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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

SIMPLY JESSE BOOK: The Story of Jesse Robredo


SIMPLY JESSE BOOK: The Story of Jesse Robredo 

I have fond memories of the late Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo. Not only was he a fellow Bicolano and mayor of Naga City for 19 years, he is also the son of my Papa's former boss and was my Facebook (FB) FriendMoreover, his wife, Atty. Leni Robredo, was my brother's classmate in law school. 

Standing, left to right: AIKA and TRICIA ROBREDO, 
Seated, left to right Atty. LENI, JILLIAN and JESSEE ROBREDO
Jesse Robredo's leadership qualities such as assertiveness, adaptability, intelligence, and conscientiousness are the ideals which all would-be leaders must aspire for. Jesse Robredo is an epitome of the matino at mahusay na lider (sensible and capable leader). Above all, he was a true blue family man.


Everyone agrees that the very essence of Jesse Robredo’s management style and political philosophy is his favorite catchphrases “walang malaki o maliit sa akin, lahat pare-pareho.” (No one is big or small, everyone is equal to me.) Also, Jess truly believed that each task, no matter how big or small, is worthy of his best efforts. And he expected the same from his subordinates. 


This is probably the reason why Jesse did not think it was beneath him to sweep the streets, shovel dirt and clear debris after a typhoon, or to come to a Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) meeting in shorts and slippers. Jesse Robredo never got tired of exhorting his own people in Naga City and the DILG to take pride in their work and give it all they’ve got, regardless of how menial the task or how low their rank.

Jesse Robredo’s “walang maliit o malaki” philosophy goes against the traditional split-level democracy. Imagine, I was not yet of voting age when I met the good mayor. Who am I to deserve his time? But he was so accessible to everyone. Jesse Robredo was a person who is “madaling lapitan at madaling hanapin" (approachable and accessible).


I still vividly recall the time when I was still a student, I often saw Jesse Robredo, then mayor of Naga City, “in action” --- wearing a T-shirt, shorts and slippers and going around Naga City to lead the clean up drive especially after a typhoon or to talk to his constituents to hear their concerns.

In Naga City, he was fondly called "Mayor" or "Pogi" He was really a simple guy. He was simply Jesse. To his youngest daughter Jillian, he was simply Papa.

So, as told by Jillian, the book "Simply Jesse" encapsulates the story of Jesse Robredo, a simple guy.


The book storyteller JILLIAN ROBREDO
What are you waiting for? Buy a copy Now! Net proceeds of Simply Jesse will be donated to the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation, established by his family and close friends to continue Jesse’s legacy of public service and good governance.


Simply Jesse is available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide for only P 125. For more details, visit http://www.summitmedia.com.ph/book or visit the Summit Books Facebook page.


Thursday, November 22, 2012

ANTON DIAZ: Launches Southern Eats



                                           

ANTON DIAZ: Launches Southern Eats
                                
Anton unveiled to the cheering crowd Southern Eats, a restaurant guide-book to 50 restaurants you can find in the South of Metro Manila (From Makati until further South, Tagaytay). All of which are personally recommended by Anton Diaz of OurAwesomePlanet.com. 
 
Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet dot com had a book launched last Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Mercato Centrale's Open Tent in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. 
 
This is a very nice Christmas gift to friends and relatives. Available for only Php 150.00 only. 


Wednesday, September 12, 2012

RJ LEDESMA: Book Signing


RJ LEDESMA: Book Signing

SIGNING WITH POGI! Good News to all RJ Ledesma's fans! Pogi will have a book Signing on September 14, 2012.

Yes, I admit I am a fan of RJ Ledesma! He is so talented!  Plus he exudes this charisma that radiates as if telling everyone around him to be happy.

He always makes it a point to smile and make other people smile as well.

Aside from hosting television shows, weddings ( I personally saw him in action at my cousin's wedding, I tell you, RJ is a fantastic host! ) and events, organizing the Mercato Centrale group of food markets, editing a men’s magazine and writing a weekly newspaper column, (and yes, he was ‘Joey’ in the Royal Tru-Orange that came out in the eighties), RJ is also the author behind four best-selling humor books Lies My Yaya Should Have Told Me (2008), I Do Or I Die (2009), Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Me? (2010) and It Only Hurts When I Pee (2011) from Anvil Publishing. His third book, Is It Hot In Here Or Is It Me, was a National Book Award Finalist in the 30th National Book Awards. His books are a collection of his “Pogi from a Parallel Universe” columns in the Philippine Star.
                        

Join RJ Ledesma as he signs all four of his books on Friday (September 14) from 5:00pm-6:00pm at the National Book Store booth of the 33rd Manila International Book Fair in SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/AnvilPublishing.


Monday, March 26, 2012

BULLYING IS UNCOOL


 
BULLYING IS UNCOOL
 
BULLYING other people whether you are in preschool or at work or with a group is uncool.  A lot of people had experience bullying one time or another.  And bullying is never ever right. So if someone bullied you don't just sit there and cry, report it to proper authorities like your teacher or the principal and to your parents. ( But if they too, is uncool then that's a problem).
This guidebook was illustrated by Angel Villanueva. I never met her personally though, so I really don't know the story behind the book. The book is so precise and concise and I believe the illustration conveys to the reader how important it is for parents and teachers to act before it is too late. I don't know if this is for sale or just part of the exhibit at the 5th floor of Shangri-La Mall in Edsa, Quezon City that opened last Saturday, March 24, 2012. If this is for sale I think parents ought to buy this for their kids.
The book will be worth every penny! This can help your kids act accordingly if they were being bullied by their classmates or peers. Rather than buying trash books why don't you look for this one?
 If all else fails, there is karma! And it is very powerful. Happy Reading!


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