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Cheeseburger for charity
McDonalds launched its new Cheeseburger
Campaign to raise P1 million for the benefit of
the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
and its banner program Bright Minds Read
(BMR). For every McDonalds Cheeseburger
purchased, P1 is automatically donated to
RMHC. Photo shows (L-R) Kim de Leon, execu-
tive director of RMHC; George Yang, president
and chairman of McDonald's Philippines;
Megastar Sharon Cuneta, McDonalds endorser;
a representative from the Department of Edu-
cation and Ronald McDonald show the new
McDonald Cheeseburger campaign banner. In-
set photo shows (L-R) Margot Torres, McDonalds
vice president for marketing; Ms. Cuneta, and
Ms. de Leon. MICHAEL SUPERALES
2 Monday, June 14, 2010
IVAN AT ANN
mga taga-showbiz hihintayin na lang niya ba talaga ang nakahubad. ang schedule ko,
kay president- natin kung mayroon. lahat ng E, kailangan ko kasi nga tulog na
apparent Benigno Kung wala naman, responsibilidad na munang matulog, e, nga lang kulang
Noynoy Aquino patuloy pa rin ang iaatang sa kanya? ang natatawang ako, paano pa ako
III. pagsuporta ko sa tugon ng aktor. isinagot sa amin ni magdyi-gym, di
Sa ating presidente. *** Mark. ba?
proklamasyon ni
Noynoy bilang
bagong Pangulo
Sa ngayon ay
kabi-kabila ang mga
Last year ay
nagpahayag si Mark
Gusto niya
talagang rumampa
sa Cosmo Bash,
THE RIGHT
TIME TO GET
MARRIED. Alam
Big Brother naimbyerna sa 2 teen housemates Cory Quirino loves San Marino
batikos na tinatanggap ng Herras na NAKAKALOKA kaso, hindi na ayaw nilang maka-
ng bansa noong pamunuang Aquino, magpapalaki ng pero, wala pa naman ng lahat na naman ang aktres gumamit ng tissue attract ng public Health and wellness icon Cory Quirino has become the latest celeb-
June 9 sa partikular na si Kris katawan para namang sinasabi sa nagliligawan na ito na nagpa- ang dalawang attention. rity to be enamored with San Marino Corned Tuna, a healthy, yet deli-
Batasan Aquino na makarampa rin siya akin ang GMA Artist ngayon sina Mark despedida party bagets. Ang tsika pa,
cious food product introduced by highly reputable food company
Pambansa, isa si
Cesar Montano sa
pinaparatangang sa Cosmo bash,
tulad ng ginawa last
Center at ang
GMA.
at Ynna Asistio, na
huling
kamakailan.
Ang tsika kasi, SHOWBIZ Kalat na kalat na
sa Youtube at
may dalawa pang
housemates na Foodsphere Inc.
mga artistang
nagmamaniobra sa
mga posisyong
year ni Aljur Medyo okay na nagtambalan sa sa isang sosyal na PIZZAZZ Facebook ang nag-kiss din, sina Cory is always vocal about the impor- Now, Cory Quirino is seen advocating
pumunta at Abrenica na raw ang katawan Diva. Kaya restaurant sa halikan ng dalawa. Tricia at James pero
ibibigay sa mga By Alex Brosas tance of good diet in maintaining a for healthy lifestyle, with San Marino
nagbigay suporta StarStruck winner niya, at hinimok natanong namin Greenbelt 2 nagpa- Panay nga ang hindi naman ito na-
artistang tumulong healthy lifestyle. You have to manage Hearty Line, the latest canned fish
sa bagong rin katulad ni Mark. kaming, hawakan ang binata, handa party ang hitad dahil hitad dahil one sigaw ng mga capture sa video
sa pangangam- isang buwan siyang housemate nang hindi tulad noong your body, mind and spirit properly to offering from Foodsphere, which in-
pamunuan. Kaya nang mo, hawakan mo, na ba siyang mag- month silang
panya ng mawawala kasama mawawala at maghahalikan na kina Ivan at Ann na experience wellness. cludes San Marino Corned Tuna, San
Im happy, nakausap meron na 'yan, asawa?
masaya ako, kapatid. ng PEP sabi sa amin ni Hindi pa, hindi ang kanyang magastos talaga sa sina Ivan at Ann. talagang nasa You must have a sound lifestyle, Marino Tuna Paella, San Marino Blue
excited dahil Hiningan (Philippine Mark, at pa! 'Pag may dyowang may pupuntahan nila. May sumigaw pang RONNIE LIANG Youtube at positive attitude, good diet, exercise, Mackerel Steak (in Tomato Sauce &
alam ko na may namin ng Entertain- napatunayan mansyon na dugong banyaga. *** dapat mag-mouth- Nagkatotoo nga Facebook na. enough sleep and excellent stress man- Spanish Style), San Marino Tuna Fillet (in
isa tayong reaksyon si ment nga namin na ako!... Bakasyon grande Naimbiyerna pala wash ka, mapapa- ang sinabi ng Ang nakakaloka agement skill, she says. Water & Spanish Style) and San Marino
Cesar tungkol ang magdyowa kaya si Kuya ng Pinoy laban ka! kay Ivan. dalagita dahil lang, mukhang hindi A granddaughter of the late President Tuna Spread.
mabuti at Portal) si meron na Hindi ko pa
sa punang naman they decided Big Brother nang At mukhang hindi pagkatapos ay na-evict ang isa sa
maayos na Mark siyang abs. masabi pero hindi Elpidio Quirino, These are
ito, na sa to throw a party na may maghalikan sa lang isang beses biglang sumigaw si mga naghalikan, si
presidente na kamakailan, Pero pa ito yung right sad to say ay hindi nag-kiss ang dalawa Ivan. Malakas kaya she is a popular TV conveniently-
tingin ng iba housemates niya sa Kuya at pinapasok
nakaluklok tinanong kulang pa time. Alam ko hindi naman dinaluhan ng dahil maririnig sa siya kay Kuya? host, motivational packed fish prod-
ay pagmamaliit PBB Teen Clash sila lahat sa confes-
ngayon, sabi ni rin, pa ito yung right dyowa ng aktres. video na isang * * *] speaker, book ucts that promotes
sa kakayahan ng 2010. sion room.
Cesar, nabigo man time kasi nasa Anyway, matapos Nag-kiss kasi sa housemate ang Mukhang ayaw author and colum- active and healthy
siyang mahalal mga artistang stage pa ako Marami ang na-
ang kasiyahan sa lips sina Ivan sumigaw ng cen- shock na teleview- nang pa-manage ni nist who provides lifestyle, says
bilang gubernador katulad niya. siyempre na... unang resto ay ter, meaning, dapat Ronnie Liang sa
Dorschner at Ann Li ers sa live streams beauty, health and Bendicion adding
ng Bohol. Kahit siyempre ayokong lumipat ang grupo dahil sa dare ng sa gitna ng lips manager niyang si
naman sinong nang makita nilang fitness tips. that the new
Ngayong bali- mawala ito, ng aktres sa isa kapwa nila humalik si Ivan. George Roca.
bigyan ng nag-kiss sina Ivan She is also an products will
balitang may ayokong mawala pang sosyalerang housemates. Pagkatapos non, at Ann. Pero Hindi na raw
ilang mga artista posisyon, yung opportunities resto na kalapit nag-kiss muli sina magkasundo ang entrepreneur and complement the
Housemates, mukhang hindi ito
ang gustong babatikusin na ibinibigay sa lamang ng nauna lahat kayo, Ivan at Ann. dalawa at gusto na an anti-crime famous and highly-
ipalalabas sa champion who successful San
bigyan ng din 'yan at akin ng GMA, nilang pinuntahan. pumasok kayo sa At habang regular programming niyang kumalas sa
posisyon sa nakasalalay pa itong mga projects Napansin ng confession room. nagkakagulo sila sa sa TV dahil tiyak na manager na believes in the Marino Corned
administrasyong rin 'yan sa kung na ibinibigay sa aktres na may isang Everybody, now! ito pag-cheer sa dalawa, masa-sanction sila nagpasikat sa kanya. holistic personality Tuna launched last
Aquino tulad nina ano ba ang akin ng GMA, alak na hindi pa ang galit na galit na may isang female Maraming bagay na development of year by the food
ng Movie and
Boy Abunda, magiging ayokong mawala nabuksan. Ang sigaw ni Kuya sa housemate ang pinagtatalunan na every individual. company.
Television Review
Dingdong Dantes performance basta-basta. ginawa nito ay kanyang house- naringgang sumigaw ang dalawa kaya
and Classification naman nagpapa- Even before As a delicious
at Ogie Alcasid, niya, artista Lead male star binitbit ang alak at mates. Ito rin ang ng patay tayo kay Board (MTRCB).
inilagay sa isang release na raw si being picked as the innovation, San
tatanggapin kaya man siya o si Mark sa soap pambihirang kuya.
MARK HERRAS
TRICIA
Ha! Ha! Ha! merong tissue na manager na napipisil president for marketing of Foodsphere your health. Eat healthy. Exercise. Sleep
chise one of the most profitable comic book light. weekend, though that did make the movie Anyway, siguro nakalagay sa kani- para pumalit sa Inc., makers of San Marino Hearty Line. enough. Celebrate Life, she says.
adaptations of all time. This summers most poorly reviewed film, number two at the box office behind Shrek. ay nagtitipid ang kanilang labi. Ang kanya?
4 Monday, June 14, 2010 5
IVAN AT ANN
mga taga-showbiz hihintayin na lang niya ba talaga ang nakahubad. ang schedule ko,
kay president- natin kung mayroon. lahat ng E, kailangan ko kasi nga tulog na
apparent Benigno Kung wala naman, responsibilidad na munang matulog, e, nga lang kulang
Noynoy Aquino patuloy pa rin ang iaatang sa kanya? ang natatawang ako, paano pa ako
III. pagsuporta ko sa tugon ng aktor. isinagot sa amin ni magdyi-gym, di
Sa ating presidente. *** Mark. ba?
proklamasyon ni
Noynoy bilang
bagong Pangulo
Sa ngayon ay
kabi-kabila ang mga
Last year ay
nagpahayag si Mark
Gusto niya
talagang rumampa
sa Cosmo Bash,
THE RIGHT
TIME TO GET
MARRIED. Alam
Big Brother naimbyerna sa 2 teen housemates Cory Quirino loves San Marino
batikos na tinatanggap ng Herras na NAKAKALOKA kaso, hindi na ayaw nilang maka-
ng bansa noong pamunuang Aquino, magpapalaki ng pero, wala pa naman ng lahat na naman ang aktres gumamit ng tissue attract ng public Health and wellness icon Cory Quirino has become the latest celeb-
June 9 sa partikular na si Kris katawan para namang sinasabi sa nagliligawan na ito na nagpa- ang dalawang attention. rity to be enamored with San Marino Corned Tuna, a healthy, yet deli-
Batasan Aquino na makarampa rin siya akin ang GMA Artist ngayon sina Mark despedida party bagets. Ang tsika pa,
cious food product introduced by highly reputable food company
Pambansa, isa si
Cesar Montano sa
pinaparatangang sa Cosmo bash,
tulad ng ginawa last
Center at ang
GMA.
at Ynna Asistio, na
huling
kamakailan.
Ang tsika kasi, SHOWBIZ Kalat na kalat na
sa Youtube at
may dalawa pang
housemates na Foodsphere Inc.
mga artistang
nagmamaniobra sa
mga posisyong
year ni Aljur Medyo okay na nagtambalan sa sa isang sosyal na PIZZAZZ Facebook ang nag-kiss din, sina Cory is always vocal about the impor- Now, Cory Quirino is seen advocating
pumunta at Abrenica na raw ang katawan Diva. Kaya restaurant sa halikan ng dalawa. Tricia at James pero
ibibigay sa mga By Alex Brosas tance of good diet in maintaining a for healthy lifestyle, with San Marino
nagbigay suporta StarStruck winner niya, at hinimok natanong namin Greenbelt 2 nagpa- Panay nga ang hindi naman ito na-
artistang tumulong healthy lifestyle. You have to manage Hearty Line, the latest canned fish
sa bagong rin katulad ni Mark. kaming, hawakan ang binata, handa party ang hitad dahil hitad dahil one sigaw ng mga capture sa video
sa pangangam- isang buwan siyang housemate nang hindi tulad noong your body, mind and spirit properly to offering from Foodsphere, which in-
pamunuan. Kaya nang mo, hawakan mo, na ba siyang mag- month silang
panya ng mawawala kasama mawawala at maghahalikan na kina Ivan at Ann na experience wellness. cludes San Marino Corned Tuna, San
Im happy, nakausap meron na 'yan, asawa?
masaya ako, kapatid. ng PEP sabi sa amin ni Hindi pa, hindi ang kanyang magastos talaga sa sina Ivan at Ann. talagang nasa You must have a sound lifestyle, Marino Tuna Paella, San Marino Blue
excited dahil Hiningan (Philippine Mark, at pa! 'Pag may dyowang may pupuntahan nila. May sumigaw pang RONNIE LIANG Youtube at positive attitude, good diet, exercise, Mackerel Steak (in Tomato Sauce &
alam ko na may namin ng Entertain- napatunayan mansyon na dugong banyaga. *** dapat mag-mouth- Nagkatotoo nga Facebook na. enough sleep and excellent stress man- Spanish Style), San Marino Tuna Fillet (in
isa tayong reaksyon si ment nga namin na ako!... Bakasyon grande Naimbiyerna pala wash ka, mapapa- ang sinabi ng Ang nakakaloka agement skill, she says. Water & Spanish Style) and San Marino
Cesar tungkol ang magdyowa kaya si Kuya ng Pinoy laban ka! kay Ivan. dalagita dahil lang, mukhang hindi A granddaughter of the late President Tuna Spread.
mabuti at Portal) si meron na Hindi ko pa
sa punang naman they decided Big Brother nang At mukhang hindi pagkatapos ay na-evict ang isa sa
maayos na Mark siyang abs. masabi pero hindi Elpidio Quirino, These are
ito, na sa to throw a party na may maghalikan sa lang isang beses biglang sumigaw si mga naghalikan, si
presidente na kamakailan, Pero pa ito yung right sad to say ay hindi nag-kiss ang dalawa Ivan. Malakas kaya she is a popular TV conveniently-
tingin ng iba housemates niya sa Kuya at pinapasok
nakaluklok tinanong kulang pa time. Alam ko hindi naman dinaluhan ng dahil maririnig sa siya kay Kuya? host, motivational packed fish prod-
ay pagmamaliit PBB Teen Clash sila lahat sa confes-
ngayon, sabi ni rin, pa ito yung right dyowa ng aktres. video na isang * * *] speaker, book ucts that promotes
sa kakayahan ng 2010. sion room.
Cesar, nabigo man time kasi nasa Anyway, matapos Nag-kiss kasi sa housemate ang Mukhang ayaw author and colum- active and healthy
siyang mahalal mga artistang stage pa ako Marami ang na-
ang kasiyahan sa lips sina Ivan sumigaw ng cen- shock na teleview- nang pa-manage ni nist who provides lifestyle, says
bilang gubernador katulad niya. siyempre na... unang resto ay ter, meaning, dapat Ronnie Liang sa
Dorschner at Ann Li ers sa live streams beauty, health and Bendicion adding
ng Bohol. Kahit siyempre ayokong lumipat ang grupo dahil sa dare ng sa gitna ng lips manager niyang si
naman sinong nang makita nilang fitness tips. that the new
Ngayong bali- mawala ito, ng aktres sa isa kapwa nila humalik si Ivan. George Roca.
bigyan ng nag-kiss sina Ivan She is also an products will
balitang may ayokong mawala pang sosyalerang housemates. Pagkatapos non, at Ann. Pero Hindi na raw
ilang mga artista posisyon, yung opportunities resto na kalapit nag-kiss muli sina magkasundo ang entrepreneur and complement the
Housemates, mukhang hindi ito
ang gustong babatikusin na ibinibigay sa lamang ng nauna lahat kayo, Ivan at Ann. dalawa at gusto na an anti-crime famous and highly-
ipalalabas sa champion who successful San
bigyan ng din 'yan at akin ng GMA, nilang pinuntahan. pumasok kayo sa At habang regular programming niyang kumalas sa
posisyon sa nakasalalay pa itong mga projects Napansin ng confession room. nagkakagulo sila sa sa TV dahil tiyak na manager na believes in the Marino Corned
administrasyong rin 'yan sa kung na ibinibigay sa aktres na may isang Everybody, now! ito pag-cheer sa dalawa, masa-sanction sila nagpasikat sa kanya. holistic personality Tuna launched last
Aquino tulad nina ano ba ang akin ng GMA, alak na hindi pa ang galit na galit na may isang female Maraming bagay na development of year by the food
ng Movie and
Boy Abunda, magiging ayokong mawala nabuksan. Ang sigaw ni Kuya sa housemate ang pinagtatalunan na every individual. company.
Television Review
Dingdong Dantes performance basta-basta. ginawa nito ay kanyang house- naringgang sumigaw ang dalawa kaya
and Classification naman nagpapa- Even before As a delicious
at Ogie Alcasid, niya, artista Lead male star binitbit ang alak at mates. Ito rin ang ng patay tayo kay Board (MTRCB).
inilagay sa isang release na raw si being picked as the innovation, San
tatanggapin kaya man siya o si Mark sa soap pambihirang kuya.
MARK HERRAS
TRICIA
Ha! Ha! Ha! merong tissue na manager na napipisil president for marketing of Foodsphere your health. Eat healthy. Exercise. Sleep
chise one of the most profitable comic book light. weekend, though that did make the movie Anyway, siguro nakalagay sa kani- para pumalit sa Inc., makers of San Marino Hearty Line. enough. Celebrate Life, she says.
adaptations of all time. This summers most poorly reviewed film, number two at the box office behind Shrek. ay nagtitipid ang kanilang labi. Ang kanya?
6 Monday, June 14, 2010
Making a Difference,
One McDonalds Ni McJoe PALAISIPAN Thelma Onego
Complete the grid so every row, column
Cheeseburger at a Time and 3 x 3 box contains every digit
4. Kulam
LAST May, McDonalds launched its new from 1 to 9 inclusively.
5. Ba---;
Cheeseburger Campaign to raise P1 million Libag
pesos for the benefit of the Ronald McDonald 6. Hulapi
House Charities (RMHC), the charity of choice 7. Ihirang
of McDonalds, and its banner program Bright 8. Dulo ng sibat
Minds Read (BMR). Taking part in this cam-
9. Mahalagang
paign was easy- for every McDonalds Cheese-
burger purchased, P1 was automatically bato
donated to RMHC and as a symbol of ones 10. Liping
participation, a Cheeseburger Commitment minorya
sticker was given to post inside the stores. 14. Literatura
According to Ms. Margot Torres, 16. Lalawigan sa
McDonalds Vice President for Marketing, Mindanao
more than just serving a great Cheesebur- 20. Tabla
ger made from 100% pure beef and real Ameri- 22. Kalaykay
can cheese, McDonalds wanted to create an 23. Hukuman
avenue for customers to get involved in a fun ng Muslim
and delicious way. Who would have ever 24. Tamo
thought that your McDonalds Cheesebur- 27. Mailap na 25. Ipirmi
PAHALANG
ger could also make a real difference? Previous puzzle solution hayop 26. Baryo
One million units of McDonalds Cheese-
burger and one million Cheeseburger Com- 1. Disgrasya 28. Ipasyal 29. Tawag
mitment stickers later, McDonalds is proud 7. Tatay 29. Patong sa tatay
to announce that through the overwhelming 11. Hamakin 31. Panghawak 30. Tatay
support given to the campaign, P1 million 12. Takas 32. Pangalan
has been turned over to RMHC. Through this 13. Makunat ng lalaki
donation to RMHC, 100 public elementary na karne 33. Kaibigan
schools and thousands of Grade 1 students 14. Plata 34. Ramdam
will now be equipped with a BMR toolkit 15. Alalay 35. Panghalip
that teaches beginning reading, better lan- 16. Lengguwahe paari
guage skills, develop comprehension and 17. Agipo
improve critical thinking. 18. Bayan sa PABABA
Send cash from Belgium 19.
Quezon
Diwata 1. Balakid
to RP with your mobile 20. Iral 2. Alpabeto
SAGOT SA NAKARAAN
21. Lalapirutin 3. Rehiyon 4 at 3
thru Globe GCASH
FILIPINOS in Belgium can now send money
direct to the mobile phones of their families
and friends in the Philippines through Globe
Dean of the College of Dentistry of OLFU receives PRC award
GCASH, an internationally-acclaimed micro- IN recognition for ing free from the De Leons speech first to offer Infec-
payment service being operated by G- his hard work and perimeters of the as their own. tion Control,
XChange, Inc. (GXI). dedication, Our College, Dean De Graciously, he Conscious Seda-
The remittance service is the result of a Lady of Fatima Leon went to Japan agreed but re- tion and Forensic
recent tie-up between GXI, a wholly-owned University (OLFU) to accept a sister- quested that they Dentistry.
mobile commerce subsidiary of Globe, and College of Dentistry, hood agreement quote him as a Dean De Leon
Dean Arturo de with Kanagawa Filipino Dentist. continuously chal-
Belgacom International Carrier Services (BICS),
Leon was chosen Dental College. The His speech landed lenges himself and
a leading global carrier of voice, data and value in the July 2002
by the Professional agreement includes through his compe-
added services to over 500 wireless, wireline issue of Women tence and foresight,
and service providers worldwide. Regulation Commis- a consultation
sion (PRC) and program as well as and Dentistry. he brought a seven-
Mobile money transfer from Belgium to the Through the point proposal as to
awarded as the a student and
Philippines can now be done through PingPing, Dean de Leons how he envisions
2010 Most Out- faculty exchange
Belgacoms Mobile Commerce brand, and standing Profes- foresight and program in order to leadership, the OLFUs budding
GCASH, Globes Pioneering Mobile Commerce sional of the Year insatiable thirst for enhance the Colleges first batch College of Dentistry.
platform. GCASH is the first partner of Award in the field of improving the facultys clinical of graduates Years after his debut
PingPing for the remittance service. Dentistry. Dental Education in and pedagogical registered a 100% at OLFU, the
With the partnership, GCASH and PingPing At 34 years old, the Philippines, knowledge in passing average. College of Dentistry
revolutionize the way people send money. Dean De Leon is the Dean De Leon was Dentistry. Moreover, the has established its
Instead of going to a remittance outlet, youngest dentist to elected and became Dean De Leon College of Dentistry reputation as one of
PingPing subscribers can top up their mo- be appointed as one of the youngest also captivated is hailed as a Top the best Dentistry
bile wallet through the web or direct bank trans- College Dean. At councilors in the fellow dentists from Performing School schools in the
fer and conveniently use their cell phone to present, he is the South East Asia Europe, Asia, and for the past 14 Philippines and is
send money to a GCASH user in the Philip- Immediate Presi- Association for America at the consecutive years. reaching new
pines with the speed and convenience of a dent of the Council Dental Education DentEd Global Through Dean De heights as they
text message. The GCASH service is avail- of Deans of the (SEAADE,) the Consultative Forum Leon, OLFUs faithfully find
able to Globe and TM subscribers Philippine Associa- leading organization on Dental Educa- College of Dentistry innovative ways to
Recipients in the Philippines , will auto- tion of Dental in the field of tion held in is implementing a improve their
matically receive their remittance in their Colleges (PADC,) an Dentistry. Singapore as he competency- based curriculum and
GCASH mobile wallet and will be instantly educational institu- delivered a speech curriculum and has welcome new ideas
informed of their remittance with a text mes- tion that contributes Bridging the about the affective included Pedagogy on Dental Education.
sage. They have the option to encash the on defining dental Gap Here and component of the and Perspective in The PRC Awards
amount at any of the 18,000 GCASH outlets education in the Abroad dental curriculum. Dentistry in their Night will be held on
located across the country or use GCASH Philippines. Challenging As a result, many curriculum. The June 18, 2010 at
to pay for their bills or buy various items. Because of his himself and break- wanted to use Dean College is also the the Manila Hotel.
Monday, June 14, 2010 7
GMA to leave a strong and stable
economy to next administration
PRESIDENT Arroyo said she will leave a rupted growth" during her nine years as presi-
legacy of hard work, a strong and stable dent.
economy, renewed global engagement, ma- We put the economy first, raised revenue,
jor investments in healthcare, education, and invested in physical and human infrastruc-
physical infrastructure. tures. These actions would form the build-
During the countrys celebration of 112th ing blocks of a turnaround that would de-
Independence Day, Arroyo said she will turn liver 37 quarters of uninterrupted growth,
over to the administration of President-elect even against the headwinds of a global re-
Benigno Aquino III a new Philippines cession," she said.
which experienced 37 quarters of uninter- The President likewise spoke of im-
rupted growth" and ready to become a first- proved" foreign relations under her admin-
world country in 20 years. istration, in the speech witnessed by mem-
I know much work remains to be done, bers of the diplomatic corps.
but I am determined to turn over a new gov- Improved foreign relations have opened
ernment, a New Philippines, one that is ready the doors of economic opportunity for those
for the challenges of bringing the nation to Filipinos who have chosen to go abroad. Di-
the verge of first world in 20 years," Arroyo plomacy has helped protect the interests of
stressed as she boasted her accomplishments hardworking Filipinos in every corner of the
in giving the countrys economy uninter- globe," she added. Alex Balcoba