Rising Philippines

 

𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖? 

𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Oldest City in the Philippines

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Largest City in the Philippines

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺 ↦ Music Capital of the South

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹 ↦ Phil. Island Garden City

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Banana Capital

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶 ↦ Coconut City of the South

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗼𝘀 ↦ Clay Capital of Mindanao

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮 ↦ Banana Capital of Davao

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 ↦ City at the foot of Mt Apo

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Durian Capital, Cacao Capital

𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹 ↦ Ilonggo City of the South

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Tuna Capital 

𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻 ↦ Pineapple Capital

𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 ↦ Summer Capital of the South

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 ↦ Fruit Basket and King City of the South

𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 ↦ City of Golden Friendship

𝗜𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻 ↦ Oil Palm Capital of the Philippines

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 ↦ Island Born of Fire

𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗶, 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗶 ↦ Venice of the South

𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 ↦ Land of Mightiest Mountain

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿 ↦ Cradle of Muslim Art

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 ↦ Conference Capital of Mindanao

𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 ↦ Mystical Province of Love

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Surfing Capital 

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Land of Beauty and Bounty

𝗢𝗿𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮 ↦ City of Good Life

𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Province of South's Twin City

𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 ↦ Seat of Muslim Mindanao

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰 ↦ Christmas Capital of Mindanao

𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Land of Antiquated Finds

𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 ↦ Timber City of the South

𝗚𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗴 ↦ City of Good Luck

𝗗𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 ↦ Shrine and Historic City of the South

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 ↦ Little Hong Kong of the South

𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Asias Latin City, Sardines Capital, City of Flowers

𝗦𝘂𝗹𝘂 ↦ Land of Exotic Fruits

𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 ↦ industrial City of the South

𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴 ↦ The Phil. Orchid City

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻, 𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻 ↦ Vegetable Basket of Mindanao

𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻 ↦ Oldest province in the Philippines

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 ↦ Province where the mountain meets the sea

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼 ↦ City in the Sky

𝗔𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗮 ↦ Land of Golden Sunrise

𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 ↦ Banana Capital of Panay

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿 ↦ Band Capital of the Philippines

𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Summer Capital/ City of Pines

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻 ↦ History Hub of Central Luzon

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 ↦ Diving and Shipping Capital

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 ↦ Land of True Insulars

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 ↦ City of Smiles

𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻 ↦ Shipyard of Antiquity

𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 ↦ Salad Bowl of the Philippines

𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 ↦ King City of the East

𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 ↦ Calamay Capital of the Philippines

𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻 ↦ Manila's Gateway to the North

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗴 ↦ City of Waterfalls

𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮, 𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 ↦ Bibingka Capital

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮 ↦ Hot Spring Capital

𝗖𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝗿 ↦ Wakeboarding Capital

𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 ↦ Cradle of Phil. Revolution

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻 ↦ City of Captivating Contrast

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 ↦ Land of the Howling Wind

𝗖𝗮𝘂𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮 ↦ Mushroom City of the North

𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 ↦ Gateway to a Thousand Journeys

𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁𝗲 ↦ City of Gentle People

𝗗𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻 ↦ Bangus Capital 

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹, 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻 ↦ World's Whale Shark Capital

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 ↦ Gateway to Phil. Discovery

𝗘𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿, 𝗠𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗿 ↦ City of Divine Mercy

𝗘𝗹 𝗡𝗶𝗱𝗼 ↦ Heaven on Earth

𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀 ↦ Mango County of Visayas

𝗚𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗰, 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯. 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Pebble Capital

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 ↦ Province with most number of barangays

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ The First Queen City of the South, City where the Past is always present

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿 ↦ Heritage Haven of the Far North

𝗜𝗺𝘂𝘀 ↦ The Philippine Flag Capital

𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗮 ↦ Rice Granary of the North

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮 ↦ White Rafting Capital of the North

𝗟𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 ↦ Surfing Capital of the North

𝗟𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮 ↦ The Silicon Valley

𝗟𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘁 ↦ Strawberry Capital

𝗟𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 ↦ Salt Center of Metro Manila

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗽𝗶 ↦ City of Fun and Adventure, ATV capital

𝗟𝗶𝗽𝗮, 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀 ↦ City of Pride

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗻 ↦ The Most Romantic Place

𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 ↦ Biofuel & Biopalm City 

𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗦. 𝗟𝗲𝘆𝘁𝗲 ↦ The Religious City

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗶 ↦ Manhattan of the Philippines

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗮 ↦ Shoe Capital of the Philippines

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗲 ↦ Great Wild West of Phil.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 ↦ Ever Distinguished Loyal City

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗲 ↦ Heart of the Philippines

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘂𝗲 ↦ Furniture Capital

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 ↦ Shopping Capital

𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗼, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 ↦ Municipality with most number of barangays, Onion Capital of Visayas

𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗼, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 ↦ Athens of the Philippines

𝗠𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗹𝘂𝗽𝗮 ↦ The Emerald City

𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗮 ↦ Bicols Queen City

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘀 ↦ Fishing Capital of Greater Manila

𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 ↦ Sugar Bowl

𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 ↦ Province with most number of cities

𝗡𝗲𝗴. 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 ↦ Whale and Dolphin Haven

𝗡𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗘𝗰𝗶𝗷𝗮 ↦ Rice Granary of the Philippines

𝗡𝘂𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝘇𝗰𝗮𝘆𝗮 ↦ Watershed Haven of Cagayan Valley

𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼 ↦ Harbor Gateway to the South

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 ↦ Largest Province in the Philippines

𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 ↦ Philippines' Last Frontier

𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 ↦ Culinary Capital of the Philippines

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻 ↦ Saltmaking Capital

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀 ↦ Balut Capital

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲 ↦ Fashion Capital

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘆 ↦ Travel Capital

𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶 ↦ Sweet City at the Heart of Panay

𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 ↦ Christmas Capital of Visayas

𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮 ↦ Mini Boracay

𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮 ↦ EcoTourism Capital

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ City of Stars and New Horizons

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼 ↦ Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley

𝗥𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗹 ↦ Cradle of Philippine Arts

𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗻 ↦ Marble Capital

𝗥𝗼𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Seafood Capital of the Philippines

𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗢𝗰𝗰. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼 ↦ Largest Municipality in the Philippines

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿 ↦ Spelunking Capital

𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻 ↦ Tiangge Capital

𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 ↦ Lantern Capital

𝗦𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗷𝗼𝗿 ↦ Island of Fire 

𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗰 ↦ Melting Pot of Central Luzon

𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ City of Hope

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻 ↦ City of Peace and Friendship

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗴 ↦ The ProvinSyudad

𝗧𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼 ↦ Premier Ybanag City

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘇𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮 ↦ The Only Divided City

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘇𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗮 ↦ Vibrant City of Discipline

𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀↦ Chromite Capital

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Every one can contribute in campaign to end plastic use

BY MANILA BULLETIN

May 5, 2024 00:02 AM

  

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Is a day without using a plastic bag, packaging wrap, or a sachet possible?

Take time to observe how plastic has become part of our lives, especially in the kitchen where it is used to wrap, store, or carry food, utensils, and everything else. The presence of plastic has become like an essential item – and has now caused a serious plastic pollution problem.
Here are some facts about the problem:

“Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. Every year 19 to 23 million tons of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers and seas.

“On average, the world is producing 430 million tons of plastic per year – two thirds of which are only used for a short period of time. Wrappers for our chocolate bars, packets for our crisps and plastic utensils for our lunch.

“Plastics account for 85 percent of marine litter. A plastic grocery bag has been found in the Mariana Trench – the deepest point in the ocean,” according to a United Nations statement.

Plastic pollution is a serious problem in our country.  According to a Senate policy brief published in August 2023 citing studies in 2015, the “Philippines is the third largest contributor to global ocean plastic pollution. It produces 2.7 million tons of plastic waste each year, of which half a million tons end up in oceans.” A single-use package known as the sachet is a major contributor to this problem, comprising 52 percent of the plastic waste in the country. The sachet, which started in the 1990s, is the packaging of consumer products in small units, offering the product at a cheaper price.  The sachet type of marketing became so popular that many products are now offered in such a package – from detergents, shampoo, soap, powdered milk, coffee, condiments, or cosmetics.  Sadly, the sachet replaced the sustainable practice of buying products in small amounts by refilling reusable containers.

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Philippines produces 61,000 metric tons of waste every day. This roughly equates to 163 million sachet packets, 48 million shopping bags, and 45 million thin-film bags. Approximately 33 percent of our waste ends up in landfills and dumpsites, while 35 percent is leaked into oceans and environments.

The plastic pollution problem was the focus of the recent World Earth Day theme – Planet vs. Plastics – where its organizer, Earthday.org, the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, renewed calls for governments to act now to reduce by 60 percent the production of all plastics by 2040.

Today, look around your home, community, supermarkets, churches and schools.  Observe how plastic has become an essential part of everyday life.  All the single-use plastic items you see will soon add to plastic pollution. Take a step to stop plastic pollution.  Reuse, recycle, or better yet, replace a plastic bag or package with a reusable bag.

Miss Universe Philippines 2024 bares Top 5 swimsuit challenge winners

 

Earl D.C. Bracamonte - Philstar.com

May 6, 2024 | 8:56am

MANILA, Philippines — A fortnight ago, the 53 official delegates of the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant competed at the swimsuit preliminaries in Acqua Boracay resort.

Eight Acqua Angels and 12 Arete Ambassadors were chosen during the event.

Early this week, the Miss Universe Philippines Organization announced the Top 5 winners from the swimsuit challenge online poll. They are:

Dia Mate (Cavite)

Patricia Bianca Tapia (Hawaii)

Alexie Mae Brooks (Iloilo)

Ma. Ahtisa Manalo (Quezon Province), and

Janet Hammond (Southern California)

The Miss Universe Philippines Organization, in a social media post, wrote, "Meet the Top 5 of our very first challenge - the Miss Universe Philippines swimsuit challenge! The winners were determined purely by votes. So remember to vote for your favorites in all our challenges!

"The top winner in every challenge will get an automatic spot at the finals. #BayanihanVote for your favorite. Keep voting and support your delegate. Be sure to make the right choice! In case of a tie, MUPh will determine the winning delegate."

To vote, simply download the Miss Universe Philippines app. Next, go to the Challenge Vote tab. Then, vote for the one you think should win the challenge. In three weeks time, we will know who the winners will be, in both minor and major titles.

The 2024 Miss Universe Philippines coronation night will unfold on May 22, 8 p.m., in Mall of Asia Arena. 

Six secret things you should never tell to people

 

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1. Don't tell people your plans. They will sabotage you.
2. Don't tell people your weaknesses. They will use them against you.

3. Don't tell people about your failures. They will always see you as a failure and never give you the opportunity.

4. Don't tell people your next big move. Move in silence, take action, and shock them with your results.

5. Don't tell people your secrets. Only a fool reveals secrets.

6. Don't tell people your income or the source of your income. Always make them monder.

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4 'IBONG ADARNA' SPOTTED ON MOUNT APO

 

LOOK: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 12 shared photos of 4 different birds identified as Philippine Trogon, a bird species associated with the mythical “Ibong Adarna,” which were recently documented on Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP).

The birds were sighted perching on tree branches during a recent Biodiversity Monitoring System (BMS) activity conducted on April 22–27, 2024.

"Despite its classification as a species of Least Concern under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Philippine Trogon holds immense cultural and ecological significance within the Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) and throughout the region," DENR XII said.

"The presence of the Philippine Trogon serves as an indicator of overall ecosystem health. Its sensitivity to habitat disturbances and environmental changes makes it a valuable bioindicator species," DENR XII added.

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PCCI launches livelihood project for women

BY BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT

May 5, 2024 08:27 AM

  

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Recognizing the need for equal opportunity for all in the workplace, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) launched a livelihood project dubbed as "Karunungang Pangkabuhayan Pangkababaihan" to reintegrate women into the workplace and provide them with the opportunity to earn decent incomes for their families through a capacity building program. 

LIVELIHOOD PROJECT FOR WOMEN -- Shown in photo (L-R) are  Dr. Erjan Malimban, Alay Buhay Foundation; Delia Jimenez, Co-Chair, Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR); Soc Bautista, Chair, Membership Committee; Atty. Amalia Cayanan,  Area Vice President for PCCI - North Luzon; Joel Tugade, Chair, SDG and PR Committees; Sergio Ortiz-Luis, Honorary Chairman/Treasurer; Jude Aguilar, Vice President, International Affairs and Chairman, 50th Philippine Business Conference & Expo;  Alegria Limjoco, Vice President for Regional Affairs and Director, SDG; Arturo Guerrero, Director, Labor Committee; Singapore Ambassador Constance See; Ambassador of The Netherlands Marielle Geraedts; Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu PSM;  Colombian Ambassador Marcela Ordonez; Ambassador of the French Republic Marie Fontanel; Malaysian Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino; Dr. Hernan Delizo, Area Vice President PCCI - NCR and Mr. Celestino Reyes, President and CEO, Reyes Hair Company International Inc.   

Launched on April 26, over 150 women from four Gawad Kalinga communities were chosen as the first beneficiaries of said project, which not only extended training on the basics of haircutting and styling but employment opportunities for successful trainees as well as health intervention through free tuberculosis screening for seniors aged 50 and up. 

PCCI Enunina V. Mangio said that this project will be rolled out nationwide through the PCCI regional chapters, in collaboration with the local government units. 

“We hope to teach and educate more women with new skills and hopefully, reintegrate them into the workforce,” she said, adding that gender inequality used to be a thing of the past. “Women are treated secondary to men for a position with the same qualifications as men and women. Mostly, men are preferred, but not anymore,” she added.  Mangio hopes that the project could generate support so that more women can benefit and be provided with the skills needed to earn for their families. 

In the latest Labor Force Survey, the percentage of employed women this year slightly went down at 45.53 percent compared to 45.8 percent of the same period last year.  

The project, an undertaking of the Office of the PCCI President together with the Committees on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), was attended by ambassadors from Colombia, Australia, Singapore, France, the Netherlands, and Malaysia, in partnership with Gawad Kalinga and Alay Buhay Foundation, and supported by Jollibee Foods Corporation, EMS Group, Reyes Haircutters, Francorp Philippines, and Coolaire Consolidated Inc.   

The event included the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the PCCI and the Children’s First 1,000 Days Coalition led by Manila Hotel President Atty. Jose Lina Jr. he MOU seeks to undertake a community-driven approach to address the issue of malnutrition and stunting in the country.   The event, the first undertaking of this kind which provides capacity building, employment opportunities and introduces health interventions to the needy, addressed the following SDGs: 1 No Poverty, 2 Zero Hunger, 3 Good Health and Well Being, 5 Gender Equality, 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 10 Reduced Inequalities and 17 Partnership for the Goals.(Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat) 

Alisah Bonaobra gets PMPC's Star Award nod for inspirational song

BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT

May 5, 2024 08:46 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Now residing on the US West Coast, Alisah has been visible in the Fil-Am community events, performing in intimate shows and sold-out concerts, some of them being promoted by RJA.

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Alisah Bonaobra

US-based Filipina singer Alisah Bonaobra won a trophy at the prestigious Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Music, with her single "Do You Have A Miracle For Me" named the Inspirational Song of the Year.

The track, released in late 2021, was penned by A-list songwriter Cecile Azarcon-Inocentes and produced by the San Francisco Bay Area-based RJA Productions.

"I'm so honored for this recognition, considering the reputation of PMPC as an award-giving body. Sobrang laking blessing nito para po sa akin," expressed Alisah, who moved to northern California in 2022 to continue her singing career.

The said song is a moving ballad reminiscent of classic inspirational pop songs that have gone beyond being just a traditionally preachy piece to something of an earworm with a universal touch. Thanks to Alisah's impassioned vocal delivery that does not overpower the calming message of the song and is guided by the able hand of vocal coach Arnie Mendaros.

Of course, credit is due to the magic touch of a songmaker who wrote Original Pilipino Music (OPM) classics bannered by one of the greatest inspirational tunes ever: "Lift Up Your Hands" (Basil Valdez). 

"Do You Have A Miracle For Me" is more than just a creation from a seasoned talent in Azarcon-Inocentes whose major hits include Kuh Ledesma's "I Think I'm In Love," Gary Valenciano's "Reaching Out," Chiqui Pineda's "How Did You Know," and Martin Nievera's "Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin" which Alisah revived herself. It is also a record arranged by household name Homer Flores and mixed and mastered by studio specialist Dante Tanedo.

The spiritually vocal Alisah noted, "We're thankful for Ms.Cecile for trusting us with her songs. This award from PMPC is a big boost to my profile. Ibang klase po talaga magbigay ng blessing si God." During the height of the Covid pandemic, the Voice of the Philippines Season 2 runner-up and X Factor UK scene-stealing finalist first recorded a song penned by the songwriting icon, called "Faithful."

Alisah's recording career took a turn for the better after she was found by Rosabella Jao-Arribas, a Filipino-born advertising professional-turned-talent manager who put up RJA Productions and managed her, along with other talented but underrated Filipino singers. The partnership has resulted in a steady release of her singles since "Ginto Ang Sandali" back in April 2020.

Now residing on the US West Coast, Alisah has been visible in the Fil-Am community events, performing in intimate shows and sold-out concerts, some of them being promoted by RJA. 

She is scheduled to do a major concert this coming July 20 with RJA's "Emerge," to be staged at the Empress Theatre in (330 Virginia Street) Vallejo, California. 

The show will feature as special guests the Philippines' King of R&B, Jay R, and balladeer Bryan Termulo, among other rising stars in the music scene.

"Since I arrived in the US, I've been doing a lot of shows, and I always feel excited when I see people appreciate my presence," she said. 

On the side, one of the Philippines' remarkable singing contest stars volunteers in an animal shelter, as she loves dogs and cats. She is likewise a Catholic church choir member.

Alisah recently started living independently as she navigates to being a Pinay celebrity singer in America. She reflected, "I feel blessed to have a roof on my head while adjusting to life away from the Philippines. You have to be strong, especially when the only choice is to be strong. You need to live in the present."

  It's no wonder Alisah is a perfect fit for singing inspirational songs. Her life is an inspiring story in itself, having been raised through humble means and going through the singing competition circuit in the most difficult of situations. 

In the song cited by the PMPC Star Awards, she asked if there was a miracle for her. Her continuing story of triumph through the power of her singing voice and innate charm appears like a heavenly miracle, showing for and urging audiences to hold on to and savor.

Cayetanos extend further aid aid to 500 Hagonoy flood victims

Despite its remoteness, the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano returned to the Municipality of Hagonoy this week to provide vital calamity assistance to an additional 500 flood victims.

As a coastal community, Hagonoy experienced a number of catastrophic floods in 2023, rendering at least 20 of its barangays inundated and hundreds of families displaced and in dire need of support.

Recognizing the urgency to provide rehabilitation (pang-ahon) packages to displaced Bulakenyos, the sibling senators have mobilized their resources to ensure that aid reaches those most affected by the disaster.

The aid came in two batches: on April 23, 2024, the Cayetanos’ team visited Hagonoy to provide aid to more than a thousand flood victims.

The second round of distribution occurred a week later, on April 29, to benefit 500 more beneficiaries. 

 

Additionally, the Cayetanos’ medical team were on the ground to offer medical assistance to ensure that every affected individual receives the health services they require.

Estelle Ople-Osorio, one of the coordinators of the calamity assistance drive, thanked the senators for thinking about their situation despite the remoteness of the area.

“Gusto ko lang po pasalamatan sina Senator Alan Peter at Pia Cayetano dahil hindi nila nakakalimutan ang bayan ng Hagonoy. Hindi po pansinin ang aming lugar, medyo malayo kami sa kabihasnan pero never silang humindi sa paghingi namin ng tulong,” Ople-Osorio said of the senators during the April 30 drive held at Hagonoy’s Sangguniang Bayan Municipal Covered Court.

“Ramdam po namin ang pagmamahal ninyong dalawa. Thank you po sa sincere ninyong serbisyo sa aming lugar at sa aming pamilya dito sa lahat ng Bulakenyo. More power sa inyong tunay na serbisyo at pagmamahal sa mamamayang Pilipino!” she added. 

The assistance drive was done in coordination with Hagonoy Mayor Flordeliza Manlapaz, Vice Mayor Maria Rosario Sy-Alvarado, and Councilor Baby Ople, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) under its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.

AICS provides essential assistance to people affected by crises like floods, earthquakes, and those affected by El Niño to aid their recovery.

170 more receive livelihood aid

The next day, on April 30, the senators’ team also visited the Municipality of Norzagaray to provide livelihood aid to 170 Bulakenyos from the women’s groups,  senior citizens, and barangay health workers.

This was done in partnership with Norzagaray Vice Mayor Baldo Gener, Board Member Art Legazpi, Board Member Jay De Guzman, and Councilor Maricar Pelayo.

Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano remain committed to supporting communities affected by natural disasters and will continue to monitor the situation in calamity-stricken areas to provide assistance as needed.

Rollback in oil prices turns heftier at roughly P1.00/liter

Updated Story

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO

May 4, 2024 08:35 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Based on the outcome of five-day trading in the regional market, the price of gasoline products will be trimmed by P0.75 to P1.15 per liter; while diesel prices will be cut by relatively sizeable P0.85 to P1.25 per liter; and kerosene by P0.80 to P1.20 per liter.

• If reckoned from trading results as referenced on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) index, the calculated price adjustments had been: P0.955 per liter for gasoline; P1.047 per liter for diesel and P1.044 per liter for kerosene.

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The estimated rollback at the pumps next week will offer more substantial relief to the pockets of consumers next week as this already turned heftier into the vicinity of P1.00 per liter as of end of trading day on Friday (May 3), according to the industry players.

Based on the outcome of five-day trading in the regional market, the price of gasoline products will be trimmed by P0.75 to P1.15 per liter; while diesel prices will be cut by relatively sizeable P0.85 to P1.25 per liter.

Additionally, the price of kerosene - which is widely known as a base fuel for the aviation industry and also a key commodity for households and other industries, will have prospective reduction of P0.80 to P1.20 per liter.

If reckoned from trading results as referenced on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) index, the calculated price adjustments had been: P0.955 per liter for gasoline; P1.047 per liter for diesel and P1.044 per liter for kerosene.

The price adjustments will be reflected at the pumps on Tuesday (May 7); and this is a series wherein all commodity costs would be on downtrend, following wild seesaw of prices in recent weeks.

Market watchers conveyed that the downward spiral in oil prices had been precipitated by perceived de-escalation of the Israel-Iran tension as underpinned by the ongoing ceasefire talks in Cairo, Egypt.

There is general expectation that if a ceasefire deal could be concluded successfully, the lingering armed conflict in Gaza may eventually ease, hence, that will help soften global oil prices. Global experts noted that even the new round of missile attacks launched by the Houthis on a container ship in Yemen, had no longer impacted much on market sentiments this week.

Beyond geopolitics, it was emphasized that Mexico’s decision to reverse an earlier plan of export cuts also provided wider breathing room for supply in markets, hence, that helped pull down international oil prices.

Another major factor which ignited bearish outlook in global oil prices had been higher crude inventories then the renewed uptick of inflation rate in the United States, which raised new round of concerns on oil demand in the world’s biggest oil consumer.

As of Friday (May 3) trading, international benchmark Brent crude had dipped to $83 per barrel level from last week’s $86 per barrel.

The declining oil prices will certainly provide respite to Filipino consumers, especially at this time when they would be shelling out more cash for other component of their energy bills because of the dizzying highs in electricity rates.