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At the age of 95 years old, Juan Ponce Enrile doesn't sound as old as he can be. He has a sharp mind, he is very articulate and has a wide knowledge when it comes to law, government and more because he is serving his fourth term as a Senator. He was first elected senator in 1987 and was re-elected for a second term in 1995.  Juan Ponce Enrile was born on February 14, 1924, he is now 95 years old and is the oldest living public servant in the Government today. His secret to long life? Aside from a diet heavy on vegetables, Enrile also exercises religiously. He walks a lot and exercise everyday for 30 minutes or even an hour.  In 2004, Enrile made a comeback bid for his third Senate term and was re-elected for a fourth term in 2010. Enrile has also served at the helm of the Senate twice--first under the administration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2008 to 2010, and again under Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III from 2010 to 2013. It was under his leadership when t...

Ms. Estrellita "Neng"Juliano-Tamano, MBA Nominee from Cotabato City From FICAP (Federation of International Cable TV Associations of the Philippines), the organization has changed its name to FICTAP (Federation of International Cable TV and Telecommunications Association of the Philippines) as approved by the Securities Exchange and Commission dated January 4, 2012 and operates by virtue of the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. FICTAP is the largest non-profit organization of Cable TV operators from all over the country. Our 1,000-strong membership is composed of small and medium cable enterprises that have embraced the expansion from delivering traditional cable TV into telecommunications and value-added services. Learn more about FITCAP Partylist with Nominee Estrellita Tamano from Cotabato City who also serves as the National Chairman According to Ms. Estrellita, FITCAP Partylist is the only partylist who pushes improved internet, ICT, VAS, Telecommunications, Cab...

A week before election here in the Philippines and by now, we should already have a growing list of who we are going to vote. As a Filipino citizen, this is our right and we should be responsible enough to vote for the right people who will govern and take care of every sinlge person in the country. Let's not forget to vote the right party list who will fight for our cause and who will help those who in need particularly the oppressed and the poor.  One of the Party-List who will be running for a seat in this year's election is the  ASEAN PARTY-LIST . The chairman and 1st nominee is WIN BALLADA . He is a CPA Board 2nd placer (May 1994 CPALE), Auditor, Textbook Author, husband and father to three beautiful children.  ASEAN stands for Academicians, Students and Educators Alliance. The party was established in 2010. It is a sectoral party representing the Youth, (students, out-of-school youth) and Professionals, as Academicians/Educators (parents, natural constituents who in...

Behind the boyish charms comes a brave disposition. Vico Sotto showcases a future public servant who wants nothing but to bring CHANGE in Pasig City.  Vico Sotto, 29 years old, is the son of television host and comedian Vic Sotto and actress/ host Coney Reyes. In case the Vico wins the upcoming election, he will be Pasig’s first local executive with a surname other than Eusebio in almost three decades. In 1992, Vicente “Enteng” Eusebio — the family’s patriarch — was elected as the city’s mayor. When his nine-year term ended in 2001, he was succeeded by his wife, Soledad Cruz-Eusebio. Vicente again ran in 2004 while Robert ran in 2007 and served as mayor until 2013.  Sotto is expected to go up against incumbent re-electionist Roberto “Bobby” Eusebio.  S ince then, it's been 27 years since the Eusebio's have reign in Pasig City.  Vico took up AB Political Science at Ateneo de Manila University and took Master's Degree in Public Management at Ateneo School of Gover...

Cesar “Chet” Cuneta wants the legacy to continue as he runs for Mayor in Pasay City. His father, Pablo Cuneta, who was mayor of Pasay for a total of 42 years—was the longest-serving local executive in the country’s history.  His sister Megastar Sharon Cuneta is in full support of her brother and Chet Cuneta couldn't be more thankful for her undying support. Chet Cuneta is also endorsed by no less than the President himself President Rodrigo Duterte and also Sara Duterte. Chet Cuneta, presently an Airbus 320 captain/instructor/line checker for Air Asia Philippines, has a total of 32 years of flying experience up his sleeve.  According to him, he is ready to serve Pasay City saying that he wants a BIG change and he is willing to do everything he can to change the current state of Pasay, he wants to address the concerns regarding drugs, healthcare specifically he wants to rehabilitate Pasay General Hospital 'My parents built that using the money of the people of Pasay and my...

Former Vice Mayor Isko Moreno said that the city of Manila has a lot of catching up to do in terms of development and more compared to other cities in Metro Manila. He wishes to give a brighter future for Manilenos and make the city competitive, push the economic growth, organize the vendors so that they will have a sustainable income and being a "basurero" himself in the past, he want to promote a cleaner Manila. Isko added that he can't believe that fact that the Manila we used to look up to because of its glamour and economic stability is now the poorest and dirtiest because of neglect and corruption.  Together with imcumbet Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna who is also running again for Vice Mayor, they have a lot of plans for a NEW and BETTER MANILA.  According to Isko, his first main concern is the filthy garbage in Manila. He will fix the waste management in Manila, citing the problem of uncollected trash. He will strictly implement segregation and they also have a plan ...

It was not an ordinary day last April 22, 2019, aside from the fact that it was Black Saturday, it was also the 77th birthday of Guia Guanzon Gomez. Mayor Guia of San Juan City is indeed a one of a kind woman, I am really glad and thankful that I was able to meet her in person. On her 77th birthday, we were invited in her humble abode to celebrate her special day and to finally taste the her most special dish and also a favorite of her son Senator JV Ejercito, it's no other than the BACALAO. This is the much awaited BACALAO dish: The Bacalao dish is a Spanish style fish stew. According to Mayor Guia, she is very careful when it comes to preparing this dish, they use cod fish and needs to be marinated. She added that it was Senator JV's favorite even when he was still a kid and he would always clamor for her to cook it which is why every year come holy week, she makes it a point to cook Bacalao. It was not just a gathering about delectable food but we also had an intimate talked...

Joseph Victor “JV” G. Ejercito was born on December 26, 1969 to former President now Manila Mayor Joseph Ejercito Estrada, and businesswoman, philanthropist and current San Juan City Mayor Guia Gomez. He was given the name “Victor” because he was born shortly after the elder Estrada won his first term as Mayor of the town of San Juan. He attended Xavier School and completed his degree in Political Science at the De La Salle University. Senator JV’s life away from the legislative halls of the Senate revolves around his family – his wife, Ma. Hyacinth Lotuaco, and his two sons Jose Emilio and Julio Jose. Senator JV as fondly called by the Filipinos, is a reliable ally of the people in the Senate. He began his career in public service as a young leader and President of the Junior Chamber International Philippines (JCI-Philippines). He then became the Mayor of his hometown in San Juan City and later elected as Congressman. In 2013, he became  Senator of the Republic of the Philip...