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Rhetoric certainly is not lacking in statements from the President, the new Defense Secretary, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other government officials on the issue of Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The PCG highlighted its commendation of personnel who deployed water buoys to mark the country’s exclusive economic zone in the WPS. Recently, Vice Admiral Alberto …
Points of View & Perspectives
June, 2023
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9 June
Robin Padilla pays last respects to beloved cousin, colleague John Regala
Blood is thicker than water. Time and again, this adage has been proven true and heartfelt among show people who are impressed to be jaded and self-centered. One shining example is the filial inclination of Robin Padilla, now senator of the land, to the late John Regala, John Paul Guido Boucher Scheerer in real life. It is a known fact …
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9 June
Angelica Jones stages a TV comeback after election debacle
There’s no stopping Angelica Jones in her showbiz comeback after a political debacle. Angelica is set to take a reroute of her career to rebound. This time, she has chosen the same avenue when she started out in the biz–television. But with an extra mile. “I am willing to tackle any kind of role. No role is small for a …
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7 June
NAIA privatization
The proposed privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is proceeding with help from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which is advising the Department of Transportation (DOTr) how best to turn over the country’s main gateway to a private concessionaire. ADB was contracted by DOTr last February to give technical advice on the project. They have since conducted a …
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7 June
MIF vs. food stamps
While the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) awaits review and the President’s signature, the Privatization Council (PC) is preparing to dispose of P2.5-billion worth of non-performing assets “to raise much-needed revenues for priority projects,” according to Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno. The PC would bid out initially six properties worth P152.8 million, including a bank – the Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of …
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7 June
3-Day NCSC-WHO PPASC Write Shop ends on a highly successful note
The 3-day Philippine Plan of Action for Senior Citizens (PPASC) Write Shop has lived up to expectations as it ended successfully here in the “air conditioned” City of Tagaytay on Wednesday. The highly-anticipated event aimed at laying down the foundation of a solid plan of action for the country’s elderly to ensure that programs and services are in place and …
May, 2023
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31 May
NCSC turns back hands of time; meets leaders of SC groups in Bagac, Bataan
The threat of reported super typhoon “Betty” had no effect to the brave senior citizens of Bagac, Bataan as dozens of them trooped to the venue where the dialogue consultation was held in Bgy. Parang Bagac, Bataan. Comm. Rainier Cruz kicked off ceremonies with a highly informative speech that touched on the senior citizens’ right to legit discounts on travel …
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22 May
NCSC finds another 102-year-old centenarian in Sabtang, Batanes
The NCSC had to brave unpredictable giant waves on an hour banca ride and a treacherous land trip just to visit Lolo Jose in Sabtang island municipality here on Thursday. It was one hell of a boat ride and land trip as the untamed seas and natural landscape of Batanes also comes with some dangerous twists and wild turns. But …
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16 May
NCSC finally meets 123-year-old “supercentenarian” in Kalibo, Aklan
After learning the mind-blowing news of what could be the oldest living person on earth at 123-years-old, two NCSC Commissioners flew in from Manila to Aklan and met ‘Lola Rading’ in the flesh here in Bgy. Tigayon in Kalibo, Aklan on Saturday. Radigondes Sendon Burnasal, fondly called “Lola Rading” has been regarded and believed in this small village to be …
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9 May
NCSC online ‘Registration on Wheels’ continues; a hot copy in Baguio City
‘Registration on Wheels’ – the latest initiative of the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) is getting hotter than ever, even in this cool, breezy city of Baguio. Baguio City is now one of the hottest spots in terms of senior citizen registrants, which is now nearing 5,000 (including manual registration) since the NCSC Registration Booth was launched here at …