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The amazing Rio Carnival in full HD 16/9 with AFPTV!

2012-02-09T07:41:00.000+08:00

The amazing Rio Carnival in full HD 16/9 with AFPTV!:

FROM FEBRUARY 6TH TO THE 23RD, AFPTV WILL OFFER ITS WORLDWIDE CLIENTS BASE AN EXCEPTIONAL, 100 %HD 16/9, COVERAGE OF THE RIO CARNIVAL WONDERS.

The Huffington Post takes AFP

2012-02-09T07:40:00.000+08:00

The Huffington Post takes AFP:

FRANCE’S VERSION OF THE HUFFINGTON POST WEBSITE WHICH LAUNCHED ON FEBRUARY 23 HAS SUBSCRIBED TO AFP’S TEXT AND PHOTO SERVICE.

Every saga has a beginning. The Phantom Menace. Relive #StarWars1in3D Feb9

2012-02-07T19:44:00.000+08:00

Every saga has a beginning. The Phantom Menace. Relive #StarWars1in3D Feb9

Qlick News Vote BLOG-PH as PBA Blogger's Choice

2011-12-02T22:31:00.001+08:00

I vote for BLOG-PH.com for this year’s Philippine Blog Awards Bloggers’ Choice.

BLOG-PH is owned by Jay-L Aquino- and is the hottest blog in town for 2011.He's one of the finalist in the own going Philippine Blog Awards and nominated for two more categories: Bloggers’ Choice Award and Lifestyle Category – National Level. The why I voting for Blog-PH for the Bloggers Choice Award in the PBA. Good Luck Blog Ph!

Deped addresses pupil hunger to improve school performance

2011-11-25T12:15:00.001+08:00

More than 63,000 undernourished school children who have difficulty learning because they come to class on an empty stomach are benefitting from the breakfast feeding program which the Department of Education is implementing for school year 2011-2012.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said the feeding program aims to address undernutrition and short-term hunger syndrome among public school children who do not eat breakfast and walk long distance to reach school.

“This is are most vulnerable group who finds it hard to pay attention to the lessons in class because of hunger and are in danger of dropping out if no intervention is made , “ said Luistro.

The program was initially implemented in Pangasinan, Bohol and Lanao del Norte. It will be expanded to 15 more divisions during the school year based on the prevalence of undernutrition in these divisions and the capability of school heads to manage and administer the program. The new beneficiaries are schools from the divisions of Quirino, Zambales, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Sorsogon, Kabankalan City, Bacolod City, Negros Oriental, Leyte, Zamboanga del Norte, Davao Oriental, Sultan Kudarat, Surigao del Norte, Kalinga, Maguindanao, and Quezon City.

The target is to bring back to good nutritional status at least 70% of the beneficiaries at the end of the 100-120 feeding days.

“Our specific objective is to ensure 85 to 100% attendance among the target pupils and improve their health and nutrition values and behavior,” the education chief explained.

The breakfast feeding programm was first implemented in 1997 and has since shifted to address a more serious problem of undernutrition – a global concern because it commonly causes death among children.

According to the 2010 report of DepEd’s Health and Nutirion Center, 15.58% of children in public elementary schools are undernourished. This condition, which according to the World Health Organization is preventable, have ill-effects on the academic performance of school children.

Under the Millennium Development Goals, the target is to reduce to 50% the prevalence of under nutrition by 2015.

The feeding program will be participated in by the parents of students who will act as cook and server of the food. Through these activities, skills on meal planning and preparation are transferred to the parents. The menu, according to DepEd, will be carefully planned to ensure that the food to be served are balanced and nutritious. The program will also make use of the produce from the Gulayan sa Paaralan.

To ensure a wholistic approach to children’s wellness, the feeding program will be complemented with DepEd’s essential health care program that includes deworming, regular handwashing and oral hygiene.

DepEd Pays Tribute to Teachers

2011-10-06T12:16:00.002+08:00

[Photo Credit: http://facebook.com/depedtmc]

"We know the tremendous amount of work you do each day and we salute you as our unsung heroes. Please do not give up on the Filipino children.”

This is the important message that Education Secretary Armin Luistro gave to the 10,000 teachers present during the grand celebration of the World Teachers’ Day yesterday, October 5, at the PhilSports Arena (formerly ULTRA), as the Department of Education leads the nation in giving recognition to the nobility of purpose and profession that teachers stand for.

“This is the day that was allotted for all of us to remember our teachers fondly and to remind ourselves that teaching is a very challenging job that not everyone can do, because not everyone can multitask like teachers do,” Luistro stresses as he pays tribute to the teachers and the critical role they play in society.

Among the personalities who have taken their time off to personally salute the country’s teachers is Vice President Jejomar C. Binay. Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Patricia Licuanan and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director-General Joel Villanueva, along with members of the upper and lower houses and the cabinet.

Also joining the teachers from the National Capital Region, CaLaBaRZon, and Central Luzon are various teacher organizations.

“I hope that all the teachers present here realize this – that teaching is not just spouting scholarly knowledge. If it were, then it wouldn’t be so hard. Teaching is also parenting, counseling, advising, nurturing, understanding, forgiving, analyzing, distinguishing, classifying, adjusting, etcetera, etcetera – practically every verb in our language that speaks to the heart. In this day and age of high-speed technology and communications via computer – that is what we need - teachers with heart,” Luistro tells the teachers from the live audience.

One of the highlights of the celebration is a tribute to Teacher Carmen Pascual, now 91 years old, who dedicated 43 years of her life molding young minds and making a difference in her students’ lives. DepEd has learned about her after it received a letter from an 82-year-old publishing executive Teresa Alvinaseeking the help of Luistro in finding her former high school teacher (Teacher Pascual) whom she wanted to thank 63 years later.

Indeed, teachers are most influential when they touch hearts at the same time that they teach minds, just like how Teacher Pascual did in Alvina’s life. As Luistro puts it, their story explains the very essence of the World Teachers’ Day celebration. “Even though we don’t really aspire to be treated as heroes by our students, we cannot deny that it feels good to be appreciated by them especially after slaving away at this oftentimes-thankless job.”

Artists and singers were also invited to render their performances in honor of the country’s dear teachers. These include Anne Curtis, Ogie Alcasid, Sam Milby, Sitti, Princess Velasco, Nanette Inventor, Sam Concepcion, Nyoy Volante, Jamie Rivera, Tippy dos Santos, Mike Chan, Joseph Valerio, Gerald Santos, and The Lamars.

[Press Release]

DepEd sets exam for out-of-school youth in November

2011-09-21T16:19:00.002+08:00

The Department of Education through the National Education Testing and Research Center announces that the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) will be held on November 20, 2011 for Luzon and on November 27, 2011 for Visayas and Mindanao.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said the PEPT aims to retrieve out-of-school youth and place them in the formal school system if they so desire. “ Through PEPT, we would also like to validate and accredit knowledge and skills in academic areas gained through informal and non-formal means. In the end, PEPT will pave the way for their re-entry into formal schooling, job promotion, job training and employment,” added Luistro.

PEPT targets Filipino citizens who are dropouts from elementary and secondary schools for at least one year. It is also for those who never attended a formal school but can read and write, or those presently employed but need to upgrade their academic level whether elementary or high school. Moreover, applicants must be at least one year overage for their supposed grade/year level in the formal school system.

Applicants must bring their birth certificate issued by the NSO or Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated (original and 2 photo-copies), 2 pieces ID picture and recently taken (size 1”x1”) and school record -- original and 2 photocopies -- of Form 137 (Transcript of Records with school seal and signature of principal/registrar) or Form 138 (Report Card with school seal and signature of principal/registrar) for elementary level and Form 137 for secondary.

PEPT takers will pay P50 for the regular test given every November in designated testing centers all over the country or P200 for walk-in or special administration which is conducted from January to June at DepEd- NETRC in Pasig City.

For elementary level, the test coverage is Science, Mathematics, HeKaSi (Heograpiya, Kasaysayan at Sibika), Filipino and English. In the secondary level, the exam for first year covers General Science, Elementary Algebra, Philippine History (Kasaysayan at Pamahalaan ng Pilipinas), English I and Filipino I; for second year, the coverage include Biology, Intermediate Algebra, Asian History (Kasaysayan ng mga Bansang Asyano), English II and Filipino II; for third year, the subjects covered are Chemistry, Geometry, World History (Kasaysayan ng Daigdig), English III and Filipino III; for fourth year, the exam will touch on Physics, Advance Algebra, Trigo-nometry, Statistics, Economics, English IV and Filipino IV.

DepEd Launches Campaign to Say “Thank You” to Teachers

2011-09-05T14:25:00.001+08:00

Have you ever said thank you to at least one of your teachers who created a big difference in your life?

If not, this is your chance as the Department of Education launches a campaign that encourages every Filipino to say a word of thanks to their teachers – a fitting highlight to the annual celebration of Teachers Month this September and World Teachers’ Day celebration on October 5.

Education Secretary Armin Luistro said it is but proper that the country dedicate a whole month to recognize teachers for their unique role in preparing students for the future, in strengthening communities and in building a nation.

“I think we should regularly take time to revitalize the image of teachers and draw public attention to their value in society,” said Luistro.

All public and private elementary and secondary schools, division and regional offices are enjoined to conduct programs and activities that support the Teachers Month and the World Teachers Day.

One of these is the say “thank you” campaign where students are encouraged to write a letter, send a card, offer a gift or post a greeting in various social networking sites.

“We have many creative ways and various media platforms to be used to express our gratitude to our teachers,” added Luistro.

DepEd likewise enlists the support of television and radio station anchors, hosts and artists to say “thank you” to their mentors in their respective programs.

Schools are encouraged to feature stories or write-ups on their teachers through their school papers, websites and Facebook accounts. They can also submit these write-ups to local newspapers and national broadsheets.

Moreoever, DepEd division and regional offices can mobilize support from the community and commercial establishments in paying tribute to teachers by encouraging them to give discounts, freebies and special treats and promos for the whole month of September until October 5.

Jim Carrey's Love Confession Video for Emma Stone

2011-08-26T07:39:00.002+08:00

Who will not fall for the beauty of Ms. Emily Jean Stone or also known as Emma Stone. The 22 year old American actress who starred from the movie "Zombie Land" last 2009, has been an apple of the eyes of the famous comedian and Golden Globe recipient Jim Carrey. There's a spike in trending in the world wide web when the video of Jim Carrey's love note video confession appeared in you tube. Watch the video below:

If you're the 42 year old Jim Carrey, would you do the same? I think... it's sweet!

Oting Ijalo - Philippine Dragon Boat Paddler Receives Heroes Welcome

2011-08-25T12:59:00.003+08:00

One Philippine Dragon Boat paddler, Pfc. Jose "Oting" Ijalo received a Heroes Welcome from his hometown, Malinao, Aklan. The Philippine Dragon Boat team also known as the "Dragon Warriors", who recently won 5 Gold medals and 2 Silver medals at the 10th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Tampa, Florida.

According to Aklan Mayor Igoy, the paddler Ijalo who is now considered the “pride of Aklan”, will be given a Commendation with a plaque of recognition for the honor he brought not only in Malinao town, but for the whole country as well.

PM Tony Blair back in Manila and signed a MOU for Peace-Building between Faiths thru Education with DepEd

2011-08-24T12:59:00.001+08:00

At The Peninsula Manila, Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Philippines Government announced on a breakfast press conference a partnership that will help promote peace through education. This will encouraged students understand different faiths specially areas with a history of religious conflict.

Headed by our DepEd Sec. Armin Luistro and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation Founder Tony Blair, together signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will bring two of the Foundation’s leading education programmes to Filipino schools and universities.

Meantime, also present at the signing ceremony were the Chairman for the Commission on Higher Education, Dr Patricia Licuanan and Undersecretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process.

The new agreement between the Government of the Philippines and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation will:

Promote religious literacy in the Philippines through the implementation of the Foundation’s Face to Faith programme. This will give young people the opportunity to learn key skills needed for dialogue and engagement between students of different faith and cultural traditions

Help the Faith Foundation and the Department of Education work together to plan the sustainable implementation of Face to Faith in Philippine public schools

Enrich and strengthen the current school curriculum

Provide students and teachers with the opportunity to learn from their peers around the world to understand global perspectives on faith and key 21st century issues

Involve a consortium of Philippines Universities to the Foundation’s Faith and Globalisation Initiative, joining leading universities across the world

Commenting on the partnership, Secretary of Education, Brother Armin Luistro, said:

“We thank the Tony Blair Faith Foundation for the opportunity for peace to take root in the hearts and minds of Filipino teachers and students by developing their skills at peace-building and engagement across different faiths. Many social, ethnic and cultural conflicts are born out of mistrust which is fuelled by wrong or incomplete information or outright falsehood against a certain race, faith or ethnicity.”“Thus, we see the Face to Faith programme as a chance to enlighten our minds and set it free from ignorance and prejudice. I believe education can be a good starting point to bring about a culture of peace in a world that is continuously being buffeted by religious and social intolerance.”

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Tony Blair, founder and patron of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, said:

“Religion can claim responsibility for some of the most profoundly positive and important events and movements the world has ever known. Yet it has also been associated with some of the most heinous and horrible crimes against humanity. And nowhere is this complex relationship between religion and the world more apparent than in the Mindanao conflict in the Philippines.

“That’s why I am delighted to stand next to Brother Luistro and Dr. Licuanan, and say that we will be working with both the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to bring our schools and universities programmes into the Filipino education system. Our Face to Faith programme will provide the next generation of Filipino leaders with the opportunity to learn essential communication skills while also gaining greater understanding of interfaith dialogue and the role of religion in the modern world.

The Faith & Globalisation Initiative is a network of leading universities on every continent which undertakes academic teaching and research to develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and globalisation. The results help emerging leaders understand how faith motivates people, and analyses the impact of religion on the modern world. Religious literacy and an understanding of faith and globalisation is an essential part of modern government. Through the Faith and Globalisation network, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation is nurturing a generation of graduates who are equipped with the knowledge and understanding to appreciate the role of religion in the world, understand how it motivates decision-making and public policy, and who can use these insights in their futures.

Face to Faith

Already active in 16 countries around the world, Face to Faith is a compelling school curriculum that engages students of different faiths and none in meaningful inter and intra-faith dialogue across a range of cultures, containing diverse and sometimes conflicting views. Face to Faith is designed to encourage young people to recognise the similarities between faiths and more importantly to respect and deal with the differences between diverse and sometimes conflicting worldviews. By learning about those of differing social, cultural and religious perspectives, young people build their awareness of the role of faith in their lives and in the lives of others.

Celebration of "Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa"

2011-07-28T11:55:00.007+08:00

DepEd recently announced the promotion of "Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa.":

The country observes the whole month of August as “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” in grateful celebration of having a common language that unites the whole nation.

Spearheaded by the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino and the Department of Education, a lineup of activities has been firmed up to draw maximum participation from students who themselves are the biggest group that uses and studies the national language as part of their school lesson.

According to Education Secretary Armin Luistro, the month-long celebration of the national language is divided into five parts. From August 1 to 7, the focus is in giving importance to the national language which will be highlighted by taking to heart the lyrics of the national anthem.
“I think this generation has to revisit and better appreciate the significance of every word and the depth of nationalism embodied in our national anthem,” said Luistro.

From August 8 to 14, the highlight is on the importance of the national language in enforcing discipline that will lead to national development. For this, the text of the pledge of allegiance to the Philippine flag will be dissected and put to heart. The schools are encouraged to stage plays and writing contests that emphasize why discipline is important in achieving progress.
On August 15 to 21, the theme is the use of language as an instrument to achieve freedom and justice. Schools are encouraged to conduct a symposium on the history of the country’s struggle for freedom and the holding of debate following the theme “Ang Kahalagahan ng Wika sa Larangan ng Katarungan.”
For the week of August 22 to 28, the theme is “Wikang Filipino: Tugon sa Malinaw na Programa sa Tuwid na Landas.” The week will be about composing songs and writing poetry on the programs being pursued by the government such as caring for the environment, cleanliness and promotion of national language.
The remaining days of August will be anchored on the celebration of the Filipino language as the voice of teachers, students, and the language of heroism.
Luistro said this will be observed by celebrating the ideals by which our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal lived and died for the motherland. Schools are also expected to come up with programs that will make students understand why the langauge is the light and strength of a nation.

SONA 2011 - PNoy State of the Nation Address

2011-07-25T17:29:00.004+08:00

Below was the official State of the Nation Address of President Benigno S. Aquino III:

His Excellency
Benigno S. Aquino III
President of the Philippines

To the Congress of the Philippines
[State of the Nation Address delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City on July 25, 2011]

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; Speaker Feliciano Belmonte; Bise Presidente Jejomar Binay; mga dating Pangulong Fidel Valdez Ramos at Joseph Ejercito Estrada; Chief Justice Renato Corona at ang ating mga kagalang-galang na mahistrado ng Korte Suprema; mga kagalang-galang na kasapi ng diplomatic corps; mga butihing miyembro ng Kamara de Representante at ng Senado; mga Local Government officials; mga miyembro ng ating Gabinete; mga unipormadong kasapi ng militar at kapulisan; mga kapwa ko nagseserbisyo sa taumbayan;
At sa mga minamahal kong kababayan, ang aking butihing mga boss:

Humarap po ako sa inyo noong aking inagurasyon at sinabing: Walang wang-wang sa ating administrasyon. At ngayon, patuloy nating itinitigil ito. Naging hudyat at sagisag po ito ng pagbabago, hindi lamang sa kalsada, kundi pati na rin sa kaisipan sa lipunan.

Sa matagal na panahon, naging simbolo ng pang-aabuso ang wang-wang. Dati, kung makapag-counterflow ang mga opisyal ng pamahalaan, para bang oras lang nila ang mahalaga. Imbes na maglingkod-bayan, para bang sila ang naging hari ng bayan. Kung maka-asta ang kanilang mga padrino’t alipores, akala mo’y kung sinong maharlika kung humawi ng kalsada; walang pakialam sa mga napipilitang tumabi at napag-iiwanan. Ang mga dapat naglilingkod ang siya pang nang-aapi. Ang panlalamang matapos mangakong maglingkod—iyan po ang utak wang-wang.

Wala silang karapatang gawin ito. Ayon sa batas, tanging ang Presidente, Bise Presidente, Senate President, House Speaker, Chief Justice, at pulis, bumbero, at ambulansya lang ang awtorisadong gumamit ng wangwang para sa kanilang mga opisyal na lakad. Kung sa trapiko nga ay di masunod ang batas, paano pa kaya sa mga bagay na mas malaki ang makukuha, tulad ng sa mga proyektong pinopondohan ng kaban ng bayan?

Kayo po ba gusto ninyong makulong ang lahat ng tiwali? Ako rin. Gusto ba ninyong matanggal ang wang-wang, hindi lamang sa kalsada, kundi sa kaisipang nagdulot ng baluktot na sistema na pagkatagal-tagal na nating pinagtiisan? Ako rin. Gusto po ba ninyong mabigyan ng patas na pagkakataon ang lahat na umasenso? Ako rin.

Narito po ang halimbawa ng resulta ng ating kampanya kontra wang-wang sa sistema. Nitong taong ito, taumbayan na mismo ang nagsabi, nabawasan ang nagugutom sa kanila. Mula 20.5% na self-rated hunger noong Marso, bumaba na ito sa 15.1% nitong Hunyo, katumbas ng isang milyong pamilyang Pilipinong nagugutom dati, pero ngayon ay nakakakain na nang tama kada araw.

Sa larangan po ng negosyo, sino ba ang nag-akalang pitong ulit nating malalampasan ang all-time-high ng stock market? Ang dating 4,000 index na inaakalang hindi maaabot, o kung maabot man ay pansamantala lang, ngayon, pangkaraniwan nang hinihigitan.

Kung dati napako na ang bansa sa mababang credit ratings, itinaas ng Moody’s, Standard and Poors, Fitch, at Japan Credit Ratings Agency ang ating ranking, bilang pagkilala sa ating tamang paggugol ng pondo at sa malikhain nating pananalapi. Ang mataas na credit rating, magpapababa ng interes sa perang inuutang natin. Kumpara sa unang apat na buwan ng nakaraang taon, mas malaki po ng 23 billion pesos ang natipid nating interest payments mula Enero hanggang Abril ng 2011. Maaari na po nitong sagutin ang dalawang milyon at tatlongdaan libong benepisyaryo ng CCT hanggang sa katapusan ng 2011.

Paalala ko lang po, sa siyam at kalahating taon bago tayo maitalaga sa puwesto, iisang beses lang tayong nakatikim ng ratings upgrade, at anim na beses pang na-downgrade ng iba’t ibang ratings agency. Sa isang taon pa lang po natin, apat na beses na tayong nabigyan ng upgrade. Alam naman po natin na hindi madaling ma-upgrade sa panahon ngayon. Itong mga ratings agency, nabatikos na mali raw ang payo bago magkakrisis sa Amerika, kaya ngayon ay mas makunat na sila sa pagbibigay ng magandang ratings, at nakikita nga natin ito sa sunud-sunod na pag-downgrade sa ibang bansa.

Pero tayo po, inupgrade pa nila. Sang-ayon silang lahat: gumanda at lalo pang gaganda ang ekonomiya ng Pilipinas. Isang hakbang na lang po, aabot na tayo sa investment grade, at wala pong tigil ang ating economic team upang tuluyan na tayong makaarangkada.

At may mabubuting balita pa pong parating. Dahil wala nang wang-wang sa DOE, muling nabuhay ang kumpiyansa ng mga namumuhunan sa ating energy sector. Patunay dito ang isandaan at apatnapung kumpanya na nakahandang tumaya sa eksplorasyon at pagpapalakas ng ating oil at natural gas resources. Sa huling energy contracting round noong 2006, tatlumpu’t lima lang po ang nakilahok. Nitong Biyernes lamang po, nilagdaan na ang panibagong kasunduan para sa isang bagong power plant sa Luzon grid upang pagdating ng 2014, may mas mura at mas maaasahang pagmumulan ng enerhiya ang bansa.

May kumpiyansa, may pag-asa, at tinutupad po natin ang ating mga pangako. Naaalala ko nga po ang babaeng nakausap ko nang ako’y unang nagha-house-to house campaign. Ang kaniyang hinaing: “Miski sino naman ang manalo, pare-pareho lang ang kahihinatnan. Mahirap ako noong sila ay nangangampanya; mahirap ako habang nakaupo sila, at mahirap pa rin ako pag nagretiro na sila.” Sa madaling salita, ang hinaing po ng marami, “Walang pakialam ang mga pinuno namin kahapon, wala silang pakialam ngayon. Bukas, wala pa rin silang pakialam.”

Di po ba’t may katuwiran naman siya sa pagsasabi nito, dahil sa pagwawang-wang sa mga ahensya ng gobyerno? Wang-wang po ang pagbili ng helicopter sa presyong brand new, pero iyon pala ay gamit na gamit na. Wang-wang ang milyun-milyong pabuya na tinanggap ng mga opisyal ng GOCC, tulad ng sa Philippine National Construction Corporation, gayong hindi naman sila nakapaghandog ng disenteng serbisyo, at ibinaon pa sa utang ang kanilang mga ahensya. Bago sila bumaba sa puwesto, dalawandaan, tatlumpu’t dalawang milyong piso po ang inomento ng dating pamunuan ng PNCC sa kanilang sarili. 2007 pa lang po, wala na silang prangkisa; lahat ng kikitain, dapat diretso na sa pambansang gobyerno. Hindi na nga nag-abot ng kita, sinamantala pa ang puwesto. Ang bonus nila mula 2005 hanggang 2009, dinoble pa nila sa unang anim na buwan ng 2010. Ibinaon na nga po nila sa bilyun-bilyong pisong utang ang kanilang tanggapan, nasikmura pa nilang magbigay ng midnight bonus sa sarili.

Para po pigilan ang pagwang-wang sa kaban ng bayan, sinuyod at sinuri natin ang mga programa. Dalawang magkasunod na taon na po nating ipinatutupad ang zero-based budgeting, na nagsisilbing kalasag sa walang-saysay na paggastos.

Sa Laguna Lake po, magtatanggal nga ng 12 million cubic meters sa dredging, pero pagkatapos ng tatlong taon, garantisado naman itong babalik. 18.7 billion pesos ang magiging utang natin para lang maglaro ng putik. Hindi pa bayad ang utang, nag-expire na ang pakinabang. Pinigilan po natin iyan. Ang food-for-school program na bara-bara lang ang paghahanap ng benepisyaryo, at iba pang inisyatibang pinondohan ngunit walang pinatunguhan—binura na natin sa budget upang ang pera namang nalibre, ay mailaan sa mga proyektong totoong may silbi.

Ang budget po ang pinakamalinaw na pagsasabuhay ng ating tuwid na landas. Ang aking pahiwatig sa lahat ng gusto pang ilihis tayo rito: Kung mang-aagrabyado ka lang ng mahirap, huwag ka nang magtangka. Kung sarili mo lang ang papayamanin mo, huwag ka nang magtangka. Kung hindi iyan para sa Pilipino, huwag ka nang magtangka.
Sana masabi na natin na tapos na ang utak wang-wang, pero nakikita po natin ang latak ng ganitong kaisipan na pilit bumubulahaw sa aliwalas ng ating biyahe sa tuwid na landas.

Mukhang marami rin po kasi ang nagwawang-wang sa pribadong sektor. Ayon sa BIR, mayroon tayong halos 1.7 million na self-employed at professional tax payers gaya ng mga abogado, doktor, negosyante na nagbayad lamang, sa suma total, ng 9.8 billion pesos noong 2010. 5,783 pesos lang ang ibinayad na income tax ng bawat isa sa kanila—ang ibig sabihin, kung totoo po ito, ang kabuuang kita nila ay umaabot lang ng 8,500 pesos lamang kada buwan. Mababa pa sa minimum wage. Naman.
Nakikita naman po ninyong napupunta na sa tama ang buwis ninyo, kaya wala na pong dahilan upang iwasan natin ang pagbabayad. Nananawagan po ako sa inyo: Hindi lang po gobyerno, kundi kapwa natin Pilipino ang pinagkakaitan sa hindi pagbabayad ng tamang buwis.

Pinananagot at pananagutin po natin ang wang-wang saanmang sulok ng gobyerno. Ang masakit, hanggang sa mga araw pong ito, may sumusubok pa ring makalusot. Mayroon nga pong isang distrito sa Region 4B, may proyektong gagastusan ng 300 million pesos. Kaso hanggang 50 million pesos lang ang puwedeng aprubahan ng district engineer.
Kaya naisip nilang ichop-chop ang proyekto para di lumampas sa 50 million pesos ang halaga, at di na umabot sa regional at central office ang mga papeles. Kani-kaniyang diskarte, kani-kaniyang kaharian ang nadatnan nating situwasyon sa DPWH. Sinubukan nilang ipagpatuloy ang nakasanayan na nila. Kadalasan, dahil sa lump-sum na pagbibigay ng pondo, wala nang tanung-tanong kung ano ang plano at detalye ng proyekto. Miski yata bahay ng gagamba ang ipapatayo, bibigyan ng pondo, basta may padrino.

Hindi ito pinalusot ni Secretary Babes Singson. Tinanggal na niya sa puwesto ang district engineer. Pinigilan din po ang pag-award ng proyektong ito para busisiin kung ano pang magic ang nangyari. Masusi na ring iniimbestigahan lahat ng nagkuntsabahan. Ang mga kontratistang mapatunayang nakipagsabwatan para mag-tongpats sa mga proyekto, ibablack-list natin.
Tingnan nga po ninyo ang idinulot na perhuwisyo ng pagwawang-wang sa sistema: Tuloy ang pagdusa ng mamamayang dapat nakikinabang na sa proyekto ng bayan.

Hindi lang po iyan sa region 4B nadiskubre. Ngunit natigil na po ito dahil hindi na padrino kundi tamang proseso ang naghahari sa DPWH. Hindi na puwedeng walang work program; kailangang magpakita ng pinag-isipang plano para hindi magkasalungat ang pagsasagawa ng mga proyekto. Malinis at hayag na ang bidding, at pantay na ang pagkakataon sa pagpasok ng mga kontratista.

Sa sistemang pinaiiral ngayon sa DPWH, nakatipid na tayo ng dalawa’t kalahating bilyong piso, at umaasa tayo na aabot pa sa anim hanggang pitong bilyong piso ang matitipid sa taon na ito. Ang pinakamahalaga po, nakakaasa na tayo sa mga kalsadang matino, hindi ‘yung maambunan lang ay lulundo o mabibiyak agad. Paniwala natin dati, imposibleng maitama ng DPWH ang sistema nila. Hindi lang po ito posible; sa unang taon pa lamang, ginagawa na natin ito.

Kahit po sa mga bukirin, may mga nagwawang-wang din. Bago tayo maupo noong 2010, nag-angkat ang bansa ng 2.3 million metric tons ng bigas. 1.3 million metric tons lamang ang kailangan nating angkatin, ngunit pinasobrahan pa nila ito ng isang milyon. Dahil nga sobra-sobra ang inangkat, kinailangan pa nating gumastos muli sa mga bodegang pagtatambakan lang naman ng barko-barkong bigas.
Ilang taon bang walang saysay na pinasobrahan ang bigas na inaangkat?

Dahil dito, umiral ang pag-iisip na habambuhay na tayong aangkat ng bigas. Ang akala ng marami, wala na talaga tayong magagawa.
Ngunit sa loob lamang ng isang taon, pinatunayan nating mali sila. Ngayon, ang dating 1.3 million metric tons na kakulangan natin sa bigas, halos nangalahati na; 660,000 metric tons na lang po ang kailangan nating angkatin. Kahit dagdagan pa natin iyan ng panangga laban sa sakuna at gawing 860,000 metric tons—na ginagawa na nga po natin—mas mababa pa rin ito sa tinatayang taunang kakulangan na 1.3 million metric tons.

At hindi po buwenas lang ang nangyaring pag-angat ng ating rice productivity. Bunga po ito ng matinong pamamalakad: ng paggamit ng maiinam na klase ng binhi, at masusi at epektibong paggastos para sa irigasyon. Nito nga pong nakaraang taon, labing-isang libo, animnaraan at labing-isang bagong ektarya ng bukirin ang napatubigan natin. Dagdag pa iyan sa halos dalawandaan at labindalawang libong ektarya na nakumpuni o nabigyang muli ng irigasyon matapos ang panahon ng pagkakatiwangwang. Ang resulta: umangat ng 15.6% ang inani nating palay noong nakaraang taon.

Ang gusto nating mangyari: Una, hindi tayo aangkat ng hindi kailangan, para lang punan ang bulsa ng mga gustong magsariling-diskarte ng kita sa agrikultura. Ikalawa: Ayaw na nating umasa sa pag-angkat; ang isasaing ni Juan dela Cruz, dito ipupunla, dito aanihin, dito bibilhin.
Balikan din po natin ang dinatnang kalagayan ng ating mga kawal at kapulisan. Labingtatlong libong piso po ang karaniwang suweldo ng isang PO1 sa Metro Manila.

Apat na libong piso daw rito ang napupunta sa upa ng bahay. Tila tama nga po na isang-katlo ng kanilang sahod diretso na sa upa. Isang-katlo pa nito, para naman sa pagkain. At ang natitirang isang-katlo, para sa kuryente, tubig, pamasahe, pampaaral sa anak, gamot sakaling may magkasakit, at iba pa. Maganda na nga po kung tumabla ang kita niya sa gastusin. Kapag naman kinapos, malamang sa five-six po sila lalapit. At kapag nagpatung-patong ang interes ng utang nila, makatanggi kaya sila sa tuksong dumelihensya?

Kaya ang ipinangako nating pabahay nitong Pebrero, ngayong Hulyo ay tinutupad na. Nakapag-abot na po tayo ng apat na libong Certificate of Entitlement to Lot Allocation sa magigiting nating kawal at pulis. Bahagi pa lang po ito ng target nating kabuuang dalawampu’t isang libo at walong daang bahay sa pagtatapos ng taong ito. Ang dating apatnalibong ibinabayad para sa upa kada buwan, ngayon, dalawandaang piso na lang, para pa sa bahay na pagmamay-ari talaga nila. Ang dating nalalagas na halaga na pambayad sa buwanang renta, maaari nang igugol para sa ibang gastusin.

Mayroon pa raw pong mahigit isang libong bahay na natitira, kaya po sa mga pulis at sundalo nating di pa nakakapagpasa ng papeles, last call na po para sa batch na ito. Pero huwag po kayong mag-alala, sa susunod na taon, lalawak pa ang ating pabahay, at hindi lang pulis at kawal sa Luzon ang makikinabang. Inihahanda na ng NHA ang lupang patatayuan sa Visayas at Mindanao, para sa susunod na taon, makapagpatayo na tayo ng mga bahay doon. Sa ating mga kawani ng Bureau of Jail Management and Penology at Bureau of Fire Protection, may good news po ako: kasama na po kayo rito.

Kung seguridad na rin lang po ang ating pag-uusapan, di ba’t karugtong din nito ang ating pambansang dangal? Dati, hindi man lang natin makuhang pumalag tuwing may sisindak sa atin sa loob mismo ng ating bakuran. Malinaw ang pahiwatig natin ngayon sa buong mundo: Ang sa Pilipinas ay sa Pilipinas; kapag tumapak ka sa Recto Bank, para ka na ring tumapak sa Recto Avenue.

Tama nga po kaya ang kuwento tungkol sa isang stand-off noong araw? Tinapatan daw ang mga marino natin ng kanyon. Ang ginawa nila, pumutol ng puno ng niyog, pininturahan ito ng itim, saka itinutok sa kalaban. Tapos na po ang panahong iyan. Parating na ang mga capability upgrade at modernization ng mga kagamitan ng ating Sandatahang Lakas. Literal na pong naglalakbay sa karagatan papunta rito ang kauna-unahan nating Hamilton Class Cutter, isang mas modernong barko na magagamit natin para mabantayan ang ating mga baybayin. Maaari pa po tayong makakuha ng mga barkong tulad nito. Idadagdag iyan sa kukunin na nating mga helicopter, patrol craft, at sandata na bultong bibilhin ng AFP, PNP, at DOJ upang makakuha ng malaking diskuwento. Lahat po ito, makakamtan sa matinong pamamahala; mabibili sa tamang presyo, nang walang kailangang ipadulas kung kani-kanino.

Wala tayong balak mang-away, pero kailangan ding mabatid ng mundo na handa tayong ipagtanggol ang atin. Pinag-aaralan na rin po natin ang pag-angat ng kaso sa West Philippine Sea sa International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, upang masigurong sa mga susunod na pagkakataon ay hinahon at pagtitimpi ang maghahari tuwing may alitan sa teritoryo.
Alam ko pong magbubunga ang pag-aarugang ipinapamalas natin sa mga lingkod-bayan na nakatutok sa ating seguridad. Mantakin po ninyo: sa unang anim na buwan ng 2010, umabot sa isanlibo at sampung (1,010) kotse at motorsiklo ang nanakaw. Ikumpara po natin iyan sa apatnaraan at animnapung (460) kotse at motorsiklong nanakaw mula Enero hanggang Hunyo ng taong ito. Ang laki po ng naibawas. Malas ko lang po siguro na ‘yung isa o dalawang kaso ng carnapping ang nai-heheadline, at hindi ang pagbawas sa mga insidente nito o ang mas mataas na porsyento ng mga nanakaw na kotse na naibalik sa may-ari.

Isa pa pong halimbawa ng pagbabagong tinatamasa natin: Mayo ng 2003 nang lagdaan ang Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act, pero dahil hindi sineryoso ng estado ang pagpapatupad nito, dalawampu’t siyam na indibiduwal lamang ang nahatulan sa loob ng pitong taon. Nalagpasan na po natin iyan, dahil umabot na sa tatlumpu’t isang human traffickers ang nahatulan sa ating administrasyon. Ito na po siguro ang sinasabing “sea change” ni Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ng Amerika. Dahil dito, natanggal na tayo sa Tier 2 Watchlist ng Trafficking in Persons Report nila. Kung hindi tayo natanggal sa watchlist na ito, siguradong napurnada pa ang mga grant na maaari nating makuha mula sa Millenium Challenge Corporation at iba pa.

Dumako po tayo sa trabaho. Dagdag-trabaho ang unang panata natin sa Pilipino. Ang 8% na unemployment rate noong Abril ng nakaraang taon, naibaba na sa 7.2% nitong Abril ng 2011. Tandaan po natin: moving target ang nasa hanay ng ating unemployed, dahil taun-taon ay may mga bagong graduate na naghahanap ng trabaho. Nito nga pong huling taon, nadagdag pa sa bilang nila ang libu-libong hawi boys, tagasabit ng banderitas, at iba pang mga Pilipinong kumuha ng pansamantalang kabuhayan mula sa eleksyon. Ang resulta po natin: Isang milyon at apatnaraang libong trabahong nalikha nitong nakaraang taon.
Dati, nakapako sa pangingibang-bansa ang ambisyon ng mga Pilipino. Ngayon, may pagpipilian na siyang trabaho, at hangga’t tinatapatan niya ng sipag at determinasyon ang kanyang pangangarap, tiyak na maaabot niya ito.

Malaki pa po ang puwedeng madagdag sa trabahong nalilikha sa ating bansa. Ayon pa lang po sa website nating Philjobnet, may limampung libong trabahong hindi napupunan kada buwan dahil hindi tugma ang kailangan ng mga kumpanya sa kakayahan at kaalaman ng mga naghahanap ng trabaho. Hindi po natin hahayaang masayang ang pagkakataong ito; ngayon pa lang, nagtatagpo na ang kaisipan ng DOLE, CHED, TESDA, at DEPED upang tugunan ang isyu ng job mismatch. Susuriin ang mga curriculum para maituon sa mga industriyang naghahanap ng empleyado, at gagabayan ang mga estudyante sa pagpili ng mga kursong hitik sa bakanteng trabaho.

Ngunit aanhin naman po natin ang mga numerong naghuhudyat ng pag-asenso ng iilan, kung marami pa rin ang napag-iiwanan? Ang unang hakbang: tinukoy natin ang totoong nangangailangan; namuhunan tayo sa pinakamahalaga nating yaman: ang taumbayan. Sa dalawang milyong pamilyang rehistrado sa ating Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, isang milyon at animnaraang libo na ang nakakatanggap ng benepisyo nito. Sa pagpapakitang-gilas ni Secretary Dinky Soliman, tinatayang may mahigit isandaang libong pamilya ang naiaahon natin mula sa kahirapan kada buwan. Kaya naman mataas ang aking kumpiyansang makukumpleto ang 1.3 million na dagdag na pamilya, mula sa kabuuang 2.3 milyong pamilyang target na benepisyaryo ng CCT bago matapos ang taong ito. At sa compliance rate nito na hindi bababa sa 92%, milyun-milyon na rin po ang inang regular na nagpapacheck-up sa mga health center, ang mga sanggol na napabakunahan, at ang mga batang hindi hinahayaan sa labas ng paaralan.

Simula pa lang po ito, at sa ganitong kalinaw na mga resulta, umaasa ako sa suporta ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na ng lehislatura, sa mungkahi nating salinan pa ng pondo ang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. Inaasam po natin na bago matapos ang 2012, tatlong milyong pamilya na ang mabibigyan ng puhunan para sa kanilang kinabukasan.
Binibigyan natin ang mga maralitang pamilyang ito ng pagkakataong makaahon sa buhay, dahil ang pag-asenso nila ay pag-angat rin ng buong bansa. Sino ang tatangkilik sa mga produkto at serbisyo ng mga negosyante, kung isang kahig, isang tuka naman ang mamimili? Kapag may amang kumakapit sa patalim para may kainin ang kanyang pamilya, at siya ay nagnakaw o nangholdap, sino ba ang puwedeng mabiktima ng krimen kundi tayo rin? Kung ang mga kababayan natin ay walang maayos na pagkain o tahanan, mahina ang kalusugan at may malubhang karamdaman, hindi ba’t tayo rin ang nasa peligrong mahawa sa kanilang kapansanan?
Naglalatag po tayo ng pagbabago upang mas mapatibay ang pundasyon ng maaliwalas na bukas para sa lahat. Halimbawa, sa kalusugan: Di ba’t kapansin-pansin ang pagtaas ng bilang ng mga benepisyaryo ng PhilHealth tuwing maghahalalan? Ngayon, sa pamamagitan ng National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTS-PR), tiniyak natin na ang limang milyon at dalawandaang libong pamilyang Pilipino na nakikinabang sa PhilHealth ay ang talagang mga nangangailangan nito. Malawakang pag-unlad at pag-asenso ng lahat: Iyan po ang panata natin. Walang maiiwan sa tuwid na landas.

Tumungo naman po tayo sa ARMM. Ang dating sistema: Nagbabatuhan lang ng huwad na utang ng loob ang mga baluktot na kandidato. Kapag pambansang halalan, malaya ang nakaupo sa ARMM na imane-obra ang makinarya sa kaniyang rehiyon para matiyak na bokya ang boto ng mga hindi kaalyado. Kapag naman eleksyon sa ARMM at maniningil na ng utang si Mayor o Governor, ang administrasyon naman ang magpapatakbo ng makinarya para manalo ang kanilang kandidato.
Ayon nga po sa naungkat ng COA, sa opisina ng regional governor ng ARMM, mula Enero 2008 hanggang Setyembre 2009, walumpung porsyento ng mga disbursement ang napunta sa mga cash advance na wala namang maayos na paliwanag. Kung hindi nawala ang pondong ito, nakatapos na sana ang isang batang tumawid sa ghost bridge, para pumasok sa ghost school, kung saan tuturuan siya ng ghost teacher. Walang humpay na paghihirap, at walang pag-asa ng pag-asenso.

Gusto nating maranasan ng ARMM ang benepisyo ng tamang pamamahala. Kaya ang solusyon: synchronization. Dahil dito, kailangan nilang tumutok sa kani-kanilang mga kampanya; magiging mas patas ang labanan, at lalabnaw ang command votes. Salamat sa Kongreso at naipasa na ang batas na magsasabay ng halalan sa ARMM sa halalang pambansa.
At bakit po postponement ang kailangan? Sa kagustuhang makabalik sa puwesto, nakahanda ang ilan na ulitin ang nakagawian para manalo. Isipin na lang po ninyo kung pumayag tayo sa kagustuhan ng mga kontra, at itinuloy natin ang eleksyon. Wala po silang ibang gagawin sa loob ng dalawang taon kundi paghandaan ang susunod na halalan at isiksik ang kalokohan nila sa mas maigsing panahon. Habang nananatili sa pwesto ang mga utak wang-wang na opisyal, naiiwan namang nakalubog sa kumunoy ng kawalang-pagasa ang taumbayan.

Wala akong duda sa kahihinatnan ng mga repormang inilatag natin. Hindi po tayo nagbubukambibig lang; may kongkretong resulta ang ating mga paninindigan. Kapag sinabi nating tuwid na daan, may katapat itong kalsada sa Barangay Bagumbayan sa Sta. Maria, Laguna. Kapag sinabi nating malinis na pamamahala, may dadaloy na malinis na tubig sa mga liblib na lugar gaya ng nasa Barangay Poblacion, sa Ferrol, Romblon. Kapag sinabi nating liwanag ng pagbabago, titiyakin nating may liwanag na tatanglaw sa mga pamayanang dati ay nangangapa sa aandap-andap na gasera, gaya ng ginawa natin sa Barangay San Marcos, sa Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. Ganito na ang nangyayari sa marami pang ibang lugar; pinipilit nating ito rin ang mangyari sa kabuuan ng Pilipinas.
Nakatutok na po ang iba’t ibang ahensya ng gobyerno; nag-uugnayan at nagtutulungan sila upang maabot at mapabilis ang mga solusyon sa mga problemang kaytagal nang pinapasan ng bayan.

Di po ba’t may problema tayo sa baha, na alam naman nating dulot ng walang humpay at ilegal na pagputol ng mga puno? Ang dating solusyon: photo-op ng pagtatanim na ang tanging benepisyaryo ay nagpapapoging pulitiko. Nagtanim nga ng puno kontra-baha, pero hindi naman siniguro na mananatiling nakatayo ang mga ito pag-alis nila.
Isa sa mga solusyong pinag-aaralan ay ang gawing kapaki-pakinabang sa mga pamayanan ang pagbabantay ng puno. Bibigyan sila ng binhi ng kape at cacao para itanim at mamunga ng kabuhayan. Habang hinihintay ang ani, makakakuha sila ng stipend upang bantayan naman ang mga punong itinanim laban sa baha. Puwedeng maging benepisyaryo ng programang ito ang mga informal settlers, na ngayon ay nagkukumpulan sa siyudad. Mamumuhunan tayo sa taumbayan, habang namumuhunan din sa kalikasan.

Noon bang isang taon, inisip ninyo na kaya nating gawin ito? Sa ngayon, tinutupad na natin ang ating mga pangako. Bukas makalawa, katotohanan na ang lahat ng ito.

Marami pa pong malikhaing konsepto na inilalapit sa atin. May mosquito trap na pinapatay ang mga kiti-kiti ng lamok, na siguro naman po ay may kinalaman sa halos labing-apat na porsiyentong pagbaba ng insidente ng dengue; may hibla ng niyog na itatapon na sana, pero puwede palang murang solusyon sa mga daanang madaling mabitak; may landslide sensor na magbababala kung tumaas na ang panganib na gumuho ang lupa; may mga kagamitang magbibigay ng senyales kung malapit nang umapaw ang tubig sa mga ilog. Lahat po ito, gawa ng Pilipino.
Pinag-aaralan na rin po ng DOST at UP ang pagkakaroon ng monorail system, para tugunan ang problema sa pangmalawakang transportasyon. Sa malikhaing pag-iisip ng kapwa Pilipino, may pag-asa palang magtayo ng light rail system nang hindi hihigit sa 100 million pesos ang gagastusin kada kilometro. Sa matitipid na pondo, mas mahabang kilometro ng riles ang mailalatag at makaka-abot sa mga lugar na malayo sa sentro ng komersyo. Ang mga dating sumisiksik sa siyudad para maghanap ng trabaho, maaari nang tumira sa malayo, nang hindi pahirapan ang biyahe.
Uulitin ko po: ang mungkahing ito ay galing sa kapwa natin Pilipino, para sa Pilipinas. Naaalala po ba ninyo ang panahon kung kailan ni hindi man lang maabot ng mga pangarap natin ang ganitong mga proyekto? Ngayon, sinasabi ko sa inyo: pinapangarap natin ito, kaya natin ito, gagawin natin ito. Hindi ba tayo nagagalak, Pilipino tayong nabubuhay sa ganitong panahon?

Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito, huwag po sana nating lilimutin: masasayang lang ang lahat ng ating narating kung hindi tuluyang maiwawaksi ang kultura ng korupsyon na dinatnan natin.
Sa mga kapwa ko empleyado ng sambayanan, mula sa tuktok hanggang sa bawat sulok ng burukrasya: Di po ba’t napakarangal na ngayon ang magtrabaho sa gobyerno? Di po ba’t ngayon, sa halip na ikahiya, gusto mo pang isuot ang iyong ID kung sumasakay ka ng bus o jeep papasok sa iyong ahensya? Sasayangin po ba natin ang karangalang kaloob sa atin ng sambayanan?

Iyan din po ang aking panawagan sa ating Local Government Units. Kabilang po ako sa mga sumasang-ayon na kayo ang pinaka-nakakaalam sa pangangailangan ng taumbayan sa inyong mga lungsod at munisipyo. Makakaasa po ang ating mga LGU sa higit na kalayaan at kakayahan, kung makakaasa rin tayong gagamitin ito sa tuwid na paraan, at isasaalang-alang ang kapakanan ng buong sambayanan.
Halimbawa po, may ilang munisipyo na naisipang magbuwis sa mga transmission lines ng kuryente na dadaan sa kanilang mga pook. Magpapasok nga po ng kita sa kanilang lokal na kaban, pero kapalit nito, tataas din ang gastusin ng mas nakararaming Pilipino sa kuryente. Tiwala po akong kaya nating balansehin ang interes ng inyong mga nasasakupan sa interes ng sambayanan.

Kailangan pong manatiling magkatugma ang ating mga programa, dahil ang ikauunlad ng buong bansa ay manganganak din ng resulta sa inyong mga pook. Wakasan na po sana natin ang agendang nakatuon sa susunod na eleksyon lamang, at ang kaisipang isla-isla tayong maihihiwalay ang sariling pagsulong sa pag-unlad ng bansa.

Tayo-tayo rin po ang dapat magtulungan tungo sa kaunlaran. Malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa Kongreso sa pagpapasa ng mga batas ukol sa GOCC Governance, ARMM Synchronization, Lifeline Electricity Rates Extension, Joint Congressional Power Commission Extension, Children and Infants’ Mandatory Immunization, at Women Night Workers.
Noong isang taon nga po, nagpakitang-gilas ang Kongreso sa pagpasa ng budget bago matapos ang taon. Dahil dito, nasimulan agad ang mga proyekto at hindi na inabot ng tag-ulan. Bukas na bukas po, ihahain na namin sa lehislatura ang budget para sa susunod na taon. Umaasa po ako na muli kayong magpapakitang-gilas, upang tuluyan na nating mapitas ang bunga ng mga naitanim nating pagbabago.
Maganda na po ang ating nasimulan. Pero mahalaga pong maalala natin: simula pa lang ito. Marami pa tayong gagawin. Hayaan po ninyong ilatag ko sa Kongreso ang ilan sa mga batas na magpapaigting sa pagtupad ng ating panata sa bayan.

Layon nating bigyan ng kaukulang kompensasyon ang mga biktima ng Martial Law; ang pagkakaloob ng makatarungang pasahod at benepisyo para sa mga kasambahay; at ang pagpapatupad ng isang mas maayos na sistema ng pensyon para sa mga kawal. Sinusuportahan din natin ang pagpapalawak ng sakop ng scholarship na ipinagkakaloob ng DOST sa mahuhusay ngunit kapuspalad na mag-aaral; ang pagtataguyod ng pinaigting na pangkalahatang kalusugan; at ang pangangalaga sa ating kalikasan at sa mga pasilidad na titiyak sa kaligtasan ng mga mamamayan sa oras ng sakuna.

Kabilang din po sa ating agenda ang pagpapalakas ng BuCor, ng NBI, ng NEA, at ng PTV 4, upang sa halip na mapag-iwanan ng kaalaman at panahon, mas maayos nilang magagampanan ang kanilang pagbibigay-serbisyo sa publiko.
Hindi ko po nailagay ang lahat ng gustong magpasali ng kanilang adbokasiya dito sa SONA. Pero kumpleto po ang detalye sa budget at budget message. Sa mga interesado po, pakibasa na lang.
May mga nagsasabing pinepersonal ko raw ang paghahabol sa mga tiwali. Totoo po: Personal talaga sa akin ang paggawa ng tama, at ang pagpapanagot sa mga gumagawa ng mali—sino man sila. At hindi lamang dapat ako ang namemersonal sa usaping ito. Personal dapat ito sa ating lahat, dahil bawat Pilipino ay biktima nito.

Ang mali—gaano katagal man ito nanatili—ay mali pa rin. Hindi puwedeng “Oks lang, wala lang iyan.” Kapag kinalimutan natin ang mga ito, mangyayari lang ulit ang mga kamalian ng nakaraan. Kung hindi magbabayad ang mga nagkasala, parang tayo na rin mismo ang nag-imbita sa mga nagbabalak gumawa ng masama na umulit muli.
Ang totoo nga po, marami pang kalokohan ang nahalungkat natin. Halimbawa, sa PAGCOR: kape. Isang bilyong piso po ang ginastos ng dating pamunuan ng ahensya para sa kape; sa isandaang piso na lang po kada tasa, lalabas na nakakonsumo sila ng sampung milyong tasa. Baka po kahit ngayong iba na ang pamunuan ng PAGCOR ay dilat na dilat pa rin ang mata ng mga uminom ng kapeng ito. Hanapin nga po natin sila, at matanong: nakakatulog pa po ba kayo?
Pagpasok ng bagong Ombudsman na si dating Supreme Court Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, magkakaroon tayo ng tanod-bayan na hindi magiging tanod-bayad ng mga nagwawang-wang sa pamahalaan. Inaasahan ko nga po na sa taon na ito, masasampahan na ng kaso ang lahat ng nagkuntsabahan sa katiwalian, at naging sanhi ng situwasyong ating inabutan. Tapos na rin po ang panahon kung kailan nagsasampa ang gobyerno ng malalabnaw na kaso. Kapag tayo ang nagsampa, matibay ang ebidensya, malinaw ang testimonya, at siguradong walang lusot ang salarin.

Tutok tayo na ang pagkakamit ng ganap na katarungan ay hindi natatapos sa pagsasakdal kundi sa pagkukulong ng maysala. Buo ang kumpiyansa ko na tinutupad ng DOJ ang malaki nilang bahagi upang maipiit ang mga salarin, lalo na sa mga kaso ukol sa tax evasion, drug trafficking, human trafficking, smuggling, graft and corruption, at extrajudicial killings.
Wala pong tsamba: ang tapat at mabuting pamamahala ay nanganganak ng mabuti ring resulta. Isipin po ninyo: naipatupad natin ang mga ipinangakong serbisyo ng gobyerno, at nakapaglaan pa ng sapat na pondo para sa mga proyekto nang hindi kinailangang magtaas ng buwis.
Iyan naman po talaga ang plano: siguruhin na patas ang laban; itigil ang panlalamang ng mga makapangyarihan; at tiyakin na ang dating sistema kung saan nakikinabang ang iilan ay magiging bukal ng oportunidad para sa lahat.

Tinutuldukan na po natin ang wang-wang: sa kalsada, sa gobyerno, sa kalakhang lipunan. Ito po ang manganganak ng kumpiyansa na magdadala ng negosyo; ito rin ang sisiguro na ang pondo ng taumbayan ay mapupunta sa dapat nitong kalagyan: Imprastruktura na titiyak sa tuluyang pag-angat ng ekonomiya at pagmumulan ng trabaho, at serbisyong panlipunan na sisigurong walang mapag-iiwanan. Bubukas ang marami pang pintuang pangkabuhayan sa pamamagitan ng turismo; sisiguruhing hindi magugutom ang Pilipino sa pagpapalakas ng agrikultura. Ang mga dating kinakaligtaan, bibigyang-puhunan ang kinabukasan.
Magbubunsod ito ng siklo kung saan tiyak na may pupuno sa mga nalilikhang trabaho, at may mga konsumer na lalong magpapalago sa mga negosyo.

Batid ko po na hanggang ngayon ay may kakaunti pang nagrereklamo sa ating estilo ng pamamahala. Nakita po ninyo ang aming estilo, at ang kaakibat nitong resulta. Nakita po ninyo ang estilo nila, at kung saan tayo nito dinala. Sa mga taong bukas ang mata, maliwanag kung saan ang tama.
Ngayong tayo na ang nagtitimon sa gobyerno, malinaw ang direksyong tinatahak ng ating bayan. Isang bansa kung saan ang pagkakataon ay abot-kamay; kung saan ang mga nangangailangan ay sinasaklolohan; kung saan may saysay ang bawat patak ng pawis, bawat sandali ng pagtitiis, at bawat butil ng hinagpis na dinaanan natin. Kung may gawin kang mabuti, may babalik sa iyong mabuti. At kung may gawin kang masama, tiyak na mananagot ka.

Naaalala ko nga po ang isang ginang na lumapit sa akin noong kampanya; ang babala niya, “Noy, mag-iingat ka, marami kang kinakabangga.”
Tama po ang sabi niya: Tao po akong may agam-agam din. Pero wala po akong alinlangang tumahak sa tuwid na daan: Buo ang loob ko dahil alam kong nasa likod ko kayo.
Salamat po sa mga pari at obispo na masinsinang nakikipagdiyalogo sa atin, katulad nina Cardinal Rosales at Vidal. Di naman po kami ganoong kalapit ni Cardinal Rosales, pero naniniwala akong ibinuhos niya ang lahat para mabawasan ang hindi pinagkakaunawaan ng gobyerno at simbahan. Sa paghahalal kay Archbishop Palma, tagapagtanggol ng karapatang pantao at kalikasan, lalo pong tumibay ang aking kumpiyansang ugnayan, at hindi bangayan, ang mabubuo sa pagitan ng estado at simbahan.
Salamat din po sa ating Gabinete, na walang kinikilalang panahon ng tulog o pahinga, maipatupad lang ang pambansang agenda. Special mention po ang PAGASA, na tunay na ngayong nagbibigay ng maaasahang babala.

At sa mga nasasagasaan po natin sa landas ng katapatan at integridad sa pamamahala, ito naman po ang aking masasabi: Pinili ninyo ang landas kung saan naaapi ang sambayanan. Pinili naman namin ang landas na ipagtanggol ang taumbayan. Nasa tama po kami; nasa mali kayo. Sa inyong magbabalik ng pang-aapi sa sambayan, hindi kayo magtatagumpay.
Sa lahat ng mga kasama natin sa tuwid na daan: Kayo ang lumikha ng pagkakataong baguhin ang dinatnan, at gawing mas maganda ang ipapamana natin sa susunod na salinlahi ng mga Pilipino. Kayo pong mga tsuper na pumapasada pa rin; kayong mga guro at estudyanteng pauwi pa lang mula sa klase; kayong patuloy ang paglikha ng mga obrang nagpapaalab sa apoy ng ating pagka-Pilipino; kayong mga pulis, sundalo, kaminero at bumbero; kayong mga marangal na nagtatrabaho, sa Pilipinas man, sa gitnang dagat, o sa ibang bansa; kayong mga tapat na kasama natin sa gobyerno, anumang probinsya o partido; kayong mga Pilipinong nakikinig sa akin ngayon—kayo po ang lumikha ng pagkakataong ito.
Lumikha po kayo ng gobyernong tunay na nagtatrabaho para sa inyo. May limang taon pa tayo para siguruhing hindi na tayo babalik sa dating kalagayan. Hindi tayo magpapadiskaril ngayong napakaganda na ng resulta ng ating sinimulan.

Kapag may nakita tayong butas sa sistema, huwag na po tayo magtangkang lumusot. Huwag na nating daanin sa pakiusap ang madadaan sa pagsisikap. Tama na ang unahan, tama na ang tulakan, tama na ang lamangan, dahil lahat naman po tayo ay makakarating sa minimithi nating kinabukasan.
Tapusin na po natin ang kultura ng negatibismo; iangat natin ang kapwa-Pilipino sa bawat pagkakataon. Bakit po ang iba, ang hilig maghanap ng kung anu-anong pangit sa ating bayan? At napakahirap—parang kasalanan—na magsabi ng maganda? Naalala pa po ba natin noong huling beses tayong pumuri sa kapwa Pilipino?

Itigil na po natin ang paghihilahan pababa. Ang dating industriya ng pintasan na hindi natin maitakwil, iwaksi na po natin. Tuldukan na po natin ang pagiging utak-alimango; puwede bang iangat naman natin ang magaganda nating nagawa?
Kung may nakita kang mabuti, huwag kang magdalawang-isip na purihin ito. Kapag nakita mo ang pulis sa kanto, nagtatrapik nang walang kapote sa ilalim ng ulan, lapitan mo siya at sabihing, “Salamat po.”
Kung magkasakit ka at makita mo ang nars na nag-aruga sa iyo, sa halip na magserbisyo sa dayuhan kapalit ng mas malaking suweldo, sabihin mo, “Salamat po.”

Bago ka umuwi galing eskuwela, lapitan mo ang guro mong piniling mamuhunan sa iyong kinabukasan kaysa unahin ang sariling ginhawa; sabihin mo, “Salamat po.” Sa aking guro, Salamat po Ginang Escasa.
Kung makasalubong mo ang iyong kinatawan sa kalsadang dati ay lubak-lubak, at ngayon ay puwede nang daanan nang maaliwalas, lapitan mo siya at sabihing: “Salamat po.”

Kaya po, sa sambayanang Pilipino, ang aking Boss na nagtimon sa atin tungo sa araw na ito: maraming, maraming salamat po sa pagbabagong tinatamasa natin ngayon.
Buhay na buhay na ang Pilipinas at ang Pilipino.

PAGCOR will Donate 1,000 Classrooms for Public Schools

2011-07-01T00:05:00.003+08:00

The Philippine Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will turn-over to the Department of Education 1,000 fully-equipped new classrooms not later than December 2012 -- its contribution to the perennial classroom shortage in the country. The number of classrooms to be built by PAGCOR represents 10% of the maximum 10,000 units per year DepEd is capable of building given its limited funds for classroom construction.

The memorandum of agreement was signed in PhilSports Arena today, June 30, 2011 between DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro and PAGCOR chief executive officer Cristino Naguiat Jr, during the observance of President Aquino’s 100th day in office.

Part of PAGCOR’s mandate is to generate revenues for the country’s socio-civic, infrastructure and national development programs. The classrooms will have provisions for desks/armchairs, books and other educational materials.

PAGCOR will coordinate with DepEd the schools which need additional classrooms based on the department’s list of public elementary and secondary schools with classroom shortages.

Classroom shortage is a recurring problem in the Philippine public school system. Among the top reasons is the need to accommodate at least a million new entrants to public schools each year. The introduction of universal kindergarten in all public schools as part of the proposed K to 12 education reform program also resulted to the sharp demand for classrooms across the country.

DepEd is partnering with the private sector, other government agencies, individual donors, the local government units and international donor agencies to fill up education resource gaps.

DepEd early this year has signed an agreement with the League of Municipalities, Cities and Provinces to build classrooms in areas identified to be in acute shortage under the DepEd-LGU counter parting program.

New Seven Wonders of Nature Campaign for Puerto Princesa Underground River

2011-06-27T13:11:00.001+08:00

Education Secretary Armin Luistro has echoed the national call to

support the campaign to recognize the Puerto Princesa Underground

River one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

[Photo Credit to: Paul Chin]

Luistro has issued Memorandum No. 137, series 2011, to call on the
entire department to work towards awareness, appreciation,
preservation and promotion of our own Puerto Princesa Underground
River to be included in the New Seven Wonders of Nature (N7WN) through
various activities and other initiatives

“As a nation, what we lack in material wealth, we compensate with the
richness of our natural resources, hence, we should take advantage of
this by putting our country on top of the world,” said Luistro.

The Department of Education, known as the largest bureaucracy in
Philippine government with more than 500,000 teaching and non-teaching
personnel catering to around 22.05 million kindergarten, elementary
and secondary students in its 55,000 public schools nationwide will be
a major component of the organized Puerto Princesa Underground River –
N7WN (PPUR-N7WN) Campaign Task Force.

The Task Force is composed of the Secretary of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) as the chairperson and the Secretary of Tourism as
the vice-chairperson. Joining DepEd as members will be heads of
various government agencies such as the Department of Foreign Affairs
(DFA), Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC),
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Budget and Management
(DBM), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National
Telecommunications Commission (NTC), and Philippine Information Agency
(PIA). Mayor Edward Hagedorn of Puerto Princesa, Palawan and five
private sector representatives to be appointed by the Chairperson upon
the recommendation of Mayor Hagedorn are also members of the task
force.

“Pushing for the inclusion of the Puerto Princesa Underground River to
be proclaimed as one of the New Wonders of Nature should be a binding
force for all of us, Filipinos. Just like education, this campaign
should not just be the sole responsibility of the government. If
people can stay for long hours updating their status in the social
networking sites and can spend money for mobile texting, I don’t think
it will be too much for them to vote via text or on-line to ensure our
chances of making it to the top 7,” added Luistro.

Further, Luistro calls upon all teachers, school administrators and
personnel, students, parents, and education stakeholders to take time
to vote for the Puerto Princesa Underground River.

The creation of the task force was prompted after President Benigno S.
Aquino III issued Proclamation No. 182, “Declaring A National and
International Promotion Campaign for the Puerto Princesa Underground
River as One of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

The Proclamation intends to awaken the sense of patriotism and
national pride of the 30M Filipino internet users and 77M Filipino
mobile subscribers by encouraging them to support the campaign and
ensure that the PPUR will make it among the New 7 Wonders of Nature on
November 2011.

The PPUR-N7WN Campaign Task Force shall formulate and undertake an
aggressive voting campaign at the national level, focusing on students
and local government units (LGUs), and at the international level,
especially among overseas Filipinos and nationals of other countries.

The 8.2kilometer-long Puerto Princesa Underground River, formed 30
million years ago, is considered the longest underground river in the
world, with unique and outstanding scientific, biological and
geological features that merited its recognition as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in December 1999 and as a National Geographic Monument
in December 2003.

From an initial list of over 400 locations around the world, the
Puerto Princesa Underground River is the lone finalist from the
Philippines and now counts among the top 14 of the 28 Official
Finalist Candidates, selected by a panel of international experts from
a list of 77 contenders via the first round of global voting from 2007
to 2010. Based on the information generated from the N7WN website,
Puerto Princesa Underground River is already among the Top 5 in the
search for the N7WN as of May 26, 2011.

To vote, text PPUR and send to 2861or log on to www.new7wonders.com
and register to choose Puerto Princesa Underground River among your
choice of new seven wonders.

Rizal @ 150 Event – Rizal Park Schedule of Activities

2011-06-18T11:19:00.000+08:00

Part I FLAG RAISING & WREATH-OFFERING 8:00am
To be led by National Parks Development Committee Executive Director Juliet H.
Villegas, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa.,
Department of Tourism Sec. Alberto Lim,
and Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim
Venue: Rizal Monument, Rizal Park Manila

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GMA Telebabad's Amaya - World Class Epic Series

2011-05-28T02:08:00.005+08:00

The Philippine Television's primetime queen - Marian Riviera is back starting this Monday, May 30, 2011. Expect no less from GMA Network as it users in Philippines primetime's boldest, most anticipated epicserye that will not only take viewing satisfaction to greater heights but will also leave audiences in awe for its visually stunning production values and an absorbingly well-researched story with the grand premiere of AMAYA.

Joining Marian Riviera in this blockbuster spectacle are two of the most desired leading men in the in the industry: award-winning actor Sid Lucero as Bagani, Amaya's dashing warrior lover and model-turned-actor Mikael Daez as Lumad, Amaya's good friend and protector who falls in love with her.

Under the helm of renowned director Mac Alejandre, making this epic series even grader is the glittering roster of cast headlined by Gina Alajar as Dian Lamitan, Dtu Bugna's schemming wife; Lani Mercado as Dal'Lang, Amaya's dutiful mother; Gardo Versoa as Raja Mangubat, the wicked datu who will become Amaya's greatest nemesis; Ramond Bagatsing as Datu Bugna, Amaya's devoted fater; Glaiza De Castro as Binayan, the youngest daughter of Datu Bugna and Dian Lamitan; Ryan Eigenmann as Angaway, one of the skilled warriors of Rajah Mangubat; Rochelle Pangilinan as Marikit, Amaya's fiercest archrival for Bagani; Irma Adlawa as Mantal, Dian Lamitan's eldest sister; Ana Capri as Agang, Dal'lang closest slave friend; Roy Alvarez as Awi, Datu Bugna's eldest brother Ayen Munji-Laurel as Rahu Linangan, Bagani's mother; Buboy Villar as Banuk, Bagani's youngest brother; Sheena Halili as Ahak, Amaya's dependable slave friend; Roxanne Barcelo as Kayang, Marikit's slave.

Witness the enthralling saga of a warrior princess and her battle against her father's greatest enemy with AMAYA primiering May 30 on GMA's primetime block. - courtesy of GMA 7.

Special screening of AMAYA was held at SM North Edsa Cinema 2 last night May 27, 2011. Lots of fan excited while waiting for Marian Rivera to arrived.

Osama Bin Laden: Still Alive?

2011-05-21T02:31:00.000+08:00

Bin Laden's son doubtful about his father's death.

According to Bin Laden's 4th son statement from New York Times, Omar bin Laden is doubtful of his father's death since the United States has no substantial proof that Osama bin Laden is truly dead. The family still believes that Osama bin Laden is still alive and just being held under the custody of US Army. He will only believe that Osama bin Laden is dead once the US government will show an evidence of the corps of his father. According to the family, they will be requesting an investigation from United Nation regarding this issue.

Furthermore, he also stated that the family is requesting for the freedom of other family members that has been arrested during the May 2 Pakistan raid. Meantime, there were allegedly "jihadist" videos of his youngest son Hamza showing with riffle at hand. The 20 yr. old son Hamza is hiding and planning a plot to replace his father as the new leader of "Al Qaeda" group.

Pacquiao vs Mosley Fight Result: Pacquiao wins by Unanimous Decision

2011-05-08T07:26:00.043+08:00

The 17,000 pax MGM Grand's Arena was jammed-pack from both of Mosley and Pacquiao camps. All the Manny Pacquiao fans goes pandemonium when the Manny Pacquiao was announced the winner by Unanimous Decision after 12 round of boxing.

Pacquiao vs. Mosley fight resulted to unanimous decision with final score

119-108, 120-108, 120-107 all in favor with Manny Pacquiao.

Here’s the complete results of the under-card events prior the Pacquiao-Mosley Fight:

* Pier Olivier Cote beats Aris Ambriz (4th Round TKO)

* Jose Benavidez Jr. beats James Hope (5th Round TKO)

* Mike Alvarado versus Ray Nahr (Alvarado with 3rd Round TKO)

* Kelly Pavlick versus Alfonso Lopez (Pavlick Won Via Majority Decision)

* Jorge Arce beats Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (12th round TKO with 1:55 left)

“I want to make the people happy. I tried my best for a good fight, but mid-rounds my legs got tight. I have to work on my legs because my legs were hurt.”, Pacquiao said during the post fight interview.

Stanley Chi’s Suplado Tips: An Early Cult Favorite

2011-04-27T12:59:00.003+08:00

The humor book Suplado Tips, written by Stanley Chi, takes humor to a new level as it regales readers with witticisms that revolve around one conviction: suplado is the new sexy.

Stanley Chi, a celebrated humorist, is the man behind that notorious idea. Suplado Tips, Chi’s fourth book, is a compilation of smart-alecky tips on how to assert oneself with an air of cockiness. One suplado tip advises, “Kung may nagtampo sayo dahil na-sampolan mo ng supladong hirit, hiritan mo ng, ‘Hindi ko na problema yan!’ (If someone resents you for your snide retort, just say, ‘That’s no longer my problem!’)”
The book, just like any monumental discovery, started as a completely random and impromptu post on Facebook. “That online post turned out to be my very first suplado tip,” Chi said. “I toyed with the idea that being cocky can be a means of getting what you want – or at least a way to delude yourself that you already have everything in the first place.” Soon after he shared several of his suplado tips on Facebook, they spread like wildfire.
“Many people dream of sticking it to their bosses or giving someone they hate a nasty remark or two, but they often resort to doing none of the above. Filipinos tend to be non-confrontational, avoiding conflicts as much as they can. Suplado Tips is the funny respite that people with a grudge have been looking for,” Chi said.
“Reading a suplado tip is like acting out a fantasy. The book gives you many scenarios where being standoffish gives you the upper hand, something which otherwise would not happen in real life,” Chi added.
Having been released nationwide in National Bookstore and Fully Booked outlets just last March, some stores have already reported a shortage of the book. Suplado Tips has reaped a cult following even before the book’s release, with readers already scouring bookstores months before the book made it to the shelves.
Suplado Tips has spurred on a series of video testimonials, all of which hailed the book in comical embroidery. Ramon Bautista, a TV celebrity and a host of the former radio show, The Brewrats, gave the first testimonial. “Simula nung tinuruan ako ni Stanley Chi na maging suplado, nawala ang ubo ko (Ever since Stanley Chi taught me how to be stuck-up, my cough disappeared),” Bautista said in the video with pokerfaced wit. Obviously meant as a comical testament, Bautista went on to describe how being suplado has gained him more fans and stalkers, and how it eventually cured his skin problems. (Bautista also stepped up later on to write the book’s foreword.) Since then, many other celebrities have given their own hilarious accounts of how Suplado Tips has helped them, some of which were not entirely fictional.
With the book selling like pancakes way before the book launch to be held on the last week of May, PSICOM Publishing Inc.’s Tom Aquitania was more than happy that he asked Chi to write the book. After the undeniable popularity of Stanley Chi’s suplado tips on Facebook and on television’s Front Act (of which Chi was a host), Aquitania asked Chi to compile them into a book. “Stanley’s suplado tips on Facebook has even led to the creation of the Suplado Society of the Philippines, complete with its own suplado oath. All of this, despite being clearly just a pseudo-serious joke, is also an unmistakable sign that Stanley Chi’s suplado tips is something the public will want more of,” Aquitania said.
Stanley Chi, already popular for his quick wit and dry humor, brings candor to a new level through the contemporary Suplado Tips. Chi started showing his knack for comedy when he created the comic strip Chopsticks for Manila Bulletin eight years ago, still being published every Sunday. He went on to become a standup comic and a TV host for the comedy show Front Act.
Suplado Tips, Chi’s newest venture into humor, is now available online throughwww.psicompublishing.com and may also be purchased from all National Bookstore and Fully Booked outlets nationwide (unless it has already sold out).
*For more information on Stanley Chi’s Suplado Tips and to embark on your own journey towards “supladoness”, visit www.stanleychi.net

Press released by: Stefanie dela Cruz

Synology Disk Station DS 710+ Review | Qlick Tech Blog

2011-03-25T10:54:00.000+08:00

Synology Disk Station DS 710+ Review | Qlick Tech Blog: Qlick Review: The Synology Disk Station DS 710+ is a great NAS value for SMB Consumer

Fujitsu Launches LIFEBOOK SH530

2011-03-19T19:21:00.003+08:00

Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific today announces the launch of the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK SH530 – a delightful high-performance notebook that delivers more than expected. With extensive functionalities, features and speed at its core, and bold new design, the LIFEBOOK SH530 empowers every of its owner to take on the demanding modern world with remarkable confidence and might.

“Just like how modern day individuals strive to exceed expectations in their life, Fujitsu endeavours to exceed expectations in our products. With the introduction of the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK SH530, Fujitsu is giving users access to mainstream computing capabilities together with added surprises to make their lives easier.,” elaborates Mr Edmund Lim, Product Manager, Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific.

At first sight, the LIFEBOOK SH530 already takes your breath away with its chiselled, premium cover with a stylish silver line and diamond-cut Infinity logo, the exquisite design of the LIFEBOOK SH530 is a new concept that enables you to exude elegance effortlessly. With aluminium body, the notebook is perfect even with heavy daily usage and yet light in weight.

Understanding speed is crucial in our increasingly fast-paced lifestyle, Fujitsu puts the latest Intel® Core™ i5-460M processor and Intel® HM55 Express Chipset together with the Windows® Home Premium 64-bit operating system into the LIFEBOOK SH530. These cutting edge technologies empower users to multitask with ease and achieve new levels of efficiency. Further pushing the limit of speed, the LIFEBOOK SH530 generously offers optional 500GB Hard Disk Drive storage space and 4GB DDR3 1066MHz memory, thoughtfully providing the user on-demand speed when needed.

Fitted with a 13.3-inch SuperFine High Definition back-light LED screen and a remarkable 1366 by 768 pixels resolution, the LIFEBOOK SH530 is enhanced with a superb 2D/3D graphics performance with the built-in ATI Mobility Radeon™ graphics card supporting Microsoft DirectX®11. Featuring a HDMI output option, the LIFEBOOK SH530 is instantaneously transformed into an entertainment machine, where the visual experience is heightened for movie buffs and gaming enthusiasts when projected on a High Definition LCD TV screen.

Weighing about 1.99 kg, the LIFEBOOK SH530 is the ultimate travel companion to be effortlessly mobile. Together with the ECO button, users can achieve extended battery life with a simple one-touch activation by keeping the power usage to a minimum whenever basic computing tasks are performed. By reducing the power consumption via the Power Save mode, the battery life would then be extended for that extra operation needed. So now you can leave those additional adaptors or batteries at home to lighten the load!

The LIFEBOOK SH530 is also furnished with a spill-resistant keyboard to provide you with a complete peace of mind even on your busiest days when you may accidentally spill drinks over your keyboard. The spill-resistant keyboard offers users protection against system damage caused by accidental spills. With a tray designed underneath the keyboard, it provides a buffer for accidental spill to reach to the notebook’s motherboard.

Fujitsu remains firmly committed to the promotion of a cleaner environment and complies with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS) across its entire range of products. In addition, Fujitsu has established a set of commitments that goes beyond RoHS requirements, thus allowing it to stay keenly focused on its customers’ health and well-being as well as to embrace a healthier environment for all. By adopting a green factory concept and being committed to the cause of energy-efficient computing, Fujitsu also fights to sustain the Earth as a sponsor and a member of the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of Fujitsu this year, a new brand promise ‘shaping tomorrow with you’ is introduced to embody Fujitsu’s focus in building a flourishing future with customers through the best computing products and services. As a leading provider of ICT-based business solutions in the global marketplace, Fujitsu exemplified “One Fujitsu” by the unification of Fujitsu’s personal computer lineup into the acclaimed LIFEBOOK notebook and energy-efficient ESPRIMO desktop series, assuring customers alike of Fujitsu’s consistently high levels of customer-centric support and service worldwide.
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Singson Guilty for Drug Trafficking - Gets 18 months from HK Judge

2011-02-25T06:20:00.002+08:00

Congressman Singson gets 18 months for drug trafficking avoiding the maximum life sentence in Hong Kong Prison after convincing HK judge that the drugs were for his personal use.

Ilocus Sur Rep. Singson was arrested by customs officers at Hong Kong's international airport in July and later charged with carrying a vial of cocaine weighing about 26 grams (0.9 ounces) in his hand luggage.

Singson's defence had offered to admit a lesser charge of 'possession' of the drug on two previous occasions but the deal was rejected by the prosecution who insisted Singson was importing the drug into Hong Kong,

Meantime, Ronald Singson's light sentence was in sharp contrast with the death sentences that China had handed down on three Filipinos convicted of being drug mules.Vice President Jejomar Binay traveled to Beijing last week and persuaded China to postpone the executions originally scheduled for this week. They would have been the first Filipinos to be put to death in China for drug trafficking.

The three, who unlike Singson come from humble backgrounds, were arrested separately in 2008 carrying packages each containing more than eight and 13 pounds (four and six kilograms) of heroin. They were convicted and sentenced in 2009.

[Photo Credit: AFP]

Filipinos from Libya Requesting Help in Repatriation

2011-02-24T05:38:00.002+08:00

The unrest in Libya started out as a series of protests inspired by popular revolts in neighboring Egypt and Tunisia but was met by a fierce security crackdown and the use of militias.

DFA Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Executive Director Ricardo Endaya will lead the team in helping Filipinos availing of voluntary repatriation.

“Together with the Filipino community coordinators, they will reach out to the Filipinos and move them to safe relocation sites in Tripoli, Benghazi and Al Baida," the DFA said in a news release on its website.

The DFA also instructed the Philippine Embassy in Cairo to dispatch staff members to the Libyan border to meet up and provide assistance to Filipinos who will be crossing the border to Egypt.

It likewise encouraged Filipinos employed by companies with repatriation plans to take part in their employers’ efforts.

On the other hand, the DFA and the Philippine Embassy encouraged the private companies to commence repatriation efforts, in tandem with the embassy.

--GMA NEWS

DELL M109S Projector on-the-go! | Qlick Tech Blog

2011-02-18T09:57:00.000+08:00

DELL M109S Projector on-the-go! | Qlick Tech Blog: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Philippines Season Premiere of Blue Bloods -AXN | The Lunch Break Blogger's Review

2011-02-18T09:56:00.000+08:00

Philippines Season Premiere of Blue Bloods -AXN | The Lunch Break Blogger's Review: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

Jhong Medina's Life in Dasmariñas: Excited with the Black Mamba Movie

2011-02-18T09:55:00.000+08:00

Jhong Medina's Life in Dasmariñas: Kobe Bryant in Black Mamba Movie: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"

2nd Philippines International PyroMusical Competition | The Lunch Break Blogger's Review

2011-02-16T07:08:00.000+08:00

2nd Philippines International PyroMusical Competition | The Lunch Break Blogger's Review: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
3rd Philippines International PyroMusical Competition

Havaianas - Always Summer Race to Hawaii

2011-02-03T23:21:00.002+08:00

Last January 27, 2011, in a Hawaii inspired dinner courtesy of Havaianas was held in Marco Polo Club in Forbes in Makati. As part of its year-long celebration, Havaianas is launching the Havaianas “Always Summer: Race to Hawaii” contest. Filp-flops lovers nationwide can compete in a day of exciting summer fun by purchasing two pairs of havainas and winning a slot in the race. Winners in the regional leg for the ultimate prize: a trip two Hawaii-the land that inspired Havainas. The exciting and unique race is only the beginning for havaianas.

“This is our way to achieve our vision of sharing summer with all the flip-flops lovers who never forget to wear their favorite Havainas as they play, travel, and indulge in fun filled activities.” Says Gonzales.

For Havaianas, summer is here and now. It’s as simple as a smile, a wink or a laugh and as lasting as our favorite memories. Live like it's always summer with Havaianas.

Experiences summer fun and adventure from here to Boracay to Hawaii with Havaianas. Race begins at participating authorized havaianas retailers.

For more details see contest mechanics links below:

Alway Summer Website : www.havaianassummer.com
or
How to Join Havaianas Race to Hawaii

PLDT myDSL Wifi - ONE is simply not enough.

2011-01-20T00:15:00.000+08:00

As a leader in the telecommunication industry, PLDT has time and again came up with innovative products that has never ceased to amaze a lot of people. As innovations go, the new PLDT myDSL Wi-Fi Modem let’s us experience how it is to go beyond broadband with its triple play service With Unlimited DSL with wi-fi modem+Landline+Watchpad!

ONE is simply not enough.

It doesn’t even matter that we have a desktop PC, a netbook and even the latest touchscreen phones at our disposal. When we all need to go online at the same time, one single wired broadband connection is simply not enough for all of us to share. And that is why I for one am very excited about being the first kid (okay, first person) in my block to have the new PLDT myDSL Wifi Modem that can now settle our longtime dispute of who needs to go online first and what time. At last, our household can now be treated to the same anytime, anywhere Wi-Fi connection that most people get to enjoy only on coffee shops and other commercial hotspots. Obviously impressed and yes, green with envy, my neighbors are already asking me how and when they can get their hands on this modem.

As a leader in the telecommunication industry, PLDT has time and again came up with innovative products that has never ceased to amaze a lot of people, my family included. As innovations go, the new PLDT myDSL Wi-Fi Modem lets us experience how it is to go beyond broadband with its triple play service: Unlimited DSL with Wifi modem plus Landline plus Watchpad!

The fact that it’s plug-and-play makes the PLDT myDSL Wi-Fi modem even a lot less complicated than most people’s Facebook status. With its 4-port hub switch that can accommodate up to four wired and multiple wireless connections within the range of 25 meters anywhere at home on high speed plans 999, 1995 or 3000 DSL subscribers can now enjoy simultaneous connection. The entire family can now in fact go online using desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices at the same time and enjoy immediate access to news and entertainment, online shops, social networks and more.

PLDT recognizes the importance of evolving our products to provide our subscribers with services that conform to their needs. It’s all about making life current, convenient, and comfortable for everyone in the family.”

Convenient and comfortable it is. Commercial WiFi zones are known as hotspots. Well, with the new PLDT myDSL WiFi modem, I thought it was both comforting and exciting to see my entire home turned into a hotspot itself. And yes, my neighbors want one, too.

Because one shared connection was simply not enough. One PLDT myDSL WiFi modem, however, is more than enough to get everyone in line and online, all in one roof.

For more details on the new PLDT myDSL Wi-Fi Modem please visit http://www.myworldmydsl.com/.

ROSARIO - TV5'S ENTRY FOR MMFF

2010-12-21T16:52:00.003+08:00

“ Rosario ” film production project of TV 5 and the first full-length feature film debut of Albert Martinez. The story was inspired by the life of the grandmother of PLDT’s Chairman and TV 5 CEO, Manuel Pangilinan. Rosario ’s son Jesus (played by Dolphy) narrates Rosario ’s story set in the 1920s.

Synopsis

"The story revolves around Rosario (Jennylyn Mercado), a paragon of beauty and grace, intelligent, sophisticated, a liberal thinker, a young and liberated Filipina in the 1920s who has just arrived from New York, and is spending her vacation in their hacienda. The daughter of Don Enrique (Phillip Salvador) and Doña Adela (Eula Valdez), Rosario was a passionate woman who lives according to her heart’s desires.

She was a woman ahead of her time then , she meets and falls in love with Vicente (Yul Servo), an older man who manages the tobacco plantation owned by Rosario’s family. When Rosario’s father finds out about his daughter’s scandalous affair, he sends Rosario to a convent.

She escapes, and elopes with Vicente to Manila where they raise a family. But Rosario’s life of married bliss slowly crumbles when Vicente becomes ill with tuberculosis, and she is lured to committing adultery. Temptation and scandal still hound Rosario as she continues to defy the moral restrictions of her time.

Based on a true story and set in one of the most colorful periods in Philippine history, ROSARIO is destined to be a modern masterpiece in Philippine film making. It is a monumental yet intimate portrait of a woman’s emancipation and the sometimes painful consequences of following one’s desires. Watch out for “Rosario,” a story about love betrayal, guilt and redemption, and about what it means to be ahead of one’s time."

The Cast

Jennylyn Mercado as Rosario
Yul Servo as Vicente
Dennis Trillo as Alberto
Isabel Oli as Carmen
Sid Lucero as Carding
Philip Salvador as Don Enrique
Eula Valdez as Doña Adela
Dolphy as the elder Jesus

Facts:

This is Albert Martinez’s first directorial feature film.
This is Jennylyn Mercado’s first self-titled role/film.
This is TV5's (Studio 5) first movie project.
Bea Alonzo was first considered to play the role of Rosario.
An on-the-set Spanish consultant was hired to guide actors when they need to deliver lines in Spanish.
Rosario is the first to use new Arri Alexa camera (in the Philippines).

Source: Rosario - Official website

PLDT LAUNCHES PLDT TELPAD

2010-12-14T15:22:00.003+08:00

December 13, 2010 - Yesterday, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) announced its new product the new PLDT TelPad. PLDT TelPad is a telephone and a tablet combined that runs on android 2.2 and a whooping 1 GHz A8 cortex processor, the processor which is also present on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. PLDT Telpad is a landline + MyDSL service that comes with a special handset and a charger on it.

The PLDT TELPAD comes on a plan starts at Plan 1849 (1Mbps), Plan 2099 (1.5Mbps), Plan 3095 (2.5Mbps), and Plan 4100 (3.5Mbps) or just add P500 to your monthly PLDT subscription bill if you already have an existing PLDT myDSL subscriber.

PLDT TELPAD – Product Launch

New Negosyo Boost from PLDT

PLDT LAUNCHED THE PLDT-TELPAD WITH A BOOM!

South Korea retaliates - Smart Gilas-PH falls

2010-11-26T07:17:00.000+08:00

Asian Games GUANGZHOU - The Philippine Team center Asi Taulava had his best offensive night, scoring 23 points but received little support as Smart Gilas national team bowed to South Korea, 74-66, Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the 16th Asian Games.

Taulava was the only remnant of the 2002 national team that was beaten by the Koreans with a buzzer-beating three-point shot in Busan, South Korea.

“Asi is an experienced player. He was there in Busan when we lost the game to Korea. He’s here to beat Korea. He played well, but the rest of the team did not support him,” said Serbian coach Rajko Toroman who pointed two things that cost the Nationals the match.

“Our rebounds and three-pointers were not so good today,” Toroman said. “We are known as a very good shooting team but we just got one-three pointer in the first minute and two in the last minute. So for 38 minutes we had none.”

The Koreans, led by Oh Sekeun (nine rebounds) and Yang Heejong (eight), controlled the boards, 36-25, and had more assists, 16-5.

The Filipinos have not finished lower than sixth place since 1966 in Asian Games basketball.

Scores:
SOUTH KOREA 74 – Oh 19, Kim J.S. 10, Yang D. 9, Yang H. 8, Park 3, Ham 0, Lee J. 0
PHILIPPINES 66 – Taulava 23, Casio 12, Lassiter 8, Williams 8, Mercado 6, Tiu 5, Baracael 4

Quarters Scoring: 21-19, 44-36, 61-51, 74-66

The Clear Swap Challenge at Market! Market!

2010-11-01T02:08:00.007+08:00

Clear, one of the leader in dandruff control shampoo held a “Clear Swap Challenge” event last October 30, 2010. A lot of participants join the challenge and enjoyed several activities which held at Market! Market! Activity Center which started 1PM in the afternoon.

GET A FREE BOTTLE OF CLEAR AT THE FOLLOWING DATES AND VENUES:

October 23 Robinson’s Place, Orosa Atrium

October 30 Market! Market!, Activity Center

December 5 Trinoma, Activity Center
December 11 Ayala Center Cebu, Activity Center
December 18 NCCC Mall Davao, Activity

Swapping Mechanics

Participant presents one (1) bottle or six (6) sachets of any used anti-dandruff shampoo of any brand except Clear at the Market! Market Activity Center.

A participant qualifies if he is one of the first one thousand (1000) participants for each selected venue.

The qualified participant can then claim one (1) 100mL bottle of Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo in exchange for the one (1) bottle or six (6) sachets he presents.

Only one (1) free bottle will be given per qualified participant.
Participants who present at least one (1) but less than six (6) sachets of any used anti-dandruff shampoo do not quality for the promo. But they may still claim one (1) sachet of Clear anti-dandruff shampoo, until supplies last.

Fun Activities

Aside from the Clear Swap Challenge, participants enjoyed the following activities:

SCALP SCAN

If want to know what shampoo you should be using? Check out your scalp at the scalp pods with trained scalp consultants and dermatologists to help you.

GAME BOOTH

Can you beat the dandruff flakes? Try out some games.

The Dandruff Buster

One participant enjoying the the Dandruff Buster.

Dandruff Rain

A pregnant mommy enjoying the Dandruff Rain.

Other fun activities and raffle prizes were given away.

Rico Robles teasing the contestant.

Three (3) pairs of participants enjoying the fun games.

PHOTO BOOTH

Have your picture taken with the country’s hottest! Join Piolo, Jericho, Gerard and Bea in making the switch in the "Clear Photo Booth". Visit the next event to find out how...

Rico Robles explaining the Photo Booth

The next event will be held on Trinoma Activity Center, Quezon City, on December 5, 2010. So what are you waiting for? Switch and Swap your old dandruff shampoo and switch to Clear. For More Details you can visit the following links:

Netsuite CEO's Press Conference in Manila

2010-10-15T19:49:00.006+08:00

NetSuite CEO - Mr. Zach Nelson at the Peninsula Manila

The CEO of NetSuite, Inc. Mr. Zach Nelson revisited Philippines for his "Business Cloud Tour" in Manila started October 6 to 14, 2010. NetSuite is one of the world's largest provider of Financial and ERP Solutions and the first Cloud Computing solution provider in the Philippines.

Last, October 14, 2010 he introduced a global ERP solution named NetSuite One-World during his Press Conference at "The Peninsula - Manila Hotel"

NetSuite Team Keynoted, "NetSuite OneWorld PH has been fully localized for the accounting rules, usage conventions, statutory and regulatory requirements of the Philippine market, including tax reporting requirements mandated by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). NetSuite OneWorld PH is the perfect solution for Philippine businesses to manage their domestic and global businesses in the cloud, whether they are locally headquartered or a division of a larger, multi-national enterprise."

NETSUITE,INC - EXECUTIVES

NetSuite, Inc. has been providing Business Process Automation and ERP solutions since 1998, they brought the solution to the Philippines last 2007 establishing further internal business operatons including software architecture and integration, finance and back office support, professional services and client management and technical support. The company grew to more than 300 employees in the Philippines, to cater the growing needs of their clients which includes: Jollibee, Diamond Fleet, Antech, ICF and MOTECH, among others.

Pacquiao ignores Mayweather to Focus on Pacquiao - Margarito Fight

2010-09-05T21:50:00.003+08:00

The Philippines' boxing champion Manny Pacquiao dismissed a derogatory online video posted by Floyd Mayweather Jr., calling it an “uneducated message” and choosing to instead focus on his upcoming fight with Antonio Margarito.

In the widely circulated video, Mayweather goes on an expletive-filled and sometimes racist rant against Pacquiao, the newly elected Congressman from the Philippines who faces Margarito on Nov. 13 at Cowboys Stadium near Dallas.

Mayweather said during the video, which appeared this week, that he’s on vacation “for about a year” and would easily defeat Pacquiao after that.

“I just heard about that, but I didn’t see the video”, Pacquiao said Friday, at the final stop of a three-city tour to promote his fight. “But its an uneducated message”.

Mayweather, at times interacting with fans by phone on the video, claims Pacquiao “can’t speak no English” and has “never seen a contract he didn’t like”. There are also suggestions that the Filipino sensation has used performance-enhancing drugs, assertions raised previously by the Mayweather camp that resulted in a defamation lawsuit that is still pending.

“It’s a really cheap low blow, but again, consider where it came from”, said Freddie Roach, Pacquiao’s trainer. “We tried to fight him. He said no. He doesn’t want to fight”.

Roach said he hadn’t seen the Mayweather video.

Mayweather’s chief adviser, Leonard Ellerbe, did not return messages left by The Associated Press. His publicist, Kelly Swanson, said in an e-mail that she had seen the video but had not been in touch with Mayweather or Ellerbe and couldn’t comment.

Fans have been calling for Mayweather to fight Pacquiao, but negotiations have repeatedly broken down for what could have been the richest fight in boxing history.

When a deal wasn’t reached in January, Pacquiao instead fought Joshua Clottey, defeating him in March at Cowboys Stadium. When negotiations broke down again summer, Pacquiao turned his attention to Margarito, whom he’ll fight for a vacant junior middleweight title.

It is unclear when the Mayweather video was made, but it appeared online this week when Pacquiao and Margarito were in the midst of their promotional tour. After stops in Beverly Hills and New York, the media tour wrapped up Friday at Cowboys Stadium – in an end zone plaza instead of on the field, which was being prepared for a college football game.

When asked about the possibility of a Mayweather bout Friday, Pacquiao responded: “I’m not looking for that fight. I’m satisfied with what I’ve done in boxing already”.

Pacquiao said he’s only planning a couple of more fights before retiring, though he gave no indication of who the opponents might be. The seven-division champion said earlier this week that he would still face Mayweather if he accepted the fight. (AP)

NBA Finals Game 6 - Lakers Conquered Celtics 89 - 67

2010-06-16T12:32:00.001+08:00

At Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, 18,997 fans filled the basketball arena to watch the Game 6 of 2010 NBA Finals. La Lakers dominated the game 89 - 67 with the combine effort of Kobe Bryant, Paul Gasol and Ron Artest. Coming from a loss, La Lakers took game 6 with a devastating 22 point leads over the Boston Celtics. Kobe Bryant scores 15 first-half points as the Lakers lead 51-31. The R. Allen, K. Garnett and P. Pierce combined 44 points was not enough to catch up the lead of the yellow jersey Lakers. Ray Allen finished with 19 Pts, 2 Rebs, and 3 Assists while Kobe Bryant contributed 26 Pts, 11 Rebs, and 3 Assists was the top performer for the two team.
Meantime Game 7 will still be held at Staple Center, on Thu, Jun 17 - 9:00 pm EDT.

Paul Pierce Scores 27 to Lead Celtics on Game 5 NBA Finals

2010-06-14T13:21:00.001+08:00

Game 5 of NBA Finals Celtics overcomes 38 points of Lakers' No. 1 man Kobe Bryant, that brings them closer to their 18th Championship Title. The Celtics beat the Lakers 92-86 on Sunday and take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Pierce scoring 27 points along with Rondo, Garnet and R. Allen who's also on double digits dominates the game all throughout.Although, Bryant outscored Pierce this time, but the Lakers’ guard got little help from his teammates. And the stretch where he was most dominant was also the time when the Celtics pulled away.

Pau Gasol scored 12 points with 12 rebounds and Fisher, the Game 3 star, scored all nine of his points in the first quarter as no other Laker reached double figures in scoring until Gasol hit a free throw with 2:25 left. Andrew Bynum played on his sore right knee for 31 minutes, but he scored all six of his points and his only rebound in the first quarter.

Game 6 will be held on LA Lakers, hoping to maximized their home court advantage.

Watch Floyd Mayweather vs Shane Mosley - FREE LIVE STREAM?

2010-05-01T10:53:00.005+08:00

This May 1, 2010 on MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas, Nevada will hold an event that will mark another history of boxing, the bout between the two brave fighters that ready to prove their might in the boxing arena. The Boxing match between Floyd MayweatherJr. vs Shane Mosley, will also determine who will face the Worlds Best Pound for Pound Fighter Manny Pacquiao later this year.

Who R U Picking at? Would it be the dancing mouthful fighter and the undefeated and the former number one pound-for-pound boxer of the hardcore and the former WBA welterweight Champion Shane Mosley? Let's live it later with the fight result.

Meantime, a lot of Free Live Online Stream Website featuring Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Shane Mosley fight are popping out like mushroom. Is there really a FREE LIVE STREAM of the Mosley vs Mayweather fight? I've watch once but it's an underground site but it later remove its link once they have extracted the internet traffic juice. If you really wanted to watch a High Quality Live Streaming you can watch it under this link: LIVE STREAM of the MOSLEY VS MAYWEATHER FIGHT - HBO PPV

In the Philippines, the Mayweather vs Mosley Fight can be viewed in big screen on our local cinemas and will telecast in the Philippines on May 2, 2010, Sunday on GMA TV 7 at 9:30 AM and 1:00 Pm on Solar

Sports.

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Mayweather vs Mosley into Olympic Style Drug Testing Program
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PACQUIAO VS COTTO - FIREPOWER FINAL ROUND UP

Iron Man 2 - Now Showing in Philippine Theaters.

2010-04-30T09:02:00.000+08:00

Iron Man 2 is one of the most anticipated films of 2010 is now showing in Philippine Theater in 2D (April 30, 2010). The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., according to IMDB: “With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) faces pressure from the government, the press, and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, along with Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, must forge new alliances — and confront powerful enemies.” Iron Man 2 is directed by Jon Favreau.

Iron Man 2: New Cast and Characters

- Robert Downey, Jr., as Tony Stark / Iron Man
- Don Cheadle as Lt. Colonel James "Rhodey" Rhodes / War Machine
- Mickey Rourke as Ivan Vanko / Whiplash
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts
- Scarlett Johansson as Natalia Romanova / Black Widow
- Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury

With this set of star cast and with high tech visual effects, this is a definitely a must see movie.

See Yah on Theaters, Peeps!

Mosley vs Mayweather Fight: Who R U picking?

2010-04-24T08:55:00.016+08:00

Mayweather vs. Mosley Preview – Fighter Stats

This Is Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather

Record: 40 (25) – 0
Height: 5′8″ Reach: 72″
Last 5 fights: 5 (1) -0 with wins over Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton and Juan Manuel Marquez
5-division titleholder

This Is Shane Mosley

Shane Mosley

Record: 46 (39) – 5
Height: 5′9″ Reach: 74″
Last 5 fights: 4 (3) – 1 with wins over Antonio Margarito and Luis Collazo;
lost to Miguel Cotto by Unanimous Decision
3-division titleholder

On May 1, 2010, two of the greatest boxers in the world will come face to face. Mayweather vs Mosley on “Who R U Picking?”. It will be view here in the Philippine on May 2, 2010 on our local channels and pay per view cinemas.

The highly anticipated match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Sugar Shane Mosley will be live over HBO Boxing Pay Per View as well as in the internet. The Fight is expected to gain 3 Million Pay per Views Sales Results.

So "Who R U picking?". If your gonna ask me, I really wish Mosley will win this fight, but being the underdog of this bout... Shane Mosley will have a hard job. If Floyd the "Big Mouth" Mayweather preserves his 0 loss card after this fight, it will be a possible Pacquiao vs Mayweather fight will happen late this year.

Palito Died at the Age 76

2010-04-12T14:19:00.001+08:00

Veteran comedian Palito passed away this morning at around 7:05 a.m.Palito, Reynaldo Hipolito in real life, died at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) with the left lungs failure in Manila after suffering complications from lung problems. He was rushed to the Imus Family Hospital in Cavite last Tuesday after complaining of severe stomach pain. Arvin Hipolito (one of Palito's son ) told my wife who's also his co-worker in Imus Cavite - "Kung kailan pa sya nag quit ng paninigarilyo, tsaka pa sya nagkakumplikasyon." - Palito was already quitting in smoking for several months now, but the complication was already severe that cause his death.

"His son, Jhune, said his father was scheduled to undergo a CT scan in a nearby clinic along Taft Avenue in Manila. A few minutes before they were to leave PGH, however, Jhune said Palito complained of severe pain. A few hours later, Palito was declared dead, the son said." - according to ABS CBN report.

Palito starred in several Philippine films either as supporting actor or the main starrer. His career came to peak during the 80's when he starred in several comedy movies parodying American action films, such as 'Rambuto',a Rambo spoof, the title being a pun of the Tagalog word 'buto' which means 'bone', again to capitalize on his being 'thin-boned', and a James Bond spoof, 'James Bone' where he plays an emaciated version of the secret agent.

Please give your prayers to "Palito" may he rest in peace. (Photo Credit: Palito's Facebook Fan Page)

"TIGER: Did you mean BOOTYISM?" Mock from the Sky.

2010-04-09T07:45:00.002+08:00

The "Bootyism" reference was poking fun at the Wood's Buddhism. After Tiger started making public statements about his behavior and cheating he said on several occasions that he lost touch with his Buddhist faith.

The speculation entering today was about how crowds along the course would welcome Tiger Woods back to The Masters after months of scandal kept him from golf.

A small plane with a banner that asked, “Tiger: Did You Mean Bootyism?” flew overhead as Woods strode to the first tee at Augusta National this April 8, 2010 Afternoon. The message refers to Woods’ professed return to the practices of Buddhism and meditation.

As Woods played the 7th hole later, a banner reading, “Sex Addict? Yeah Right. Me Too!” could be seen circling above the course.

Clash of the Titans - Leads Worldwide Box Office

2010-04-07T19:47:00.001+08:00

Los Angeles - "Clash of the Titans," the latest film to cash in on the 3D craze, easily won the battle at the worldwide box office during the weekend, according to studio estimates issued on Sunday. The Olympian epic earned $64.1 Million from the United States and Canada since opening Thursday evening, said Time Warner Inc. owned distributor Warner Bros - (Reuters).

PCSO Lotto Result - April 6, 2010

2010-04-07T19:30:00.001+08:00

April 6, 2010 winning combination are:

6/49 P 67,092,645.60
Winning No. 38-1-42-14-21-43

6/42  P 5,754,303.00
Winning No. 33-24-14-2-7-32

6-Digit 

Winning  No. 0-7-9-6-1-6

Suertres 

Winning  No. 2-5-1

EZ2

Winning  No. 7-5

Meralco - 2 HOURS Rotating Brown Out Starts Today

2010-04-07T10:45:00.000+08:00

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PCSO Lotto Result - April 5, 2010

2010-04-06T19:58:00.000+08:00

April 5, 2010 winning combination are:

6/45 P 4,543,061.40
Winning No. 36-37-18-12-33-14

4-Digit 

Winning No. 6-9-5-7

Suertres 

Winning No. 7-5-0

EZ2

Winning No. 23-31

Pacquiao degraded by Adam Carolla

2010-04-05T23:32:00.004+08:00

Manny Paquiao and the Filipinos were discriminated by an American radio personality, tv host, and actor comedian Adam Carolla. Carolla said on-air that 7-division world champion Pacquiao was illiterate, “brain-damaged” and a “fu****’ idiot.”. He also mocked Pacquiao’s refusal to undergo Olympic-style drug testing as demanded by undefeated American fighter Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The host of “The Adam Carolla Podcast” also ridiculously attacked Filipinos to get a life because he thought that we were all only about Pacquiao. He went on quoting: “They got this and sex tours, that's all they have over there. Get your sh*t together Philippines. Jesus Christ. I mean, again, it's fine to be proud of your countrymen. But that's it? That's all you got?” -- as quoted from ANC.

Later Adam Carolla Apologized in Twitter.

“Read your comments. Sorry if I offended many of u. I don't pre-plan my commentary. I try to be provocative, funny but I crossed the line & I'm Sorry...” Carolla said in his verified Twitter account. (http://twitter.com/adamCarolla)

I think his comment is very degrading, racist and very uncalled for. If I were Manny... I will held him responsible legally for those repulsive comments. A formal apology should be done about this. Isn't It?

Mayweather vs Mosley into Olympic Style Drug Testing Program
Is Mayweather Ready to fight Pacquiao?
PACQUIAO VS COTTO - FIREPOWER FINAL ROUND UP

Mayweather vs Mosley into Olympic Style Drug Testing Program

2010-03-22T13:37:00.001+08:00

Both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley agreed to under go an Olympic-style Drug Testing program today March 22, 2010 prior to there fight in MGM Las Vegas in May 1, 2010.

The two camps of both fighter agreed to submit themselves to the US Antidoping Agency (USADA) protocol by submitting random blood test samples prior and after there fight.

" I believe today is another watershed moment in the advancement of antidoping,... For the first time we're seeing professional athletes in the sports of boxing approach us to implement our program, and take ownership for the integrity of their sports." said USDA Chief Travis Tagart.

Meantime, The Philippine's best pound for pound fighter is back in Manila. Today, March 22, 2010, Manny Pacquiao has returned to the Philippines to a hero’s welcome after another successful bout abroad. Pacquiao will set aside boxing for the meantime to face a new fight POLITICS. He wants to represent his home district of Sarangani, and he will run under the People’s Champ Movement party.

Is Mayweather Ready to fight Pacquiao?

2010-03-19T19:12:00.003+08:00

After the fight between Joshua Clottey and Manny Pacquiao, the next question will be... Is there a fight between Pacquiao vs Mayweather this year. If you could recall, Bob Arum, originally arranged the fight between Manny Paquiao and Floyd Mayweather early this year, but drop due to Mayweather's demand that sent the negotiations to the trash can.

Bob Arum is not closing his door on the possibility of meeting up the two fighter's in the ring. But before that could happen Floyd Mayweather should face Shane Mosley in the ring this coming Labor Day - May 1, 2010. But if Mosley upsets Mayweather, Paquiao might even e tempted to meet Mosley, who is a live underdog despite of his age.

Note, that Mosley hasn't fought since stopping Antonio Margarito since 2009.

The Dream Fight .... Will it happen?

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PACQUIAO VS COTTO - FIREPOWER FINAL ROUND UP

Supreme Courts Favors Pres. Arroyo in appointing new Chief Justice

2010-03-19T01:00:00.000+08:00

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When it comes to politics I just leave it alone, but when I have heard the news this morning that, the Supreme Court declared that President Arroyo has the authority to appoint the successor to Chief Justice Raynato S. Puno upon his retirement this morning. I said "wait a minute..." Something fishy is going on here. Noting that all the Justices in the Supreme Court will be PGMA appointees.

Court Administrator and SC Spokeperson Jose Midas Marquez said nine justices voted to uphold the authority of Mrs. Arroyo to name the country's next chief magistrate, only one justice dissented, two voted for the dismissal of the petitions in favor of the appointment by the incumbent president, and three took part in the decision. " The Court has already spoken. It said that incumbent president has the power to appoint the successor to Chief Justice Puno" Marquez announced in a press conference.

If this happens all the Justices in the Supreme Court will be PGMA appointed. The executive department of the government can now influence the supreme court in which it will affect the balance of our justice system. Hmmmm.... And take note, of the pending cases in the supreme court against PGMA. Sigh..... What's happening to our country, poor Juan ...

349 Families Homeless in Dasmariñas City - Cavite

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March 18, 2010, Dasmariñas City Cavite - 349 Families was left homeless due to fire late this afternoon. According to our Brgy. Captain Ramiro Podaca of Brgy H2 the fire broke out at around 5:25pm today which left 349 families due to faulty Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gas (LPG). It was declared fire under control at around 9pm and four (4) casualty from the resident of Inter fashion Compound was reported.

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