Fr. Barbi of PGH wins Saint Teresa of Calcutta Award 2018

The Junior Chamber International (Manila Chapter) and the Alfonso Yuchengco Foundation Inc. recognize this year’s Saint Teresa of Calcutta Awardee, Fr. Maximo Barbero, SJ, also known as Fr. Barbi, chaplain of the Philippine General Hospital. The award was presented by Mrs. Helen Y. Dee, Chairman of the Alfonso Yuchengco Foundation and Mr. Patrick Chua, 2018 STCA Chairman, on September 12th at the Alfonso Sycip Executive Lounge, 47th Floor Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza in Makati City.

After the STCA nomination period from April to July, 2018, Fr. Barbi has successfully qualified for the criteria and met the expectations of this year’s STCA theme, “One selfless act, countless lives changed.” The award is given to selfless individuals who have dedicated at least 25 years of service to the poorest of the poor among Filipinos.

Before his chaplaincy in PGH, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in Chabanel Hall, Mandaluyong and Bachelor in Sacred Theology at the St. Robert Bellarmine College, Baguio City. A beloved Jesuit, he used to be a spiritual leader in Xavier School, Greenhills, San Juan. His service includes starting a Bigasan Project in the mid- 80s which was adopted by the Mary The Queen (MTQ) Parish known as the Murang Bigas project.

Reflections of Time

Listen to classic melodies from iconic names in music history be transformed by two of the country’s finest voices in a concert entitled, “Kuh Ledesma Christian Bautista Sing Streisand Groban Legrand” happening on October 20, 2018 at The Tent at Solaire. 

As an advocate of Filipino artists, Solaire showcases yet another pair of brilliant stars that will serve as the opening act in the integrated resort’s newest event venue, The Tent. “The Tent seeks to accommodate Solaire’s ever expanding entertainment fare. We can now simultaneously hold concerts and musicals in two spaces for our guests’ enjoyment. It is quite fitting that The Tent’s maiden offering is “Kuh Ledesma Christian Bautista Sing Streisand Groban Legrand” as it speaks of how time is a transforming force, a common thread that the artists and Solaire have experienced over the years. It will truly be a wonderful night of beautiful music.” says Audie Gemora, Solaire’s Director for Entertainment.

Filipino American contributions take front and center during Filipino American History Month in October

October is celebrated as Filipino American History Month across the U.S. because the earliest documented Filipino presence in the U.S. was on October 18, 1587 in Morro Bay, California.

It was the late Dr. Fred Cordova and his wife, Dr. Dorothy Laigo Cordova, founder of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FAHNS), a community-based organization whose mission is “to promote understanding, education, enlightenment, appreciation, and enrichment through the identification, gathering, preservation, and dissemination of the history and culture of Filipino Americans in the United States,” who first introduced October as Filipino American History Month back in 1992.

In 2009, the United States Congress had passed subsequent resolutions recognizing October as Filipino American History Month, urging people across the U.S. to celebrate the significant contributions of Filipino Americans to the enrichment of the country.

Angelica Panganiban at Zanjoe Marudo magsisilbing pag-asa ng naulilang bata sa ABS-CBN series na “PlayHouse”

Makalipas ang anim na taon, muling magkakasama ang dalawang Kapamilya stars sa seryeng “PlayHouse”, na mayroong streaming ang pilot episode via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) ngayong araw, September 17

Isang kuwento tungkol sa mag-asawang nasa bingit na ng paghihiwalay at isang batang naulila ang aantig sa puso ng marami sa pagsisimula ng ABS-CBN series na “PlayHouse”, na mappanood sa labas ng Pilipinas via The Filipino Channel (TFC), na mayroong streaming ang pilot episode sa karamihan ng mga bansa sa mundo via TFC Online (www.TFC.tv) ngayong araw, September 17.

Maging reality show contestant, action star, atbp. sa bagong studio city ng ABS-CBN!

Pinangarap mo bang maging housemate sa “Pinoy Big Brother,” hinulaan kung sinong “The Voice” coach ang iikot para sa’yo, o ninais na sagutin ang Fast Talk questions sa “Tonight With Boy Abunda?” Narito na ang iyong pagkakataong maranasang maging bahagi ng mga paborito mong programa dahil magbubukas na ang ABS-CBN Studio Experience, o Studio XP, sa Ayala Malls TriNoma sa Quezon City noong  Linggo (Setyembre 16).

Ayon sa ABS-CBN Themed Experiences Inc. head na si Cookie Bartolome, nahahati ang bagong Studio XP sa tatlong bahagi—ang Retail, Fantasy, at Retail Studios—na mayroong 15 attractions at full scale set reconstructions na binuo para i-level-up ang ibibigay na Kapamilya experience ng ABS-CBN sa iisang lugar lamang.

Jodi Sta. Maria pilit na bubuoin ang pamilya sa “Sana Dalawa ang Puso” finale

Jodi Sta. Maria, Robin Padilla at Richard Yap magtutulungan upang matupad ang inaasam na tahimik at masayang buhay sa “Sana Dalawa ang Puso” finale, na mayroong streaming via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) sa September 14.

Matapos maibunyag ang katotohanan sa pagkatao nina Mona at Lisa (Jodi Sta. Maria), susubukan nila ngayong buuin ang kanilang pamilya sa pagtatapos ng “Sana Dalawa Ang Puso”, na mapapanood sa labas ng Pilipinas via The Filipino Channel (TFC), na mayroong streaming ang final episode sa karamihan ng mga bansa via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) sa September 14.

Tagumpay ng mga student-athletes bibida sa UAAP Season 81

Humanda sa nakakapanabik na UAAP Season 81 na mapapanood sa labas ng Pilipinas via TFC, at mayroong same-day Video On Demand (VOD) plus livestreaming via TFC online (www.TFC.tv) at TFC IPTV simula September 8

Handa na ang mga university students at alumni na mag-cheer para sa kopunan ng kanilang unibersidad sa pagbubukas ng University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) season 81 sa September 8, na gaganapin sa Mall of Asia Arena sa Pasay City, Philippines, na mapapanood sa karamihan ng mga bansa sa mundo sa iba’t ibang platforms ng The Filipino Channel (TFC).