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Philippines
She Earned Peanuts
All her life, Zenny Corcuera has been selling goods for her daily expenses until she became Laguna’s ‘Mani’ Queen
JADINE. James Reid and Nadine Lustre will star for the third time in a story which gained popularity through Wattpad. Photo from Instagram
James Reid and Nadine Lustre in a new TV show
MANILA, Philippines – The tandem of James Reid and Nadine Lustre is coming to television.
The pair, known as JaDine to their fans, is set to star in a TV series based on a story popularized by online platform Wattpad.
According to a report from ABS-CBN, the two will star in My App Boyfie, written by Noreen Capili . The story is about an application designed to create the deal boyfriend.
Dreamscape Entertainment Television, who will produce My App Boyfie, posted photos of James and Nadine’s pictorial for the show. Joining the two is Dominic Roque, who was last seen in Moon of Desire.
The show will be directed by Jojo Saguin, who also directed the ABS CBN dramas Mirabella and Muling Buksan Ang Puso.
Nash Aguas & Alexa Ilacad Admit Having A Crush On Each Other!
The rising teen stars Nash Aguas and his on-screen partner Alex Ilacad admitted that they have a
crush on each other .
Nash Aguas
and Alexa Ilacad,
whose tandem was
dubbed by their
fans as “NLEX”, said
that their chemistry is not just seen on TV because in real life, they also admire each other.
The kapamilya stars said that their parents are allowing them to have a conversation through call and mobile messaging. According to Alex Ilacad, they know their limitations and their parents are guiding them.
MANILA, Philippines – All her life, Zenny Corcuera of Laguna has been selling goods to help her get through her daily expenses.
Corcuera, whose family used to live by the side of the train tracks, started selling sampaguita when she was only six years old.
“Kita ko ‘yung hirap namin.Tapos noong umabot ako ng elementary, nagkaroon ako ng kahit kaunting pambaon so naisipan ko magtinda ng sampaguita sa tren,” she told “My Puhunan.”
At a young age, Corcuera already learned the value of money as she spent
her hours after school to earn extra money from the sampaguita she herself picked from her neighbor’s backyard.
To make even more money, she also sold water by the glass and peanuts to train passengers.
Despite being a full-time student and a part-time vendor, Corcuera managed to finish college with a
degree in banking and finance.
But even as an employed bank teller
with a fixed income, Corcuera continued to do what she knows best: sell.
“Para makapasok sa bangko, may dala akong isang booklet ng ticket ng sweepstakes. Dinadala ko ‘yun sa opisina at binebenta ko naman sa mga taga- bangko para pag-uwi ko, may pamasahe ako pabalik,” she said.
She also sold bags of peanuts to bank customers.
“Sabi ko, ‘May dala akong mani.’ Sa ilalim ng booth ko, nagtatakal ako ng P5
mani at iaabot ko doon sa depositor,” she said.
When she retired in 1991, she used for retirement pay of P6,000 to put up her own food business.
Her experience in being a vendor helped the business grow from being sellingonly2kilosofpeanutsdailyto150 kilos everyday.
Corcuera’s ZC Food Products is also set to export its popular peanuts as well as its other products such as banana chips, camote chips, garlic chips, shing-a-ling and yema.
Zennies Banana Chips. Photo from My Puhunan Facebook page
But despite her success, Corcuera has not failed to look back to where she was before she became a successful businesswoman.
“Pag nakakakita kami ng nagtitinda na bata, nafefeel ko ‘yung hirap nila kaya minsan, binibilhan ko sila, parang tulong ka na din sa kanila, ganoon kasi ako noon,” she said.
Corcuera believes that when starting a business, success does not lie on the capital but on the hard work and patience needed to make it grow.
No more limit on political ads SC declares unconstitutional Comelec ceiling on candidates’ advertisements
MANILA - Limiting the airtime of candidates’ advertisements in radio and television is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court ruled.
In a decision, the SC declared unconstitutional a provision of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution that limits the advertisements of national candidates to 120 minutes in television networks and 180 minutes in radio stations; and 60 minutes for television and 90 minutes for radio for local candidates.
It, however, upheld the constitutionality of the other provisions of the Comelec resolution.
“Wherefore, premises considered, the petitions are partially granted, Section Section 9(a) of Resolution No. 9615, as amended by Resolution No. 9631, is
declared unconstitutional and therefore null and void,” the SC ruled.
While the Comelec’s resolution was issued before the May 13, 2013 elections, the poll body was not able to implement itbecausetheSC,inits2013summer sessions in Baguio City, issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) that stopped its enforcement. The SC’s decision on airtime of candidates will be applicable in future elections.
According to Spokesman Theodore O. Te, the SC ruled on the unconstitutionality of the particular provision in the Comelec resolution based on the following findings:
Arbitrary manner by which the Comelec changed the previous regulation from ‘per station’ to ‘aggregate total.’
Violation of freedom of expression, speech and of the press.
Violation of the people’s right to suffrage.
Absence of prior hearing before the adoption.
The petitions against the Comelec’s airtime limit were filed by GMA Network, Inc., ABC Development Corporation, Manila Broadcasting Company, Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas, and the Radio Mindanao Network, Inc.
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano had also intervened in the petition. He said the Comelec resolutions “limit the people’s right to information.”
GMA7 said the Comelec resolution are “too restrictive,” while TV5 said the rule was vague because the Comelec failed to provide a definite manner or mode of time aggregation.
Jacob and Alana’s Dedication and 1st Birthday
FIRST, Jennifer and Alan Conchada carry twins Adrian Jacob and Alana Jasmine during their dedication and 1st birthday. SECOND, Children scarmble for goodies after the pinata game. THIRD, The Panaligan family enjoy the party. FOURTH, grandpa Ed Tubale carrries twin Jacob while Lola Beth Tubale (FIFTH) carry grandchild Alana.
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