Maegan Aguilar naglabas ng sama ng loob: Hindi man lang nila inalam, muntik akong ma-gang rape at ilibing ng buhay ang asawa ko
NGANGA ang singer na si Maegan Aguilar matapos bawiin ni Sen. Raffy Tulfo ang pangakong tulong dahil napatunayang hanggang ngayon ay gumagamit pa rin ito ng ilegal na droga. Sumama ang loob ng anak ng OPM legend na Freddie Aguilar sa senador dahil hindi na nito itutuloy ang tulong pinansiyal at pangakong bahay para pansamantala […] The post Maegan Aguilar naglabas ng sama ng loob: Hindi man lang nila inalam, muntik akong ma-gang rape at ilibing ng buhay ang asawa ko appeared first on Bandera......»»
2 Pinay singer sa US may panawagan kay Ivy Violan: Gusto lang naming magkaroon ng sariling kanta…
NAGLABAS ng sama ng loob ang mga US-based Filipina singer na sina Rozz Daniels at Irelyn Arana sa veteran OPM artist na si Ivy Violan. Humarap sa ilang members ng media (via zoom) ang dalawa kamakailan para ipaalam ang mga hindi kahandahang nangyari sa pagitan nila at ni Ivy Violan. Magkasamang nagpe-perform sina Rozz (mula […] The post 2 Pinay singer sa US may panawagan kay Ivy Violan: Gusto lang naming magkaroon ng sariling kanta… appeared first on Bandera......»»
Roger Gorayeb: A coach s role is also to be a father
Coaching a collegiate team especially in women's volleyball is never an easy job. For Roger Gorayeb, being a mentor to kids in their teens goes beyond the call of duty inside the court. You play the role of both a coach and a second father. What they will become in the future -- a continuing career in the sport or on a different endeavor -- the knowledge a coach will impart on them will be their guide in their chosen paths. The multi-titled mentor has been coaching since 1984. He has a wealth of experience dealing with different personalities and has touched a lot of lives in his almost four decades in the industry. What he cherishes the most is not the number of titles, accolades or success his players collected under his watch, but what these players or what he likes to call his ‘children’ have become. “Ang dami na ng mga players (na na-handle ko). Dadaan sila sa buhay mo tapos nakikita mo kung ano ang nagiging future nila maganda naman. Siyempre natutuwa ako,” said the 59-year-old coach. Gorayeb played a big role in the careers and lives of his players from San Sebastian College, Ateneo de Manila University and National University. Alyssa Valdez, Grethcel Soltones, Jaja Santiago, Jasmine Nabor, the Ateneo Fab Five of Gretchen Ho, Fille Cainglet- Cayetano, Dzi Gervacio, Jem Ferrer and A Nacachi are just some of the stars that saw their collegiate careers take flight under his tutelage. “Masaya at masarap sa feeling,” Gorayeb told ABS-CBN Sports as he tried to put into words the satisfaction he feels while doing his passion to coach. On court he is a strict mentor, serious, all-business, but beyond that he is a father-figure to his players. “Kapag may laro o ensayo volleyball lang talaga kami. Pero after n’yan yung aming relationship 'di na coach at player,” said the PLDT coach in the Philippine Superliga. “Kapag may problema sila magsasabi na sila sa akin. Dun mo malalaman kasi kung mayroon silang hinainng sa buhay, mga times na gusto nilang humingi ng tulong sa’yo. Yung mga simpleng ‘Coach pwedeng makahingi ng pamasahe, pambili ng ganito.’ Kasi during training di mo naman malalaman yan eh.” “Mapaghihiwalay mo talaga (ang pagiging coach at tatay sa kanila), sa akin kasi ewan ko sa iba, pero ako kahit pagalitan ko ang player during the ensayo, after ng ensayo wala na. Parang barkada na lang,” added the former women’s national team mentor. “Sa bonding ninyo mapaghihiwalay mo yung pagiging player at pagiging tao ng player mo mismo. Kaya lalong nagiging deep-rooted ang aming relationship. “Sa totoo lang 'yung mga napahirapan ko sa ensayo, ‘yan pa ang nagiging close sa akin. Minsan naiisip ko nga na magsisi na, ‘Bakit napahirapan kita noon tapos ang bait-bait mo sa akin ngayon. Dati pinahirapan kita.’ Pero doon kasi sila natututo. Nagi-struggle sila tapos malalampasan nila,” said Gorayeb. Last year when Gorayeb was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, the players that he guided during their collegiate careers never left his side. “Tulad nu’ng nangyari sa akin tapos ‘yung mga dati kong player mapa-Ateneo, mapa-Baste nandyan sila para sa’yo. Bumibisita sila sa ospital,” he said. “Parang dun ko nakita na marami pala akong na-touch na buhay ng bata di lang sa paglalaro. Yung during the course of that five years na pag-stay nila namin bilang player at coach malalim ang nagiging ugat ng relationship.” “Nandyan sila sa’yo sa oras ng pangangailangan mo. Maski yung mga di mo madalas nakikita. Dyan mo malalaman na naging malaking part ako sa buhay nila kahit limang taon lang na magkakasama.” Their presence and prayers along with his family, according to Gorayeb, were his strength during that difficult time. “Itong nagkasakit ako ang daming nagbabantay sa akin, ‘yung mga taga-Ateneo ‘yan sina Gretchen, hindi umalis sa tabi ko. Yung mga players ko sa San Sebastian na dati pa kasi inaanak ko na ang mga anak nila. Araw-araw nasa ospital, na-witness nila yung nangyari sa akin,” said Gorayeb, who is still undergoing chemotherapy. He’s thankful for all the efforts his players did to help especially the fund-raising concert they organized last November for him. “Dumating si Mr. Tony Liao nu’ng umaga (sa intensive care unit) sinabi niya na, ‘O Roger alam mo ba ito, mayroong mamaya yung mga player naggawa sila ng concert sa’yo.’ So naiyak na lang ako noon kasi wala akong boses di ako makapagsalita,” he said. “Parang inaano lang ako ni Sir Tony na, ‘Lakasan mo lang ang loob mo. Yung mga players mo gumagawa lang ng paraan para lumakas ka.’ Yung mga ganoong tipo ba.” “Doon nag-sink in sa akin na lahat pala sila concerned sa akin kahit na di na sila naglalaro sa akin. Nakakatuwa kasi yun yung time na sabi ko di dapat ako mawalan ng pag-asa at kailangang suklian ko ang effort nila na ginagawa,” added Gorayeb. Now with just two chemo sessions left and a few tests to assure that his cancer-free, Gorayeb is looking forward on his return to coaching. He wants to resume his mission. “’Di pa ako magreretiro sa pagko-coach kasi ang mga bata nandyan pa. Marami pa akong dapat tulungan,” said Gorayeb. “Ako nagsusumikap na gumaling kaagad para marami pang matulungan.” “Masama man sabihin, pero kamatayan na lang ang magpapatigil sa akin sa mga ginagawa ko. Iba pa rin ang may tulong ka na maibibigay sa mga bata,” he added. Gorayeb vows that he will continue to be a father – both inside and outside of the court. For more on the improved conditon of Roger Gorayeb, read here. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @fromtheriless.....»»
Bong Go aids fire-hit Cebu communities, stresses fire prevention interventions
On Saturday, May 20, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go had his team mounted a relief activity for Cebuanos whose houses were damaged in a fire incident in Cebu City. In a video call, the senator underscored that he will continue to promote and advocate for better fire prevention measures in the country. “Sa mga nasunugan po dito sa Cebu City, sana nasa mabuti kayong kalagayan. Huwag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa, ang importante ay buhay kayo. Ang gamit po ay napapalitan, ang pera ay kikitain pero ang pera ay hindi nabibili ang buhay. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat po tayo,” Go expressed. The senator's team mounted the relief activity at Barangay Mambaling gymnasium, where they distributed grocery packs, snacks, vitamins, masks and shirts. They also gave away bicycles, mobile phones, shoes, watches and balls for basketball and volleyball to select beneficiaries. A team from the Department of Social Welfare and Development also extended financial support. In total, 171 affected families were aided from Barangays Duljo Poblacion, Pit-os, Mambaling, Kalunasan, Luz, Sinsin, Kamputhaw and Basak San Nicolas. Go has primarily authored and co-sponsored Republic Act No. 11589, otherwise known as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Modernization Act. "Importante po na mabigyan ng suporta ang modernization ng ating Bureau of Fire Protection dahil napaka-importante ng tungkulin na ginagampanan nila upang makapagligtas ng buhay," Go explained. "Halos linggu-linggo akong bumababa sa mga nasusunugan. Nakikita ko ang hirap ng ating mga kababayan. Kahit isang bahay lang ang masunog, damay pati ang kapitbahay. Maraming pamilya ang apektado kaya dapat na palakasin natin ang kapasidad ng BFP sa pagreresponde sa sunog," he added. Signed by former president Rodrigo Duterte in 2021, the Act provides for the acquisition of modern fire equipment, expansion of the BFP's manpower, and provision of highly-specialized training to firefighters, among others. It also mandates the bureau to implement monthly fire prevention campaigns and information drives in every local government unit. Go also offered to help those with health issues. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, he encouraged them to seek the services of the Malasakit Centers located at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu City Medical Center and St. Anthony Mother and Child Hospital, all located in the city. The Malasakit Center was first established in VSMMC in 2018. To date, there are 157 such centers nationwide that have helped over seven million particularly poor and indigent patients, according to the Department of Health. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop where patients may conveniently apply for medical assistance from concerned agencies such as the DSWD, DOH, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. In Cebu province, there are also Malasakit Centers at Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital in Mandaue City, Cebu South Medical Center in Talisay City, Lapu-Lapu District Hospital in Lapu-Lapu City, and Cebu Provincial Hospital in Carcar City. Go then mentioned that DOH has also identified areas to construct Super Health Centers in the province. SHCs were funded to be established in the cities of Bogo, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue; and in the towns of Borbon, Cordova, Moalboal, Samboan and San Francisco in 2022. This year, more Super Health Centers were funded in the cities of Carcar, Cebu, Talisay and Toledo; and in the towns of Carmen, Consolacion, Liloan, Medellin and San Nicolas. An additional Super Health Center will also be established in Danao City. Through the collective efforts of fellow lawmakers, sufficient funds had been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where they will be constructed. Super Health Centers offer database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine, where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done. “Mas malaki ito sa rural health unit (pero) mas maliit sa ospital. Mayroon na siyang laboratory, minor operating, emergency, pharmacy, birth facilities, (at) dental services. Hindi niyo na kailangang bumyahe ng malayo para sa pagpagamot,” explained Go. Meanwhile, Go was also instrumental in the passage of Republic Act No. 11717, which increased the bed capacity of VSMMC from 1,200 to 1,500 beds. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go likewise continues to help improve the delivery of public service in the city as he supported the rehabilitation and expansion of the Barangay Multi-Purpose Building Area at Barangay Duljo Fatima and the acquisition of a mini dumptruck. “Yan po ang ipinangako ko sa inyo noon, kahit saang sulok kayo ng Pilipinas, basta kaya lang po ng aking katawan at panahon, pupuntahan ko po kayo -- makatulong sa abot ng aking makakaya, makabigay ng konting solusyon sa mga problema, masuportahan ang mga proyekto na makakapagpaunlad sa inyong lugar, at makaiwan po ng konting ngiti sa panahon ng pagdadalamhati,” said Go. On the same day, Go also sent another team in Mandaue City and provided similar relief to more fire victims. ### The post Bong Go aids fire-hit Cebu communities, stresses fire prevention interventions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Ivana Alawi malakas ang loob lumandi sa Europe, nakita na ang ‘future’ asawa
HINDI napigilan ng Kapamilya actress na si Ivana Alawi ang kanyang kilig matapos maispatan ang kanyang “future” asawa. Sa latest vlog na ibinahagi ng dalaga kung saan nag-shopping sila sa Europe kasama ang kanyang ina at bunsong kapatid na si Mona. Sa bandang dulo ng video kung saan ang plano lang sana nila Ivana ay […] The post Ivana Alawi malakas ang loob lumandi sa Europe, nakita na ang ‘future’ asawa appeared first on Bandera......»»
Willie sumabog na: ‘Hindi na ako matatakot sa inyo! Laban na kung laban… masyado n’yo na akong inaapi at sinasaktan!’
SUMABOG na ang galit ng TV host na si Willie Revillame dahil sa patuloy na pamba-bash at paninira sa kanya ng mga haters sa social media. Naglabas ng matinding sama ng loob si Willie sa pamamagitan ng kanyang programang “Wowowin” sa ALLTV, kagabi, February 7. Nakarating daw sa kanya na hindi lamang mga netizens ang […] The post Willie sumabog na: ‘Hindi na ako matatakot sa inyo! Laban na kung laban… masyado n’yo na akong inaapi at sinasaktan!’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Maegan Aguilar muntik nang mamatay, nanawagan kay Ka Freddie: ‘Tay, sa totoo lang kailangan ko kayo ngayon’
MARAMING naawa sa singer na si Maegan Aguilar nang halos mamalimos siya ng tulong sa amang OPM legend at award-winning singer-songwriter na si Freddie Aguilar. Emosyonal na ibinahagi ni Maegan sa publiko ang mga kamalasan at masasaklap na kaganapan sa kanyang buhay, kabilang na ang araw nang muntik na siyang mamatay. Personal na nagtungo si […] The post Maegan Aguilar muntik nang mamatay, nanawagan kay Ka Freddie: ‘Tay, sa totoo lang kailangan ko kayo ngayon’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Hubo’t hubad na pasaway rumampa sa barangay
Nahiya ako pero at the same time natatawa sa naging panaginip ko na nakahubad daw akong naglakad sa street namin. Noong una, parang madaling-araw dahil medyo madilim pa noong lumabas daw ako sa bahay, walang pumapansin sa akin pero aware ako na nakahubad talaga ako totally as in wala kahit underwear. Then noong makarating na ako sa grocery store malapit sa amin, doon na ako pinagtinginan ng tao, pero walang pumigil sa akin at dedma lang ako sa mga titig nila. Nag-grocery ako ng pang-almusal tulad ng itlog at tinapay pero sa totoong buhay hindi naman ako mahilig kumain nito mas gusto ko ang kanin at ulam sa umaga. Ano bang kahulugan nito? Salamat. The post Hubo’t hubad na pasaway rumampa sa barangay first appeared on Abante......»»
Iya nagalit, todo iyak nang magpa-tattoo si Drew: Tapos na-realize ko inggit lang pala ako
INIYAKAN pala ng TV host-actress na si Iya Villania noong magpa-tattoo ang asawa niyang si Drew Arellano. Sa isang segment ng morning show nila ni Camille Prats na “Mars Pa More” inamin niyang naging “kontrabida” na rin siya sa buhay ni Drew, lalo noong mag-boyfriend pa lang sila. Hinding-hindi raw niya makakalimutan yung eksenang nagalit […] The post Iya nagalit, todo iyak nang magpa-tattoo si Drew: Tapos na-realize ko inggit lang pala ako appeared first on Bandera......»»
Toni umaming hindi rin perfect ang pagsasama nila ni Paul: Parang cooking lang yan…
TULAD ng karamihan sa mga mag-asawa, aminado si Toni Gonzaga na hindi rin perpekto ang relasyon ng direktor at producer na si Paul Soriano. Nagkuwento ng ilang detalye ang Kapamilya actress-TV host tungkol sa ilang taon nang pagsasama ni Direk Paul at kung paano sila pinagtitibay ng mga pagsubok sa buhay. “Hindi rin naman perfect […] The post Toni umaming hindi rin perfect ang pagsasama nila ni Paul: Parang cooking lang yan… appeared first on Bandera......»»
Alex iniyakan ang akusasyon ng ilang fans: Hinding-hindi ako magiging ingrata!
INIYAKAN ng TV host-vlogger na si Alex Gonzaga ang balitang may mga tagasuporta siyang masama ang loob dahil feeling nila, binabalewala at dinededma lang sila ng dalaga. Nang makarating kay Alex ang isyung ito, agad siyang naglabas ng mensahe sa kanyang social media account para linawin ang problema. Sabi ng aktres at YouTuber, talagang naapektuhan […] The post Alex iniyakan ang akusasyon ng ilang fans: Hinding-hindi ako magiging ingrata! appeared first on Bandera......»»
Roxanne Barcelo buntis na sa unang baby: Mga Badidap, I’m preggo!
BUNTIS na ang aktres na si Roxanne Barcelo sa panganay na anak nila ng kanyang non-showbiz husband hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin niya pinapangalanan. Ayon kay Roxanne, hindi nila inaasahan na darating agad ang maituturing niyang biggest blessing sa buhay niya makalipas lang ang ilang buwan matapos silang ikasal ng kanyang asawa. Ibinandera ng […] The post Roxanne Barcelo buntis na sa unang baby: Mga Badidap, I’m preggo! appeared first on Bandera......»»
SAMA-SAMA SA PAGBANGON
NITONG Setyembre, naging miyembro na ng PhilHealth ang panganay kong anak. 21-years old na kasi siya, at hindi na pwedeng maisama na “dependent” sa mga benepisyaryo naming mag-asawa. Mabilis ang pagrehistro, madali lang ang paglilista dahil pwedeng i-download ang mga form at magpaiskedyul ng pagpunta sa opisina nila. Napakahalaga ng mga benepisyo ng PhilHealth lalo […] The post SAMA-SAMA SA PAGBANGON appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
What Korina Sanchez-Roxas wants to teach young girls about money
Popular broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas is successful, sweet and independent – especially when it comes to money. During a media conference for her show “Rated Korina” held in Quezon City recently, Korina revealed that she never asked money from her husband former Senator Mar Roxas II. “Hindi ako humihingi ng pera sa asawa ko. So ang luho ko sa akin lang,” said Korina. “Pero may anak kami so hati kami. Kung gusto niyang abonohan ng buo puwede rin. Hindi na ako umaalma roon. Pero hindi ako humihingi.” Korina said that her being a breadwinner in the family when she was younger taught her how to value money. “Pero inaabutan niya ako pag nag bi-byahe kami. Natuto na rin akong tanggapin iyon pero dati tinatanggihan ko ‘yan. Kasi siguro naging breadwinner ako sa amin, ate kasi ako eh. Hindi ako sanay tumanggap. Ako yung taga-bigay,” she said. When asked if she gives money to her husband, Korina laughed and said: Oo naman. Abonado ako madalas.” Korina said she wanted to teach her daughter Pilar the importance of earning money for herself when she grows up. “I choose that. Ako iyong tumatanggi (sa pagtanggap ng money). Gusto ko ipamana iyan kay Pilar na kailangan ang babae, kumikita. Kailangan kumita ka para hindi ka nadidiktihan. “Okay lang naman iyong collaboration. Iba yung dinidiktahan ka. I can hold myself. I don’t bother him much. Ma-regalo naman siya. Wala na nga akong hinihingi so siyempre may regalo dapat,” said Korina as she smiled. Asked if the gifts she received were expensive, Korina said: “Hindi naman mayasdo. Pinagmamalaki ni Mar ‘yun. Hindi siya maluho. Ang relo pa rin niya ay Timex hanggang ngayon”. Korina said that they do not go out of town that much these days for their bonding moments because they already have children. “Hindi na kami masyado makalarga dahil sa mga bagets. Gusto na nga niya dalhin sa bundok o turuan mag-swimming (ang mga bata) pero ayoko muna hindi puwede. Ako ang masusunod. Pag seven years na yan, ayon sa batas,” the award-winning broadcaster said. Korina Sanchez-Roxas When asked about plans to have more children in the future, Korina said in jest: “Saka na natin pag usapan ‘yan. Working mom ako.” Korina said that she misses her kids – Pepe and Pilar – when she goes taping for several days. “Masakit yung anak mo na hindi mo nahahawakan from afar. Magki-kiss kami may salamin. Araw-araw ako naka Face Time, 2-3 times a day. Ayoko naman makalimutan nila ako. Si Pepe sa garden pa lang sumisigaw na siya ng ‘mama, mama!’ Alam na nila ang mga pangalan ng tao sa bahay. Pati tagaluto sa kusina kilala nila,” she said. “Ilongga ang anak ko! Si Jess, si Jiss. Si Pepe, Pipi! Sabi niya ‘ako man, ako man!’ Gusto ko ituro sa anak ko you have to make the most of your time. You don’t just watch TV the whole day,” she said. Produced by BrightLigt Productions, Korina said that she is excited for her journey on TV5. “Sa show ko ‘Rated Korina,’ walang editorializing. Kung manonood ka, ang mangyayari is mamamangha ka, matutuwa ka. There will be some issues but nothing political. Marami namang gumagawa ng ibang programa nun. Sasawsaw pa ba tayo dun? Four stories every week.” Rated Korina, a news magazine and lifestyle show, will be launched on Saturday, Oct. 24, on TV5, 4-5 p.m. Korina brushed aside competitions with other networks, saying this is not the right time to tear each other down. “If aint broke, why will you fix it? Kami nga iyong ginagaya di ba? The more the merrier. Magkakaibigan naman kami lahat niyan. Kino-congratulate ko pa nga ‘yung iba diyan pag-nananalo. Ang ganda nga ng position ni Sir Albee (Benitez), ‘ zero-network war.’ Now is not the time to tear each other down. The signs of the times, it’s teaching us that there’s something wrong in what we’re doing so ayan! Mag re-boot kayo. Siguro concentrate na lang in doing good,” she said. Korina also denied reports that she will be appointed to an executive position on TV5. “No! Kung gusto ko man humawak ng mga departamento, nuon pa sana ‘yan sa ABS-CBN. Nag-pioneer naman ako diyan di ba? I’m director level pero never ako nagkaroon ng tauhan. Kasi I would like to be on-cam. Maybe later on,” she said. But Korina said that she’s not closing her doors for any opporunities in the news department. “Later on siguro. Hindi naman mawawala iyan. Pag-isipan natin. Nasisiraan na ako ng ulo sa trabaho ko sa ‘Rated: Korina.’ Ako rin ang line producer. Pati ulam ng mga tao, iniisip ko.” Korina also shared some secrets for success in the broadcasting industry. “The glamor part is 10 percent. Ninety percent is hardwork. Kung papasok ka sa news, paano ka aangat? Hard work talaga ‘yan. Noon, doon ako natutulog sa kotse ko sa ABS-CBN. Sa weekend ako parating andun. Inuupuan ko editing ko kahit hindi kailangan. In anything you do, you need to work well. Kahit nag-gigisa ka lang ng sibuyas, you have to do it well. Just do it well at hindi ka mawawalan.”.....»»
National U s historic championship was an Altamirano family affair
National University's 60-year title drought came to a close in 2014. And according to head coach Eric Altamirano, it was already predetermined even before the season started. "Ang totoo nyan, nung offseason nun, puro kami talo, hindi talaga kami nananalo sa mga liga. One day, kasama ko si Luigi, kinukwento ko sa kanya na nag-struggle nga ang team," he shared in The Prospects Pod, referring to his second son. He then continued, "Pero sabi ni Luigi, 'Dad magcha-champion tayo ngayon.' As I look back now, I remember that day na sinabi nga ni Luigi yun and nagkatotoo nga." At the end of UAAP 77, Luigi proved prophetic, witnessing his dad guide the Bulldogs to a long-awaited and much-desired title. Of course, the dominant defense, the difference-making presence of Alfred Aroga, and the total team effort of the blue and gold contributed to that. At the same time, very much key was the all-out support of coach Eric's wife, children, and entire household. "Tinuring nila kami na parang sarili nilang mga anak," pesky guard Pao Javelona shared. "Sobrang grateful ko kanila tita Marissa pati sa wives ng iba pang coaches kasi iba yung turing nila sa amin. Sobrang laking bagay ng mga Altamirano sa amin." In the brilliant tactician's six-season stint in Sampaloc, wife Marissa, sons Anton and Luigi, daughter Aby, and several other members of the household were fixtures behind the scenes. While coach Eric was, well, coaching, the other Altamiranos were also right there as much-welcome helping hands - on or off the court. "Ako, tumira ako sa bahay nila, parang anak na talaga ang turing nila sa akin kasi sa iisang bubong lang kami nakatira," now-Gilas Pilipinas forward Troy Rosario said. "Pagpupunta kami ng practice, si coach Eric na nga gumigising sa akin. Si tita Marissa, lahat ng mga kailangan, kumpleto." Indeed, in the same way that coach Eric changed the culture of basketball in National U, so did he and his family change the lives of his players. "Siguro, nung first three years ko sa NU, sobrang pasaway ako sa kanya. Talagang hindi ako sumusunod kasi may sarili akong mundo nun na parang sobrang bilib siguro ako sa sarili ko," versatile wing Glenn Khobuntin said. He then continued, "Pero kung pinabayaan lang niya ako nun, hindi ko alam kung anong mangyayari sa life ko. Nadiretso buhay ko nung palagi pa rin niya akong kinakausap after practice." Now, Khobuntin has the Altamiranos as the template for what he wants his own family to become. "When I had my own family na, doon ko na-realize kung bakit niya ginagawa yun. Parang gusto ko ngang magmura kapag naiisip ko e," he said. He then continued, "Grabe. Sobrang thankful akong nakilala ko sila kasi hindi lang sa basketball yung impact nila sa akin e. Kung paano i-handle ni coach E yung family niya, ganun din gusto ko." In the end, the team captain of the Bulldogs' UAAP 77 champion team could do nothing but express how much he loved his mentor. "I love you, coach," Khobuntin said. "Thank you." Without a doubt, his teammates only share the same sentiments. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @riegogogo. .....»»
TODA workers in Pampanga receive support from Bong Go
The Office of Senator Bong Go, in coordination with the Office of Representative Anna York Bondoc and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, extended assistance to Tricycle Operators and Drivers' Association drivers in San Luis, Pampanga on Thursday, 25 May. Held at Dr. Emigdio Bondoc Convention Center, Go’s team gave away masks, snacks, and vitamins to 1,200 tricycle drivers. They also gave away shirts, a bicycle, a mobile phone, shoes, and balls for basketball to select beneficiaries. In his video message, Go, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, encouraged Kapampangans who are in need of medical assistance to reach out to the Malasakit Centers located at Jose B. Lingad Memorial Regional Hospital and Overseas Filipino Workers Hospital and Diagnostic Center, both in San Fernando City; and at Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center in Angeles City. The Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop that streamlines the provision of medical assistance by bringing the relevant government agencies under one roof, namely, the DSWD, the Department of Health, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. “Hindi niyo na kailangan pumila o umikot pa sa iba’t ibang opisina para humingi ng tulong pampagamot dahil nasa loob na sila ng iisang kwarto. Lapitan niyo lang ang Malasakit Center at wala itong pinipili. Karapatan niyo bilang mga Pilipino ang maka-avail ng serbisyo nito,” said Go, who primarily authored and sponsored the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019. “Isa yan sa ipinaglaban ko nung umupo ako sa Senado. Bakit ba natin pinapahirapan ang mga Pilipino kung pera naman nila yan? Kaya itinulak ko talaga ang Malasakit Centers Act… para po ‘yan sa minamahal kong Pilipino lalo na ang mga mahihirap at walang ibang matakbuhan kundi ang gobyerno,” he underscored. As Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go also supported the funding for new equipment for hospitals in San Fernando City and the towns of Arayat, Bacolor, Floridablanca, Guagua, Lubao, Mabalacat, Porac, and San Luis; and the construction of multipurpose buildings in Arayat, Floridablanca, Santa Monica, Magalang and Masantol, among others. He was also instrumental in the construction of slope protection along Sapangbato River in Barangay Margot in Angeles City. “Nakikiusap po ako sa inyo na suportahan niyo lang po ang gobyerno at ako naman po ay patuloy na tutulong sa inyo sa abot ng aking makakaya. Lagi po tayong magtulungan at magmalasakit para sabay sabay po tayong makaahon mula sa krisis na ito,” Go ended. Last 26 January, Go was honored by the provincial government of Pampanga for advancing the province's well-being and interests through its Resolution No. 7643-A. On that same day, former president Rodrigo Duterte was declared the province's "adopted son" by virtue of Resolution No. 7643, in recognition of his significant contributions to Pampanga's growth and prosperity during his presidency from 2016 to 2022. The senator’s team likewise assisted disadvantaged residents in Angeles City last 19 May. The post TODA workers in Pampanga receive support from Bong Go appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Go comforts fire victims in Pritil
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go visited and extended assistance to the victims of a recent fire in Tondo on Wednesday, 10 May. A fire broke out in the neighborhood on 18 April gutting parts of Pritil Public Market and leaving 672 vendors adversely affected. In response, Go held a relief operation at Barangay 91 covered court and provided grocery packs, masks, vitamins, and snacks to the affected vendors. The senator also gave away bicycles, mobile phones, shoes, bags, watches, and balls for basketball and volleyball to select recipients. That day, the Department of Social Welfare and Development gave financial assistance to all qualified vendors. “Mayroon lang po akong paalala sa inyo. Kung ano ‘yung matatanggap ninyo ngayong araw na ito, dalahin n’yo po sa inyong mga pamilya, pagkain po, baon sa inyong mga anak, unahin n’yo muna. ‘Yun lang po ang aking pakiusap sa inyong lahat,” said Go in his speech. Upon the request of Go, the DSWD also conducted further validation and assessment for possible sustainable livelihood grants that can be extended to the fire victims. “Ang (Sustainable Livelihood Program) ay isa po sa programa na sinusuportahan ko, under ito sa DSWD. Bibigyan kayo ng puhunan, tuturuan po na magnegosyo at paano palaguin ito. Mas masarap po ang pakiramdam kapag pinaghirapan at pinagpawisan ninyo ang inyong pagnenegosyo,” he cited during the ambush interview after the event. “Palaguin n’yo ang inyong negosyo. Importante ‘wag pong malugi… kapag kumita ay dalahin n’yo sa inyong pamilya,” he added. Go also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to the firefighters who worked tirelessly to put out the blaze. For his part as a senator, Go primarily authored and co-sponsored Republic Act No. 11589, otherwise known as the BFP Modernization Act, which mandates a ten-year modernization program for the bureau that includes the acquisition of new fire equipment, hiring of additional personnel, and provision of specialized training for firefighters. It also directs the BFP to conduct monthly fire prevention campaigns and information drives in every local government unit, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government. “Mga kababayan ko, tandaan natin ang gamit nabibili, ang damit (ay) nalalabhan, ang pera kikitain, ang damit (ay) nabibili. Pero ang buhay ay hindi nabibili ng pera. A lost life is a lost life forever. Kaya mag-ingat tayo at magpasalamat tayo sa Panginoon na buhay po tayo at huwag po tayong mawalan ng pag-asa,” expressed Go. The senator was accompanied by Congressman "Ernix" Dionisio, Jr. and other local officials who continue to serve the community. “Magtulungan lang po tayo at makakabangon tayong muli. Kilala po ang Pilipino sa pagtutulungan. Kaya po kami nandirito para makatulong man lang sa inyo kahit papaano. Hindi man namin masagot ang lahat, pero importante po magtulungan tayo na maka-recover at makapaghanapbuhay kayong muli,” he continued. He likewise urged those with health concerns to seek the services of the Malasakit Centers located in the city, including Tondo Medical Hospital, Philippine General Hospital, Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Hospital, and San Lazaro Hospital. A brainchild of Go, the Malasakit Centers program provides one-stop shops designed to help particularly poor and indigent patients with their medical expenses by bringing partnered agencies under one roof, such as the DSWD, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The senator likewise supported DOH in its initiative to build more Super Health Centers nationwide, including those in Barrio Magsaysay in Tondo, Valeriano Furgoso in Santa Cruz which were funded in 2022, as well as in Esperanza in Sta. Mesa, Maria Clara in Sampaloc, Atang dela Rama, and Palomar, both also in Tondo, which were funded in 2023. Super Health Centers offer health services including database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service, oncology centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation center and telemedicine where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done. In line with his efforts as Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, Go also supported the construction of multipurpose buildings and road improvements in several barangays, the structural improvement of public buildings, and the construction of evacuation centers. He also supported the acquisition of medical and educational supplies, surveillance system, rescue patrol service, ambulances, and multipurpose vehicle; and the purchase and installation of solar-powered street lighting for the city. “Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Kami po’y mga Bisaya na mga taga-Mindanao. Nakita ko kanina maraming mga Bisaya dito. Kaya ako po’y nagpapasalamat sa inyo na binigyan ninyo ako ng pagkakataon. Wala pong masasayang na oras, ako po’y magtatrabaho para sa Pilipino,” assured Go. “Iyan po ang pwede kong ialay sa inyo, ang aking pagseserbisyo sa abot ng aking makakaya. Sanay po ako sa trabaho. Umaga, tanghali, hapunan, kahit sa panaginip, kahit sa kubeta nagtatrabaho ako. Iyan na po ang nakasanayan ko at magtatrabaho po ako para sa inyo,” he stressed. The post Go comforts fire victims in Pritil appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Snooky Serna umaming muntik makipagtanan kay Albert Martinez; tinawag na ‘great love’ ang isang yumaong aktor
KUNG hindi dahil sa asthma ni Albert Martinez malamang daw ay sila ni Snooky Serna ang nagkatuluyan at naging mag-asawa. Maraming rebelasyon ang award-winning at seasoned actress tungkol sa naging relasyon nila noon ni Albert nang mag-guest siya sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda”. Inamin ni Snooky kay Tito Boy na si Albert ang kanyang […] The post Snooky Serna umaming muntik makipagtanan kay Albert Martinez; tinawag na ‘great love’ ang isang yumaong aktor appeared first on Bandera......»»
Pipay ka-face raw ni Valentine Rosales: ‘Hindi ko matanggap! Wala akong masabi, sumama lang ang loob ko!’
LAUGH trip ang hatid ng isang video na ibinandera ng social media personality na si Pipay kung saan ipinakita niya sa madlang pipol ang ilan sa mga ka-lookalike raw niya. In fairness, ang daming pinatawa at pinaligaya ni Pipay sa bago niyang content, lalo na nang ikumpara niya ang itsura sa kontrobersyal at kapwa socmed […] The post Pipay ka-face raw ni Valentine Rosales: ‘Hindi ko matanggap! Wala akong masabi, sumama lang ang loob ko!’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
For Jillian Ward, career comes first before love life
Actress Jillian Ward admitted that she’s not ready for a relationship right now even though she just turned 18. That despite the growing list of men trying to court the former child star. “Alam niyo po, nung nag-18 po ako, marami na pong tumatapang at tsaka nagpapa-cute, kaso po hindi po sila nanliligaw kasi hindi po ako nagpapaligaw pa,” Ward was quoted as saying. She said she wanted to give priority to her career which is only starting to take off after she managed to shed that awkward teen stage. “Siguro lang po mas may pressure po sa sarili ko, kasi siyempre gusto ko pong mag-improve pa, and gusto ko po na mas galingan ko pa, na mas marami pa po akong matutunan, since adult na rin po ako ngayon,” Ward added. The star of “Abot Kamay na Pangarap” admitted that her parents have always been with her, although they are not necessarily strict. “So minsan nga po parang inaano nila lumabas ako, mag-enjoy daw po ako, pero sinasabi ko po hindi, gusto ko po muna na mag-focus sa work, ganyan,” she added. The post For Jillian Ward, career comes first before love life appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Jane de Leon, iniintriga?
May mga kumakalat na alingasngas ngayon na mahirap daw katrabaho ang aktres na si Jane de Leon kaya naman after ng Mars Ravelo’s Darna ay wala pang nakapilang project ang dalaga at ayon nga sa mga balita ay maarte umano ang dalaga. Sa isang programa ng talent manager na si Ogie Diaz, napag-usapan ang mga tsismis At sa latest upload nga ng “Showbiz Update” vlog ni Ogie Diaz kung saan kasama niya sina Mama Loi at Mrena ay natalakay nga nila ang kumakalat na tsismis ukol kay Jane. Marami raw kas ang nagtatanong sa talent manager kung may balita ito kung kailan masusundan ang kanyang nagtapos na project dahil matagal na rin ang nakalilipas buhat nang mag-babu ang “Darna” sa madlng viewers. “’Yun nga, ang daming nagtatanong sa akin, ano na raw ang next project ni Jane De Leon? Tapos may nag-chika sa akin na mukhang matatagalan pa,” pagbabahagi ni Ogie dahil marami umanong mga chika na tila hindi ito bet ng mga tao dahil sa ugali nito. Agad raw niyang tinanong ang kanyang kaibigan na malapit rin sa dalaga upang kumpirmahin kung totoo nga ba ang mga chichi. “‘No, Mama Ogs. Si Jane ay masunurin sa set. Lahat ng eksena ginagawa niya’. Hindi lang daw maintindihan ng taga ibang production na minsan may dinaramdam, masakit ang ulo, ganyan pero nagtatrabaho pa rin.” saad ni Ogie. Dagdag pa niya, kitang kita kay Jane na talagang may pangarap ito sa buhay. “Alam mo, sa totoo lang, ‘yang mga kaartehan sa set, normal na yan lalo na sa mga nagbibida. May mga nagbibida na masarap katrabaho tapos ‘yung production staff na nakatrabaho non, e the next project nila, laging bida sa kanilang pa-meeting o sa kanilang brainstorming yung artistang para sa kanila ay magaling katrabaho,” saad ng talent manager. The post Jane de Leon, iniintriga? appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»