The investigation into a nearly half-million-dollar Palm City burglary resulted in the arrest of one man and evidence of a string of other burglaries by "career criminals." (WPEC) (CBS12) — Deputies have arrested Darel Monzon-Guerra in connection to a meticulously planned heist inside a gated Palm City neighborhood where thieves made off with nearly half a million dollars in luxury goods is believed to be part of a Cuban burglary ring targeting homes across Florida The burglary happened on January 18 in the Cobblestone Stuart West community of Palm City Investigators say the crime was carefully orchestrated allowing the suspects to get away with roughly $450,000 in luxury bags a health and fitness entrepreneur with a large social media following was hundreds of miles away on a ski trip with his wife and newborn baby when he got the call—his Mercedes has been found abandoned on Highway 714 “I immediately realized that my house was robbed,” Iacovone said Investigators say the burglars knew exactly what they were doing The suspects cut off the alarm system and shut down surveillance cameras before ransacking the home Iacovone says it’s the violation of his privacy that’s most unsettling Detectives say this was no random break-in Deputies believe Iacovone's social media presence may have played a role in the crime giving the burglars insight into his schedule and address “The house was hit between midnight and three o’clock in the morning,” said Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek all the surveillance equipment was shut down See also: Martin Co. school bus involved in 4-car wreck Sheriff Budensiek revealed that the burglars took extreme precautions to avoid detection the suspects parked their car on the side of I-95 entered the community through a broken fence and walked nearly a mile through a golf course to reach the home authorities tracked Monzon-Guerra to his home in Lee County where they recovered a fraction of the stolen items—including evidence that he may be connected to additional burglaries across the state “He was obstinate and arrogant when they encountered him,” Budensiek said One key piece of evidence still unaccounted for—a red Supreme Louis Vuitton duffle bag Investigators believe it could lead them to more suspects As deputies continue working to dismantle this burglary ring Iacovone is offering a cash reward for any information that could help track down the remaining suspects Guerra is being held in the Martin County Jail on a $1.25 million bond Authorities are urging residents to be mindful of what they share online as criminals are constantly looking for their next target “If I learned anything from this,” Iacovone said Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video Nicknamed “Escopeta” which means shotgun in English had a scatter impact and imprint in all directions Today he would have been eighty two years old forever revered as a great middleweight champion who controlled his aggression with precision genius in the ring but simply couldn’t curb his explosive temper outside of it he successfully defended his title fourteen times and retired…a feat which hasn`t been matched since Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy Taken in the common area of Leah Spratt Hall Aden Monzon walking through the current art display that is located in Leah Spratt Hall Monzon mentioned being fond of art displays and museums Missouri Western State University (MWSU) freshman Aden Monzon has taken advantage of his first two semesters as a student and community member Monzon was drawn to Missouri by a football offer Monzon has managed to create a far-reaching network Aden Monzon - FBLA Profile - Jeimy Cruz Aguilera I know what you want to watch next! Try our most recent episode of the newscast and stay updated on your local campus coverage here: https://youtu.be/n2IDXuoqd-M or try "Downtown Saint Joseph Welcomes New Discovery Center Inspire U!" https://youtu.be/WvCxKJL_Uj0 https://www.griffonnews.com/ Monzon did not have access to Future Business Leader of America (FBLA), a student organization, at the high school that he attended. However, he is a past member of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), which is also a student organization that prepares students for a future in leadership and entrepreneurship.  Monzon is fond of playing sports, primarily football, walking his dog and above all spending time with his family. This is part of who Monzon is but he is also known to be a well-mannered, passionate and hardworking person. Specifically, Pam Klaus speaks only highly of Aden. As the director of the Center for Franchise Development, Pam had a chance to meet Aden at an FBLA meeting. “He came to an FBLA meeting, and he was involved in a similar organization in his high school, so very passionate about building leadership skills, working on competitive events, and things like that,” said Klaus. Monzon enjoyed the challenge of immersing himself in a new culture and community. He took this change with a positive outlook and immediately began networking and creating connections not only at MWSU, but also in the St. Joseph community.  “I’ve liked a lot of the community service we’ve done, just getting out there, getting to know issues in the community, and getting involved with a lot of  different people,” said Monzon Monzon has recently stepped up and taken on extra responsibility as an FBLA State officer. Monzon is in charge of organizing networking events. Monzon is expected to reach out to highschoolers and help to create a path to successfully integrate into collegiate FBLA. The upcoming State Leadership Conference is one of the events that Monzon has taken responsibility for. Despite the short turnaround time, Monzon has managed to excel.  Monzon not only proves himself by fostering leadership and trustworthiness, but by also balancing his school, work and social life. Monzon is not only a FBLA state officer but a student athlete and a worker at the Alumni center located in Leah Spratt Hall. Monzon manages to find balance by ensuring that he has a set time and date for all of the tasks that he is responsible for.  “He’s doing things that he’s never done before, and that is kind of a true testament of his willingness to take on challenges and be uncomfortable,” said Klaus. “Being responsible for this event, there was a short turnaround time, and he has excelled at every level.” Monzon’s term runs through May 2026, his skill set is only expected to grow as well as his network and connection to the St. Joseph community. Monzon’s process of adjustment to the culture of MWSU is testament to the importance of hard work and community involvement, qualities that have proven to pave his way towards success. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: 09:42 Puerto Rico's first female meteorologist inspired by love of science Puerto Rican Meteorologist Ada Monzon joins FOX Weather's Jane Minar to talk about her story and passion for forecasting Monzon said she was inspired by her mother aunt and grandmother who taught math and science Her forecasting during Hurricane Maria in 2017 saved lives the process of talks between the bishopric of Barbastro Monzón and the Opus Dei prelature regarding Torreciudad has gone through several stages On July 17, 2023, the bishop of the small Aragonese diocese of Barbastro Monzón published a series of "Appointments and some changes to move forward together for better pastoral care." which included the appointment of "José Mairal Villellas rector of the Sanctuary of Torreciudad to (...) be responsible for the pastoral and ministerial care until the existing canonical situation between both institutions is regularized" At that time, Omnes published an article which explained the reasons given by both parties for considering the appointment as legitimate and for not doing so and announcing a careful study of the matter As a result of this appointment, the process that had been underway for several years between the Prelature of Opus Dei and the Aragonese diocese to reach a new agreement regarding the sanctuary and the consequent problems of understanding that had arisen along the way issues that directly concern two legal spheres converge: the power to appoint a rector and to make the new church a diocesan sanctuary and the validity of the emphyteutic census contract for the cession of the old hermitage and the image of the Virgin of the Angels of Torreciudad It should be borne in mind that what is nowadays identified as Torreciudad comprises the church designed by the team of architects led by Heliodoro Dols This construction was made possible thanks to the donations of the faithful from different places encouraged by Opus Dei This new church belongs to the Canonical Foundation of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angels of Torreciudad Both the image of the Virgin of Torreciudad and the old hermitage are the property of the diocese of Barbastro-Monzón by means of what is known as contract emphyteutic (a type of contract used in law to assign in perpetuity the useful domain of a property or object under the conditions agreed by the parties) are assigned in perpetuity to the civil entity Inmobiliaria General Castellana As noted in the article published in August 2024 in the same media one of the points of friction between the bishop of Barbastro-Monzón is the consideration of the validity of this contract signed between Opus Dei and the bishopric of Barbastro in 1962 in which it was agreed that the useful domain of the hermitage and the image of the Virgin would be transferred in perpetuity Ángel Pérez Pueyo does not recognize the validity of those agreements while Opus Dei defends that they are fully valid and should be the basis for any legal modification Legal sources consulted by this media point out that it is difficult to defend the nullity of these agreements which were made following the pertinent legal guidelines at all times these differences of criteria are what caused the Opus Dei Prelature not to attend the conciliation act requested by the Bishopric and set for December 20 according to the basis on which it was presented its attendance at that conciliation act would imply acceptance of the nullity of the 1962 agreements In relation to the decision to appoint a rector for Torreciudad the diocese of Barbastro-Monzón referred to the need to "regularize" the canonical situation of the sanctuary as a reason for this appointment although it did not specify the nature of this situation the Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón itself pointed out that "in the case of Torreciudad and in order to regularize its canonical situation with the diocese the Prelature was asked to propose to this bishopric a list of three priests to make the appointment of the rector (c and not having received this list after several requests we have opted for the appointment of José Mairal to whose parish belongs the hermitage-sanctuary of Torreciudad".  Why did Opus Dei not present a list of three priests The Prelature responded to this question by stressing that the statutes in force for Torreciudad specify that "the appointment of the rector and the designation of the priests in charge of pastoral care corresponds to the Regional Vicar of the Prelature." These statutes are based on the same canon that the Bishopric pointed out since it determines that "the diocesan Bishop freely appoints the rector of a church without prejudice to the right of election or presentation when this right legitimately belongs to someone; in this case it is up to the diocesan Bishop to confirm or institute the rector" This is the procedure that has been followed in Torreciudad Since there has been no change in the legal status of Torreciudad and meetings are being held to reach a new agreement the "Prelature understands that it is not necessary to present a list of three candidates" Faced with the decision of the bishop of Barbastro-Monzón in July 2023 to declare the office of rector of Torreciudad vacant and proceed to appoint a priest of the Diocese the Opus Dei prelature decided to appeal to the Holy See the rector appointed by Bishop Pérez Pueyo began to carry out this task which translated into a weekly celebration of Holy Mass in the church the status of the Torreciudad temple is still that of a semi-public oratory Making Torreciudad a diocesan sanctuary had long been the desire of the Prelature and the origin of the negotiations that began in 2020 with the bishopric of Barbastro Monzón With the status of diocesan sanctuary, the temple erected in 1975 would be governed according to the existing regulations The bishop of Barbastro-Monzón may approve the new statutes and establish an agreement with the Prelature that will include the appointment of the rector by the bishop in accordance with canons 556 and 557 of the Code of Canon Law These canons foresee that the appointment of the rector corresponds to the diocesan bishop and this would be done after the presentation of a list of three candidates by the Opus Dei prelature of the possible rector" as the Opus Dei prelature pointed out in an extensive document of questions and answers last March.  the bishop of the diocese of Barbastro Monzón announced that Torreciudad will become a "diocesan sanctuary when appropriate" and that he had consulted the Dicastery for the Clergy during his stay in Rome last November 28 during the meeting that all the Spanish bishops held with Pope Francis to analyze the situation of the Spanish seminaries This news suggested that there was a green light from the Vatican to move forward in this process but there has been no further information.  The conversations between the Prelature of Opus Dei and the Bishopric of Barbastro continue to this day It should not be forgotten that the new church has been a turning point in the spiritual social and economic revitalization of the area the positions of both sides do not seem to find a satisfactory solution the Bishopric of Barbastro asked "to restore the carving of the image of the image of Our Lady of Torreciudad located in the Hermitage of Torreciudad" and "the reversion to the Diocese of the Hermitage Hostelry and annexed dependencies object of the contract of emphyteutic census elevated to public deed on September 24 the purpose of which was the transfer of the useful domain by the Diocese of Barbastro of the property consisting of the Sanctuary destined to the worship of Nuestra Señora de Torreciudad together with its guest house and annexed premises in favor of the mercantile company INMOBILIARIA GENERAL CASTELLANA This would involve de facto a declaration of nullity of the agreements signed in the 1960s Following the usual trend in the management of diocesan sanctuaries the Bishopric would have to take charge of the maintenance security and pastoral and economic care of this Hermitage In addition, the diocese requested the Opus Dei a financial contribution to the bishopric that the prelature considered "disproportionate" taking into account that the income generated by the ordinary activity of the sanctuary "is not enough to cover 30 % of the expenses and the Association Patronato de Torreciudad has to take charge of finding resources to cover the rest of the expenses" A figure that also has to be agreed upon in the conversations between the prelature and the diocese the Torreciudad process is today with the engine running but in low gear and awaiting a prompt and fair solution.  2020- The Prelature of Opus Dei has proposed to the Diocese of Barbastro-Monzón its desire to update some details of the legal framework of Torreciudad Its proposal was to elevate the temple to a diocesan sanctuary 2023: The Bishop of Barbastro Monzón publishes a series of appointments among which is that of the diocesan priest Jose Mairal as rector of Torreciudad 2023: The Prelature of Opus Dei in Spain published a communiqué on the appointment of a rector in Torreciudad stressing that it will study the matter carefully 2023: The Bishopric summons Opus Dei to an act of conciliation defending as a basis the nullity of the emphyteutic census contract signed on September 24 (The Prelature would have knowledge of this act in December 2023) 2023: The Bishop of Barbastro Monzón presides the day of the Virgin in Torreciudad 2023: Opus Dei sent the diocese a proposal of agreement which includes both legal and pastoral questions in which it is proposed that the new church be considered a diocesan canonical shrine.  delivers to the Court of Barbastro a document in which it points out the reasons for the validity of the emphyteutic census contract signed on September 24 2023: Notification was received at the headquarters of Opus Dei in Spain from the Barbastro courts for the act of conciliation with the Prelature 2023: The Bishop of the Diocese of Barbastro Monzón announces the approval of the Holy See to convert Torreciudad into a diocesan sanctuary.  2023: Opus Dei publishes an extensive document clarifying some points about Torreciudad and publishes the details of the emphyteutic census contract as well as the request for conciliation 2024: The Bishopric of Barbastro Monzón announces that "it has placed in the hands of the Holy See the solution to the differences of criteria with the Prelature of Opus Dei regarding the juridical canonical and pastoral regularization of Torreciudad" The bishopric had transferred the case to the Secretariat of State and the Dicastery for the Clergy the third week of September Subscribe to Omnes magazine and enjoy exclusive content for subscribers "Cuban Ambassador to Korea Claudio Monzon Baeza visited KBO on the 22nd." Ambassador Claudio Monzon Baeza thanked President Hu Ju-yeon for providing Cuban players with opportunities to get closer to Korean baseball fans through the Ulsan-KBO Fall League in Ulsan in October last year and the 2024 K-BASEBALL SERIES with TVING at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul in November It also stressed that baseball serves as an important medium to add intimacy between the two countries even though it has only been about a year since Korea and Cuba established diplomatic ties President Hu Jie-yeon expressed his willingness to cooperate with the Cuban Embassy in Korea to find ways to continue exchanges between the two countries and expansion of Cuban players into the KBO League By 2025-03-14T13:20:00+00:00 Anecoop has revealed turnover growth of 11.6 per cent for the 2023/24 season The results were revealed at the cooperative’s AGM which was held in Algemesí today (14 March) Volumes sold climbed 13.7 per cent year-on-year The combined turnover of all Anecoop Group companies also recorded its best-ever result reaching €1.126bn – ”significant growth” of 12.5 per cent compared to the previous campaign with a total sales volume exceeding 1.1mn tonnes Anecoop said the result meant it had strengthened its position as ”the leading Spanish company in the marketing of fruits and vegetables” increasing its national export share to 5.04 per cent the average settlement price for its members increased by 1 per cent despite a 3 per cent decrease in average sales prices during the campaign.  ”This growth has been possible thanks to a series of management improvements we have implemented including the reorganisation of the logistics department and a reduction in expenses,” said Anecoop CEO Joan Mir Anecoop noted that the greatest challenges of the campaign had been rising costs reduced labour availability and a higher incidence of pests and diseases which were ”increasingly difficult to combat” there had been a decrease in fruit and vegetable consumption in Europe customer supply policies with higher demands and a general trend toward fewer suppliers It sold 265,155 tonnes of citrus in 2023/24 representing a 5.53 per cent increase compared to the previous campaign The fruit segment had shown the strongest results Persimmons performed well while melons and watermelon volumes recovered while “significant growth” was recorded in stonefruit sales for the second consecutive year The volume of berries increased by nearly 50 per cent rising 5.52 per cent in volume and 4.33 per cent in revenue to 177,855 tonnes and €285mn respectively Double-digit growth was recorded in the organic sector while fresh-cut and processed products achieved a turnover of over €6mn Anecoop said that, In the face of the fragmentation of the sector it was promoting integration and cooperation as key to improving the scale of agri-food cooperatives to become more competitive and profitable “We continue to be committed to integration and cooperation to face the challenges of a global and competitive economy,” said to Anecoop president Alejandro Monzón ”This challenge for the sector goes alongside adaptation to climate change the transition to more sustainable agriculture and the promotion of generational renewal.” Site powered by Webvision Cloud MIAMI-DADE COUNTY – The battle over 5G coverage is intensifying in a southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood Residents in the Kendale Lakes area are frustrated to find more towers popping up in their communities without warning and some are taking matters into their own hands By the time neighbors realized what the work was for a 32-foot concrete pole sprouted inches from Lissette Monzon’s yard “Nobody let us know that 5G towers were coming into our communities,” Monzon said If you are next to one of the sites where they’re going rented a boom lift and dove into public records I found that they were scouting my house since 2022,” she said it was May 2019 that three telecom companies contracted to install “small cell antennas” to expand 5G on rights of ways around the county describes it as “inconspicuously installed.” “I believe we should be involved in this process,” Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado said local leaders expressed frustration that a new state law stops their or any local control of where the towers go “Our hands have been tied,” Miami-Dade Commissioner Anthony Rodriguez said Miami-Dade Commissioner Eileen Higgins encouraged residents “to go to every town hall” of every state representative “My concern is for my children and their exposure rate living this close to a 5G tower,” Monzon said Monzon worries about radio frequency danger with signs describing danger at certain heights There are also concerns about property values and birds — but no one’s addressing them Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - 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SDSUs director of Student Affairs Research and Assessment was a hidden face behind the progress on some of the universitys highest priorities Walking into Rey Monzon’s office on the upper floor of Student Services West eight or so years ago statistics professor Richard Levine marveled at the whiteboard covering the wall to his left It was a huge flowchart in which the assessment chief had mapped out all of his statistical sources at San Diego State University: how they related to one another A lineup of loose-leaf binders stuffed with figures sat on a file drawer nearby director of Student Affairs Research and Assessment moved offices when his position became part of Analytical Studies and Institutional Research who as a professor of statistics regularly drew upon Monzon’s knowledge “He knew everything about the university data.” master’s and joint doctoral degree at SDSU taught classes and was a leader both in the campus and the region’s Filipino communities grew up on the Chula Vista street where Monzon lived as a young adult and remembers hearing his garage bands rehearse She reconnected with him after she took a position in the College of Sciences and described him as “a mentor “He was a leader in equity and inclusiveness as evidenced by his community work,” Lopez said a special way about him that he could easily partner across divisions (on) student success initiatives.” associate dean for the College of Sciences said Monzon was regularly sought after for help in grant applications finding the data needed to justify requests from foundations and other critical sources of outside financial support both Atkins and Lopez credit Monzon for understanding the meaning of the numbers he collected to assist in initiatives aimed at improving student success at SDSU especially among underrepresented groups previously subject to high failure rates “He knew how to pull the data together; he knew that was just one part of the story.” Atkins said it’s no stretch to attribute at least some of the university’s success in raising retention and graduation rates to Monzon’s analysis of datasets behind the effort Monzon became particularly aware of problems for students living off campus who may not have had access to as many campus-based services for student success His findings led to a push for supplemental instruction opportunities including the College of Science’s STEM-Start summer program which have helped students succeed in challenging STEM courses “We made our biggest gains among the Latino students particularly when we developed programs specifically aimed at commuter students,” Atkins said “and I think that was really something that Rey was behind.” Reynaldo Inocente Monzon was born in 1957 at Naval Station Sangley Point base at Manila Bay in the Philippines where his father was stationed After moving to the Bay Area in 1959 his family returned to San Diego’s Encanto neighborhood in 1964; he graduated from Montgomery High School in the South Bay in 1975 Education was a frequent topic around the Monzon dinner table His brother Ben said Monzon always believed “learning is a lifelong process.” earning a bachelor’s degree in 1980 and a master’s in 1984 he completed a joint doctoral program with Claremont Graduate University in higher education research His doctoral dissertation on the collegiate experiences of Filipino American students and the socio-cultural factors impacting “their adjustment and persistence” foreshadowed the specialty he brought to his professional career at SDSU in 2004 His arrival followed previous research positions for the Navy Personnel Research and Development Center the County of San Diego and the San Diego Community College District Monzon was a faculty adviser to AB Samahan SDSU’s Filipino and Filipino American cultural organization He co-founded an alumni chapter in 2012 and served as president of the organization aimed at keeping in touch with former members of the student group “We're acknowledging what they've established here and we’re saying 'We need you to continue that,’” Monzon said in an interview shortly after the alumni group was created 'You did a lot in terms of the success of the student organization and we value that and want to help continue that visionary leader” in the Filipino community His work with numerous organizations included FILAMEDA the Filipino American Educators Association of San Diego County In 2005 the group spearheaded a drive that achieved passage of AB 420 allowing K-12 teachers to earn a credential in Filipino language instruction the bill forestalled a threat that the classes would have been driven out of California schools under a certification provision of the No Child Left Behind Act A lifelong interest in music led to involvement with several bands A year-end holiday Zoom party among SDSU institutional research employees featured a guess-the-song game across multiple decades and “Rey knew all of them,” Levine said marked his passing by naming its joint doctoral achievement award in his honor In addition to his wife of nearly 30 years   the Out N About sat down for an interview with film maker about their movie “The Wonderful Counsellor” which premieres this Sunday Peter Sagnia is the Director and Producer of the movie but they did have a script writer to develop the story lines It wasn’t an intentional idea to set out on a story that touches upon mental health but rather he was inspired by other series like “In Treatment” and “Huff” in particular Sagnia said he wanted to have a story about a therapist in the Caribbean due to shame that the Caribbean culture has in regard to mental therapy and sharing feelings Sagnia brought a bit of conflict into the storyline by having the main character a therapist is not supposed to impose any religion on their patients so you will see how this adds another dynamic to the story This movie is actually Season One of a five-part miniseries The miniseries segments are combined together for a movie style “Theatrical Release” that runs for a total of 1 hour and 50 minutes The “Red Carpet Premiere” this Sunday is set to pull in approximately 300 persons It will also be the actors’ first time seeing the movie and viewing their performances including Prime Minister Luc Marcelina; Minister of Education Culture Youth & Sport There are also showings scheduled for February 14 and 15 at Caribbean Cinemas and there may be a later screening at Belair Community Center Also under consideration is a run at the theatres in the Netherlands The production did get some help with funding from Culture Funds with the final post production and editing stages SER and WIB in terms of renting out the movie screens for the premiere so he is desperately trying to build up his client base Edsel’s first role was in “Here comes the Groom” a film that was written and produced by Latoya Lake Edsel was able to audition and fall into this role of Michael Wonder Edsel himself also works on writing scripts and enjoys versatility of becoming different characters He originates from South Reward and relates to his character because he also enjoys helping others and being patient in understanding different personalities and where they are coming from he likes to help others improve in the same way a psychologist is trying to help people improve their mental perspective Jenise Diaz plays the role of Chloe Wonder Chloe is the owner of a very successful coffee shop Her success as a businesswoman puts strain on the marriage Chloe is finding it difficult to deal with her husband who is a bit clueless to his marital status and their home life This is her first official role as an actress but she has done a short film for the Women’s Health Desk on “Teen Dating Violence” and some other smaller TelEm commercials Jenise grew up in Simpson Bay and is excited that her acting career is starting to blossom She is attracted to roles and characters that sort of push the boundaries and can take her out of her comfort zone because that is how she can learn and develop her craft further Jenise is working on a novel and is interested in taking a screen writing master class She enjoys writing poems and short stories as well Jenise relates to her character through the drive towards success but she has been very motivated to move forward with her career goals and achievements a man named Nathan who lost his job and is having suicidal thoughts a school kid is struggling with her relationship with her mother There is an elderly couple struggling with the fear of Covid and illness and still trying to enjoy life Maarteners and some of the real life challenges they face The other actors in this film are Rita Gumbs Did you face any challenges during the filming period The group started filming during and after Covid which means it was a tough and emotional time for everyone Working on a creative project such as this created a common goal and a sense of teamwork Jenise had to overcome personal challenges during the filming of this movie her father suffered two strokes in 2020 and then passed away in 2021 which was nerve racking and challenging for him some of the characters moved off island and production had to be adjusted accordingly The main cast became very close with long work days Sagnia’s wife Rose-Anne was a cheerleader of encouragement which was a key part to staying fuelled up and happy to continue acting Call time was 7:00am and they would often work until later in the evenings So it was even a challenge to turn around and return the following day They had rehearsals leading up to the shooting days – that was no joke – everyone had to come 100 percent prepared Edsel would practice his lines even while driving around with visualizing the character dynamics Peter really feels that these two actors are wonderfully talented and even humble; he truly enjoys working with them Peter pulled together this creative team of actors after the Covid period They got strength from one another’s passions and intensity and really dedicated themselves to this collaborative project They didn’t have gaffers and all the fancy equipment that a real Hollywood production would have but they were able to work with what they have but it’s important that we put our island and the Caribbean out there to at least get a presence on the main stage of the filming industry How did you seek inspiration for your character The entire cast sat down and we went through our characters and the development of these personalities They were able to pull from their own real life experiences with relationships and handling the fear of Covid their interpretation of their own characters He says you get more authentic performances when they can seamlessly slip into the role He encourages his actors to speak in their actual accent since they are from St We had a private caterer on set that provided excellent meals Edsel is actually also a personal trainer and has a food business called Healthy Eats Jenise has a Latin background so she loves dancing – in particular she is a fan of salsa dancing at Soggy Dollar Bar on Tuesday nights Jenise is always memorized when she is on a boat ride to see our own landscapes and the clear water Pinel Island and Orients Bay along with water sports Edsel: “A man’s who will exceed his failure is already a great man” so as long as you keep pushing Jenise: I have been leaning towards my faith and trust in universal timing during the difficult times in life Proverb 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart Sagnia: Maturity and age result in not overthinking and judging oneself too much I am always in a ‘learning mode’ to stay creative and pick up new strategies and filming techniques Copyright © 2020 All copyrights on articles and/or content of The Caribbean Herald N.V. dba The Daily Herald are reserved Without permission of The Daily Herald no copyrighted content may be used by anyone Extended Search The Peck Center auditorium was standing room only when No Bioethanol Fernandina held a town hall meeting last week Fernandina Beach resident and retired chemist Medardo Monzon gave a presentation about the process of making bioethanol and the chemicals involved Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription Read News-Leader, Fernandina Beach Florida Register  Login Emma Monzon is managing a diverse team of 20 therapists which has resulted in the spa at Hanbury Manor Marriott leading the way in service excellence Spa guest experience scores regularly exceed company benchmark standards Monzon and her team have seen total spa revenue increase by more than 17% By improving her knowledge of finance and how it impacts the successful running of a business she takes every opportunity to reduce spa costs and maximise profitability She also works with students at Oaklands College where beauty and wellness is provided as a qualification and has promoted apprenticeships within her department developing new talent for a sector of the industry that is seeing a decline in therapists Do you think the hospitality industry could be more sustainable Not just in terms of plastics and waste but in terms of careers and diversity I think the hospitality industry could be more sustainable in staff training I am very passionate about training and it is something I love to do Sometimes companies do not spend time training team members who they feel will leave rather than training them to ensure they will stay This creates an unsustainable approach to team development and growth She was the first British female chef to win two Michelin stars During lockdown she and her team voluntarily worked to cook meals for the homeless Sign Up Jacobs Media is a company registered in England and Wales Lynette Ortiz grasping at straws? 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Bilyonaryo’s community today by clicking the button below to subscribe and stay ahead in the dynamic world of business Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism Blame on the continued tepid performance of the market since the start of the year has shifted to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) hierarchy starting from its president and chief executive officer The Abra Mining controversy involved the illegal issuances of AR shares for five long years — from 2015 to 2019 — totaling 169.05 billion shares far exceeding the company’s authorized shares “the PSE has since then remained tight-lipped about its findings.” The matter became even more a puzzle with “the PSE passing on the responsibility to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which has similarly avoided addressing the issue.” This left the PSE to consequently lose its credibility to maintain integrity and transparency in regulating the market.  the PSE is blamed for the market’s dire predicament. When the market closed last January 17 at the end of the third week of trading for 2025 it has slipped into negative territory by no less than 2.71% or 176.67 points at 6,352.12 Discontent is expected to intensify as the market’s tepid performance goes on Proud of being considered as one of the oldest bourses in Asia the PSE was named the “Best Stock Exchange in Southeast Asia for 2021.” The award was conferred by Alpha Southeast Asia whose claim to fame was its record as the first investment magazine established to focus on Southeast Asia since 2007 which was seemingly clueless of the Abra Mining scandal at the time. The anomalous trading “included foreigners to buy AR shares from January to February 2021 when Abra Mining accounted for more than 70 percent of daily transactions.” It was not exactly the market’s best and perfect year. The PSEi closed at the time at 7,122.63 down 0.24% year-on-year (YOY). Nevertheless total market capitalization was up 13.8% at P18.1 trillion and average daily value traded was P9.0 billion up 22.5%. This happened regardless of the net selling activity of foreign investors whose total value turnover was considerably low at 36.05% only of total market transactions.  The market was lifted by the following counters: the services sector up 10.8%; and the mining & oils sector up 0.8%. The holding firms and property sectors weighed down the market when their performances slipped 7.4% and 12.1% There were eight new companies listed at the time (DDMPR); Monde Nissin Corporation (MONDE); Filinvest REIT Corp (ALLDY); Medlines Distributors Incorporated (MEDIC); and SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) Total capital raised (funding raised from primary shares only) was estimated at almost P160.0 billion.  There were 276 listed companies and 125 active trading participants The president and CEO at the time was no other than the current president and CEO of the bourse the PSE came out with additional market-making initiatives. It revised its listing rules and rolled out the “web-based platform called PSE EASy (Electronic Allocation System) that will enable local small investors (LSI) to subscribe to shares online whenever there is an Initial Public Offering (IPO).” The LSI program required companies conducting an IPO to allocate ten percent (10%) of their offering to local investors. But local investors can only subscribe to not more than P100,000 The PSE tightened the “Backdoor Listing Rules” and likewise amended the “Lock-Up” requirements. It also permanently closed the trading floor total market capitalization dropped to P16.56 trillion even if the number of listed companies grew to 286 but with only 124 actively trading participants Ten (10) new companies were listed at the time (CREIT); Bank of Commerce (BNCOM); CTS Global Equity Inc (BALAI); LFM Properties corporation (LPC); and Premiere Power REIT Corporation (PREIT) foreign transactions leaped to 40.76% of total market value turnover 51.98% of which were selling transactions that foreign investors ended as net sellers Partly because of the foregoing development while average daily value turnover dropped by 16.5% to P6.09 Billion. Nonetheless total market capitalization slightly rose to P16.74 trillion up 1.1%. The financial and services sectors powered the market from falling down lower with the listing of three new additional companies namely: Alterenergy Holdings Corporation (ALTER); Upson International Corp (UPSON); and Repower Energy Development Corporation (REDC). However the market ended the year with 283 listed companies and 124 actively trading participants Foreign investors remained net sellers for the third year while their overall transactions rose further to 43.91% of total market transactions the market was on better grounds. It was up 1.22% as it closed at 6,528.79. Total market capitalization rose to P20.01 trillion while average daily value transaction also slightly rose by 0.1% to P6.10 billion industrial and services sectors that lifted the market Total capital raised was down by 46.2% to P75.78 billion Foreign investors ended as net sellers for the fourth year but their overall transactions rose higher to 46.22% of total market transactions the PSE implemented the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) — VWAP trading — which is a technical analysis tool to help traders and investors make decisions about buying or selling a stock; launched PSE EASy Phase 2 with integrated electronic payment system; and hosted the first on-site Road to IPO forum for potential listing applicants This resulted in the further listing of three new companies Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) the PSE hierarchy has not been sleeping on the job to promote the growth and development of the market It has been working hard and diligently since it received that prestigious award in 2021 it is also undeniable that market transaction is shrinking Average daily value turnover has decreased by 32.0% as it has gone down to P6.10 billion from P9.0 Billion since 2021 foreign investors have always been net sellers that they are not reliable accounts for growing the market Their sway in influencing the direction of the market has increased as their trading activities had risen to 46.22% (or even higher at times) of total market transactions the number of local stock investment accounts have not grown The PSE is said to be simply wrong in how it has been doing its job It has lost sight of its real role in the paradigm of public offerings the PSE has not given enough effort in the listing of small cap companies that the small board has not grown all these years It has not been also successful in attracting family-owned and -controlled companies who are ripe targets to benefit from listing publicly at the same time allowing the investing public a chance to have a piece of their profitable operation The bourse has been also acting like the underwriters and issuers. Public offerings are scheduled one at a time in order to ensure market monopoly and success as if this is its main concern which is essentially to give investors the opportunity to have as many public offerings as possible to choose from at any time. It should leave the underwriters and issuers in worrying about the scheduling and timing of their own public offerings the bourse has been pliant in the pricing of stock issues in favor of the interest of underwriters and issuers instead of ferreting a good offering price for the investing public. Recall that a majority of the stock offerings over the last five years are now trading below their original initial public offering prices This is because the offering prices are maxed out the PSE should increase the percentage of allocation for LSIs as one form of increasing the number of investors and investing accounts the number of trading accounts in the market have been overtaken by a mile which is notoriously volatile and riskier than stocks (The article has been prepared for general circulation for the reading public and must not be construed as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments whether referred to herein or otherwise.  Moreover the public should be aware that the writer or any investing parties mentioned in the column may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of their reported or mentioned investment activity   You may reach the writer at densomera@yahoo.com)   Philippine equities are expected to extend their bull run into 2025 on cooling inflation and monetary easing according to bourse president and CEO Ramon Monzon still has more room to grow and is projected to break into the 8,000 to 8,600 target range set by analysts The forecasts suggest a gain of 9% to 17% based on yesterday’s close “Supported by a steady decline in inflation we remain positive about achieving the forecast for the PSEi,” Monzon said at a capital markets forum on Wednesday Monzon declared his bullish outlook even as the PSEi headed for a loss and joined a global equities selloff triggered by the IMF’s concerns about the worldwide economic outlook US Fed officials’ comments on the potential for higher long-term interest rates and the risks of a wider conflict in the Middle East After sinking to a seven-month low in June entering a bull market in September as investors loaded up on equities due to slowing inflation and in anticipation of the central bank’s policy rate cuts The anticipated cut in policy rates arrested foreign investors’ waning appetite and reversed the exodus of overseas funds resulting in an $83.2 million year-to-date net inflow in the stock market by the end of September Foreign investors had withdrawn a net $964.4 million earlier in 2023 Monzon is optimistic that foreign investors will close 2024 as net buyers of local equities and that this trend will continue into next year making it the top-performing equities benchmark in Southeast Asia and the second-best performer after Taiwan’s stock exchange index which has advanced more than 30% this year on expectations that the rising use of artificial intelligence will boost demand for semiconductors and benefit its chip manufacturers The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has identified six companies that are potential candidates for initial public offerings (IPOs) within the next 12 months according to president and CEO Ramon Monzon These companies are participating in the Philippine Stock Exchange’s (PSE) Listing Engagement and Assistance Program (LEAP) a complimentary initiative designed to assist firms in preparing for capital raising through initial public offerings (IPOs) Monzon said during a capital markets forum on Wednesday but it all depends on market conditions and the management of the companies,” Monzon said LEAP is one of Monzon’s several initiatives to broaden the 97-year-old stock market which has been left behind by its regional peers in the number of listed companies and value turnover despite being the oldest in Southeast Asia The Philippines had 284 listed companies as of the end of September trailing behind Vietnam’s 394 and accounting for about a quarter of Malaysia’s 1,021 companies the Philippines is the least liquid market among ASEAN’s major stock exchanges Its stock turnover is less than 15% of Malaysia’s $754.99 million positioning it as the second lowest among ASEAN’s six major economies Monzon initiated LEAP in the fourth quarter of 2020 coinciding with the first year of the pandemic which disrupted the global economy and led to a 3% contraction—its steepest recession since World War II While LEAP participants are primarily small and medium enterprises Monzon’s nursery program represents a potential lifeline for a stock market in need of IPOs Monzon’s nursery program celebrated its first graduates in 2022 including solar power pioneer Raslag Corp. and stock broker CTS Global Equity Group Inc Cebu-based gasoline retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. This listing will bring the total number of IPOs for the year to four when only three companies went public—a 14-year low largely due to rising inflation and interest rates overshadowing the global economic recovery from COVID-19 as companies rushed to raise capital with the pandemic’s conclusion LEAP provides one-on-one sessions with companies to discuss growth plans and create an IPO roadmap It also connects prospective issuers with advisers to prepare for their IPO the daughter of bilyonaryo aviation king Archie Po died Saturday when the helicopter she was piloting crashed in Nueva Ecija was flying back to Manila after dropping off Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa in Baguio City Her Robinson R44 light helicopter went down around 5 p.m Po reportedly struggled for two hours with engine starting issues and the initial assessment suggests engine failure as the cause of the crash Her body is currently at Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig the local distributor of Robinson helicopters The aircraft was also used by television host and businessman Willie Revillame and Revillame accompanied her father to Nueva Ecija to retrieve her remains Elevate your understanding of the Philippine business landscape and gain insights into worldwide markets by subscribing to our dedicated channels. 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Or sign-in if you have an account Daniel Monzon has a heart that beats a big and constant drum to help immigrants newcomers and refugee entrepreneurs overcome the challenges of starting their own business as he personally climbed several mountainous challenges in his life before helping launch Catapult business startup solutions Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Article contentMonzon was born in Peru with only one arm and a portion of one of his legs his loving and determined parents went to work to find ways their son could grow to be an active adult Through a TV commercial they discovered Shriner’s Hospitals in the U.S. and Monzon had his first treatment when he was eight months old He spent a lot of time in hospitals in Chicago but says the toughest period was at age six when he underwent intensive therapy every day for six months he looks back with thanks for the lessons it taught him “Am I going to fall?” he began to trust in his own ability And he laughs when he says that growing up in a hospital environment with other kids Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Thanks to having relatives here, Daniel and his family moved to Calgary 30 years ago; he says he was “Born in Peru — Made in Canada.” Things were going well, but Monzon has always been presented with disappointments to overcome. He was excited to learn he had been accepted into an oil company’s management program, then frustrated because he was later told that the program meant being involved in all aspects of the business, and his disability would not allow him experience in the field due to insurance costs. During this time, Monzon also built up his own business network by volunteering with TEDx Calgary. He found employment selling construction software, then office supplies and software solutions with Great Northern Data, and with Supply Chain Canada of Alberta as director of digital and customer experience. By 2015, Monzon had decided to go on his own and launched Creative/Social, a management consulting firm helping people and organizations bring ideas to life. The company grew by advising a growing number of clients who asked, “What can you do for us?” A couple of businessmen he worked with, Steve Blair and Jesse Lalli of Blair and Co. — a marketing and advertising firm specializing in real estate companies and mid-size business — found a synergy in their ideas in working for not-for-profits and, in 2020, along with technology and intellectual property lawyer Julian Dobre, they co-founded Catapult Startups. CEO Monzon says it has been able to help many newcomer entrepreneurs who have been held back by not knowing Canadian business customs, lacking credit history and without the benefits of networking with other entrepreneurs and investors. He adds that 80 per cent may have enough capital but lack the wherewithal to survive, and quit to accept unskilled jobs for others. The other 20 per cent need capital and come to Catapult for help in obtaining it. Monzon and his co-founders have put together an impressive group of partners, including RBC, Economic Development Lethbridge and Calgary Innovation Coalition, collaborating to help new Canadian entrepreneurs become successful. They have already caught the attention of municipalities in other parts of southern Alberta, pushing ahead with their goal to help launch many more immigrant-founded businesses. David Parker appears regularly in the Herald. Read his columns online at calgaryherald.com/business. He can be reached at 403-830-4622. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is facing growing scrutiny amid concerns over its performance and leadership The PSE has seen a consistent decline in average daily turnover dropping from P9 billion in 2021 to just P6.1 billion in 2024 While foreign transactions have increased foreign investors have continued to offload more stocks than they have purchased coupled with waning local investor confidence with the number of local stock accounts showing little growth Engaging retail investors remains a challenge for the PSE which is crucial for stimulating market activity Columnist Den Somera points to PSE president and CEO Ramon S with many blaming his inability to drive market growth and ensure effective regulation Somera believes the tipping point came with a series of high-profile missteps including the controversy surrounding Abra Mining’s unregistered share sale which has sparked widespread dissatisfaction and further damaged the PSE’s credibility Somera highlighted the Abra Mining scandal as one of the most glaring issues to have plagued the PSE in recent years issued 169.05 billion shares— far exceeding its authorized capital These unregistered shares were sold to the public Although the PSE launched an investigation This mishandling of a major regulatory issue only deepened concerns about the PSE’s ability to effectively oversee the market is the PSE’s neglect of small-cap companies and family-owned businesses—often viewed as key IPO candidates—continue to avoid the exchange which many believe has been skewed in favor of underwriters and issuers often leaving investors with losses when stocks trade below their offering prices what can be done to turn things around for the PSE Somera said the PSE needs to focus on attracting more small-cap companies and offering a wider variety of investment opportunities Encouraging family-owned businesses to list could be a game-changer as these companies often bring significant growth potential Somera also suggests that the PSE should expand access to IPOs for local small investors which would diversify the investor pool and inject new energy into the market the PSE risks remaining stagnant and irrelevant If it can refocus on its core mission—effectively regulating the market and offering a wider range of investment opportunities — there’s still hope for a recovery Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice with the addition of Javier Monzón as a partner in Madrid.  "Our Madrid office work closely with offices across the Firm on landmark transactions for large Spanish and international listed corporates and further strengthening our M&A team there is important for the overall growth and success of our practice," said White & Case partner John Reiss Head of the Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice "The arrival of Javier will add depth to our existing team in Madrid as well as expand our global offering so that we can best assist clients on their complex corporates and financial institutions on cross-border and domestic mergers & acquisitions as well as on restructurings and general corporate matters He also has experience advising corporates and investment institutions on capital markets transactions in the context of equity offerings in Spain Javier brings 18 years of experience and joins White & Case from Freshfields "Javier is a senior M&A partner with significant experience and a strong reputation in the Spanish market," said White & Case partner Nathalie Negre-Eveillard Regional Section Head EMEA M&A/Corporate 1 "As well as strengthening our M&A practice in Madrid and EMEA Javier will work closely with the Madrid banking team on related acquisition finance."  a member of White & Case's global Executive Committee said: "Spain is an important European economy and our Madrid office also plays a central role as the link between the Firm's Latin American and European practices providing clients with seamless cross-border advice and a global perspective Javier’s arrival will further strengthen and expand the capabilities of our Madrid office and sends a clear message to the market that we are investing in Madrid for the long haul." Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome Philippine Stock Exchange CEO Ramon Monzon announced that derivatives will be among the instruments available for trading starting in 2026 He aims to introduce two new products within the next two years to attract investors and enhance trading activity Monzon revealed that the first derivatives product will be PSEi index futures with the benchmark PSEi serving as the underlying asset “The introduction of derivatives is expected to enhance transparency and liquidity by providing market-based pricing information,” said Monzon He targets derivative products by the first quarter of 2026 The trading of derivatives will commence a year after the goal set by Monzon to introduce Global Philippine Depositary Receipts (GPDRs) in the stock market by the first quarter of 2025 peso-denominated instruments that represent an economic interest without voting rights in an underlying asset security listed overseas give their holders the option to convert them into shares of the underlying security broadening the financial instruments may take time to bear fruit for a stock market that is the smallest among ASEAN’s six major economies but the oldest in Southeast Asia The PSE has yet to execute its first short-selling trade a year after Monzon succeeded in introducing it—an initiative that the bourse and his predecessors struggled to implement Even with the other initiatives Monzon pursued—from relaxing IPO rules to reducing the floor on brokers’ commissions—stock trading continued to shrink indicating the magnitude of work that the MBA graduate from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is still facing in growing the Philippine equities market the PSE is conducting “learning sessions” with other stock exchanges and foreign financial firms Among those the PSE and Monzon are in talks with are the Hong Kong and Taiwan exchanges the International Swaps and Derivatives Association KGI is a member of various exchanges and a pioneer in securities and derivatives trading the game in which he blossomed was the last he would ever play The second game featured a pitching matchup of two career minor leaguers 4.74 ERA in 13 games for the season) started for the Co-Pilots 7.88 ERA in three games for the season) took the mound for the Pioneers Elmira scored a run in the fifth on a single by designated hitter Brad Hawkins, but Newark got the run back in the bottom half. Second baseman Elliott Franklin singled, stole second, advanced to third on a double-play ball, and scored on a passed ball to make it 5-1.17 Elmira’s bats awoke in the sixth, scoring four runs to drive out starter Bannister. Left fielder Larry Hyman began the rally with a solo home run. Two Newark errors and a walk resulted in another run, and pinch-hitter John Edwards followed with a two-run single. Reliever Gary Fritch finally shut down the rally, but Elmira had tied the game 5-5.18 Just as they had in the fifth, the Co-Pilots answered the Elmira rally with runs of their own, and Monzon both started and finished the rally. He began the inning with a groundball single, stole second for his only career stolen base, then moved around to score on two more singles.19 Fritch held Elmira off the scoreboard in the seventh to get the win surrendering seven runs in his only inning of work Bannister and Fritch held Elmira to only five hits The Co-Pilots’ scheduled games on Sunday, July 11, and Monday, July 12, were rained out.21 Monzon reportedly called his mother on the night of July 11 to say he was doing well and was glad to be on the Newark team.22 In addition to the specific sources cited in the Notes the author consulted Baseball-Reference.com and Retrosheet.org for general player Neither Baseball-Reference nor Retrosheet provides box scores of minor-league games editions of the Elmira (New York) Star-Gazette and Geneva (New York) Times published box scores The author thanks FultonHistory.com for providing several of the news articles used in research Photo credit: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 1 News stories from 1976 and 1977 disagree on Monzon’s age: Some say 17 This story opts for 17 to be consistent with Baseball-Reference 3 “Man Held in Athlete’s Death,” Rochester (New York) Democrat and Chronicle 4 The Co-Pilots’ season began June 22 “Meagher Set to Start as Co-Pilots Open Tonight,” Geneva (New York) Times 5 Charley Ross “A Promising Prospect Goes Home,” The Sporting News 6 League standings as published in the Elmira (New York) Star-Gazette 7 Mark Fleisher “Newark Topples Elmira 6-5 in 12,” Elmira Star-Gazette 8 Other members of the 1976 Pioneers who reached the big leagues were pitcher Dennis Burtt and infielder Chico Walker 9 1976 league leader information taken from the 2019 New York Penn-League media guide and record book 10 1976 league leader information taken from the 2019 New York Penn-League media guide and record book Holle’s 77 RBIs in a season were still tied for the most in league history with Dennis Carter of Erie also reaching 77 RBIs in 1985 11 “Meagher Set to Start as Co-Pilots Open Tonight.” 12 “A Promising Prospect Goes Home.” 13 Norm Jollow “Co-Pilots Gain Split with Pioneers Saturday,” Geneva (New York) Times 14 “Pioneers Bow 12-5 After 4-3 Triumph,” Elmira Star-Gazette 15 Jollow 16 A “Mike Serwon” is listed in news accounts as the starting pitcher in Elmira’s game of July 6 Stephen Serwon’s middle initial is given as M in Baseball-Reference and no other Serwons appeared for the 1976 Pioneers so it appears that Serwon made his only two appearances on July 6 and 10 See “Pioneers Win 9th Straight,” Elmira Star-Gazette 17 Jollow 18 Jollow 19 Jollow 20 Jollow 21 “Co-Pilots Rained Out Second Night,” Geneva Times 22 “A Promising Prospect Goes Home.” 23 Information on the shooting and Sepulveda’s sentence was taken from several news stories “Data from 2 Recorded at Sepulveda Trial,” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle “Slayer Given Up to Five Years,” Rochester Democrat and Chronicle 24 “A Promising Prospect Goes Home.” 25 “Pioneers Win Double Bill,” Elmira Star-Gazette 26 Norm Jollow “Everyone Hits as Co-Pilots Rip Phils 10-3,” Geneva Times If you can help us improve this game story, contact us Minor Leagues · Meet the Staff Board of Directors Annual Reports Inclusivity Statement Contact SABR The New York Red Bulls’ new left-footed center-back hails from Uruguay he’s spent a greater part of his life in Uruguay playing for Danubio FC and Montevideo Wanderers He’s currently part of Uruguay’s Under-20 pool he took part in a friendly between Uruguay’s U-20 and Boston River 🇺🇾 #Sub20 ⚔️ Amistoso ante Boston RiverAlineación🇺🇾: Guillermo Centurión Monzón has started five consecutive games for Montevideo Wanderers The 19-year-old defender has played a total of 1,651 minutes in Uruguayan football In his article “Grandes proyectos juveniles de Uruguay que brillaron en 2020,” (Great Uruguayan youth projects that flourished in 2020) journalist Felipe Miguel from ESPN Uruguay shared this bit about Monzón: “ The 19-year-old defender debuted in August and has a great physical presence and agility One of the best pieces of news for La Franja (Danubio FC) during the year.” Your pass to the ultimate experience at Sports Illustrated Stadium - with all the benefits of a Red Membership - including the remaining 11 Regular Season matches Playoffs and more - starting at just $99 per month Score the highly-anticipated Eastern Conference match against Inter Miami CF plus any three -- or more -- additional matches of your choice Rubio and his supporters held up the attack as evidence of his opponents’ predilection for violence (“Since the Supreme Court’s summer ruling overturning Roe v conservative people and organizations across the country have been repeatedly targeted for vandalism and outright assault,” noted National Review by way of context.) What it actually revealed was something different than has never voted and has no interest in politics The true significance of this episode is a detail that emerged shortly after Rubio’s tweet: Monzon turns out to be close with the Proud Boys a sort of hybrid social club and political gang with racist and violent tendencies played a central role in organizing the January 6 assault Last June, the New York Times reported on how the Proud Boys has begun to take over the powerful Miami-Dade Republican Party organization It is one of the more alarming signposts of the Republican Party’s evolution into authoritarianism — I would say “most,” except that there are so many — because it signals violent and explicitly racist organizations are being formally welcomed into the party structure Monzon told the Times he has been on a “path to de-radicalization.” But when the Miami New Times tried to interview Monzon in the hospital its reporter was denied access by a contingent of former and current Proud Boys This suggests his self-professed “de-radicalization” has been The HuffPost reports that Monzon was paid more than $10,000 by the Florida Republican Party this year Rubio described him as one of his canvassers Rubio was the Republican establishment’s choice to defeat Donald Trump in 2016 and he briefly gave a convincing performance as a person who was anguished by Trump’s abuse and lies That he appears perfectly comfortable to work within a party that is developing a racist paramilitary wing is the clearest sign of the party’s complete surrender to extremism In June, a local reporter asked Rubio if he was okay with Proud Boys working in the Republican Party Rubio deflected the question with the kind of hypothetical whataboutism that hackish partisans regularly employ: “Well when you ask me about the Communists and socialists that are part of the local Democratic Party then we can talk about members of the Republican Party.” There are some “socialists” in the Democratic Party but advocating policies like single-payer health care and high tax rates is hardly equivalent to advocating racism and violence I’ve never come across a Communist who views the Democratic Party with anything other than contempt This deflection is revealing for the way one of the smears that has become normalized in conservative discourse — that Democrats are Marxists and Communists — can be repurposed as a justification for Republican extremism The false charge that Democrats are committed to violent authoritarianism has become Rubio’s pretext for doing that very thing By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us. Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission. Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: As part of your account, you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York, which you can opt out of anytime. The New York Red Bulls added centerback Lucas Monzón on loan through 2022 from Danubio FC, with an option to buy at the end of the loan. "With Lucas, we found a big talent from Uruguay," Head Coach Gerhard Struber said in a media availability on Friday. "He's a player with the abilities to create, in our style of play, some very, very good moments." Monzón, 19, began his soccer career through the Danubio FC Academy system before signing with the first team in July of 2020. The Jaguarão, Brazil, native made his debut on August 14, 2020 against Montevideo City Torque, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2-1 victory. He played 26 matches across all competitions during the 2020-21 season with Danubio FC, accumulating 1,201 minutes played. "I am very happy with this transfer," Struber said. "He is a young kid with big hunger -- and I think I have a good picture in my mind that he can help us very quickly, in our typical way of football." Monzón recently appeared for Montevideo Wanderers, a first division Uruguayan club, during the 2021-22 season. He started five matches and helped anchor the backline to two clean sheets in 450 minutes played. View this post on Instagram A post shared by New York Red Bulls (@newyorkredbulls) “We are happy to bring Lucas aboard our club,” Head of Sport Kevin Thelwell said who will help solidify our center back core Having the experience at a top level is promising for a player of his age.” the insider now owns 48,320.061 shares of Popular Inc Popular Inc operates as a financial services entity primarily in Puerto Rico and the United States Gilberto Monzon has sold a total of 8,400 shares and has not purchased any shares This recent transaction is part of a broader trend observed within the company where there have been 14 insider sells and no insider buys over the past year Shares of Popular Inc were trading at $85.8 on the day of the sale, giving the company a market cap of $6.243 billion. The price-earnings ratio of the stock stands at 12.82 which is above the industry median of 9.53 The stock's valuation according to GF Value is $83.55 leading to a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.03 indicating that the stock is Fairly Valued The GF Value is calculated based on historical trading multiples like the price-earnings ratio, price-sales ratio, price-book ratio, and price-to-free cash flow along with a GuruFocus adjustment factor based on past returns and growth and future business performance estimates from Morningstar analysts This insider sale might be of interest to investors tracking insider behaviors as an indicator of potential stock performance particularly in the context of the company's current valuation and market performance is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein 310.506.4000 Copyright © 2025 Pepperdine University Philippine Stock Exchange president Ramon Monzon is championing a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding investment opportunities for local investors The PSE is set to launch trading of foreign equities through Global Philippine Depository Receipts (GPDRs) allowing Filipinos to invest in shares of renowned companies listed in developed markets As technology continues to reshape the global landscape especially for large-cap tech firms that have significantly outperformed market indices over the past decade Imagine being able to invest in household names like Apple This expansion aligns with the PSE’s broader strategy to increase market volume and liquidity providing investors with a wider rage of investment opportunities The timing for this initiative couldn’t be more auspicious As the PSE Index continues its upward trajectory and the US Federal Reserve signals a potential easing of monetary policies Coupled with the Philippines’ strong economic outlook the PSE is well-positioned to attract a broader retail investor base Monzon’s leadership has been instrumental in driving these positive developments such as reducing stock transaction taxes from 0.6% to 0.1% and establishing connections with regional exchanges such as SGX and IDX have significantly improved the accessibility and efficiency of the Philippine stock market The introduction of GPDRs marks a significant milestone for the PSE paving the way for a more dynamic and globally integrated capital market Filipino investors can look forward to new opportunities to grow their wealth and participate in the global economy I’ll do it any way I want and with whoever they put in front of me” (Carlos Monzon) Once a journalist asked Muhammad Ali’s famous trainer who was his perfect fighter among his trainees “There have been many excellent boxers Carlos Monzon,” was his laconic and forceful answer We remember Dundee’s words because on August 7 Argentina’s Carlos Monzon “Escopeta” remembered for having been the most famous idolized and best Argentine boxer of all time in the rough and tumble discipline of boxing Monzon fought professionally between 2/16/1963 he defeated Colombian Rodrigo Valdes in Fonteiville The latter was his hundredth fight (not including almost as many in amateur years 1959-62) completed a record of 87 wins and 14 successful title defenses (a record for that time Italian Nino Benvenuti by KOT12 in Rome for the WBA and WBC belts in his first title shot after winning the Argentine and South American titles against his fellow countryman Jorge Fernandez Family poverty forced him to leave elementary school at the age of 10-12 to work as a shoeshine boy meat sack loader and the latter served to strengthen a portentous physique of 1.81 meters of pure muscles distributed between an average of 69.85 kilos and 72.56 kilos At the age of 16-17 he found in boxing and in the gym of the Union de Santa Fe soccer club the route to fame and bonanza helped him to open the doors from his first 7 fights in amateur boxing Lectuore saw in him a winner and began to hire him against renowned local and foreign opponents except for defeats on points against his countrymen Antonio Aguilar and Alberto Massi and in Rio de Janeiro against the Brazilian Felipe Cambeiro He defeated them all three in the rematches A singular detail in his aggressive way of fighting was to punish the opponent even when he went backwards In the first defense of the world belts he repeated against NB in 3 rounds in Monte Carlo and followed with Emile Griffith (KOT14 Jose “Mantequilla” Napoles (RTD6 acting in half a dozen films and a busy love life (he was linked to the model in a violent domestic altercation: on February 14 beat her uncontrollably and threw her off a balcony.  He was sentenced to 11 years in prison for simple homicide he was granted special routine leave and go back to prison He was driving at 140 kms/h and his car crashed on the Los Cerrillos road His burial took place the following day at the Santa Fe Municipal Cemetery and more than 60 thousand people attended to farewell to the popular former world champion an unforgettable name for the old history of the sport of gloves and fists In a night of mixed emotions at the ANB Arena.. Usage of Content   Confidentiality Clause I was in my room watching on my black and white television There was something dark and sinister about the guy He was from South America and somewhat of an unknown Unknown because he had never fought in the United States the reigning middleweight champion of the world including two of three over former champion who had parlayed his ring success into a movie career but the thinking was he could outbox his slightly taller adversary The fight would be held at the Palazzetto Dello in Italy Thousands of Benvenuti’s countrymen would be cheering his every move Benvenuti had fought 31 times in his home country – and never (loss) lost This bout was set to be a perfect homecoming for the champion He fired wicked punches that landed with a thud The champion is buzzed by a wicked right hand in round seven his head resting on his left glove as if in silent prayer Little known Carlos Monzon was the new middleweight champion of the world It  took Monzon 80 fights to get a shot at a world title His path to the top had been fraught with poverty and long odds fought for pesos in the streets of Santa Fe Monzon turned pro in 1963 – fighting 22 times in 19 months After dropping a decision to Alberto Massi a year later I would admittingly tune into his fights hoping he’d lose He beat the stuffing out of welterweight champion Jose Napoles “Monzon destroyed you little by little,” Hall of Fame trainer told writer Steve Bounce a number of years ago “I studied him before the fight and was confident my guy was slick enough – I was wrong I grew to admire Monzon’s talent - recognizing him as one of the greatest middleweight champions ever apparently lurking even before he captured the title once in the arm and shoulder - though he recovered to continue his boxing career He became something of an international jet setter He was protected and treated like god in his home country Monzon was arrested for murdering his estranged wife Monzon was accused of strangling Alicia and throwing her off a second-floor balcony Monzon was convicted of murder and sentenced to 11 years in prison The accident occurred near his home in Santa Fe he controlled the action with skill and power his inner rage and darkness could explode any minute Senator Ronald Dela Rosa narrowly missed death after the chopper he rode crashed in Nueva Ecija Saturday (February 1) the daughter of bilyonaryo aviation mogul Archibald Po Dela Rosa confirmed to SMNI News that he was the lone passenger of the R44 light helicopter flown by Julia Flori Monzon Po Po was on her way back to Manila when the helicopter crashed at around 5 p.m Po reportedly struggled for two hours before the chopper took off from Binalonan Pangasinan due to engine issues Investigators are reportedly looking at engine failure as the cause of the crash The chopper that crashed was often used by television host Willie Revillame accompanied Archibald Po and his son to Nueva Ecija to recover the pilot’s remains Dela Rosa visited Po’s wake at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig Sunday (February 2) along with Senator Bong Go and former president Rodrigo Duterte “POLITIKO: Navigating the Pulse of Philippine Politics” encapsulates our commitment to providing comprehensive and dynamic coverage of the ever-evolving political landscape in the Philippines we delve deep into the heart of political matters offering insightful analysis and timely updates that resonate with the pulse of the nation With a foundation built on journalistic integrity since 2014 POLITIKO stands as the compass guiding you through the currents of Philippine politics ensuring you stay informed and engaged every step of the way SPLC and Florida Decides Healthcare File Lawsuit Challenging DeSantis’ Attack on Direct Democracy — Read More Last week a Florida League of the South (FL LOS) member named Christopher Rey Monzon was arrested in Hollywood, Florida after attempting to assault hecklers at a government building where Monzon was protesting.  Last week a Florida League of the South (FL LOS) member named Christopher Rey Monzon was arrested in Hollywood, Florida after attempting to assault hecklers at a government building where Monzon was protesting A survey of Monzon’s social media accounts reveals the ways in which League of the South leadership particularly president Michael Hill and chief of staff and Florida state chairman Michael Tubbs have selectively encouraged the more violent impulses of their younger membership as part of their drive to make the Florida League the “tip of the spear” driving towards a second Southern secession While it is unclear how a Cuban American came to identify as a white supremacist and “southern nationalist,” it seems apparent that Monzon received some encouragement from his parents who have participated in League of the South demonstrations decked out in Confederate battle flags (CBFs) and toting LOS signs previously identified by Hatewatch by his preferred online pseudonym “Chris Cedeno,” is a 22-year-old native of Hialeah Monzon frequently posts updates regarding his activities as a “lone leaguer” in the greater-Miami area typically picketing outside of various federal buildings with signs decrying “Yankee foreign invaders.” Florida’s City Hall during a meeting of the city commissioners who voted to rename three streets honoring generals of the Confederate States of America (CSA) Monzon allegedly engaged in a verbal altercation with the demonstrators shouting that they were “… a cancer on the face of the earth All Jews are!” before rushing across two lines of police tape while jabbing with his flagpole come on!” witnesses say Cedeno screamed before being tackled to the ground by police and inciting a riot last Wednesday is only surprising in that he has previously engaged in violence when surrounded by his comrades at protests Monzon is visible in footage from the event wearing a green army helmet decorated with a LOS “Southern Nationalist” sticker proclaiming that he is “of the synagogue of Satan,” a reference to C— Knight’s apparent Jewish heritage Things turned hot when C— Knight attempted to shove through LOS members blocking his path to the base of the statue Among those who leapt into action was Monzon visible in the footage jabbing at C— Knight with his flagpole while leaping forward Monzon’s use of a flagpole as a weapon in both instances is notable The League of the South frequently carries flagpoles constructed of either wooden dowel material like the kind carried by Kyle “Based Stickman” Chapman This tactic has been used by the far right before, including at a Klu Klux Klan rally in Anaheim in February of 2016 where the ornamental tip of a flagpole was used to stab a counter protester apparently enraged that C— Knight ripped his flag from its pole during the exchange emerged behind the man and cold cocked him in the side of the head C— Knight’s Roman centurion chest plate did little to defend him from being blindsided by a blow to the face Monzon was escorted off of the scene by Michael Tubbs Monzon was later arrested and spent the rest of the weekend in jail A judge dismissed the charges against him for his role in the scuffle the following Monday A profile apparently belonging to Monzon bragged about his role and was in turn lauded by LOS president Michael Hill and other members.  Undeterred by this brush with the law, Monzon was present with the LOS in Charlottesville on August 12, where LOS members were filmed assaulting several people. One widely-shared video shows FL LOS chairman Michael Tubbs standing by while members of his contingent viciously beat a black man named Deandre Harris Monzon has apparently shuttered most of his various “sock puppet” accounts since his most recent legal woes began in earnest a wealth of posts from his social media profiles have been made available to Hatewatch Monzon/Cedeno has apparently deeply immersed himself in the online “manosphere,” a term for a group of chauvinistic forums and profiles that decry efforts to secure equal representation for women in society Monzon’s life under the avatar of “Chris Cedeno,” — the name he identified with online while using profiles like “Ambrosio Gonzalez” and “Christopher Bent” and “irl” at various protests — was clearly developed by a lonely alienated and disaffected young man who found his insecurities and frustrations about his race gender and sexuality readily assuaged by Hill While affirming the bigoted and misogynistic material that Monzon was regularly consuming online they sought to further shape Cedeno’s radicalization as it emerged into the real world In exchange for his work as a “lone leaguer” and his “heroic actions” in New Orleans, Cedeno/Monzon was lauded by LOS leadership like Hill and Tubbs. After an incident previously documented by Hatewatch wherein a non-LOS member pointed out the glaring contradiction that a brown-skinned white supremacist represents to any far-right organization several of the LOS brass rushed to Monzon/Cedeno’s defense Hill and Tubbs have not commented publicly on Monzon’s arrest While Monzon’s age clearly puts responsibility for his actions last week solely into his own hands Tubbs and other LOS leaders to groom him and to encourage him to act violently should be documented as the LOS continues to try and recruit more angry young men into their ranks.  Comments or suggestions? Send them to [email protected]. Have tips about the far right? Please email: [email protected]. Have documents you want to share? Submit here tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 63-0598743) The Southern Poverty Law Center400 Washington AvenueMontgomery it’s quite intense,” said Monzón about the Red Bulls’ style but here they also use aggressiveness and intensity a lot More or less it is something that we see a lot in Uruguayan soccer Head Coach Gerhard Struber’s first indications to the young center-back are very much in line with the style of play the team showcases that’s why he has trust in me and decided to bring me here Those are the indications that he told me,” said Monzón The young Uruguayan who played for Danubio FC and Montevideo Wanderers before arriving in New York knows that the Red Bulls are a club with a rich MLS history I want to play for a big club here and I know that the Red Bulls are exactly that,” said Monzón I saw everything at the club that really caught my attention and I really liked it.” From the first minute Monzón takes the field he’ll make sure to provide that garra charrúa to our team nobody takes that from me," said Monzón as he described his characteristics as a defender the Red Bulls return home where they’ll prepare to play two New York Derbies in one week was the 52nd anniversary of Carlos Monzon’s coronation as middleweight world champion who with a lethal right hand in the 12th round of a fight scheduled to 15 rounds ended the reign of the Italian Nino Benvenuti the fifth time holder of the Association and World Boxing Council belts at the Palazzo dello Sport in Rome with an outcome that frustrated most of the 4 to 5 thousand spectators who filled the venue to cheer on the home idol against a challenger considered to be da The 28-year-old South American challenger had a record of 67 wins 3 losses and 9 draws and the 32-year-old 160-pound (72 kilos and 200 grams) titleholder had a record of 82-4-1 He had won the throne against Emile Griffith in a rematch He initially won it before in April ’67 lost it in a rematch in September of that year and won it again in March ’68 The battle of Rome unfolded with passages of violence and sideways skill with a clear advantage for Monzon on the judges’ and referee’s scorecards After the 11th round everyone expected the fight to last the 15 rounds Monzon backed Benvenuti up and took him to his corner With Nino’s back to the ropes Monzon connected with a brutal right hand to the face and the Italian dropped to his knees Drust started the count but stopped it at the 1’57” minute mark of the round The victory of the fighter nicknamed “Escopeta” (Shotgun) generated a natural jubilation in his corner was a cerebral and implacable puncher of great resistance So much so that the legendary trainer of Muhammad Ali said of him that he was the best exponent of the perfect boxer That resounding victory over Nino Benvenuti was the beginning of a long 9-year reign where he successfully defended the belt on 14 occasions In the first exhibition he knocked out Benvenuti again now in three episodes in Monte Carlo and continued with Emile Griffith (KOT14 Shortly after the second fight with the Colombian His number of 14 successful defenses is only surpassed in the division by the 20 of the still active Kazakh Gennady Golovkin and the 18 of the now retired American Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins he had left far behind the years of extreme poverty in a home where he was the fifth child As a child he was a shoeshine boy and as a teenager he sold soft drinks He studied up to the third grade of elementary school to start working and thus help support the household He was ranked by Box Rec as the 7th best pound-for-pound fighter in history and The Ring ranked him 11th in the list of the greatest fighters of all times In 1990 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota His longtime trainer was his countryman Amilcar Brusa who took care of him from his third amateur fight until the end of his professional career with a KO2 over Jorge Montenegro and closed against Valdés 14 years later lost only three on points (he took revenge for all three): with his countryman Antonio Aguilar and fellow countryman Alberto Massi in August 63 After retirement he acted as a movie actor in several films of very little notoriety and had countless romances among them a highly publicized one with former model and TV presenter Susana Jiménez After retirement he acted in several films His well-known irascible temper got him involved in a turbulent altercation on February 14 beat her uncontrollably and threw her off a balcony He was sentenced to 11 years for simple homicide Seven years after his imprisonment (Benvenuti visited him several times and pleaded in vain for his freedom) he left the prison on a special routine leave and when he was on his way back to prison his car overturned spectacularly on Los Cerrillos Road when he was traveling at 140 km/h More than 60 thousand people attended his funeral at the Santa Fe Municipal Cemetery AWS Ambassador and Cloud Developer – Myappsoftware-Criptonube I’ve always loved to learn and I’ve always been perseverant I got easily frustrated when something had to work and it didn’t The university that I wanted to attend had an Expo where future students could get a campus tour and after a couple hours in the campus we came across the labs that were used by Electronics and Mechatronics students It was the moment when I decided to study Mechatronics Engineering—I wanted to be a part of that world But my first thoughts were “Am I good enough?” and “What if I can’t do it?” When I told my brother what I was thinking he told me that fearing failure wasn’t a good reason for not doing something He told me that everyone has a fear of failing as my school didn’t have classes on the matter so I didn’t know how to do it It was a bit of “learning on the road,” and now programming is one of the main things I do on my job not only thanks to the lectures and classes especially the smart and strong women I met that I have the privilege to call friends and another set of challenges came with it My first work was at a local startup as a software tester Then I got a job in the company I work for until this day but here you are always encouraged to study giving solutions to our clients with different services developing products that we use internally teaching others how services work and what they can do with them and also studying and practicing as things move and grow very fast I’m the only woman but I have been fortunate enough to study and work in places where I’m treated as an equal Women face daily challenges just for the fact of being women Gender shouldn’t decide if you are worthy of being heard or not if you are smart enough to participate or not Your value as a person shouldn’t be decided by that I had opportunities to work with other women in different projects Seeing what we can do together is always amazing Stopping with the “She can’t do this or that,” which limits what we can accomplish or not or study this because you are a girl.” Because that’s a lie We can accomplish anything we set our minds to and I will keep working for it every single day Breaking the bias means to work hard and fight the little voice in my head that tells me to speak low when I’m sure that what I’m saying is right I dream about a world free of stereotypes and discrimination I’ve been lucky enough to work in places where my ideas are respected but I also know that my individual experience doesn’t represent a collective one to celebrate other women I’ve had the pleasure to work with They can stop making assumptions about their colleagues they can speak about any salary gaps (because women usually get paid less for doing the exact same job) they can point out any bad treatment a teammate is getting just for her gender making the path easier to walk for the next generations Andrea started with literally zero knowledge about cloud and is now really passionate about it She tries to expand that knowledge to others around her while still learning every day by working on new projects and keeping up with the development of cloud technologies Here are some blogs posts written by Andrea: International Women’s Day (March 8) celebrates the social The day also marks a call to action for celebrating women’s achievements The International Women’s Day theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias This theme acknowledges that gender biases and provides an opportunity to be part of a movement that promotes a diverse and inclusive culture both individually and collectively as an organization Amazon is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the company’s diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender as well as professional and life experiences the AWS Partner Network (APN) is honored to share perspectives from female technical leaders from our global AWS Partner Ambassadors community This blog series highlights six trailblazing women who have shared their personal stories of how they overcame challenges who inspires them to #BreakTheBias every day and valuable advice on developing a career in technology The AWS Ambassador Partner Program features a vibrant worldwide community of technical experts AWS Partner Solutions Architect Angelica Ortega contributed to this story