Gift-giving this Christmas

The true essence of Christmas is GIVING. This Christmas season, let us demonstrate our unselfish love to people especially to the less fortunate ones around us through giving. That’s why our CWTS II classes in The Fisher Valley College in Taguig City will be conducting a GIFT-GIVING ACTIVITY on DECEMBER 19, 2010 (Sunday) at 8:00 AM onwards at Barangay Pinagsama. A short program will be conducted which will include games for the children.

We have designated a DONATION BOX just outside the College Office for those individuals who have golden hearts to impart their resources in this endeavor. You can give clothes, toys, children’s books, school supplies, canned goods, etc. Your kindness would be highly appreciated.

What you will do is actually your investment in the future. In the days to come, we are sure that “YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU WILL SOW.”Jesus Christ, Who is the Center of this Christmas season, will certainly remember your good deeds.

So what are you waiting for? MAG-DONATE NA!

Senators of the Philippines serving from 2010 to 2016

NAMES OF CANDIDATES / POSITION		VOTES GARNERED
SENATOR OF PHILIPPINES
1	BONG REVILLA, Ramon, Jr. B.	19,513,521
2	ESTRADA, Jinggoy E.	18,925,925
3	DEFENSOR SANTIAGO, Miriam P.	17,344,742
4	DRILON, Franklin M.	15,871,117
5	ENRILE, Juan Ponce	15,665,618
6	CAYETANO, Pilar Juliana S.	13,679,511
7	MARCOS, Ferdinand, Jr. R.	13,169,634
8	RECTO, Ralph G.	12,436,960
9	SOTTO, Vicente III C.	11,891,711
10	OSMEÑA, Sergio III D.	11,656,668
11	LAPID, Manuel M.	11,025,805
12	GUINGONA, Teofisto III D.	10,277,352

Source: The Official Website of Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

Provincial Government of Leyte Officials from 2010 to 2013

POSITION	NAME	NICKNAME	PARTY AFFILIATION	VOTES OBTAINED
PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR	CARLOS JERICHO LORETO PETILLA	ICOT	LKS-KAM	445,104
PROVINCIAL VICE-GOVERNOR	MA. MIMIETTA SATORRE BAGULAYA	MIMYET	LP	363,593
PROVINCIAL BOARD MEMBER
	MA. LOURDES ALDAY GO-SOCO	MALOU	LKS-KAM	32,944
	ROQUE ANDRADE TIU	O K	LP	47,924
	NICCOLO JAOJOCO VILLASIN	NICO	LKS-KAM	53,033
	ANLIE GO APOSTOL	EBBIE	LKS-KAM	84,027
	ROLANDO CAJEGAS PIAMONTE	LANDO	LKS-KAM	26,452
	BERNARD J MARALIT REMANDABAN	BENJO	LKS-KAM	39,497
	ANTONIO CAINTIC JABILLES	TONY	LKS-KAM	42,303
	DEBORAH GOCELA BERTULFO	EBON	LKS-KAM	56,578
	CARLO PETILLA LORETO	OPAW	LKS-KAM	86,257
	FLORANTE, JR. ARES CAYUNDA	JUNJUN	LKS-KAM	91,894

Source: The Official Website of Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

Tabontabon, Leyte Officials from 2010 to 2013

POSITION	NAME	NICKNAME	PARTY AFFILIATION	VOTES OBTAINED
MAYOR	PRISCILA REMANDABAN JUSTIMBASTE	PESING	LKS-KAM	3,563
VICE-MAYOR	EDGARDO ESOY CINCO	EDGAR	LKS-KAM	2,326
COUNCILORS
	JUDY JACA SOSING	DADAY	LKS-KAM	3,018
	LEONARDO GAUSIN BIBAR	LEO	LKS-KAM	2,844
	MELISSA LAMAC CINCO	NOKNOK	LKS-KAM	2,768
	DANILO ECHON BALAIS	DANNY	PDSP	2,683
	DIONISIO BAÑAS BIBAR	ODOY	PDSP	2,661
	EFREN DIAZ REDOÑA	EFREN	PDSP	2,605
	LOURDES MILANGCO LOBRIGO	ONDIT	PDSP	2,498
	PAULINO, JR. MANASIS DUMAGAT	JUN	PDSP	2,430

I passed the April 2010 Civil Service Exam!

God is so good in my life! Almost everyday since July 1st, I am always checking the Civil Service Commission website for the results of the Civil Service Examination. A total of 95,393 Filipinos from around the country took the written exam last April 25, 2010. In National Capital Region alone, there were12,360 hopefuls who took the Professional Level examinations but only 2,297 passed the exam (including me!). That is 18.58% passing rate. Last November 2009, only 6,334 of the 62,389 who took the exam made it. The passing rate is 10.15 percent only.

And tonight, while I am browsing the webpages of CSC, I saw my name in the official list of those who passed the exam! Wow! This is really amazing! I have a high regard for the Civil Service Commission in the Philippines in spite of some civil service professionals who are committing offenses against the public. This small group of individuals who are tainting the dignity of the Filipino people should be thrown into the dungeons of hell so that they would realize the importance of public service. Public office is a public trust.

This is the third major exam that I took in my lifetime, and in each exam, God gave His favor to me. The very first exam was the coveted University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT); second, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Scholarship Examination; and the third one, the Civil Service Exam administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), where the official results were posted just tonight.

The next thing that I want to focus on is the Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Examination to be administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs next year. Oh, Lord, you are really so merciful to me!

"Passing the career service examinations would result in the conferment of either Professional or Sub-professional eligibility that is needed, among others, for permanent appointment to corresponding career service positions in the government, except those that involve practice of profession or are covered by special laws," according to CSC website.

Tabontabon, Leyte: List of Candidates for May 2010 Elections

 

 

Name of Candidates	Nickname	Political Party
FOR MAYOR
1. BALDERIAN, Roschelle Leslie E.	Rochee	PDSP
2. JUSTIMBASTE, Priscila R.	Pesing	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
FOR VICE-MAYOR
1. AGUILLON, Derlina N.	Derlyn	Liberal Party
2. CINCO, Edgardo E.	Edgar	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
3. LOBRIGO, Mervin M.	Embin	PDSP
FOR SANGGUNIANG BAYAN MEMBER
1. AGNILA, Patricia R.	Panting	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
2. BALAIS, Danilo E.	Danny	PDSP
3. BALDERIAN, Ricardo E.	Ric	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
4. BESA, Heidi R.	Heidz	PDSP
5. BIBAR, Dionisio B.	Odoy	PDSP
6. BIBAR, Leonardo G.	Leo	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
7. BUENO, Alfredo U.	Fred	PDSP
8. CINCO, Melissa L.	NokNok	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
9. DAGANAS, Nori J.	Boyboy	PDSP
10. DOLOR, Alejandrino	Rino	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
11. DUMAGAT, Paulino Jr. M.	Jun	PDSP
12. ECIJA, Joseph Winston B.	Winston	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
13. GAUSIN, Virgilita B.	Virgie	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
14. GERILLA, Anunciacion	Baby	Independent
15. JACA, Marlene B.	Maye	Independent
16. LOBRIGO, Lourdes M.	Ondit	PDSP
17. REDOÑA, Efren D.	Efren	PDSP
18. SOSING, Jude J.	Daday	Lakas-Kampi-CMD

Source:

Pinili-ay 2010: The 2010 Philippine Elections Website

Tabontabon, Leyte: List of Candidates for May 2010 Elections

FOR MAYOR

   1. BALDERIAN, Roschelle Leslie E. Rochee PDSP

   2. JUSTIMBASTE, Priscila R. Pesing Lakas-Kampi-CMD

FOR VICE-MAYOR

1. AGUILLON, Derlina N. Derlyn Liberal Party

2. CINCO, Edgardo E. Edgar Lakas-Kampi-CMD

3. LOBRIGO, Mervin M. Embin PDSP

FOR SANGGUNIANG BAYAN MEMBER

1. AGNILA, Patricia R. Panting Lakas-Kampi-CMD

2. BALAIS, Danilo E. Danny PDSP

3. BALDERIAN, Ricardo E.Ric Lakas-Kampi-CMD

4. BESA, Heidi R. Heidz PDSP

5. BIBAR, Dionisio B. Odoy PDSP

6. BIBAR, Leonardo G. Leo Lakas-Kampi-CMD

7. BUENO, Alfredo U. Fred PDSP

8. CINCO, Melissa L. NokNok Lakas-Kampi-CMD

9. DAGANAS, Nori J. Boyboy PDSP

10. DOLOR, Alejandrino Rino Lakas-Kampi-CMD

11. DUMAGAT, Paulino Jr. M. Jun PDSP

12. ECIJA, Joseph Winston B. Winston Lakas-Kampi-CMD

13. GAUSIN, Virgilita B. Virgie Lakas-Kampi-CMD

14. GERILLA, Anunciacion Baby Independent

15. JACA, Marlene B. Maye Independent

16. LOBRIGO, Lourdes M. Ondit PDSP

17. REDOÑA, Efren D. Efren PDSP

18. SOSING, Jude J. Daday Lakas-Kampi-CMD

 

Source:

Pinili-ay 2010: The 2010 Philippine Elections Website

Tacloban City, Leyte: List of Candidates for May 2010 Elections

 

Name of Candidates	Nickname	Political Party
FOR MAYOR
1. ABELLANOSA, Ranulfo SJ	Bob	Liberal Party
2. ROMUALDEZ, Alfred S.	Alfred	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
FOR VICE-MAYOR
1. ANTONI, Arvin V.	Bimboy	Liberal Party
2. ROMUALDEZ, Alfredo T.	Bejo	PDP Laban
FOR SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD MEMBER
1. ABREMATEA, Nestor L.	Nestor	Independent
2. AGUILOS, Patrick G.	Patrick	Liberal Party
3. ANDRADE, Robert C.	Bobby	Liberal Party
4. ARANETA, Antonio N.	Tony	Independent
5. ASOY, Edgar J.	Wambo	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
6. BAGULAYA, Jose Mario S.	Jom	Liberal Party
7. BANZON, Adrian A.	Adi	Independent
8. BASA, Andres Sr. R.	Andy	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
9. BECHER, Roman O.	Bech	Independent
10. BUBAN, Jose S.	Joe	Independent
11. CHUA, Danilo M.	Dazzie	Independent
12. CHUA, Edward Frederick I.	Edward	Nacionalista Party
13. CHUA, Edwin Y.	Ed	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
14. CINCO, Rodrigo A.	Rod	Independent
15. DOMINGO, Victor Emmanuel V.	Willy	Independent
16. ESPERAS, Evangeline L.	Vangie	Nacionalista Party
17. GLOVA, Neil A.	Iyong	Independent
18. GRANADOS, Jeric Dane G.	Tata	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
19. HERNANDEZ, Robert Tan	Robert	Nacionalista Party
20. IBAÑEZ, Raul Q.	Raul	Independent
21. LAGONOY, Noel C.	Ging	Liberal Party
22. LEE, Santiago Jr. G.	Sonny	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
23. LOPEZ, Antonio Jr. C.	Tony	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
24. LUNZAGA, Daniel P.	Dan Lunzaga	Independent
25. MATE, Bianco F.	Bianco	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
26. MATE-LOPEZ, Sarah M.	Sar	Liberal Party
27. MONDRAGON, Gerardo B.	Gerry	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
28. MORALLOS, Marshall O.	Mark	Liberal Party
29. MORANTE, Luisito L.	Chito M.	Liberal Party
30. NARDO, Marco	Marco	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
31. OPINIANO, Nestor D.	Nestor	Independent
32. ORTEGA, Ludovico N.	Ludo	Liberal Party
33. PACANAN, Rebecca C.	Rebbie	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
34. PANIS, Pedro B.	Peter	Liberal Party
35. ROMUALDEZ, Cristina G.	Kring Kring	Nacionalista Party
36. SIPACO, Renato O.	Natoy	Independent
37. SUMAYOD, Sergio C.	Serge	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
38. UY, Jerry S.	Jerry	Liberal Party
39. YAOKASIN, Jerry T.	Sambo	Independent
40. YAP, Robert A.	Robert	Lakas-Kampi-CMD

Source:

Pinili-ay 2010: The 2010 Philippine Elections Website

Leyte Province: List of Candidates for May 2010 Elections

Name of Candidates	Nickname	Political Party
FOR GOVERNOR
1. PETILLA, Carlos Jericho L.	Icot	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
FOR VICE-GOVERNOR
1. BAGULAYA, Ma. Mimietta S.	Mimyet	Liberal Party
FOR CONGRESSMAN (1st District)
1. CLEMENCIO, Feliciano B.	Fiel	Independent
2. ROMUALDEZ, Ferdinand Martin G.	FM	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
FOR CONGRESSMAN (2nd District)
1. ALVERO, Ashley A.	-	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
2. APOSTOL, Sergio Antonio F.	Serging	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
3. BALDERIAN, Rustico B.	Toti	PDSP
4. HIDALGO, Alberto N.	Abet Hidalgo	Liberal Party
5. LAWSIN, Bartolome C.	Tome	Independent
6. SORO, Von Kaiser P.	Bong	Independent
7. TRIMOR, Pastor Jr. J.	Pat	Bangon Pilipinas Party
FOR CONGRESSMAN (3rd District)
1. PELIPEL, Paquito Jr. D.	PP	Independent
2. PFLEIDER, Edwin A.	Bebot	Liberal Party
3. SALVACION, Andres Jr. D.	Andy	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
4. VELOSO, Eduardo K.	Ed Lining	Nacionalista Party
FOR CONGRESSMAN (4th District)
1. CODILLA, Eufrocino Jr. C.	Winnie	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
2. GOMEZ, Richard I.	Goma	Liberal Party
3. TAGOLINO, Silverio R.	Berio	Independent
FOR CONGRESSMAN (5th District)
1. CARI, Jose Carlos L.	Boying	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
FOR BOARD MEMBER (1st District)
1. BAÑEZ, Venancio Jr. A.	Dodong	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
2. BRAZIL, Proto Jr. Q.	Toty	NPC
3. GO-SOCO, Ma. Lourdes A.	Malou	Lakas-Kampi--CMD
4. JOMADIAO, Edwin B.	Edwin	Independent
5. TIU, Roque A.	OK	Liberal Party
6. YU, Renato C	Renato	Independent
FOR BOARD MEMBER (2nd District)
1. APOSTOL, Anlie G.	Ebbie	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
2. DELA CRUZ, Joaquin Ashley A	-	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
3. ONGBIT, Simeon Jr. O.	Tamboy	PDSP
4. VILLASIN, Niccolo J.	NIco	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
FOR BOARD MEMBER (3rd District)
1. LELIS, Arcadio B.	Carding	Nacionalista Party
2. OCUBILLO, Merlou O.	Lot	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
3. OCUBILLO, Romulo R.	G.M. Molly	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
4. PATES, Pedro Jr. A.	Supremo	Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino
5. PIAMONTE, Rolando C.	Lando	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
6. REMANDABAN, Bernard Jonathan M.	Benjo	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
7. SALVACION, Andres Nautilus P.	Boyen	PDSP
FOR BOARD MEMBER (4th District)
1. BERTULFO, Deborah G.	Ebon	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
2. JABILLES, Antonio C.	Tony	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
3. LARRAZABAL, Mario E.	Mar	Liberal
4. LAURENTE, Reynaldo S.	Rene	NPC
5. REYES, Juanito V.	Dodong	Liberal Party
FOR BOARD MEMBER (5th District)
1. CAYUNDA, Florante Jr. A.	Jun Jun	Lakas-Kampi-CMD
3. LORETO, Carlo P.	Opan	Lakas-Kampi-CMD

Source:

Pinili-ay 2010: The 2010 Philippine Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates in May 2010 Elections, 176-187

 

176. TRADE UNION CONGRESS PARTY

177. UGNAYAN NG NAGKAKAISANG LAYUNIN AT ADHIKAING DAKILA

178. UNA ANG PAMILYA FORMERLY ALLIANCE OF NEO-CONSERVATIVES

179. UNITED CADDIES AND GREEN KEEPERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

180. UNITED FILIPINO SEAFARERS

181. UNITED MOVEMENT AGAINST DRUGS FOUNDATION, INC.

182. VENDORS AND TRADERS ALLIANCE OF PHILIPPINES PARTY

183. VETERANS FREEDOM PARTY

184. WOMENPOWER, INC.

185. YES WE CAN, INC.

186. YOU AGAINST CORRUPTION AND POVERTY

187. YOUTH LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND ADVANCEMENT

 

CERTIFICATION:

THIS  LIST  SHALL  BE  POSTED  INSIDE
EACH  VOTING  BOOTH  ON  ELECTION  DAY
AND  SHOULD  BE  KEPT  POSTED  DURING  THE
VOTING.

 

IMPORTANT:

ANY  PERSON  REMOVING,  DEFACING  OR
DESTROYING  THIS  LIST  SHALL  BE  SUBJECT
TO PROSECUTION UNDER THE LAW

I  hereby  certify  that  the  persons
aboved-named  have  filed  the  certificates  of
candidacy  for  the  office  of  PARTY  LIST  in  the
May 10, 2010 elections.

ATTY. FERDINAND T. RAFANAN

Director IV, Law Department

 

ATTESTED BY:

 

JOSE A.R. MELO

Chairman

 

NOTE:  This is without prejudice to compliance of all candidates to submit Drug Test Certification pursuant to Section 369 (g) of Republic Act No.9165. "The Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002".

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 151-175

 

151. KASOSYO PRODUCER-CONSUMER EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION, INC.

152. KATIPUNAN NG MGA ANAK NG BAYAN ALL FILIPINO DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT

153. KATRIBU INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S SECTORAL PARTY

154. KAUNLARAN NG AGRIKULTURA, ASENSADONG PROBINSYA ANGAT NG BAYAN

155. KOALISYON NG KATUTUBONG SAMAHAN NG PILIPINAS

156. LPG MARKETERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

157. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR COMMUTERS PROTECTION

158. ONE ADVOCACY FOR HEALTH, PROGRESS AND OPPORTUNITY

159. ONE NATION EMPOWERED BY TECHNOLOGY

160. ORGANIZATION OF REGIONAL ADVOCATES FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE ONWARD
NATION-BUILDING

161. PAMILYANG OFW-SME NETWORK FOUNDATION

162. PARENTS ENABLING PARENTS COALITION PARTY

163. PARTIDO NG KATUTUBONG PILIPINO

164. PARTIDO NG MANGGAGAWA

165. PASANG MASDA NATIONWIDE, INC.

166. PEOPLES FREEDOM PARTY

167. PILIPINO ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTRY - URBAN-POOR YOUTH ADVANCEMENT AND WELFARE

168. PRO-ACTIVE ON CLIMATE CHANGE LEADERS, INC.

169. PUWERSA NG BAYANING ATLETA

170. SAGIP KAPWA FOUNDATION, INC.

171. SECTORAL PARTY OF ANG MINERO (ANG MINERO)

172. SMALL FARMERS AND LAND TILLERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES

173. SOCIAL MOVEMENT FOR ACTIVE REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY

174. SULONG! BARANGAY MOVEMENT

175. THE TRUE MARCOS LOYALIST (FOR GOD COUNTRY & PEOPLE) ASSOCIATION OF THE PHIL., INC.

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 126-150

 

126. CHAMPIONS FOR INNOVATIVE EMPLOYMENT

127. CITIZEN POWER MOVEMENT, INC.

128. CITIZENS' BATTLE AGAINST CORRUPTION

129. COALITION OF ASSOCIATIONS OF SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

130. COCOFED-PHILIPPINE COCONUT PRODUCERS FEDERATION, INC.

131. COCONUT FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF LINAMON, LANAO DEL NORTE, INC.

132. CONFEDERATION OF NON-STOCK SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS, INC.

133. COOPERATIVE NATCCO NETWORK PARTY

134. DAMAYAN ALLIANCE OF THE AGING & DISABLED FILIPINOS, INC.

135. DEMOCRATIC INDEPENDENT WORKERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

136. FILIPINO MUSLIM ORGANIZATION

137. FIRM 24-K ASSOCIATION, INC.

138. FIRST PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR INDIGENT STUDENT ATHLETES

139. FREE WORKERS

140. GABRIELA WOMENS PARTY

141. GREEN FORCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT-SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MOTHER EARTH

142. ITENERANT VENDORS ALLIANCE OF THE PHILIPPINES

143. KABABAIHANG LINGKOD BAYAN SA PILIPINAS

144. KABALIKAT NG MAMAMAYAN

145. KABATAAN PARTYLIST

146. KABUKLURAN NG MGA KABABAIHANG FILIPINA SA TIMOG KATAGALUGAN

147. KALAHI SECTORAL PARTY

148. KALINGA-ADVOCACY FOR SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT AND NATION BUILDING THROUGH EASING
POVERTY, INC.

149. KAPATIRAN NG MGA NAKULONG NA WALANG SALA

150. KASANGGA SA KAUNLARAN, INC.

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 101-125

 

101. ANGKAN KATUTUBO, INC.

102. ANTI WAR / ANTI TERROR MINDANAO PEACE MOVEMENT

103. ARTS BUSINESS AND SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS

104. ASOSASYON NG MGA MALILIIT NA NEGOSYANTENG GUMAGANAP

105. ASSOCIATION FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS ADVOCAY IN LEADERSHIP

106. ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATORS, PROFESSIONALS AND SENIORS

107. ASSOCIATION OF LABORERS AND EMPLOYEES

108. ASSOCIATION OF PHILIPPINE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES

109. ATONG PAGLAUM

110. BABAE PARA SA KAUNLARAN

111. BAGO NATIONAL CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES

112. BAGONG BAYAN NA NAGTATAGUYOD NG DEMOKRATIKONG IDEOLOHIYA AT LAYUNIN

113. BAGONG HENERASYON

114. BAGONG KOALISYON NG NAGKAKAISANG SAMAHAN SA SA SEKTOR NG TRANSPORTASYON

117. BAYAN MUNA

118. BAYANI

119. BIGKIS PINOY MOVEMENT

120. BINHI: PARTIDO NG MGA MAGSASAKA PARA SA MGA MAGSASAKA

121. BINIGKIS NA INTERES NG MGA DRAYBER SA ADHIKAIN, INC.

122. BIYAHENG PINOY LABOR ASSOCIATION, INC.

123. BIYAYANG BUKID

124. BUHAY HAYAAN YUMABONG

125. BUTIL FARMERS PARTY

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Just a thought for today

 Just a thought for today. Ito ang nagagawa ng isang taong walang magawa.

All of us are aliens in this world,

and too many of us have bloated heads and hearts. 

-- The King's Rebel--

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 76-100

 

76. ALYANSA LUMAD, INC.

77. ALYANSA NG MAMAMAYANG NAGHIHIRAP

78. ALYANSA NG MEDIA AT SHOWBIZ

79. ALYANSA NG MGA GRUPONG HALIGI NG AGHAM AT TEKNOLOHIYA PARA SA MAMAMAYAN, INC.

80. ALYANSA NG MGA NAULILA NG MGA TAGAPAGTANGGOL NG BAYAN

81. ALYANSA NG OFW PARTY

82. ALYANSANG BAYANIHAN NG MGA MAGSASAKA, MANGGAGAWANG-BUKID AT MANGINGISDA

83. AN WARAY

84. ANAK MINDANAO

85. ANAKPAWIS

86. ANG AGRIKULTURA NATIN ISULONG

87. ANG ASOSASYON SANG MANGUNGUMA NGA BISAYA-OWA MANGUNGUMA, INC.

88. ANG ASSOSIASYON NG MGA TRABAHADOR AT PAHINANTE

89. ANG GALING PINOY

90. ANG KALUSUGAN PARA SA PINOY, INC.

91. ANG KAPISANAN NG MGA SEAMAN

92. ANG LABAN NG INDIGONG FILIPINO

93. ANG LADLAD LBGT PARTY

94. ANG MATA'Y ALAGAAN

95. ANG NATIONAL COALITION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S ACTION

96. ANG PARTIDO DEMOKRATIKO RURAL

97. ANG SAMAHAN PARA SA MAGANDANG KABUHAYAN

98. ANG TAGAPAGTAGUYOD NG SIKAP SA IKAUUNLAD NG MGA PINOY

99. ANG TAO MUNA AT BAYAN

100. ANGAT ATING KABUHAYAN PILIPINAS, INC.

 

Source: Commission on Elections website

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 51-75

 

51. ALAGAD PARTY-LIST

52. ALAY BUHAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC.

53. ALAY SA BAYAN NG MALAYANG PROPESYONAL AT REPORMANG KALAKAL

54. ALAY SERBISYO (WORKERS IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR ECONOMY)

55. ALLIANCE AND ADVOCATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS' AFFAIRS

56. ALLIANCE FOR BARANGAY CONCERNS PARTY

57. ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION AND SERVICE

58. ALLIANCE FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY

59. ALLIANCE FOR RURAL AND AGRARIAN RECONSTRUCTION, INC.

60. ALLIANCE FOR RURAL CONCERNS

61. ALLIANCE FRO PHILIPPINES SECURITY GUARDS COOPERATIVE

62. ALLIANCE OF ADVOCATES IN MINING ADVANCEMENT FOR NATIONAL PROGRESS

63. ALLIANCE OF ASSOCIATIONS OF ACCREDITED WORKERS IN THE WATER SECTOR

64. ALLIANCE OF BELIEVERS BRIDGE IN ATTAINING ACCURATE AND MEANINGFUL ADVANCEMENT

65. ALLIANCE OF BICOLNON PARTY

66. ALLIANCE OF MINDANAO ELDERS

67. ALLIANCE OF NATIONAL URBAN POOR ORGANIZATIONS ASSEMBLY, INC.

68. ALLIANCE OF NATIONALISTIC AND GENUINE PROGRAM FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
TOWARDS ECONOMIC REFORM

69. ALLIANCE OF PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATIONS

70. ALLIANCE OF REGIONAL COALITIONS AGAINST PEOPLE'S POVERTY, INC.

71. ALLIANCE OF VIGILANT PROTECTORS OF AQUATIC PRODUCTS

72. ALLIANCE OF VOLUNTEER EDUCATORS

73. ALLIANCE TRANSPORT SECTOR

74. ALMA SA PAGKAHIKAOS AT IGNORANSIYA

75. ALYANSA LUMAD MINDANAO, INC.

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 26-50

 

26. ADHIKAIN AT KILUSAN NG ORDINARYONG TAO PARA SA LUPA, HANAPBUHAY AT KAUNLARAN

27. ADHIKAIN NG MGA DAKILANG ANAK MAHARLIKA

28. ADHIKAING ALAY NG MARINO SA SAMBAYANAN, INC.

29. ADHIKAING TINATAGUYOD NG KOOPERATIBA

30. ADVOCACY FOR TEACHER EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ACTION COOPERATION AND HARMONY
TOWARDS EDUCATIONAL REFORMS

31. ADVOCATES FOR PENOLOGY ENHANCEMENT AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE

32. ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN AND HANDICAPPED MOVEMENT

33. AGAPAY NG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS ALLIANCE, INC.

34. AGBIAG! TIMPUYOG ILOCANO, INC.

35. AGILA NG KATUTUBONG PILIPINO, INC.

36. AGRARIAN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

37. AGRI-AGRA NA REPORMA PARA SA MAGSASAKA NG PILIPINAS MOVEMENT

38. AGRICULTURAL SECTOR ALLIANCE OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

39. AHON PINOY

40. AKAP BATA, INC.

41. AKAP KAPATIRAN PARA SA TANGKILIKAN NG MGA OBRERO

42. AKBAY KALUSUGAN, INC.

43. AKBAY PINOY OFW-NATIONAL, INC.

44. AKBAYAN! CITIZEN'S ACTION PARTY

45. AKO AGILA SA NAGKAISANG MAGSASAKA

46. AKO AYOKO SA BAWAL NA DROGA

47. AKO BICOL POLITICAL PARTY

48. AKSYON MAGSASAKA PARTIDO TINIG NG MASA

49. AKSYON NG MAMAMAYANG NAGKAKAISA

50. ALAGAAN NATIN ATING KALUSUGAN

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates for Party List in May 2010 Elections, 1-25

 

1. 1-AANGAT KA PILIPINO

2. 1-AANI

3. 1-AKO BABAENG ASTIG AASENSO

4. 1GUARDIANS NATIONALIST OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

5. 1ST CONSUMERS ALLIANCE FOR RURAL ENERGY

6. 1ST KABALIKAT NG BAYAN GINHAWANG SANGKATAUHAN

7. 1-UNITED TRANSPORT KOALISYON

8. A BLESSED FEDERATION OF FARMERS AND FISHERMEN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

9. A CONVERGENCE FOR MINDANAO AGENDA, INC.

10. AABANTE EMMANUEL CIVIC ASSOCIATION

11. AANGAT TAYO

12. ABAKADA GURO

13. ABANG LINGKOD, INC.

14. ABANTE BICOL ORAGON INC.

15. ABANTE ILONGGO

16. ABANTE KATUTUBO , INC.

17. ABANTE MINDANAO, INC.

18. ABANTE TRIBUNG MAKABANSA

19. ABONO

20. ABOT TANAW

21. ACT TEACHERS

22. ACTION BROTHERHOOD FOR ACTIVE DREAMERS, INC.

23. ACTION FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT FOR- THE TRIBAL PEOPLE

24. ACTION FOR DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT, INC.

25. ACTION LEAGUE OF INDIGENOUS MASSES

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates for Vice-President in May 2010 Elections

 

1. BINAY, JEJOMAR CABAUATAN

2. CHIPECO, DOMINADOR JR FUENTECILLA

3. FERNANDO, BAYANI FLORES

4. LEGARDA, LOREN BAUTISTA

5. MANZANO, EDUARDO BARRIOS

6. ROXAS, MANUEL ARANETA

7. SONZA, JOSE YUMANG

8. YASAY, PERFECTO RIVAS

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

Certified List of Candidates for President in May 2010 Elections

 

1. ACOSTA, VETELLANO SEINEZ

2. AQUINO, BENIGNO SIMEON III COJUANGCO

3. DE LOS REYES, JOHN CARLOS GORDON

4. ESTRADA EJERCITO, JOSEPH MARCELO

5. GORDON, RICHARD JUICO

6. MADRIGAL, JAMBY AS

7. PERLAS, JESUS NICANOR PINEDA

8. TEODORO, GILBERTO JR. COJUANGCO

9. VILLANUEVA, EDUARDO CRUZ

10. VILLAR, MANUEL JR BAMBA

 

Source: Commission on Elections Website

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Dr. Mercedes Concepcion is 33rd National Scientist from UP

Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion

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On January 14, 2010, Malacañang named Dr. Mercedes B. Concepcion National Scientist for her outstanding contributions in the field of Demography. The National Scientist Award is the highest recognition from the Philippine government for individuals who made notable contributions to science and technology.

Dr. Concepcion was elected Academician by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), and was endorsed by the NAST to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for the Order of National Scientist.

She obtained her B.Sc. degree in chemistry from UP in 1951 before pursuing Biostatistics at the School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine of the University of Sydney from 1953 to 1954 under the Colombo Plan fellowship. She obtained her PhD from the University of Chicago in 1963.

Honored as the first National Scientist in Demography, Dr. Concepcion’s accomplishments have been recognized by various organizations here and abroad. She was the first Filipino staff member of the UN Statistical Training Centre in UP in 1955, the first director of UP’s Population Institute set up in 1964, the first and only Filipino representative to the UN Population Commission in 1967, the first woman chair of the UN Population Commission from 1969 to 1977, and the first Asian woman president of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population from 1981 to 1985.

In November 1964, the Vatican invited her as one of two Asian members of the special committee for studies on problems of population and birth control (Birth Control Commission), which led to the promulgation of the encyclical, Humanae Vitae, in 1968. She was also invited by the UN Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (now the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific) to be a member and later chairperson of the preparatory committees for the Asian Population Conferences of 1963, 1972, 1984, and 1994.

Dr. Concepcion was crucial in the establishment of the UP Population Institute (UPPI) in 1964, which was funded by the Ford Foundation. Working with the late Enrique T. Virata and Professor Philip M. Hauser of the University of Chicago, UPPI was instrumental in the enactment of the Population Act of 1971. In 1986, Dr. Concepcion chaired the committee to review the Philippine Statistical System which led to the reorganization of the country’s statistical offices and establishment of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB). She was re-appointed to this position 20 years later.

Dr. Concepcion is now a board member of the Commission on Population, chair of the NSCB Technical Committee on Population and Housing Statistics, vice president of the Executive Council of NAST, and vice president of Pangarap Foundation for Street Children.

 

Source:

http://up.edu.ph/upnewsletter.php?i=1103

Dr. Mercedes B.Concepcion is the 33rd National Scientist of the Philippines

Dr. Mercedes B.Concepcion, or MBC as what she is popularly known in UP Population Institute, is the 33rd National Scientist of the Philippines after Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo awarded her the National Scientist Award for her contributions in the field of demography just last month. She is recognized as the first Asian female demographer and a founding Dean of UP Population Institute. The rank and title of National Scientist of the Philippines is the highest award given by the Philippine governement to Filipino scientists.

Out of 33 National Scientists in the country, 30 of them are UP alumni. As a graduate student of UPPI and as an alumnus of UP, I am proud that this national university - the university of the people, has time and again proven its worth.

To Ma'am MBC, I salute you! Congratulations and God bless you more!

Puerto Princesa City Mayor Officially Endorses Bro. Eddie for President, Another Breakthrough for Bangon Pilipinas Party

When I first read the news about Mayor Edward Hagedorn publicly supporting Bro. Eddie in this coming May 2010 elections, I was overjoyed. This is another breakthrough for Bangon Pilipinas Party under the leadership of Bro. Eddie Villanueva as its standard bearer. The mayor issued a public statement about this on Friday. Hagedorn is popularly known for making Puerto Princesa City in Palawan a prosperous city under his term.

Hagedorn is a former ally of former President Joseph Estrada who is also running for the presidency.  Under President Arroyo's term, he was commissioned as "anti-jueteng czar." The mayor of Puerto Princesa has his own reasons why he chose Bro. Eddie Villanueva over the administration-backed candidate Gibo Teodoro and Estrada himself.

“Nasubukan na natin lahat. Bakit di naman natin subukan ang taong may takot sa Diyos? Siguradong di sya gagawa ng masama dahil di nya pwedeng suwayin ang itinuturo niya," Hagedorn said. "Nung una po akong tumakbong meyor, pinagtatawanan ako ng ibang mga kakilala ko. Pa’no raw po ako mananalo sa kalaban kong kandidato na 27 taon nang naninilbihan sa Puerto Princesa? Pero nung ipinag-pray po ako ni Bro Eddie, sabi niya na ako raw po ang mananalo. Siya lang po ang naniwala sa akin. At nanalo nga po ako." And this has been the reason why he supports Bro. Eddie now.

I wrote in my previous articles that I hope and I pray that more and more people would support Bro. Eddie.  Former ARMM governor and MNLF founder Nur Misuari also support Villanueva and some Muslim groups in Mindanao. It is not without reason why they publicly throw their support for the evangelist-turned-politician. They sincerely believe that Bro. Eddie would help the Philippines rise again.

1st Civil Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) for 2010 set on April 25

On February 18 Thursday, my friend (Anton) and I applied for the Civil Service Examination in the regional office of Civil Service Commission in Banawe, Quezon City. The deadline for submission of requirements is on March 10. This would be my first time to take the exam. The exam is designed for those who want to work in the government. Requirements are as follows as posted in CSC website:

1. Applicants must accomplish properly the prescribed examination application form (CS Form No. 100 Revised 2008).

2. Four (4) latest and identical (1.5” x 2”) I.D. pictures with white background and with a full name tag that includes the surname, first name and middle initial taken within three (3) months before the date of filing of the application. Pictures that are scanned, photocopied or computer-enhanced are not accepted. Name tag should be hand-held. Applicants should not wear eye glasses or any accessory that may cover their facial features when they are having their pictures taken.

3. Any valid ID such as Driver’s License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, current Office ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Valid Passport or Police Clearance which contain the applicant’s picture, signature, birthdate, and the signature of the authorized head of the issuing agency. Photocopy of the same should be attached to the approved application form to serve as reference for Room Examiners on the day of the examination.

4. Examination fee of Php 350.00.

When I submitted my documents for review, the officer-in-charge asked me what's demography (my master's degree program I'm currently enrolled in UP Diliman) all about. I told her that it's all about population studies but more on the technical side (statistics), not just theories. Then she asked me why I am working in a BPO industry as a call center agent. She also asked if I also graduated in UP in college. I said yes. I think she was conveying me a message that I should be working somewhere else because I am a graduate of UP. Then I proceeded in explaining her that I used to work as a college instructor before and I need to finish first my master's degree before I could go back to the academe. Sigh! Should I really have to explain to her everything? Hehehe. Anyway, that's it. I'll be waiting for April 25, and I hope we would pass the Civil Service Examination. Thank you, Lord!

Wife of world renowned evangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce

On February 1, Suzanne Hinn, wife of televangelist Benny Hinn, files for divorce in the US after 30 years of marriage. Mrs. Hinn cited about irreconciliable differences between the two of them. This is one of the most shocking news I've ever heard in the Pentecostal community involving a high profile church minister of our time.

I've first heard about the ministry of Benny Hinn when I was just a small kid way back in 1990s. Miracle crusades here in the Philippines in 1980s to 1990s were spreading back then led by Western missionaries and evangelists including Benny Hinn himself. Many people would question why that happened, and for sure this would lead some Christians to doubt about the authenticity of Hinn's ministries and perhaps with other evangelists as well. I think he needs to issue an official statement about the issue since his ministry has thousands of supporters from around the world.

We are all humans, and more often than not, we commit mistakes - and sins.

And another thing is: good that we don't have divorce here in the Philippines. For me, it is ugly. I believe in the sanctity of family. I hope that our lawmakers would continuously uphold the traditions of The Filipino Family today and in the future.

The Earthquake Tragedy in Haiti

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The Earthquake Tragedy in Haiti*

By Marlon B. Raquel 

More than 200,000 Haitans have died on a 7.0-earthquake that shook the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010. The country's capital is home to about 2 million Haitans and 1.5 million of them are homeless today. The international community led by the United Nations and the United States of America did not turn their backs from Haiti. Relief and rescue operations flowed in the country. Many countries and thousands of inviduals from around the world donated cash and in kind to different organizations that are helping relief operations in Haiti. A seven-year-old British schoolboy raised more than 100,000 pounds ($160,000/P6.72 million) for Haiti's relief operations by cycling around the park in his area. His mother then posted his activity in the Internet and individuals began giving their donors. Such altruistic attitude is really overwhelming.

Haiti is the poorest country in Western hemisphere. Its already weak economy has been devastated with the earthquake which left millions of Haitans in the state of shock and disappointment. The National Palace, which President Rene Preval resides, and the Parliament and other government offices were completely destroyed. Imagine if Metro Manila would share the same fate with Port-au-Prince and the Malacanang Palace would be nothing but a pile of ashes and debris. It's terrible. According to the President of Haiti, almost 60% of the gross domestic product has been lost. You couldn't just imagine such tragic event in the history of Haiti. The country is still blessed because the head of the state is alive. They would start from the scratch now to rebuild the economy. The President will be temporarily living in a makeshift tent to show to his people that he is one of them. I am amazed with his gesture. A chief executive of a sovereign state living in a tent together with thousands of homeless people is no joke. I praise President Preval for that. I am wondering if Madame Arroyo would do the same.

The United States donated its old building in Haiti's capital as the country's temporary legislature and government offices. There would be a nominal rental fee of $1 per year, that's P42.00. The leadership of the United States in Haiti operations is really commendable.

I could not imagine if the same earthquake intensity hit Metro Manila. There are fears among Filipinos that what had happened to Haiti may also happen to the Philippines. Our country is in the Pacific Rim of Fire. We have many active volcanoes even in the seabeds of oceans. Volcanic activities under the sea may lead to calamities such as tsunamis and earthquakes. May the good Lord spare us from such disasters. How ready are we when such catastrophe takes place?

* January 26, 2010 4:00 PM