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ONE IN A MILLION ME
By Robbie Pangilinan
Every year as we celebrate our birthdays, we wish the next will be a blast. I wished that, too. And it came true.
Last year, I celebrated my birthday at Kamayan restaurant in Manila with my media friends and celebrities. TV host and former Councilor Kate Coseteng hosted my birthday with Hero Bautista, Sen. Nikki Coseteng, and Dr. Calayan’s family.
This year, I think, is the best year of my life. More than a hundred guests celebrated with me despite heavy rains. The party was awesome, thanks to Signum, Stage One Engineering, Signum Digital Printing, Andy Lugtu of Malungai Life Oil for the delicious food, Dr. Jean Marquez, PRC SEC-GEN Gwen Pang and my grand-uncle Manny V. Pangilinan for the lechon.
I was surprised for the presence of Boxing Champ Gerry Penalosa and his wife Goody, business tycoon Andy Lugtu, businessman Ariel Nepomuceno, PAGCOR’s Ed Caeg, Pastor Joey Rafael. Direk Hero Bautista and his wife Rio and many more.
I also thank Dr. Manny Calayan, Dra. Jean Marquez, Selina Sevilla, Lalen Calayan, Slykane, Archie Malate, Women’s Journal Editor Rene Bisquerra and Mike Swift who got stranded in the heavy outpour, and Kate Coseteng who missed the party because of a bad jetlag.
My editors Isabel De Leon, Maridol Bismark, Gianna Maniego, Reira Mallari, Ricky Lo, Dina Chan, Ken Velasco, Klink Ang, Malou Rosal, Gie Trilliana , Eliz Lim, Enjel Manato and PCSO Chairman Margie Juico sent their birthday wishes through text messages. I got an unexpected call from Vice President Binay.
The first quarter of the year was very challenging. I overlooked some contracts that have expired, though I believe that those contracts were not really meant to be renewed for one reason or another. After my TV show’s final episode October last year, I predicted the first quarter of 2013 will be difficult. But I held on to Hebrews 11.1, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
God tested my faith. Because whenever bad things happen in my life, I know He is there.
I had a sad experience after a two-week coverage in London last March. I became a victim of trust by a fellow journalist, a friend. I almost lost my credibility and with it, my hard-earned 10-year career, but I was able to prove that people in the industry had utmost trust and confidence in me.
April, I flew to New York to cover the fight of Nonito “The Flash “ Donaire. I stayed in New Jersey with my publisher for eight days then flew to Los Angeles. I went back to Manila last May 2.
I told myself that after covering the losses of Pacquiao, Donaire, and UFC Filipino fighters, I’d pass up on the Pacquiao fight in Macau in November. I also needed to rest my back due to my scoliosis.
When I got back, I was excited for my upcoming projects. But what was funny was I did not know what these projects were. God has not revealed them to me yet. I just claimed and declared it.
Three weeks before my special day, I received an email from a prospective client, instructing me to prepare my PR presentation. I did, and by God’s grace, my proposal was approved.
Mark 9.23 says, “Everything is possible for him who believes.”
Thank you to the beautiful people who make me look and feel good – Dra. Jean Marquez of The Skin Specialist Clinic, Pastor Joey and Sister Ut of Alabang New Life Christian Fellowship, Rex Malabanan of Manila Natures Link, PCSO Chairman Margie Juico, Pritzi Lopez, and Coach Norman Black.
I would like to thank my business partner and friend Pia Macan for her contribution to my business. We have been working together since 2004.
I have upcoming trips – in September to Iloilo with my talent Coach Norman Black for Bosch Skil, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu for PCSO, in October to Bohol and Boracay, and in November to Camsur and Davao.
I am inspired to know that I am one in a million. I have witnessed greatness unfold and have seen extraordinary moments take place, but what has happened to me is truly unique and special. I have the best job in the world as a PR manager, consultant, image builder, cook, waiter, TV show producer, massage therapist, good son, responsible father, a contributor writer for lifestyle and sports, a production assistant in church and everything else in between.
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PCSO continues innovations
By Robbie Pangilinan
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has sealed an agreement with 19 private hospitals for its Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP).
This is PCSO’s response to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s call for a Universal Health Care for all Filipinos, also known as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP) to ensure that all Filipinos have access to quality health services that are efficiently delivered, equitably distributed, fairly financed and appropriately utilized by an informed and empowered public.
The 19 hospitals are Alabang Medical Clinic, Capitol Medical Center, Colinas Verdes Hospital Managers Corp. (formerly Cardinal Santos Medical Center), Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital, Delos Santos Medical Center, Manila Adventist Medical Center, Manila Doctors Hospital, Marikina Valley Medical Center, Martinez Memorial Hospital, Mary Johnston Hospital, Mary Chiles Hospital, Inc., Medical Center Manila, Medical Center Paranaque, Metropolitan Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, St. Clare's Medical Center , St. Agnes Hospital, United Doctors Medical Center, and UERM Memorial Medical Center.
Conceptualized in 1993 to address the medical and financial needs of sick individuals, the IMAP covers individuals from all walks of life, regardless of political affiliation, social standing, whether he is a member or non-member of Philhealth, as well as HMO cardholders.
The program uses a standard rate in the processing of financial assistance to ensure the rational allocation of resources to marginalized individuals who come for assistance to PCSO.
“Over the years, the program is on constant look out for innovations to effectively deliver services to a wider scale of beneficiaries putting emphasis on the role of the agency of augmenting to the medical needs of our clientele,” reports PCSO Chairman Margie Juico.
The PCSO is the principal government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, and charities of national character. In adherence to its main thrust of providing funds for health programs and other charities, the PCSO is engaged in various social welfare and development programs.
“Our mission is to provide timely and responsive health and welfare assistances, hence, we are constantly on the look out to improve and upgrade our services to the public,” ends Chairman Juico.
PCSO saves great deal in first half of the year
By Robbie Pangilinan
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)’s on-line lottery sector has surpassed itself yet again in savings for January to June 2013.
A total of P149,078,507.93 in savings was generated from rental expenses, equipment leave agreement and thermal and bet slips (paper for lotto bets and receipts for lotto payments).
PCSO Chairman Margarita P. Juico added that the agency has also saved from streamlining of processes, institution of reforms, reduction by 20% of the cost of medicines from the lowest-priced formulary, rationalization of personnel, LGUs’ donation of office space for PCSO branch offices nationwide, cost cutting measures and judicious spending, review of our game’s prize structure and strict fiscalization, and negotiations with existing suppliers for a reduction in prices.
“The Board made a commitment to each other and to PCSO to do whatever will be beneficial to the institution and not to themselves and wasted no time in instituting internal controls, fiscal discipline and good governance. We revoked contracts which were found to be disadvantageous to PCSO, reviewed and revised board resolutions which did not sit well with what we intended to do, we did a time and motion study as well as a workflow of all processes especially the frontline services to ensure punctual, effective service was rendered,” shares the Chairman.
Further, the once co-mingling of operating, charity and prize funds was segregated. Before, there was no way of knowing which fund was already used up. The segregation required a serious review of budget utilization, meaning spending within the limits as apportioned in a year. The PCSO also had an annual procurement plan based on the corporate operating budget as well as a review of administrative processes and financial policies.
In order to maintain this, Chairman Juico has the following strategies: “We are almost done with the rationalization plan of the office. We try to put good people in positions of responsibility. We try to empower them with the right attitude and behaviour. We implement good governance habits so that long after we are gone, they can stand up against any board member or person who will make them do otherwise.”
Congressmen commend PCSO
By Robbie Pangilinan
Some members of the Congress commended the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for its good performance, as General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II presented the agency’s operational and financial highlights and major thrusts for 2012 and 2013, as well as plans and programs for 2014.
Rep. Isidro Ungab, Chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations led 21 other congressmen from other committees in giving praise to PCSO and also to Chairman Margie Juico for the agency’s accomplishments. “I salute Chairman Juico; she is more specific and strict on her rules. And we had a great time listening to her,” said Rep. Noel Villanueva of Tarlac. Chairman Juico and GM Roxas reported on the performance of PCSO for the past years and the current year, the outlook for the coming years, and the fiscal and macroeconomic assumptions used in the formulation of the agency’s budget.
The chairman informed the House of PCSO’s distributions of revenue allocation from the sale of sweepstakes, lotto and other games for the past three years (2010-2012) and estimates for 2013 and 2014, including actual remittances to the National Treasury and mandatory contributions pursuant to laws and other executive issuances. Juico also reported about contributions of the PCSO to the National Treasury in terms of taxes, dividends and other remittances for the last five years, and the COA Annual Audit Report for FY 2012, PCSO Annual Report for the year 2012, FY 2013 Corporate Operating Budget as approved by the Board of Directors, and Fund Allocation for various laws as of June 30, 2013.
The PCSO is the principal government agency for raising and providing funds for health programs, medical assistance and services, charities of national character, as well as various social welfare and development programs. Chairman Juico reflects integrity in the way she leads the agency. From day 1, she has vowed to make her administration transparent and this trickles down to her staff, who she empowers with the right attitude and behavior. “We implement good governance habits so that long after we are gone, they can stand up against any board member or person who will make them do otherwise,” she shares.
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