ABS-CBN Airs Forum with Hillary Clinton
November 12, 2009 by cd · 29 Comments
“Hillary Clinton: The Manila Forum An ABS-CBN Exclusive” will air tomorrow, Friday (Nov 13), live on ANC (SKYCABLE ch. 27) at 8:00 a.m. and on ABS-CBN channel 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Global Bayanihan Yields Millions-Worth of Donations for Typhoon Victims
October 31, 2009 by cd · Comments Off
Selfless acts of giving pour from all over the world to help survivors of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in rebuilding their lives. Through the various international subsidiaries of ABS-CBN Global, overseas Filipinos and even foreign nationals make their sympathies felt by raising funds and sending donations to the Philippines through ABS-CBN Foundation.
As of October 21, 2009, ABS-CBN Foundation in the Philippines has received P63.4 million of cash donations from Global donors.
“Our work is not done yet, far from it. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, but we can all take comfort in the fact that Filipinos, especially in times of crisis, can be relied on to band together to lend a helping hand,” said ABS-CBN Foundation USA President Mitos Santisteban.
As soon as news started to arrive regarding Ondoy, ABS-CBN Foundation USA activated Sagip Kapamilya sa Amerika. Soon, Filipino American communities in the US kicked off their own fundraisers to sustain Sagip Kapamilya’s relief efforts. Efforts include “Ondoy Relief Jam” at Henry’s Restaurant and Lounge, “Everyone’s a Hero” benefit concert in California, a private concert for the Philippine Medical Association (PMA), Martin Nievera’s “For Always” concert in Las Vegas as well as a Red Lantern activity for the Filipino-Chinese community.
ABS-CBN Australia partnered with Forex Australia to help raise funds for the typhoon victims. While in the Middle East, even Bahrain’s Prime Minister, His Highness Shaik Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, donated US$500,000 or roughly PhP25 million pesos for the victims of the recent typhoons. Bahrain’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, Yousif Adel Sater, flew to Manila to personally hand over the donation to ABS CBN Foundation.
Sources told ABS CBN Middle East that Shaik Khalifa keeps himself updated on news in the Philippines thru ABS CBN-The Filipino Channel (TFC).
Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Europe and ABS-CBN Japan have successfully secured the confirmation of offshore Philippine banks such as Banco de Oro, Philippine National Bank and Metrobank to waive remittance charges in favor of ABS-CBN Foundation.
This is on top of the efforts exerted by the team of ABS-CBN Easy Remit, which convinced his partners in Ireland, Taiwan, Kuwait, Qatar, KSA and UAE to accept credit-to-account donations. Easy Remit Manila General Manager Raymund Abog was able to tap on the generosity of industry executives who did not only waive their front-end fees but also agreed to pledge their own donation for every remittance transaction.
The tragedy became an opportunity to help and to bond. Everyone whose heart was for the Filipino opened up for those in need. Perhaps, the resilience of the Filipino comes from knowing that there are people who will be there for him, no matter how far apart they are. This is bayanihan, in its global sense.
CHED Launches ‘Taga-ilog’ in Support of Kapit Bisig Para Sa Ilog Pasig
October 27, 2009 by cd · 16 Comments
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched Taga-ilog in support of Kapit Bisig Para Sa Ilog Pasig recently at Studio 10 of ABS-CBN.
Stephen Gately of Boyzone Dead at 33
October 12, 2009 by cd · 14 Comments
Stephen Gately, member of the popular Irish band Boyzone in the 90’s, died on Saturday while on holiday in Majorca off the coast of Spain.
US President Barack Obama Wins the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize
October 10, 2009 by cd · Leave a Comment
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
Cory Aquino Wake and Memorial Service Schedules
August 1, 2009 by cd · 19 Comments
The Aquinos, through their spokesperson Deedee Siytangco, announces their decision of having a private funeral for the late President Cory Aquino instead of a state funeral (under law, all Presidents were entitled to a state funeral but still subject to the family’s approval).
“For all intentions and purposes, she had been a private citizen after stepping down, and siguro, to a degree we would like to spend as much time as possible as a family with her.” explained Senator Noynoy Aquino of their decision.
Aquino, however, said that there will still be honor guards at the wake, as per tradition in wakes for former government officials.
The Aquinos also announces President Cory’s wake and memorial services schedule as listed below:
* President Cory’s body will lie in state at the La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) gymnasium.
* The wake will be open to the public (Gate 5 entrance for public and Gate 2 for media) from 5 p.m. on Saturday and will continue until Monday. The daily viewing schedule will be until 4 a.m., and will then resume on 7 a.m.
* A mass at the LSGH will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 1.
* Daily Catholic masses daily at 12nn and 8 p.m. at LSGH and Manila Cathedral.
* “Dedication Garden for Tita Cory” at the Sacred Ground of EDSA Shrine (where supporters can put flowers, prayers, candles and notes to Cory).
* President Cory’s remain will be transferred from LSGH to Manila Cathedral on August 3 at 11am.
* Chronological service will be held at the Manila Cathedral on August 4.
* Necrological and vigil service is on August 4 from 4 a.m. until 6 a.m. at the Manila Cathedral.
* On Wednesday, President Cory will be buried at the Manila Memorial Park after a 9 a.m. mass at the cathedral. She will be buried beside her late husband, Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also declared a 10-day period of national mourning for the lost of Philippine much admired former President Cory Aquino.
Former President Corazon C. Aquino Passes Away
August 1, 2009 by cd · 68 Comments
Former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino, an icon of democracy around the world and leader of people power in the Philippines, passed away at 3:18 a.m. Saturday.
Manny Villar Tops SWS Survey for Presidentiables
July 25, 2009 by cd · 48 Comments
Sen. Manuel Villar maintained the no. 1 position in the latest Social Weather Station (SWS) survey as the most likely to succeed President Arroyo in 2010 if ever the election pushes through.
