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Roman Catholics to observe First Sunday of Advent on Nov. 27
Published November 26, 2022, 9:43 AM
Roman Catholics will observe the First Sunday of Advent on Nov. 27 in preparation for the Birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25.
In all holy masses on Sunday, priests in purple vestments, the color of penitence and fasting, as well as of royalty, will bless Advent wreaths adorned with four candles: Three purple candles, which symbolize anticipation and hope, and one pink candle, which symbolizes joy, arranged in a circle of evergreen to symbolize eternal life.
Some Advent wreaths include a white candle, which symbolizes Christ and is usually lit during the Christmas Eve mass.
After the reading of a short devotional, one of the three purple candles will be lit to signal the joyous season of waiting for Christ’s birth as well as to signify that “Jesus is the light of the world.”
Advent comes from the Latin word “adventus,” which means coming or arrival. The season marks the beginning of the Church’s liturgical year, her new year.
Observed on the Sunday following the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King, Advent is historically known as “little Lent” as it is also a time of repentance, prayer, fasting, and confession.
Meanwhile, the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Council of the Laity of the Philippines) urged manufacturers of Noche Buena food items to impose a ceiling on the prices of their products and to consider the purchasing power of the majority of Filipinos.
“We are requesting manufacturers of Noche Buena food items not to hike the prices of their commodities too much and to consider the plight of the poor who can no longer afford most of these food products,” said Jun Cruz, president of SLP, over Radio Veritas.
“We also pray that companies will be able to provide an ‘inflationary gratuity’ aside from the 13th-month pay and Christmas bonus to their workers to help make the coming Christmas celebration merrier for everyone,” he added.
The Department of Trade and Industry earlier announced that around 195 Noche Buena food products from 223 have imposed an increase in their prices due to the rising cost of raw materials.
Mindanao Week of Peace kicks off in Zamboanga City
by Liza Abubakar-Jocson, MB
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The 25th year of the Mindanao Week of Peace kicked off at the Paseo del Mar here on Thursday, Nov. 24, attended by hundreds of stakeholders from the religious, civic, education, and government sectors.
Spearheaded by the Peace Advocates Zamboanga (PAZ), Interreligious Solidarity for Peace (ISP), and Zamboanga-Basilan Integrated Alliance Inc. (ZABIDA), this year’s celebration has the theme, “Harnessing our Peace Efforts: Towards Solidarity.”
Mayor John Dalipe here, in his message, called on all sectors to live in peace, unity, and harmony with each other regardless of status in life, religion, or culture.
Dalipe issued Executive Order JD 2022-079 declaring Nov. 24 to Dec. 5 as Mindanao Week of Peace.
The order enjoins the cooperation of all sectors to participate in this year’s activity in line with the Week of Peace celebration.
The celebration is also pursuant to Proclamation Order No. 127 issued by President Gloria M. Arroyo declaring the last Thursday of November up to the first Wednesday of December every year as Mindanao Week of Peace.
Mindanao Week of Peace is also celebrated in other provinces and cities of Mindanao.
GMA Network dominates 44th Catholic Mass Media Awards with 18 recognitions
by Manila Bulletin Entertainment
For consistently delivering stellar and value-filled news, public service, and entertainment programs, GMA Network dominated the 44th Catholic Mass Media Awards (CMMA) with 18 recognitions during the awarding ceremonies held last Nov. 23.
The Kapuso Network’s “Love Together, Hope Together: GMA Christmas Station ID” took home the Best Station ID award. A holiday treat that Kapuso viewers look forward to every year, the Network’s Christmas station ID in 2021 also served as a reminder to everyone that as long as there is love and hope in each other’s hearts, Christmas will always be brighter and better if Filipinos are together.
GMA Integrated News programs earned top plums for their respective Super Typhoon Odette coverage.
For the second year in a row, “Saksi” won the Best News Program award. Anchored by GMA News pillar Arnold Clavio and seasoned broadcast journalist Pia Arcangel, the late-night newscast provided an extensive coverage of the typhoon’s wrath in Central Philippines and the Visayas. Saksi captured not just the devastation but also the government’s relief and rescue efforts, ending with a montage of the patented Bayanihan spirit.
Meanwhile, GMA’s flagship newscast and CMMA Best News Program Hall of Famer “24 Oras” earned the Best Special Event Coverage award also for its outstanding coverage of Super Typhoon Odette. Anchored by GMA News pillars Mel Tiangco, Mike Enriquez, and Vicky Morales, 24 Oras provided viewers the information and public service at a time when they needed it the most.
“Wish Ko Lang” added another feather to its cap as it took home the Best Drama Series/Program. Hosted by Vicky Morales, Wish Ko Lang recently celebrated 20 years of granting wishes with cinematic anniversary episodes and biggest presents to date.
Championing sportsmanship among viewers, GMA Synergy’s “Stronger Together, Buo ang Puso: NCAA Season 97” was hailed as the Best Children & Youth Program. NCAA Season 97 marked the much-awaited return of the Men’s Basketball and Women’s Volleyball tournaments.
The Kapuso Network also dominated the Radio category with its flagship AM and FM stations Super Radyo DZBB 594 and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever! taking home numerous awards.
Winning the Best News Program was DZBB’s newscast “Super Balita sa Umaga Nationwide.” The tandem of Arnold Clavio and Connie Sison in “One on One, Walang Personalan” was named Best News Commentary, while earning the Best Public Service Program award was “Serbisyo on the Spot.”
Taking home the Best Entertainment Program, on the other hand, was “Barangay Love Stories” hosted by Papa Dudut of Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!
GMA Synergy’s “Limitless: A Musical Trilogy – Breathe” was conferred with Best Digital Advertisement – Public Service category. Breathe is the first installment of the one-a-kind musical journey “Limitless, A Musical Trilogy” headlined by Asia’s Limitless Star Julie Anne San Jose. Limitless also won the Silver World Medal at the 2022 New York Festivals TV and Film Awards.
Several Kapuso programs and projects were also conferred with Special Citations.
Earning Special Citations for Best TV Special are GMA Public Affairs’ specials “The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews” and “Year of the Superhero.”
Hosted by GMA News pillar Jessica Soho, “The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews” set the bar high for future election specials, with Soho boldly asking four of the leading presidential aspirants tough questions. Meanwhile, “Year of the Superhero” was GMA News and Public Affairs’ year-end special, which featured inspiring stories behind some of the most heroic moments of 2021. The special was hosted by Kapuso power couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera.
Hit primetime series “First Lady” won a Special Citation as Best Drama Series/Program. The sequel to the Philippines’ No. 1 show for 2021, “First Yaya” (The First Nanny), “First Lady” stars the swoon-worthy pairing of award-winning actor Gabby Concepcion and dazzling actress Sanya Lopez.
GTV’s public affairs show “I Juander” likewise earned a Special Citation as Best News Best Adult Educational / Cultural Program. Hosted by Susan Enriquez and Mark Salazar, I Juander feeds Filipinos’ inherent curiosity about their identity and culture.
For giving Kapuso in the regions more reasons to ‘wake up to a new morning,’ “GMA Regional TV Live!” took home the Special Citation for Best Public Service TV Program. Airing weekdays via GMA Regional TV’s Central and Eastern Visayas channels, GMA Regional TV Live! is hosted by Cecille Quibod-Castro and Nikko Sereno.
Super Radyo DZBB 594’s “Bahay at Buhay Kasama si Lala Roque” and “Sumasapuso kasama si Toni Aquino” earned Special Citations as Best News Feature and Best Entertainment Program, respectively.
Also receiving the Special Citation in Best Digital Advertisement – Public Service category was the Network’s election advocacy campaign, “DapatTotoo, GMA News and Public Affairs.”
Over the years, the Kapuso Network has been recognized by the CMMA for upholding Filipino and Christian values through its wide selection of shows and telecasts.
Stocks rally past the 6,600 level
by James A. Loyola
The local stock market finished strong after a sluggish start to end the week at the 6,600 level as foreign buying continued.
The main index rose 77.43 points or 1.17 percent to close at 6,606.94 with the Property sector leading the rally although the Industrial counter lagged behind. Volume grew to 489 million shares worth P7.14 billion as gainers topped losers 100 to 69 with 42 unchanged.
“The Philippine market remained upbeat as investors continued to assess the latest meeting minutes and its implications,” said Regina Capital Development Corporation Managing Director Luis Limlingan.
He noted that, “The latter signaled that the central bank is seeing progress in its fight against high inflation and is looking to slow the pace of rate hikes, meaning smaller ones through the end of this year and into 2023.”
Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said “The local market extended its rally this Friday still due to expectations that the Federal Reserve and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will take a slower pace in their monetary tightening.”
He added that, “Investors also digested the Philippines’ October foreign portfolio investments which registered a net inflow of $83.44 million.”
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