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Rewind 2011

2011-12-28T20:56:00.001-08:00

The year almost ends and the upcoming future waits. It’s been a tough year for Philippines since Tropical Storm Sendong hits Mindanao before the year ends but it doesn’t mean that the year will end with full of hopeless dreams for the upcoming future.

Looking back on the days of devastation, happiness and the moments with full of hopes leads every individual one step away for a brighter future. Reminds me of the famous phrase of us Filipinos, “Ang hindi marunong tumingin sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan”, genuine right?

We spent another 365 days with full of smiles, frowns and laughs. We have to accept the reality that life must go on, life must not stop even though it seems very hard to move on when we still have those heartaches left. Time heals and smiles & laughs heal the scars.

Rewinding the past every minute of the day of 2011 brings us to the destination where we wanted to be. Hopes don’t die, dreams do come true.

2012 seems a minute away and seems, it is also seconds away before we leave 2011. Another year is here to come, another chapter would be written in our little book of life, every memoir counts. When past and future affiliates, it gives a shining year for each and everyone.

Let us leave our past heartaches and enjoy the forthcoming year.

Happy New Year!

Help Mindanao

2011-12-19T19:42:00.000-08:00

It was only an ordinary day for everyone as the start of the Evening Mass came. It was sunny in the morning yet cloudy in the afternoon and inevitable that it will rain in the evening. It was seven in the evening when the rain poured hard but seldom disappears and then goes back again. The rain seems has a scheme on what time it will pour down.

Around 8 o’clock PM when the electricity was lost, a moment later, it came back. Not more that fifteen minutes when the electricity was lost again. No signs of electric current to come back. Around 11 when strong winds approached, it is accompanied with rain not knowing that the center of Cagayan de Oro City is already in a great calamity.

Morning came when we heard news regarding last night’s events. Typhoon Sendong left our city undefined. Sendong visited Cagayan de Oro City with just an hour and left the whole city devastated.

Our city badly needs great help. We need donations in any kind but much better if water. 80% of our city’s water operation is paralyzed we still have to wait for a month to have the 100%.

You can send you donation thru:

By sending relief good in:

Capitol University Gym

Xavier University

ABS-CBN Region 10 Station

Or:

HELP MINDANAO- For Cash/Check Donations: Acc Name: Philippine Red Cross, Bank Name: BDO, Peso Account: 453-0018647, Type of Account: Savings

HELP MINDANAO - For SMS Donations: Text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe)

For online donations: http://www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow

Thank You !

Simbang Gabi (Evening Mass)

2011-12-15T00:49:00.000-08:00


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“Simbang gabi, simula ng Pasko. Sa puso ng lahing Pilipino. Siyam na gabi kaming gumigising, sa tugtug ng kampanang walang tigil. Maaga kami kinabukasan, mag-lalakad kami langkaylangkay, babatiin ang ninong at ninang ng maligayang “pasko po” sabay halik sa kamay”

Christmas is in the air. As of December 15, 2011, 10:24 AM, there are only 9 days-13 hours-33 minutes until Christmas.

A common practice of Christians during this yuletide season especially when the dawn of December 16 comes is the Simbang Gabi. This part of the year is the most memorable, enjoyable and also the solemn. When Simbang Gabi comes, we have the feeling of “Christmas is near”. Absolutely! Remember the song “Simbang Gabi, simula ng pasko!”? It is actually the start of Christmas though we are also known for the longest Christmas celebration but this time, we can actually feel that December 25 is coming.

Waking up so early is not a hindrance for us. I remember those days that I enjoy strolling heading to church with my friends and with my family in a cold morning breeze. It seems that everything would be great for the next few days before the year ends.

As a Filipino, who believes on superstitious beliefs, I am proud to say that I try my best to complete the 9 masses to make a wish. Sounds funny but I believe that. Probably, when you were a kid, we have the same thought about Simbang Gabi. Well, it would also be nice if we pray for our family’s health and happiness during this solemn time.

God bless and may you have a joyful Christmas!

(Don’t forget to attend the Misa de Gallo)

The Unkabogable

2011-12-07T18:51:00.001-08:00

“Vice Ganda (born March 31, 1976) is a Filipino comedian, host, actor and recording artist. He is a regular host/judge on ABS-CBN’s talent show Showtime and starred on his two films, one of which considered as the highest-grossing film in Philippine cinema.Also he is best known for his stand-up routines, for which he use observational comedy on typical “Pinoy” lifestyle and using situational irony and sarcasm pertaining to Filipino culture & behavior and human sexuality. He is the first openly gay endorser for a major product, which is Globe Telecom in the Philippines.” Wikipedia defines Vice Ganda.

From rags to riches experience, Vice stayed as humble as he could be. The early story of “The Supermodel turned actress turned horse” (his description on his twitter account) is similarly or should we say a common phenomena for gays and for those who haven’t yet confirmed their selves if their straight or still in the process of identity crisis. The story of Jose Marie Borja Viceral were viewed by millions of people around the world which was aired by MMK (Maalaala Mo Kaya) wherein we witnessed how Vice faced the consequences of being a young gay who haven’t yet confess that he is a gay for some big reasons and that is because of his father but we were able to witness the success of Vice. His story is not far from other gays, the factual basis that gays are not being accepted by their fathers wherein he promotes that fathers should accept their gay sons and be proud of them.

In his early life, Vice was a stand-up comedian in a bar somewhere in Manila which his stardom started. As years have passed, the big break that Vice waited for a long time came. That big break started when he was introduced as a judge and also a host of Showtime. The phrase “May nag text!” was also popularized by Vice Ganda where his jokes (genuinely) are funny. One of his notable works was the top grossed rating movie “The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin” starred by one of the best actors in the Philippines, Derek Ramsay and his past movie, “Petrang Kabayo”. By those top grossing film, Vice has a reason to smile but the most adorable attitude that Vice posses is being humble and that made him the Unkabogable Vice Ganda.

As a public figure, it is a common occurrence to receive criticism. One of his critics viewed his jokes as an insult and he was actually compared to boy-pick up (acted by Ogie Alcasid) as a result that a Facebook Fanpage with a name “Boy Pick-up VS. Vice Ganda” hits 149, 725 as of December 05, 2011, 05:16 PM. Nevertheless, Vice gained 1 million +++ followers on twitter with an account of @vicegandako. Years before, he was also the first Filipino to acquire 1 million likes on Facebook and obtain already 3, 664, 564 likes on Facebook as of December 05, 2011.

As for now, Vice enjoys his life being a host of Showtime and his Gandang Gabi Vice but his journey to famous are not yet done. Good luck Vice!

Happy Holidays !

2011-12-02T16:38:00.001-08:00

Everyone can already feel the cool breeze in the morning, the songs that can make them remember that another special season is coming, it’s CHRISTMAS! Christmas songs can now be heard, the joyful Christmas cheers and the smiles of our little kids are incomparable. Another memorable season is soon to be added in our memoir and colorful pictures and big smiles will be captured by cameras. Our year would be incomplete without those stuffs.

Filipino culture towards Christmas is absolutely one of kind. Christmas is not complete without our loved ones, Christmas carolers cheer up the street, dazzling and twinkling lights captures are eyes and of course, the puto-bongbong which is served during simbang gabi will dominate again the joyful dawns of the street. But one of the most favorite parts of Filipinos during Christmas season is the noche buena (aminin HAHAHA). Lechon, ham, spaghetti, salad, pansit, crispy pata, fried chicken and so much more are sure to be served on the table on Christmas’ eve. Filipino celebrates Christmas the way our Filipino ancestor celebrates Christmas hundreds of decades ago. OFW or those who work abroad seeks always the Filipino celebration of Christmas, as they said “there’s no place like home”. How happy we would be when we see our love ones during this yuletide season.

When the month of December sets in the calendar, it will be filled by hectic party schedules. Yes! You read it right! It’s been a tradition to have parties and discos all night long and all month long and of course, gift giving is also an undying tradition. Christians and other religion had embraced also the culture of giving presents during Christmas. Sharing is one of the essences of Christmas but the top most is spreading out love throughout our countrymen and forgiving our enemies. This is the time for peace and a joy. We have maintained the habit of giving gifts that are very expensive it’s better to give the priceless gift, love. It would be the most beautiful gift you could ever give. It will bring joy to your family, friends and to God.

As a Christian, we celebrate Christmas for the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. We expect that kids of today’s generation seldom ask about Santa. They would ask if Santa is true or does he really give presents or something. I have received this message from one of my friends regarding about Christmas and Santa. It talks about that kids of today’s generation are more into seeing Santa Claus than Jesus Christ. Even though they knew that December 25 is the birth of our Savior, they are more excited to see Santa Claus. Parents should let their children understand about the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas is the time for giving and forgiving, a time for peace and joy, a time where problem are set aside and hopes and dreams are expedite. Distorted feeling are being fixed and sorrows and burdens are replaced by calmness and understanding. Christmas has lots of meaning. It can’t be define by the dictionary, by Wikipedia, can’t be search on Google or can be found on Twitter trends or Facebook updates thus its true meaning can be found inside our hearts. It only waits for a right time for you to open it and when you open it, it would be the most beautiful gift you would receive.

May everyone find their definition of Christmas and its true meaning.

Happy Holidays!

it is spelled as P-O-V-E-R-T-Y

2011-11-25T19:45:00.001-08:00

Almost a hundred decade has passed and yet we are still experiencing the undying social problem, poverty. Indeed, big questions are still clogging on our minds: how can we pass though this problem? It seems that this social problem is like a fashion trend, an undying topic for many centuries, an economic chismis. My professor in Sociology told us that poverty started in the pre-historical Philippines which the first Filipinos were nomads or those who don’t haven permanent address. I have this thought that, poverty is our trademark.

When I was born, I already embraced the reality; a fact that Filipino knows. We are insecure of other countries’ wealth and progress. We are looking for someone to lead. We are looking for someone to guide BUT let’s face the truth: poverty arouses. One thing is for sure, population is the cause.

Philippines

are one of the countries who have a big scale of number in terms of unemployment. The country of Nauro has 90% of its population are unemployed, is our country heading to that pattern also? Reality bites thus we can make a change through simple innovations and also with the help of the government, in the other hand, we depend so much in our government. One of the famous phrases of the famous President of the United States America, John F. Kennedy “Don’t ask what the government can do to you, ask what you can do to the government”. As we depend too much in the government, we always blame them for the unimproved

Philippines

. We can’t blame our brothers and sisters because the big impact goes to them.

The government helps our poor country men, YES they help our country men but not all of them are committed to help them instead MONEY runs on their mind. CORRUPTION sets in. Population is not the only reason why poverty occurs but also corruption. It’s not illegal to dream to be rich, to be the famous country of all times but we are still on the part of insecurity, we don’t have an original style today, we always copy from the Western countries which I believe not bad but it should be limited. Our culture comes first and by that, we can start in the process of improving but still a question, should we give or just wait for another administration?

The Rhythm

2011-11-11T21:41:00.001-08:00

It is always my dream to become a singer and to dominate the stage and also to be spotted by the lime light but sad to say, I don’t know how to sing but I definitely love music. It was my first love, to sing and secondly is to dance and then I develop the passion in writing because of reading novels. Actually, without being bias, people tend to show their greatness when they hear me singing in front of them but for me, I believe I don’t have that talent. I can’t even reach the highest pitch or to sang the song of Beyonce Knowles’ Listen or Whitney Houston’s Try It on my Own but then, I still love to sing. So much for that, before I decided what to make this blog, I decided to be a music blogger since I merely love music at all, you can see me singing one of my favorite songs over and over again. My close friends told me that every time there’s a new music, I’m always updated, UPDATED as in UPDATED because before that music is being forecast on the radios and other local TV shows here in the Philippines (Philippines is always late in terms of music) I already memorize the song. Of course, I’m still updated with the latest moves. It’s one of my hobbies, to dance. Dancing is the most enjoyable exercise ever!

Since we are talking about music, this article of mine is also about music and the persons behind those Top songs in iTunes if you know what I mean. Music is divided into many genres in many different ways but the most common genres are the POP, R&B, ROCK, ACOUSTIC and HIP-HOP music. Now these 5 genres are the most common and often used by many artists in today’s generation. And this defines the 5.

POP- its term is originally derived form the word “popular” it is “usually understood as the commercially recorded music”. This type of genre is being oriented by the youth since this are the most listened type of music and this are simple songs that utilizes technological innovations to produce another new type of present themes.

R&B- commonly known as the “rhythm and blues”. Actually, when I was young, I call this as the RNB which I actually thought correct but the big thing is, until today, R&B is still called as RNB. This R&B is a type of music of popular African American songs.

ROCK- Rock is typically played by electric guitars. It is a genre of popular music that was develops during and after the 1960s which has roots in the year of 1940s and 1950s. This genre is being influenced by the rhythm and blues and country music.

ACOUSTIC- is now one of the most and often heard by the radio. Some artist which uses these genres revives old or new songs into the most solemn type which is acoustic. Commonly, rock and pop songs are the music usually revives by an artist. It comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments like guitars which produce sound through entirely acoustic means.

HIP-HOP- also named as rap music or hip-hop music is a type of musical genre that consists rhythmic music and melody and accompanies rapping. Hip-hop is the most wonderful music since it requires rhythm and tuning and of course proper uses of words which sounds the same. The best example that suits to this is poetry or poems. It has merely the same type of word or sound that was used.

Here are my top 20 Female artists who contributed a lot in the new generation of music:


1. Beyonce Knowles

2. Rihanna


3. Lady Gaga


4. Nicki Minaj

5. Mariah Carey


6. Adele

7. Taylor Swift

8. P!nk

9. Britney Spears

10. Nicole Scherzinger

11. Fantasia Barrino

12. Kelly Rowland


13. Katy Perry

14. Alicia Keys

15. Christina Aguilera

16. Halyeh Williams

17. Kelly Clarkson

18. Keri Hilson

19. Kesha


20. Shontelle

My top 10 Male Artist:

1. Michael Jackson


2. Justin Bieber

3. Bruno Mars

4. Eminem

5. Chris Brown

6. David Guetta

7. B.O.B.

8. Enrique Iglesias

9. Kris Allen


10. Jason Mraz

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The Most Disastrous Thing That Would Happen on a Road

2011-11-05T00:04:00.000-07:00

Commonly, traffic is the most hated happenings on roads and also irritates not only the driver but also the commuters and passengers. Typically, in a busy country like Philippines, traffic usually occurs on public and national highways. Well, in some remote places in the Philippines, you can’t see any signs of traffic because of its road formations and traffic only happens in this area in times of landslide and flash floods or the road is not cemented.

Let’s go back to the main topic, who likes traffic anyway? After a long work, a long hectic schedules, a very busy day, unfortunately, you got stuck on a traffic jam. 20 minutes before the car moves then you have to passed-by several traffic lights and then you got home late. Stressful right??

Traffic anyway is taken form the Arabic word taraffaqa which means to walk along slowly together.

Anyway, traffic on road usually consist of pedestrian, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, street cars and other conveyances and to include “karitons”, tricycle and kalesas, either singly or together while using a public or private road for travel purposes.

Traffic is organized in many jurisdictions, either marked by lanes, junctions, intersections, traffic signals or simple signs. Traffic is classified by types: the Heavy Motor Vehicles (e.g. car, truck); other vehicle (e.g. moped bicycles) and pedestrians.

Different types may share the same speed limits or not or may segregate in any other way to make an easement on the road but some rely on driver’s common sense for the safety of its passenger and for the easement of the traffic flow.

Events which disrupt the flow and cause the flow disorganized include collisions, road constructions which commonly cause major disruption and debris in the roadway. Particularly in a busy freeway or highway, a complete breakdown or disorganized traffic may cause traffic jams and grid locks. Grid locks are events which different direction of an intersection meets at the same time causes traffic thus queuing theory, stochastic process and equation of mathematical physics are applied to solve problems on grid locks and traffic flow.

In many countries, traffic regulations are codified, setting out the legal requirements and proper punishments are observed if and when the rule is not followed.

Highway Code which United Kingdom set out the rules includes obligations and the advices on how to drive safely.

In Philippines we have we have the Land Transportation and Traffic Code which defines each terms regarding on the word or phrase used in this act. R.A. No. 8750 sets the Seat Belts Use Act and R.A. Act No. 2000 on Limited Access Facilities Act.

Basically, the rules of the road are the general practices and procedures which a driver and passenger should follow. This rule usually applied by all road users including an individual who are not riding on a vehicle but using the road for travel purposes. The rules of these users differ on the rules of the heavy motor type vehicle since these users are called pedestrians. One of the common rules for these pedestrians is “NO JAY WALKING”. The basic traffic rules are define by an international treaty under the Authority of the United Nations, this rule is the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic. Not all countries use this convention; there are unwritten local rules of road which are generally used by local drivers.

As a major rule “drivers are expected to avoid collision with another vehicle and pedestrian, regardless of whether or not applicable rules of the road allow them to be where they happen to be.”


Road Traffic Controllers

In addition, traffic light and traffic signs must be obeyed and instruction may be given by a police officer if there’s a busy crossing which traffic light can’t control the volume of traffic. These police officers know also as road traffic controllers. They control around a construction zone, accident area, or other road disruption that may affect the traffic flow.

“Vehicles often come into conflict with another vehicle or pedestrian because their intended course of travel intersect and thus interfere with each others route” resulting for the disruption of the traffic.

“The general principle establishes who has the right to go first is called ‘right-of-way’ or ‘priority’. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so.” Signs, signals, marking and other traffic signals or features are sometimes used to make the priority open and clear. One of the universal signs is the “stop sign”. In different places or locations which do not have any signs or markings, different rules are observed.

Crosswalks or pedestrian crossings are common in populated areas which indicate that pedestrians have priority over the vehicular traffic.

Pedestrian

The appearance of the pedestrian crossings varies greatly but the 2 most common appearance is the: (1) a series of parallel white strips (2) or two long horizontal lines.


Horizontal Pedestrian	Lane

White Strips Pedestrian Lane

Pedestrian Sign

Some pedestrian crossings in some countries put traffic lights signals which will make the vehicle to halt so that the pedestrians can cross without harm but some cities like New York which I believe that their technology is highly upgraded and so with the other countries uses a traffic signal which a pedestrian must push the button to assert attention to the drivers to stop.

Commonly in some countries like ours, the Philippines, has no traffic signals in pedestrian crossing like New York City but in this case, the pedestrian has the priority to use the crossing in order for him to cross the other side of the street and vehicle must stop but in some state like Nevada, cars has the right of way when pedestrian crossing forbids.

Authorities forbid crossing or using the road anywhere other than the appropriate pedestrian crossing is termed as jaywalking.

Speed Limits

The higher the speed of a vehicle, the greater the possibility of collision and the lesser the avoidance and the greater the damage if collision occurs and the other way around. Expected that in some areas, signage are posted regarding on the appropriate speed limit in an area, this is done to avoid accidents and vehicle are not supposed to be driven at speed which are higher than the posted maximum speed limit.

Overtaking

One of the major causes of collision and traffic is due to overtaking. When a vehicle overtakes another vehicle and inappropriate speed limit is not used in that particular area, tendencies are that drivers can’t control anymore the car resulting to traffic. Overtaking refers to the maneuver by which one more vehicle one more vehicle traveling in the same direction is passed by another vehicle.

Rush Hour

In major cities around the globe, a great intensity of traffic and a large number of vehicle uses the road at the same time and at predictable times in a business days is called as rush hour or peak hour.

Congested Traffic/Traffic Congestion

During period of time referred as rush hour which in some places has traffic volume is consistently, extremely large is called traffic congestion or congested traffic. “EXCEPTIONALLY, traffic upstream of an accident of an obstruction such as construction may also be constrained resulting in a traffic jam.”

** As these terms used and defined one of the most common causes why traffic congestion happens because of vehicles who parks along the road resulting for cars to stop and traffic occurs. Another thing also is that sidewalk vendors establish their product beside the road. They occupy a small part of the road but it gives a big impact on the traffic flow. I’m not saying that these people should stop selling their products because I know that that is the only thing they earn for living, I just want them to occupy spaces which can’t cause traffic jam. For instance, Carmen Market and Cogon Market which is situated in Cagayan de Oro City here in the Philippines sets the best example foe me since I am a natural born Kagay-anon and I am proud to be one J. Their establishments cause a big breakdown of the traffic flow because they occupy a small space on the road which is also small.

STRESS is one of the effects when you got stuck on traffic. Your patience is also tested in this type of DISASTER (HAHAHAHAHAHA). Actually, here in the Philippines, one thing that irritates me and maybe you also is about the attitude of the “kondokturs” towards its passenger o pasahero. I don’t like the way how they approach their passenger. I’m not underestimating them but some of them don’t know how to deal with other people :D

So, I do recommend the saying “PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE” HAHAHAHAH, seriously, for a safety travel and for you to avoid danger and to avoid being the CAUSE of traffic just follow the rule, okay?

NOTE:

Have you observed that during traffic, motorcycles can easily get through? HAHAHA Think of it :D

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Sources and Preferences: Wikipedia - the free Encyclopedia

Modern Transit Society

Stakeholders Forum: Where Industry and Academe Meets

2011-10-13T02:21:00.000-07:00

Where Industry and Academe Meets

Stakeholders Forum: Where Industry and Academe Meets, held at AVR 3, Academic Building 3, Capitol University last October 6, 2011 was the most educational forum I’ve been through. I am a student assistant assigned at Admissions and External Affairs Office which is the office who facilitated the said event. Big companies from banking to mechanical industry were invited to the event.

The most highlighted part of the event was the response of the industry partners. Since I was tasked to take pictures, I grab the opportunity to listen on their responses which was very fruitful and educational. And here are the responses which gave me an idea to write this article.

· The Language

§ One of the responses was about the “English Proficiency” of college students. Students have the capability and ability to use the appropriate grammar and the uses of the parts of speech and can communicate through written forms BUT they find difficulty to express their ideas through verbal communication.

· Interviews

§ Final interviews or any form of interview is the entry point for an applicant who is applying for any position. It was said that aspirants can’t express their self because of lack of confidence and due to nervousness.

· On-The-Job Training (OJT Programs)

§ For college students who took this subject, one of the inputs was to have an NBI clearance especially if they are trained in a banking industry. Though, they said that it may take time to have an NBI clearance for first timers, rest assured that by the next time they get their clearance due to expiration or whatever, it won’t take time again. This was said from one the officer of the NBI who attended the forum.

§ SERVICE ORIENTED was another input. Trainees often do things which is forbidden inside the companies and sometimes they say “training ra bitaw ni”. A trainee should posses this attitude for his/her preparation for his/her own future in the industry.

· Attitudes

§ In preparation for the future, a student must master and posses INTIATIVE, RESPONSIBLE and PUNCTUALITY. Be initiative. Do things without any supervision of your head and capable of making simple decisions. For you to reach a high position in the industry, one of the qualifications is being responsible. Responsible in a way that can cause a good effect in the industry. Punctuality is an X-factor. One should be on time “all the time”.

· LEADERSHIP

¨ Every person possesses leadership and this kind of attitude can give an individual his/her potential to stand out against all odds.

· Business Skills

¨ Since it was all about the academe and industry, business skills was also at the list. If you have already the “service oriented”, this may be an easy part for you. Business skill is a great help in the industry. It creates outstanding person because of this skill. Have you seen a chart of some offices titled “EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH”? I bet you one already. This is a good example of persons who possess business skills.

For so many thins that was said, I think this was the most important. Always remember that when academe is lost, so with industry and the other way around.

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HOMOSEXUALITY:Heredity or Environmental?

2011-09-26T04:10:00.000-07:00

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“Gays, lesbians, Trans, bisexual, hetero and many more”

Homosexuality is a romantic or sexual attraction or behavior among members of the same sex/gender; it is a feeling being one/part of the opposite sex.

We’ve been asking for centuries on what are the causes of homosexuality, so my classmates and I conducted a research study regarding on this problem and whatever the results we may collated, we decided to let our collated research be a part of the Research Forum of our school for the CAS (College of Arts and Sciences) Days, unfortunately, we didn’t make it to the top 3 yet we want to share our research study entitled “Heredity and Environmental Factors Associated with Homosexuality among Selected Capitol University Students, S.Y. 2011-2012”

The Summary

Typical, the word “gay” and “lesbian” are used to refer to homosexuality man and women. The term “bisexual” refers to people who are attracted to both men and women. We, researchers have noticed a number of homosexual students in the campus. This ignited our idea interest to find out what could be the factors associated with the increasing number of homosexuality. Heredity or Environmental?

Theoretical Framework

Professors of Columbia University psychiatry Drs. William Byrne and Bruce Parsons stated: “There is no evidence that at present to substantiate a biological theory.”
American Psychiatric Association (APA) reports “there is no replicated scientific studies supporting any specific biological etiology [cause or origin] for homosexuality”, they also added “NO specific psychosocial of family dynamic cause for homosexuality has been indentified, including histories of childhood sexual abuse.”

This study is descriptive qualitative research with interview as the main tool in gathering data. Our respondents were the conveniently chosen respondents who openly admitted that they were homosexuals and those who are willing to be interviewed. We personally approached our chosen respondents and the results were jotted down and were collated.

Table 3

Profile by Sexual Orientation

*Sexual Orientation*	*Frequency*	*Percent*
Gay	19	82.61%
Lesbian	4	17.39%
TOTAL	23	100%

Table 4

Perceived Factors of Homosexuality

Perceived Factors	Frequency of Response	Analysis
1. Treated like a girl by her elder sisters.	2 (8.69%)	Environmental
2. Frequently exposed to gays during childhood years.	2 (8.69%)	Environmental
3. Had the natural inclinations of doing and feeling feminine or masculine.	11 (47.83%)	Biological-Hormonal
4.The only male child and tended to copy ways of his sisters	2 (8.69%)	Environmental
5.The only male in the family and had more female friends	1 (4.35%)	Environmental
6. Influenced by friends	3 (13.09%)	Environmental
7.Influenced by friends and neighbors who are mostly girls.	2 (8.69%)	Environmental
TOTAL	23 (100%)

Table 5

Relationship in terms of consanguinity	Frequency	Percent
Father	1	4.35%
Uncle	12	52.17%
Aunt	4	17.39%
Cousins (up to 3^rd degree)	6	26.09%
TOTAL	23	100%

Table 3 shows 82.61 percent were gays and the remaining 17.39 percent were lesbians, this was because the gays were open to be interviewed than the lesbians. Table 4 shows the socialization process is a big factor on the psychological process for becoming a homosexual. On table 5 shows (Relationship in terms of consanguinity) shows 1 respondent confirmed that he was a son of a gay and a big percent (52.17%) admitted that they had homosexual uncles, specifically gays. In this case, a big factor of environmental process affects the process of homosexuality because their uncles treat them as females (as they confirmed) which they believed the reason they become one. Further explanation of the respondents says that they were exposed in the opposite sex which is an additional points in environment.

We conclude that the respondents, although, they strongly believed that homosexuality is caused by environmental factors, analysis of the data showed that environment, especially the socialization process interplay with heredity in the development of homosexuality.

Recommendations:

1. Parents, other family members and other significant persons should provide growing children appropriate environment based on their opposite sex.

2. Further study maybe conducted to further explore the cause of homosexuality.

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Does An Interpreter A Help?

2011-09-14T03:21:00.000-07:00

Only 1 candidate stands out from 89 beauties around the globe. A black woman garnered the crown from being the Miss Universe, Ms. Leila Lopes from Angola but does she really deserves to win? Does her interpreter an x-factor in the Question and Answer portion?

Out of 89 beautiful, stunning women had been trimmed down to top 5 to answer the final question and only the Philippines, Ms. Shamcey Supsup, 25 year old lady answered the question without hesitation and without an interpreter.

The queen of talk and a well known woman around the world says her comment via NBC that Shamcey should have won:

“I have reservations with the results. If only the basis is the Q and A portion, after having been trimmed down to 5, Ms. Philippines deserve to win. What made her different from the rest is that she had no seconds to rethink her answer as she had no interpreter to break the ice. The rest had their interpreters and having breaks on seconds to think about their answers. Hands down, Ms. Philippines answered straight to the pint.” Oprah Winfrey

image from Google.com

The statement of Oprah spread all over the world through social networking sites, blog and the net. It is like a virus that spreads so quickly after she had finished saying the last word. Well, she is totally right. I am not being bias but it is really true. Even other nationalities around the world was dismayed that Shamcey was only in the 3^rd runner up and it gave me an idea that does really an interpreter a big help, an x-factor, a plus points, for the candidate? Avid fans of Miss Universe pageant here in the Philippines seldom say “I think we should have an interpreter”. English is an International language that is spoken through the word and by that I can still say that Filipinos are more intelligent than others. Why? Take the pageant as an example, only 1 candidate expresses here answer in a language that some contestants don’t know and to think that the question is English.

I am very proud of Shamcey Supsup for being crowned 3^rd runner up in the pageant but my question still remains.

image from Google.com

Does an interpreter a big help?

Captured: Lucky or Unhappy ?

2011-09-10T03:23:00.000-07:00

21 feet long crocodile named Lolong was capture in Agusan Del Sur at Agusan Marsh and said to be that the beast was the one who ate poor citizens in the Barangay. The crocodile was brought in his new house in a zoo at Agusan Del Sur and their next target is to capture its companion and said to be the wife of Lolong. The local TV News show (24 ORAS) announced that the poor crocodile haven’t eat for almost four days after he was captured and believed that Lolong was traumatized.

Sounds very alarming to know that wild beasts are appearing here in the Philippines but more alarming to say that this beast eats human! Well of course, it’s their nature to eat meat because they are carnivorous species and it is our nature to preserve them. I have read a post in Facebook which decided me to make an article about this.
“A man saw a bee drowning in a small fountain. The man tries to save the bee from drowning but it stung him, instead of just leaving the bee because of stinging him he tries to save it again. Passers-by approached him and said ‘The bee stung you twice yet you still want to save that insect?’ the man wisely replied ‘It is the bee’s nature to sting and it is my nature to care’”. Quite impressive :)

In relation, when I opened my Twitter account, I was surprised because “Agusan Del Sur” is trending. These wild animals such as Lolong should be preserved and protected. But my question is, is a ZOO a natural habitat for these endangered species? Well, I don’t think so. Zoo keepers fed them well but they are used as a tourist attraction, isn’t it? I am not against on zoo owners for having heir own zoo but animals should be the in their PROPER habitat. Like Africa, Africa’s zoo is very gargantuan but the most beautiful in their zoo is that, their zoo is more realistic. Animals in this zoo are not kept in a cage instead they can run freely with no hesitation. I know that Africa’s zoo and Philippines’ zoo are very far similar if you compare but it should be the Philippines role model for those zoo owners. TO HAVE A REALISTIC HABITAT for those animals they took over for preservation and those they kept.

Capturing these endangered animals can gain tourists in the Philippines but can cause trauma to this poor creatures. They said “to study a fish, you should be a fish”, TRUE! We do not know what Lolong and other animals are feeling right now. We don’t know what their emotions (We are not God) and if you compare this to the realistic world, kidnapping suites to it. A person who was kidnapped might encounter trauma, just like an animal that is being captured.

Ask yourself, “How if I’m the crocodile, should I be happy?”

(Photos from Google.com.ph)

Treasure A Friend

2011-09-09T01:39:00.000-07:00

“Ang tunay na kaibigan ay makikita sa oras ng pangangailangan”

I can’t imagine life without friends. It seems that my life is not complete. I know some of us don’t have a friend because we are being teased by some and being bully by others. When I was in my elementary year, I don’t have a friend. Some says that they don’t like me because I am a gay and I don’t have the brain. I didn’t mind it in my part, for me that time, friends are just stupid creatures. ‘If you want to trust someone, better to trust your family” that are y point of views when I was a kid but I got insecure by some kids, lil’ chit chat with their friend and jokes. They play together and they do what thinks funny. I envy those kids but when I approached them to play, they run away. At that age, I realized life is cruel but didn’t stop me.

Years have passed when I reached the 4^th grade and I started to socialize with my classmates and I find it very positive. But I find out that they just making friends with me just to copy answers and cheat with the test. Well, because of being teased as a dull I learned to be the top 1 of the class. By that, I realized to be alone. I learned to trust my family but that didn’t enough. And then I meet my High School friends and my Barkada. They made me feel to be free again; we do things that my parents didn’t know, we do stuffs that we think is very funny and so on. For me friends and Barkada and is different. For me friend defines as the people I can share my secrets and feeling and Barkada defines me as the persons that we laugh our own mistakes, we do stuffs that are so hilarious and we also, I can share problems, secrets and feeling. They maybe look very similar but for me, it’s a different story.

You know what, friends can help you. They can be your teacher (positive side), your special someone or you look them as your family. A true friend can are found in times of problems and when disasters come. They are the persons you can treasure that you cannot barter with other people. You share your secrets that others do not know. It’s quite alarming for those “plastics”. They’re just good in front but seaweeds when they are at the back. We can’t please everybody that is why chose your friends wisely. Others can be a Bad Influence and others can be a good on but for as long you feel comfortable, be with them. Treasure every moment you are with them because by time comes, you start laughing by those moments. Seems very hilarious to imagine those times but it can’t be bought by other people those moments so treasure it. Treasure your friend.

Thanks to: Mariel Alexis Reyes, Carren Ann Orquillas, Shiena Bilas, Mhara Alexa, Eula Maritoni Langit, Jiseca Sy, Cyndy Joy Calapiz, Milfeb Ancajas, Marvelous Bencio, Chuck Wilbur Sasuman, Jovelyn Ganzan, etc. Thanks for being a part of my life.

Mother Earth

2011-09-08T19:52:00.000-07:00

“God created human to multiply and to preserve the beauty of it”

Washed healthy crops, El Niño, El Niña, landslides, flashfloods, earth quakes, tidal waves and typhoons, a major problem of the world today and caused by the fast growing Global Warming.

You don’t need to question yourself why because I know that you contributed a lot to this problem. Throwing garbage everywhere, burning coal and plastics, throwing in open rivers, etc. Humans are made to preserve the beauty of the Earth but what happened? Much worst than I think. Being an ordinary citizen of this gargantuan planet that is capable for living, I might say I’m lucky but for me this is a privilege. Not all planets are capable for a human to live. This issue of our planet is not an ordinary issue that you read on those newspaper or magazines. We already feel the essence of Global Warming and it’s quite terrifying.

I noticed 8 years ago when I was in grade school that in a sunny day suddenly it rains and worst, it pours harder that you wont event think that it was hot a minute ago. As a student of grade school, I don’t understand what is happening here in Earth. Well, the hell I care. Days became weeks, weeks became months and moths became years, I notice that the world seems changing. From a very hot noon to a very rainy one, you should be shocked! When I stepped out in my 5^th grade, I was introduced by the newest version of climate change, the “Global Warming”.

Quite confusing to understand at first but our teacher says “you’ll understand when you feel it” and she’s not wrong. Everyday at 8 in the morning, I feel already that the sun’s ray is penetrating. Ouch!! My teacher is right. The progress of these global phenomena seems so fast and it’s like a process of development, it grows and develops. Everyday it grows and develops. These global phenomena do a big effect on us. First and foremost, the sun’s ray is penetrating, the climate changes every minute and the worst, and it contributes a lot of diseases.

People nowadays don’t mind this stuff but they should be. A lot of diseases are fast approaching, some are fast mutating but the most dangerous disease as for now is DENGUE and MALARIA. Due to the rapid process of evaporation because of too much heat, rain always come everyday and usually in the mid-afternoon. And stagnant waters are the most favorite spot of mosquitoes. Better to throw away those unused tires and open jars that are left outside the house. These may be a perfect house for those mosquitoes. Another thing is avoid too much exposure of the sun. Nowadays, I notice that every time I expose myself under the heat of the sun for more than 5 minutes, I feel like there’s a needle that sews my skin and it hurts!

In everything that is happening to day is no longer a story or a horrible dream but it is already a reality. This reality that we are experiencing is not just an ordinary story. We depend on our nature to live, we need clean air to breath, we need clean water to quench our thirst, and we need food. Shocking you may say but the air you breathe today is not clean anymore, even water and even clean water today is not for free. All of this uncontrollable disaster that is being experience of a young human would be a big problem for their upcoming future here on earth and this happened because of the idiotic works of humans. I hope that everything will change but seems very hard to imagine. Poor earth, poor Mother Earth.

Emotions of A Gay

2011-09-06T03:36:00.000-07:00

“God only created man and a woman, for man is to woman and for man is to man”

They said that gay are the most mysterious creature here in earth, why? Because they don’t have the capability to give birth yet their population increases! Ha-ha, it’s very funny to deal with this people. They make as giggle and laugh but some prefer to stay away from them, especially the straight ones but some of them enjoys being with these people because of their sense of humor but the real story behind those jokes are very opposite when it comes to the real life.

You know, gays are one of a kind. They are very talented and skillful and to think that most of the successful businessman are gays. In other means, multi-talented. But the sad thing is, discrimination is always anchored at there back. It starts from being a child that haven’t yet discovered what really he is until the day they accept that they are member of the third sex. Discriminating a gay maybe in a bullying form or just saying “salot sa lipunan” or pests. I, as a gay (honest), is very negative to our part. We put up in our mind that we need to be as what we want to so that people won’t underestimate and discriminate us because of what we are. Some men don’t know what we feel every time they blabber indecent words to us, FACE TO FACE. It maybe negative in our part but we take it as an inspiration that someday, everything will change.

Gays prefer to deal with girls and some of there gay friends. Gays are closed to girls because they feel the same emotion. Gays are very feminine, just like a real female. They share who are their crushes, secrets and some of their experiences. Gays are always hoping for equality in their part and also with the lesbians. I hope also that in the near future, equality prevails.

(Now, in our school (Capitol University) conducts on a research on what are the reasons why gays became a gay)

The Interview with the TOYOTA

2011-09-03T02:39:00.000-07:00

I was not expecting that this day would come. I can't imagine how I look by the time as our Professor announced that our Mid-Term exam is not a written exam instead an official interview by any Supervisors, Manager, if possible, owner of an any company here in Cagayan de Oro. Aside from that, we need to dress formally and I hate it. But what can I do I can't say No. Well, I'll just put up interesting questions that the Group Sales Manager, Vehicle Sales Department of Toyota here in CDO, Mr. Neil D. Abbu answered.

(Translated in English)

We asked Mr. Neil on how they can manage the company's progress here in Cagayan de Oro and he told us that they conduct Japan's System, the 5S or Sorting, Systematizing, Sweeping, Sanitize and Self-Discipline to make also there company much more progressive and they stick in to their rules.

As we go beyond on our discussion with Mr. Neil, we asked him on what are the strategies and techniques that they use to promote there products and they can attract more costumers and according to him, "Hindi nagpapatalo ang Toyota". They take risk and they evaluate any market strategies and of course "Go for the Market". He also added that not only the Managers and Supervisors conduct suggesting but also the members even the lowest position can had a suggestion to make the company much productive.

We didn't miss also the opportunity to ask Mr. Neil on what are the "moves" so that they can be the best seller of cars here in CDO. He told us that they had a department namely the "Kaizen Department" which conduct surveys and changes and also the one who study about how to improve there marketing sales and of course we asked on how they can manage negative comments regarding on their product that can cause a severe damage in the company's name. Mr. Neil confidently answered that they conduct national and local surveys that helps them to know what are the complaints of their costumers. They extract those problems and they recommend it to their mother company. The Costumer Relation Office holds all the complains whether it is an internal or external complain. Mr. Neil added that as much as possible they can resolve any problem with 24 hours and he added that "COSTUMER IS THE KING".

I together with my partner Karen Saligumba give thanks to Mr. Neil D. Abbu for giving us his spare time. It really help a lot. Thanks Sir !!

A Heritage to Treasure (The City of Golden Friendship)

2011-08-31T03:32:00.000-07:00

Located along the costal coast of Northern Mindanao with a total land area of 488.86 square kilometer representing 13.9% of the entire Misamis Oriental Province is suited the City of Golden Friendship, Cagayan de Oro City. Thousands of years have passed since the first Kagay-anons stepped in the floor of the old Cagayan de Oro City and I bet the young perks didn’t know the history of our City. Let us all reminisce the past and treasure it as we go beyond. Sit back and enjoy.

The History

The City’s history dates back many centuries before the Spaniards came to Cagayan when territory was called Kalambagohan or Kalambaguhan. Its main town, Himologan, was a hill-top fortress situated some eight kilometers south of the present Poblacion.

· Two thousand years ago, there were already ancient Kagay-anons around the vicinity of Huluga, Himologan and Tagbalitang caves around 8 kilometers of Cagayan de Oro City. An archeologist and a Filipino folklorist of a known University here in Cagayan de Oro had collected tools, implements, potteries and shards from these areas and subjected to the Carbon Dating process at the Philippines Historical Museum to determine their age and it was found that the tools was used by the ancient Kagay-anons during the Neolithic Age.

· Kalambaguhan has a small settlemen of Bukidnon who lived along the river banks of the Kalambaguhan River (Now the Cagayan de Oro River) was so known because of the “Lambago” tress that grew profusely along its banks.
During this times, the archel Corralat (Sultan Kudarat) marauding warriors attacked the places of Manticao, Tgnipa (El Salvador), Iligan and Kalambaguhan to bring these places as their domain. They’ve captured women, children and working animals and were brought to their Sultanate. Because of these constant raids, the Bukidnons along the river fled to the hills of Huluga led by their ruler, Datu Salangsang. To protect the Bukidnons from constant raids of Muslims from Cachel Corralat, El Padre Capitan built a fortification around the settlement, which is now the Gaston Park. It was from small settlement that the Present Cagayan de Oro originated. A small church was built on the site, which later became the present San Agustin Cathedral. Kagay-anons came from a blend of two culturesof the Muslim and Bukidnons. These were the native people that had settled in the region long before the Spaniards came. In fact, the first Christians among these native were Muslims from Lanao who were the descendants of the Samporna clan. They were the First to be baptized along with the Bato-Batos, Wagas, Abas, dagumbas and several Families.

The Entomology

There are lots of versions that clarify why Cagayan de Oro got it name. Some are very interesting and some are just jokes but I chose the best.

· Pre war- folks said that Cagayan came from “Cagaycay”. It is an ancient Bukidnon word which means rake in the earth or with one’s bare hands or with a piece of wood.

· The name Cagayán de Oro can be traced back during the arrival of the Spanish Augustinian Recollect friars in 1622, the area around Himologan (now Huluga), was already known as "Cagayan".In fact, early Spanish documents in the 16th century already referred to the place as "Cagayán". The area of Northern Mindanao, which included Cagayán de Oro, was granted as Encomienda to a certain Juan Griego on January 25, 1571. It was Emmanuel Peláez who appended de Oro to Cagayán in recognition of the gold mining activities in the area, harking back to the Spanish colonization. Thus, the city's full name is a combination of the ancient Malayo-Polynesian and Spanish languages that translates to "City of the River of Gold".

The Mayors

The mayors of Cagayan de Oro from 1901 to 1941 were the following.

1. Tirson Neri	1901 – 1904
2. Cayetano Pacana	1904 – 1905
3. Pedro Velez	1905 – 1906
4. Cipriano Vamenta, Sr.	1906 – 1908
5. Isidro Vamenta	1908 – 1909
6. Anastacio Neri	1909 – 1910
7. Ramon B. Neri	1912 – 1916
8. Uldarico Akut	1912 – 1916
9. Segundo Gaston	1916 – 1919
10. Pedro P. Mabulay	1919 – 1922
11. Fernando Pacana, Sr	1922 – 1925
12. Vicente P. Castro	1925 – 1928
13. Apolinar Velez	1928 – 1931
14. Lucio S. Ramos	1931 – 1934
16. Julio B. Pacana	1934 – 1937
	1938 – 1941
	(First Mayor to be re-elected)
17. Herminiglido Wanceña	1941 – 1945
After the war, the following Mayor were elected:
1. Lucio S. Ramos	1946 – 1947
2. Maximo Y. Suniel	1948 – 1953
3. Pedro SA. Baculio	March 1953 to December 1953
4. Justiniano R. Borja	1954 – 1964
5. Jesus V. Seriña Sr.	1964 – 1971
6. Reuben R. Canoy	1972 – 1976
7. Concordio C. Diel	1976 – 1979
8. Pedro N. Roa	1978 – 1980
9. Aquilino Pimentel Jr.	1980 – 1984
10. Pablo P. Magtajas	1984 – 1998
11. Vicente Y. Emano	Present Mayor

The mysterious Oro

If you’re a native Cagayanon, you have probably heard of the “giant fish” tale along the Cagayan de Oro River. Some say it’s just a myth, a legend, a tale from the old age carried over the years. Based on the story, the giant fish even ate a priest from nearby St. Augustine Church.

If we follow the legend, only few locals know of an old tablet carved from stone depicting that “incident involving the priest and the giant fish”. Many years before, this tablet was located somewhere on the southwest concrete fence of what is now St. Joseph’s Garden of St. Augustine Church. Interestingly, this tablet (shown above) was transferred right at the back of the Archbishop’s Palace, away from the public view. A closer view of the tablet clearly shows the hapless American priest being caught by the giant fish….Now, is this still a myth? The tablet is believed to be very old. Who would have made this and why would someone carve this “incident”?
But if you’re not into myths and legends, the tablet would be that of Jonah who was swallowed by a whale as written in the Bible.

In modern times, there really exists a giant carp as shown below and is very common in Southeast Asia. Still, this giant carp could be very much bigger in the older days which can easily gobble up anything the size of a man. Now, this giant fish is often depicted in the floats during the annual fiesta.

Some says that it was maybe the Prophet Jonah. Here’s the story:

Jonah is also the central character in the Book of Jonah. Ordered by God to go to the city of Nineveh to prophesy against it “for their great wickedness is come up before me” Jonah seeks instead to flee from “the presence of the Lord” by going to Jaffa and sailing to Tarshish, which, geographically, is 180 degrees in the opposite direction. A huge storm arises and the sailors, realizing this is no ordinary storm, cast lots and learn that Jonah is to blame. Jonah admits this and states that if he is thrown overboard the storm will cease. The sailors try to get the ship to the shore but in failing feel forced to throw him overboard, at which point the sea calms. Jonah is miraculously saved by being swallowed by a large fish specially prepared by God where he spent three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17). In chapter two, while in the great fish, Jonah prays to God in his affliction and commits to thanksgiving and to paying what he has vowed. God commands the fish to vomit Jonah out.

But some says that it was maybe the giant fish. A person commented that when she was 5 or 7 years old there was news that they saw a giant fish in the CDO River. Some says that their grandparents told them that their lots of secrets that was not reveled in the Garden of Saint Agustin Cathedral.

Histories in some places are very valuable, some can preserve it but some can’t because of the rise of technology and urbanizing. I hope that we Kagay-anons will remain the same as time goes by. I hope that we can preserve the history, the myth, and the reasons behind why we are known as we are right now. Always live in the future but remain vocal to the past.

source :http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=about&cat=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagayan_River_(Cagayan_de_Oro)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Cagayan_de_Oro
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cagayan_de_Oro
http://heritage.elizaga.net/history/index.html
http://www.ormanmanansala.com/?s=Oro+Fish

Treasure A Friend

2011-08-26T05:06:00.001-07:00

“Ang tunay na kaibigan ay makikita sa oras ng pangangailangan”

Celebrating the Kagay-an Festival 2011

2011-08-26T05:05:00.001-07:00

Every time August is approaching, I can’t hide my excitement. And I didn’t notice that I have been counting the days already. Ha-ha, sounds corny but true, I can’t wait for the Kagay-an Festival, the most exciting and liveliest fiesta here in the Philippines. And of course, before the marked date arrive, August 28, 2011, lots of shows first before the finale.

First things first. 5 days before August 28, a very extravagance pageant held in Limketkai Atrium catches the mind of Kagay-anon. The most awaited Miss Kagay-an 2011. Ms. Krista Kleiner and the ever dynamic Mama Renee Salud are one of the judges of the prestigious event. And of course a nursing student from Capitol University, Ms. Angel Carbajal won the pageant and crowned as Miss Kagay-an 2011. Everybody in the atrium was like crazy when it was. The pageant is not only beauty and brain but also the beauty in the inside. What ever the judges have decided why they chose Ms. Angel Carbajal as Ms. Kagay-an 2011, well, they have a good taste. CONGRATULATIONS ANGEL!

Secondly, the most waited eye catching event in Cagayan de Oro City is the PyroTechnoWorks Display or commonly known as the FIREWORK display. The event will be happening in August 26 at the SM Cagayan de Oro. Different cities and different schools will be competing to as the next champion of this event. The night sky of Cagayan de Oro City will be painted red, blue, yellow, green and so much more. The night sky will be colored by this event and of course traffic jam will be there also. Ha-ha, Good luck!

Since, running is already part of a daily life of an athlete and also an ordinary Pilipino who wants to run and to run, a Fund Run will be happening this August 27. It would be a long run but at least you can help someone if you join. I can’t enumerate all the events that would be happening by this week but I’m pretty sure that there would be a lot. But we should not forget what the fiesta is really all about. We should celebrate the patron of Cagayan de Oro City, Saint Senior San Agustin. A real Kagay-anon values its historic past and a real Kagay-anon knows how to value the real meaning of fiesta. Fiesta is not just time for celebrating, not just time for fun or eating but it is time to reflect and give thanks to our Creator and to St. Agustin. And a good place for thanks giving is the church. I know that there would be lots of Kagay-anons who will be there on that events but just don’t forget to secure your valuable things, okay? Have a great fiesta ahead and Viva Senior San Agustin!

Happy Fiesta Cagayan de Oro !

What's Trending ?

2011-08-25T02:54:00.000-07:00

“If you don’t have a FACEBOOK account, you’re out!’

Facebook and Twitter are almost invading the web. Actually, it is the most visited sites rather than Google. As a young perk, it is true. It is very easy to look for a friend in Facebook than to look for an Investigatory Project in Google or in FactMonsters. It is very easy also to know what the most has talked about persons, happenings and even Movie in twitter rather than waiting for the trend to be televised.

Social networking sites are already part of a Human’s Life. Even a baby who is not yet born has already an account on Facebook and on Twitter. Even I visit those sites several times before I go to sleep. I even dreaming to tweet at least 500 tweets per day but it’s hard. It seems like it is part of my daily routine. I feel like my day is not complete if I don’t post or even tweet. It serves as my energizer everyday. Social networking sites are can also give you so much information of your relatives, friends and even love ones. “Just a click of a button, you can know what your love one is doing.” Sir Andrew Acobo, our Guidance Orientation 1 instructor.

But have you questioned yourself what are the effects of this habit? I bet you REALLY don’t know. Here are some of the effects of to much exposing to computer.

1. You may suffer from symptoms such as back pains, anxiety and even insomnia.

2. You Gain weight.

3. Blurred eyesight.

4. Putting off peeing when you have to go, because it takes time away from being online....Can get some nasty bladder infections from these.

5. Choosing the PC as your personal friend rather your family.

6. Eye Strain.

7. Body Odor ( From not Bathing)

8. Lack of Friends (from not socializing)

9. No Sex Life

Those are the effects which I believe a person is suffering right now. We should always remember that an average computer user spends only 40 minutes in front of a PC. Why should spent hours if you may get ill and remember a patient is not allowed to use computer or laptop inside the hospital so just abstain from being so addicted by these stuffs to avoid serious illness. Well, I hope you still believe in “PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE”.

Remember: 40 minutes !! hahah

source : www.findarticles.com

www.wikianswers.com

Interview

2011-08-23T02:15:00.000-07:00

I am very nervous when I am about to enter our silent classroom because I know, in a moment we will be going out to do some activity which I believe the very first time I've done. I need to interview at least one person. That's quite easy in my mind but it's very hard to do in actual.
The first thing I did was to look for a very quite spot in the mall which I believe the best thing to start my interview. I saw an sales lady in a boutique. She looks similar with my mother, and in the back in my mind I know they had also similarities with my mom and that made my decision to chose her as my interviewee. When I asked her if I can interview her, she has no sign of saying "no" instead, she seems to confident saying "of course" and I told myself, "just like my mom". I started a very simple questions. I asked her name but I forgot to ask her age. And I started the real question. I asked her how hard is it to find a job especially you're not a graduate of any degree course. I can see it in her faced that she thinks very deep looking for an answer that suits my question and that can satisfy and she paused for a moment and said "It is really hard.Especially I am mother of three and I send them to school. You know, I can see the real disadvantages and advantages of a graduate students and I am very sad that I was not able to pursue my degree course due to financial problem." I saw her sincerity in her eyes and hoping that she can bring back the time that have lost so I change the question. I asked her how she feels when she faces the interviewer when she apply a job. She just told me "I find uneasiness every time I am about to be interview by the HR". And I stop my interview because I don't want to invade personal life. I just tell her a very big thank you and went out.
Now, it's pretty obvious that you can really relate to those persons who you are interviewing. They can also interact with questions because they gone lots of experiences. All I am saying is by doing this stuffs whether it is personal or business interviews gives a great help. An ordinary chatting and questioning to your friend is the simplest way of interview. Interview can also measure how confident a person is and how he/she can answer questions veering away from his/her personal life. It's quite nervous to be interviewed especially when there a camera or a video recorder but this is only to measure how an individual can take the risk of giving out information to those people he/she doesn't know.

The Mighty Pinoy !

2011-08-22T17:55:00.000-07:00

"officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas), is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean."

We Filipinos posses leadership. The leadership we posses is not being taught to us by our loving teachers but it is already in our bloodstreams. Rizal, the most known to Hero in the Philippines is globally known not only in Asia but also in Europe.

Our nation had faced lots of trails and obstacles throughout the century but we are still standing. We have done through tough challenges. For instance, Bagyong Undoy is one of the toughest typhoon we encounter but after that tragic event we are still soaring high with a big smile in our face. And we are known to be the happiest people living in this universe.

Pinoys are know to be the hospitable man walking here in this planet. We are knownby our boxing champ, Manny Paqciao. We should be thankful that we are born to be a Filipino. We should soar high and be proud to be one of the most gifted creatures ever living. We should be the one to say "Mabuhay Pilipino!!"

Freedom of Speech

2011-08-22T03:53:00.000-07:00

Article 3, Section 4 of the Philippine Constitution prohibits any law that abridges the freedom of speech, of the press or the right to peaceful public assembly.

The biggest intrigue that is currently being tackled by the public is the "kulo" of CCP. Lots of discrimination and death threat was received by the artist of the said theme. Filipinos should know that Philippines is a democratic country an by that we have "Freedom of Speech or Expression". What is freedom of Speech or Expression by the way? Some may be curious. As stated above, it prohibits any law that abridge the freedom of speech. A person like me seems very curious, is this law is just a piece of paper or it is really implemented? I am not saying that I am in favor of the CCP but an ordinary person like cannot express my thoughts, ideas and even political opinions. Philippines is the dangerous place for a journalist.

We Filipinos deserve to be respected and we deserve to express our opinion but sometimes we are scared of showing it. Guns are everywhere. You get what I mean?

"Ibon man may layang lumipad, kulungin mo at umiiyak". Can you still remember those memorable lines? Why cant we do the same thing? Freedom of Expression seems to be more an illusion to me. I am proud being a Filipino but why the government officials hold our necks? With due respect, I am very disappointed by the previous administration and I hope that P-noy can change those stupid acts of the previous officials are doing. I still love Philippines and I am proud being a Filipino but I hope that we can express our opinions without thinking that we may be killed, die or maybe massacred when we spoke to the public what we really feel and what we really need.
I am hoping for a better Philippines.

As a working Scholar

2011-08-22T02:31:00.000-07:00

I can still remember the day before our graduation came, I am very nervous not because I'm nervous because the day of graduation is near but I'm afraid because i know I cant proceed to college and that made me nervous but 1 day my classmate told me to apply as Student Assistant of Capitol University. So I grab the opportunity to become one of the lucky aspirants and I was chosen! That made my mom so proud of me. I am the only child of the family who can pursue to college because of this Working Scholar opportunity For me, I don't look this opportunity as a blessing but I look this as a privilege. When the day of the training came, I was very excited that I even forgot to brush my teeth. haha. I was trained for two months and that made more confident to face new people because I was assigned at the Admissions and External Affairs. Two months have passed and the new semester came. First, I can cope to the new nature but days have passed, I realized that I have mutual responsibilities, my office which where I am working and the department which I am enrolled. I need to focus in studies but I need also to stay in touched with my S.A. life. I have faced already lots of disappointment but that didn't stop me. I need to strive to the new nature I am dealing with and I need to focus on my studies. I'm very busy but my Social Life is very active. I need to treat myself once in a week for me to pull out away all my stress. I expected lots of pimples and big eye circles and of course eye bags. I know this sacrifice I am doing has a reward and I can't wait to wait that reward but to make sure that I'll be satisfied by the reward, I should start striving hard at this moment. That's all for now, I still have my class. The English 1a (Study and Thinking Skill) .. heheh .. Thanks for reading !!

My Journey To Famous

2011-08-22T01:59:00.000-07:00

"A dream without an action is a wish"

All of us dreams to be the "Famous" , the "greatest", the "known-to-be" and I belong to that dreamers. Yes it is true that if you are just dreaming to be one those and yet you are just sitting and waiting for an apple to be putted in your mouth then you are wishful thinker. Me, I dreamed to be one of the best student, the best businessman in the future and the best in all aspects of life. Some may say that I look forward to become a perfect creature but it is really my nature to act as perfect. That's the only way I can pursue my dreams. My journey to become famous starts here. I may be an amateur blogger but mind you, I can be as Famous as Bill Gates. Haha, sounds silly but I hope so that day would come. As for now, I'll just hang up my public journal for some personal stuffs. Thanks for reading.. :)