Philippine Independence Day celebrations this year will involve ceremonies highlighting respect and veneration for the country’s flag and enumerating achievements of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s nine-year term, an official familiar with the preparations said.
The country’s 112th Independence Day will carry the theme "Kalayaan, Tagumpay ng Bayan" (Freedom, Victory for the People), will be launched with the observance of the "Araw ng Watawat" (National Flag Day), which will start on May 28, National Historical Commission Inc. Executive Director Ludovico Badoy said.
On that day, Education Secretary Mona Valisno is expected to attend a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Battle of Alapan site in Imus in Cavite.
This site is where the first Philippine flag was hoisted by then General Emilio Aguinaldo 112 years ago after the country’s scored its first victory against the Spaniards.
Starting May 28, the national flag will also be raised and hoisted in different buildings, government offices, schools, establishments, and even homes.
The National Historical Commission has already began distributing Philippine flags in different areas, Badoy said.
"We appeal to you to wear and show our national colors proudly, display the flag at our offices, at homes and at every opportune time," Executive Secretary Leandro Mendoza said on Wednesday.
On June 12, Independence Day, a simultaneous flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at 7 a.m. It will be led by President Arroyo at the Luneta Park who will be assisted by local government officials.
An 11-float civic-military parade is also being prepared for the afternoon of June 12, which in turn will feature President Arroyo’s achievements.
The event will also recognize the contributions of Filipino icons such as boxer Manny Pacquiao, educator Efren Peñaflorida, and world billiards champion Efren "Bata" Reyes.
These globally-recognized Filipinos are expected to ride on the last motorized float, which is called "Inang Bayan." They have already been invited and plans are underway to bestow special recognition to these Filipino achieves, he said.
Some P10 million has been allotted for the Independence Day celebrations, Badoy said.
He added that Arroyo is expected to make her “last report to the nation" about what has happened in the last nine years since she assumed the presidency on Jan. 20, 2001.
The President would also host the annual Independence Day Vin d' Honneur event with the diplomatic community in Malacañang over lunch.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Buhayin Natin "show of force meeting"successfully held
The Buhayin Natin Initiative endorses celebrities on their show of force meeting held last Sunday,May 9,2010,a day before the country’s first automated national elections in fully support the fellow celebrities and personalities to make a
“new united and and people’s alliance”in the response of this true initiative in service.The BNI is a only one independent organization with a working environment and the preservation and restoration of housing and education to benefit the Filipino youth and show our talented skills in this initiative.
The Buhayin Natin Initiative Charter will be implemented during the first-ever Initiative Summit scheduled in November 2010 in Cebu.
The BNI calls for a reactivation of the NELSC and TVES into one summit in November,entitled”The STAR Summit”with the theme”Totally Alternative Reform in Integration and Development in Music,Entertainment,and Sports”scheduled in November after the Buhayin Natin Initiative Summit,which takes place in Clark Field,Pampanga.
The BNI has recently endorsed Kyla and Gian Magdangal,with fellow Vocalistas Geoff Taylor,Kris Lawrence,Joshua Desiderio,and Miguel Escueta,and fully supported by the entire Party Pilipinas family,led by Jay-R,
Julieann San Jose,Mark Bautista,Rachelle Ann Go,Heart Evangelista,Carla Abellana,Bianca King,Lovi Poe,Rhian Ramos,Yassi,XLR8,Popgirls,Glaiza de Castro,Party Pilipinas Party Jocks Tim Yap,Gino Villamor,Bela Padilla,Maria Dolorius,Ian Batherson,Rico Robles,StarStruck 5 led by Sarah Lahbati and Steven Silva,Diz Iz It hosts Ehra Madrigal,Grace Lee,Bayani Agbayani,and Sam YG,The Sweet Life host Wilma Doesn’t,Face to Face host Amy Perez,Luanne Dy,Drew Arellano,Susan Enriquez,of Unang Hirit and other fellow artists for their supportive of force.
“new united and and people’s alliance”in the response of this true initiative in service.The BNI is a only one independent organization with a working environment and the preservation and restoration of housing and education to benefit the Filipino youth and show our talented skills in this initiative.
The Buhayin Natin Initiative Charter will be implemented during the first-ever Initiative Summit scheduled in November 2010 in Cebu.
The BNI calls for a reactivation of the NELSC and TVES into one summit in November,entitled”The STAR Summit”with the theme”Totally Alternative Reform in Integration and Development in Music,Entertainment,and Sports”scheduled in November after the Buhayin Natin Initiative Summit,which takes place in Clark Field,Pampanga.
The BNI has recently endorsed Kyla and Gian Magdangal,with fellow Vocalistas Geoff Taylor,Kris Lawrence,Joshua Desiderio,and Miguel Escueta,and fully supported by the entire Party Pilipinas family,led by Jay-R,
Julieann San Jose,Mark Bautista,Rachelle Ann Go,Heart Evangelista,Carla Abellana,Bianca King,Lovi Poe,Rhian Ramos,Yassi,XLR8,Popgirls,Glaiza de Castro,Party Pilipinas Party Jocks Tim Yap,Gino Villamor,Bela Padilla,Maria Dolorius,Ian Batherson,Rico Robles,StarStruck 5 led by Sarah Lahbati and Steven Silva,Diz Iz It hosts Ehra Madrigal,Grace Lee,Bayani Agbayani,and Sam YG,The Sweet Life host Wilma Doesn’t,Face to Face host Amy Perez,Luanne Dy,Drew Arellano,Susan Enriquez,of Unang Hirit and other fellow artists for their supportive of force.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
One Hot Party in Davao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — If you think the best time to party is at night, think again.
Hip parties do happen in the afternoon, too, when you feel like you’re already shriveled under the scorching sun that threaten to reduce you to dried durian (like that cute ref magnets I bought as pasalubong). Yet you can’t help but groove to the beat, sway your hands in the air and stomp your feet.
That’s exactly the scenario at SM City Davao’s parking lot C when Davaoeños enjoyed the live staging of GMA 7’s Party Pilipinas last Sunday. Everyone who trooped to the venue seemed unmindful of what could possibly happen under the sweltering heat for almost two and a half hours. Thanks to those colorful buri hats given away at the start of the show, a lucky few found comfort from the heat. The crowd that hot afternoon party was estimated at 10,000.
Over 60 artists flew in from Manila to show what they got — from rendering rock, pop, danceable and romantic tunes to shaking their booties to the latest dance-infectious beat.
Mark Bautista, Geoff Taylor, Gian Magdangal and Miguel Escueta opened the show with an upbeat performance that set the crowd in real party mood. Frencheska Farr and Yassi followed with a dance number. La Diva, Jennylyn Mercado, Kyla, Julie Ann San Jose, Glaiza de Castro, Kris Bernal, Iza Calzado and Jolina Magdangal got them singing and grooving, too. Pop Girls and XLR8 livened up the show to the tune of 2NE1’s I Don’t Care. Jay Perillo and Geoff, on the other hand, set the mood to a rockin’ and rollin’ with Alapaap. Steven Silva, Jay-R, Joshua Desiderio elicited oohs and aahs from the dancing crowd.
How about “party animals” Jaya and Janno Gibbs? Janno kept the audience amused with his funny acts while singing. Jaya was in her element as she ascended the stage.
“This is fun. I never thought they’re that good,” I overheard a lady seated behind me say to her companion during commercial break. Is this proof that Party Pilipinas has created a niche that could equal, if not topple, its noontime show competition?
“Whenever we perform, all we think about is entertaining the people with every number we have prepared for the show. For me, it’s not just about the ratings but also the outcome of the show that counts,” StarStruck’s Diva Montelaba said.
Thus, even if they have little time to rehearse before the show, everyone is eager to perfect their performances. Ogie Alcasid went straight to the rehearsals as soon as he arrived hours before Party. Backstage, Mark Herras, Enzo Pineda and Rocco Nacino practiced some footwork. The Glam Girls composed of Rhian Ramos, Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe were just as keen in their dance number.
Elmo Magalona, who looks and sounds like his dad FrancisM, was in a jubilant mood for the party.
“I can do anything — rap, sing and dance — thanks to my dad who shared his talents with us. As of now, I am comfortable performing almost all of his songs,” he stated.
Party Pilipinas is not just all about singing and dancing, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes treated the audience to kilig moments as both sweetly answered queries from fans before rendering Ngiti in duet.
Temporarily in charge of directing the show is Rommel Gacho, after Louie Ignacio resigned allegedly because some artists refused to attend rehearsals.
The Davao live Party telecast is the third provincial stop of the month-old show after its Dagupan and Cebu airing recently. The show had a grand launch at the Araneta Coliseum. Residents of Rizal joined in the Party event as the show taped its Sunday, May 9, episode at the Ynares Gym in Antipolo.
Hip parties do happen in the afternoon, too, when you feel like you’re already shriveled under the scorching sun that threaten to reduce you to dried durian (like that cute ref magnets I bought as pasalubong). Yet you can’t help but groove to the beat, sway your hands in the air and stomp your feet.
That’s exactly the scenario at SM City Davao’s parking lot C when Davaoeños enjoyed the live staging of GMA 7’s Party Pilipinas last Sunday. Everyone who trooped to the venue seemed unmindful of what could possibly happen under the sweltering heat for almost two and a half hours. Thanks to those colorful buri hats given away at the start of the show, a lucky few found comfort from the heat. The crowd that hot afternoon party was estimated at 10,000.
Over 60 artists flew in from Manila to show what they got — from rendering rock, pop, danceable and romantic tunes to shaking their booties to the latest dance-infectious beat.
Mark Bautista, Geoff Taylor, Gian Magdangal and Miguel Escueta opened the show with an upbeat performance that set the crowd in real party mood. Frencheska Farr and Yassi followed with a dance number. La Diva, Jennylyn Mercado, Kyla, Julie Ann San Jose, Glaiza de Castro, Kris Bernal, Iza Calzado and Jolina Magdangal got them singing and grooving, too. Pop Girls and XLR8 livened up the show to the tune of 2NE1’s I Don’t Care. Jay Perillo and Geoff, on the other hand, set the mood to a rockin’ and rollin’ with Alapaap. Steven Silva, Jay-R, Joshua Desiderio elicited oohs and aahs from the dancing crowd.
How about “party animals” Jaya and Janno Gibbs? Janno kept the audience amused with his funny acts while singing. Jaya was in her element as she ascended the stage.
“This is fun. I never thought they’re that good,” I overheard a lady seated behind me say to her companion during commercial break. Is this proof that Party Pilipinas has created a niche that could equal, if not topple, its noontime show competition?
“Whenever we perform, all we think about is entertaining the people with every number we have prepared for the show. For me, it’s not just about the ratings but also the outcome of the show that counts,” StarStruck’s Diva Montelaba said.
Thus, even if they have little time to rehearse before the show, everyone is eager to perfect their performances. Ogie Alcasid went straight to the rehearsals as soon as he arrived hours before Party. Backstage, Mark Herras, Enzo Pineda and Rocco Nacino practiced some footwork. The Glam Girls composed of Rhian Ramos, Heart Evangelista and Lovi Poe were just as keen in their dance number.
Elmo Magalona, who looks and sounds like his dad FrancisM, was in a jubilant mood for the party.
“I can do anything — rap, sing and dance — thanks to my dad who shared his talents with us. As of now, I am comfortable performing almost all of his songs,” he stated.
Party Pilipinas is not just all about singing and dancing, Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes treated the audience to kilig moments as both sweetly answered queries from fans before rendering Ngiti in duet.
Temporarily in charge of directing the show is Rommel Gacho, after Louie Ignacio resigned allegedly because some artists refused to attend rehearsals.
The Davao live Party telecast is the third provincial stop of the month-old show after its Dagupan and Cebu airing recently. The show had a grand launch at the Araneta Coliseum. Residents of Rizal joined in the Party event as the show taped its Sunday, May 9, episode at the Ynares Gym in Antipolo.
BNI to hold"show of force meeting"on May 9
Buhayin Natin Initiative holds a”show of force meeting on May 9,a day before the country’s first automated national polls to ensure “happy and peaceful,and orderly elections in the country.Party Pilipinas stars and mainstays led by No.1 trusted endorser,Kyla together with co-endorser Gian Magdangal,Iza Calzado,Sunshine Dizon,Heart Evangelista,Rhian Ramos,Carla Abellana,Glaiza de Castro,Bianca King,Yassi,Julieann San Jose,Face to Face host Amy Perez,Diz iz It hosts Ehra Madrigal and Grace Lee,joins the initiative campaign on the Buhayin Natin program to ensure Filipinos in supporting the true show of force in a day-long meeting.
The BNI to support Noynoy Aquino-Mar Roxas tandem in the next elections and party list groups to support the initiative are its follows:ANAD,Banat,LPGMA,1-UTAK,Ating Koop,Senior Citizens,KAKUSA,An Waray,Uni-Mad,and Ang Kasangga.
Senatoriables are supporting the initiative are:Miriam Defensor-Santiago,Rey Langit,Adel Tamano,Bongbong Marcos,Alex Lacson,Tito Sotto,Lito Lapid,
Serge Osmena,Risa Hontiveros,Bong Revilla,Ralph Recto,and Joey de Venecia of the “SLAMAT LORRRD”tandem.
The BNI to hold a joint unified alliance on all TV hosts,personalities,and mainstays to proposed a Initiative Charter in time for the 4th TVES and the inaugural STAR Summit to be held in November after the initiative summit in Cebu and takes place in Clark,Pampanga.Heart Evangelista is reelected TVES chairperson and Carla Abellana in place as head of the TVES 4 Summit.
The BNI to support Noynoy Aquino-Mar Roxas tandem in the next elections and party list groups to support the initiative are its follows:ANAD,Banat,LPGMA,1-UTAK,Ating Koop,Senior Citizens,KAKUSA,An Waray,Uni-Mad,and Ang Kasangga.
Senatoriables are supporting the initiative are:Miriam Defensor-Santiago,Rey Langit,Adel Tamano,Bongbong Marcos,Alex Lacson,Tito Sotto,Lito Lapid,
Serge Osmena,Risa Hontiveros,Bong Revilla,Ralph Recto,and Joey de Venecia of the “SLAMAT LORRRD”tandem.
The BNI to hold a joint unified alliance on all TV hosts,personalities,and mainstays to proposed a Initiative Charter in time for the 4th TVES and the inaugural STAR Summit to be held in November after the initiative summit in Cebu and takes place in Clark,Pampanga.Heart Evangelista is reelected TVES chairperson and Carla Abellana in place as head of the TVES 4 Summit.
Monday, May 3, 2010
LEOAN’s BNI SWEARS 374 NEWLY-INDUCTED MINDANAO MEMBERS
The Buhayin Natin Initiative(BNI)led by its leader,Leoan Kalalo,representing by Heart Evangelista swears-in 374 newly-inducted BNI members in Regions XI,XII,and XIII(Caraga)yesterday,May 3,2010.
The Antipolo City-based group,founded last February 22,the birthday of the founding leader,the initiative holds a separate roadshows in the cities of Butuan and Cotabato,respectively.
On the other hand,PDA grand star dreamer Laarni Lozada took her oath as a new member of the initiative and hails from Sultan Kudarat.
The Banhawon Mindanao(Reviving Mindanao)will launched tomorrow,May 4,under the auspices of the BNI Mindanao to battlecry the citizens social responsibility(CSR)on environmental degradation and the preservation of peace in Mindanao.The BNI declares Kyla,Gian Magdangal,Kris Lawrence,Mark Bautista,Julie Ann San Jose,Heart Evangelista,Rhian Ramos,Joshua Desiderio,Yassi,La Diva,as adopted sons and daughters,respectively,in Regions XI,XII,Caraga,and the cities of Butuan and Cotabato,respectively and pay courtesy call to Cotabato City Mayor and MNLF Chairman Muslimin Sema,Rep.Didagen Dilangalen of Maguindanao 1D and Cotabato City.
“Ituloy ang tunay na serbisyong inisyatibo,Mamamayan ng Mindanao ang magdadala ng susuportahan ang Buhayin Natin Initiative sa buong Pilipinas.
Buhayin natin ang Mindanao,Tahanan sa kaunlaran,Tunay na serbisyong inisyatibo dito.
Banhawon nato ang Mindanao,Panimalay sa kalambuan,Tinud-anay nga serbisyong inisyatibo diri.
Umaasa kayo na sa mga sumusunod na roadshow sa Zamboanga,Cagayan de Oro,ang balwarte ng bagong Kapuso si Mark Bautista,at Iligan City sa loob ng isang linggo.”a brief statement said.
The Antipolo City-based group,founded last February 22,the birthday of the founding leader,the initiative holds a separate roadshows in the cities of Butuan and Cotabato,respectively.
On the other hand,PDA grand star dreamer Laarni Lozada took her oath as a new member of the initiative and hails from Sultan Kudarat.
The Banhawon Mindanao(Reviving Mindanao)will launched tomorrow,May 4,under the auspices of the BNI Mindanao to battlecry the citizens social responsibility(CSR)on environmental degradation and the preservation of peace in Mindanao.The BNI declares Kyla,Gian Magdangal,Kris Lawrence,Mark Bautista,Julie Ann San Jose,Heart Evangelista,Rhian Ramos,Joshua Desiderio,Yassi,La Diva,as adopted sons and daughters,respectively,in Regions XI,XII,Caraga,and the cities of Butuan and Cotabato,respectively and pay courtesy call to Cotabato City Mayor and MNLF Chairman Muslimin Sema,Rep.Didagen Dilangalen of Maguindanao 1D and Cotabato City.
“Ituloy ang tunay na serbisyong inisyatibo,Mamamayan ng Mindanao ang magdadala ng susuportahan ang Buhayin Natin Initiative sa buong Pilipinas.
Buhayin natin ang Mindanao,Tahanan sa kaunlaran,Tunay na serbisyong inisyatibo dito.
Banhawon nato ang Mindanao,Panimalay sa kalambuan,Tinud-anay nga serbisyong inisyatibo diri.
Umaasa kayo na sa mga sumusunod na roadshow sa Zamboanga,Cagayan de Oro,ang balwarte ng bagong Kapuso si Mark Bautista,at Iligan City sa loob ng isang linggo.”a brief statement said.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Party Pilipinas Rocks Dagupan
The sun was sizzling hot last weekend, but the warm reception of Pangasinenses to Gma 7’ s Party Pilipinas in Dagupan beat the summer heat.
More than 10,000 fans showed up and participated in the two-day celebration of the Kapuso Bangus Festival, which started with two Kapuso Mall shows last Saturday and ended with the live telecast of Party Pilipinas.
Dagupeños trooped to the SM Rosales Events Center for the Kapuso Mall Show. The event was led by Party Pilipinas regulars including StarStruck V winners Sarah Labahti, Steven Silva, Diva Montelaba, Enzo Pineda and Rocco Nacino. They were joined by partyphiles Yassi and Julie Ann San Jose together with party jock Bela Padilla.
After the jam-packed event at SM Rosales, Sarah, Steven, Diva, Enzo and Rocco proceeded to another mall show at the CSI City Mall and joined Jean Garcia, Jennica Garcia and Dion Ignacio of Sine Novela Presents: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?.
Also present at the mall show were the Panday Kids stars. Buboy Villar serenaded the audience while co-stars Sabrina Man and Julian Trono showcased their dancing prowess. The show was hosted by the funny duo of Mike “Pekto” Nacua and John Feir who amused the Dagupeños with their punchlines.
Culminating the two-day event was the live telecast of Party Pilipinas which aired from the Dagupan Stadia.
Party Pilipinas wowed the Dagupeños and viewers around the world with performances from Ogie Alcasid, Jaya, Janno Gibbs, Kyla, Jay-R, Mark Bautista, Gian Magdangal, Frencheska Farr, Kris Lawrence, Mark Herras, Rochelle Pangilinan, Sarah, Steven, Diva, Enzo, Rocco and Elmo Magalona.
Making the Party Pilipinas Dagupan Roadshow more special was the appearance of Rachelle Ann Go as Kapuso star.
More than 10,000 fans showed up and participated in the two-day celebration of the Kapuso Bangus Festival, which started with two Kapuso Mall shows last Saturday and ended with the live telecast of Party Pilipinas.
Dagupeños trooped to the SM Rosales Events Center for the Kapuso Mall Show. The event was led by Party Pilipinas regulars including StarStruck V winners Sarah Labahti, Steven Silva, Diva Montelaba, Enzo Pineda and Rocco Nacino. They were joined by partyphiles Yassi and Julie Ann San Jose together with party jock Bela Padilla.
After the jam-packed event at SM Rosales, Sarah, Steven, Diva, Enzo and Rocco proceeded to another mall show at the CSI City Mall and joined Jean Garcia, Jennica Garcia and Dion Ignacio of Sine Novela Presents: Ina, Kasusuklaman Ba Kita?.
Also present at the mall show were the Panday Kids stars. Buboy Villar serenaded the audience while co-stars Sabrina Man and Julian Trono showcased their dancing prowess. The show was hosted by the funny duo of Mike “Pekto” Nacua and John Feir who amused the Dagupeños with their punchlines.
Culminating the two-day event was the live telecast of Party Pilipinas which aired from the Dagupan Stadia.
Party Pilipinas wowed the Dagupeños and viewers around the world with performances from Ogie Alcasid, Jaya, Janno Gibbs, Kyla, Jay-R, Mark Bautista, Gian Magdangal, Frencheska Farr, Kris Lawrence, Mark Herras, Rochelle Pangilinan, Sarah, Steven, Diva, Enzo, Rocco and Elmo Magalona.
Making the Party Pilipinas Dagupan Roadshow more special was the appearance of Rachelle Ann Go as Kapuso star.
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