Questions Hound PH Executive Secretary Post: Strategist Reacts

I've always heard the saying "Experience is the best teacher" when it comes to hiring people for a specific position. This is true in a corporate setting, also in government positions that hold a lot of responsibilities. After all, it's the people that you serve, and salaries come from the taxes they pay. 

While browsing YouTube this afternoon, I caught a portion of UNTV Director for News and Current Affairs Michael Fajatin and Ina Andolong's show at POLITIKOTV called Politiskoop where they were interviewing Ma. Lourdes Tiquia, a political strategist and founder of PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.

She was reiterating the importance of the Executive Secretary position and tells how the mandate is huge as it includes decision  making on a national level. She says "It is a powerful position and it isn't a post for pushing papers. It's not a glorified clerk. It really is a little President." She adds "I don't think the current Executive Secretary (pertaining to Vic Rodriguez) has the experience for the work to be done considering the style of the President. You need someone who had years of experience both in the national and local as well as the "can do" policy. Yes, there is a whole bureaucracy under the office of the Executive Secretary, but at the end of the day, the decision maker is the Executive Secretary."  

She certainly made valid points on the her interview that afternoon as executive posts like these are offered to experienced statesmen and political figures in the past; whom mostly have years of practice in the industry. Imagine, names include Ernesto Maceda, Joker Arroyo, Oscar Orbos, Franklin Drilon, Teofisto Guingona, Alberto Romulo have all held this position in the previous years. This is, among other names on the same list that also have related work prior to becoming part of the office. 

That's quite interesting. Questions are being asked and certainly, deserve answers.

LG RECONNECT 2022: Experiencing New LG Monitors in Real Life

You can't say it's immersive without experiencing it all so the folks at LG Philippines got us all to see it in action with the latest models of monitors, TV sets and even a real deal transparent monitor at the recent LG RECONNECT 2022 event at the Podium Mall in Pasig City.

They also worked with the largest distributor of IT brands in the country VST-ECS Phils. to see how much of the international companies work with the best monitors LG has and use it for different scenarios. For starters, gaming, office work, presentations, photo and video editing, telephony, video conferencing (yes I see you Cisco, the Meraki setups were sick!), having it with different accessories (Logitech), and working in different environments (again with different brands), still LG fits the bill.

Thank you for the fun afternoon, the entertainment and the experience of having these LG Monitors used in different scenarios. I am eyeing that monitor that Magic Liwanag is using for photo and video editing, I just have to look at some of the great things that LG offers. And I bet, I'll be sharing the experience of doing that in a few days. Stay tuned!

MARIANE OSABEL (The CLASH Season 4 Champ) Releases New Single "Pira Piraso"

Grand Champion of The Clash Season 4 Marian Osabel just released her new single "Pira Piraso" under GMA Music.

Mariane says "This is worth the wait, I am glad that my supporters are happy about the single, and now, it's on number 3 on iTunes. Hopefully I'd be able to release another one this year. This song is about when a person gets a bad day, I reflect on the lyrics of my song "Pira Piraso" at the part where it says "Kaunti pang pasensys, kaunti pang panahon". I really enjoy music, I go to different places in the country now because of it, this is what I enjoy, music and travel. I am open to the thought of doing acting gigs, I did a workshop last March, hopefully I'd be able to do it soon because it is exciting and challenging. This song is also about loving someone fully, not in pieces. A thing I would advise newcomers, aspiring singers, is to TRY, don't second guess, because even if you lose, you learn something from it. I did that until I did succeed. As an artist, I put out my feelings in my music. It's a place to vent out, I write and sing that way. I am really happy now, I'm with someone that I could give my 100%, my capacity to love." 

 Mariane admits, this is about a failed love which she personally has experienced. I'm glad she got over it and is having the time of her life with someone special.

This single is now out on iTunes, Spotify and other streaming platforms so if you love hear dearly, show your support by downloading or streaming copies of it legally. Congratulations Mariane! You deserve all the success!

Entertainment and Emergency App JUANETWORX Launched!

It was a fun and festive afternoon as we celebrated the launch of emergency rapid response app JUANETWORX. It was set at the historical Club Filipino in Greenhills San Juan and everyone was clad in terno and barong tagalog, which fits the apps reason for existing, to entertain and help Filipinos wherever you are and whenever.  Imagine a button which when you press, starts a process to act on your emergency til it gets resolved, something OFW's can benefit from especially if they're working outside the country.

Film Producer and app stalwart and head Ms. Edith Fider says "We started in production with the help of Father Suarez. His prophecies all came true, with the help of the right people, the right experts, JUANETWORX was built. We want to help Filipinos here and abroad, and this digital entertainment hub is an app that can do that. I am not alone in this project but it’s been a journey. I am proud of what we have accomplished, all for the love of Juan. When you are here, you are a friend, this is for all of us!"

Mr. Tony Adriano explains "Thank you to Edith for including me in Juanetworx. If you don’t know, 8.9 percent of our GDP is brought by OFW’s who are the intended users of this app. Now there is a system of it being an entertainment hub and a place to help OFW’s when they need it the most. Juanetworx started with Father Fernando Suarez, proven healer, and we are continuing his ministry. He is continuing his miracle through intercessions, and champions every Juan. This is for the underprivileged, with our efforts and our church base, this will help more people in and outside the country, especially the poor. We appreciate your support, and thank you!"

Celebrities like Joaquin Domagoso, Arnel Ignacio, Manila Vice Mayor Yul Servo were also there to join the festivities!

Shows like Ang Katiwala, Dyesibilbil, Doc Willie Ong, The Sari Sari Show, Ed Caluag, The Soulful Kitchen Diva, Ang Huling Burlesk Queen, Pung! (A horror show), Erotixa (with Christian Bables and Ali Forbes), and more shows will be seen at the Juanetworx app. For as low as Php 100 membership fee (follow instructions on the site), you gain access to their library of shows, films, documentaries and service. You can download the app via juanetworx.com (via downloadable apk file).

Soon, they say there will be Korean Dramas, concerts, collaboration with international and local content creators so folks remain entertained while using it. Surely, they are trailblazers in safety and thought about members on how they won't be just remaining as an emergency notice app, but something they could use the whole day. Peace of mind, that is priceless!