Dr. Carl E. Balita, hailed as Best Public Service Program Host by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) in 2009, launched recently at Bestsellers (Robinsons Galleria) a book entitled “Prosperity.” The said book was described a learning guide to wealth and abundance. Among those who attended the book launch was Mrs. Socorro Ramos, National Bookstore chairman, who wrote the epilogue for the book. Ms. Karen Davila, TOYM awardee, wrote the foreword.

Dr. Balita, who at only 40 is one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, is host of the CMMA Hall of Famer “Radyo Negosyo” on ABS-CBN. The show is aired weekly, every Saturday at 7 p.m., over 630khz. For the success of his program, and for his “Balik Pinas EntrePinoy Program” in 1999 that enabled more than 6,000 Filipinos to come back home and be reunited with their families as entrePinoys, he has been dubbed the Philippines’ “EntrePinoy Guru.”

His book, he said aims to provide an answer to the proverbial question: “What do I have to do to be successful and happy being rich?” “Not all successful people are happy, as not all happy people are successful,” Dr. Balita explained.
His book features insights from Dr. Balita’s lush experience as motivational speaker and entrepreneur. The book also includes interviews, quotes and tips from the world’s most successful men and women. Also featured in “Prosperity” are interviews with 26 Filipino luminaries, including Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto, Hapee Toothpaste’s Cecilio Pedro, Speaker Sonny Belmonte and Fr. Gerry Orbos, among others.

Artworks from Cristy Fermin’s Mga Obra ni Nanay Art Gallery are used to provide chapter introductions to set the mood and evoke a message.

“The book is one that will inspire to aspire, teach dreams to work and will enable actions to evolve for ultimate success and happiness,” said the self-made man.

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‘American Idol’ on 10th season

This January, “American Idol” goes on its 10th season. While reality TV shows come and go, “American Idol” has stood out to be the most followed all over the world.

From its first audition in 2002, “American Idol” has blossomed from a simple pop icon search into a worldwide phenomenon which has discovered great talents and gave them the grandest stage a singer could ever dream of.

With nine “American Idol” winners, more than 70 albums produced by “Idol” contestants, and over 20 million albums sold in the US alone, “American Idol” has achieved more than any other talent search shows in history in the past nine years.
With the addition of judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, as well as in-house mentor Jimmy Iovine, watch out for the show’s 10th season premiere on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. with encores at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., and two fresh episodes on Thursdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. and encores at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. only on Star World.

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UST Medicine Class ’61 named Quadricentennial Golden Class

The UST Medicine Class 1961 which has been named the Golden Class of the Quadricentennial Year will start their celebration on Jan. 22 with a Welcome Reception at Wack Wack Country Club. The following day, a holy mass will be held at the UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery Auditorium, and the Awarding Ceremony is slated in the evening at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel Makati.

On Jan. 25-26, the class will have an outing at Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas with lunch on Jan. 26 to be hosted by Dr. Norma Alindogan-Villa at her rest house in Balete, Lipa City. Scheduled on Jan. 27-28 is the Quadricentennial Celebration at the UST Campus to start with a Thanksgiving Mass. Jan. 29 is set for the Grand Thomasian Family Day and Golf Tournament. A Barrio Fiesta will be hosted by Drs. Ely and Esma Medina at their residence in Ayala Alabang. This will be preceded by a Holy Mass at 4:30 p.m. at St. James Cathedral. An optional tour to El Nido will be the class’ last activity on Feb. 1-3.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Jan. 18, go to top designer Renee Salud, Joy Virata, Jon Santos, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Jo Ramos, Fred Pizarro Jr., Doris Nuyda, Lulu Gonzales, Rene Mayo, Cornelia Lee (a.k.a. Angge), Eleanor Esteban, Jenny Zagala, Mrs. Milagros Santos, US-based Anna Gonzales and Janet Domingo, Melvin Bello, Rachel Tubig, Lulu Coching Rodriguez, Marco Ballesteros, Earl Dante Carandang, Faye Rivera Mauricio, Atty. Antonio Rebasa, M.d., Ava Johnson, Wilma Magnanao, Bernadette dela Cruz, Wilma Tipudan, Dr. Concordia Medalla and my granddaughter Agatha Beatrice A. Belen who turns 12... Happy 6th year wedding anniversary to Yugel and Kaye Losorata... Belated b-day greetings to MB’s Ramir Medino (Jan. 8)...