Desiree Duran, a former fishball vendor, now earned big in farming. In 2002, Daisy attended the farmers' training under the Unlad Buhay sa Nayon’ program of the Bulacan Agricultural State College, provincial government of Bulacan, and the municipal government of San Ildefonso.

In the 2009 National Invention Contest awarding ceremonies, Polangui Campus University of Bicol got the Most Outstanding invention (Tuklas Award) and the WIPO Gold Medal and Certificate Award for their multi- purpose processing machine.

The research team, which is composed of  received Engr. Arnulfo Malinis, Engr. Eleanor Balute, Engr. Estrella Calpe and Engr. Herminigildo Lizano, the plaque, medal and certificate, the team took home P150, 000 as cash prize.

The team explained that their project could deal with the need for appropriate postharvest processing facilities for agricultural products in the countryside to enable farmers to add value to their produce so they can sell these products at higher prices.

Last Wednesday, President Gloria Arroyo led the awarding of the Outstanding Policewomen of the Philippines (TOPWP) in Malacañang. The president was joined by Jesus Verzosa, the PNP Director General, and in honouring the outstanding policewomen. Verzosa praised the awardees for their dedication and commitment to duty. He also thanked the organizers of the event for the constant success of the program for 8 years. DILG Secretary Ronald Puno and former police chief, Avelino Razon Jr. chaired the 2009 TOPWP Board of Judges.

Sarah Geronimo is still in- demand this year as she continues to be one of the most visible stars on the road.

From her product endorsements, like from Bench to Belo, Charmee to Sunsilk, the Viva's top talent will be even busier as she shoots her first time working experience with Judy Ann Santos in the movie "Hating Kapatid."