ASEC. CUI, JR., WITH MISS EARTH WATER

The 3rd Anniversary of Pilipinas Ngayon Na! was not only fabolous, it was splendid! The guests were entertained by no less than the winners of the 2008 Miss Earth Beauty Pageant held in our country. They were given rare opportunity to pose with these beautiful ladies for a photo session. (Inset picture: Asec. Ferdinand Cui, Jr., with Miss Earth-Water Marian Michelle Oblea).

ASEC. CUI AT PNN

Assistant Secretary Ferdinand B. Cui, Jr., of the Presidential Management Staff, attended the 3rd Anniversary of Pilipinas Ngayon Na! at Crowne Plaza Galleria on May 24, 2008 to represent his boss, Secretary Cerge M. Remonde, who was on a mission. Asec. Cui conveyed Secretary Remonde's personal message to Usec. Robert T. Rivera, the host of the show. He did his job well by blending with the crowd representing Secretary Remonde, extending his apologies on the latter's behalf for non-appearance due to an immediate official concern.

The event was sponsored by the Office of the Press Secretary, PAGCOR, PNOC and CANON Philippines, among others. The Photographs were taken by the ace photographers of Pilipinas Ngayon Na! and Usec. Robert T. Rivera's personal photographer, who has been a Canon fanatic for more than a decade. Pictures were taken as far as 30 to 50 meters using varied tele/macro lenses in available lights. Thank you to CANON and we hope that CANON continues to sponsor events of PILIPINAS NGAYON NA! where attendees are not only showbiz talents, but decision makers and icons in their own rights.

Among those who attended was Tita Boots Anson Roa with Consul General Ceferino Benedicto. MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando made a surprise number! Without much ado, he rendered a song upon the prodding of Faith Cuneta. Elyza Rivera partly hosted the show with Isabel Lopez, Marissa Del Mar and Ana Roces, among others. Do you know that Archie Lacson with the Gang of PENTHOUSE LIVE are still around? They shall soon be back in the limelight with Usec. Robert T. Rivera. See how they dance, as their performances shall be shown at Pilipinas Ngayon Na! to be aired worlwide on Saturday at 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Watch how the band, who used to wear colors identified with the MMDA: the pink and blue! Jam, dance, shout and jump with the Space Flower Band! as they perform their musical rendetion in a unique way. Watch how the Cercado Sisters performs and executes their winnig piece in the All female Vocal Group Junior Division, this sisters popularized "Paraiso". The guests were entertained by the 2008 Miss Earth and PAGCOR's ambassador of goodwill. Various citations and awards where also given to deserving government officials and private organizations, Patricia Sto. Tomas (former Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission), Senator Ernesto Herrera, Vice Mayor George Elias of Taguig City, Orlando Marquez Sr., President of FEJODAP, Norma Malicdim, Principal of Quirino HighSchool, were among those awarded and cited for their exemplary performance in their respective fields of endeavor. Secretary Ignacio "Toting" Bunye was given special citation by PILIPINAS NGAYON NA! WATCH PILIPINAS NGAYON NA! EVERY SATURDAYS 6:00 TO 7:00 P.M. AT NBN-CHANNEL-4.