25 Nobyembre,2024 Lunes

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SCS Code of Conduct pushed in ASEAN

By Nidz Godino

“Defense leaders underscored their shared commitment to advance vision for  free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific, where international law and sovereignty are respected,” Department of National Defense (DND) said in  joint readout of  meeting defense chiefs of all 10 member-states of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have renewed their commitment to work together “in  constructive and peaceful manner to maintain South China Sea (SCS) as  sea of peace, stability and prosperity.”

At this year’s 18th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Laos,  defense ministers said preserving peace and promoting prosperity in the region should be done “through  full and effective implementation of  2002 Declaration on nduct of Parties in  South China Sea (DOC) and  early conclusion of effective and substantive Code of Conduct in  South China Sea (COC) in accordance with international law, including  1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), within a mutually-agreed timeline.”

Vientiane Joint Declaration said ASEAN member-countries, through their defense chiefs, “are committed to promoting maritime security, safety and freedom of navigation and overflight and creating conducive environment for peaceful settlement of disputes in  South China Sea.”

In  statement,  ASEAN defense ministers emphasized “ need for early conclusion of  effective and substantive COC in accordance with international law, including  1982 UNCLOS while underlining  full and effective implementation of DOC in South China Sea in its entirety.”

ASEAN groups  Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Defense  chiefs said such development would complement “existing confidence-building measures such as Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea, Guidelines for Air Military Encounters, Guidelines for Maritime Interaction, ASEAN Direct Communications Infrastructure and other related activities under DOC framework to promote communication, mutual trust and confidence and to reduce tensions and  risk of accidents, misunderstandings and miscalculation in the air and at sea.”

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and his counterparts in  US, Australia, Japan and South Korea issued  separate joint statement reaffirming their “shared commitment” to stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, after their ADDM meetings.

Department of National Defense (DND) also announced  Australia, Japan,  Philippines,  Republic of Korea and  United States issued  joint statement on CS issue after engaging in meetings during  ADDM-Plus meeting in Lao PDR.

“Ministers and secretaries emphasized importance of close multilateral cooperation in support of regional security and stability, and underscored  importance of ASEAN centrality and ASEAN-led regional architecture,” they said.

“Leaders highlighted  progress made in strengthening their defense cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to working together moving forward,”  readout stated.

DND likewise announced that Teodoro met with Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen on sidelines of 18th ASEAN ADMM and 11th ADMM-Plus  “to discuss ways to further strengthen defense partnership between  two nations.”

“Both leaders underscored importance of deepening Phl-Japan relations, particularly in addressing shared security challenges in the region,” DND spokesman Director Arsenio Andolong said.

Discussions also focused on advancing mutual defense initiatives, including logistics, maritime security and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

Leaders emphasized their collaboration within ASEAN frameworks, reflecting shared support for regional stability and peace,” he said.

25 Nobyembre,2024 Lunes

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AQ medical furlough prolonged

By J.Lo

“It was approved until Wednesday…discussions were high, but request was approved anyway,” controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy told reporters after a hearing on  religious leader’s cases at Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 159.he is back in the hospital today after court granted his request for  extension of his medical furlough.

Israelito Torreon, Quiboloy’s counsel, said  leader of  Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) will be brought back to  Philippine Heart Center (PHC) in Quezon City today at around 8 in the morning and will stay in the hospital until Wednesday.

Torreon refused to disclose in detail  medical procedure Quiboloy will undergo, but before hearing yesterday, he said medical furlough is for  infection from AQ dental implants, as well as for other medical tests.

Quiboloy is facing  qualified human trafficking case before  Pasig RTC,  non-bailable offense. He is also charged with child abuse at  Quezon City court.

Philippine National Police (PNP), for its part, has yet to issue  statement on Quiboloy’s latest medical furlough.

The religious leader has been staying at  PNP Custodial Center at Camp Crame since September after he was arrested inside  KOJC compound in Davao City.

Quiboloy was previously granted  medical furlough due to  irregular heartbeat and underwent several tests at the PHC.

Meanwhile, former interior and local government secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. has filed  counter-affidavit seeking dismissal of charges brought against him by former president Rodrigo Duterte over  controversial raid on  KOJC compound in Davao City.

Operation, conducted from Aug. 24 to Sept. 8, led to Quiboloy’s arrest.  Long-time Duterte ally, AQ also faces criminal charges in US, including sex trafficking, fraud, cash smuggling and conspiracy.

In his sworn statement submitted to  Department of Justice (DOJ), Abalos refuted Duterte’s complaints  include allegations of grave abuse of authority and misconduct – as baseless and politically motivated.

“Filing of  complaint-affidavit is clearly politically motivated and brought in bad faith, intended to harass me and besmirch my good name,” Abalos said.

He emphasized that his role as secretary of  Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) did not automatically make him liable for alleged actions committed by  police.

“Complainant failed to substantiate his claims that I was aware of  circumstances allegedly inflicted upon KOJC members…being the DILG secretary during the police operation does not make me criminally liable under the doctrine of command responsibility,” he stressed.

Raid , involved over 2,000 police officers, included  search of  sprawling KOJC compound and led to  discovery of  underground tunnel in  basement of Jose Maria College, one of the compound’s facilities.

Duterte, acting as  administrator of KOJC properties, filed  malicious mischief complaint regarding  alleged damage caused by  operation. He and supporters of Quiboloy have since argued that  raid infringed on religious freedoms and violated property laws.

Abalos firmly stood by the raid, calling it  lawful and necessary action to apprehend Quiboloy. “If we did not do what we should have done,  Quibuloy would not have been arrested…so, whatever their demands are, they have right to do so,” he said during  interview at  DOJ.

He urged law enforcers to remain steadfast when acting within  bounds of law, stating, “Don’t be afraid, as long as you know that what you’re doing is right, don’t be afraid.”

Despite  controversy, Abalos expressed confidence in his defense, reiterating operation was conducted in  interest of justice and protection of victims. 

25 Nobyembre,2024 Lunes

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Hse leaders rally behind Martin Romualdez

By Nidz Godino

“She seems to be hallucinating…that is why our advice to her is consult  doctor,” leaders of  House of Representatives rallied  behind Speaker Martin Romualdez, dismissing Vice President Sara Duterte Carpio’s latest statement as  “desperate attempt” to shift public attention from her alleged misuse of P612.5 million in confidential and intelligence funds (CIFs) of  Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education when she was the DepEd secretary.

Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr., Deputy Speaker David Suarez and Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe asked Duterte to “stop the drama, hallucination and deception.”

Three House leaders said Romualdez and  chamber have consistently adhered to transparency and good governance.

 “Report of the Commission on Audit (COA) on how  House of Representatives used  people’s money is clean, unlike  OVP under VP Duterte,” Gonzales added.

Lawmaker  stressed  House would not be investigating illegal activities like drug trafficking, money laundering and hoarding and price manipulation of consumer products if it is benefiting from illicit practices as claimed by the Vice President.

“Why would we investigate if one of us are benefiting from illegal activities..we would have kept our silence,” Gonzales asked.

Meanwhile, Suarez said Duterte’s accusations are mere “stories, drama and deception.”

“They are used to that…that is their expertise deception, that is only  diversion from her misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds that was received by OVP and DepEd when she was still its secretary” he said.

He also slammed the Vice President for consistently refusing to explain her use of CIFs despite repeated invitations by House to do so and instead resorting to theatrics and unfounded accusations in evading accountability for  missing funds.

“There is only one reason for her refusal to appear before committee…she has no explanation to  misuse of  P612.5 million confidential funds of  OVP and DepEd…she cannot explain  receipts without signatures, no names, unreadable names,  names of  bakeshop and one popular snack  received hundreds of thousands of rewards,” Suarez said, referring to  certain “Mary Grace Piattos” who allegedly received CIFs.

For his part, Dalipe said  Duterte’s allegation that Romualdez’s supposed plan to run for president motivated  House to look into  Vice President’s alleged misuse of  CIFs “has no basis at all.”

“House wanted to protect public funds and acted on COA report questioning hundreds of millions of pesos in confidential funds expenses by Madame Sara Duterte as Vice President and as DepEd secretary,” he said.

He reiterated that COA has disallowed P73 million of  P125 million in CIF spent by  OVP in December 2022 and has flagged more than P160 million of P325 million disbursed in  first three quarters of 2023.

Tingog Rep. Jude Acidre echoed his colleagues’ sentiments, stressing  Duterte needs to answer how she used  taxpayers’ money instead of displaying her “toxic behavior” that reflects poorly on her position as vice president.

House Majority Leader and La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V  urged the Vice President to get herself checked by  doctor as her fiery remarks on her press conference “warrants  psychological evaluation.”

House committee on good government and public accountability chairman Joel Chua and House quad comm lead chairman Robert Ace Barbers described Duterte’s remarks as “desperate lies” aimed at evading accountability over her alleged misuse of  CIF.

House Minority Leader and 4Ps party[1]list Rep. Marcelino Libanan advised Duterte  to heed her father’s advice to get out of politics “before it’s too late.”

Bukidnon Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores said  Duterte’s death threat against Marcos should be investigated for criminal liability.

Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said  implied admission of Duterte that she has access to  hitman has sent shockwaves across the country.

Following Duterte’s revelation of access to  hitman, Manila 2nd district Rep. Rolando Valeriano said  parliamentary courtesy for Duterte is “over.”

25 Nobyembre,2024 Lunes

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Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come

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Headlines

ACT backs Sara’s impeachment

By J.Lo

“ACT strongly supports demand for accountability and joins  call for  impeachment of Sara Duterte-Carpio…. ACT also urges Congress to abolish all confidential funds, have become  source of corruption, and to redirect resources toward education and basic social services,” Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) chairman Vladimer Quetua said public school teachers are backing calls for  impeachment of Duterte, saying revelations at House of Representatives signal alarming anomalies surrounding her public spending as vice president and former education secretary.

ACT said  public should not be distracted by  Vice President’s “theatrics,” as these were “calculated” to divert attention from  serious corruption allegations about her confidential fund spending.

 “We will not be swayed by these theatrical diversions…we call on Congress to prioritize its oversight functions, pursue  thorough and immediate investigation into these serious issues, and back  people’s impeachment calls amid Duterte camp’s desperate attempts to deflect attention and portray themselves as victims,” Quetua said.

ACT stressed  alleged corruption involving Duterte in  two agencies should be dealt with accountability, as teachers and students continue to bear  brunt of severe shortages in public schools.

For its part,  Congress of Teachers and Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (CONTEND) condemned Duterte’s expletive-laced press conference from House on Saturday and demanded  Vice President be held accountable.

“Congressional hearings have exposed troubling irregularities, including falsified accomplishment reports with fictitious names and signatures, blatant violations of COA, Commission on Audit regulations, and alleged bribery schemes within  Department of Education (DepEd), we call on all educators, students, and education workers to remain vigilant and united in demanding full accountability… Duterte dynasty’s attempt to portray themselves as victims while systematically plundering public resources must be exposed and opposed,” it said.

House of Representatives’ committee on good government and public accountability has found many grounds for  filing of  impeachment complaint against Duterte, committee chairman and Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said.

Chua said  none of his colleagues in Congress has so far attempted to file  impeachment case against  Vice President.

He said  recent statement made by Duterte, where she threatened to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.assassinated, was “disturbing” coming from  second highest official of the land.

“Definitely,  statement that she unleashed is disturbing… not befitting  vice president… we are officials of the government. ..we should be careful with words that we state, especially  second highest official of the country, she should have thoroughly thought it over first, our Vice President, before she stated those words,” Chua said when asked if Duterte’s statement can be used as grounds for filing  impeachment case against her.

Chua’ss committee has yet to conclude its investigation into  P612.5 million confidential fund that was allegedly misused by Duterte in  Office of the Vice President (P500 million) and  Department of Education (P112.5 million) during her stint as its secretary.

“If there is ground for the filing of impeachment, I said yes…there are grounds…we saw it during  hearings of  committee…but whether it will push through, that, I cannot answer yet,” he stressed.

Chua said grounds for  filing of  impeachment complaint against Duterte include betrayal of public trust and corruption.

“That is the reason why we are giving her opportunity to answer all  allegations against her…she should answer all  allegations that have never been explained yet…for example,  P15 million that was used by  DepEd in the Youth Leaders Summit  they cannot explain…it was spent in 11 days, there are many questions…there are many issues…they are given  chance to answer them…who knows if they have  logical answer for this…why did they rent  safehouse worth P1 million per day, for eleven days…where is the location?” he said.

Chuia said Vice President also has to explain to  committee if receipt signatory “Mary Grace Piattos” exists or is  made-up name.

“They have to explain also who is Kokoy Villamin, one of the signatories of acknowledgment receipts…same name, but different persons…we are looking at all of that with grounds,” Chua said.

He said that their investigation is “in aid of legislation.”

“There are many loopholes in the law…one of the bills that I want to file is  limitation of release of confidential funds to government agencies that are involved in intelligence gatherings only,” Chua said.

He hinted that his committee may conclude today its investigation on alleged misuse of confidential funds at OVP, and at DepEd when Duterte was still secretary

TODAY’S GOD’S MESSAGE

Colossians 3:17

¹⁷ And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

24 Nobyembre,2024 Linggo

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Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come

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DFA chief meets Kiko

By Nidz Godino

“I conveyed our hopes for his good health, and  joy felt by Filipino pilgrims, as they prepare for #Jubilee2025. ..truly an auspicious start to my meetings in Italy and Vatican City,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo tweeted  had  rare chance to meet with Roman Catholic Pope Francis in Vatican City on Friday.

Manalo posted on X he felt blessed to meet the pontiff “and bring him good wishes from  Philippines, especially from  Filipino Catholic fanatics.”

The DFA chief also met with Archbishop Paul Gallagher,  head of Vatican City’s state relations during his visit.

“As  predominantly Catholic nation,  Philippines shares  special spiritual bond with Vatican City,” he said, also posting pictures of his meeting on X.

“We discussed many shared concerns, from climate change, to peace, migration, developments in  SCS/WPS ,South China Sea/West Philippine Sea, and  upcoming #Jubilee2025,” Manalo said.

24 Nobyembre,2024 Linggo

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Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come

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Headlines

VP’s ‘kill’ remark is active threat-PSC

By Nidz Godino

“Any threat to  life of the President must always be taken seriously, more so that this threat has been publicly revealed in clear and certain terms,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in  statement relayed through Presidential Communications Office (PCO) security detail for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been put on alert over  “active threat” against his life by Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Statement  followed  expletive-laced press conference  Duterte alleged she was the subject of  assassination plot and that she ordered  member of her security team to kill the President should it succeed.

Duterte and Marcos families have seen their alliance unravel in spectacular fashion in recent months, trading accusations of drug addiction and increasingly extreme rhetoric ahead of next year’s midterm elections and presidential polls in 2028.

Two families are at odds over foreign policy and former president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly war on drugs, among others.

“I already talked to  person in my security… I told him if I get killed, kill BBM ,Ferdinand Marcos, first lady Liza Araneta and the President’s cousin and Speaker Martin Romualdez…no joke,” Duterte said at  press conference that began after midnight. “I said, if I die, don’t stop until you have killed them.”

She was responding to  online commenter urging her to stay safe, saying she was in enemy territory as she was at  premises of  House of Representatives with her detained chief of staff Zuleika Lopez.

Lopez was having her own virtual briefing when Duterte took over. “This country is going to hell because we are led by  person who doesn’t know how to be president and  liar,” Duterte said at her briefing.

Hours later,  PCO said “this active threat has been referred to  Presidential Security Command for immediate proper action.” Duterte’s office did not immediately respond to  request for comment on  PCO statement. Under    Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute  crime of threatening to inflict  wrong on  person or his family and is punishable by  jail term and fine.

PSC said it is under “heightened and strengthened” protocols. “Pursuant to  directive of the Executive Secretary, the Presidential Security Command (PSC) has its security protocols…we are also closely coordinating with law enforcement agencies to detect, deter, and defend against any and all threats to the President and the First Family, any threat to the life of the President and the First Family, regardless of its origin and especially one made so brazenly in public is treated with  utmost seriousness…we consider this  matter of national security and shall take all necessary measures to ensure the President’s safety,” it said.

Duterte is facing  threat of impeachment in  House of Representatives, led by Marcos’ cousin Romualdez,  widely expected to run for president in 2028. The House of Representatives led by Romualdez has slashed  Office of the Vice President’s budget by nearly two-thirds.

She has also had  messy falling out with the President’s wife Liza Araneta-Marcos,  had accused her of laughing at  January event where her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, accused Marcos of being  “drug addict.”

Duterte called her late-night press conference after House officials said they would transfer her chief of staff  detained after being cited for contempt  from  chamber’s detention center to correctional facility.

Lopez was ordered detained by  House committee on good government and public accountability on Wednesday after being accused of “undue interference” in committee proceedings focused on Duterte’s spending of her confidential funds.

At her press conference, Duterte also called out Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. for “sleeping so soundly” when the first couple and the Speaker were “taking millions of taxpayer money for their own pleasures.” It was not clear what message she was trying to relay to the military chief.

She accused Marcos and his wife of “putting undue pressure” on her people at the OVP.

“During  campaign I talked to businessmen if the President’s promise for P20 per kilo of rice is possible, they said no,it’s either he did not know what he’s talking about that’s so incompetent or that he was lying through his teeth to get  votes of the people,” Duterte said.

The Vice President claimed it was  First Lady who orchestrated  cash envelope distribution scheme at Department of Education.

“You’ve been grilling my people because of those envelopes… Liza Marcos, you sent me  video message asking me where we would get the money and you showed the person’s face in the video message,” Duterte said, without identifying the person.

“You sent me written instructions about money, millions a month…anong nakalagay sa envelope… DepEd…anong ginawa ko…ibinigay ko sa DepEd, you don’t have  government post and yet you’re giving away government funds, then you’re going to tarnish the name of my people at the OVP,” she said addressing the First Lady. She also accused lawmakers of “making it appear that  envelopes were from the confidential funds.”

“I was trying to restrain myself because I needed to work… I just wanted you to finish your show at the House of Representatives so we can go back to work,” she said. Duterte said congressmen “go along with the show” during hearings because “they need money for elections.”

The Speaker, she claimed, was plundering taxpayers’ money and enriching himself through illegal business interests in illegal drugs and in Philippine offshore gaming operators,the President banned earlier this year.

She taunted Romualdez for aspiring to be president in an election that she claimed he would never win.

“You may remove me from the presidential race, you still won’t win…no one will vote for you because you buy, harass and order kidnappings against your opponents…no one will vote for you, not even for senator, vice president or president, I don’t even know if you will win reelection in Tacloban….it appears you won’t…who in the whole Philippines would want you back in Congress?”  she said.

.Earlier, former and current DepEd officials accused Duterte at several House committee hearings of handing out envelopes of cash. Lawmakers expressed suspicion  cash came from confidential funds and used to bribe officials to skirt procurement guidelines.

Duterte stepped down from  Cabinet post of education secretary in June as relations between two families reached breaking point.

Months earlier, her father had accused Marcos of being  addict, with the President the next day claiming his predecessor’s health was failing due to long-term use of  powerful opioid fentanyl. Neither provided evidence to their allegations.

In October, Duterte  felt “used” after teaming with Marcos for  May 2022 election,  they won by  landslide. Duterte remains  constitutional successor to the 67-year-old president.

In the Philippines, the vice president is elected separately from the president and has no official duties. Many vice presidents have pursued social development activities, while some have been appointed to Cabinet posts.

Nation  is gearing up for midterm elections in May, seen as  litmus test of Marcos’ popularity and  chance for him to consolidate power and groom  successor before his single six-year term ends in 2028.

23 Nobyembre,2024 Sabado

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Get well soon Nanay Angelita Santiago-Lopez

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PM for any hospital discharge problem

Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come

Happy Birthday Jo Ephraim Lopez more birthdays to come

Family  of the late Jocelyn “Jo” Lising-Abelgas appreciates every moments shared by friends and relatives in their bereavement

Returning  Myx Music Awards heads SB19, BINI

By Cynthia Montojo

BOTH P-pop groups SB19 and BINI were  big winners at  2024 Myx Music Awards,  makes comeback after two years.

Awards  ceremony hosted by Myx was held annually since 2006, though  2020 and 2021 editions were held virtually. In two years since its last edition in 2022, Myx helped organize  Awit Awards.

SB19 won Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for “Moonlight,” the act’s song with Ian Asher and Terry Zhong with music video co-directed by Kerbs Balagtas and group member Justin De Dios.

Justin also won Mellow Video of the Year for “Surreal,”  he co-directed with Xi-Anne Avenceña. Balagtas had another win for R&B Video of the Year after co-directing Al James and another SB19 member, Josh Cullen, with his own single “Yoko Na.”

Two other SB19 members also got their own wins: Felip won Rock Video of the Year for “Fake Faces” and Pablo won Collaboration of the Year for “Determinado” with Josue.

BINI’s two wins were Song of the Year for “Pantropiko” and Pop Video of the Year for “Salamin, Salamin,” the latter also directed by Balagtas.

Al James wrapped up the artists with multiple wins as he also won Hip-Hop Video of the Year for “Atin-Atin Lang” with Flow G.

Here is the full list of Myx Music Awards 2024 winners:

Artist of the Year 
SB19 (winner)
BINI 
Lola Amour 
Juan Karlos 
Maki 

Song of the Year 
“Pantropiko” by BINI (winner)
“Dilaw” by Maki 
“Ere” by Juan Karlos 
“Raining in Manila” by Lola Amour 
“Sining” by Dionela feat. Jay R

Collaboration of the Year 
“Determinado” by Pablo x Josue (winner)
“B.A.D.” by Denise Julia feat. P-Lo
“Pakundangan” by Demi feat. Hev Abi
“Sining” by Dionela feat. Jay R
“Yoko Na” by Josh Cullen and Al James

Music Video of the Year 
“Moonlight” by SB19, Ian Asher, and Terry Zhong, directed by Kerbs Balagtas (winner)
“B.A.D.” by Denise Julia feat. P-Lo, directed By Louie Ong And Carissa King 
“Cherry on Top” by BINI, directed by Kerbs Balagtas 
“Dilaw” by Maki, directed by Jaydee Alberto and Maki 
“Surreal” by Justin, directed by Justin De Dios and Xi-Anne Avenceña 

Breakout Solo Artist of the Year 
Maki (winner)
Demi 
Denise Julia 
Dionela 
Hev Abi

Breakout Group of the Year
Cup of Joe (winner)
Dilaw
Playertwo
Sugarcane
Sunkissed Lola

Pop Video of the Year 
“Salamin, Salamin” by BINI, directed by Kerbs Balagtas (winner)
“Dayang” by Alamat, directed by Kerbs Balagtas 
“Patintero” by BGYO, directed by Karlo Calingao 
“Room” by Stell, directed by Kerbs Balagtas 
“Tsada Mahigugma” by Maymay Entrata, directed by Carl Tejada

R&B Video of the Year
“Yoko Na” by Josh Cullen and Al James, directed By Kerbs Balagtas and Josh Cullen (winner)
“B.A.D.” by Denise Julia feat. P-Lo, directed By Louie Ong And Carissa King 
“Marikit sa Dilim” by Juan and Kyle feat. Jawz, directed by Louie Ong
“Pakundangan” by Demi feat. Hev Abi, directed by Jonas Ibanez
“Sining” by Dionela feat. Jay R, directed by Dionela, Tristan Ortega, and Raven Sta. Ana

Rock Video of the Year
“Fake Faces” by FELIP, directed by John Karlo Calingao (winner)
“Ere” by Juan Karlos, directed by Raliug 
“Misteryoso” by Cup of Joe, directed by Justin De Dios and Jay-Ar Villarojas 
“Orasa” by Dilaw, directed by Raliug 
“Raining in Manila” by Lola Amour, directed by Marius Talampas

Mellow Video of the Year 
“Surreal” by Justin, directed by Justin De Dios and Xi-Anne Avenceña (winner)
“Iyo” by Darren Espanto, directed by Niq Ablao
“Palagi” by TJ Monterde, directed by Dan Villegas
“Turn Back Time” by Zack Tabudlo feat. Violette Wautier, directed by Prach Rojanasinwilai
“Walang Hanggan” by Alamat, directed by Jason Paul Laxamana

Hip-hop Video of the Year
“Atin-Atin Lang” by Al James feat. Flow G, directed by Y. Stacey and Naki (winner)
“Alam Mo Ba Girl” by Hev Abi, directed by Tokseen 
“Burgis” by Flow G and Hev Abi, directed by Titus Cee and Jon Gutierrez
“Get Low” by O Side Mafia x BRGR, directed by Macdave Edosma
“We Made It” by Nik Makino feat. Flow G, directed by Louie Ong

Global Video of the Year 
“Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter (winner)
“Fortnight” by Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone
“Rockstar” by Lisa 
“Water” by Tyla
“We Can’t Be Friends” by Ariana Grande

MYX Global Impact Award
Beabadoobee

MYX Magna Awardee

Gloc-9

23 Nobyembre,2024 Sabado

No to Divorce!!!

Get well soon Nanay Angelita Santiago-Lopez

No to SOGIE bill

PM for any hospital discharge problem

Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come

Happy Birthday Jo Ephraim Lopez more birthdays to come

Family  of the late Jocelyn “Jo” Lising-Abelgas appreciates every moments shared by friends and relatives in their bereavement

OPM stars join Juan Karlos in his 1st grand concert in MOA Arena

By Cynthia Montojo

“Right now, I’m just trying to really enjoy the process, focusing on flow of the whole show and focusing on  things I do have control over, like the set list. I’ll probably get more nervous as  concert gets closer,” Original Pilipino Music (OPM) singer Juan Karlos is gearing up for  monumental moment in his career as he takes  stage of SM Mall of Asia Arena on November 29 for his first major concert.

With Paolo Valenciano as director and Karel Honasan as musical director,  show promises to be  once-in-a-lifetime experience for JK’s fans.

JK worked closely with Valenciano and Honasan to ensure concert will allow him to show  new side of himself as performer. 

“We’ll be performing songs that we haven’t performed before, and I’m also going to share stage with people I’ve released songs with.”

Set to share spotlight with JK is  lineup of guest performers. First is Paolo Benjamin Guico of  folk-pop band Ben&Ben. Known for his deeply personal songwriting, Guico collaborated with Labajo on “Tapusin Na Natin ’To” in 2023,  poignant track about toxic relationships.

Zild Benitez will also join JK onstage. He rose to prominence as  bassist and vocalist of IV of Spades but has since carved out  successful solo career. His collaboration with JK on “Gabi” from  latter’s “Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1” album, released in 2023, further solidified their bond as songwriters who wear their hearts on their sleeves. 

Their previous collaboration, “Lunod”  track they did with Ben&Ben in 2021  tackles emotional turmoil and mental health, making it  standout in Ben&Ben’s “Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno” album.

Concert  will also feature Janine Berdin, who first captured  public’s attention as winner of “It’s Showtime’s” Tawag Ng Tanghalan second season. Known for her emotional performances and powerful vocals, Janine collaborated with JK on  song called “Pancit” in 2022, which was part of his three-track Drop 1 project. 

Its playful tale of puppy love, paired with  Alice in Wonderland-inspired music video, paved  way for it to become  fan favorite. In addition to performing as  guest, Janine will open  as  front act, setting  tone for an unforgettable evening.

Moira Dela Torre, widely believed to be one of her generation’s best songwriters, will also take  stage with JK. Her collaboration with him on “Medyo Ako” from the “Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 2” album is a poignant exploration of curiosity and longing that comes after  breakup. Track highlights  seamless blending of their voices, which will also be on full display on night of the concert. 

JK and Moira recently surprised mallgoers with  duet at a mall in Quezon City,  video of which went viral on social media.

Rounding up  list of guests is Gloc-9, whose rapid-fire rapping style and socially relevant discography have made him an icon in the OPM scene. In 2020, he and JK collaborated on “Sampaguita,” a powerful song that reflects the emotional struggles and sacrifices of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The track pairs JK’s soulful singing with Gloc-9’s incisive verses, creating a touching sonic backdrop for the hardships faced by all Filipinos who work abroad to support their families.

Hailing from Consolacion, Cebu, JK  whose full name is Juan Karlos Labajo also appeared in films such as Lolo and the Kid, Ako si Ninoy, When This is All Over, Tatlong Bibe and Blue Room.

At the age of 13, he became popular when he finished third place in  first season of The Voice Kids in 2014 before appearing in various movies and television drama series.

Tickets to “Juan Karlos Live” range from P750 (General Admission) to P8,500 (SVIP). The latter comes with exclusive perks, including a shirt, tote bag, photo opportunity, and signed poster.

22 Nobyembre,2024 Biyernes

No to Divorce!!!

Get well soon Nanay Angelita Santiago-Lopez

No to SOGIE bill

PM for any hospital discharge problem

Happy Birthday Rosita Belmonte-Jose more birthdays to come

Happy Birthday Jo Ephraim Lopez more birthdays to come

Family  of the late Jocelyn “Jo” Lising-Abelgas appreciates every moments shared by friends and relatives in their bereavement

Tulfo brothers leads new Senate poll

By J.Lo

Statistically  tied for the last three slots in so-called Magic 12 senatoriable for 2025 mid-term elections were reelectionist Senators Lito Lapid (31.92 percent), Bong Revilla (31.17 percent), Francis Tolentino (31.04 percent) and Ronald dela Rosa (30.83 percent), former senator Bam Aquino (30.50 percent), Sen. Imee Marcos (30.42 percent), former senator Francis Pangilinan (30.33 percent), social media personality Willie Ong (30.25 percent) and television host Willie Revillame (30.08 percent).

As these developed two brothers of Sen. Raffy Tulfo are still  most preferred candidates for senator in  voter preference survey conducted by polling firm Tangere.

Survey, conducted from Nov. 6 to 9, found 64.83 percent of respondents would vote for ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo if elections were held during the survey period.

Following him is his brother, media personality Ben Tulfo, who received 52.25 percent of support.

According to Tangere, Erwin achieved high voter preference across areas and socio-economic classes, while support for Ben was high among voters from Visayas, Mindanao, and Central and Northern Luzon.  Tulfo brothers, however, received significantly lower preference among voters above 50 years old.

Tied on third to fourth spot were Sen. Bong Go and former Senate president Vicente Sotto III, who received support of 50.13 percent and 49.71 percent of  respondents.

Go’s rating was driven by respondents from Mindanao and voters aged 36-50 years old.

Sotto’s ranking was due mainly to voters in Central and Northern Luzon, but had lower voter preference among those aged 18 to 25 years.

They were followed by former senators Manny Pacquiao (41.5 percent, driven mostly by Visayas respondents) and Panfilo Lacson (41 percent, on back of voters 36 years old and above), Sen. Pia Cayetano (40. 46 percent, largely through Metro Manila voters), Makati Mayor Abby Binay (37 percent, mostly Metro Manila voters aged 26-35 years) and former interior secretary Benhur Abalos (33.96 percent, Metro Manila, upper and middle income classes).