Making people happy with Happiest Pinoy Search

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Cebuana Lhuillier's Search for the Happiest Pinoy aims to find and recognize the country’s most optimistic and resilient Filipinos despite life’s challenges in the hopes of inspiring other people to do the same. 

Here's featuring one winner who is very thankful for being recognized by Cebuana Lhuillier as the Happiest Pinoy two years ago and shares that nowadays, his loved ones and endeavours are what keeps him inspired, thankful and happy in life. Still happy to make people happy.

Rommel Arellano with General Manager of Cebuana Lhuillier
Insurance Solutions Jonathan Batangan

Rommel Arellano is not your average person. At the age of 1, he was stricken withpoliomyelitis. Since then, his only means of walking and moving about were his arms and hands covered with slippers. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, Rommel brushed off discrimination and determined to accomplish feats even able-bodied people would find challenging. This included becoming successful in different jobs—from working as aninsurance agent, disc jockey, emcee, singer and musician, to being a call center agent, resource speaker and school guidance counselor. But these accomplishments pale in comparison to the greatest achievement Rommel has so far done—help other people despite his condition, influencing them to be optimistic despite problems and infecting them with a positive attitude and a profound sense of happiness. 

Rommel Arellano during his acceptance speech at the 2nd Happiest Pinoy awards

“My family, friends, and my organization are truly the things that I am thankful for. These are the things that keep me doing and loving what I do.” Today, the 37-year-old native of Limay, Bataan still works as a counsellor at the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, providing guidance and advice for abused, neglected, battered, and disabled people. He is also the president of the Organization of Persons with Disability in his community. 

“I still make people happy by sharing my life’s struggles and victory. Every time I talk to people, and I see them smile, I know that I have somehow eased their burden and that smile could be a sign of hope.” With the upcoming Cebuana Lhuiller’s Search for the Happiest Pinoy 2014, Rommel believes there will never be a shortage of nominees to the country’s happiest competition. 

“Filipinos are known for being survivors despite various circumstances. We also have an unwavering faith in God that lets us move mountains. These are enough inspiration to make us happy.”

This feat has won for Rommel the Search for the Happiest Pinoy award in 2012 and the grand prize of P250,000 cash.

Valerie Clacio Weigmann crowned Miss World Philippines 2014

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The 24-year-old Valerie Clacio Weigmann is the Moss World Philippines 2014.

The crowd favorite Weigmann, bested 25 other candidates and she won 10 special awards given out earlier in the program.

Valerie Clacio Weigmann (Photo: Solaire Resort) 

The Philippines new set of beauty queens received the following cash prizes: Miss World Philippines 2014: P1 million; 1st Princess: P250,000; 2nd Princess: P200,000; 3rd Princess: P150,000; and 4th Princess: P100,000.

Here's the list of most beautiful winners awarded during the Miss World Philippines 2014 Coronation Night held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City, October 12, 2014.

Miss World Philippines 2014: Valerie Clacio Weigmann

1st runner-up:    Lorraine Kendrickson

2nd runner-up:   Nelda Ibe

3rd Runner-up:  Nicole Donesa

4th runner-up:   Rachel Louise Peters

Special Awards:

• Yahoo Philippines Readers' Choice: Rachel Louise Peters
• Best in Sports: Lorraine Kendrickson
• Miss Camarines Sur: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Photogenic: Nelda Ibe
• Best in Swimsuit: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Friendship: Kristine Estoque and ChristineBalaguer
• Best in Fashion Runway: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Talent: Jean Marie Feliciano
• Miss Sun Cellular: Kimberly Anne Sareal
• Best in Long Gown: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Solaire: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Organique: Nelda Ibe
• Miss Figlia: Valerie Weigmann
• Jesi Mendez Salon Ambassador: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Bench: Valerie Weigmann
• Miss Olay: Valerie Weigmann
• Most Alluring: Rachel Louise Peters
• Miss Hana: Valerie Weigmann

TOP 5 :

Candidate No. 7 Rachel Louise Peters

Candidate No. 20 Nelda Ibe

Candidate No. 1 Lorraine Kendrickson

Candidate No. 14 Nicole Donesa

Candidate No. 19 Valerie Weigmann

13 SEMI-FINALISTS:

Candidate No. 16 Ina Dominica Guerrero

Candidate No. 7 Rachel Louise Peters

Candidate No. 14 Nicole Donesa

Candidate No. 12 Christine Balaguer

Candidate No. 6 Kristine Angeli Estoque

Candidate No. 3 Alexa Kirby

Candidate No. 4 Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz

Candidate No. 13 Kimberly Anne Sarreal

Candidate No. 17 Kimberly Pajares

Candidate No. 19 Valerie Weigmann

Candidate No. 20 Nelda Ibe

Candidate No. 1 Lorraine Kendrickson

Candidate No. 5 Gazini Christiana Ganados

Jollibee kicks off 20th Maaga ang Pasko with The Voice Kids winners Lyca , Darlene and Juan Karlos

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The country’s leading fast-food chain, Jollibee kicks off 20th Maaga ang Pasko, the company’s annual toy and book drive,  with celebrity carolers, The Voice Kids winners Lyca Gairanod, Darlene Vibares and Juan Karlos Labajo.

Lyca, Darlene and JK  filled Jollibee’s Greenmeadows branch in Quezon City, October 9, 2014,  with joyous caroling, as they were also formally introduced as the newest endorsers of the Jollibee Kids Club. 

The Voice Kids winners really had fun parting with Jollibee. 

Also with the Singles for Christ choir, they proceeded to drop their personal toy and book donations in the Maaga ang Pasko collection box. This was then followed by Jolly Toy Scouts members who went around the room afterwards to collect toys and books from customers who trooped to the event.

“2014 marks the 20th year of our Maaga ang Pasko campaign,” said Jollibee Vice President for Marketing Harvey Ong. “Sa patuloy na pagsuporta ng ating mga Jolly Toy Scouts sa lahat ng sulok ng Pilipinas at maging sa ibang bansa, sigurado kaming magiging tunay na pinakamaaga, pinakamahaba at pinakamalaki ang Pasko ng mas maraming batang Pilipino ngayong taon.” 

To mark the campaign’s milestone 20th year, Jollibee will be holding a record 20 caravans across the country this December wherein they will be distributing the toys and books collected from customers and JFC employees to select beneficiaries. 

Make this year’s Christmas season the jolliest ever for children across the nation by donating new or pre-loved toys and books to Maaga ang Pasko boxes located in all Jollibee stores nationwide. 

To make an online donation, visit www.jollibee.com.ph and click on the Maaga ang Pasko microsite.

“Let’s Talk About Career” on DZME 1530 Radyo Uno with New Anchors

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“Lets Talk About Career”, the radio show on DZME will discuss about career opportunities in general including the latest trends on finding the opportunities available left and right. 

DZME, home of the top caliber national broadcasters of today in the Philippines is set to glare all the radio listeners starting October 18 as it re launches its much awaited radio show that tackles about the latest trend on career planning, recruitment, job opportunities and professional advancement anchored by no other than Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas with Mr. Rod Magaru.

The show will also include discussion on tips on how to win those powerful interviews, dressing up on the occasion and preparing to knock the panel discussion. 

The show will also discuss social media, lifestyle and events that all Filipinos specially job seekers will benefit. The show will also invite respectable and successful individuals who possess winning credentials in the marketplace including top elite professionals and personalities who followed their vision and learned key competencies while climbing the ladder of success.

Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas is an entrepreneur, marketing professional and project manager for 11 years from different industries; Construction, Tourism, Online Gaming and Telecommunication who manages to send her advocacy across using different platforms as the columnist to 4 local newspapers that tackles things about careers in Business Process Outsourcing, Call Center, Network Planning and Optimization, Tourism and Lifestyle. She also have a segment twice a month under Youth Power Radio at DZME 1530 Radyo Uno entitled “Social Grace” with discussion about earning from digital marketing. She is also a public speaker and currently working as the marketing & branding head under the umbrella of Elabram Systems Group which is based in Malaysia with offices in Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines. 

Mr. Rod Magaru is a successful finance professional that trains key finance people from various country offices in an organization. He is also the famous celebrity blogger that blogs and writes about lifestyle and entertainment. He is also a Social Media Manager and Brand Ambassador to different multinational companies promoting various campaigns of international and local brands. Both of them are successful in their respective profession and both top bloggers in their niches. 

The tandem will surely ignite the job seekers in rethinking their ways of preparation for job hunting and finding the career path that suits them. 

Lets Talk About Career airs every Saturday from 4pm to 5pm at DZME Radyo Uno 1530khz. 

For more information, contact careertalksDZME@gmail.com, 

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NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION COUNCIL , For good governance

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“We need transformation, change for the good.” – Franciso 'Kit' Tatad

Senator Francisco “Kit” Tatad , Corina Carlos and Secretary Norberto Gonzalez

FORMER senator Francisco “Kit” Tatad stress that there’s a need to change the Philippine system of government.

“Are we ready for anything at all, but the real question is do we need it?”

At the recent Fernandina Media Forum at Club Filipino, Wednesday, October 8, 2014, guests were Former Senator Francisco “Kit” Tatad and Former Secretary of National Defense Norberto Gonzales.

Kit Tatad said that the Philippine society is hemorrhaging morally spiritually, politically, economically and socially.

“And the cause of this hemorrhage is that we have a very corrupt system, and we cannot longer say that we have corrupted system, but instead corruption has become the system. And if we care for our life and the future of this nation, we have to change,” the good senator added.

“We have to take out those who are associated with the cause of this hemorrhage, and the government is the cause. Sense of right and wrong is no longer there,” he added.

We really need transformation, a change for the good.

Senator Tatad is a member National Transformation Council, a collective authority with members working in different sectors and a core group of progressive bishops and the laity has been going around the country to seek a consensus on how the Philippines can achieve good governance.

Former National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzalez, also a member of the council on the other hand clarifies that the National Transformation Council, which pushes for Charter change, seeks to reform the government system, not to remove President Benigno Aquino from office.

“The council goes city to city to have a consensus and once there’s a consensus, a decision will be made whether to change the president or the government has to be changed,” he said. 

The NTC, according to Gonzales, was formed not to overthrow or take over the reins of power from incumbent officials and it has no intention of taking over the government but to restore democracy and institute genuine reforms. We want our leaders to be elected also,” he explains.