Zamboanga del Sur Hon. Governor Antonio H. Cerilles Governance with Positive but Firm Tack

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Jose F. Sarsoza Jr.
January-February 2012

Vigilance is the result of vigorous, concerted efforts in giving back to the constituency what they deserve—in health and welfare, education, livelihood, peace and order, sports development, you name it. And the solution to the problem of dangerous drugs that confronts the youth. read more >>>

A Future and Home-- SOS Children's Villages Philippines

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Jose F. Sarsoza Jr.
November-December 2011

Opportunities beckon. Challenges abound. And in between serendipity, being loaded with these qualities, spreads its wings and perches itself on the abode of children at SOS Children's Villages Philippines, there to abide to give these children a future and a hope of a bright tomorrow. read more >>>

Batangas Governor Vilma Santos: Sharing HEARTS

for Progress

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Jose F. Sarsoza Jr.
September-October 2011

IN HER HEART OF HEARTS, the heroine of the celluloid world who stands by the right and plight of the underprivileged, has lent her heart to make the HEARTS program available to her constituents in the province of Batangas.. read more >>>

Environmental Advocacy Garbs The City in a Forest

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Jose F. Sarsoza Jr.
July-August 2011

Much has been written about the phenomenal story of the City in a Forest and the man behind its success. So this article is but a footnote to the stories already written. read more >>>

A University President’s Takeoff From Shirt to Suits

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Nathanlie M. Baldoza
May-June 2011

What had been a walk to the market for one woman led to her running academic road maps. At 21, Nora found herself loaded with academic responsibilities clad in trousers and shirt, working alongside subordinates thrice her age.

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Jericho, Heart, and Karylle:
Leaving “pawprints” of love in our hearts

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Lucile B. Tañalas
March - April 2011
Considered one of the best young hunk actors in the showbiz industry, Jericho can send ladies swooning by just flexing his muscles or winking at them. He is ruggedly handsome, no doubt about it. But beneath his seemingly rough exterior lies a soft spot for our furry friends—the native dogs and cats.
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Christopher de Leon: Living the Life of a King

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Lucile B. Tañalas
January - February 2011
He walks up the short flight of stairs to the lounge of a palatial golf clubhouse in Batangas City like a king. But he is king! He is Christopher de Leon, Drama King, as the movie world calls him.
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Ciudad de Zamboanga-- Asia's Latin City

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Jose F. Sarsoza Jr
November - December 2010
No other city in the Philippines, and in Asia, holds the distinction of having the largest number of Chabacano speakers than Zamboanga City. This is Asia’s Latin City, a city rich in cultural heritage, and if one is yet to ascribe titles for this city, such will merely serve as a civilizing afterthought.
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An Encounter with the Tigresses

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Jose F. Sarsoza Jr & Nathanlie Baldoza
September-October 2010
The lady spikers’ multicolored shoelaces tell it all. At first glance, one may think they’re there to attract—or distract—attention or perhaps to make a fashion statement (don’t some famous athletes do?), or perhaps as they say in street lingo, “pa effect lang.” But there is a deeper meaning to it all:
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Cory Quirino: Beauty, Health, and Wellness Personified

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Lucile Bernardino-Tañalas
July-August 2010
Cory Quirino, the third child
of Tommy Quirino and Nena
Rastrolio, is the granddaughter
of the late Philippine President
Elpidio Quirino. Her bloodline
notwithstanding, she made her
mark when she started hosting on
television.
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When Hands Speak Louder Than Words

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by Melinda Tormes-Quiñones
May-June 2010
Walking straight and erect, her lips forming a soft smile, she confidently approached the podium to deliver her graduation speech. Silence cloaked the crowd of almost a thousand guests and fellow graduates.
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