A Little Bit of Everything

2014 ALS A&E Test Results (UPDATE)

2015-05-26T15:40:00.003+08:00

You may view the 2014 Alternative Learning System (ALS) Test Results at http://www.alsph.org/als-ae-results-2014-2015. Thanks to the admins of alsph.org for the very helpful information.

The results posted at http://www.deped.gov.ph/als-ae is not working at this time.

STOP: c000021a After Installing FlashGet

2012-12-03T12:04:00.001+08:00

I'm no computer expert nor someone who have formal education in computers. I just get my way around fixing my computer by myself through google searches. But if things really get way out of what I can do then there's always a techie friend who's willing to really fix it up. Since I usually survive my computer problems through searching google for solutions, I decided to post something about what I encountered today. Hope this helps someone who encounters the same problem.

I tried to find a download manager yesterday and stumbled upon FlashGet. I downloaded the installer and after running it, my computer started to act up. It keeps on shutting down with a blue screen message saying:

stop: c00021a {fatal system error}

the windows logon process system process terminated unexpectedly with a status of 0x0000005 (0x0000000 0x0000000).

the system has been shut down.

I started to google to try to fix things up and here's how I solved my problem:

Started Windows through Safe Mode.
Opened ccleaner
uninstalled FlashGet
scanned for registry issues and fixed everything that had something to do with FlashGet.

My laptop is now is up and running!

Takbo Para Sa Libro

2012-05-08T11:46:00.000+08:00

Side Effect Events Specialist and JCI Lucena will hold a Fun Run with the theme “Takbo Para sa Libro” on June 3, 2012 in Lucena City.

The run will have (4) four categories: 3 kilometers, 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers and 16 kilometers. It is open to registrants from 5 years old to 60 years old.
All proceeds will support children and schools with insufficient fund for books.

You may visit the following Chris Sports outlet to register:

SM Lucena, SM Megamall, SM Sucat, SM Bicutan, Festival Mall and Market! Market!

Registration Fees are:

3K = P200.00 5K = P250.00

10K = P350.00 16K = P450.00

Help promote literacy and give a our world a brighter future. :-)

SPLASH ISLAND 50% OFF at ENSOGO

2011-09-15T12:22:00.002+08:00

Enjoy this SPLASH ISLAND Pre-Christmas Treat. Pay only P250 to enjoy a day in Splash Island valued at P500 meaning you are getting 50% off.

Highlights:

Splash Island Spa & Resort is the ultimate Water Adventure Park with slides, rides and attractions designed to provide a day filled with thrills and adventure.
The resort boasts of 17 different water attractions and facilities for adults and kids.
Splash prides itself for having a truly tropical atmosphere, with its sand and lush greeneries.
The resort is a safe haven for fun and adventure, with certified lifeguards on post and first-aid team on stand-by.
For big gatherings such as family reunions and balikbayan outings, barkada gimmicks and student holiday trips, as well as Luau-themed company Christmas parties, make Splash Island your only choice for a themed getaway.
All weekends at the waterpark, starting December 17, 2011, will feature live entertainments, including a Luau-themed party, a Dance Rave, and lively performances by Fire & Polynesian dancers and Special Events.

REGISTER AND BUY THIS VOUCHER THROUGH THIS LINK

https://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=9a0dd357e6f912d6b30cbebb1cbbbf98

Earth Hour 2011

2011-02-24T21:12:00.000+08:00

Great Discounts at Clarity Shangri-La Mall EDSA

2011-02-18T20:56:00.003+08:00

Great deals at Clarity Shangri-la Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City:

Intense Underarm Whitening (with W3-Alpha-Complex) Plus Dermatological and Dental Consultation for only P320 (valued at P1600, 80%)

Only P1,425 on Diode Laser (Underarm Hair Removal using Light Sheer Diode) Plus Dermatological and Dental Consultation (valued at P4,750, 70% off)

P480 only for an Ultra-Firming Facial (with Skin Restructuring Complex) (valued at P2,400, 80% off)

All offers come with a free Dermatological and Dental Consultation.

Purchase your vouchers now at

http://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=9a0dd357e6f912d6b30cbebb1cbbbf98

Unlimited Warts Removal at 75% Discount

2011-02-18T20:51:00.002+08:00

Pay only P625 on Unlimited Warts Removal on Face, Neck, or Chest at White Beauty Face and Body Center (valued at P2,500).

Buy this now at

http://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=9a0dd357e6f912d6b30cbebb1cbbbf98

50% OFF Spiral Restaurant Lunch/Dinner Buffet

2011-02-18T20:41:00.004+08:00

Enjoy a great dining experience at Spiral Restaurant, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila for only P1575. That's 50% off it's original value of P3150 for a Lunch or Dinner Buffet. You also get one glass of wine for free.

Buy it now at

http://www.ensogo.com.ph/manila/invitation/?s=9a0dd357e6f912d6b30cbebb1cbbbf98

The Philippine National Police's SWAT :)

2010-08-23T23:20:00.002+08:00

After the Mendoza Hostage Drama and after our Philippine National Police SWAT's performance on handling a hostage crisis, many Filipinos were pondering on what the acronym SWAT really stood for, Here are some of the famous answers:

SWAT : Syet Wala Akong Training

SWAT : Sobrang Wala Akong Training

SWAT : Samahan ng mga WAlang uTak

SWAT : Siguradong Walang Aksyon Talaga

SWAT : Sugod !! Wait !! Atras !! Tago !!

Poor low-ranking police officers, they were just following orders you know. At least they were brave enough to be near that bus even if they knew that their high-ranking officials/generals, who took all their budget for training and equipment to their own pockets, don't exactly know what orders to give. Did you even see any of those High-Ranking Officials/Generals near the bus when the hostage-taker was firing at those low-ranking police officers? Why did the high-ranking ones suddenly appeared out of nowhere and was accommodating interviews from the media only after they confirmed that the gunman was DEAD. ;)

August 23, 2010: Another Tragic Day for the Philippines (Mendoza Hostage Drama)

2010-08-23T22:25:00.006+08:00

August 23, 2010 --- another tragic day for the Philippines. A hostage crisis started early morning today and, after almost 12 hours, had a violent and tragic ending.

A dismissed Police Officer, Rolando del Rosario Mendoza, took hold of a tourist bus which had 22 Hongkong nationals and 3 Filipinos on board. The dismissed policeman was demanding for reinstatement in the police force after claiming that he is innocent of the case being charged against him in the Office of the Ombudsman. After almost 12 hours of negotiations, the hostage situation ended with at least 8 people including the hostage-taker dead.

You can read more stories on the following links:

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100823-288424/Hostage-taker-killed-as-drama-ends

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/08/23/10/bus-driver-escapes-claims-hostages-all-dead

It's Gonna Make Sense

2010-01-01T02:31:00.003+08:00

Lyrics | Michael Learns To Rock lyrics - It's Gonna Make Sense lyrics

Tell Our Leaders, Failure Is Not An Option

2009-12-25T13:22:00.001+08:00

Wealth In Wellness

2009-12-07T23:44:00.003+08:00

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SAVE EL NIDO, NO TO DREDGING AND RORO PORT

2009-08-28T20:23:00.006+08:00

I support this group!!!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8310511148

NO TO RORO PORT IN EL NIDO

2009-08-28T20:07:00.005+08:00

Just heard from the news that Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is planning on putting a RORO port in El Nido, Palawan. According to PPA it will bring progress to the town since it will bring trade and commerce but I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH PPA AND AGREE WITH THE RESIDENTS OF EL NIDO. Putting a RORO port in this marine sanctuary will only bring harm to nature which is a very high price to pay in exchange for progress.

I haven't blogged for a long time but this issue really hit my nerves and am totally against this. What is our government trying to do? Our natural resources is the only treasure that this country can be proud of. Think of other places to put your ports PPA!

Boycott Boyet Fajardo

2009-03-27T17:42:00.004+08:00

I always believed in the saying that "the customer is always right" BUT no one has any right to humiliate a person in any way especially just because he is doing his job. Remember, as a customer or a client you are just buying the merchandise not the dignity of the person who is hired to serve and assist you.

Watch this video of an incident that happened in a duty free shop in Parañaque City, Philippines and be the one to decide if what this customer named "Boyet Fajardo" did was justifiable. Is it right to be furious at the cashier when he asks for identification when you are presenting an "unsigned" credit card to make a purchase? Is it right to ask him to kneel before you just because you think you are "somebody" and what the cashier did was a waste of your time?

Twilight

2008-11-19T08:53:00.003+08:00

It's beeng quite a while since my last post. Things got really busy last October and when we had a week off by the end of the month I was just so exhausted that I cannot think of anything to write of.

TWILIGHT is a MUST READ! Thanks again to Lidie for introducing the book. I'm not really a book worm but I do get to read every now and then. One thing I hate about me is that when I start to read a book and it catches my attention I can't put it down and I end up staying up until the wee hours of the morning just to try and finish the book. And the Twilight Series does belong to those books that I can't put down when I started reading it. The movie version of the book will premiere in the Philippines on November 26, 2008.

Experience A Taste for Green!

2008-10-10T23:21:00.007+08:00

Got this from my Friendster Bulletin Board:

Experience A Taste for Green as FlapJacks launches its support for the Greenpeace I LOVE MY RICE GMO-FREE campaign.

Greenpeace is inviting friends and supporters to a fundraising event at Flapjacks on October 12, 2008, at 12 NN.

For only P500, you and a friend can have your fill of delicious food and help Greenpeace fund more local environmental projects.

TICKETS at P500 only! GOOD FOR TWO!
(Choice of lunch or dinner)

Lunch will be served from 12:00NN - 3:00PM / Dinner will be served from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
Hurry! Limited tickets available!

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FlapJacks is located at the G/F Level, Greenhills Theatre Mall (formerly Pilita's).

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For Tickets: Please call Supporter Services at (02) 4347034 local 110 or email at supporterservices.ph@greenpeace.org

The Gameshow

2008-10-10T23:12:00.005+08:00

I never thought that I would be on TV... Well, you may not have seen me in that game show since there were like a 100 of us but I was there. I was part of the "mob" during the pilot episode of Endemol's game show 1 vs. 100 in the Philippines. The game show did not really hit the ratings I guess since the show did not last that long in Philippine TV.

I tried my luck to join this game show out desperation. Well, I needed extra cash so why not give it a try. I tried sending an entry through SMS (text message). Luckily I got a phone call from the TV network informing me to report on a certain date and time since I was selected to be on the game show. When I got to the TV station at around 9:00 AM we were instructed to fill out a form for personal details. We were then brought to a studio and there was like about 250+ of us there. All the while I thought that once your SMS was selected then you're in the game show already. I did not realize that there would still be a pre-qualifying test and actual auditions that we had to do before being selected to be "really" on the game show. Still, luck was on my side, I passed the "exam" which was mostly general trivia questions and was instructed to have my photo and thumbprint taken for identification the next time we will be asked to return to the TV network. This was about 12:30 PM already so were instructed to go for lunch come back after an hour for the actual auditions. When we got back to the studio after an hour, we were then asked to fill out a form again which was somewhat like a contract. We were then instructed to think of a song that we can sing in front of everyone... huh??? sing??? why??? I was joining a game show not a singing competition. I was now thinking of backing out, why and how in the world can I sing in front of 100+ people? I only sing in the bathroom. But then I was thinking I was there already and a little song, may it be out of tune, might win me some money. Desperate as I am to earn some extra money, I still continued on. After gathering all the "guts" that I have in every last nerve of my body, I went in front and got ready for what the "host" would instruct me to do next. My angels were still beside me, the host asked me to introduce myself and some other silly questions that I replied with some humor and that was it. Yes, I was not asked to sing anymore. We were then let go around 5:30 PM and was instructed to wait for a call as to when the taping of the game show episode would be. This was the first day of this saga...

Two days later I got a phone call from the TV network again at around 9:00 PM and the lady was congratulating me. I was selected to be on the TV ad that will be used to introduce the game show and was instructed to report for the TV ad shoot at 9:00 AM the following day. What??? I have work you know… A regular job that gives me a living… I can't just be on leave from work at such a short notice... I asked if I can call them back and see if I can be out from work. Of course, I can't call in sick just for this reason. My regular job is not worth sacrificing for this one day shoot. I called the network back and gave my apologies but I cannot be absent from work the following day and was still hoping that they will let me participate in the game show itself. The lady then said there is no guarantee when they will call me again. Well, I thought, that was the end of it...

Then there was another call about 2 days later. I was now informed that we will start taping for the pilot episode of the game show. Wow! This is it! I'll be on TV!!! :-) I was instructed to report again to the station at 3:00 PM the following day. I thought I will just leave a little early from work to be able to make it to the taping. I then got a call the next morning saying that the taping will be moved to 5:00 PM. Good that I did not have to leave work early since we really are off by 4:00 PM. Right after work my husband, whom I think was more excited than I was, drove me to the station. We waited for an hour just to be informed that the taping will be postponed till 5:00 PM the next day.

The following day my husband brought me to the station again right after work. I asked my husband to come back for me after he gets a text message that I can be picked up already. I was not sure how long the whole thing would take. So there we were, almost 100 of us who got in for the initial episode of 1 vs. 100. We were instructed to register then we were shown a series of episodes of the game show from other countries to have an idea on how it goes. We were then instructed to wait... 6:00... 7:00... 8:00 PM... still nothing. Since we were just waiting and doing nothing, we got to introduce ourselves to one another... share stories... more stories... total strangers now sharing frustrations on the long wait that we are experiencing, doing nothing, tired and hungry, waiting for what will happen next... Around 9:00 PM we were brought to the cafeteria. We were given free dinner... yeah, how "lucky" we are given free dinner at 9:00 PM. After dinner we were then brought to the studio where they do Deal or No Deal. We were briefed on what to do during the game show. Spirits were up again thinking that we will start the game soon. 10:30 and were instructed to "WAIT" again for the next instruction... 11:00... 12:30AM.. I am now sooooooo frustrated, tired, thinking of going home and sleeping... Why am I doing this to myself? What do these people think of us? Yeah, it's almost 1:00 in the morning and I have to be up at 5:30 to be ready to go to back to "my world". I was feeling stupid already that we had to be waiting and waiting and waiting. It's like they are slapping your face, making you feel that you should be grateful to them that you get to be on TV, and all this wait and frustration is the price you have to pay... Finally at 1:00 AM we were transferred to another studio. We were then seated according to the numbers given to us earlier. The show was about to start... AT LAST! The host was Mr. Edu Manzano and the celebrity contestant was Ms. Ai Ai de las Alas. Questions were easy but a bit confusing. I was out on the second to the last question and did not win anything. It was fun but the long wait and frustration was not worth it. All I was thinking then was I wanted to sleep already. Did not even get to text my husband to pick me up coz I can't stand to wait anymore. I just called a cab and went home. More frustrating was we were not even given anything in return for all our effort. Well, I know that they are not obligated to compensate us but then an act of appreciation for all of us who made their launching episode would be appreciated… a shirt, pen, notepad, key chain, or just anything to say “thanks for your time”. Well I got nothing out of it but then again I guess it was still an adventure and I got to meet new people. A once in a lifetime experience… ONCE IN MY LIFETIME, never will I go through all that again!!! Or who knows???

Litratong Pinoy: Aking Kompyuter

2008-10-04T15:30:00.015+08:00

Ito ang aking unang lahok sa Litratong Pinoy...
This is my first entry for Litratong Pinoy...

Ito ang aking computer sa aking pinagtatrabahuhan. Napakahalaga ng makinang ito na nasa ilalim ng aking mesa. Ito ang nagpapatakbo sa aming opisina. Tila naaantala lahat ng trabaho pag ito ay nasisira.
This is my computer at work. This machine under my desk is very important. It is very essential in running our office. It seems that almost all the work in our office gets delayed when it bogs down.

Ito naman ang aking kompyuter sa bahay... Ito ang aking ginagamit sa paggawa ng blog, pagsilip sa aking personal na e-mail, paglalaro, taguan ng mga litrato, at kung anu-ano pa.
And this is my computer at home... This is the one I use to post my blogs, check my personal e-mail, play games, store my photos, etc.

Tagatay: Tierra de Maria

2008-09-29T19:56:00.005+08:00

Tierra de Maria in Tagaytay City

Home of the 50-feet image of Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth.

The 50-feet statue of Mother Mary

The Wedding at Cana Wishing Well

so Catholic and so Filipino...
a place where you can light a candle, say a prayer
and ask for God's blessings for your intentions and wishes

I wanted to take photos of the chapel at Tierra de Maria but did not want to disturb the solemnity of the place.

Tagaytay: Bulalo sa Mahogany

2008-09-29T17:54:00.008+08:00

This is the reason why we go to the Mahogany Market whenever we are in Tagaytay... the BULALO.

Bulalo, as we call it in the Philippines, is a soup made by continuously boiling beef shank and meat until meat is tender and the flavor comes out. The marrow inside the beef shank makes the soup so flavorful. You would just love a taste of this hot soup while enjoying the cool breeze of Tagaytay. Bulalo at Mahogany Market costs around P280.00 and is good for 4-5 persons.

Tagaytay: Taal Volcano

2008-09-27T14:36:00.016+08:00

My son who is now on 1st Grade kept on asking "Mommy, saan ba may volcano?" (Mommy, where can you find a volcano?) and Tagaytay was the nearest we can go to and see a volcano. Though we were short on budget, my husband and I decided to bring the kids to Tagaytay.

Tagaytay is about an hour and a half drive from Metro Manila. People from the metro frequent this place because it is the nearest you can go to to experience a cooler climate, a very beautiful view of the Taal Volcano, with lots of interesting places to visit.

We took the usual route which was via SLEX (South Luzon Expressway) passing through Sta. Rosa, Laguna. As soon as we got to Tagaytay I pointed out to my eldest where the Taal Volcano was. He then asked "Bakit walang usok at yung pula na lumalabas sa volcano?" (Why is there no smoke and the red thing coming out from the volcano). He was quite expecting to see how the teacher described a volcano, an erupting volcano. :-) A little bit confused but he still insisted "Mommy, dapat kunan mo ako ng picture kasama yung volcano kasi ipapakita ko yan kay teacher." (Mommy, you need to take a photo of me with the volcano so that I can show it to my teacher.)

This was not the first time that we've been to Tagaytay but then it was quite a new experience again. Both my children are now more observant of the places we go to, naming landforms, asking questions on what they learn from school... This time our trip was a lesson on Civics... :-)

Adidas King of the Road Marathon

2008-09-26T07:55:00.006+08:00

Here's something for those who are into marathons, people who really love to run or anybody who just want to try something new every now and then...

Adidas King of the Road Marathon
October 11, 2008, 5:30am
Gawad Kalinga Expo 2008
The Fort, Taguig City, Philippines

Reg Fee
P300, includes an authentic Adidas Climalite Singlet, race number, certificate, entrance fee to GK Expo

Start and Finish Line:
28th Street (in front of Honda)
21K - 5:30 am
5k/10k - 6:00 am

Registration
Adidas Shops in Podium, Trinoma, Megamall, Rockwell
Ground floor of Vazquez-Madrigal Bldg., Annapolis St. Greenhills, San Juan (recommended for bulk registrations of corporations, schools and organizations)

Registration dates
September 22- October 9

NOTE
The Run for Love will be a side event in the King of the Road. You can pledge your run for the Gawad Kalinga.

More details on http://takbo.ph/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=32&func=details&did=42

1st Coke Philippines International Coastal Clean-Up

2008-09-17T20:34:00.006+08:00

Saw this event from a post made by Mr. Eric Tipon at www.mypinoy.com

You can also find more information at

http://earthnews.pinaymom.org/2008/09/1st-coke-philippines-international-coastal-clean-up/

http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=press_icc

Join the 1st Coke Philippines International Coastal Clean-Up on Sept. 20, 2008 SAT 6AM, and help start a sea change.

The International Coastal Cleanup, organized by The Ocean Conservancy, is the world’s largest volunteer event of its kind. Last year, 378,000 volunteers from 76 countries and 45 states cleared six million pounds of trash from oceans and waterways and recorded every piece of trash collected.

This September 20, 2008, Saturday at 6AM, Coca-Cola Philippines invites you, your family & friends to be one with us and thousands of volunteers world-wide in a globally-coordinated event, as we clean up an area of the Manila Bay in San Dionisio, Paranaque located near the Cavite Coastal Road to demonstrate our commitment to clean oceans and waterways.

The event is expected to begin at 6AM in the morning, and will finish before lunch-time.

To join, simply form a team of your friends and group yourselves into a team of FOUR (4) members each.

Among yourselves, please select a Team Leader with whom we can coordinate with and pass on the event-related materials, forms, and other updates.

There is no limit to the number of teams you can form!

Once you have formed your team, please send me a list of your team members complete with cellphone #’s and email addresses.

We would to like to get a headcount for this activity that we may coordinate better with the Ocean Conservancy’s Philippine Coordinating Organization, the International Marinelife Alliance Philippines (IMAP), and the DENR.

Once I receive your list, I will immediately send you a PowerPt Presentation which will provide you and your team more information on what items to bring with you on Sept. 20.

For more information, you can also visit The Ocean Conservancy Website at http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=press_icc

or contact me at the following :

Victor Z. Manlapaz

Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc.
Project Officer, Environment
Tel.: (02) 866-2582
Fax: (02) 866-2398
Mobile: (0917) 886-6054
Email: victor.manlapaz @ ccbp.com.ph