The local unit closed at P56.999 against the greenback on Monday, September 5, surpassing the previous record-low of P56.77 posted on Friday, September 2.
taken into consideration by the government.
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Tagle: Open your ears to serving others, not gossiping
MANILA — In this age of marites,” a colloquial term for gossipers, former Manila archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle is urging the Catholic faithful to open their ears to serving people and knowing the needs of the less fortunate rather than those of gossipers.Inashort video message posted on Facebook, Tagle, who is now prefect for the Congregation of the Evangelization of Peoples, said
Nag-presenta ang DOT na in certain states na
According to Press Secretary Trixie CruzAngeles, the Department of Tourism (DOT) gave a
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Cops won’t be criminally charged in police custody death of Fil-Am
Singapore — For Filipinos new in Singapore, seeing people on streets not wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic might take some getting used to, even though this health protocol is no longer required here.
PNA photo by Joey O. Razon
The family of Angelo Quinto expressed disappointment and outrage at the DA’s conclusion that the police officers’ method of restraining Quinto was “objectively reasonable” and not excessive force, according to CBS News.
PH, US Defense officials vow commitment to Mutual Defense Treaty
MANILA — The head of the Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) and his American counterpart reaffirmed commitments to the Mutual Defense Treaty of the two long-time allies. The commitment was made after Defense Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr.
people tend to be afraid of losing the chance of missing the latest gossip and care less about the words of the Lord.
Some people in Singapore no longer wear facemasks against the spread of the COVID-19 as they walk through a shopping district on Orchard Road.
presentation showing that tourist volume increased in countries with less restrictive mask policies, adding that the matter is seriously being
THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended on Thursday, Sept. 1 that eligible Americans receive an updated coronavirus booster shot that would help fight the omicron variant. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations to use updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna for people ages 18 years and older.
Such optional mask policy when outdoors may soon be enforced in the Philippines if the country’s tourism authorities will decide to adopt such measures to attract more visitors.
Agreements with Singapore
MANILA — The Philippines should proceed to explore and develop the oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, similar to the action of its neighbors who were able to assert their sovereign rights over their waters and completed drilling even without the benefit of an Arbitral Award and defense treaty, former foreign affairs secretary Albert del Rosario said on Sunday, September 4.
government, I also witnessed the signing of multiple bilateral agreements that would foster our cooperation in different sectors.)
Peso touches 57-level for the first time to post a new record-low
Photo by AFP/Roslan Rahman via The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network
THE four officers involved in the death of a Filipino American U.S. Navy veteran in Antioch, California while he was in police custody will not face criminal charges, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s office announced.
CDC omicronboostersupdatedrecommendsCOVIDtargetingvariant
Aside from the bilateral agreements inked with Indonesia, the country also signed six deals with Singapore.Theseinclude:•Arrangement
with President Halimah Yacob and Prime Minister Lee Hsien “MalibanLoong.posa pakikipagpulong sa mga opisyal ng Indonesia at Singapore at pagkuha ng kanilang patuloy na suporta sa ating bansa at sa ating gobyerno, nasaksihan ko rin po ang pagpirma ng mga bilateral agreement na magsusulong ng ating kooperasyon sa iba’t ibang sektor,” Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday evening, September 7. (Aside from meeting with the officials of Indonesia and Singapore and getting their continuous support for our country and our
A depreciating peso is becoming a big headache for the Philippines, which is already reeling from imported inflation as the ongoing war in Ukraine pushes up global energy prices.
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In a short video message posted on Facebook, former Manila archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, who is now prefect for the Congregation of the Evangelization of Peoples, said people tend to be afraid of losing the chance of missing the latest gossip and care less about the words of the Lord. Philstar file photo by Miguel De Guzman
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BANANA BOAT RIDE. Local tourists enjoy the banana boat at the Masamirey Cove Resort in Sual, Pangasinan on Thursday, Sept. 8. Masamirey
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wrapped up his state visits to Indonesia and Singapore from September 4 to 6, coming home with several bilateral agreements with both countries.Hewas accompanied by his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos, and several Cabinet officials such as Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople, as well as members of the country’s economic team.
Del Rosario made the statement after Minister Liu Jianchao of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and former ambassador to Manila, declared during his visit on Aug. 28 that China and the Philippines are ready to continue negotiations on oil and gas development in the West Philippine Sea, which includes Reed Bank.
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Filipino American U.S. Navy veteran Angelo Quinto Photo screengrabbed from CBS News
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‘PH should proceed with sea exploration without China’
At one point during the trading day, the peso touched the P57-per-dollar level, the first time that the local currency sank to that territory based on a dataset that dates back to 2001.
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Marcos Jr. returns from Singapore with investment pledges, job opportunities
Concerning the Assignment of a Team to the Regional Counter-Terrorism Information Facility in Singapore (Armed Forces
The call marked the first bilateral engagement between the two defense officials since Faustino assumed his post on June “Undersecretary30. Faustino highlighted that the treaty is the basis of the Philippines-
and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III talked over the phone on Thursday, September 1.
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“Kapag sinimulan mo ang kwentuhan sa tanong na ‘narinig mo na?’ Sigurado maraming lilingon sa iyo at interesadong malaman ang balitang dala mo. Ang hanap nga ng iba, ay hindi naman balita kundi chismis. Pagkaraka, ay ipapasa naman ito sa iba (If you initiate storytelling through the question ‘have you heard?’ for sure, many will turn their head to you, interested
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The chief executive met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo and, while in Singapore,
Cove is a hidden paradise resort nestled amid a fishing village in one of Pangasinan’s pristine beaches – the Masamirey white sand beach.
MANILA — The Philippine peso fell a hair’s breadth from the 57-level to post a new all-time low amid a rallying U.S. dollar.
to know the news you bring. Others even don’t look for news, but gossip. Immediately, the gossip will be passed on to others),” Tagle said.
causes most causes of COVID-19 in the U.S. and are predicted to circulate in the fall and winter.
workers. Over half or 99,333 are working professionals in highly skilled and semiskilled job categories, while over 81,272 are domesticDepartmentworkers.ofMigrant Workers Secretary Ople said that the lifting of the 27-year-old guarantee bond for Singapore will also lead to more employment opportunities for Filipino workers.
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booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19
• 3,000 healthcare workers
“There never was an occasion for the POLO to garnish the bond in favor of an aggrieved worker in the past because complaints are promptly handled by the [Ministry of Manpower] which strictly monitors its accredited recruitment agencies,” Ople said. (Philstar.com) n
The updated COVID-19 boosters add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 spike protein components to the current vaccine composition, helping to restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination by targeting variants that are more transmissible and immuneevading.The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of updated COVID-19 boosters, and CDC’s recommendation for use, are critical next steps forward in our country’s vaccination program—a program that has helped provide increased
protection against COVID-19 disease and death.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with overseas Filipino workers based in Singapore during his state visit on September 6, 2022.
Individuals 18 years of age and older are eligible for a single
• 500 workers • 300 workers
It can be recalled that some 8,900 Philippine and American military members had joined forces for the Balikatan war games from March 28 to April 8, 2022.
“As we head into fall and begin to spend more time indoors, we strongly encourage anyone who is eligible to consider receiving a booster dose with a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants.”
$6.54 billion in FDI
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• Joint Communiqué on the Recruitment of Filipino Healthcare Workers (Department of Migrant Workers of the Philippines and Ministry of Health of Singapore)
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On Aug. 31, the FDA signed off on the updated boosters, saying that the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the omicron variant are currently
Both the Philippines and Singapore are also working to expand their bilateral Air Transport Agreement that will “increase connectivity and create more opportunities for collaboration and growth.”
While in the Lion City, Marcos Jr. also reportedly secured $6.54 billion or P374.57 billion worth of foreign direct investments. This translates to around 15,000 job opportunities for Filipinos back home.
vaccine.Individuals 12 years of age and older are eligible for a single booster dose of the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent if it has been at least two months since they have completed primary vaccination or have received the most recent booster dose with any authorized or approved monovalent COVID-19 vaccine.n
He added that people should also listen to the calling of God to serve others, to be honest and to care for the needs of those who have less in life, especially in these trying times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.Fortheprelate, it is sad if the people will only open their ears to gossip and turn a blind eye to the Lord, as he prayed for the healing of those who ignore him.
She added, “If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booster and I strongly encourage you to receive it.”
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More Filipino workers
Meanwhile, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Singapore also approved nearly 10,000 job orders for Filipinos in Singapore, including:
• 5,000 aircraft technicians
As of last year, there were 215,155 Filipinos living and working in Singapore and 180,605 are temporary migrant
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Both officials also discussed the importance of deepening cooperation under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
The MDT, signed on August 30, 1951, states that both countries would support each other if an external party attacked the Philippines or the United States.
“The updated COVID-19 boosters are formulated to better protect against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variant. They can help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination and were designed to provide broader protection against newer variants,” Walensky said in a statement.
“The COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, continue to save countless lives and prevent the most serious outcomes (hospitalization and death) of COVID-19,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf.
“Secretary Austin expressed appreciation for Undersecretary Faustino’s support in advancing the bilateral defense cooperation between the Philippines and the U.S., particularly in spearheading the return of regular military exercises and laying the groundwork for responsive maritime security cooperation between the Philippines and the U.S.,” the agency further said.
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“Have you heard of God’s call on you? The call of service, honesty, justice, compassion? Have you heard others’ call for help? If these are the calls, are we interested?” he said in Filipino.“It’sunfortunate if our ears are open to gossip, but closed to the voice of God and of reason. O, God, heal our ignorance of your voice,” he added.
U.S. alliance and joint defense capability programs,” the DND said in a statement released on Friday, September 2.
Some 300 personnel from the Coast Guard of the Philippines and the U.S. will also conduct a joint search and rescue operation on September 3, Saturday. n
• Renewal of the MOU on Cooperation in Personal Data Protection (National Privacy Commission of the Philippines and the Personal Data Protection Commission of Singapore)•Renewal of the MOU on Water Collaboration (Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System of the Philippines and the Public Utilities Board of Singapore)
The Philippines previously required Singaporean employment agencies and employers to submit a banker’s guarantee and performance bond when hiring Filipino domestic workers. The policy came about following the 1997 case of overseas Filipino worker Flor Contemplacion.
“Secretary Austin reiterated that the US commitment to the alliance remains ironclad,” the agency also said.
Photo from Facebook / Bongbong Marcos tricycles nationwide.
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• 1,000 skilled workers
The Philippines was also able to attract investments in renewable energy, such as floating solar worth $1.2 billion, and a $200-million investment in an in-country DataThereCenter.was also a $20-million pledge for a “innovation platform for start-ups and another $20-million investment was made for ‘Women in Technology’.”
One of the top Singaporean investments is identified as a $5-billion deal on electric tricycles. In a press statement from the Office of the Press Secretary, this investment would cut air pollution caused by an equivalent to 3.5 million trillion
of the Philippines and the Singapore Armed Forces)•Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the Field of Digital Cooperation (Department of Information and Communications Technology of the Philippines and the Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore)•MOUto collaborate on the development of New Clark City (Bases Convention and Development Authority of the Philippines and Enterprise Singapore)
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Velasquez, chief economist at China Banking Corp., said in a commentary.“Thestrength of the U.S. economy and a hawkish Fed trying to slow inflation even at the brink of inducing a recession continues to dominate the movement in currencies globally. Even at this exchange rate, we see the peso possibly falling further especially if the U.S. Fed hikes by another 75 bps in its September meeting and if the Fed increases its terminal target rate, currently at 3.5%,” she added. (with Ramon Royandoyan) n
Last Sunday, September 4 Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia backed Cebu City Mayor
“The question, therefore, is: what is there to talk about, in terms of exploring and developing the natural resources in the West Philippine Sea, when it is clear that the West Philippine Sea exclusively belongs to
On December 23, 2020, Quinto’s sister called 911, saying Quinto was having a mental episode and threatening their mother. Family members said he did not resist the police officers when they arrived, disputing the officers’ claim that he was uncooperative.
But Angeles also clarified that the Department of Health (DOH), being the country’s top health authority, will have a say in the decision on whether or not to drop the mask rule. She added that both DOH and DOT must arrive at a consensus before changes in the policy are made.
However, several health experts feel that it is not yet the proper time to enforce such policy in the Philippines, saying that it is very dangerous as it could lead to more cases given that not many have taken booster shots after their primary COVID-19 vaccines.
that will diminish our laws and the rights of Filipinos under the 2016 UNCLOS Award – would be treason in the highest order,” Del Rosario said. “Negotiating with China will diminish Philippines laws and the rights of Filipinos under the 2016 UNCLOS Award – would be treason in the highest order.”With the increasing energy prices, he said political will is needed to enforce the Philippines’ rights over the oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, so that the country will be able to benefit from new energy sources.
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Currently, masks are only required in public transportation and high-risk settings like healthcare
“The Philippines should proceed to explore and develop the oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, despite threats and harassment from China,” Del Rosario said.
For the past 30 days, 73,843 have been infected with COVID-19, with 99.7 percent having mild or no symptoms at all.
Del Rosario urged President Marcos to find the political will and explore new energy sources to support the country.
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A depreciating peso is becoming a big headache for the Philippines, which is already reeling from imported inflation as the ongoing war in Ukraine pushes up global energy prices. Philstar file photo by Miguel de Guzman
Singapore has relaxed most of its outdoor and indoor mask requirements as the country sees its COVID-19 cases stabilize further.
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nagluwag na tungkol sa face mask, tumataas ang tourism nila,” Angeles told reporters who are covering President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit in Singapore, after being asked whether the Philippines has any plans to copy the maskless policy. “Gawa nga ng ‘front and center’ ang ating turismo sa pagbangon ng ekonomiya, this matter is being taken seriously,” she added.
Del Rosario, who led the country in bringing the case against China before an arbitration court, warned that negotiating with China for oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea will diminish Philippine laws and rights, and that it is a crime of treason.
Meanwhile, there’s a robust demand for dollars at home as economic recovery from the pandemic pushes up imports.
Filipinos?” Del Rosario said in a statement.Under international law, China has zero claim on the West Philippine Sea, but Beijing continues to claim it by law and by force of “Filipinosarms.have every right to explore and develop the oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, including Reed Bank, without interruption or harassment from other countries,” he added.
He cited the examples of Indonesia and Malaysia for sending their drilling ships last year in their respective waters.
So far, the dollar’s bullish run has been fueled by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes that are meant to cool down red-hot inflation stateside.
“Any talk by Philippine officials
The peso’s continued slump could add pressure to the BSP to keep up its hawkish stance to arrest the currency’s crash.
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YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS. Business partners and owners of customized and hand-painted plastic “bayong” bags, Anthony Mancao (right), 23, and Jay-R Hernandez (left), 33, are busy working at their ALM store on Calle Plaza, Araneta City in Quezon City on Thursday, Sept. 8. They said their goal is to introduce Filipino-made products not only in the Philippines but also overseas. PNA photo by Robert Oswald P. Alfiler
Quinto’s mother, Cassandra Quinto-Collins, said the officers should have let Angelo sit down after they handcuffed him, instead of laying him face down and kneeling on his
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mag-revise ng ating mask policy,” she noted.
She accused the four officers Arturo Becerra, James Perkinson, Daniel Hopwood and Nicholas Shipilov of covering up the facts as they were not wearing body cameras.TheQuintos have filed a federal wrongful death civil lawsuit against the police department. They will ask State Attorney General Rob Bonta to re-examine the criminal case. (Inquirer.net) n
Singapore’s Ministry of Health says 96 percent of the eligible population have been vaccinated against COVID-19, while 79 percent of their total population have already received booster shots.
“Despite warnings and harassment from China, our neighbors proceeded with, and completed their drilling,” Del Rosario“Malaysiasaid. and Indonesia, whose waters are also claimed by China, were able to assert their sovereign rights over their waters, without the benefit of an UNCLOS Award and a mutual defense treaty with the US, like the Philippines,” he said.
“We hope to see this political will in the person of our new president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who promised our countrymen that he will protect our country’s sovereign rights as embodied in the 2016 UNCLOS Award,” he said.He noted that Filipinos have every right to explore and develop the oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea, including Reed Bank, without interruption or harassment from other countries.Thelegitimate pathway for Chinese participation in this endeavor, Del Rosario said, is for China to acknowledge that the natural resources of the West Philippine Sea belong to Filipinos, and allow Chinese companies to submit to Philippine laws in the exploration and development of natural resources in the West Philippine Sea. n
Michael Rama’s position that wearing face masks should be ‘nonobligatory,’ citing the same policy that Singapore has enforced.
Accordingfacilities.todata from the city-state’s Ministry of Health as of Tuesday, September 6 only 241 individuals are currently hospitalized, with only 13 needing oxygen supplementation. In the last seven days, they have recorded 1,714 new cases.
There have been calls for similar policies to be instituted already in the Philippines.
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“The peso followed the movement of major currencies against the U.S. dollar, which hit another high today,” Domini
shoulder and neck, preventing him from breathing.
“The DOH will still have a major say in it. So kailangan magka-tugma ang DOH at ang ating DOT and other agencies bago tayo
According to Del Rosario, the 2016 Award under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) categorically held that, “under international law, the West Philippine Sea, including Reed Bank, exclusively belongs to Filipinos, and no one else.”He stressed that under international law “Filipinos do not need China’s consent or permission to explore and develop the oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea.”
In contrast, only about 72.3 million Filipinos have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with more than 17.3 million receiving their first boost dose and more than 1.9 million having their second booster dose. (By Gabriel Pabico Lalu/Inquirer.net) n
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At times, lotteries were even put in place to determine who would be able to purchase a property.According to Realtors and industry experts, the price drop is actually good for the Las Vegas area and neighboring communities as those who may have been priced out before due to high home prices and bidding wars can again participate in the market.
It is very hard to find a piece of land that is not going to sell for a good amount. Everyone wants a piece of the pie, so to speak. Casino/ resort groups are continually improving their operations by buying when it suits them and offloading or closing properties when they become liabilities, and billionaires and venture capitalists want to stake their claim in Las Vegas before it becomes too expensive to enter the market.Thepast few months have seen acres of land sell for millions in Las Vegas, including 10 acres just across the Strip from Resorts World Las Vegas acquired by the Siegel Group that will in probability be developed into a hotel/ casino and entertainment arena, and 2.2 acres of land just across the from the Mandalay Bay Convention Center that sold for $12.8 million. The former has been called the last great piece of land available in the north end of the strip, while the latter is just walking distance away from the iconic “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Consider this: In 1940, the median home price in Nevada was at $20,700. The median price grew to $136,000 by 1980, and was pegged at $142,000 in 2000. In 2010, the median price was at $143,651, right smack in the middle of the housing crash. About a decade later, there was a surge in home prices as the median home price was placed at around $345,000 in 2020.
Certainly, property appreciation in Nevada, especially in hot markets like Las Vegas, is a given. And with the rapid development in the area, it is not a surprise that per square foot prices in different neighborhoods have skyrocketed in the past few decades.
Falling home prices in Southern Nevada a boon to home buyers
Now, house hunters have more of a bargaining chip with sellers as there are more choices in the real estate market. Unlike the last couple of years when buyers had to pull out all the stops or squeeze their budget to be able to participate, buyers now have the option of negotiating with a seller due to the slowdown in home sales.
A table from the Las Vegas Review-Journal shows the price drop of median sales prices of homes in Southern Nevada. From a high of $482,000 in May 2022, the current median sales price was pegged at $450,000 in August 2022, which is still substantially up from figures last year (2021).
This has, in turn, allowed more inventory to flow into the market as house hunters have pulled back on home purchases, unlike in 2020 and 2021 when sellers were having multiple buyers having a bidding war on their properties.
Russ Bateman and Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman strolled along Las Vegas Blvd. and saw developments going on that may keep the “buyer’s market” around due to massive job creation from these ongoing projects.
Some of my clients who have taken the plunge and purchased properties are now reaping the benefits of their good choices by setting up their place as Airbnb or as a rental property.
especially when there’s a lull. Aside from the ability to look over many properties that may suit your needs, you don’t need to cater to all of the seller’s demands, unlike before.
I have been a Realtor for many decades now and have seen the growth of many Nevada communities. I consider Nevada as one of the best states to live in, especially as it has no state income tax and there are many other advantages to having a business in Nevada. With many residential and commercial developments in Las Vegas and neighboring communities, and many planned projects that will continue to add to the diversity to each city’s or town’s entertainment offerings, Nevada is truly is a good place to look for a home, an investment property or a piece
of land where you may want to construct your dream home in or sell for a profit later.
My company, Precious Properties, is a fullservice company that has served its clientele since 1992. You can reach me at 775-513-8447, 805-559-2476 and 702-538-4948 for more information, or send me an email at fely@ precious-properties.com or fely.precious@ gmail.com. We have investors who buy houses in California and Nevada for cash and quick escrow in as short as 7 days.
If you are looking for property in Las Vegas or neighboring communities like Pahrump, Henderson or Boulder City, now is the time to take a look at what’s available in the market,
Realtor Fely Quitevis-Bateman helps those who need business financing, including loans for small businesses. For more information, call (702) 538-4948, or send email to fely@ precious-properties.com or fely.precious@gmail.com.
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Las Vegas is a unique place to be at, as many projects are in construction that will contribute their fair share of jobs and economic opportunities for those who are able to take advantage.Evenwith the current slowdown in home sales, median home prices continue to be above level from past years and decades. In fact, through the years, median home prices have continued to improve, even when there are housing market crashes, as what happened in 2008.
It is a different story though when it comes to commercial properties in Las Vegas, particularly along the Strip.
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Behind Russ Bateman in photo above is the Fontainebleau Hotel (tall blue building) which is undergoing massive construction. It is scheduled to have its grand opening in October of 2023.
FOR the third consecutive month, home prices have fallen in Southern Nevada, including Las Vegas.From a median sales price high of $482,000 in May 2022, the median price of homes dropped to $450,000 in August 2022, which is a $15,000 drop from the previous month (July 2022), according to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Despite the $32,000 drop from its highest point, home prices are still up substantially from about a year ago, with median home prices at the $375,000 range in August of 2021.
During the most frenzied time in the home buying arena, many properties were flooded with offers and more often than not sold far more from their original selling point. Builders put buyers on waiting lists and it was not uncommon for prices to be raised regularly.
A combination of factors are contributing to falling home sales, although industry experts say that Southern Nevada is still in the buyer’s marketHighercategory.borrowing costs have contributed to the lull from home buyers as the average rates for a 30-year home loan have risen to 5.22% in August of 2022 (slightly lower than June’s 5.52%), but still above the 2.84% range in August of 2021, according to a report from Freddie Mac.
(That is equivalent to more than 242 kidney transplant patients who will not be subsidized. The same goes for other GOCC hospitals. In our hospital, a kidney transplant costs P1.5 million excluding maintenance medicine. There is no public hospital they can go to but here at NKT.)
“Bakit dinagdagan pa ang pondo ng PhilHealth samantalang ilang beses nailabas sa media na milyonmilyon ang corruption ang ahensyang ito,” he added.
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases is recommending making wearing face masks voluntary in open areas that are not too crowded. DOH is chair of the IATF, a recommendatory body whose resolutions had the force of law in the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The health official stressed the new policy will be done by low-risk individuals and implemented in low-risk settings.
“Alambillion.naman ng Presidente na bagsak ang ekonomiya at maraming mamamayan ang lugmok sa kahirapan. Imbes na maibsan sana ang kalagayang ito sa pamamagitan ng libreng pagpapagamot ay napunta sa PhilHealth ang malaking budget imbes na idiretso sa mga ospital para mas maraming magamot na pasyente,” said AHW national president Robert Mendoza.
If it were up to DOH, face masks would stay mandatory even outdoors
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“Usually this means that vehicles with higher emissions cannot enter the area. In some low emission zones the more polluting vehicles have to pay more if they enter the low emission zone,” a briefer on the Urban Access Regulations site reads.GoShorty said it gathered data from the TomTom Traffic Congestion Index to get the congestion rates and time lost to traffic for both worldwide cities and UK cities.
“Katumbas ‘yan ng mahigit 242 na kidney transplant na pasyente ang hindi ma subsidize. Ganun din sa ibang GOCC hospital. Sa aming ospital, umaabot ng P1.5 million ang isang kidney transplant maliban pa sa gamot na pang-maintenance. Wala namang pampublikong ospital ang pwede nilang mapuntahan kundi dito sa NKTI,” he added.
The proposal has already received the “verbal approval” of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. but the policy shift will take effect only after he issues an executive order.
Other cities Istanbul, the most populated city in Turkey and Europe, was listed as the most congested city
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na procedure sa GOCC hospital dahil sa pagtapyas ng budget sa MOOE ng P362 million sa aming ospital.” said NKTIEA-AHW president Edwin Pacheco.
In a statement, the Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) said that the budget remains insufficient even though it has been increased from P242 billion in 2022 to P296.3 billion in 2023.
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(Many ordinary citizens will be deprived of services especially the expensive procedures at the GOCC hospital due to the MOOE budget cut of P362 million in our hospital.)
The group also noted the budget on the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases P4.171 billion, as well as on the Epidemiology and Surveillance by P112.9 million.
“It is very alarming that many ordinary patients will be deprived of these specialty services considering that these GOCC hospitals were pet projects of the Marcos Sr. Maraming ordinaryong mamamayan ang pagkakaitan ng serbisyo lalo na ang mga mahal
PhilHealth’s budget, on the other hand, was increased by P20
MANILA — Health workers on Thursday, September 8 slammed the government for its proposed health budget for 2023 as it further privatizes public health services for the public by cutting the budget for governmentowned hospitals.
The PGH even had a budget cut of P19.444 million for 2023, with All UP Wokers UnionManila PGH vice president Benjamin Santos, Jr. noting that despite the lack of lifesaving apparatus like ventilators, there is still no budget appropriated for it.
(The President knows that the economy is failing and many citizens are in poverty. Instead of ameliorating this situation through free treatment, the large budget went to PhilHealth instead of going directly to the hospitals so that more patients can be treated.)
MANILA — The Department of Health said on Thursday, September 8 that it would prefer to keep wearing face masks mandatory even as the government’s pandemic response task force has voted to recommend relaxing masking rules.
According to Vergeire, economic managers also
“In 2020 we saw a drop in congestion and traffic, due to the pandemic. However, in 2022 we’re seeing more people going places again, returning to a form of normal. As such, there has been a worldwide rise in congestion, despite the rising cost of fuel prices.”
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More than 72.6 million Filipinos have completed vaccination against COVID-19. However, only 18.1 million people have gotten boosters. n
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Manila is the world’s 8th city with longest hours spent in traffic - study
No country outside of North America and Europe finished in
“A lot of people all over the world use a car for their daily commute or to run errands, it’s a source of transportation that is readily available. Yet, one of the most significant downsides is when you are unfortunately stuck in gridlocked traffic,” the study said.
Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos said the Philippines and Myanmar are the last countries in Southeast Asia still requiring masks outdoors.
“areas where the most polluting vehicles are regulated.”
Will the relaxed rules apply to everyone? “[N]ot the senior citizens, not those with comorbidities, not children, and definitely not those who are having symptoms of COVID-19,” she said.
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ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS. A Manila Traffic Parking Bureau (MTPB) vehicle tows several illegally parked tricycles along Pedro Gil Street in Manila City on Thursday, Sept. 8. The city government of Manila, via the MTPB, has been clearing streets of road obstructions to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
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“The position of the DOH is for us to continue masking. But there were several [pieces of] data that were presented that also led to this decision,” Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, officer-in-charge of the DOH, said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel.
It noted that the budget “gives premium” to PhilHealth while cutting the budget for Maintenance and Other Operating Expense (MOOE) of the government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC) hospitals, including the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC), Philippine Heart Center (PHC), and the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) by a total of P881 million.
said the number of tourist arrivals will increase if the mask mandate is removed.
the top 15 countries in terms of low emission zone schemes.
Vergeire said the COVID-19 infections in the Philippines are still manageable, noting that severe and critical cases were plateauing, while the proportion of people seeking treatment in hospitals was less than 30%.
Just last week, Vergeire said that wearing a mask is “just a small sacrifice to protect ourselves” after the Cebu City government issued an order making masking optional outdoors.
It then ranked each city on its congestion rate and used Urban Access Regulations to get the countries with the highest amount of low emissions zone schemes implemented.
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“[This means] those would only be done outdoors in settings where it is not crowded, in settings where there is good ventilation, and this would be done among low-risk individuals,” Vergeire said.
MANILA — With schools and industries opening up to on-site operations, a new research has found that Metro Manila is the eighth worst in the world in hours spent in traffic among cities.A research by insurance technology site GoShorty showed Manila has a 43 percent congestion level and 98 hours lost to traffic annually, or more than four days that Filipinos spend in the Metro’s infamous traffic jams every year.GoShorty identified the countries with the highest amount of low emissions zone schemes implemented to determine which of the world’s cities have the busiest roads. Under the Urban Access Regulations in Europe, low emission zones are defined as
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vast control of a people’s consciousness and of government regulatory bodies that TV5 as well as its sister companies in media — BusinessWorld, Philippine Star and partly, the Philippine Daily Inquirer — have been operating even if these are owned through corporate layers by PLDT Inc. This telecom giant is owned 25.6 percent by the Indonesiancontrolled First Pacific Co. (according to its 2021 annual report) and 10.6 percent by the Japanese NTT Docomo (according to the PLDT’s general information sheet submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission last month).First Pacific and NTT Docomo were recently able to legalize their investments in PLDT because of the passage of a law in March this year that in effect excludes telecoms from the list of industries in which the Constitution allows only 40 percent of capital to be owned by foreigners. This was done through the really preposterous maneuver
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its capability to meet pension payments — was drastically reduced to P6 billion, or onefourth of its P24 billion value in 2011. Salim could no longer raise funds from his employees’ BTF to fund his media empire.* MediaQuest’s rapid expansion as a media conglomerate was due to PLDT’s massive infusion of capital, disguised as Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs). That is, PLDT gave MediaQuest additional capital, a violation of the constitutional ban as PLDT is 36-percent owned by foreigners. These were disguised though as PDRs issued by MediaQuest.
Composed of 25 members coming from the Senate and the House of Representatives, the CA conducts confirmation hearings to help determine whether a nominee or appointee is suitable for the position or
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the day, we must listen to the sentiments of the Filipino people. We have had a relationship with the United States for over 75 years, and more than 70 years with the Mutual Defense Treaty in place. Our people-to-people ties have been in existence for over a hundred years, and close to 90 percent of Filipinos consider the U.S. as the most trusted nation and still our number one ally. While we want to reach out to China, engage in economic activities and have a good relationship with them, it is evident that a big majority of Filipinos are angry with what our giant neighbor in Asia is doing, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. It is not surprising therefore that most Filipinos want to remain within the realm of our friendship with the United States.Itisimportant for us to always look at everything based on what is best for our country. Our national interest comes first, and implicit in that is the need to feel the pulse of the people and listen to their sentiments, which President Marcos himself has
Questions regarding our relationship with China and the United States can become a contentious issue, with concerns that the tension between these two countries could escalate and result in an outbreak of hostilities. As I told the CA, I am convinced that the United States does not want to have that conflict, and neither does the Philippines and many other countries, including our ASEAN neighbors. We are working with our ASEAN colleagues here in Washington, D.C. to pressure, to a certain extent, these two major powers to ease up the tension and prevent a potential conflict.
emphasized on many occasions. As I said during the hearing, you can’t have your cake and eat it, too, when it comes to relationships. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Sometimes, we have to make a choice – one that is best for our nation, which is paramount. For me, that is the most important thing on my mind, and which is what I do here in Washington, D.C.
billion in 2012 by PLDT Inc.’s pension fund called Beneficial Trust Fund (BTF). The fund is controlled by a five-man board of trustees, three of which are PLDT executives, and all five appointed by its board of directors.Outof PLDT’s 13-man board, nine are designated by the foreign First Pacific Co. and NTT Docomo. Control by these two foreign firms is therefore transmitted first through the Beneficial Trust Fund to MediaQuest and then to the media firms, a clear violation of the Constitution if the corporate veil is pierced.
Shortly after my confirmation hearing at the CA, I had a meeting with Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink. What he shared on Twitter summed up the attitude that the U.S. has towards the Philippines today – that our meeting reminded him of “just how fortunate the United States is to have friends, allies and partners like the Philippines.” (Philstar.com)
of redefining telecoms not as “public utilities” — as the Constitution referred to restricted industries — but “public betheamendingthroughmediaFilipinorequirementHowever,services.”theconstitutionalfor100percentownershipofmassremains,andonlythetediousprocessofortotallyrewritingConstitutioncanthebanlifted.
I was very pleased that the questions asked by the members coming from the majority and the minority both from the Senate and the House of Representatives – all sides of the political fence, so to speak – were very precise andTheseincisive.confirmation hearings are actually good for those of us who have to go through the process because we will have an idea about the kind of issues that our legislators are concerned with based on the questions they ask. I shared that my marching orders from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is to increase economic activities between the Philippines and the U.S. The pandemic has really upended the global economy and he believes that the U.S. can play a major role in our efforts
BTF’s funds, however, were not enough to fund the huge requirements of Salim’s media enterprises, since its capital in MediaQuest had eaten up 80 percent of its MediaQuest’sassets.
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For instance, Ray Espinosa, chairman of Philippine Star, is certainly Filipino. But he doesn’t represent himself since he has only token shares in Philstar, as required for him to be on the board. He is in Philippine Star’s board because he ultimately represents First Pacific, where he is an associate director.
health care services to poor Filipinos in Metro Manila and beyond. A substantial part of the disconnection from reality can be attributed to the administration of PGH itself.
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In a recent statement in response to a call from the All UP Workers Union-Manila/ PGH to double the hospital’s budget to P10 billion, PGH spokesman Dr. Jonas del Rosario informed the media that PGH Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi also agreed that the proposed allocation is “more than enough” to fund the hospital’s programs. Del Rosario pointed out that PGH had actually asked for P6.1 billion in the 2023 budget, but “we were hesitant to ask for more” because “we have not really spent some of the budget that was given to us last year.”
budget proposal in a hearing last week, which gives us hope that the responsible officials — either in the DBM, or in Congress, which exercises the power of the purse for the government — will come to their senses. “We should be increasing the budgetary allocations of state universities and colleges, which are the poor student’s schools of choice, and government hospitals, which are the pauper’s go-to health facilities, instead of reducing their funds,” Rodriguez said, also referring to the reduced budget for PGH’s mother institution, the
has the capability to undertake the responsibilities required of him or her. In past confirmation hearings, especially during President Rodrigo Duterte’s term, a couple of appointees for Cabinet secretary were rejected outright by the CA.
The legislature has some power to correct the budget, but it would be better if the DBM follows Rodriguez’s recommendation, and submits an erratum to that effect to Congress. After all, it would be in keeping with President Marcos’ expressed ambition to expand and improve public health services in the country; if cuts need to be made to compensate, there are surely many far less critical areas of the budget where the money could be found. (ManilaTimes.net)
The Securities and Exchange Commission in fact ruled in the Rappler case that the ban on foreign ownership and control is absolute, that not a single peso nor the slightest control in a media firm can be made by a foreign entity. The SEC even emphasized that Presidential Decree 1018 had also declared that “the ownership and management of mass media be limited to citizens of the Philippines or to corporations wholly owned and managed by suchTV5citizens.andits sister media firms are 100 percent-owned by a firm called MediaQuest which was funded with P14.5
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FOR the third year in a row, the government has proposed a budget cut for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), the nation’s second largest public hospital, in spite of the persistent COVID-19 pandemic and other public health threats. This is frankly unconscionable, and we join those in Congress and the dedicated but hard-pressed workers of PGH itself who are calling for a budget increase, rather than more cuts.
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While previous administrations looked the other way when confronted with this colossal anomaly, officials of PLDT — which owns TV5 through its multi-media arm, MediaQuest Holdings — were reportedly wary that the congressional hearings would train a strong spotlight on it, drawing the attention of new President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s whose stand on it cannot as yet be Indeed,determined.it’sademonstration of a foreign conglomerate’s
We have to ask, given the chronic understaffing and under-equipping of PGH to serve all the patients who need it, what exactly is its administration doing with the funds it is given? As our columnist Marlen Ronquillo recently pointed out, citing information shared by PGH staffers, the hospital cannot afford to hire more nurses, or regularize its roughly 300 contractual workers — something that is required by law. Training more doctors, a key part of PGH’s mandate, is at present completely out of the question due to its financial constraints. And while the staff of PGH does heroic work day in and day out to provide medical services despite the lack of resources, obviously the number of people they can help and the quality of care for those who they can serve have been severelyCagayandegraded.deOro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez expressed displeasure with the PGH’s reduced
A very important constitutional body that can perform such checks and balances is the Commission on Appointments, which has the power to approve or reject the appointees or nominees of the president for certain positions in government.
One of those points, according to the DBM’s own statement to Congress, “prioritizes protection of individuals, households and communities from the persisting effects of the pandemic, as well as future unprecedented catastrophes through the strengthening of social services and health care, as well as the safe resumption of face-to-face education.”InDBM’s defense, however, it should not bear all the blame for a lack of awareness and compassion for the needs of PGH to deliver badly needed
Pangilinan actually owns only 1.6 percent of the holding firm, and roughly the same tiny percentages in its companies. Pangilinan has a mere 0.13 percent shares of PLDT.
We find it terribly ironic that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) would propose another budget reduction for PGH while at the same time, arguing to Congress that the 2023 budget proposal is in line with the Marcos administration’s “8-point economic agenda.”
attended virtually. For something as important as that – no problem at all. Apps like Zoom have become necessary for cases like mine where I am already in my host country, saving the government expenses for me having to travel to the Philippines and be physically present.
owns 45 percent of its shares, with the rest widely distributed in the Hong Kong stock market. Manuel V. Pangilinan is Salim’s prime executive, whose PR though has very successfully portrayed him as the First Pacific’s Philippine conglomerate’s main stockholder, with media even calling it the MVP Group.
A PDR represents the holder’s right to the dividend income of a share in a company but without the formal ownership of it. Thus, a foreigner owning a PDR in a media firm isn’t — technically at least — violating the constitutional ban on foreign participation in a media firm.
The budget for PGH in the 2023 national budget proposal delivered to Congress by Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman is P5.9 billion (not P5.4 billion as initially reported), which is a reduction of P400 million from this year’s P6.3 billion. This year’s budget in turn was a P600million reduction from the P6.9 billion allotted to PGH in 2020.
The process is similar to what they have here in the United States where every appointee or nominee for Cabinet-level positions and even the Supreme Court is grilled by the U.S. Senate, which can confirm or reject such nominees or appointees. This is known as the “Appointments Clause” that serves as an example of the underlying principle of checks and balances in the U.S.
BROADCAST giant TV5 abruptly terminated its talks for a partnership with the Lopez-owned ABS-CBN after its executives learned that the congressional committee scrutinizing the proposal would be zeroing in on exposing the multi-media conglomerate’s allegedly blatant violation of the constitutional ban on foreign investments in media.
to economically recover from the impact of the pandemic by having more investments come ourCertainly,way. we need to know what are foremost in the minds of our legislators because we have to work with them in terms of how we can proceed with our relationship with major countries such as the United States.
media investments in fact hasn’t been generating profits in the tight, competitive media market, so PLDT had to report huge actuarial losses on these: P6.8 billion, P11 billion and P5.1 billion for 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively. As a result, the value of the pension plan’s assets — which determines
First Pacific is tightly controlled by the Indonesian tycoon Anthoni Salim, who
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sold; 60 to 70 percent of which go in and out of Metro Manila eachDataday.from the World Health Organization published in 2018 said that the total life expectancy in the Philippines for both men and women is 69.3Theyears.Boston Consulting Group revealed in 2017 that Manila’s traffic congestion cost motorists an average of over an hour lost in traffic every day, putting it at third worst in Southeast Asia. (Franco Luna with a report from Kaycee Valmonte/Philstar. com) n
The Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving, an attached agency of the DOT in charge of marine sports, has recently appropriated a budget of PHP9.53 million for the first time by the national government for more intensified dive tourism promotion and development.
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MANILA – The Philippines was again named as Asia’s leading dive and beach destination by the 2022 World Travel Awards (WTA) in Vietnam on Wednesday, September 7.
Frasco said the Philippines is ready to receive tourists while continuing to promote the “Filipino brand” of hospitality.
One of the largest cities in the world, Bogota, ranked second with a congestion level of 55 percent. In 2021, Bogota lost 126 hours to traffic, making a drive in the city look a little less appealing.
Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chair Romando Artes said that in 2021, 300,000 vehicles were
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However, by having the BTF as an investor in the media empire, Salim isn’t risking his
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Thursday, September 8 welcomed the back-to-back win, saying it proves the beauty of the Philippines.
*This as well as First Pacific’s growth in the Philippines is described in detail, with sources provided in my 2016 book Colossal Deception: How Foreigners Control Our Telecoms Sector, available for online at rigobertotiglao. com/shop and at amazon.com. Neither First Pacific nor PLDT has contested anything written in the book. A new edition is scheduled for publication at the end of this year. (ManilaTimes. net)
“We look to the future with hope that through our combined efforts under the Marcos administration that has identified tourism to become a major pillar for economic recovery that not only will we survive the pandemic but we will thrive, we will endure and we will get back stronger than ever,” sheWTAadded.awarded the Philippines for the sixth time as the leading beach destination in Asia besting India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam, and at the same time achieving Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title for four straight years since 2019, edging Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.
PLDT and its subsidiary, Smart Communications, gave advanced payments for its advertising placements, which it committed to total P868 million in 2013 and a further P758 million in 2014. It is not clear how much the total placements amounted to although these could have reached P1 billion annually from 2010 to 2014 — a credible figure given PLDT and Smart’s P8 billion annual advertising budget. PLDT actually entered into a contract with TV5 for these advertising placements starting in 2010 for a five-year term. The contract has been renewed for another five years, to continue up to 2021.
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More importantly, by having BTF as the stockholder in his media firms, Salim thinks he is skirting the constitutional ban on foreign investments in local media enterprises, since BTF is technically a Filipino entity as its beneficiaries are Filipinos who constitute the overwhelming majority of PLDT’s staff.
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The incontrovertible reality though is that the controlling entity of these media conglomerates is a foreigner, the Indonesian Salim, which the Constitution bans. He can rely on the executives he appoints in PLDT, in BTF, and in his main media holding firm MediaQuest to follow his orders.Salim’s media enterprises, combined with his telecom industries, make up a powerful political and opinion-forming force, which is the reason the framers of our Constitution totally banned foreigners from these sectors. A foreigner in fact now has in place a perfect machine for controlling a population’s views and way of thinking. He has a content generator made up of his news enterprises in print, broadcast and the Internet. In addition, he has a content disseminator consisting of his cellphone firm, Smart Communications,
Never in our post-war history has there been a foreigner with such a media empire, and in all media platforms. This is a fact largely hidden by the Salim group’s tremendous control of media — including journalists working in his competitors’ firms. It would have been exposed if Congress had continued its investigation of the deal being worked out by TV5 and ABS-CBN.
“We are ready to receive you in the Philippines. We look forward to your visit and I invite each and every one of you to visit our beaches, our dive sites, and our tourist destinations,” she said. (PNA) n
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Topping the list is Mumbai, the eighth most populous city in the world with around 20 million people. The Indian city has a congestion rate of 53 percent as of 2021.
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of ‘control’ is neither limited to stock ownership nor to management in the board, but rather embraces a broad range of schemes that grant influence over corporate policy.” Indeed, except for its chairman (currently Ray Espinosa, a First Pacific executive), the BTF’s board members are obscure PLDT executives obviously put there to comply with the legal requirements for a pension fund.From 2012 to September 2013, PLDT subsidiary ePLDT invested P9.6 billion in MediaQuest’s PDRs, which was then used to fund Cignal TV, the direct-to-home satellite television service. The massive infusion of funds explains why Cignal TV has in just a few years become the largest in the industry.InMarch 2013 and then March 2014, ePLDT bought another P2.45 billion MediaQuest PDRs, in order to fund its subsidiary Hastings Holdings, the holding company for First Pacific’s newspaper investments in the country. This was reportedly used to partly pay the P4 billion that the Belmonte family asked for its Philippine Star shares in 2012.PLDT took another tack in funding its TV5 network, especially since the broadcast company was in dire need of more money since it hadn’t been able to get a significant share of the advertising market from the two major networks, ABS-CBN and GMA7.
Frasco said the dive citation from WTA cemented the premise of the DOT in hosting the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2022, which is considered the country’s largest platform to network and promote the dive industry.
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Intramuros, meanwhile, won over other competitors such as the Angkor Temples of Cambodia; Borobudur Temple Compounds of Indonesia; Ha Long Bay of Vietnam; Sengan-en and Shoko Shuseikan Museum of Kagoshima in Japan; Taj Mahal of India, teamLab SuperNature of Macao, Great Wall, The Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors, all in China; Tokyo Imperial Palace of Japan; and Victoria Peak of Hong Kong.
“The Philippines is a beautiful country and you (WTA) having given these awards is such an affirmation to all of our tourism stakeholders and workers who have greatly sacrificed throughout the pandemic,” she said.
Intramuros also reclaimed its title as Asia’s leading tourist attraction.
the biggest in the country, and his direct-to-home satellite television service Cignal TV and his cable news network.
In a 2018 study, the Japan International Cooperation Agency said that traffic costs the Philippines P3.5 billion in “lost opportunities” daily. The amount is expected to triple in number by the year 2030.
own nor his conglomerate’s funds in companies in the media sector, but the employees’ pension money.
in the world, with a congestion level of 62 Residentspercent.ofthe Turkish capital spend around 142 hours in traffic jams – the equivalent of nearly 6 whole days. The city saw an 11-percent increase in traffic from 2020, meaning that on average, car journeys will take 62 percent longer.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-90119595
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
REGISTRANT HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S)Signature:ABOVE.Misty Franco. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/22/2022.AJ1022 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022. AJSD#1022
If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
TO ALL INTERESTED
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.
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Landscaping Company Cruz’s located at 1224 E. 18th St. Apt#11, National City, CA 91950.Registrant: a. Jose Cruz Paz Gutierrez, 1224 E. 18th St. Apt#11, National City, CA 91950.b.Veronica Rojas Gervacio, 1224 E. 18th St. Apt#11, National City, CA 91950. This business is conducted by Married REGISTRANTCouple. FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 07/27/2022. Signature: Jose Cruz Paz Gutierrez. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/09/2022. AJ 1025 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, and 09/23/2022. AJSD 1025
Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
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Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/15/2022.AJ1021 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022. AJSD 1021
TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120)
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/08/2022.AJ1017 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, and 09/09/2022. AJSD#1017
TO ALL INTERESTED
b. Studio B Foundation located at 4189 The Hill Rd., Bonita, CA 91902.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9018847
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9020010
Signature: Gener Domingo Barbon.
Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county.
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENT
A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county.
Time: 8:30 AM
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the Court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
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Judge of the Superior Court AJ 1033 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, and 09/30/2022
Registrant: Jorge Alberto Soto, 4833 Reno Dr., San Diego, CA 92105. This business is conducted by Soto.ABOVE.UNDERTRANSACTNOTREGISTRANTIndividualHASBEGUNTOBUSINESSTHENAME(S)Signature:JorgeAlberto
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Angel Kids Cuts By Teresa located at 2015 Birch Rd #401, Chula Vista CA Registrant:91915.Teresa L. Padilla, 2322 Grove Ave #5, San Diego, CA 92154. This business is conducted by Padilla.NAME(S)BUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.HASNOTTOTRANSACTUNDERTHEABOVE.Signature:TeresaL.
Mana Packaging, LLC located at 1534 Orangeview Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant: Mana Packaging, LLC, 1534 Orangeview Drive, Encinitas, CAThis92024.business is conducted by Limited Liability Company.
ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC Form #NC-120)
Registrant: Klarissa Renteria, 703 Salot St., National City, CA 91950. This business is conducted by Renteria.07/25/2022.THEBUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.FIRSTTOTRANSACTUNDERNAME(S)ASOFSignature:Klarissa
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/3/2022.AJ1031 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, and 09/23/2022.AJSD#1031
REGISTRANT FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 08/08/2022. Signature: Julie H. Sutton. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/23/2022. AJ 1020 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022. AJSD 1020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9018833
AJSD #1024
Asian Journal: FEB. 16, 2022
The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
ClearCART Captioning located at 8956 Haveteur Way, San Diego, CA 92123. Registrant: Cristine R. Gerongco, 8956 Haveteur Way, San Diego, CA 92123. This business is conducted by THEBUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.FIRSTTOTRANSACTUNDERNAME(S)ASOF08/29/2022.Signature:CristineR.Gerongco.
NOTICE OF HEARING
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9017834
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
PERSONS: Petitioner Chelsea Joan Crowell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chelsea Joan Crowell to Chelsea Joan Burgess.
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A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county.
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE ATTACHMENTMichaelT.Smyth
Chi Happens Acupuncture, Inc. located at 1069 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CARegistrant:91932. Chi Happens Acupuncture, Inc., 1069 Imperial Beach Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932. This business is conducted byREGISTRANTCorporation.
FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 08/08/2022.
Luxx Urban located at 1234 Sand Drift Point, San Diego, CA
Asian Journal: FEB. 16, 2022
Date: 1 0/10/2022
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9018608
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
JELAM AIRBNB located at 764 Cholla Road, Chula Vista, CA Registrant:91910.a. Lamberto De Leon JR., 764 Cholla Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910.b.Jesusan De Leon, 764 Cholla Road, Chula Vista, CAThis91910.business is conducted by Married REGISTRANTCoupleHAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S)Signature:ABOVE.Lamberto De Leon JR..
Date: 10/13/2022
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Juliana Pineda Gavino filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Juliana Pineda Gavino to Juliana Gavino Constantino.
This business is conducted byREGISTRANTIndivdual.
Live Oak Springs Market located at 37820 Old Highway 80, Boulevard, CA 91905.Registrant: Mario Market, Inc., 3015 Cottonwood View Dr., El Cajon, CA 92019. This business is conducted by THEBUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTCorporation.FIRSTTOTRANSACTUNDERNAME(S)ASOF08/17/2022.Signature:GhassanMatte.
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
Kurved By K located at 2429 Fenton St., Ste 5, Chula Vista, CA 91914.
Any Petition for the name change of a minor, that is signed by only one parent, must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other, non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the Court.
If timely objection is filed, the Court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/07/2022.AJ1034 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, and 09/30/2022.AJSD 1034
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9017912
a. Leah Maylin Gonzalez Sanchez to Leah Maylin Sanchez.
PERSONS: Petitioner Dana Marlene Sanchez Ramirez on behalf of a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9019848
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/02/2022.AJ1032 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, and 09/30/2022.AJSD#1032
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9019334
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9019255
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9017932
PB Trucking located at 2235 L Ave., National City, CARegistrant:91950. a. Kristy L. Weller, 2235 L Ave., National City, CA 91950. b. Robert Weller II, 2235 L Ave., National City, CA 91950.Thisbusiness is conducted by Married REGISTRANTCouple. FIRST BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S) AS OF 08/26/2022.Signature: Kristy L. Weller. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/26/2022.AJ1026 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, and 09/23/2022. AJSD 1026
The Court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
a. Studio B Radio Society located at 4189 The Hill Rd., Bonita, CA 91902.
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
Michael T. Smyth Judge of the Superior Court AJ 1024 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, andATTACHMENT09/16/2022.
CASE NUMBER: 37-2022-00034145-CU-PT-CTL
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Time: 8:30 AM Dept. Superior61 Court of California, County of San Diego 330 WEST BROADWAY DEPT. 61 San Diego, CA 92101
J&A Handyman Service located at 4833 Reno Dr., San Diego, CA 92105.
Registrant: Gener Domingo Barbon, 4189 The Hill Rd., Bonita, CA 91902.
Judge of the Superior Court AJ 1030 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, and 09/23/2022
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9019290
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE: SEE
Ki’s Kitchen located at 1012 Bobcat Creek, San Antonio, TX Registrant:78251.Ki’s Kitchen, LLC, 1012 Bobcat Creek, San Antonio, TX 78251. This business is conducted by Limited LiabilityREGISTRANTCompany.HAS NOT BEGUN TO TRANSACT BUSINESS UNDER THE NAME(S)Signature:ABOVE.Kiara Taylor. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/19/2022.AJ1023 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, and 09/16/2022.
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/29/2022.AJ1028 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, and 09/23/2022. AJSD 1028
a. San Diego Sheriff’s Museum located at 10044 Cristobal Drive, Spring Valley, CAb.91977.San Diego Sheriffs Museum located at 10044 Cristobal Drive, Spring Valley, CARegistrant:91977. Retired Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County, 10044 Cristobal Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977. This business is conducted by Corporation.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE, MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.
ATTACHMENTMichaelT.Smyth
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 2022-9018276 Greens Family Visitation Services located at 6161 El Cajon Blvd. #162, San Diego, CA Registrant:92115.Jessica Mona Green, 4425 48th St. Apt 2, San Diego, CA 92115. This business is conducted by THEBUSINESSBEGUNREGISTRANTIndividual.FIRSTTOTRANSACTUNDERNAME(S)ASOF07/12/2022.Signature:JessicaMonaGreen.
Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/25/2022.AJ1029 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, and 09/23/2022.
Signature: Yesenia Flores. Statement filed with Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 08/09/2022.AJ1018 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, and 09/09/2022. AJSD#1018
Paolo on Philippines drag community: ‘We are world-class’
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In case you don’t know, Paolo comes from a family of artists. His great-grandfather is the Philippines’ first National Artist and painter Fernando Amorsolo.
Coco Martin, all-star cast featured in ‘Ang Probinsyano’ Pasasalamat Tour Oct 1 at Sycuan Casino in San Diego
In the show, Paolo gets to explore and exhibit his creativity as a drag artist as well by flaunting different looks in each episode.Asked if he was going for a signature style throughout the series, he said, “With the looks for the show, I chose to wear dark-colored hair. I actually veered away from using blonde or white or any light-colored hair kasi napanood ko in other franchises like España, Holland, magkakamukha kami pagnakadrag haha (translation: we all look alike when in drag).
This led him to playing the lead role in the film Die Beautiful, where he also expressed his take on the art of drag. The 2016 film went on to gain local and international acclaim, including the Best Actor award for Paolo at the Tokyo International Film Festival.When asked about the kind of fulfillment he gets out of makeup transformations and the art of drag, Paolo said, “For me, it is more like a superpower. It allows me to be bigger than life itself.
I can do things that I normally couldn’t, and it makes my creative and artistic juices flow.”
“I guess that was when I had to face my truth that I actually liked you,” Iya said, amid all the
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Drew Arellano and Iya Villania Photo from Instagram/@iyavillania
As a host, Paolo is expected to deliver inspirational messages and give pep talks to the Drag Race Philippines contestants. Asked what advice he can give to them about nurturing creativity and achieving success in showbiz, Paolo stressed, “Host or not, I will be of help to our queens as much as I can. Because we are a family. I always tell them to be yourself and have fun. Show the world what you can do. Let it all out, because we are limitless.”
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and we want to showcase the Philippines’ finest,” Paolo added. Meanwhile, speaking more about the most exciting and challenging parts of hosting Drag Race Philippines, Paolo shared, “The challenging part would be the language, of course. It’s how to translate a Pinoy thought or humor or joke into English, but still make sure it’s funny. We don’t necessarily have to speak English the whole time but of course, it’s much better if we do. And we try to as much as we can.”Aregular host in the longestrunning noontime show Eat Bulaga, Paolo also revealed that he tries to inject Eat Bulaga humor into his hosting style.
“As for me, the intros and closing, of course, have to be in English but I insert Eat Bulaga humor here and there, and that’s what makes it exciting. I have fun with the queens and the judges as much as I have fun with my Dabarkads. It’s just like Eat Bulaga na may English haha!” he added.Hebelieves the timing couldn’t have been more right for the arrival of a show like Drag Race Philippines.“It’stime for the world to see not just how talented and amazing our queens are, but also our culture and artistry. We are world-class, matagal na and we are grateful for this show,” he said.For him, all the drag queens in the first Drag Race Philippines are ready for the international stage. “Just like our drag community in general. There is so much passion and artistry that is just waiting to be tapped and
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In the premiere episode of the couple’s podcast “Life with the Arellanos,” the two shared how they met on the former GMA-7 show “Click” after some brief introductions.Drewshared that he first had a crush on Iya when he saw her in a TV commercial, finding her beautiful, sophisticated, and mature, only to see she also had
VILMA Santos is making her way back to the big screen as acclaimed film director Erik Matti revealed that he is developing a project with the Star for All Seasons.
The actress teased her collaboration with Matti by showing themselves in a meeting alongside film producer Dondon Monteverde, via her Instagram page on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
By Kristofer PurNell Philstar.com
“I’ve worked with [Vilma Santos] in a few commercials but I’ve always wished to do a movie with the Philippine film industry’s most iconic star for all seasons,” he said. “We will be developing two projects with her and after hearing the stories, Ate Vi gave it a nod. A very happy, excited nod.”
“Had a lunch meeting with Direk [Erik Matti] and [Dondon Monteverde]. EXCITING!” she told fans.Meanwhile, Matti expressed excitement over working with Santos and noted that two projects with her will be developed, as seen on his Instagram page, also on Wednesday.
a giddy personality while on the set of “Click.”
Paolo’s artistry first gained public attention and media mileage not only locally but also internationally, after he posted on Instagram, starting in 2015, his makeup transformations to the likes of Angelina Jolie, Mariah Carey, Julia Roberts and other international celebrities.
“Siguro it was [the] age difference which was probably the reason why I started to like you. You were mature and past the landian stage,” Iya said, adding that it was her who flirted withTheDrew.two even recalled that at first, Drew was trying to set up their co-star Sid Lucero with Iya, as he, too, found her attractive, but she was scared of getting too close to him.
The series, which is coproduced by World of Wonder and Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc., airs Wednesdays on WOW Presents Plus, Discovery+ and HBO Go in the Philippines, Crave in Canada and WOW Presents Plus in other parts of the“Iworld.feelhonored and proud to present to the world our amazing and talented queens. I do also feel a bit pressured because I am tasked to fit a rather big shoe but that only makes me and everybody strive for the best,” the host, actor, comedian and drag artist told The STAR in an exclusive e-mail interview.
Jodi Sta. Maria Instagram photo/@jodistamaria Raymart Santiago
The concert is produced by Liberty Entertainment in cooperation with ABS-CBN Entertainment, Dreamscape Entertainment, iWantTFC, and TFC.The San Diego leg of “Ang Probinsyano” Pasasalamat Concert Tour will be held at the Heritage Ballroom at Sycuan Casino (5469 Casino Way, El
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Vilma gears up for comeback film with Erik Matti
Besides being a host, Paolo is also the head judge on the show. He is joined on the judging panel by what he called as the “best of the best,” namely Jiggly Caliente, who’s best known for competing in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 4 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 6, and writer, presenter, producer and impersonator KaladKaren. The show also features celebrity guest judges, including Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach in the latest episode.
After 23 years of holding office in Batangas — as Lipa City mayor, Batangas governor and Lipa
HOST-ACTRESS Iya Villania spilled the beans on how she and husband Drew Arellano got together by admitting it was she who made the first move.
The show, which is now on its fifth episode, started out with 12 prominent names in the Philippine drag circuit — Minty Fresh, Precious Paula Nicole, Brigiding, Corazon, Eva Le Queen, Gigi Era, Lady Morgana, Marina Summers, Prince, Turing, Viñas DeLuxe andNoXilhouete.spoilers here, but as of the last episode, the number is now down to the Top 7 after the drag queens battled it out in a beauty contest extravaganza and channeled beauty queen archetypes because Drag Race is “not a contact sport but a pageant,” as the show put it.
By Nathalie tomada Philstar.com
WATCH Coco Martin with an all-star cast of “Ang Probinsyano” Pasasalamat Tour Concert Live that will take place in San Diego on Saturday, October 1 at Sycuan Casino.Concertgoers will have the opportunity to see Coco Martin, joined by Jodi Sta. Maria, Raymart Santiago, Shaina Magdayao, Smuglazz & Basilyo and Michael de Mesa, among others. Hear these icons reveal behind-thescenes stories, be entertained with song and dance musical numbers, participate in hilarious comedy routines and more, all in one night in this one-of-a-kind variety show.
City representative — Santos announced that her political career would take the backseat as she opted not to run in the May 9 elections.
Iya admits making the first move on Drew
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The weekly competition is replete with funny moments and antics, but the elimination and farewell segments can get very emotional. After all, the drag artists aren’t just in the show to fight for the crown, but also to fight for their dreams.
Coco Martin
“Not really a bad thing because they are really great in their shows, it’s just my personal preference. We also have lots of talented fashion designers, established ones and some upand-coming ones that will be worn in the show.”
Santos then noted during an interview with Pia Arcangel for the latter’s “Special Guest with Pia Arcangel” podcast last March, that her showbiz career became a “third priority” for some time, but she has since become more active in communicating with fans through vlogging.
Santos last starred in the 2016 comedy-drama film “Everything About Her” with Angel Locsin and Xian Lim.
PAOLO Ballesteros is feeling both proud and pressured to be the host of the very first Drag Race Philippines, the local spin-off of the Emmy-winning U.S. show RuPaul’s Drag Race, where drag artists compete for the honor of being named first Filipino “Drag Race Superstar.”
recognized worldwide,” he said.
• Do not open or lift manhole covers in the event of street flooding.
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A dedicated bus lane will improve efficiency for public transit and will ensure general traffic flow through the busy Balboa Park corridor. According to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), ridership has increased on bus routes throughout the city. MTS route 215 and route 7, the busiest route on the network, serve the neighborhoods adjacent to Balboa Park, providing daily rides between Downtown and stops near SDSU and La Mesa.
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• Keep the lid securely closed on trash and recycle bins when placing them out
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The project design team incorporated feedback from the public and stakeholders, such as the Balboa Park Committee, park institutions and residents in neighboring communities, into the final design.
As a priority project of the city’s Bicycle Master Plan, the Park Boulevard project connects to new separated bike lanes in several neighboring communities, including the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways regionalInvestmentsbikeway.in separated bike lanes can save lives. San Diego had the highest number of deaths for people riding bikes in 2021 than the city has seen in the six years prior. Bike lanes are key to creating more safe road conditions by giving bicycle and scooter riders dedicated space and greater visibility.
refugees that come here from all parts of the world, and let them know as a welcoming city, that they are accepted and embraced in thisCitycommunity.”leadersand community members will help kick off the welcome note drive on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the City Heights/Weingart Library. Patrons are invited to RSVP to attend and decorate welcome notes for newly arrived refugees and immigrants.
on the street for collection. Place each bin approximately two to three feet away from the curb so as not to impede the stormwater flowing on the street.
“I thought I could kiss you because I thought you’d kiss me back, but you didn’t. In fact, he got turned off because he was like, ‘This girl’s aggressive,’” Iya recounted much to Drew’s laughter.Thetwo would have more kissing moments but have no proper label for their relationship, leading to Iya
• Sweep and pick up trash, leaves, grass clippings and other debris that collect around storm drains and curb gutters near your home.
• Council District 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 6401 Skyline Drive.
Once construction on the street is completed, a majority of Park Boulevard will have three travel lanes on each side of the street: the separated bikeway, a lane dedicated to MTS bus travel and a general travel lane. Turn lanes and turning pockets will also remain at intersections to keep ingress and egress into the park flowing. In some sections of the street, including near the World Beat Center, Centro
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Friday from 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2 p.m.
“The San Diego Public Library is proud to partner with the Office of Immigrant Affairs to celebrate Welcoming Week,” said Library Director Misty Jones. “As a place of inclusion and a community resource for all residents, each of our 36 library locations features in-person and online resources for recent immigrants, including welcoming stations, library cards, an international language book collection and materials on citizenship and learning English.”
During Welcoming Week, participants of all backgrounds are encouraged to come together to build a more inclusive community. To learn more about San Diego Public Library programs and events, visitThesandiego.gov/public-library/news-events.CityofSanDiego’sOfficeofImmigrant Affairs was launched in July 2022, as part of Mayor Todd Gloria’s Fiscal Year 2023 “Ready to Rebuild” budget. The office aims to advance the civic, social and economic integration of immigrants and refugees in the region by implementing the City’s Welcoming San Diego Strategic Plan. The office focuses on workforce development for the immigrant population, promoting inclusive resources to help foreign-born communities through the integration process, advocating for immigrant rights and ensuring the City provides other inclusive services so all San Diegans can flourish. Find more information at sandiego.gov/welcomingsd.
“I thank everyone who weighed in during months of community discussions on the striping of new lanes on Park Blvd,” said Councilmember Stephen Whitburn. “That input is reflected in the final design and in plans for upcoming improvements to Balboa Park. I want bicyclists and pedestrians to feel safe, buses to run efficiently, and Balboa Park institutions to be well-attended.
SAN DIEGO – As Hurricane Kay passes off the coast of Baja California, weather forecasters are predicting potentially strong winds and heavy rain to hit the San Diego region on Friday, Sept. 9. The City of San Diego is taking proactive steps to prevent flooding and protect water quality while also urging residents to take action to safeguard their homes, especially those in flood-prone areas.The City’s Stormwater Department temporarily placed “no parking” signs in low-lying or flood-risk areas on Thursday, September 8, cleaning storm drains and inlets with a history of debris buildup, street sweeping to reduce trash and pollutants from entering our waterways, and monitoring more than 46,000 storm drains citywide for any issues.
As part of the Welcoming Week festivities, the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is hosting a welcome note drive for San Diegans to decorate butterfly-themed welcome notes for newly arrived refugees and immigrants. The notes will be available at Welcome Stations located in all San Diego Public Library locations and several city recreation centers for people to decorate.
• Council District 5 Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress
Marian gets practical with her time and money
• Council District 1 - Standley Recreation Center, 3585 Governor Drive.
Welcoming America is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs. Through the Welcoming Network, we work to change systems and culture by providing communities the roadmap they need to create welcoming policies and share new approaches to inclusion to create an environment where everyone can truly thrive. Learn more at welcomingamerica. org.Starting Friday, September 9, Balboa Park will also be illuminated in teal, orange, red and green, the colors of the Welcoming Week campaign.“Welcoming Week is an opportunity for our region to come together to remind newly arrived immigrants and refugees that they are welcome here in San Diego,” said Rita Fernandez, Executive Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs. “Welcoming Week events that take place throughout the country and in other parts of the world celebrate immigrants and promote a sense of belonging for newcomers. The welcome notes that we will be preparing are a way for us to demonstrate our support for the many immigrants and
“I told him I just wanted to know where we are and he was like ‘I’m glad you asked because I think I’m ready,’” Iya recalled which elicited laughter from Drew. “Sino ang babae sa aming dalawa?! Please tell me sinoThe!” couple agree their story is unique and their relationship was never a secret from their families and the showbiz industry.Iyaand Drew tied the knot in 2014 after dating for nearly a decade and have four children together — Primo, Leon, Alana, and most recently, Astro, born last June.
PAGE 9 kind efforts Sid made including getting her different kinds of cheesecakes.Fastforward a couple of months to a different taping, the two knew they liked each other, and during a private moment together, it was Iya who attempted to start their first kiss.
If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For more information and resources on how to properly prepare before a storm, please visit the City’s Storm Preparedness page. (City of San Diego Release) n
“Park Boulevard is a major thoroughfare in our city and I’m excited that the city is finally going to fix the road and make improvements for all types of transportation – driving, biking, and transit,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “This is part of our continued efforts to fix our streets and give San Diegans more choices on how to get around our city – choices that are safe, feasible, and good for theTheenvironment.”ParkBoulevard project will overlay the street with new asphalt following a water pipeline replacement. The city will then reconfigure the street to reserve one lane going each way for transit and provide a new separated bikeway on both sides of the street from Morley Field Drive to Presidents Way through Balboa Park. Taking a “complete streets” approach to street design, city staff worked with MTS to improve access for public transit while maintaining some street parking at key locations, including ADA spaces and certain loading zones.
• Slow down and do not drive, ride or walk through flood waters.
• Know the safest routes to and from your home or property should flooding occur.
Community input helped shape final design; street project completion anticipated this December
Marian Rivera Photo from
City of San Diego celebrates community and inclusion during Welcoming Week
‘Gary V Re-Energized - Live US Tour’ at Pechanga Theater Oct. 8
• Proactively turn off irrigation to save water and minimize runoff.
• Council District 9 City Heights Recreation Center, 4380 Landis St.
City of San Diego prepares for storm conditions, takes steps to avoid flooding
As the sandbags are not pre-filled, residents are encouraged to also plan to buy sand at local hardware stores, landscape suppliers or wherever else sand can be purchased. Sandbags are available at the locations listed below only Monday through
Drive.•Council District 6 North Clairemont Recreation Center, 4421 Bannock Ave.
Sandbags are also available in limited supply and can be picked up at nine recreation centers centrally located in each City Council District. Residents with identification showing proof of residency can receive up to 10 empty sandbags.
Safe and efficient modes of transportation are essential to the future of our city.”
Event highlights importance of welcoming newly arrived refugees and immigrants
• Council District 8 San Ysidro Community Activity Center, 179 Diza Road.
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“Same pa rin, online shopping pa rin. Hindi na mawawala yun kasi ito yung pinakamadali especially kung marami kang ginagawa, may inaasikaso ka sa bahay,” the actress and Shopee brand ambassador said at the e-commerce platform’s latest event.She added that she could use the time she would save from going to physical stores now that her two children with
• Council District 7 Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave.
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Dingdong Dantes are in school. A proud hands-on mom, she said she’s an “aligagang nanay” who would wake up her children — Zia, 6 and Sixto, 3 — bathe them, prepare their meals and personally drop them off to their schools.
intimate concert experience. With 1,200 seats in its theater, each show features state-ofthe-art, acoustically perfected sound, plus comfortable chairs, and an up-close view from every theater seat.
and has been hailed as Mega Magazine’s Musical Icon of the Year — Gary V’s unparalleled performance scenes in this music video are simply “topnotch.”Observers have noted his new-found sense of effort and dedication all combined in his
After Welcoming Week, the notes will be delivered to partner community organizations, including the International Rescue Committee in San Diego, Jewish Family Service, Catholic Charities and Alliance for African Assistance. The organizations will distribute them to the individuals and families they assist through their immigration programs.
Iya admits making...
Gustong gusto kong gawin yun for my kids. Kaya naman din swak sa akin yun online shopping kasi pwede ng di lumabas at mas marami kang time sa mga anak mo.”
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new album, and as a You-Tuber, paved the way to draw some 12,000 fans in his successful concert in Bicol province.
• Council District 2 Robb Athletic Field, 2525 Bacon St.
confronting Drew about it during a car ride.
Cultural de la Raza, and the Rose Garden, buses will share the general travel lane to preserve on-street parking where offstreet spaces are limited.
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San Diego residents can individually prepare for the rains and help reduce the risk of flooding near their homes and properties by taking a few simple steps:
SAN DIEGO – Following extensive community engagement and planning, the City of San Diego is moving forward with a major road repair project on Park Boulevard that will repave the road and include new transit-only lanes and bikeways to enhance efficiency, safety and accessibility for all San Diegans. The bikeway and transit priority lanes on the newly repaired street will link recently completed bike lanes and transit investments in the communities of Uptown, University Heights, Downtown and North Park and provide safe and efficient multi-modal access to Balboa Park.
During the rains, multiple crews from the city’s storm patrol will be actively monitoring areas throughout the city and responding to incidents, such as temporary flooding and downed trees or branches.
SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego is celebrating Welcoming Week 2022 from Sept. 9-18, with activities at City libraries and recreation centers to showcase how San Diego is a welcoming city. The annual Welcoming Week campaign is an international effort that brings together communities around the world that seek to build and strengthen welcoming places for all people, especially immigrants.
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Launched in 2012 by Welcoming America and its members, Welcoming Week provides individuals and communities the opportunity to proclaim welcoming values through events and local initiatives that foster mutual understanding between immigrants and non-immigrants, as well as deeper belonging for all people.
City of San Diego Park Blvd repaving project improves safe multimodal access through Balboa Park
The Park Boulevard project maintains a total of 67 parking spaces along the route: 55 spaces on the west side, 12 spaces on the east and four loading zones. The city is currently planning to add approximately 100 spaces during an upcoming repair of Balboa Park Drive.
• Council District 3 Golden Hill Recreation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive.
Residents can report events, such as flooding or downed trees, by using the Get It Done application or by calling 619-527-7500.
Sandbags available at city recreation centers
THOUGH more physical stores have opened, many shoppers who got used to the comfort and convenience of buying online are not giving up their habit that formed during the pandemic. One of them is no less than Marian Rivera.
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