Expanded: 1-12-15: Profiles of Palawan People Who Make the Difference

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I am interviewing people here in Puerto Princesa that ought to be roll models for others. These people are not One Percenters. but they are the ones who make the wheels turn here, or will someday.

I have set up interviews with people from all walks of life in Puerto, so I can tell their stories through the US Media. This will help Americans know the very real people here.  The goal here is provide Journalistic balance about this 200 mile long island province in the Western Philippines, perhaps the lowest crime rate on Earth.

They are Wholesale/Retailers in the Central Market, business owners, mangers and educators. I plan to tell their stories in the US News Media.  What you’re reading here are what we call Teases or Previews. in the American News Business.

Here’s what I have found:

Edward del Rio, who is a Rice Wholesaler and Retailer. (Pictured here) Highly intelligent and humble man.

When asked about his business, he answered as if he was a Fortune 500 Executive. Ed said, "My business is about providing quality products, good service and maintaining strong relationships with my customers, who trust me.  I think they enjoy me as an entertaining friend, too." More to come about my friend later.

Ed’s business is located in the Old Public Market.

Another discovery is Danny and Lita Gabriel, who are Quality Perfectionists about what they offer Visitors and Locals.

Comeback is where you want to go for  right off the farm, fresh Palawan fruit.  It also has a wonderful selection of Filipino Pastries. 

 

Comeback has a great location, not far from the Provincial Capitol, as you are heading down Rizal toward National Highway.  It’s is in front of a travel company called 3 Colors Ticketing.

 

You really can’t miss it and I hope you can meet Danny and Lita, who are wonderful people.  

 

Their prices are very reasonable and the quality is very high. 

 

I notice Danny and Lita checking the produce daily, to make sure it’s up to their standards. 

 

Everything is Palawan Farm Fresh.

 

(I  shamelessly horned in the picture here)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their pasty selection is extensive and to die for!

 

You can also get fresh green coconuts, which they will prepare for you. 

 

And, after you drinking your fresh coconut, then you can eat it’s very nutritious meat.  Natural spoon included.

 

Did you know that coconut products are very good for you?  Here, we use coconut vinegar, which is loaded with vitamins.  Coconut oil also has more health benefits than Olive Oil.

I recommended you add Comeback  to your daily routine while in Puerto for a snack or even breakfast.  

I thought I had left quality Pharmacies in the US. I was wrong about that and something else too. This one doesn’t have designer prices!  This is a success story, which I plan to include later  for the US New Media.

I found a very unique one here, that also sells beer and liquor, in addition to snacks, personal items, and light groceries.  I don’t think I know of another pharmacy offering beer and booze, in Puerto.

 

Rite One Pharma is where you should go, if you are staying in this part of the city. 

 

They have about everything you need and even a little patio area, with tables and chairs for customers, in front on their Pharmacy.  Again, something the other Pharmacies here don’t offer customers.

 

You cannot go wrong with this pharmacy,  if you are staying in the airport area.. 

 

Rite One Pharma is walking distance to most of the hotels in the airport area. Also, it is open until midnight.

 

I personally enjoy shopping there because Rite One Pharma’s staff is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and after a few visits, they all knew my first name. Now, they are friends of mine.

 

They say there is a story behind every picture.  And in this case, that is true.  I have a a very good friend who is building his wholesale and retail business around coconut oil, coconut vinegar and sugar. 

 

We shall call him Mr. Humble as a working title for this.

 

My friend who says he too shy to allow his picture to be used also sells a wide array of household products.  He has a great story which I am trying to figure how to tell. 

 

The problem is not my Journalism expertise.  It’s him.  He is too humble!  He’s a work in progress and a great example of Filipino Humility.

 

His business however, is across the aisle from Ed de Rio’s.  This  picture is of me standing at Mr. Humble’s store entrance.  Cleary it’s thriving.

 

Below is what I do, if that interests you.

Millennium Media Entertainment is a Television News, Marketing, Programming Development and Content Consulting Firm, continuing to do business in the United States. Millennium is also involved with Television Talent Career and Presentation Development.

President and Chief Executive Officer John Sheehan has over 30 years of Senior Television Management Experience, Consulting Television Station Group Heads, Network Executives, Syndication Presidents, Chief Financial Officers, General Managers, Sales Managers, News Directors and Creative Services Managers about almost every aspect of the Television Business.

Sheehan was Chief News Consultant for Group W Television, later The CBS Owned and Operated Stations in 12 Major US Markets, from 1991 to 1999, responsible for News Content Development, Station Branding and Talent Development.

Besides News, Sheehan consulted several Nationally Syndicated TV Shows including: Win, Lose or Draw, with Burt Reynolds, A Current Affair, The Gail King Show, and Evening Magazine.

Sheehan started Millennium Media Entertainment as a News Program Syndication and Consulting Company in 1999, after being President of the Clemensen Sheehan Rovitto & Company since 1991.

While with CSR, Sheehan worked closely with the CEOs and managements of Allbritton Communications, Anchor Media, CBS Owned and Operated Television Stations, Group W Television (Westinghouse), New World, 20th TELEVISION, Group W Productions, Granite Broadcasting, and CBS’s EYEMARK ENTERTAINMENT.

Sheehan was President and General Manager of Audience Research & Development, from 1988 to 1991. As president, he directed a staff of nearly 60 highly skilled television professionals, providing broadcast research and consulting services to over 120 stations, broadcast and cable networks and syndication clients.

Prior to that, he managed AR&D’s sales efforts from 1985 to 1988, as Vice President of Client Development. During his time with AR&D, Sheehan increased revenues by over 100%, quadrupling the company’s client base.

Before joining AR&D in 1985, Sheehan was Executive Vice President of SRI Research Center, now The Gallup Organization. He started as Production Manager for SRI in late 1977 and within two years was named Executive Vice President, overseeing all market research and financial operations with a staff of more than 80 people.

Sheehan served in the Peace Corps from 1974 to 1977 in the South Pacific. He spent his first year in the region as Director of the Solomon Islands’ Information and Broadcasting Department overseeing a weekly newspaper and the national radio station. He was responsible for each medium’s content, staff development and sales.

In 1974 he was assigned to Kingdom of Tonga as general manager of Tonga Feeds the country’s only source of livestock feed. Sheehan managed all aspects of the company including accounting, inventory, pricing, importing/exporting products, new product development, a farm, government relations, staff development and negotiating foreign aid packages.

When Sheehan left Tonga Feeds, nearly bankrupt when he arrived, the company was earning a 30% profit and influenced 25% of the Kingdom’s economy. Sheehan was offered senior management positions by both the New Zealand and Kingdom of Tonga Governments. He returned to the US in 1977.

Sheehan earned a BA in Journalism from Creighton University. He fluently speaks Tongan and Melanesian Pidgin. He has a working knowledge of Cebuano.

Sheehan also served in The United States Marine Corps.

Below is a partial list of the stations and companies that Sheehan has had working relationships with, during his 30 plus year career:

American Station Groups and US Production/Programming Companies

Allbritton Communications

Anchor Media

ABC News

Belo

Buena Vista Television

CBS News

CBS Television Stations

Cox Communications

EYEMARK Entertainment

Gannett Television

Group W Productions

Group W Television

Granite Broadcasting

Guy Gannet Broadcasting

Hearst Argyle Television

NBC Universal

New World Television

Storer Television

20th TELEVISION (FOX)

United/Cris-Craft Television

US Television Stations

Waga Atlanta

Wjz Baltimore

Wbz Boston

Wsbk Boston

Wbbm Chicago

Wjw Cleveland

Koaa Colorado Springs

Wdtn Dayton

Whio Dayton

Kdfw Dallas

Kcnc Denver

Kcci Des Moines

Wdiv Detroit

Wjbk Detroit

Wtvx Ft. Pierce

Wlbt Jackson

Kctv Kansas City

Wdaf Kansas City

Kcbs Los Angeles

Kcop Los Angeles

Wfor Miami

Wtvj Miami

Witi Milwaukee

Wcco Minneapolis

Wsmv Nashville

Wcbs New York

Wesh Orlando

Week Peoria

Kyw Philadelphia

Kpho Phoenix

Ksaz Phoenix

Kdka Pittsburgh

WTAE Pittsburgh

Katu Portland, OR

Wgme Portland, MA

Wtvr Richmond

Wset Roanoke

Wrex Rockford

Kovr Sacramento

Kutv Salt Lake City

Ksbw Salinas

King Seattle

Kmol San Antonio

(Woai)

Knsd San Diego

Kpix San Francisco

Wggb Springfield

Wtvt Tampa

Wtsp St. Petersburg

Clients (Non-Television)

Anheuser Busch

Brinker International

Cargill

Norwest Banking

Omaha World Herald

Over 75 free Circulation Newspapers

Pulitzer Publishing

Village Inn

Wendys International

Contact:

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Millennium Media Entertainment

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