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VOL. 9 NO. 15 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

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VOL. 9 NO. 15 • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

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OPENHAGEN—Malamang na maging pinakamainit ang kasalukuyang dekada mula nang simulan ang pagtatala ng temperatura noong 1850, at baka mapabilang ang 2009 sa limang pinakamaiinit na taon, inulat ng UN weather agency noong Martes sa ikalawang araw ng 192-bansang climate conference.

Sa ilang lugar—ilang bahagi ng Africa at gitnang Asya—malamang na maging pinakamainit na taon ang 2009. Sa pangkalahatan, baka “likely to be about the fifthwarmest year on record” ang taon, ani Michel Jarraud, secretary general ng World Meteorological Organization. “Very likely to be the warmest on record” ang dekadang 200020009, “warmer than the 1990s, than the 1980s and so on,” ani Jarraud sa isang news conference, hawak ang isang chart na nagpapakita sa patuloy na pagtaas ng temperatura. Kung magiging panglimang pinakamainit na taon ang 2009, mauungusan nito ang 2003. Ayon sa US space agency na Nasa, 2005, 1998, 2007 at 2006

ang ibang pinakamainit na taon mula noong 1850. Nilabas ang datos habang nagsisikap ang mga negosyador sa dalawang-linggong talakayan sa Copenhagen na bumalangkas ng isang pandaigdigang kasunduan na magpapaigting sa mga hakbang na tutugon sa pagbabago sa klima. Ayon sa mga aghamista, kailangan ng kasunduan upang maiiwas ang daigdig sa fossil fuels at ibang nagpapadumi sa mundo at lumipat sa mas malilinis na mapagkukunan ng enerhiya. Kung hindi ito makakamit, malilipol ang mga lahi ng hayop at halaman, babahain ang mga baybaying-pamayanan, at magkakaroon ng malawakang tagtuyot at pagkalat ng mga karamdaman. AFP, Inquirer wires

TAGAPAGPAKUTITAP SINUSUBUKAN ng isang tindero na pailawin ang isa sa mga binebenta niyang parol na yari sa capiz. Sa Panganiban Drive sa Naga City nakalatag ang mga obra niya. PONS CAUDILLA

NEWS

2 RESULTA NG

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Gov. Padaca pinabababa

LOTTO 6/42

03 16 19 32 33 40 P7,008,159.60

SUERTRES SUERTRES

3(Evening2draw)0

14 30

(Evening draw)

SIX DIGIT DIGIT SIX

EDWIN BACASMAS

(In exact order)

EZ2 EZ2

5 7 8 3 1 8 RESULTA NG

LOTTO 6/49

08 21 27 31 40 45 P40,421,923.90

BATA AT MAHUSAY KASAMA nina Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita (kaliwa) at Pangulong Macapagal-Arroyo (pang-lima mula kaliwa) ang ilan sa Ten Outstanding Young Men ng 2009 na sina (mula kaliwa) Jose Roberto Alday Alampay (Democracy and Human Rights Advocacy), Eliseo Lucero Prisno (Maritime Health), Maria Victoria Morales-Reyno (Broadcast Journalism), Maria Anthonette Velasco Allones (Human Resource Development), Mary Joy Canon-Abaquin (Education) at Raymund Joseph Teves Laurel (Arts-Fashion Design).

SC: Kaso ilipat sa QC Ni Norman Bordadora

KINATIGAN ng Korte Suprema ang hiling ng Department of Justice na ilipat sa Quezon City mula sa Cotabato City ang pagdinig sa mga kaso ng pamamaslang kaugnay ng masaker sa Maguindanao noong Nob. 23. Sinabi kahapon ni Gleo Guerra, deputy spokesperson ng Hukuman, na inatasan si Quezon City Regional Trial Court presiding justice Ofelia Marquez na ipa-raffle ang mga kaso. “The judge to

whom the cases are raffled is directed to hear the cases at Camp Crame,” ani Guerra sa isang news conference. Sa ngayon, si Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. pa lang ang nahahabla sa 25 bilang ng pamamaslang para sa masaker ng 57 katao sa convoy ni Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu. Sinabi rin kahapon ni Justice Undersecretary Ricardo Blancaflor na nabuo na ng mga tagalitis ng pamahalaan ang isang binagong resolusyon

na nagsasabing may pananagutan si Ampatuan Jr. sa 15 iba pang pagkamatay. Iba pang kasapi ng angkan ng Ampatuan ang dinadawit sa pamamaslang—kabilang ang ama ng angkan na si Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan Sr.—at isasailalim sa paunang imbestigasyon sa tanggapan ng DOJ sa Maynila sa Dis. 18. Sinabi ni Eden Ridao, biyuda ng pinaslang na si Anthony Ridao, na “neutral ground” ang Quezon City kung saan mas ligtas ang pamilya ng mga biktima.

Militar nagpamalas ng lakas SHARIFF Aguak, Maguindanao— Nagpamalas ng lakas ang militar noong Martes nang magpakalat ito ng bomber planes sa lalawigan ng Maguindanao, habang naghulog ang mga helicopter ng mga leaflet na humihikayat sa mga loyalista ng mga Ampatuan na sumuko na. Nagpalipad ang Philippine Air Force ng d a l a w a n g O V- 1 0 bomber plane upang

himukin ang may 2,000 hanggang 2,600 militiamen na pinaniniwalaang nasa ilalim ng mga Ampatuan. Pinararatangan ang ilang kasapi ng angkan na nagpakana sa masaker ng 57 katao, kabilang ang 31 tagamidya, noong Nob. 23. “This is a persuasion flight,” ani Col. Leo Ferrer, 601st Infantry Brigade commander, sa mga reporter. “The flight of the

Broncos is part of the message for them to peacefully surrender,” ani Ferrer, tinukoy ang mga eroplanong kayang maghulog ng mga bombang 500 libra ang bigat. Nagbabala si Ferrer: “If they don’t like to heed our calls to come out peacefully, we will use the full force of the law (against them).” M Ramos, JR Uy at Inquirer Mindanao

INUTUSAN ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) kahapon si I s a b e l a G o v. G r a c e Padaca na lisanin ang kanyang puwesto upang makaupo si dating Gov. Benjamin Dy, sinabing ang huli ang nagwagi sa muling pagbibilang. Pinaboran ng Comelec Second Division si Dy halos tatlong taon makalipas ang halalan ng 2007. Nakakuha si Dy ng kabuuang 199,435 boto, habang 198,384 boto ang kay Padaca. May agwat itong 1,051 boto ayon sa muling pagbibilang ng Comelec. Kaalyado ng LakasKampi CMD ng administrasyon si Dy. Liberal Party naman si Padaca. KL Alave, V Visaya Jr.

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UMAWIT mula sa puso, hinirang na kampeon ang InqChoirer, ang choral group ng PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, sa paligsahang inisponsoran ng Korean car maker na Hyundai Lunes ng gabi. Tumanggap ng tropeo at P300,000 ang 20-kasaping InqChoirer sa paligsahang ginanap sa A.Venue Hall sa Makati Avenue. Pumangalawa ang GMA 7 choral na nag-kampeon noong isang taon. Pangatlo ang Speed Magazine choral. Makaraang magtagumpay, nagpasya ang InqChoirer na idonate ang bahagi ng pera sa scholarship para sa mga naulila ng mga pinaslang na mamamahayag sa Maguindanao massacre noong Nob. 23. Paliwanag ni choir member Aries Espinosa: “These journalists were the sole breadwinners of their families. They were our brothers and sisters in what has become the most dangerous profession in the country. They need our help to

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

London is calling you Gift-wrapping seminar set Everyday miracles with R E P R E S E N TATIVES from the London College of Social and Management Sciences (LC SMS) are in Manila to hold the continuing series of seminars and orientation discussions regarding their offer of student sponsorships. Discussions will be held at the F. Benitez Alumni Center Function Room (Near UP Bahay Ng Alumni), UP Diliman, Quezon City, on Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. LCSMS representatives said the sponsorship application forms, and discussions on the rudiments of enrollment and the aspect of earning in London, will be available

WRAPPING gifts over the years have taken different forms, style, and materials – from the classy to the simple even to participants of the the environmentevent, organized and sponsored by Power- friendly. Hone your gifthaus Media Professionals and The Manila Futurists Society. Student applicants can expect accommodations, student visa assistance services, and earning opportunities within their services package. For more information, send contact details to the LCSMS Marketing Team. Call 359-7592 or 09086321475 or log on to www.lcsms.co.uk

wrapping skills as the Golden Treasure Skills and Develop-

ment Program conducts a seminar on this art form on Dec. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Vermont Blooms Unlimited at 9 Anonas Road, Project 3, Quezon City. Topics to be discussed are corporate gift presentation giveaways, non traditional gifts,ribbon decorating and many more.

Lunch and snack will be served while all the materials will be provided. A certificate of completion will be handed to participants. For questions, call 436-7826, 421-1577, 433-7601 or 9136551 or log on to www.Goldentreasureskills.com

Search on for Bb Pilipinas 2010 BINIBINING Pilipinas 2010 has now formally opened its application process for those who want to represent the country in the MissUniverse, Miss World and Miss International. Contestants must

Bb Pilipinas Bianca Manalo be single ladies 17 to 25 years old, Filipino citizens, not shorter than 5’6”, at least a high school graduate,

and with good moral character. Get application forms at the BPCI Secretariat at the Araneta Coliseum, or at www.bbpilipinas.com. Fax the form to (632) 911-2771 or deliver it personally to the BPCI Secretariat. Deadline for submission of application forms is on Jan. 8, 2010. For more details, log on to www.bbpilipinas.com.

the newest face of Globe THIS Christmas, Globe reminds us that safeguarding the ties that bind is a family affair, and we all play important parts in keeping families together. Even the smallest among us has a big role to play in bringing us all together. In this spirit, Globe welcomes a new member to its family of celebrity endorsers: Zaijian Godsick Jaranilla. If the name is unfamiliar, the face and onscreen alter ego will surely ring a bell. Everyone knows “Santino,” the 8-yearold boy with the shiny,

SANTINO

shaggy hair and soulful brown eyes that can melt even the iciest heart. As the child whose faith works everyday miracles in the lives of those around him in the top-rated telenovela May Bukas Pa, Zaijian has wrung tears from the most stoic viewers. The show was proclaimed Best TV Series at the 31st Catholic Mass Media Awards. Cathy Santamaria, Globe’s Brand Marketing Head, says “Zaijian is a wonderful symbol of family and togetherness, and that’s what Globe is all about. By providing an array of simple choices and the worldwidest services, we can help you stay in touch with the important people in your life, wherever they may be in the country or around the world. With Globe, your loved ones are just a call or text away. We’ve made it so easy to stay connected, even a little boy like Santino can do it. We will always be there to help keep families together and bring you closer to those that matter most in your life.”

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Christine Reyes learns a few secrets from Vic Sotto Piolo-KC t-shirts

By Dolly Anne Carvajal

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ZA Calzado is ecstatic about being Bong Revilla’s leading lady in Ang Panday, an entry to the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) which opens Dec. 25. Wasn’t she wary of being linked to Bong who’s known to be a ladies’ man?

“For some reason I never got scared of that thought,” she says. “Maybe because I always felt that we would never have anything more than a professional relationship.” Any funny anecdotes during their shooting? “Bong was eating vegetarian chicaharon and later on he felt guilty and put the blame on me even if I didn’t get a piece,” she recalls, laughing. “So he ended up eating the nuts I brought with me.” How did her encounter with Lani Mercado go after her kissing scene with Bong? “She kept laughing because I felt so awkward about being around her, knowing that I kissed her husband the night before. She told me, ‘Wala yun! Ano ka ba?’ Saludo ako sa kanya.” The love battles that Lani and Bong have survived beat all the obstacles that Panday endures onscreen. Ideal wife (Lani) wiped out the rest.

“Super maalaga si Cristine’s secret Bossing,” says Cristine Reyes is all praise for Vic Sotto, her Christine Reyes, and leading man in Ang Darling she follows his advice. Kong Aswang, also an

MMFF entry. “Super maalaga si Bossing,” she beams. “Starstruck ako when we first had a long talk sa shooting namin in Araneta. Marami siyang advice pero secret na lang (laughs). Ang importante sinusunod ko lahat ng payo niya.” For seven straight years, Vic’s MMFF entries were the top-grossers, which makes him the undisputed MMFF Box-Office King. With FHM’s Sexiest Woman as his leading lady, looks like Bossing’s winning streak will continue. While keeping the male population hot, Cristine’s Christmas is cold. “Ginaw na ginaw na nga ako,” she quips. For sure, legions of men will volunteer to give her a MWAH-rry KISSmas.

A Born-Again Christian friend told me that she spotted Piolo Pascual and KC Concepcion attending Sunday worship service at the Music Museum. They were wearing matching white T-shirts. Same faith, same outfit. Same feelings?

China’s chef

I bumped into China Cojuangco and her BF chef Gino Gonzalez in Greenhills Theater Mall. It was such a delight to see her because I always enjoy our texting about girlish joys. I teased her: So will there be wedding bells soon? China turned to her “Bun.” “When daw? Look at him! Umiiwas sumagot (laughs).” Seems like the fab cooking couple have all the right ingredients for marriage.

Cinema Channel) all in one long day. We tell each other in jest to don our Darna costumes because it seems having superpowers is in our job description so we must have high energy till the wee hours. That’s why watching GMA 7’s Darna somehow serves as my adrenaline shot. The Pinay superhero portrayed by Marian Rivera now faces new foes—Serpina (Katrina Halili), Babaeng Manananggal (Rochelle Pangilinan), Vladimir (Akihiro Sato), Babaeng Demonyita (Jackie Rice) and Electra (Regine Velasquez). But in Dingdong Dantes’ heart, it seems like

Marian’s got no form opponents at all.

Final 14

Starstruck V’s Fina have been chosen: St Silva, Sef Cadayona, Vergara, Ian Bathers Enzo Pineda, Rye Bu Rocco Nacino, Diva telaba, Fianca Cruz, Lahbati, Princess Sn Rox Montealegre, N Kodaka and Zeryl Li They are off and r ning to put every oun their energy and tale survive 13 weeks of g elling workshops and lenges. Catch the excitem ery Saturday after Pin Records and Sundays Kap’s Amazing Stories

Darna!

Mr. Fu, Maui Taylor and I have a running joke when we tape nine episodes of our daily TV show, Stop, Talk & Listen (daily on Cignal TV’s Viva

He’s humongous! IT was an affable Dave Batista who surprised everyone as Universal Robina Corp. (URC) publicly launched it’s new energy drink line Xplode over the weekend. Larger than life—humongous actually—the 6’6", 290-lb, five-time world heavyweight wrestling champion was all charm as he answered questions thrown by entertainment journalists from tv and print. He even shared a bit of family history. “My grandfather is a Filipino. He went to the US with nothing but he

had four jobs. He was just a hard worker,” said Batista, who’s real name is Michael David Bautista. He went on to credit his grandfather for his success as a wrestler, saying he inherited the old man’s values. And heads up fans, Batista’s got a movie coming out next year, something produced by his outfit World Wrestling Entertainment. But will he be the good or bad guy in this one? He smiles enigmatically and says, “Sometimes good guys do bad things.” Romel Lalata

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BUZZ

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DENNIS Trillo

DALAWANG buwan na ang nakalilipas pero bakas pa rin sa mga kamay niya ang mga galos mula sa isang sakuna na muntik na niyang ikamatay. Meron pa ring konting ebidensiya ng pagkakabugbog sa ilang bahagi ng kanyang katawan, ngunit matatag ang tiwala ni Dennis Trillo sa kanyang kinabukasan. Sa lahat ng indikasyon, determinado siyang mabuhay ng lubusan ngayon sa ikalawa niyang buhay. Nitong Setyembre, muntik nang malunod sina Dennis at ang aktres na si Maxene

Eigenmann sa isang aksidente na naging dahilan ng pagkamatay ng kaibigan nilang si Jollibee Bordajo sa Boracay. “Akala ko katapusan na namin,” sabi ni Dennis habang inaaalala ang beach holiday nilang nauwi sa trahedya. “Pero sinabi ko sa sarili ko na dapat manatili akong matatag. Ayaw kong habambuhay na ma-traumatize sa nangyari.” Mas mapag-isip na si Dennis ngayon at mas mapagpasalamat dahil sa insidente.

Pasasalamat “Dati-rati, pinalilipas ko ang araw na ‘di man lang nagbibigay

pasalamat, ngayon talagang nagpapasalamat na ko kahit sa mga maliliit na bagay … mula sa sandaling magising ako … [at] sa pag-uwi ko sa pag-

tatapos ng araw ko … natutunan ko nang pangahalagahan ang lahat ng bagay at lahat ng tao sa buhay ko.” Ang pinaka-

topmodel Thursday, Dec. 10

Sunrise: 6:08 AM Sunset: 5:27 PM Avg. High: 31ºC Avg. Low: 22ºC Max. Humidity: (Day)67%

malungkot naman niyang nararamdaman ay ang pagkawala ng kanyang kaibigan. “Mahirap yun. Pero naging mas malapit ako sa kanyang mga magulang at mga kapatid. Tumulong sila sa aking makabawi.

ANDREW TADALAN

Ni Bayani San Diego Jr.

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TAL Bermudo, 18, member ng UPHSD Perps Squad

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2009

SPORTS

Karangalan babawiin sa SEA Games

US basketball slots free-for-all By Dennis U. Eroa LAS VEGAS—The small men will make the big difference in a nationwide tryouts slated March next year in the Philippines for Filipino cagers aspiring to be drafted in the American Basketball Association (ABA). ‘’The biggest assets will be the pointguards and offguards. The American and other teams are huge and our backcourt men have the brightest chance to excel,” said investment banker Paul Monozca, also the vice-chairman of ABA Global and ABA USA board member. The 41-year-old Monozca recalled the successful experience of now Talk N Tex star Jason Castro and Al Vergara, both pointguards, with the Singapore Slingers in the Australian Pro league. He also noted that two Japanese pointguards have already been included in the ABA roster. To avoid conflict, Monozca said he would consult with SBP executive director Noli Eala, PBA Commissioner Sonny Barrios, PBL Commissioner Chino Trinidad and Bro. Bernie Oca of incoming UAAP host De La Salle regarding the tryouts.

‘’Let us work for everyone because the historic entry of Filipino cagers in the ABA is a serious matter. Key decision makers will be involved in the process and a committee will be formed to assure that the tryouts will be held all over the Philippines,” Monozca said. He added that he will also talk with agents like Danny Espiritu, Charlie Dy and advisers like sportsman-businessman Arben Santos regarding the matter. ‘’There are hidden talents nationwide and we want everybody to have a crack in this golden opportunity,” Monozca said. Aside from Filipino basketball movers, Monozca said legendary US collegiate mentor Bobby Knight would also be consulted regarding the tryouts. ‘’ Coach Knight is advising the ABA on technical matters.I will be happy if at least two Pinoys will make in initially in the ABA draft next year.”

Ni Roy Luarca

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Ang mananalo sa laban ay posibleng mauna sa pagkuha sa outright semifinal berth na target din ng Purefoods na babangga naman sa Barako Bull sa unang laro sa alas-5 ng hapon. Mainit din ang Purefoods na naghahangad ng ika-apat na sunod na panalo. Samantala, nais ang Energy Boosters na putulin ang pitong sunod na pagkatalo. Musong R. Castillo

IENTIANE, Laos—Ibangon ang karangalan ng bayan.

Iyan ang sigaw ng mga atletang Pilipino na lumalahok Dadalhin ni lady boxer Annie ngayon sa Albania, kampeon sa women’s 25th South- flyweight (50 kg) division east Asian noong 2007, ang bandila ng Games na Pilipinas na nagpadala ng 251opisyal na kataong kalahok sa sagupaan bubuksan ngayon sa ngayong taon. National Sports Complex dito. “They are very eager to comNayanig man dahil hindi pete now,” sabi ni Mario Tanpinayagang lumahok ang 12 sik- changco, pinuno ng misyon. listang Pilipino, nanatiling ma“Their spirits are high.” taas ang morale ng Team PilipiNitong Lunes ay nakakuha nas na pinamumunuan ng mga na ng isang silver medal ang kampeon sa bilyar na sina Efren koponan sa water polo. Ka“Bata” Reyes, Francisco “Djanhapon, tanso ang nahagip ng go” Bustamante at Rubilen Amit. pangkat ng kababaihan sa sepak Hangad ng mga Pilipino na takraw matapos matalo ng burahin ang mapait na alaala Myanmar. ng SEA Games sa Thailand Sasabak ngayong umaga sa noong 2007 kung kailan sa taekwondo ang mga jin ng banunang natikman ng bansa ang sa na kagagaling pa lang sa mamasubsob sa ikaanim na tagumpay na kampanya sa 4th puwesto. Bago iyon ay naghari World Taekwondo Poomsae pa ang Pilipinas sa palaro Championship sa Egypt. noong 2005.

Pagbabalik in Iverson inalat

Aces sasabak sa Beermen ITATAYA ng Alaska ang solo liderato sa KFC-PBA Philippine Cup sa pagharap nito ngayong gabi sa San Miguel na naghahanap ng susunod na biktima sa kanilang 9-game winning streak. Pabor ang pustahan sa Beermen kapag nagsimula ang laro ganap na 7:30 ng gabi sa Araneta Coliseum. Layunin ng San Miguel na gumanti dahil sa naunang pagkatalo sa Aces.

DENNIS U. EROA, Editor

ISA, DALAWA, TATLO ... SUMISIPA para sa bansa si Danilo Alipa laban sa pangkat ng Myanmar sa Men’s Hoop semifinal ng sepak takraw na ginanap kahapon sa Lao ITECC, sa Vientiane, Laos. Nauna nang naka-bronze ang koponan ng mga babae sa sepak takraw matapos yumuko sa Myanmar. RAFFY LERMA

PHILADELPHIA— Sinira ng Denver ang pagbabalik ni Allen Iverson sa Philadelphia matapos biguin ng Nuggets ang Sixers, 93-83, Lunes. Umiskor si Chauncey Billups ng 31 na dinugtungan pa ng 14 ni Carmelo Anthony para tiyakin ang ikaapat na sunod na panalo. Walang nagawa si Iverson para pagandahin ang laro ng

Philadelphia na lumasap sa ika-10 sunod na talo. Sa kabila niyon ay binigyan siya ng fans ng standing ovation nang umalis siya sa laro sa fourth quarter. Gumawa siya ng 11 puntos at anim na assist. Inquirer Wires IBANG RESULTA: Knicks 93, Blazers 84; Thunder 104, Warriors 88; Jazz 104, Spurs 101

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‘Share the Happy’ with street kids

CBTL journals

24 cups of goodwill with CBTL THIS Christmas, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) allows you to celebrate Christmas and give back to the community with “Give in to Giving: 24 Cups with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.” To help generate awareness about the partner organizations, CBTL held an advocacy fair at its Greenbelt 3 branch last Dec. 5. Shoppers dropped by at the fair and made themselves familiar with the various causes pushed by the organizations. The groups also sold items that could be used as small gifts and tokens this Christmas. This year, each CBTL branch has a particular organization to

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support. Marketing director Paolo del Rosario said each branch would act as an extension of the partner organization they are sponsoring. Thus, the proximity of the group’s office to the CBTL branch determined which organization is to be partnered with a certain outlet. CBTL customers are invited to complete a sticker card. Nine drinks is all that is needed to make a donation. Once the nine sticker boxes are completed, customers will also get a free journal. CBTL will donate 5 percent of its beverage sales to the partner advocacies at the end of the campaign.

THE CHRISTMAS season magnifies what has long been established in Filipino culture: that for the Filipino, happiness means being with the people that mean most to them. In cooperation with the Virlanie Foundation, an organization dedicated to uplifting the lives of street children by giving them a sense of family, support and love, Enervon launched “Share the Happy.”

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TONI Gonzaga and Yosef Elizalde Through “Share the Happy,” Enervon provides Filipinos an opportunity contribute in enriching the lives of street children this Christmas. As part of the campaign, Enervon unveils a partially-lighted interactive billboard along EDSA. The public is encouraged to help light up the billboard and pledge their support for the cause by texting “Refill” to 2948. Each text message is a sign of support which translates to an additional light on the billboard. When it is

fully lighted, a donation will be formally made by Enervon to the Virlanie Foundation on behalf of all who supported the cause. “At Enervon, our main goal for this campaign is to give the public an opportunity to ‘Share the Happy’ this Christmas to more than 300 street children under the 12 residential homes of Virlanie and more than 800 children through its outreach programs. Through this initiative, we want to make these children feel that we care. In our own way and with the help of the public, we know we can make a difference,” said Jalene Tiu, Enervon Product Manager. The public is invited to take a proactive role and Share the Happy this Christmas by texting “Refill” to 2948. The “Share the Happy” text drive will run until Dec. 28. Every message sent will translate to a donation by Enervon to Virlanie Foundation on behalf of the sender.

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