Today, I receive all God’s love for me. Today, I open myself to the unbounded, limitless, overflowing abundance of God’s Universe. Today, I open myself to your Blessings, healing and miracles.Today, I open myself to God’s Word so that I become more like Jesus Everyday. Today, I proclaim that I’m God’s Beloved, I’m God’s Servant, I’m God’s powerful champion, And because I am blessed, I will bless the world, In Jesus Name, Amen.

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Monday, December 12, 2011

ADIDAS 50% SALE @UP DILIMAN December 12 to 16, 2011



Details
  • The Adidas Brand Sale is from December 12 to 16, 2011.
  • Update: It's 50% OFF ON ALL ITEMS!
  • Sale Hours: 8:00am t 5:00pm.
  • For inquiries, please contact 0915-2800238 or 0926-2326931.
  • Some of the items on sale will be posted on their facebook fan page. Click here.

Location
  • Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • Ride LRT 2, Get off at Katipunan, Ride a Katipunan-UP Jeep and Tell the Manong to drop you off at Balay Kalinaw.


STARBUCKS 14TH BIRTHDAY TREAT FROM DECEMBER 13-15, 2011




Details

  • Get your limited edition Starbucks Planner with only 14 stickers.
  • The Anniversary Treat will run from December 13 (6:00am) up to December 15 (end of day, midnight), 2011.
  • There will be no required number of promotional beverage purchases.
  • Combination of up to two (2) promo cards is still allowed.
  • Stickers in excess of 14 stickers upon redemption will be forfeited.

About The Brand
December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experience with its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos.


The opening of the 6750 Ayala store marked an important milestone in our history – the Philippines became the third market to open outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee – these are the qualities that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.


The 2012 planners echo Starbucks' Shared Planet theme and are made from 70% recycled paper. The planner covers are made from wood and come in five colors: poplar, bamboo, cherry, spruce, and oak. They also come in a burlap-cloth pouch with a bookmark and nine coupons redeemable at all Starbucks Coffee branches.


BEWARE OF MONSTER YAYA by Mr. Ryan Canlas




This morning, I had a conversation with my lady friend about her daughter who happens to be my godchild. Just recently, one of her two nannies reported that her 2 years old daughter was being physically abused by the other in a way as what we normally see on TV. Well, she cited some examples. Since the child was quite hard to feed, the nanny would force a spoon to her mouth to push the food in. She would then shake the spoon upward and sideways while inside the child’s mouth as a warning or a punishment perhaps.


Often, the poor kid would cry or throw-up and food would fall on the floor as a result of the pain. She would then force the child to eat whatever has been thrown-up. Afterwards, she would then drag her along through her hair to the restroom and clean her up by submerging her face to the toilet bowl first. At times when the kid would helplessly urinate on the floor, the said nanny would use the wet underwear to wipe the urine on the floor and forcefully rub the cloth to the poor baby’s face as a punishment. There was an instance as well where she intentionally let the kid burn her fingers with a flat iron.


On several times, the kid was seen with broken lips and some bruises but the nanny blames it to the child’s playfulness though the injuries were inflicted from strong blows and punches. To avoid being questioned, she would create stories to hide her wrongdoings or hurt the kid in ways where it will be hard to spot bruises or marks like pulling her hair or knocking and punching her head. The child was way too young to report to her parents and the nanny was said to have been teaching the kid what to say.


The other nanny who has been witnessing the said abuses remains silent but she could not bear it anymore. The kid recently sustained an open cut to her lips due to physical abuses so the other nanny decided to tell the parents what is happening. When confronted, the nanny admitted to her wrongdoings. The couple then immediately asked the abusive nanny to leave and reported the incident to the nearest police station. They could have had her arrested but because the parents were shocked too, their decisions and actions came fast as well. It was indeed a disturbing story and I could only imagine how traumatic it has been for the parents especially for my godchild.



My friend and her husband are now preparing to file a formal complaint with the PNP and since the culprit is at large, I am sending this message as a warning. The abusive nanny was said to have been befriending security guards same as the notorious Poison Ivy. In her tenure with my friend, she was reported to have been seen taking in a security guard inside the house and there they would do intimate acts right in the presence of the child. Thus, the parents now know why the child knows how to say “lips to lips” and “dede” at a very young age. This lady has the habit as well of taking co-nannies and other house-helpers inside while the couples are away. She would let them eat and hang-out which in itself is already an abuse.


Same as what I told my friend after our discussion, you have to check your kids always upon arriving home from work – from head to toes! Although I am sure that she does that every day, some things are quite hard to see so you need to also communicate always with your children with regards to how they are being treated when you are not around. If they are too young to report to you, equip your place with cheap yet effective surveillance camera if you can afford it especially if you are leaving your kids at home alone with nannies that you don’t know much about. People are very much different these days. It’s really hard to find someone whom you can trust and it’s even harder to keep them. You also have to make sure to screen the people you hire especially if they are to take care of your loved ones!


This abusive nanny whose name is Vanessa Somido Sebastian or Vanessa Sebastian from Gatchitorena, Camarines Sur in Bicol will find her own karma one way or another. So again.. Beware of Monster Yaya! - Source Mr. Ryan Canlas


BEWARE OF MONSTER MAID



Poison Ivy
For those of you who don't know the housemaid tagged as "The Poison Ivy", Anamie Livrando escaped from Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Muntinlupa City by scaling the perimeter wall for the second time on November 19, 2011. 
 
The suspect, who posed as a housemaid, is responsible for poisoning and robbing 10 Chinese Filipino families. 
 
Her modus is to pose as a housemaid looking for a job. Once hired, she would feed household members with food laced with poisonous substances, then rob her employers of cash and valuables. 
 
At times, when the suspect cannot find a suitable employer, she will befriend security guards and beg them to recommend her to people looking for a housemaid.

Source:Phil Star


1 PESO COMMEMORATIVE COINS WILL BE RELEASED SOON!



Ten million worth of the new one-peso coin will be issued this month to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of the Philippines national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal last June 19, 2011.

The Office of the President and the BSP Monetary Board approved the issuance of the commemorative coin as legal tender.   

The coin is of the same size and weight as the one-peso coin now in circulation which is 24 millimeters in diameter at 5.35 grams.  

On the face of the grayish, nickel-plated coin is the portrait of Jose Rizal, with the words 150 years, Republika ng Pilipinas, and the years 1861-2011 etched on it.

The reverse side carries the new BSP seal, 1-piso and 2011.


BENCH WAREHOUSE SALE DECEMBER 17, 2011



Details
  • The Bench Annual Warehouse Sale is on December 17, 2011.
  • Sale Hours: 9:00am until 6:00pm.

Location
  • Richgold Warehouse, Manalac Avenue, Bagong Tanyag, Taguig City
  • Directions: Take SLEX then exit at Bicutan. Turn left and take the East Service road. Turn left at Mañalac Avenue.



Bob Ong Quotes




1. “Ang tenga kapag pinagdikit korteng puso… Extension ng puso ang tenga, kaya kapag marunong kang makinig, marunong kang magmahal…”
2. “Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo.”
3. “Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka.”
4.  ”Nakabalik ako sa lugar, pero hindi ko naibalik ang panahon.”
5. ”Huwag mong maliitin ang kakayahan mong tsumamba”
6. “Obligasyon kong maglayag, karapatan kong pumunta sa kung saan ko gusto, responsibilidad ko ang buhay ko.”
7. “Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras.”
8. “Wala namang masama sa pangingibang-bayan. Walang masama kung gusto mong lisanin ang barkong sa tingin mo’y papalubog na. Basta’t wag mo lang hahagisan ng anumang pabigat ang barko habang pinagsusumikapan itong isalba ng ibang tao.”
9. “Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pagtinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon.”
10. “Merong matigas.. merong malambot.. merong tuwid..merong kulot.. merong buo..merong durog.. at merong mga taong hindi basta basta lumulubog!”
11. “Walang taong manhid. Hindi niya lang talaga maintindihan kung ano ang gusto mong iparating dahil ayaw mo siyang diretsuhin.”
12. “Pakawalan mo yung mga bagay na nakakasakit sayo kahit pinasasaya ka nito. Wag mong hintayin yung araw na sakit nalang ang nararamdaman mo at iniwan ka na ng kasiyahan mo.”
13. “Kapag pinag-aagawan ka malamang maganda o gwapo ka. Sumama ka sa mabuti, hindi sa mabait. Sa marunong hindi sa matalino. Sa mahal ka, hindi sa gusto ka.”
14. “Naniniwala ako sa isang prinsipyo sa psychology na nagsasabing para makuha mo ang gusto mo, kailangan nkatatak ito sa isip mo ng buong-buo. VISUALIZED..“
15. “Hindi naman lagi iiyak ang mundo para lang sa isang tao.”
16. “Ano namang mapapala mo kakaisip sa nakaraan at sa mga pwede pang mangyari? wala knaman sigurong super powers para maibalik ang nakalipas na. Dapat matuto kang pahalagahan ang mga nangyayari sayo sa kasalukuyan. Isipin mo yung ngayon. I-enjoy mo lang ang buhay. Wag kang emo. Hindi ka talaga magiging masaya kung di mo tutulungan ang sarili mo. Natural lang na makaramdam ng lungkot paminsan-minsan pero ang pagiging miserable? Wag kang hibang choice mo yan.”
17. ”Tatlong uri ng mamamayan: Ang mahihirap, ang mas mahihirap at ang mga makapangyarihang oportunistang maylikha sa dalawa.”
18. “Mahirap magpatupad ng batas, pero madali maghanap ng violations kapag oras na ng sisihan.”
19. “Kung hindi mo alam kung sino ka, paano mo maipagmamalaki ang sarili mo?”
20. “Hindi ba malaking pagkakamali ng maraming eskwelahan na gawing 0 to 10% lang ang ‘character’ sa computation ng grades gayong Character ang humuhulma sa tao, pamilya, bansa, mundo at kasaysayan?”
21. “Nalaman kong maswerte ako dahil pinaglaro at pinag-aral ako ng mga magulang ko nung bata pa ako. Hindi pala lahat ng bata e dumadaan sa kamusmusan.”
22. ”Kumain ka na ng siopao na may palamang pusa o maglakad sa bubog nang nakayapak, pero wag na wag kang susubok mag-drugs. Kung hindi mo kayang umiwas, humingi ka ng tulong sa mga magulang mo dahil alam nila kung saan ang mga murang supplier at hindi ka nila iisahan.”
23. “Nalaman kong mali ang laging mamigay ng pad paper sa mga kaklaseng linta na hindi bumibili ng paper kahit may pambili.”
24. “Paano ko sila pasasalamatan kung ngayon ko lang naintindihan ang mga itinuro nila?”
24. “Minsan kailangan mong maging malakas, para amining mahina ka.”
25. “Kung ako ay isang walang kwentang manunulat, english ang isusulat ko, para kahit anu anu ang sabihin ko hindi na nila mahahalata.. Kaya nga ako nagsulat sa tagalog para maintindihan ng mambabasa ang lahat ng sinasabi ko.”
26. “Kahit saang anggulo tingnan, mahirap yatang lunuking ang katwirang “eh ano kung mabaho tayo, may mas mabaho pa naman sa atin ah!”
27. “Ano ang talino kung walang disiplina?”
28. “Kulang ba tayo sa pagmamalaki? Ito ba ang dahilan kaya pinalitan ng Philipine Eagle ang maya bilang pambansang ibon? May mali nga ba sa mga simbolo ng ating kasarinlan at idelohiya?”
29. “Kung kabayo gagawa ng libro mahirap maging palaging politically correct para sa mga damo.”
30. “Pare, isa kang totoong tao at walang halong kasinungalingan, In English, Fact you pare!.. Totoo ka talaga, in English, fact you!.


Brian Viloria crashes Giovani Segura


Brian Viloria retained his World Boxing Organization flyweight crown after stopping Giovani Segura via technical knockout just 29 seconds into the eighth round earlier today, Sunday, December 11, 2011 at the Ynares Sports Center in Pasig City. 



Brian Viloria found a deadly weapon in his left hook. A crushing left hook from Viloria landed on Segura’s severely swollen right temple, causing the Mexican to careen out of control and the referee had to stop the fight.

It was the fourth straight triumph of Viloria, who remained in tip-top shape after a six-month break, as he upped his record to 29-3-0 with 17 knockouts.

The 31-year-old Fil-American shook off opening-round jitters as he controlled the 29-year-old Mexican from the second round with his vicious left hooks and solid shots to the body.

Viloria continued to dominate and in the seventh round, a stoppage was inevitable as the Hawaiian Punch pounced on a lump in Segura’s temple that swelled up to his forehead in a gruesome sight.

Viloria, though, had his fair share of bruises as he suffered a cut in his left eye in the earlier round.

Segura, who skipped the post-game presses after he was rushed to the hospital shortly after the fight, claimed his second loss with 28 wins, 24 knockouts, and a draw.                                                                                                Source: Inquirer 

                                                                                                                                                    PHOTO BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ


Sunday, December 11, 2011

METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL MOVIES SHOWING ON DECEMBER 25, 2011





Enteng ng Ina Mo
Cast: Vic Sotto and Ai-Ai delas Alas

Enteng Ng Ina Mo tackles the two completely different worlds of Enteng Kabisote (Vic Sotto) and of Ina Montecillo (Ai Ai delas Alas) as they cross-over to eachother's lives and face challenges beyond their expectations. Also starring in the movie are Marvin Agustin, Oyo Sotto, Carlo Aquino, Alwyn Uytingco, Nikki Valdez, Aiza Seguerra, Bing Loyzaga, Amy Perez, Gwen Zamora, Ruby Rodriguez, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Xyriel Manabat with special participation of Eugene Domingo, under the direction of Tony Y. Reyes.




Panday 2
Cast: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr, Marian Rivera and Iza Calzado

The adventures of the simple blacksmith-turned-hero continues in the sequel to the blockbuster hit.




My Househusband
Cast: Judy Ann Santos, Ryan Agoncillo and Eugene Domingo

My Househusband: Ikaw Na!" tackles the married life of Rod (Ryan) and Mia (Judy Ann). Theirs is a different family set-up. Rod takes care of their home and children while Mia is a working mother. They encounter marriage-wrecking obstacles that test whether or not their unusual relationship will survive.




Segunda Mano
Cast: Kris Aquino, Dingdong Dantes and Angelica Panganiban

Segunda Mano literally means Second Hand and based on recent interviews, the film will deal about ghosts haunting the people who got their most valued possessions. Following the concept that there’s always a back story in everything. It looks like we have yet another simple, classic ghost story from Star Cinema that promises to scare us this Christmas season.




Shake Rattle & Roll 13
Cast: Eugene Domingo, Maricar Reyes and Kathryn Bernardo

For the 13th time, Shake, Rattle and Roll will give us three episodes that promise goose bumps. The three episodes are directed by Chris Martinez (Lunod), Richard Somes (Tamawo), and Jerrold Tarog (Parola).




Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Cast: Maricel Soriano, Gabby Concepcion and Jericho Rosales

“In a nutshell, it’s about what happens to a family when faced with a tragedy and how it changes each and every member. And how they deal with that tragedy that befalls them. May isang malaking earthquake. 'Yong earthquake na ‘yon, ‘yong pinagmulan no’ng conflict ng pamilya. Dahil sa trahedyang ’yon, some of them are forced to lie. And then may mga namatay din and how some of the members react to that tragedy.




Manila Kingpin
Cast: George Estregan, Jr.

In the later part of the 40s and early part of the 50s, the name Asiong Salonga brought fears and chills to the residents of Tondo and its environs. Salonga, a dreaded and notorious gang leader, and the likes of Totoy Golem, Toothpick, Boy Zapanta and other toughies that time, Tondo became a bloodbath of gangland violence.


Hang Ten Warehouse Sale - December 12-15, 2011



Details
  • The Hang Ten Warehouse Sale is from December 12-15, 2011.
  • Up to 70% OFF on selected items.
  • Warehouse Sale Hours: 12:00nn to 9:00pm.

Location
  • Penthouse, Ariato Function Centre, Il Terrazo, Tomas Morato, Quezon City

Mechanics
  • Every receipt from the Warehouse Sale worth at least Php1500 entitles you to one raffle ticket to the MAD DASH
  • There will be (1) MAD DASH winner per day, and he/she will be chosen by 5:00 PM each day
  • Winner is to be present at the Warehouse Sale by 8:00pm, where he/she will be given 3 minutes to wear as much clothes he/she can!
  • Everything worn within the 3-minute time frame will be given to the MAD DASH winner for FREE!


FOLDED AND HUNG WAREHOUSE SALE



Details

  • Folded & Hung Warehouse Sale is from December 4 to 31, 2011.
  • Warehouse Hours: 11:00am to 9:00pm
  • Enjoy low low discounts and promos for your favorite Folded and Hung items.

Location

  • 63 Scout Albano St., South Triangle Quezon City (View Map)


Converse Warehouse Sale in Marikina will be from December 10-23, 2011


Converse Marikina Warehouse Sale

Details
  • Converse Warehouse Sale in Marikina will be from December 10-23.
  • Doors will be open from 9:00am to 7:00pm.
  • Up to 70% OFF on selected items.

Location
  • 65 General Molina St., Parang, Marikina (View Map)

More Details Soon!


The Great Microwarehouse Year-End Sale is from December 11-12, 2011



Details
  • The Great Microwarehouse Year-End Sale is from December 11-12, 2011.
  • Up to 70% OFF on selected brands and items.
  • December 11 Hours: 12:00nn to 8:00pm (Elite Geeks at 10:00am)
  • December 12 Hours: 10:00am to 8:00pm
  • Items on Sale include laptops, mobile phones, gadget accessories and networking products.
  • Brands on Sale include Apple MacBooks, iPods, BlackBerry Phones, Acer Smartphones, LaCie, iHome, Belkin, Gosh!, Phillips, Samsung Cameras and more.
  • Register on the Registration Booth for a chance to win in their hourly raffles to be held all through-out the sale (Bring a valid ID for verification).
  • Cash and credit card straight payments only (Visa and Mastercard)

Location
  • CW Home Depot, Event Halls 1 & 2, Julia Vargas corner Merlaco Ave., Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City. Click on the map to enlarge.

Mircrowarehouse

What To Expect?
Price list won't be released until the day of the event, but here are some of things instore:
  • Up to 50% OFF on selected iHome speakers.
  • Less 30% on all Gosh accessories.
  • Get 20% off any original BlackBerry accessory with every purchase of a BlackBerry Smartphone or PlayBook.
  • Free cleaning of your Apple gadgets when you buy any of Keepit Clean products.



Korina Sanchez interviews Janelle Manahan





Korina: “Janelle, magandang hapon sa 'yo. Kumusta na ang therapy mo? Hindi ka ba nahihirapang magsalita?”

Janelle: “Okay na po ‘yung pananalita. Mas more ‘yung pain dito, so hindi ko po puwedeng i-open masyado ‘yung mouth ko.”

Korina: “Bakit ka naka-sling ngayon?”

Janelle: “Meron po siyang fracture dito. Dito po ‘yung gunshot, so nu'ng lumabas siya dito, parang nabali po 'ata ‘yung buto.”

Korina: “Pero mukha ang tinamaan, meron kang kaunting pekas sa ilalim ng mata. Hindi ba sa ngayon maraming mga panawagan sa 'yo, mula sa nanay? ‘Di ba, si Genelyn ay madalas lumalabas? Ano ang nararamdaman mo o iniisip mo kapag lumalabas siya?”

Janelle: “Nung sinabi niya na nadidiin ko po sila, hindi ko naman intensyon talaga na idiin sila. Kung ano po ‘yung laman ng statement ko, ‘yon po ‘yung totoong nangyari.”

Korina: “Bakit ba sila galit kay Ramgen?”

Janelle: “Marami pong reasons.”

Korina: “Meron bang sumasagi sa isip mo na kaya sila galit kay Ramgen ay dahil sa pera?”

Janelle: “Puwede po sigurong isa sa reasons, pero hindi entirely about doon.”

Korina: “Nasha-shock ka ba?”

Janelle: “Opo. Kasi the time na nalaman ko ‘yung sabi nilang involvement ni Mara at ni RJ, nasa hospital po kasi ako nu'n. Hindi ako nanonood ng news. So nu'ng sinabi po nila sa akin, nagshe-shake po talaga ako. I was crying kasi ayaw ko isipin, and never kong inisip na posibleng sila kasi nga kapatid sila ni Ramgen. So hindi ko po talaga inisip, kasi lagi nga sinasabi ni Ramgen kung gaano niya kamahal ‘yung mga kapatid niya, so kung sila talaga, mas masakit ‘yung pagkawala ni Ramgen.”

Korina: “Nagtataka ka ba sa mga sinasabi ni Ramona?”

Janelle: “Nagko-contradict po at saka may mga sinabi siyang hindi totoo kaya gusto ko rin po siyang makausap. Kaming dalawa ‘yung nando'n, pero ‘yung statements namin magkaiba so hindi ko maintindihan kung bakit gano'n ‘yung statements niya.”
    


Korina: “Sa lahat ng mga sinabi niya, ano ‘yung hindi kapani-paniwala talaga sa 'yo?”

Janelle: “‘Yung sinabi niya na nagtago siya sa ilalim ng aircon, kasi... katabi ko lang siya.”

Korina: “Nasa tabi mo lang siya habang nandoon din ‘yung mga bumaril sayo?”

Janelle: “Opo.”

Korina: “Kausap niya?”

Janelle: “Hindi niya po kausap, pero may point po na may nasabi siya pero okay pa rin siya.”

Korina “Nakita mo ba lahat ng nangyari kay Ramgen?”

Janelle: “Opo.”

Korina: “Nakita mo lahat?”

Janelle: “Nung bumagsak po ako sa floor, doon ko lang na-realize na baka mamatay ako, so in-asthma nga po ako. So ‘yung fear ko, hindi ako... mamamatay ako sa asthma ko, hindi dahil sa gunshots. So kinalma ko lang po talaga ‘yung sarili ko, pero kung hindi ko po siguro nakalma ‘yung sarili ko baka po wala na rin ako. Kasi po ‘yung nangyari nu'n in-ask ko po siya na tumawag for help. Naniwala ako sa kanya na hihingi siya ng tulong.”

Korina: “So kay Ramona ka unang humingi ng tulong?”

Janelle: “Opo. Pero nung nag-aantay ako, natatagalan na ako, nanghihina na rin ako, at saka ko lang naisip na ‘Bakit hindi ako gumawa ng way?’ So nag-text ako ‘yung mga taong possible na gising pa nung time na ‘yon—mommy ko, friends ko. Tapos, luckily naman po, nakahingi ng help ‘yung mom ko through my tito, tapos ‘yung friend ko rin po nakatawag din po siya ng help. So, nag-antay na lang po ako, at saka po may dumating na tulong.”

Korina: “So inasahan mo talaga na si Ramona ang gagawa ng paraan dahil siya ang hiningan mo ng tulong?”

Janelle: “Inantay ko po siya kasi kaibigan ko rin naman po si Mara, hindi lang dahil boyfriend ko ‘yung kapatid niya. Kaibigan ko po siya talaga so iniisip ko na ise-save na rin talaga ako, kaso wala nga pong dumating. Kung talagang gusto niya kaming i-save, bakit hindi siya gumawa ng way para humingi ng tulong eh nandoon lang po naman ‘yung guwardiya? Sobrang lapit lang po talaga ng guard house. Gusto ko silang makausap kasi merong mga dumadating na parang ako pa ‘yung sinungaling, na ayaw ko ng ganon kasi ako na nga po ‘yung nabaril. Wala naman akong motive talaga para magsinungaling pa kasi ang hinahanap ko lang naman po dito is justice.”

Korina: “Kumusta ang magiging Pasko mo ngayon?”

Janelle: “Magspe-spend po ko ng Christmas with may family, pero honestly hindi ko po ma-feel ‘yung Christmas ngayon.”

Korina: “Ano ang mensahe mo sa nanay, kay Genylyn?”

Janelle: “Actually nasabi ko na po sa kanya na wala akong intention na saktan siya, and kung may mga nalabas man ako na katotohanan, kung naapektuhan man sila, hindi ko gusto na saktan siya. Pero kailangan ko lang talaga ilabas kung ano ‘yung totoo para matulungan ‘yung paghahanap sa justice, pero ayaw ko silang sirain, ‘yung family nila o saktan siya.”

Catch the exclusive interview of Ms. Korina Sanchez with Janelle Manahan this Sunday on Rated K.



POEA opens more kiosks to help OFWs


 
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has opened additional kiosks at its main office in Mandaluyong City to help the expected 90,000 overseas Filipino workers who will be visiting the country during the holidays.

POEA Administrator Carlos Cao Jr. said they opened 10 additional kiosks at the POEA main office on Edsa, bringing the total number of kiosks to 27, to help OFWs process their overseas employment certificates (OEC).

“These additional windows will accommodate the expected influx of OFWs, who are seeking to have their OECs processed during the Christmas season,” Cao said.

He said around 90,000 OFWs usually return home to the country from December to January to celebrate Christmas with their families.

Cao said the POEA kiosks would be open as early as 7 a.m. and will remain open until all OFWs present are attended to by their staff.

Vacationing OFWs need to secure their OECs so that airport authorities would allow them to return to their jobs abroad.

Cao also reminded OFWs that the POEA main office would be closed on Christmas Day (Dec. 25), Rizal Day (Dec. 30), and on Dec. 31, which has been declared as a special nonworking holiday.
-source Inquirer


Saturday, December 10, 2011

Mo continues abortion talk on Twitter


Despite facing a temporary protection order, which Rhian Ramos was to have filed on Tuesday, December 6 before the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court, Mo Twister still talked about his former girlfriend’s alleged abortion, which he first revealed in a video posted on YouTube last week.

In tweets posted Tuesday afternoon, Mo had responded to followers, who have commented on the video. In his first tweet since Friday, December 2, when the video controversy exploded, Mo mentioned how old was his supposed unborn child with Rhian before it was aborted.

Mo answered user @xtrasweetwifeyx: “The difference between you and me dear? Your loved ones get a funeral. My 3 ½ month old child was thrown in the trash.”

In a succeeding tweet wherein he answered user @Mistacey, Mo countered what was commented that he was a “loser.”

'Loser'

“You can call me a loser and I’ll agree with you,” Mo tweeted. “There was been (sic) no denial. I was in that room when, one second, your child has a heartbeat and the next second it’s sucked out by tools and vacuum. I’m a loser? Yes, I’ve lost something that I wish you won’t ever have to endure.”

In his most recent Twitter post also on Tuesday, Mo placed a link to his Tumblr account that bore an image that contains a quote from the late former U.S. president Ronald Reagan: “I noticed that everybody that is for abortion has already been born.”

Mo’s tweets came a day after Rhian made her first public statement since the video was uploaded. She said she had been hurt “unnecessarily” and “undeserved.” She said in an interview with GMA Network’s “24 Oras” newscast on Monday, December 5 that she hoped the controversy “would end so that hopefully I could move on.”

Mo also had a prepared statement that was supposed to air on ABS-CBN’s “The Buzz” last Sunday, December 4, but the show’s producers decided not to air it citing self-regulation.

Rhian’s lawyers said the actress will make a statement soon on the specific details of Mo’s allegations against her in the video.   -
Photo source:(Voltaire Domingo, NPPA Images) story from yahoo


PNR TRAIN NOW RUNNING FROM MANILA TO ALBAY



Five years after a supertyphoon battered the Bicol region and damaged vital bridges and stretches of railroad leading to Albay province.  Finally, the Bicol Express train has returned to the land of Mayon Volcano!

Located 480 km south of Manila, Albay offers road travelers a clear view of the volcano, the province’s crown jewel said to rival Japan’s Mt. Fuji for its near-perfect cone. 

 The train clocked a total travel time of 12 and a half hours from Tutuban Central station in Manila to Ligao City in Albay province.  The explorer run began at 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday and ended at 10:30 a.m. the following day, Thursday. 


The initial ride to Albay took longer than advertised: The supposedly 10-hour trip at 110 kph was delayed due to a minor landslide along the route.

It was also slowed down by the other users of the railroad, mainly wooden pushcarts we call "skates" in Bicol. The skates have automotive ball bearings for wheels. Some skates are motorized. This is the makeshift transport for people and goods in most  parts in Bicol. Passengers were rewarded with a breathtaking view of majestic Mayon.


The refurbished coaches offer comfort to passengers with first class, sleeper and economy coaches, as well as coaches for dining and cargo. The fleet of trains were donated by Japan East Railway Co. PNR spent about a billion pesos to repair some 400 kilometers of track.

 The train service reaching Albay would retain its old name from the 1960s -Mayon Limited Express. It would start its regular daily trips to Albay province in January 2012 with the completion of a PNR bridge in Guinobatan town. The bridge would stretch the train’s reach to the towns of Camalig, Daraga and Legazpi City.

PNR expects its passenger base to increase from the 400,000 a month to 600,000. If current trends continue, the company said it would schedule more train departures per day and reduce waiting time from 30 minutes to 15 minutes to cope with rising demand.


Zest Air Seat Sale from December 9 to 12, 2011



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Air Phil Express Seat Sale from December 9 to 11, 2011






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Cebu Pacific Sale from December 9 to 11, 2011


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Manila to Calbayog, Catarman, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Legazpi, Naga, San Jose (Mindoro) or Tacloban P488

Cebu to Caticlan (Boracay) or Tacloban P488

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Manila to Bacolod, Caticlan (Boracay), Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Coron (busuanga), Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Kalibo, Ozamiz, Pagadian or Zamboanga P688
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