DZBB strengthens primetime line-up beginning February

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

Feb 20, 2024 11:09 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• “The new DZBB Primetime line-up strengthens our commitment to keep our Kapuso listeners informed. With news always fast-developing, we have the responsibility to keep information up to date,” says GMA First Vice President for Radio Operations Glenn F. Allona.

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Arnold Clavio

GMA Network’s flagship AM radio station Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz delivers more breaking and up-to-the-minute news reports and critical commentaries with its new line-up of radio news programs on “DZBB Primetime,” airing on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

At 5 am, Kapuso listeners can tune in to the early morning news program, “Buena Manong Balita.'' Host Orly Trinidad delivers news that matters to the everyday life of Filipinos, plus on-the-ground reporting by a team of Super Radyo DZBB reporters.  “Buena Manong Balita '' is also simulcast on Dobol B TV from 5:30 a.m. to 6 a.m.

Connie Sison

Coming at 6 a.m is “Melo del Prado Sa Super Radyo.” Radio anchor Melo del Prado delivers the top stories of the day along with razor-sharp commentaries. Listeners should also look forward to insightful analysis on the most pressing issues.

Joel Reyes Zobel

Listeners don’t have to worry about missing the headlines, thanks to the multi-awarded “Super Balita Sa Umaga, Nationwide” at 7 a.m. The nationwide newscast is delivered by the no-nonsense tandem of Melo del Prado and Joel Reyes Zobel.

Melo del Prado

At 8 a.m. is “Saksi sa Dobol B.” Listeners tuning in at the later hour can catch up on the news, and be informed further with forthright discussions, interviews and commentaries from anchors Joel Reyes Zobel and Rowena Salvacion.

Completing the new DZBB Primetime is “One on One: Walang Personalan” at 9 a.m. Anchored by seasoned hosts Arnold Clavio and Connie Sison, the program is well-known for its casual and candid yet uncompromising manner of news presentation.

Orly Trinidad

“The new DZBB Primetime line-up strengthens our commitment to keep our Kapuso listeners informed. With news always fast-developing, we have the responsibility to keep information up to date,” says GMA First Vice President for Radio Operations Glenn F. Allona. “Our radio anchors’ commentaries provide facts and additional context for listeners. As a result, they don’t just hear or listen; they also understand.” 

Rowena Salvacion

Tune in to Super Radyo DZBB 594kHz for DZBB Primetime Mondays to Fridays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Viewers can also catch this new line-up from 5:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. in Dobol B TV on GTV.

Online listeners can tune in to the live audio streaming of Super Radyo DZBB programs on https://www.gmanetwork.com/radio/streaming/dzbb. Watch and subscribe to its official YouTube channel @dzbb594. 

Typical Filipino (XLII) - Typisch Philippinisch (XLII): The Filipino Child - Das philippinische Kind

In ländlichen Gegenden werden die Kinder zu Hause geboren. In der Stadt nicht unbedingt. Aber, die ganze Familie nimmt an den Ereignis teil. Nicht allein die Mutter kümmert sich um das Kind, auch der Vater, die Großeltern, Onkel und Tanten und die, sofern es welche besitzt, älteren Geschwister. Es selbst wiederum lernt von Anfang an, sich um die jüngeren Geschwister zu kümmern. Als Ergebnis dieser Erziehung ist sich das Kind seiner selbst immer nur in der Beziehung zu anderen bewußt.

Guthrie und Jiminez-Jacobs* stellen in einer Studie zu diesem Thema fest: "Das philippinische Kind ist niemals allein. In einem Haus mit nur einem Raum vielleicht - mit mehreren Geschwister oder dort wohnenden Verwandten, kann es mehrere Jahre dauern, ehe das Kind zum ersten Mal die Erfahrung macht, sich außer Sichtweise der anderen zu befinden. Außerdem wird es viel getragen, herumgereicht und berührt und schläft niemals allein in einem Bett. Da das Kind in solch ununterbrochenem Kontakt zu anderen steht, entwickelt es viele Techniken des Umgangs mit Streßsituationen, die unausweichlich auftreten. Weil die Aktivitäten seiner nahen Umgebung so grundlegend wichtig sind, wird die Ausprägung und Struktur seiner Persönlichkeit von seinen Beziehungen zu anderen geprägt."

* Child rearing and personality development in the Philippines.Authors:George M. Guthrie, Pepita Jimenez Jacobs (Author) Print Book, English, 1966. Edition:View all formats and editions. Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, 1966

 In rural areas, children are born at home. Not necessarily in the city. But, the whole family takes part in the event. It is not just the mother who takes care of the child, but also the father, grandparents, uncles and aunts and, if the child has any, older siblings. In turn, it learns from the start to look after its younger siblings. As a result of this upbringing, the child is only ever aware of itself in relation to others.

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In rural areas, children are born at home. Not necessarily in the city. But, the whole family takes part in the event. It is not just the mother who takes care of the child, but also the father, grandparents, uncles and aunts and, if the child has any, older siblings. In turn, it learns from the start to look after its younger siblings. As a result of this upbringing, the child is only ever aware of itself in relation to others.

Guthrie and Jiminez-Jacobs* note in a study on this topic: "The Filipino child is never alone. In a house with only one room, perhaps - with several siblings or relatives living there, it can take several years before the child becomes a child For the first time, the child has the experience of being out of sight of others. He is also carried, passed around and touched a lot and never sleeps alone in a bed. Because the child is in such constant contact with others, he develops many techniques for dealing with stressful situations , which inevitably occur. Because the activities of those around him are so fundamentally important, the expression and structure of his personality is shaped by his relationships with others."

* Child rearing and personality development in the Philippines.Authors:George M. Guthrie, Pepita Jimenez Jacobs (Author) Print Book, English, 1966. Edition:View all formats and editions. Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press, University Park, 1966

The power of God’s word

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

WHAT reassuring description we have about God’s word! From the Book of Isaiah in the first reading of the Mass for Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent, we read: “As the rain and snow come down from heaven, and return no more thither, but soak the earth, and water it, and make it to spring, ang give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: so shall my words be…” (55,10-11)

What should then be our attitude toward the word of God? I would say that basically it should be the same attitude that we have toward God himself. And the reason is this—since God is absolute simplicity with no division, parts or distinction in his being, his word must be his being also, his whole divine substance himself. 

We, on our part, make some distinction between God in his being and in his word because that is how we understand things in general. We need to distinguish and analyze things, breaking them into parts, before we can arrive at the whole, integral picture.

In fact, in the Trinitarian nature of God, the Second Person whom we refer as the Son, is described also as the very Word of God, the Divine Word, who is God himself insofar as he perfectly and fully knows himself and all his creation. So, God’s word is God himself!

The word of God which now comes to us with some human and natural instrumentalities through the Gospel or the Sacred Scripture together with Tradition and the Church Magisterium, should be regarded in that light. 

Its primary purpose is to bring us back to God. And so more than just giving us some helpful earthly knowledge, it gives us the ultimate spiritual knowledge we need to return to God. This character of God’s word is described in the following words in the Letter to the Hebrews:

“For the word of God is living and effectual, and more piercing than any two-edged sword, and reaching unto the division of the soul and the spirit, of the joints also and the marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (4,12)

Its purely eternal, spiritual, sacred and transcendent nature is now subjected to the conditions of time, culture, history, etc., in view of how we are. But we should not forget that it is primarily purely eternal, spiritual, sacred and transcendent, which with our spiritual powers plus God’s grace we can manage to abstract from its temporal, material, mundane and prosaic condition.

Let’s remember that God became man. With his incarnation, the divine word assumes the nature of a human word. And just as God became man to bring man back to God, his divine word becomes human word to bring and reconcile the latter with the former where it comes from and where it belongs to.

Since God’s word is God himself and God is everything to us, we have to understand that it contains everything for our needs, especially our ultimate need to be with God. All things true, good and beautiful are contained in the word of God.

Thus, insofar as our sciences, arts and technologies contain truths, goodness and beauty, no matter how technical they are, we have to conclude that they also come from God’s word and belong there also. 

Anyone who does not acknowledge this truth about our sciences, arts and technologies can be considered ungrateful and presumptuous. We need to overcome the dichotomy that detaches our sciences, arts and technologies from God’s word.

Would I live Here? DAVAO CITY PHILIPPINES

 

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Feb 20, 2024

Would I live here? DAVAO CITY PHILIPPINES Exploring more of Davao City in a short time! Beautiful parks, people and food! Crocodile Park was definitely a memorable experience!

ABS-CBN building lights up as BINI drops exciting news

KAPAMILYA DAY - Kane Errol Choa - The Philippine Star 

Female pop group BINI kicked off their new era with a dazzling display as ABS-CBN’s ELJ building illuminated in vibrant pink, flashing the group’s name in lights last Valentine’s Day.

More than 800 fans gathered outside ABS-CBN headquarters in Quezon City to witness the momentous lighting event and interact with BINI members Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena, who announced that they are dropping their first EP (Extended Play) or mini album Talaarawan in March.

“Very excited kami dahil this will be our first EP. Gusto namin ma-feel ng supporters namin na para kaming diary nila na pwede nilang kausapin about anything,” Jhoanna said.

Adding to this sentiment, Colet shared, “Kapag narinig nila yung songs mapapaiisip sila na sumasalamin dito sa journey nila. May something about love and friendship kaya makaka-relate sila.”

Furthermore, they also revealed that they have become more hands-on with Talaarawan, especially in speaking up about the ideas they want to impart.

BINI's Pantropiko has earned over two million streams and consistently ranked in the Top 10 of Spotify's Viral Chart Philipppines.

“It means a lot to us kasi ever since we released Karera we’ve been very hands-on with what we are releasing. We want to speak out and be involved at nakakatuwa kasi collaborative yung naging process,” Mikha shared.

In terms of their music, the group described that they delved further into their bubbly and bright vibe just like in their previous hits Na Na Na and Lagi. They have become one of the forces behind the resurgence of bubblegum pop, a subgenre that usually sounds playful and upbeat matched with innocent and youthful lyrics.

Dubbed as the “nation’s girl group,” BINI released the singles Karera and Pantropiko late last year with the latter earning more than two million streams and spending several weeks in the Top 10 of Spotify’s Viral Chart Philippines.

BINI describes Talaarawan as a diary dedicated to their fans.

“Yung timeline ng Pantropiko kasi we released it last November at pang-summer siya, pero we feel na perfect yung timing kasi nag-to-top siya sa charts while papasok ang summer, so hopefully mas mag-ingay pa siya. Wish namin sana kung makaabot sa kanila yung Twice, Red Velvet, and si Niana Guerrero sana masubukan din nila yung dance challenge,” said Jhoanna.

Their wish was granted that the Pantropiko fever reached South Korea after Red Velvet member Irene did their dance challenge on a fan call event. The members gushed over Irene’s cute video which has amassed over 1.3 million views on X (formerly Twitter).

With several viral moments and steadily rising on the charts, BINI is truly on the road to the top while remaining humble and keeping their feet on the ground.

“Grateful kami sa lahat ng bagay na natatanggap namin. Alam namin na matagal itong hinintay ng fans namin kaya sana magustuhan nila itong EP at masundan din namin sana yung magandang nasimulan ng Karera at Pantropiko,” the group said.

Think twice: Fast-food chain expansion linked to surge in kidney disease, says NKTI

BY ZEKINAH ELIZE ESPINA

 So, there’s a newly-opened drive-thru or fast-food restaurant near your area. 

(Pixabay)

While fast food is indeed convenient, the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) on Monday, Feb. 19, warned that a significant increase in kidney disease cases was attributed to the rapid expansion of fast-food chains across the country.

NKTI Executive Director Dr. Rosemarie Lequete, in a press conference, said that over 200,000 individuals are currently undergoing dialysis --- with a 17 percent annual increase in dialysis patients attributed to the growing presence of fast-food establishments. 

“Nagdadamihan ang ating fast-food [chains]... mas dumarami rin ang pasyenteng nagkakaroon ng kidney disease na nagda-dialysis (As our fast-food chains are increasing in number ... there is also a growing number of patients suffering from kidney disease undergoing dialysis),” Lequete said. 

Lequete highlighted that despite the appealing taste of fast food, many are unaware of its lack of nutrition due to ingredients like high salt content and instant flavorings, which the current generation favors.

“Sa ngayon kasi marami tayong mga fast-foods, so masasarap talaga ‘yan kasi talagang maraming asin, niluto sa mantika, deep fried so malutong kaya masarap (We have a lot of fast-food options, they really taste good because they are heavily seasoned with salt, cooked in oil, deep-fried, so they're crispy and delicious),” Lequete said. 

However, Lequete emphasized that as these establishments [fast-food chains] multiply, so do the instances of dialysis patients.  

"Dialysis centers are now popping up left and right, with perhaps around 1,000 dialysis centers all over the country," added Lequete.

Lequete noted that people's lifestyle nowadays is mostly about take-out and delivery. However, she stressed that it is better if people prepare their food --- freshly cooked or cooked at home --- so that it is not too salty and oily. 

She noted that this is very important, especially for people who are already suffering from kidney diseases. 

“Kapag may sakit sa kidney ang isang tao, ang diet talaga ay more on gulay (When someone has kidney disease, the diet really focuses more on vegetables),” Lequete said. 

“Ito ang ating ina-advocate na main source ng protein and carbohydrates, siyempre mayroon din dapat na fish and chicken (This is what we advocate as the main source of protein and carbohydrates, of course, there should also be fish and chicken included),” she added. 

Lequete said that for patients with kidney disease, dialysis is just a bridge toward transplantation. However, she noted that only a few patients get transplanted per year --- with 400 patients a year in NKTI. 

In the same press conference, NKTI lamented the significant shortage of organ donors and urged potential donors to assist those in need

Making social justice a living reality

BY MANILA BULLETIN

Feb 20, 2024 00:09 AM

  

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Today, Feb. 20, marks the observance of the World Day of Social Justice, which was initiated by the United Nations in 2007. The theme for this year’s campaign is Global Coalition for Social Justice: Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances, underlining the imperative need for countries to share resources and best practices that will enable a faster pace of development for less developed economies.

Social Justice is the overarching theme and integral part of the agenda in the thematic clusters of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This is mirrored in the manner in which Social Justice is depicted in the Philippine Constitution’s Declaration of Principles and State Policies, as follows: 

“Section 10. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of national development;  Section 11. The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.” (Article II).

In Article XIII, 19 sections are devoted to an articulation on how social justice will be propagated in the spheres of human rights, labor, agrarian and natural resources reform, urban land reform and housing, health, women’s welfare, and people’s organizations.  

Human rights is clearly prioritized. There is a separate section devoted to the creation of a Commission on Human Rights.

Poverty alleviation is also a dominant theme. The late former President Ramon Magsaysay once declared: “Those who have less in life should have more in law.” Two arenas in the fight for poverty are marked out by the Constitution: agrarian reform and urban land reform, recognizing the imperatives for a targeted response to the unmet needs of millions of Filipinos who are languishing in the bottom rungs of the economic pyramid. 

At Cabinet level, there is a Department of Agrarian Reform that oversees the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law. Within a year after taking office, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law  the New Agrarian Emancipation Act, fulfilling his promise to enact a law condoning the farmers' unpaid debts.

The Presidential Commission on the Urban Poor was created through Executive Order No. 82 signed by the late former President Corazon Aquino on Dec. 8, 1986. On March 29, 2012, President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Executive Order No. 69 transferring the PCUP to the Office of the President and conferring Cabinet rank to its chair.

How has the country fared through these past decades of government-led initiatives to make social justice a living reality in all its dimensions?

According to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the Philippines is on track to attain upper middle income status by 2025; that is, per capita gross national income is $4,256. But this is a mathematically derived figure. In late January 2024, OCTA Research revealed that self-rated poverty was reduced slightly in the fourth quarter of 2023, to 11.9 million poor families or 300,000 less families than the previous figure of 12.1 million. Given that the average household size is 4.1 people, even the lower poverty figure would still translate to 48 million Filipinos.

Hopefully, the post pandemic recovery efforts will bring about an accelerated pace of economic development that would make social justice a living reality in our land.

Sprinter Kristina Knott shatters PH indoor record in Arkansas race

BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA-VILLAR

Feb 19, 2024 03:32 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Fil-American sprinter Kristina Knott kept her Paris Olympics campaign alive after breaking the Philippine indoor record in women’s 200 meters at the Arkansas Qualifier in Fayetteville, Arkansas over the weekend.

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Fil-American sprinter Kristina Knott kept her Paris Olympics campaign alive after breaking the Philippine indoor record in women’s 200 meters at the Arkansas Qualifier in Fayetteville, Arkansas over the weekend.

Kristina Knott resets the women's 200m indoor record at the Arkansas Qualifier over the weekend. (File Photo)

The 2020 Tokyo Olympian clocked 23.57 seconds to shatter the four-year-old national mark of 23.90sec set by Zion Corrales-Nelson at the MPSF Championships in Seattle, Washington.

However, Knott’s performance could only put her at sixth overall behind Madison Whyte, who timed 23.01sec. 

Niesha Burgher and Jassani Carter timed 23.09sec and 23.19sec for second and third places, respectively.

The 28-year-old Knott, a double gold medalist at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, is gunning for a return trip to the Olympics after competing in Tokyo where she timed 23.80sec in 200m outdoor event and failed to advance.

She was known to break the long-standing 33-year-old national outdoor record in the women’s 100m set by Lydia de Vega-Mercado at the 1987 SEAG by clocking 11.27sec at the 2020 Drake Blue Oval Showcase in Des Moines, Iowa.

So far, only pole vaulter EJ Obiena has qualified to Paris from the Philippine track and field team.

Why sustainable tourism is important

When planning a trip, consider the environmental aspect.

BY POCH EULALIA

Feb 19, 2024 01:50 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Take only memories, leave only footprints. — Chief Seattle

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 Summer season is just around the corner! Most of you have likely started mapping out all your dream destinations for the year. But before you book those flight tickets, consider thinking about the environmental aspect first. When planning your trip, it’s best to opt for locations that follow sustainable practices. Here are some of the reasons sustainable tourism can benefit both the traveler and the destination.

 

A deeper understanding of the culture

For travelers to understand the beauty of a destination, it’s best to immerse themselves in the community’s local cultures. By seeking out authentic cultural experiences, travelers will find a better appreciation of the area. Visit areas locals frequent and try dishes the destination is known for. Perhaps one of the best ways to experience this is through visiting tourist attractions handled by indigenous people. After all, indigenous folk act as the protectors of our ancient rituals, keeping traditions alive while caring for the environment around them. We can also show our support by purchasing from local artisans rather than buying from tourist trap establishments.

 

Preserving the natural beauty

When traveling, always consider if the destination has sustainable practices in place to ensure the natural beauty of the place is kept un-
touched. For instance, when island hopping, do the boats you ride have containers for trash to ensure no waste is left on the islands? Think
about the impact you have in the areas you visit. When going on a hike, always bring containers to take your trash with you. For beach lovers, think twice about collecting any sea shells you see in the sand. By taking these home, you are also taking away potential homes for crustaceans residing on the beach. Opt for activities that encourage wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and minimized carbon emissions. 

 

Boosting the quality of life for residents

Sometimes tourism can act as a double-edged sword. It can promote the beauty of the area, bringing in more crowds to help boost the economy and improve the quality of life for locals. At the same time, it brings the lurking danger of over-tourism. One need only look at the effects over-tourism had on Boracay that led to its sudden shutdown back in 2018. Conditions on the island worsened to the point that an algae bloom, which researchers claim is a sign of pollution and water deterioration, took over the island’s once pristine waters. To avoid over-tourism is simple, take the road less traveled by. Rather than visiting the usual destination hot spot, seek out adventure by going to lesser-known areas that are welcoming visitors. Who knows, you might even find the next Siargao or El Nido just waiting to be discovered!