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February 19, 2012
IP groups to launch nationwide streamer campaign vs mining

MANILA, Feb. 18, 2012—A network of anti-mining organizations is launching a nationwide movement to protest the ongoing mining activities within the ancestral domain of the indigenous people.

Dubbed as “Thousand Streamer Campaign” (TSC) the movement is a protest against the ongoing sell-out of the country’s mineral resources to local and transnational mining corporations, as well as an expression of unity and support to the struggle of indigenous peoples for self-determination.

MANILA, Feb. 18, 2012—A network of anti-mining organizations is launching a nationwide movement to protest the ongoing mining activities within the ancestral domain of the indigenous people.

Dubbed as “Thousand Streamer Campaign” (TSC) the movement is a protest against the ongoing sell-out of the country’s mineral resources to local and transnational mining corporations, as well as an expression of unity and support to the struggle of indigenous peoples for self-determination.

February 16, 2012
Charice's Valentine TV special to air globally

"It feels so good to be home," said the Filipino international singing sensation Charice Pempengco as she opened her Valentine TV special Charice: One for the Heart, which aired last Sunday on GMA-7. As a Filipino, the Philippines may be her 'home,' but as an international performer, the whole world is her 'stage.'

And so, after "wowing" her Filipino fans locally, Charice is set to amaze her global following as GMA Network broadcasts the special globally through its international channel GMA Pinoy TV on February 17 (Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific) and February 19 (U.S.A and Canada) , in all territories covered by the said channel.

"It feels so good to be home," said the Filipino international singing sensation Charice Pempengco as she opened her Valentine TV special Charice: One for the Heart, which aired last Sunday on GMA-7. As a Filipino, the Philippines may be her 'home,' but as an international performer, the whole world is her 'stage.'

February 10, 2012
Camella’s New Breed of Houses…Ready for the taking.

What better houses are there than new ones. All of us in our lifetime desire some things somehow, and all things in this world has its own beginnings – as brand new. One way or another, we have acquired some possessions of tangible things from its original form - as the firsthand owner. And anyone can definitely tell how it feels to have brand new things from its primordial state – from its appearance, texture and fragrance to the unique personal satisfying experience of ownership.

What better houses are there than new ones. All of us in our lifetime desire some things somehow, and all things in this world has its own beginnings – as brand new. One way or another, we have acquired some possessions of tangible things from its original form - as the firsthand owner. And anyone can definitely tell how it feels to have brand new things from its primordial state – from its appearance, texture and fragrance to the unique personal satisfying experience of ownership.

February 8, 2012
Negros residents ‘unprepared’ for earthquake – priest

MANILA, Feb. 7, 2012— A Catholic priest has warned Tuesday against Negros Oriental residents’ lack of preparedness to deal with an earthquake.

Fr. Edwin Laude, Diocese of San Carlos’ Social Action director, said yesterday’s quake that hit Negros provinces demonstrated that many people are not sure what to do.

“They do not have any knowledge yet about what to do during earthquakes,” said Laude.

MANILA, Feb. 7, 2012— A Catholic priest has warned Tuesday against Negros Oriental residents’ lack of preparedness to deal with an earthquake.

Fr. Edwin Laude, Diocese of San Carlos’ Social Action director, said yesterday’s quake that hit Negros provinces demonstrated that many people are not sure what to do.

“They do not have any knowledge yet about what to do during earthquakes,” said Laude.

The church official called on the local authorities to give some guidance on how to prepare people for the next quake.

February 1, 2012
Coverage of LGU-Sponsored Families Extended to End of First Quarter CY 2012

The health insurance coverage of around 5 million families identified and provided by their Local Government Units (LGUs) and /or sponsors under the Sponsored Program in CY 2011, whose expiry date was December 31, 2011, is hereby extended to March 31, 2012 at no cost to the LGU.

This development will ensure continued health insurance coverage for over 10 million poor and low-income families under the Sponsored Program of the National Health Insurance Program (NHIP), including the 5.2 million poor families determined as poor by the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTSPR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) who had also been provided health insurance coverage with National Government funding.

The health insurance coverage of around 5 million families identified and provided by their Local Government Units (LGUs) and /or sponsors under the Sponsored Program in CY 2011, whose expiry date was December 31, 2011, is hereby extended to March 31, 2012 at no cost to the LGU.

January 15, 2012
After 20 Years: Revisiting the Local Government Code

2012 marks the 20th year of the Local Government Code which took effect on January 1, 1992. The code provided for decentralization – giving autonomy to local governments – and the devolution of basic services. Decentralization was expected to reduce local governments’ dependence on the national government where powers and resources are highly centralized, and make local governance accountable as well as accessible to the people under an LGU- civil society partnership.

Today, however, observations on the impact of the law remain divided. One side criticizes the national government’s farcical transfer of real powers to the local government units (LGUs) while another cites the code’s failure to bring about real development in the local communities. On a positive note, all are one in calling for a revisit of the local government code with the aim of introducing reforms.

ISSUE ANALYSIS No. 01
Series of 2012

There should be an end to the fruitless process of reforming laws and crafting development strategies where the dubious intention is in furtherance of elite governance sugar-coated by meaningless concepts of “transparency and accountability”, LGU-civil society or “public-private partnership.”

 By the Policy Study, Publication and Advocacy

Center for People Empowerment in Governance (CenPEG)
January 12, 2012

December 22, 2011
Migrante-ME mobilizes chapters to help Sendong victims in Mindanao

MANILA, Dec. 21, 2011—Migrante chapters in different parts of the Middle East opened their lines to receive donations for the victims of the flash floods in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities, Mindanao, which has already claimed hundreds of lives, most of them children.

In a statement, John Leonard C. Monterona, regional coordinator of Migrante-Mideast said that they had already coordinated with different Filipino communities and migrant workers’ organization in Saudi, Qatar, and in United Arab Emirates.

 

MANILA, Dec. 21, 2011—Migrante chapters in different parts of the Middle East opened their lines to receive donations for the victims of the flash floods in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities, Mindanao, which has already claimed hundreds of lives, most of them children.

In a statement, John Leonard C. Monterona, regional coordinator of Migrante-Mideast said that they had already coordinated with different Filipino communities and migrant workers’ organization in Saudi, Qatar, and in United Arab Emirates.

December 19, 2011
Religious group appeals aid for typhoon victims

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 18, 2011—With thousands of people huddled in evacuation centers displaced by typhoon “Sendong”, the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines in Northern Mindanao are appealing for relief items to be sent to the victims.

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 18, 2011—With thousands of people huddled in evacuation centers displaced by typhoon “Sendong”, the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines in Northern Mindanao are appealing for relief items to be sent to the victims.

December 4, 2011
Camella Heights soon takes off

Naga City (December 4) The unstoppable booming real estate development in this city is very prominent in the past few years especially with  the presence of Vista Land Company, the No.1 developer in Camarines Sur and its continuous expansion in this part of the country...

Naga City (December 4) The unstoppable booming real estate development in this city is very prominent in the past few years especially with  the presence of Vista Land Company, the No.1 developer in Camarines Sur and its continuous expansion in this part of the country.

December 2, 2011
MMFF’s Blockbuster King Bong Revilla Jr. and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera team up on the big screen

Last year, Senator Bong Revilla and Marian Rivera were rivals. Their movies were both entries to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and had successful box office standings.

For the very first time, two of the country’s biggest stars pair up on the big screen as Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and Marian Rivera top bill GMA Films and Imus Production’s Panday 2, an entry to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Last year, Senator Bong Revilla and Marian Rivera were rivals. Their movies were both entries to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and had successful box office standings.

For the very first time, two of the country’s biggest stars pair up on the big screen as Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and Marian Rivera top bill GMA Films and Imus Production’s Panday 2, an entry to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

November 26, 2011
MMFF’s Blockbuster King Bong Revilla Jr. and Primetime Queen Marian Rivera team up on the big screen

Last year, Senator Bong Revilla and Marian Rivera were rivals. Their movies were both entries to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and had successful box office standings.

For the very first time, two of the country’s biggest stars pair up on the big screen as Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and Marian Rivera top bill GMA Films and Imus Production’s Panday 2, an entry to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF)...

Last year, Senator Bong Revilla and Marian Rivera were rivals. Their movies were both entries to the 36th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) and had successful box office standings.

For the very first time, two of the country’s biggest stars pair up on the big screen as Senator Bong Revilla Jr. and Marian Rivera top bill GMA Films and Imus Production’s Panday 2, an entry to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

November 22, 2011
Cebu Pacific vows support to local tourism

Naga City (Nov.21 2011) – After the recently concluded 22nd Ad Congress here at the Camarines Sur Wakeboarding Complex in Pili, the Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) held a simple lunch for local media, and disclosed current airline seat sales and aircraft delivery schedules. It had just shown support for local tourism and events by operating up to 7x daily flights for last week’s Ad Congress, similar to what it had done during the IronMan last August...

Naga City (Nov.21 2011) – After the recently concluded 22nd Ad Congress here at the Camarines Sur Wakeboarding Complex in Pili, the Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) held a simple lunch for local media, and disclosed current airline seat sales and aircraft delivery schedules. It had just shown support for local tourism and events by operating up to 7x daily flights for last week’s Ad Congress, similar to what it had done during the IronMan last August.

CEB holds 50% off seat sale for 16 domestic routes

November 9, 2011
Robredo: Vote PPUR for New 7 Wonders

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 8, 2011) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) takes the New 7 Wonders search very seriously, fully aware what boost to tourism and the country's prestige it would bring if a Philippine site were to make it among the top in the ongoing worldwide poll.

Two day before the closing of votes for the worldwide search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Local Government Jesse Robredo called on local officials to support and vote the country’s Puerto Princesa Underground River...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 8, 2011) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) takes the New 7 Wonders search very seriously, fully aware what boost to tourism and the country's prestige it would bring if a Philippine site were to make it among the top in the ongoing worldwide poll.

Two day before the closing of votes for the worldwide search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Local Government Jesse Robredo called on local officials to support and vote the country’s Puerto Princesa Underground River.

November 5, 2011
GMA 7 spreads holiday cheer with Suwerteng-Suwerte sa Siyete: Win Mo Pamasko!

 

GMA 7 gets into the holiday spirit and presents its loyal viewers with an early Christmas treat via its latest interactive game show, Suwerteng-Suwerte sa Siyete: Win Mo Pamasko!

Beginning November 7, the show will feature different Kapuso celebrities, who will compete in fun and challenging games, to give viewers from all over a chance to win big cash prizes.

 

GMA 7 gets into the holiday spirit and presents its loyal viewers with an early Christmas treat via its latest interactive game show, Suwerteng-Suwerte sa Siyete: Win Mo Pamasko!

Beginning November 7, the show will feature different Kapuso celebrities, who will compete in fun and challenging games, to give viewers from all over a chance to win big cash prizes.

October 17, 2011
Facial Plus-Bioessence launches Anniversary Treat

Naga City (Oct. 17, 2011) - Anniversaries are landmarks of good, stable and dedicated relationships between persons as well between business and customers  that deserves celebration.

This coming Saturday, October 22, 2011, FacialPlus-Naga’s mother company, Bioessence, will celebrate its 17th Anniversary.  On this particular occasion – a 17 years of Making Life Beautiful,  FacialPlus-Naga will bring to its customers and guests a special treat one should not miss, the FacialPlus “Safari Caravan”...

Naga City (Oct. 17, 2011) - Anniversaries are landmarks of good, stable and dedicated relationships between persons as well between business and customers  that deserves celebration.

This coming Saturday, October 22, 2011, FacialPlus-Naga’s mother company, Bioessence, will celebrate its 17th Anniversary.  On this particular occasion – a 17 years of Making Life Beautiful,  FacialPlus-Naga will bring to its customers and guests a special treat one should not miss, the FacialPlus “Safari Caravan”.

August 5, 2011
The Human Nature Story

It all began with a cosmetic junkie, a radical Englishman, a harassed new mom and a baby. Human Nature was the brainchild of Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan Wilk and Camille Meloto. All three were Gawad Kalinga volunteers who were exposed early on to the harsh realities of poverty in the Philippines and now burned with the desire to do more for the country.

It all began with a cosmetic junkie, a radical Englishman, a harassed new mom and a baby.

Human Nature was the brainchild of Anna Meloto-Wilk, Dylan Wilk and Camille Meloto. All three were Gawad Kalinga volunteers who were exposed early on to the harsh realities of poverty in the Philippines and now burned with the desire to do more for the country.

August 4, 2011
Think Before You Click: GMA News and Public Affairs launches campaign for responsible use of social media

Think about it – according to June 2011 figures from Facebook statistics portal Socialbakers.com, more than 25 million Filipinos use Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site. That is reportedly the 7th highest number of users in the world, just behind significantly more populous countries like the U.S., India and Indonesia.

Think about it – according to June 2011 figures from Facebook statistics portal Socialbakers.com, more than 25 million Filipinos use Facebook, the world’s largest social networking site. That is reportedly the 7th highest number of users in the world, just behind significantly more populous countries like the U.S., India and Indonesia. 

July 20, 2011
Camella Naga expands

NAGA CITY (July 21, 2011) - Across the middle of Bicolandia is Camarines Sur -- the province popular for its abundant supply of peppers and pili nuts. Camsur holds one of the most visited pilgrimage centers made prominent by the Peñafrancia festival held every September in honor of the region’s patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

NAGA CITY (July 21, 2011) - Across the middle of Bicolandia is Camarines Sur -- the province popular for its abundant supply of peppers and pili nuts. Camsur holds one of the most visited pilgrimage centers made prominent by the Peñafrancia festival held every September in honor of the region’s patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia.

July 20, 2011
Coco-Loco; The Next Generation Shampoo

Gandang Kalikasan, Inc. (GKI), through its Human Nature brand, is a trail-blazing social enterprise focused on natural & organic products, driven by the philosophy of being PRO-PHILIPPINES, PRO-POOR and PRO-ENVIRONMENT.

Gandang Kalikasan, Inc. (GKI), through its Human Nature brand, is a trail-blazing social enterprise focused on natural & organic products, driven by the philosophy of being PRO-PHILIPPINES, PRO-POOR and PRO-ENVIRONMENT.

Founded in Nov 2008 by Anna Meloto-Wilk and Camille Meloto, daughters of Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto, their products are 100% made in the Philippines and 100% free from harmful chemicals.

Today it announces:

July 15, 2011
Exciting games and prizes await viewers in “Suwerteng Suwerte Sa Siyete: Win Mo, Kapuso!”

Following the success of Spin It, Win It and Press It, Win It, GMA-7 gives viewers another chance to win big and exciting prizes via its latest fast-paced game show, “Suwerteng Suwerte Sa Siyete: Win Mo, Kapuso!”

Following the success of Spin It, Win It and Press It, Win It, GMA-7 gives viewers another chance to win big and exciting prizes via its latest fast-paced game show, “Suwerteng Suwerte Sa Siyete: Win Mo, Kapuso!”

Beginning July 25, Win Mo, Kapuso will be hosted by award-winning game master Joey de Leon, and will air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday before Kapuso Movie Festival, before Sinner or Saint, and before Futbolilits. There will also be a recap of the games shown per day right before Saksi.

June 17, 2011
Black Coral and the Cost of Fashion

There is something about black. Black dresses, black tie dinners, Johnny Cash, black pearl jewelry and a black pearl necklace. Black is classic. Black is cool. As long as it is not black coral. Black coral has been harvested to decimating levels. It can be found in the Caribbean waters off of Mexico and Belize. These countries are beginning to protect the coral, but it is still being poached and decimated.

By Connor R Sullivan

There is something about black. Black dresses, black tie dinners, Johnny Cash, black pearl jewelry and a black pearl necklace. Black is classic. Black is cool. As long as it is not black coral. Black coral has been harvested to decimating levels. It can be found in the Caribbean waters off of Mexico and Belize. These countries are beginning to protect the coral, but it is still being poached and decimated.

June 17, 2011
Causes of Diabetes Exposed!

There are many causes of diabetes that people are not even aware of. The fact is that this disease is not friendly in any way as it causes more harm than good. Therefore, it must be avoided as much as possible. The only way by which the disease can be avoided is to identify its causes and guide against those causes. Avoiding its causes will go a long way in controlling the disease.

By Oluseyi Sogaolu

Causes of diabetes include excess consumption of sugar and high quantity of refined carbohydrates. Other causes of diabetes can be due to voracious eating, overweight and obesity. This ailment develops in all age categories but it is more frequent among older and middle aged people. As a result of people's eating habits nowadays, there are many cases of this deadly disease compared to what was obtainable some years back.

June 15, 2011
Cancer News and Research - A Stressful Event Occurring 2 Years Prior to Diagnosis Causes Cancer

The news of cancer is devastating for most. What if you discovered a highly stressful event 2 years prior had caused your cancer, and that the unresolved emotional pain was still fueling the cancer. This would be very empowering for the cancer survivor who realized if they had created their cancer, then they could uncreate it, by healing their emotions.

By Glen Russell

June 15, 2011
Four Kinds of Food to Kill the Cancer Cells in Human Body

Cancer is the most harmful and severe disease in the world. It seriously threatens human life. This article will tell you what food can effectively kill the cancer cells in the body, so as to make you away from cancer.

By Lv Hongyu

Cancer is the most harmful and severe disease in the world. It seriously threatens human life. This article will tell you what food can effectively kill the cancer cells in the body, so as to make you away from cancer.

June 11, 2011
Top 10 places to see before you die

Making lists of things to do before we turn 25 or things to own before 30 are a thing of the past. With cheap flights going all over the world, it's time to bring out your pens and papers and plan that holiday to a spot you thought you couldn't afford. Holiday season is around the corner, but where are the spots you absolutely must see before you die. Let's take a look...

By Helen Unwin

Making lists of things to do before we turn 25 or things to own before 30 are a thing of the past. With cheap flights going all over the world, it's time to bring out your pens and papers and plan that holiday to a spot you thought you couldn't afford. Holiday season is around the corner, but where are the spots you absolutely must see before you die. Let's take a look...

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