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Ninja Assassin Movie Review

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:45:00 +0000

Another great movie is coming to the Philippine theaters with the Korean star sensation Rain as it's lead cast - Ninja Assassin!

Showing starting November 26, 2009 nationwide, Warner Bros. brought to life the legend of Ozunu Clan, the family behind the legendary ninja assassins. Expect the actions bloodier and speedier! Ninja Assassin will bring you the ninja experience you want in a movie.

Catch Ninja Assassin starting November 26, 2009! From Warner Bros. Pictures. Only in Cinemas.

Read the whole movie review of the movie here:

Ninja Assassin is a story of a ninja’s heart. Not the one born to kill nor the one made to unlove. It is a story of how a ninja, no matter how strong he is, still longs to be human; no matter how hard he was trained to be one, still needs to be weak.

Read more about the movie HERE.

2012: Movie Review

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:36:00 +0000

What will you do if you know that the world is coming to an end? What if, you knew there's a way for you to survive but its limited? Are you going to reveal this to the whole world?

2012 is the movie that tells something about a phenomenon that will change the world that we've come to know. From Columbia Pictures, 2012 gave realization to that theory that the world will suffer a tremendous change on its current structure due to the perfect alignment of astronomical bodies surrounding the Earth causing Earthly elements to vary their original positions.

The movie will surely capture your interest on life's key areas that we tend to forget because of selfishness --- our family, our love ones, our friends and the entire human race. This will bring us back to basics where we are in-charge to take care of one another. 2012 is a story of a world not self-destructed due to uncontrollable human activities but of saving the mankind for a new world. Surely, its a must-see movie for this year. Catch it on theaters starting November 13, 2009!

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I personally thank Myk, a blogger friend, and TV5 for the special ticket I got for the special screening of this movie at Glorietta 4 Cinema 1. Super thanks!

Watch Pacquiao-Cotto Fight thru Smart!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:25:00 +0000

Everyone is waiting for the much awaited fight between the Philippines' Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto this coming November 14. Filipinos all over the Philippines are now preparing on how to get the live broadcast of the said fight. A lot of those who have money to spare reserved tickets to pay-per-views including cables and major theatres but most of the Filipinos will rely to the late of broadcast of GMA Network and its radio stations nationwide.

But, Smart Communications give its all loyal Smart subscribers the chance to watch the LIVE Pacquiao-Cotto match on November 14. Here are the three ways on how to grab this chance:

1. The first 5000 SmartBro subscribers who are registered Sandbox users can watch the fight for FREE! Just register first thru the Sandbox website.

2. Smart Gold and Smart Buddy subscribers can also watch the fight thru the live streaming over their phones. Just key in PACMAN to 286 or visit www.m.smart.com.ph/pacman. This service is not for free like the previous one. Regular Smart service fees are applicable.

3. For Smart subscribers who are using N96 and N97 with MyTV, they watch the fight for FREE by accessing myTVPrime channel.

This is the SMART advantage!

I Love Makati Video Contest!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:00 +0000

Working in Makati is one of my dreams when I was a little kid. During those school field trip days, we used to pass along the business district of the city and was so amazed of the high rising buildings and the people in business attires. I once said to myself, I'll become one of them in the future.

Today, I am working for one year and eight months in Makati in one of the top BPO/call centers in the country. Until now, I am still in love with how Makati have come to grow through the years.

As one of the top cities in the country and named as the business capital of the Philippines, Makati provides the most comfortable and luxurious city lifestyle in the country. It has a number of opportunities up for grabs for everybody. You just have to learn how the city works.

For sure, you do have your own versions of story in working or living in Makati. Your dreams and wishes before that you are embracing now in relation to our beloved Makati City can be shared to others for them to experience the same. And to encourage you guys to join, here's a video contest running entitled 'I Love Makati Video Contest'.

The contest is open to everyone who loves Makati! In no less than 30 seconds, you should have captured the exact reasons why you love Makati in your video. Check out the complete mechanics here.

Submission of entries is from December 1-20, 2009 and will be announced on January 15, 2009.

Backed with Jupiter Suites Budget Hotel in Makati and Budget Travels Philippines as primary sponsors, I'm sure you'll be more inspired to join with these amazing prizes:

The grand prize winner will get fifty thousand pesos (P50,000 ). Five runner-ups will get P10,000 each. First ten qualified submission will get a 2 nights weekend stay voucher at Jupiter Suites.

So what are you waiting for! Show your love! I Love Makati!

Let's Play Smart Rewards Craze!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:25:00 +0000

Facebook has been a good niche for all online Filipinos. Not only that they can get in touch with their friends, they can also play a lot of games available on the site. This is where I got to experience my Smart Rewards Craze games. Facebook has this application.

Since I'm Smart Gold subscriber and has Smart Rewards, I joined the application. It's so cool though I'm having some difficulty in betting but that's on my side. You can also try to play the games. Visit Smart Rewards website to know more about the game and start playing!

Get Internet Anytime, Anywhere with Sun Broadband Wireless

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:07:00 +0000

It’s been a month now that I’m using Sun Broadband Wireless as my partner in my online life. After being with the other network for one year, I decided to shift to Sun Broadband Wireless for its convenient in going anywhere you go.

I can say that overall, I’m satisfied with Sun Broadband Wireless. I can point some advantages like compared to other plug-it broadband plans available, Sun has the cheapest monthly service fee. For as low as PhP799 a month (or PhP649 if you have an existing mobile plan with them – Sun postpaid users), you can enjoy unlimited internet access. This is way cheaper to other unlimited plug-it plan with PhP1,500. Sun Broadband Wireless’ prepaid kit is just PhP1,895 and this comes with free 180 hours of surfing!

So, why do I say that Sun’s broadband service is more practical to avail? Because plug-it modems are today’s ‘in’ thing. Everybody wants to access internet with their laptop in anywhere they go. Though malls and other establishments are now equipped with Wi-Fi, there’s still a need for us to have our very own source of internet access. Take for example, you’re a student and you’re doing a research work. You need to go over to a friend’s place for you to discuss things in your research. I guess, having your own laptop and your Sun Broadband Wireless with you is an advantage!

This is to give you an idea of the unlimited advantages you may get when subscribing with Sun Broadband Wireless. To make it fair with the other networks, I also gave you an idea of Sun’s limited access. Sun’s coverage is dependent with their cell sites. As of today, 3G is only available in Metro Manila and North Luzon. Though you can still use the service in areas not covered with Sun’s 3G, this may not give you the same speed that 3G covered areas are enjoying.

Sun Broadband Wireless uses the fastest HSDPA technology with speeds of up to 3 Mbps. Now that they are officially covering North Luzon (previously they are only limited to the Metro Manila area), it will not be a surprise if in the coming months, the 3 Mbps speed will be available nationwide.

And to give you some sort of discount by merely reading this article, you can order through this blog by contacting yours truly, Fjordz at 09209824917 or 09225679716. For any questions, you can leave a comment here and I’ll answer it as soon as possible. You can also email me at fjordz@ovi.com.

Again, you can place your orders here and I’ll give you a DISCOUNT, promise! I can even ask Sun Broadband Wireless people to personally deliver it to your doorsteps! So spread the word!

SM Malls opens Operation Tulong Express for Ondoy victims

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Dahil sa patuloy na pagkasalanta ng bansa sa Ondoy at sa bagong bagyong si Pepeng, tuluy-tuloy pa rin namang nagtutulungan ang buong sambayanan upang makataulong sa mga kababayan na nasalanta ng bagyo. Ngayon, bukas na rin ang SM Malls para tumanggap ng anumang tulong o donasyon.

Ang Operation Tulong Express booths ay matatagpuan sa lahat ng mga SM Malls sa bansa. Sa pakikipagtulungan ng SM sa Caritas Manila, nawa'y maging mas malawak pa ang maabot ng pagtulong ng bawat Pilipino.

Para sa mga cash donations, maaring ideposito ito sa BDO Account Number 15000070694.

Maari ring tumulong sa pagging volunteer, tumawag sa 508-5670 to 71 OR EMAIL tulong@smsupermalls.com.

The Battle for Unlimited Mobile Services

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:07:00 +0000

It was Sun Cellular who pioneered the unlimited mobile services in the country offering the convenience of unlimited call and text features for their subscribers. Commercially, they are branded as 'Hari ng Unlimited.' Technically speaking, due to a limited number of users, Sun's call and text services is reliable in a sense that their lines can hold the volume of calls and texts. Unfortunately, Sun's coverage is also limited.

Unlimited texts have long been implemented to the other two leading networks - Smart and Globe. It was just this year that they tried venturing into unlimited calls.

Around June of this year, Smart introduced Smartalk where its subscribers can enjoy unlimited call for 5 days (PhP100) or 30 days (PhP500). This service is available to Smart Buddy (prepaid) and Smart Gold (postpaid) but according to some Smart Buddy users, its hard to register to the service and if you're registered, its hard to connect. This is probably due to heavy volume of users attempting to enjoy the service. But, base from my personal experience, Smart Gold subscribers don't suffer the same fate with Smart Buddy.

Just this month, Globe offered their version of unlimited call. Like Smart, its available to prepaid (Globe Tattoo) and postpaid. Like Smart, Globe has numerous subscribers who will surely try the service. And for sure, like Smar, prepaid subscribers will experience the same service as Smart Buddy users.

The battle for unlimited mobile services is getting very competitive. Even the unlimited web browing of specific sites (i.e Friendster, Twitter, Facebook and Plurk) are now available on Globe and Smart. With this, I just hope that they could improve their infrastructures to handle volumes of users availing the services and/or promos.

Where Are You Now

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:33:00 +0000

I know I'm tremendously missing someone these past few days and this song just made my day.

I heard this before as one of the top songs being requested on radio (Monster Radio RX 93.1) but it was just today that I google its lyrics and sing along with Honor Society. So, guys, to keep your mood while reminiscing those beautiful days, here's 'Where Are You Now' of Honor Society.

Lyrics from sing365.com:

To my favorite teacher
Told me never give up
To my fifth grade crush
Who I thought I really loved
The the guys I miss
And the girls we kissed
Where are you now?
To my ex best friends
Don't know how we grew apart
To my favorite bands
And sing a longs in my car
To the face I see in my memories
Where are you now?

Where are you now?
Cause I'm thinking of you
You showed me how
How to live like I do
If it wasn't for you
I would never be who I am

To my first girlfriend
I thought for sure was the one
To my last girlfriend
Sorry that I screwed up
To the ones I loved
But didn't show it enough
Where are you now?

Where are you now?
Cause I'm thinking of you
You showed me how
How to live like I do
If it wasn't for you
I would never be who I am

I know we'll never see those days again
And things will never be that way again
But that's just how it goes
People change but I know I won't forget you

To the ones who cared
And who were there from the start
To the love that left
And took a piece of my heart
To the few who'd swear
I'd never go anywhere
Where are you now?

Where are you now?
Cause I'm thinking of you
You showed me how
How to live like I do
If it wasn't for you
I would never be who I am
If it wasn't for you
I would never be who I am
If it wasn't for you I'd be nothing
Where are you now?

Paranoid, Again!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:39:00 +0000

I'm having a hard time dealing with your memories again these past few days. As paranoid as before, I needed to leave my work last Friday to take some reflections. I just felt like I'm not going to make it good at work when all these times I was thinking of you.

You know what, I miss you. I miss you so much that it hurts like I can't do anything about it but to lie down and think of you. I miss you and your stuff - your interests, smiles, voice, face, stories, laughter. I miss everything about you.

'I'm sorry for the stupid things I wish I didn't do but I do.' - Babyface

Kuya Ace is right. In order for me to move on, I should forgive myself. I keep on saying sorry as if you're hearing my apologies, as if you're still here. I need to forgive myself for letting you go and for all the things I've done. I'm really sorry and I really don't know how to forgive myself. It's all my mistakes.

I still want you. I still need you. I still love you. But I need to move on without you. I need to accept the reality that we're not related anymore. I need to face the fact that you're not mine anymore.

God, how I wish I could just easily erase you from my mind whenever you bugged me with our memories. I hate it when I'm getting paranoid. I really hate it. I want peace of mind.

Photo Credit: incorporatedny.com

Paalam, Ninang Dada!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:09:00 +0000

While I was in school, I received a text message from my mom regarding the sad news about my ninang. But, I was half-focused reading my phone's inbox since I was busy that time for checking my grades for the Midterm period.

When I get back to dorm, I failed to reread my inbox since I was so sleepy that time. I grab that chance to take a two-hour sleep before attending our seminar at 1PM.

By the time I finished my school-related stuff, I had to prepare for work so, just to make the long story short, I almost forgot that sad news sent to my phone early this morning.

I just realized that it was regarding my ninang, my one and only existing ninang. Of all the names listed on my birth certificate/baptismal (I'm not sure which of these documents) who were tagged as my ninongs and ninangs, she was the only one that I met in person.

I remember when I was a kid, that was Christmas season, when my ninang and her hubby visited us when we're still residing in Valenzuela. That was the youngest memory I could recall regarding her first gift to me - its cold cash.

Actually, their family is an example of a simple and happy family. My ninang is so beautiful and her hubby is equally handsome. So no doubt that their children were born all good looking. Everytime that I remember their family, I always look at them as the simplest and blessed family that I know.

If I'm not mistaken, that was 2006 or 2007 when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Their family suffered a lot from financial to emotional. Their children were being distributed to relatives to continue and support their studies while she and her hubby was here in Manila for treatment.

I once live with her hubby when he was here in Manila looking for a job to support her. That time, I know they're fighting to survive. I'm hearing stories from relatives that she's enduring the pain caused by that cancer. And that everytime they're sharing their experiences of seeing her, they're all crying.

I was thinking that God is just trying to test them. Of how long can they hold on to their faith. But, as human, I know that despite their smiles that the're giving to us, there's the pain. How I wish I could help them to ease their burdens. I'd love to.

Ninang is gone. But the memories she left on us are irreplaceble. Her smiles, kindness, and everything about her will always be part of our lives. She'll be forever cherished.

Paalam, Ninang Dada!

Convergys Makati's OutJAM '09 Concert

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:45:00 +0000

Convergys Makati just recently honored its employees through the Employee Appreciation Week. It ended the celebration with a concert featuring two of the country's most loved bands - Kamikazee and Parokya ni Edgar. OutJAM 2009, the Covergys Makati concert was held at the Araneta Coliseum.

Of course, yours truly was there to experience the free concert. I just love to attend events that would somehow lessen the stress due to work and school loads combined. With my friend Khen, we had fun with Kamikazee and Parokya ni Edgar's performances.

Thanks Convergys Makati!

Baby & I: A Great Korean Movie

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:58:00 +0000

I watched another Korean movie entitled 'Baby & I' and, as usual, got impressed with the story. Koreans are just so creative when it comes to movies and drama series.

'Baby & I' is about an 18-year-old high school student, played by Korean actor Jang Geun-seok, who's an easy-go-lucky and troublemaker in school. But one day, he'll see his life turned 180 degrees as a responsible and caring father for a child he had with one of his girlfriends he used to date (there's a twist on this part).

As I watched the movie, I just realized how hard it is to raise your own child specially if you're still unstable. At the same time, I also realized that as early as today, I wanted to have my own baby. Well, that's another story.

The movie teaches us how to be responsible and to love our family. I guess, this is something that most Filipinos can relate to.

Photo Credit: HanCinema.net

What Air Supply Song Are You?

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:44:00 +0000

I am one of those who are musically-inclined in nature. I don't really sing well. I guess, that's not my talent. I can't even play a guitar or any of the musical instruments. I don't have that music to share but I really do love music. I enjoyed listening to it. Though I don't have any favorite genre in particular, I can easily distinguished a song that most people would like.

Since I was a kid, I used to listen to radio. Perhaps that's because my parents raised me the traditional way - me and my siblings have to sleep during the afternoon - and radio is our ultimate friend during those times.

If you're listening to Love Radio, Energy FM or any of those radio stations catering to mass listeners, I'm one with you because I used to do that before I go to sleep. And most of the songs being played on these radio stations were so familiar to me that I get to sing it with them. One of my friends even told me that 'sulit na sulit sa'yo ang radyo! Kabisado mo lahat ng kanta!'

Air Supply was one of my favorites when it comes to classic songs being played on radio. Yes! I could sing along with them with most of their songs such as Lost in Love, All Out of Love, Here I Am (Just When I Thought I was Over You), Now and Forever, Even the Nights are Better, Two Less Lonely People In The World, and Making Love Out of Nothing At All among others. See! I almost swept their hit singles! Hahaha!

But among these songs, I could relate to Here I Am (Just When I Thought I was Over You). Well, if you're an avid reader of this blog, you would know that I'm still in the process of moving on. And that song just really pictures my emotions. And everytime I sing that, I just feel like I was the one of did that song. It's so me!

Maybe you're wondering why am I telling all of these stories. I'm actually supporting and joining this blog contest running for the Air Supply's concert in General Santos City. Tagged as 'What Air Supply Song Are You? Blog Contest', I'm looking forward to meet them in person and of course support their tour in the country.

The Air Supply Concert in GenSan contest is being sponsored by Grab A Crab Restaurant and Dreamwork Ventures under GenSan News Online Mag.

I hope I could win the Air Supply in GenSan t-shirts since I could not come over to GenSan just to watch the concert due to commitments here in Manila.

But, anyways, hope you could also join the contest or just do your own way of supporting Air Supply. Spread the news! Apir!

Our Batch's Last Field Trip - Subic!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:38:00 +0000

Our last field trip was held just last week, but as I've said, I wasn't able to blog about it due to conflict of schedule. I was so busy, I should reiterate that.

It was raining hard that day. If I'm not mistaken, there's a tropical depression that time giving the northern and central Luzon along with Metro Manila the bad weather. But our class still pursue the field trip despite the forecast.

The trip is heading Subic. Our first destination, the Mabuhay Satellite Broadcasting Center. This is where the one and only Filipino satellite is being controlled - Aguila 2. I learned a lot from this trip. Again, if I may say, broadcasting is my line of interest.

During the discussion, I just can't help but to feel like I was so disappointed with our government. We ask our tour guide about their plans of constructing another satellite for the Philippines since Aguila 2's end of service is nearing. And they just said that it will depend on their administration. But mostly, the decision will come from the government since private companies can't just decide whether to put another one due to financial considerations and international treaties. Aguila 2 is where GMA Network broadcast its shows abroad. PLDT is also part of the companies who are renting at the satellite.

Our next stop was in PAGASA in Subic. The tour was just basically focused to aerial navigation with weather considerations.

The last stop was at VTMS (Vessel Traffic and Management System). This is where Subic manages their port area. There are protocols they implement for the security and proper port management. They are using this system to track all vessels coming and exiting their area of responsibility.

Compared to our first field trip, I would say that this one is better. I learned a lot from this tour and that I never get bored during the whole trip though I just don't like the experience of getting wet everytime we go out of the bus.

Here are some of our photos:

Taking some shots while at the vicinity of VTMS:

Having our free lunch courtesy of Chowking:

Some photos at PAGASA Subic:

Photos from the Mabuhay Satellite Center:

TV Broadcasting + Bio-Medical Electronics Back-to-Back Seminars

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:11:00 +0000

I've been very busy for the past weeks. So busy that I was not able to blog all the events I was able to attend. School, work and blog stuff - they all made my day complete (stressful but fulfilling). So, just to document something that happened to me just about two weeks ago, I attended the ECE graduating class back-to-back seminars - from TV Broadcasting to Bio-Medical Electronics.

TV Broadcasting was discussed to us by Engr. Efren T. Pineda, a Communications Engineer from Radio Communications Group of INC Gem Networks (Net 25). The topic he discussed is something that I really wanted to explore. This is the reason why I chose to enrol for my course. I really wanted to be in the broadcasting field, particularly in TV. I just hope, once I graduated this school-year, I could get a job from one of the TV networks we have in the Philipppines.

The other seminar was discussed to us by Engr. Rolando G. Jemino from EDGE, an ECE Board Review School. The topic was focused on Bio-Medical Electronics. Most of the discussions were unbelievable. Well, I can't complain for these since he's the speaker but I just hope that what he's saying is true and is possible.

Here are some of our photos during the back-to-back seminars:

During the Registration:

Our Class President during her Orientation:

Engr. Pineda during his discussion:

Graduating Class listening to the seminar:

TIP-Manila ECE Faculty, Engr. Ebale, awarding the Plaque of Recognition to Engr. Pineda with Pikachu (the one at the right):

TIP-Manila ECE Department Head, Engr. Bustamante, awarding the Plaque of Recognition to EDGE Review Specialists:

The TIP-Manila ECE Graduating Class Group Pictures:

Kikilalanin kita, Noynoy!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:01:00 +0000

Matagal ko nang pinag-iisipan kung sino talaga ang iboboto ko sa pagkapresidente. Ewan ko pero ayoko talaga kay Erap at Villar. Ayoko rin kina Mar, Bayani at Binay. Basta. Parang ang hirap talagang bumoto kung sila-sila lang ang pagpipilian.

Nang mamatay si Tita Cory, nagulat lang ako sa reaksyon ng mga tao. Ganun pala minahal ng mga Pilipino si Tita Cory pero hindi ko naman naramdaman yun nung nabubuhay pa siya. Kilala ko lang si Tita Cory bilang ex-president, nanay ni Kris, asawa ni Ninoy, pero nung mawala siya, mas dumami ang kwento tungkol sa kanya.

Si Noynoy? Ang anak ni Tita Cory na sinasabing magpapatuloy sa yapak ng kanyang mga magulang? Hindi ko talaga siya kilala bukod sa pagiging Aquino at senador.

Una kong nabasa ang paghikayat sa pagtakbo bilang pangulo kay Noynoy ay sa kolum ni Conrado De Quiros sa Philippine Daily Inquirer pero wala pa rin siyang spark sa akin. Hindi ko naman talaga siya kilala e. Malay ko ba kung ano'ng nagawa niya habang nasa panunungkulan siya.

Naisip ko lang, kung sa bagay, higit nating mas kilala ang mga nangangarap na maging presidente na nauna nang nangampanya sa samu't saring paraan. Sino nga ba naman si Noynoy kumpara kina Mar Roxas (Mr. Palengke at higit pang pinasikat ng kanyang 'padyak' commercial), Bayani Fernando (MMDA Chairman na nagpa-uso ng color pink sa lansangan), Erap (na bukod sa alam na nating kurakot e hit na hit pa rin sa masa), Binay (na siyang 'Obama' kuno ng Pilipinas) at iba pang mga naghahabol? Dito ko napatunayan na iba nga talaga ang nagagawa ng ads at commercials.

Maswerte si Noynoy kasi hindi niya na kinakailangan pang gumasta para magpakilala sa buong bansa. Nang mamatay ang kanyang ina, tila nabuhay naman ang pag-asa ng mga tao na kayang ulitin ni Noynoy ang nagawa ng kanyang ina - ang kalabanin ang kampo ni Arroyo sa darating na 2010 elections.

Nagparaya si Mar kaya opisyal nang kandidato si Noynoy ng partido niya sa pagkapangulo. Pinilit siyang hikayatin nina Erap para bumuo ng united opposition pero mukhang hindi ito pinakinggan ng kampo ni Noynoy kung kaya't kanina lang nabalitaan kong inanunsiyo na ni Erap ang pagtakbo niya. Si Binay naman, ang habol na lang ay pagkabise presidente pero dahil si Mar ang iniendorso ni Noynoy, supalpal siya sa desisyon nito.

Sa ngayon, hindi pa rin buo ang kumpiyansa kong si Noynoy nga ang dapat iboto. Mahaba-haba pa naman ang panahon para mas makilala siya. Pero yung mga pagkakataong hindi niya pinayagang makontrol siya ng kampo nina Erap at Binay para magsanib, isang plus factor na sa akin yun na hindi nga siya nagpapasulsol sa mga mas nakakaaangat sa kanya pag dating sa pulitiko.

Sa ngayon, kikilalanin kita Noynoy!

Photo Credit: dic.academic.ru

Busy.

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:37:00 +0000

I was so busy. You just can't imagine how busy I was looking for some part time job where I could earn. I mean, I was so busy writing something with a given topic for online purposes. That's where I gain my extra allowance.

Sa totoo lang, hindi pa naman ako ganun kapagod. Pakiramdam ko, kaya ko pa. Pero somehow, nararamdaman kong may kulang sa ginagawa ko. I am missing some people na pwede ko sanang pag-alayan ng mga achievements ko.

Kagabi, after oour field trip in Subic na naging dahilan nang pag-absent ko sa work, pagdating ko ng dorm, bulagta kagad ako. Tulog. Pagkagising ko, it's 12:30 PM na. Absent ako sa first subject ko. Kumain, gumawa ng wiritng posts ko for my online job, review then off to school for my exam sa next subject ko. After that, bumalik ako ng dorm to do my assignment for my 7:30 PM class. Saka ko lang naalala na may napanaginipan pala ako kagabi. Si Xenady. Yung isa sa super friends ko sa Apat Dapat Apat Dapat na barkada ko. Pinilit kong ungkatin yung panaginip ko. Pero ang tangi ko lang na naalala e, magkasama raw kami sa iisang dorm at hindi nagpapansinan. Para kaming may kanya-kanyang buhay at hindi magkakilala. Aalis siya at iiwan ako sa dorm. Aalis din ako maya-maya. Parang wala kaming connection bukod sa pagiging magkasama sa dorm.

Naisip ko lang, I'm missing the people na sobrang naging importante sa buhay ko. Pakiramdam ko, kahit na ang dami ko nang naaabot, parang useless lang lahat dahil wala naman akong kasama para i-celebrate yun.

Last Saturday, kasama ko si Khen sa Convergys OutJAM. Concert yun ng kumpanya namin sa Araneta Coliseum feat. Parokya ni Edgar and Kamikazee. Ang tagal din naming hindi nagkita ni Khen doon lang. Pero after ng concert, feeling ko, may nagbago sa kanya. Parang hindi na siya interesadong makinig sa mga kwento ko. Parang maraming nagbago sa pagitan naming dalawa noong mga panahong hindi kami nagkikita. I missed her.

Last week, birthday ni Larry. Binati ko naman siya. Nakasalubong pa nga nila ako nung palabas na ako ng school. Sa totoo lang, na-miss ko talaga sila ni Jen. Kaya nga pakiramdam ko, ever since na pumasok tong sem na ito, hindi ako belong sa TIP dahil wala na sila. Pero ano pa nga ba ang magagawa ko kundi ang mag-aral pa rin at lumaban hanggang makatapos. Naka-text ko si Larry pero pakiramdam ko, sobra akong busy para replyan siya.

Maging si Ambet na kasama ko na sa dorm. Pakiramdam ko, may hindi magandang namamagitan sa amin. Basta. Parang hindi kami okay pero okay naman talaga kami. Busy nga lang siguro talaga ako para makalimutan ko na nag-e-exist sila sa buhay ko.

Si Anjo, minsan na nga lang kami magkaroon ng pagkakataon na makapag-usap online, hindi ko pa nasagot sa YM dahil nasa field trip ako. Miss ko na ring makipagkwentuhan sa kanya.

And then, ngayong gabi nga, sina Nick at Kuya Ariel. Pakiramdam ko tuloy, ang dami kong naiiwan habang ipinagpapatuloy ko ang buhay ko. Parang dumarami nga ang mga nakikilala ko. Tumataas nga yung daang tinatahak ko. Pero nag-iisa lang ako sa dinadaanan ko. Isa-isa ko silang iniiwan.

Sana magkaroon ako ng enough time na makapag-generate ng friendly conversations sa mga kaibigan ko at minamahal. Sana lang, hindi nila ako malimutan sa mga panahong hindi ko sila nakikita. Sana lang, hindi na ako maging busy.

GMA Film's Patient X Teaser

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:22:00 +0000

I was able to watch GMA Film's another movie, Patient X, and its such a promising one! Here's the teaser. Starring Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes, this will be a sure hit quality movie for Pinoy moviegoers to enjoy.

Cool Contest from Papemelroti!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:12:00 +0000

Though I'm an engineering student, it will not be a surprise to my close friends if someday, I'll be focusing on the business side of my personality. I think money for almost everything so I guess, I'm living my life earning money as early as today.

One of our favorite paper and accessories stores, Papemelroti, is giving away this NeGOsyo Book for Entrepreneurs and I really wanted to get this one. And so, to be eligible, I'm writing this post to not only to join the online raffle but also to inform similar people who would want to join the contest.

You can get the full instruction http://www.papemelroti.com#contests in joining. Have fun!

Plus, you can also get your free notebooks from Papemelroti! Again check out http://www.papemelroti.com#contests!

Photo Credit: 88DB.com

Yaya & Angelina, may Pelikula na!

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Paparating na ang susunod na kahuhumalingan ng lahat sa silver screen! Dahil pagkatapos tayong patawanin ni Eugene Domingo sa Kimmy Dora, ang tambalang Yaya at Angelina naman ang sasapelikula!

Abangan sa September 23, 2009 sa mga paborito ninyong sinehan ang pinakabagong handog na pelikula ng pinagsamang pwersa ng GMA Films at APT Entertainment - Yaya & Angelina: The Spolied Brat.

Another Korean Movie to Watch For

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:35:00 +0000

I can't sleep tonight so I decided to watch another Korean movie. When it comes to drama, Koreans really have great stories. Local TV networks got real big bucks on purchasing hit Korean dramas for primetime viewing.

'Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Si Do' is a Korean movie based from an internet novel written on the same title by Yeo-ni Gui. It's a story of bittersweet love affairs between three characters - Jung Won, Eun-kyoo and Hui-won.

Played by Korean actors Jang Geun-seok, Cha Ye-ryeon and Jeong Ee-cheol, the movie narrates that Hui-won and Eun-kyoo had a complicated relationship in the past before Eun-kyoo met Jung Won who happens to be the lead band singer of Hui-won's band.

Here's a summary of the story from Flixster.com:

Jung-won wears a funny dragon suit, while working at th...( read more )e amusement park, and pours soda on Eun-kyoo, because of his taunts. A short while later, Jung-won finds out that Eun-kyoo has moved into the house next to hers. Eun-kyoo now threatens to tell Jung-won’s parents that she works a part time job. To keep Eun-kyoo quiet, Jung-won agrees to carry his guitar for a week. Jung-won then starts developings feelings for Eun-kyoo, who is the lead singer in a band called Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do. Eun-kyoo also starts to develop similar feelings for Jung-won. The two soon become a couple. With an odd twist of fate, Jung-won goes to the bands rehearsal room and meets a familiar person from her past, a boy named Hui-won. Their relationship makes everything make more complicated. 10 years ago, Jung-won and Hui-won were close friends, but because of a personal matter stopped talking to each other completely. Jung-won is now surprised to learn that her ex-close friend is now best friends with her boyfriend. Will their relationships survive?

I really love how Koreans write their stories. So unique, so touching, so emotional. It's like you're putting you're self into the characters. It's short and yet you'll realize that everything has been covered up for the entire movie time for you to follow through the scenes.

Photo Credit: Flixster.com

My First TV Guesting in Popkorn (Channel V Philippines)

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:20:00 +0000

I was invited a week ago by a friend who's now working with Channel [V] for a guesting in Popkorn, the newest show on TV that caters to pop culture. I was told that my segment is regarding social networks. Since I was one of those who are heavy users of Facebook, Twitter, Plurk and other social network sites, they asked me if I can be on their show. I said, YES!

After the YSpeak audience guesting (aired on Studio 23), SM Marikina WiFi event and LetsGoSago Surfing Event in La Union (aired on Qtube on QTV-11) and on ANC's Leadership Forum (aired on ABS-CBN and ANC) where cameras where able to capture my presence on their show, I truly wanted to be on TV (though I am not photogenic).

It was just a dream but this time, it's for real!

I went to Makisig Network, the network that handles Popkorn on Channel [V] Philippines, last Wednesday around 10am for the profile shoot and the program shooting itself. After getting some make-up to cover my facial pores and eye bags, I was off to the studio for my guesting.

I felt so nervous for this is going to be my first time that's why I chatted to some of the staff there including Ma'am Corine(?), their segment producer, to boost some confidence.

Good thing it was like a usual discussion, conversation between friends. But I could not deny that I still feel awkward about my voice that day (series of overnight session due to our defense in school plus my work load in Convergys) and somehow, due to nervousness.

The host for that segment was VJ Mondo (the one in the center). If you're a fan of NU107, he's one of the DJ's in that station.

Yes, I'm inviting you guys to watch Popkorn on September 18, 2009, Friday, 9PM on Channel [V] Philippines! I will not be able to watch it since I have work that time. Hopefully you can watch it for me. Hehehe. Thanks thanks!

When I was in the dressing room, I saw Direk Jose Javier Reyes and wonders if he's part of the show. After doing some research, I found out that he's the creative consultant of Channel [V] Philippines. No wonder they've got cool new shows line up.

Specially thanks to Nino for inviting to be their guest on the show. So much appreciated! Super thanks!

Overnight Sessions Once Again

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:37:00 +0000

One of the best thing of being in college despite those nose-bleeding exams and stressful projects is having your overnight session with your classmates for a certain project. Most of the time, the group prefers to do it the night before submission (cramming is the best term!). But, this time, our group decided to do it on Sunday evening since Monday was a holiday (Heroes' Day).

Here are some of the memorable photos my groupmate Neri took while the boys are having their naps.

This is Anna while doing her task - to compute for the population of the certain province:

But when we were asleep, she texted her boyfriend:

Since her boyfriend is not available, she tried looking for boys outside:

This is Anna struggling to balance herself due to accident when trying to hide from the boys outside the window:

And where are the boys? (Fjordz, Pangz and Bryan)

The one who documented what happened that night - Neri!

Convergys Glorietta 5 honors Employees

fjordz.allego.hiraya@gmail.com (Fjordan Allego) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:50:00 +0000

This week, Convergys Glorietta 5 celebrates Employee Appreciation Week. And since my schedule starts on Tuesday, I wasn't able to experience the Thank You Card being given to all agents.

Tonight, Tuesday, it's Team Leaders' (TL) Day and Convergys honors their contribution to the company's growth. Posters with the respective Team Leader's name on every floor were posted for their agents to write something.

Boss Jaypee, our boss in GY (Team Silver Unicorns), is not on the list but will be joining other big bosses of other accounts for Convergys' Starbucks Treat tomorrow.

I write something for Nadine who happens to be our PST teacher when we're still in Convergys Insular (newbies' days). To the newly promoted TL, Bien, who was part of the Team Silver Unicorns before and to Chuva who was once our TL in GY.

On Friday, there will be Krispy Kreme Day available to all! And on Saturday, Convergys takes its manpower to rock'n roll with Parokya ni Edgar and Kamikaze for OutJAM Concert at the Araneta Coliseum!