Robin Padilla deserves the Best Actor 2014 for these years Metro Manila Film  Festival for his role portrayal for the revered Philippine great hero  Andres Bonifacio in the self title film dedicated to the plebeian  " Bonifacio " " Ang Unang Pangulo".

Timely when the Philippines on its annual calendar of festivities , when Christmas is celebrated with high color. One of the most anticipated events of the year is the staging of Metro Manila Film Festival now on its 40th year in the making. People accustomed of seeing worthy movie, plus an invitational press conferences, move premiere night, the annual Metro Manil Film Festival float parade with the Movie Stars  along Roxas Blvd, aside from the traditional Misa de Gallo, Childrens carolling, Christmas Parties, Exchange gifts , Christmas tree lightings , orchards lighted with christmas lights.

Robin Padilla coming from the clan of illustrious , noble family from the land of Bicolandia could be traced back with great ancestors from the " Friars" whom the historical narratives of the Philippine have imbued with complicated relationships. For during the 300 years of Spanish colonisation of the nation brought both bad and good memories.Its the " Friars" who's mandate is to spread the good news whilst the "sword" of the Empire Kingdom of Spain , mandates is to laid out a structural political structure in the newly colonised  Philippines. However when  the two best mandates collides when both goes to both sides. Sometimes overlapping functions create a disharmony instead of hegemony.

The best gift of the movie to the Filipino movie audience on this Christmas 2014 , is the gift of wisdom in relation to historical enlightenment  which cast doubt of who really deserved to be called the "first president of the Philippines" after Spain relinquish  its supreme imperial power over the Islands to Philippines . Wither it is Andres Bonifacio a revolutionary from Tondo or Emilio Aguinaldo military man from Kawit Cavite?

Would the movie would lead to amicable settlement of reconciliation between the camp of historians , fanactics of both sides ? or would still instigate a further forum of discussions , and research ?

The movie , cast no doubt of political tone since , the lead role of  Andres Bonifacio is being played by the distant relative himself Mr. Robin Padilla.

" What motivates Robin Padilla to accept the role , of Andres Bonifacio a hero type cast as poor , traitor is my question to one of the Philippine Pillars of Theater acting , Mr. Miguel Faustman who himself a Castillian . Mr. Miguel Faustman who happens to be an ardent supporter of the movie , was one of the guest in the Movie Premiere of the said " Bonifacio " "  Ang Unang Pangulo", which was unveiled to the full pact SM Shoe Mart Cinema , SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City . The theater actor is  one also of the cast , played the role of the very strict "Friar".

Mr. Miguel Faustman answered to me honestly," I have even encountered the real live Emilio Aguinaldo on his old age in the Philippine high society  circle event", this movie deserves to be understood for its has something to do with Philippine historical narratives. The movie will bring out the best on the acting ability of Robin Padilla.

Indeed, upon seeing with the movie I believe the movie is perfect good for Robin Padilla to be nominated not just for Philippine Best Actor for this year Metro Manila Film Festival but for the first Philippine Oscar Award for Holywood Best Foreign Films category.

Moroever , the movie will remind each Filipino for further introspection regarding their historical past and let them decide for themselves what is the truth .

To quote Mrs. Bernardita Reyes Churchill , founder, president of the Philippine Historical Society on her calmly academician concerns on her " being moderator " engagement in one of the high profile Historical Forum held at University of Asia and Pacific  a year ago. " This is my advice to teachers and hero fanatics in the Philippines , not to contextualize what ever that is historically written on history books. Because its written though with aid of all out research , teaching history should have a leeway of creative space intended for those little doubt.

Anyway a gratitude for the Emperial Kingdom of Spain for bringing Christianity to the homeland of Philippines . After all, with out them who are we to celebrate Christmas after all. We will will not have the quizo de bola, misa de gallo, christmas tree, christmas lechon, puto bongbong, aroz caldo, noche buena,especially the " christmas party on every offices ", nor we will not know "Jesus Christ" any way with out them.

The essence of the movie , is Andres Bonifacio" is ultimately the first President of the Republic of the Philippines by virtue of being the first who " revolt in Spain by tearing the community tax receipt " which culminates further to bloody revolt .

But still its up to you guys who really should wear the crown of the first President of the Republic of the Philippines.Please watch the movie for you to be enlighten too.

Robin Padilla would like to give thanks for the presence of the Philippine Movie Royalty , attending the Premiere night of the Bonifacio  Ang Unang Presidente . Multi Awarded movie actor and director Mr. Eddie Garcia and Nora Aunor. Including in the cast is Danielle Padilla , Jericho Rosales as Dr. Jose Rizal, Kuya Manzano, Miguel Faustman, Ms. Vina Morales as Gregory de Jesus.

Philippines Christmas is ultimately the best.


SM Mall of Asia - tribute to Christmas is an all out buffet during the opening of the Christmas season by lighting the giant indoor Christmas tree.

CCP- Cultural Centre of the Philippines combines a performance ballet with the " blessing mass".

Star City - all out 24/7 operations to accommodate  children riders .

Makati Hope Christian School Fellowship - raffled off Samsung TV for its annual christmas party.

Edsa Shrine - all out  misa de gallo with anticipated mass .

Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                 5th ECOP MGM , Members General Meeting:

ECOP ( Employers Confederation of the Philippines) in Partnership with ILO International Labor Organization and Pru life UK hold a one workshop about " Developing Strategies for Disaster Resilient Workplaces", with a special guest lecturer  from the Business New Zealand and Chairperson of Business & Advisory Committee to the OECD .

Mr. Phil O' Reilly , Chief Executive from Business New Zealand  shared his profound, on hands practical experience " how representatives business organizations can play a role in responding to Crisis : the New Zealand experience".

From the 6.32 magnitude of earthquake which obliterated the Christchurch NZ, last Feb. 4, 2012 there were four reasons  that business community learned: "that business private organization could be of good used for disaster  response , rehab and reconstruction", that " private and public organization  part co existence ,tandem in the rebuilding efforts in NZ", "working for disaster posed for better and stronger relationship between public and private institutions".

Major outcomes of the strong commitment  and relationship in both private and public resulted to a 80 percent success in rebuilding efforts of all 35 000 business registered in Christchurch NZ. Despite of the exodus of businesses to suburb areas the out come of the disaster , at least major operations continued . Many of these business establishment were given financial support by the banking and financial realm in NZ. Most of the these traumatised business entity have been in operation today.

The disaster were not all problems to solve . But it could provide opportunities to a most creative enterprising entity. The opportunity and business to rebuild . There will be massive work in the recruitment and retention  inventory of human resources. Workers accommodation  would be a phenomenal business .

Mr. Philip O' Reilly , candidly response to a question during the forum, that ultimately a business in  a shut down operation is a disaster that should be managed well. Outweighing the repercussion of massive lay out , unemployment if one company will force to shut down cause by the natural disaster is not good for the ailing economy. In NZ, all financial intermediaries knows their own role in society as financial conduit of business private enterprises. Banks comes into succour  in times of need , which have been very cooperative in providing soft loans to a disaster stricken community small and medium enterprises.


Henry Estipona
Philippines

IS CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU ESSENTIAL TO  A CREDIT BASED SOCIETY LIKE THE PHILIPPINES?

Imagined a clearance certificate as an essential personal documentary requirements in all personal undertakings like applying for a job, securing a personal o business loan that will soon be implemented once , the passage of the bill in the House of Congress which soon become into Law as being advocated by the former actor now an corporate advocates Mr. Jaime Garchetorina .

My own interpretation of Certificate Clearance of No Debt :

Credit Information Bureau

This is to certify that  Mr.Hayme Nikolai Alaala has no outstanding liability to any person or juridical entity as of to date ------------.This certificate is valid from today ------- until ---------.


Charing-to Dalelimot
Signatory

The need to have a derivative department which will encharge of the master listing index of the good creditors and past due account is necessary in the credit based society like the Philippines.

Kindly visualize your paper bills (money), and the note printed on it " Ang Salaping Ito Ay Bayarin ng Republica ng Pilipinas". Means in English " This money is to be paid ( accountable) ng Republika ng Pilipinas.

But for the reason alone of being past due  (deliquent) is not a good reason at all to lack out a certain person to the circuit of financial system.

Advocates of the credit information  bureau and its necessity of existence by the name of Mr. Jaime Garchitorena speakes the logic of the credit Information Corporation.

Together with the CRIF(www.crif.com) , an Italian base IT Information Technology  company represented by Simone Colombara , managing Director CRIF Corp . Philippines explained the practical usage of the credit information bureau, as the official national vault of the creditors (master list) ,credit history of each creditor .Thus CRIF will officially host the IT infrastructure being an expert in the field as a custom designer of integrated business IT solutions proven effective in Asean Countries, European, Middle East, Africa, Americas, Australia and Canada.

If the purpose of the Credit Bureau is for the Philippines Financial Realm to have a single window , releasing a clearance for each citizenry of his credit status .Wither one is of good creditor , habitual absentee of payments or wither one has no obligatory records .This will facilitate for another third party like a loan institution for a good decision making , releasing the loan to a deserving one.The certificate of debt status or no debt will serve as a character reference and will give the bearer a better  chance for a job promotion or good social standing  . If this will be the purpose of the Credit Information Bureau , then the elements of its existence is undoubtedly necessary.

But on the other hand , if the Credit Information Bureau's purpose is to finalize individual , condemning him into oblivion of excommunicated into any financial inclusion , then the Bureau has no right for existence. Because its existence violates the very basic rights for economic freedom for a man to exercise his self reliance, be able to run and acquired his own private property.

But on the other hand, if the Credit information Bureau's purpose is to inquest one banking preferences, based on his religious beliefs, culture, currency affiliation , then the credit bureau existence is go against for the universal human basic rights.

(this article is inspired by the Movie : The Hunger games now on showing at all SM  Shoe Mart Cinema nationwide)

"we all responsible with our fruits of labor and we will not work just for scraps"

Henry Estipona
Philippines

National Digital Awards Awarding Concert: A Show of Excellence


The local digital art scene received an infusion of new talents as the winners of this year's version of the National Digital Arts Awards (NDAA): Redefine , Recreate , Revolutionize was announced by Globaltronics last night at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.

Winning it all in the Professional , Motion Graphics Category is Gharawi Usman, who went home with Php300,000 while Jeremiah Torrevillas claimed the top spot for the Print category ,earning him Php 150,000.00.

Competition in the Student category proved to be as fierce as that of the professionals. Out of hundreds of entries, Kyle Amiel Balagtas of the Technological University of the Philippines won 1st Place , taking home a Php 100,000.00 cash prize. Showing his innovative side is Kim Alexis Tinambacan of Malayan Colleges of Laguna who earned the top spot of the Motion Graphics category along with a Php 175,000 cash prize . All in all, Globaltronics have awarded a total cash prize of Php 1.5 million.

With an esteemed and talented group of judges comprised of Dan Matutina , Co-founder of Plus3 Design Co., Jobert Monteras, Professor and After Effects expert, Heinritzh Sales, Art Director of Team Manila, Ali Silao, Creative Director from TBWA/ Santiago  Mangada Puno, Jay Tablante ,famous photographer and Brand Ambassador for Canon, Dave Yu, CEO of Mothership Inc., JP Cuison, Associate Creative Director of Publicis Jimenezbasic Adversiting , Patric Cabral ,Multi Disciplinary Designer and Artist , Cj De Silva -Ong, Senior Art Director TBWA / Santiago Mangada Puno, Rob Cham, Freelance Illustrator, Designer and Comic Artist , Benjie Marasigan Jr., President of the Animation Council of the Philippines , and Marie Grace Dimaranan, Animator and Creative Director. This group versatile digital art icons filtered through hundreds of entries from all over the county.

Adding to the fun and excitement are performances by certified rock powerhouse Parokya ni Edgar and Callalily who both had the crowd cheering and singing along with them in the concert after the awarding . Joining the brands are tons of surprise guests and performers.

Globaltronics , in behalf of all the partners and sponsors who made this event possible , would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to all who supported the National Digital Art Awards.

This event is co-presented by: Manila Broadcasting Company ( MBC), the outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines (OAAP), Star City, Aliw Theater , Philippine Charity Sweeptakes Office ( PCSO) , Buddha Bar , Outdoor Asia Adversiting , and Splash Island among many others.

Full list of Winners:

Student Category:
Print

1st Place- Kyle Amiel Balagtas-Php100,000
2nd Place- Wesley Jelo Almazar -Php75,000         People's Choice Award
3rd Place-Jerle Shandor Tabangcura-Php50,000

Motion Graphics:

1st Place- Kim Alexis Tinambacan-Php175,000
2nd Place-Sheina Mae Cortez- Php125,000          People's Choice Award
3d Place-Jean Cheryl Tagyamon-Php75,000


Professional Category:

Print:
1st Place- Jeremiah Torrevillas-Php150,000
2nd Place-Ronier Verzo-Php100,000
3rd Place-Denver Dutollo-Php50,000                  People's Choice Award


Motion Graphics:
1st Place-Gharawi Usman-Php300,000
2nd Place-Junvi Alabado-Php200,000
3rd Place-Ronald Mastail-Php100,000                People's Choice Award

For more info contact:
Global Tronics Inc., 721 28 78

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www.globaltronics.net

Mr. Kiyoshi Mori, Director General , Global ICT Strategy Bureau , MIC of Japan visited the Philippines for plenary session of the 1st International Cable TV Conference and Products Exhibits at Crown Plaza Hotel, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City , Philippines last November 11, 2014.

Transpired from the seminar /forum an urgent need for the Philippines to have " Digital Super highway ( Infrastructure) in order to have a competitive national edge over its Asean neighbor in the upcoming ASEAN Integration 2015.Leaded by the Japaneses successful model of migration from analogue to digital terrestrial and fiber optics data delivery , the Philippine found its strong buddy in the personification of Japanese high edge technology.

Mr. Kiyoshi Mori, citing Japan as the third largest economy is definitely have a new business proposition to the Philippines, this could be done by " creating a trusty worthy business relationship".

Usec.Louis Napoleon C. CasambreExecutive Director of the information & communication technology , talked on the current impediment in the telecom industry that causes its lethargic monopoly is the RA 7925 of 1995. Given with the current restrictive laws , efficient adoption , navigation of the new technology is off question.

Ms. Estrella Neng Julian Tamano , emphasized the needs to re examine the RA 7925 which hinders telephone operators to expand connection to countryside . This causes heart ache to relatives of OFW who needs internet connections for to keep communication open.

The Japanese MIC, gave an assurance of pledge to the Filipino to subsidized the Philippine digital backbone and leads the Philippine towards a smooth transition of migration from analogue to digital virtual runs economy.They are willing to set up factories, thus further re training Philippine telecom technician of National Telecom and Tesda for the Philippines to be able to attained its goal of 2015 TV white space".

There will be a regular Japan - Philippines telecom dialogue and consultation as being ensured by both camps.

Hon. Gamaliel A. Cordoba , Commissioner of the National Telecommunications Commission personally gave thanks and commendation with all Philippine telecom stake holders, and Japan MIC Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication for its unwavering support for the Philippine vision of fully integrated virtual, digital infrastructure to come into a reality.

The national telecom and MIC have been into a series of consultative meeting since January for a technical seminar, March for spectrum planning, June for frequency planning, September public hearing for the proposed IRR.This all happened with these year . Both camps have been positive on the belief that the best is yet to come . Its been here , during the start of the 1st International Cable TV Seminar.

Henry Estipona,

The Philippine 1st Literary Festival 2014 as was presented by National Bookstore , Raffles Makati  have been a huge success. Co partner with ABS -CBN Publishing Inc., ANVIL, Ateneo de Manila University Press, Precious Pages Your bookstores, Summit Media , University of the Philippines Publishing House, University of Sto. Tomas Publishing House,VISPRINT , INC. , the literary festival became a landmark in the historical pages of the Philippine history of literature .

Chang - Rae Lee , South Korean migrant to USA have been the honorary guest of the first Philippine Literary Festival .

The interview with the author as was given the highest accolade , spotlighting with an entertainment talk show hosted by Philippine  LGBT advocates , Ateneo English teacher, and author himself ( Ladlad Anthology) Mr. Dan Remoto.

(1.)What makes Chang Rae Lee an author. Who influence you ,during your  early life on becoming a great novelist as what you are today?

"The one who influence me in my growing up years to become as what I am today is my English teacher. Probably I was fifteen and sixteen years old when novel become a talk of conversation in our English class , then given when this bracket of age , I think everyone is on the verge of discovering once self . Being aware the importance and beauty of the literature it became my habit to read . I enjoyed it , I love it, I have passion in literature and any form related to it. I devour to read everything I can. Yet I found pleasure doing it  Maybe I am fortunate enough to have the luxury of time being a  diligent reader , then I realize I can able to write . Frankly I am  crazy reader . I read books, I read poetry".

The author quoted Jack Caroline whom he attributed his artsy , seeing things as if travelling .

" My family as a migrant from Asia to America is a typical family in New York . My family who provide the best security , financial stability and the passion to strive more seems molded my way of  looking at life differently "

The novel " Gardener", enrich the authors life to write to tell stories . Because he found the sound of the language use as very poetic. The author loves poetry so much. He likes love stories too. For out of this materials that the author was able to unfold , translate his own love stories recreating his own experience in love, base on what he heard from other own love stories.Then from the topic of romance  and love , the author evolve on the tableau of his own writing styles. Slowly dwells the topic of unknown faces of soldier of war , its causes and after effect.

(2).Does your Father being a Psychiatry mold your neurotic way  to became a creative story teller?

"Yes, perhaps . In home we have a lot of books related to my parents avocation. I read a lot of those stuff."I read case stories, interpretations of dreams, poems, all human possibilities , experiences, . From then I developed an interest in people as to what I deeply rooted loving the literature . From poem books, movies synopsis , reviews, scripts, to psychiatric books . Because of this all my works become a reflection of people of what I have read, then people assume I am their one of their pieces."

(3).Does your father read one of those your work or novel?

Chang Rae Lee father is not a reader of English books which are sophisticated like this literature of novel war book. The father of the author  reads book but not as gentleman as what the author does. Chang Rae Lee graduated in College with English major. But he works in the Wall Street , New York Financial Stock Exchanges as research equity analyst not as stock broker. If he can read balance sheet and other financial graphs and financial statements , the author thought why not making money out of it. Financial analyst dig well stories . Realizing the potential of his new found interest in financial realm. The motivation of being independent financially, finally  encourage Chang Rae Lee to write devotedly . Year after year Mr. Lee realize he has to write . The author Chang Rae Lee found the good feeling and pleasure to work  and work really harder consistently . Which the authors found himself harder to quite writing . Chang Rae Lee was able to developed his own routine and style of writing and he found it harder to stop.

(4).The characters in your novel almost have a  resemblance with you , why?
Is there a potential violence character in you of axing someone to death?

" When I write a novel like this violence of nature , I listen to my own voice. Yes there was voice in me but maybe in so with my  own character". the spot light author said .Chang Rae Lee further said " I cannot make a story unless i am confidence with the whole story".

" Just recently I a starting a novel, I captured the scenes in an enclave of Chinese Immigrant in New Jersey .Its very interesting . The community is small , but there is so much life about them. The community stories and ambiance is so captivating. I am writing synonymous about the same place but not exactly the same. " as per the author.

What agitate the author provides his voice and space to write hyperbolic up to a larger extent of magnifying the whole context . Because if not with the writers agitation , who in the first place who have the courage to write a certain stories?, the author further said.And the author add, " that agitation became a personal authors voice translating to his works , that a became a fluids of ideas connecting to the author readers or audience, like the meaning of notes, the charms of the characters and biographical scenes, moving readers to leap , laugh, tears, emotionally bother ".

(5). The Places you entirely captured sound and look like Singapore?
       And they seems not very happy ? and using instead of first person of I , why you opted to use WE?

Chang Rae Lee replied " I love Singapore, primarily because its ASIA. But given with its orderliness and city of regulation  and not reflecting it in the story would be a total lie. However despite of these, they have still emotions, sensibilities, and feelings that needs to be highlighted in the novel.The novel is a medium to expound the community feelings, their way of life, culture and traditions, themes, opinions, philosophy. Its difficult but I've tried by best to capture this into a vivid life of readers imagination. "