors were again baffled I was healing so well after my open heart surgery, despite my diabetes. They say I have the heart of a strong 25-year-old.

“And when they saw the tumor in my kidney and were able to take it all out without any need for chemo? Well, we all agree – this is the work of the Lord, and nothing else. I am blessed,” paliwanag ni Gary. Siniguro pa ng singer sa kanyang mga supporters na okay na ang kanyang kundisyon dahil, “I’ve been cleared of the the big C.”

Sa ngayon ay nasa healing and recovery process si Gary V matapos ang dalawang matagumpay na surgery na ginawa sa kanya.

Balita ring umuwi muna sa Pilipinas ang kanyang ina at kapatid mula sa ibang bansa para personal siyang makita at makumusta.

Excited na rin daw bumalik sa pagkanta si Mr. Pure Energy very soon pero kailangang masiguro muna ng kanyang mga doktor na super okay na ang kanyang kundisyon bago siya bumalik sa work.

Umalma! Meg Imperial,

di mapigilang sagutin ang mga bashers dahil sa kanyang pelikula

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malma si Meg Imperial sa natanggap ng script ng Jacqueline Comes Home. Ang na bashing at hate messages online pelikula naman ay directed by Ysabelle dahil sa pagganap bilang isa sa Peach Caparas anak ni Carlo Caparas.

Chiong sisters sa kanilang pelikulang Kasabay ng paglabas ng pelikula, lumitaw Jacqueline Comes Home. sa social media ang documentary na Ginampanan nila Meg at Give Up Tomorrow na ginawa ni Marty Donnalyn ang magkapatid na Syjuco noong 2011. Sa documentary Jacqueline at Marijoy Chiong, ipinakita ang diumano’y injustice na mga diumano’y biktima ng at hindi maayos na paghawak at abduction/rape/murder sa Cebu pagdinig sa kaso hanggang sa City noong taong 1997. Base umabot ito sa Korte Suprema. Dahil sa point of view ng pamilyang naging viral ang documentary, Chiong ang pelikula kaya naging trending na rin naman marami ang ang panawagan na umalma lalo na nang #FreePaco at pag-boycott lumabas ang isang sa pelikulang Jacqueline dokyumentaryo tungkol Comes Home. Ito din sa isang convicted ang nakikitang dahilan suspect na si Paco kung bakit na ba bash Larrañaga. ang mga bida ng Ang ina ng pelikula. mga biktima na si Thelma Chiong Umalma Continued on ang nagbigay ng Page 21 permiso kay Carlo J. Meg Imperial Caparas, na siyang nagsulat

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He said consultations on petitions for a wage increase for Metro Manila workers would start next week.

Minimum wage earners in Central Luzon will get a P20 increase, which would raise their daily take home pay to P400 effective Aug. 1. However, in Aurora, the increase will be implemented in two tranches – P10 on Aug. 1 and P10 in February next year.

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OFWs, nevertheless, had no choice but to pay for the IPSC as it was already integrated into their plane tickets.

According to Cebu Pacific, passengers can collect refunds if their tickets are dated from February 1, 2015 to April 30, 2018.

“The new minimum wage will vary across industries as indicated in the matrix specified in the order and its implementing rules,” Zenaida Angara-Campita, DOLECentral Luzon director, said.

The Associated Labor Unions (ALU), which sought an increase of P120, said the pay hikes are ”insufficient.” “The wage adjustments fail to push minimum wage workers and their families out of poverty due to the very high inflation,” ALU spokesman Alan Tanjusay said.

– Philstar

“Passengers can [get a] refund [of] their terminal fees any day they can, even after five years,” Martinez was quoted in the state-run Philippine News Agency as saying.

Cebu Pacific and Cebgo remitted 245.61 million pesos (Dh16,888,310) in unrefunded terminal fees to the MIAA. “The amount covers unrefunded

A scene from ‘Bagahe’ (Screengrabbed from YouTube), directed by Zig Dulay and a finalist at Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017.

PH movie bags honor in India

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film on the life of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) won the Best International Fiction Feature Award at the Asia Independent Film Festival recently in Bangalore, India. Titled “Bagahe,” it is directed by Zig Dulay and a finalist at Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017. Prior to this, “Bagahe” scored other international awards: The Golden Cyclo at the Vesoul fest in France and the Gold Remi at the WorldFest-Houston in the United States. In a Messenger sent to Bulletin Entertainment, Dulay expressed gratefulness, saying the awards serve as inspiration for him to strive harder.

“I’m so glad that the film is gaining more and more attention internationally. It is really gratifying and I became more motivated. These awards encourage me to make more meaningful and significant movies,” he said in Filipino.

“Bagahe” is about an OFW named Mercy played by Angeli Bayani, who is suspected of abandoning a newborn child in a trash bin of an airplane toilet. The film shows what happens to her while being investigated. Dulay revealed he feels great seeing the approval of many audiences, even foreigners. “Whenever the audience, local or international, appreciate your craft, it’s priceless,” he enthused. “I feel validated that somehow… my filmmaking and storytelling journey are gearing towards the right path.”

According to its official website, the Asia Independent Film Festival is a movement to nurture independent filmmaking talent for a better and broader worldwide filmmaking community. It is an established system of filmmaking. Probably even more widely, beyond the established system of values: The experimental, low-budget, underground, various new wave, and so on. This year, the Asia Independent fest gathered over 200 filmmakers, who were given the chance to “debate and discuss the future of indie cinema.” —Manila Bulletin

Pinoy hailed champion in Armenia arts and culture tilt

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Filipino emerged victorious in the recently held arts and culture competition in Armenia, a report on Balitanghali said (July 18).

Clem Marnel Burgos was declared champion in the Acting Category after scoring a perfect 10 from judges for his theater act where he portrayed a character with mental problem. For the championship, Burgos defeated more than 40 contenders. The competition was held on July 7 to 12. The report said Burgos went to Armenia for the competition alone.

Still, he thanked the Filipinos there who supported him.

Philippine Consul General Paul A Filipino student from the Central Philippine Raymund Cortes, meanwhile, congratulated Burgos and thanked him for making the University of Iloilo City won first place during the Filipino community there proud. Burgos 5th International Competition of Arts and Culture here this month. is a 4th year Mass Communication student of Central Philippine University (CPU). “During the preparation for the contest, Burgos remembered how much he struggled to process all the documents and raise the funds needed for the competition,” CPU said in a statement. CPU said Burgos was given the perfect score by eight judges coming from Lebanon, Armenia, the Czech Republic, Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Cyprus, and Lithuania.

—GMA News terminal fees of approximately 212,100 international passengers who travelled during the period 1 February 2015 to 30 April 2018 and 892,800 domestic passengers who travelled for the period 1 August 2012 to 30 April 2018,” the carrier said.

“We thank Cebu Pacific and Cebgo for taking the lead on this. I am confident that the

rest [will] follow soon,” said Monreal.

Under the Memorandum of Agreement and Implementing Guidelines for the PSC Integration Project, air carriers are required to remit their collections based on flown passengers. Flown passengers mean actual number of passengers who boarded the flight.

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Migrant workers demand right to join referendum

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everal dozen migrant workers from the Philippines and Indonesia demanded on (July 15) that they be allowed to join a signature drive for a labor law referendum, saying that labor rights are for all workers irrespective of nationality.

“Foreign workers have the same rights as local workers because workers’ rights are human rights,” Gilda Banugan, chairperson of Migrante International’s Taiwan Chapter, said at the rally staged by the Taiwan International Workers’ Association (TIWA) outside Taipei Main Station.

The protesters demanded that the government recognize the validity of migrant worker signatures on a petition

for a referendum that would repeal a set of amendments to the Labor Standards Act, which took effect March 1.

The referendum would be held in tandem with November’s local elections.

The amendments were passed to allow more flexibility in scheduling overtime, but many labor groups objected to revisions that created the possibility of 12 continuous days of work and only eight hours of rest between two shifts.

The revisions also raised the cap on overtime to 54 hours per month, up from 46 hours before it was amended, but kept the limit at 138 hours every three months.

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MECO laments Philippines’ listing as second most hated country

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any Taiwanese and Filipino netizens alike are perplexed by the results of a survey by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation released on June 17, which listed the Philippines as the second-most-hated country by Taiwanese respondents.

The poll, released by the nongovernmental and non-profit institute, revealed that Taiwanese respondents most hate North Korea at 70.9 percent, followed by the Philippines (52.9 percent), China (43.9 percent), South Korea (33.8 percent) and Russia (29.7 percent). The country that Taiwanese like the most is Singapore at 88.2 percent, followed by Japan (84.5 percent), Canada (82.3 percent), the European Union (74.8 percent) and the United States (70.6 percent) rounding out the top five.

What is concerning to the 150,000 Filipinos working in Taiwan is that the Philippines was second only to North Korea in terms of most hated nations, a majority at 52.9 percent dislike the Philippines and they hated the country even more than China, despite its constant bullying. In response to the results of the survey, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), the Philippines’ de facto embassy in Taiwan, on June 29 issued a statement that it lamented the outcome, but that it would continue to strive to promote cooperation between Manila and Taipei, reported ABS-CBN News. In the statement, MECO Chairman Angelito Banayo said:

“While the result of the survey is truly lamentable, we will continue to strive in our efforts to promote cooperation between the Philippines and Taiwan.” Banayo said that his government would like to get the bottom of why so many respondents had a negative impression of Taiwan’s close neighbor. MECO would also like to know the demographics

of the survey’s respondents and the exact wording of the questions, according to Banayo.

Despite the negative outcome of the survey, the Taiwanese government 11 days later announced that it was extending visafree entry to Filipinos for another year.

Many netizens have been perplexed by the outcome as there have been no recent major conflicts between the two nations for a number of years. The only recent clash that many netizens and outlets such as ABS-CBN News have cited as a possibility was the May 2013 Guang Da Xing No. 28 incident, in which a 65-year-old Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng was killed by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officers when they opened fire on their vessel off Batanes.

The shooting took place 180 nautical miles southeast of the southernmost tip of Taiwan, a location that is east of several inhabited Philippine islands and much closer to the Philippines than to Taiwan. But the location is where Taiwan and the Philippines exclusive economic zones overlap and like many jurisdictions around the world, Taiwan and the Philippines have not negotiated clear boundaries for that region.

In March of this year, the Philippines announced that it will start building a marine base on its northern most uninhabited island Mavulis, which is the closest island to Taiwan, in order to boost its defense strategy and to deter illegal fishing from its waters.

In a speech delivered in September of last year, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte listed Taiwan as a country where many of his country’s illegal drugs are coming from, riling some in Taiwan for exaggerating Taiwan’s role in the drug trade, while leaving out major players such as China.

—Taiwan News

Applying to hire foreign workers to go fully online: Taiwan MOL

The Ministry of Labor (MOL) announced (July 13) that it plans to only accept online applications from employers to recruit, employ and transfer migrant workers starting in 2019 in a bid to go paper-free.

The exact date in 2019 when the move will be put in place has yet to be decided and will be determined in conjunction with relevant laws, the agency said.

Chiu Yueh-yun, the head of the MOL’s Workforce Development Agency CrossBorder Workforce Affairs Center, said in an interview that 89 percent of applications were already being done online as of May 2018.

With the online service already being used in such a high number of cases, it made sense to accept only online applications for permits to recruit, employ and transfer migrant workers starting next year, Chiu said.

The online application website can be found at https://fwapply.wda.gov.tw

Employers can use the save function in the system to save details they enter for up to seven days, Chiu said.

When using the online system, applicants need to receive a case receipt number to make sure that the process is carried through successfully, Chiu said.

running on three 8-hour shifts are among the groups hit hardest by the eased restrictions on work hours, but they were never consulted on the changes, said Chen Hsiu-lien of the TIWA. The referendum petition, initiated by an alliance of labor groups and supported by smaller parties, including the Social Democratic Party and New Power Party, is now in the second phase of signature collection.

The number of signatures required for the petition to be considered as a valid proposal is 1.5 percent of all eligible voters, or 280,000.

“As local workers are having a referendum on the labor act, we want to join, because we are also workers here,” said Daisy,

a Filipino caregiver.

Migrant caregivers help many people in Taiwan take care of the elderly, the disabled and their children in families while they are at work and thus contribute to Taiwan’s economic productivity, Daisy said.

“We should have the right to decide on issues concerning migrant workers. We live here, work here. We should decide together,” she said.

An Indonesian factory worker who identified himself as Iwan said he hoped Taiwan’s government would be receptive to their demands and reconsider the newly amended provisions of the law that favor employers over workers. —Focus Taiwan

Taoyuan airport numbers show New Southbound Policy is working

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aoyuan International Airport chairman Tseng Ta-jen said the quantity of passengers and freight traveling between Taiwan and Southeast Asia is continuously growing, suggesting the New Southbound Policy is working, at a seminar in Taipei on June 4, reported CNA.

Southeast Asian passengers have become one of the most important sources of travelers for Taiwan’s biggest airport, Tseng said.

The comments were made during an address at the “The Opportunities and Challenges of International Air Transport in New Southbound Policy” seminar, which saw participation from national and international experts, as well as key stakeholders in Taiwan’s logistics sector.

During his address, Tseng said that Taoyuan airport is enjoying strong growth in passengers from Southeast Asia.

In 2017, 10.19 million southeast Asian passengers used the airport, an increase of 16.2 percent from 2016.

In the first six months of this year, the number of southeast Asian passengers grew by a further 9.8 percent when compared to the same period last year.

Air freight has seen similar growth, with transport to Southeast Asia increasing by around 10 percent last year and 16.7 percent during January-May this year.

Tseng pointed out that airport statistics are a good indicator of economic and trade activities, and the statistics are a positive reflection on the New Southbound Policy.

The seminar was a platform for people to share their knowledge and understanding of the future opportunities and challenges facing the international air transport industry.

—Taiwan News

Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Philippines, Thailand, Brunei

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he trial visa-free travel program for visitors to Taiwan from the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei will be extended for another year, local media reported (June 27).

The program for all three countries will be extended to July 31 next year, the Central News Agency quoted Chang Ching-sen, a minister without portfolio, as saying.

Taiwan began a trial one-year visa-free travel regime for visitors from Thailand and Brunei in August 2016 and extended it once before. Philippine tourists were added to the program last November for an initial ninemonth trial period.

With the new extensions, the number of days travelers from Thailand and Brunei will be able to visit Taiwan visa-free will be reduced from 30 days to 14 days, the same as that of travelers from the Philippines currently.

The visa-free program is part of the government’s effort to increase the number of visitors from countries included in its “New Southbound Policy” covering the 10 Southeast Asian countries, six South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand.

The policy is aimed at offsetting a

significant slump in tourists from mainland China since 2016 when President Tsai Yingwen of the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party took office.

Beijing suspended official contacts with her government, ending the cross-strait rapprochement that flourished under her predecessor Ma Ying-jeou of the Nationalist Party (KMT).

Mainland China has displaced Japan as the largest source of visitors to Taiwan in 2010.

Since Taiwan relaxed visa rules for the 18 “Southbound” countries in August 2016, the number of visitors from those countries has increased significantly.

Statistics show that about 290,000 visitors came from the Philippines last year, up from 172,000 the previous year. The number of visitors from Thailand last year was more than 292,000, up from 195,000 the previous year.

Malaysians and Singaporeans already enjoy full-fledged 30-day visa-free entry to Taiwan, while New Zealanders enjoy full-fledged 90-day visa-free entry and Australians enjoy the same on a trial basis until Dec. 31. —Kyodo News

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Gov’t to start direct recruitment of contract workers in 2020

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remier Lai Ching-te has decided that in two years’ time, the government will no longer go through brokers to hire contract workers but instead will allow all its central agencies to recruit such workers directly, Cabinet spokesperson Kolas Yotaka said (July 18).

Kolas said the decision to roll out that policy in 2020 was made to better protect the rights and interests of government contract workers, who are usually employed

in areas such as forestry management and protection, forestry survey, lab testing and experimentation, national park patrols, and cultural site maintenance.

Currently, 80 percent of government contract workers are under the direct supervision of government agencies, while the division of labor and assignment of responsibility are managed by labor brokers and government agencies, according to Kolas.

To ensure workers’ rights and interests,

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Lai has decided that the current contracts with manpower agencies will not be renewed when they expire in two years’ time, Kolas said.

Instead, she said, Lai has instructed government agencies to assemble their own recruitment teams, which will publicly recruit contract workers and ensure their rights and interest in accordance with the Labor Standards Act.

Lai believes that the change will lead to

a better working environment for contract workers, which is in line with President Tsai Ing-wen’s labor policy, Kolas said.

In the first quarter of the year, 7,238 government contract workers were hired through manpower brokers, with the Council of Agriculture absorbing 2,638, the Ministry of Health and Welfare 845, the Ministry of Labor 754, the Ministry of Justice 712, the Ministry of Education 710 and the Ministry of Culture at 305. —Focus Taiwan

Sampung Gilas players, 2 coach suspendido; Chot Reyes pinagmulta ng P534K; SBP, 13M

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AMPUNG manlalaro ng Gilas Pilipinas at dalawa nitong coach ang pinatawan ng suspensyon ng FIBA sa partisipasyon nito sa kaguluhang naganap sa World Cup Asian Qualifiers game sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Australia noong Hulyo 2 sa Philippine Arena.

Tatlong manlalaro naman sa panig ng Australia ang sinuspindi ng FIBA base sa inilabas na opisyal na pahayag mula sa FIBA Disciplinary Panel sa Mies, Switzerland na may petsang Hulyo 19, 2018.

Si Calvin Abueva, na pumasok sa playing court mula sa bench para makipagsuntukan sa mga Australyano, ay may pinakamabigat na kaparusahan. Siya ay pinatawan ng anim na larong suspensyon.

Suspended naman ng tig-limang laro sina Roger Pogoy, Carl Cruz at Jio Jalalon ng Pilipinas at Daniel Kickert ng Australia.

Sumabog ang kaguluhan nang ginantihan ng siko ni Kickert ang “hard foul” na ibinigay ni Pogoy kay Chris Goulding ng Australia sa third period ng laban.

Sina Terence Romeo, Jayson Castro William, Andray Blatche at Jeth Troy Rosario ay pinatawan ng tigatlong larong suspensyon habang sina Japeth Aguilar at Matthew Wright ay sinuspinde ng tig-isang laro.

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ng three-game ban si Thon Maker at si onegame suspension si Goulding.

Suspended din ng tatlong laro ang assistant coach ng Gilas na si Jong Uichico na tumulong sa pagkuyog ng mga Gilas players kay Goulding.

Wala naman parusang ibinigay sa mga Gilas players na hindi nakisali sa gulo na sina Gabe Norwood, Baser Amer at June Mar Fajardo. Si Gilas head coach Chot Reyes naman ay mawawala ng isang laro at pinagmulta ng siya ng FIBA ng CHF10,000 o katumbas ng P534,834 for “inciting unsportsmanlike behavior.”

Pinatawan din ng parusa ang national federation ng Pilipinas na Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Inc (SBP) para sa “unsportsmanlike behavior of its delegation members and of its public,” pati na rin sa “insufficient organization of the game.”

“Philippines will play the next home game behind closed doors while a ban for two more home games has been placed under a probationary period of 3 years.

SBP shall also pay a disciplinary fine of CHF 250,000 (P13,373,002),” ayon sa FIBA.

Sinuspinde rin ng FIBA ang officiating crew na namahala sa laro.

Ang Basketball Australia ay magbabayad

ng disciplinary fine na CHF100,000 (P5.34M) para sa unsportsmanlike behavior ng mga manlalaro nito pati na rin sa “for abusing and/or tampering of equipment, after having removed floor stickers from the court on the eve of the game.”

Ang makukuhang kabayaran mula sa mga multa ay gagamitin naman sa pagsuporta sa “Basketball for Good” social program na inilunsad ng International Basketball Foundation (IBF).

Hindi din nakaligtas matapos ang “thorough evaluation” ng mga group of experts sa mga nag-officiate sa laro.

Nagdesisyon ang FIBA secretarygeneral na ang tatlong referees na namahala sa laro “shall be removed with immediate

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effect from the FIBA Elite Program and shall not be nominated to any international competitions organized or recognized by FIBA (including at Zone and Sub-zone level) for a period of one year.”

Ipinahayag din ng FIBA na kinukundina nito ang anumang porma ng “violence” sa loob o labas man ng playing court.

“Respect, sportsmanship and professionalism are expected from players, coaches, officials and all other stakeholders at every game. Moreover, host countries must ensure the highest standards of organizational conditions are in place to guarantee the safety and well-being of players and other participants at all times,” ayon pa sa pahayag ng FIBA. —Bandera

Barbie Imperial, biktima ba ng physical abuse?

amakailan ay naging usap-usapan sa social media ang pag post ni Barbie Imperial, ang lead actress ng Araw at Gabi na mapapanood sa ABS-CBN. Nagsimula ang kontrobersiya ng mag post ang dalagang aktres ng mga litrato niya na may mga pasa at galos.

Binura naman agad ng aktres ang nasabing mga litrato. Kasama ng mga litrato ay ang mga kontrobersyal na posts na tumutukoy sa pagiging biktima ng abuso sa loob ng relationship.

Ayon sa Twitter post ni Barbie, “Girls, just because mahal mo ang isang tao pero sinasaktan kayo physically, hindi pwedeng patuloy yan.

“HINDI TAMA MANAKIT NG BABAE PHYSICALLY.”

Umani ng katanungan at ispekulasyon ang mga naturang post ni Barbie. Naging palaisipan kung paano nakuha ni Barbie ang mga pasa sa kanyang katawan.

Pagkatapos burahin ay nag post naman ng panibagong picture ang dalaga kung saan kasama niya ang kanyang ina ngunit sa

Barbie Imperial and Paul Salas naturang litrato ay kitang kita ang kanyang mga pasa at galos. May caption ang picture ng: “I am strong because a strong woman raised me. You’re all I need mama. I love you. Thank you @imperial_bing.” Base sa kanyang caption ay tila nagpapahiwatig na may pinagdadaanan ang dalaga.

Pero base sa mga Twitter post ni Barbie hindi maiwasang madawit ang

kanyang nobyo na si Paul Salas. Ang aktor ang nadidiin at tinuturong may kagagawan niyon, ngunit ipinagtanggol siya ng isa sa kanyang kaibigan na si Kristoffer Martin.

Pati ang ama ni Paul na si Jim Salas ay may mensahe na tila para sa aktres. “Don’t play the victim to circumstances you created.” Samantala, nagsulputan din ang umanong private message ng nanay ni Paul na si Michelle Solinap-Salas para kay Barbie.

Base sa screenshot, makikitang noong gabi ng Sabado, July 14, nag-reach out si Michelle kay Barbie sa pamamagitan ng Facebook messaging: “Hi Barbie, ano nangyayari bakit ganyan post si Paul iisipin ng tao nyan alam

mo naman d magawa ni Paul yan at kung gaano ka kamahal ni Paul ikaw una nag ayaw at nakipaghiwalay ginawa na lahat ni Paul intindihin ka alam mo yan wag ganun parehas kayo artista parehas kayo artista si Paul masisira nakkalungkot mga nangyyari may pinagsamahan kayo tayo Barbie wag ganun pls pls lang ha gusto ko ganun pa rin tayo if need mo advice or shoulder to cry on dito pa rin ako Barbie wala nagbago pati kami ni mommy kayo lang namanni paul may prob d tau thank you ingat ka pray and mga sinabi ko sayo ha”

Sagot naman daw ni Barbie sa ina ni Paul, sana ay nag-sorry na lang si Paul sa ginawa nito.

Baka raw mapilitang gumawa ang kampo ni Barbie ng legal actions at mayroon daw pruweba si Barbie na makapagpapatunay sa ginawa sa kanya ni Paul.

Tumanggi naman ang co-star at leading man ni Barbie na si JM De Guzman na mag komento tungkol sa pinagdadaanan ng young actress. Aniya, sa tingin niya ay maaayos lahat sa pagita ng dating magkasintahan.

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Teen netizen’s mom dismayed by Ellen

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ismayado pa rin si Myra Santos sa kawalan ng pagsisisi ng sexy actress na si Ellen Adarna matapos nitong akusahan ng paparrazi ang menor de edad na anak ng una. Kaugnay ito ng mga reklamong child abuse at cybercrime na inihain ni Myra at ng kanyang asawang si Roel Santos laban kay Ellen noong May 14. Ngayong, July 16, isinumite ni Myra sa Pasig Prosecutor’s Office ang kanyang reply sa counter-affidavit na inihain ng kampo ni Ellen noong July 9.

Sa pakikipagpalitan ng mensahe ng PEP. ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kay Myra, sinabi niyang hindi pa rin humihingi

ng dispensa si Ellen o magbigay ng paliwanag man lang sa nangyaring insidente.

Dagdag ni Myra, “We filed our Reply today. “July 23 is the last hearing for the cases we filed. “We are hoping that soon our quest for justice will be realized.” Hindi na idinetalye ni Myra kung ano ang nilalaman ng counter-affidavit ni Ellen.

Sa hiwalay na panayam ng TV5 entertainment reporter na si MJ Marfori, inihayag ni Myra na sumailalim sa “therapy” ang kanyang 17-year-old daughter matapos ang kontrobersiyang kinasangkutan nito at ni Ellen. Paglalarawan pa ni Myra sa saloobin

ng anak, “Of course, hindi siya happy dahil nangyayari itong mga bagay na ito. “Sa every day na ginagawa niya, nagkaroon ng mga restrictions.” Nanindigan din si Myra sa desisyong ipaglaban ang karapatan ng anak sa legal na paraan. “Siyempre para sa anak natin, we’ll do whatever... “So as long as alam natin na nasa tama tayo, we need to fight for our right.”

Apat na beses na no-show si Ellen sa preliminary hearing para sa mga reklamong child abuse at cybercrime na kinahaharap nito sa Pasig Prosecutor’s Office.

Sa ginanap na preliminary hearing noong July 9, kinumpirma ng legal counsel ni

Ellen na si Atty. Rene “Rebo” Saguisag Jr. na nanganak si Ellen noong June 27.

Hindi pa raw kaya ni Ellen na ibiyahe ang kanyang bagong-silang na anak kaya no-show muli ang sexy actress noong araw na iyon.

Mariing itinanggi rin ni Atty. Saguisag na “play for delay” ang ginagawang hindi pagsipot ni Ellen. Dadag ng abugado, base sa July 9 interview ni Marfori, “Mahirap naman ibiyahe yung sanggol. Pero kung tatagal sana yung pag-file ng rejoinder...

“Gusto nga niya humarap in time for us to file a rejoinder. Yun po yung sagot sa reply kung sakali.”

—PEP.ph

OFWs slammed beauty blogger for ‘racist’ viral

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iral at umaani ng off. batikos ngayon ang “How can you have a pahayag ng kilalang ‘servant’ in your house Kuwaiti social media who gets to keep their influencer at make-up artist passport with them? matapos nitong sabihing And what’s worse is they hindi katanggap-tanggap have one day off every ang bagong batas sa Kuwait week…If they ran away na layong protektahan and went back to their ang mga overseas Filipino country, who’ll refund workers (OFWs) doon. me? Honestly, I disagree Reklamo kasi ng with this law. I don’t Sondos Alqattan internet celebrity na want a Filipino maid Beauty Vlogger si Sondos Alqattan sa anymore,” aniya. kaniyang viral video sa Instagram, bukod Mayroong 2.3 milyong followers sa sa sangkatutak na papel ang kailangang Instagram si Alqattan. Marami sa mga OFW pirmahan para makakuha ng Pinoy domestic sa Kuwait ang hindi natuwa sa pahayag worker, bakit daw kailangang hawakan pa ng ni Alqattan. “Hindi naman puwede ‘yon. mga kasambahay ang kanilang pasaporte, at Siyempre makina nga napapagod eh, tao pa bakit kailangan din daw bigyan sila ng day- kaya?” ayon kay Racquel Octa na siyam na

taon nang namamasukan sa Kuwait.

“Hindi po puwede ‘yan…Dapat talaga meron kaming holiday kahit twice a month kasi ‘yon lang ang pahinga namin…Kasi minsan naho-homesick kami dito at gusto namin mag-enjoy sa kaibigan namin o magpunta sa church,” ani Ellen Siose na dalawang taon nang kasambahay sa bansa. Maging ang amo nina Octa at Siose, binatikos ang naging pahayag ng kaniyang kapuwa-Kuwaiti.

“To be honest, it doesn’t make sense.

It’s against the human rights. They are not a slave. We are all one. A house without housemaid is like living a house without a ceiling. Really, I dare this woman and anyone who agrees to this statement to work 24/7 in the office without taking any vacation or holiday,” hamon ni Muneera Al-Humaidi.

Hindi rin pinalagpas ng ilang mga advocacy group ang banat ni Alqattan.

“Maliit na porsiyento lang din naman ng mga Kuwaiti ang may ganiyang attitude sa mga OFW dito. Pero ang higit na nakakabahala ay isa siyang celebrity na maaaring makaimpluwensiya sa mga ibang Kuwaiti,” ayon kay Kristian Dela Paz, presidente ng AKOOFW Kuwait. Nakapaloob ang mga karapatan ng OFW sa “Memorandum of Agreement on Filipino Domestic Workers” na pinirmahan noong Mayo. Dito natuldokan ang deployment ban at diplomatic row ng dalawang bansa.

“As far as the two countries are concerned, ‘yon po ang kasunduan ng bansa at ng gobyerno ng Kuwait: ang bigyan ng karapatan ang isang domestic worker na humawak ng cellphone at magkaroon ng day-off… Tayo po ay may pinanghahawakang agreement ng dalawang bansa,” giit ni Teresa Olgado, labor attache ng Philippine Overseas Labor Office Kuwait. —ABS-CBN News

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Balatong House & Lot at Kotse ni Pacquiao Fake News

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inabulaanan ni Manny Pacquiao ang kumakalat na post sa social media ang pamimigay niya ng House & Lot at kotse bilang balato kasunod ng kanyang panalo kontra kay Lucas Matthysse noong Hulyo 15 sa Malaysia. Ayon kay Rene Casibang, media officer ni Pacquiao, puro peke ang mga accounts na nangangakong magbibigay ng sasakyan at house and lot ang senador. Nagbabala din ang media officer sa kaugnay sa mga fake accounts at wala umanong kinalaman si Pacquiao sa mga nasabing accounts. “Warning…beware of fake accounts.. Troll account po ito. Wala pong kinalaman ang butihing senador dito. Isa po itong fake. Huwag pong paniwalaan,” babala ni Casibang. Kabilang sa mga sinasabing pekeng accounts sa Facebook ang “Proyektong Libreng Pabahay ni Sen. Manny Pacquiao” na halos 68,000 na ang nag-share. Ayon sa post, ang mga gustong manalo ng bahay mula sa senador ay dapat lang i-like ang page, i-share ito, at sabihin kung saang lugar sa Pilipinas gustong magkaroon ng bahay. Naglabas din ng official statement si Manny ukol dito: “Nakarating sa aking kaalaman na may mga kumakalat na balita sa social media na ako ay mamimigay ng mga premyo bilang balato dahil sa aking pagkakapanalo. “Nais ko pong ipaalam sa lahat na walang katotohanan ang mga ito. Fake news po ang contest na ito kaya’t huwag po kayong maniniwala at magpapaloko sa maling balita. Salamat po.”

Deniece Cornejo rape charges against Vhong Navarro junked by DOJ

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uluyan nang ibinasura ng Department of Justice (DOJ) ang mga kasong rape na isinampa ng modelong si Deniece Cornejo laban sa TV host-actor na si Vhong Navarro. Base sa desisyon ng DOJ, hindi nila pinayagan ang apela ni Deniece na baligtarin ang naging review resolution ng DOJ Prosecutor’s General noong September 6, 2017.

Matatandaang binaligtad ng DOJ prosecutors ang naunang rekomendasyon ng korte na kasuhan ng panggagahasa ang Its’ Showtime host. Noon pang April, 30, 2018 inilabas ng DOJ ang desisyon tungkol sa kasong ito, ngunit nito lamang Huwebes, July 12, nakakuha ng kopya ang ABS-CBN News. Base sa 20-pahinang desisyon ng DOJ, walang matibay na ebidensiya ang kampo ni Deniece upang sampahan ng kasong rape si Vhong. Nakasaad sa desisyon, “[There is] no sufficient evidence to warrant indictment for rape and attempted rape, there is no compulsion to indict him accordingly.” Dagdag pa ng DOJ resolution, “[Cornejo] suffers from a very serious credibility issue [due to] major inconsistencies” sa kanyang tatlong pahinang complaint affidavits. Inihabla ni Deniece si Vhong ng kasong panggagahasa noong January 2014. Sa kanyang unang affidavit, sinabi niyang walang rape na nangyari. Ngunit sa kanyang pangalawang affidavit, sinabi niyang sapilitan siyang ginahasa ni Vhong. Sa kanyang ikatlong affidavit, sinabit ng modelo na may nangyari raw talagang panggagahasa dahil siya ay parang nahilo dahil sa alak na may halong droga na ipinainom sa kanya ng TV host-actor. Nasangkot din sa kaso ang negosyanteng si Cedric Lee, at ang mga barkada nitong sina Zimmer Raz, Jed Fernandez, at Ferdinand Guerrero.

‘Wala akong inagaw’: Aiko sa relasyon nila ng nobyong mayor

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indi maiwasang maging paksa ng mga mapanirang tsismis ang aktres na si Aiko Melendez nang pumasok ito sa relasyon kasama si Subic Mayor Jay Khonghun, lalo at hiwalay sa misis ang naturang alkalde. Sa unang pagkakataon, nagsalita si Melendez para depensahan ang sarili at ang kanilang relasyon ni Khonghun nang lumabas siya sa “Tonight With Boy Abunda.” “I didn’t step on anyone[‘s] toes, I didn’t. Wala eh, wala akong inapi, wala akong inagaw and pumasok ako sa isang relasyon na malinis,” sabi ni Melendez.

Actress Aiko Melendez “I don’t think naman ‘yong mayor niyo po, si Mayor Jay, at Subic Mayor Jay would be in a situation also knowing that he’s a public Khonghun official, would get into something na mayroon kaming nasasaktan na tao po,” dagdag ng aktres. Nauna nang itanggi ni Khonghun noong Abril na si Melendez ang dahilan ng hiwalayan nila ng kaniyang misis. Marso nang kumpirmahin ni Melendez, 42, ang relasyon nila ni Khonghun. Ayon pa kay Melendez, bukod sa kaniyang pamilya at mga anak, malaking bahagi ng kaniyang kaligayahan ngayon ang pagsasama nila ni Khonghun. Kuwento niya, unti-unti nang nakaksundo ni Khonghun ang kaniyang mga anak na sina Andre at Marthen. Hangad din ni Melendez na si Khonghun na ang kaniyang maging huling karelasyon. “We’re going to try everything. The challenges, we’re gonna face it together to make this work and I’m praying that he is really my last,” aniya.

Umalma Continued from Page 17 “Ang hindi ko maintindihan sa inyo sa ‘research na yan at paulit ulit nyo. “Ilang beses po ba dapat sabihin sa inyo we’ve done our research? “And kung tinanggap namin ang film, bakit kami ang binabatikos ninyo?

“Tanggihan man namin yan o hindi. Meron at meron pa rin kukunin na artista na gaganap dyan. “Bakit ang artista ang binabash nyo rather than the justice system that you guys are so into? “Why not the government if you want change? Or action regarding that matter? Why us? “Do you think sa ginagawa nyo may naitulong kayo kay Paco? “Kami ba na mga artista ang nagpakulong? “At may kakayanan magpalaya sa kanya? If you think you guys know everything then go to court and open the case.” Saad pa ni Meg, unfair din para sa kanila ni DOnnalyn ang ginagawa ng netizens. “Kailan nyo lang

ba nalaman about sa case? Hindi ba when you saw the trailer? “Unless you guys were there at isa kayo sa nakakaalam ng truth.

Then if not who are you to judge the people behind this film? Esp kami ni Donnalyn?

“Ang concern nyo sa case instead makabuti nakakasama. “Ang sinasabi nyong hindi fair sa justice system eh ginagawa nyo samin.

“Kami ba pumatay? Bakit kung makapang hamak kayo para kami ang dapat nakulong?

“Bakit kung makapagsalita kayo parang kilala nyo na kami simula’t sapul? “Oo! Freedom of speech pero alamin nyo sinasabi nyo. Kontrobersiyal ang nangyaring krimen noon dahil buko sa maiimpluwensiyang tao ang sangkot, may mga ibang anggulong tinitingan ang karamihan sa mga netizens ngayon lalo at lumabas ang documentary tungkol sa naging karanasan ng mga napagbintangan di umano sa nasabing krimen. kami.com.ph

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

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