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Aiko Melendez
Mary Aiko Shimoji Melendez (born December 16, 1975), known professionally as Aiko Melendez (), is a Filipino actress and politician. She began her career as a child actress and later became a romantic lead in the 1990s. She achieved newfound fame playing secondary dramatic roles in film and television in the succeeding decades and has since garnered various accolades including a Luna Award and two Manila Film Festival Awards, in addition to nominations for five FAMAS Awards. She currently serves as a councilor of Quezon City from the 5th district since 2022, a position she previously held from the 2nd district from 2001 to 2010. Career Melendez was discovered in the late 1980s and signed a contract with Regal Films, becoming one of their 'Regal Babies'. In 2001, Melendez ran for councilor of the 2nd district of Quezon City and won. She was reelected in 2004 and in 2007 and remained in office for 9 years until 2010. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quezon City Council
The Quezon City Council is Quezon City's Sangguniang Panlungsod or legislature. It is composed of 36 councilors, with 6 councilors elected from Quezon City's six councilor districts (coextensive with the Legislative districts of Quezon City) and two councilors elected from the ranks of barangay (neighborhood) chairmen and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK; youth councils). The presiding officer of the council is the Vice Mayor, who is elected citywide. History The Quezon City Council was originally formed on October 12, 1939, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 of Commonwealth Act No. 502, otherwise known as "An Act to Create Quezon City". In its first formation, there were only three members, all appointed by the President of the Philippines. The first three members of the council were Dr. Eusebio Aguilar (Director of Health and City Health Officer), Jose Paez (Engineering Division of the Capital City Planning Commission) and Alejandro Roces Sr. (General Manager of the Peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA Network
GMA Network (an acronym of its legal name, Global Media Arts and commonly known as GMA) is a Television in the Philippines, Philippine commercial broadcast network, serving as the flagship property of publicly traded GMA Network (company), GMA Network Inc.. The network is headquartered in the GMA Network Center in Quezon City and its transmitter facilities, Tower of Power (transmitter), Tower of Power, are located at Tandang Sora Avenue, Barangay Culiat also in Quezon City, with regional stations and offices strategically located in over twelve major cities across the country including Dagupan, Naga, Camarines Sur, Naga, Bacolod, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Cebu City, Cebu and Davao City, Davao. GMA Network (formerly known as Republic Broadcasting System, GMA Radio-Television Arts and GMA Rainbow Satellite Network) is commonly referred to as the Kapuso Network in reference to the outline of the company's logo; the branding was introduced on October 27, 2002 during an episode of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trese
''Trese'' () is a Filipino komik series written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by Kajo Baldisimo. It tells the story of Alexandra Trese, a detective who deals with crimes of supernatural origin. Its first issue was published on October 22, 2005, starting off as a niche work which grew in popularity as readers were intrigued first by the first two volumes' focus on Manila's urban legends, and then by the later volumes' development of Alexandra Trese as a character. The series went on to win several accolades. An animated adaptation for Netflix premiered on June 11, 2021, and has both Tan and Baldisimo as its showrunners and Jay Oliva as executive director. Publication history ''Trese'' was first published independently by Alamat Comics in ashcan and online format. The ''komik'' series is currently available in a collected, graphic novel form, published by Visprint, Inc (formerly Visual Print Enterprises). The retail company National Book Store re-released ''Trese: Last S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born Again Christian
To be born again, or to experience the new birth, is a phrase, particularly in evangelical Christianity, that refers to a "spiritual rebirth", or a regeneration of the human spirit. In contrast to one's physical birth, being "born again" is distinctly and separately caused by the operation of the Holy Spirit, and it occurs when one is baptized in water (John 3:5, Titus 3:5). While all Christians are familiar with the concept from the Bible, it is a core doctrine of the denominations of the Anabaptist, Moravian, Methodist, Baptist, Plymouth Brethren and Pentecostal churches along with evangelical Christian denominations. These Churches stress Jesus's words in the Gospels: "Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’" (John 3:7). (In some English translations, the phrase "born again" is rendered as "born from above".) Their doctrines also hold that to be "born again" and thus " saved", one must have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambales
Zambales, officially the Province of Zambales (; ; ; ; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Regions of the Philippines, region. Its capital is Iba, Zambales, Iba, which is located in the middle of the province. Olongapo is the largest city of the province wherein it is geographically located but politically independent. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north and northeast, Tarlac to the east, Pampanga to the southeast, Bataan to the south and the South China Sea to the west. With a total land area of (including the independent city of Olongapo), Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of Central Luzon after Nueva Ecija. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April. Zambales does not have a functional airport; the closest functional airport is Clark International Airport in Angeles City in the neighbouring province of Pampanga. Subic Bay International Airport, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legislative Districts Of Quezon City
The legislative districts of Quezon City are the representations of the highly urbanized city of Quezon City, Quezon in the List of legislatures of the Philippines, various national and local legislatures of the Philippines. At present, the province is represented in the House of Representatives of the Philippines by its six congressional districts, with the districts' representatives being elected every three years. Additionally, each district is allotted six seats in the Quezon City Council, creating a total of thirty-six elective seats in the legislature. History From its creation in 1939 to 1972, Quezon City was represented as part of Rizal (province), Rizal Province, with the western areas that formerly belonged to Caloocan, Mandaluyong, and San Juan, Metro Manila, San Juan voting as part of that province's Legislative districts of Rizal#1907–1972, first district, and the eastern areas that formerly belonged to Marikina, Montalban (now Rodriguez, Rizal, Rodriguez), Pasig, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Quezon City Local Elections
Local elections were held at Quezon City on May 9, 2022, as part of the Philippine general election. Held concurrently with the national elections, the electorate voted to elect a mayor, a vice mayor, thirty-six city council members and six district representatives to congress. Those elected took their respective offices on June 30, 2022, for a three-year-long term. 1,138,511 of 1,403,895 registered voters voted in this election. Joy Belmonte and Gian Sotto were re-elected to the mayoralty and vice mayoralty respectively. The Serbisyo sa Bayan Party with its coalition with PDP-Laban and the Nacionalista Party won a combined 28 seats in the city council, effectively securing the coalition an outright majority in the legislative body. Meanwhile, the UniTeam backed opposition coalition, Malayang Quezon City won 6 seats in the city council. Arjo Atayde, Ralph Tulfo, Franz Pumaren, Marvin Rillo, PM Vargas and Marivic Co-Pilar were elected to represent the city's first, second, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prima Donnas
''Prima Donnas'' () is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar, it stars Jillian Ward, Althea Ablan and Sofia Pablo all in the title roles. It premiered on August 19, 2019, on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on April 30, 2022, with a total of 2 seasons and 311 episodes. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Jillian Ward as Donna Marie "Mayi" M. Escalante * Althea Ablan as Donna Belle "Ella" M. Claveria * Sofia Pablo as Donna Lyn "Len-Len" M. Claveria ;Supporting cast * Katrina Halili as Lilian Madreal-Claveria * Wendell Ramos as Jaime Antonio Claveria * Chanda Romero as Lady Primarosa "Prima" Antonio-Claveria * Benjie Paras as Agaton Salazar * Aiko Melendez as Maria Kendra Fajardo * Elijah Alejo as Brianna Elaine F. Dimaculangan/ Brianna Elaine M. Claveria * James Blanco as Ruben Escalante * Sheryl Cruz as Bethany "Betty" Fajardo-Howards / Maria Ken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildflower (TV Series)
''Wildflower'' is a Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Onat A. Diaz, Raymund B. Ocampo, Cathy O. Camarillo, Digo Ricio, Jerome C. Pobocan and Roderick P. Lindayag, it stars Maja Salvador. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide of TFC from February 13, 2017 to February 9, 2018, replacing '' Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7: Mga Kwento ng Dream Team ni Kuya'' in ''Minute to Win It: Last Duo Standing'''s timeslot and was replaced by '' The Blood Sisters''. Series overview The story revolves around Lily Cruz who (along with her family) falls victim to the ruthless Ardiente family. Emilia Torillo, the matriarch of the Ardiente family, orders an assassin on Lily's parents. Unbeknownst to Emilia, Lily survives the massacre and is adopted by Prianka Aguas, a billionaire businesswoman. Lily changes her identity to become Ivy Aguas, a strong-willed woman. She returns to Poblacion Ardiente as Ivy to avenge her parent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inday Bote
''Inday Bote'' () is a 2015 Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by ABS-CBN. The series is based on the local comic book of the same title created by Pablo S. Gomez. Directed by Malu L. Sevilla, Jon S. Villarin and Manny Q. Palo, it stars Alex Gonzaga, Alonzo Muhlach, Matteo Guidicelli and Kean Cipriano. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida line up and worldwide on TFC from March 16 to May 29, 2015, replacing ''Bagito'' and was replaced by '' Pasión de Amor''. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters Main cast * Alex Gonzaga as Inday Catacutan / Kristal Delgado * Alonzo Muhlach as Entoy * Matteo Guidicelli as Greg Navarro * Kean Cipriano as Jerome Santiago * Nikki Valdez as Mimi * Smokey Manaloto as Teroy * Nanding Josef as Nilo Supporting cast * Aiko Melendez as Fiona Vargas-Navarro * Alicia Alonzo as Lita Vargas * Malou Crisologo as Siony Catacutan * Jeffrey Santos as Mike Navarro * Izzy Canillo as Anthony "Onyong" Catacutan * Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
