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26/07/2019

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Brand sold to Jollibee

Jollibee Foods Corporation has disclosed today that it will acquire The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Brand for $350 million. The Philippine food company Jolllibee is investing $100 million to set up a holding company that will acquire the popular coffee shop chain.

25/07/2019

MPBL Game Final Result

July 24, 2019

1st Game
Bacoor def. Soccsksargen 65-60

B O X S C O R E S

SOCCSKSARGEN
Gonzales 11 , Juanico 9 , Diwa 8 , Estrellante 7 ,
Santos 6 , Espinosa 5 .

BACOOR
Melencio 14 , Cañete 12 , Banal 12 , Montuano 6 , Pangilinan 6 .

2nd Game
Basilan def. Valenzuela 87-78

B O X S C O R E S

VALENZUELA
Chris De Chavez 23 , Hubalde 14 , Ruaya 11 , Mabigat 6 , Varilla 6 , Andaya 6 .

BASILAN
Bautista 27 , Collado 14 , Hallare 9 , Palencia 8 , Lunor 6 , Dumapig 6 .

3rd Game
Manila def. Bulacan 93-72

B O X S C O R E S

BULACAN
Santos 17 , Sara 14 , Siruma 11 , DeLa Cruz 7 , Bonsubre 6 , Diputado 6

MANILA
Lastimosa 24 , Bitoon 16 , Bringas 9 , Hayes 8 , D**e 6 , Dionisio 6 , Lee 6 .

25/07/2019

Supporters launch online petition to drop sedition charges against VP Leni Robredo

Supporters launch online petition to drop sedition charges against Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo

After Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo was charged for sedition, a solidarity petition has circulated online urging the Philippines Department of Justice to “immediately dismiss” the complaint and “uphold her constitutional mandate” to serve the people.

25/07/2019

BREAKING: Boris Johnson elected Conservative Party leader and wins contest to become next UK prime minister

Courtesy of Reuters

25/07/2019

BREAKING: Postal ID, will now be accepted by DFA as a valid ID for passport application

25/07/2019

Farewell message from Chief Gie on shutdown of Universal Network System and Universal Network News

The Farewell message from Chief Gie on shutdown of Universal Network System and Universal Network News, Chief Gie said on farewell message on post on his page Chief Gie page "Thank You for service and the end of the Universal Network System and Universal Network News.

Thank You! and Goodbye Universal Network System and Universal Network News."

The Universal Network System including Universal Network News will shutdown on Friday due to situation of Chief Gie, loss, lack of employees and lack of materials.

25/07/2019

Chief Gie nearly strike the lightning during rain in Bislig Highway, Tagbina

BISLIG, Philippines (Universal Network News) - Chief Gie nearly strike the lightning while raining in Bislig Highway, Tagbina (Near Iglesia ni Cristo Tagbina Temple) on Thursday Afternoon.

No hurtful our people including Chief Gie. Chief Gie was going to the Temple for conduct the worship service on evening but nearly strike the lightning to him but Chief Gie was saved from strike the lightning. He was give help to 2 children boys in front of thier house for rescue to him by 2 boys. Chief Gie said "Thank You for the rescue" Translate to Filipino "Maraming Salamat Po sa rescue"
A child was calling the tricycle was ordered by Chief Gie for ride himself on tricycle going to Temple due to strike the lightning and flood on highways due to raining. -- Universal Network News

25/07/2019

Manila City Mayor signed an ordinance for monthly allowance to Senior High School Students, Seniors, PWDs and SPs

Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno signed an ordinance providing P500.00 monthly allowance to Senior High School Students and P500.00 monthly financial assistance to senior citizens, Persons with Disabilities, and solo parents.

Mayor Isko Moreno also cancelled the permits of businesses selling liquor within 200 meters of schools.

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24/07/2019

MPBL: San Juan stay unscathed in six games, keep hold of solo MPBL lead

San Juan stay unscathed in six games, keep hold of solo MPBL lead

But after six games, even their best were not good enough as the San Juan stayed unscathed. Their latest win over the Parañaque , 81-65, is proof of San Juan’s continuous domination in the MPBL 2019.

Mac Cardona poured in 16 points while Larry Rodriguez added 13 as the San Juan stayed as the only unbeaten team in the tournament and kept solo lead in the 31-team cast of the fastest growing regional amateur basketball league.

San Juan’s 6-0 start is the best start in franchise history.

The San Juan pulled away midway the second period as a Rodriguez lay-up gave his squad a 40-24 advantage, with 3:29 left in the second frame.

But the Paranaque, mostly composed of homegrown talents, refused to throw in the towel right away and rallied in the third period, inching closer to within five, 45-40, as James Abugan capped an 8-2 run.

That was the closest Parañaque could get as the more experienced San Juan team took care of business from there on and handed the Paranaque their fifth loss in seven games.

Following their latest setback, the Patriots dropped to 11th place.

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24/07/2019

MPBL Game Final Result
July 23, 2019

Bataan - 83
Muntinlupa - 56

B O X S C O R E S

MUNTINLUPA
Edzel Mag-Isa - 17 pts 13 rebs 1 ast 1 blk
Ortuoste 10 , Koga 9 , Maconocido 7 , Basibas 4 , Villanueva 3

BATAAN
Alvin Pasaol - 20 pts 7 rebs 1 ast 1 blk 8/11 fgs
Santillan 15 , Villarias 9 , Jaime 9 , Batino 7 , Asistio 7 , Reyes 6 .

24/07/2019

MPBL Game Final Result
July 23, 2019

Caloocan - 78
Pasay - 72

B O X S C O R E S

PASAY
Antoñio Iñigo - 20 pts 3 rebs 4 asts 1stl 6/9 fgs
Lastimosa 10 , Reverente 9 , Moradas 8 , Jamon 7 , Belencion 5 , Chan 4 , Ilagan 4 .

CALOOCAN
Almond Vosotros - 22 pts 4 rebs 5 asts 1 stl
Sanga 15 , Pacquiao 10 , Gonzales 8 , Torres 7 , Escalambre 5 , Lasco 5 .

24/07/2019

MPBL Game Final Result
July 23, 2019

Parañaque - 65
San Juan - 81

B O X S C O R E S

PARANAQUE
Keith Pido - 10 pts 1 ast 1 stl 5/8 fgs
Abugan 9 , Menguez 8 , Lucente 8 , Almajeda 7 ,
Banzali 6 .

SAN JUAN
Mac Cardona - 16 pts 4 rebs 4 asts 7TO's
Rodriguez 13 , Wilson 9 , Ayon Ayon 8 , Clarito 7 , Aquino 7 .

24/07/2019

Miss Earth 2019 in Legazpi

(Universal Network News) - Contract Signing between Carousel Productions, Inc. and (UAP) United Architect of the Philippines - Manila Archizonian Chapter.

85 to 90 Flora Advocates from all around the earth, empowered to make a change, will be coming together to promote various initiatives to preserve our natural resources, engage in environmental activities and projects together with environmental partners in cities in the country.

More than a month of activity will be covered on Television, print, radio, live stream and blog on official MISS EARTH social media- Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and participants own digital platform.

Coronation Night will be Telecast Live on Fox Life TV and in TV stations of participating countries with Live Streaming on the Miss Earth page on October 26, 2019. The two-hour television special shall be telecast on ABS-CBN TV nationwide in Philippines on October 27, 2019 and on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide.

Miss Earth 2019 to be held in Legazpi, Albay on October 26, 2019. All the delegates will be in Legazpi from October 19 until 26, 2019.

23/07/2019

IN PHOTOS: President Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte led the speaker on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2019 in Batasan Pambansa, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Photo courtesy of Presidential

23/07/2019

Surigao del Sur’s District 2 Southern Metro Bislig Bislig City, Tagbina, Barobo, Hinatuan and Lingig Representative Johnny Pimentel takes oath as Deputy Speaker of the 18th Congress before Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano today.

Photo courtesy of Rep. Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel

22/07/2019

Duterte to Congress: Pass salary increases for gov’t workers

Published July 22, 2019 6:34pm
Updated July 22, 2019 6:42pm

By VIRGIL LOPEZ and JON VIKTOR D. CABUENAS, GMA News



President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday asked Congress to pass a new Salary Standardization Law that will cover the pay increases of government employees including teachers and nurses.

Duterte issued the call before a joint session of Congress for his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.

"I therefore believe that it is now time for Congress to approve a new version of the Salary Standardization Law, ngayon na," Duterte told the lawmakers.

"To the teachers, alam mo dito... who toil and work tirelessly to educate our young, kasali na po dito 'yung hinihingi ninyo," he added.

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Last month, Duterte assured public school teachers that his government would raise their salaries, but noted that there are millions of them.

Should this be realized, Duterte said that the pay increase will not be big, but it will be enough.

"Hindi naman masyadong malaki, pero it will tide you over during these hard times, a little bit bigger than before. This is intended to increase the salaries of national government workers including teachers and nurses," he explained.

For her part, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said that raising a teacher's pay by P10,000 a month as proposed by some groups would cost the government P150 billion.

Briones said she has been working with the economic team of the government to find measures to increase the salary of 830,000 teachers.

According to Briones, the fiscal impact of the salary increase should be considered and assessed, and that there is an equity issue in relation to issues of other government personnel that need to be addressed.

Teachers have been asking for a pay hike especially after Congress approved a 100% increase in the base pay of military and other uniformed personnel that took effect last year.

22/07/2019

BCWD ADVISORY
The BCWD's officials has informed all Barangays in Mangagoy and Tabon residents that our water source is getting worse and good because of the high summer time we have experienced. So the BCWD will be submitting a First Step Water Scheduling from now on to get all the time and time to water out during the schedule to be implemented. Also, the low lying areas are also urged to settle so that high-rise areas will not be affected by their time schedule for water. Thank you for your constant understanding.

Duration Areas with Water 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM --- All low lying areas of Barangays Mangagoy & Tabon 8:00 PM to 12:00 MN ----- Elevated areas of Brgy. Tabon, John Bosco District and Bogac District 12:00 MN to 5:00 AM ----- Castillo Village District, Union Site District and Gamaon District BCWD Management

BCWD ADVISORY
Ang kadumalahan sa BCWD nagpahibalo sa tanang konsesyonaryo sa Barangays Mangagoy ug Tabon nga ang atong tinubdan sa tubig nikunhod na ug maayo tungod sa taas nga panahon sa ting-init nga atong nasinati.

Busa ang BCWD maga-implemtar ug First Step Water Scheduling sugod karon gabie aron ang tanan matagaan ug higayon nga makatubig sa panahon nga walay awas basi sa schedule na i-implementar.

Gi-awhag usab ang taga low lying areas nga magpundo usab para ang mga nag-poyo sa taas na lugar dili ma-apektohan sa oras na schedule nila sa pag-pundo ug tubig.

Daghang Salamat sa inyong makanunayong pagsabot.

Duration Areas with Water
5:00 AM to 8:00 PM---All low lying areas of Barangays Mangagoy & Tabon
8:00 PM to 12:00 MN-----Elevated areas of Brgy. Tabon, John Bosco District and Bogac District
12:00 MN to 5:00AM-----Castillo Village District, Union Site District and Gamaon District

BCWD Management

Source: Bislig City Water District

22/07/2019

LOOK: Former presidents sit together for President Rodrigo Duterte's 4th State of the Nation Address, the 81st SONA in Philippine history



Photo courtesy of CNN

22/07/2019

Duterte to third telco: Provide 'fast, reliable' service

ABS-CBN News

Posted at Jul 22 2019 06:10 PM

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday challenged the country's China-backed third telecommunications player to deliver on its promise of fast and reliable service.

Dito Telecommunity, composed of Davao tycoon Dennis Uy's Udenna Corp and China Telecom, is mounting a challenge to the dominance of PLDT Inc and Globe Telecom.

"I challenge this new player to fulfill its commitment to provide fast and reliable telecommunications services to our people especially in the underserved areas," Duterte said in his fourth State of the Nation Address.

Duterte said there was "no corruption" in Dito, formerly called Mislatel.

"Do not worry about us. There is no corruption at all. I guarantee you, upon the grave of my father, I don’t allow. I do not talk to them, I just say, just do your work and kung maaari, according to what the specifications are required by this government," he said.

22/07/2019

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22/07/2019

Duterte to Pinoys who encounter corrupt officials: 'Slap them,' 'make a scene'
ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 2019 06:04 PM

MANILA - If you encounter corrupt officials, make a scene.

President Rodrigo Duterte made this call to Filipinos in his 4th State of the Nation Address Monday, saying they should "be assertive" if they encounter corrupt officials.

"Kayo rin kasi sinasabi ko na sa'yo, be assertive. At 'pag kayo hiningan more than the required payment by government, again I'm telling you mag-iskandalo kayo sa opisina," Duterte said.

(I'm telling you, be assertive. And when you are asked for more than the required payment by government, again I'm telling you, make a scene in the office.)

"Make a scene. Sampalin mo 'yang mga y**a na 'yan kasi aabot rin sa akin 'yan," he said.

(Make a scene. Slap that [person] because that report will also reach me.)

Duterte made the remarks as he expressed frustration over still prevalent corruption in government three years into his campaign against abusive civil servants.

The President even gave the public a line they could say when faced with a corrupt official: "...[S]abi ni Duterte that if you extort money from me, I will slap you. At sampalin talaga ninyo. Di na bale magkaaway, I will defend you."

(Duterte said that if you extort money from me, I will slap you. And really slap them. It doesn't matter if this will start a fight, I will defend you.)

He said he has punished corrupt officials at Malacañang Palace, making them eat peso bills.

"And I have done that. Ako magprangka sa inyo. Ako lang presidente na hanggang ngayon nambubugbog ng mga tao. Pinapakain ko ng pera mga y**a na 'yan."

(I will be frank with you. I am the only president who until now beats people. I make them eat bills.)

He told citizens to report corrupt officials through hotline 8888.

"Be sure that it is true, though you are not liable for libel, pero 'wag naman 'yang makasakit ka ng tao na wala namang kasalanan (but don't file a report that would hurt someone who is not guilty)."

He said he would be "unyielding in our reforms to w**d them out," citing how he has "fired and caused the resignation" of more than 100 officials and government appointees without regard to alliances or relationships.

"There is no sacred cow, as the saying goes, in my administration."

He cited the Bureau of Customs, where more than 60 officials were recently relieved over alleged corruption.

Duterte meets with relieved Customs officials, employees
"If I cannot dismiss them for reason of security of tenure, I will allow plantilla positions but report to Congress every day to help me with huge paperwork every day. All of them will go out of the premises of Customs," he said.

Later in his speech, he told of how "corruption exasperates" and "frustrates."

"Let me ask you. When will corruption end? I don't know. I've been in government for almost 35 years now, I'm not singling out myself. It's the entire gamut of our system," the President said.

22/07/2019

With supermajority in Congress, Duterte renews pitch to revive death penalty

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News

Posted at Jul 22 2019 05:57 PM | Updated as of Jul 22 2019 06:01 PM

MANILA- With his allies dominating Congress, President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his pitch for the revival of death penalty.

During his fourth State of the Nation Address, Duterte asked Congress to reinstate capital punishment for heinous crimes related to drugs and corruption.

“I respectfully request Congress to reinstate the death penalty for heinous crimes related to drugs as well as plunder,” he said.

“We have not risen above and beyond the parochial interest. Our loyalty to family, friends, and tribal kin continue to exact a heavy toll on the programs designed to uplift the poor,” he said, quoting Filipino writer F. Sionil Jose.

The death penalty bill has faced strong opposition from senators of the 17th Congress. The House of Representatives, however, passed the proposed measure.

With Duterte’s candidates dominating the recent midterm elections, the administration could find it easier to pass bills with more support from the Senate.

Duterte has been hoping to reinstate the death penalty in the Philippines, where nearly 80 percent of its population is made up of Catholics, as he wages his war on illegal drugs and pursues an anti-crime campaign.

22/07/2019

IN PHOTOS: Senator and Special Assistant to President B**g Go wear Barong now on State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Photo courtesy of PTV News

22/07/2019

Senator Panfilo Lacson administers the oath of office to Senator Vicente Sotto III who was elected Senate President of the 18th Congress at the opening of session on Monday, July 22, 2019. Also in photo is Sotto's family and Senate Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto.

Photo courtesy of GMA News

22/07/2019

IN PHOTOS: Bislig City Representative Johnny Pimentel with former Representative Rudy Fariñas, Representative Lucy Torres, Representatve Ace Barbers and Representative Edgar Sarmiento during the first session of the 18th Congress.

Photo courtesy of Rep. Johnny T. Pimentel page

22/07/2019

IN PHOTOS: President Rodrigo Duterte's protesters' protest actions on the part of IBP Road, Quezon City on State of the Nation Address.

Photo courtesy of PTV News

22/07/2019

LOOK: PNP Chief PGen. Oscar Albayalde, reminded police officers deployed for State of the Nation Address (SONA) to implement maximum tolerance.

Photo courtesy of PTV News

22/07/2019

LOOK: Davao City 1st Legislative District Representative Paolo Duterte, son of President Duterte, came to Batasang Pambansa.

Photo courtesy of PTV News

22/07/2019

IN PHOTOS: Our barongs for President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator B**g Go by CDO designer Mimi Pimentel for State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Photo courtesy of ABS CBN News

22/07/2019

21/07/2019

A motorcycle accident, 2 mens are wounded in Bislig Highway

BISLIG, Philippines (Universal Network News) - A motorcycle accident in Bislig Highway, Bislig on Sunday, 2 mens are wounded, the victims the named Roderic "Eric" Perlas and Yoyong Guillen from Piapi, Bislig. They went from Santa Maria will going to Bislig. The 2 mens are rushed to hospital in Davao Regional Hospital in Tagum.

According to the Jrey Diola page, Translated to Cebuano "kung kinsa man naka ila kang Roderic "Eric" Perlas og Yoyong Guillen nga taga Piapi, Bislig City, nadisgrasya sila sa sta. maria pdung bislig. mamalihug mi pki ingon s ilang pamilya nga padulong na sila sa Davao Regional Medical Center (Provincial Hospital) sa Tagum City."

Translated to English "when they met Roderic "Eric" Perlas and Yoyong Guillen from Piapi, Bislig City, they went to sta. maria going to bislig. We would like to have their family go to Davao Regional Medical Center (Provincial Hospital) in Tagum City."

Source: Jrey Diola page
Photo courtesy of Jrey Diola page

21/07/2019

Good evening guys, when they met Roderic "Eric" Perlas and Yoyong Guillen from Piapi, Bislig City, they went to sta. maria going to bislig. We would like to have their family go to Davao Regional Medical Center (Provincial Hospital) in Tagum City.

Good evening guys, kung kinsa man naka ila kang Roderic "Eric" Perlas og Yoyong Guillen nga taga Piapi, Bislig City, nadisgrasya sila sa sta. maria pdung bislig. mamalihug mi pki ingon s ilang pamilya nga padulong na sila sa Davao Regional Medical Center (Provincial Hospital) sa Tagum City.

Source: Jrey Diola page
Photo courtesy of Jrey Diola page

21/07/2019