EQUAL ACCESS TO PUBLIC SERVICE

CSC Chairman Ricardo L. Saludo was once a fellow broadcaster of Usec. Robert T. Rivera in a radio program Pilipinas Ngayon being aired at Radyo ng Bayan.

When he was appointed Chairman of CSC, Press Secretary Cerge Remonde, said:

"Chairman Saludo has solid plans and strategies to realize his vision. His plans and strategies include the completion of the third phase of the salary standardization law, narrowing the gap between the salaries of government workers and those in the private sector, strengthening meritocracy in government and intelligently applying media and information and communications technologies to promote responsiveness, efficiency and integrity in government.

"While he has set grand aspirations for himself and the civil service, Chairman Saludo keeps his feet firmly on the ground. He knows that by himself, he can only do so much.

"Chairman Saludo acknowledges that alone, he cannot make all the changes in the age-old ways, structures, policies and practices in the Philippine civil service.

"This outlook is buoyed by his steadfast belief that there are many more like him in the over a million-person strong civil service, and the millions more outside the formal government structure, who share his vision and aspirations, and that given the opportunity, these like-minded individuals would move as one to make the vision of a MERCI-ful civil service a reality. "

True to his word, right after he took his oath of office, CSC Chairman Saludo established the "PAMANANG LINGKOD BAYAN AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND" to provide scholarship for the dependents of civilian employees who died in line of duty. He advocated for the passage of the Salary Standardization Law III and in less than a year after he was appointed, SSL III was passed into law.

CSC Chairman Saludo is also one of the many officials in government who stands on critical issues advocating for the protection of human rights, freedom of expression and equal access to public service, when he addressed the 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights:

IN ITS 4TH YEAR

After four years of advocating for good governance, Pilipinas Ngayon Na On Line! shall continue with its new format. Robert T. Rivera's show at PTV Channel 4 shall be indefinitely offf the air while Usec. Robert T. Rivera is on travel abroad. In the days to come we shall feature the photographs we have taken for the last four years of the show of Usec. Rivera's: Pilipinas Ngayon Na!

The above picture was taken during the 4th Anniversary celebration of Pilipinas Ngayon Na! at Crown Plaza Hotel. Philippines won the Miss Earth Beauty Title in 2008. It was in Usec. Rivera's show where Miss Earth contestants regularly appeared as guests prior to the crowning.

Usec. Robert T. Rivera at Boston

Usec. Robert T. Rivera receives his Certificate of Completion in Public Finance Management at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. He was among the fifty-five (55) participants from fourty-five (45) countries who finished the special course given by the University, where six (6) former Presidents of the United States graduated. We are proud that Usec. Rivera made it to Harvard on his own.

Boston is the seat of educational and research institutions in the United States. It was in Boston where the first public school in the U.S. was established. During his stay in Boston, Usec. Rivera was invited in a simple get-together party organized by a group of Filipino-Americans, PAMANA.

THE SHOW GOES ON . . .

After relinquishing his post as the Deputy Secretary to the Press Secretary of the Office of the President of his beloved country, the Philippines; and, after playing his role pacifying media wars to re-focus back towards good governance and saving the near oblivion of his country's oldest award giving body in the film industry: "THE FAMAS", Robert T. Rivera took and passed an entrance examination to qualify to study at Cambridge, Massachusettes, U.S.A, in Harvard University! In his desire to enrich his knowledge in public finance, Robert T. Rivera studied Public Finance Management in one of the most pretigious school, if not in the US, the whole world. Despite his stature in life, his passion for film, entertainment and public service, however, which spans for more than three (3) decades of promoting developmental advocacies since the early 70's, Robert's faith in public service regardless of politics, has never diminished.

Merely days after upon his return to the country he went straight to the set of his show: PILIPINAS NGAYON NA! to see to it that the launching of Bella Dimayuga's: Philippine Juicy Fruits turns into eventual success! After serving the Office of the President, Robert T. Rivera is fighting a war, now against more prominent networks in the country, helping nationalist promoters to have a space in television airtime for other Filipino talents to be heard. Complimented with technological advancement which Robert through his own initiative initiated, the Philippine Juicy Fruits received favorable review in print media, it is now one of the hottest Filipino group performers in the internet. Now free from the demands of his job, Robert intends to concentrate more of his time back to the passion he loves most, promotions and entertainment. Soon he intends to indulge into production and marketting.

Harvard has, indeed, added a new dimension in Robert's horizon. He was very thankful to all his professors, classmates, friends and all the people he met while studying in Harvard. Robert brought along with him his own camera and produces his own production regarding Harvard and his experience. As a token of his appreciation to all the beautiful people he has been with, herewith is the Harvard class of Robert T. Rivera, congratulations!

OUR BROTHER MUSLIMS, AY-AYENG & THE REPUBLIC SERVICE

Elyza Rivera, did an interview with our brother Muslims in Metro Manila, who appealed to MILF fighters in Mindanao, to stop the attrocities in Muslim dominated provinces in Mindanao. Unlike the latter, our brother Muslims in Metro Manila are peace loving and law abiding citizens who lives in harmony with their Christian brothers. Know how peaceful and prosperous the Muslims are in Metro Manila. Watch Pilipinas Ngayon Na! on Saturday 5:30 to 6:30 in the evening, NBN-4.

Maria Isabel Lopez is promoting an independent movie entitled: "Ay Ayeng", an independent film with Heart Evangelista as the lead actress and Isabel was among the cast. It shall soon be shown at SM Cinemas. The film is about a story of friendship and their dream to succeed in life. The film gave emphasis on education as the key to success. Know more about it from Isabel.

We would like to congratulate Civil Service Commission Chairman Ricardo L. Saludo for the successful launching of his show: "Republic Service". Know the latest news on salary increase, delivery of public service and innovations in the public sector to speedily address public needs. Watch: "REPUBLIC SERVICE" (double click here to know & see more pictures) . Fridays from 9:00 to 10:00 in the evening, NBN PTV-4.

THE PHILIPPINE JUICY FRUITS

Fresh from his stint in Harvard, United States, where he studied Public Finance Management, Usec. Robert T. Rivera went straight to the set of his show: Pilipinas Ngayon Na! Barely days after he arrived in the country, Usec. Rivera hosted the launching of the Philippine Juicy Fruits of Bella Dimayuga. Bella Dimayuga, the very nationalistic President of Bellestar Promotions, who conceptualized the idea that her talents be named after Philippine Fruits to promote our country abroad, took charge of the affair. The event was splendid! The crowds were so energetic! The voice of "Marvic" a.k.a. "Makopa", as she dances with the Bellstar Dancers, was so powerful! Usec. Rivera was amazed at the set! Aside this site you can go to the site of Philippine Juicy Fruits, which we provided for these four talented young ladies.

IN ITS 4TH YEAR

Melanie Felix, a 23-year-old Psychology student who came to join the Miss Earth Pageant all the way from the US, was the first Miss Pagcor International Tourism Ambassadress, a title given for the first time in the pageant - is Usec. Rivera's guest co-host in today's show. A Sergeant in the U.S. Army, who is actually a mechanic. She is also a flight stewardees of United Airlines.

Don't be surprise if Usec. Rivera is wearing a suit similar to that which Christopher Plummer was wearing in the movie "Sound of Music". It is really one of those. Made from Germany, a country recently visited by Usec. Rivera. Enjoy the best that Germany can offer in Usec Rivera's show on Saturday at 5:30 to 6:30 in the evening. For those of you who wanted to know where to place their investments in stocks, you better watch Usec. Rivera's show to know the latest in stock exchanges from no other than Pipo Liboro, President of the Association of Securities Analysts of the Philippines.

Hear the latest from the cool music of the Santi Band and enjoy the acoustics while their singer sings "Sayang" their latest hits. Know their gigs and where to hang-out, relax, enjoy and listen to cool music set a date.