“I have been to many provinces and people became rich because of jueteng. Let’s not be hypocrites. Politicians allow jueteng because they get extra money from this and jueteng gives livelihood to some.” — Ifugao police director
“This is a command that we mandate you, the PNP (Philippine National Police) to follow. In Ifugao, the politicians are united against jueteng. Mayor Tennenan (Lamut), Cattiling (Alfonso Lista), Cuyahon (Kiangan), and Cabbigat (Lagawe) said they support the fight against jueteng.
Last year, we introduced you to Adeline Dumapong, a weight lifter from Ifugao who has been winning medals for the country. [In case you missed our posts about her, click here and here.] Now, here’s a video which features Adeline along with other Filipino weight lifters. Her segment starts after about two and a half minutes. Be inspired.
►A five minute hailstorm in Baguio indicates a long dry spell according to an official of the government’s weather bureau. [Nordis]
►Abrenian.com is looking for the best and the worst mayor of Abra. Click here to nominate who you think deserves the honor (or dishonor). [Abrenian.com]
►A newly constructed bridge in Abra is now named after Chito Bersamin, the province’s Congressman who was assassinated a year ago. [Abrenian.com]
Here’s an interview with Marky Cielo which, we’re sure, you will find interesting. It was originally published in the Philippine Star, a daily newspaper. Mga girls diyan, ligawan na nga ninyo itong si Marky para hindi malungkot ang kanyang love life.
FUNFARE By Ricardo F. Lo Besides Bert Nievera, Martin’s dad who is half-Igorot, there’s only one pure Igorot in showbiz. [Bill’s Note: Marky is actually also part Igorot cause his dad is from the Visayas] He’s none other than Marky Cielo, 2005 Sole Survivor of the GMA 7 reality-TV talent search StarStruck (Batch 3).
