PCSO made a Wise Decision on Budget

Nowadays, most of us are interested in instant things; instant noodles, instant coffee, instant messages and instant money!

Lotto is one example where you can get instant money that’s why if you notice, even before, a lot of Filipino people are involved with this game. They listen to the radio, read magazine and watch TV for them to know the latest about sweepstakes and of course they wanted to know if they won. They are waiting for the results through media. I myself am also interested in knowing the latest about it. And I never failed to get information; if I read the magazine, listen to the radio and watch TV, I can get information. I was then thinking how much budget there is for these advertisements.

According to Manuel C. Garcia, manager of Publicity and Public Relations Department of PCSO, last year (2010) their budget for advertising and promotions was 928.3 million pesos. This year, they have come up with the total budget of P550 million. This was supported by the Aquino administration’s programs and advocacies and it was initiated by PCSO Chairperson Margarita Juice, General Manager Jose Ferdinand Rojas II and members of the PCSO Board of Directors, Publicity and Republic Relations Department Manager Manuel Garcia.

Garcia said that the P550 million budget is expected to cover not only the tri-media advertisements of the agency but also includes anticipated advertising production expenses to be continued by the present administration while still reinforcing that PCSO is the premier charitable institution providing charity and medical assistances to the poor and indigent Filipinos.

This budget for 2011 consist of print media advertisement in the amount of P77million, radio advertisements for P198million and television advertisements in the amount of P275million. This budget inexpensive than last year’s allocation; their budget for print was P118, 272.000, for radio it was P304, 128.000 and P422, 200,000 for TV ads.

If you compare last year and this year’s budget, PCSO is now being wise and not spending too much. A lot of Filipino people need help; we need to focus to those people who are really in need. Instead of spending too much for advertising and promotion, PCSO did a great decision on lowering it down. This is one way of showing that for this year’s PCSO officials; they are very responsible and thinking not only for themselves…
Now see the difference…

Who is Manoling Morato???

As I was checking my blogs earlier, I saw one comment asking who Manoling is.
That made me laugh in a bit and I felt corrected because I thought everyone already knows Manuel “Manoling” Morato. But I was wrong.

For the benefit of other people who don’t know Manoling Morato yet, I would like to give you some information. I am not his fan (no way!) I was just interested knowing him because he loves to question and accused the present chairperson of PCSO Margie Juico. Is he that perfect and excellent one? I don’t think so.

Manoling Morato is not totally old but he’s turning 78 this year. He is well-known public figure in the country. He is known for his tendency to issue controversial views and statements.

He is the son of Caluag, Quezon Mayor, and Quezon City’s first appointed mayor, Tomas Morato. He became a chairman of the Philippines' censorship agency (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board, MTRCB) from 1986 to 1992. Many movie producers, actors and directors held protests in front of his office due to his strict application of censorship, some of which were considered overboard.

He ran for the position of Philippine Senator in the 1992 elections but did not get a seat. Then he was appointed as chairman of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) by President Fidel V. Ramos in 1995. During his incumbency, the PCSO launched the very first “On-line lottery” in the Philippines. It is very well known as “lotto” and this became very popular in the country. In the 1998 elections, he decided to run again but this time he ran in the position of President with his running mate Camilo Sabio but he lost. Come 2001 elections, He didn’t give up, again he ran for the position of senator but unfortunately, again and again, he failed. Then in 2004, Morato was appointed by President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo as director/ member of its board of trustees.

He was also a TV personality and hosted a weekly talk show Dial-M with the former actress Maggie de la Riva on state owned National Broadcasting Network. The show was initially for lotto draw results but he decided to add his commentaries and viewer phone calls. One of its episodes featured a security camera video showing Joseph Estrada gambling in a casino. The show stopped in 1998 when Estrada became a president and it was just returned in 2004 when Arroyo appointed him as board of director of the PCSO.

His life was filmed in 1998 before the Philippine centennial celebrations which were portrayed by actor Joel Torre. He is a bachelor up to now that’s why most of the people think that he is a gay. He commented on this issue and said that he has his own personal convictions and despite not being a gay. He said he has taken a vow of celibacy. Well I don’t think so. I can even prove that Manoling Morato is very gay... I even know who are those person linked to him.

Inspite of all of these experiences, Morato in his age still don’t get any contentment. In fact he became worst and worst. Well that’s also signs of aging... he’s out of his mind. Somebody must take care of him now.

If you just go back to his experiences, we can say that he has lots of achievements but he also didn’t get everything that he wants; especially with it comes to politics. He tried three times running in different position but at the end, he was not successful. Maybe this is one thing why he keeps on pulling other people. He might want to go back to his position or he might don’t want to be alone being in the losers row.

That is Manoling Morato. He love’s criticizing and looking for someone’s mistake (sometimes no proof at all). He does this because he said he’s concern but is it mainly the real thing Manoling?

Tropical Storm Chedeng

As of yesterday, I was already waiting for the update of the PHILIPPINE ATMOSPHERIC, GEOPHYSICAL AND ASTRONOMICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION or PAGASA. Now I am worried because I saw in the satellite map that my hometown will be very much affected by the typhoon “Chedeng”.

I know from Severe Weather Bulletin Number Twelve Tropical Cyclone Warning: Typhoon “Chedeng” (International Name: SONGDA) issued at around 5:00 AM, Thursday, May 26, 2011, that at exactly 4:00 a.m. today, the eye of Typhoon “Chedeng” was (estimated based on radar, satellite and surface data) at 270 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes (14.0°N, 127.0°E) with maximum sustained winds of 160 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 195 kph. It is forecasted to move around 205 km North of Virac, Catanduanes tomorrow (Friday, May 27, 2011).

Areas under Public Storm Signal 1 are:

1.       Cagayan

2.       Isabela

3.       Quirino

4.       Aurora

5.       Quezon, including Polillo Island

6.       Marinduque including Burias Island and Ticao Island

7.       Masbate

Areas under Public Storm Signal 2 are:

1.       Catanduanes

2.       Sorsogon

3.       Albay

4.       Camarines Sur

5.       Camarines Norte

Residents who are living in those areas, especially those who are in low-lying and mountainous areas, are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves.

I was raised in Catanduanes, a province well-known for being a typhoon spot in this country.

My family lives there and our house is near the sea. If the storm enters our province, almost all will be affected. Although Catandunganons (as people from Catanduanes are called) are brave and strong, the thought of devastation and loss of livelihood still manages to instill fear!

I hope and pray that God will not allow “Chedeng”. to pass over our province.

There is the saying that goes: “For every hurricane, there is a rainbow.“ Many things are wrought by prayers.

Please help me pray.

The Famous Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

I so love talking about Manny.. Why? he is my idol with it comes to sports. Ikaw ba naman maging OPBF flyweight champion, WBC international super bantamweight  champion, WBC international super featherweight champion, IBO world light welterweight champion with the Ring Magazines titles; World featherweight champion, World super featherweight champion, World light welterweight champion, World flyweight champion, World junior lightweight champion, World junior welterweight champion.. at kung anu-anu pang achievements.

Dahil dito naging kilala sya sa buong mundo. Di lang fame ang nakuha nya pati yaman meron sya.. Magaling na Manny, ikaw na nga!

Di man sya kagalingan sa ingles pero talagang may masasabi at may maipagmamalaki din talaga. Kita naman natin ang mga naabot nya..

Di lang sports ang hilig ni Manny pati sa pagkanta eh talagang kinacareer nya.. Sa sobrang kasikatan eh pati ba naman ang “Glee” iniimbitahan na sya.

Napanood ko sa TV Patrol kahapon na mismong ang Fil-Am cast member ng US TV series na “Glee” na si Darren Criss ay gustong mag-guest star si Pacman.. lalo na’t pag magka-boxing episode and show.. Wow diba?

Di na nga mapigilan ang pagsikat ni Manny, bukod sa boxing, singing, acting, politics, business, ano pa kaya papasukin mo? Yan ang talagang aabangan ko..

Manoling Morato is on the Big Screen!!!

Scream4 is one of the most awaited movies ever... Syempre from part 1 to part 3 it’s very scary and full of suspense...

We watched the Scream-4 last Wednesday at the cinema. While waiting for the movie to start, we were so excited and thinking “ano kaya bago dito sa part IV”. Is it more scary and full of suspense than before? or maybe not?

The movie had great suspense with intense twists; you’ll laugh, and you’ll scream and it really is full of surprises. Some found it corny but what I like the most is the storyline. You’ll never know who the killer is. But that surprises me a lot!

She is really like Manoling Morato.

The killer is so selfish to the extent that she will kill her family and friends for the sake of “FAME”.

The killer wanted to be popular and tell the world that she is great and that she’s the survivor!

The killer seems out of her mind.

And that’s what Manoling Morato is all about.

But don’t get me wrong.

Manoling did not kill anyone physically, but what he does best is to destroy other people’s lives and reputation.

Manoling is selfish. For fame and imagery, he will not think twice about hurting someone.

Manoling, Manoling, the proverbial (and oh-so-gay) protagonist. Why?

Watch Scream4 … and you are bound to see Manoling there.

“Go forth and multiply!”

The Bible is not an ordinary book.

You cannot get the true meaning by reading it just once.

You have to go deep and read between the lines.

Then perhaps and you will get a clearer understanding.

I read an article from “The Philippine Star” entitled “Tie a purple ribbon for RH” written by Domini M. Torrevillas.

This is a movement that shows women rights and family control.

Why the color purple?

According to “The forum for family planning & development, Inc.”, purple is a color associated with many causes.

Around the world, purple has been used as a color to raise awareness for causes like cancer, violence against women,

Alzheimer's disease, and many more.

Here in the Philippines, purple has been used to symbolize

women's rights and reproductive health.

Ironically, it is also a religious color.

This is one special event which speaks the right of women with regards to the Reproductive Health System, human equality and family planning.

Many women nowadays have HIV/AIDS.

Some are abused by their husband or partner.

Most family suffer because of plenty of children and worse, some women die because of sexual abuse or health problems.

There is nothing wrong with family planning and birth control.

In fact, this is a very noble way to exist.

I just have a comment about what the stand of the Catholic Church

regarding the matter.

Having asked Manny Pacquiao to comment on the matter,

the Pacman quoted a biblical verse: “Go forth and multiply”.

This quote catches my attention!

If you will listen to how Pacquiao said it, yes, it is grammatically wrong.

But grammar set aside, what is disturbing is how Pacquiao actually understood and interpreted the verse.

"Go forth and multiply” means multiply in the sense that people would accept and believe Him. He pertains to spiritual things not physical satisfaction.

God did not order a literal translation of the Bible.

God most definitely does not want us to suffer, to be poor

and to experience hardship.

Yes, we have free will.

Yes, we can choose to have more kids.

But is irresponsible parenthood our choice?

Think again.

Manoling Morato and his words

May mga tao nga naman na mahilig magsalita at magsabe ng kung anuano sa palibot at sa mga pangyayari.. Di naman bawal yun kaso tama bang magsalita kung wala namang katuturan? O wala namang pruweba?

Madaming sinabi si Manoling Morato tungkol sa mga pagbabago ng PCSO lalo na't ito'y sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Margie Juico.. May sense naman yung mga sinabi nya. Pero binanggit nya ba yung mga dahilan kung bakit nya sinabi ang mga bagay na yun? O sinabi din ba nya ang mga dahilan kung bakit nangyari at ginawa ni Margie Juico ang mga pagbabago sa PCSO?

We have freedom to speak.. But are those words worthy enough to prove to people that what you say is true?