Revillame rewards NAIA porter who returned ‘Wowowin’ tax money

An honest porter working at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 has been commended and rewarded by Willie Revillame in his TV show.

In an episode aired on Tuesday, the “Wowowin” host narrated how their staff member accidentally lost the money used to pay the show’s taxes at the airport after their flight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

“Naiwan niya yung envelope na may lamang pera (Our staff left the envelope that contained money),” Revillame recalled.  Fortunately, a baggage clerk named Victor rushed to the crew to return the envelope, which contained P34,000 and a few dollar bills.

Revillame appreciated his kind gesture and rewarded Victor and his daughters by handing his signature jackets, mobile phones, and P10,000 cash for Victor’s youngest daughter, a college student taking up medical technology.

“Sa mga namumuno po sa NAIA, itong mga taong ito ang dapat binibigyan ng medalya. It’s a good thing na nangyari sa amin ito para nakikita sa buong mundo na may mga Pilipinong tapat sa paglilingkod sa kanilang trabaho (To the NAIA leadership, people like [Victor] should be given a medal. It’s a good thing that this happened to us so the whole world will see that there are Filipinos who truly serve in the course of their work),” Revillame said.

Last month, the cast of “Wowowin” were in the UAE capital to tape an episode and entertain thousands of Filipinos working there.  Gianna Francesca Catolico /ra

source: entertainment.inquirer.net

Chilean President Bachelet ends fruitful visit to Manila

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has left the country following her attendance to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit and a state visit.

Bachelet left with her black military plane back to Chile on Thursday night.

Government officials were at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1 to send off Bachelet.

In her four-day stay in the country, Bachelet was able to speak about women’s issues, guest in the Apec CEO Summit, and sit with other leaders of the 21 member-economies at the Apec Economic Leaders’ meeting.

She also met with President Benigno Aquino III where they signed a memorandum of understanding on disaster risk reduction management.

They also signed a letter of intent on conducting a joint study exploring the possible benefits of a free trade agreement between Manila and Santiago. RC

source: globalnation.inquirer.net

After airport scuffle, Raymart Santiago, Ramon Tulfo continue fight in court

A day after figuring in a scuffle at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), actor Raymart Santiago and columnist Ramon Tulfo are holding the next round of their "fight" in court.

On Monday, Tulfo went to Pasay City Hall to lodge a complaint against Santiago and his wife, actress Claudine Barretto, and several "John Does," for physical injuries.

In an interview over radio dzBB, Tulfo's lawyer Mario General said: "Definitely, we're going to file a criminal case against husband and wife, and John Does for physical injuries."

General said they are just waiting for the final medical report of Tulfo.

Meanwhile, in a separate radio dzBB report, Santiago said he also intends to file a complaint against Tulfo for physical injury and coercion.

When asked in an interview if he intends to sue Tulfo, Santiago said, "Opo (yes)."

Tulfo and Santiago engaged in a fight at the NAIA-3 Sunday afternoon after Tulfo started taking footage of Barretto as she was complaining to a Cebu Pacific attendant about their baggage, which was not loaded on their flight from Boracay.

Santiago claimed that Tulfo tried to punch him when he approached him and asked why he was taking footage.

On the other hand, Tulfo claimed that Santiago and his companions ganged up on him.

PO2 Joel Landicho of the Pasay City police said they have obtained statements from Tulfo and the Santiagos.

"Ito tinatawag nating complaint against complaint, meron silang kanya-kanyang alegasyon," Landicho said. - VVP/HS, GMA News

source: gmanetwork.com