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Monday, May 9, 2011

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. SHANE MOSLEY FIGHT REPLAY



MANNY PACQUIAO WINS VS. SHANE MOSLEY MAY 7, 2011




Photo Credit: Top Rank Boxing/Chris Farina
Photo Credit: Top Rank Boxing/Chris Farina

Manny Pacquiao won a lopsided 12-round decision over Sugar Shane Mosley on Saturday night, retaining his WBO welterweight title with his 14th consecutive victory.

Pacquiao (54-3-2) didn't get the knockout he wanted, but the Filipino Congressman retained his position as the most dominant and exciting fighter in boxing, methodically beating Mosley (46-7-1) at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao knocked Mosley down with a left hook in the third (3rd) round, a punch that seemed to sap Mosley's willingness to engage. Pacquiao ran after Mosley the rest of the fight, but the former champion Mosley who has never been stopped in 18 years in the ring managed to finish the 12th round on his feet.

Pacquiao won 120-108 on one scorecard, 120-107 on a second and 119-108 on the third. The Associated Press had him winning 118-110.

For Mosley, the fight was strikingly similar to his bout a year ago against Floyd Mayweather Jr. - except this time he didn't even land a big punch like he did early on against Mayweather.

His biggest moment on this night came when referee Kenny Bayless mistakenly ruled that Mosley knocked Pacquiao down in the 10th round when he hadn't even hit him with a punch. Manny Pacquiao slipped and fell down when Mosley stepped on Pacquiao's right foot and pushed him.

The ruling seemed to spur Pacquiao on as he went after Mosley the rest of the round and again in the 11th. By then, the crowd was cheering "Knock him out, knock him out," but Pacquiao - bothered by a cramp in his left leg since the fourth round - didn't have enough to finish him off.

"It wasn't my best performance," Pacquiao had. "I did my best. I did not expect this result."

Mosley said he thought he did a good job despite losing round after round, and wouldn't blame his bad performance on his age.

"I fought the best fighter in the world," Mosley said. "He has exceptional power, power that I've never been hit like this before."

Promoter Bob Arum defended putting Mosley in the ring against Pacquiao despite signs in Mosley's last two fights that his reflexes were slipping.

"Nobody can really perform against him," Arum said. "Some of these guys are pretty good fighters, but nobody in their whole experience has ever faced somebody like Pacquiao. Everybody is going to look the same way."

Mosley was tentative from the opening bell, moving backward and seemingly unwilling to trade punches with Pacquiao. Pacquiao finally made contact with a left hook at the end of the third round, sending Mosley to the canvas for only the third time in his professional career. Yahoooooooo!

Mosley was up at the count of five though, and managed to survive the final minute of the round despite Pacquiao's best efforts to take him out.

Pacquiao pressed the fight most of the night, but he also appeared hesitant to take many chances, which trainer Freddie Roach said was because of the muscle cramp that his corner tried to massage between rounds.

"He had no leverage to move after that," Roach said. "It was a very gutty performance in my mind."

Pacquiao said his leg first started bothering him in his fight last November against Antonio Margarito.

"I thought Shane did a great job, he had some speed," Pacquiao said. "I couldn't move because my left leg got tight. It's a problem I've been having lately. I'm going to work on my legs in future training camps."

The sellout crowd of 16,412 booed Mosley repeatedly in the late rounds for his refusal to trade punches with Pacquiao.

Mosley fought as if trying to protect his legacy of having never been knocked out and, if that was his strategy, it succeeded. But it made for a lackluster fight and did nothing to burnish the legacy that the Filipino champion has built with 14 straight wins over the last six years - including some over the biggest names in the game.

Pacquiao made a minimum of $20 million for the fight, while Mosley was guaranteed $5 million.

Oh well, they will be laughing their way to the bank. And us boxing fans, got to see pushing and running the whole 12 rounds. Geezz! Hayz!


Sunday, May 8, 2011

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. SHANE MOSLEY LIVE STREAM


MANNY PACQUIAO VS. SHANE MOSLEY MAY 7, 2011

Watch Pacquiao-vs-Mosley-Live-Stream Live Online TV HD 6 March 2011 Mosley vs Pacquiao Live Shane Mosley (54-6-1,1 NC, 39Kos) fighter of 39 years eventually will be the next rival on duty from 8 different divisions in time champion Manny Pacquiao (03/02/1952, 38 KOs), this fight will take place in the MGM Grand Hotel and , Nevada on May 7, 2011.

No doubt Pacquiao has earned with sweat and blood to his wonderful career, championships, the glory that you have now to the point of making it a living legend and current world boxing, this is why he can afford to choose his rival in turn, as in history there has been no boxer to win as many titles in different divisions, Manny is currently the largest in boxing and you must admit that.


    

While Mosley will have to prepare very well because Pacquiao is a fighter with a kind of boxing difficult to decipher, that calls into trouble even taller fighters to name a few Oscar de la hoya, Joshua Clottey and finally to the Mexican Antonio Margarito, where pike like a real monster of boxing, in a nutshell Manny is a machine of speed, technique, strength, a true David eater Goliaths.                      

GOOD LUCK MANNY! WE THE FILIPINO PEOPLE IS CHEERING FOR YOU!                               

There are a bunch of ways to watch Pacquiao vs Mosley fight online for free and they include the following:

PLDT MyDSL Watchpad Big Ticket Free Pacquiao vs Mosley Live Streaming. Big Ticket is a PLDT myDSL innovation that boosts your WatchPad with an additional speed so you can heighten your online viewing experience. The Pacquiao-Mosley match can be viewed for free using the Big Ticket for PLDT MyDSL Plan 1995 and Plan 3000 subscribers or if you upgrade your plan.

Smart MySandbox Free Pacquiao vs Mosley Online Live Stream. In the previous fights ofPacquiao, Smart susbcribers were able to watch them through free live streaming from Smart's website, MySandbox. I am not just sure if it is possible right now since currently the site is unavailable.

Pacquiao vs Mosley SOPCast Channels. SopCast is a way to broadcast audio and video and/or watch video and listen to radio online which is free and simple. It adopts a state-of-the-art peer-to-peer (P2P) technology which allows anyone to broadcast without the need of a powerful server and large bandwidth. If you have a friend who have subscribed to a pay-per-view, ask him to share it to you via SopCast. Just download the software here: http://sopcast.com/download.

Pacquiao vs Mosley Live Stream via UStream and JustinTV. This works similarly to SOPCast but you don't need to download any software anymore. Both UStream and JustinTV are websites which allow you to share your live videos straight from your camera or computer screen. Again, if you know anyone who have subscribed to PPV just ask him to share it on UStream or JustinTV so that the two of you can both watch the fight.

Live Streaming of Pacquiao vs Mosley Fight via TVU. TVU is a software that allows you to watch TV channels from all over the world. Amazingly, there are international channels where the fight is broadcast just a few seconds delayed from the fight. Just head to this page and download the software: http://pages.tvunetworks.com/downloads/download.html.

That's it! Have fun watching the big fight online which will be on May 8 (Philippine Time), starting at around 11-12 in the morning.


Monday, April 25, 2011

The Hong Kong 125th Anniversary Time Tunnel




The Hong Kong 125th Anniversary Time Tunnel

Hong Kong Causeway Bay underground railway station platform got a Coca-Cola makeover that covers the walls of its entire corridor. It's a pretty long walk alongside the subway walls.


MTR train service riders can now enjoy the "time tunnel" that showcases the evolution of Coca-Cola over 125 years.


This is only the first phase of the Coca-Cola Hong Kong celebration, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy the photos of the subway station below, and if you are in town, please be sure to check it out. As you can see, the themes are 125 years of refreshment, summer enjoyment, sharing happiness, friendship and open happiness.




Thursday, April 21, 2011

New Skyway toll rates to take effect April 26, 2011



The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved the implementation of the new toll rates for the Integrated Skyway Stages 1 and 2.

The new toll rates which will take effect on April 26, 2011 are: 



  • P65 for the Makati-Bicutan elevated stretch
  • P106 for Makati-Sucat
  • P147 for Makati-Alabang.
For the at-grade section, approved tolls for Class 1 are as follows: 

  • P44 for Magallanes or C-5 to Merville or Bicutan
  • P31 from Bicutan to Sucat
  • P31 from Sucat to Alabang.

The integrated Skyway System consists of the 16.3-km. Buendia-Alabang elevated section and the 13.5-km. Magallanes-Alabang at-grade section.

The rates were supposed to take effect on April 20, but the Skyway operators decided on April 26 date to allow the motorists to enjoy the toll-free use of the new Skyway Bicutan-Alabang extension during the Holy Week.

With Stage 1’s newly-asphalted roadway and new toll facilities like the CCTV cameras and the Command Center, and the full operation of 6.88-km. Skyway’s Bicutan-Alabang section, travel time on both the at-grade and elevated sections of the Skyway System has remarkably improved from what used to be around one hour to just 15 to 20 minutes. The Skyway extension to Alabang opened to traffic last April 6, 2011.

For any clarifications, motorists may email corpcomm@cmmtc.com, or skyway@skyway.com.ph


Employees who are working on Black Saturday should get 130 percent of their daily wage




Employees who are working on Black Saturday should get 130 percent of their daily wage, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said Tuesday.

The President declared Black Saturday, April 23, as a special nonworking holiday throughout the country.

An employee working on Black Saturday is entitled to 130 percent of his daily rate for the first eight hours, and to an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on that day for work performed in excess of eight hours, said the labor secretary.


Black Saturday April 23, 2011 declared a special non-working day




Black Saturday is now a special non-working day.

Malacañang issued on Monday Proclamation no. 150 declaring Black Saturday as a special non-working day.

The proclamation was approved by President Aquino and it was signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr.

According to the proclamation, Black Saturday "has been traditionally declared a special (non-working) day throughout the country.''

"Our people must be given the full and uninterrupted opportunity to ponder on the significance of the Holy Week and to properly observe its traditions with religious fervor, without prejudice to public interest,'' said the proclamation.


Monday, April 18, 2011

Australian Embassy to adopt appointment system beginning July 1, 2011




The Australian Embassy in Manila will adopt an appointment system starting July 1 for passport and consular services.

The Australian Embassy said the system will cover notarial acts and lodgement of passport applications.

Appointments for notarial acts and lodgement of passport applications can be requested from the Passport and Consular Section by 


  • phone (+63 2 757 8100 x309)
  •  fax (+63 2 757 8344) 
  •  email (manila.consular@dfat.gov.au)

Requests for appointments must be made at least one(1) working day ahead of the date the applicant plans to go to the embassy.

The notarial acts include consular services such as:

  • Certificates of No Impediment
  • certified copies
  • witnessing signatures
  • authentications
  • binding documents.

The embassy assured the public that every effort will be made to accommodate your request, however due to the volume of passport applications and notarial acts they'll not be able to guarantee your requested time unless you book your appointment well in advance.

The Consular Section is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

For after-hours emergencies, the public can call +63 2 757 8100, follow the prompts to transfer to the Department of Foreign Affairs toll free hotline or call direct : +61 2 6261 3305.

The Australia Consular Section is located at Level 23 - Tower 2, RCBC Plaza at 6819 Ayala Avenue in Makati City.


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

LRT Balintawak, Roosevelt stations resume operations




Good News People of the Philippines! Two stations of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 that were closed after a freak accident involving two trains in February this year is finally reopened yesterday April 11.

Balintawak and Roosevelt stations is now fully operational.

LRTA 
 Administrator Rafael Rodriguez said they allotted ample time for the refresher and re-training of all train operators in Line 1, and re-orientation on safety driving policy to keep them from figuring in rail-related accidents.


If you still recalls last Feb. 18, two LRT trains collided at the reversing track at the LRT-1 in Quezon City. An investigation showed one of the drivers was texting when the incident occurred.

On Rodriguez's orders, the LRTA management instituted additional safety measures to prevent similar or related incident in the future.

These cover the modification of virtual switch which provides additional safety mechanism in the operations of trains and placement of train inspectors and dispatchers, who shall oversee the train movements from Monumento to the reversing site at Roosevelt Station.

The two stations are part of the North Extension Project that will link LRT-1 and MRT-3 through a common station which is expected to be completed next year.



So what are you waiting for? Avail of the LRT Roosevelt and Balintawak services now na! Enjoy the LRT!


Monday, April 11, 2011

May 1, 2011 - Labor Day Job Fair Pre-Registration for Applicants




May 1, 2011 - Labor Day Job Fair
Pre-Registration for Applicants


Job seekers need to pre-register with Phil-JobNet through which they will be pre-screened by employers who will participate at the Job and Livelihood Fair on Labor Day. This will give them higher chance of landing a job when they present themselves to the participating employers during the Job Fair.


http://phil-job.net/applicant/preapp_log.php




Labor Day 2011 now at Facebook, Twitter



Like, link, tweet, and follow us on Labor Day.

Jobseekers may now get updated with the latest events all set for the Labor Day celebration on May 1 online, especially the conduct of the nationwide Job and Livelihood Fair, as the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launches its official social network accounts. Facebook and Twitter, for Labor Day 2011.

Through Facebook and Twitter, jobseekers, for instance, will know that they need to pre-register with Phil-JobNet through which they will be pre-screened by employers who will participate at the Job and Livelihood Fair on Labor Day. This will give them higher chance of landing a job when they present themselves to the participating employers during the Job Fair.

Hyping two of the most famed and largest social networking sites, DOLE Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said that utilizing such online networks would greatly augment DOLE’s efforts to not only maximize the publicity of the array of events for the Labor Day celebration, but also to heighten the awareness of all jobseekers, and the general public, about the programs and services that they can avail during the conduct of the May 1 of the Job and Livelihood Fair.

Be updated and know the latest on Labor Day 2011. Add us on Facebook at laborday2011@yahoo.com and follow us on Twitter at @laborday2k11.   - Source DOLE


2011 BINIBINING PILIPINAS WINNERS


2011 BINIBINING PILIPINAS WINNER

Here are the winners of the recently concluded Binibining Pilipinas 2011:

Binibining Pilipinas – Universe – Shamcey Supsup

Photo by Jensie G
Shamcey Supsup BB. Pilipinas -Universe
photo from abs cbn


Photo by Jensie G
Binibining Pilipinas – International – Dianne Necio ( I knew her personally she's the granddaughter of Lolo Domeng Samar, Congrats!)

Photo by Jensie G

Binibining Pilipinas – Tourism – Isabella Manjon

1st Runner Up – Janine Tugonon

2nd Runner Up – Mary Jean Lastimosa

Best in Swimsuit – Queenierich Rehman

Best in Long Gown – Luzelle Felipe

Best in Talent – Shamcey Supsup

Best in National Costume – Sarah Nicole Clenci

Miss Cream Silk – Shamcey Supsup

Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) – Shamcey Supsup

Miss Friendship – Samantha Purvor

Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award – Luzelle Felipe

Face of Binibining Pilipinas 2011 (People’s Choice Award) – Angelia Gabrena Ong

Photo from abs-cbn
Photo from DF


Sunday, April 10, 2011

HOW TO VOTE ON LINE FOR PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER AS 7 WONDERS OF NATURE FOR 2011


HOW TO VOTE ON LINE FOR PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER  AS 7 WONDERS OF NATURE FOR 2011

Please encourage your relatives, friends and every concerned Filipino to vote for Puerto Princesa Underground River as one of the 7 Wonders of Nature .

HOW TO VOTE ON LINE  FOR PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER AS ONE OF THE NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE 2011:


  • CHOOSE PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER, THEN CHOOSE 6 OTHER NOMINEES TO COMPLETE THE 7. ( I chose the unpopular ones so as to give more chances to our very own PPP Underground River :-)

  • REGISTER VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS & PERSONAL INFORMATION USERNAME AND PASSWORD, THEN SUBMIT VOTE.


  • CONFIRM YOUR E-MAIL LINK

  • AN E-MAIL WILL BE SENT TO YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED, IN THIS E-MAIL YOU WILL FIND A CONFIRMATION LINK. PLEASE CLICK THE CONFIRMATION LINK FOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED


  • VERY IMPORTANT. IF YOU DO NOT CLICK THE CONFIRMATION LINK AND SEE THE CONFIRMATION PAGE ON YOUR WEBSITE, YOUR VOTE WILL NOT BE COUNTED.

THANK YOU! 


Last day of voting will be on September 25, 2011, so what are you waiting for? Vote na! Now na !


Saturday, April 9, 2011

Araw ng Kagitingan- April 9


Workers will get additional wages if they report for duty on Saturday, April 9, Araw ng Kagitingan, as a regular holiday nationwide in remembrance of the valor and heroism of the country’s soldiers and veterans in Bataan and Corregidor during World War II.


If it’s the employee’s regular workday, he is entitled to twice his basic pay on the first eight hours of work, and an additional 30 percent to his hourly rate if he works overtime.



If it’s the employee’s rest day and he reports to work, he shall get to 130-percent more to his daily rate, plus another 30-percent to his hourly rate if he works overtime.




However, those employed under a “no-work, no-pay” scheme who reports for duty today shall not get extra pay if they were absent or on leave with pay on Friday.


Wednesday, April 6, 2011

QATAR AIRWAYS: BUY 1 TAKE 1 PROMO


QATAR AIRWAYS: BUY 1 TAKE 1 PROMO

This is really a very good news to those who love flying! Qatar Airways is taking the level of excitement to a new heights, Qatar Airways has unveiled the long-awaited highlight of its 100th destination launch campaign – a ‘two for the price of one’ ticket offer marking the biggest promotion in its 14-year history.

The Doha-based carrier has reached the historic milestone of 100 destinations on April with the start of flights to the Syrian city of Aleppo.

In celebration of the significant achievement, Qatar Airways launched the 48-hour global promotion from midnight Wednesday.

Starting from April 6 (at 00:01 hours) to 7 April 2011 (at 23:59 hours) customers from around the world can book two tickets for the price of one on http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/100.html. Bookings are based on the time zone they are booking from.

This never-seen-before Qatar Airways offer is valid for travel between May 1 and June 10 with travel to be completed by June 11.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Office Akbar Al Baker said: “The launch of our 100th destination is a great milestone in the success story of Qatar Airways. “Since our re-launch just over 14 years ago, the airline has grown from strength to strength at a phenomenal pace, and this remarkable achievement of reaching 100 destinations would not have been possible without the loyal support of our customers, who have supported our business over the years.

“Our 100th destination launch is a perfect opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to all our customers, valued partners, corporate and leisure travellers for making Qatar Airways their airline of choice.

“Through this amazing global promotion, we are pleased to give back and to share this historic moment with our customers. It is also a great way for those who have never flown with Qatar Airways before to try our service and see how our Five Star service sets us apart from others,” added Al Baker.

The fabulous offer is the ultimate highlight of an array of promotions for travellers around the world to celebrate Qatar Airways’ 100th destination launch.

In addition, to the “two for one” offer, Qatar Airways is running an online competition until April 16 http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/100 for which customers may sign up for a chance to win one of 100 pairs of free tickets to any destination of their choice on Qatar Airways’ network. Customers have extra chances to win free tickets if they refer the offer to friends.

Furthermore, the airline’s frequent flyer loyalty programme, Privilege Club, is offering members 10,000 bonus Qmiles and a special discount of 25 percent on award tickets redeemed at qmiles.com. For Qatar Airways’ QNB co-branded credit card holders, up to 3,000 additional bonus Qmiles are on offer. Further details on these offers are available athttp://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/100 .


Qatar Airways Holidays, the airline’s tour operating division, is introducing an attractive Doha stop-over package at special rates, giving travellers a chance to explore the sights of Qatar before continuing to their onward destinations. These packages are available via http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/100.html-offers.

Qatar Airways flies to a wide range of key business and leisure destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America with a modern fleet of 97 aircraft.

Qatar Airways is ranked the third best airline among the top 10 carriers in the world in the prestigious annual Skytrax audit of global passenger travel. Ranked Five Star for excellence by Skytrax, the airline’s competitive product focuses on comfort, cuisine, in-flight entertainment, award-winning in-flight service and a fleet of aircraft that is young and modern averaging just less than four years old.

Qatar Airways’ 2011 expansion highlights are:

New Routes:

• ALEPPO, April 6th 4-flights-a-week, airline’s 100th destination
• SHIRAZ, June 5th Twice-weekly flights – carrier’s third destination in Iran
• VENICE, June 15th Daily flights take Italian network up to three cities
• MONTREAL, June 29th Airline’s debut in Canada with introduction of thrice-weekly flights
• KOLKATA, July 27th Daily flights take airline’s Indian network up to 12 destinations
• SOFIA, September 14th 4-flights-a-week strengthen Eastern European presence
• OSLO, October 5th 5-flights-a-week – airline’s third Scandinavian route http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/100.html

SOURCE INQUIRER


Monday, April 4, 2011

JOB FAIR AT MARKET MARKET APRIL 6-7, 2011


Negosyo lang ba ang Kabuhayan? Trabaho din. 

Join the Trabahong Swak!

Ito ang JOB FAIR na magbibigay pag-asa sa inyo! 


Trabahong Swak! will run for 2 days, April 6 and 7, 2011, at the Activity Center of Market! Market!


This is in cooperation with Market! Market! and Philippine Daily Inquirer Classified Ads.


Tuesday, March 29, 2011

BICOLANO'S PRIDE: OUR BEAUTIFUL CALAGUAS ISLANDS


Presenting Bicolano's Pride: Our Beautiful Calaguas Islands
Pristine, unspoiled and picturesque, Calaguas Group of Islands. A hidden paradise in Camarines Norte

Calaguas 
Group of Islands is located in the town of Vinzons, Province of Camarines Norte. The island can be reached by virtue of a two (2)-hour boat ride from the mainland. It boasts of powdery white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and unspoiled natural resources, a place where you can truly relax while enjoying the beauty and serenity of the place.
The long stretch of beach named Halabang Baybay/ Mahabang Buhangin (long stretch of sand) is found in a cove located in Tinaga Island. It is a picture perfect paradise with its long stretch of fine white sand dotted with volcanic rocks on both ends. The place is the most frequented camping and swimming site by tourists from all over the world.
The jump-off point going to Calaguas Islands is Daet, Camarines Norte if you will be going  via Vinzons. 

From Daet, you can catch a jeepney going to Vinzons and get off at the Pandawan Fish Port

A boat going to Barangay Banocboc departs from the fish port at 11 A.M. daily. From Banocboc, you can hire a banca (small motorized boat) to take you to Calaguas Islands for as low as P500.00 or even lower depending on your haggling skills. 

Please take note that the return trip to Vinzons fishport leaves Banocboc at 6 A.M. the following day. 

Another option is for you to hire a banca from Vinzons fish port to Calaguas Islands. Price depends on the capacity of the boat. You could hire a small boat that can fit four (4) to five (5) people for about P2,500-P3,000.00. Please note that it is a two (2)-hour boat ride from the port. So please prepare your Bonamine (medication for motion sickness) and plastic bags just in case you happened to be a byahilo (mahihilohin sa byahe or one who has motion sickness).
Enjoy CALAGUAS ISLANDS magnificent view of sunset, explore OUR BEAUTIFUL CALAGUAS ISLANDS beauty… you’ll definitely find a reason to smile and be happy.

Paracale, Camarines Norte, a  town popular for its gold mines (which also happened to be my Mama's birth place), is another entry point going to Calaguas Islands. Daet, Camarines Norte can be reached in less than two(2) hours by public vans. Fare is around P100.00. But if you are coming from Manila, Superlines buses have direct trips from Manila to Paracale/Panganiban, Camarines Norte. Get off at Paracale and then make your way to the fish port. Or you can ride a bus to Daet, Camarines Norte, then get off at Barangay Talobatib in the town of Labo and ride another bus for less than an hour to get to Paracale town and then proceed to Paracale fish port by riding a tricycle.

At the fish port, ask around for the fishermen’s boats going to Halabang Baybay (which is a Bicol word for Mahabang Buhangin or a long stretch of sand). The boat rate going to Calaguas  is as low as P2,000, which is good for five (5) to six (6) persons already. Or you could opt to ride the boat that goes to Barangay Mangkawayan, Calaguas for a cheaper fare of P50 per person. However, please note that the schedule to Barangay Mangkawayan, Calaguas is unpredictable as there are no regular public boat with scheduled departure but more of fisherman’s boat going to Barangay Mangkawayan, Calaguas.

Going to Paracale from Manila, there is Superlines and Philtranco buses which have direct trips to Paracale. Alternatively, you can ride Daet-bound buses and get off at Talobatib junction where buses going to Paracale pass by. Last trip from Daet to Paracale is 6PM and 4PM for Paracale to Daet.

Philtranco, Amihan (Contact No: 387-1792) and Superlines buses offer Cubao/Pasay to Daet for a travel time of approximately 7-8 hours . Fare cost differs. It ranges from P450.00 to P750.00. Tip: The buses give special discount to passengers during off season.
The place mainland is called Mahabang Buhangin (long stretch of sand), a one-kilometer stretch of powdery-white sand coupled with cool and crystal clear water.
The visitors are allowed to stay overnight with their own tents and camp whilst gazing at the wonderful sky above and feasting on delectable seafood.
It is best to visit the place from February through September.
Since it has no resorts or facilities, the island promises a wholesome and memorable nature trip.
  Tranquility
It is not surprising if you will come back for some more fun in the island. Discover Calaguas Group of Islands, swim on its turquoise water and sit on its fine white sand.

For sure, once you got the taste of Calaguas, you will certainly would want to keep coming back.

Photos by my architect friend Khae Anne Naguit. Super galing ng shots niya talaga!

See you in Calaguas Islands! God bless us all!


Sunday, March 27, 2011

DO IT YOURSELF HOW TO APPLY FOR A PHILIPPINE PASSPORT FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS




First Set an Appointment at:

www.passport.com.ph 
or
www.megamall.passport.com.ph
or
you can call the DFA Hotline at (02) 737-1000 

This is a FREE service provided for the convenience of Filipinos. There is no charge for making an appointment with the DFA Main office (at Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Aseana, Pasay) or its sattelite offices.

For your convenience, you can file your application for Philippine Passport or its renewal at the following DFA offices in malls:

DFA in SM Manila (at the back of Manila City Hall) 
DFA Megamall Consular Office, 7th floor of SM Megamall Building C in Mandaluyong 
(10am-8pm)
DFA NCR Central at Level 1, West Lane of Robinsons Galleria in Ortigas (10am-7pm)
DFA Robinsons Gen. Santos City (opens on September 3, 2013)
DFA Lipa City at Level 2 Expansion Area, Robinsons Place in Lipa City
DFA office in Pacific Mall Cebu
DFA office in Robinsons Starmills, San Fernando, Pampanga
DFA office in Marquee Mall, Angeles City
DFA Legazpi in Pacific Mall, Legazpi City

DFA Consular offices will be opening soon in other malls.

DFA offices in malls are usually open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays to Saturdays for both processing and releasing and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays for releasing only.

Those in provinces can also apply at the nearest Regional Consular Office or during Mobile Passport Service (MPS)

Download, print and fill-out the passport application forms completely with the appointment reference numbers.

Please note that Applicants will not be admitted at the entrance gate without valid appointment and application forms.

Photocopy all the necessary documents before proceeding to DFA Aseana.

Applicants will not be processed if they do not have complete set of photocopies of their documents.

Please make sure that you are familiar with the application procedures before proceeding



REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRST TIME E-PASSPORT APPLICANT


* PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS REQUIRED *

• Duly accomplished application form (CAN BE DOWNLOADED ON LINE)


• Original Birth Certificate on National Statistics Office (NSO) security paper.


• Any two (2) of the following valid IDs:


Social Security ID/Government Service Insurance 

System ID


Computerized Voter’s ID

Professional Regulatory Commission ID


LTO Driver’s License with OR


School ID with original registration card/transcript of records


Or any old documents with date and place of birth

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a. For Married women 


• Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper 


• If married to a foreigner, Certificate of Filipino Overseas (CFO)

b. For Minor applicant (below 18 years old)


• Original passport of travelling companion 


• If travelling with father, Marriage Certificate on NSO security paper 


• If travelling with guardian:

Affidavit of Support and Consent from Mother (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)


Special Power of Attorney (authenticated by the nearest Philippine Embassy if Mother is abroad)
DSWD Clearance

c. For Seaman 


• Seaman’s book

d. For Muslim applicants 


• For those whose births were registered, Please refer to requirements for first time passport applicants.

For those whose births were not registered: 


• Late registered Birth Certificate (BC)on NSO security paper


• Original and photocopy of Voter’s Affidavit or other supporting documents indicating date and place of birth and citizenship, identity and tribal affiliation. 


• Certificate from the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA)

For converts: 


• Submit annotated Birth Certificate (BC) on NSO security paper 


• Court Order granting change of name 


• Shari’ah Court Order 


• OMA Certificate of Conversion

Warning: Submission of false information and falsified documents are punishable under Philippine Laws. It is up to the discretion of the DFA to accept, reject or request for additional supporting documents or personal appearance from the applicant.




Passport Fees

Regular Processing: Php 950.00 (15 working days)

Express Processing: Php 1,200.00 (7 working days)

Note: An additional fee of Php 200.00 will be charged for processing of Lost Passports if it is still valid.


Please be advised that appointments from 5:00PM onwards will be considered rush processing.


Friday, March 25, 2011

DO IT YOURSELF HOW TO APPLY FOR AN SSS ID CARD


DO IT YOURSELF HOW TO APPLY FOR AN SSS ID CARD 
The SSS ID Card is one of the many goverment ID cards that you can use for business transactions like opening a bank account or applying for a DFA passport. The SSS ID is given for free to SSS members.

The application process varies from time to time but here’s are quick steps to apply for an SSS ID. Applying for and getting an SSS ID ( Social Security System ID Card) can be easy and at the same time very tiring and frustrating. Some people get lucky why applying for an SSS ID while others are not.

Here’s how to apply for and get an SSS ID:
  •  Download the E-6 form from the SSS website. 
  •  Click on Forms at the left navigation panel. 
  • Then select E-6 from the list. 
  • Or click here for the direct link: SSS FORM E6. 
  • Print then fill up the information needed.
  • Click on Employment History at the left panel. You will be shown a list of all your employers, past and present. Copy the employer number of your company into the form.
  • Click SSS ID Clearance at the left panel. If the note says “Member Qualified for an SSS ID Card”, then you are cleared and eligible to apply for the ID. Print this page. Just click the File menu of the browser, then Print.
  • Go to the SSS Office. Tell the guard you already have an SSS number, the E-6 form and the ID Clearance and that you are applying for the ID. He should give you a priority for your picture to be taken.
  • Get in line at the SSS ID section and get your picture taken. Present two IDs from the list stated at the 2nd page of the E-6 form. If you have your company ID and an ATM card with your complete name, then you should be fine.

6. You’re done. Just wait for the SSS ID to be mailed at your home or office address. Or you can get the SSS ID at the SSS.


EARTH HOUR @ MOA STARTS @ 6:00 P.M. COME ONE COME ALL!



The main switch-off event will begin at 6PM on 26 March at the SM Mall of Asia Globe area. The event also serves as a kick-off for a planned year-long WWF climate change solutions campaign. Still, thousands of Filipino towns, cities and landmarks are expected to join the switch-off.



10 ways to spend Earth Hour 2010 


Filipinos from 1,041 cities and towns will join the world in spending Earth Hour and environmental group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines listed 10 ways to do as Filipinos turn off the lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday.




1. Document Earth Hour celebrations in photos and videos and win gadgets such as DVD players and cell phones in the Earth Hour contest. For details, visithttp://wwf.org.ph/earthhour/2010/03/a-contest-earth-hour-photovideo-documentation


2. Host an outdoor evening party with friends and family. Fire up the flashlights or candles, dine on organic food and talk about ways to reduce energy use.


3. Encourage kids to unplug their electronic gadgets to play and explore the outdoors. Play traditional Filipino games like “patintero” or spend the afternoon birdwatching.


4. Do a recyclables’ hunt. Get your flashlights and find cans, bottles and boxes that can be reused to reduce items that end up in landfills. A fun tip: reuse plastic grocery bags.


5. Green that workspace! Aside from turning off the office lights, make sure to unplug computer screens and speakers instead of leaving them on overnight. Shutting the screen and speakers down when unused can lower power consumption and electricity bills drastically.


6. Involve local leaders to set up a community "green" discussion in a public building from on March 27. Help organize attendance and ask your leaders of their plans to make your area greener.


7. Clean up your street. Grab a flashlight and walk down your house street, picking up trash and recyclables as you go. It's a great chance to do some stargazing too!


8. Unplug electrics and just chill out. Turn off the screens, shut your cell phones and just have an hour of steady time with your family.


9. Give yourself an energy makeover. Use Earth Hour as a reason to make your home more energy efficient: Replace old incandescent bulbs with energy-saver, more efficient CFL bulbs. Install power strips to turn computers and electronics on and off more easily, since appliances on standby mode consume up to 30 percent of energy.


10. Make a pledge for the planet and take a first step toward lowering your overall impact on the environment after Earth Hour. Recycle, take public transportation, unplug electronics when not in use, and spread the need to reduce our carbon footprint.


Earth Hour shouldn't end at 9:31p.m. when we turn the lights on again. It's a step towards making a personal pledge to be more environment-friendly. You’ll hit two birds with one stone by saving on both cash and carbon emissions.


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