Saturday, November 29, 2008

DYAB Cebu Live Webcast

     We would like to invite you to view and listen to the DYAB Cebu Live Webcast by clicking this link.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

DYAB Cebu Live Audio Stream

HOW TO JOIN THE DYAB SKYPECAST:

If you don't have Skype yet, do the following:

If you have a Skype account, do the following:

  • Click this link: http://tinyurl.com/dyabcebu;
  • Click the "Join this Skypecast" button; and
  • When your Skype application opens and the audio stream of DYAB Cebu comes alive, please click the "Just Listen" button.

The DYAB Skypecast is not the traditional one-way audio stream, you can talk back and interact with the program anchors. All you need is a microphone.

We encourage you to take part of the DYAB programs. Please send us a chat through Skype to express your willingness to talk on air. Please include your location so we can acknowledge you properly.

Hoping to hear from you on DYAB Skypecast soon!

Thursday, August 07, 2008

DYAB Skypecast


Please tell your Kapamilyas abroad and in areas where DYAB's signal is not as strong that they can now listen to DYAB's programs on the Internet thru our DYAB Skypecast.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Complete List of New Nurses


Here is the complete list of those who passed the Nursing Licensure Examination in June 2008.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

MV Princess of the Stars Passengers, Survivors, Casualties and Crew Members

These are the updated lists of survivors, casualties, passengers and crew members of the MV Princess of the Stars:
We have also uploaded the pictures of some of the missing passengers. You can view them here.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Princess of the Stars Update: 59 Survived, 15 Dead, 800 Feared Dead


Princess of the Stars survivors

Survivor Oniel Lubguban

Survivor Jonathan Pendon

Part of the bottom of the sunken MV Princess of the Stars is seen off Sibuyan island in Romblon. (Coast Guard Photo)

Renato Lanurias, a survivor from the Princess of the Stars, is assisted by PAF Chief, Lt. Gen Pedrito Cadungog, as he alights from a PAF chopper at the Villamor Air Base.
Survivors Minerva Torremocha, Susan Lisbon and Richie Tayongtong in Quezon Memorial Hospital in Lucena City. More Details

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Princess of the Stars Update: 10 Survived, 6 Dead, 800 Feared Dead


A passenger ship carrying at least 800 people capsized off the waters of Sibuyan Island, Romblon at the height of the onslaught of Typhoon Frank (international codename Fengshen), a local official confirmed Sunday.

"Pinaconfirm ko kasi may pumunta mga tao from that area, Sitio Kadipangahan, Barangay Taclobo… Sinabi ko sa kanila na ibaba nila ‘yong speedboat at puntahan nila para makita natin kung ‘yon talaga ay [MV] Princess of the Stars at ‘yon talaga," San Fernando Mayor Nanette Tansingco told dzMM's Special Coverage.

Tansingco said rescue team saw Sulpicio Lines’ MV Princess of the Stars upside down with a hole in the middle. The ship was found two to three kilometers from the shoreline.

The mayor confirmed that rescuers retrieved the bodies of four passengers and rescued three people. (More)

Kapamilya Relief Campaign for Cebu's Typhoon Victims



We have launched the Kapamilya Relief Campaign for the typhoon victims in Cebu and neighboring provinces. You can bring your cash donations or relief goods to the following drop-off points:
  • ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex, Jaogibao, Mandaue City;
  • Talisay City Hall;
  • Bogo City Hall;
  • Bantayan Municipal Hall;
  • San Remegio Municipal Hall;
  • Wow Travel and More outlets in EMall, Robinson's, Gaisano Mactan and Birhen sa Regla Parish;
  • SM City Lower Ground Floor (between Air Philippines and Country Crafts);
  • Ayala Center Administrative Office (3rd floor fronting Global View);
  • Asian College of Technology in corner Leon Kilat and P. del Rosario Sts.
  • Cordova Municipal Hall;
  • Mabolo Barangay Hall;
  • Basak Pardo Barangay Hall;
  • Sambag 1 Barangay Hall;
  • Kasambagan Barangay Hall;
  • IBP Building;
  • Jollibee Panagdait;
  • Archbishop's Palace;
  • Apas Barangay Hall; and
  • Minglanilla Parish Church.

Friday, June 20, 2008

DYAB Kapamilya Run Official Results


Please click the links below for the complete results:

Kumbira Sa Kapamilya: ABS-CBN TV Barn, June 21, 2008


KUMBIRA SA KAPAMILYA highlights the 13th Anniversary of DYAB Abante Bisaya. The DYAB anchors (hopefully they can really sing and dance) will entertain all Kapamilyas. A Holy Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Joy Danao at 10 a.m. You are all invited. BYOP.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

DYAB's 8th Kapamilya Run


Kapamilya Run fires off at 6 a.m. on June 22, Biliran Road, Cebu Business Park
Registration Centers:
  • Cebu City Sports Center
  • Wow Travel and More in EMall
  • Holiday Spa in Banilad
  • ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex in Jagobiao, Mandaue City

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Bayan Ni Juan


Ngayong umaga ay pinagdiriwang din ang opisyal na paglulunsad ng ika-limampu't limang anibersaryo ng kauna-unahang tv network sa bansa, ang ABS-CBN! At dahil d'yan, may isang napakahalagang proyekto, na nasimulan na ng ABS-CBN Foundation Incorporated, ang tiyak na magpapatotoo ng tunay na kahulugan ng pagiging magkakapamilya -- at ito ay ang misyon na kung tawagin ay Bayanijuan. Ito ay ang pamamaraan ng buong komunidad ng ABS-CBN, mula Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao at sa lahat ng panig ng mundo, na tuwiran o direktang makatulong sa ating mga kapamilyang lubos na nangangailangan o 'yung talagang mga kapus-palad. Ito'y sa pamamagitan ng mga feeding programs, medical missions at iba't iba pang outreach programs kung saan personal nating maipapadama ang ating pagiging kapamilya ng bawat isa.

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Grand Halad sa Kapamilya Services

CONFIRMED HALAD SA KAPAMILYA SERVICES (Partial)
8 AM – 5 PM, JUNE 7, 2008
UP HIGH SCHOOL GROUNDS, LAHUG, CEBU CITY
  1. Libreng PAP Smear sa 300 ka pasyente sa Cebu Woman's Club ug Maternity Hospital;
  2. Libreng Ultrasound sa unang 10 ka pasyente sa Cebu Ultrasound Pre-Natal Services Inc. (CUPSI) pinaagi sa administrador nga si Dr. Amelia Abbu;
  3. Libreng bakuna ug kapon sa rehistrado nga iro ug iring. Hatod sa atong mga Kapamilya sa Cebu City Veterinarian's Office. Ang P150 registration fee mag-apil sa tag ug collar;
  4. Libreng konsulta sa mga doktor ug mga tambal sa Kapamilya Medical Mission uban sa Cebu City Medical Center, Cebu Medical Society, Philippine College of Physicians ug Cebu Pharmaciuticals Inc.;
  5. Libreng tambal sa Popular Feedmill Corp., Cebu Hong Tin Soy Factory (Camel Patis) ug Matahari Trading (Daisy Condensada & Bimoli Cooking Oil);
  6. Libreng ibot sa ngipon sa Kapamilya Dental Mission uban sa Cebu Dental Society, San Vicente Parish sa Sambag 2 ug Philippine Air Force;
  7. Libreng Eye Examination uban sa Vintage Vision International;
  8. Libreng tabang ug tambag legal sa Kapamilya Legal Mission. Uban sa Kapamilyang mga manlalaban sa Integrated Bar of the Philippines ug Young Lawyers Association of Cebu;
  9. Libreng Housing Loan seminar ug ubang pangalagad sa PAGIBIG-Cebu City ug Mandaue;
  10. Libreng pag-ayo sa guba nga cell phones ug personal computers uban sa atong Kapamilyang technicians sa Hi-Tech Ta, Bay ni Jun Tariman sa DYAB Abante Bisaya;
  11. Libreng x-ray sa unang 100 ka pasyente nga may reseta uban sa atong Kapamilyang si Dr. Warfe Engracia sa King Tupas Medical Clinic, South Bus Terminal;
  12. Libreng x-ray ug blood typing: Reactive Med. Laboratory & X-Ray sa Mondejar Bldg., City Hall Road, Pusok, Lapulapu City ug Ma. Cristina Bldg., Fuente Osmena;
  13. Libreng x-ray, urinalysis, blood culture ug cholesterol test sa Hi-Precision Diagnostics;
  14. Libreng seminar: Backyard Hog Raising, Game Fowl Raising management ug Bread Making sa BMEG ug San Miguel Mills;
  15. Libreng world-class Welding Demonstration ug 10% nga diskuwento sa matrikula sa BMC Training Center for Welding and Fabrication ni Dr. Edward Dampor Sr.;
  16. Mobile processing sa Drivers Licenses ug Vehicle Registration sa LTO E-Patrol;
  17. Paghikay sa mga CEDULA sa Cebu City Treasurer's Office;
  18. Libreng masahe sa Bright Pathway Blind Association;
  19. Libreng Electronic Therapy Session sa Meditronics Health Clinic;
  20. SSS application forms alang sa digitized SSS IDs uban ang priority numbers;
  21. PhilHealth concerns ug manghatag og registration ug membership forms;
  22. NSO mohikay sa civil registration (live birth ug security paper);
  23. Libreng Calmoseptine ointment gikan sa Calmoseptine Philippines;
  24. Mass Feeding sa Bantay Bata 163 Cebu;
  25. Libro Alang sa Kapamilya uban sa ABS-CBN TV Production personalities;
  26. Newswriting Seminar/Workshop: DYAB Radyo Patrol ug TV Patrol Central Visayas;
  27. IELTS Seminar alang sa skilled workers uban ni Tisha "Inday Tikay" Ylaya;
  28. Hyperwage Forum uban ni JT Benz;
  29. Wushu and Tai Chi Demonstration uban ni Francis Onglatco ug kaubanan;
  30. Dancesport ug Arnis Demonstration uban nilang Apas Barangay Capt. Ramil Ayuman ug kaubanan;
  31. PNP Desk alang sa tanang concerns sa Philippine National Police uban sa PRO 7 nga gipangulohan ni Heneral Ronald Roderos;
  32. Libreng 500 ka kopya sa libro sa Comprehensive Drugs Act uban sa PDEA 7;
  33. Registration Booth Alang sa Kapamilya Run nga himuon karong Hunyo 22, 2008;
  34. Overseas Job Fair uban sa DMDP, POEA, OWWA ug DOLE dungan sa pagsaulog sa Migrant Workers Day. Venue: 3rd ug 4th floors sa EMall. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration ug Pre-Screening nagpadayon karon sa DMDP, 2nd floor sa New Ramos Public Market, F. Ramos St., Cebu City. Tel. No. 2544348;
  35. Mobile Passporting sa Department of Foreign Affairs. Dungan sa pagsaulog sa Migrant Workers Day. Venue: 3rd ug 4th floors sa EMall. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and
  36. Paghikay sa mga aplikasyon sa NBI Clearance. Dungan sa pagsaulog sa Migrant Workers Day. Venue: 3rd ug 4th floors sa EMall. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  37. Pagpasidungog sa OWWA sa Most Outstanding OFWs
    . Dungan sa pagsaulog sa Migrant Workers Day. Venue: 3rd ug 4th floors sa EMall. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ANG HALAD SA KAPAMILYA HIGHLIGHT SA IKA-13 NGA SUMAD SA DYAB ABANTE BISAYA, SA CENTENNIAL SA UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES UG SA TIBUOK TUIG NGA KASAULOGAN SA ABS-CBN CEBU, SA IYANG IKA-KAWHAAN KA TUIG NGA PAGSIBYA UG PAG-ALAGAD.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Overseas Job Fair: For Canada & Other Countries

There will be an overseas job fair for Canada and other countries on May 1, 2008 in Abellana National School, Osmena Blvd., Cebu City.

POEA Director Evelia Durato and Cebu City Labor Employment Officer Fidel Magno are encouraging applicants to pre-register so they can identify the available skills in Cebu and the Visayas and Mindanao.

The collated list of skills will be used by POEA to invite Manila-based placement agencies with approved job orders for Canada to come to Cebu and recruit local applicants.

You can pre-register with DMDP (Department of Manpower Development and Placement) of the Cebu City government in the 2nd floor of the New Ramos Public Market in F. Ramos St., Cebu City.

Please stay tuned to DYAB AM, 1512 khz, for more updates.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Unfinished Business: Pacman v. Dinamita


Official weight: Pacquiao, 129 lbs; Marquez, 130 lbs

ABS-CBN Updates: Click here

Friday, March 14, 2008

Spitzer's Downfall


Resigning over reports he paid for a $2,000-an-hour prostitute, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer leaves behind his political post but could face legal trouble from the stunning sex scandal.

Gov. Eliot Spitzer's Girl


This undated image obtained from a MySpace webpage shows a woman identified as Ashley Alexandra Dupre. The New York Times reported that the name of the woman identified as 'Kristen' in court papers alleging that Gov. Eliot Spitzer paid more than $4,000 for prostitutes' services is Dupre. The Times also reported that the woman, born as Ashley Youmans, legally changed her name to Ashley Rae Maika DiPietro and is now known as Ashley Alexandra Dupre.(AP Photo)

P162M Lotto Pot


The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said that no one won the P162,248,428.88 grand prize in its Superlotto 6/49 draw Thursday night.

Because of this, PCSO said the jackpot for the next Superlotto draw on Sunday night will be increased by another P13 million and may fall between P174 million-P175 million depending on ticket sales.

The winning combination for the Superlotto draw Thursday was 02-04--6-26-29-40 (in any order).

Superlotto draws are held Thursdays and Sundays.

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Kapamilya Relief Campaign for Talisay City Fire Victims

We are launching another Kapamilya Relief Campaign, this time for the hundreds of fire victims in Tabunoc, Talisay City.

Nearly 1,000 people lost their homes when a large fire struck Tabunoc, Talisay City, Cebu on Tuesday, March 5, ABS-CBN's DYAB Abante Bisaya reported.

The blaze in Barangay Tabunoc started at around 4 p.m. Tuesday, the fifth day of Fire Prevention Month.

The fire burned down around 200 houses made of light materials. No one was reported injured.

Victims were evacuated to Tabunok’s sports complex. Some of the victims were students who lost their study materials for the final examinations this month.

Please bring your donations to ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex in Jagobiao, Mandaue City; or Barangay Hall in Mabolo, Cebu City; or Wow Travel and Tours outlets in EMall, Robinson's, Gaisano Mactan and Birthen sa Regla Parish.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Romulo Neri's Corruption Chart


Romulo Neri’s cluttered booty capitalism chart. Neri focuses on six captive industries, revolving around Alcantara, Aboitiz, Razon, Tan, and Gokongwei. The bubbles are, apperently, his view of “circles of influence.”

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Marcos' Chief Guard Speaks Out

For the first time, Irwin-son of Gen. Fabian Ver and commander of President Marcos's guards-tells of the last hours in Malacanang in February 1986. Exclusive to abs-cbnNEWS.com. (More)

22 Years After Marcos


Monday marks 22 years since the fall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and although the economy has improved the lives of many, politics remains dominated by money, patronage and corruption, analysts say.

With the media often drawing comparisons between Marcos and the current President Gloria Arroyo, analysts believe people have become disillusioned with a political system that is fundamentally flawed and only benefits the few.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Will Gloria Survive?


Blogger Mon Casiple suggests,

MalacaƱang is scrambling for the initiative. Mobilization by friendly LGU units are being planned, sprinkled by a few pro-GMA NGOs and church personalities. A media offensive has been launched–against Lozada, JDV, the opposition, and even against Vice-President Noli de Castro. The de Castro media attack seeks to prevent a possible de Castro defection that can fundamentally undermine GMA’s chances of survival.

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Kapamilya Relief Campaign: Samar Flood Victims Need Help


Some 2,000 evacuees took temporary shelter inside the Catarman Cathedral when a sudden rise of water occurred in the early morning of Friday (December 29) in some of the barangays in Catarman, Northern Samar. Immediate food and clothing assistance to the evacuees was administered by the church and private groups and individuals. (SamarNews)

DYAB Cebu Launches Relief Campaign For Samar Flood Victims


Kapamilya Relief Campaign: DYAB Abante Bisaya and ABS-CBN Cebu are now receiving donations for the Samar flood victims. Please bring your donations to the ABS-CBN Broadcast Complex in Mandaue City.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Arroyo's Cabinet


President Arroyo's message in these pictures: I am in control and my cabinet is with me.

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Jun Lozada's Prayer After the La Salle Mass Initiated by Former RP Pres. Cory Aquino


When the prayer, "Today I start the Change I Want to See," was recited to Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr. before his testimony at the Senate on the NBN scandal, he felt that the world became silent, "and these are the only words that I could hear:"
    "Lord, let me be the change I want to see

    To do with strength and wisdom

    All that needs to be done

    And become the hope that I can be.

    Set me free from my fears and hesitations.

    Grant me courage and humility.

    Fill me with spirit to face the challenge

    And start the change I want to see.

    Today, I start the change I want to see.

    Even if I’m not the light, I can be the spark.

    In faith, service and communion

    Let us start the change we want to see,

    The change that begins in me."

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Job Fair For Canada


Canada Jobs Update: DYAB Cebu is now working with DOLE, POEA, DMDP and KBP Cebu Chapter for the possible holding of a Job Fair for the 54,000 job vacancies in British Columbia, Canada to make it more convenient for the applicants and the accredited placement agencies. For more updates, please tune in to DYAB Cebu 1512 khz or subscribe to DYAB Cebu Email Group by sending a blank email to dyab-cebu-subscribe@googlegroups.com

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

MalacaƱang Declares War Against Lozada


In an apparent act of retaliation against Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada Jr., MalacaƱang on Wednesday called for the investigation of the Senate witness for "anomalies" in his office during his term as head of the Philippine Forest Corp. (PFC). (More)

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr.'s Senate Testimony



The full transcript of Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr.'s testimony broken in two parts:

Police Recruitment


Here's another job opportunity:

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced that it is now accepting entrance test applications for civilian professionals wanting to join the ranks of those who serve and protect.

College graduates not more than 30 years old who qualify in the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) height requirements for both men and women are being given until March 17 for the April 27, 2008 examination date. (More)

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Cebu Recuitment for Canada Soon!


LATEST DYAB ADVISORY: POEA may start accrediting private placement agencies to recruit applicants in Cebu for Canada next week. All of the 109 recruitment agencies with approved job orders from Canadian employers and principals are based in Manila.

Please stay tuned to DYAB Cebu (1512 khz) for the latest bulletins. Rest assured, you will be the first to know when actual recruitment begins. Meantime, start preparing your passport and other employment documents.

If you want to receive regular updates on job vacancies in Canada and elsewhere right in your inbox, please send a blank email to: dyab-cebu-subscribe@googlegroups.com

Or you can visit the DYAB Cebu Email Group.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Latest POEA Advisory on Canada Jobs


The POEA has not yet authorized any recruitment agency to interview applicants in Cebu for the job vacancies in Canada. Please tune in to DYAB for the latest developments.

US Super Tuesday Results

Monday, February 04, 2008

Canada's 1.9 Million Jobs (High School Graduates Can Apply)


Canada's robust economy offers good job opportunities to skilled workers and professionals from the Philippines and other countries through the permanent and temporary migration schemes. The Provinces in Canada have adopted the Provincial Nominee Program to facilitate the entry of immigrants to its labor force.

The Human Resources and Social Development Canada has reported that 1.9 million new jobs will be created over the next decade (2006 – 2015) particularly in the Western provinces of Canada such as Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

British Columbia

In British Columbia, US $130 billion worth of projects and construction are on-going in Vancouver, partly due to the requirements of the forthcoming 2010 Winter Olympics, but mainly due to the huge economic growth of British Columbia. For the Winter Olympics in 2010, an additional 22,000 to 24,00 temporary workers will be needed. There will be a demand for 30,000 permanent workers per year for the next twelve years in the hotel and restaurant and services sectors. The health, transport and mining industries are also experiencing skills shortages.

Manitoba

Manitoba needs manpower across various sectors. There is a demand for caregivers and nannies, truck drivers, welders, machinists, boilermakers, sheet metal workers, glaziers, pipe fitters, mechanics, plasterers/ drywall installers, carpenters/ cabinetmakers, bricklayers / stone masons.

Alberta

The sudden surge in labor demand in Alberta is largely oil and gas propelled. Canada is reputed to have oil reserves in its tar sands much more than what the Gulf countries have. The province of Alberta alone has estimated oil reserves of about 375 billion barrels, or approximating that of Saudi Arabia.

Skills in demand in Alberta include physicians, dentists and veterinarians (5,000 workers for the period 2006-2016), facility operation and maintenance managers (up to 3,908 people by 2016), other engineers: industrial and manufacturing, metallurgical and materials, mining, geological, petroleum, aerospace, computer (except software) and other professional engineers, other elemental service occupations: dry cleaning and laundry occupation, ironing, pressing and finishing occupation, other elemental service occupations, central control and process operators in manufacturing and processing, technical occupations in computer and information systems, pharmacists, dietitians, nutritionists, managers in primary production (except agriculture).

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan targets to bring in 5,000 immigrants by 2008. The Saskatchewan Immigration Nominee Program (SINP) has posted the following skills in demand for the province: skilled workers, entrepreneurs, farmer owner/operator, health professionals, long haul truck drivers, heavy duty equipment family restaurant cooks, mechanics/technicians, industrial painters, sandblasters.

APPROVED JOB ORDERS

POEA's government placement facility has no job openings for Canada. There are about 109 POEA-licensed private recruitment agencies that have approved job orders for registered employers/principals in Canada for the recruitment of skilled workers and professionals in the various industries. Interested applicants may apply with these licensed recruitment agencies or search for job orders at our website www.poea.gov.ph.

NO PLACEMENT FEE POLICY

The general public is advised further that Canadian laws and regulations in these provinces prohibit the charging of recruitment and placement fee from workers seeking employment in Manitoba, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta provinces of Canada or from workers under the Pilot Project of the Canadian Government regardless of the province of destination in Canada.

The Pilot Project of the Government of Canada for the hiring of foreign workers in occupations usually require a high school diploma or a maximum of 2 years of jobspecific training (level C and D). The prevailing policy requires the Canadian employers to cover all recruitment costs related to the hiring of the foreign workers under the project.

The POEA has issued Memorandum Circular No.03 (series of 2007) on the "non-placement fee" policy for Canada for this purpose.

30,000 Jobs in Canada

POEA Advisory for OFWs for Canada

Job orders for Canada are available at DOLE-POEA licensed recruitment agencies with accredited principals/employers. Interested applicants may apply with these licensed recruitment agencies or search for job orders at POEA's website.

The complete list of 30,000 vacancies and 109 registered placement agencies

Biggest Kapamilya Bloodletting


Against the backdrop of an acute shortage of blood in Cebu and neighboring areas, here's a bit of good news. The biggest Kapamilya Bloodletting activity ever was held Saturday (February 2, 2008) in four of Cebu's biggest shopping malls. 744 bags of blood were collected from over 800 Cebuanos who trooped to the four venues to give the "gift of life:"
  • SM City - 225 donors (75 were deferred);
  • EMall - 207 (10 were deferred);
  • Gaisano Fiesta Mall - 205 (23 were deferred); and
  • Gaisano Mactan - 107.
The quarterly Kapamilya Bloodletting is an initiative of DYAB Abante Bisaya and ABS-CBN Cebu in partnership with the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), Regional Blood Coordinating Council (RBCC), Regional Blood Center (RBC) and Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC).

Saturday, February 02, 2008

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Ratings Fiasco Update

The AGB Nielsen Nielsen Ratings Controversy Archive

Echo-Heart Update


Is it really wealth--or the lack of it--that keeps actor Jericho Rosales an outsider when it comes to the family of his longtime girlfriend, actress Heart Evangelista?

We can be naughty and read into the Echo's quip to Heart, "Ang yaman-yaman niyo kasi, eh! (Your family is so, so rich)" the kind of financial gulf separating Rosales from the good graces of his lady love's parents. {More)

Radio-TV Survey Manipulation Confirmed


A former station manager of RGMA Network Inc., which manages GMA Network’s provincial stations, on Friday confirmed allegations of ratings manipulation in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental.

Fred Alejaga, former station manager of Super Radyo Bacolod, said the alleged ratings manipulation was part of RGMA's "dirty tricks" to boost its ratings.

He said employees who were involved in the alleged manipulation were prohibited from divulging the illegal activity to their colleagues. (More)

New Kapamilya Blockbusters


The country’s Kapamilya network -- ABS-CBN is starting its 55th year anniversary with a bang as it undrapes its newest programs to show the best of the network.

And for the first time in the history of Philippine television three great shows – "Kung Fu Kids," "Lobo" and "Palos" will be launched on the same date, this coming Monday, January 28 on new Primetime Bida. (More)

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Kapamilya Blood Bulletin

Blood is a specialized bodily fluid (technically a tissue) that is composed of a liquid called blood plasma and blood cells suspended within the plasma. The blood cells present in blood are red blood cells (also called RBCs or erythrocytes), white blood cells (including both leukocytes and lymphocytes) and platelets (also called thrombocytes). Plasma is predominantly water containing dissolved proteins, salts and many other substances; and makes up about 55% of blood by volume. Mammals have red blood, which is bright red when oxygenated, due to hemoglobin. Some animals, such as the horseshoe crab use hemocyanin to carry oxygen, instead of hemoglobin.

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Kapamilya Bloodletting Campaign


You are cordially invited to donate blood, the gift of life, on Saturday, February 2, 2008 in SM City, EMall, Gaisaon Mactan and Gaisano Fiesta Mall. DYAB's partner agencies are CCMC, PNRC, RBC and RBCC.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Pit Senyor, Kapamilya!


This is the classic Gozos of Sr. Sto. Nino de Cebu (Batobalani sa Gugma). Pit Senyor, Kapamilya!