Hulk wasn't Strong Enough to Face Ompong

Pilipino Star Ngayon posted on their Facebook pages a picture of Hulk who was knocked down by Philippine Typhoon Ompong. Posted pictures shows that San Fernando Police officers were helping Hulk to stand up. This is how strong the said typhoon. Even so, Filipino police officers were still wearing their smiles.

Philippine Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)

As of 8:00 AM, Saturday morning of September 15, 2018, the typhoon Ompong, with international name of Mangkhut, has slightly weakened and now heading towards Ilocos Norte. It is now in the vicinity of Kabugao, Apayao, moving west. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that Ompong may have weakened but it remains strong. Ompong was previously moving 35 kilometers but it slows down to 30 km/hr. It originally have the gustiness of 330 km/hr but it lowers down to 305 km/hr.

With that update, we are advising all residences in those affected areas to be more vigilant and if possible evacuate while there is time, especially those who are living near the coasts and rivers.

Jesse Manalastas Robredo

Jesse Manalastas Robredo. Mabuting ama. 

Mapagmahal na asawa. 

Mapagkalingang anak. Tapat na kaibigan. 

Lingkod bayan. Nagueño. 

Bicolano. Higit sa lahat, Pilipino. 

This is the picture of Hon. Jesse M. Robredo. This is still posted on the website of Philipppine Government. Some of you might be wondering why is that so? In my own thought, it might be as an honor of late Jesse for being a good government official. We may don't know him well but basing on the feedback that were published, all those were saying that Jesse was a very good man not just to his family or friends, but to all the people around him. 

As a proof, Pres. Benigno S. Aquino said:
"Iba po talaga si Jesse. Kapag mayroon tayong matinding problemang kinakaharap, palagi naman pong nandiyan ang mga taong sumosuporta at magsasabing, "Nasa likod mo kami." Pero si Jesse po, kabilang sa mga bibihirang tao na ang sasabihin, "Sir, ako na lang ang haharap, ako na lang ang pu-pronta." Hindi po nasa likod. Talagang kasama sa pilosopiya niya sa buhay ang hindi maging pabigat sa kapwa; ang palaging mag-ambag ng pinakamalaki niyang maiaambag, o lagpas pa, para makahanap ng solusyon."

I also read a quoted statement of Jesse Robredo that really made me appreciate him the most:

"Sana ay maging handa ang mga tapat at may kakayahan nating mga pinuno na magsakripisyo at tumugon sa tawag ng panahon…
Hindi ito madali ngunit kung sama-sama tayong lahat,hindi malayong maabot natin ang minimithi natinmagandang kinabukasan para sa bawat Pilipino."

— Jesse Manalastas Robredo (1958-2012)

Speech of Pres. Benigno S. Aquino for the Death of Hon. Jesse M. Robredo

Philippine Calendar of Holidays for 2013

Manila, Philippines - Malacañan Palace already published the Philippine Calendar of Holidays for 2013 under the Proclamation No. 459 dated August 16, 2012. This proclamation was signed by Pres. Benigno S. Aquino III. Indicated in the said proclamation was that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall promulgate the implementing guidelines for this Proclamation and this must take effect immediately.


Regular Holidays

• New Year’s Day - January 1 (Tuesday)
• Maundy Thursday - March 28
• Good Friday - March 29
• Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Tuesday)
• Labor Day - May 1 (Wednesday)
• Independence Day - June 12 (Wednesday)
• National Heroes Day - August 26 (Last Monday of August)
• Bonifacio Day - November 30 (Saturday)
• Christmas Day - December 25 (Wednesday)
• Rizal Day - December 30 (Monday)

Special (Non-Working) Days

• Black Saturday - March 30
• Ninoy Aquino Day - August 21 (Wednesday)
• All Saints Day - November 1 (Friday)
• Additional special (non-working) days - November 2 (Saturday) and December 24 (Tuesday)
• Last Day of the Year - December 31 (Tuesday)

Special Holiday (for all schools)

• EDSA Revolution Anniversary - February 25 (Monday)

New Chief Justice - Maria Lourdes Punzalan Aranal-Sereno

Since the last Chief Justice Renato Corona has been impeached and convicted for betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution, President Benigno Aquino III officially appointed Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Punzalan Aranal-Sereno as the 24th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court dated August 24, 2012.

Statement of the Presidential Spokesperson on the new Chief Justice, August 24, 2012

Statement of Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda:On the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines[August 24, 2012]
In the midst of this period of deep mourning for the loss of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, the President is cognizant of his constitutional duty to appoint the next Chief Justice of the Philippines. He has therefore decided to appoint Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Punzalan Aranal-Sereno as the 24^th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The President is confident that Chief Justice Sereno will lead the judiciary in undertaking much-needed reforms. We believe the Judicial Branch of government has a historic opportunity to restore our people’s confidence in the judicial system.

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