Kris nakatipid nang bongga dahil sa pandemic; branded bags, shoes planong i-donate sa charity
SUMUSUMPA si Kris Aquino na wala siyang biniling branded bags at sapatos mula nang ipatupad ang lockdown dulot ng COVID-19 pandemic. Hanggang ngayon kahit na pwede nang lumabas at mag-shopping sa mga mall, ay hindi pa rin namimili ng mga luxury items at designer products ang TV host-actress. “Nothing this year. Zero talaga, I swear. […] The post Kris nakatipid nang bongga dahil sa pandemic; branded bags, shoes planong i-donate sa charity appeared first on Bandera......»»
Built by Bo, bonded for Bo, believe in Bo
This is not the first time that Bo Perasol has had a recruiting haul this huge. Now heading into his fifth season in the University of the Philippines, he has brought in blue-chip recruits such as Gerry Abadiano and Carl Tamayo and talented transferees like Joel Cagulangan, CJ Cansino, and Malick Diouf to a team that already has Bright Akhuetie, Kobe Paras, and Ricci Rivero. And don't forget that Gomez de Liano brothers Javi and Juan are only sitting out the next season - and what lies beyond for them is yet to be determined. This is not that different from his time in Ateneo de Manila University when he scored UAAP Jrs. Season MVP Jerie Pingoy, UAAP Jrs. Finals MVP Hubert Cani, NCAA Mythical selection CJ Perez, and NCAA Jrs. standout Arvin Tolentino in his first few years. Those promising prospects then joined forces with Blue Eagle stalwarts Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal Unfortunately, all of Pingoy, Cani, Perez, and Tolentino - along with the rest of the so-called "Magnificent 7" - found themselves with academic deficiencies and, therefore, ineligible by the blue and white's standards. Not long after, they transferred to different schools and squads and then had varying degrees of success. Will Coach Bo's tale get a different ending this time with the Fighting Maroons? Perasol is making sure of that. "From my experience in Ateneo, natuto ako. Ngayon, meron kaming grupo sa programa na nagha-handle lang ng academics ng players," he shared. He then continued, "Sinasamahan sila sa mga klase, pinapakilala sa mga propesor, ine-explain na player natin yan, pag merong problema, coordinate lang po tayo." Apparently, this academic assistance team is made up of former student-managers who have graduated. Now, their first job is all about seeing to it that State U would not have to go through the same sort of headache Ateneo had with its "Magnificent 7." With that, you could be sure that UP's pillars of honor and excellence still stand strong even as all these new faces join Men's Basketball Team. "Walang special consideration. Pumapasok sila, bumabagsak sila. Binibigyan sila ng extra work, humihingi sila ng extra work," Coach Bo said. He then continued, "Ang ine-explain ko lagi sa players at sa professors, ang mahalaga, basta masipag pumasok at nagpapakita ng intensyong matuto." STARRING AND STRIKING At present, just about everybody is still getting used to blue-chip recruits and talented transferees going for UP. That is why there are more questions than answers each and every time they announce a new player. And along with the question of whether or not all these new faces would be up to par in terms of the honor and excellence the Philippines' prime public university prides itself in, there is a question of just how the Fighting Maroons got here in the first place. How could State U, not that far removed from its self-proclaimed "dark days," get all of these players? And not just players, at that, but many big name players. The categorical answer? The program could now afford it. "Meron nang pondo salamat sa sponsors," head coach Bo Perasol explained. "For example, kung makikita mo lang yung patches sa harap ng jersey, malaking pera yun. Nag-aagawan ang marami para dun." At present, the shot-caller said that UP has eight corporate sponsors all getting together for the funds for the program. And unlike Ateneo which has Manny V. Pangilinan or National University which has Hans Sy as primary backers, the Fighting Maroons' system is quite different. "Ang source ng funds ng UP, halos lahat galing sa alumni. Tapos lahat yun, mina-manage ng nowheretogobutUP," coach Bo said. According to its website, nowheretogobutUP (NTGBUP) is "a volunteer group of UP alumni that aims to help, assist, and support the development, improvement, and advancement of the varsity program of UP." All of the finances it manages, however, are not necessarily donations. As Perasol put it, "Yung model ng UP is unique kasi yung support nila, kailangan may balik din from us." For example, the tactician said that many of their players have made appearances, online in this continuing COVID-19 crisis and in person prior to the pandemic, to cheer up employees of Palawan Pera Padala, one of the team's sponsors. More importantly, Coach Bo reminded yet again that the only reason they have all these new faces is because they have to. He pointed out how Abadiano and Filipino-American Sam Dowd would make up for the losses of Jun Manzo and Juan GDL as well as how Diouf and Cansino are already waiting in the wings once Bright Akhuetie and Ricci Rivero graduate. "We're also recruiting for the impending need," Perasol said. "Hindi naman ito biglaan. Since nagsimula kami rito, we all did this nang dahan-dahan lang. Kaya rin yung support from alumni for funding, hindi na rin naging mahirap." DREAMING Still, the mere fact that UP is now a big-time player on and off the court in collegiate basketball seemed so farfetched just five years ago. Before Bo Perasol, the Fighting Maroons were stuck in a vicious cycle. Now, though, they have back-to-back playoff appearances and have traded blows with traditional powerhouses for recruits and transferees. All of this made possible because the very moment he came in, Coach Bo already knew the secret to success. "You cannot build a program without funds," he said. Perasol furthered that his biggest takeaway from his time in Ateneo was that competing with the traditional powerhouses on the court entailed competing with them as well off of it. "Alam ko yung kakayanan ng Ateneo and siyempre, kakumpetensya ko rin nun yung La Salle so alam ko rin yung kanila. Ganun na rin ang kakayanan ng NU and yung iba pa, kakayanin din nila kung gustuhin nila," he said. He then continued, "Kaya kung ang objective ng programa is to be in the top four, your program should be levelled din sa capacity ng top four." The General Santos native then went on to point out how training in the country or abroad, recruitment local and overseas, housing, and food and nutrition all have costs. "To sum it up, everything you're going to do would entail financing. Hindi ito kakayanin ng UP as a public school dahil wala namang pondo ang gobyerno para dyan," he said. He then continued, "Ang pinakasagot nalang ng school is yung scholarship. And siyempre, yung nag-aaral ka sa UP." That doesn't mean, however, that their hands were tied. In fact, the answer to the questions had always been there. "The good thing about UP is there's millions of alumni all over the world and a lot are successful people and businessmen who are willing to help," Perasol said. BELIEVING Indeed, having educated Filipinos for over 112 years now, UP has, without a doubt, more than a few successful alumni. It was all a matter of uniting - and then unleashing - them. Even before Bo Perasol came home to Diliman, NTGBUP was already organized. They were not necessarily thrilled with the Fighting Maroons, though. "Nung una, dahan-dahan lang, ambag-ambag lang para merong kakainin, pambayad sa dorm. Merong nag-donate ng shoes," Coach Bo said. He then continued, "Pero siyempre, they want first and foremost a program with improvements and direction." NTGBUP and the UP community got just that from Perasol as a 3-11, seventh-place finish in 2015 became a 5-9, sixth-place finish in 2016 in Coach Bo's first year. In his second year, the squad improved to a 6-8, fifth-place finish. From there, the Fighting Maroons have been in the Final Four for back-to-back years now - and even made the Finals in 2018. "Nagsimula maging excited ang alumni nung nagsimula ring manalo," he shared. "When we started winning, nagkaroon hindi lang ng physical support, but financial support as well. We were ascending eh." In his third year at the helm, State U, finally, officially had corporate sponsors. And you know how that year went? That was when they ended a 21-year Final Four drought and then a 32-year Finals absence. Safe to say, the sleeping giant was awoken. "Yes, sleeping giant talaga tayo and when we say nagising, ang pinaka-catalyst was the winning," its fearless leader said. Now, UP MBT has a mean machine of financial support on its back, paving the path for its big-time recruiting haul in 2020. Even better, they now have a loud and proud fanbase that is making up for all the lost time they stayed away during the "dark days." "Actually, sa pitches ko sa recruitment, kasama sa presentation ko yung machi-cheer sila nang ganung klaseng crowd," Coach Bo said. SURVIVING At the same time, though, that loud and proud fanbase expects much, much more from this brand new power. For each and every one of them, Bo Perasol has but one reminder. "What we have done in the past years is to level up lang. We have a new gym, we have all these players, we can train abroad," he said. He then continued, "Pero yung mga Ateneo, La Salle, 20 to 30 years na nilang ginagawa yan. What we did was just to level up alongside them." Again and again, Coach Bo has said that what he has been doing is, put simply, putting UP in the best position to win. Still, with a roster as overflowing with talent as this, he could only acknowledge that just about everybody sees them as having gone championship or bust. Credit to him, however, Perasol was blunt with his assessment that he would also be disappointed if they would not be able to taste their first championship since 1986 sooner than later. "Yes, it will be a failed plan kung hindi tayo makakakuha ng championship in the next three to five years," he said. He then continued, "Yan naman talaga ang plano and ang ginagawa natin ngayon is all going towards that objective." And again and again, he is putting all those great expectations on his shoulders - and on his shoulders alone. "Ako naman, hindi ko rin pwedeng hindi gawin itong ganitong recruitment kasi hindi rin naman ako magkakaroon ng chance kung ganun. I have to be in the best position to succeed so that we are in the best position to succeed," he said. Only time would tell if all the seeds he has sown would bear fruit. But Coach Bo is already guaranteeing that whatever happens then, he would have no regrets. "In the end, alam ko namang babalik ang lahat sa akin. Alam na alam ko namang ako ang leader ng team," he said. He then continued, "Ang mahalaga is we gave ourselves a chance. Anuman ang outcome, basta nabigyan natin ang sarili natin ng pagkakataon." After years and years and years as the laughingstock of men's basketball, it looks like it's now UP's turn to smile and wave. Whether or not that ultimately turns into jumps for joy for their first title in three decades remains to be seen. But maybe, just maybe, Coach Bo is right - this is all worth it just to have a chance to compete. Just remember that in the "dark days," that chance to compete wasn't there at all. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo......»»
Sherilyn Reyes binabayaran pa rin ang P35-M na utang matapos ma-scam
UMABOT pala sa P35 million ang kailangang bayaran ng aktres na si Sherilyn Reyes-Tan matapos ma-scam sa kanyang bag business. Talaga raw namulubi si Sherilyn at ang kanyang pamilya nang todo dahil sa panloloko sa kanya ng isang doktorang kliyente niya na kumukuha sa kanya ng mga branded bags para maibenta. Limang taon na raw.....»»
PCSO umaming edited ang litrato ng lotto winner, binoldyak ni Rendon
BINENGGA nang bonggang-bongga ng social media personality na si Rendon Labador ang Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Galit na galit na naman ang motivational speaker sa isyu ngayon ng PCSO dahil sa trending at viral na litrato ng pagtanggap ng isang lotto winner ng kanyang premyo kamakailan. Isang babaeng bettor mula sa San Jose Del.....»»
Bong Go provides livelihood support to Baliuag workers
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has expressed the need for stronger government interventions to provide more livelihood opportunities, particularly for those who have been adversely affected by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Go’s team visited Baliuag City, Bulacan on Friday, 1 September, and coordinated with Congresswoman Augustina “Tina” Pancho and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to provide assistance to 269 disadvantaged workers. Conducted at the Barangay Pinagbarilan covered court, Go’s team provided snacks and shirts to all beneficiaries while they also gave away shoes, mobile phones, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients. Meanwhile, the qualified beneficiaries also received livelihood support from DOLE’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program. “Nais kong magpadala ng taos-pusong pasasalamat sa TUPAD ng DOLE. Sa gitna ng kinakaharap nating krisis sa kalusugan, ang TUPAD ay naging isang malaking tulong sa ating mga kababayan na naapektuhan ng pandemya,” Go said. “Ang TUPAD ay hindi lamang isang programa; ito'y nagbibigay ng oportunidad at pag-asa sa mga manggagawang Pilipino na nawalan ng trabaho o kabuhayan dahil sa mga pagsubok na hinaharap natin. Sa pamamagitan nito, marami sa ating mga kababayan ang nabigyan ng pagkakataon na magkaruon ng pansamantalang trabaho at kumita ng maayos para sa kanilang pamilya,” he stressed further. Furthermore, Go has been instrumental in pushing for the passage of Republic Act No. 11960, also known as the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act. This law, authored and co-sponsored by Go in the Senate, aims to promote entrepreneurship and local economic development by showcasing and supporting unique products from each town around the country. The OTOP program encourages Filipinos to take pride in their local products, providing a platform for small-scale producers to access a wider market. Go highlighted the OTOP program’s potential to create jobs, stimulate economic growth in communities, and empower Filipinos to become self-reliant entrepreneurs. The senator added that by promoting and investing in locally made products, the OTOP Philippines Act can help revitalize local economies and provide sustainable livelihoods for countless individuals and families across the country. Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, has consistently emphasized the imperative of improving and expanding the country’s healthcare system to guarantee accessible medical services for disadvantaged populations. He has been an advocate for the establishment of Super Health Centers across the country. In the province of Bulacan, the Department of Health (DOH) has identified other strategic locations to establish Super Health Centers, including the cities of Baliuag, Meycauayan, and San Jose del Monte, and the towns of Angat, Balagtas, Bulakan, Pandi, San Miguel, Guiguinto, Marilao, Obando, Paombong, Plaridel, San Ildefonso, and San Rafael. Go likewise encouraged those with health concerns to seek the assistance of the Malasakit Centers at the Bulacan Medical Center in Malolos City, Rogaciano M. Mercado Memorial Hospital in Sta. Maria, and Ospital ng Lungsod ng San Jose del Monte in San Jose del Monte City. The Malasakit Centers bring together representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), DOH, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The one-stop shop aims to help impoverished patients by reducing their hospital costs to the least possible amount. Go is the principal author and sponsor of Republic Act No. 11463 or the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, which institutionalized the Malasakit Centers program. To date, 158 operational centers have assisted more than seven million Filipinos nationwide, according to DOH. As the principal sponsor and one of the authors, Go also highlighted the recently enacted RA 11959, widely known as the Regional Specialty Centers Act. The legislation mandates the establishment of regional specialty centers within existing DOH regional hospitals, stressing the government's commitment to enhancing the nation's healthcare infrastructure. Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance supported the rehabilitation of the Bulacan State University Activity Center and the construction of a multipurpose building in Malolos City, the construction of drainages, provision of medical equipment for local hospitals, improvement of the Pandi District Hospital, concreting of a farm-to-market road in San Ildefonso, and many more. Another team of Go was also in Bustos town on the same day and helped more struggling workers. The post Bong Go provides livelihood support to Baliuag workers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go provides additional support to micro-entrepreneurs in Roxas City, Capiz
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, on Thursday, August 31, provided livelihood support to 43 microentrepreneurs at Barangay Dayao in Roxas City, Capiz, who had previously been impacted by different crises. The identified microentrepreneurs are also beneficiaries of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) program. Aside from the livelihood assistance, Go’s team also distributed snacks, masks, shirt, shoes, and basketballs to the beneficiaries. Select beneficiaries also received cellphones. “Nais kong magpasalamat sa DTI sa inyong PPG program dahil hindi lamang nagbibigay ng tulong kundi pati na rin ng sapat na kaalaman at kakayahan para sa mga pamilyang apektado ng iba't-ibang kalamidad, tulad nitong pandemya,” Go said. “Ang PPG program ay isang malinaw na halimbawa kung paano natin maipapakita ang malasakit at suporta sa ating mga kababayan na tinamaan ng mga pagsubok. Ang inyong pagsisikap ay hindi lamang nagbibigay ng tulong sa mga pamilya at indibidwal, kundi pati na rin sa mga komunidad na nangangailangan ng pagbangon,” he continued. Go pushed for DTI’s PPG program during the Duterte administration to help boost the livelihood of communities affected by crises. He continues to support the implementation of the program to help uplift individuals and families, particularly those engaged in micro-enterprises, who have been adversely affected by health disasters like epidemics and pandemics, calamities such as fires, armed conflicts, and the like. “Palaguin niyo ang inyong negosyo. Kapag lumago ang inyong negosyo, dalhin niyo po ang mga kita sa inyong mga pamilya... mas masarap sa pakiramdam kapag pinagpawisan at pinaghirapan niyo po ang inyong pagnenegosyo at napalago ninyo,” Go said. Go likewise conveyed his appreciation to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for the enactment of the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program into law. The OTOP Philippines Program, authored and co-sponsored by Go, represents a governmental stimulus strategy strategically crafted to nurture the expansion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) nationwide. The program places a strong emphasis on harnessing local resources while concurrently safeguarding the rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Meanwhile, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go encouraged residents to seek the services of the Malasakit Center at Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital in the city where they may conveniently avail of medical assistance from existing programs of the government. Malasakit Centers bring together representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health (DOH), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. These one-stop shops aim to support impoverished patients in reducing their hospital costs to the least possible amount. The Malasakit Centers Act of 2019, principally authored and sponsored by Go, mandates DOH-run hospitals, plus the Philippine General Hospital, to provide necessary assistance to indigent patients by covering various patient services and fees. To date, there are 158 Malasakit Centers nationwide that have helped over seven million poor and indigent Filipinos, according to DOH. Meanwhile, citing how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the crucial need to fill in the gaps in the country’s healthcare system, Go continues to push for the establishment of Super Health Centers. Go said that the centers can significantly help reduce occupancy rates in main hospitals by making available basic health services in communities, such as database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit, among others. Through Go's initiative and with the help of his fellow legislators, some 307 Super Health Centers were funded in 2022. He also successfully pushed for the funding of at least 322 more Super Health Centers in this year's health budget. Super Health Centers will also be established in strategic areas in the province, such as in Dumalag, Tapaz, Jamindan, Mambusao, Panay, Panitan, Pilar, President Roxas, Sigma, and Roxas City. Go, vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance, likewise supported the construction of several river control structures, road rehabilitation along Iloilo East Coast to Capiz Road, and the road concretion along Maayon to Palagian Provincial Road. #### The post Bong Go provides additional support to micro-entrepreneurs in Roxas City, Capiz appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go advocates for additional funding for healthcare programs
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and vice chairperson of the Finance Committee, expressed his concerns about the proposed budget cut for the Department of Health in 2024, stressing the critical importance of healthcare, particularly as the country continues to recover from the pandemic. According to the 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP), reductions are proposed in various healthcare programs. For instance, the Health Facilities Enhancement Program is slated to be cut from P26.8 billion in 2023 to P22.9 billion in 2024. Similarly, the budget for the prevention and control of infectious diseases is proposed to be reduced from P5.8 billion to P4.8 billion. "Ang estado ng kalusugan ng mga mamamayan sa isang bansa ay isang batayan din ng kalagayan ng kalidad ng buhay," Go said. He stressed that the government should allocate sufficient funds for health programs led by DOH. "Kailangang matiyak na maging ang pinakamahihirap nating kababayan, mga hopeless, helpless at walang malalapitan maliban sa pamahalaan ay may access sa de-kalidad na serbisyong pangkalusugan,” he added. The senator also highlighted the urgency of strengthening the healthcare system, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Nagulat tayo nang dumating ang COVID-19 sa ating buhay. Nakita natin ang kakulangan ng ating sistemang pangkalusugan," he said. Despite the challenges, Go sees the pandemic as an opportunity to focus on areas that need improvement. "At dahil dito, sabi ko nga, ‘the more we should invest sa ating healthcare system.’" Go recounted his efforts to increase the DOH budget last year from P296B to P316B for 2023. He also mentioned his opposition to cutting the budget for the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in 2019. "Hindi po tayo pumayag. In fact, dinagdagan pa natin sila noong budget deliberations," he said, adding that RITM has proven to be a crucial institution during the pandemic. The senator also pushed for additional funding for the Cancer Assistance Fund, which was not initially part of the proposed 2023 budget. "Maganda na napondohan ito ng Lower House, at dinadagdagan pa namin sa Senado," he said. Go plans to double the fund next year, acknowledging the financial and emotional toll cancer takes on families, especially those who are less fortunate. In addition to his proposed budget increases, Go discussed his ongoing initiatives to bring medical services closer to the people. “Una na rito ang patuloy na operasyon ng Malasakit Centers na ating isinulong at naisabatas noon bilang principal sponsor at pangunahing may-akda. Sa kasalukuyan ay mayroon ng 158 Malasakit Centers, at mahigit pitong milyong Pilipino na ang natulungan nito ayon sa datos ng DOH,” Go cited. Malasakit Centers bring together representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. These one-stop shops aim to support impoverished patients in reducing their hospital costs to the least possible amount. “Pangalawa ay ang pagkakaroon ng Regional Specialty Centers sa mga regional hospitals ng DOH na atin ding isinulong na maisabatas kamakailan lamang bilang principal sponsor at isa sa mga may akda nito. Ang Regional Specialty Centers Act ay multi-year plan para ilapit ang specialized medical services sa ating mga kababayan. Halimbawa, ang may sakit sa puso, hindi na kailangang sa Maynila pa magpaopera dahil doon na siya pupunta sa DOH regional hospital na malapit sa kanilang lugar,” he explained. Go is also the principal sponsor and one of the authors of the recently signed RA 11959, or the Regional Specialty Centers (RSC) Act. The newly enacted law aims to create additional specialty centers in various regions, thereby ensuring that Filipinos have access to specialized medical services without the need to travel to Manila. “Pangatlo naman ay ang pagpapatayo ng Super Health Centers sa iba’t ibang sulok ng bansa na ating sinikap na mapondohan. Ang Super Health Center naman ay medium type version ng polyclinic, at improved version ng rural health unit. Sa SHC ay mapagkakalooban ang pasyente ng primary care, konsultasyon at early detection ng kanyang sakit,” he further said. Super Health Centers are designed to focus on primary care, consultation, and early detection, further strengthening the healthcare sector in the country, especially in grassroots communities. Go assured that substantial funding has been allocated for Super Health Centers under the budget of the Department of Health (DOH). A total of 307 centers were funded for 2022, with an additional 322 slated for 2023. "Kaya bilang lingkod bayan, tutulong ako sa abot ng aking makakaya at sisikapin nating mas ilapit pa ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa mga taong nangangailangan nito—lalo na ang mga mahihirap at biktima ng krisis,” concluded Go. The post Bong Go advocates for additional funding for healthcare programs appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bong Go’s team assists indigents in Polillo Island, Quezon
Senator Bong Go, adopted son of CALABARZON, in coordination with Congressman Mark Enverga, dispatched on Tuesday, 18 July, an outreach team to provide aid to indigent individuals in Polillo Island, Quezon. Go's team distributed snacks, masks, vitamins and shirts to 1,400 beneficiaries at the evacuation center in Polillo Sports Complex. They also provided shoes, watches, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select residents. Additionally, representatives from DSWD provided financial assistance to each resident. In a video message, Go, chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, emphasized the importance of prioritizing one's health during this time of crisis. He offered assistance to those with medical concerns and encouraged them to visit the Malasakit Centers at Quezon Medical Center in Lucena City or the Maria L. Eleazar General Hospital in Tagkawayan. The Malasakit Centers Act, signed into law by former president Rodrigo Duterte in 2019, aims to provide convenient access to medical assistance programs offered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office to poor and indigent patients. “Ang target po ng Malasakit Center ay pababain ang inyong billing. Kaya huwag po kayong mahihiyang lumapit sa Malasakit Center dahil para po yan sa inyo, mga kababayan kong Pilipino. At ngayon po, meron na po tayong 158 na Malasakit Centers sa buong Pilipinas na handang tumulong po sa inyo,” explained Go. In addition to the Malasakit Center, Go continues to advocate for the establishment of Super Health Centers, which will provide affordable yet quality basic health services, eliminating the need for Filipinos, especially those in rural areas, to travel long distances to access medical care. Super Health Centers will be strategically constructed in various locations in the province, including Agdangan, Alabat, Antimonan, Dolores, Gumaca, Infanta, Lopez, Mauban, Tagkawayan, Catanauan, and Perez. These centers, are medium-sized polyclinics that offer services such as database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit to the residents of San Miguel and neighboring communities. As vice chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go extended his support to various projects, including the construction of slope protection systems along the Lagnas River, the establishment of the Sariaya Bypass, the rehabilitation of a bridge on the provincial road, the implementation of a potable water system, and the concreting of roads at the New Local Government Complex. These initiatives reflect his vision to contribute to the province's recovery amid the pandemic. The post Bong Go’s team assists indigents in Polillo Island, Quezon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Jessy Mendiola nag-shopping nang bongga bago manganak, ninega ng netizen
BIHIRANG mag-shopping si Jessy Mendiola pero when she does, talagang shopping spree ang kanyang ginagawa. Sapost niya sa kanyang Instagram account, ipinakita ng aktres ang kanyang shopping haul na siyempre pa ay puro branded. Among those we saw were Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Polo. “Yes! Isang na namang unboxing ang magaganap dahil nagkaroon ng shopping […] The post Jessy Mendiola nag-shopping nang bongga bago manganak, ninega ng netizen appeared first on Bandera......»»
Kris Bernal umiyak nang bongga nang ma-postpone ang kasal: Pero ang mahalaga tuloy pa rin
INIYAKAN nang todo ni Kris Bernal ang naging desisyon nila ng kanyang fiancé na si Perry Choi na huwag munang ituloy ang kanilang pagpapakasal dahil sa pandemya. Dapat sanay nitong nagdaang Sabado, June 5, ang wedding ni Kris at ng kanyang chef-businessman partner ngunit kinailangan nga nilang i-postpone muna ito para na rin sa kanilang […] The post Kris Bernal umiyak nang bongga nang ma-postpone ang kasal: Pero ang mahalaga tuloy pa rin appeared first on Bandera......»»
Showbiz couple napilitan nang magbenta ng mga gamit dahil sa pandemya
MAY naichika ang isa naming kaibigan na nakabili ng gamit mula sa isang female celebrity. Talagang nakikiusap ito na hanapan pa siya ng buyer ng mga branded niyang bags at jewelry items dahil sobrang kapos na siya para sa pang-araw-araw nilang gastusin kasama na ang mga babayarang bills. “Actually medyo mahal pa rin ‘yung mga […] The post Showbiz couple napilitan nang magbenta ng mga gamit dahil sa pandemya appeared first on Bandera......»»
Andrea Brillantes umabot sa halos P1-M ang natanggap na b-day gift
INSTANT “milyonarya” na ang Kapamilya young actress na si Andrea Brillantes dahil sa dami ng natanggap niyang mamahaling birthday gift. Sa kanyang latest vlog, ibinandera ng dalaga ang mga branded stuff na iniregalo ng mga kapamilya at kaibigan para sa kanyang 18th birthday last March. Hindi nakapag-celebrate nang bonggang-bongga si Andrea for her debut dahil […] The post Andrea Brillantes umabot sa halos P1-M ang natanggap na b-day gift appeared first on Bandera......»»
Pandemic hugot ni Regine: Mas naging importante ang relationship ngayon kesa materyal na bagay
SA kabila ng patuloy na banta ng pandemya, nagpapasalamat pa rin nang bonggang-bongga ang Asia’s Songbird na si Regine Velasquez dahil sa mga blessings na natatanggap niya at ng kanyang pamilya. Isa na nga riyan ang pagkakaroon ng digital Valentine concert — ang “Freedom” na mapapanood na nga ng madlang pipol sa Feb. 14, mismong […] The post Pandemic hugot ni Regine: Mas naging importante ang relationship ngayon kesa materyal na bagay appeared first on Bandera......»»
Payo ni Richard Yap ngayong 2021: Maging wais sa pera, mag-ipon nang bonggang-bongga
NAGBIGAY ng ilang tips ang bagong Kapuso star na si Richard Yap pagdating sa pagiging wais sa pera ngayong 2021. Sa nagdaang taon, maraming natutunang life lessons ang actor-businessman lalo noong kasagsagan ng lockdown dahil sa coronavirus pandemic. Isa na nga rito ang kahalagahan ng tamang paghawak ng ating mga kinikita. Hindi lang ang showbiz […] The post Payo ni Richard Yap ngayong 2021: Maging wais sa pera, mag-ipon nang bonggang-bongga appeared first on Bandera......»»
Alden nakabawi sa mga pagkukulang sa pamilya ngayong may pandemya
NANG dahil sa pandemya, nakabawi nang bonggang-bongga ang Kapuso Drama Prince na si Alden Richards sa kanyang pamilya. Ayon kay Alden, kung maraming negatibong epekto sa mundo ang COVID-19 pandemic, may magaganda at inspiring pa rin namang nangyari kahit paano sa buhay ng mga Pinoy. Para sa Asia’s Multimedia Star, isa sa mga positibong naging […] The post Alden nakabawi sa mga pagkukulang sa pamilya ngayong may pandemya appeared first on Bandera......»»
‘Love Life with Kris’ mapapanood nang live sa TV5; bongga ang mga guest
WALANG planong i-post ni Kris Aquino ang pagkikita nila ni Raffy Tulfo sa TV5 studio nu’ng nakaraang Martes. Doon ginanap ang kanyang promo shoot para sa teaser ng programa niyang “Love Life with Kris” na mapapanood nang live simula sa Agosto 15, 5 p.m.. Yes, live po ang “Love Life with Kris” every week at […] The post ‘Love Life with Kris’ mapapanood nang live sa TV5; bongga ang mga guest appeared first on Bandera......»»
Kris Bernal feeling ‘superhero’ sa pagdo-donate ng breastmilk: I save lives
“NOT all superheros wear capes.” ‘Yan ang naging caption ng first time celebrity mom na si Kris Bernal sa kanyang social media post matapos ihayag na pakiramdam niya ay isa siyang “superhero.” Tingin nga ni Kris, “superpowers” niya ang oversupply ng pagpo-produce ng breastmilk dahil marami siyang natutulungang mommies. Sa Instagram, ibinandera ng aktres ang.....»»
Chad Kinis naka-score kay Dominic Roque: For sure may maiinggit!
LAUGH trip ang paandar na Facebook post ng komedyante at direktor na si Chad Kinis tungkol sa dating aktor na si Dominic Roque. Pinusuan at ni-like nang bonggang-bongga ng mga netizens ang litrato ni Chad kung saan kasama niya ang ex-boyfriend ni Bea Alonzo na si Dominic. Marami ang nag-react at nainggit kay Chad dahil.....»»
Ricky Lee nagsisi na hindi pinatulan ang ‘imbitasyon ni’ Jaclyn Jose
NAGSISISI ngayon ang National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts na si Ricky Lee dahil sa biglaang pagkamatay ni Jaclyn Jose. Matagal na pala siyang niyayaya ng veteran star at Cannes Film Festival best actress na magkita para makapagkuwentuhan sila nang bonggang-bongga. Since last year pa raw nagme-message si Jaclyn o Mary Jane Guck sa totoong buhay,.....»»
Wish ni Karla kay Via Veloso: Gusto kong magkaroon siya ng partner
PINU-PUSH nang bonggang-bongga ni Karla Estrada ang dating sexy actress na si Via Veloso na maging bukas uli sa pagkakaroon ng bagong dyowa. Ibinuking ng TV host-actress na parang nawalan na kasi ng pag-asa ang kanyang kaibigan na pumasok uli sa isang seryosong relasyon dahil sa mga naranasang pagkabigo sa larangan ng pag-ibig. Nitong nagdaang.....»»
Anne napaiyak sa pinagsasabi ni Regine tungkol sa kanyang boses
CRAYOLA (read: cry) nang bonggang-bongga ang TV host-actress na si Anne Curtis dahil sa mga pinagsasabi ni Regine Velasquez. Hindi kasi inaasahan ni Anne na pupurihin ng nag-iisang Asia’s Songbird ang kanyang boses on national TV. Talagang naging emosyonal ang “It’s Showtime” host nang mapanood ang isang video clip mula sa nakaraang episode ng “Magandang.....»»