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January 12, 2013
GMA Network answers Sarah Lahbati's tweets about the Gozons

GMA Network replies to Sarah Lahbati's allegations based on her tweets last night, January 9, 2013.

Sarah mentioned "It has been three days since Ms Annette Gozon Abrogar uses GMA news to bombard me and make my image look bad." GMA Network categorically denies this. GMA News has fairly aired both Sarah's tweets and the Network's statements thus she cannot accuse anyone of using the Network's News Department to make her image look bad.

Sarah added, "Why can't you give a statement about your involvement in ICONS management company dealing with GMA?" Atty. Annette Gozon-Abrogar reiterates that she never asked or referred Sarah to ICONS for a co-management contract.

GMA Network replies to Sarah Lahbati's allegations based on her tweets last night, January 9, 2013.

Sarah mentioned "It has been three days since Ms Annette Gozon Abrogar uses GMA news to bombard me and make my image look bad." GMA Network categorically denies this. GMA News has fairly aired both Sarah's tweets and the Network's statements thus she cannot accuse anyone of using the Network's News Department to make her image look bad.

January 9, 2013
GMA Network Statement to address all issues raised by Sarah Lahbati

GMA Network addresses all issues raised by Sarah Lahbati - starting from her posts in the social networking and microblogging site Twitter, which were eventually picked-up by the press.

The Network maintains its stand that Sarah Lahbati violated her contract, as follows:

GMA Network addresses all issues raised by Sarah Lahbati - starting from her posts in the social networking and microblogging site Twitter, which were eventually picked-up by the press.

The Network maintains its stand that Sarah Lahbati violated her contract, as follows:

January 7, 2013
GMA Network's Official Statement on Sarah Lahbati:

"Last December, Sarah Lahbati unilaterally decided to take a leave of absence of one (1) month from GMA Network, because she said she wanted to de-stress and unwind. Because her reasons were vague, they were not accepted by management. While we understand that work in our industry can be stressful (as in any business), we believe that this is not only unavoidable in most cases, but also a part of what one does as a professional and/or performing artist.

Her leave of absence was also disapproved by management because of her pending obligations (i.e. Party Pilipinas, on-going promos and other endorsement commitments). However, on the evening of Jan 2, she tweeted that she will be going to Switzerland to study, despite the disapproval given to her last December on taking a leave. This is in violation of her contract, because she has to perform and appear in programs and events assigned to her, and make herself available to faithfully and promptly fulfill all engagements contracted for her by GMA.

At the same time, she has yet to address the issue of her walking out during taping, which caused the production team to pack-up, and incur an additional cost of 500k. She is therefore, currently under investigation and the network is still studying on what actions to take."

"Last December, Sarah Lahbati unilaterally decided to take a leave of absence of one (1) month from GMA Network, because she said she wanted to de-stress and unwind. Because her reasons were vague, they were not accepted by management. While we understand that work in our industry can be stressful (as in any business), we believe that this is not only unavoidable in most cases, but also a part of what one does as a professional and/or performing artist.

January 7, 2013
GMA Network's reply to Sarah Lahbati's latest tweets
  1. GMA maintains its position that Sarah Lahbati violated her contract with the network.
  2. The walk-out incident from a taping of Sarah Lahbati is still being investigated. We welcome Sarah's denial that she walked out from that taping and her denial will expedite the action(s) we will take depending on the result of our investigation because there will no longer be any need to ask her to explain.
  3. We are not going to comment at this time on the other statements of Sarah Lahbati that has no relevance to the violation of her contract with GMA.
  4. Sarah Lahbati was discovered by the network and is a homegrown talent developed, trained, and promoted by the network.
  1. GMA maintains its position that Sarah Lahbati violated her contract with the network.
  2. The walk-out incident from a taping of Sarah Lahbati is still being investigated. We welcome Sarah's denial that she walked out from that taping and her denial will expedite the action(s) we will take depending on the result of our investigation because there will no longer be any need to ask her to explain.
  3. We are not going to comment at this time on the other statements of Sarah Lahbati that has no relevance to the violation of her contract with GMA.
December 27, 2012
Pope Benedict XVI's Christmas Urbi et Orbi Message

Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the world, a happy Christmas to you and your families!

In this Year of Faith, I express my Christmas greetings and good wishes in these words taken from one of the Psalms: “Truth has sprung out of the earth”. Actually, in the text of the Psalm, these words are in the future: “Kindness and truth shall meet; / justice and peace shall kiss. / Truth shall spring out of the earth, /and justice shall look down from heaven. / The Lord himself will give his benefits; / our land shall yield its increase. / Justice shall walk before him, / and salvation, along the way of his steps” (Ps 85:11-14).

Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the world, a happy Christmas to you and your families!

December 1, 2012
Apiculture, emerging industry road-map presented

A road-map for the APICULTURE Industry, otherwise known as beekeeping, was presented by Dr. Apolonio Sito of the National Apiculture Research, Strategic & Development Institute (NARTDI) last Oct. 29 at the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur. The industry road-map covers a five (5) year period (2013-17) with a total proposed budget of P500B.

A road-map for the APICULTURE Industry, otherwise known as beekeeping, was presented by Dr. Apolonio Sito of the National Apiculture Research, Strategic & Development Institute (NARTDI) last Oct. 29 at the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) in Pili, Camarines Sur. The industry road-map covers a five (5) year period (2013-17) with a total proposed budget of P500B.

November 21, 2012
Statement on the Murder of Rommel Licmoan

We are the joining the call for truth and justice for Rommel Licmoan.

Rommel Licmoan was a member of our Chito Community at Vicente Heights, Pacol, Naga City. Like many Bikolano fathers, he strived to provide a decent shelter for his family, a home they could finally call their own. But before he could fulfill his dreams for his wife and two young children, he was senselessly murdered at 39 years old.

We are the joining the call for truth and justice for Rommel Licmoan.

Rommel Licmoan was a member of our Chito Community at Vicente Heights, Pacol, Naga City. Like many Bikolano fathers, he strived to provide a decent shelter for his family, a home they could finally call their own. But before he could fulfill his dreams for his wife and two young children, he was senselessly murdered at 39 years old.

September 29, 2012
Farmacia Uy @ 65 keeps product and service excellence

Naga City (Sept. 29) – Farmacia Uy, one of the city’s far reaching pharmacy is now on their 65th year of dedicated service to the local community today. From a humble beginning in their original and main store located at Gen. Luna St. way back in 1947, the drugstore still stands and continues to advance in retail as well as wholesale of quality branded and generic medicine products, and good customer service.

Naga City (Sept. 29) – Farmacia Uy, one of the city’s far reaching pharmacy is now on their 65th year of dedicated service to the local community today. From a humble beginning in their original and main store located at Gen. Luna St. way back in 1947, the drugstore still stands and continues to advance in retail as well as wholesale of quality branded and generic medicine products, and good customer service.

September 11, 2012
PILAR VALDEZ GIMPAYA (Sept. 19, 1930-Sept. 10, 2012)

PILAR ‘Pilaring’ VALDEZ GIMPAYA, widow of the late NIA Director Crisanto ‘Joy’ Gimpaya, passed away yesterday at the age of 82.

Her remains now lie in state at Funeraria Imperial, Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City.

Burial rites shall be held this Friday, September 14, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Announcement posted by:

DR. ANDY V. GIMPAYA

PILAR ‘Pilaring’ VALDEZ GIMPAYA, widow of the late NIA Director Crisanto ‘Joy’ Gimpaya, passed away yesterday at the age of 82.

Her remains now lie in state at Funeraria Imperial, Peñafrancia Avenue, Naga City.

Burial rites shall be held this Friday, September 14, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

Announcement posted by:

DR. ANDY V. GIMPAYA
Eldest son

September 2, 2012
Bagumbayan (Bagong Bayan): The Heroes’ Aspiration

The Filipino’s love of country has a very long history. Long before the internet or Facebook, we have had Filipinos making the extreme sacrifice of life so that we may live a little better. From Lapu-lapu to Bonifacio, from Del Pilar to Luna, we have seen different ways of struggle and advocacy for a better Philippines. They all aspired for a nation where people can live happily and without fear.

The death of Jose Rizal has inspired a whole nation to resist the abuses and exploitation by the Spanish invaders. He died by musketry in Bagumbayan fields now known as Luneta.

Our modern-day hero, Ninoy Aquino, has inspired our nation to reject the dictatorial rule of a home-grown tyrant. His life was ended on the tarmac shortly after arriving back in the country from exile.

Now, Jesse Robredo’s death has inspired us to reject all the bad habits of the collective people traditionally entrusted with governance. His life abruptly ended when his plane crashed on his way home from an official function.

All these heroes hoped for a better Philippines, for us and our children. They aspired to have a nation devoid of poverty, where the people’s will is supreme, and where we can all be happy living together. They all hoped for a “bagong bayan”.

The Filipino’s love of country has a very long history. Long before the internet or Facebook, we have had Filipinos making the extreme sacrifice of life so that we may live a little better. From Lapu-lapu to Bonifacio, from Del Pilar to Luna, we have seen different ways of struggle and advocacy for a better Philippines. They all aspired for a nation where people can live happily and without fear.

August 28, 2012
An Maogmang Lugar: Jesse Robredo’s Aspiration

Not many people know this: I was with Jesse from the very start.

The Ateneo de Naga high school followed a simplified system that seated students in alphabetical order in the classrooms and this thrust me beside Jesse. We sat side by side for a while until a relative of mine, Arnel, with the same surname came to sit between us. But this did not change the bond between Jesse and I that was forged on that fateful first day of school as high school freshmen many years ago.

Jesse and I became very close, so much so that even during vacation time, we would not fail to see each other. He went to Manila for college while I stayed in Naga. But any break from school would find us together within minutes of his arrival from Manila or my arrival in Manila.

Not many people know this: I was with Jesse from the very start.

The Ateneo de Naga high school followed a simplified system that seated students in alphabetical order in the classrooms and this thrust me beside Jesse. We sat side by side for a while until a relative of mine, Arnel, with the same surname came to sit between us. But this did not change the bond between Jesse and I that was forged on that fateful first day of school as high school freshmen many years ago.

July 18, 2012
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of Women's Resistance RIGHTS, EMPOWERMENT, LIBERATION (extended until 30 July 2012)

Dear Sisters and Friends of ARWC,

The Asian Rural Women's Coalition (ARWC) in commemoration of the 100th year of the International Women's Day in March 2011 and in furthering its mission to strengthen the unity and advance the struggle of Asian rural women, invites you to submit nominations for its special award Honouring 100 women to mark 100 years of Women's Resistance in 2011. This special award honours 100 women from Asia who have displayed creativity in rural life, courage, empowerment, resistance in the face of crisis and disasters and who have tirelessly worked to improve the quality of life in rural communities.

Dear Sisters and Friends of ARWC,

June 24, 2012
Attention collectors and sports fanatics!

Opportunities for autograph sessions with your favorite sports celebrities do not come in bunches. When indeed the rare chance comes, would it not be best to have your souvenir item ready for the star's signature?

There is an online store where you can purchase collectible sports memorabilia. When we say collectible, said memorabilia are durable and of the best quality, worthy of being centerpieces in your display room for your friends to admire at and for you to relish in private moments. Every item you find there is so attractive it will shall not fail to catch the attention of your sports idol.

Opportunities for autograph sessions with your favorite sports celebrities do not come in bunches. When indeed the rare chance comes, would it not be best to have your souvenir item ready for the star's signature?

June 12, 2012
PASTORAL LETTER ON THE WORTHY RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

PASTORAL LETTER
ON THE WORTHY RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

By His Grace
MOST REV. LEONARDO Z. LEGASPI, O.P., D.D.
Archbishop of Caceres

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
10 June 2012

“Take it; this is my body… This is my blood.”
(Mark 14: 22,24)

PASTORAL LETTER
ON THE WORTHY RECEPTION OF HOLY COMMUNION

By His Grace
MOST REV. LEONARDO Z. LEGASPI, O.P., D.D.
Archbishop of Caceres

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
10 June 2012

“Take it; this is my body… This is my blood.”
(Mark 14: 22,24)

Introduction

Dearest brothers and sisters!

April 23, 2012
Who's Who in Bikol Contemporary Letters

The largest gathering of Bikol literary luminaries, the Fourth Pagsurat Bikolnon 2012, is set to happen again on April 29-30 at the Ateneo de Naga University, with the theme Paghurop-hurop, Paghuron-huron (Thoughts and Convergence). First held in Aquinas University of Legazpi in 2000 and coordinated by the office of Dr. Jazmin Badong Llana, this year’s Pagsurat aims to re-gather Bikol writers, strengthen linkages, and establish critical engagements among Bikol writers, visual artists, filmmakers, teachers and scholars based in the region, in Manila and abroad.

The largest gathering of Bikol literary luminaries, the Fourth Pagsurat Bikolnon 2012, is set to happen again on April 29-30 at the Ateneo de Naga University, with the theme Paghurop-hurop, Paghuron-huron (Thoughts and Convergence). First held in Aquinas University of Legazpi in 2000 and coordinated by the office of Dr. Jazmin Badong Llana, this year’s Pagsurat aims to re-gather Bikol writers, strengthen linkages, and establish critical engagements among Bikol writers, visual artists, filmmakers, teachers and scholars based in the region, in Manila and abroad.

April 19, 2012
Camella Naga behind Earth Hour+

Naga City - As global awareness grew for the past 5 years on the need to save our Planet Earth thru energy conservation and environment preservation, Camella Naga together with its mother company Vista Land and other Camella branches and sister companies nationwide have joined hand in hand last March 31 in support for the first time the observance of “Earth Hour+ 2012” .

With the company’s initial theme for the said event: “United To Save The Planet”, the union was held at exactly 8:30 in the evening with an artful ceremonial switching of non-essential electrical lights and equipments within the subdivision to candle lights. The significant move was held at the Gazeebo in Camella Heights in Bgy. del Rosatio, Naga City with 100% support from its homeowners.

Naga City - As global awareness grew for the past 5 years on the need to save our Planet Earth thru energy conservation and environment preservation, Camella Naga together with its mother company Vista Land and other Camella branches and sister companies nationwide have joined hand in hand last March 31 in support for the first time the observance of “Earth Hour+ 2012” .

March 10, 2012
Archdiocese of Caceres Circular Re: Death of Jose Tomas Cardinal Sanchez

With sadness we inform you of the passing away of + Jose T. Cardinal  Sanchez –Cardinal Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Clergy- this morning, March 9, 2012.  He was 91 years old.

His remains lie in state at the Convent of the Dominican Sisters in Mary Immaculate School along Commonwealth, Quezon City  and will be transferred tomorrow ( March 10) to the Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd in Novaliches, Quezon City. Funeral mass will be on_Monday, March 12, 2012. The exact time of the funeral mass will just be announced later...More details

C I R C U L A R

Number 0008
Series of 2012

 

TO:  ALL PRIESTS AND FAITHFUL IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CACERES RE:  DEATH OF JOSE TOMAS CARDINAL  SANCHEZ

“Now, Lord, you have kept Your promise, And you may let yourServant go in peace.”( Luke 2:29)

January 23, 2011
Buhay Madrigal

Makauyam. Makapawot. Makasupog.

Pira sana gayod ini sa mga tataramon na pwedeng magtao nin deskripsyon sa estado nin dalan palaog sa Vicente Heights Subdivision na mas bisto sa ngaran na Madrigal Housing.

Makauyam. Makapawot. Makasupog.

Pira sana gayod ini sa mga tataramon na pwedeng magtao nin deskripsyon sa estado nin dalan palaog sa Vicente Heights Subdivision na mas bisto sa ngaran na Madrigal Housing. 

Magsasarong kilometro an lawig kaini poon sa pagsiko hali duman sa “nasalang” pagsemento nin dalan kaya nakadiretso  pasiring duman sa mayo man talaga nin nag-aagi, asin sa distansyang ini, tama nang tawan ka nin masahe sa bilog mong hawak, salamat sa garo na mga swimming pool na lubak asin sa garo mga nahulog na asteroids na mga gapo.

January 16, 2011
Aquino Government Should Urgently Address Hunger Problem Instead of Denying It Exists

Every time the incidence of hunger worsened during the previous administration, the Arroyo government used to dismiss the findings of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey on hunger as subjective... And now, the Aquino government, which was propelled to power because of its campaign slogan of “change,” is doing the same thing.

January 11, 2011
Igwa Pang Istorya: Rebyu kan Albay Viejo (2010) ni Raffi Banzuela

Enot kong nabasa an mga pigsurat ni Raffi Banzuela sa Durungan: Mga Rawitdawit, na piglagda niya kaiba si Jun Belgica.  Kaidto pa, nangalas na ako sa yaman kan nilalaog asin lengwahe kan libro.  Kaya pighalat ko si Albay Viejo, na osipon asin saysay naman an nakalagda.  Ogmahon kan makaptan asin mabasa an saro pang treasure trove nin memorya, istorya, asin historya.

Enot kong nabasa an mga pigsurat ni Raffi Banzuela sa Durungan: Mga Rawitdawit, na piglagda niya kaiba si Jun Belgica.  Kaidto pa, nangalas na ako sa yaman kan nilalaog asin lengwahe kan libro.  Kaya pighalat ko si Albay Viejo, na osipon asin saysay naman an nakalagda.  Ogmahon kan makaptan asin mabasa an saro pang treasure trove nin memorya, istorya, asin historya.

January 10, 2011
OFWs Remain Neglected Under Aquino

MANILA — After nine years of neglect under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, expectations among overseas Filipino workers were high when the Aquino administration was installed.
Arroyo’s nine year rule left some 7,000 Filipino migrant workers jailed, more than 10,000 stranded in the Middle East alone, 108 in death row and six beheaded. Arroyo’s waning months as president could have provided President Benigno S. Aquino III a bird’s eye view of the hardships that OFWs went through.

MANILA — After nine years of neglect under former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, expectations among overseas Filipino workers were high when the Aquino administration was installed.
Arroyo’s nine year rule left some 7,000 Filipino migrant workers jailed, more than 10,000 stranded in the Middle East alone, 108 in death row and six beheaded. Arroyo’s waning months as president could have provided President Benigno S. Aquino III a bird’s eye view of the hardships that OFWs went through.

January 3, 2011
Workers Gear Up for More Battles as Aquino Gov't Continues to Favor Big Business

MANILA — In 2010, Filipino workers were treated to glittering promises of change as newly elected President Benigno Aquino III replaced Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang. After nearly 10 years of Arroyo’s wage freeze amid economic policies that resulted in continuously rising prices of basic commodities and services, record joblessness, violations of human rights and trade union rights, Aquino’s promises naturally brought hope.

MANILA — In 2010, Filipino workers were treated to glittering promises of change as newly elected President Benigno Aquino III replaced Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang. After nearly 10 years of Arroyo’s wage freeze amid economic policies that resulted in continuously rising prices of basic commodities and services, record joblessness, violations of human rights and trade union rights, Aquino’s promises naturally brought hope.

December 14, 2010
Call Center Employees in the Philippines Receive Low-End Jobs, Low Salaries

MANILA – The news that the Philippines has overtaken India in the number of new hires in the call center industry has prompted a labor education NGO recently to warn industry stakeholders and the government against risking its workers’ welfare for the sake of such boom, or the projected boom up to 2016.

MANILA – The news that the Philippines has overtaken India in the number of new hires in the call center industry has prompted a labor education NGO recently to warn industry stakeholders and the government against risking its workers’ welfare for the sake of such boom, or the projected boom up to 2016.

December 5, 2010
Ang Bahay ni Angela (Manalang Gloria)

Ang unang ipinagtaka ko ay kung bakit komidor kaagad ang nasa bungad ng hagdan. Kung ito ay bahay ng isang masungit at matapobre, ay hindi kaya dapat resibidor muna ang mapapasukan ng isang bagong dating? Sa resibidor ang isang panauhin ay hindi pa tiyak kung makakapasok sa kabahayan. Maliit na espasyo ito na may silya o sofa na paghihintayan habang abala o iniisip ng may-ari kung ang bisita ay karapatdapat harapin o papasukin sa loob ng bahay.

Ang unang ipinagtaka ko ay kung bakit komidor kaagad ang nasa bungad ng hagdan. Kung ito ay bahay ng isang masungit at matapobre, ay hindi kaya dapat resibidor muna ang mapapasukan ng isang bagong dating? Sa resibidor ang isang panauhin ay hindi pa tiyak kung makakapasok sa kabahayan. Maliit na espasyo ito na may silya o sofa na paghihintayan habang abala o iniisip ng may-ari kung ang bisita ay karapatdapat harapin o papasukin sa loob ng bahay.

November 29, 2010
Ang Bahay ni Angela (Manalang Gloria)

Maitatanong marahil kung paano ang mga estrangherong katulad namin ay papapasukin na lamang at basta sa loob ng bahay ni Angela.

Maitatanong marahil kung paano ang mga estrangherong katulad namin ay papapasukin na lamang at basta sa loob ng bahay ni Angela. Ganito ang salubong namin sa singkit na lalaki:

 “Marhay na aldaw po!” pagmamagandang araw ni Raffi sa salitang Bikol, “May mga bisita po kami, isang National Artist at mga manunulat na galing sa Manila, gustong makita ang loob ng bahay ni Angela Manalang Gloria, kung puwede…”