I was recognized as one of the Kapamilya partners of ABS CBN Iloilo. I was even introduced as a certified Kapamilya and the man behind the most successful and biggest crowd getter and gatherer, Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown

With other invited special guests of ABS CBN Iloilo

The faces of ABS CBN's TV Patrol Iloilo, Sikat Ka Iloilo and Sikat Ka Barkada


Joining the celebration of the 6th year anniversary of ABS CBN Iloilo's TV Patrol Iloilo and the 3rd year anniversary of Sikat Ka Iloilo


January 31, 2009

Everybody is said to have the yearning to belong. We want to feel welcome, accepted, important and valued.

I was born in Iloilo City but at age 2 and a half I was brought to Manila specifically Quezon City to start my schooling years. I was only in Iloilo during the summer months and the Christmas break. I also worked in Makati and Ortigas after college for almost four years.

When I decided to transfer from Metro Manila to Iloilo City in late 2005, I started a new life. I learned about the city, the people, the situation, the issues and the like. I formed and established new relationships. For any change that happens in one's life, it is not easy. A lot of adjustments have to be made. In addition, leaving an old familiar place and people you become close and accustomed to are hard things to do. As some people say, changing relationships, jobs and residency, brings about a certain level of stress, the fear of the unknown and it is definitely a risk. Good thing for me, it all worked out for the best. I am thankful of the warm hospitality of Iloilo City residents and for making my boyhood dream of being a public servant a reality.

Yesterday, I was invited to the 6th year anniversary of ABS CBN Iloilo's TV Patrol Iloilo (afternoon local news program) and the 3rd year anniversary of Sikat Ka Iloilo (morning news and entertainment program). I thought I was just there to eat and join the thanksgiving. I didn't expect to be one of the personalities to be given recognition and thanks by the ABS CBN Iloilo Station. Salamat, Kapamilya.

The Kapamilya network warmly welcomed me when I transferred to the City of Iloilo even at the time I was still a nobody in the City. I was one of the first invited guests of Sikat Ka Iloilo which was followed by a number of guestings in the said program. I was also invited during the ABS CBN kapamilya fiesta event and other events that it had. I also was given fair and balanced media exposures in TV Patrol and even during the campaign season with it's Sambuwa TV Show. Furthermore, every time I visit ABS CBN Compound, Skycable Iloilo (where I have my TV program for more than 2 years already), MOR FM Radio and Bantay Bata Iloilo, I feel very much welcome and taken care of. It truly feels good to be with people who treat you as family.

Until this day, every time I am featured in ABS CBN shows, I ask for a DVD copy or find time to watch it as it is played. I am also thankful that ABS CBN Iloilo is my partner in some of my most successful special projects, namely, Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown, Kasadyhan Pangkabataan (Fun for Kids), Bunyag sa Syudad (Free mass baptism in the City), District Medical Missions and Learners for Educators eXcellence (LEX) Awards.