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Kagay-anon Caregiver tops Taoyuan City’s 2021 Good Migrant Workers Competition A MIGRANT worker from Cagayan de Oro City working as a caregiver recently finished first in the Taoyuan City’s 2021 Good Migrant Workers Competition. Milagros Polestico Santillan, 51, started working as a caregiver in Taiwan in 2010 and is now with her third employer with whom she has been working with for the past six years. “I have to work abroad because our income was not enough for our needs,” wrote Milrose (as she is known to friends) in a post in her social media account. “If I’m not working in Taiwan, my sons would not have been able to study in the university. Now they have all graduated and have stable jobs.” After a two week training in Manila, she started working in New Taipei City until her contract ended in 2013. She next tried Hong Kong but quit after only seven months. Her luck took a turn for the better when she started working in Taoyuan in 2014, and her employer hired her through the same broker/agency Celtis Enterprises Co., Ltd. “They are very fair with their employees,
strictly comply with the law, and what is provided in the contract. They always grant my requests and allow me to go home to my family in Cagayan de Oro every year until the pandemic started,” Milrose said. Taoyuan is a special municipality in northwestern Taiwan , neighboring New Taipei City, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area. Taoyuan developed from a satellite city of Metro Taipei to become the fourth largest metropolitan area, and fifth-largest populated city in Taiwan. Since commuting to the Taipei metropolitan area is easy, Taoyuan has witnessed the fastest population growth among the cities of Taiwan in the past few decades. “Taoyuan” means “peach garden” in Chinese, since the area used to have many
Milrose receives her award from a representative of the Foreign Workers Affairs Section of Taoyuan City Department of Labor.
peach trees. The city is home to many industrial parks and tech company headquarters. Taoyuan International Airport , which serves the capital, Taipei and the rest of northern Taiwan, is located in this city. Since the time she started working as a caregiver, Milrose surmounted challenges which would have dismayed one of a lesser heart. Although she has been working in Taiwan for nine years total, she admits her Mandarin is still spotty, since she is
Milrose with her employer, Shao Mao Sin (left) and a representative from the Foreign Workers Affairs Section of the Taoyuan Department of Labor.
only self-taught, and has no formal training in the language. But as she describes herself as a “Godfearing, hardworking, understanding, kind hearted, easily hurt, simple and loving person,” Milrose apparently had more than enough of her inherent qualifies to be up to the daunting tasks assigned to her. For her first four years in Taoyuan, she was assigned to care for a 102-year old patient with dementia. The patient had irregular sleeping pattern because of his symptoms. She discussed his medications and took care of her patient’s routines in consultation
Milrose with her broker Lǚ Mǐn Yù who has always favorably recommended her to her employers.
with her employer and physician, helping the patient not sleep too much during the day. When her first patient passed away, her employer again hired her to care for a 92year old patient with Alzheimer’s disease. More patience was required to deal with the symptoms, but she was up to the task and took care of her like her own family. She expressed her gratitude to God, her agency, employer and employer’s family members who also treat her like family. The caring is mutual, although she is a caregiver for the patients. “Thank you my
Milrose and family in Cagayan de Oro (left to right) Clifford, 27, Nikko James, 25, Milrose, Dave Laurence, 24, and husband Jose Felix.
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employer for hiring me to take care of Ah Kong and Amah. Thank you to my sia lao pan (Little Boss) for always lending me money when I have an emergency in the Philippines. Thanks also to my agency for always taking care of me, looking after my complaints and always responding to my requests quickly,” Milrose said upon receiving her award. Among the many foreign destinations of Filipino migrant workers. Taiwan has enjoyed a far better reputation than most. In fact, Taoyuan City won the Best Practice in Citizen Participation award from the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy Nov. 27, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, for a program to help empower migrant workers. Implemented by the Department of Labor under Taoyuan City Government, the Participatory Budgeting for Migrant Workers project provided online and offline channels for foreign residents to express their needs and MIGRANT/PAGE 6
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Cebu Pacific launches direct Manila-Camiguin flights Resumes Cebu-Camiguin
THE Philippines' leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), expands its domestic footprint with the start of its direct flight between Manila and Camiguin on November 15, and the resumption of direct flights from Cebu to Camiguin on November 9. Both routes will be served by Cebu Pacific’s wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo using its fleet of ATR aircraft. “We are very happy to launch these direct flights in time with the gradual reopening of domestic tourism. Camiguin is another underrated gem that we believe travelers will enjoy discovering. At the same time, these direct connections will enable residents to fly to and from Cebu and Manila conveniently, be it for leisure or business purposes,” said Xander Lao, Chief Commercial Officer at Cebu Pacific. To mark the launch of these routes, seats on both flights are on sale for as low
Camiguin White Island
as PHP88 base fare from October 27 until November 10, 2021. Travel period is from their respective launch dates, until December 31, 2021. Passengers may conveniently use their existing travel funds to pay
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for their bookings, or CEB’s newest e-wallet options – Gcash, GrabPay, and PayMaya. The Island of Camiguin is known for its famous sandbar at White Island, the sunken cemetery, marine sanctuary, as well as its Lanzones Festival celebrated every October, among others. Camiguin Island requires arriving tourists to create an account on cleancamiguinqr. com and upload necessary documents such as an accomplished health
declaration form, and proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination. Inbound travelers must also present a negative RT-PCR (swab) test result – taken at least 72 hours before departure if from Luzon; at least 48 hours before departure if from Visayas and Mindanao. Tourists will also need to upload proof of confirmed booking from an LGUaccredited establishment or a clearance from the Municipal Health Officer of the municipality if staying in a private home. Once
complete, tourists need to download their ID with QR code and save a copy for presentation prior to their flight. All tourists will also need to take an antigen test on their fifth day of stay at the island. CEB will begin operating twice weekly between Cebu and Camiguin on November 9 (every Tuesday and Saturday); and twicea-week every Monday and Friday, beginning November 15, between Manila and Camiguin. CEB has been rated
7/7 stars by airlineratings. com for its COVID-19 compliance as it continues to implement a multilayered approach to safety, in accordance with global aviation standards. These include daily extensive cleaning and disinfection protocols for all aircraft and facilities, antigen testing before duty for all frontliners and crew members, and contactless flight procedures. Its jet fleet is equipped with hospital grade HEPA air filters, to keep viruses at bay.
Get Priority Boarding at Cebu Pacific with Go Ahead Available with premium seat for as low as P350 Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, launched on October 28 another customer-first through its newest offering, Go Ahead, which will allow passengers to secure priority boarding. Passengers flying to and from anywhere in the Philippines can now purchase a premium seat on any of CEB’s flights, and experience priority boarding, along with extra legroom, for as low as P350. This offers maximum comfort for everyJuan at a very affordable amount. “We are happy to now make this available for our domestic flyers so they too may experience the convenience of flying easy with Cebu Pacific. With Go Ahead, passengers will also be able to secure space at
the overhead bins for their hand-carried bags ahead of everyone else,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience. Purchasing seats ahead of time will also ensure that everyJuan can now sit together with their companions. “Trust that we will keep doing what we can to ensure our service keeps improving for our passengers for #MoreSmilesAhead,” Iyog added. CEB’s premium seat product may be availed during initial booking online for only P350. It will also be available for those who decide to add it on after receiving their itineraries via CEB’s manage booking portal on the website, for a slightly higher fee. This perk is also available for
international flights for as low as P650. Passengers are also advised to put their own contact information and update their details as necessary via https:// bit.ly/CEBUpdateInfo to receive email
notifications on flight reminders and updates. Fly easy, going online is key! Visit www. cebupacificair.com to learn more about their latest offerings, safety protocols, and travel reminders.
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MSU-IIT Student is Inter-Collegiate Official Statistics Quiz Show Champ Fahadh P. Abbas, a First Year BS Biology student of Mindanao
State UniversityIligan Institute of Technology, aced out 27
contestants vying for the Championship title of the Inter-Collegiate Official
Statistics Virtual Quiz Show held on 19 October 2021 via Zoom and live streamed at PSA-RSSO X Facebook page. Fourteen universities participated in this Quiz Show: Camiguin Polytechnic State College, Capitol University, Gingoog City Colleges, Inc., MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, MSU-Lanao del Norte Agricultural College, Iligan Medical Center College, Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, Northwestern Mindanao
Call for Applications:
THE 21ST IYAS LA SALLE NATIONAL WRITERS’ WORKSHOP Deadline: 8 January 2022
THE 21st IYAS La Salle National Writers’ Workshop is open for applications. It will be held online from March 16 to April 7, 2022 on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons across four weeks. IYAS is organized by the University of St. La Salle (USLS) in partnership with the DLSU Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center (BNSCWC) and with support from the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). The workshop director is John Iremil Teodoro. The panel is composed of Marjorie M. Evasco, Grace Monte de Ramos, Susan Lara, D.M. Reyes, Isidoro Cruz, and Adrian Ho. Elsie Martinez Coscoluella, Ronald Baytan, and IYAS Project Director Rayboy Pandan will also serve in the panel. The workshop fellowship screening committee accepts creative work in Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Kinaray-a, Filipino, and English. Fellowships are awarded by genre and by language. Writing entries that explore human relations with the environment will be given preference for these fellowships. Ten to twelve applicants will be given fellowships, which will include a connectivity allowance.
Fahadh P. Abbas
State College of Science and Technology, Pilgrim Christian College, and the campuses of University of Southeastern Philippines in Cagayan de Oro, Claveria, Jasaan, Oroquieta, and Panaon. The other top 5 contestants who advanced to the final round were Jannah S. Amerol (2nd Year BS Biology, MSU-IIT), Dimple B. Cabural (2nd Year BS IT, USTPOroquieta), Aldan Rae
Application requirements ð Original, unpublished work (not previously or concurrently submitted to other workshops) in only one chosen literary genre and language: 6 poems, 2 short stories, 2 one-act plays, or 2 creative nonfiction works. These works must be typewritten in DOCx file, font size 12 pts., double-spaced. ð PDF of a one- to two-page resume containing applicant’s ID photo and complete contact information (residence address, email address, contact number). ð A cover letter explaining the reason/s for applying (PDF), addressed to workshop director Dr. John Iremil Teodoro. Interested applicants should submit their application portfolio via Google Forms: https://tinyurl.com/21stIYASLaSalleWorkshop. For inquiries, please email bnscwc@dlsu.edu.ph.
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Ira Tubo (2nd Year BS Envi Eng, USTPClaveria), Ralph Bryan A. Francisco (1st Year BS Mathematics, NMSCST), and Karla Jane Ratunil (2nd Year BSBA, Pilgrim Christian College). The Inter-Collegiate Official Statistics Quiz Show was conducted in celebration of the 32nd National Statistics Month with the aim of instilling and raising awareness of official government statistics among the youth.
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CLICK inspires excellence in public service, leadership in the new normal
THE onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has put our leadership to the test. Charged with steering their respective organizations and constituents in difficult times, it is becoming apparent that to emerge from this ongoing health crisis stronger and more resilient requires an updating of the technical skills and refocusing of priorities that are vital in navigating a volatile, rapidly-changing, and sustainability-challenged world. Now in its second year, the Executive Course on Leadership, Innovation, Communication, and Knowledge Management (CLICK) fulfills this initiative as a capacitybuilding course for career executive service officers (CESOs) and other third-level government officials. The program is made possible through a tripartite agreement between the Aboitiz Group, Development Academy of the PhilippinesGraduate School of Public and Development Management (DAPGSPDM), and the National Union of Career Executive Service Officers (NUCESO), Inc. “The public servant is a unique professional operating in a unique environment. He or she is constantly demanded to continuously develop and improve in order to provide better service to the public ,” said Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz. “It really is to our collective benefit that they receive the right kind of support to become even better leaders not only in their respective agencies but, more so, in the communities they belong to.” The CLICK program equips senior government leaders with a comprehensive set of leadership and management skills to adapt with the evolving demands in the workplace. As they apply their learnings by developing sustainable work strategies, they
become phronetic leaders who are proactive catalysts of positive change amid a dynamic and ever-evolving environment that has been made more volatile by the ongoing health crisis. “Our focus drastically shifted when the pandemic happened,” said CLICK Batch 2 colearner Atty. Valery Joy Brion, Director IV of the Department of Finance Strategy, Economics, and Results Group (DOFSERG). “We knew we had to do something to help the economy recover and, at the same time, save lives.” Director Brion, seeking to elevate her organization and its services to the public through the pandemic and beyond, became interested in the CLICK program’s comprehensive modules on futures thinking, human resources, and knowledge management.
“I want to create agile organizations in my unit that benefit from knowledge management. I’m fortunate that I have a legislative and engagement team that I believe is an agile unit but what I want to do is replicate that model by creating some shadow teams,” she explained, adding that CLICK’s HR Module on Profiling Talent has been “really helpful” in identifying the right people for the team. For Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director Atty. Regina Cajucom, the CLICK Program is a chance to pass on fresh perspectives to upscale service delivery. “Our module on StratCom (Strategic Communications) really made me appreciate how to talk to our audience. At SEC, we are practically a frontline service agency because our main functions include registration,
amendments, and monitoring of corporations. And while we are undergoing digital transformation, we understand that some of our stakeholders may not be very receptive to change,” Atty. Cajucom shared. This enthusiasm has prompted her to already apply her key learnings from the module at their agency. “We have to effectively communicate the value of our initiative. So I have already started to apply that in my webinars when there are new guidelines, processes, or memorandum circulars that our organization is introducing [to the audience]. We want them to know the rationale behind this and what value it provides to them.” As a course delivered through synchronous and asynchronous learning methods, the CLICK program has
been a great advantage for many public service leaders who otherwise would not have had the time nor opportunity to pursue higher learning due to their monumental responsibilities. Director Brion and Atty. Cajucom attend classes in between their own respective virtual meetings. “What’s also nice is that even for our co-learners who, unfortunately, had to miss classes, at least there are recordings that they can study at their own time and these are the conveniences of a digital learning experience. Nobody gets totally left out,” shared Director Brion. CLICK has fast become a platform for government leaders to seamlessly engage in knowledge sharing, networking, and building lasting partnerships with their contemporaries in the public sector. “It really built a sense of
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community. We’re all workers in government, sharing our best practices, our struggles. It is really a good thing to be able to build a network for when you engage in interagency initiatives. Work becomes more efficient if you have established partnerships and connections with other agencies,” the DOFSERG Director further explained. For Atty. Cajucom, the abundance of leaders in different agencies has enabled her to paint a clearer picture of the workings of her fellow public servants. “It will expose you to the functions and programs of other agencies, so it’s an opportunity to be able to understand how the government works as a whole and it’s very helpful when you also apply it to your agency and think outside of your agency. It will give you fresh ideas on every aspect of governance.”
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PDRF, partners install rainwater catchment in Hadiya Village, Marawi City THE Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), in partnership with the US-Philippines Society, Metrobank, Metro Pacific Water, PLDT, and United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat), began installing 109 rainwater catchments in Hadiya Village, Marawi City last October 19, providing clean water to the community. The installation and ceremonial turnover took place on the fourth anniversary of the liberation of Marawi City after the five-month siege in 2017. This project aims to support
communities and areas currently not connected to piped systems due to challenging geographic locations by providing them with tools for rainwater harvesting. The installation will be completed by the end of the month. Metro Pacific Water (MPW) joined the group in Marawi to check water sources in two sites: Hadiya Village and Darussalam Village. MPW will recommend strategies on how to improve water systems in UN-funded permanent shelter sites. Rainwater harvesting involves collecting
A resident of Hadiya village trying the new rainwater catchment system.
and storing rainfall for human consumption, as a supplement to existing water systems. According to the Stockholm Environment Institute report for the United Nations Environment Program, “rainwater harvesting can serve as an opportunity to enhance ecosystem productivity, thereby improving livelihoods, human wellbeing and economies.” This system provides an independent water supply where clean water is difficult to access. It can help reduce flooding and soil erosion, mitigating some of the adverse effects of climate change. The water collected can be suitable for irrigation and human consumption and help reduce groundwater demand. Rainwater harvesting is also lowcost, easy to maintain, and sustainable. “PDRF’s donation of Rainwater Catchment for Hadiya Village is an essential part of our Meranaw brothers and sisters, as water plays a vital role in the practice of their religion,” said Felix J. Castro, Jr., Field Manager and Assistant Secretary of Task Force Bangon Marawi. “UN-Habitat advocates for Climate Change Resilience. The donations of PDRF together with its partners will surely enhance the maximization of rainwater for domestic use of the individual family. Financially, it will reduce the monthly contribution per household on electric consumption and they can divert their funds as savings or for other payables,” said Warren C. Ubongen, Project
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(L-R) Bebot Barahan (Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Consultant), Anna Katrina Aspuria (PDRF), and Robert Cabiles (Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water COO) demonstrate the use of the rainwater catchments
Manager of UN-Habitat. The rainwater harvesting system is an important lifeline for communities like Hadiya Village, who have limited access to clean water. This helps reduce their vulnerability from water shortages and thus improve their livelihoods and wellbeing, demonstrating how prosperity and peace can go hand in hand. “This project symbolizes the numerous things we can achieve if we work together for the welfare of the many. We hope that this will help address the community’s needs by providing adequate and clean water daily,” said Anna Katrina Aspuria, Head of Development Programs and Innovation at PDRF. “Nais ko pong magpasalamat sa proyektong ito mula sa ating mga partners na
pinangungunahan ng PDRF na hanggang ngayon hindi kami iniiwan at binibitawan... At sa ating mga residente dito sa Hadiya Village, salamat sa inyong kooperasyon, pang-unawa at patuloy na pagtitiwala sa ating mga partners, sa lokal na pamahalaan at sa national government. Nawa’y ipagpatuloy natin ang ating magagandang nasimulan at pagtutulungan upang sabay-sabay nating maibangon ang Marawi sa lalong madaling panahon, Insha Allah,” said Hon. Atty Majul U. Gandamra the Mayor of the Islamic City of Marawi. [“I would like to express our gratitude to all the partners, led by PDRF who have continued to support us even until now/ have not never wavered
in their support for us even until now. And to the residents here at Hadiya Village, thank you for your cooperation, understanding, and continued trust in our partners and in the local and national government. May we continue the good work we have started and our close collaboration so that together we can help Marawi recover as soon as possible, God willing.] This project is part of PDRF’s continuous commitment to helping the people of Marawi recover and become more resilient after the crisis. UN Habitat has recently published the Blue Drop Series on Water Harvesting and Utilization, a collection of guides on rainwater harvesting for policy makers, beneficiaries and capacity and implementing agencies.
COWD distributes food packs at Talongan relocation site The Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) recently commemorated a delayed observance of the 47th Nutrition Month with the theme, “Malnutrisyon Patuloy na Labanan, First 1000 Days Tutukan!” The theme focuses on
the first 1,000 days of life as the strategic intervention to prevent stunting and obesity. The 2021 Nutrition Month theme calls for continued efforts to address malnutrition in the country which is expected to worsen as a result of the pandemic
and limited resources for nutrition. The pandemic delayed the planned Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity for Nutrition Month since the city was placed under ECQ for quite a while. However, since the restrictions have been
loosened, COWD distributed fifty (50) eco-bags filled with vegetables, milk and biscuits along with a bottle of alcohol for hand-sanitizing to residents of the Talongan Relocation Site at Brgy. Canitoan on October 28th. Nutrition Month is
an annual campaign held every July to create greater awareness among Filipinos on the importance of nutrition as provided under Presidential Decree 491, or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines. ( COWD Public Relations/ Information Division)
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Ensuring PUV drivers get their ayuda, jeepneys inclusion in Libreng Sakay
Wang An-bang (front, center), head of Taoyuan City Government’s Department of Labor, shows off the municipality’s award for Best Practice in Citizen Participation from OIDP Nov. 27 in Barcelona. (Courtesy of TCG)
Taoyuan City
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international image, he said. from page 1 Established in 2001, the OIDP is an ideas. Its primary aims international network were to make them feel consisting of over 800 like equal members of members from local society and included governments, NGOs in budgetary and policymaking processes, and research institutes that aims to strengthen according to TCG. democracy at the Launched last municipal government year, the initiative level. (KWS-E). also involved For any Filipinos nongovernmental looking for greener organizations and pastures in Taiwan, the private sector Milrose strongly and enabled migrant recommends they deal workers to use their with her agency Celtis native languages in Enterprises Co., Ltd. sharing their opinions. According to Ministry of Their office is at 4F, Labor statistics, Taoyuan No. 47, Sec. 2, Yuanhua Rd., Zhongli District, is home to more than 113,000 migrant workers, Taoyuan City 320, Taiwan (R.O.C.) and they many of whom are from can be reached through Southeast Asia. tel. no. 03-427-2479. Speaking at the You can have a ceremony, DOL first-hand look at how head Wang An-bang Milrose goes about conveyed his gratitude her daily routine toward everyone who with her patients in participated in the this video: : https:// program. The award is an honor for Taoyuan as www.youtube.com/ watch?v=UIPYlfwtE6Q well as an opportunity (advisory: dialogue to help raise the city’s mostly in Mandarin) profile and Taiwan’s
CAN the government ensure that the P1-billion aid for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers affected by recent fuel price hikes will reach the intended beneficiaries, especially if it does not have an updated database of records? Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson raised this question on Oct. 26th as he pushed for a data-driven approach in extending assistance to drivers and other workers who lost their livelihoods due to the pandemic. “The government plans to distribute P1 billion in aid to PUV drivers. But your president has asked where the money will end up. From the national government, the funds would pass through the local government, and will be validated by several government agencies but may not reach the intended beneficiaries,” he said at a meeting in Lipa City, Batangas with leaders and members of the Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (Fejodap) and Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA). “I have repeatedly stressed this: if our efforts to help will not be datadriven, we cannot achieve our goal,” he emphasized. In pushing for a datadriven approach, Lacson noted many Filipinos who needed cash aid (ayuda) under Bayanihan 1 did not get the needed
Future PH Senator Ping Lacson with his mother Maximina Morena Lacson, a market vendor, and his father Buenaventure Lacson, a jeepney driver, at his PMA graduation in 1971.
assistance because the government used outdated records dating back to 2015. Lacson, whose father was a jeepney driver, added that when he pushed for aid amounting to P5.58 billion for PUV
drivers under Bayanihan 2, an oversight review showed only one percent of the fund was actually distributed. “Don’t we continue to see PUV drivers in the streets begging for help because they lost their
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livelihood?” he said. Meanwhile, Lacson also suggested that the government’s “Libreng Sakay” program tap the services of jeepney drivers, instead of just buses. “Why not have the Libreng Sakay tap jeepney drivers instead of buses?” he said. The no-holds-barred meeting with local transport groups took up issues affecting the transport industry. “I’m here to listen more than to talk,” Lacson said. On his Twitter account, Lacson noted the issues affecting the transport industry are “more complex than just dealing with the pandemic.” “I had a no-holdsbarred dialogue with leaders and members of Fejodap & TODA in Lipa City this morning. Issues affecting the transport industry are more complex than just dealing with the pandemic. Resolving the issues they raised are being addressed. They will hear from me soon,” he said.
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RAWR Awards has Bigger, Broader Scope of Awards for 2021 RAWR is a stylized name lifted from ‘roar’ representing the sound of the king of the jungle. Awardees each year are those who shook the entertainment industry with a roar. This year, the set of awards are divided into four categories: The Cub, Lion, Pride, and Royal Awards. For the Cub Awards, at stake are the following awards: Beshie ng Taon. In any story, he or she is the sidekick, the supporter who cheers for the Bida. Oftentimes, he or she is overlooked and taken for granted, but because of his or her contribution to tell and complete a story—he or she gives the lead a special support system, and because of that—he or she deserves that recognition, too. 1. Hasna Cabral (La Vida Lena) 2. Nikko Natividad (Init Sa Magdamag) 3 .Sue Ramirez (Oh My Dad) 4. Kiray Celis (Owe My Love) 5. DJ Jhai Ho (Kusina Ni Mamang) 6. Criza Taa (He’s Into Her) 7. Ayra Mariano (Heartful Cafe) 8. Don Bocco, Jericho Arceo (The World Between Us) Favorite Bida. Bida means the lead—it can refer to either the star on a television show or in a film. The Favorite Bida is someone who gave a remarkable performance. Though being a protagonist back then are the victims and who allow the antagonist to just abuse him or her; today, the Bida knows how to fight back and still earn the sympathy of the audience. Sanya Lopez (First Yaya) Coco Martin (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano) Donny Pangilinan (He’s Into Her) Maja Salvador (Niña Niño) Charlie Dizon (Fan Girl) Glaiza de Castro (Nagbabagang Luha) Andrea Brillantes (Huwag Kang Mangamba) Julie Anne San Jose (Heartful Cafe) Favorite Kontrabida. Any Bida will not be as effective and convincing if his or her ‘kontrabida’ fails to deliver. The said award is given to the antagonist who made the audience hate them because of the guts and he or she can steal the spotlight from the lead if given the chance. With many bankable artists turn into the villains they are now, one can only be hailed as the Ultimate Kontrabida. Agot Isidro (La Vida Lena) John Arcilla (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano) Gina Alajar (Nagbabagang Luha) JM de Guzman (Init Sa Magdamag) Iza Calzado (Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin) Zanjoe Marudo (Walang Hanggang Paalam) Maxine Medina (First Yaya) Carmina Villaroel (Babawiin Ko Ang Lahat) Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Not necessarily a newcomer, but he or she is an artist, a personality that rocked the entertainment scene with such a sterling performance and perhaps an achievement that impressed many. It is a matter of leaving a great impact for the Filipino audience to see what he or she can still offer, positively. DonBelle (He’s Into Her) Sanya Lopez (First Yaya) Elijah Canlas (Gameboys 2) Jane de Leon (FPJ’S Ang Probinsyano) Sean de Guzman (Anak ng Macho Dancer) MiKel (The Lost Recipe) AJ Raval (Death of a Girlfriend) Gigi de Lana (ASAP Natin ‘To) Favorite Newbie. Spotlighting the freshest face[s] or maybe those who just ventured into the entertainment circuit is one of the most exciting parts of this award-giving body. He or she has impressed the public or the eyes of scrutinizing critics. Though new, the star has made a good mark and was given that stamp of approval and predicted to have a promising future in the industry. Claire Castro (Nagbabagang Luha) Criza Taa (He’s Into Her) JM Yosures (Tawag ng Tanghalan) Gilian Vicencio (Hello Stranger) Sean de Guzman (Anak ng Macho Dancer) RalphElla - Ralph Malibunas and Ella Cayabyab (Pasabuy) KoDrea - Andi Abaya and Kobie Brown (Squad Plus) Jessica Villarubin Bet na Bet na Teleserye. Each year, the quality of our TV shows or series has become more competitive, innovative, and impressive. Plots
get deeper or crazier and the artists become better. Truly, these shows are testaments of how great Filipino artistry is. Legal Wives Huwag Kang Mangamba Init sa Magdamag FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano First Yaya Niño Niña Ang Sayo ay Akin The World Between Us Song of the Year. It reflects the heart and the soul of an artist and they affect the listeners. This is a song that made the public define a particular emotion—it can be joy, sorrow, or pain. That song is something that most people have that LSS or last song syndrome or can be an anthem for the whole year-round. Mapa (SB19) Binibini (Zack Tabudlo) The Light (BGYO) Ihahatid Kita (The Juans) Paubaya (Moira de la Torre) Born To Win (BINI) Upuan (Ben & Ben) ‘Di Kawalan (Maymay Entrata) Movie ng Taon. From September 2020 to September this year, movies have created abuzz not just because of their topnotch performance, their storytelling but it has somehow caught the attention of both the moviegoers and the critics. Every year, the local and international film industry offer materials that created such a stir and even break box-office records as well. Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar Revirginized Dito At Doon Hello Stranger: The Movie Gameboys: The Movie Fan Girl The Boy Foretold by Stars Digital Series of the Year. The pandemic has paved the way for people to get entertainment from online streaming platforms; it also gave birth to more digital content. Thus the rise of digital series. RAWR Awards recognize the efforts and creativity of such production. He’s Into Her Love Beneath the Star Click Like Share Hoy! Love You Unloving You Oh Mando! House Arrest Of Us GV Boys Digital Influencer of the Year. The awardee reflects the image of being the most sought-after online influencer of today. With the rise of digital content creators, the competition immediately became tighter; but there’s only one who emerged and gained the trust of the Netizens. The awardee plays a role in advancing and being a responsible online user via social media platforms. Dr. Winston Kilimanjaro Creones Tiwaquen Fr. Fiel Pareja Mimiyuuuh Ayn Bernos Lyqa Maravilla Marvin Fojas Arshie Larga Cong TV For the Lion Awards, here are the set of awards: Actor of the Year. The recognition seeks to recognize an outstanding male star. He stood out from the rest of the nominees for the said category. He has shown versatility and impressive performance for his craft; set a standard. He effectively portrayed the role or the character assigned to him and has affected a great audience, as well. Jerald Napoles (Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam) Piolo Pascual (My Amanda) Kokoy de Santos (Gameboys: The Movie) Paulo Avelino (Fan Girl) Zanjoe Marudo (Walang Hanggang Paalam) Dennis Trillo (Legal Wives) Dingdong Dantes (Descendants of the Sun) JC Alcantara (Hello Stranger: The Movie) Actress of the Year. This is to salute the exceptional performance of an actress. She broke all the norms. She is a woman of both substance and talent, her character has empowered the female populace. The award spotlights how the female artist has debunked the double standards of Filipino on women and has proven that women can take big roles, too. Alessandra de Rossi (My Amanda) Sharon Cuneta (Revirginized) Maja Salvador (Niña Niño) Charlie Dizon (Fan Girl) Yam Concepcion (Init sa Magdamag)
Lovi Poe (The Other Wife) Jodi Sta. Maria (Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin) Glaiza de Castro (Nagbabagang Luha) Pak na Pak na Comedian. Most people say that doing drama or action or engaging in a sexy act is difficult to attain, however, making people laugh is even a hard task. Laughter is one of the best medicines there is and someone has to have that timing and the knack of throwing the punchlines to create that engaging humor. Jose Manalo Boobay and Tekla Maine Mendoza Vice Ganda Wally Bayola Michael V. Pokwang Chariz Solomon Male News Personality of the Year and Female News Personality of the Year. The chosen news personality has done a great job in the field of journalism. He or she has weathered through all the issues thrown at him or her. Apart from that, he or she has showcased the passion and that brand of dedication and determination to deliver newsworthy and noteworthy stories to the public. Male. Raffy Tulfo Henry Omaga-Diaz Atom Araullo Christian Esguerra Ivan Mayrina Mike Enriquez Alvin Elchico Ed Lingao Female. Jessica Soho Chiara Zambrano Karen Davila Korina Sanchez - Roxas Cheryl Cosim Pinky Webb Bernadette Sembrano Kara David Love Team of the Year. This is presented to the tandem that is most loved by our dear LionhearTV Cubs. It is a pair that has captivated the hearts of many. Not only do they make their fans believe in love, but they also set a good example for their followers and to the younger generation as well. They are two individuals that people can look up to the on-and-off cam. JakBie (Jak Roberto and Barbie Forteza) KarJon (Karina Bautista and Aljon Mendoza) RitKen (Rita Daniela and Ken Chan) KiRae (Kira Balinger and Grae Fernandez) MiKel (Mikee Quintos and kelvin Miranda) SethDrea (Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes) KyCine (Kyle Echarri and Francine Diaz) DonBelle (Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano) BL Tandem of the Year. Boys’ Love has become popular during this pandemic. It provided a new opportunity, a new way of understanding what an onscreen tandem is all about. The Thai tandem of #BrightWin as #Sarawat and #Tine in #2gether has sparked the local emergence of local BL stories. It is just proper to recognize the popularity and the following it has created during this time. Kokoy de Santos and Elijah Canlas (Gameboys the Movie) JC Alcantara and Tony Labrusca (Hello Stranger the Movie) Royce Cabrera & Kyo Quijano (Quaranthings) Kokoy de Santos and Alex Diaz (Oh Mando!) Yves Flores and Iyo Canlas (Stuck on You) Enzo Santiago and Darwin Yu (My Extra Ordinary) Jameson Blake and Joao Constancia (My Lockdown
Romance) Teejay Marquez & Jerome Ponce (Ben X Jim Forever) Favorite Performer. The award goes to the artist who nailed both singing and dancing as well. He or she is a true ‘performer’ all-through-andthrough and has owned the stage; outdone the strong competition he or she had to face. The award signifies versatility. SB19 Sarah Geronimo Julie Anne San Jose Daniel Padilla KZ Tandingan Regine Velasquez Ben&Ben BGYO Radio DJ of the Year. He or she is the person and the favorite voice on the radio waves. Although they can only be heard, some radio stations have already managed to combine audio-visual altogether like broadcasting on TV or the Net—his or her intended audience can now see how he or she does his or her job. But that voice does not remain a voice but it has a great responsibility to create an impact as well. Raqi Terra (90.7 Love Radio) DJ Iska Morena (93.9 iFM) DJ Rico Panyero (Yes The Best 101.1) Lyka Barista (Yes The Best 101.1) Papa Jackson (Energy FM 106.7) Lala Banderas (90.7 Love Radio) DJ Kara (Energy FM 106.7) Papa Obet (Barangay LS 97.1) Favorite TV Host of the Year. The Favorite TV Host is the face of any show that any audience gets to enjoy watching whether on a weekday or a weekend basis. Some might say that this is the easiest job in the industry, but one cannot make the viewers crave for more without the gab for words and the confidence to carry a show. With his or her charm and commendable skills, this host is truly top-notch. Willie Revillame Vice Ganda Maine Mendoza Boy Abunda Drew Arellano Angel Locsin Toni Gonzaga Billy Crawford The third set of awards are under the Pride Awards: Favorite Group. Aside from individual awards, this category recognizes the best group in the entertainment circuit has. There may be people who shine individually, but surely it is a joy to watch a group that does such feat equally. SB19 iDolls MNL48 XOXO Ben&Ben Alamat Bini BGYO Radio Station of the Year. Even if the digital platform may have somehow overtaken the radio, still the industry refuses to bend but continue to innovate and strive to put up a good fight and be updated or still stay significant over the years. Nothing beats the spontaneity of listening to the radio. Whether inside the office or at the comfort of your room or even driving or even walking, the radio is still and will always stay as a good companion. DZXL Energy FM DZBB Wish 107.5 Love Radio Radyo 5 Barangay LS Yes FM 101.1 Station of the Year. The way to success is steep, even the roads going there are rough and bumpy at times. Competitions between
stations will forever be fierce; each one trying to outwit, outdo any efforts or initiatives for the ratings’ sake. But at the end of the day, only the one who succeeded in impressing the public with an outstanding branding, quality of output, good public relations, and even better service do matter the most. A2Z 11 GMA Network 7 CNN Philippines 9 TV5 IBC 13 GTV PTV 4 Net25 UNTV37 We also introduced new categories for this year: International Superstar of the Year. Filipinos are known to be world-class when it comes to talents. However, to make it huge in the global scene and become a sensation is another story. It recognizes individual[s] or a group[s], who earned the status of being an international superstar apart from being world-class talents. BTS Lady Gaga Black Pink Ed Sheeran Olivia Rodrigo DUA Lipa Twice Bella Poarch Vlogger of the Year (Short and Long Forms). Due to the pandemic, a deluge of vlogs has populated the online space. Many artists joined the bandwagon of creating their brand of content. Mainstream artists saw the platform’s profitability as most of them resorted to coming up with their vlogs whether short or long forms. However, it’s not how profitable their ventures are, but it’s how the vlogger is in making an impact in the lives of his or her viewers. Short. Davao Conyo Niana Guerrero Yanyan De Jesus Esnyr Ranollo Zendee Rose Tenerefe Philip Tanasas Sassa Gurl Pipay Kipay Long. Donnalyn Bartolome Ogie Diaz Zeinab Harake Kim Chui Vice Ganda Toni Gonzaga Agassi Ching Couple Influencer of the Year. The psychology and phenomenon of love teams in mainstream entertainment continue to thrive. In the vlogging community, it has also become a trend. The award recognizes coupleinfluencer who are just popular but both inspiring and engaging. Lincoln “Cong” Velasquez & Viy Cortez Junnie Boy Velasquez & Vien Iligan Jayzam Manabat and Camille Trinidad (JaMill) Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte Vikachka and Eugene Agassi Ching & Jai Asuncion Flow G and Angelica Yap Kimpoy Feliciano and Angie Cayetano Gaming Influencer of the Year. It is undeniable that gaming has evolved and has affected a lot of humans in this day and age. The gaming scene is now a sport. Thus, it is but fitting to recognize those who excel in this field, too. Gaming has fostered camaraderie or bonds not just locally but internationally. Ghost Wrecker (Elyson Caranza) Z4pnu Gaming ChoOxTV Akosi Dogie Renejay
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H2wo OhMyVenus Yawi Esports Content Creator of the Year. Providing fresh content regularly to an audience is a gargantuan task. It is like a producer for a segment of a particular show or an entire production. For any creator, it is challenging and also motivating. The intention is not only to entertain but to educate and inspire the viewers, too. Nurse Even Alex Gonzaga Ivana Alawi VirgelynCares Beks Batallion Christian Antolin Agassi Ching Dr. Kilimanguru Podcast of the Year. A podcast is an episodic series of spoken-word in digital audio files that users can download for easy listening. This award seeks to recognize a podcaster who provides a meaningful listening experience--it can be entertaining or educational for his or her listeners. Paano Ba ‘To The Podcast (Bianca Gonzales) Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast (Antoinette Jadaone and JP Habac) Skypodcast (Kryz and Slater Young) Adulting With Joyce Pring (Joyce Pring) Wake Up With Jim & Saab (Jim & Saab) Lecheng Pag-ibig ‘To (Sam YG & DJ Chacha) Gabi ng Bading (AC Soriano and Yani Villarosa) Creepsilog (Gideon Mendoza and Glenn Tabarejos) All winners are determined via 30% online votes; 30% activities/ searches within LionhearTV; 30% Blogging community, and selected PR agencies/brands. A new challenge: Fan Club of the year. In every success of any artist, a certain following or supporters or fan club is his or her or their lifeblood. The fans’ undying support is priceless. Thus, it is just fitting to honor them with this award. For this year, fans can both cast their vote through the website: lionheartv.net (50%) as well as posting on Twitter (50%). To vote on Twitter, tweets must include the hashtags #RAWRAwards2021 and #RAWR+(Fandom name). MayWard KathNiel Bloom Popsters LizQuen Kapuso Brigade Aldenatics Darrenatics KimXi SethDrea JakBie MAINEnatics Little Ponies KarJon DongYan KyCine RitKen A’TIN Elijah Nation ACEs RalphElla KarJack Nation DonBelle The last set of awards are for the ROYAL Awards: Trending Show of the Year, Most Admired Celebrities, Brandspeak, PRs of the Year, and PR Persons of the Year. Voting starts on October 18 until November 28, 2021. This year’s theme for the RAWR Awards is ‘Pagsibol,’ which promises a surprise announcement during the awards night itself. Last year, around 200 members of the blogosphere supported the digital awards, attended by all winners and their respective fans or followings.
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OTEL Sogo’s New Normal campaign with the theme “We are fully vaccinated, Para kayo ay ProtekTODO” promotes that all Hotel Sogo staff have completed two jabs of vaccine to secure the safety of its guests as early as July 2021. “We have 41
branches nationwide and five more upcoming branches. There are thousands of employees working in all our hotels, and their safety is important to protect our guests. We are really grateful that our staff is fully vaccinated,” said Sue Geminiano, Hotel Sogo Marketing
Manager. Hotel Sogo management is committed to their employees’ welfare. They also believe that getting the vaccine is a simple way to bring us closer to life, feeling normal again and worryfree. Hotel Sogo takes care of their staff as a family as well as their guests. “I can say that the 11 anti-Covid innovations that we installed in our hotels with hotel staff that is fully vaccinated, we are sure that our family and friends are safe to stay at Hotel Sogo”. She added. Indeed, Hotel Sogo is So Clean…So Good…So Safe.
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