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Jack Duavit
Michael John "Jack" Roy Duavit (born February 20, 1970) is a Filipino politician who is serving as the representative of Rizal's 1st congressional district since 2016, and previously from 2001 to 2010. Early life Duavit, commonly known as Jack Duavit, was born on February 20, 1970. He is the youngest son of former Rizal 1st District representative Gilberto Duavit Sr. and Vilma Roy. He is also the brother of former Rizal 1st District representative Joel Duavit, Gilberto Duavit Jr., and Judith Duavit-Vasquez. Duavit graduated from his primary education from Xavier School, and his secondary education from Ateneo De Manila. In De La Salle University, he earned his Bachelor of Science and Commerce major in Marketing Management. He also held a Recording Arts Engineering Degree at Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts Management Information Technology Program. In his early career, he was the chairman, president and CEO of MRD Holdings & Investments. He was also the chairman an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DWDB-TV
DWDB-TV, channel 27 is the flagship UHF station of the Philippine television network GTV, wholly owned by Citynet Network Marketing and Productions, a subsidiary of GMA Network Inc. Its studios are located at the GMA Network Center, EDSA corner Timog Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, while its analog and digital transmitter station are located at the GMA Tower of Power, Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat, Quezon City. It is the first UHF station operated by a major network in the Philippines. GTV operates Mondays to Thursdays from 5:30 AM to 1:00 AM, Fridays to Sundays from 5:30 AM to 12:00 midnight, on both analog and digital free TV and 24/7 on cable and satellite providers. History Citynet Television (1995–1999) DWDB-TV signed on for the first time on August 27, 1995, under the on-air brand Citynet Television 27 (or just Citynet 27). The station was programmed like an independent stationGMA intended Citynet 27 to be its main outlet for imported programming (particula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Philippine House Of Representatives Leadership Crisis
The 18th Congress of the Philippines ( fil, Ikalabingwalong Kongreso ng Pilipinas), composed of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives, met from July 22, 2019, until June 1, 2022, during the last three years of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency. The convening of the 18th Congress followed the 2019 general elections, which replaced half of the Senate membership and the entire membership of the House of Representatives. Leadership Senate *Senate President: **Tito Sotto ( NPC), July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 * Senate President ''pro tempore'': **Ralph Recto (Nacionalista), July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 * Majority Floor Leader: **Juan Miguel Zubiri (Independent), July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 * Minority Floor Leader: **Franklin Drilon (Liberal), July 22, 2019 – June 30, 2022 House of Representatives * Speakers: **Alan Peter Cayetano ( Taguig-Pateros, Nacionalista), July 22, 2019 – October 13, 2020 **Lord Allan Jay Velasco (Marinduque, PDP–Laban), October 13, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Peter Cayetano
Alan Peter Schramm Cayetano (Tagalog pronunciation: ajɛˈtano born October 28, 1970) is a Filipino politician, lawyer, and diplomat serving as a Senator since 2022 and previously from 2007 to 2017. He was the Senate Minority Leader from 2010 to 2013, and later Senate Majority Leader from 2013 to 2016. He also served as the Representative of Taguig–Pateros from 1998 to 2007 and from 2019 to 2022, and was the Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2019 until his resignation in 2020. He also served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 2017 to 2018 in the cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte, after unsuccessfully running for vice president in the 2016 elections as Duterte's running mate. Cayetano was born into and raised in a political family currently based in Taguig. His father was the late former senator Rene Cayetano; his older sister, Pia, is an incumbent senator; his younger brother, Lino, was a former mayor of Taguig; and his wife, Lani, is the current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN News
ABS-CBN Integrated News and Current Affairs, known on-air as ABS-CBN News (formerly known as ''ABS-CBN News and Public Affairs'' and later ''ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs''), is the news and current affairs production and distribution division of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is responsible for the daily news and information gathering and syndication of its news programs. The division is the Philippines largest news gathering and broadcast organisation and broadcasts on cable television, as well as online news through news.abs-cbn.com, which is the top news website in the country, as of November 2021. They are also the largest Filipino news organization internationally. It also maintains different foreign news bureaus and offices through ABS-CBN International, such as in North America, primarily in the United States and Canada; Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom, Hungary, and the Netherlands; Australia; Middle East, primarily in United Arab Emirates; different parts of Asia, su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pederalismo Ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan
Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (; abbreviated as PDDS) is a national political party in the Philippines accredited by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) on October 30, 2018. It was founded by Presidential Anti-Corruption (PACC) Chairman Greco Belgica. He says that the members are the original followers of Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 presidential election. The main thrust of the party is for federalism to be applied to the Philippines. The party sought accreditation from the Commission on Elections so that it can run candidates for the 2019 midterm election. 2022 elections 2019 elections PDDS supported the candidacy of former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, who won as Senator in the 2019 Senatorial Elections. Eduardo Gadiano, their gubernatorial candidate in Occidental Mindoro is their highest ranking elected official. The municipality of Omar ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb ( ar, عمر بن الخطاب, also spelled Oma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 Rizal Local Elections
Local elections will be held in the Province of Rizal on May 13, 2019 as part of the 2019 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a municipal/city mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the governor, vice-governor and representatives for the two districts of Rizal. Gubernatorial Election Results Incumbent Governor Rebecca A. Ynares is running for reelection. Vice Gubernatorial Election Results Vice Governor Reynaldo San Juan, Jr. is running for reelection unopposed. Congressional Election Results First District Rep. Michael John "Jack" Duavit was re-elected. Second District Rep. Juan Fidel Felipe Nograles defeated Ma. Lourdes "Maridee" Rodriguez, wife of former Rep. Isidro Rodriguez Jr. Antipolo 1st District Former Rep. Roberto "Robbie" Puno, husband of Rep. Chiqui Roa-Puno, was elected successfully. 2nd District Resureccion Acop, wife of Rep. Romeo "Romy" Aco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL), a trade name of PAL Holdings, Inc. ( PSEPAL (Philippine Air Lines until 1970), is the flag carrier airline of the Philippines. Headquartered at the PNB Financial Center in Pasay, the airline was founded in 1941 and is the first and oldest commercial airline in Asia. The airline's main flight operations are located at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Metro Manila. Its subsidiary PAL Express mainly operates regional routes while PAL operates both domestic (Cebu, Davao, General Santos, Kalibo, Laoag, Manila, and Zamboanga) and international routes. History Philippine Airlines was founded on . Its predecessor company, Philippine Aerial Taxi Company, was founded on December 3, 1930. Formerly one of the largest airlines in Asia, PAL was severely affected by the 1997 Asian financial crisis. In one of the Philippines' biggest corporate failures, PAL downsized its international operations by ending flights to Europe and the Middle East, cutting vir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Rizal Local Elections
Local elections will be held in the Province of Rizal on May 9, 2016 as part of the 2016 general election. Voters will select candidates for all local positions: a municipal/city mayor, vice mayor and town councilors, as well as members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the governor, vice-governor and representatives for the two districts of Rizal. Provincial Elections Results For Governor Governor Rebecca "Nini" Ynares defeated her closest rival Esteban Salonga in a huge margin. For Vice Governor Board Member Reynaldo "Junrey" San Juan Jr. defeated Reynaldo Manuel. For Representatives First District Michael John "Jack" Duavit Duavit won the elections. Second District Rep. Isidro Rodriguez Jr. was re-elected. Antipolo's First District Chiqui Roa-Puno defeated First District Councilor Juanito "Dudok" Lawis. Antipolo's Second District Rep. Romeo Acop won unopposed. For Provincial Board Members First District *Municipalities: Angono, Binangonan, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine House Committee On Trade And Industry
The Philippine House Committee on Trade and Industry, or House Trade and Industry Committee is a standing committee of the Philippine House of Representatives. Jurisdiction As prescribed by House Rules, the committee's jurisdiction includes the following: * Consumer protection * Designs * Development, regulation and diversification of industry and investments * Domestic and foreign trade * Handicrafts and cottage industries * Intellectual property rights * Patents * Prices and marketing of commodities * Quality control * Standards * Trade names and trade marks * Weights and measures Members, 18th Congress Historical members 18th Congress Chairperson * Weslie Gatchalian ( Valenzuela–1st, NPC) July 31, 2019 – December 7, 2020 Member for the Majority * Rodolfo Albano (LPGMA) See also * House of Representatives of the Philippines * List of Philippine House of Representatives committees Notes References External links House of Representatives of the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine House Committee On Appropriations
The Philippine House Committee on Appropriations, or House Appropriations Committee is a standing committee of the Philippine House of Representatives. Jurisdiction As prescribed by House Rules, the committee's jurisdiction is on the expenditures of the national government which includes the following: * Creation or abolition and classification of positions in government * Determination of salaries, allowances and benefits of government personnel * Payment of public indebtedness Members, 18th Congress Historical members 18th Congress Chairperson * Isidro Ungab ( Davao City–3rd, HNP) July 24, 2019 – March 2, 2020 Members for the Majority * Marissa Andaya ( Camarines Sur–1st, NPC) * Francisco Datol Jr. (SENIOR CITIZENS) * Nestor Fongwan ( Benguet–Lone, PDP–Laban) See also * House of Representatives of the Philippines * List of Philippine House of Representatives committees This is a complete list of Philippine Congressional committees (standing co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
