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Ultrasound Machines

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:03:00 +0000

What is an ultrasound machine? According to Wikipedia, diagnostic sonography (ultrasonography) is an ultrasound-based diagnostic imaging technique used for visualizing subcutaneous body structures including tendons, muscles, joints, vessels and internal organs for possible pathology or lesions. I am pretty sure many moms out there are familiar with the ultrasound they underwent during their pregnancies. Said machine is what they called obstetric sonography wherein we can take a look of the little angels in our tummies.

Basic question about ultrasound machines lies on its use. These machines can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. With the use of ultrasound, medical practitioners will be properly guided of the proper and exact interventional procedures to treat their patients on hand. In terms of diagnostic, best example I could give is the echocardiography being used by cardiologists to treat patients with heart ailments. Heart is one of the delicate parts of our body. Proper diagnosis must be performed by cardiologist with the help of echocardiography so us not to endanger the patient’s life. When it comes to therapeutic applications, ultrasound machines bring heat or agitation into the body. Two examples of this procedure are lithotripsy wherein focused ultrasound maybe used to break up kidney stones and phacoemulsification for cataract treatment.

Needless to say, ultrasound machines are very important especially in the field of medicine. Likewise, it is equally important that we buy ultrasound machines from a professional and trust worthy company to see to it that we are buying a machine that passed the safety guidelines and standards of the regulating body for such.

KC @ Rogue Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:08:00 +0000

KC Concepcion was indeed very revealing in her recent magazine cover pictorial showing a piece of her gorgeous butt. Showing her sexy asset, KC posed for ROGUE magazine with a true python over her body while holding an axed male head. Was that you Piolo???

KC, nagpa-sexy sa magazine pictorial

Updates on CJ Corona's Impeachment Trial

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:47:00 +0000

I always try to monitor the on-going impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona in the Senate either thru DZMM or ANC. Yesterday, it was BIR Commissioner Kim Henares who authenticated the Income Tax Returns of CJ Corona and his wife from 2006 to 2010 (2002-2005 not available since BIR has no copies of SC’s alpha lists for those years).

I respect Senator Miriam Santiago’s point but I think the time given to the prosecution to question further Commissioner Henares gave expectators a much clearer picture of what the prosecution is claiming about CJ Corona. Senator Ralph Recto came to question also the witness and found out the truth about on what records did the BIR only have pertaining to CJ Corona and what they don’t have.

Will those records show betrayal of public trust and ill-gotten wealth? That will rely on the authorities who will scrutinize the documents and other supporting evidences and witnesses in the future.

Nevertheless, let us all be patient with how the impeachment is going on and give our trust and confidence to our Senate that they will make a just and wise decision over this trial. Let us all pray.

Lambunao's Binanog Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:23:00 +0000

The BINANOG FESTIVAL is a traditional Philippine celebration and courtship dance performed by the Bukidnon tribe of Lambunao. The dance involves movements in imitation of the flight of the hawk or banog, after which the dance is named. It is performed in honor of the Sto. Nino in a festival that takes place during the 2nd Sunday of January. The dance actually consists of three dance forms: the Binanugan, wherein the movements of the birds are imitated; the Inagong sayaw-sayaw, which is a form of celebration dance; and; the Dinagmay, which is a courtship dance. The rhythmic beating of drums and gongs accompanies the dance.

According to history, the Binanog dance and the Bukidnons of Lambunao and Central Panay, tackles the richness of the Bukidnons of Lambunao in terms of the culture and the tradition that make Binanog dance one of the strong pillars of its claim of wealth. It also presents the theories of the origin of these people and shows their location and distribution.

The dance can be a mode of worship, or a courtly pastime. With urbanization contributing to the decline in the art, a program for its revival was launched couple of years ago with the creation of the Binanog Festival.The gem of the exhibition is the tribe competition that highlights the mating of banog birds accompanied by the symbolic beating of the gong, synchronizing with the vibrant movement emphasizing footwork and speed. The dance reaches its climax as the female dancers catches her male partner using a handkerchief.

Koronadal's Hinugyaw Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:08:00 +0000

The HINUGYAW FESTIVAL is a one-week celebration in the first week of January in Koronadal. There are many activities planned to make the occasion meaningful and colorful. Some of the activities include Celebrity Night, Band Explosion, a food fest, Search for Mr. and Ms. Koronadal, Marbeleño Mardi Gras. Hinugyaw Festival ends with a major event, which is the Hinugyaw sa Dalan. This Hinugyaw sa Dalan is a street dancing competition wherein there are many contenders from all over the city and its neighboring town who go dancing around the city and compete with each other.

KORONADAL HINUGYAW FESTIVAL

Kili-Kili on Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000

Other Filipinos like me may not be aware of some places in our beloved country that have unique names. A story about a drug bust wherein one person was killed exposed the place named “kili-kili” (Filipino word for armpit). This Tagalog word for armpit was trending on Twitter and not much on the drug bust operation. However, a 2009 study by Kab-ot Gahum: Resource Center for Empowerment & Development of the Balay Mindanaw Group said that the term “kili-kili” comes from the Higaunon word that primarily refers to people who have the ability to quickly make decisions in meetings or dialogues. This was according to Dikno Mansumagan, who is also called Datu Kili-kili.

There are other strangely-named places (at least for Tagalog-speakers) in the Philippines include:

Panti Point in Cagayan
Apapaya City in Abra
Bubong in Lanao del Sur
Pata in Sulu
Mankayan in Benguet (switch a few letters around and you ought to get the point)
Pinukpuk in Kalinga
Pugo in La Union
Iba in Zambales
Lobo in Batangas
Mauban in Quezon
Bula in Camarines Sur
Bato in Catanduanes and Leyte
Sulat in Eastern Samar
Manukan in Zamboanga del Norte
Pikit in North Cotabato
Mainit in Surigao del Norte
Tago in Surigao del Sur

Some places’ names have been changed because of their unfortunate resemblance to embarrassing phrases – one example is Sasmuan. Its original name was Sexmoan.

Kris Aquino on 2011 MMFF controversy

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:07:00 +0000

I don’t understand why people criticized Kris Aquino for being very vocal with her wishes about her movie to be No. 2 in the ranking and Dingdong Dantes to win the Best Actor award. Apart from being a sister of President Noynoy Aquino, she’s a showbiz personality entitled to express her ideas, views, opinions and even wishes to the public without us giving any malice on it. Let us not mix politics with showbiz, if we can (that’s what we call maturity).

If other personalities questioned that Kris’s wish for Dingdong came true, it is tantamount to saying that they don’t trust and respect the decision of the institution handling the MMFF. Are they also questioning why they won the awards for their movie? Artists involved in the recent festival did have their own wishes. Even Ms. Ai-Ai delas Alas vocally said that she wished for the Best Actress award. If she won the award, will others still question that?

Let us not deprive Kris of what she’s entitled to as a showbiz personality, as sister of President Aquino and as an individual. I did like how Dingdong handled the issue by saying he respect the institution who gave him the award. End of story.

Kris defends self, Dingdong on 'best actor' controversy

ABS-CBN 2012 upcoming programs

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:55:00 +0000

For all certified Kapamilya out there, here is the list of ABS-CBN upcoming program for 2012:

DRAMA

E-Boy
DOHA: Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Nang Dahil sa Pag-ibig
Alta
You're Always in my Heart
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan
Wako Wako

Adaptation: FILM / KOMIKS / POCKETBOOK

REMAKE

SITCOM

Luv U

Foreign: KOREAN

Foreign: TAIWANESE

Franchise: GAME/REALITY/MUSICAL/VARIETY

Animation: NICKELODEON

Animation: JAPANESE

Animation: AMERICAN

List of January Philippine Festivals

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:48:00 +0000

JANUARY FESTIVALS

Feast of the Black Nazarene * January 9 * Quiapo, Manila
Ati-Atihan Festival * January 3 -16 * Kalibo, Aklan
Sinulog Festival * Third Sunday of January * Cebu City
Dinagyang Festival * January 22-23 * Iloilo City
Hinugyaw Festival * January 3-10 * Koronadal City
Binanog Festival * January 10-16 * Lambunao, Iloilo City
Makato Sto. Niño Festival * January 15 * Makato, Aklan
Kahimunan Festival * January 16 * Libertad, Butuan city
Batan Ati-ati Malakara Festival * January 16 * Poblacion Batan, Aklan
Bansudani Festival * January 17-19 * Bansud, Mindoro Oriental
Altavas Sto.Nino Festival * Jan 21-22 * Poblacion Altavas, Aklan
Ibajay Ati-Atihan Municipal & Devotional Fiesta * Jan 24-25 * Ibajay, Aklan
Dinagsa Ati-Atihan Festival * Jan 24-30 * Cadiz City, Negros Occidental
Hinirugyaw Festival * Jan 30- Feb 6 * Calinog, Iloilo
Malolos Sto. Nino Festival * Last Sunday of January * Malolos Bulacan
Sto. Niño Festival * 3rd Sunday January * Tondo, Manila
Bulaklakan Festival * January 1 * Muntinlupa City, MM
Bailes de Luces * January 5 * La Castellana, Negros Occidental
Lingayen Gulf Landing Anniversary * January 9 * Lingayen, Pangasinan
Araw ng Koronadal * January 10 * Koronadal City
Sinulog (Kabankalan) Festival * January 10-16 * Kabankalan, Negros Occidental
Pasungay Festival * January 15 * San Joaquin, Iloilo City
Pangisdaan Festival * January 16 * Brgy. Tangos, Navotas
Kinaradto Festival * January 16 * Buenavista, Guimaras
Fireworks Display & Contest * January 16 * Arevalo, Iloilo City
Caracol Festival * Jan. 16 * Glorietta 4 Park Makati City, MM
Sadsad sa Kalye * Jan. 19 * Janiuay, Iloilo City
Pandot sa Bacolod * Jan. 20 * Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Binuligay Festival * Jan. 20 * Jamindan, Capiz
Feast of Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage * Jan. 24 * La Carlota City
Sana-aw Festival * Jan. 28 * Jordan, Guimaras
Balot sa Puti Festival * Jan. 31 * Pateros
Boracay Int'l. Fun Board Cup * Jan. 31 - Feb. 5 * Bulabog Beach, Boracay, Malay, Aklan
San Pablo Coco Festival * Jan. 3-16 * San Pablo City, Laguna
Feast of the Three Kings * Jan. 3 * Poblacion, Gasan, Marinduque
Fluvial Procession * Jan. 7 * Batangas City
Biniray Festival * Jan. 9 * Romblon, Romblon
Kawayan Festival * Jan.16-18 * Magdalena, Laguna
Sikyahan Festival * Jan. 18 * Sta. Rosa City, Laguna
Salibanda * Jan. 17, 18, 24, 25 * Paete, Laguna
Dugoy Festival * Jan. 18 * Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Feast of San Sebastian the Martyr (Paligong Poon) * Jan. 19 & 26 * Lumban, Laguna
Feast of Sto. Niño * Jan. 19 * Buenavista, Marinduque
Haring Kalabaw * 3rd week Jan. * Brgy. Hupi, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
Feast of San Ildefonso Toledo * Jan. 23-24 * Tanay, Rizal
Candle Festival * Jan. 31 - Feb. 2 * Candelaria, Quezon

Have a blessed & prosperous 2012...

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:42:00 +0000

Twitter Backgrounds

“Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

~~ William Arthur Ward

Manny Pacquiao's P25M yacht

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:59:00 +0000

The P25M Italian-made yacht of Manny Pacquiao, named “Sarangani’s Pride,” is his surprise treat to the family after his victory over Mexican champion Juan Manuel Marquez. It has been considered as the “Ferrari” of yachts with four rooms—two suites and two guest rooms—each with their own bathrooms. It’s also equipped with modern facilities such as a satellite. And to top it all, the yacht includes three jetskis, worth P1 million each. But the said gift created another controversy for Manny showing his extravagance while he could just use the money to help our fellow Filipinos in Mindanao victimized by Sendong.

Personal View: I guess Manny should not have been criticized for wanting a P25M yacht as a gift to his precious family. On his part, he may have been thought about and paid it before the disaster happened. He can afford it while at the same time extended his help to our fellow Filipinos in Mindanao out of his personal money.

What is important is we all try to extend our help to our fellow Filipinos, cash or in kind, the help that really comes from our hearts. Together we can be able to help them start a new life and give hope that they can move on from our support and the government as well.

Let us look forward for the coming 2012 with positive outlook in life, good words and deeds, and work together for our beloved country because the worst is yet to come, as experts said so.

Christmas & other promos @ SPLASH ISLAND

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:56:00 +0000

CHRISTMAS TREAT PROMO... SPLASH ISLAND will be open daily from DECEMBER 16 2011 until JANUARY 1, 2012. Visit Splash Island from Monday to Thursday with ADULT RATE Php250 and CHILDREN / STUDENT RATE 200 (FLAT RATES ALSO APPLY ON DEC 25, 2011 and JAN 1, 2012 ONLY).

BALIKBAYAN / OFW PROMO: Just present your passport at the Guest Service counter and ALL of your companions will get a flat rate of 250 per person for their entrance.

BALIK SPLASH PROMO: Just present your OLD Tickets at our guest service and you will get a flat rate entrance of Php250.

COPY / POST / PASTE and PRINT PROMO: Like this FB PAGE wall post and paste it in your FB wall and PRINT a copy indicating the post in your FB wall to be presented in our Guest service to avail of the Php250 rate (one post / person equal to one Promo Discount).

NOTE: CUSTOMERS CAN AVAIL ONLY 1 PROMO AT A TIME
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150539906430645.434231.112719145644&type=3

Muscle Stimulator

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:08:00 +0000

What is Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) or also known as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)? What is the importance of Muscle Stimulator in the medical field? It is a kind of therapy wherein electric impulses are being generated by a machine, travel through electrodes on the patient’s skin and then into their muscles that bring about muscle contraction. The process involves restoration of muscle tone and strength to the patients undergoing through physical therapy. This electrical muscle contraction enables patients who are unable to exercise in the usual manner due to incapacity for whatever reason to still develop muscle tone and strength.

How NMES machine works? At a safe current rate, the machine conducts electric currents to the muscle. It will start first by placing self-adhesive electrodes to the motor points onto the desired muscle or muscle system. Slow adjustment of the machine is needed until the patient feel the current passing through the skin and into the muscle. Remember, the higher the setting is set, the faster the muscle will contract and relax. Repetition of the process will depend on the desired result the patient want to achieve or is of satisfaction. Patients with diabetes or who have recent muscle damage can benefit from the use of these muscle stimulators. Likewise, these can prevent muscle atrophy and amputation on patients with unused limbs by stimulating the muscles and prevent decay from disuse.

In the U.S., the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the sale of all electrical muscle stimulators. These muscle stimulators are considered devices and may cause harm to its users like shocks, burns, bruising, skin irritation, and pain that is why strict regulations must be implemented to protect and ensure the safety of the consuming public. Getting muscle stimulators from reputable supplier is very important because it also ensure the user that it goes under FDA regulations and it’s safe from use.

LBC Free Shipping for Sendong victims

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:07:00 +0000

LBC Express Inc., a forwarding and cargo company, is accepting donations in kind for our fellow Filipinos in Mindanao. They are providing an absolutely free shipping of our donations as commitment to help the victims of tropical storm “Sendong.” They are accepting donations worldwide so please do visit their LBC’s Facebook Page for any inquiries.

Tropical storm "Sendong"

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:07:00 +0000

My heart is totally wrecked by the aftermath scenes brought about by tropical storm “Sendong” in Cagayan de Oro. It is not just the properties that lost but the thousands of people died and still missing, a horrible scene just days before Christmas. If there’s one comforting truth that can at least alleviate our sorrows towards our fellow Filipinos is the outpouring of help from the government, public and private individuals. In our own little ways, let us all work and contribute together to extend our help to our distraught Filipinos. Moreover, let us offer prayers for them that they may overcome this and have a positive outlook in their new life.

SC Chief Justice Corona impeached

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:48:00 +0000

A total of 188 congressmen signed the impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona for betrayal of public trust and culpable violation of the Constitution. The House secretary-general was ordered by the plenary to endorse the said impeachment complaint to the Senate, where a trial will commence on 2012.

Summary of the impeachment complaint vs CJ Corona
Senate ready to hold trial for Corona
Corona impeach trial to start in 2012: Enrile
More than 150 sign impeachment rap vs Corona
Palace distances self from oust Corona calls
Minority ready to block Corona ouster
Corona impeachment 'mother of all blackmails' - Lagman

Personal view:

SC Chief Justice Corona, the people is not considering your silence as a sign of weakness but I hope you will be able to defend yourself against all the accusations in the impeachment complaint. But does the House of Representatives needs to impeach you? I may not be an expert in law but you can feel the strong resistance of Filipinos against you. You accepted a post included in the so-called “midnight appointments” and by accepting such position you deprived the incoming president duly elected by the people to choose his Chief Justice among the nominees prepared by the Judicial and BarCouncil.

Resigning from your post I think will be the most appropriate and noble act to do amidst these controversies. We all love our country, we all respect our Constitution but the country needs to move on with a Chief Justice clear of any bad accusations, someone who has integrity and full trust and confidence of the Filipino people. The Supreme Court is the highest court of our country and if there are people who need first to respect, value and uphold the importance of the institution that duties lies on the Chief Justice and Associate Justices.

No to Mining in Palawan, let your voice be counted

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:44:00 +0000

In support to the advocacy of the “Save Palawan Movement,” I am wholeheartedly giving this space of my blog to help in the awareness campaign of the movement to save our fellow Filipinos in Palawan, and the country in general. I am encouraging every Filipino around the world to take a look at this issue and let your voice be counted. Be part of the ten million signatures and help stop mining in Palawan.

The Save Palawan Movement, a multi-sectoral coalition of concerned environmental, legal religious and other civic groups launched the “No to Mining in Palawan” signature campaign last Thursday (February 3) in the hope of putting an end to mining activities in Palawan, known as the Philippines’ Last Ecological Frontier. The campaign aims to raise ten million signatures to deliver a strong message to the Philippine and Palawan governments so that they would finally say no to mining in Palawan and help protect one of the Philippines’ last remaining treasures. Present at the launch were ABS-CBN Foundation Managing Director Gina Lopez, Palawan Mayor Edward Hagedorn, “running priest” Fr. Robert Reyes, environment leaders Clemente Bautista (Kalikasan People’s Network for the Environment) and Atty. Jose Andres Canivel (Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation), and Rhodora Angela Ferrer of the Catholica Educational Association of the Philippines. They were joined by Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas (WWF-Philippines) president Jose Lorenzo Tan, country director for Conservation International Romy Trono, Atty. Gerthie Mayo-Anda of Environmental Legal Asistance Center, executive director of Palawan NGO Network Inc. Atty Bobby Chan, Tanggol Kalikasan executive director Atty. Rolly Bisquera–Sheen, Alyansa Tigil Mina national coordinator Jaybee Garganera and various leaders of the environmental movement in the country. The ten million signature campaign came about after the killing of Dr. Gerardo “Doc Gerry” Ortega, a civic leader who championed the protection of Palawan’s rich biodiversity and an outspoken critic of mining operations in Palawan.

VOTE ONLINE
VOTE VIA TEX

no2mining name/age/location

Send to 2366 NOTE: PhP 2.50 per text

Pres. Aquino vs CJ Corona

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:37:00 +0000

The hottest issue in the land now happened during the justice summit held at Manila Hotel where President Noynoy Aquino openly criticized the Supreme Court (SC) and Chief Justice Renato Corona. Others find it rude and disrespectful but it’s the opposite for many. Was this an insult or the president is just trying to send a strong message to members of the Supreme Court and Chief Justice Corona about their performance?

If respect is an issue here then I believed the president did nothing wrong. Why? The former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the Chief Justice Renato Corona never show that to now President Aquino. Days after the 2010 Elections, the former president appointed Corona as the 23rd Chief Justice of the Philippines. Why such an act? Why not give the honor to the incoming president of appointing the Chief Justice with the help of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)? Respect begets respect.

Of course I wanted the executive and judiciary branches of our country to work harmoniously for the benefit of the country but how will it happen if everything started in bad taste. Can we blame the president for mentioning the midnight appointment during the summit if from the start of his presidency he was deprived of appointing his Chief Justice, a true disrespectful act? Can we blame a president if he blatantly criticized the Supreme Court for questionable decisions or unattended jobs?

The Filipino people are thirsty for righteous leaders, someone who will fight for their rights and keep his promise. Many government agencies are used to wrongdoings and abuse of powers brought about by the former government. I guess that’s the reason why many Filipinos see nothing wrong about the justice summit incident.

If Chief Justice Renato Corona values transparency, justice and respect over the laws of the land then he will resign from his post. He from the very start had the choice of accepting or not the appointment but even if he did there still time to think it over. His resignation will not only give peace between the executive and judiciary branches of the land but an honorable act and a righteous example of a “diplomatic sacrifice” for love of country.

The people’s reaction over this issue must serve as a warning to other members of the Supreme Court. Being members of the highest court in the land, it is your utmost responsibility to interpret the laws in its essence and render decisions righteously and with all integrity apart from affiliations, interest or personal grudge.

Miss Earth 2011 winners

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:31:00 +0000

Here are the complete results in the recently concluded MISS EARTH 2011:

MISS EARTH 2011 Ecuador, Olga Alava

MISS EARTH AIR Brazil, Driely Bennettone

MISS EARTH WATER Philippines, Athena Mae Imperial

MISS EARTH FIRE Venezuela, Caroline Medina

TOP 8

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Aleksandra Kovacevic

Crimea, Nina Astrakhantseva

Mexico, Casandra Becerra

Zimbabwe, Thandi Muringa

TOP 16

Taiwan, Cherry Liu

Japan, Tomoko Maeda

Paraguay, Nicole Huber

Portugal, Susana Nogueira

Slovenia, Rebecca Kim Lekše

Sweden, Renate Cerljen

Thailand, Niratcha Tungtisanont

Ukraine, Kristina Oparina

SPECIAL AWARDS

Miss Photogenic Taiwan, Cherry Liu

Best in Gown Mexico, Casandra Becerra

Best in Swimsuit Czech Republic, Šárka Cojocarová

Best in Talent South Africa, Dominique Mann

Best National Costume Japan, Tomoko Maeda

Miss Friendship Pakistan, Sanober Hussain

Electronic Dalaw (e-dalaw) of BJMP

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:13:00 +0000

The "Electronic Dalaw" (e-Dalaw) program of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) - Quezon City Jail was launched to help inmates contact their friends or relatives without leaving the jail. This has a great advantage especially for inmates with families living far away from the jail to keep connected.

This program is a project of Quezon City Jail Warden Supt. Joseph T. Vela and Assistant Solicitor General Karl Miranda and Quezon City serves as the pilot jail of this project and will be introduced to other jail facilities in the country.

The Quezon City Jail has provided five computers, with software application Skype, enabling inmates to make voice and video calls, as well as chat with their loved ones. Each inmate is allowed only five minutes of Skype use daily. Inmates should line up while waiting for his or her relatives or friends to be on-line before entry to the Internet room. Moreover, inmates can use Skype only from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Relatives of inmates who want to avail themselves of Skype calls must make a request one week before the intended call and must send an email request at skypemeinjailqc@yahoo.com, indicate the time and date when call will be made, and full name of inmate to be called.

2012 Philippine Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:58:00 +0000

Under Presidential Proclamation 295, the Philippine Holidays for the year 2012 have been declared as follows:

REGULAR HOLIDAYS

New Year’s Day – January 1 (Sunday)

Maundy Thursday- April 5

Good Friday – April 6

Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Monday)

Labor Day -May 1 (Tuesday)

Independence Day – June 12 (Tuesday)

National Heroes Day – August 27 (Last Monday of August)

Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Friday)

Christmas Day – December 25 (Tuesday)

Rizal Day – December 30

SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAYS

Chinese New Year – January 23 (Monday)

Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Tuesday)

All Saints Day – November 1 (Thursday)

Additional special (non-working) day – November 2 (Friday)

Last Day of the Year- December 31 (Monday

SPECIAL HOLIDAY (for all schools)

EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Saturday)

Eid’l Fitr and Eid’l Adha

(These are tentative only, official dates to be announced by our Muslim brethrens)

Eid-al-Fitr – August 20 (Monday)

Eid-al-Adha – October 26 (Friday)

LIST OF LONG WEEKENDS

January 21-23, 2012 (Chinese New Year)

April 5-9, 2012 (Holy Week and Araw ng Kagitingan)

April 28-29 (April 30) May 1, 2012 (Labor Day)

August 18-21, 2012 (Eid-al-Fitr and Ninoy Aquino Day)

August 25-27, 2012 (National Heroes Day)

October 26-28, 2012 (Eid-al-Adha)

November 1-4 (All Saints’ Day)

November 30-Dec 2 (Bonifacio Day)

December 29-Jan 1 (New Year)

2011 Metro Manila Film Festival Entries

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:22:00 +0000

Here are the 8 official entries for the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival as announced by MMDA:

AMAZING MAN = an action, fantasy movie starring David Abuda, Sam Pinto, Christopher De Leon, Antonio Aquitania, produced by A-C PROD and directed by John Medina.

ENTENG NG INA MO! = is the fantasy-adventure/comedy/drama offer starring Vic Sotto, Ai-Ai delas Alas, Nikki Valdez, Carlo Aquino, Amy Perez, Bing Loyzaga, Eugene Domingo, Xyriel Manabat, Jose Manalo, Ruby Rodriguez, Marvin Agustin, Lara Quigaman, Megan Young, produced by Star Cinema, OctoArts Films, M-Zet Films, APT Entertainment under the direction of Tony Y. Reyes.

MY HOUSEHUSBAND (IKAW NA!) = is a comedy/drama film of real life couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo together with Eugene Domingo, Rocco Nacino, Miriam Quimbao, Francine Prieto under OctoArts Films and directed by Jose Javier Reyes.

ANG PANDAY 2 = a fantasy-adventure offer featuring Bong Revilla, Phillip Salvador, Marian Rivera, Iza Calzado, Rhian Ramos, Eddie Garcia, Lucy Torres-Gomez, Robert "Buboy" Villar, Joshua Dionisio, Benjie Paras, Barbie Forteza, Jhake Vargas, Bea Binene, Alden Richards under GMA Films, Imus Production and directed by Mac Alejandre.

SEGUNDA MANO = a horror movie starring Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes, Angelica Panganiban, Bangs Garcia, Jhong Hilario, Helen Gamboa under Star Cinema, MJM Productions, Agosto Dos Pictures and directed by Joyce Bernal.

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL 13 = is another horror entry starring Eugene Domingo, Kathryn Bernardo, Sam Concepcion, Maricar Reyes, Louise delos Reyes, Jay Manalo from Regal Entertainment Inc. & Regal Multimedia Inc. and directed by Chris Martinez ("Rain, Rain Go Away"), Richard Somes ("Tamawo"), Jerrold Tarog ("Parola").

YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW = a drama film featuring Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion, Jericho Rosales, Dennis Trillo, Carla Abellana, Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Solenn Heussaff, Agot Isidro, Eula Caballero under Regal Entertainment Inc. & Studio5, directed by Jun Lana.

MANILA KINGPIN: THE ASIONG SALONGA STORY = an action movie offer starring George "E.R" Estregan, Carla Abellana, Phillip Salvador, Baron Geisler, Yul Servo, Dennis Padilla under VIVA Communications Inc. & Scenema Concept Int'l and directed by Tikoy Aguiluz.

Pacquiao vs Mayweather Jr. in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:16:00 +0000

Will undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. truly face Pacquiao on May 5, 2012? He might have twitted his challenge over Pacquiao, but will he compromised with him as to requirements and terms so that this much awaited fight will finally come true? On Pacquiao's corner, he announced that talks are ongoing and he sent his adviser Michael Koncz to talk to Bob Arum about the superfight.

May this bout be pushed as many boxing fans await who will win between these 2 world's great boxers amidst previous controversies. Good luck Pacman! Wish you all the best to win in the superfight.

Pacquiao adviser meets with Mayweather
Pacquiao hopes next foe is Mayweather
Pacquiao underdog versus Mayweather
Interactive: The world speaks on Pacquiao-Mayweather superfight
Ariza: Arum blocking Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
Mayweather: I'm the A-side, I make the offer
Pacquiao confirms negotiations with Mayweather team

Hacienda Luisita for distribution

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:21:00 +0000

Another big issue that rose from the backyard of the Supreme Court is regarding the Hacienda Luisita. The ruling said that 4,915.75-hectare sugar estate must be distributed to 6,296 farmers. Now the big issue lies on the compensation of the sugar estate owners who are relatives of our president.

In this issue, I have nothing against our farmers but I believed that for the benefit that they will receive from the government just compensation must be given to land owners whether it is connected to a president or a private individual. Beneficiaries must try to comprehend that land owners also have the right to negotiate regarding “just compensation” from the government in giving out their lands to help our farmers. We must help each other in a way no one will benefit more from the other, or else that’s per se is unjust.

May this issue be resolved peacefully by the parties concerned without another shed of blood.

Just compensation for HLI may reach P5 billion
EXCL: Luisita farmers seek disqualification of Cojuangco allies
Luisita farmers laud SC decision
PNoy urged to speed up Luisita distribution
Palace: Luisita not an issue between SC and executive
SC orders distribution of Hacienda Luisita

KC & Piolo called it quits

noreply@blogger.com (Crissy) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:02:00 +0000

I just happened to see the interview of Tito Boy Abunda to one of my favorite stars KC Concepcionon on "The Buzz." It was all about KC, Piolo Pascual and their ever controversial relationship. My heart melted as I saw KC crying as she tried to answers the questions of Tito Boy. It’s really hard to speak matters of the heart in front of national TV and for that I admired her. Nobody knows the deep pain KC had but seeing those tears I know some girls in a relationship out there can relate how painful it is to be in that situation.

In a relationship, parties must understand that it’s a give and take turns in terms of everything: love, respect, understanding, support and forgiveness. It is hard that there’s only one among the two who always give and never receive anything, with that you will start questioning is it right? Does he or she sincerely love me? Is it still working for both of us? Or end it despite the pain?

KC, I know you are a strong and intelligent woman. There is nothing wrong in loving and fighting for the person we love but it entails pain. At some point we just really need to think if working out the relationship worth it or giving an end will do more good despite the pain. I pray that you find the true love you wished for and always remember that you are blessed with a loving family especially your mom. Ms. Sharon Cuneta. We all deserve to be happy with people we love, who loves us back.

KC confirms break-up with Piolo
Transcript of KC's interview