Hongkong Magazine, SORRY is not enough!

Kung band aid lang maituturing ang sorry siguradong puno na ang Pilipinas ng band aid.

Akala ko natapos na tayo sa isyung nagpainit sa mga ulo natin noong nagsalita ng hindi kanais nais si Malu Fernandez sa mga kababayan nating Overseas Filipino Workers, sumunod naman ang BBC nang ginawang katawa tawa nila ang isang domestic helper sa kanilang palabas na Harry and Paul. At sino ba ang hindi makakalimot sa mala-teleseryeng eksena ni Boyet Fernandez noong pinaluhod niya at pinagmumura ang mga ilang mga trabahador sa duty free kasama ang linyang "You Don't Know Me!", yes I don't know him and I would not bother knowing him matapos ng ginawa nya.

Ngayon mula sa Hongkong naman na nagkulo sa mga dugo at nagpataas ng presyon ng mga Pinoy ang pagtawag ng manunulat ng Hongkong Magazine na si Tsip Tsao na land of servants o lupain ng mga alipin ang Pilipinas, yes HK Magazine apologizes but its not worth the publisher says they acknowledge the presence and contributions of the Filipinos to Hongkong, and if they really does why approve and publish such racist article in their magazine, do they have editorial board in the first place unless they don't event think about it that's why they publish that malicious column.

Yes there is a thing we call freedom of speech but we should know that it requires responsibility and respect. Only ignorant chauvinist pig doesn’t know that.

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Maricel Soriano teams up with Chito Roño

Diamond Star Maricel Soriano and award winning director Chito Roño ay magsasama sa latest horror movie ng Star Cinema ang T2. Nakilala si Maricel Soriano bilang isang veteran actress pagdating sa mga drama kagaya ng Soltera, Mila, Bahay Kubo at marami pang ibang mga pelikula at mga palabas pang telebisyon. Habang si Chito Roño naman ay nakilala sa paggawa ng mga programa at pelikulang incline sa suspense at horror kagaya ng Spirts, Spirit Warriors, Feung Shui, at Sukob, gayon din sa drama kagaya ng Caregiver na ginawa niya sa Star Cinema kasama si Sharon Cuneta.

Ang T2 ay tungkol sa kwento ng isang inang nais iligtas ang anak mula sa mga masasamang elemento o mga engkanto. Wala itong pinagkaiba sa konsepto ng Poltergeist na nagkaroon ng 3 part na kung saan nais kunin ng mga elementong ito ang bata at isama sa kanilang mundo.

Kasama ni Maricel Soriano sa T2 sina Mica dela Cruz, Eric Fructuso, Techie Agbayani, Camile Prats, Derek Ramsay, K Brosas at Mon Confiado with special participation of John Lloyd Cruz and Carmen Soo. The movie airs on April 11.

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Rock Ed partners with Havaianas for the Rock ed Original Project Grant

Last Match 4, 2009, binabalik ng Havaianas Philippines ang first design ng flip flop nila sa market but with more fresher look and more comfortable. The event in Rockwell was tagged as I AM ORIGINAL, kasama ang mga youth icons na sina Mo Twister (host, Studio 23’s Y Speak, ANC’s In My Opinion and DJ of Magic 89.9) and Iya Villania (host, Studio 23’s Us Girls and ABS-CBN’s ASAP’09) as the host of the event.
Aside from the presentation of the Havaianas summer collection, they also encourages the participants to pledge their support with the I am Original campaign by posting their photos and I am support testimonial on the wall which each pledge corresponds to 470 pesos to Rock Ed ( a non-profit, youth oriented organization that encourages and supports alternative education). Aside from the pledges Havaianas Philippines launches its partnership with Rock Ed as they introduces the Rock Ed Original Project to gather proposals from individuals and groups for a youth oriented and youth targeting projects that will make summer more meaningful. The project proposal is open until April 4 and will be judge until April 17 via online voting at rockedoriginalgrant.multiply.com check out text below for more details of the:

What is THE ROCK ED ORIGINAL PROJECT GRANT?



THE ROCK ED ORIGINAL PROJECT GRANT is a search for the most original youth-involved and youth-targeted projects.

Send in your original idea for implementation, and receive a grant to turn your original project into a reality!

Once you’ve emailed your entries, RockEd will post them on their multiply site (rockedoriginalgrant.multiply.com) and ask for the public’s help in deciding which original idea will be made real!

Who can join?

Any individual or group between the ages of 13 to 32 years old
Group entries may be made up of two members or more.
How can you join?
1. Send in your original youth-involved and youth-targeted project on or before April 4, 2009.
2. Email your entries to: myidea@rockedphilippines.org
3. Entries must include the following information:
a. Complete name/s of sender/s
b. Age/s of sender/s
c. Email address/es
d. Address of project representative
e. Telephone and cell phone number of project representative
4. The project entry must follow the following format:
a. Project Title: (name of your project should be catchy, original and descriptive)
b. Objective: (the main goal of your project)
c. Project Team: (information about the team? why are you joining?)
d. Beneficiary: (who will benefit from your project?)
e. Mechanics: (how will you go about it? where will it be implemented? details will be greatly appreciated -- this portion of the application is your best opportunity to explain and describe your project, feel free to enumerate)
f. Budget: (a detailed report on how you intend to distribute the grant money)
g. Extra info we need to know about you/your team?

Terms and Conditions:
1. All projects details will be posted on rockedoriginalgrant.multiply.com for online voting. Online voting ends on April 17, 2009.
2. There are three (3) categories:
a. High School - any individual or group ages- 13-17 years of age.
b. College - any individual or group aged 17-21 years of age, not necessarily enrolled in a university.
c. Professional - any individual or group 21 years and older.
3. Three (3) projects will be chosen per category. A total of nine (9) projects will be chosen.
4. The following are the minimum* grants to be awarded:
a. High School - PhP 8,000
b. College - PhP 10,000
c. Professional - PhP 15,000
*Actual grants will depend on the pledges during the launch of the Havaianas Original Campaign
5. Entries will be evaluated and selected following this criteria:
a. ORIGINALITY of idea (25%)
b. Social relevance (25%)
c. Impact on intended beneficiary (25%)
d. Votes garnered through the Multiply site (25%)
6. Entries will be evaluated and judged by:
a. Anne Gonzalez of Terry SA/ Havaianas
b. Gang Badoy of RockEd Philippines
7. Winners and awarding event details will be announced via the Multiply site. Winners will also be notified by phone call and email.
8. Winners must be available to physically accept the grant during the awarding. They must also present two valid ID.
9. Winners must agree to the implementation guidelines of RockEd, which includes liquidation of the grant fund with official receipts, vouchers and document the event with photographs and/or video.

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ABS-CBN’s statement on Manny Pacquiao’s March 27 statement

Source: http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/2924/ABS-CBN-s-statement-on-Manny-Pacquiao-s-March-27-statement.aspx

ABS-CBN releases another statement to answer Manny Pacquiao’s recent announcements through his lawyer Atty. Gacal.

ABS-CBN has said everything it will say on this topic. Please refer to our earlier statements.

Here are the facts:

March 14, 2009 - Manny Pacquiao recorded a statement that he asked be embargoed. That statement has never aired.

March 17, 2009 - Pacquiao recorded another statement saying that he came to ABS-CBN to air his next fights. He later approved that statement for airing, and our newscasts aired it on Wednesday, March 18.

March 19, 2009 - In an interview while training, he asked viewers to support him and watch his fight on ABS-CBN.

March 20, 2009 - Pacquiao again declared in an ABS-CBN interview that "my decision [is] still the same. Fight mapapanood sa ABS-CBN."

March 20, 2009 - ABS-CBN said, “We understand GMA7's disappointment about the decision of Manny Pacquiao to have ABS-CBN as its media partner, but it should avoid making thinly veiled accusations based on a columnist's speculation. It alleges that ABS-CBN's supremacy in reach is to be used for Manny Pacquiao's political plans—which is not true.”

March 21, 2009 - ABS-CBN released another statement: “Manny Pacquiao approached ABS-CBN to be his media partner in airing his next fights. We thank him for trusting us. He signed a contract with us, but we will not stand in the way if he decides to change his mind. We respect it, wish him good luck, and we wait to hear from him.”

March 22, 2009 - ABS-CBN reacts to Pacquiao’s accusations of violating an embargo on his video: “When Manny Pacquiao came to us to air his fights, we were happy. We accept that he has changed his mind. And even if he signed a contract with us, we welcome a resolution and wish him well on his fight.

We respond because this charge strikes at our core values as a news organization: honest reporting and respect for our sources. Regardless, we continue to report on Manny Pacquiao's activities and respect his decision to enter into any arrangement with any company regarding his fights.”

March 24, 2009 - Statement of ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III was aired on “TV Patrol World”: “Suportahan na lang natin si Manny. He is a very good boxer and after all, he is a Filipino hero. He brings a lot of pride and joy to all of us Filipinos. Si Manny ang nag-approach sa atin. Hindi tayo ang nagkuha sa kanya. He approached us. He wanted to move to ABS-CBN for obvious reasons. Ang promotion, ang reach ng ABS ay far better than anything he has seen in GMA in the last year. That is the true reason why he wanted to move. He rescinded his contract. He decided to join us. Nagkagulo. Ang masasabi ko lang, we acted in an ethical manner. We did not violate any restrictions in the embargo. There is no deal on the politics. Now he has decided to go back to GMA, suportahan na lang natin siya and wish him well.”

ABS-CBN’s airing of Manny Pacquiao’s fights will not violate his contract with GMA, which prohibits Pacquiao from appearing on “any television program, show, promotion or event of any other broadcast media entity.” Manny’s fights are not programs, shows, promotion, or events of ABS-CBN. As the media partner of Manny Pacquiao, the Kapamilya network will only be airing Pacquiao’s boxing matches that will produced by Top Rank.

We also believe that there is no basis for Solar Entertainment Corporation to take legal action. ABS-CBN did not violate Solar’s rights. Pacquiao rescinded his contract with Solar before he approached ABS-CBN to be his media partner. We merely welcomed him as a Kapamilya.

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Mellisa Ricks and Shaina Magdayao on Jim Fernandez's Kambal Sa Uma

Video courtesy of ABS-CBN.com and teamkapamilya.multiply.com

After the success of Komiks Presents Dragonna and Lobo Shaina Magdayao pairs with Your Song Presents Under Age and Iisa Pa Lamang's Melissa Ricks in their second pairing on television in ABS-CBN's remake of Jim Fernandez's Kambal sa Uma after Rounin. It was about twins who were born with disability, one is born like a rat which is played with Melissa Ricks (Ella) and the second one has birth mark like a skin of a rat which is Shaina (Vira). Both character runs from their current situation and tries to change it, but how can they win the fight if they we're both just running away from it. Kambal sa Uma was played by Rio Locsin before and also in the TV version. The show will air this April on ABS-CBN.

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Join Earth Hour and swith off on March 28, 8:30 PM

This is not a usual election I'm blogging about, it is one of my advocacy to promote Earth Hour, join us in caring for Mother Earth. Vote to save the Earth, participate in this campaign by switching your light off on March 28 for an hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. An hour means so much to lessen the emission of toxic gases that causes global warming. Take part of this campaign by blogging about it and visit EARTHHOUR.org.

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Mellisa Ricks and Matt Evans on Chat.ABS-CBN.com

Get a chance to chat with Matt Evans and Melissa Ricks of Your Song Presents Underage on March 26, 4PM on chat.abs-cbn.com.

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Star Cinema releases official statement on Sarah Geronimo's talent fee

Source: http://www.abs-cbn.com/Feature/Article/2881/Star-Cinema-releases-official-statement-on-Sarah-Geronimo-s-talent-fee.aspx


STAR CINEMA OFFICIAL STATEMENT:

Star Cinema would like to clarify the issue on the talent fee received by Sarah Geronimo for the movies, “A Very Special Love” and “You Changed My Life”.

Sarah is a Contractual Talent of Viva Films, a co-producer for the aforementioned Star Cinema projects. Her professional arrangement is similar to that of Anne Curtis for her “When Love Begins” and “Wag Kang Lilingon” projects. Sarah’s and Anne’s talent fees for their individual movies were upon the recommendation of Viva Films. In Sarah’s case, Star Cinema simply adhered to and implemented her contractual agreement with Viva Films.

We honor Sarah Geronimo and Viva Films’ Talent-Manager relationship. Viva takes care of her talent fees and Star Cinema has nothing to do with it.

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ABS-CBN News releases statement on Manny Pacquaio

Source: http://www.abs-cbn.com/headlines/Article/2880/ABS-CBN-News-releases-statement-on-Manny-Pacquaio.aspx

This is ABS-CBN News’ statement regarding Manny Pacquiao’s allegation that ABS-CBN aired his announcement without his consent.


We are surprised by Manny Pacquiao's statement that ABS-CBN News broke a supposed embargo.

Here are the facts:

On March 14, Manny Pacquiao recorded a statement that he asked be embargoed. That statement has never aired.

On March 17, he recorded another statement saying that he came to ABS-CBN to air his next fights. He later approved that statement for airing, and our newscasts aired it on Wednesday, March 18.

On March 19, in an interview while training, he asked viewers to support him and watch his fight on ABS-CBN.

On March 20, Pacquiao again declared in an ABS-CBN interview that "my decision [is] still the same. Fight mapapanood sa ABS-CBN."

We respond because this charge strikes at our core values as a news organization: honest reporting and respect for our sources. Regardless, we continue to report on Manny Pacquiao's activities and respect his decision to enter into any arrangement with any company regarding his fights.

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Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson chats on ABS-CBN.com

Minahal natin sila sa Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, Sana Maulit Muli, My Girl, My Only Hope at ngayon sa Tayong Dalawa, get a chance to chat with Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson via chat.abs-cbn.com on March 26, 5PM.

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ABS-CBN 2009 Summer Station ID

ABS-CBN your Kapamilya network launches it's new station ID for Summer 2009 it was launched in ASAP'09, same with other ABS-CBN Channels like Studio 23, ANC, Velvet, Balls, Cinema One, Hero TV, RNG Channels and with the official website of ABS-CBN, www.ABS-CBN.com.

ABS-CBN's Galaw Galaw sa Tag-Araw main message is informing it's Kapamilya that aside from enjoying summer we can join civic and advocacy so we can mke our summer vacation more meaningful. ABS-CBN launches Kapit Bisig para sa Bisig, it's main aim is to covert Pasig River like ABS-CBN's Bantay Kalikasan at Bantay Karagatan converts La Mesa Eco Park. Also ABS-CBN invites its Kapamilya to participate to advocacies like Gawag Kalinga, BayaniJuan and other volunteer works in their areas.

The Galaw Galaw sa Tag-Araw themesong was performed by ASAP's Kanto Boys namely, Vhong Navarro, Billy Crawford, Luis Manzano and Box Office King John Lloyd Cruz.

Visit www.ABS-CBN.com and teamkapamilya.multiply.com for more of the ABS-CBN Summer Station ID videos and behind the scenes.

Congrats to Trina, Edsel and Dang and the team :)

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Lorna Tolentino shares HOPE with the Wings of the Soul Album

Dadalhin tayo sa bagong direksyon ng H.O.P.E. (Healing of Pain and Enlightenment) volume two via Lorna Tolentino sa ‘Wings Of The Soul’ na pinrodyus ni Pinky Tobiano at line-produced naman ng Star Records sa tulong ni Philip Cu-Unjieng.

Pagkatapos ng matagumpay na H.O.P.E. album volume one kung saan nagkamit pa ito ng gold record award, ang Wings of the Soul ay may kakaibang tema naman. Ito ay ang acceptance, healing, surrendering at moving on. Kumakatawan si Lorna Tolentino sa mga taong humaharap sa masakit na katotohanan na ang mahal nila sa buhay ay may kanser.

Katulad ng naunang volume, ang sales ng Wings of the Soul ay mapupunta sa ilang beneficiaries: ang Pinky cares Foundation at ang Rudy Fernandez Cancer Foundation, Inc.

Ang mga artists na nag-participate sa nasabing album ay may espesyal na rason kung bakit sila ang napili at ang mga awit naman ay may kanya-kanyang kahulugan. Ang mga artists na sina Sharon Cuneta (Special Memory), Tirso Cruz III (Awit Ni Daboy), Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, Sen. Bong Revilla, and Philip Salvador (Doon Lang), Christopher De Leon, Bobot Mortiz and Ricky Davao (Stand By Me featuring Bodie Cruz), Aga Muhlach (Let it Be), Gary Valenciano (Ikaw Lamang), Piolo Pascual (I’ll Be There For You/I will Be here) and Jamie Rivera (My Life Is In Your Hands) ay ginawa ang album na ito for the love of Lorna at Rudy Fernandez kaya naman hindi sila nagpabayad para sa project na ito.

Bukod sa mga nabanggit na awitin, may narration din na maririnig mula kay Lorna sa CD. Ang prologue at epilogue ay parehong isinulat ni Ms. Bibeth Orteza.

Hayaang musika ang tumulong maghilom sa inyong kalungkutan at pangungulila. Available na sa lahat ng record bars nationwide, pinrodyus ni Pinky Tobiano at line produced ng Star Records.

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ABS-CBN Official Statement on Manny Pacquiao's transfer vs GMA and Solar Entertainmet's accusations

We understand GMA7's disappointment about the decision of Manny Pacquiao to have ABS-CBN as its media partner, but it should avoid making thinly veiled accusations based on a columnist's speculation. It alleges that ABS-CBN's supremacy in reach is to be used for Manny Pacquiao's political plans—which is not true.

ABS-CBN’s airing of Manny Pacquiao’s fights will not violate his contract with GMA, which prohibits Pacquiao from appearing on “any television program, show, promotion or event of any other broadcast media entity.” Manny’s fights are not programs, shows, promotion, or events of ABS-CBN. As the media partner of Manny Pacquiao, the Kapamilya network will only be airing Pacquiao’s boxing matches that will produced by Top Rank.

We also believe that there is no basis for Solar Entertainment Corporation to take legal action. ABS-CBN did not violate Solar’s rights. Pacquiao rescinded his contract with Solar before he approached ABS-CBN to be his media partner. We merely welcomed him as a Kapamilya.

--- Bong Osorio, of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications

Source: http://www.abs-cbn.com/headlines/Article/2841/ABS-CBN-debunks-GMA-s-and-Solar-s-Accusations.aspx

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Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, returns to ABS-CBN

People's Champ Manny Pacman Pacquiao gives the airing rights to ABS-CBN channel 2 of his boxing fight versus Ricky Hatton of England on May 2, 2009. Manny mention that he decided to give the rights to ABS-CBN and he was thankful to the support given to him by his media partners. aside from the Hatton fight on May 2, ABS-CBN will be airing Manny Pacquio's fight in the future. Manny Pacquiao promises that he will keep on making his country proud every time he takes challenges from other boxers.

Here is the video of Manny Pacquiao with official statement of ABS-CBN as shown in TV Patrol World, Showbiz News Ngayon and Bandila

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Social Networking and e-Business Conference 2009

Before, Social Networking is known as connection of nodes and ties, nodes is the actor (individual or organizations) and ties as the process or reaching one nodes to another nodes, or simply we call it relationship. The age of online and mobile technology or simple e-Business and Web 2.0 we see the concept of nodes and ties as the producer (nodes) reaching or connecting (ties) to its consumers (another nodes) and returns its feedback or queries to consumers in process of “tie” concept.

The idea of social networking before might be simple, but on this age it shows more of what the producers can generate and produce that will satisfy the consumers for a faster feedback that leads to strong business relationship. And that’s the idea that Fiera de Manila, Inc. and DigitalFilipino Club will be presenting on this year’s Social Networking and eBusiness Conference Philippines 2009 at the Hotel Intercontinental, Ayala Avenue, Makati City on April 23 and 24, 2009. The collaborations of mobile and online geniuses in a two day seminar that will discuss the notions of value added services and alternative advertising for mobile, user generated content, web applications and marketing strategies for online, and data privacy and search engine optimization in the arena of social networking.

The 2 day event (Social Networking and eBusiness Conference Philippines 2009) will be a crash course of different concept for both online and mobile strategies that social networking bloggers, consumer relation management officers and heads, media and content buyers/ producers, online and mobile adsales will be gaining a lot to on the event which I’ll be having if I’ll be granted with invitation.

Here are the online and mobile gurus that is included at the roster Social Networking and eBusiness Conference Philippines 2009 speakers: Paolo Pineda, BizDev of ABS-CBN who ties up with Multiply a social network service that is popular with user generated content for videos, photos and data hosting aside from simply blogging service (News Flash! Paolo Pineda who was the first assigned to to talk was replaced by Crisela Cervantes, ABS-CBN Interactive's Head for Consumer Relations). Jim Ayson, Product Manager of Value Added Services of Smart Telecom one of the leading mobile network service in the country. Jane Walker, CEO of Level Up Games who aside will be discussing the craze on online gaming will be also discussing advergames or advertising on online gaming platform. Adrian Lee of AsiaPay, he’ll be discussing on the monetizing online and mobile applications that we have seen in the birth of iPhone. And lastly Janet Torral the founder of Digital Filipino Club, and author of books like Blogging From Home, Philippine Net Interview, The Digital Filipino: E-commerce Workshop, The Digital Filipino: An E-commerce Guide for the eFilipino Book and other references and research on Internet Banking and Shopping Internet and Mobile users and statistics, and IT Manpower and Outsourcing. She will be discussing the best practices and strategies of what everyone would love unveil its secrets… search engine optimization, or simply being top of the list in all search engines and how we can benefit from it.

Overwhelmed with the Social Networking and eBusiness Conference Philippines 2009 line up? Same here, that’s why I would love to be there and learn from the experts of mobile, online and social networking that will happen at the Hotel Intercontinental Makati City on April 23 and 24, 2009.

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Me and My Pinoy shirt

Just got this t-shirt last Saturday, March 15 at the Jewel store sa Tiendesitas. I love the color its green my favorite color and the reason why I love the shirt is that it has the word Pinoy with a check. Its a simple way of being patriot to your country in my own way of clothing.

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The rise of the Generic Pharmacy

Last year, naging issue ang pinasang Cheaper Medicine Bill na kung saan maraming doctor ang naging against sa isang provision naglalayong i-require sa reseta ang generic name lamang ng mga gamot at hindi ang mismong brand. Nagbanta ang ilang miyembro ng Philippine Medical Associacion noon na magproprotesta sila at magkakaroon ng hospital holiday kung ipipilit ang provision na generics only, at nagwagi ang mga doctor na kung saan tinanggal ang provision na ito sa Cheaper Medicine Bill.

Pero matapos maipasa ang Cheaper Medicine Bill na kung saan ang blog na ito ay isa sa mga sumusuporta sa panukalang ito sa kasamaang palad walang nangyaring mabilisang makakatulong sa karamihang mamamayan na walang sapat na perang pambayad sa mga branded at mahal na gamot.

May mga botikang bayan na isa sa mga proyekto ng gobyerno pero sa kasamaang palad ay kaunti lang ang mga ito at hindi kumpleto ang mga medicine na kailangan ng mga nangangailangan nito.


And it was last year that it was my first time to see a generic pharmacy na kung saan they’re selling generic medicines na kung saan abot kaya talaga that will really help those who doesn’t have enough money to afford branded medicines. Most of the vitamins ranges from 1.20-3.00 per tablets or capsules, while antibiotics and paracetamol (analgesic and anti pyretic medicines) has .50 per tablets as starting amount.

My blog entry may look that I am promoting this alternative pharmacy, maaaring oo o hindi pero ang punto ko dito, I see that Generic Pharmacy might help those patients who can’t afford branded medicines that the doctor assigned to them, kaysa naman hayaan natin silang magkasakit lalo, let’s have them alternatives na makakatulong sa kanila. I don’t want to argue with which is better branded or not, my point here is that we have alternatives that is kaya ng budget natin kaysa naman mamalipit tayo sa sakit dahil wala tayong pambili ng mahal na gamot. Please lang I had enough of the issues that was raise before in my blog entry on the topic of Cheap Medicine Bill: Cheaper Medicine Bill: Nakakagamot o Nakakalala pa sa kalagayan ng bansa?

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Box Office Princess Sarah Geronimo on Chalk March 2009 issue

School’s finally out, the weather’s heating up, and the sun is kicking in—summer’s finally here, and it’s the perfect time of the year to grab a copy of Chalk! But first, you have to get through your graduation; Chalk gives you all the tips you need to look beautiful when you’re picking up that diploma, and to perfect your smile for those grad pics. Stay cool with nautical-inspired fashion, and hang out with the chicest style cliques this side of Manila. Plus, check out the brand new UAAP-NCAA Update section, starting off with a feature on San Beda power player Sam Ekwe. Careline’s newest endorser Sarah Geronimo also reveals her secrets for beauty that just keeps on blooming! It’s all in Chalk’s March issue, grab a copy now!

Also Sarah Geronimo's You Changed My Life is still showing in all theaters nationwide, check out youchangedmylife.starcinema.com.ph and starcinema.multiply.com.

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MYX Magazine brings Kjwan this March 2009!

This summer, MYX Mag celebrates another first as it brings you the first indie band on its cover: Kjwan! In an interview with the magazine, Marc Abaya, Boogie Romero, Kelley Mangahas and J-hoon Balbuena share their thoughts on their new album 13 Seconds To Love, losing their guitarist Jorel Corpus and the disadvantages and advantages of being indie.

On our pin-up is Paramore, fresh from contributing two songs (Decode and I Caught Myself) to the Twilight Original Soundtrack. Know what makes the band so popular in this feature.

Also in this issue, find out who's nominated in the MYX Music Awards 2009, enter the very quirky room of music video director Quark Henares in MYX Space, go behind the scenes of Sponge Cola's music video for 'Di Na Mababawi in MYX Peeks, join in on a MYXclusive interview with the Jonas Brothers, know more about Pupil guitarist and Archipelago frontman Yanny Yuzon in 25 Things About, and get cozy with MYX VJ Chino Lui Pio in Know Thy MYX VJ.

What are you waiting for? Grab a copy of MYX Mag February - March 2009 issue!

visit www.MYX.tv for more event and music updates

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What's for lunch?

Carl Pizza's Ham, Mushroom & Cheese Calzone, the restaurant is located at the Il Terazzo near ABS-CBN and Belo Medical Clinic at Quezon City.

Yup yan lang ang lunch ko and starting to do some diet (Manila na maging success ang dietna in-implement niya sa akin hehehehe).

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IMPRESS10N and Youth Vote

Before the filling of candidacy, election campaign and voting, marahil we should prepare ourselves on things what really concern us. Tulad ng how would this politicians utilize their resources to win our vote, after what President Obama did noong tumakbo siya sa presidential seat ng United States of America, ginamit niya ang lahat ng resources na pwede niyang gamitin para makuha ang support ng iba’t ibang sector sa lipunan, from the youth na into the net and techie stuff, women and the advocacy, workers and their grievances on economic crisis and minorities for the equal rights. Mula sa usual flyers na pinamimigay sa mga miting de avance, hanggang sa TV and radio ads, billboards and posters hanggang sa mabilis pero kumplikadong mundo ng world wide web at social networking.

2010 Presidential Candidates, though hindi pa sila nag-file ng candidacy we see them in all media platforms like they already campaigning for themselves as early before the filing of candidacy. From facial care, to whitening tablets, to laundry powder, and other advocacy everyone is on TV and Radio na, not to mention their billboards in EDSA and major tabloids and broadsheets, but then they’re not satisfied, from official website they utilize social networking sites where their most possible voters and especially first time voters can be found and the cost of this campaign --- its free.

But the understand more of this from how politicians utilize media platforms to get the attention and support of their prospect voters, pag aralan din natin kung ano ang influence ng media sa mga voting attitude ng mga tao especially mga Filipino and the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Research Department offers 3 hour seminar on the possible impact of media to 2010 elections entitled “IMPRESS10N: The Impact of media presence to 2010 Elections” on March 14, 2009 from 9 am to 12 noon at the CMC Media center at the Plaridel Hall visit their Multiply site http://11thderp.multiply.com.



Syempre after learning the effect of media to the 2010 election, we should know also na almost half of the voting population ay ang kabataan, like what Jose Rizal said “Ang Kabataan ang Pag asa ng Bayan”, kung nakita natin ang uprise ng kabataan sa panahon ng EDSA Revolution na nag overthrow sa martial law at former president Ferdinand Marcos, ay parehong uri pa rin bang kabataan sa panahon ngayon na busy sa social networking stuff and gadgets. Sa 2010 election ano nga ba ang pulso ng kabataan, how will the youth vote, will it be a collective decision or it depends on who are they following as fans in their Facebook account or even in Friendster. That’s there will be a YouthVote for Social Change: An Assembly of Youth Organizations event on March 14, 2009 from 2 PM to 5 PM at the The Law Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman for details email yvotephilippines@gmail.com


There is no harm on joining this kind of event actually we learn more from this one, don’t say that its just a politic thing again and election season again, just a reminder one vote can really make a change a lot. So do your part, not just being aware and take action and make a change.

And don't forget to visit FilipinoVoices.com :)

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Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez: Marrying?

This was shown in Showbiz News Ngayon last night March 12, 2009 thanks to my ever reliable digital camera.

Senator Mar Roxas nd Korina Sanchez answers the clamor of the marriage.

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Honoring only the best hairstylists DAVID'S SALON PRESENTS 10TH HAIR OLYMPICS

HUNDREDS of creative stylists from different David’s Salon branches nationwide will come together for the 10th Hair Olympics. This annual inter-branch hair styling competition will be held this March 12, 2009, 5 PM at the SMX Convention Center, Hall 1 and will be hosted by pretty TV host Bianca Gonzalez and hunk actor Jon Avila. Ms. Laura Charlton, daughter of David’s Salon CEO Mr. David Charlton, will again do a collection inspired by the competition categories. David’s Salon, the world’s leading name in hairdressing and beauty, will also be awarding its loyal employees with 10 to 25 years of service in the company.

In the past nine years, David’s Salon has been very successful in presenting its yearly Hair Olympics, and for its 10th year, a ‘Grand Masquerade Ball’ theme is set to make the event more spectacular than ever. The competition is set to showcase all the best hairstyles plus those that are expected to become the newest trends in the beauty world in the months to come.

This year’s Hair Olympics consists of four major competitions: the Ladies Commercial category, wearable styles for women; Men’s Commercial category, wearable styles for men; Evening Hairstyling category, up style / up do hairstyle for evening wear; and On-the-Spot Cut & Blowdry category, competition for junior stylists, wherein they will be given 30 minutes for cutting. Amazing prizes await the most artistic and the best hair stylists in different categories.

David’s Salon together with Loreal Philippines, Matrix and Wella, and in cooperation with Davines, Schwarzkopf and Great Image bring you this much-awaited event of the year!

The 10th Hair Olympics is also brought to you by: MTN Marketing, Activations Advertising, LBY Enterprises, Asia Pacific (IN2IT), Healthway Medical, Image Recall, FERR Trading, Beauty Blends, PMB Salon, Lane&Harper, GlaxoSmithKline, Clique Cosmetics, Rising Star, and Royale Business Club.

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ABS-CBN's OFFICIAL STATEMENT MMK “BLUSA” ISSUE

Storytelling in Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) is always based on narratives sent to the program by people who want to share their stories. MMK decides to go into production of the chosen stories, ONLY after the letter sender has signed a waiver attesting to the authenticity of the story sent.

MMK recognizes that a number of UPLB alumni are questioning the truthfulness of one letter sender who claims that her sister, the main character in “Blusa” essayed by Ms. Angel Locsin, was indeed a UPLB BS AgriBusiness, summa cum laude graduate, who could not find a job and ended up as a stripper.

When MMK found out about the adverse reactions, the MMK production group went back to the letter sender to inform her of the issue raised and to re-verify her account. She reiterated that she stands by her story.

Be that as it may, and after careful deliberation, MMK realizes that its writing and research pool may have been remiss in one thing----verifying with UPLB the veracity of the indicated facts of the letter sender. Having said that, MMK sincerely apologizes for the oversight.

MMK always aims for truth and excellence. This incident may have deviated from its tight norm, but rest assured that MMK will continue to serve its publics with utmost care and respect.

--- Bong Osorio, Head Corporate Communications

Source: http://www.abs-cbn.com/headlines/Article/2715/Official-Statement-MMK-Blusa-Issue.aspx

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Vote Earth Switch off on March 28, 8:30 PM!

This is not a usual election I'm blogging about, it is one of my advocacy to promote Earth Hour, join us in caring for Mother Earth. Vote to save the Earth, participate in this campaign by switching your light off on March 28 for an hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. An hour means so much to lessen the emission of toxic gases that causes global warming. Take part of this campaign by blogging about it and visit EARTHHOUR.org.

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Paalam Master Rapper Francis Magalona

Master Rapper Francis Magalona just passed away, March 6, 2008 from his battle against leukemia, he dies at the age of 44 at the Medical City.

Nakilala natin sa Francis Magalona bilang isang rapper na kung saan inilalarawan niya ang buhay ng isang Pinoy sa kanyang mga kanta, katulad ng Kababayan ko at Kaleidoscope World. Bukod dito ay nakilala rin siya sa pagiging isang host at komedyante.

Salamat sa magagandang musika at awitin. Paalam Master Rapper!

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SM Marikina: WIFI Spot ----- SPOTTED!

Image courtesy of Wikipedia: SM Marikina

Ito yung first time ko na sumama sa isang blogger's event with some of my friends, Azrael, Ada, Sire, Car, Fjordz, Monch, Iris, Jonel and Monique. The event is about wifi testing sa SM Marikina from 2-5opm last February 28. Of course bloggers flocks the area to check the usability of this testing na ginawa ng SM Marikina and what can I say the wifi connection is stable especially sa 3rd Floor and sa Cyberzone Area.

It would be nice that SM Marikina will fully launch this feature sa mall nila and same with other SM Malls which it will attract more poeple not only shoppers but also bloggers and some business transaction like over the coffee meetings and others that requires access to the net.

And I'm sure after the last week's wifi testing, SM Marikina will be one of the tambayan na ng mga bloggers who is living near the area. :)

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