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Dealing with Pride and Humility: 10 Commandments of Common Sense

2012-05-11T13:27:00.002+08:00

When religion and the Church gets too involved with politics and have views I disagree with, my faith with the establishment got affected. From thereon, I have decided to pursue my spiritual faith on my own with guidance from authors on topics I resonate with. The most recent one is Tenzin Gyatso. While on my two week break, I got the chance to browse through "The 10 Commandments of Common

Helping OFWs - Villar Foundation advocacy

2012-05-09T17:12:00.000+08:00

I remember back in early days when relatives would advise us not to take chances of leaving the family just to work abroad. Otherwise, face the possibility where kids won't know you or partners-in-life become unattached to each other. But of course, most Filipinos planning to go abroad will say, "that won't happen to us". Have seem some couples whose relationship fell apart but still end up

PAREF WOODROSE Student’s Rural Outreach Program: "focus more on others' need"

2012-05-09T15:57:00.000+08:00

Summer break is here and students are out of the classrooms enjoying their long vacation. Some would go out of town, or schedule summer activities with their friends and families. There are some however, who would spend their vacation learning and helping others. I had a chance to visit the students of PAREF Woodrose, an exclusive school for girls, in their Rural Outreach Program in Balete,

I commit to being fit - MetaFit week 2 of 4

2012-05-04T10:21:00.000+08:00

When you have been overweight long enough, acceptance comes into play. In my mind, these reasons prevail: When people talk to you, bottom-line, it is what you say rather than whether you are gorgeous or not that counts. We are more conscious on how we look like thinking what the other person thinks of us. But more often not, that is secondary. Of course, the above thinking may be different to

Lost 4 pounds – MetaFit Challenge 1st week of 4

2012-04-27T13:54:00.003+08:00

When I took the Immuvit MetaFit Challenge last week, I was partly skeptical if this will work for me. Was wary on how it will affect my left knee - which was injured two years ago while setting up in an exhibit (slipped and landed on left knee). This has greatly affected my mobility in the past 2 years to the point I had to hire a vehicle service wherever I go just to protect it. To deal with

Becoming MetaFit in high-tech age

2012-04-22T11:15:00.000+08:00

If there is any downside of being involved with technology, a lot of your time is spent online. This means sitting down or sedentary for hours. By the time your current weight is equivalent to +50% of your pre-Internet “hooked use” weight, you’ll realize that is not an easy thing to shed at all. This is the metabolism slowdown phase known as somatopause (or middle-age bulge). What triggers

Get ready: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012 Writing Project

2012-04-06T06:06:00.000+08:00

We are now on year 6 of this writing project that aims to identify new and emerging blogs that are making an impact to its readers in 2012 as chosen by peers. Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2012 - Invitation to Participate View more presentations from Janette Toral These blogs are gradually gaining a considerable amount of readership, following, influence, and fascinating the reader in

Dealing with cyber bullies who attack using social media

2012-04-04T20:07:00.001+08:00

Last March 22 and 23, I got interviewed about cyber-bullying. The interest was heightened when showbiz personalities like Sharon Cuneta, Arnold Clavio, among others came under attack in various social media sites for what they have said on-cam or online. Here were some of the questions asked and my answers. 1. When does an online disagreement or opinion reach the point it can be called

Mentoring women - building trust is key

2012-03-13T11:40:00.000+08:00

In my younger years till now, most of what I learned were through experience and books read. When your reality is shaped by experience, there are a lot of biases developed in the process. One thing I am not comfortable with is talking to someone about things I went through or thoughts in my mind at present. When you get betrayed or let down by people you trusted or what you shared is used against

Speakers are not Heroes

2012-01-04T22:37:00.001+08:00

Delivering no less than 4 presentations a month in face-to-face and webinar form has made me take things for granted at times. Less planning time despite my presentation deck having reasonably useful content. When I got hold of the book "Resonate" by Nancy Duarte, the ideas sparked my curiosity. As I have a January 5 webinar on Professional Blogging, Social Media Marketing, and Advertising,

Work cultures: change, adapt, join, or move out?

2011-12-16T07:59:00.001+08:00

I had a long phone conversation with a workaholic friend last night asking for advice on what can she do in a year to prepare for a freelance consulting career. Her conglomerate work is taking the toll on her due to management changes and politics. This includes her former staff, who got realigned, saying things behind her back. Her current staff becoming lukewarm working with her. Other

Celebrating Steve Jobs legacy with the iPhone 4s

2011-12-12T19:40:00.001+08:00

Last October 6, I went to GMA Network Center as guest for the program News To Go. The assigned topic was "social media reactions received in relation to the iPhone 4s launch" that happened last October 4 in the U.S.. While on the road, the AM radio program anchor (Noli De Castro - I think) said Steve Jobs died already. I immediately checked Twitter and read the outpour of condolence messages.

Blogging Communities: Relevance in the Age of Social Media

2011-11-21T14:25:00.001+08:00

The recent Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 writing project process made me reflect on how the Philippines blogging community is evolving. Much has remained the same but there are behaviors emerging or further reinforced. This includes: Mindmap inspired from the book Brains on Fire Community leaders will ruleOne's influence is greatly determined or established by which community he or

Winners: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011

2011-09-14T11:26:00.001+08:00

Sincerest thanks to everyone who took the time to attend the eyeball event of the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 writing project. Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 Winners View more presentations from Janette Toral As chosen by bloggers who participated in this writing project, the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011 are: Certified Foodies My Green Living IdeasThe

September 13 Eyeball: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 Winners Announcement

2011-09-06T21:39:00.000+08:00

First, many thanks to those who submitted entries to the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs 2011 writing project. Let us meet up on September 13, 2011 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Le Bistro Vert, Fraser Place, Valero Street, Makati City. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for

Update #11: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-09-06T21:16:00.001+08:00

Here's the eleventh summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and Natural

Update #10: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-09-04T23:56:00.000+08:00

Here's the tenth summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join.This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and Natural Lubes

Update #9: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-08-28T01:52:00.001+08:00

Here's the ninth summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and Natural

Week 8: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-08-07T15:45:00.001+08:00

Here's the eight week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and

Monitor YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook Page, Profile Performance with EmpireAvenue

2011-08-05T15:25:00.006+08:00

One article that caught my attention recently tackled Accountability-Based Influence. It is all about not being caught up with vanity metrics like your number of followers, fans, the likes but the quality of interaction that you spent in it or actionable metrics. One site mentioned in that piece is EmpireAvenue where you can build your social capital online through your activities, buy and sell

Week 7: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-25T04:47:00.003+08:00

{EAV_BLOG_VER:7d0023e4736c96e4} Here's the seventh week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan

12 Reasons to Attend the 5th Internet and Mobile Marketing Summit

2011-07-24T15:43:00.009+08:00

The Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) is organizing the 5th Internet and Mobile Marketing Summit this August 17 and 18, 2011 at Rockwell Theater, Rockwell Power Plant, Makati City. The Summit Committee came up with a power-packed line-up of speakers this year and other activities to look forward to. Also included some video-snippets of their past speaking

Week 6: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-21T08:53:00.003+08:00

Here's the sixth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and

Week 5: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-11T07:04:00.004+08:00

Here's the fifth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to our writing project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale, Green and

Week 4: Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011

2011-07-07T17:48:00.002+08:00

Here's the fourth week summary of entries and their choices/nomination in The Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011. If you haven't submitted an entry yet, head on to ourwriting project page on how to join. This writing project will not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Cyber Monday Deals, TRIbeca Private Residences, How To Videos, Palawan Beaches for Sale,Green and