June 20, Special Non-Working Holiday

Malacanang has annnounced that June 20 is a special non-working holiday. June 19, supposedly the birthday of the Philippine national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal  was moved from Sunday to Monday.

Pres. Noynoy Aquino have said that it is better to celebrate the birthday of our national heroes so that majority of the Filipino could participate and commemorate the said event.

Government employees and students could have a program to honor our national hero in their schools and offices.

May 1, Sunday Labor Day

Image via WikipediaTo give way on the celebration of Labor Day, it was previously announced that May 1 is a regular holiday which falls on Sunday and will not be moved the following day.Migrants and workers are free to protests in the roads to express their ideals.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said  that  President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III will announce some “good news” on Labor Day.

Expecting a wage increased around May 15, 2011.

Religious Groups Supports RH Bill

                  Image via WikipediaEleven religious groups was supporting the RH Bill-The Reproductive Health Bill is not about sex, religion, condoms and pills.” said Larah Lagman at the recently held Reproductive Health (RH) Bill Orientation organized the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP). “It is primarily about rights, health and sustainable human development.


Among the religious groups are the following:

the National Council of Churches in the Philippines; 

United Church of Christ of the Philippines; 

Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches; 

United Methodist Church;

Philippines for Jesus Movement; 

Iglesia Filipino Independiente; 

Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines; 

Seventh-Day Adventist;

Salvation Army; 

Catholics for Reproductive Health, and 

Episcopal Church of the Philippines.                                                                                                 

President Benigno Aquino III had earlier said he is willing to risk excommunication from the Catholic Church in pushing for the passage of the Responsible Parenthood (RP) bill.

GMA- Faces a P551M Plunder Case

                    Image via WikipediaFormer President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has been filed a plunder case against her, together with her  three conspiracy government officials by former Solicitor General Frank Chavez regarding the 530 million pesos funds which have been diverted into Philhealth cards attached with her picture and was distributed during the campaign periods in 2004. Secondly, the 21.5 million pesos to pay for diplomatic vehicles in the Middle East in support of the US-led war in Iraq and "humanitarian assistance" to Filipinos in Iraq in 2003.


Arroyo denied all the allegations even the former plunder case filed against her regarding the selling of some government owned property with the private developer not remitting the 72 million pesos capital gains tax.


Under the law, any currently or former state employee could be charge with plunder case for allegedly corrupting 50 million pesos.

     

"Willing Willie" -Still Off- Air

Image by ~C4Chaos via FlickrAfter the two-weeks of not airing the program Willing Willie hosted by Willie Revillame during the controversy of a child named Jan Jan who performed a sexy dance as a part of his talent that took a lot of criticism with the different sectors in the Philippines, TV5 still not yet announced the airing of the said program.


Even Revillame has no say yet about the comeback. But, rumors said that it would be on Saturday or Monday but not this Monday night.


A few weeks ago TV5 announced that it "will dialogue and work with the MTRCB, KBP, PANA and other stakeholders to come up with appropriate guidelines that will apply to all networks and the entire industry with respect to the participation or use of children in talent, game and reality shows for television. TV5 will also complete the improvement of its internal guidelines and processes to achieve the same end."


 TV5 affirms its commitment "to comply with other standards that may be formulated by theMovie and Television Review and Classification Board [MTRCB], Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas [KBP], the Department of Labor and Employment [DOLE] (e.g., on child talents), and other relevant agencies."


Lastly, her co-host Ms. Shalani is expected to celebrate her first birthday celebration as a TV star this week but still it is not possible to happen.

ERAP- "Walang Kupas"

Image by philippinepresidency via FlickrAs the ex-President Joseph "Erap" Estrada celebrates his 74th birthday on April 19, he gives bags of groceries along Barangay North Triangle in Quezon City on Monday .

One of the recepient told that" his love and care for the poor has not faded throughout the years", he is still there and still share his blessings to the poor.

The bags of groceries was enjoyed by the residents who lined up near the Philippine Science High School.

Philippine Politics and Showbiz Issues: "NAIA" 5th worst in Asia last year and & 7th wors...

Philippine Politics and Showbiz Issues: "NAIA" 5th worst in Asia last year and & 7th wors...: " Image via WikipediaAccording to the online readers of travel site The Guide to Sleeping in A..."

Philippine Politics and Showbiz Issues: "NAIA" 5th worst in Asia last year and & 7th wors...

Philippine Politics and Showbiz Issues: "NAIA" 5th worst in Asia last year and & 7th wors...: " Image via WikipediaAccording to the online readers of travel site The Guide to Sleeping in A..."

1,205 PASS THE PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN BOARD EXAM

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that 15 passed the technical evaluation for the upgrading as Professional Electronics Engineer, 20 out of 35 passed the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination and 1,170 out of 2,602 passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio and Cebu this April 2011.


The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Sylvia Icasiano-Marcelo, Chairman and Engr. Joel B. Bajador, Member.


The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board in MANILA on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.


Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals  starting on Monday, April 25, 2011 but not later than May 6, 2011.


Top 10 examinees are listed below.

1. Billy Joe Serrano Rivera, Mapua Institute of Technology, 92.50;

2. Jian Carlo Decena Zapata, Mapua Institute of Technology, 91.60;

3. Ryan Oliva Manly, Ateneo De Naga, 91.10;

4. Roel Sumaguio Barrera, Central Philippine University, 90.40; Roberto Luis Ladera Cabungcal, Mapua Institute Of Technology, 90.40; William Cruz Regala Jr., Mapua Institute of Technology, 90.40;

5. Sarah Joy Verganio Damian, Mapua Institute of Technology, 90.00; Kenneth Calizo Pacis, Mapua Institute of Technology, 90.00;

6. Jonathan Lorenzana Dino, Mapua Institute of Technology, 89.90;

7. Vonell Solleza Quiogue, Mapua Institute of Technology, 89.00;

8. Kristine Frances Aglano Baldas, University of the Cordilleras (For.Baguio C.F.), 88.90;

9. Efren Oficiar Barabat, University of San Jose-Recoletos, 88.60;

10. John Bryan Iquiña Chua, Central Philippine University, 88.50; Jan Christian Hernandez Co, De La Salle University-Manila, 88.50

Complete list of successful examinees could be seen at the Official Website of (PRC) Professional Regulation Commission.

"APRIL 21 AND APRIL 22 "HOLY WEEK REGULAR HOLIDAYS

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According to Proclamation No.84 DECLARING  THE  REGULAR  HOLIDAYS, SPECIAL (NON -WORKING) DAYS, AND  SPECIAL  HOLIDAY FOR THE YEAR 2011, April 21 Maundy Thursday and April 22 Holy Friday was declared to be a regular holidays by Pres. Benigno Aquino to commemorate the lenten season.



DOLE was reminding all the employers and its employees to the following rules:

1. 1.  If it is an employee's regular workday
      • If unworked - 100%
      • If worked
        • 1st 8 hours - 200%
        • excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
       
   2. If it is an employee's rest day
      • If unworked - 100%
      • If worked
        • 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of 200%
        • excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
           
2. For declared special days such as Special Non-Working Day, Special Public Holiday, Special National Holiday, in addition to the two (2) nationwide special days (November 1, All Saints Day and December 31, Last Day of the Year) listed under EO 203, as amended, the following rules shall apply:
    
   1. If unworked
      • No pay, unless there is a favorable company policy, practice or collective bargaining agreement (CBA) granting payment of wages on special days even if unworked.
         
   2. If worked
      • 1st 8 hours - plus 30% of the daily rate of 100%
      • excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
         
   3. Falling on the employee's rest day and if worked
      • 1st 8 hours - plus 50% of the daily rate of 100%
      • excess of 8 hours - plus 30% of hourly rate on said day
    
3. For those declared as special working holidays, the following rules shall apply:

   For work performed, an employee is entitled only to his basic rate. No premium pay is required since work performed on said days is considered work on ordinary working days.

   
   Employees and students could enjoy these days going on vacation to their relatives especially those who will travel in their provinces.Travelers are adviced to go as early as possible to be more comfortable from crowds of  people in different terminals in Metro Manila this Holy Week.

"NAIA" 5th worst in Asia last year and & 7th worst in the world in 2009

             Image via WikipediaAccording to the online readers of travel site The Guide to Sleeping in Airports, reports Inquirer.net., Ninoy Aquino Terminal was voted as the 5th worst airport in Asia and 7th worst in the world in 2009.



In the worldwide list, NAIA, particularly Terminal 1, followed Paris Charles de Gaulle (No. 1), ParisBeauvais (No. 2), Moscow Sheremetyevo (No. 3) and a Los Angeles airport (No. 4).    


One of the complain reported that Terminal 1 is the worst because of its small space, no running water in the comfort rooms, etc. however Terminal 3 has a future because it has large space ,clean and equipped with internet connections (wi-fi zone).


Inquirer.net quoted Manila International Airport Authority General Manager Jose Angel Honrado: "We are aware of the deficiencies. We really appreciate the comments and we're trying to correct these things. But please understand that this will take time."




NAIA should look for those complains because this is the main door of our country, what do foreigners
can say to the Philippines?

"9-DashedLine" protest over Spratly- Philippines

                   Image via WikipediaOne month before the state visit of President Benigno Aquino on May 23 to 25 to China, his administration file a protest over China regarding the '9-dashed line' over Spratly.


The Philippine protest, dated April 5, was posted by the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf  (CLCS) as document No. 000228 on April 8.


The map is called "9-dash line" or "9-dotted line" because it shows a series of nine dashes or dotted lines forming a ring around the South China Sea area, which China claims is part of its territory. The area includes the Spratlys group, a cluster of oil-rich islands which are being claimed wholly or in part by Brunei, China Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam.


The Spratly Islands are a disputed group of approximately 100 reefs and islets in the South China Sea. Part of the South China Sea Islands, the Spratly Islands are surrounded by rich fishing grounds and gas and oil deposits, whose true extent is unknown and disputed. The People's Republic of China (PRC), the Republic of China on Taiwan, and Vietnam each claim sovereignty over the entire group of islands, while Brunei,Malaysia, and the Philippines each claim various parts. Several of the nations involved have soldiers stationed in the Spratlys and control various installations on different islands and reefs.


The administration of Aquino is now facing a deep stress over the government of China relevant to the issue.On the other hand it is just a few days were three Filipinos was executed in this country.

Isabel Granada Died from 'Ovarian Cancer' - unknown source text messsages

Isabel Granada a former child actress was rumored to be died from an ovarian cancer from an unknown sender of text message.
"DEAR FRIENDS, LET ISABEL GRANADA BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LET US BE HAPPY THAT SHE IS WITH THE LORD NOW, IN PEACE. WITH NO PAIN CAUSED BY OVARIAN CANCER.", according to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) ex- entertainment editor. 


 PEP Managing Editor  Karen Pagsolingan  called Isabel Granada but she did not answer the phone and just leave a text message,"Honestly wala akong  idea, sobrang morbid po ang mensahe...And i just hope n pray tigilan ako ng taong nagkakalat ng death ko. God knows wen. wag sya magkalat nega news."


Whoever that is responsible for this rumor it cannot help the industry, just do whatever can be good to ourselves  and the country. It is the time that our lawmakers should make a resolution that will protect the individual from false text messages that will affect lives of people. Every individual should be responsible in using the present technology not to harm anybody.

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Smartcards for Public Transport on May

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Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda made the clarification at the press briefing in Malacañang on Monday that the issuance of  "transport Smartcards" would'nt be released this week but on the first week of May.

“The procurement and the bidding out of the cards are being done right now. So by May 1 or 2, lalabas po ang Smartcards, said Lacierda.

A Smart Card looks just like a plastic “credit card” with a computer chip and an antenna coil embedded within the card. This antenna allows it to communicate with an external antenna at the transaction point to transfer information.Such Smart Cards are used when transactions must be processed quickly, as in mass-transit toll collection or wherever the cardholder is in motion at the moment of the transaction.This time, Smartcards will be used for fuel discounts.

Basis to Become a Product Endorser

Image by OrangeCounty_Girl via FlickrAdvertisement is a form of endorsing a product, therefore they had to find a perfect product  endorser for it . But is there any guidelines in selecting a product endorsers?

In the Philippines, advertisers is choosing for a popular celebrity and personality to endorse their product. To name a few, we have Sharon Cuneta, Kris Aquino, Willie Revillame, Carmina Villaroel, Kim Chui, Piolo Pascual, Tintin Bersola, Vicky Morales, Manny Pacquiao etc.

In the case of pulling out for all the advertisers of 'Willing Wlillie'  show hosted by Wiliie Revillame, what is the basis for this? Remember, Kris Aquino who had experienced a big scandal few years ago with Joey Marquez her ex- boyfriend , she admitted to the public that she suffers from a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Comparing to Revillame, who does not doing something immoral and indecent action which is shameful, how come that Kris despite for all her revelations the endorsement is continually increasing by that time.

"Hands-off" -Malacanang over Revillame

      Image by ~C4Chaos via FlickrWillie Revillame known to be one of the endoser of Mr. Manny Villar on the last Presidential election does not experiencing "politicking" according to Deputy Presidential Spokeswoman Abigail Valte.


The Malacanang has many things to be done and those government agency that involves in the issue is just merely doing their job in that incident.


The pull-out of ads in the show has nothing to do with the Administration, but it is merely on the decision of advertisers. Pulling out of commercials in a network will result in the fall of earnings of the show as well the network, thus resulting of the stoppage of the show.  


MTRCB, DSWD, CHR  and PANA will conduct an individual investigation about the issue, but DSWD will headed on the decision wether that incident has a  "harassment".

"We will hold virtual strike very soon"- PALEA

                      Image via WikipediaDespite the orders given by the Office of the President, the ground crew labor union  Philippine Airlines Employees' Association ( PALEA) will continue to hold an unannounced strike very soon. They had already done a protest in front of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) just recently.


PALEA national secretary Bong Palad said,  “Hindi na namin pwedeng sabihin kung kelan mangyayari ‘yung strike. Basta very soon. Gagamitin na lang namin ‘yung Facebook para sabihin sa mga empleyado na mag-walkout na sila.


The strike will push the management of the Philippine flag carrier to have a better rules regarding the unlawful lay-off and contractualization of its members.The strike, originally scheduled to start in April 2, was postponed on account of a certification order placing the labor dispute under compulsory mediation.

Major Revamp on BJMP

Secretary Jesse Robredo of Department of Interior and Local Government(DILG) announces the major revamp of the 70 officials  from Bureau of Jail  Management and Penology (BJMP) this wekk under Department Order No. 2011-465 issued last Tuesday  preventing the jail officials and personnel from getting too “familiar" with the prisoners they are guarding.


“Many of those affected in this latest revamp at the BJMP are officers who have stayed in their posts for more than two years," Robredo said. According to Robredo posting in jail for a long period of time will develop possible "closeness"  and "partiality".


“Said officials shall clear themselves of property and money accountabilities before reporting to their new assignments," Robredo said. 

REVAMPED BJMP OFFICIALS

Also included in the revamp are the following National Capital Region officials:

• S/Supt. Ruel Rivera was reassigned as OIC warden to being warden of Manila City Jail; 
• Supt. Abraham Abella, from Assistant Regional Director for Administration (ARDA) of NCR to the Office of the Regional Director NCR; 
• S/Supt Hernan Grande, OIC warden of Quezon City Jail will assume the post to be vacated by Abella;
• Supt. Paulino Moreno, Jr. from OIC warden to warden of Parañaque City Jail; 
• Supt. Amado Concepcion, Jr. from the Office of the Regional Director (Region IV-A) to RCDS-NCR; 
• Supt. Baby Noel Montalvo as warden of Metro Manila District Jail to warden of Caloocan City Jail; 
• Supt. Arnold Buenacosa as warden of Manila City Jail-Annex to warden of Pasig City Jail; 
• Supt. Joseph Vela as warden of Mandaluyong City Jail to warden of Quezon City Jail; 
• Supt. Wenefredo Abordo as Regional Chief Directorial staff in NCR to warden of Metro Manila District Jail; and 
• Supt. Clement Laboy as deputy warden of Quezon City Jail to warden of Makati City Jail.
  
• Supt. Flory Sanchez from OIC warden to warden of Taguig City Jail; 
• CInsp Fermin Enriquez as warden of Pasay City Jail to warden of Muntinlupa City Jail; 
• CInsp Brendan Fulgencio as warden of General Santos City Jail to warden of Pasay City Jail; 
• CInsp Gerald Bantag as warden of Valenzuela City to warden of Malabon City Jail;
• CInsp Greg Sibug as warden of Malabon City Jail to warden of Mandaluyong City Jail; 
• CInsp Silas Laurio as warden of San Mateo Municipal Jail to warden of Manila City Jail Annex; 
• CInsp Ferdinand Pontillo as warden of Pasig City Jail to warden of Valenzuela City Jail; 
• CInsp Catherine Abueva as wardress of Pasig City Jail-FD to wardress of Parañaque City Jail-FD; 
• CInsp Maria Lourdes Pacion as wardress of Parañaque City Jail-FD to wardress of Pasay City Jail-FD; 
• and CInsp Marisol Vitor as wardress of Mandaluyong City Jail-FD to wardress of Pasig City Jail-FD.
  
• C/Insp. Ma Irene Esquinas from being the wardress of Makati City Jail-FD to wardress of Taguig City Jail-FD; 
• C/Insp. Ma Victoria Valeria from being deputy warden of Manila City Jail-FD to wardress of Mandaluyong City Jail-FD; 
• C/Insp. Prencisito Heje from OIC warden to warden of San Juan City Jail; 
• C/Insp. Elisa Oriero from being the wardress of Pasay City Jail-FD to wardress of Makati City Jail-FD; 
• S/Insp. Darwin Agullo as OIC warden of Marikina City Jail to warden of San Mateo Municipal Jail; 
• S/Insp. Emmanuel Tolentino from OIC of Quezon City Jail Annex to warden of Pateros Municipal Jail; and 
• S/Insp. Ellen Barrios as wardress of Las Piñas City Jail-FD to wardress of Caloocan City Jail-FD.
  
• S/Insp. Ma Joyce Luyao, who is the wardress of CRADLE was transferred as wardress of Muntinlupa City Jail-FD; 
• S/Inp. Julia Loyon from being the OIC wardress of Caloocan City-FD to wardress of CRADLE; 
• S/Insp. Editha Balansay as wardress of Navotas City Jail-FD to wardress of Valenzuela City Jail-FD; 
• S/Insp. Milcah Encarnacion as wardress of Valenzuela City Jail-FD to wardress of Marikina City Jail-FD; 
• S/Insp. Mary Jane Clemente as wardress of Taguig City Jail-FD to wardress of Navotas City Jail-FD; 
• S/Insp. Brenda Paglalunan as wardress of Marikina City Jail-FD to wardress of Malabon City Jail-FD; 
• Insp. Erlinda Turaray as warden of Lucena City Jail-FD and concurrent chief of the Logistics Division, Region IV-A, to wardress of San Mateo MJ-FD; and 
• Insp. Virginia Sajonia from being OIC wardress to San Juan City Jail-FD wardress.

In an amendment to Department Order No. 2011-446, dated March 31, 2011 the following jail bureau officials are also affected by the revamp:

• Supt. Carolina Borrinaga from the Office of the Regional Director was retained as concurrent chief of the PMO-NHQ and is now the warden of Marikina City; 
• C/Insp. Glennford Valdepeñas as warden of Muntinlupa City Jail to warden of Quezon City Jail Annex; 
• S/Insp. John Conrad Basilio, who was warden of Pateros Municipal Jail was transferred to DY, JNTI; 
• S/Insp. Adelaida Taburada from San Pablo City District Jail–FD is now the wardress of Rodriguez Municipal Jail-FD; and 
• Insp. Stephanny Sotero as OIC wardress of Muntinlupa City Jail-JD to wardress of Las Piñas City Jail-FD.

Superintendent Hilbert M. Flor, the OIC warden of Caloocan City Jail, was assigned as assistant regional director for operations of Region 4B while Superintendent Revelina A. Sindol, the current assistant regional director for administration for BJMP Region 4A was re-assigned as assistant regional director for administration of BJMP Region 4B.

From Southern Tagalog Region, the re-assigned officers and their new posts are as follows:

• Supt. Lyndon Torres from BJMP-NCR to ARDA and concurrent provincial jail administrator of Quezon province; 
• Supt. Teofilo Labating as provincial jail administrator of Cavite to ARDO and concurrent provincial jail administrator of Laguna; 
• Supt. Gil Delima as warden of Bacoor Municipal Jail transferred to the Office of the Regional Director; 
• Supt. Luisito Munoz as warden of Makati City Jail to regional chief directorial staff and concurrent provincial jail administrator of Rizal; 
• Supt. Arnel Gongona from Calamba City Jail-MD to warden of Antipolo City Jail-MD; and 
• C/Insp. Jose Gemelo Taol as warden of Sta. Rosa City Jail to warden of San Pablo City District Jail-MD.
  
• C/Insp. Macario Tayaban, Jr. as warden of Silang Municipal Jail to Provincial Jail Administrator of Batangas; 
• C/Insp. Filipinas Fulgencio as Assistant Provincial Administrator of Cavite Office to warden of Dasmariñas City Jail; 
• C/Insp. Belinda Ebora as OIC warden to warden of Lipa City Jail; 
• C/Insp. Melchor Antigua as OIC Assistant Regional Director for Operations to warden of Teresa District Jail; 
• C/Insp. Ma. Arlene Gillera as warden of Cabuyao Municipal Jail to Cavite Provincial Jail Administrator; 
• CInsp Mayla Chua as warden of Dasmariñas City Jail to warden of Cavite City District Jail; 
• C/Insp. Ma. Annie Espinosa as warden of Quezon District Jail to warden of Sta. Rosa City Jail; and 
• C/Insp. Deogracias de Castillo as warden of Imus Municipal Jail to warden of Batangas City Jail.
  
• C/Insp. Ruelito Bobadilla as warden of Naic Municipal Jail to warden of Biñan City Jail; 
• C/Insp. Bermar Adlaon as warden of Gumaca District Jail to warden of Quezon City District Jail; 
• C/Insp. Arnell Remigio as warden of San Pedro Municipal Jail to warden of Calamba City Jail-MD; 
• S/Insp. Desiree Jamandron as warden of Carmona Municipal Jail to wardress of Calamba City Jail-FD; 
• S/Insp. Elizabeth Garceron as wardress of Calamba City Jail-FD to wardress of Antipolo City Jail-FD; 
• S/Insp. Luis Franco Cleofe as Deputy Warden of Quezon District Jail to warden of Gumaca District Jail; 
• S/Insp. Lorenzo Reyes as warden of Sta. Cruz District Jail to warden of Trece Martirez City Jail; 
• S/Insp. Virgilio Españo as warden of Cavite City District Jail to warden of Tagaytay City; 
• S/Insp. Arvin Abastillas as OIC warden of San Pablo City District Jail-MD to warden of Tanauan City Jail; 
• Insp. Marvi Diaz as chief administration of the Bacoor Municipal Jail to wardress of San Pablo City District-FD; 
• Insp. Alfredo Meriado as OIC warden of the Trece Martirez City Jail to warden of Lucena City District Jail-MD; and 
• Insp. Sheila Oliquino as OIC wardress of Antipolo City Jail-FD to wardress of Lucena City District Jail-FD.

Also included in the reshuffle are the following jail officers: S/Insp. Rodelo Besa, who is warden of Tanza Municipal Jail was transferred to the office of the regional director in Region IV-A while S/Insp. Miguel Langcauon, who was from Deo, Antipolo City Jail-MD was assigned as warden of the Sta. Cruz district jail.

Aquino Administration Faces Worst Poverty Rating-SWS

Image by thepocnews via FlickrOn its April 8, 2011 issue, Businesss World published  the result  on the First Quarter Social Weather Survey (SWS) showing the worst poverty rating in the Philippines. The result shows a stunning 51% or an estimated 10.4 million families that consider themselves mahirap or poor. The score is up by two points up from November’s 49%. Also, 40% (8.1 million families), consider themselves food-poor, and again, higher than the 36% notched in the previous survey.

The March 2011 Social Weather Survey was conducted from March 4-7, 2011 using face-to-face interviews of 1,200 adults in Metro Manila, the Balance of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao (sampling error margins of ±3% for national percentages, ±6% for area percentages).

President Aquino express his disbelief in this report because it contradicts the earlier report from the government agency and the business community.

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Willie Revillame Lambasts His Critics at the Last Episode of Willing Willie

Image by ~C4Chaos via FlickrControversial TV host Willie Revillame lambasted his critics on his final speech at the last episode of Willing Willie, an evening game show of TV 5 network.

Before the show ended, Revillame stood in front of his audience to defend himself against a handful of critics. He poured out all his sentiments against several personalities and organizations that "crucified" him because of the controversy involving the March 12 episode of the show where a  six-year old boy named Jan-jan performed a seemingly "malicious" dance as his talent.

He also reiterated several big issues he experienced in the past such as the February 4, 2004 Ultra stampede and the late Pres. Cory Aquino burial coverage . He revealed several "inside stories" behind those events and his personal experiences on how he had handled them.

Revillame fearlessly mentioned specific names of persons who he accused of "meddling" in the issue without real involvement. Among them were celebrities like Jim Paredes, Leah Salonga, Aisa Seguerra, Agot Isidro, K Brosas, Tuesday Vargas, Mylene Dizn, Bianca Gonzales and many more. He also lambasted several government agencies and officials for pre-judging him. These agencies and officials include Leah Navarro of MTRCB, DSWD, and CHR.

Revillame also revealed in his speech that the show's sponsors have already pulled out after the heat-up of Jan-jan controversy. The show will temporarily be suspended for two weeks pending the decision whether Revillame will continue to be its host.

Here's the video of that episode courtesy of You Tube.

20 NEW PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASED

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces the 20 new Professional Electronics Engineer given last March 2011. 


The list of successful examinees in the PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER EXAMINATION are as follows :






Roll of Successful Examinees in the
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEER EXAMINATION
Held in March 2011
Released on March 8, 2011


SEQ. NO. N A M E


1 AGUILAR, ENGLEBERT MARTILLO
2 ALGUIDANO, RAMON JR ALLA
3 ALUNAN, CHRISTOPHER GARCIA
4 AYA-AY, MARIO ANTONIO VALCORZA
5 CALADO, SAMUEL JR ESTRADA
6 CANDA, ROBERTO IROY
7 CANSINO, JONATHAN MONTERO
8 FIEL, GEORGE DIONEDA
9 GAERLAN, TEDDY ANG
10 GORE, GILBERT RELOX
11 IMPERIAL, MAY ROSE CASTRO
12 MADERA, ARMISTICE BITANCOR
13 MANINANG, AUREA MARUCUT
14 MARIN, EDUARDO FUERTE
15 MARTINEZ, JEREMY TIPONES
16 RAVIDA, ALEX CORDIAL
17 RUBIANO, DOMER ANGELES
18 TUMALIUAN, PINKY CABALZA
19 UY, JOSE JR ABLAZA
20 VELASCO, RANDY ALIB
NOTHING FOLLOWS------------

Procter and Gamble Philippines suspends sponsoring "Willing Willie"

                    Image via WikipediaIn March 12  episode of  "Willing Wilie" were a six-year old boy performed a sexy dance while tearly eyed and laughed by the audience, the  host of the program Mr. Willie Revillame has come to another controversy of  alleging him "child abuse".


Some of the televiewers commented badly about it, and the " Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB)"  call for an investigation .MTRCB Chairperson Grace Poe-Llamanzares said that suspension is one option they are considering. The decision is about to announce today.


In behalf, Procter and Gamble Philippines released a statement through Anama Dimapilis of P&G's Corporate Communications, Brand Public Relations department. It read: "Procter & Gamble strives to advertise on programs that align with our values as a company and our purpose to touch and improve lives. We routinely monitor the media in which our brands' messages appear and make advertising decisions that meet our policies and achieve our goals. We are aware of the recent incident in the program of 'Willing Willie' and we have suspended advertising on the show beginning April 7, 2011, while the incident is being reviewed and investigated by authorities."

Tax Evasion against Rep. Mikey Arroyo and his wife

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The Aquino Administration has filed tax evasion against Rep. Mikey Arroyo and his wife Mrs. Angela  for allegedly not paying P74 million taxes for the year 2004 to 2009. Imagining that this is the time were the later administration was his mother ex-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

This would be a great challenge for the present administration to work hard for this case, because if we can collect all the taxes it would be a great help to decrease the deficit in our budget.

 The Bureau of Internal Revenue should be determined to know other tax evaders that contibute to the sufferings of Filipino people."Jail the tax evaders!"