Aug 27, 2013
Samsung Chromebook Giveaway 8/26 - 9/16
Hosted by: One Punky Mama
Co-Hosted by: Ceva de umplut timpul, Joans 5 Star Reviews, Oh My Heartsie Girl, A Little Bit of Everything
One lucky winner will win (1) 11.6" Samsung Chromebook with WiFi
Details:
- US Only
- Ages 18+
- Date August 26 12:01am to September 16 11:59pm
- All entries are optional
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Aug 9, 2013
Organized by One Punky Mama
Prize: Samsung Chromebook
Event dates: 8/26 - 09/16
Free & Paid Options Available
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Jul 11, 2013
THE PHILIPPINE SME
BUSINESS EXPO – “Your SME Business Gateway”, the country’s premier business expo to be held at the SMX Convention Center Taguig, located
at the 3rd floor of SM Aura
Premier, on July 12 to 14, lays down a roster of prominent personality to speak
during the three-day event.
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insights through the country’s leading business experts and leaders. Visitors
will also be able to enjoy exciting discounts and raffle prizes which include
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July 12, 2013 (Friday):
2:30-3:30pm - "THE IMPACT OF THE TAX SYSTEM ON SMEs" with
Mr. Mon Abrea, President,
CSR Philippines and Chief Strategy Officer, Abrea Consulting Group
4:00-5:00pm - "SOCIAL ENTERPRISES AND ECO-FRIENDLY CONCEPTS"
with Ms. Charlene Tan of Good Food Community,
Ms. Reese Fernandez, President of Rags2Riches
& Ms. Noreen Bautista of Jacinto and Lirio.
5:00-6:00pm - "HEALTH, BEAUTY AND WELLNESS ENTERPRISES with Ms.
Cory Quirino, Health
and Wellness Guru and Coach Rio de la Cruz, Running Coach and Event Organizer.
6:00-7:00pm - "COMPANY BRANDING & DIGITAL MARKETING
STRATEGIES" with Mr.Ralph
Wunsch, President, MetroDeal Manila.
July 13, 2013 (Saturday):
2:00-2:45pm - "4 SITUATIONAL MODES OF MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP FOR
SMEs" with Mr. Rowen
Untivero, Partner, Senior Consultant & Head of Sales Practice, Mansmith
and Fielders, Inc.
4:00-4:45pm - "DIGITAL ENTREPRENEUR MINDSET" with Ms.
Janette C. Toral, E- commerce
Specialists, DigitalFilipino.com
4:45-5:30pm - "SECRETS OF TYCOONS SMEs CAN LEARN FROM" with
Mr. Wilson Lee Flores,
Palanca Award Winner and Philippine Star Columnist.
6:00-7:00pm - "WHY VALUES MATTER IN BUSINESS" with Mr. Judah
Paolo, President, Lead
Out Coaching & Consultancy, Inc
July 14, 2013 (Sunday):
11:00am-12:00nn - "UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO SUCCESS" with Mr. CHINKEE
TAN, Motivational Speaker & Wealth
Coach.
3:00-3:45pm - "A TALK ON PERSONAL FINANCE" with Mr. Randell
Tiongson, Director of Registered
Financial Planner Institute of the Philippines.
3:45-4:30pm - "CRISIS MARKETING MANAGEMENT" with Mr. Alex
Flores, Philippine Marketing
Association.
May 23, 2013
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May 4, 2013
Montana Gluten Free is a new company that has great Gluten Free Products!
All of their products are gluten free, no dairy, no eggs, no nuts and no GMO in their package.
I made the Gluten Free Toasted Oat Bread Mix and you can see the recipe and my review of this fabulous bread here.
So for those of you who are Gluten Free, have you missed eating cream of wheat? Boy I have! Cream of wheat was a winter favorite of mine and now I have found something that feels just as creamy and smooth as it but tastes even better! Montana Gluten Free also makes a Cream of Oats which rivals or surpasses cream of wheat. Below you will see a picture of my Cream of Oats with brown sugar and soy milk that I ate this week.
I had their Pumpkin Pastry Mix made into Pumpkin Bread at the Expo and it was fantastic! So all I have left to make is their Dark Bread Mix, which I am told is fabulous with some rye flavoring!
The Montana Gluten Free Giveaway
Montana Gluten Free is a new company and they are working on getting their products into stores. Until this happens you can purchase their products online here!
Montana Gluten Free is offering to one of my readers the same gift pack of 4 Mixes I have pictured above! Thank You Montana Gluten Free!
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Apr 18, 2013
After the Gangnam Style craze, now comes another South Korean dance moves called Gwiyomi. According to Wikipedia, "Gwiyomi" or "Kiyomi" is Korean slang used to refer to a cute person. The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as "1 + 1 = Cutie, 2 + 2 = Cutie", etc.
Gwiyomi (귀요미) is based on the adjective "gwiyo-un" (귀여운), which means cute. Gwiyo captures the meaning of cuteness, and "-un"is a form of conjugation to be altered for each intended usage. Ending an adjective with "-mi" (-미) has the effect of personifying the adjective, thereby turning the word into a noun. Thus "gwiyomi" means a cute person.
The Gwiyomi Song is a K-pop single by South Korean singer Hari and was released on February 18, 2013. It was inspired by a gesture from K-pop idol rapper Jung Il Hoon called Gwiyomi Player, which became an Internet meme in October 2012 following its appearance on the variety show, BToB MTV DiaryMany.
If you haven't yet joined the craze, maybe this Gwiyomi dance guide will inspire you to try it out but these steps are easier to pull off if you're already cute so proceed with caution otherwise be ready to become the subject of ridicule if you're not, hehehe ..... just kidding! ;-)
Here's my 5yr old niece, KODY to teach you the basic moves ...
View here how these siblings, my 10yr old nephew and 5yr old niece pulled off the GWIYOMI moves.
Apr 6, 2013
This week was truly an epic week for TV viewing. My two favorite tv series was on for a showdown, Walking Dead Season 3 aired its final episode while Game of Thrones Season 3 is making its premiere.
I have to watch ahead of the Philippine airing and as always had to source it online as soon as its up.
My thoughts after watching :
- There were many kills and one sad goodbye in TWD finale but none that broke my heart. Can't wait for Season 4 and lets see if the governor is still capable of retaliation.
- While walkers' massacre took place in TWD, white walkers are getting ready to inhabit GOT.
- GOT is a visual feast of medieval proportion, what's not to love, just hearing the names Lanister, Daenerys, Starks etc. already gets me excited, so bring on the GAME.
The Walking Dead Finale will air this Saturday here, 8:30 at Fox Channel while Game of Thrones Season 3 will premiere this April 2013 at HBO.
Mar 28, 2013
What's a BDJ Box, you might ask?
This is Shine Caresse in Chic Rouge shade, a lip stain that has a glossy finish, quite unique in that manner. Its not as long lasting as the other brands I tried but the plus point is that it's not sticky and doesn't make your lips look dry. I use it once in a while because I'm not used to wearing orange colored lipstick.
These are the only two items of sample size, the rest are all full size. I'm not really a fan of BB creams so I'm giving this to my sister and the other tube which is an anti aging skin care product called Youth Code Pre Essence is something worth trying. Let's see if what it's claiming is really true.
This item is interesting in the sense that now I have a chance to do nail art for my low maintenance nails. My fingernails are really soft, bends easily when it's longer than my fingertips that's why I always trim them to the tips. Putting this on is a challenge but it's actually very easy and no fuss. Well, I think this nail art gave my nails a bit of a character instead of the usual boring look. It definitely will look better on longer nails but I'm liking it.
Well, it looked a bit rough but since it's my first time putting this on, maybe you can tolerate this for now ;-) . Another thing, the nail stickers lasted for almost a week which is a good thing afterwards they started peeling off, but I'm really glad I don't have to use acetone to remove them :-). I'm actually considering buying other designs, something to put on for special occasions.
Was my 480 pesos worth it? YES, definitely!!!
What are you waiting for? Go check BDJ Box here.
BDJ means Belle De Jour, a box containing beauty products which you will receive once you become a subscriber. Subscription comes with a fee and you can choose among the many affordable packages they offer. The nice thing about BDJ is that they have a 1 month subscription which I picked since I just wanted to try the service, unlike the other beauty boxes on the market which normally require a minimum of 3 months subscription. Here, you have totally no idea what the contents of your box gonna are and that's what makes it more exciting.
Well, let's check out what's on the inside of the March BDJ Box. Was my 480 pesos worth it? Let's see...
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| contents of March BDJ Box |
Actually, if you sum up the cost of each item, the total amount would be around 1,500 pesos.
But the question now is, do I find anything that I might actually find useful?
Well, one product that I'm really happy about is the L'oreal UV Perfect Sun protection because I just run out of face sun block which is a staple skin care for me and this came just right in time. It's perfect that its SPF 50 and blends well with my skin tone.
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| Loreal UV Perfect Longlasting UV Protector (PhP 545) |
The next items worth trying are the Anti Hair Fall L'oreal Shampoo and Conditioner. I actually had to cut my long curly locks because I'm getting more hair falls than the usual. I'm alternating this with my regular shampoo and conditioner.
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| Loreal Anti Hair Fall Conditioner and Shampoo (PhP119/ PhP110) |
I'm now having less hair fall but I'm not sure if it's because of this L'oreal products or because my hair is now a little shorter and straighter. Well, I'll have to figure this out later.
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| Shine Caresse, Chic Rouge 6ml (PhP 595) |
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| Loreal UV Perfect BB Max / Youth Code Pre Essence |
These are the only two items of sample size, the rest are all full size. I'm not really a fan of BB creams so I'm giving this to my sister and the other tube which is an anti aging skin care product called Youth Code Pre Essence is something worth trying. Let's see if what it's claiming is really true.
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| Color Riche Les Nail Art (PhP 395) |
This item is interesting in the sense that now I have a chance to do nail art for my low maintenance nails. My fingernails are really soft, bends easily when it's longer than my fingertips that's why I always trim them to the tips. Putting this on is a challenge but it's actually very easy and no fuss. Well, I think this nail art gave my nails a bit of a character instead of the usual boring look. It definitely will look better on longer nails but I'm liking it.
Well, it looked a bit rough but since it's my first time putting this on, maybe you can tolerate this for now ;-) . Another thing, the nail stickers lasted for almost a week which is a good thing afterwards they started peeling off, but I'm really glad I don't have to use acetone to remove them :-). I'm actually considering buying other designs, something to put on for special occasions.
Was my 480 pesos worth it? YES, definitely!!!
What are you waiting for? Go check BDJ Box here.
Mar 12, 2013
The list of winners have already been revealed and I'm glad I've seen most of them and if I have to make my own list of winners on my own standards of a good movie, hmmm I'm no PRO not even a little but I love watching movies that inspire, make me laugh, and those that provide intense feelings that puts me at the edge of my seat, that's why I'd like to share my choices and my primary criteria are as follows:
- it must be compelling
- there must be a sense of redemption at the end
- a triumphant feeling that can move me to tears
Having said that, rounding it to 4, my nominees for Best Picture would be :
1. ARGO
2. LIFE OF PI
3. LINCOLN
4. ZERO DARK THIRTY
With ARGO taking home the Shie's Asylum Award. Yes, I'm in 100% agreement with the OSCARS. You will really root for ARGO once you've seen it.
- it must be compelling
- there must be a sense of redemption at the end
- a triumphant feeling that can move me to tears
Having said that, rounding it to 4, my nominees for Best Picture would be :
1. ARGO
2. LIFE OF PI
3. LINCOLN
4. ZERO DARK THIRTY
With ARGO taking home the Shie's Asylum Award. Yes, I'm in 100% agreement with the OSCARS. You will really root for ARGO once you've seen it.
My Best Actor award, hands down goes to Daniel Day Lewis as LINCOLN. I can't even name someone as second close or a distant second. While watching the movie, I didn't see Mr Lewis only Abraham LINCOLN, He's really that excellent. I adore this actor.
While Jennifer Lawrence has got that acting spunk and is very likable, for Best Actress, I'm leaning towards Jessica Chastain for the movie Zero Dark Thirty and Naomi Watts for The Impossible as second close. Silver Linings is a fun movie to watch and I love the actors that excellently played their parts but I don't feel that it is of the same level as the other nominated films.
For Best Supporting Actor, Christopher Waltz (Django Unchained) highly deserves the award and Alan Arkin (Argo) as distant second.
I think Anne Hathaway gave a very compelling performance as Fantine for the movie Les Miserables and deserves the Best Supporting Actress award but I've yet to see Amy Adams in The Master.
For Best Director, its a toss between Ang Lee of Life of Pi and Ben Affleck for Argo. Well, its Ang Lee who won, I think he deserves it. Although,I wonder why they didn't include Ben Affleck among the nominees, in my book he could've won too!
There it goes, my short list ..........I suggest catch them if you have time ;-)
Jan 10, 2013
Taking pictures is one hobby I won't get tired doing and as such had me accumulated tons of photos that mostly were just stored in my usb, hard drive, memory cards, etc. Gone are the days when we have our film printed by our favorite film developer to be able to appreciate our photos. Everything now is digital and we can view them, share them and print them with just one click.
Well, I found a best way to make use of some of those photos I've taken, while being inspired by the current photo sharing craze INSTAGRAM .... I made an Instagram wall in my room :-)
The materials I used can be found in all school and office supplies shops.
A foam board to mount your photos (I use kelly's art) , a sharp cutter, a ruler and an adhesive photo paper. It is best to look for acid free materials.
Of course you need a colored printer, mine is a Canon MP258 and it runs in Continuous Ink System so I can print a lot of photos at the least cost.
You can choose the square size you prefer for your photos, I cut mine at 5 in x 5 in.
Please use a new blade for your cutter for a more precised cutting, replaced it when its no longer gliding easily when cutting. Layout your photos on an A4 size adhesive photo paper, 2 photos with a fixed size of 5 square inches can fit in one A4 size sheet. Print your photos, cut your boards and photos accordingly then remove the backing of the adhesive photo paper and smooth them out thoroughly to the foam boards. Once done, lay it out on your desired wall.
I use a double adhesive tape to mount these photo boards on my wall.
That's it, an Instagram wall in my room! :-)
Well, I found a best way to make use of some of those photos I've taken, while being inspired by the current photo sharing craze INSTAGRAM .... I made an Instagram wall in my room :-)
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| My Instagram Wall |
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| Materials I used |
A foam board to mount your photos (I use kelly's art) , a sharp cutter, a ruler and an adhesive photo paper. It is best to look for acid free materials.
Of course you need a colored printer, mine is a Canon MP258 and it runs in Continuous Ink System so I can print a lot of photos at the least cost.
You can choose the square size you prefer for your photos, I cut mine at 5 in x 5 in.
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| 5 square inches photo boards |
I use a double adhesive tape to mount these photo boards on my wall.
That's it, an Instagram wall in my room! :-)
Nov 25, 2012
I've been collecting Ferrari items from Shell everytime they have a promo. But I got particularly interested with these Ferrari Lego because of that element of fun that goes with assembling them.
I bought this for 180 pesos when I filled up with 1,500 pesos worth of Shell Unleaded Gasoline, it's cheaper by 30 pesos if you use Shell V Power Gasoline. There's a pamphlet showing the step by step instructions of putting them together. I timed myself and it took me 34 mins to finish the assembly, kinda long, a bit rusty, I guess. I think I can do better next time. Anyway, here it is, I totally enjoyed the process and the finished product. There are 5 more models to complete the collection. I got to have them all.
There's my Ferrari, so far the kind I can afford for now, hehe.
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| FERRARI LEGO |
I bought this for 180 pesos when I filled up with 1,500 pesos worth of Shell Unleaded Gasoline, it's cheaper by 30 pesos if you use Shell V Power Gasoline. There's a pamphlet showing the step by step instructions of putting them together. I timed myself and it took me 34 mins to finish the assembly, kinda long, a bit rusty, I guess. I think I can do better next time. Anyway, here it is, I totally enjoyed the process and the finished product. There are 5 more models to complete the collection. I got to have them all.
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| Ferrari Lego |
Oct 23, 2012
Its been 2 months since I changed contact numbers and every time I'm meeting a business client, I'm reminded the urgent need to replace my existing business card. It just looks so unprofessional giving them a card with erasures.
As always I take pleasure in creating the card myself during my free time. I ended up doing 6 layouts and now I can't make up my mind which one to choose and make copies. My sisters are not much of help since they have different choices, so I'm thinking should I just go with my initial preference? Hmmm, what do you think?
My initial concept was just to make something simple but looks sweet and this is what I came up with. Until one friend kidded me it was Kris Aquino inspired, hahaha ... that prompted me to do another one.
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| tiger bc |
On my second layout, I was thinking of some colors and stripes, what turned out was this.
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| cow bc |
My third and fourth layout respectively have the same concept of printed background and kraft detail.
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| elephant bc |
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| lion bc |
On my fifth and sixth layout I thought a white background would look more relax so I ended up doing these two.
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| sheep bc |
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| horse bc |
One good friend put it this way to break her two final choice, she picked the one place on the elephant because she believes its trunk going up is luckier. Makes sense! So what do you think? Maybe you can help me pick :))
Which Card Layout Appeals to you Most?
Oct 2, 2012
If I have to name a hobby or a skill that I'd like to take to the next level that would be photography and such was my objective when I planned to give my cousin who happens to be my godchild as well, a photoshoot to highlight her entrance to womanhood. I thought of it as a perfect 18th birthday present.
Armed with some skills acquired from my online readings and some practice, I know I can pull this through like a real "pro" I wish ;).
There's a saying that your best camera is the one you have with you. I always put that in mind when taking a shot, be it my HTC phone or my Nikon DSLR. So even though I'm not fully equipped with the perfect cam and the right lens and the most up to date accessories, I know I have to make the most of what I have. My limited and basic but trusty gadgets include my 3yr old Nikon D5000, my 35mm f/1.8 lens and my 5 in 1 reflector and then I psyche myself to shoot like a pro and work around my limitations. Well, I definitely need an assistant who'll glady do it in exchange of a BonChon meal, our future photographer, my nephew Kheil ;)
The silver reflector did the trick of putting in a glowing light despite the very cloudy and gloomy weather and I'm glad we were able to take enough shots before the rain fell hard on us. There was supposed to be one more outfit change in some part of these historic university but then we were already soak and wet. I would have considered taking shots with rain on the background, that certainly will bring in the dramatic effect but my camera is not protected to withstand such but yeah I'll have to take note of that next time and prepare my cam for these kinds of circumstances.
Well, I think I did good for an amateur :)) This practice did really point me to areas I need to improve next time around.
Here's the 40 pages softcover photobook to complete my gift courtesy of Photobook Philippines . So far they are the best online photobook company I've utilized that offers good quality and a very reliable delivery system.
More photos can be found here.
Armed with some skills acquired from my online readings and some practice, I know I can pull this through like a real "pro" I wish ;).
There's a saying that your best camera is the one you have with you. I always put that in mind when taking a shot, be it my HTC phone or my Nikon DSLR. So even though I'm not fully equipped with the perfect cam and the right lens and the most up to date accessories, I know I have to make the most of what I have. My limited and basic but trusty gadgets include my 3yr old Nikon D5000, my 35mm f/1.8 lens and my 5 in 1 reflector and then I psyche myself to shoot like a pro and work around my limitations. Well, I definitely need an assistant who'll glady do it in exchange of a BonChon meal, our future photographer, my nephew Kheil ;)
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| what made it possible |
The silver reflector did the trick of putting in a glowing light despite the very cloudy and gloomy weather and I'm glad we were able to take enough shots before the rain fell hard on us. There was supposed to be one more outfit change in some part of these historic university but then we were already soak and wet. I would have considered taking shots with rain on the background, that certainly will bring in the dramatic effect but my camera is not protected to withstand such but yeah I'll have to take note of that next time and prepare my cam for these kinds of circumstances.
Here's the 40 pages softcover photobook to complete my gift courtesy of Photobook Philippines . So far they are the best online photobook company I've utilized that offers good quality and a very reliable delivery system.
More photos can be found here.
Sep 9, 2012
"Carpe Diem" - Seize the day!
- Keating: "Seize the day. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may." Why does the writer
- use these lines?
- Charlie: Because he's in a hurry.
- Keating: No. Ding! Thank you for playing anyway. Because we are
- food for worms, lads. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in
- this room is one day going to stop breathing, turn cold and
die.
- Those were some of the inspiring lines from my favorite film, DEAD POETS SOCIETY. To this day, I still love watching and savoring the lines and the message of this movie, to always seize the day, to always strive to find our own voice and make our lives extraordinary before its too late. Inspiring words that mean let's make our lives our masterpiece.
- Find our passion. Our life is our art. Our heart is our paintbrush and the entire universe is our canvas. It's not what you do that matters, it's how you do it and the difference that it makes.
- Let's embrace the life that we had imagined and achieve the dreams we once thought were impossible. Don't sweat the small stuff but instead always seize the day and work on making our lives our masterpiece.
- Note to self :
- "IMPOSSIBLE is one of God's favorite words”
― Max Lucado, Max on Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions
Jul 8, 2012
It's a trilogy book written by a first time writer, EL James gaining unprecedented readership and I totally understand why these novels are selling like hotcakes. I got my hands on these after hearing a lot of ladies going gaga over Christian Grey. Curiosity got the best of me since I'm not really a fan of reading romance books, much more with an erotic theme. My taste goes from Robin Cook to Robert Ludlum to John Grisham and sometimes Nicholas Sparks.
I'm halfway the second book, Fifty Shades Darker, after 2 weeks and that means it's taking me long to finish. Well, I'm really put off by too much erotic scenes happening page after page, it's quite repetitive and sometimes comical. I actually skipped some parts, finding it unnecessary and so unreal and those exchanges of lines by Anastasia and Christian are so cheesy, makes me want to puke.
It's kinky, it's graphic, a fairy tale with an x rated tone. But yes, like most ladies, I'm smitten with Christian Grey, the idea of that vulnerable man, fifty shades fucked up but gorgeous looking, brilliant and highly successful man is what most women out there find attractive. The thought that you can make him change and live happily ever after is a foolproof formula to make every girls swoon. And just like Anastasia, I'd try to hold on to some extent even if it entails getting hurt in the process just to see how far it would take for Christian Grey to come out of the dark and become a changed man.
The title of the third installment is already a giveaway of how this story will fold up. I'll probably continue my reading but Fifty Shades Freed sounds happily ever after and I'm already hearing all those giggles from mommies, grannies and ladies in waiting, no teens please, lining up for the movie's release. I might watch it if ever and hoping the movie version will be a lot more tolerable ;).
May 31, 2012
We just witnessed history as it unfolds right before our eyes! The top magistrate of the land, IMPEACHED for misdeclaration of his SALN??? Convicted but not proven guilty for a crime that was not even an impeachable offense. Sen Joker Arroyo best explains this point.
To quote part of Sen Joker Arroyo's speech “Impeachment is a political process not a political assassination. An impeachment aspires to be a judicial proceeding that makes imperative that it sticks to judicial rules. ....... "A bill of attainder is a law passed by one House and approved by the other creating an offense where there was none. Inventing a crime out of actions, willful or not, that were innocent when they were performed. It is a legislative act of convicting an accused of acts that were not offenses in the very measure by which he is condemned through a vote instead of a trial on the basis of accusations taken as proof. I cannot imagine removing a Chief Justice on account of a SALN. Today, we are one step from violating the constitution and passing a bill of attainder. No one can stop us if we do not stop ourselves. This is not justice – political or legal. This is certainly not law, for sure it is not the law of the constitution. It is only naked power as it was in 1972. "
As much as I want to believe in the fairness of the impeachment court, I knew from day 1, CJ will be convicted because the senator judges deciding his fate are all politicians with their own political agenda to protect except of course for the few good men whose integrity remained intact.
Congrats, Mr President, this is clearly your victory! You are now the most powerful man in the country controlling the Executive, the Legislative and now the Judiciary! Dont screw it. I hope you can now do your job well as no one can stand in your way and please include in your duties uplifting the lives of the common Filipinos, you have neglected them for 2 years but they still adore you. You have made them to believe that by removing CJ Corona, corruption will be eradicated. Well, you have to prove that because I really don't buy that crap. Mr. President, this time you have no more excuses, no more alibis, lead your people to release their SALN's and sign the waiver to open their bank accounts, that's the least you can do if you're really serious about your "DAANG MATUWID".
To the Defense Team most especially Justice Cuevas, hats off to all of you. You've shown wit, brilliance and class and clearly you could've won this case if it was fairly judged. Your profession look so good you made me want to go back to school and study law.
To the 3 Senators, who voted for ACQUITTAL, you just proved us that your votes have no price tags. Bravo Senators, may your tribe increase.
Senator Joker Arroyo, some are not taking you seriously because of your first name and your last name but you've always been on the top of my list come election season. Your integrity is unquestionable and admirable and your my epitome of a public servant. I hope God will grant you more fruitful years and more wisdom to share.
Senator Miriam, you may be getting the ire of the many blind followers of Pnoy because you speak the truth and it hit them like lightning. Maybe if you were elected President before, our country would be in a better place right now contrary to what Jim Paredes tweeted. Good luck and God Bless on your appointment as Judge of International Court, you greatly deserve it.
Senator Marcos, I'm really hoping you will run for President because I'll vote for you. Your father may have done some wrong and abused his power but I also believed that your father have done more good for this country than 4 presidents combined. I know you've learned from his mistakes and I don't see vindictiveness in your character.
Thank you Chief Justice Corona, you may have lost this battle but in my book, you're a HERO. You didn't give up despite the pressure, you have been insulted, maligned and cursed but you remain steadfast because your conscience is clear and I know justice will be served in God's time. I will always remember you as the Chief Justice who was removed from office because you went against the will of the Cojuangco clan but paved the way to the return of Hacienda Luisita to where they rightfully belong. You made that happen CJ and that's quite a feat. Get well Sir and God Bless.
There was a time when I wrote "Ninoy made yellow the color of courage." Now it is the color of bullying cowardice.
To quote part of Sen Joker Arroyo's speech “Impeachment is a political process not a political assassination. An impeachment aspires to be a judicial proceeding that makes imperative that it sticks to judicial rules. ....... "A bill of attainder is a law passed by one House and approved by the other creating an offense where there was none. Inventing a crime out of actions, willful or not, that were innocent when they were performed. It is a legislative act of convicting an accused of acts that were not offenses in the very measure by which he is condemned through a vote instead of a trial on the basis of accusations taken as proof. I cannot imagine removing a Chief Justice on account of a SALN. Today, we are one step from violating the constitution and passing a bill of attainder. No one can stop us if we do not stop ourselves. This is not justice – political or legal. This is certainly not law, for sure it is not the law of the constitution. It is only naked power as it was in 1972. "
As much as I want to believe in the fairness of the impeachment court, I knew from day 1, CJ will be convicted because the senator judges deciding his fate are all politicians with their own political agenda to protect except of course for the few good men whose integrity remained intact.
Congrats, Mr President, this is clearly your victory! You are now the most powerful man in the country controlling the Executive, the Legislative and now the Judiciary! Dont screw it. I hope you can now do your job well as no one can stand in your way and please include in your duties uplifting the lives of the common Filipinos, you have neglected them for 2 years but they still adore you. You have made them to believe that by removing CJ Corona, corruption will be eradicated. Well, you have to prove that because I really don't buy that crap. Mr. President, this time you have no more excuses, no more alibis, lead your people to release their SALN's and sign the waiver to open their bank accounts, that's the least you can do if you're really serious about your "DAANG MATUWID".
To the Defense Team most especially Justice Cuevas, hats off to all of you. You've shown wit, brilliance and class and clearly you could've won this case if it was fairly judged. Your profession look so good you made me want to go back to school and study law.
To the 3 Senators, who voted for ACQUITTAL, you just proved us that your votes have no price tags. Bravo Senators, may your tribe increase.
Senator Joker Arroyo, some are not taking you seriously because of your first name and your last name but you've always been on the top of my list come election season. Your integrity is unquestionable and admirable and your my epitome of a public servant. I hope God will grant you more fruitful years and more wisdom to share.
Senator Miriam, you may be getting the ire of the many blind followers of Pnoy because you speak the truth and it hit them like lightning. Maybe if you were elected President before, our country would be in a better place right now contrary to what Jim Paredes tweeted. Good luck and God Bless on your appointment as Judge of International Court, you greatly deserve it.
Senator Marcos, I'm really hoping you will run for President because I'll vote for you. Your father may have done some wrong and abused his power but I also believed that your father have done more good for this country than 4 presidents combined. I know you've learned from his mistakes and I don't see vindictiveness in your character.
Thank you Chief Justice Corona, you may have lost this battle but in my book, you're a HERO. You didn't give up despite the pressure, you have been insulted, maligned and cursed but you remain steadfast because your conscience is clear and I know justice will be served in God's time. I will always remember you as the Chief Justice who was removed from office because you went against the will of the Cojuangco clan but paved the way to the return of Hacienda Luisita to where they rightfully belong. You made that happen CJ and that's quite a feat. Get well Sir and God Bless.
There was a time when I wrote "Ninoy made yellow the color of courage." Now it is the color of bullying cowardice.
May 5, 2012
Park 'N Fly is an offsite parking in a multi level covered building that is open 24 hrs and fully secured. It can accommodate 200 cars and provides free shuttle service to all airport terminals of the Manila International Airport.
My family have utilized their services twice already and we find it very convenient and cost effective whenever we travel as a family and no one is left at home. So I suggest if you are going out of town or out of the country, you might want to consider parking your vehicle there and be worry free while you're out on a trip.
Park 'N Fly offers their services for a reasonable fee of PhP 358.00 every 24 hours.
So if you are considering flying and want to park your vehicle somewhere safe, consider Park 'N Fly and follow these steps.
PTT Gas Station (around 500 meters from Manila Domestic Airport)
cor MIA Road and Domestic Road
Telephone # (+632) 493-0202 Cellular: 0918-991-0000
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| photo taken from Park 'N Fly FB Site |
- Check in at their office and fill up the required forms, be sure to give ample time for this to avoid being late for your flight. They are located at the PTT Gas Station, corner of MIA Road and Domestic Road.
- They will inspect your vehicle and make an accounting and you'll leave the car keys to the assigned staff. A claim stub will be issued and you need to present this upon your return when claiming your vehicle.
- A shuttle service will then transport you to your flight departure terminal.
- Text them or call them and provide them your details as soon as your flight landed in Manila, they will pick you up in no time.
- At Park 'N Fly, proceed to their office and settle your bill.
- You can now drive your way back home.
PTT Gas Station (around 500 meters from Manila Domestic Airport)
cor MIA Road and Domestic Road
Telephone # (+632) 493-0202 Cellular: 0918-991-0000
Nov 14, 2011
VirtualTiangge.com has an ongoing giveaway promo that will run until Dec 8, 2011. They are celebrating their 1st monthsary and what better way to celebrate but to giveaway some cool stuffs to their customers.
This giveaway is open to everyone with a Philippine address from where the prizes will be shipped.
How to win these items? Its easy, just follow the instructions below:
1. Like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.
2. Find one item that you like on their e-shop, on that product page, click the FB Like button and the Share this button and share the item you like on your FB wall. Don't forget to tag them on their Facebook page because the item you like and share will become part of the prize you will receive.
3. Scroll down at the bottom of the page and fill up the Subscribe to our sale alerts form by leaving your name and email address. You will receive an email to confirm your subscription.
The winner will be announced on December 9, 2011. He/she will be contacted personally and the giveaway prizes will be shipped to the Philippine address he/she have provided. Visit their e-shop now and join the fun.
This giveaway is open to everyone with a Philippine address from where the prizes will be shipped.
How to win these items? Its easy, just follow the instructions below:
1. Like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter.
2. Find one item that you like on their e-shop, on that product page, click the FB Like button and the Share this button and share the item you like on your FB wall. Don't forget to tag them on their Facebook page because the item you like and share will become part of the prize you will receive.
3. Scroll down at the bottom of the page and fill up the Subscribe to our sale alerts form by leaving your name and email address. You will receive an email to confirm your subscription.
The winner will be announced on December 9, 2011. He/she will be contacted personally and the giveaway prizes will be shipped to the Philippine address he/she have provided. Visit their e-shop now and join the fun.
Apr 22, 2011
I'm planning to buy a handy digicam like Panasonic Lumix LX3 so I'm letting go of this very reliable digicam. You can check my Flickr account and see my earlier photos taken by this high end compact camera that can provide you with superb picture quality. It offers a blend of automatic and manual shooting options.
Still in very good condition, no scratches! Original purchase price is PhP 21,000. I'm selling it now for PhP 8,000.
Package Includes :
Features:
Still in very good condition, no scratches! Original purchase price is PhP 21,000. I'm selling it now for PhP 8,000.
Package Includes :
- USB cables
- TV output cable
- Manuals/CD
- camera pouch
- 2 AA Energizer rechargeable battery
Features:
- 10x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
- 8.0 Megapixels
- DIGIC III image processor
- Face Detection Technology enhanced with new Face Select and Track function and dedicated Face Selector button
- Canon’s total anti-blur solution with ISO 1600, Auto ISO Shift and optical Image Stabilizer
- Improved Red-Eye Correction in playback
- 2.5” LCD screen
- 18 shooting modes including full MANUAL control
- Digital Tele-Converter and Safety Zoom*
Leave me a message if interested. I accept Paypal payment. Thanks!
Mar 31, 2011
Think again before clicking that buy button from Deal Grocer, they just ruined my day together with Red Mango, in Megamall. Just imagine this scenario, you went all the way from Cubao to Megamall, so as to catch up the last day offer of the deal you paid for 2 months ago, spent some gas and parking fee and a few hours of your precious time only to be turned away because you were late by 30 mins!!! Is that what you call "CUSTOMER SERVICE" ?!! The Red Mango staff named Rachel made us wait for some time to clarify with Deal Grocer only to be told, they wont allow it... Guys you just shooed away a paying customer and treated them like a 2nd class citizen, what were you thinking?!!! CONSIDERATION is the word, that coupon deal wasn't for free, we paid for it ahead of time to avail of the promo, it was the last day of the deal, how much would it cost you to provide a little consideration? Wasn't that deal meant to promote the new variant of Red Mango's yogurt? The fine prints read the offer is until 6PM only, oh boy, it was so fine I didn't even notice it. But my point here is, its the last day, by not honoring the voucher because we were 30 mins late what did you guys achieve? Did it make you richer by 200 pesos? I really hope so!!!
Anyway, you don't deserve our patronage, so I'm taking you out from my list. ENSOGO is far more reliable and considerate and White Hat far more delicious.
Anyway, you don't deserve our patronage, so I'm taking you out from my list. ENSOGO is far more reliable and considerate and White Hat far more delicious.
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