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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The Great Wall of China in Mutianyu

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

CCTV Video of Filipina Rape Victim with the Panamanian Diplomat


A closed-circuit television Video of the Panamanian diplomat accused of raping a 19-year-old Filipina, and the alleged Filipina Rape Victim's CCTV video is making the rounds on the internet.
The CCTV was allegedly taken inside the Panamanian Makati apartment. The Panamanian Diplomat has denied the allegations in a press statement. Erick Shcks, a technical officer of the Panama Maritime Authority, said he engaged in sexual intercourse with the complainant "Pamela" (not her real name) last April 23 but stressed that the act was consensual. Shcks dispelled allegations that he drugged the Pinay teen and forced her to have sex with him.

Shcks left the country last May 11, 2012 and was declared persona non grata by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Shcks’s departure drew the ire of Senators Loren Legarda and Vicente Sotto III, who believed that the Panamanian rape suspect should not have been allowed to go scot-free. The DOJ said that Schks may be tried for the alleged rape once the Panamanian government waives his diplomatic immunity.


Cebu Pacific Sale Period from May 21 to 24, 2012






Cebu Pacific
Sale Period: May 21 to 24, 2012

Details
  • Quoted fares are one-way and have limited availability.
  • Fare are exclusive of government fees and taxes.
  • International fares are exclusive of fuel surcharges.
  • Fares are non-refundable.
  • Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
  • CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply.
Domestic Flights Go Lite Fare
Cebu to Bacolod, Clark, Davao, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Tacloban, Zamboanga or *Kalibo NEW!
P88
Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo
P88
Davao to Cagayan de Oro or Iloilo
P88
Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi
P88
Manila to Laoag, Legazpi or Tuguegarao
P188
Manila to Laoag, Legazpi or Tuguegarao
P188
Travel Period: July 1 to September 30, 2012
Manila to Kalibo
P488
Cebu to Puerto Princesa
P488
Travel Period: June 15 to July 31, 2012
International Flights Go Lite Fare
Cebu or Kalibo to Hong Kong NEW!
P488
Manila to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai or Xiamen
P888
Travel Period: June 1 to September 30, 2012
Manila to Ho Chi Minh
P888
Manila to Hanoi or Siem Reap NEW!
P1,088
Manila to Bangkok
P1,888
Manila to Osaka
P50% OFF
Travel Period: July 1 to September 30, 2012


Large Scale Enamel Painting by Ernest Concepcion at the Manila Pen


This is one of Ernest Concepcion's art works at Lopez Museum which we visited last May 19, 2012. We were lucky enough to meet Ernest Concepcion. He is a very talented artist. Before returning to the United Stated, he will have a Solo Exhibit  here in the Philippines. Please feel free to drop by his solo art show. See you there~ ! Here is the complete details:

What:      Ernest Concepcion's Solo Exhibit
Where:    Blanc Gallery Manila Peninsula, Makati Philippines
When:      May 26, 2012
Time:       6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Medium:  Enamel Painting
Topic:       "All Quiet On The Eastern Front" 

"This show is a return to my black and white series of works that engage in conflict and battle. The images of these new enamel paintings are based from World War 2 photographs combined with my own day to day personal experiences".  - Ernest Concepcion

BIO OF ERNEST CONCEPCION :

Ernest Concepcion was born in Manila, Philippines where he received his BFA then moved to the US in 2002. It was in the lonely town of Englewood, New Jersey where he began The Line Wars, a series of black and white drawings depicting opposing forces engaged in ridiculous battle based on the entertainments of childhood and adolescence. He moved to Brooklyn and participated in a number of art residencies including the LMCC Workspace Program, the Bronx Museum of Art Artists-in-the-Marketplace (AIM) program, the Artists Alliance Inc. Rotating Studio Program, the Lower East Side Printshop Keyholder Residency, the LMCC Swing Space Program at Governors Island and an artist residency in Beijing, China via NY Arts.

Through extensive studio time and experimentation, he eventually broke away from the formulaic style of the drawings and explored different approaches to conflict creating an entirely new series of works including painting, sculpture and installation. With a significant body of work, Concepcion was able to exhibit both here and abroad and has had four solo shows in the last two years. In 2011 he was both a New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) finalist in the Drawing Category and a Nominee for the Joan Mitchell Foundation Painters and Sculptors Grant. Currently, he is a full-time artist making new works and a graphic novel based on the conflict-ridden planet of Ona to be released soon.


PUSO + DAGA : Ernest Concepcion New Paintings


PUSO + DAGA : Ernest Concepcion

When?: May 17, 2012 - 6:00pm to 06/04/2012 - 6:00pm
Where?: West Gallery


Sunday, May 20, 2012

Lady Gaga live in Manila



American pop superstar Lady Gaga arrived in Manila Saturday night, May 19, 2012 at around 7:30 p.m.for her two-day “Born This Way” concert.

Airport authorities said the controversial singer arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on board a private plane around 7:30 p.m. 

Lady Gaga was billeted at Makati Shangri-la in Makati City. She is in the Philippines for her Manila leg of ‘Born This Way.’ Photo Source: Arnold Almacen /Inquirer


Change a life register a child with cleft palate at Operation Smile Philippines


This is an advocacy post, you and I may not have the money to help these kids but you and I can help by informing parents of children with cleft palate that Operation Smile Philippines and Chatters Care for kids are looking for more patients with cleft lip/cleft palate for the May 30 to June 3, 2012 Ospital ning Angeles ( Rafael Lazatin Memorial Hospital ) Pampanga Operation Smile Mission.

Please inform them that patients can register through KDF (kapampangan development foundation)
They can Call or Text Benigno Ricafort President - KDF (045) 4580027 / 09175628673
On May 22, 2012 they will have free lab/xray for harelip/cleft Patients

The simplest way to HELP
If you can't be a volunteer or a sponsor, you can help change a life by just spreading this news in your blog, in your social networking accounts and by telling them to your friends.

If you have time, please like Operation Smile Philippines and Chatters Care for kids Facebook Page as you'll also be spreading the news.


Friday, May 18, 2012

Hand Paraffin Treatment at Bioessence


I visited Bioessence not for a facial this time around but for a hand paraffin treatment. Bioessence offers this treatment for free to its valued clients and if you want a foot paraffin, you just have to pay Php 150.00.
 
Paraffin wax is a white or colorless wax made from petroleum byproducts. Paraffin is used primarily to make candles or as an ingredient in cosmetics and for creating waxed paper.
 
Bioessence used this machine to dissolve the paraffin wax to be used for my hand paraffin test errr treatment. Ha ha ha! Okay, that is a joke. I am such a lousy joker. Ha ha ha! Sorry po.
Shown above is the Bioessence attendant preparing the hand paraffin treatment. Paraffin wax is melted in a special warmer or double boiler until it becomes clear or translucent liquid.
 The Bioessence attendant sprayed alcohol to each of my hands.
 
She then wiped it dry using a soft tissue
The Bioessence attendant then dipped my hands directly into the warmer. Another option is to pour the liquid wax into plastic bags and each hand is slipped into a bag of paraffin.
 
The hands are covered in the wax for several minutes.
Wrapped my hands into a plastic laminate. 
 
I felt like a chicken. Ha ha ha! I used to sell roasted chicken as a sideline and I wrapped the chicken in a plastic laminate exactly like this plastic laminate in Bioessence. 
 
The finished product.
 
I have two (2) hands, the left and the right.
 After wrapping my hands in plastic laminate, they put my two hands inside these gloves.
Paraffin wax is said to retain heat, and this heat increases the skin's circulation and opens pores on the hands, allowing the lubricants in the wax to penetrate and soften the skin.
 
After 20 minutes, they then removed the gloves and the platic, then put my hands inside these booties.
 
By the way, I am not sure if it is really called booties. The attendant told me that it is how they call this white thingy.
 
She said this electric glove-like machine will keep your hands softer than ever before and your "pasma" will be cured. Awww! Amazing, isn't it. She further explained that the heat provided by melted paraffin wax is absorbed by the skin and tissue on which it is placed, making it beneficial for people suffering from arthritis or other joint or muscle pain.

WARNING: DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS!

Why am I saying that? It is because paraffin comes from petroleum products, people with chemical sensitivities may suffer side effects from paraffin wax. If you're going to try this at home take extra precautions and keep out of reach of children to avoid serious burns.
A visit at Bioessence always makes me feel pampered. The staff and the atmosphere at Bioessence wrap me in calm comfort and wash away my stress. It is a place that gives me solace. How I wish Bioessence will let us try this room. I have not personally tried this yet but they told us you could rent this room for Php1,800 plus the various services that you'll avail like massage, bubble bath, facial etc.


JESSICA SANCHEZ vs PHILIP PHILLIPS IN AMERICAN IDOL FINALE



Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips advances to ‘American Idol’ finale


Rejoice Pinoys! Jessica Sanchez is in the TOP 2 of American Idol!

Pinoys all over the world proved once more that when acting together as one, Pinoys can move mountains. With the overwhelming support of Pinoys all over the world Jessica Sanchez advances to the Final Top 2 in American Idol.

American Idol Ryan Seacrest announced that 90 million votes were cast this week.

American Idol Finale here we come!Jessica Sanchez and Philip Philips will face off on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. American Idol Season 11 Champion will be crowned Wednesday, May 23, 2012.


Pinoys of the world let's join forces and support Jessica Sanchez to the championship!

 


ABS-CBN PR HEADS VS. KC CONCEPCION & SHARON CUNETA









  • Eric John Salut: Kilala ko na kung kaninong fans ang bitter sa super success ng #EveryBreathUTake. Obvious! Oh well, it's already on record and official, #EveryBreathUTake is breaking box office records!
  • PIOLO-FIED AKO: kilala ko rin sir ej. hindi sila nag-iisip kung makakatulong b sa idolo nila makakasama ang bitterness nila.
  • Eric John Salut: di ba? Ang sama ng ginagawa nila. God bless their souls.
  • LadyMars⚡: And kilala mo rin ba kung kaninong fans ang bitter at panay bash kay KC at Mega? Dont be GULLIBLE! OBVIOUS! :)
  • Eric John Salut: oh why are you reacting? Kayo ba yon? Obvious ka inday! Maglaba ka na!
  • LadyMars⚡: Bitter na kung bitter! eh kayo? plastic!
  • Eric John Salut: ayun, e di umamin ka din! Boba!
  • LadyMars⚡: naku hinde ako labandera.. hinde katulad nyo na laging naglalaba ng baho ni Piolo! :P
  • LadyMars⚡: kilala mo sila hinde ba? but you dont want to admit it! so why not say it? ako kilala ko kung kaninong fans ang bitter kay KC
  • Eric John Salut: gusto mo ng baho ng idolo mo? Dami kong alam. Di mo kakayanin.
  • Marylou Cruz: As an ABS CBN employee,shame on u to threaten to expose the so called baho of one of the stars,coz u don't like
  • Marylou Cruz: No threats, please,. I challenged you to do it. Go ahead n expose it. But r u ready for any repercussion?
  • Roxy Liquigan: Sorry no comment because I'm not a follower ng account niya. Ever and Never. Yun lang po. Good morning. :)



Sharon Cuneta Twitter Rants
  • Ano nga bang 'baho' ni KC ang pinagsasabi nila?! Pakilabas na
  • please at pati ako naiinip na!!! Mga walanghiya ang mga sinungaling. Tandaan ninyo di natutulog ang Diyos.
  • Tapos ilabas din dapat ang baho ng mga dinidios nila sa ABS-CBN ha.
  • gusto ko malaman kung ano ang pinagsasabi ni eric john salut. Nang maglabasan na.
  • Eric, what's the problem with my daughter? Has she done anything karumal-dumal? Or do you guys just choose to have a problem with her? Di ba puedeng mag-move-on na lahat?
  • If @ericjohnsalut or anyone else says may 'baho' si KC they better support it w/ LOTS of proof/evidence/witnesses. Kasi kung gusto namin manira, ang dami naming kilalang involved noon at ngayon.
  • If KC has done anything to upset anyone, or bring shame to our family, or ruin my trust in her, or ruin my NAME, AKO MISMO ANG BUBUGBOG SA ANAK KO AT HIHINGI NG TAWAD SA PUBLIKO BAGO PA MAKARATING SA MGA NANINIRA.
  • Isusumbong ko kayo sa lahat ng Tulfo! Hahaha
  • KC has taken such good care of her phone with ALL "their" messages! Pati mga pagsosorry ng iba dyan sa kanya.
  • @kc_concepcion I will get your iPhone from you asap tutti. Get it ready for me. Love you. Get well anak.
  • yes you're right. May mga tiga-ABS din sila ang nagtitweet ng mga paninira pati sa akin. Ginagawa nila yan sa iba't-ibang tao noon pa.
  • Yun ang nakakalungkot. May mga nandun na di marunong ihiwalay ang mga nabuong friendship at pinagsamahan sa work. Tapos sariling artist nila like KC, sisiraan. At ng EXECUTIVE nila ha! Yan ang KAPAMILYA? Dun sa amin maliit lang ang station namin (sa ngayon lang) pero mga totoo kasama ko. No one has LIED to me yet from TV5.
  • Sa ABS-CBN MERON. One of the reasons I left. Sorry, just telling the truth.
  • Ok guys, at least nasabi ko na sa kanila ang gusto ko sabihin. Basta ang importante, happy kami sa show namin! And I am excited to go to work every taping day kahit maduling ako sa puyat kasi we aim to change kahit one life at a time, and do good works. So I choose to focus on those! At least din lumabas na ang tunay na kulay ng ibang "kapamilya" kaya mas naa-appreciate ko ang mga KAPATID ko now. God bless us
  • Oh ano ang iba noon? Bakit di nya gawin at may threat sya? It's the same thing, wala pa lang detalye!
  • Oh dear SALAMAT naman di totoo yon! Mahal ng Dios si KC. Di pinatagal. Wala kasing NILOLOKO at TINATAPAKAN
  • maja salvador jr.: Naghuhuramentado nnman ang mga bilbil ni Mega! Hahaha! Mag agawan kau ni Claudine ng title #TheUltimatePalengkeraCeleb2012 @sharon_cuneta12
  • Sharon Cuneta: siguro sa palengke ka lumaki no? Kasi pang-defend mo sa paninira mo "palengke" whatever. Eh palengkera means only maingay na nakikipagaway. Twitter ito. NAGTATYPE AKO NG TAHIMIK! Palibhasa kayo ang mga may ugaling kanal kaya kunyari pinapasa nyo sa iba para di kayo mahalata (kala nyo). Hahahahahahahahaha! Bastos ka na di ka pa nakakaintindi! Yuck.
  • jesusasicadsenson: ms.shawie hindi talga kayang bilhin ng 1 billion mo ang peace of mind noh? smile na :))
  • Sharon Cuneta : hindi ka magkapeace of mind dahil di ikaw ang inoffer-an ng 1 billion no? Mahirap ba i-grasp? Makapapel lang. Kawawa ka naman.
  • diana fer: the, patola ka na naman. Nakakadismaya,
  • Sharon Cuneta: iha, exec. ng ABS-CBN ang naninira sa anak kong kapamilya nila. Huwag ka na pumapel. Di ka importante kaya papansin ka.
  • Cassandra Samuel: Naku Mega, u are on top of this. Better talk to ur friend, Boss Gabby & make sumbong @ericjohnsalut and @ROXY_LIQUIGAN
  • Sharon Cuneta: I've already texted 2 bosses. Thanks
  • Humton: why is kc macho?
  • Sharon Cuneta: why are u an idiot?
  • Sharon Cuneta on KC's Abortion: OH MY GOD... NAPAKALAKING KASALANAN ANG KASINUNGALINGAN MO... I am lifting you up to God after I type this. Patay ka sa parusa Niya!!!! eto lang, sabi nga ni FPJ, POKS KITA. Kung sinabi mo yan sa harap ko, sorry na lang pero pabubugbog kita. Oh and yes --- 10 million pesos cash pag natweet mo kahit na anong pruweba. At saan ba at kailan supposedly nangyari ang abortion na ito? At matanong ko lang -- si kiko pa nagbihis sa kanya wala ba kami ng yaya nya? Ano pa? 10M din yun sayang! Dali pengeng proof huwag puro chismis!!! Demonyita
  • alexson ramirez: Ms Sharon is like a London Bridge... #YouKnowWhatIMean
  • Sharon Cuneta: "a" london bridge? Hahahahahahahaha! Iisa lang yung bridge. You're a english speaking? Nosebleed? Your opinion
  • alexson ramirez: Oo iisa lang un.. Kaya nga "BRIDGE". Sinabi ko bang "BRIDGES"?!


Cebu Pacific Sale Period Up To May 20, 2012







Cebu Pacific
Sale Period: May 17 to 20, 2012

Details
  • Quoted fares are one-way and have limited availability.
  • Fare are exclusive of government fees and taxes.
  • International fares are exclusive of fuel surcharges.
  • Fares are non-refundable.
  • Flight changes must be made more than 24 hours before scheduled time of departure.
  • CAB approved terms and conditions of carriage apply.
Domestic Flights Go Lite Fare
Cebu to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Surigao or Zamboanga
P88
Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo
P88
Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo or Zamboanga
P88
Zamboanga to Tawi - Tawi
P88
Manila to Boracay (Caticlan), Dumaguete, Kalibo, Tacloban or Tagbilaran
P488
Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan), Puerto Princesa or Siargao
P488
Manila to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz, Pagadian or Zamboanga
P688
Travel Period: June 15 to September 30, 2012
International Flights Go Lite Fare
Manila to Busan, Incheon or Osaka
50% OFF!
Cebu to Busan or Incheon
50% OFF!
Clark to Bangkok, Hong Kong or Macau
P688
Cebu or Kalibo to Hong Kong NEW!
P688
Cebu or Clark to Singapore
P1,088
Travel Period: June 15 to September 30, 2012


Air Phil Express Sale Period Up To May 20, 2012




Air Phil Express
Sale Period: May 17 to 20, 2012
Travel Period: June 15 to August 15, 2012

Details
  • Quoted fares for Domestic and International Flights are for one-way only.
  • Fares are with 15 kilos Free Baggage Allowance.
  • Philippine Goverment Tax not included.
  • Fare is not guaranteed until the final purchase.
  • Priced from Origin to Destination or Vice Versa.
  • Subject to rules and conditions, please review carefully.
Domestic DestinationsOne-Way Fare
Manila to Busuanga, Laoag, Legazpi, Masbate, Naga, Puerto Princesa, San Jose (Mindoro) or Tuguegarao P288
Cebu to Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Caticlan, Cotabato, Davao, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Lagazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Surigao, Tacloban or Zamboanga P288
Clark to Cebu, Davao, Kalibo or Puerto Princesa P288
Davao to Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo or Zamboanga P288
Zamboanga to Davao, Jolo or Tawi-Tawi P288
Manila to Bacolod, Calbayog, Catarman, Caticlan, Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, Tacloban or Tagbilaran P388
Busuanga to Puerto Princesa P388
Iloilo to General Santos P388
International DestinationsOne-Way Fare
Manila to Singapore P688
Clark to Singapore P688


FREE CAMPING AT SM MOA



                           
Want to experience camping without leaving the metro?

Good News Coleman® in partnership with Discovery Channel, sets the first-ever Urban Survival Camp in the Philippines slated on May 19, 2012, Saturday to Sunday, at the SM Mall of Asia grass grounds near San Miguel By the Bay.

This spearheading jamboree and fair is a rare moment for city folks to take a break from hectic routines and celebrate the fun of the outdoors through various talks, demonstrations, and exhibits regarding basic mountaineering, outdoor cooking, stargazing, night photography, and many more!

This one has a catch though.Please note that you need to purchase a minimum of P 300.00 worth of Coleman products bought from April 9 to May 19, 2012 from any store, so you'll be given free entrances, camping rights and refreshments at the Coleman Urban Survival Camp event.

This is not a paid post. I just love sharing information. Kindly forward the kindness by sharing on FB, twitter, pinterest, Digg, etc.


FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AT FULLY BOOKED


Want to have a comic book for FREE? Then show up at any Fully Booked store and get a comic book without paying a cent! 

Fully Booked celebrates "Free Comic Book Day" for the fifth time on May 19, 2012. 

For this year, Fully Booked will distribute an exclusive cover from a DC Comics sample plus other premium items. 

Cosplayers of favorite Marvel and DC characters will be present to entertain guests and for photo opportunities.


FREE CAPOEIRA EXPERIENCIA OPEN WORKSHOP



                        
Sinha Bahia de Capoeira would like to share for FREE the capoeira experience to anyone who is interested to learn on May 19, 2012 at 2 pm Edsa Shangri-La Mall.

This workshop will introduce beginners to the basic movements of capoeira such as 
  • kicks
  • escapes
  • and even easy acrobatic moves.
You might want to try it for
  •  fitness
  •  to cross-train with
  •  to learn a bit of Portugese
  •  to meet new friends
  •  or just to do something different with your buddies on the weekend. 
Please be reminded to:
  •  Wear comfortable clothes
  •  bring drinking water 
  •  and a small towel.
See you there! 
 
For inquiries, contact Pandora at (63 927) 323-3521
or email Leao at joseph@redcornerboxing.net
 
This is a public service post. I am not compensated for this post. I am sharing these informations because I wanted my readers to have something to look forward to this weekend aside from FREE MOVIES! Yebah!


FREE Movies at Shangri-La Edsa


The most satisfying experiences do not cost any money. Enjoy Free Movies at Edsa Shangri-La from May 17 to 21, 2012.
Watch Movies for free!
Shangri-La Plaza, together with the Asia Society Philippine Foundation Inc. and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, unveils the rich cultures of Asia and their compelling stories as it plays host to the first-ever Asian Film Festival, themed Asia as Our Society, from May 17 to 21, 2012 at the Shang Cineplex.

You don't have to spend a penny when you watch these movies, but for sure you'll have a wonderful time after all the best things in life are free.
Please note that screenings are for free but on a first come first served basis. 
Practical Tip: Please line up at least two (2) hours before the screening time of the film of your choice.

This is a public service post. I am not compensated for this post. I just want to share this to you my dear readers!

I believe that you could pay the kindness forward by sharing this information with your family, friends, classmates and relatives.

Enjoy the movies! Pay the kindness forward! Thanks!


Thursday, May 17, 2012

Vic Sotto's cute American Fan


Vic Sotto's cute fan Gabby. Meet and greet with Bosing at Eat Bulaga


Joshua Ledet and Philip Philips Performance at American idol Season 11 Finals


Here are the songs done by Joshua Ledet and Philip Philips at the American idol Season 11 Finals 

Joshua Ledet sang

Randy Jackson's Choice: I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James

Jimmy Lovine's Choice: No More Drama by Mary J. Blige
Personal Pick: Imagine by John Lennon 


Randy Jackson's Choice: I'd Rather Go Blind by Etta James




Jimmy Lovine's Choice: No More Drama by Mary J. Blige


Personal Pick: Imagine by John Lennon 


Phillip Phillips sang

Steven Tyler's Choice: Beggin’ by Madcon

Jimmy Lovine's Choice: We’ve Got Tonight by Bob Seger
Personal Pick: Disease by Matchbox 20 


Steven Tyler's Choice: Beggin’ by Madcon



Jimmy Lovine's Choice: We’ve Got Tonight by Bob Seger


Personal Pick: Disease by Matchbox 20 


JESSICA SANCHEZ AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11 FINALS PERFORMANCE


American Idol Season 11 Top 3 finalists Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet and Phillip Phillips were asked to perform three songs each the judges' choice, Jimmy Lovine's choice and their own respective choices.
 

Jessica Sanchez sang

Jennifer Lopez's Choice: My All by Mariah Carey

Jimmy Lovine's Choice: I'll Be There by Jackson 5
Personal Pick: I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing by Aerosmith

My All - Jessica Sanchez

I'll Be There - Jessica Sanchez
I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing - Jessica Sanchez


Manny Pacquiao Faces Toughest Foes: Gays and Lesbians


Who would have guess that Manny Pacquiao’s toughest opponent wasn’t Floyd Mayweather Jr. or Timothy Bradley, but the entire lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender (LGBT) community?

As far as gay-rights advocates are concerned, it’s a knockout.

The consensus on the Net is that the Filipino boxing champion has fallen from grace because of his rant against gay marriage. It has also ignited an online petition for Nike to drop Pacquiao as endorser. An Internet report claimed Pacquiao is now barred from The Grove, a shopping mall in Los Angeles, where the TV show “Extra” is taped, because of his “bigotry.”

In a recent interview in the US newspaper National Conservative Examiner, Pacquiao likened gay marriage to “Sodom and Gomorrah” and quoted a biblical passage that said “gays should be put to death.”

Pacquiao denied saying that in a statement read on the network news in Manila last night. He also said he did not know the text in Leviticus that prescribes death for homosexuality.

But earlier in the day, his website quoted him as standing by what he said.

Gay activists have weighed in and found Pacquiao wanting.

Anna Leah Sarabia, anthropologist and gender and development specialist, told the Inquirer: “He has lost many fans, unfortunately, and gained many critics. He is trying to make up for lack of knowledge on social issues by being self-righteous and quoting the Bible out of context, and parroting the brainless statements of homophobic and misogynist priests and politicians.”

Danton Remoto, chair of the Ladlad LGBT political party, also told the Inquirer: “Like Miriam Quiambao, Pacquiao speaks with the zeal of the newly converted about things he knows nothing about. His reading of Christian teachings is narrow-minded, bigoted and, I am sorry to say, ignorant.”

(Quiambao, a former beauty queen, also got in trouble after posting on Twitter that homosexuality is a “lie from the devil.” She later apologized.)

After expressing his sentiments against same-sex marriage in the Examiner, Pacquiao has been deluged with criticisms in the American media and on social networking sites frequented by his countrymen.

Not a few Filipino fans have pointed out: From national hero, he has become a national heel.

It’s an “embarrassment,” said a netizen on Facebook. “Not our proudest moment,” said another.

Another netizen wrote: “I think philandering husbands who flaunt their mistresses and then spout words from the Bible are the ones who deserve to be put to death.”

Another was more straightforward: “Manny needs to worry about his own marriage first before he meddles into everyone else’s.”

It’s rumored that Pacquiao’s marriage to Jinkee Pacquiao is constantly tested by persistent rumors of his womanizing.

Online petition

The Courage Campaign website described Pacquiao as “homophobic” and launched an online petition for Nike to drop him as endorser.

The online campaign read: “Kids all over the world look up to Pacquiao as a role model. Nike earned a 100-percent rating in the 2012 Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index as a pro-LGBT company. Will they live up to it? Sign our petition and tell Nike: ‘Do not tarnish your brand. Stand with millions of LGBT and fair-minded people the world over. Drop Pacquiao now. Hatred surely does not equal Nike.’”

According to LA Weekly, Rick Jacobs, founder and chair of Courage Campaign, said: “American sponsors are going to have to look very carefully … whether they [will] continue to pour money into his apparently empty soul.”

Sarabia, who’s also the editor of the anthology “Tibok: Heartbeat of the Filipino Lesbian,” remarked: “There is a call from LGBT ranks to Nike and other companies to cancel his endorsement contracts because of what he said. There is basis for the call and it would be good to see how these companies will respond.”

Apart from Nike, Pacquiao has scored lucrative deals with international companies like Hewlett-Packard and Hennessy, too.

Banned at Grove

According to online reports, “Extra” host Mario Lopez announced on Twitter that Pacquiao was set to guest today (May 17) on his show, which is taped at The Grove.

The mall eventually issued this statement, published by LA Weekly on its website: “Based on news reports of statements made by Mr. Pacquiao, we have made it be known that he is not welcome at The Grove and will not be interviewed here now or in the future. The Grove is a gathering place for all Angelenos and not a place for intolerance.”

Pacquiao is in Los Angeles, training for his fight with Bradley to be held on June 9 in Las Vegas.

Village Voice parody

Village Voice ran a parody about 10 gays, both real and fictional, who can “beat up … pipsqueak Pacman.” The list includes American basketball bad boy Dennis Rodman and openly gay celebrities like British rugby player Ian Roberts, American football star Esera Tuaolo, singer Clay Aiken and comedian Rosie O’Donnell.

In the humor piece, Village Voice pointed out: “There’s no question that Pacquiao is a tough little guy. But he’s still a little guy (5-foot-6 and 144 pounds) and killing off gays one-by-one might be a slightly more difficult task than the feisty Filipino might think.”

The website of Advocate, a respected gay publication, carried the story with the headline: “Pacquiao compares marriage equality to Sodom and Gomorrah,” referring to the Old Testament cities that God destroyed because of their people’s immorality.

The Examiner interview mainly focused on Pacquiao’s reactions to US President Barack Obama’s recent support of gay marriage. Pacquiao told the Examiner: “America should be the model of morality for other countries to emulate and must have the responsibility to uphold the Scripture to the highest order of God’s command.”

Leviticus 20:13

Advocate reported that Pacquiao quoted the Bible, specifically Leviticus 20:13.

(Leviticus 20:13 reads: “If a man lies with a man as one lies with a woman, both of them have done what is detestable. They must be put to death; their blood will be on their heads.”)

In another Village Voice story, Pacquiao was put to task for quoting Leviticus 20:13. “Pacquiao apparently missed church the day they explained the Golden Rule.”

Village Voice also noted that the “boxer and congressman … is a devout Roman Catholic who recently talked about giving up boxing to focus on his religion. Considering how badly he seems to interpret the ‘good book,’ maybe that’s not such a bad idea.”

Local celebs’ ire

Pacman, as the boxer is known in the biz, earned the ire of local celebrities as well.

Filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes told the Inquirer: “Instead of a reply, I have two questions: Does the Bible endorse the infliction of violence against your fellow man in the name of sportsmanship and to accrue millions so as to further gain a feeling of righteousness? What is the saying again about a little knowledge? Let me check Leviticus … OMG, it says it’s also a sin to have tattoos.”

Pacquiao is as famous for his tattoos as for his killer punch.

Screenwriter and actor Rody Vera told the Inquirer: “Pacquiao may be the world’s best boxer. The funny and fallacious thing is that he seems to believe this translates to being a great politician, great thinker and great person. He’s only a winner in the boxing ring. How awfully small and confining that space is. It aptly signifies his narrow-mindedness and blind fanaticism.”

Sarabia took note of Pacquiao’s statement: “God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they are in love with each other.”

Sarabia asked rhetorically: “I wonder if Pacman (Pacquiao) understands what he said, if he was quoted correctly. His statement seems to be an endorsement for divorce.”

Below the belt

Comedian Jon Santos, who made news for marrying an American man, was clearly not amused.

Santos told the Inquirer: “Life is too short to be spent unhappy. What happens in the bedroom is too private to be subjected to other people’s judgment. God is too good to prevent people who love each other from staying together.”

But stand-up comic Willie Nepomuceno has a hilarious take on the controversy: “I haven’t paid much attention to him since he became the spokesperson of God. Tsk, tsk. Perhaps he has taken too many blows to the head? But, my goodness, now he’s hitting below the belt.”
Source: Inquirer


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