Caloy as the new People's Champ

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The only eight division Boxing World Champion in the history of the sport, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao dominated the Filipino masses for decades. The legendary boxer rewarded the country with countless exciting moments and pride all over the world.

Pacquiao's legacy is forever etched in the hearts of the Filipinos. He is an immortal-like figure and icon that no one ever imagined that the day would come when a new star on the block would rise.

Enter Carlos Yulo. The Filipino gymnast and two-time gold medalist in the 2024 Paris Olympics after conquering the vault and floor exercise of the Olympics gymnastics event. What is even surprising here is he is just scratching the surface of his potential.

Yulo is truly a wunderkind and a generational talent much like Manny Pacquiao. Did we ever think of having a gymnastics superstar? For all we know, the Philippines is predominantly a basketball country.

Carlos or "Caloy" as he is fondly called like his predecessor Manny who had the "Pacman" alias is just starting his golden dynasty. The country is truly lucky to witness the making of the new People's Champ. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Written by: Miles Alimangohan

Nesthy's Cup of Tea

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Defining your own cup of tea as an idiomatic expression that means something you like or something you're really good at. This is exactly what made Nesthy Petecio a household name and an icon for generations to come. 

The Filipina Boxer started her boxing journey as a mere self-defense in her youth days in Davao. What was thought as a pastime ultimately became a passion as she went on to participate in local competitions to provide for her family. 

Petecio was discovered by local coaches in Davao after a winning a bout against a bigger opponent and a man, proving that gender knows no hindrances. She was then invited to join the national boxing team. 

Nesthy got her first taste of medal when she captured silver in the 2011 Southeast Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Petecio went on to garner 2 more silvers, 1 bronze and 2 golds for a spectacular track record in the region. 

Petecio levelled up and started her olympic brilliance when she won the Silver medal in the first Womens Featherweight event in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after a masterful performance against Irma Testa of Italy in the semi-final round. 

The prizefighter recently made the country proud again after bagging her second consecutive olympic medal. This time, winning the bronze award after a gallant stand against Julia Szremeta of Poland. 

Nesthy's courage and determination as a Filipina boxer changed the narrative of the sport of boxing where men usually dominate. She broke barriers untouched and went on to show the world that the Filipina can excel in boxing too. 

A proven winner in every competition she's in. We can all justify that it's fair to ask and wonder what Nesthy's Cup of Tea is? I guess it's basically known at this point; ultimately winning in life.

Written by: Miles Alimangohan

Angara Meets with DepEd-National Employees Union to Address Concerns of Non Teaching Personnel

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On Tuesday, Education Secretary Sonny Angara met with the Department of Education-National Employees Union (DepEd-NEU) National Executive Officers and National Board of Trustees at the DepEd Central Office to discuss and address the concerns of non-teaching personnel.

Accompanied by DepEd NEU National President Atty. Domingo B. Alidon, Undersecretary for Finance Annalyn M. Sevilla, OIC-Undersecretary for Human Resource and Organizational Development and Administration Wilfredo E. Cabral, Undersecretary for Operations Atty. Revsee Escobedo, and other DepEd and DepEd-NEU officials, the meeting focused on the issues raised by the NEU and worked on developing resolutions to benefit the Department’s staff.

One of the key topics discussed was the DepEd NEU’s proposal to review DepEd Order No. 002, s. 2024, which mandates the immediate removal of administrative tasks from public school teachers.

“We will track everything. I will assign HR and the Operations team to take note of all the suggestions. There are many professions involved, and I am sure we can create a career path progression. It may take time, so please bear with us, but we will study it thoroughly,” Secretary Angara said.

DepEd-NEU also suggested allocating the 2023 Collective Negotiation Agreement Incentive (CNAI) of P3,000, including savings pooled from DepEd Field offices, and a retirement benefit of P20,000 for DepEd Non-Teaching Employees across all governance levels.

Meanwhile, DepEd-NEU recommended that the Department issue a directive to ensure representation for non-teaching personnel and implement the CNA in Local School Boards (LSB).

“Since DepEd-NEU is the sole non-academic union of DepEd, we will remind our superintendents and regional officials to recommend their inclusion in the LSB,” Usec. Escobedo emphasized.

In addition, DepEd-NEU proposed the formation of the DepEd Union Management Coordinating Council (UMCC) to strengthen the implementation of the welfare benefits as stated in the CNA.