‘Eat Bulaga’ surpasses TVJ’s ‘E.A.T.’ in ratings

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Jul 20, 2023 11:57 AM

  

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The battle for noontime TV show supremacy continued to heat up as the new “Eat Bulaga” surpassed Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon’s “E.A.T.” in the ratings. 

Based on AGB Nielsen ratings for July 19, “Eat Bulaga” on GMA garnered a rating of 4.12 percent in the Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM) compared to TVJ’s “E.A.T.,” which received 3.79 percent on TV5 and “It’s Showtime” with 2.76 percent on A2Z and GTV. 

The new hosts of "Eat Bulaga" (top) and Tito, Vic and Joey (Photos from Sparkle GMA Artist Center, "Eat Bulaga 1979" on Instagram)

The ratings for "Eat Bulaga," "E.A.T." and "It's Showtime" for July 19, 2023 (Photos from TAPE Inc.)

In a statement, the Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE), the producer of the “Eat Bulaga,” expressed excitement over the ratings. 

“We are beyond words. Thank you is not enough for our Kapuso. We promise to do better na makapagbigay ng ‘tulong at saya’ para masuklian ang pagmamahal na binibigay ng ating mga viewers to ‘Eat Bulaga,’” it said. 

TAPE said the results of the ratings are an anniversary gift for “Eat Bulaga.” 

“This is an early anniversary gift for ‘Eat Bulaga.’ Maraming salamat. Ang celebration po ng 44 years ng ‘Eat Bulaga’ ay celebration ng mga kababayan natin na tumangkilik at patuloy na tumatangkilik sa ‘Eat Bulaga’ mula noon hanggang ngayon. Salamat dahil hindi nyo kami binitiwan despite this trying time," it added. 

TAPE and TVJ are in a battle over the ownership of the “Eat Bulaga” trademark. TAPE is renewing the registration of “Eat Bulaga” with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) but Tito, Vic and Joey have earlier applied to register it. 

Meanwhile, TVJ and Jeny Ferre filed a complaint against TAPE and GMA Network for alleged copyright infringement and unfair competition before the Marikina Regional Trial Court Branch 273. 

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Landslides hit Cebu City; no fatalities recorded

BY CALVIN CORDOVA 

  

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CEBU CITY – The continuous rains in the past few days have caused landslides in several areas here.

At least eight landslides have been recorded by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office from Tuesday, July 18, to Wednesday, July 19, said Ramil Ayuman, assistant for special projects of Mayor Michael Rama.

RESIDENTS and emergency responders help clear an area in Barangay Sapangdaku, Cebu City where a landslide occurred on Wednesday morning, July 18. (Contributed photo by Ramil Ayuman)

Early Wednesday morning, a landslide occurred in Sitio Kabarang, Barangay Sapangdaku.

Ayuman said no one was injured in the incident.

Landslides were also reported in Barangays Busay, Kamputhaw, and Babag 1.

In Barangay Capitol Site, at least six persons were evacuated when a riprap collapsed on Wednesday morning. 

A house was found in danger of collapsing if the downpour continues, prompting emergency responders to cordon off the area, said Ayuman.

Last Tuesday night, at least eight persons living under a bridge in Barangay Pasil were rescued after water level rose during heavy downpour.

The eight persons were trapped in their houses and were successfully rescued by firefighters from the San Nicolas, Pahina, Labangon, and Guadalupe fire substations.

At least eight landslides have been recorded by the Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office from Tuesday, July 18, to Wednesday, July 19, said Ramil Ayuman, assistant for special projects of Mayor Michael Rama. 

All 3 living ex-presidents to attend SONA 2023

BY ELLSON QUISMORIO

Jul 20, 2023 10:09 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Former presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo, and Rodrigo Duterte have all confirmed their attendance to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24.

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From left to right: Former presidents Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo, and Rodrigo Duterte (Wikipedia, Rep. Arroyo's office, Malacañang photo)

All three living past presidents of the Philippines have confirmed their attendance to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24.

This, after House Secretary General Reginald Velasco told House reporters Wednesday, July 19 that former president Rodrigo Duterte, Marcos' direct predecessor, has confirmed his attendance.

Velasco said in a previous interview Monday, July 17 that former presidents Joseph "Erap" Estrada and Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo would also attend the big event.

Arroyo is currently Pampanga's 2nd district representative. She is also a deputy speaker in the House of Representatives, the site of the SONA.

Past presidents are treated as VIPs or very important persons during the SONA.

Two past Philippine presidents have recently passed away. These are Fidel V. Ramos, who died on July 31, 2022 at the age of 94; and Benigno S. Aquino III, who died on June 24, 2021.

Duterte, father of incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte, is 78; Arroyo, a former House Speaker, is 76; and Estrada, a former Manila mayor, is 86. 

All three living past presidents of the Philippines have confirmed their attendance to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 24.

This, after House Secretary General Reginald Velasco told House reporters Wednesday, July 19 that former president Rodrigo Duterte, Marcos' direct predecessor, has confirmed his attendance.

Velasco said in a previous interview Monday, July 17 that former presidents Joseph "Erap" Estrada and Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo would also attend the big event.

Arroyo is currently Pampanga's 2nd district representative. She is also a deputy speaker in the House of Representatives, the site of the SONA.

Past presidents are treated as VIPs or very important persons during the SONA.

Two past Philippine presidents have recently passed away. These are Fidel V. Ramos, who died on July 31, 2022 at the age of 94; and Benigno S. Aquino III, who died on June 24, 2021.

Duterte, father of incumbent Vice President Sara Duterte, is 78; Arroyo, a former House Speaker, is 76; and Estrada, a former Manila mayor, is 86.

'Here Lies Love' brings Filipino culture and history to Broadway

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

  

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AT A GLANCE

• It’s certainly a defining moment, said Lea Salonga who is playing the character of Ninoy Aquino’s Mother Aurora Aquino—her first Filipino role on Broadway—in a limited engagement. Lea is also serving as producer. The Tony and Olivier Award winner proudly declared, “There has never been a Broadway show produced by and starring Filipinos.”

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A scene from 'Here Lies Love' (Broadway production photos by Billy Bustamante, Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

As "Here Lies Love" opens at New York City's Broadway Theater on July 20, 2023, the groundbreaking musical based on First Lady Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution, marks the first time a Broadway production has both an all-Filipino cast and a majority of Filipino producers.

"It’s certainly a defining moment," said Lea Salonga who is playing the character of Ninoy Aquino’s Mother Aurora Aquino—her first Filipino role on Broadway—in a limited engagement. Lea is also serving as producer. The Tony and Olivier Award winner proudly declared, “There has never been a Broadway show produced by and starring Filipinos.”

"Here Lies Love" features music by Grammy, Tony and Oscar winner David Byrne and Grammy winner Fatboy Slim, and concept and lyrics by Byrne. Originally staged in 2013 off-Broadway at The Public, the musical also had a run at London’s National Theater in 2014 and at the Seattle Rep in 2017.

Aside from Lea, there are 21 other Pinoys in "Here Lies Love."

Arielle Jacobs, who starred as Princess Jasmine in Broadway’s Aladdin, is portraying Imelda. Jose Llana, whose numerous Broadway credits include The King and I, Flower Drum Song, and Rent, returns to play Ferdinand Marcos after creating the role in the Public Theater run. Music lovers in the Philippines know Jose as a recording artist whose debut solo album was released by Viva.  Conrad Ricamora, who was in the main cast of the US drama series "How to Get Away with Murder," also reprises his role of Ninoy Aquino.

The rest of the Filipino cast is composed of Melanie Butiu, Moses Villarama, Jasmine Forsberg, Reanne Acasion, Jaygee Macapugay, Julia Abueva, Renée Albulario, Aaron Alcaraz, Carol Angeli, Nathan Angelo, Kristina Doucette, Roy Flores, Timothy Matthew Flores, Sarah Kay, Jeigh Madjus, AJ Mercado, Geena Quintos, Shea Renne, and Angelo Soriano.

In a statement, the team behind the production reiterated, “Here Lies Love is a pro-Filipino show being told in a quintessential American form: the Broadway musical. Two cultures, two histories, continuing a centuries-old complicated dance.”

Veteran talent manager Girlie Rodis, also a HLL co-producer, remarked that the musical fulfills an important need. "It provides Pinoys in the US—both the Fil-Ams and the overseas Filipinos—with a show that will make them feel closer to the homeland."

Case in point is Las Vegas court recorder Aimee Curameng, a Filipino born in the Philippines and raised in the US and a follower of HLL since its days at The Public. Aimee feels grateful that the musical exists to give a voice to Filipinos. She said, “Having a show where people look like me and it’s about the history of my home country feels so… good.”

For co-producer Bobby Garcia, HLL creates a path for Filipinos in the world's most famous theater circuit. "I hope this show continues to show how colourful the tapestry is of stories from the Philippines and the rest of Asia. And that these have a place on the Broadway stage," said the founder of Atlantis Productions.

For updates about Here Lies Love, visit herelieslovebroadway.com and follow herelieslovebway on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Früher in Rente? So geht‘s

Früher in Rente – das wünschen sich viele Menschen in Deutschland. (Symbolbild) © Westend61/Imago

Von: Lisa Mayerhofer

Früher in Rente – das wünschen sich viele Menschen in Deutschland. Dabei gibt es mehrere Möglichkeiten, sich vorzeitig zur Ruhe zu setzen. Ein Überblick.

Berlin – Die große Generation der Babyboomer geht in Rente. Knapp 70 Prozent dieser Generation wollen sich einer Studie der Bergischen Universität Wuppertal zufolge lieber vorzeitig zur Ruhe setzen. Doch wie kann ein frühzeitiger Renteneintritt klappen? Ein Überblick.

Renteneintrittsalter: Wann darf ich in den Ruhestand?

Eine große Rolle dabei spielt das jeweilige reguläre Renteneintrittsalter. Gerade steigt die Altersgrenze für Menschen, die ohne Abschläge in Rente gehen wollen, bis 2031 schrittweise von 65 auf 67 Jahre. Ab 2024 wird die Grenze beginnend mit dem Jahrgang 1959 in Zwei-Monats-Schritten angehoben. Versicherte ab Jahrgang 1964 müssen dann regulär bis 67 Jahre arbeiten.

Früher in Rente für langjährige Versicherte - mit Abschlägen

Vor 1953 Geborene konnten noch ohne Abschläge mit 63 in Rente gehen. Jüngeren ist es zwar immer noch möglich, mit 63 Jahren in Rente zu gehen – allerdings dann mit Abschlägen. Das funktioniert, wenn man mindestens auf 35 Versicherungsjahre kommt. Für all jene gibt es die „Altersrente für langjährig Versicherte“. Allerdings müssen Ruheständler, die das tun, auch mit den Einbußen leben: 0,3 Prozent Abzug von der bis dahin erreichten Rente für jeden Monat des vorgezogenen Renteneintritts – bis zu 14,4 Prozent maximal. Und dieser Abschlag bleibt bestehen.

Wer herausfinden möchte, wann er oder sie mit oder ohne Abschläge in Rente gehen kann, kann für einen ersten Überblick den auf der Webseite der Deutschen Rentenversicherung zur Verfügung gestellten Rentenbeginnrechner nutzen. Wer sich mit Abschlägen früher zur Ruhe setzen will, sollte vorher sicherstellen, dass die Rente und weitere mögliche Einkommen trotzdem auch bis ins hohe Alter den Lebensstandard sichern können.

Sonderzahlungen: Rentenpunkte kaufen

Es gibt eine Möglichkeit, die Abschläge zumindest teilweise auszugleichen – durch eine Sonderzahlung in die Rentenkasse. Dies ist ab dem 50. Lebensjahr möglich. Mit Sonderzahlungen kann man sich mehr Rentenpunkte kaufen und erhält dann eine höhere Rente. Um eine Sonderzahlung leisten zu dürfen, muss man einen Antrag bei der Deutschen Rentenversicherung stellen. 

Der zuständige Rentenversicherungsträger kann berechnen, wie hoch die individuellen Abzüge bei einem früheren Renteneintritt wären und wie viel Geld man durch Sonderzahlungen aufwenden müsste, um die Abzüge auszugleichen.

Vorzeitig in den Ruhestand mit dem Lebensarbeitszeitkonto

Ein anderer Weg geht über den Arbeitgeber: Mit diesem können Sie ein sogenanntes Lebensarbeitszeitkonto vereinbaren. Das ist ein Konto beim Arbeitgeber, auf dem Arbeitszeit oder Geld eingespart wird und von dem man erst später Gebrauch machen will. Das können beispielsweise Weihnachtsgeld, Überstunden oder andere Boni sein. Das Ersparte können Sie sich auch für eine vorzeitige Rente aufheben.

Wer genug in sein Lebensarbeitszeitkonto einzahlt, um mehrere Jahre bis zum regulären Renteneintrittsalter zu überbrücken, kann auch diesen Weg gehen, um sich früher zur Ruhe zu setzen. Allerdings haben Sie keinen Rechtsanspruch auf ein Lebensarbeitskonto, sondern es liegt im Ermessen des Arbeitgebers.

Altersteilzeit: Früher zur Ruhe setzen mit dem Blockmodell

Eine andere Möglichkeit bietet die Altersteilzeit. Dabei haben Versicherte ab 55 Jahren die Möglichkeit, die bisherige wöchentliche Arbeitszeit zu halbieren. Für die Verteilung der Arbeitszeit gibt es dann zwei Modelle: das Gleichverteilungsmodell, in der die Arbeit bis zum Renteneintritt reduziert wird, und das Blockmodell. Beim Blockmodell kann man regulär weiterarbeiten, bis man die Freistellungsphase erreicht hat und gar nicht mehr arbeiten muss. Der Arbeitgeber zahlt jedoch weiter