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JESSE ROBREDO'S WAKE: SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC VIEWING IN MALACANANG
JESSE ROBREDO'S WAKE: SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC VIEWING IN MALACANANG
Malacanang will hold a public viewing for Hon. Sec. Jesse Robredo at Kalayaan Hall :
Friday night, August 24, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Sunday morning, August 26, 2012 Robredo’s remains will be brought back to Naga City, his hometown. He will then be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
Friday night, August 24, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
On Sunday morning, August 26, 2012 Robredo’s remains will be brought back to Naga City, his hometown. He will then be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 28, 2012.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Tribute To Jesse Robredo
Everyone is invited to pay tribute to the exemplary life and work of Secretary Robredo through your testimonials and remembrances.
People are encouraged to use the unified hashtag #salamatjesse for their Twitter messages. Malacanang also invite all those who wish to share their thoughts, memories, and messages of sympathy for the Robredo family to please visit www.gov.ph/salamatjesse
Photo source: Inquirer
JESS ROBREDO UPDATE: PNoy orders State Funeral and 6-Days of National Mourning for Jesse.
JESS ROBREDO UPDATE: PNoy orders State Funeral and 6-Days of National Mourning for Jesse.
Jesse Robredo does his job quietly but surely. He always lay low. Always humble. There was never an incident that he throws his weight around.
Because of his untarnished records, exceptional public service, Jesse will be given Full state honors. The highest to be accorded to a worthy son of the Republic of the Philippines.
For six days, beginning Wednesday, all government buildings and installations around the country were enjoined to lower the national flag to half-staff in compliance with the President’s proclamation declaring national days of mourning for Robredo from August 21 until his interment.
The body of the late interior secretary will lie in state in Malacañang from Friday to Sunday as part of state funeral preparations, but officials have yet to decide whether this will be open to the public.
The military, police and the Presidential Security Group will accord Robredo official honors, culminating in a gun salute at his interment on Tuesday in his hometown in Naga City, according to Communications Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III.
“The state funeral is the highest possible kind of a funeral that a republic can give. Whether you are a medal of valor winner or a president, the essential elements are the same. There would only be minor differences based on your rank and that’s in the number of guns in the gun salute,” Quezon said.
A state funeral is accorded to a President, Senate President, House Speaker, a national artist or a medal of valor awardee, or anybody that the President deems “worthy,” he said.
Military honors
According to Quezon, full honors for Robredo will include the following:
- On Friday morning, the Philippine National Police will escort Robredo’s body from Archbishop’s Palace in Naga City to Naga Airport, and will render departure honors.
- At the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines will render arrival honors.
- From the air base, the PSG will escort the body, and will render honors upon arrival in Malacañang, including a gun salute.
- The body will lie in state in Malacañang.
- On Sunday morning, the PSG will render departure honors, and escort the body back to Villamor Air Base.
- At the air base, the AFP will render plane side and battalion honors.
- The AFP will then again perform arrival honors at Naga Airport.
- From the airport, the body will be escorted by the PNP to Naga City Hall.
More honors
The interment is set for Tuesday. And since, it’s a state funeral, the following honors will be provided:
- An escort battalion.
- A funeral cortege with the participation of the uniformed services.
- Arrival honors at place of interment.
- Gun salute.
- Playing of taps.
- Turnover of the national flag that covered the coffin to his widow.
A book of condolences in Philippine consulates and embassies will be opened according to Malacanang.
Family accepts
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said Robredo’s family had accepted the rare honor.
Malacañang announced the state funeral for the 54-year-old Robredo, whose body was retrieved on Tuesday morning from the wreckage of a four-seater light plane that crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Masbate Airport. Robredo was en route home from Cebu City, where he had delivered a speech on behalf of President Aquino.
Robredo’s remains will be flown from Naga to Manila on Friday morning, and the wake will be held in Malacañang until the body is flown back to Naga on Sunday morning.
Robredo’s wake in Malacanang will be most probably be held at Heroes Hall but details are not finalized yet by the committee on funeral arrangements and burial.
To date they are still undecided whether the wake would be open to the public or not. They however ruled out bringing Robredo’s body to his office at the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) at his family’s request.
Traditionally, wakes for presidents were held in Malacañang, but exceptions were made for some members of the official family, according to Quezon. Wakes for the country’s leaders were held in Rizal Hall, while those for the rest were done in Heroes’ Hall, he said.
The last time the Palace had a president lying in state was when former President Diosdado Macapagal passed away in April 1997. The remains of the late Press Secretary Cerge Remonde were also brought to Malacañang in January 2010.
Everyone is invited to pay tribute to the exemplary life and work of Secretary Robredo through your testimonials and remembrances.
People are encouraged to use the unified hashtag #salamatjesse for their Twitter messages. Malacanang also invite all those who wish to share their thoughts, memories, and messages of sympathy for the Robredo family to please visit www.gov.ph/salamatjesse
PMAP: 49TH Annual Cebu Conference
The 49TH Annual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will be held on September 12 to 14, 2012 at the Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City. With the theme, REVOLUTIONIZING PEOPLE MANAGEMENT! GREAT MINDS, BOLD CHANGES, UNPARALLELED RESULTS.
This year’s Conference reflects the wave of revolutions on the political front and how businesses and organizations share the same challenge of not only changing our leaders but also changing the way we lead people. As people managers, we say that a change of men is no longer enough. What we need is a change IN men!
The first two days of the Conference will feature plenary sessions with CEO’s and thought leaders who will tackle the changing business environment and discuss the strategic role of HR in leading and executing HR programs to transform and support business goals. The focus areas of these sessions are; “Deepening Leadership Bench”, “Driving Innovation”, and “Accelerating Talent Development”. The third day of the Conference will feature breakout sessions and workshops with topics on Talent Acquisition; Organizational Change, People Productivity and People Engagement. There will also be a SITE BEST PRACTICE TOUR that will showcase best practices of four companies based in Cebu City. Delegates will also be able to actively participate in creating and managing their own agenda around the central theme of the Conference through OPEN SPACE TECHNOLOGY.
For registration and other inquiries, please call PMAP at tel. no. 726-1532 or email pmap@pmap.org.ph. You can also visit www.pmap.org.ph and follow their Facebook fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/PMAP1956 for updates for upcoming events and other activities.
SM CITY FAIRVIEW: Lookbook Fashion Show
Each year, SM City Fairview holds a fashion show that aims to promote mall’s fashion retail stores and to brand SM City Fairview as a fashion haven of the North East Metro in the long term.
For this year, SM City Fairview will be taking it a notch higher by staging again a major fashion show to be dubbed as “Lookbook” on August 24, 2012, 6pm at the Annex Atrium, SM City Fairview.
The “Lookbook” Fashion Event will revolve around fashion trends of the season in diverse styles, statements and inspirations. The over-all concept is hinged towards digital and new media such as Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress, Twitter, etc. which are all meant to be shared.
Why Look Book?
In these times when a day is not complete without checking on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, communication is everything. And everything is about SHARING.
Thus, even the fashion world has embraced this contemporary platform to connect to a wider and younger market - a new accessory for one’s BFF is bought after seeing a stylista’s fashion blog, a pair of shoes is ordered online after being inspired from a model’s tweet.
So a fashion trend is not complete when it does not exist in the realm of social media. A simple outfit becomes a fashion ensemble when one shares it online and gains positive comments.
A personal style can be transformed into an online fashion diary and when it creates hype, it becomes a FASHION STATEMENT.
LOOKBOOK; or the online fashion diary is inherently meant to be shared. And the brands featured in one’s Lookbook are the brands that one has chosen to embrace. And by sharing, we let others understand and eventually embrace our brand.
The Biggest Fashion Event Yet
With the help of the finest production crew, stylists and the top models of the country today, it aims to be the biggest fashion event of SM City Fairview to date.
The show will feature SM City Fairview’s mix of foreign and local brands and their newest collections such as:
To jazz-up each of the collection, Philippine Fashion Week Designer and stylist of the stars- Jot Losa will take part in the fashion show as he is tasked to do the styling.
SM City Fairview just keeps in getting better and bigger with a wide array of fashion brands making it a perfect spot for the North Metro’s fashionable people.
For this year, SM City Fairview will be taking it a notch higher by staging again a major fashion show to be dubbed as “Lookbook” on August 24, 2012, 6pm at the Annex Atrium, SM City Fairview.
The “Lookbook” Fashion Event will revolve around fashion trends of the season in diverse styles, statements and inspirations. The over-all concept is hinged towards digital and new media such as Facebook, Instagram, Wordpress, Twitter, etc. which are all meant to be shared.
Why Look Book?
In these times when a day is not complete without checking on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, communication is everything. And everything is about SHARING.
Thus, even the fashion world has embraced this contemporary platform to connect to a wider and younger market - a new accessory for one’s BFF is bought after seeing a stylista’s fashion blog, a pair of shoes is ordered online after being inspired from a model’s tweet.
So a fashion trend is not complete when it does not exist in the realm of social media. A simple outfit becomes a fashion ensemble when one shares it online and gains positive comments.
A personal style can be transformed into an online fashion diary and when it creates hype, it becomes a FASHION STATEMENT.
LOOKBOOK; or the online fashion diary is inherently meant to be shared. And the brands featured in one’s Lookbook are the brands that one has chosen to embrace. And by sharing, we let others understand and eventually embrace our brand.
The Biggest Fashion Event Yet
With the help of the finest production crew, stylists and the top models of the country today, it aims to be the biggest fashion event of SM City Fairview to date.
The show will feature SM City Fairview’s mix of foreign and local brands and their newest collections such as:
- Celine (CLN)
- Charlie
- Elle Girl
- Folded & Hung
- Mags
- Oxygen
- Penshoppe
- Plains and Prints
- Regatta
- Sanuk
- Scoop Project
- Sketchers
- Tomato
- Una Rosa
- SM Accessories
- SM Men’s Fashion – Just Delivered Jeans.
To jazz-up each of the collection, Philippine Fashion Week Designer and stylist of the stars- Jot Losa will take part in the fashion show as he is tasked to do the styling.
SM City Fairview just keeps in getting better and bigger with a wide array of fashion brands making it a perfect spot for the North Metro’s fashionable people.
IL TERRAZO VIP TICKETS GIVEAWAY
IL TERRAZO VIP TICKETS GIVEAWAY
Party, Party!
To All Party Boys and Girls:
What: Party with us @Il Terrazzo with Gino Quillamor of RX, DJ CALLUM DAVID & DJ EURIC LUMANOG as we LAUNCH and present the newest lifestyle hub in QC, IL TERRAZZO
When: August 24, 2012
Where: IGNITE @IL TERRAZO
IGNITE @IL TERRAZO, a fiery display that will ignite your senses. We will be giving away 5 VIP tickets to this event!
*Free-Flowing Drinks
*Lots of prizes from our tenants
*great music from our guest DJ's and live performers!!
*Media/Bloggers launch
*Free-Flowing Drinks
*Lots of prizes from our tenants
*great music from our guest DJ's and live performers!!
*Media/Bloggers launch
Mechanics:
1. Like Il Terrazzo on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/
2. Like and follow my blog
3. (on Facebook) Post the photo and caption "IGNITE @Il Terrazzo (http://www.facebook.
4. (on Twitter) Tweet "IGNITE @Il_Terrazzo and Party with @callumdavid1, @djeuric and @ginoboi as we launch the newest lifestyle hub in the Metro!"
5. Random winner will be chosen FRIDAY MORNING!
KADAYAWAN SA DABAW HOTEL DEALS FROM AGODA
KADAYAWAN SA DABAW HOTEL DEALS FROM AGODA
Hooray! Good News to travelers! Agoda.com -The preferred booking magnate of Filipinos offers Kadayawan Hotel Deals in Davao City to encourages more Pinoys and international travelers to experience Davao’s brightest festival.
Agoda.com is Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced a selection of deals on hotels in Davao for the Philippines' Kadayawan Festival.
From now until the end of September, Kadayawan Festival brings a slew of vibrant cultural events to the city of Davao, and with it a unique opportunity for travelers to delve into ethnic Filipino culture and tradition. With origins as a harvest festival held by the indigenous tribes of the Davao province, Kadayawan began as a form of thanksgiving and is today the largest festival in the southern Philippines.
Unifying the different ethnicities of the Mount Apo region, the theme of Kadayawan 2012 is "Ten Tribes, One Vibe". Festivities include cultural performances, handicraft displays and stalls, live music concerts with traditional local street foods, arts and artifacts exhibitions, colorful parades, trade expos, sports events and more.
Aside from the myriad scheduled events of Kadayawan, Davao is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Adventure seekers can head to the hiking trails of Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest peak at nearly 3,000 meters. There are trails for all levels of fitness in the surrounding national parkland, and several that lead to the summit, where experienced trekkers can view Mount Apo's crater lake.
Vacationers looking for a more relaxed experience can head to Eden Nature Park or simply enjoy stunning regional panoramas from the high altitude restaurants and viewpoints of Jack's Ridge. For an exciting day out with the family, there's a crocodile breeding center not far from the city center, complete with animal enclosures and a butterfly park. A Philippine Eagle Center is also a great educational trip for all ages, housing this endangered species as well as other animals and raptors.
For an urban Davao experience, visitors will find plenty to do in Davao city. Historic architecture, cathedrals, Buddhist temples, and the People's Park give travelers a variety of different cultural aspects to explore. There is also a generous selection of modern malls in Davao, for those who can't pass up the possibility of finding a local sale.
To see Davao during one of its most exciting times, make the most of Agoda.com's low rates by clicking to www.agoda.com/asia/philippines/davao.html or checking out a selection of the best deals on offer below. Agoda.com Kadayawan SALE: Davao hotel deals!
Pearl Farm Beach Resort – up to 25% discount!
From USD 99 (PhP 4,191.66) per night.
Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao – up to 10% discount!
From USD 69 (PhP 2,921.46) per night. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Marco Polo Davao Hotel – 12% discount!
From USD 95 (PhP 4,022.30) per night. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Apo View Hotel – 20% discount
From USD 64 (PhP 2,709.76) per night. Must book at least 7 nights in advance.
Hof Gorei Beach Resort – Pay 2, Stay 3!
From USD 47 (PhP 1,989.98) per night.
The Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases - Up to 46% discount!
From USD 53 (PhP 2,244.02) per night.
Casa Leticia Business Inn – up to 50% off!
From USD 28 (PhP 1,185.52) per night.
North Zen Hotel – up to 50% off!
From USD 26 (PhP 1,100.84) per night.
The Royal Mandaya Hotel - 40% discount!
From USD 55 (PhP 2,328.70) per night.
Courtview Inn – 15% discount!
From USD 37 (PhP 1,566.58) per night. Minimum stay 3 nights.
Wondering what Agoda is? Wonder no more!
About Agoda Company Pte Ltd:
Agoda Company Pte Ltd (agoda.com) is a leading Asia-based, online hotel reservations company, which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices. Agoda.com is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN). Agoda.com's network includes more than 180,000 hotels worldwide. The multinational staff of more than 1,000 professionals, located throughout the world, provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers.
In addition, agoda.com customers participate in the agoda.com Rewards Program, earning further discounts and free stays. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the agoda.com Rewards Program allows customers to redeem Rewards Points at thousands of hotels around the globe, at any time. A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), agoda.com's aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.
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