SM Lipa Bags Gawad Kabalikat Award from DepEd
LIPA City – THE Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Lipa City recently awarded top stakeholders and partners the Gawad Kabalikat Award during the 2018 Stakeholders’ Summit last December 6 at Mountain Rock Resort in Lipa City
Among the awardees from the private sector is SM City Lipa which regularly joins in the division’s Brigada Eskwela. Aside from Brigada, SM through its employees was also able to raise a thousand pairs of shoes last September and donated them to students of Sto. Toribio Elementary School and Abundio Torre Memorial Elementary School.|
In Photo: Receiving the Gawad Kabalikat Award from SM City Lipa are Wendy C. Bautista, PR Manager and John C. Mauhay Assistant Mall Manager (third and second from the right respectively). Beside Ms. Bautista is the Schools Division Superintendent of Lipa City Ms. Susan Oribiana. Together with Ms. Orbiana (from left) are Sheila Masilang, Junior Social Mobilization Officer, Leah Monica Marie Lumbres Admin Head, Dr. Lorna Medrano Chief of CID, Homer Mendoza Assistant Schools Superintendent and Senior Social Mobilization Officer Dr. Roland Diaz.|
LIPA City – THE Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Lipa City recently awarded top stakeholders and partners the Gawad Kabalikat Award during the 2018 Stakeholders’ Summit last December 6 at Mountain Rock Resort in Lipa City
Among the awardees from the private sector is SM City Lipa which regularly joins in the division’s Brigada Eskwela. Aside from Brigada, SM through its employees was also able to raise a thousand pairs of shoes last September and donated them to students of Sto. Toribio Elementary School and Abundio Torre Memorial Elementary School.|
Receiving the Gawad Kabalikat Award from SM City Lipa are Wendy C. Bautista, PR Manager and John C. Mauhay Assistant Mall Manager (third and second from the right respectively). Beside Ms. Bautista is the Schools Division Superintendent of Lipa City Ms. Susan Oribiana. Together with Ms. Orbiana (from left) are Sheila Masilang, Junior Social Mobilization Officer, Leah Monica Marie Lumbres Admin Head, Dr. Lorna Medrano Chief of CID, Homer Mendoza Assistant Schools Superintendent and Senior Social Mobilization Officer Dr. Roland Diaz.|
Christian “Xian” Tecson the sales clerk from SM City Lipa was awarded by the People Management Association of the Philippines for his video that went viral since June this year. His award is the Video that Inspired People (VIP) Award and was handed to him last November 28, 2018 at the Harbor Garden Tent in Sofitel Philippine Plaza in Pasay City during the PMAP Makatao Awards Night.
Christian Tecson (second from right) receives the Video that Inspired (VIP) Award from (from left) PMAP Executive Director Rene Gener, Vice President Mitch Guce, Trustee Ellen Fullido and judges Brian Casillano of Adobo Magazine and Rory Visco of Mode Devi PR. |
According to its website, the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) is a professional, non-stock, not-for-profit organization of over 1,800 member companies and individual management executives engaged or interested in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Industrial Relations (IR) work.
Founded more than 59 years ago, PMAP continues the tradition of its forefathers in advancing the profession of Human Resource Management. Every year, PMAP organizes the PMAP Makatao Awards which recognizes media outlets, programs and personalities who have been tantamount in telling stories about people management.
This year a special citation was given to Tecson for his enthusiastic sales spiel which was captured by two SM customers – Nala Zamora and Brew Alcazar. It was uploaded on Facebook last June and had already reached as of this time more than 4 million views.
According to Esquire Philippines, “Tecson was genuinely talented, and he was genuinely charming. He was neither self-conscious nor falsely self-deprecating; he truly seemed like he just wanted to show off this wonderful piece of luggage, and enjoyed every second of it. When the customer made an off-color joke, he blithely shrugged it off like a pro.”
While doing splits and dancing is not part SM’s professional training, Tecson, in his acceptance speech, intimated that SM has given him confidence by developing his sales and communication skills.
“Nagtatrabaho po tayo, hindi lang po para sa ating sarili at sa company, nagtatrabaho po tayo para sa kasayahan ng ating customers at ng bawat isa” (“We work not just for ourselves or for our company, we work so we can make our customers and each other happy”), Tecson continued.|
In photo: World-class. The MakBan and Tiwi facilities of AboitizPower geothermal business unit, AP Renewables, Inc. (APRI) are among the world’s biggest geothermal power plants, hence, there is a deliberate effort to make sure these remain globally competitive.|
AboitizPower subsidiary AP Renewables, Inc. (APRI) successfully retained its Integrated Management System (IMS) certification, which covers Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001:2007).
TÜV Rheinland Philippines, an affiliate of TÜV Rheinland and one of the leading certification bodies for various international standards in the country, issued the recertification after completing a thorough review of the processes and practices across APRI’s power plants in the provinces of Albay, Batangas, and Laguna in November 2018.
“This only proves that the organization is committed to improve their management systems and that they conform to world-class standards,” Tristan Arwen Loveres, TÜV Rheinland Philippines Managing Director, said.
“Our company is extremely proud of this milestone, which reflects our solid commitment of providing ample and reliable power supply at a reasonable and competitive price while mitigating environmental risks and providing equal importance to the safety of our employees and the welfare of communities we serve,” Alex B. Coo, APRI President and COO, said.
In 2015, APRI received its first IMS certification. Since then, the company has continued its work beyond compliance and created a culture of excellence as part of the way of life of its employees. This year, APRI has likewise celebrated the milestone of twenty million aggregate man-hours without any lost time due to accidents.
In 2019, APRI aims to upgrade its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Certification to ISO 45001:2018, which will strengthen the company’s opportunity and risk management in terms of OHS.
Emmanuel V. Rubio, AboitizPower Chief Operating Officer, said that this recertification is in line with AboitizPower’s ultimate goal to be the power partner and neighbor of choice of its stakeholders.
“As we strive to become the power partner and neighbor of choice of our stakeholders, we continue to improve our systems and processes, ensuring that these are up-to-date and aligned with globally recognized standards and best practices,” Rubio said.|
In photo: Former SAP Bong Go visited patients in the wards after launching the 15th Malasakit Center in Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital, Legazpi City. File photo
LEGASPI City — FORMER Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go was endorsed by regional political party Kusog Bikolandia in the upcoming 2019 senatorial race. He was also awarded as an honorary member and the party’s standard bearer for senator in the 2019 elections.
“Makakaasa po kayong hinding hindi ko kayo bibiguin,” Go said in his speech at the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation (ICR) in Legazpi city, Albay province. “I will do my best to make KB (Kusog Bikolandia) and the Bikolanos proud,” he added.
Kusog Bikolandia, a regional political party led by their Chairman Noel De Luna pledged their support for Bong Go during the ‘Kusog Bikolandia Grand Launch and Fellowship’ where Go was invited as guest speaker. The political party has more than 100,000 active members. For the coming elections, the party has 60 candidates for various elective positions all over Bicol region.
Go said that he is one with Kusog Bikolandia in sharing their vision of providing quality public service to uplift the lives of each and every Filipino.
“Dahil ang layunin nila (Kusog Bikolandia) ay mag-serbisyo din sa kapwa Pilipino, magkakasundo kami,” Go said as he reiterated his commitment to serve the people in every way he can.
In line with his desire to provide quality public service, Go assured that he will serve as the public’s bridge to the national government and to the President.
“Kahit private citizen ako ngayon, habang buhay ko naman pagsisilbihan si ‘Mayor Duterte’. Ako ay magsisilbing tulay ninyo sa pangulo tungo sa tunay na pagbabagong inaasam natin,” he added.
When he was asked about what he can do to solve the problem of traveling and delivering goods from Luzon to Visayas, Go said he will check on the status of the proposed Sorsogon-Samar bridges that would connect the islands of Bicol to Eastern Visayas.
“Dati ko naman po silang mga kasamahan sa gobyerno. Tatanong po natin sa DPWH at NEDA kung paano masuportahan ang proyektong ito. Kahit sa drawing board pa lang ay bigyan ko na po ng effort just to jump start the study of the project,” Go answered.
Go also assured the crowd that President Rodrigo Duterte is allotting adequate resources for the development of Bicol region. He cited several projects under the government’s Build Build Build program, especially the Sorsogon–Samar bridges and the Bicol International Airport.
He also highlighted other projects that the Duterte administration is undertaking to bring in more development to Bicol region. These include the expansion of the Naga Airport in the town of Pili, the modernization of the Philippine National Railways line, the CamSur West Coast Tourism Highway that will connect the towns of Balatan, Pasacao and Ragay, and the Bicol River bridge that will connect the town of Libmanan to Naga City.
In the same event, Go also said that he plans to push for measures that will make it easier for Filipinos to access government services in line with his ‘Malasakit para sa tao’ platform. According to Go, first on his agenda is to provide each and every Filipino quality healthcare programs by establishing more Malasakit Centers all throughout the nation.
The Malasakit Center is a ‘one stop shop’ where indigent patients can ask for financial assistance from various government agencies, such as the Department of Health, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philhealth, PAGCOR, and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
A Malasakit Center was launched in Legazpi, Albay a month ago to cater to the medical needs of Bicolanos. Go said he would keep on helping the government establish more Malasakit Centers nationwide and push to institutionalize it into a law so that every province will have a center in their locality.|
Soroptimist International Kabatangueña. Sa pangunguna ng pangulo nitong si 5th District Board Member Claudette Ambida-Alday at Vice President na si Batangas City Councilor Alyssa Cruz, nanumpa sa harap ni Batangas Gov. Dodo Mandanas ang mga bagong halal na opisyal ng Soroptimist International Kabatangueña, sa Provincial Auditorium, Capitol Compound, Batangas City kamakailan.|Jhay Jay Pascua
By JONATHAN MACARAIG
Pinangunahan ni Batangas Gov. Dodo Mandanas ang panunumpa sa tungkulin ng mga bagong halal na opisyal ng Soroptimist International Kabatangueña, sa pangunguna ng pangulo nitong si 5th District Board Member Claudette Ambida-Alday, sa Provincial Auditorium, Capitol Compound, Batangas City, kamakailan
Ang Soroptimist International ay isang pandaigdigang boluntaryong kilusan na sama-samang nagsisikap upang maiangat ang buhay ng mga kababaihan. Hangad ng samahan na makamtan ng mga kababaihan na maabot ang kanilang potensyal at mga mithiin sa pamamagitan ng pagsusulong ng mga socio-economic programs.
Soroptimist International Kabatangueña. Sa pangunguna ng pangulo nitong si 5th District Board Member Claudette Ambida-Alday at Vice President na si Batangas City Councilor Alyssa Cruz, nanumpa sa harap ni Batangas Gov. Dodo Mandanas ang mga bagong halal na opisyal ng Soroptimist International Kabatangueña, sa Provincial Auditorium, Capitol Compound, Batangas City kamakailan.|Jhay Jay Pascua
“Our aim is to be the voice of women and to empower women,” pahayag ni Soroptimist International Kabatangueña president at Bokal Ambida-Alday.
Kabilang sa mga opisyal ng Batangas City-based Soroptimist sina Batangas City Councilor Alyssa Cruz bilang Vice President; Marielle Diaz bilang Secretary; Isabelle Loyola, Treasurer; at Aileen Damirez, Auditor.|Jonathan Macaraig
BATANGAS City – TINULDUKAN na ang mga agam-agam at usap-usapang may ipapasok na substitute candidate sa pagkabise-gobernador ng Batangas kapalit ni Reynan Bool ng Pederalismong Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS).
Bagaman at mabilis na kumalat ang mga usap-usapan sa social media nitong mga nakalipas na linggo na aatras si Bool kapalit ng pagpasok ng isang kandidato para itapat kina dating Bise-Gobernador Mark Leviste at dating Bise-Gobernador Richard G. Recto, ngunit hanggang sa magsara ang tanggapan ng COMELEC – Batangas Provincial Election Office nitong Biyernes ng hapon, wala ni isa mang indibidwal na dumating para magsumite ng Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) bilang substitute candidate.
Ayon sa itinakda ng Comelec na Calendar of Events kaugnay ng May 13 Synchronized National and Local Elections, may panahon pa hanggang alas-singko ng hapon ng Nobyembre 29, 2018 upang mag-withdraw ang mga nagsipaghain ng Certificate of Candidacy at mag-endorso ng kapalit (substitute) na kandidato ang mga partido pulitikal.
Bago ito ay napabalitang aatras sa kandidatura si Bool at alin man kina G. Danilo Berberabe ng Batangas City at dating Board Member Dexter Buted ang sinasabing ipapalit sa kaniya.
Pasado alas-singko ng hapon, bumulaga sa social media ang post ni Leviste na kasama niya sa larawan si Berberabe na ayon sa isang source ay nag-usap ang dalawa upang hindi na tumuloy ng pagkandidato si Berberabe bilang panapat kina Leviste at Recto.
Unang pumasok si Berberabe sa mundo ng pulitika nang tumakbo sa pagka-Board Member noong 2013 local elections kapalit ng namayapa niyang kapatid na si dating BM Godofredo ‘Jun’ Berberabe, Jr.; saka muling tumakbo sa pagka-konggresista ng Batangas City Lone District noong 2016.
Maaala namang nagresigned si Buted bilang bokal noong 2014 nang naman, nang mag-apply at mahirang na pangulo ng Pangasinan State University. Si Buted ay bilas ay bilas ni Bool.|#BALIKAS_News
IN an unprecedented effort, and for the first time in its long history of conceptualizing and conducting training programs for its members and the media in general, the Philippine Press Institute (PPI), also known as the national association of newspapers since 1964, will help facilitate the first congress of the LGBTQ community on December 1 in Legazpi City.
The PPI has been tapped by local organizer Kusog Bikolandia to help facilitate its landmark event that will cater to and be attended by members of the LGBTQ sector. Titled ““Engaging LGBTQ for Community-Building and in Nation-Building Through Narratives” will put to the fore the challenges and interests of the vulnerable community in terms of knowing their legal rights, access to health services, and portrayal in media.
Around 300 participants from the LGBTQ community all over Bicol Region invited by Kusog Bikolandia, are expected to attend the first congress to address various issues surrounding LGBTQ. “It’s high time we convene them and give them a venue to raise their concerns that our leaders should take cognizance of,” said Noel De Luna, founder and chairman of Kusog Bikolandia.
Kusog Bikolandia is a new breed of regional political party formed in Bicol by businessmen and former government officials as an alternative political party that seeks new and young leaders in the region. “In this congress of the so-called marginalized and highly vulnerable sector and community, various issues and challenges confronting them will be put to the fore, whereby giving them a platform to express their sentiments and aspirations for themselves and the country,” De Luna said.
KB also aims to champion genuine social equality, where every Bicolano shall be given access to the same basic needs: quality health services, education, livelihood, emergency assistance, pension and shelter (HELPS).
The PPI believes that being tapped to help conduct this initiative is well withing its mandate and flagship of “building better communities”. “I see this as a stepping stone to coming up with guidelines on reporting on the LGBTQ which we actually don’t have yet. We need to be inclusive. To write about them is even necessary to erase age-old problems of discrimination and perceived bad portrayal,” said Ariel Sebellino, PPI executive director.
He further added that there was a discussion years ago about coming up with a training program for this kind of reporting. “Hopefully the local organizers will find it necessary to partner with the PPI for a media training to be able to craft the guidelines, adding to what we already have on children and women.”
Culminating the one-day congress is a workshop that will require the participants to write and present recommendations and programs that will benefit them. Resource persons will be from the Department of Health, Department of Justice, LGU, and media.|#BALIKAS_News
IPINAGDIRIWANG ng Batangas City ang National Children’s Month sa diwa ng mga programa at proyekto nito sa mga bata na ipinatutupad ng iba’t ibang departamento ng pamahalaang lungsod at sa pangangasiwa ng City Council for the Welfare of Children (CCWC).
Ang National Children’s Month ay ginagawa bilang commemorationm ng adoption ng Pilipinas ng United Conventions on the Rights of the Child na isang human rights treaty na nagsasaad ng civil, political, economic, social, health at cultural rights ng mga bata.
Isa sa mga major projects ng lungsod ang Child Development Program na ipinatutupad ng City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). Sa kasalukuyan ay mayroong 107 Child Development Centers sa lungsod kung saan binibigyan ng early education, health care at social services ang mga bata bago sila pumasok ng formal education sa elementary.
Ang City Health Office ay may mga health services kagaya ng immunization, nutrition program, dental health care, health education at iba pa. May mga programa din sa mga bata ang Department of Education. Ang Batangas City Police at City Prosecutor’s Office ang tumututok sa mga kaso ng child labor, child trafficking at iba pang paglabag sa karapatan ng mga bata.
Ang mga nasabing departamento ay kabilang sa mga miyembro ng CCWC kasama ang mga kinatawan ng pribadong sektor na mayroon ding ipinagkakaloob na serbisyo para sa kapakanan ng mga bata.
Bilang bahagi ng nasabing pagdiriwang na may temang “Tamang Pag-aaruga para sa mga Bata”, muling nagdaos ng Little Mr. And Ms. United Nations 2018 ang CSWDO, November 28, sa Batangas City Convention Center.
Photo by Jerson J. Sanchez
Nagpagandahan ang mga bata sa mga costumes ng iba’t ibang bansa kung saan nanalo bilang Little Mr. and Ms. United Nations 2018 sina Keign Valynne Amber Padua at Jacobe De Castro ng Calicanto 1 Child Development Center dahilan sa ganda ng kanilang costumes na kasuotan ng Thailand at sa galing ng kanilang pagdadala ng kanilang costumes.
Nagpaabot ng pasasalamat si City Social Welfare and Development Officer Mila Espanola sa mga magulang sa suportang ipinagkaloob ng mga ito sa naturang kompetisyon.
Binigyang-diin niya na makakaasa ang mga magulang na higit pa nilang pag-iibayuhin ang Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) program sa lungsod upang mas mahubog ang physical, emotional, social at cognitive development ng mga kabataan.
Nauna rito, nagdaos din ang CSWDO ng Children’s Congress sa barangay Ilijan at San Isidro at sa isang mall sa lungsod noong November 14 at 19.|Ronna Endaya Contreras/Angie Banuelos
In photo: Holiday Hardware: Kick off your holiday style with Parisian’s Jayne bag with studs; Parisian Shoes and Bags in holiday style; or with knee high boots and round shaped bags.|
WHAT’S in-store for shoe lovers during the holidays? Update your shoe wardrobe with trends ranging from updated classics like kitten heels to modern innovations like PVC details from the Parisian Shoes and Bags Holiday Collection.
Wild Things. Animal printed boots with zipper details|
Here’s how you can have high style and fun with Parisian:
Take a Bow. Who What Wear UK says that Magda Butrym’s bow-fronted satin mules were the most Instagrammed shoes of the press appointments for A/W 18. And it’s not surprising. There’s nothing like stepping out for the holidays with a feminine touch.
Seeing Clearly. The Spring ‘18 runway was full of PVC goodies, and Parisian incorporated similar pieces in their collections. This will add a modern touch to your holiday look.
Call of the Wild. Who What Wear UK reports that leopard print prowled many A/W 18 runways, and animal patterns extended to zebra prints at Tom Ford and Balenciaga and (faux) stamped crocodile everywhere else.
It’s hip to be square for the holidays. Square-toe flats and sleek bags from Parisian Shoes and Bags|
Kitten Heels. Love them or hate them, kitten heels are back. This playful style from Parisian is practical for both fancy events and in the workplace.
Square Toes. While pointed pumps are still very fashionable, Who What Wear UK reports that the hippest out there are opting for square toes. This trend began last summer, but with Loewe, Alexander McQueen, and Victoria Beckham leading the way, the microtrend is set to go macro at Parisian.
Sling back Throwback. For a bit of 80s nostalgia, you’ll want to scoop up a pair of sling back shoes with modern touches like pastel shades and kitten heels.
Complete your holiday look with Parisian’s assortment of arm candies: from quilted to studded bags, and round crossbody to evening clutches.
Parisian Shoes and Bags’ Holiday Collection is available in SM Stores at SM City Batangas and SM City Lipa.|-ADVT.
NILINAW ni Batangas City Vice-Mayor Emilio “Doc Jun” Berberabe Jr. sa regular na sesyon ng Sangguniang Panlungsod nitong Martes, November 27, na hindi siya kakandidato sa pagka bise gobernador ng Lalawigan ng Batangas sa susunod na halalang lokal sa Mayo 13, 2019.
Binigyang-diin ng opisyal na walang katotohanan ang mga lumulutang na balita na siya ang magiging substitute candidate kay Reynan Bool, kandidato sa pagka-bise gobernador ng partidong Pederalismong Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS).
“Gusto ko pong linawin ang mga haka-haka at mga balita na ako raw po ay tatakbo bilang vice-governor ng probinsiya. Sa katunayan po, marami po ang lumalapit sa akin, tumatawag at nag-iimbita para sa mga meeting. Lilinawin ko na wala po itong katotohanan. Ang tatakbuhan ko po ay vice-mayor pa rin ng lungsod ng Batangas,” sabi ni Berberabe.
Aniya pa, bagama’t nakakatukso ang mga alok ng ibang partido para siya ay tumakbo sa pagka bise gobernador, ang puso niya ay nasa Sangguniang Panlungsod.
“Matapos po naming mag-usap-usap ng aking pamilya, napagkasunduan po namin na ituloy ang laban para sa lungsod. Mahal ko po ang Sangguniang Panlungsod dahil pamilya na po ang turing ko sa lahat ng empleyado dito,” dagdag ni Berberabe.
Ayon sa itinakda ng Comelec na Calendar of Events kaugnay ng May 13 Synchronized National and Local Elections, may panahon pa hanggang Nobyembre 29, 2018 upang mag-withdraw ang mga nagsipaghain ng Certificate of Candidacy at mag-endorso ng kapalit (substitute) na kandidato ang mga partido pulitikal.
SI Bise Alkalde Jun Berberabe habang ipinaliliwanag sa konseho na hindi siya umaatras sa laban para sa reeleksyon para tumakbo sa pagka-bise gobernador ng Batangas.|
Isa rin aniya sa pumigil sa kaniyang pagtakbo sa probinsiya ay ang pagkakaroon ng pagkakaisa ng mga opisyales ng lungsod na pawang kabilang sa binuong One Batangas.
“Buong-buo po ang suporta ko sa ating punonglungsod, Mayor Beverley at Congressman Marvey. Kitang-kita naman natin na swak na swak ang kanilang tandem, at nais ko pong maging katuwang nila para sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng ating lungsod,” pagtatapos ni Berberabe.|May ulat ni JERSON J. SANCHEZ
