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Richard Gomez
Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, TV host, politician, and épée Fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Leyte's 4th congressional district, Leyte's 4th district since 2022, and was mayor of Ormoc from 2016 to 2022. Gomez was a leading actor in the early 1990s, earning several awards and nominations. He played the title character in ''Super Islaw, Super Islaw and The Flying Kids'' (1986) and appeared in the romantic drama films ''Nagbabagang Luha'' and ''Babaing Hampaslupa'' (both 1988), and starred in ''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' (1991) opposite Dawn Zulueta. From 1987 to 1998, he co-starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom ''Palibhasa Lalake'' alongside John Estrada and Joey Marquez. In 1998, he married actress Lucy Torres-Gomez, Lucy Torres, who later also became a politician. The couple starred in the ABS-CBN sitcom ''Richard Loves Lucy'' from 1998 to 2001. He was then part o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honorable
''The Honourable'' (Commonwealth English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; American and British English spelling differences#-our, -or, see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific Style (manner of address), 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, consuls and honorary 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 only. Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo In the Democrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Master Of Business Administration
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a professional degree focused on business administration. The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business administration; elective courses may allow further study in a particular area but an MBA is normally intended to be a general program. It originated in the United States in the early 20th century when the country industrialized and companies sought scientific management. MBA programs in the United States typically require completing about forty to sixty semester credit hours, much higher than the thirty semester credit hours typically required for other US master's degrees that cover some of the same material. The UK-based Association of MBAs accreditation requires "the equivalent of at least 1,800 hours of learning effort", equivalent to 45 US semester credit hours or 90 European ECTS credits, the same as a standard UK master's degree. Accreditation bodies for business schools and MBA programs ensure cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Estrada
John Anthony Siason Estrada (born June 13, 1973), known professionally as John Estrada, is a Filipino actor, model and filmmaker who has starred in a number of roles as a leading man and antagonist. He was a contract actor with ABS-CBN from 1990 to 2018, with GMA Network from 2018 to 2021, and then with ABS-CBN again in 2021. He also did a sitcom with TV5 called '' Everybody Hapi''. Estrada is known for presenting two noontime shows for ABS-CBN, '' MTB'' and '' Happy Yipee Yehey!''. Presently, he portrays the antagonistic PCpl. Rigor Dimaguiba in '' Batang Quiapo''. Early life John Anthony Siason Estrada was born on June 13, 1973, in Quezon City, Philippines, and grew up with his family at Isabela, Basilan where his father (Vicente Estrada) was a Municipal Councilor and his mother (Lilia Siason) a public school teacher. At an early age, he was regularly cast in a variety of school plays and presentations, usually taking on the lead roles. Early career He first made his fora ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palibhasa Lalake
''Palibhasa Lalake'' () is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Johnny Manahan, it stars Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, John Estrada, Miguel Rodriguez, Gloria Romero, Carmina Villarroel, Amy Perez and Cynthia Patag. It aired from March 3, 1987 to November 9, 1998, and was replaced by '' Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako''. History Palibhasa Lalake made the television airwaves on Tuesday March 3, 1987 a day after ABS-CBN relaunching The Star Network. It aired every Tuesdays from 20:30 to 22:00 PhST. In 1992, the show started to apply closing credits sequence replacing the frozen video picture at every end of the episode as if most entertainment programmes from ABS-CBN started to do that practice. In 1995, the show moved at the earlier 19:00 PhST timeslot. In early 1997, the show moved from Tuesdays to Mondays airing at a later timeslot 21:00 PhST. The show concluded on November 9, 1998. Sypnopsis The show began on March 3, 1987, with the origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN is a leading Philippine media and content company. It serves as the flagship media brand of ABS-CBN Corporation, a subsidiary of Lopez Holdings Corporation. Once the country's largest free-to-air television network, ABS-CBN has since evolved into a multiplatform content producer and distributor following the expiration and non-renewal of its broadcast franchise in 2020. The company now syndicates its programming across various platforms, including partner networks, cable channels, streaming services, and digital platforms. ABS-CBN is headquartered at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center in Quezon City, with its main operations based in the ELJ Communications Center, which houses its corporate offices and production studios. In February 2025, the company sold a portion of its Quezon City property, including the decommissioned Millennium Transmitter site, to Ayala Land for mixed-use redevelopment. ABS-CBN retained ownership of the ELJ building, which continues to serve as its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dawn Zulueta
Marie Rachel Salman Taleon-Lagdameo (born March 4, 1969), known professionally as Dawn Zulueta (), is a Filipino actress, host and commercial model. She was recognized as the only Filipino actor to win two different major accolades in acting categories in a single year when she won Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress in the 1992 FAMAS Awards. She also appeared in ''Manila Standard'' Top 10 Filipina actresses of the 1990s list of 1999. Career Zulueta was spotted in a Close-Up television commercial in 1986 opposite Tonton Gutierrez. She then started her film career in ''Nakagapos na Puso'' (1986) alongside Sharon Cuneta and Lorna Tolentino. She also had roles in television series like '' Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!'' (1995–1997) as the lead character's wife, drama series ''Davao'' (1990), and became a regular female co-host on the musical variety show '' GMA Supershow'' (1989). She branched out hosting other musical-variety shows like ''The Dawn and Jimmy Show'' (1989) and ''RSVP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit
''Hihintayin Kita sa Langit'' (') is a 1991 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. The screenplay, written by Raquel Villavicencio, is loosely adapted from English novelist-poet Emily Brontë's 1847 novel ''Wuthering Heights'' and transposes the plot of the said novel from the moors of West Yorkshire to the beaches and seaside cliffs (shot in Batanes). The film stars then-real-life romantic partners, Richard Gomez and Dawn Zulueta, in their first film together as leads, modeled on the characters Heathcliff and Catherine. It co-stars Michael de Mesa, Eric Quizon, Jackie Lou Blanco, Jose Mari Avellana, and Vangie Labalan. Produced by Reyna Films, as their first film offering, and distributed by Bonanza Films, it was theatrically released on June 13, 1991. The film was digitally restored and remastered in 4K resolution by ABS-CBN Film Restoration and Central Digital Lab and subsequently released in select theaters on February 27, 2017. Plot Don Joaq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babaing Hampaslupa
''Babaing Hampaslupa'' () is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Mel Chionglo, written by Ricardo Lee, and starring Maricel Soriano as the titular vagabond Remy. It also stars Gina Alajar, Janice de Belen, Richard Gomez, Edu Manzano, Rowell Santiago, Liza Lorena, Leni Santos, and Carmina Villarroel. Produced by Regal Films, the film was released on November 16, 1988. Critic Lav Diaz gave the film a positive review, especially praising the first third for its intense melodrama and realism. Cast * Maricel Soriano as Remedios * Gina Alajar as Desiree * Janice de Belen as Eden *Richard Gomez as Jimmy * Edu Manzano as Vincent *Rowell Santiago as Mario * Liza Lorena as Nita *Leni Santos as Edna * Carmina Villarroel as Fe *Anita Linda as Aling Ising *Mario Escudero as Ka Indo *Bing Davao as Crispin * Vangie Labalan as mother of Carling *Evelyn Vargas as Irma * Tita de Villa as Kasera *Aida Carmona as restaurant owner *Alma Lerma as Aling Leonor *Malu de Guzman as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagbabagang Luha
''Nagbabagang Luha'' () is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal from a screenplay written by Raquel Villavicencio, adapted from the " komiks serial" of the same name written by Elena M. Patron and serialized under ''Superstar Komiks''. It stars Lorna Tolentino, Gabby Concepcion, Richard Gomez, Alice Dixson, Gloria Romero, and Honey Mae Ledesma in her first and only cinematic role. Produced and distributed by Regal Films, the film was theatrically released on July 7, 1988. Synopsis A couple, Alex, a businessman, and Maita get a divorce after eight years of marriage as their marriage turns cold. They both love their only child Yeye, a daughter, greatly and fight for her custody. The custody is given to the mother, but Alex takes her with him to the United States. Maita asks her sister Cielo to pick up her daughter from Alex. The two sisters' plan fails when Alex confesses his true feelings for his sister-in-law and the two fall madly in love. Then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Islaw
Super Islaw is a fictional Filipino superhero created by J. Erastheo Navoa who appeared in some movies and TV Series. He was portrayed by Richard Gomez in the movie ''Super Islaw and The Flying Kids'' and was later revived by Zanjoe Marudo in ABS-CBN's Super Inggo TV series. ''Super Islaw and The Flying Kids'' Synopsis Super Islaw was a young disabled boy who was granted mystical powers because of his good heart. He used these abilities to protect the innocents of his town, battling supernatural beings such as vampires. Cast and characters * Richard Gomez as Islaw/Super Islaw * Janice de Belen as Juanita * Nadia Montenegro as Adiang * Kristina Paner as Tinang * Dranreb Belleza as Andoy * Anjo Yllana as Perry * George Estregan as Lucan * Lito Anzures as Ermitanyo/San Gabriel * Bomber Moran as Kapitan Berong * Jaime Fabregas as Padre Jaime * Palito as Pepe * Rudy Meyer as Hepe * Mely Tagasa as Lola Cuna * Joe Jardi as Bandit * Tom Olivar as Hostage taker In ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Army Reserve Command
The Reserve Command, Philippine Army (RESCOM, PA; ) is one of the Philippine Army's Major Support Commands created for the sole purpose of reserve force management, organization and Government Arsenal procurement. History Philippine Commonwealth By 1935, the Philippine Commonwealth, under the leadership of Manuel Quezon, President Manuel Luis Quezon enacted the very first legislature of his government. Commonwealth Act Nr. 01 ensured that Philippines will be prepared to thwart off any invasion or aggression of some sort by any nation, or entity and thus called upon its citizens to provide manpower to then fledgling Philippine Army. The National Defense Act of 1935 heralded the creation of what would be the Armed Forces of the Philippines and very first documented account of voluntary citizen enlistment.Conscription in the Philippines World War II Reservists fought hard during the 1940s and saw action on almost all parts of the country in World War II. Regular and reserve memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Army
The Philippine Army (PA) () is the main, oldest and largest branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), responsible for ground warfare. , it had an estimated strength of 143,100 soldiers The service branch was established on December 21, 1935, as the Philippine Commonwealth Army. The Philippine Army has been engaged in numerous combat operations, including the ongoing Communist rebellion in the Philippines, the Moro conflict and, alongside other national military forces, in conflicts of international scope. The Commanding General of the Philippine Army is its professional and overall head. Its main Headquarters#Military, headquarters (Headquarters Philippine Army or HPA) is located at Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig City. Background Spanish Era Majority of the soldier that served the Captaincy General of the Philippines are Philippine natives, as opposed to their Native-American, Mestizo from the Americas or white counterparts who at first, are mostly Criollo people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
