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Making life worth living.
Author: Ellen
by Gerard Naval
Malaya
Former telecommunication mogul Antonio “Tonyboy” Cojuangco was the biggest contributor to the candidacy of his nephew, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, with a donation of P100 million.
Cojuangco, a cousin of Aquino’s mother the late President Corazon Aquino, was president of Philippine Long Distance Co. before he sold the family holdings to the First Pacific Group represented by Manny Pangilinan.
He was also president and chief executive officer ABC-5/TV5 before it was recently bought also by Pangilinan.
President-elect Aquino listed 96 people who gave cash donations ranging from P50,000 to P100 million.
Mabuti naman at nagresign raw si Efraim Genuino bilang chairman ng Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation o PAGCOR na magiging epektibo sa Hunyo 30.
Natablan na rin.
Nagulat ang sambayanang Pilipino ng madiskubre pagkatapos ng eleksyun na itinalaga pala ni Gloria Arroyo si Genuino noong Marso 9 na
chairman hanggang 2011 kasama ang apat pa na miyembro ng board.
Marami ang naniniwala na lampas ng Marso 10 ang pagtalaga kina Genuino ngunit pineke lang ang petsa ng appointment para maka-iwas sa pagbabawal ng batas.
Nakahabol pa rin ako sa buntot ng summer dito sa aming baryo sa Guisijan sa Laua-an, Antique.
Natutuwa naman akong marami pang bulaklak ang aming tanim na mabangong rosal.
Paborito ko ang rosal. Marahil dahil dala nya ang ala-ala nang bata pa kami at yan ang aming ina-alay sa birheng Maria.
Performance: June 15 and 17 at PETA Theater in Quezon City
Paris-based dancer and choreographer Lin Yuan Shang brings his dance company Eolipile to the Philippines to perform two pieces known for their hypnotic display of movement and energy: ‘Kung Fu Dancing’ and ‘Kung Fu Commandos’.
Through the support of the French Embassy, Alliance Française and KLM, Filipino theatergoers can now witness a rare Kung Fu and contemporary fusion as the French company performs at the PETA Theater Center this June.
The Eolipile Dance Company, whose name comes from “Aeolus” – God of the Winds, was founded in 1996 by Taiwanborn, Lin Yuan Shang who had attended the Beijing Opera School, before expanding his dance knowledge in France with founder of Théâtre du Soleil Ariane Mnouchkine and choreographer Maguy Marin.
Solo recital tonight, June 11, 7 pm at the Philamlife Theater
by Pablo A. Tariman
Outside of music, he indulges in a few things to recharge. “I usually go to the movies with my friends, cook, walk in the park, go to the beach, or hit the gym.,” he says.
Now a holder of a Master of Music in Piano Performance degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music under Antonio Pompa-Baldi, (a silver medalist at the 2001 Van Cliburn Competition), Salonga is presently continuing his studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music as an artist diploma candidate.
He reveals a school routine crammed with programmed activities. “When I was still doing a degree program, my days are always fully booked with classes with very little time to focus on my practicing. I value any free time I can get knowing that those are just the only time I can practice for that day. My schedule now is more flexible . I start my day going to the gym, practice three hours in the afternoon and three hours at night. There is definitely more time to refresh my mind and body.”
Vice-president elect-Jejomar Binay has set aside subtlety and made known his desire to be appointed secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government.
“If you go by my experience and expertise, if the incoming President would allow, I would like to be appointed secretary of the DILG, “Binay said yesterday after their proclamation as winners of the May 10 elections.
I seriously doubt Binay will get his wish, even if many in Aquino’s inner circle were his supporters . I understand it’s Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo who will be given this politically strategic position.
Wednesday evening, I talked with Maj. Leomar Jose Doctolero, who said they were already in Fort Bonifacio from Camp Capinpin in Tanay where they were detained the past three and a half years. “Wala nang naiwan sa Tanay,” he said. He said they would be going home to their families the next day while waiting for decision of the court martial of their mutiny case.
He said they are required to be present during the hearing. The next hearing is set for July 9.
9 Army officers facing mutiny charges freed
by Elena L. Aben
Manila Bulletin
Nine detained junior Army officers facing mutiny charges before the military’s General Court Martial for their involvement in the 2006 attempt to overthrow the Arroyo administration have been granted provisional liberty by Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Gen. Delfin Bangit, a military spokesman announced Wednesday.
Lt. Col. Arnulfo Burgos, AFP spokesman, said the nine officers – Maj. Leomar Jose Doctolero, Maj. Jason Aquino, Captains Montano Almodovar Jr.; Isagani Criste, Joey Fontiveros, James Sababan, Dante Langkit, and William Victorino Upano; and 1Lt. Homer Estolas, are scheduled anytime now to be released from their detention cell in Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal.
by Regina Bengco
Malaya
The position of president comes with great power and responsibility but not with a hefty salary.
President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III will receive an annual salary of P839,000. It would translate to P64,538.462 to P69,916.667 per month, depending on whether the amount is divided by 12 or 13 months.
Aquino has said that he plans to give away part of his salary as he is a bachelor.
Based on the prevailing foreign exchange rate, Aquino’s salary would be equivalent to $17,992.709.