SPOTLIGHT: Philippine Army Chief Nurse wins the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024
Nurse Maria Victoria Juan from Philippines won USD 250,000 at the award ceremony in Bengaluru, held in November 2024, selected from a pool of 78,000 nurses from 202 countries.
Who is Maria Victoria Juan?
Maria Victoria Juan is a Consultant at Philippine Army Health Services and Colonel Reserve Force Armed Forces of the Philippine. As the Chief Nurse of the Philippine Army, she was responsible for initiating the first aeromedical evacuation system in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This system has greatly improved survival rates by enabling rapid evacuation and early treatment of casualties, especially in conflict areas..
At the age of 54 years, she joined an intensive 9-month long aeromedical evacuation training program while working full-time as a chief nurse. As a leader who believes in leading from the front, she completed 200-hours of emergency ambulance conduction, 100 hours of clinical duty, 1-mile ocean swim, 3-day jungle survival, helicopter underwater escape and flight medical runs, while having a fear of flying and deepwater swimming.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Maria organized the Endurun Mega Swabbing Center, training troops as medical swabbers and coordinating healthcare professionals. The center conducted nearly 500,000 tests, significantly contributing to the countryβs pandemic response.
Maria also pioneered environmental health initiatives, integrating vetiver grass technology to combat soil erosion and water pollution. Starting with the Philippine Army Headquarters, her efforts led to cleaner water and stabilized slopes, providing alternative livelihoods for low-income communities. This initiative has been replicated across various military and civilian communities, demonstrating its wide-reaching impact.
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ERASERHEADS IN DUBAI
Mga ka-Konek may pasabog ang iconic Filipino band #Eraserheads ERASERHEADS (1989-Forever) sa nga susunod na buwan. Gusto ba ninyo silang bumalik sa Europa?
In the meantime, watch this video of their recent concert in Dubai last December. Comment na rin !
Video Credit: Randy Lamsen
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November 30 | Saturdayπ Reel Cinemas, Dubai Mallπ Screening Time: 10:45amπ
December 1 | Sundayπ Reel Cinemas, Dubai Marina Mallπ Screening Time: 10:45amTickets are available starting October 25! ποΈ Secure yours at www.reelcinemas.com.For inquiries, visit TFC Middle East FB page or contact 0588769771. #TFC#HelloLoveAgain #MiddleEastPremiere #KathrynBernardo #AldenRichards #ReelCinemas
TRIBUTE TO ONE DIRECTIONβS LIAM PAYNE London - Die-hard One Direction fans left flowers and messages for singer/ songwriter Liam Payne, at the Hard Rock CafΓ©, where the classic K2 telephone box has been a tourist attraction for years. It was used in the 2012 telephone album β Take Me Home.β Liam Payne, who grew up in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, was one of the most recognizable British celebrities of his generation, as one-fifth of the global sensation One Direction, with Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry styles and Niall Horan. On Wednesday, last week, tragedy struck when Payne fell off the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires. He was only 31 years old. One Direction became an international sensation, released five albums and is dubbed as one of the best-selling boybands of all time but in 2015, at the peak of their popularity, they disbanded. Via | Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN News London Hereβs the report: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Rw43TiWW9h8fhtSg/?#RIPLiam #TFCNews #onedirection
WATCH | Violinist RJ Demonteverde
London βBritish-Filipino talent RJ Demonteverde performed to raise funds for a village school library in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines. Dubbed as Singkwenta: Galing at Ningning, the charity fundraiser pulled together a fashion show, showcasing Filipino brands PamPinay, House of Musa, and John Herrera couture. The fundraiser was organised by ABS-CBN Europe, Middle East and Africa News Bureau Chief Rose Eclarinal, supported by community partners, such as Camarines Sur Association, Bicol United, Cavitenos UK and Royaltys UK.
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PINOY PERFORMERS IN THE UK
WATCH | World Class Pinoy Talents, Please Take a bow!
London βBritish-Filipino talents in the UK joined forces to raise funds for a village school library in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines. Dubbed as Singkwenta: Galing at Ningning, the charity fundraiser pulled together a fashion show, showcasing Filipino brands PamPinay, House of Musa, and John Herrera couture, with performances from Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company, Mariposa band, ballerina Anya Alindada, singer Ayana Poblete, violinist RJ Demonteverde, and The Voice Kids UK 2020 grand winner Justine Afante. During the dinner and dance, the attendees were entertained with performances from singers Lou Mary, Mickey Carter, Lara Jane Gorman and Tiwala Band. The most exciting part of the event was the auction of PamPinay, House of Musa and John Herrera pieces, where in the single most expensive bid for a John Herrera piece amounted to Β£2,000 and was bought by Nick Fruto, CEO of Skinfaciality, located in East London.
The fundraiser was organised by ABS-CBN Europe, Middle East and Africa News Bureau Chief Rose Eclarinal, supported by community partners, such as Camarines Sur Association, Bicol United, Cavitenos UK and Royaltys UK.
#TFCNews #Singkwenta #GalingAtNingning #GalingNgPinoy #PAMPINAY #HouseOfMusa #JohnHerrera #RJDemonteverde #RoseEclarinal #Mariposa #SkinFaciality #RoyaltysUK #AnyaAlindada #JustineAfante #AnyaPoblete #LahingKayumanggi
CONGRATULATIONS AND MORE POWER!
Juan Eu Konekβs Executive Poducer/Editor Rose Eclarinal recently organised a birthday charity fundraiser dubbed as βSingkwenta: Galing at Ningning, held on 29 September, 2024, to raise funds for a village school in Calogcog, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines.
This video was shown during the event, put together by her amazing friends and former colleagues at ABS-CBN and TFC. Initially shown at the Presidential Awards ceremony (2022), when Rose was awarded under the βBanaagβ category, and updated for the #Singkwenta event, it was a tribute for her over 25 years as a broadcast journalist, with archive footage dug from personal and professional file.
Mabuhay ka, Rose and belated happy birthday.
VIDEO CREDIT: Rose Eclarinal Facebook
#RoseEclarinal #Londoner #FilipinoJournalist #GalingatNingning #PresidentialAwards #Banaag #RFCNews #ABSCBNNews #GalingNgPinoy #ErasmusMundus #CheveningScholar #Media
ROSE ECLARINAL- ABS-CBN NEWS BUREAU CHIEF, EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
CONGRATULATIONS AND MORE POWER!
Juan Eu Konekβs Executive Poducer/Editor Rose Eclarinal Page recently organised a birthday charity fundraiser dubbed as βSingkwenta: Galing at Ningning, held on 29 September, 2024, to raise funds for a village school in Calogcog, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines.
This video was shown during the event, put together by her amazing friends and former colleagues at ABS-CBN and TFC. Initially shown at the Presidential Awards ceremony (2022), when Rose was awarded under the βBanaagβ category, and updated for the #Singkwenta event, it was a tribute for her over 25 years as a broadcast journalist, with archive footage dug from personal and professional file.
Mabuhay ka, Rose and belated happy birthday.
VIDEO CREDIT: Rose Eclarinal Facebook
#RoseEclarinal #Londoner #FilipinoJournalist #GalingatNingning #PresidentialAwardee #BanaagAwardeed #TFCNews #ABSCBNNews #GalingNgPinoy #ErasmusMundus #CheveningScholar #Media #Upaa
PAMPINAY - 50 GALING AT NINGNING
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WATCH | PamPinay Wearable Art Showcased in London Charity Fundraiser
London- A collection of modern Filipinianas that are flamboyant, edgy and comfortable were recently showcased in London in the recently-concluded dubbed as Singkwenta:Galing at Ningning. Held on Sunday, 29 September 2024, at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London, the charity fundraiser was organised to raise funds for a library project in Calogcog Elementary School in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, Philippines.
For the piece donated to the auction, PamPinay crafted upcycled denim and repurposed deadstock tulle. The piece, modelled by beauty queen Keishia Quijano Cooke, offered a striking contrast between rugged durability and delicate elegance.
Video Credit: Singkwenta and camerawork by Ram Eagle
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