Pinoy Samut-Sari

Facebook Is For Sale To The Public.

2012-02-02T09:25:00.000-08:00

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced that his popular company is for sale to the public. The price per share of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) has not been revealed but Facebook is expected to be valued at 76 billion euros.

As such, Zuckerberg will be worth 21B euros and will become the 4th-richest man in the USA at 27 years old.

I sense that the reason why Facebook goes public is to safeguard the interest of the investors and the public in general just in case the Intellectual Property Rights will soon invade Networking Sites like Facebook. Since the company will be owned by many small investors, it will take time before the US government or any government in the world sues Facebook for IP violations

For more info, visit HERE:

ABS-CBN's "It's Showtime" Rises on Monday, February 6, 2012

2012-01-30T18:29:00.000-08:00

The new Showtime of ABS-CBN resurrects on Monday, February 4, 2012 with its slightly different name "It's Showtime!". The show will replace the time slot of the off-aired noontime show, "Happy Yipee, Yehey." However, it will compete with the longest running variety show "Eat Bulaga" of GMA Channel 7.

Watch the video HERE:

AnneBisyosa's No Other Concert, Dinumog Ng Mga Taga-BALIWag

2012-01-29T18:15:00.000-08:00

Dinumog ng mga ~~Baliw~~ taga-BALIWag ang konsyerto ng super-ambisyosang si Anne Curtis sa Smart Araneta Coliseum sa Cubao, Quezon City noong Sabado, Enero 28, 2012. Ayon s abali-balita, tiyak raw na nilangaw ang concert na ito kung hindi lamang sa mga sikat na artista at mang-aawit na nagtanghal.

Kinabibilangan ito nina Sarah Geronimo, Luis Manzano, Derek Ramsay, Cristine Reyes at ang kasamahan ni Anne sa natigbak na Showtime na sina Vice Ganda, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro at iba pa.

Nakipagsabayan sa pag-awit ang feeling karaoke queen kay Sarah Geronimo at hindi alintana kahit tunog-lata ang kanyang boses. Ang mahalaga ay natupad ang kanyang ambisyon na makaawit sa malawak na Big Dome. Sinasabing hindi dumalo ang ibang singers na inanyayahan dahil sinasalaula raw ni Anne ang larangan ng pag-awit. Hindi ko alam kung may katutohanan ito o chika lang.

At sa mga kontrabida, sinasabing hindi naman raw masama ang mag-ambisyon pero sana naman daw ay pinakinggan muna ni Anne ang kanyang boses sa tape bago lumarga. Sinasamantala raw nito ang kanyang kasikatan upang denggoyin ang kanyang mga tagahanga na baliw na rin sa kaprityo ng dalaga. Iba raw ang tama sa loob ng Coliseum habang kumakanta si Anne dahil talagang mababaliw ka sa inis lalo na kapag bumibirit. Tila raw pinupunit na yero ang boses ng AnneBisyosa. 'Yun na!

Pahabol: Sabi nga ni Iya Villana sa programang "Umagang Kay Ganda" kanina, January 30, 2012: " Ito ang tanging konsyerto na mas hirap ang mga backup singers!"

Pinoy Big Brother Kicks Out Joya and Jessica

2012-01-29T10:07:00.000-08:00

Ma. Joya Genzola and Jessica Alviola Connelly were the latest housemates to be kicked out from the Pinoy Big Brother house. Joya was evicted through the text and online voting by the viewers while Jessica was forced evict by Kuya when she declared her wish to be out of the house.

Before Kuya let Jessica go, she completed three tasks. One was to cross out her picture at the back of her chair by a spray paint. Second was to cross out the housemate whom she thought was not deserving to be in the top 4. Jessica chose Wendy. The last task was to write the words "I quit" on the mirror.

Djokovic Slashes Nadal To Win 2012 Australian Open Men's Singles Title

2012-01-29T09:38:00.000-08:00

It's over! Once again, Novak Djokovic triumphed over Spain's Rafael Nadal to capture the 2012 Australian Open Men's Singles Tennis Tournament title.

Djokovic stunned Rafa 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 & 7-5 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia in the early Monday morning, January 29, 2012.

The match lasted for 5 hours and 52 minutes, the longest in the history of the Australian Open, making most Aussies sleepy at work on Monday. The 24 years old from Belgrade had won four of the five grand slams beating Nadal in 3 successive grand finals.

Unofficially Yours, John Lloyd Cruz & Angel Locsin

2012-01-29T08:05:00.000-08:00

After their popular teleserye at ABS-CBN's Imortal, John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin are once again in their other's arms in this romantic-comedy film entitled "Unofficially Yours". The Valentine offering is produced by Star Cinema and is directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina.

Azarenka Smashes Sharapova, Wins Australian Open 2012 Ladies Single

2012-01-28T08:53:00.000-08:00

The Battle of the Grunts is over when Victoria Azarenka of Belarus smashed Maria Sharapova in the 2012 Australian Open Ladies Single. Azarenka , 22, won in 2 sets , 6-3,6-0 at the Rod Laver Arena, Saturday night, January 28, 2012. With this win, Azarenka becomes world's no. 1.

The grunts and the moans of the two ladies made the eardrums of some bled while some men got excited.

Image taken by Sebastian Costanzo

ABS-CBN Showtime ends on January 28, 2012?

2012-01-27T01:47:00.000-08:00

With the last show of Happy Yippe Yehey on February 4, 2012, I am sensing that tomorrow's episode of ABS-CBN's top rating Showtime will also be its last. I concluded this after today's Campus Clash Grand Finals where CCP Bobcats won the 1.5 million pesos prize. Aside from this, there is no announcement of their next show on Monday. Vhong Navarro also hinted that there will be an announcement tomorrow. Well, let's just hope that a better show will come out of this! I hope my prediction is wrong.

If you miss the winning performance of CCP Bobcats, watch HERE:

Update: Today show of Showtime is indeed its last. The hosts gave their gratitude to all the people behind the show, the judges, contestants and especially to the "madlang pipol". They were emotional saying goodbyes to each other.

Rumor had it that the demise of Showtime is to give way to a noontime show to match Eat Bulaga's time slot. Showtime will be formatted to integrate some changes. Some of the hosts will be removed. Let's wait and see!

Happy Yipee Yehey Bids Goodbye on February 4, 2012

2012-01-26T22:13:00.000-08:00

My prediction is correct. ABS-CBN's "Happy Yipee Yehey" hosted by John Estrada, Randy Santiago, Rico J. Puno, Pokwang, etc. will have its final episode on Saturday, February 4, 2012 with the My Girl finals at the AFP Theater. The sad news was issued by Bong Osorio, Head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communication. The displaced hosts and artists will be accommodated to various programs of the network. HYY is only one year old.

I think the demise of HYY is the fact that the hosts lack the confidence and trust of the viewing public. They look "trying hard" especially Rico J. Puno although his intention is pure and candid. For a moment, only Pokwang and Toni Gonzaga revive HYY and yet their efforts are not enough to resuscitate a dying show.

I don't know if Wil Time Bigtime's host Willie Revillame is happy about the news.

Sen. Lito Lapid's Wife Marissa Arrested for Smuggling $40,000

2012-01-26T21:36:00.000-08:00

Senator Lito Lapid and wife, Marissa Tadeo Lapid

Marissa Tadeo Lapid, wife of Philippine Senator Lito Lapid was arrested for smuggling $40,000 after landing at the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on Sunady, January 2012.

McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

The arrest was in connection with the undeclared $40,000 in her possession during her departure to the Philippines in November 2011. The US Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) found the excess cash in two socks with $10,000 each and $20,000 in a cloth bag. Mrs. Lapid, however, declared only $10,000 in her possession. No arrest was made during that day and she was able to leave the US pending investigation. On January 5, 2012 a warrant of arrest was issued by the US Federal Court leading to the arrest of Sen. Lito Lapid's wife.

It was very clear from the start that Mrs. Marissa Lapid intended to hide the excess cash by putting them in socks and cloth bag. She knows very well US Immigration Law which is also the same law in every country in the world. She is not innocent of this law. Therefore, she deserves the $250,000 fine, confiscation of the $50,000 and a 5-year sentence unless a deal is brokered by the PNoy government. However, this is like "suntok sa buwan" (punch to the moon) since Senator Lito Lapid is a known ally of former President (in Question) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who is on hospital arrest for various cases.

For more info, please visit

http://thepinoy.net/lapids-wife-arrested-in-us-for-smuggling-50000/

e-Boy Hits TV Screen on January 30, 2012

2012-01-26T08:01:00.000-08:00

With the ending of Ikaw Ay Pag-ibig, another kiddie teleserye entitled e-Boy airs on Philippine TV screen on Monday, January 30, 2012. This sci-fi drama stars Bugoy Carino as e-Boy, Ariel Rivera, Jomari Yllana, Agot Isidro and Valerie Concepcion.

Other members of the cast include Maliksi Morales, Akiko Solon, Bryan Santos, Jaime Fabregas, Pen Medina, Chinggoy Alonzo and Crispin Pineda with the special participation of Martin del Rosario, Empress Schuck and Joseph Marco.

Watch the trailer below via Youtube:

"Even if the World Ends" Starts on January 30, 2012

2012-01-26T07:40:00.000-08:00

Even if the World Ends or Mundo Man Ay Magunaw, a Filipino teleserye will be aired on January 30., 2012 via Kapamilya Gold at ABS-CBN network.

The TV series stars Eula Valdes as Olivia La Pena, Empress Schuck as Sheryl La Pena and Nikki Gil as Jennifer La Pena.

Love interest of the leading ladies is the rumored boyfriend of Empress, EJ Falcon as Niko Matias. Salvador Royales wrote the original story. The show is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and Rechie Del Carmen.

Other members of the cast include Tessie Tomas as Donya Alicia, Sylvia Sanchez as Lani and Allan Paule as Dante. It also stars Alex Castro, Jayson Gainza, Pinky Amador and Dianne Medina with the special participation of Jodi Sta. Maria, Christopher Roxas, Katya Santos and Tanya Gomez.

The series is loosely based on the 1990 film of the same title which stars Susan Roces, Nida Blanca, Sheryl Cruz and Romnick Sarmenta. Leroy Salvador directed the film. The DVD of this film is available at www.kabayancentral.com

IGGY "Jose Pidal" Arroyo is Dead

2012-01-26T03:58:00.000-08:00

Ex-First Gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike Arroyo" announced in the media that Negros Occidental Rep. Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo, Jr. died in London today, January 26, 2012.. His life support was removed after being brain dead due to a heart attack on Wednesday night. Congressman Iggy went to London for liver treatment last year.

When I saw him last year on an interview to support his older brother Mike, I sensed that his health was deteriorating. Whether he is "Jose Pidal" or not does not matter anymore because only him, Mike and God knew who was telling the truth.

One of the virtues of Congressman Iggy Arroyo is the saving of his big brother Mike from scandals and controversies. He could be perceived as the best brother in the world but Filipinos cast a doubt on him. As such, i suggest this epitaph on his tombstone:

US President Obama's State of the Union (SOTU) Address 2012

2012-01-25T07:29:00.000-08:00

Downloaded from foxnews, below is the full transcript of US President Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union (SOTU) address. Will the death of Sadam Hussein of Iraq, Libyan President Muammar Khaddafi, Osama Bin Laden and the weakening Al Qaeda network uplift the US economy and win President Obama's reelection bid?

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:

Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought - and several thousand gave their lives.

We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world. For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq. For the first time in two decades, Osama bin Laden is not a threat to this country. Most of al Qaeda's top lieutenants have been defeated. The Taliban's momentum has been broken, and some troops in Afghanistan have begun to come home.

These achievements are a testament to the courage, selflessness, and teamwork of America's Armed Forces. At a time when too many of our institutions have let us down, they exceed all expectations. They're not consumed with personal ambition. They don't obsess over their differences. They focus on the mission at hand. They work together.

Imagine what we could accomplish if we followed their example. Think about the America within our reach: A country that leads the world in educating its people. An America that attracts a new generation of high-tech manufacturing and high-paying jobs. A future where we're in control of our own energy, and our security and prosperity aren't so tied to unstable parts of the world. An economy built to last, where hard work pays off, and responsibility is rewarded.

We can do this. I know we can, because we've done it before. At the end of World War II, when another generation of heroes returned home from combat, they built the strongest economy and middle class the world has ever known. My grandfather, a veteran of Patton's Army, got the chance to go to college on the GI Bill. My grandmother, who worked on a bomber assembly line, was part of a workforce that turned out the best products on Earth.

The two of them shared the optimism of a Nation that had triumphed over a depression and fascism. They understood they were part of something larger; that they were contributing to a story of success that every American had a chance to share - the basic American promise that if you worked hard, you could do well enough to raise a family, own a home, send your kids to college, and put a little away for retirement.

The defining issue of our time is how to keep that promise alive. No challenge is more urgent. No debate is more important. We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well, while a growing number of Americans barely get by. Or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same set of rules. What's at stake are not Democratic values or Republican values, but American values. We have to reclaim them.

Let's remember how we got here. Long before the recession, jobs and manufacturing began leaving our shores. Technology made businesses more efficient, but also made some jobs obsolete. Folks at the top saw their incomes rise like never before, but most hardworking Americans struggled with costs that were growing, paychecks that weren't, and personal debt that kept piling up.

In 2008, the house of cards collapsed. We learned that mortgages had been sold to people who couldn't afford or understand them. Banks had made huge bets and bonuses with other people's money. Regulators had looked the other way, or didn't have the authority to stop the bad behavior.

It was wrong. It was irresponsible. And it plunged our economy into a crisis that put millions out of work, saddled us with more debt, and left innocent, hard-working Americans holding the bag. In the six months before I took office, we lost nearly four million jobs. And we lost another four million before our policies were in full effect.

Those are the facts. But so are these. In the last 22 months, businesses have created more than three million jobs. Last year, they created the most jobs since 2005. American manufacturers are hiring again, creating jobs for the first time since the late 1990s. Together, we've agreed to cut the deficit by more than $2 trillion. And we've put in place new rules to hold Wall Street accountable, so a crisis like that never happens again.

The state of our Union is getting stronger. And we've come too far to turn back now. As long as I'm President, I will work with anyone in this chamber to build on this momentum. But I intend to fight obstruction with action, and I will oppose any effort to return to the very same policies that brought on this economic crisis in the first place.

No, we will not go back to an economy weakened by outsourcing, bad debt, and phony financial profits. Tonight, I want to speak about how we move forward, and lay out a blueprint for an economy that's built to last - an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.

This blueprint begins with American manufacturing.

On the day I took office, our auto industry was on the verge of collapse. Some even said we should let it die. With a million jobs at stake, I refused to let that happen. In exchange for help, we demanded responsibility. We got workers and automakers to settle their differences. We got the industry to retool and restructure. Today, General Motors is back on top as the world's number one automaker. Chrysler has grown faster in the U.S. than any major car company. Ford is investing billions in U.S. plants and factories. And together, the entire industry added nearly 160,000 jobs.

We bet on American workers. We bet on American ingenuity. And tonight, the American auto industry is back.

What's happening in Detroit can happen in other industries. It can happen in Cleveland and Pittsburgh and Raleigh. We can't bring back every job that's left our shores. But right now, it's getting more expensive to do business in places like China. Meanwhile, America is more productive. A few weeks ago, the CEO of Master Lock told me that it now makes business sense for him to bring jobs back home. Today, for the first time in fifteen years, Master Lock's unionized plant in Milwaukee is running at full capacity.

So we have a huge opportunity, at this moment, to bring manufacturing back. But we have to seize it. Tonight, my message to business leaders is simple: Ask yourselves what you can do to bring jobs back to your country, and your country will do everything we can to help you succeed.

We should start with our tax code. Right now, companies get tax breaks for moving jobs and profits overseas. Meanwhile, companies that choose to stay in America get hit with one of the highest tax rates in the world. It makes no sense, and everyone knows it.

So let's change it. First, if you're a business that wants to outsource jobs, you shouldn't get a tax deduction for doing it. That money should be used to cover moving expenses for companies like Master Lock that decide to bring jobs home.

Second, no American company should be able to avoid paying its fair share of taxes by moving jobs and profits overseas. From now on, every multinational company should have to pay a basic minimum tax. And every penny should go towards lowering taxes for companies that choose to stay here and hire here.

Third, if you're an American manufacturer, you should get a bigger tax cut. If you're a high-tech manufacturer, we should double the tax deduction you get for making products here. And if you want to relocate in a community that was hit hard when a factory left town, you should get help financing a new plant, equipment, or training for new workers.

My message is simple. It's time to stop rewarding businesses that ship jobs overseas, and start rewarding companies that create jobs right here in America. Send me these tax reforms, and I'll sign them right away.

We're also making it easier for American businesses to sell products all over the world. Two years ago, I set a goal of doubling U.S. exports over five years. With the bipartisan trade agreements I signed into law, we are on track to meet that goal - ahead of schedule. Soon, there will be millions of new customers for American goods in Panama, Colombia, and South Korea. Soon, there will be new cars on the streets of Seoul imported from Detroit, and Toledo, and Chicago.

I will go anywhere in the world to open new markets for American products. And I will not stand by when our competitors don't play by the rules. We've brought trade cases against China at nearly twice the rate as the last administration - and it's made a difference. Over a thousand Americans are working today because we stopped a surge in Chinese tires. But we need to do more. It's not right when another country lets our movies, music, and software be pirated. It's not fair when foreign manufacturers have a leg up on ours only because they're heavily subsidized.

Tonight, I'm announcing the creation of a Trade Enforcement Unit that will be charged with investigating unfair trade practices in countries like China. There will be more inspections to prevent counterfeit or unsafe goods from crossing our borders. And this Congress should make sure that no foreign company has an advantage over American manufacturing when it comes to accessing finance or new markets like Russia. Our workers are the most productive on Earth, and if the playing field is level, I promise you - America will always win.

I also hear from many business leaders who want to hire in the United States but can't find workers with the right skills. Growing industries in science and technology have twice as many openings as we have workers who can do the job. Think about that - openings at a time when millions of Americans are looking for work.

That's inexcusable. And we know how to fix it.

Jackie Bray is a single mom from North Carolina who was laid off from her job as a mechanic. Then Siemens opened a gas turbine factory in Charlotte, and formed a partnership with Central Piedmont Community College. The company helped the college design courses in laser and robotics training. It paid Jackie's tuition, then hired her to help operate their plant.

I want every American looking for work to have the same opportunity as Jackie did. Join me in a national commitment to train two million Americans with skills that will lead directly to a job. My Administration has already lined up more companies that want to help. Model partnerships between businesses like Siemens and community colleges in places like Charlotte, Orlando, and Louisville are up and running. Now you need to give more community colleges the resources they need to become community career centers - places that teach people skills that local businesses are looking for right now, from data management to high-tech manufacturing.

And I want to cut through the maze of confusing training programs, so that from now on, people like Jackie have one program, one website, and one place to go for all the information and help they need. It's time to turn our unemployment system into a reemployment system that puts people to work.

These reforms will help people get jobs that are open today. But to prepare for the jobs of tomorrow, our commitment to skills and education has to start earlier.

For less than one percent of what our Nation spends on education each year, we've convinced nearly every State in the country to raise their standards for teaching and learning - the first time that's happened in a generation.

But challenges remain. And we know how to solve them.

At a time when other countries are doubling down on education, tight budgets have forced States to lay off thousands of teachers. We know a good teacher can increase the lifetime income of a classroom by over $250,000. A great teacher can offer an escape from poverty to the child who dreams beyond his circumstance. Every person in this chamber can point to a teacher who changed the trajectory of their lives. Most teachers work tirelessly, with modest pay, sometimes digging into their own pocket for school supplies - just to make a difference.

Teachers matter. So instead of bashing them, or defending the status quo, let's offer schools a deal. Give them the resources to keep good teachers on the job, and reward the best ones. In return, grant schools flexibility: To teach with creativity and passion; to stop teaching to the test; and to replace teachers who just aren't helping kids learn.

We also know that when students aren't allowed to walk away from their education, more of them walk the stage to get their diploma. So tonight, I call on every State to require that all students stay in high school until they graduate or turn eighteen.

When kids do graduate, the most daunting challenge can be the cost of college. At a time when Americans owe more in tuition debt than credit card debt, this Congress needs to stop the interest rates on student loans from doubling in July. Extend the tuition tax credit we started that saves middle-class families thousands of dollars. And give more young people the chance to earn their way through college by doubling the number of work-study jobs in the next five years.

Of course, it's not enough for us to increase student aid. We can't just keep subsidizing skyrocketing tuition; we'll run out of money. States also need to do their part, by making higher education a higher priority in their budgets. And colleges and universities have to do their part by working to keep costs down. Recently, I spoke with a group of college presidents who've done just that. Some schools re-design courses to help students finish more quickly. Some use better technology. The point is, it's possible. So let me put colleges and universities on notice: If you can't stop tuition from going up, the funding you get from taxpayers will go down. Higher education can't be a luxury - it's an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford.

Let's also remember that hundreds of thousands of talented, hardworking students in this country face another challenge: The fact that they aren't yet American citizens. Many were brought here as small children, are American through and through, yet they live every day with the threat of deportation. Others came more recently, to study business and science and engineering, but as soon as they get their degree, we send them home to invent new products and create new jobs somewhere else.

That doesn't make sense.

I believe as strongly as ever that we should take on illegal immigration. That's why my Administration has put more boots on the border than ever before. That's why there are fewer illegal crossings than when I took office.

The opponents of action are out of excuses. We should be working on comprehensive immigration reform right now. But if election-year politics keeps Congress from acting on a comprehensive plan, let's at least agree to stop expelling responsible young people who want to staff our labs, start new businesses, and defend this country. Send me a law that gives them the chance to earn their citizenship. I will sign it right away.

You see, an economy built to last is one where we encourage the talent and ingenuity of every person in this country. That means women should earn equal pay for equal work. It means we should support everyone who's willing to work; and every risk-taker and entrepreneur who aspires to become the next Steve Jobs.

After all, innovation is what America has always been about. Most new jobs are created in start-ups and small businesses. So let's pass an agenda that helps them succeed. Tear down regulations that prevent aspiring entrepreneurs from getting the financing to grow. Expand tax relief to small businesses that are raising wages and creating good jobs. Both parties agree on these ideas. So put them in a bill, and get it on my desk this year.

Innovation also demands basic research. Today, the discoveries taking place in our federally-financed labs and universities could lead to new treatments that kill cancer cells but leave healthy ones untouched. New lightweight vests for cops and soldiers that can stop any bullet. Don't gut these investments in our budget. Don't let other countries win the race for the future. Support the same kind of research and innovation that led to the computer chip and the Internet; to new American jobs and new American industries.

Nowhere is the promise of innovation greater than in American-made energy. Over the last three years, we've opened millions of new acres for oil and gas exploration, and tonight, I'm directing my Administration to open more than 75 percent of our potential offshore oil and gas resources. Right now, American oil production is the highest that it's been in eight years. That's right - eight years. Not only that - last year, we relied less on foreign oil than in any of the past sixteen years.

But with only 2 percent of the world's oil reserves, oil isn't enough. This country needs an all-out, all-of-the-above strategy that develops every available source of American energy - a strategy that's cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs.

We have a supply of natural gas that can last America nearly one hundred years, and my Administration will take every possible action to safely develop this energy. Experts believe this will support more than 600,000 jobs by the end of the decade. And I'm requiring all companies that drill for gas on public lands to disclose the chemicals they use. America will develop this resource without putting the health and safety of our citizens at risk.

The development of natural gas will create jobs and power trucks and factories that are cleaner and cheaper, proving that we don't have to choose between our environment and our economy. And by the way, it was public research dollars, over the course of thirty years, that helped develop the technologies to extract all this natural gas out of shale rock - reminding us that Government support is critical in helping businesses get new energy ideas off the ground.

What's true for natural gas is true for clean energy. In three years, our partnership with the private sector has already positioned America to be the world's leading manufacturer of high-tech batteries. Because of federal investments, renewable energy use has nearly doubled. And thousands of Americans have jobs because of it.

When Bryan Ritterby was laid off from his job making furniture, he said he worried that at 55, no one would give him a second chance. But he found work at Energetx, a wind turbine manufacturer in Michigan. Before the recession, the factory only made luxury yachts. Today, it's hiring workers like Bryan, who said, "I'm proud to be working in the industry of the future."

Our experience with shale gas shows us that the payoffs on these public investments don't always come right away. Some technologies don't pan out; some companies fail. But I will not walk away from the promise of clean energy. I will not walk away from workers like Bryan. I will not cede the wind or solar or battery industry to China or Germany because we refuse to make the same commitment here. We have subsidized oil companies for a century. That's long enough. It's time to end the taxpayer giveaways to an industry that's rarely been more profitable, and double-down on a clean energy industry that's never been more promising. Pass clean energy tax credits and create these jobs.

We can also spur energy innovation with new incentives. The differences in this chamber may be too deep right now to pass a comprehensive plan to fight climate change. But there's no reason why Congress shouldn't at least set a clean energy standard that creates a market for innovation. So far, you haven't acted. Well tonight, I will. I'm directing my Administration to allow the development of clean energy on enough public land to power three million homes. And I'm proud to announce that the Department of Defense, the world's largest consumer of energy, will make one of the largest commitments to clean energy in history - with the Navy purchasing enough capacity to power a quarter of a million homes a year.

Of course, the easiest way to save money is to waste less energy. So here's another proposal: Help manufacturers eliminate energy waste in their factories and give businesses incentives to upgrade their buildings. Their energy bills will be $100 billion lower over the next decade, and America will have less pollution, more manufacturing, and more jobs for construction workers who need them. Send me a bill that creates these jobs.

Building this new energy future should be just one part of a broader agenda to repair America's infrastructure. So much of America needs to be rebuilt. We've got crumbling roads and bridges. A power grid that wastes too much energy. An incomplete high-speed broadband network that prevents a small business owner in rural America from selling her products all over the world.

During the Great Depression, America built the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge. After World War II, we connected our States with a system of highways. Democratic and Republican administrations invested in great projects that benefited everybody, from the workers who built them to the businesses that still use them today.

In the next few weeks, I will sign an Executive Order clearing away the red tape that slows down too many construction projects. But you need to fund these projects. Take the money we're no longer spending at war, use half of it to pay down our debt, and use the rest to do some nation-building right here at home.

There's never been a better time to build, especially since the construction industry was one of the hardest-hit when the housing bubble burst. Of course, construction workers weren't the only ones hurt. So were millions of innocent Americans who've seen their home values decline. And while Government can't fix the problem on its own, responsible homeowners shouldn't have to sit and wait for the housing market to hit bottom to get some relief.

That's why I'm sending this Congress a plan that gives every responsible homeowner the chance to save about $3,000 a year on their mortgage, by refinancing at historically low interest rates. No more red tape. No more runaround from the banks. A small fee on the largest financial institutions will ensure that it won't add to the deficit, and will give banks that were rescued by taxpayers a chance to repay a deficit of trust.

Let's never forget: Millions of Americans who work hard and play by the rules every day deserve a Government and a financial system that do the same. It's time to apply the same rules from top to bottom: No bailouts, no handouts, and no copouts. An America built to last insists on responsibility from everybody.

We've all paid the price for lenders who sold mortgages to people who couldn't afford them, and buyers who knew they couldn't afford them. That's why we need smart regulations to prevent irresponsible behavior. Rules to prevent financial fraud, or toxic dumping, or faulty medical devices, don't destroy the free market. They make the free market work better.

There is no question that some regulations are outdated, unnecessary, or too costly. In fact, I've approved fewer regulations in the first three years of my presidency than my Republican predecessor did in his. I've ordered every federal agency to eliminate rules that don't make sense. We've already announced over 500 reforms, and just a fraction of them will save business and citizens more than $10 billion over the next five years. We got rid of one rule from 40 years ago that could have forced some dairy farmers to spend $10,000 a year proving that they could contain a spill - because milk was somehow classified as an oil. With a rule like that, I guess it was worth crying over spilled milk.

I'm confident a farmer can contain a milk spill without a federal agency looking over his shoulder. But I will not back down from making sure an oil company can contain the kind of oil spill we saw in the Gulf two years ago. I will not back down from protecting our kids from mercury pollution, or making sure that our food is safe and our water is clean. I will not go back to the days when health insurance companies had unchecked power to cancel your policy, deny you coverage, or charge women differently from men.

And I will not go back to the days when Wall Street was allowed to play by its own set of rules. The new rules we passed restore what should be any financial system's core purpose: Getting funding to entrepreneurs with the best ideas, and getting loans to responsible families who want to buy a home, start a business, or send a kid to college.

So if you're a big bank or financial institution, you are no longer allowed to make risky bets with your customers' deposits. You're required to write out a "living will" that details exactly how you'll pay the bills if you fail - because the rest of us aren't bailing you out ever again. And if you're a mortgage lender or a payday lender or a credit card company, the days of signing people up for products they can't afford with confusing forms and deceptive practices are over. Today, American consumers finally have a watchdog in Richard Cordray with one job: To look out for them.

We will also establish a Financial Crimes Unit of highly trained investigators to crack down on large-scale fraud and protect people's investments. Some financial firms violate major anti-fraud laws because there's no real penalty for being a repeat offender. That's bad for consumers, and it's bad for the vast majority of bankers and financial service professionals who do the right thing. So pass legislation that makes the penalties for fraud count.

And tonight, I am asking my Attorney General to create a special unit of federal prosecutors and leading state attorneys general to expand our investigations into the abusive lending and packaging of risky mortgages that led to the housing crisis. This new unit will hold accountable those who broke the law, speed assistance to homeowners, and help turn the page on an era of recklessness that hurt so many Americans.

A return to the American values of fair play and shared responsibility will help us protect our people and our economy. But it should also guide us as we look to pay down our debt and invest in our future.

Right now, our most immediate priority is stopping a tax hike on 160 million working Americans while the recovery is still fragile. People cannot afford losing $40 out of each paycheck this year. There are plenty of ways to get this done. So let's agree right here, right now: No side issues. No drama. Pass the payroll tax cut without delay.

When it comes to the deficit, we've already agreed to more than $2 trillion in cuts and savings. But we need to do more, and that means making choices. Right now, we're poised to spend nearly $1 trillion more on what was supposed to be a temporary tax break for the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans. Right now, because of loopholes and shelters in the tax code, a quarter of all millionaires pay lower tax rates than millions of middle-class households. Right now, Warren Buffett pays a lower tax rate than his secretary.

Do we want to keep these tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans? Or do we want to keep our investments in everything else - like education and medical research; a strong military and care for our veterans? Because if we're serious about paying down our debt, we can't do both.

The American people know what the right choice is. So do I. As I told the Speaker this summer, I'm prepared to make more reforms that rein in the long term costs of Medicare and Medicaid, and strengthen Social Security, so long as those programs remain a guarantee of security for seniors.

But in return, we need to change our tax code so that people like me, and an awful lot of Members of Congress, pay our fair share of taxes. Tax reform should follow the Buffett rule: If you make more than $1 million a year, you should not pay less than 30 percent in taxes. And my Republican friend Tom Coburn is right: Washington should stop subsidizing millionaires. In fact, if you're earning a million dollars a year, you shouldn't get special tax subsidies or deductions. On the other hand, if you make under $250,000 a year, like 98 percent of American families, your taxes shouldn't go up. You're the ones struggling with rising costs and stagnant wages. You're the ones who need relief.

Now, you can call this class warfare all you want. But asking a billionaire to pay at least as much as his secretary in taxes? Most Americans would call that common sense.

We don't begrudge financial success in this country. We admire it. When Americans talk about folks like me paying my fair share of taxes, it's not because they envy the rich. It's because they understand that when I get tax breaks I don't need and the country can't afford, it either adds to the deficit, or somebody else has to make up the difference - like a senior on a fixed income; or a student trying to get through school; or a family trying to make ends meet. That's not right. Americans know it's not right. They know that this generation's success is only possible because past generations felt a responsibility to each other, and to their country's future, and they know our way of life will only endure if we feel that same sense of shared responsibility. That's how we'll reduce our deficit. That's an America built to last.

I recognize that people watching tonight have differing views about taxes and debt; energy and health care. But no matter what party they belong to, I bet most Americans are thinking the same thing right now: Nothing will get done this year, or next year, or maybe even the year after that, because Washington is broken.

Can you blame them for feeling a little cynical?

The greatest blow to confidence in our economy last year didn't come from events beyond our control. It came from a debate in Washington over whether the United States would pay its bills or not. Who benefited from that fiasco?

I've talked tonight about the deficit of trust between Main Street and Wall Street. But the divide between this city and the rest of the country is at least as bad - and it seems to get worse every year.

Some of this has to do with the corrosive influence of money in politics. So together, let's take some steps to fix that. Send me a bill that bans insider trading by Members of Congress, and I will sign it tomorrow. Let's limit any elected official from owning stocks in industries they impact. Let's make sure people who bundle campaign contributions for Congress can't lobby Congress, and vice versa - an idea that has bipartisan support, at least outside of Washington.

Some of what's broken has to do with the way Congress does its business these days. A simple majority is no longer enough to get anything - even routine business - passed through the Senate. Neither party has been blameless in these tactics. Now both parties should put an end to it. For starters, I ask the Senate to pass a rule that all judicial and public service nominations receive a simple up or down vote within 90 days.

The executive branch also needs to change. Too often, it's inefficient, outdated and remote. That's why I've asked this Congress to grant me the authority to consolidate the federal bureaucracy so that our Government is leaner, quicker, and more responsive to the needs of the American people.

Finally, none of these reforms can happen unless we also lower the temperature in this town. We need to end the notion that the two parties must be locked in a perpetual campaign of mutual destruction; that politics is about clinging to rigid ideologies instead of building consensus around common sense ideas.

I'm a Democrat. But I believe what Republican Abraham Lincoln believed: That Government should do for people only what they cannot do better by themselves, and no more. That's why my education reform offers more competition, and more control for schools and States. That's why we're getting rid of regulations that don't work. That's why our health care law relies on a reformed private market, not a Government program.

On the other hand, even my Republican friends who complain the most about Government spending have supported federally-financed roads, and clean energy projects, and federal offices for the folks back home.

The point is, we should all want a smarter, more effective Government. And while we may not be able to bridge our biggest philosophical differences this year, we can make real progress. With or without this Congress, I will keep taking actions that help the economy grow. But I can do a whole lot more with your help. Because when we act together, there is nothing the United States of America can't achieve.

That is the lesson we've learned from our actions abroad over the last few years.

Ending the Iraq war has allowed us to strike decisive blows against our enemies. From Pakistan to Yemen, the al Qaeda operatives who remain are scrambling, knowing that they can't escape the reach of the United States of America.

From this position of strength, we've begun to wind down the war in Afghanistan. Ten thousand of our troops have come home. Twenty-three thousand more will leave by the end of this summer. This transition to Afghan lead will continue, and we will build an enduring partnership with Afghanistan, so that it is never again a source of attacks against America.

As the tide of war recedes, a wave of change has washed across the Middle East and North Africa, from Tunis to Cairo; from Sana'a to Tripoli. A year ago, Qadhafi was one of the world's longest-serving dictators - a murderer with American blood on his hands. Today, he is gone. And in Syria, I have no doubt that the Assad regime will soon discover that the forces of change can't be reversed, and that human dignity can't be denied.

How this incredible transformation will end remains uncertain. But we have a huge stake in the outcome. And while it is ultimately up to the people of the region to decide their fate, we will advocate for those values that have served our own country so well. We will stand against violence and intimidation. We will stand for the rights and dignity of all human beings - men and women; Christians, Muslims, and Jews. We will support policies that lead to strong and stable democracies and open markets, because tyranny is no match for liberty.

And we will safeguard America's own security against those who threaten our citizens, our friends, and our interests. Look at Iran. Through the power of our diplomacy, a world that was once divided about how to deal with Iran's nuclear program now stands as one. The regime is more isolated than ever before; its leaders are faced with crippling sanctions, and as long as they shirk their responsibilities, this pressure will not relent. Let there be no doubt: America is determined to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and I will take no options off the table to achieve that goal. But a peaceful resolution of this issue is still possible, and far better, and if Iran changes course and meets its obligations, it can rejoin the community of nations.

The renewal of American leadership can be felt across the globe. Our oldest alliances in Europe and Asia are stronger than ever. Our ties to the Americas are deeper. Our iron-clad commitment to Israel's security has meant the closest military cooperation between our two countries in history. We've made it clear that America is a Pacific power, and a new beginning in Burma has lit a new hope. From the coalitions we've built to secure nuclear materials, to the missions we've led against hunger and disease; from the blows we've dealt to our enemies; to the enduring power of our moral example, America is back.

Anyone who tells you otherwise, anyone who tells you that America is in decline or that our influence has waned, doesn't know what they're talking about. That's not the message we get from leaders around the world, all of whom are eager to work with us. That's not how people feel from Tokyo to Berlin; from Cape Town to Rio; where opinions of America are higher than they've been in years. Yes, the world is changing; no, we can't control every event. But America remains the one indispensable nation in world affairs - and as long as I'm President, I intend to keep it that way.

That's why, working with our military leaders, I have proposed a new defense strategy that ensures we maintain the finest military in the world, while saving nearly half a trillion dollars in our budget. To stay one step ahead of our adversaries, I have already sent this Congress legislation that will secure our country from the growing danger of cyber-threats.

Above all, our freedom endures because of the men and women in uniform who defend it. As they come home, we must serve them as well as they served us. That includes giving them the care and benefits they have earned - which is why we've increased annual VA spending every year I've been President. And it means enlisting our veterans in the work of rebuilding our Nation.

With the bipartisan support of this Congress, we are providing new tax credits to companies that hire vets. Michelle and Jill Biden have worked with American businesses to secure a pledge of 135,000 jobs for veterans and their families. And tonight, I'm proposing a Veterans Job Corps that will help our communities hire veterans as cops and firefighters, so that America is as strong as those who defend her.

Which brings me back to where I began. Those of us who've been sent here to serve can learn from the service of our troops. When you put on that uniform, it doesn't matter if you're black or white; Asian or Latino; conservative or liberal; rich or poor; gay or straight. When you're marching into battle, you look out for the person next to you, or the mission fails. When you're in the thick of the fight, you rise or fall as one unit, serving one Nation, leaving no one behind.

One of my proudest possessions is the flag that the SEAL Team took with them on the mission to get bin Laden. On it are each of their names. Some may be Democrats. Some may be Republicans. But that doesn't matter. Just like it didn't matter that day in the Situation Room, when I sat next to Bob Gates - a man who was George Bush's defense secretary; and Hillary Clinton, a woman who ran against me for president.

All that mattered that day was the mission. No one thought about politics. No one thought about themselves. One of the young men involved in the raid later told me that he didn't deserve credit for the mission. It only succeeded, he said, because every single member of that unit did their job - the pilot who landed the helicopter that spun out of control; the translator who kept others from entering the compound; the troops who separated the women and children from the fight; the SEALs who charged up the stairs. More than that, the mission only succeeded because every member of that unit trusted each other - because you can't charge up those stairs, into darkness and danger, unless you know that there's someone behind you, watching your back.

So it is with America. Each time I look at that flag, I'm reminded that our destiny is stitched together like those fifty stars and those thirteen stripes. No one built this country on their own. This Nation is great because we built it together. This Nation is great because we worked as a team. This Nation is great because we get each other's backs. And if we hold fast to that truth, in this moment of trial, there is no challenge too great; no mission too hard. As long as we're joined in common purpose, as long as we maintain our common resolve, our journey moves forward, our future is hopeful, and the state of our Union will always be strong.

Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless the United States of America.

Katy Perry Kisses Ivan Dorschner Kisses Katy Perry

2012-01-23T18:42:00.000-08:00

At the final leg of the California Dreams Concert Tour at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Philippines, Katy Perry kissed Pinoy Big Brother Teen Clash 2010 Edition housemate Ivan Dorschner with gusto. The flabbergasted & half-naked Ivan kissed back Katty several minutes after amidst the cheers and awes of thousands of fans in the MOA Concert Ground on Sunday night, January 22, 2012. The pop star even pinched one of Ivan's nipples.

Let's watch the even via Youtube's video:

It is not the first time Katty did this in her concert. In Jakarta, Indonesia, she also did the same to an adoring and topless male fan. I guess it becomes part of her antic. However, the lucky fan loves that.

PBB Unlimited Sets 4 Housemates for Elimination

2012-01-22T10:03:00.000-08:00

Four out of the remaining 14 housemates in the Pinoy Big Brother House faced elimination when they selected the red paper bearing the word "nominated". These 4 housemates all came from Team High Voltage. They are:

1. Wendy Tabusalla

2. Joya Genzola

3. Divine Maitland-Smith

4. Carlo Romero

Xian Liam and Kim Chiu Wedding of the Week

2012-01-22T09:34:00.000-08:00

Last Friday, January 20, 2012 culminated the bittersweet romance of Xian Lim and Kim Chiu when they said "I do" in an elaborate church wedding.

The occasion was attended by family members of both parties, close friends, relatives and even former nemesis.

Before the Lim-Chiu Nuptial, tragedy struck Kim Chiu when he lost her best friend and buddy.

On the other hand, Xian's father was imprisoned. In spite of these misfortunes, love conquered all. Not so good experiences were left behind.

The groom made his third wedding proposal during the bride's birthday.

With tears rolling down her rosy cheeks, the happy Kim said "yes".

With this word, the wedding was scheduled.

I hope you enjoy watching the photos of this Wedding of the Week, captured via ABS-CBN's "My Binondo Girl."

Daniel "James Bond" Visits Wife Rachel "The Mummy" Weisz in Manila

2012-01-21T18:48:00.000-08:00

The only blonde (but not dumb) Daniel Craig touched down at the Ninoy Aquino International (a 'worst') Airport in Manila, Philippines on Friday, January 20, 2012 to visit his 7-month wife, Rachel Weisz.

The English actor came on board Dragon Airlines via Hong Kong. Rachel has been filming some scenes in Manila for the "Bourne Legacy" film siince January 8, 2012.

Daniel and Rachel are both 'segunda mano' when they tied the knot in a private ceremony in New York on June 22, 2011.

Only 4 persons witnessed this union which includes Daniel's daughter, Ella,18, from ex-Scottish actress-wife Fiona Loudon and Rachel's son, Henry Chance, who will be 6 on May 31 from American filmmaker and producer Darren Aronofsky.

The hot Daniel Craig has some totally bare scenes from some of his films. Below is one of these.

I hope the couple will enjoy their brief stay in this country of 96M. They will soon discover that "It's more fun in the Philippines". Really.

Twigs & Stones Part 2 Full Trailer

2012-01-21T08:56:00.000-08:00

Shotpoof Productions is now filming Part 2 of the popular Ilocano version of the Bourne Legacy film, which is currently filming in the Philippines.

Watch the full trailer of Battle: Twigs & Stones Part 2 below via Youtube:

Meantime, Sayote Productions also has its Visayan version of the Bourne Legacy. Below is their version:

EJ Falcon - Empress Schuck, Sila Na Ba?

2012-01-19T23:49:00.000-08:00

Kahit itinanggi ni EJ Falcon na nanliligaw siya kay Empress Schuck sa isang interbyu ay marami pa rin ang hindi naniniwala sa binata dahil na rin sa nakikitang closeness ng dalawa.

Ito ay kahit na natapos na ang kanilang teleseryeng " Guns and Roses" noon pang isang taon. Pero inamin ng grand winner ng Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus na hinahangaan niya ang magandang kapareho.

Matatandaang inamin din ni EJ na ang talagang showbiz crush ay walang iba kundi ang pop proncess na si Sarah Geronimo. Tiyak na hindi nagustuhan ng mga fans ni EJ ang rebelasyong ito.

Magkagayunman, tila hindi pa rin handa si Sarah sa anumang relasyon matapos maudlot ang kanilang relasyon ni Rayver Cruz na ngayon ay kasintahan ni Cristine Reyes.

Alalahaning nasanggot din si EJ Falcon sa isang iskandalo kung saan lumabas sa internet ang diumanong larawan niyang hindi kaaya-aya sa paningin ng mga bata. Narito ang larawang iyon.

Ano kaya ang mangyayari sa taong ito ng Water Dragon para sa nabanggit na mga artista? Abangan!

Baghdatis Wacking Rage at 2012 Australian Open

2012-01-19T10:39:00.000-08:00

Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus released his frustration by whacking 4 rackets in a row. This happened during a break after the 26-year old Baghdatis suffered his second round loss to Stanislas Wawrinka on Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia today, January 19,2012. With his outburst of human emotion, he gained a $1,250 fine and an instant popularity at Youtube.

After he released his tension, Baghdatis won the third set but eventually lost the last set and the match to Wawrinka, 7-6, 6-4, 5-7 and 6-1.

Watch Baghdatis wacks his rackets below:

Some condemned Baghdatis but some understood his reaction. It is better to damage some things than to hurt himself.

CJ Renato Corona's SALN 2002 - 2010

2012-01-19T08:33:00.001-08:00

Year	Properties	Cash	Total Assets	Liabilities	Net Worth
2002	10,138,000.00	4,830,000.00	14,968,000.00	0	14,968,000.00
2003	14,059,080.00	4,300,000.00	18,359,080.00	11,000,000.00	7,359,080.00
2004	14,059,080.00	4,300,000.00	18,359,080.00	11,000,000.00	7,359,080.00
2005	14,059,080.00	4,300,000.00	18,359,080.00	10,000,000.00	8,359,080.00
2006	14,059,080.00	3,500,000.00	17,559,080.00	8,000,000.00	9,559,080.00
2007	14,059,080.00	3,500,000.00	17,559,080.00	6,500,000.00	11,059,080.00
2008	14,059,080.00	3,500,000.00	17,559,080.00	5,000,000.00	12,559,080.00
2009	14,059,080.00	3,500,000.00	17,559,080.00	3,000,000.00	14,559,080.00
2010	18,438,980.00	4,500,000.00	22,938,980.00	0	22,938,980.00

I copied the above summary of Chief Justice Renato Corona's Statement of Assets, Liabilities & Networth (SALN) from 2002 to 2010 from ABS-CBN news online. Judging from the look of the figures, they seem to be just an estimate and do not really correspond to actual figures. I am not sure if this is allowed under the law.

In 2002, CJ Corona did not have any liability or loan. Yet in 2003, CJ Corona was able to secure a loan/liability of 11M or 60% of his total asset. What he did with this loan? Spent it all? His assets did not increase in value during the time he took the loan. Something fishy here. In 2004, his SALN is the same as in 2003. It means to say that all his salaries were spent to nothing tangible. There was no increase in his money in the bank. Even the bank interest on his savings deposit was spent. In 2005, he was able to pay 1M to his loan which means he was able to save 1M or 83,333.33 monthly from his salary. How much is his yearly salary? Did the 1M come from the earnings of his properties?

In 2006, he paid 2M, 1.5M in 2007 and 2008, 2M in 2009 and 3M in 2010. Where did this amount of money come from? Notice that his properties are not increasing nor decreasing in value.

I think the SALNs of Chief Justice Corona are bogus and do not represent his true networth. I think he made them just to satisfy the requirement of the law without realizing that they might be made public. With this, his dishonesty is tantamount to betrayal of public trust and he must be removed from office. After that, he must be sued criminally if some of his assets are proved to be ill-gotten wealth. No one is above the law!

UP Releases UPCAT Passers for 2012-2013 Freshmen

2012-01-18T10:55:00.000-08:00

The wait is over. The Office of the Registrar of the University of the Philippines Systems has just released the names of incoming freshmen who passed the UPCAT (UP College Admission Test) given in August 2011.

Search your name HERE and congrats!

Those who did not qualify through the UPCAT or did not make it to either of your UP campus choice, do not fret. There are still 2 options where you can still study at UP:

First: 1) You can try other UP campuses a) if your UPG (University Predicted Grade) is within their cut-off grade and b) they still have available slots. Just present your Non-Qualifier's Slip which shows your UPG to the Office of the Registrar where you intend to enroll. However, there is NO guarantee of acceptance as each campus evaluates you according to their own criteria.

Second: If no UP campus can accommodate you now, you may enroll in any college or university. After earning at least 33 academic units, you can transfer to UP as long as your weighted average is 2.00 or better in accordance with UP marking system.

Kalayaan Residence Hall

For the lucky students who wish to avail of the campus dormitory inside the UP campus in Diliman, it is about time to make an inquiry at Kalayaan Residence Hall as the slots are very limited. The Hall caters solely to freshman students and it is a board and lodging service.

Molave Residence Hall

As a student of UP, I spent all of my college days in the dormitories of UP Diliman. During my freshman year, I lived at Kalayaan Residence Hall. I was at Molave Residence Hall during my second year. My third and last year was spent at Narra Residence Hall (which was already destroyed by fire).

Narra Residence Hall

Non-renewable Saudi Iqama for 18 Job Categories

2012-01-17T10:29:00.000-08:00

In December 2011, Saudi Labor Office has announced that as part of the Nitaqat system, the Iqama for 18 job categories and its sub-categories will no longer be renewed this month. These are:

1. Accountant

2. Secretary

3. Salesman

4. Sales Manager

5. Sales Supervisor

6. Finance Manager

7. Chief Accountant

8. Senior Accountant

9. Office Manager

10. Sales Assistant

11. Administration Manager

12. Office Boy

13. Driver

14. Receptionist

15. Warehouse Manager

16. Forklift Operator

17. Logistics Supervisor

18. Administrator

Those Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Saudi Arabia who fall in the above job categories should inquire their HR personnel or Government Relations Officers to verify this report and what to do next.

Ramgen - Janelle Scandal Video Part 2

2012-01-17T06:53:00.000-08:00

It is now the talk of the bloggers and social networking groups that the second part of Ramgen Revilla and Janelel Manahan's intimate video has been leaked and allegedly circulating in the internet as of this writing. I have not seen this scandalous video that is why I cannot confirm that it is indeed Ramgen and Janelle. Some gossipers said that the video was taken in the bedroom of the two lovers and it was Janelle was featured more in the said video.

The first video had already brought shame on Janelle and I do hope that she shall be stronger this time.

In another development, Ramon Joseph and the two other suspects under police custody have been arraigned today and the three pleaded "not guilty" as expected for the murder of Ramgen Revilla and frustrated murder for Janelle Manahan. Ramona Bautista who is in Turkey was also indicted in the case.

If the purpose of the video uploader is to defame or harass Janelle for testifying or to taint her credibility, well, it is not working. Public sympathy is still on Janelle.

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