Roach now ‘son of Sarangani’

 Entertainment
Nov 142013
 

By Joy R. Sevilla

Coach Freddie Roach is GenSan’s adopted son: General Santos City (9 November 2013) - During the Sangguniang Panglunsod session on Tuesday, November 5, coach Frederick Steven "Freddie" Roach is formally accepted by City Mayor Ronnel Rivera as an adopted son of General Santos City by virtue of Resolution No. 470 authored by City Councilor Franklin Gacal. Gacal said naming Roach as GenSan’s adopted son was an act of acknowledging his contribution in bringing fame to the city worldwide. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)

Coach Freddie Roach is GenSan’s adopted son: General Santos City (9 November 2013) – During the Sangguniang Panglunsod session on Tuesday, November 5, coach Frederick Steven “Freddie” Roach is formally accepted by City Mayor Ronnel Rivera as an adopted son of General Santos City by virtue of Resolution No. 470 authored by City Councilor Franklin Gacal. Gacal said naming Roach as GenSan’s adopted son was an act of acknowledging his contribution in bringing fame to the city worldwide. (GENSAN INFO OFFICE/Russell Delvo)

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 11, 2013) – The provincial government of Sarangani has declared Frederick Steven “Freddie” Roach as adopted son of the province, being an instrument for molding Rep. Manny Pacquiao to become a world boxing icon, bringing pride to Sarangani and the Philippines.

Roach received a plaque of appreciation from Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon and Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao during the flag raising ceremony at the Capitol Monday (November 11).

Roach said it is a great honor for him to be acknowledged by the province as a Sarangani.

Governor Solon, on the other hand, said Roach is an exemplar of excellence and discipline.

“It is truly an honor to have Roach with us. We know how it is difficult to be a coach and mentor. It really requires a high level of skill. You need to have long patience, be excellent and be disciplined to study the technicalities of the sports,” the governor said.

Vice Governor Jinkee Pacquiao also expressed her gratefulness to Roach for spending most of his time in sharing his skills and techniques, making Rep. Pacquiao pound-for-pound king.

“Freddie is like a brother to me. We are thankful that God gave us a friend who became an instrument for my husband to become a champion. Ang laki ng time na naibigay niya sa amin and we are so proud to have him here in Sarangani,” she pointed out.

Meanwhile, Board Member Eugene Alzate announced that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan has drafted a resolution declaring Roach as adopted son of Sarangani which will be presented on Tuesday’s SP Session. (Joy R. Sevilla/ SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Melason returns to primetime via ‘Honesto’

 Entertainment
Nov 052013
 
Melason returns to primetime via ‘Honesto’

Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco (MNS Photo) On-screen couple and real-life sweethearts Jason Francisco and Melai Cantiveros, popularly known as Melason, are back on primetime via the upcoming ABS-CBN series “Honesto.” In an interview with reporters, Francisco and Cantiveros said they are excited for their new project together. “Parang feeling mo palagi kapag first project mo [excited]. At siyempre ang kasamahan namin ay big stars talaga so talagang mae-excite ka,” Francisco said. “Sobrang excited. Thankful talaga kami at sinama kami dito sa [soap],” added Cantiveros, who is now four months pregnant. The couple also shared details about their wedding, which will take place in General Santos City in December. They confirmed that host-actress Kris Aquino will be one of their principal sponsors. “Part ng aming pagkakabalikan talaga yung ‘Kris TV,’” Cantiveros said of Aquino’s morning show, where she and Francisco served as guest co-hosts for a time. “Korek, love, love talaga ‘yan,” Francisco added. The two also confirmed that they have invited some of their close friends in show business to their wedding, among them Angelica Panganiban and John Prats. (MNS)

LPA off Mindanao intensifies into Tropical Depression Crising

 News
Feb 182013
 
LPA off Mindanao intensifies into Tropical Depression Crising

At least four areas in Mindanao were placed under Storm Signal No. 1 after a low-pressure area off Mindanao intensified into a tropical depression Monday afternoon and was locally codenamed Crising. PAGASA forecaster Fernando Cada said Tropical Depression Crising may bring rain that could cause flash floods and landslides in parts of Eastern Visayas and Mindanao. “Inaasahan itong gumalaw west-northwest ng 19 kph. Sa ngayon, Davao region ang posibleng unang maapektuhan,” Cada said in an interview on dzBB radio. He also said Tropical Depression Crising may bring rain to parts of Mindanao that Tropical Cyclone Pablo devastated last December. Cada said that in the next 24 to 36 hours, Crising may affect Eastern Mindanao, including Davao and Compostela Valley. But he also said there is a chance Crising will not intensify much since it is moving quickly at 19 kph. “Sa bagyong ganoon kabilis ang takbo ng bagyo, hindi ito maka-generate ng masyadong lakas dahil mabilis ito at malapit sa kalupaan,” he said. Under Storm Signal No. 1 are: Davao del NorteDavao del SurDavao OrientalCompostela Valley PAGASA warned residents in low-lying and mountainous areas under Storm Signal 1 to be alert against possible flash floods and landslides. It said rainfall of 5 to 15 mm per hour (moderate to heavy) may be expected from Crising’s 300-km diameter. As of 4 p.m., PAGASA said Tropical Depression Crising was estimated at 750 km east of General Santos City, with maximum sustained winds of 45 kph near the center. It said Crising is Read More …